YS6060 is a benchtop grating spectrocolorimeter which is developed by 3nh independently with independent intellectual property, used in many industries for the accurate and traceable measurement of colour. With very stable and precise color measurement, large storage and powerful PC software all makes YS6060 ideal for color analysis within R&D and laboratory environments.
Key Highlights
Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
7 inches TFT Color Capacitive Touch-screen Display
With reflective and transmissive spectrum, accurate Lab value
Automatic caliber recognition, Φ25.4/15/8/4mm caliber switch freely
Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function, make the measurement data more accurate
Excellent inter-station consistency dE*ab<0.12, Ultra-high repeatability accuracy: dE*ab < 0.01
Multiple measurement modes, A variety of optional accessories
Color management software

YS6060 color spectrometer is a high-tech device analyzing light’s spectral composition to measure color accurately, uses the latest technology for precise, reliable color measurements. Using diffraction gratings or prisms, it splits light into wavelengths, enabling precise quantification of color parameters like hue, saturation, and brightness. Ideal for ensuring color consistency across materials—from plastic molding to cosmetic pigments—by translating visual color into measurable data.
YS6060 is a benchtop grating spectrophotometer which is developed by 3nh independently with independent intellectual property. YS6060 has many features, like 7 inches TFT capacitive touch screen display, full illuminants, reflective d/8 and transmissive d/0 geometry(including or excluding UV). With very stable and precise color measurement, large storage and powerful PC software all makes YS6060 ideal for color analysis within R&D and laboratory environments.


7 inches TFT Color Capacitive Touch-screen Display; Bluetooth 2.1; Concave Grating.

Double Array 256 Image Element CMOS Sensor; Long life-span stable LED, UV LED.

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

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

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

Wavelength range 360nm – 780nm. Built-in 400nm cut off/420nm cut off/460nm cut off (only xenon lamp edition), more professional in UV measurement. Independent light source detector, continuously monitor the condition of light sources to ensure the light source reliable.

Quality Management Mode, Sample Mode; Meet more users’ requirement. YS6060 captures color and appearance simultaneously with specular-included (SPIN/SCI) and specular excluded (SPEX/SCE) conditions.

Reflection sample holding tool, transmission fixture, micro 4mm aperture transmission test components, instrument inversion test components, applicable to more working conditions;



The working principle of a spectrophotometer is to measure the amount of light reflected by an object within the visible spectrum range, with a wavelength interval of 1 to 25 nanometers. A spectrophotometer consists of: a light radiation source, a light scattering medium, an optical measurement system, a detector, and a device that converts the generated light into analyzable signals. YS6060 operates by analyzing the wavelengths of light that are either absorbed, transmitted, or reflected by the object being measured. This information can be used in various fields such as color matching, quality control, material analysis, and scientific research.
YS6060 benchtop spectrophotometer 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. It can be widely applied in different industries, such as plastics, electronics, paint and ink, printing, garments, leather, paper, auto, medical, cosmetics, food, science institutes, laboratories.

Customers from various industries can benefit from the innovative features of this new generation colour spectrometer when conducting color quality control or accurately communicating color, color tolerances, and color differences with supply chain partners. All our benchtop spectro instruments are built in enduring and robust materials, ensuring the instrument’s longevity in even the harshest conditions.

