Description
The Handheld Color Spectrophotometer YG0922 is an advanced, high-precision portable device designed to facilitate accurate color matching, color management, and product quality control across various industries. This state-of-the-art spectrophotometer employs a 45/0 geometrical optical structure, meeting CIE No.15 and GB/T 3978 standards, ensuring precise and repeatable color measurements. It boasts significant storage capabilities, accommodating up to 1000 standard references and 15,000 samples, proving indispensable for maintaining color quality in plastics, printing, textiles, cosmetics, medical applications, and research laboratories. The SQC8 color management software provides seamless PC connectivity, enhancing color analysis and control.
Market Price
The YG0922 Handheld Color Spectrophotometer is competitively positioned in the mid-to-high range of the market, priced between $3,754 and $3,800 USD. This range is reflective of its cutting-edge technology, precision-engineered optics, and comprehensive color management capabilities, making it a cost-effective investment for industries prioritizing strict color consistency and quality assurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What industries benefit from the YG0922 spectrophotometer?
The YG0922 is widely used in plastics, electronics, automotive coatings, textile printing, food packaging, medical applications, and research laboratories, where precise color evaluation and quality control are crucial. -
What sets the YG0922 apart from other handheld spectrophotometers?
It offers high accuracy (ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04), extensive data storage, and a capacitive touchscreen interface, with features like built-in color simulation, color offset detection, and pass/fail analysis. -
Does this spectrophotometer support external data transfer?
Yes, it is equipped with USB and RS-232 interfaces, allowing seamless PC connectivity for advanced color management and reporting.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- High-precision color analysis with repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04.
- Large storage capacity, supporting 1000 standard references and 15,000 samples.
- 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen for an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
- Multiple light source compatibility ensures consistent color evaluation under various conditions.
- Ergonomic, portable design, weighing only 600g for on-the-go color analysis.
Disadvantages:
- Premium pricing, potentially not accessible for small-scale operations.
- Requires periodic calibration to maintain optimal accuracy.
- Battery life is limited to 5000 measurements per 8-hour charge, requiring frequent recharging in high-usage environments.
Field Applications
The YG0922 Handheld Spectrophotometer is ideal for on-site color matching and quality assurance, offering instant feedback on color deviations. In the automotive and industrial coatings sectors, it ensures color uniformity across production batches. In textile and garment printing, it helps maintain consistent dye application, minimizing color discrepancies. In the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, it is critical for precise shade matching in formulations. With pass/fail analysis and customizable color difference formulas, this device streamlines quality control processes across multiple industries.
Recommendations
For maximum efficiency, regular white and black calibration should be performed using the included calibration cavity. The SQC8 color management software should be utilized for detailed data analysis, enabling businesses to track color consistency over time. Industries handling powder samples should consider the optional powder test box for more specialized measurements. Additionally, companies requiring instant reporting can benefit from the micro-printer accessory, ensuring real-time color evaluation in production settings.
Technical Specifications
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Model |
YG0922 |
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Illumination/observation system |
45/0 method (45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing) Comply with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978. |
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Integrating sphere Size |
Φ58mm |
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Light Source |
combined LED sources |
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Sensor |
Silicon photodiodearray |
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Wavelength range |
400~700nm |
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Wavelength pitch |
10nm |
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Reflectance range |
0~100% |
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Measuring Aperture |
Φ8mm |
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Color Space |
CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV |
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Color difference Formula |
ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00 |
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Other Chromaticity Data |
Whiteness – WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter), Yellowness-YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313), TI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO), Metamerism Index (Mt) Colour Stain, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity |
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Observer |
2°/10° |
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Illuminant |
D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F2,F6,F7,F8,F10,F11,F12 |
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Display Data |
Spectral Value/Graph, Colorimetric Value, Color Difference Value/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color Simulation |
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Measurement Time |
1.5s |
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Repeatability |
Spectral Reflectance: standard deviation within 0.1%(400~700nm: within 0.2%) Colorimetric Value: Standard deviation within DeltaE*ab 0.04 (Measurement conditions: white calibration plate measured 30 times at 5 seconds intervals after white calibration was performed.) |
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Inter Instrument Agreement |
Within DeltaE*ab 0.2 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
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Dimension |
L*W*H=90*77*230mm |
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Weight |
600g |
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Battery |
Li-ion battery. 5000 times within 8 hours. |
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Lamp Life |
5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements |
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Display Screen |
TFT 3.5inch, Capacitive Touch Screen |
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Interface |
USB/RS-232 |
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Data Memory |
1000 Standards, 10000 Samples |
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Operating Temperature |
0~40℃(32~104°F) |
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Storage temperature |
-20~50℃(-4~122°F) |
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Standard Accessory |
Power Adapter, Li-ion Battery, Operating Instruction, CD-ROM (containing management software), Data Line, White and Black Calibration Cavity, Protective Cover and Wrist Strap |
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Optional Accessory |
Micro Printer, Powder Test Box |
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Notes |
The specifications are subject to change without notice. |








