Description
The Grating Spectrophotometer YG0921 is an advanced instrument designed for precise color measurement, utilizing cutting-edge grating spectroscopy technology. It is ideal for industries where color accuracy and consistency are paramount, such as plastics, automotive, and textiles. Featuring three measuring apertures (φ 8mm, φ 4mm, and 1x3mm), the YG0921 offers versatility for various applications. Its powerful silicon photodiode array sensor and full-spectrum LED light source provide high-precision color analysis with optical resolution below 10nm.
Market Price
The Grating Spectrophotometer YG0921 is priced in the high-end market segment, typically ranging from $5,030 to $5,050 USD, depending on configuration and optional accessories. Despite its premium pricing, the YG0921’s superior spectrophotometric capabilities and high repeatability make it a worthwhile investment for industries requiring uncompromising color accuracy and consistency. By optimizing product quality control and manufacturing efficiency, this instrument ensures all batches adhere to strict color standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What industries benefit from the YG0921 spectrophotometer?
The YG0921 is ideal for automotive coatings, textile printing, paint and ink manufacturing, cosmetics, plastics, food packaging, and medical applications. It is also widely used in scientific research laboratories for precise color analysis and material quality assurance. -
How does the YG0921 ensure precise color measurement?
The YG0921 features a grating spectroscopic technique, dual optical path system, and silicon photodiode array sensor, which improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and stability. -
Does the spectrophotometer support multiple light sources?
Yes, it includes full-spectrum LED light sources and supports various standard illuminants, allowing for precise color evaluations under different lighting conditions.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- High Precision Color Analysis using grating spectroscopic technology with an optical resolution of <10nm.
- Versatile Measuring Apertures (φ 8mm, φ 4mm, and 1x3mm) allow for flexibility in sample size and surface types.
- Dual Optical Path System for SCI/SCE simultaneous measurement ensures accurate color data.
- Built-in Camera Positioning for precise sample alignment, improving measurement efficiency.
- Long-Life LED Light Source, providing stable performance with over 3 million measurements.
Disadvantages:
- Premium Pricing may be significant for small-scale industries.
- Regular Calibration Required to maintain optimal accuracy.
Product Usage in the Field
The YG0921 Grating Spectrophotometer is essential for industries where color quality is vital. In automotive coatings, it ensures that paint formulations meet strict color specifications. In textiles, it assists in dye formulation and consistency verification, ensuring uniform fabric coloration. In the cosmetics sector, the YG0921 maintains color consistency in makeup products, while the plastic electronics industry uses it to precisely match component colors.
Recommendations
For optimal performance, regularly calibrate the YG0921 spectrophotometer using the included calibration wells. Utilize the built-in camera positioning system for precise alignment of complex samples. High-volume quality control processes can benefit from integrating quality management software for data tracking. Optional accessories, such as a micro-printer, provide instant on-site color reports for real-time quality verification.
Technical Specifications
| Models | YG0921 |
| Optical Geometry | Reflect: di:8°, de:8°(diffuse illumination, 8 degree viewing angle) |
| SCI (mirror component included)/SCE (mirror component excluded); UV light source excluded | |
| Complies with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7 | |
| Characteristic | A custom aperture, it is used for accurate color measurement and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics and other industries, and for the measurement of fluorescent samples. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40mm |
| Light Source | Combined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Flat grid |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups) |
| Wave Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Range | 10nm |
| Semi-Bandwidth | 10nm |
| Medium Reflectance Range | 0-200% |
| Measurement Aperture | A customized aperture: MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm; SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm |
| Specular Component | SCI&SCE |
| Color Space | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, βxy, Munsell (C/2) |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00 |
| Other Color Index | WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter), |
| YI(ASTM D1925，ASTM 313), | |
| Stain fastness, color fastness, color intensity, opacity, | |
| 8th Brightness, | |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminator | D65,A,C,D50,F2(CWF),F7(DLF),F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
| Data Displayed | Spectrogram/Values, Sample Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Compensation |
| Measuring Time | About 1.5s (measure SCI and SCE about 3.2s) |
| Repeatability | Spectral Reflectance: MAV/SCI, Standard Deviation within 0.1% (400nm to 700nm: within 0.2%) |
| Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.04 (when a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) | |
| Error Between Instruments | AVM/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.2 |
| (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) | |
| Measurement Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (2-99 times) |
| Location Method | Camera location, stabilizer cross position |
| Dimension | L*An*Al=129X76X217mm |
| Weight | about 600g |
| Drums | Li-ion battery, 3.7 V, 5,000 mAh, 6,000 measurements in 8 hours |
| Illuminant Lifespan | 5 years, more than 3 million times detected |
| Data Displayed | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, capacitive touch screen |
| Data Port | USB, |
| Data Storage | 1000 standard pieces, sample 20000 pieces |
| Idiom | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation), Altitude < 2000m |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |
| Standard Accessory | Power adapter, user guide, PC software (download from office website), USB cable, black and white calibration well, protective cover, wrist strap, one aperture (8mm or 4mm) |
| Optional Accessory | Micro printer, dust proof box |
| Grades | Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
