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TS8520 Laboratory Spectrophotometer

High-precision laboratory Benchtop Spectrophotometer

The TS8520 spectrophotometer is a high-precision color measurement instrument designed for industrial quality control and color management. It features double-beam optical system for stable and accurate measurements under varying environmental conditions.


Key Highlights

  • 256-element linear CCD sensor

  • Wide spectral coverage (400-700nm) and high resolution, ensuring precise color data acquisition

  • Multiple color spaces (e.g., CIE LAB, XYZ, LCH, s-RGB) and observation illuminants

  • D/8 geometry (SCI/SCE) complies with international standards (CIE No.15, ASTM E1164, etc.)

  • Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.04) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.2)

  • Integrates with PC software for data analysis and management

  • Efficient color matching and quality inspection for textiles, paints, plastics, and printing industries

TS8520 Laboratory Spectrophotometer Instructions Operating Manual TS8520 Laboratory Spectrophotometer PDF
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TS8520 high-precision laboratory color spectrometer is an instrument used for accurately measuring color characteristics, mainly applied in fields such as scientific research and quality control in production.

TS8520 laboratory color spectrometer for color management

TS8520 is a benchtop grating spectrophotometer which is developed by 3nh independently with core technology. It uses a dual-array CMOS image sensor to have high sensitivity and a wider spectral response range, which makes the test more accurate. With a 10.5-inch independent rotating screen, it is convenient and easy to use. The repeatability of ΔE*ab is within 0.014, and inter-instrument error is within 0.14, and the measurement performance is super stable and accurate.

Features


International common d/8, SCI/SCE , SCI+SCE Synchronous measurement

TS8520 spectrophotometer adopts D/8(diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) which is widely applicable in the world, and SCI/SCE (specular component included/specular component excluded) Synthesis technology, supporting SCI+SCE simultaneous rapid measurement.

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Easy to operate with big display Pad, measurement is faster and more accurate

With 10.5-inch independent rotating display pad, make the response faster, and the operation is more comfortable and convenient.

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Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

It has high sensitivity and wide spectral response range, which can achieve high -precision and repeatability measurement.

Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources

Support 40+measurement index, D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30B,U35,NBF,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5,and other customized light sources.(41 light sources in total, parts will be achieve via software in PC),multiple observation light sources, meet different measuring requirement.

Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources


Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

Freely switchable between 4 measuring apertures: φ25.4mm/15mm/8mm/4mm. Users also can customize apertures.

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Convenient measurement, widely application

Side measurement, upward measurement, and downward measurement (using accessories) and other gestures are placed and measured, open -type transmitted warehouses, adapting to more samples.

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Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function

The TS8280 features an automatic temperature and humidity compensation function, which dynamically adjusts measurement data to eliminate errors caused by environmental fluctuations. This ensures consistent accuracy across varying conditions, making it ideal for reliable color analysis in diverse industrial environments.

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The camera located, clearly confirm the measured area

TS8520 has a built -in camera to set the location positioning. Through the real -time scene of the camera, it can accurately determine whether the measured part of the object is the target center, which improves the measurement efficiency and accuracy.

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Full spectrum LED light source and UV light source

Wavelength range 360nm-780nm, combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source, 460nm Cut-off light source

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Color management software

With SQCX quality management software, TS8520 spectrophotometer is suitable for quality monitoring and color data management in various industries. Data the user's color management, compare color differences, generate test reports, provide multiple color space measurement data, and customize the customer's color management.

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Colorimeter Units for Undergraduate Laboratories

Education is another reason accurate color measurement is essential. In learning labs, students have the chance to practically learn the advanced elements of optics, colorimetry and material science. 

 3nh offers small, easy-to-use colorimeter units suitable for schools. With these devices, undergraduates can perform evaluations of L*, a*, b*, and ΔE for solids, liquids, and translucent items. These devices integrate high-precision industrial-grade technology with simplified user interfaces and foster learning of core principles of color theory, reflection, and the perception of light with materials. 

 Academic institutions prepare future engineers and color scientists for the practical use of color measurement, by utilizing professional-grade color measurement technology in classroom settings.

Colorimeter Units for Undergraduate Laboratories


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TS8520 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer Specification

