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ColorLite sph900

 
Flexible like no other spectral photometer on the market

 


 
This device represents a further innovation in the field of colorimetry, with extremly user-friendly features . For the evaluation, analysis and making reports of the colour data, the database software ColorDaTra is available.

Overview of the advantages:

  • Combi-device with two geometries according to DIN5033: 45°/0° AND d/8°
  • Spectral colour measurement of: plastics, paints, paper, textiles, liquids, granules, powder…
  • Perfectly simple handling
  • Probe head only 25 mm diameter -  therefore ideally suited for measuring small and curved parts
  • Highest repeatability < 0,04 DE (typical 0,02) 
  • High contrast O-LED colour display 
  • Bluetooth and USB V.2 
  • Great price-performance ratio

Applications:

  • Colour measurement and registration of goods intake and goods output according to DIN EN ISO 9000 standard
  • Objective quality control of colours within a production
  • Colour difference measurement to reference colours stored on the device
More info...
 

Artikel-Nr.: 11141

External steel probe head

The unique stainless steel probe head, only 25 mm in diameter. Provides the perfect interface between the sample and instrument – ensuring the most reliable results possible.

Hold your sample in one hand and simply press the sprung probe head onto the surface to trigger the scan.
The ideal interface between your samples and device
 
High contrast colour O-LED display

Super high contrast O-LED full colour display. Provides the perfect interface between the instrument and user – ensuring a very simple handling, reducing training time and increasing reliability.

The 180° viewing angle of the O-LED display works without back lighting thus saving battery life.
The ideal interface between your device and user
 
User friendly

Only 4 Main levels:
Measure – Calibrate – Settings – Memory
Simple 4 buttons control.
Real photos explaining things step-by-step for example the calibration routines.
Software programed to...
KEEP IT SIMPLE
 
    
AAD - automatic accessory detection

The external probe head can be attached to a variety of accessories for measuring different types of samples. The sph900 AAD automatically changes internal settings depending on what accessory is attached.
 
 
Two main geometries in one device - 45°/0° AND d/8°

The two main geometries in use today are the 45°/0° and the d/8° geometry described in the DIN 5033. The normal 45°/0° geometry of the ColorLite sph900 can be easily converted to a d/8°, using our optional accessory MA35-UK. As results between these two probe head types are not compatible – Only a ColorLite spectrometer ensures offers you always have the right device.
 
 
   
High optical resolution of 3.5 nm steps

One hundred and fifteen (115) 16-Bit spectral values are measured for each scan, using a highly robust optical grating and Hamamatsu line sensor. This ensures a good correlation, even with elaborate desktop spectrophotometers. Many spectrophotometers on the market measure only 30 or 40 points or less.
 
 
  
The perfect light source – LEDs

“The light source of the future” LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) ensure an excellent long- and short-term stability of results and low maintenance costs. The pulse mode ensures that brightness levels stay high for a guaranteed 15 years.
 
 
  
FAST - 32-Bit ARM RISC processor

The central processing unit of the ColorLite sph900 is a high performance 32-Bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor. This enables a single scanning time of less than one second. Which means the overall time needed for measuring samples is less than with any other device on the market.
 
 
    
FRAM memory chips – no batteries needed

The high performance „Ferroelectric Random Access Memory“ chips have an operating life of at least 100 000 billion write operations and a data retention of 10 years. This ensures that no data or standards are lost. With no backup battery needed. Possible by using the one of the most advanced memory chips technologies available.
 
 
1000 standard colours in 5 folders and 3 ways of finding them

Store up to 1000 standard colours in 5 folders – each with an individual CIE dE or dL*,da*, db* tolerances To find the correct colour use one of three methods, including a best match function.
Sort the standards by list or use our intelligent name recognition tool.
 
 
        
     
Bluetooth© wireless communication or USB V2.0 (RS232 available as an option)

With wireless communication data is instantaneously transferred to the PC during measurements. Alternatively stored data can be downloaded or colour standards (references) uploaded without cables, optimising handling.
Or use the supplied fast USB V2.0 cable.
 
 
 
User mode and user management

User Mode – restricted functionality - prevents adjustment of settings or standards being deleted. User simply selects the standard colour and measures.
User management - When activated a 4-digit user ID is stored with all colour data.
 
 
 
Spectrometer mode - Optional

In this mode the sph900 can be used a normal mobile spectrometer i.e. measure the spectral radiation (in 3.5 nm steps) and chromaticity values of any light source for example such as LED’s. To do this we determine a calibration file by measuring against a special spectral lamp which is stored on the device.
 
 
 
Communication tool ActiveX - Optional

A list of commands in an ActiveX.DLL library enables you to communicate with the spectrophotometer from your software.
 
 
 
Black soft touch coating

Means that the ColorLite sph900 feels good in the hand. The rubber like surface offers an ideal grip on the instrument and at the same time simply looks good.
 
