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Multi-angle spectrophotometer KS006

It delivers repeatable and reproducible readings for sparkle, color sparkle, and graininess, making it ideal for quality control of effect finishes in industries such as automotive, plastics, and cosmetics....

Multi-angle spectrophotometer

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Description

Specifically designed for precise measurement of special effect colors such as metallic and pearlescent finishes, the KS006 evaluates special effect surfaces using six spectral angles to ensure compliance with tolerance standards. It delivers repeatable and reproducible readings for sparkle, color sparkle, and graininess, making it ideal for quality control of effect finishes in industries such as automotive, plastics, and cosmetics.

1. 6-angle simultaneous measurement with high repeatability of 0.02 ΔE*ab

Multi-Angle Simultaneous Measurement System

Innovative Configuration: 8 light sources + 1 receiver for simultaneous 6-angle measurement, fully capturing the flop effect characteristics of metallic and pearlescent colors.

Angle Coverage:45as-15°、45as15°、45as25°、45as45°、45as75°、45as110°，to meet all observation requirements.

Measurement Efficiency: Just 1 second per angle, approximately 6 seconds for all angles - balancing precision and efficiency.

Comprehensive Adaptability

Color Types: Perfectly measures complex special effect colors such as metallic, pearlescent, and solid finishes, overcoming traditional measurement challenges.

Workpiece Morphology: Supports measurement of various forms including flat and curved surfaces, adapting to diverse testing scenarios.

International Standards: Compliant with 10+ international standards including ASTM D 2244, DIN 5033, ISO 7724, and SAE J 1545, meeting global testing requirements.

Data Stability

Chromaticity Value Repeatability: 0.02 ΔE*ab (average of 30 measurements on white tile at 5s intervals after instrument warm-up and calibration)

Spectral Reflectance Repeatability: Standard deviation within 0.08%, providing reliable data support for quality control.

6-angle simultaneous measurement with high repeatability of 0.02 ΔE*ab

2. Hardware Configuration: 10-Year Light Source Life, 256-Pixel

CMOS Detector

Light Source Technology: Blue-enhanced full-spectrum LED source with a lifespan of up to 10 years / 5 million measurements, significantly reducing maintenance costs.

Spectral Method: High-precision concave grating technology ensures accuracy and long-term stability in spectral measurement.

Detector: Equipped with a 256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor for high-resolution spectral data acquisition.

Measurement Performance

Wavelength Range: Full visible spectrum coverage from 400nm to 700nm, with 10nm wavelength interval and 10nm bandwidth.

Measurement Range: 0~600%, meeting the measurement requirements of high-reflectance samples such as metallic coatings.

Measurement caliber: standard φ23 mm (sampling 9 × 12 mm) , support φ10 mm (sampling 6 × 8 mm) custom, adapt to different sizes of samples.

Industrial-Grade Core Components

Core Control: Industrial-grade MCU ensures long-term stable operation and adaptability to harsh environments.

Hardware compatibility: support USB, Bluetooth dual-interface data transmission, supporting quality management software, expand data application scenarios.

3. Analytical Capabilities: Multiple Color Spaces, Comprehensive

Color Difference Formulas, Special Effect Parameter Analysis

Supports 8+ color spaces including CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, βxy, DIN Lab99, RGB, and Hunter Lab.

Meets color representation standards across industries such as automotive, plastics, and cosmetics, offering strong compatibility.

Extensive Color Difference Formulas

Includes ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1) ,ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175,various automotive brand-specific formulas, ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*ch, and ΔE*uv

Quantitative Analysis of Special Effects

Special Indicators: Supports Flop Index and metamerism analysis to quantify special effect color characteristics.

Core Parameters: Directly measures sparkle, color sparkle, and graininess, replacing traditional subjective visual assessment with standardized quality inspection.

Effect Repeatability: Sparkle short-term repeatability 0.11%, graininess short-term repeatability 0.08% (average of 10 measurements on BCRA tile at 10s intervals).

Analytical Capabilities: Multiple Color Spaces, Comprehensive

4. Global Adaptability: Multiple Illuminants + Multi-Language

20+ Standard Illuminants

Includes conventional illuminants such as D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, as well as special illuminants including F series (fluorescent) and LED series (LED-B1/B2, etc.).

Simulates lighting environments across different regions and industries worldwide, ensuring consistent measurement data across locations.

Multi-Language Interface

Supports 4 languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Russian, accommodating the operating preferences of multinational teams.

Reduces operational barriers in global production and enhances collaboration efficiency.

Flexible Measurement Modes

Measurement options: Single measurement, average measurement (1-99 times), continuous measurement (1-99 times) to suit various inspection requirements.

Long-Lasting Battery

5000mAh high-capacity lithium battery supports 5000 continuous tests on a full charge.

Suitable for both fixed laboratory inspections and on-site mobile testing on production floors.

Global Adaptability: Multiple Illuminants + Multi-Language

5. Easy Operation: 3.5-Inch Touchscreen & Smart Data Management

Intuitive Display System

Screen Configuration: 3.5-inch TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen for smooth operation, requiring no professional knowledge for quick mastery.

Real-Time Display: Simultaneously shows full-angle measurement results, spectral graphs, colorimetric values, color difference values, pass/fail judgments, and color simulations.

Powerful Data Management

Storage Capacity: Stores 1000 standard samples and 10,000 test samples, meeting large-scale inspection data storage needs.

Data Transmission: Supports USB and Bluetooth dual-mode transmission, paired with quality management software for in-depth data analysis and report export.

Calibration System

Calibration Accessories: Professional-grade white plate (high surface hardness, stable optical performance) and external black trap.

