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Benchtop Spectrophotometer YS6003

Color Spectrophotometer: Compact Precision for Light Analysis

The YS6003 Desktop Spectrophotometer delivers lab-grade color precision for industrial applications. YS6003 Color Spectrophotometer is a high-tech device analyzing light’s spectral composition to measure color accurately. Using diffraction gratings or prisms, it splits light into wavelengths, enabling precise quantification of color parameters like hue, saturation, and brightness.


Key Highlights

  • Spectral range: Typically 360–780nm (visible light)

  • High accuracy: Repeatability up to ΔE*ab 0.01

  • Inter - instrument Error Control (ΔE * AB≤0.15)

  • Multiple color spaces: Supports CIELAB, XYZ, sRGB, etc.

  • Built-in QC software enables multi-angle analysis and pass/fail judgments

  • Suits lab R&D, on-site QC in textiles, paints, electronics, and more.

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Outperforms All Comparable Measuring Instruments Flawlessly


YS6003 desktop spectrophotometer can accurately measure and express various color difference formulas and color indexes in a variety of color spaces. The built-in temperature sensor monitors and compensates the test environment to ensure more accurate measurement results. It is widely used in reflection samples, transparent samples color transfer and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing, printing and other industries.

The YS6003 3nh Spectrophotometer is an efficient, easy to use and highly capable analytical workhorse that has been designed and engineered with uncompromised robustness and the lowest cost of ownership in mind. Innovative and unique technologies ensure that the YS6003 is a four-instruments-in-one design that’s capable of all current and future measurement needs.

The YS6003 Spectrophotometer is a robust solution for fast, repeatable results that deliver:

 

1, High configuration of hardware: 7 inches TFT Color Capacitive Touch-screen Display; Bluetooth 2.1; Concave Grating.

2, Double Array 256 Image Element CMOS Sensor; Long life-span stable xenon lamp.

3, With reflective and transmissive spectrum, accurate Lab value, good to calculate color formula and do precise color transmission.

4, Auto identify measuring aperture. Freely switchable between 3 measuring apertures: Φ 25.4mm/8mm/4mm.

5, Built-in temperature sensor to monitor and compensate the measuring temperature to ensure the measurement more precision.

6, Wavelength range 360nm – 780nm.It can be used to test fluorescent samples with wide applicability and simple operation

7, Independent light source detector to ensure the light source reliable.

8, Multiple measurement modes: Quality Management Mode, Sample Mode; Meet more users’ requirement.

9, Multiple accessories, sample holders, fixation clamp, suitable to more working condition.

10, Big capacity data storage, for 20000 pieces test result.

11, Built-in camera locating.

12, More powerful extended functions at the PC software.

YS6003 Application Industry

YS6003 benchtop spectrophotometer device is used to do precise color analysis and transmission in laboratories, allows the user to color measurement most applications including powders, liquids, gels, pastes, granules and solid materials. YS6003 is commonly used in industries like textiles, paints, plastics, food, cosmetics, and printing to ensure consistency and accuracy in color reproduction.

Comparing and Matching Color Chips

In design and production workflows, color matching straddles the divide between art and analytical reasoning. Users often have to compare two color chips, or match a color to a digital record. 

 This is the purpose for which 3nh high-accuracy spectrophotometers are purpose built. They measure color samples and automatically calculate ΔE values to identify differences that the eye cannot see. Users can match new materials to existing standards in an instant thanks to built-in data logging and customizable color databases. 

 This is particularly important in the automotive refinishing and coating industries, as well as in printing and plastics, where brand-specific color consistency is crucial.

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Typical Performance Specifications:

 