 
 
Further features include:
  • Storage for 1000 colour samples
  • Storage for 300 spectra 400 nm to 700 nm in 3.5 nm steps
  • Waterproof IP67 probe head version available
  • Probe head with v-block for measuring cylindrical parts available
  • Multiple scanning with automatic averaging of 1 to 20 scans
 
 
Warning messages for:
  • Variable standard deviation threshold 0.01 to 2 for multiple scans
  • Variable time dependent calibration warning 1 h to 24 h
  • Variable temperature dependent calibration warning 0 to 9
  • When the difference between the standard and the sample is too high
  • When the samples is measured in a different mode to the standard
  • When the self-diagnoses after calibrating is not 100% okay.
  • Low battery
 
Measurement Geometry
45°/0° - or d/8° for UK Versionen - according to DIN 5033
Optional 45°/0° AND d/8° with MA35-UK Adapter (Scanning area - 3 mm or 6 mm)
Illuminants D65, D55, D50, A, C, F11
Standard Observer
2° and 10° 
Colour Scales
XYZ, Yxy, dE CIE L*a*b*,
L* u* v*,  L*C*h, Hunter Lab
Remissions Spectrum with cursor displaying Wavelength and % CIE-L*a*b* Diagram incl. tolerance limits
Quality Control Tolerance Limits and Colour Differences
dE CIELab; dL, da, db;
dL, du, dv; dL, dC, dh;
Min/Max, PASS/FAIL
dECMC (1:1 and 1:2), CIE dE94 Metameric-Index for D65/A and D65/F11 according to DIN 6172
Other Values
 Contrast: LRV (Light Reflectance Value) according to - BS 8493:2008
Various White-Index values
Various Yellowness-Index values
Grey-Index
Hazen/APHA; JOD (CA10-LS Adapter needed)
Spectral Light Source Measurement
 Spectra and chromaticity measurement of light sources such as LED's - Optional
Standard/Sample Photos 350 Colour photos to visualise scanning area Dimension: 160 x 120 Pixel
Displayed Spectral Range 400 nm to 700 nm
Spectral Resolution
Holografic grating-Spectrometer
HWB*** @ 500 nm < 10 nm
Scanning in 3,5 nm steps
115 x 16-Bit values per scan
Display
High resolution O-LED colour display:
High contrast and low-power
1/4-VGA, 320 x 240 Pixel
Repeatability
< 0,03 dE CIELab
Light Source
white and blue LED's
Lifespan > 20 years
Scanning Time
Complete measurement cycle with calculation and readout time: 0.5 sec
Multiple Scanning
Mean calculation of 1 to 20 individual measurements with colour values and standard deviation statistics displayed
Power Supply
Rechargable battery NiMH 6-Volt /1100 mAh
Operating time > 15 hours
Charging time 1.5 hours
Optional - operation with power supply
Automatic Accessory Recognition
An accessory is detected and device settings automatically modfied accordingly
Calibration
With white standard certified by the Federal Institute for Materials Research (Bundesanstalt for Materialforschung -BAM), Optional - 2-stage calibration with working standard
User-Mode
Limited user rights - Password protected
Upload Standards from PC Yes
Memory Memory for 1000 standard colours
Memory for 1000 colour values
Memory for 300 spektra (400-700nm / 3.5nm)
Memory for 350 sample-photos (160 x 120 Pixel)
Standard Colour Management Standards loaded by list with Best-Match tool
Standards loaded by index-no.
Standards loaded by entering name
PC-Interface USB 2.0
Bluetooth©
RS232 - Optional
Accessories For the measurement of inhomogeneous samples, transparent, translucent and opaque liquids, powders in cuvettes or tablet form.
Holder/stand with power supply:110-240V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions Device with battery: 180mm x 82mm x 40mm - 370g
Probe head 45°/0°: 60mm x 25mm Ø - 170g
Probe head d/0°: 78 mm x 56 mm Ø - 250g
Climatic Conditions Ambient temperature: 15°C to 45°C
Relative humidity: max. 85% non-condensing

 
ColorLite sph900-V  Probe Head with V-Block
  • for positioning on cylindrical samples such as cables
  • size individually adapted according to application

Article-Nr.: 13301


 
 
ColorLite sph900-S  Probe head with small apperture

  • for measuring small samples like tablets, plastic parts etc.
                                   

Article-Nr.: 11142


 
 
IP62 - Probe head with dust- and waterproof protection window

  • protection window made of optical borosilicate glass BK7, coated
  • for measuring in rough and dusty environments
  • according to protection class IP62

Article-Nr.: 11143


 
 
IP67 - dust and waterproof stainless steel probe head
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 25 mm, length 65 mm, not sprung
  • used for measuring in wet environments
  • according to protection rating IP67

Article-Nr.: 11146


 
 
IP65 - dust and waterproof probe head according to protection class IP65
  • for the measurement of probes directly after the anodization
  • made of POM (Polyoxymethylene), not sprung

Article-Nr.: 11145


 
 
Probe head with 9 mm measuring spot
  • for the measurement of strongly structured surfaces
  • sprung probe head

Article-Nr.: 11711


 
 
IP65 - dust and waterproof probe head with 9mm
  • measuring area 9 mm
  • the measurement of samples directly after the anodization

Article-Nr.: 11712


 
 
Probe head with optional UV-excitation
  • UV-excitation selectable during the measurement
  • for surfaces with UV-whitner such as in the paper industry

Article-Nr.: 11144


 

 

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