Calibration Interval: Supports 4h, 8h, 24h automatic calibration and power-on manual calibration, ensuring long-term instrument accuracy.

6. Reliability: Industrial-Grade Design for Wide-Temperature Environments

Portable & Durable Build

Dimensions & Weight: Compact design of 195×83×128 mm, weighing only approx. 1 kg, easy to carry and operate on the move.

Material & Craftsmanship: Highly durable housing and industrial-grade components, adaptable to frequent handling and on-site use.

Wide-Temperature Operation

Operating Temperature: 10℃ to 50℃, covering various environments from high-temperature workshops to low-temperature laboratories.

Storage Temperature: -20℃ to 50℃, meeting long-distance transport and extreme environment storage requirements with strong adaptability.

Comprehensive Accessories

Standard Accessories: Power adapter, data cable, calibration box, black trap, protective cover, wrist strap - plug and play out of the box.

Optional Accessory: Micro printer for on-site quick report printing, enhancing inspection efficiency.

Industrial-Grade Design for Wide-Temperature Environments

Technical Specification

Product Model	KS006
Measurement Geometry	6 Measurement Angles (7 measurement light sources + 1 camera illumination source, 1 receiver)
Color Measurement Angles	45°Receiver: 45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110° Compliant Standards: ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194, E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4 SAE J 1545
Features	For solid colors, metallic finishes, pearlescent effects, and other complex special effect coatings, it delivers precise and consistent color measurement.
Illuminant	Blue-enhanced full-spectrum LED
Illuminant Lifespan	10 years / 5 million measurements
Spectral Method	Concave grating
Detector	256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor
Measurement Wavelength Range	400nm-700nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm
Measurement Range	0~600%
Bandwidth	10nm
Measurement Aperture	Illumination Φ23mm / Sampling 9×12mm (Customizable: Illumination Φ10mm / Sampling 6×8mm)
Color Spaces	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99,RGB,Hunter Lab
Color Difference Formulas	ΔEab,ΔE94,ΔEcmc(2:1) ,ΔEcmc(1:1),ΔE00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175,Various Automotive Brand Color Difference Formulas ,ΔE(Hunter),ΔEch,ΔE*uv
Other Colorimetric Indicators	Flop Index / Metamerism Index
Observer Angles	2°/10°
Illuminant Types	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4，F5，F6,F7(DLF),F8,F9，F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/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
Display	Spectral Graph/Data, Sample Colorimetric Values, Color Difference Value/Graph, Pass/Fail Results, Color Simulation, Sample Effect Values, Effect Difference
Measurement Time	Measurement Time: Approx. 1s per angle, approx. 6s for all angles
Color Repeatability	Spectral Reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% Chromaticity Value: 0.02 ΔE*ab (average of 30 measurements on white tile at 5s intervals after instrument warm-up and calibration)
Color Reproducibility	△E<0.10,average on gray BCRA tiles △E<0.25,average on chromatic BCRA tiles
Inter-Instrument Error	0.2ΔE*00 (average on 12 BCRA Series II tiles)
Effect Parameters	Sparkle, Color Sparkle, Graininess
Effect Measurement	6-Angle Sparkle and Color Sparkle: 15°as-45°, 15°as-30°, 15°as-15°, 15°as15°, 15°as45°, 15°as80° 15° Diffuse Graininess
Effect Repeatability	Sparkle Short-Term Repeatability: 0.11% (standard deviation of 10 measurements) (Average of 10 measurements on BCRA tile at 10s intervals after instrument warm-up and calibration) Graininess Short-Term Repeatability: 0.08% (standard deviation of 10 measurements) (Average of 10 measurements on BCRA tile at 10s intervals after instrument warm-up and calibration)
Effect Reproducibility	Sparkle Reproducibility: 1.8% (standard deviation of 10 measurements) (Average on 12 BCRA Series II tiles) Graininess Reproducibility: 1.3% (standard deviation of 10 measurements) (Average on 12 BCRA Series II tiles)
Trigger Mode	Button trigger, software trigger
Measurement Mode	Single measurement, average measurement (1~99 times), continuous measurement (1~99 times)
Positioning Method	Color camera preview
Dimensions	Length * Width * Height = 195 83 128 mm
Weight	Approx. 1 kg
Battery Capacity	Lithium battery, 3.7V, 5000mAh, 5000 continuous tests within 8 hours when fully charged
Display Screen	TFT true color 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen
Interface	USB, Bluetooth
Data Storage	1000 standards, 10000 samples
Languages	Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian
Operating Temperature Range	10℃ to 50℃, humidity ≤85%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature Range	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity ≤85%, non-condensing
Calibration	Built-in white plate parameters, external white plate, black trap
Calibration Interval	4h, 8h, 24h, power-on calibration
Standard Accessories	Power adapter, data cable, instruction manual, quality management software (download from official website), calibration box, black trap, protective cover, wrist strap
Optional Accessories	Micro printer
Notes	Technical specifications are for reference only. The actual product shall prevail.

Home>Products>Spectrophotometers>Multi-angle spectrophotometer

Multi-angle spectrophotometer KS006

1. 6-angle simultaneous measurement with high repeatability of 0.02 ΔE*ab

2. Hardware Configuration: 10-Year Light Source Life, 256-Pixel

3. Analytical Capabilities: Multiple Color Spaces, Comprehensive

4. Global Adaptability: Multiple Illuminants + Multi-Language

5. Easy Operation: 3.5-Inch Touchscreen & Smart Data Management

6. Reliability: Industrial-Grade Design for Wide-Temperature Environments

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