ModelYS6003
Optical GeometryReflect: di:8°, de:8°(diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle);SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source;
Transmittance: di:0°, de:0° (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing); SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ;
Haze(ASTM D1003);
Conforms to CIE No.15，GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7
ApplicationIt is used for accurate analysis and transmission of laboratory color.     Apply in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control.
Integrating Sphere SizeΦ154mm
Light Source360 nm to 780 nm, Combined LED Light (5 million life span)
Spectrophotometric ModeConcave Grating
Sensor256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range360-780nm
Wavelength Interval10nm
Semiband Width5nm
Measured Reflectance Range0-200%
Measuring ApertureReflective : Φ30mm/Φ25.4mm, Φ10mm/Φ8mm, Φ6mm/Φ4mm;
Transmissive : Φ30mm/Φ25mm;                         
Remark: 1. Automatic identification of switch caliber   
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)
Other Colorimetric IndexWI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter),
YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313),
APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co, Saybolt
MI (Metamerism Index),
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity,
8° Glossiness,Gardner Index, 555 Index, Haze(ASTM D1003)
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
Displayed DataSpectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset
Measuring TimeAbout 2.4s (Measure SCI & SCE about 5s)
RepeatabilitySpectral reflectance: Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.06% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.05%);
Chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.01 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration);                                                       Spectral Transmittance: Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.06% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.06%);
Chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.015 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration).
Inter-instrument ErrorΦ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15  (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)
DimensionL*W*H=370x300x200mm
WeightApprox. 9.6kg
PowerAC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply
Illuminant Life Span5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
Data PortUSB & Print serial port
Data StorageStandard 1000 Pcs, Sample 20000 Pcs
LanguageSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English,
Operating Environment0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m
Storage Environment-20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing)
Standard AccessoryPower Adapter, User Guide, CD Disk(PC Software), USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity, Transmission black baffle, Sample holder, 25.4 caliber, 8 caliber, 4 caliber
Optional AccessoryMicro-printer, Transmissive Test Component, Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components, culture dish
Notes: The specifications are subject to change without notice. YS6003 quality management software can only be used for data management



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FAQs About YS6003 Benchtop Spectrophotometers

The main instruments used to detect color are spectrophotometers and colorimeters (including photoelectric integrating colorimeters). 

Spectrophotometer: High-precision option. It analyzes the full visible light spectrum to measure color accurately. Suitable for complex scenarios like textured surfaces, special effect colors, or batch consistency checks in industries such as paint and coatings. 

Colorimeter (Photoelectric Integrating Colorimeter): Cost-effective and portable. It uses RGB filters to measure tristimulus values directly. Ideal for quick color difference detection in simple applications. Key Selection Tip Choose based on accuracy needs: use a spectrophotometer for high-precision color measurement, and a colorimeter for fast, basic color difference checks.


The color of chemical products is measured by using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. The instruments measure the amount of light that gets absorbed or reflected by a substance. It may be used to determine concentration, purity, or compliance with product standards.

The machine used to measure color is primarily called a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. 

Spectrophotometer: The most common and precise type. It analyzes light reflected/transmitted by an object across the visible spectrum to quantify color accurately. A spectrophotometer can measure colors on smooth or matte surfaces, as well as textured, glossy, mirror-like surfaces, and special effect colors. It measures the reflected light of a sample at a fixed angle (e.g., 45˚) or captures light reflected at all angles to calculate color measurements that closely match what the human eye perceives. Additionally, similar to how humans flip a sample to view colors from different angles, a spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring a variety of materials and surface characteristics. Widely used in industries like paint, textiles, plastics, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and printing. 

Colorimeter: Also called photoelectric integrating colorimeter, a simpler, more cost-effective option. It measures color based on three primary colors (RGB) and is suitable for basic color matching needs. A photoelectric integrating colorimeter is a color measurement device based on the photoelectric integration principle. It directly measures the tristimulus values XYZ of an object's color using three color filters (red, green, blue) and silicon photocells as three sensors. The color measurement principle of this instrument imitates the human eye's mechanism of perceiving the three primary colors (red, green, blue). It corrects the relative spectral sensitivity of the detector through color filters to match the CIE-recommended spectral tristimulus value functions x(λ), y(λ), and z(λ).

Spectrocolorimeter: Combines the functions of spectrophotometers and colorimeters, offering both spectral data and color space values for comprehensive analysis.

Our machine is packed by standard export wooden box, it won’t be damaged. We’ve delivered many testing machines abroad by sea or by air without damage.

A benchtop spectrophotometer is not universally better—it outperforms portable units in precision and lab testing, while portable models win for on-site flexibility. Which one is better depends entirely on your testing scenarios, accuracy requirements and workflow.


Benchtop Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • Higher measurement accuracy & repeatability, excellent inter-instrument agreement

  • Supports full-spectrum analysis, more geometric optical designs

  • Larger testing aperture, compatible with curved, textured and bulk samples

  • Ideal for laboratory QC, R&D, formula matching and standard color calibration

  • Stable performance, less affected by external light and environment


Portable Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • Compact, lightweight, test anywhere anytime (production line, warehouse, on-site inspection)

  • Fast one-click measurement, no fixed power and lab space required

  • Perfect for incoming material inspection, on-line production spot check, field color comparison

  • Lower cost and easier to operate for frontline workers


Which One Should You Choose?


Choose benchtop if you need:

Lab R&D, high-precision color grading, standard sample database establishment, strict quality control for cosmetics, plastics, textiles and food.


Choose portable if you need:

On-site rapid detection, production line mobile sampling, outdoor and on-location color measurement.


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