Description
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 is an advanced instrument meticulously designed for precise color measurement and analysis. Suitable for laboratories, research centers, and a range of industrial applications, it excels in evaluating the color and appearance of both solid and liquid samples. This makes it an essential tool for quality control and formulation. With a 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, the spectrophotometer ensures user-friendly operation, while its dual measurement modes (reflectance d/8° and transmittance d/0°) deliver precision across opaque, translucent, and transparent materials.
Market Price
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 is considered a premium product in its category, with prices ranging from $14,226 to $14,300 USD, depending on the configuration and accessories. This pricing underscores the high-quality components and advanced data management capabilities it offers, making it a valuable investment for enterprises that require consistent and precise color measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What industries benefit from the YG0903 spectrophotometer?
The YG0903 is widely used in industries such as plastics, electronics, paints, 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 solid and liquid materials. - Does the YG0903 offer UV light measurement capabilities?
Yes, the spectrophotometer includes 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 measurement modes for versatile application across materials.
- User-friendly 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen for easy operation.
- Automatic aperture recognition system with customizable measurement sizes.
- Advanced UV analysis capabilities with built-in UV cut-off filters covering a wavelength range of 360-780nm.
Disadvantages:
- Higher initial cost compared to basic spectrophotometers.
- Requires trained personnel to fully utilize its features.
- Larger size requires dedicated bench space.
Product Use in the Field
The Benchtop Spectrophotometer YG0903 is a highly versatile and accurate tool used in research and industrial environments to ensure color consistency and product quality. It is particularly valuable in color formulation for paints, coatings, textiles, and plastics, and plays a critical role in quality control in medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Additionally, it ensures consistent paint matching in automotive applications and evaluates color variations in cosmetics and packaging to maintain uniformity.
Recommendations
For optimal performance and longevity of the YG0903, regular calibration using its automatic system is advised. Keeping optical components clean is essential to prevent light transmission interference, and a temperature-controlled environment ensures stable measurements. The accompanying PC software should be utilized for advanced data analysis, allowing for the tracking of color variations and the generation of quality control reports. For enhanced precision, consider customizing the measuring apertures with optional accessories to increase flexibility for specific applications.
Technical Specifications
| 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. |