ModelTS8520 (LED Light source)
Optical GeometryReflect: D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) ;
SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ;
Transmittance: D/0 (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing) ;
SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ;
HAZE (ASTM D1003);
Standards meet: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,JIS Z8722 under condition C
Characteristic1. Widely applied in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control.
2. 10.5 inch rotatable display pad,128G storage,camera locating
3. Instrument can be measured on the side, upward measurement, and the downward measurement (use accessories) and other gestures.
4. Open transmission warehouse, available thickness of 54mm transmitted samples.
5. Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function.
Integrating Sphere SizeΦ154mm
Light Source Device360nm–780nm Wavelength range, combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source, 460nm Cut-off light source
Spectrophotometric ModeConcave Grating
Sensor256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range360~780nm
Wavelength Interval10nm
Semiband Width5nm
Measured Reflectance Range0~200%
Reflectivity Resolution0.01
Measuring ApertureReflective：
XLAV Φ25.4mm/Φ30mm,
LAVΦ15mm/Φ18mm ,
MAVΦ8mm/Φ10mm,
SAVΦ4mm/Φ6mm
Transmissive:
Φ25.4mm(No limit on sample height and width, but thickness≤54mm)
Remark:
1. Automatic identification of aperture switch
2. Customized Configuration caliber and lens position
Specular ComponentReflectance: SCI&SCE / Transmittance: SCI&SCE
Color SpaceCIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99
Color Difference FormulaΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00,DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter), ΔE*CH,555 Index
Other Colorimetric IndexWI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter,Taube,Berger Stensby)
YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313),ISO brightness,R457
MI (Metamerism Index),
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity,
APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co Index,Gardner Index
Haze, Transmission(ASTM D1003), Saybolt index, ASTM D1500 Color code, 8° Gloss,555 Index, carbon(My,dM),Color density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Tint, Color density(part function achieved via software in PC)
Observer Angle2°/10°
IlluminantD65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30,B,U35,NBF
ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5, customized light source(41 light sources in total,part achieved via software in PC)
Displayed DataSpectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color assessment, haze, liquid chromaticity
Measuring Time2.0s（Measure SCI & SCE meantime about 4s )
RepeatabilityReflectance chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.014 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration);
spectrum reflectance /transmission：≤0.1%
Inter-instrument ErrorΦ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.14
(Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)
DimensionL*W*H=440x248x283mm
WeightApprox. 13.5kg
PowerAC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply
Illuminant Life Span5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display10.5-inch rotatable Display pad
Data PortUSB & Bluetooth 5.0
Data Storage64G storage, above 100000pcs
LanguageSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, (Optional Customized German,Russian, French ,Spanish ,Japanese, Thai, Korean, Polish, Portuguese)
Operating Environment0~40℃（32~104°F）
Storage Environment-20~50℃（-4~122°F）
Standard AccessoryPower Adapter, User Guide, U Disk(PC Software), USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity, Transmission black baffle, Sample holder, 25.4 caliber, 15 caliber, 8 caliber, 4 caliber,Transmissive Test Component, cuvette, 10.5-inch screen
Optional AccessoryMicro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components,culture dish,Film fixture
NotesTest reports can be printed through a network printer connected to a PC or display pad,
The specifications are subject to change without notice.


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FAQs About TS8520 Benchtop Spectrophotometers

SCI&SCE are two method in the color measurement. SCI means Specular Component Include,SCE means Specular Component Exclude.

Under the method of SCE, only test diffuse refection and exclude specular reflection. In that way, the test result is similar to object color was observed by human eyes.

Under the method SCI, both the diffuse refection and specular reflection will be included. In that way, the value about the color is more objective. It will not effect by the environment condition.

When we choose the instrument, those elements should be taking into consideration.


At most of time, we have Spectrophotometer stock in the factory. Generally it is 1-3 working days after the payment confirmed. After shipped, we will email you the tracking number. You can check the shipping status of your order on the website. If you are in urgent need, we can consider making special arrangement for you.

The Ideal Accurate and User - Friendly Spectrophotometer for Your Needs 

This Spectrophotometer device measures the reflectivity，absorbance, transmittance, and fluorescence of light passing through samples, providing invaluable data for a wide range of applications, provide unrivaled accuracy for reliable results. 

Selecting an appropriate spectrophotometer offers significant advantages for precision color analysis and quality control. When choosing an accurate and user - friendly spectrophotometer, consider factors such as wavelength range, sensitivity, sample handling options, and available software features. By investing in the right spectrophotometer, you can streamline your analytical processes, obtain more accurate results, and enhance the overall efficiency of your laboratory or industrial operations. 

 Choosing the right model—whether portable, benchtop, or inline—aligns technology with specific industry needs, ensuring long-term reliability and optimized color management.

Yes, we offer free samples for test, you are welcome to order samples to experience our excellent quality and service.

When detecting color differences, the first factors to consider when selecting a light source include its stability, directionality, lifespan, and the effectiveness of the ultimately obtained spectral curve. The illuminant of a colorimeter is a fixed bulb, such as a tungsten lamp，LED light or a long-life xenon lamp. However, for the same color sample, the results displayed by the instrument vary under different light sources. This is because different light sources cause different absorption and reflection of light on the sample, leading to differences in how both the human eye and the instrument perceive the color. 

In general, the D65 light source is used in the application of coil steel inks for construction. The D65 light source is equivalent to average daylight. Most coil steel inks for construction are used outdoors, and sunlight is regarded as the standard light source in outdoor environments. For household appliance coil steel inks, due to their usage characteristics, they are mostly used indoors. Therefore, the A standard light source is adopted for color measurement of samples based on indoor lighting conditions. The A light source is a carefully specified tungsten light source. Other light sources, such as fluorescent light sources, can be used in many types of applications. For example, some textile factories use fluorescent light sources. Therefore, a reasonable light source should be selected as the mutually recognized measurement method based on actual usage conditions and user requirements. Once agreed upon by both parties, color measurement must be conducted under the same conditions. This helps reduce unnecessary systematic errors and human errors, achieving the optimal consistency in color measurement. 

The 3nh high-precision spectrophotometric colorimeter adopts a combined LED light source with long lifespan and low power consumption, which includes UV (ultraviolet) and UV-excluded options. This design can meet the color difference detection needs of different users and supports the selection of multiple light source modes.

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