Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492

The Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492 by Kalstein is an exceptional device designed for advanced color analysis, especially for products featuring complex special effects like metallic and pearlescent finishes. This spectrophotometer offers a multi-angle measurement geometry, with the capability to measure up to 8 or 12 angles depending on the model. It boasts a high-resolution optical system and a 256-element CMOS image sensor, ensuring precision even on curved surfaces. The full-spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement provides optimal spectral distribution within the 400 to 700 nm range, adhering to international standards such as ASTM, ISO, and SAE. This makes it a perfect choice for quality management across industries like automotive, cosmetics, and plastics.

Market Price

The YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometer is available in the market with a competitive pricing range from approximately $181,000 to $181,800 USD, depending on configurations and accessories. This wide range ensures that businesses can find a configuration that meets their specific needs, making it a strategic investment for precise color control in industrial processes. For detailed pricing, customers are encouraged to request a personalized quote or generate one instantly via the Kalstein Plus platform, which ensures a seamless purchasing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the ideal applications for the YR05491 // YR05492? This spectrophotometer excels in color control for metallic, pearlescent, and other complex finishes, with widespread use in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries.
• Is the spectrophotometer PC-compatible? Absolutely, the YR05491 // YR05492 comes with PC-compatible color management software, enabling comprehensive data analysis.
• How much sample data can the device store? It can hold up to 1,000 standards and 4,000 samples, perfect for maintaining detailed records.

Advantages and Disadvantages

The YR05491 // YR05492 stands out with its multi-angle measurement capabilities, precise color accuracy, and connectivity options such as USB and Bluetooth 5.0 for fast data transfer. However, its specialization in complex finish analysis might limit its use for simpler applications, which may not demand such detailed color studies.

Field Applications

Widely used for quality control, the YR05491 // YR05492 ensures consistent color and gloss levels in products with complex finishes, crucial in industries such as automotive and cosmetics. Its multi-angle measurements allow for comprehensive color variance and gloss analysis. The color camera preview further facilitates precise measurement area positioning, enhancing efficiency both in laboratories and production lines.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, regular calibration of the YR05491 // YR05492 is recommended, along with storing the device in a clean, dust-free environment. The lithium-ion battery supports up to 6,000 measurements over 8 hours, so it should be charged regularly. To explore how the Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer can enhance color control in your industry, generating a custom quote through Kalstein Plus could be a worthwhile step.

Features

• 8 or 12-angle measurement geometry
• High-resolution optical system
• 256-element CMOS sensor
• Full-spectrum LED light source
• USB and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
• Extensive data storage capacity
• PC-compatible color management software

Technical Specifications

Model	YR05491
Measurement Geometry	8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers)
Measure Angle	45° Receiver：
	45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110°
	15°Receiver：
	15as-45°,15as-15°
	Conform to 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
Application	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
Lamp Life	5 years, 3 million times measurements
Spectrophotometric Mode	Concave Grating
Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range	400nm-700nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm
Measurement Range	0~600%
Semiband Width	10nm
Measuring Aperture	Φ12mm
Color Space	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
Other Colorimetric Index	Flop Index, Int-Em
Observer Angle	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)
Display	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. 8 seconds for all angles
Repeatability	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)
Reproducibility	ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of 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)
Effect Parameters	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°
	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)
	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) (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 Measuring Mode Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99) Locating Mode Color camera preview Dimension L*W*H=195X83X128mm Weight About 1Kg Power 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 Interface USB, Bluetooth 5.0 Data Storage 1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples Language Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English Operating Environment 10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation Storage Environment -20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation Calibration Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board Calibration Interval 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 Optional Accessory Micro-printer Notes Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.
Model	YR05492
Measurement Geometry	12 measurement angles (7 illumination sources, 2 receivers)
Measure Angle	45° Receiver：
	45as-15°, 45as15°, 45as25°, 45as45°, 45as75°, 45as110°
	15°Receiver：
	15as-45°, 15as-15°, 15as15°, 15as-30°, 15as45°, 15as80°
	Conform to 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
Application	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
Lamp Life	5 years, 3 million times measurements
Spectrophotometric Mode	Concave Grating
Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range	400nm-700nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm
Measurement Range	0~600%
Semiband Width	10nm
Measuring Aperture	Φ12mm
Color Space	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
Other Colorimetric Index	Flop Index, Int-Em
Observer Angle	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)
Display	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. 12 seconds for all angles
Repeatability	Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08%
	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*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set
Inter-instrument Error	0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
Effect Parameters	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°
	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)
	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)
	(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
Measuring Mode	Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99)
Locating Mode	Color camera preview
Dimension	L*W*H=195X83X128mm
Weight	Approximately 1 Kg
Power	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
Interface	USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Data Storage	1000 pcs Standards, 4000 pcs Samples
Language	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Operating Environment	10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Storage Environment	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Calibration	Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board
Calibration Interval	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
Optional Accessory	Micro-printer
Notes	Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.