Description
The Grating Spectrophotometer YG0919 is a state-of-the-art instrument designed for high-precision color measurements in industries where color accuracy is crucial. Engineered by Kalstein, this spectrophotometer uses advanced grating technology to achieve exceptional resolution, stability, and accuracy. It’s perfect for applications requiring reliable color measurement on various surfaces, including automotive coatings, industrial paints, and other complex finishes. The YG0919 features a full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement, ensuring the most accurate color measurements across a wide range of wavelengths. Equipped with a high-resolution CMOS sensor, this device can handle challenging color analysis, even on surfaces with multi-angle chromatic aberrations.
Market Price
The YG0919 Grating Spectrophotometer falls within a premium pricing range, typically between $9.438 and $9.450 USD. The final price varies depending on the model’s specific features, optional accessories, and customization options. Its higher price point reflects the instrument’s cutting-edge optical system, precise engineering, and the industrial-grade durability that makes it indispensable for professionals demanding top-tier color measurement performance. This spectrophotometer is a sound investment for businesses that require the highest accuracy and consistency in color evaluation, ensuring the highest quality standards in their final products.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What industries benefit from the YG0919 spectrophotometer?
The YG0919 is ideal for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial coatings, and high-end cosmetics, where precision in color measurement is crucial. It is perfect for ensuring that finishes such as metallics and pearlescents maintain consistent color quality under different lighting conditions and viewing angles. -
What is the difference between the YG0919 and other spectrophotometers?
The YG0919 stands out due to its advanced grating spectrophotometric technology, which provides higher resolution and more accurate measurements. It also supports a full spectrum of light sources and multiple color spaces, giving users a more detailed analysis of color data compared to standard spectrophotometers. -
Does the YG0919 require calibration?
Yes, regular calibration is recommended to ensure continued precision and accuracy. Kalstein offers calibration tools and accessories to make this process seamless, which helps maintain optimal performance over time.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- High-Precision Color Measurement: The grating technology offers superior resolution, ensuring exact color matching across various surfaces and materials.
- Wide Color Space Compatibility: It supports multiple color spaces (CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh) and light sources, making it versatile for various applications.
- Enhanced Optical System: The full-spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement ensures the most accurate color measurements, even under varying light conditions.
- Built-in Camera for Positioning: The integrated color camera makes it easier to accurately position samples, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Disadvantages:
- High Initial Cost: As a high-end instrument, the YG0919 may be considered expensive for smaller businesses or those just starting in color measurement.
- Calibration Requirements: To maintain optimal performance, regular calibration is required, which could add additional maintenance costs.
Field Applications
The YG0919 Grating Spectrophotometer is indispensable in industries where color accuracy is non-negotiable. In automotive coatings, it ensures that color consistency is maintained across batches of paint and across various viewing angles, preventing costly mistakes in production. For aerospace applications, where even minor color deviations can affect product quality, the YG0919 offers the precision needed for high-performance coatings. In industrial painting, it helps manufacturers uphold strict color quality standards, reducing the risk of defects and ensuring that the finished product meets customer specifications.
Recommendations
To ensure that the YG0919 Grating Spectrophotometer performs at its best, regular calibration is essential. We recommend investing in the optional micro-printer for high-volume testing environments, as this will improve workflow and efficiency. For industries with rigorous quality control, consider upgrading with additional accessories such as extended calibration kits to ensure long-term accuracy and performance. The investment in this device will pay off in the form of consistently high-quality products and minimized color inconsistencies.
Technical Specification
Model | YG0919 |
Optical Geometry | D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) |
SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source | |
Conforms to CIE No.15, GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7 | |
Characteristic | 3 measuring apertures for accurate color analysis and transmission in laboratory |
It is used for precise color measurement and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics and other industries, and for fluorescent sample measurement. | |
Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40mm |
Light Source | Combined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source |
Spectrophotometric Mode | Flat Grating |
Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (double row 40 groups) |
Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
Semiband Width | 10nm |
Measured Reflectance Range | 0-200% |
Measuring Aperture | 3 apertures: MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm;SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm;LAV:1x3mm |
LAV1x3mm: Slightly poor accuracy, can be used for color test | |
Specular Component | SCI&SCE |
Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 Munsell(C/2)) |
Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter) |
Other Colorimetric Index | WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter), |
YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313), | |
Metamerism Index MI, | |
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity, | |
8° Glossiness,555 tone classification | |
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) |
Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset |
Measuring Time | About 1.5s (Measure SCI & SCE about 3.2s) |
Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: MAV/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.08% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.18%) |
Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.03 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) | |
Inter-instrument Error | MAV/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15 |
(Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) | |
Measurement Mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99times) |
Locating Method | Camera Locating,stabilizer cross position |
Dimension | L*W*H=129X76X217mm |
Weight | Approx 600g |
Battery | Li-ion battery, 6000 measurements within 8 hours |
Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
Displayed Data | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
Data Port | USB, Bluetooth 4.2 |
Data Storage | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs |
Language | Simplified Chinese, English, traditional Chinese |
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, PC Software(Download from office website), USB cable, White and Black Calibration Cavity, Protective Cover, Wrist strap, 8mm flat aperture, 8mm tip aperture, 4mm flat aperture, 4mm tip aperture,1x3mm tip aperture |
Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Powder Test Box, Holding base |
Notes | The specifications are subject to change without notice. |