Description
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 is a highly advanced instrument designed for precise color measurement and analysis in laboratories, research centers, and various industrial applications. This benchtop spectrophotometer offers unmatched accuracy in evaluating the color and appearance of both solid and liquid samples, making it an essential tool for quality control and formulation.
Equipped with a 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, the YG0903 allows for easy operation and quick navigation, making color analysis more efficient and user-friendly. Its dual measurement modes (reflectance d/8° and transmittance d/0°) enable highly accurate readings, whether analyzing opaque, translucent, or transparent materials. The spectrophotometer features a double-array CMOS sensor and concave grating system, ensuring stable and repeatable measurements with a wavelength range of 360-780nm. Additionally, it includes an auto-aperture recognition system, allowing users to switch between four measuring apertures (Φ25.4mm, 15mm, 8mm, and 4mm) for optimal flexibility in different sample types. With a large storage capacity of up to 40,000 test results and advanced PC software integration, this spectrophotometer is an ideal choice for laboratories needing reliable, high-precision color measurement solutions.
Market Price
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 falls within the premium category of spectrophotometers, with a typical price range of $14.226 to $14.300 USD, depending on the configuration and accessories included. This pricing reflects the high-quality components, long-lasting LED and xenon light sources, and extensive data management capabilities. Laboratories and industries requiring consistent and high-accuracy color measurements will find the YG0903 a worthwhile investment, ensuring color consistency and compliance with industry standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What industries benefit from the YG0903 spectrophotometer?
The YG0903 is widely used in industries such as plastics, electronics, paints and inks, textiles, printing, garments, automotive, medical, cosmetics, and food processing, as well as in scientific research laboratories. - Can this spectrophotometer measure both solid and liquid samples?
Yes, it features both reflective (d/8°) and transmissive (d/0°) optical geometries, allowing for accurate analysis of both solid and liquid materials. - Does the YG0903 offer UV light measurement capabilities?
Yes, the spectrophotometer includes built-in UV measurement functions, with 400nm, 420nm, and 460nm UV cut-off filters available (depending on the model version).
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- High-precision double-array CMOS sensor for stable and repeatable measurements
- Dual reflectance and transmittance measurement modes for versatile applications
- 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen for easy operation and user-friendly navigation
- Automatic aperture recognition system with customizable measurement sizes
- Wavelength range of 360-780nm with built-in UV cut-off filters for advanced UV analysis
Disadvantages:
- Higher initial investment compared to basic spectrophotometers
- Requires trained personnel to maximize its full potential
- Larger size (370×300×200mm, 9.6kg) requires dedicated bench space
Product Use in the Field
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 is a highly versatile and precise instrument used in research and industrial environments to ensure color consistency and product quality. It is particularly beneficial for color formulation in paints, coatings, textiles, and plastics, as well as for quality control in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. In automotive applications, the YG0903 ensures consistent paint matching, while in cosmetics and packaging, it is used to evaluate color variations and maintain uniformity.
Recommendations
To ensure optimal performance and longevity, it is recommended to calibrate the spectrophotometer regularly using its built-in automatic calibration system. Keeping the optical components clean prevents light transmission interference, while maintaining the device in a temperature-controlled environment helps ensure stable measurements. Users should take advantage of the PC software for advanced data analysis, making it easier to track color variations and generate quality control reports. If additional precision is required, customizing the measuring apertures with optional accessories can enhance measurement flexibility for specific applications.
Technical Specification
Model | YG0903 |
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 | 10nm |
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), | |
MI (Metamerism Index), | |
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity, | |
8° Glossiness,Gardner Index, Pt-Co 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 |
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 |
Optional Accessory | Micro-printer, Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components |
Notes: | The specifications are subject to change without notice. |