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YS6060 benchtop spectrophotometer operation video
| Model | YS6060 Benchtop Spectrophotometer |
| Optical Geometry | Reflect: 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) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source; Haze(ASTM D1003), Conforms to CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7 |
| Application | It 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 Size | Φ154mm |
| Light Source | 360 nm to 780 nm, Combined LED Light, 400nm cut-off light source,420nmCut-off light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 360-780nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 5nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0-200% |
| Measuring Aperture | Reflective : Φ30mm/Φ25.4mm, Φ18mm/Φ15mm, Φ10mm/Φ8mm, Φ6mm/Φ4mm; Transmissive : Φ30mm/Φ25mm; Remark: 1. Automatic identification of switch caliber 2. Customized Configuration caliber and lens position |
| Specular Component | Reflectance: SCI&SCE / Transmittance: SCI&SCE |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE * ab ,ΔE * uv ,ΔE * 94 ,ΔE * cmc(2:1) ,ΔE * cmc(1:1) ,ΔE * 00 , DINΔE 99 ,ΔE (Hunter), |
| Other Colorimetric Index | WI (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 Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75, F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6, F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12, CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30 |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset |
| Measuring Time | About 2.4s (Measure SCI & SCE about 5s) |
| Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.04% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.04%) 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 0.05% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.04%) Chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) |
| Inter-instrument Error | Φ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.12 |
| (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) | |
| Dimension | L*W*H=370x300x200mm |
| Weight | Approx. 9.6kg |
| Power | AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Data Port | USB & Bluetooth & Print serial port |
| Data Storage | Standard 5000 Pcs, Sample 40000 Pcs |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, (Optional Customized German, French and Spanish) |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing) |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, User Guide, CD 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, Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component |
| Optional Accessory | Micro-printer, Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components, culture dish |
| Notes: | The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
The mobile APP support Android operating system version 7.0 or higher and iPhone supports iOS 7.0 or higher version. It can be installed in the following ways:
● Scan the QR code on the Spectrocolorimeter with a mobile browser or WeChat, follow the prompts to download and install.
● Click on the link 3NH APP to install the APP.
● Search for "3NH" (not case sensitive) in the APP Store/Google Play to install the application.
● If you need color matching software for color matching, you can download our Pecolor software blow
Connect to the computer via USB, you can use the PC software of the colorimeter. (PC software only supports Windows operating system)
● It can be installed in the following ways: Download "Product support | Colorimeter" to the local and run it directly after decompression.
(for TS Series,YL Series,ST Series,CR Series,YS Series,PS Series,NR+ Series,NH+ Series )
| No. | Description | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrocolorimeter | 1 | Set |
| 2 | USB cable | 1 | pcs |
| 3 | Cleaning cloth | 1 | pcs |
| 4 | Power cable | 1 | pcs |
| 5 | User manual | 1 | pcs |
| 6 | Certificate / Warranty card | 1 | pcs |
| 7 | Calibration Report | 1 | pcs |
Our China based Technical Support team is expertly trained on all our instruments along with all supported color software. This level of experience provides you an exceptional customer experience when assisting you with any technical issue you might be experiencing during setup or while operational.
Service is complimentary to all our existing clients.
The omnichannel communication format includes a customer portal, email, phone or chat.
Defective new equipment may be returned for warranty repair/exchange/credit within five (5) days of receipt of shipment.
Items that have malfunctioned due to mishandling, electrical overload, etc., will be subject to a repair charge.
New, non-defective equipment will be authorized for return within five (5) days of receipt of shipment if the equipment is still in new condition with the original manuals, accessories, packing material, and box.
We reserve the right to refuse returns in which the original packaging is missing, accessories are missing, damage or visible signs of use of the item. A restocking fee of up to 10% of the purchase price may apply.
Special orders cannot be returned. International customers must ship any returns to us with freight and taxes prepaid. Return shipping costs for international shipments will be the responsibility of the customer.
In or out of warranty, it does not matter, 3nh customers receive support throughout the lifecycle of their instruments.
With 12 rigorous quality inspection processes in place, we ensure a high yield rate of up to 98% for batch processed precision parts.












FAQs About YS6060 Benchtop Spectrophotometers
For premier ink quality control (CMYK, spot colors, printing density, formulation & press-side QC), these 3nh spectrophotometers / spectrodensitometers stand above the rest:
45/0 ring illumination, ISO 5-4 / ISO 13655 (M0/M1/M2/M3)
Measures density (Status T/E/A/I), dot gain, trap, print contrast
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03, density ≤ 0.01D
Small apertures (Φ2/4/8mm) for fine print & ink dots
Ideal: packaging, label, gravure, flexo, CMYK/spot color control
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability), IIA ≤ 0.1
Multi-apertures (Φ3/8/15/25mm)
Best for: R&D, ink formulation, batch consistency, fluorescent inks
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Fast, handheld, large Φ20mm aperture
Best for: press-side checks, warehouse incoming ink, on-site matching
360–780nm, UV adjustable, dual CMOS
Reflection & transmission modes
Multi-aperture (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Best for: high-precision lab R&D, transparent/fluorescent inks
Best press-side / print QC: YD5050
Top lab formulation: TS8560
Best portable production: TS7700
High-end lab R&D: YS6060
For premier glass quality grading (color, transmittance, haze, coating uniformity, architectural/auto/optical glass), the top 3nh & industry-leading instruments are:
d/8° integrating sphere, 360–780nm, UV adjustable
Dual mode: reflectance + transmission
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2, haze measurement
Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Ideal: colored glass, coated glass, optical glass, lab R&D
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability)
Large transmission compartment
Best for: high-end architectural glass, Low-E coated glass
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Handheld, fast, non-destructive
Best for: line checks, incoming glass, on-site grading
45/0 geometry, ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04
Touchscreen, rugged
Best for: solid-color glass, routine QC
Top lab: YS6060
Ultra-precision: TS8560
Portable production: ST70
Economical QC: NS810
True color in chemistry is the color seen in a solution or compound in standardized conditions. It depends on electronic transitions in molecules, specifically absorption of a particular wavelength of light, and this depends on the structure of the compound.
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