Measuring Functions and Indices

The SP60 provides absolute and difference measurements for the following colormetric systems. These values can be obtained from any of the nine illuminants with 2° or 10° observer angle: L*a*b*, DL*Da*Db*, L*C*hº, DL*DC*DH*, DE*ab, DECMC, DE CIE94 and XYZ. Whiteness and yellowness per ASTM E313-98. .

Pass/Fail Mode

The SP60 stores up to 1,024 standards with tolerances for easy pass/fail measurement. A red/green LED indicator and the LCD display provide visual confirmation of results. A tone also sounds to indicate a fail result and measurement completion.

Quick Color Compare

An operator can take a quick measurement and compare two colors. This allows the operator to take quality-control readings in a time efficient manner without having to create tolerances or store data.

The Sphere

The SP60's diffusing sphere is made of Spectralon®, a durable, highly reflective material designed to perform in a rigorous production environment. The diffusing material prevents premature degradation due to the flaking and chipping of the sphere wall material.

Opacity, Color Strength and Shade Sorting

The SP60 can measure opacity as well as three color-strength options: chromatic, apparent and tri-stimulus calculations. The SP60 also performs 555 shade sorting. These are important considerations in the color quality control of manufactured products involving plastics, painted or textile materials.

Texture and Gloss Influence

To determine the influence of the specular component , the SP60 allows simultaneous measurement of both specular-included (color) and specular-excluded (appearance).

User-Friendly Ergonomics

In addition to on-board programs to assist the operator in the measurement process, the instrument itself is highly user-friendly. It is compact and light-weight. A wrist strap and tactile side grips make it easy to hold. Read-outs are large and easy to see. A rechargeable battery pack allows extended operation of the instrument.