Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492

The Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492 from Kalstein is an essential tool for color analysis, specifically designed to evaluate intricate finishes like metallic and pearlescent surfaces. This advanced spectrophotometer is equipped with the latest technology, offering multi-angle measurement capabilities, with models measuring up to 8 or 12 angles, ensuring precision and stability even on curved surfaces. Its high-resolution optical system with a 256-element CMOS image sensor, combined with a full-spectrum LED light source enhanced with blue light, meets international ASTM, ISO, and SAE standards, marking it as an ideal choice for industries such as automotive, cosmetics, and plastics that prioritize quality management. This spectrophotometer is available at a competitive price range from $18,150 to $28,010 USD, positioning it as a strategic investment for companies seeking precision in color control.

Market Price

The market price for the YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometer varies depending on the selected configurations and accessories, ranging from $18,150 to $28,010 USD. The device provides a strong quality-price ratio, advantageous for companies dedicated to precise color control in industrial processes. Those interested in acquiring the product can request a detailed quote or generate one automatically through the Kalstein Plus platform, simplifying the purchasing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What applications is the YR05491 // YR05492 ideal for? This spectrophotometer is specifically crafted for color control on metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special effect finishes, widely applicable in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries.
• Is it compatible with a PC? Yes, the spectrophotometer includes color management software for PC, allowing detailed and comprehensive data analysis.
• How many samples can it store? The model can store up to 1,000 standards and 4,000 samples, enabling meticulous record-keeping.

Advantages and Disadvantages

The primary advantages of the YR05491 // YR05492 include its capability for multi-angle measurement and high precision, with a ΔE*ab standard deviation of 0.03. Additionally, its USB and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity ensures fast and secure data transfer. However, one potential downside is that its specialization in analyzing complex finishes might limit its use for products that do not require detailed color studies.

Field Applications

In practical usage, the YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometer is extensively applied for ensuring quality color control in products such as metallic and pearlescent finishes within the automotive and cosmetics industries. Its ability to perform multi-angle measurements provides an in-depth analysis of color variation and gloss, ensuring the final product's consistency and visual quality. Furthermore, its color camera preview function facilitates precise positioning of the measurement area, optimizing accuracy and efficiency in laboratory or production environments.

Recommendations

To maintain optimal performance, regular calibration of the YR05491 // YR05492 is recommended, and it should be kept in a clean, dust-free environment. The lithium-ion battery allows for up to 6,000 measurements over 8 hours, so regular recharging is advisable. For those interested in exploring how this spectrophotometer can enhance color control in their field, a personalized or automatic quote can be obtained via the Kalstein Plus platform, ensuring precision and efficiency improvement across production processes while safeguarding the visual quality of your products.

Technical Specifications

Model	YR05491	YR05492
Measurement Geometry	8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers)	12 measurement angles (7 illumination sources, 2 receivers)
Measure Angle	45° Receiver：	45° Receiver：
	45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110°	45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110°
	15°Receiver：	15°Receiver：
	15as-45°,15as-15°	15as-45°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as-30°,15as45°,15as80°
	Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194, E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4	Conform to the 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	SAE J 1545
Application	Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent and other complex special effect color products	Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent and other complex special effect color products
Light Source	Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement	Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement
Lamp Life	5 years, 3 million times measurements	5 years, 3 million times measurements
Spectrophotometric Mode	Concave Grating	Concave Grating
Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range	400nm-700nm	400nm-700nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm	10nm
Measurement Range	0~600%	0~600%
Semiband Width	10nm	10nm
Measuring Aperture	Φ12mm	Φ12mm
Color Space	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99
Color Difference Formula	ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175	ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175
Other Colorimetric Index	Flop Index, Int-Em	Flop Index, Int-Em
Observer Angle	2°/10°	2°/10°
Illuminant	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF), F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30)	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF), F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30)
Display	Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value	Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value
Measuring Time	Approx. 1 second for one angle	Approx. 1 second for one angle
	Approx. 8 seconds for all angles	Approx. 12 seconds for all angles
Repeatability	Spectral reflectance:  Standard deviation within 0.08%	Spectral reflectance:  Standard deviation within 0.08%
	Chromaticity value:  ΔE*ab 0.03 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)	Chromaticity value:  ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)
Reproducibility	ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set	ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set
	ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set	ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set
Inter-instrument Error	0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
Effect Parameters	Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV)	Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV)
Effect Measurement	6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80°	6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80°
	15d Diffuse coarseness(DC)	15d Diffuse coarseness(DC)
Effect Repeatability	Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)	Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)
	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)
Effect Reproducibility	Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations)	Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations)
	(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
Trigger mode	Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger	Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger
Measuring Mode	Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99)	Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99)
Locating Mode	Color camera preview	Color camera preview
Dimension	L*W*H=195X83X128mm	L*W*H=195X83X128mm
Weight	About 1Kg	About 1Kg
Power	lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge	lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge
Display	3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen	3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
Interface	USB, Bluetooth 5.0	USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Data Storage	1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples	1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples
Language	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Operating Environment	10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation	10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Storage Environment	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Calibration	Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board	Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board
Calibration Interval	4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration	4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration
Standard accessories	Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband	Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband
Optional Accessory	Micro-printer	Micro-printer
Notes	Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.	Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.