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Portable Spectrophotometers

500 Series

CS- 500
CS- 5200 plus phone

The 500 series spectrophotometers are designed to deliver a high user experience, accuracy and excellent functionality.

Their design allows for a comfortable to grip.  The weight distribution has been balanced for a comfortable operation.

The touchscreen display brings simplicity to measuring, navigating and viewing data.

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The 500 & 520 Auto calibrate and charges when placed in the base unit.

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The 500 series connects to the CM APP available for free on Android and iOS devices. The CM App allows you to measure, compare and save readings on your mobile device.

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Paint Pots and Color Wheel
Car Color Samples
CS- 500

Cloud Database

The 500 Series connects with the CM App and PC Software where you can create your own database of colours. The colours you save can be recalled and used to compare sample colours.

Select Colour

Set as Target

Measure

Compare

CM App QC software showing Database of saved colours
CM QC App showing information of a colour standard or sample
CM App Showing the Standard colour and data
CM App showing comparison of 2 colours and Delta E in green section which is highlighting a "PASS"

Select Colour

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Auto Calibration

Changes in temperature and humidity can effect colours, so calibrating your devices regularly throughout the working day can help with the accuracy of your measurement data. However this takes time and it is a task not be rushed, as a speck of dust, a scratch, smear or poor contact can result in a poor calibration, which will effect measurement data. The 500 series automatically calibrates (and charges) when the device is sat in its base unit, saving time and ensures consistent accurate measurement data.

CS-500 Charging and Calibration Base
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CS-520 Technical Specifications

CS-520

  • Geometry: d/8, SCI + SCE (diffused illumination,8° viewing, Specular Component Included, Specular Component Excluded)

  • Repeatability: 0.03
    Standard deviation within ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
    Average :dE*ab< 0.03
    Max. :dE*ab≤ 0.04

  • Inter-instrument agreement: ΔE*ab＜0.4 Max, (Ave ＜0.2)

  • (BCRA Series Ⅱ, average measurement of 12 tiles)

  • Display Resolution: 0.01

  • Illumination Area/Aperture: 
    MAV:Φ8mm/Φ11mm

  • SAV:Φ4mm/Φ06mm

  • Mini:1*3mm
    Colour Spaces and Indices: Reflectance, CIE-Lab, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE Luv, XYZ, Yxy, RGB, Colour difference(ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94,ΔE*00),WI(ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73,CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby), YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73), Blackness (My,dM),Colour Fastness, Tint,(ASTM E313-00),Color Density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Milm, Munsell, Opacity, Colour strength

  • Illuminants: A,B,C,D50,D55,D65,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,
    F11,F12,CWF,U30,U35,DLF,NBF,TL83,TL84,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2
    LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2

  • Light Source: LED(Full wavelength balanced LED) + UV

  • Camera for aperture viewing: Yes

  • Software: Android, IOS, Windows

  • Observer: 2°,10°

  • Sphere Size: 40mm

  • Standards: Conforms to CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7

  • Spectroscopic method: Grating spectroscopy

  • Sensor: 256 Pixel CMOS Sensor

  • Wavelength Interval: 10nm

  • Wavelength: 400-700nm

  • Wavelength Range: 0-200%

  • Measurement Time:  1 second

  • Interface: USB, Bluetooth

  • Screen: IPS Full Colour Screen, 2.4 inches

  • Battery: Rechargeable, 8000 times continuous tests, 3.7V/3000mAh

  • Lamp Lifetime: 10 years,1million tests

  • Language: English & Chinese

  • Storage Memory: App Mass Storage

CS-500 Technical Specifications

CS-500

  • Geometry: d/8, SCI (diffused illumination,8° viewing, Specular Component Included)

  • Repeatability: 0.05

  • Standard deviation within ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03
    Average :dE*ab< 0.05
    Max. :dE*ab≤ 0.1

  • Inter-instrument agreement: ΔE*ab＜0.5 Max (Ave 0.3)

  • (BCRA Series Ⅱ, average measurement of 12 tiles)

  • Display Resolution: 0.1

  • Illumination Area/Aperture: 
    MAV:Φ8mm/Φ11mm
    Colour Spaces and Indices: Reflectance, CIE-Lab, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE Luv, XYZ, Yxy, RGB, Colour difference(ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94,ΔE*00),WI(ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73,CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby), YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73), Blackness (My,dM),Colour Fastness, Tint,(ASTM E313-00),Color Density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Milm, Munsell, Opacity, Colour strength

  • Illuminants: A,B,C,D50,D55,D65,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,
    F11,F12,CWF,U30,U35,DLF,NBF,TL83,TL84,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2
    LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2

  • Light Source: LED(Full wavelength balanced LED) + UV

  • Camera for aperture viewing: No

  • Software: Android, IOS, Windows

  • Observer: 2°,10°

  • Sphere Size: 40mm

  • Standards: Conforms to CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7

  • Spectroscopic method: Grating spectroscopy

  • Sensor: 256 Pixel CMOS Sensor

  • Wavelength Interval: 10nm

  • Wavelength: 400-700nm

  • Wavelength Range: 0-200%

  • Measurement Time:  2 seconds

  • Interface: USB, Bluetooth

  • Screen: IPS Full Colour Screen, 2.4 inches

  • Battery: Rechargeable, 8000 times continuous tests, 3.7V/3000mAh

  • Lamp Lifetime: 10 years,1million tests

  • Language: English & Chinese

  • Storage Memory: App Mass Storage

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