Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492

The Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492 from Kalstein is a state-of-the-art instrument designed for precise color analysis, particularly ideal for assessing products with intricate special effects such as metallic and pearlescent finishes. This sophisticated tool incorporates a multi-angle measurement geometry, offering up to 8 angles in the YR05491 model and 12 angles in the YR05492 model, all backed by a high-resolution optical system with a 256-element CMOS image sensor. The full-spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement guarantees excellent spectral distribution across the visible range (400 to 700 nm), compliant with leading international standards such as ASTM, ISO, and SAE. Trusted across the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries, this spectrophotometer ensures accurate color management and quality control.

Market Price

Positioned in a competitive market range, the average price for the YR05491 // YR05492 models starts from approximately $18,500 and can go up to $19,000, varying based on selected configurations and accessories. This price range makes it a valuable investment for industries focusing on precision in color control. For an accurate and personalized pricing detail, potential buyers are encouraged to request a quote or use the Kalstein Plus platform to generate an automatic quote, streamlining the purchasing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What industries benefit the most from this spectrophotometer? It is extensively used in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries for products that feature complex metallic and pearlescent finishes.
• Does it support external data analysis? Yes, it comes with software for PC integration to allow complete data analysis, making it a comprehensive tool for color management.
• What is the storage capacity? This model can store up to 1,000 standards and 4,000 samples, assisting in maintaining an organized record of measurements.

Advantages and Disadvantages

The primary advantages of the YR05491 // YR05492 include its capability for multi-angle measurements, high precision with a ΔE*ab standard deviation of 0.03, and data connectivity through USB and Bluetooth 5.0 for secure transfer. Nevertheless, its focused specialization for complex finish analysis might be seen as a limitation for products that don't require detailed color studies, which can deter some user segments.

Field Applications

This spectrophotometer is extensively used in color quality control, especially for products like metallic and pearlescent finishes in the automotive and cosmetics sectors. Its ability to perform multi-angle analysis allows for thorough assessments of color variations and gloss levels, ensuring product visual consistency. The built-in color camera preview function enhances measurement accuracy by enabling precise positioning, increasing efficiency in both laboratory and production environments.

Recommendations

For optimizing the performance of the YR05491 // YR05492, regular calibration is advised along with maintaining it in a clean, dust-free environment. Thanks to its lithium-ion battery, the device can perform up to 6,000 measurements within 8 hours, but regular recharging is suggested to maintain this capacity. Request your customized quote or easily generate one via Kalstein Plus today, and see how this advanced spectrophotometer elevates color control in your applications, ensuring your products meet the highest quality standards.

Features

This device offers concave grating spectrophotometric mode, has a measurement range of 0-600%, and supports multiple languages. Its trigger modes include pressure sensing, button, and software triggers. Connectivity options with USB and Bluetooth 5.0 ensure seamless data management.

Technical Specifications

Model	YR05491	YR05492
Measurement Geometry	8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers)	12 measurement angles (7 illumination sources, 2 receivers)
Measure Angle	45° Receiver：	45° Receiver：
	45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110°	45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110°
	15°Receiver：	15°Receiver：
	15as-45°,15as-15°	15as-45°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as-30°,15as45°,15as80°
	Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194, E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4	Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194, E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4
	SAE J 1545	SAE J 1545
Application	Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent and other complex special effect color products	Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent and other complex special effect color products
Light Source	Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement	Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement
Lamp Life	5 years, 3 million times measurements	5 years, 3 million times measurements
Spectrophotometric Mode	Concave Grating	Concave Grating
Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range	400nm-700nm	400nm-700nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm	10nm
Measurement Range	0~600%	0~600%
Semiband Width	10nm	10nm
Measuring Aperture	Φ12mm	Φ12mm
Color Space	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99
Color Difference Formula	ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175	ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175
Other Colorimetric Index	Flop Index, Int-Em	Flop Index, Int-Em
Observer Angle	2°/10°	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)	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF), F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30)
Display	Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value	Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value
Measuring Time	Approx. 1 second for one angle	Approx. 1 second for one angle
	Approx. 8 seconds for all angles	Approx. 12 seconds for all angles
Repeatability	Spectral reflectance:  Standard deviation within 0.08%	Spectral reflectance:  Standard deviation within 0.08%
	Chromaticity value:  ΔE*ab 0.03 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)	Chromaticity value:  ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)
Reproducibility	ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set	ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set
	ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set	ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set
Inter-instrument Error	0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
Effect Parameters	Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV)	Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV)
Effect Measurement	6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80°	6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80°
	15d Diffuse coarseness(DC)	15d Diffuse coarseness(DC)
Effect Repeatability	Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)	Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)
	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration)
Effect Reproducibility	Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations)	Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations)
	(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)	Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set)
Trigger mode	Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger	Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger
Measuring Mode	Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99)	Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99)
Locating Mode	Color camera preview	Color camera preview
Dimension	L*W*H=195X83X128mm	L*W*H=195X83X128mm
Weight	About 1Kg	About 1Kg
Power	lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge	lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge
Display	3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen	3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
Interface	USB, Bluetooth 5.0	USB, Bluetooth 5.0
Data Storage	1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples	1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples
Language	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Operating Environment	10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation	10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Storage Environment	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation	-20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation
Calibration	Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board	Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board
Calibration Interval	4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration	4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration
Standard accessories	Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband	Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband
Optional Accessory	Micro-printer	Micro-printer
Notes	Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.	Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products.