YS3060 Horizontal Spectrophotometer | Dual Apertures & UV Measurement
The 3nh YS3060 is a horizontal benchtop spectrophotometer designed for objective color measurement in laboratories and quality-control workflows. Its D/8° geometry uses diffuse illumination with an 8° viewing angle and supports simultaneous SCI and SCE measurement. This helps teams assess sample color with and without the specular component, according to their application and evaluation method.
The instrument provides interchangeable Φ8 mm and Φ4 mm measurement apertures. The larger aperture supports general-purpose testing, while the smaller aperture can help measure smaller or more localized areas. A combined LED illumination source and UV option support applications where ultraviolet influence or fluorescent samples must be considered. Confirm the required UV configuration and measurement method for the material before ordering.
YS3060 can measure spectral data and color values including Lab. The listed color spaces include CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV and HunterLAB; available color-difference formulas include ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, CMC, ΔE*00 and Hunter-based evaluation. Its 400–700 nm wavelength range, 10 nm interval and 10 nm bandwidth provide the stated basis for product comparison. Actual results depend on sample preparation, surface, aperture, calibration and the selected observer and illuminant.
Typical evaluation contexts include plastics, electronics, coatings, inks, textiles, garment dyeing and printing, ceramics and other materials where repeatable color data supports formulation, incoming inspection or production QC. The 3.5-inch TFT color touch display, camera-assisted positioning, USB and Bluetooth communication, and onboard storage are intended to support routine operation and data review. Product information lists storage for up to 1,000 standard samples and 28,000 test samples.
When selecting a configuration, confirm the sample size and surface, Φ8/Φ4 mm aperture requirement, SCI/SCE method, UV needs, observer angle, illuminant, color space and reporting workflow. For a comparison with another benchtop option, see the 3nh benchtop spectrocolorimeter overview. Contact Fulcrum Technology to discuss sample testing and configuration suitability.
- Optical geometry: D/8° diffuse illumination and 8° viewing; SCI/SCE measurement; UV-excluded measurement mode; standards listed by the manufacturer include CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724/1, ASTM E1164 and DIN 5033 Teil 7.
- Sphere diameter: Φ48 mm.
- Illumination: combined LED source with UV source.
- Spectral system: concave-grating spectrometer.
- Detector: 256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor.
- Wavelength range: 400–700 nm; interval: 10 nm; bandwidth: 10 nm.
- Reflectance range: 0–200%.
- Measurement apertures: MAV Φ8 mm; SAV Φ4 mm; interchangeable apertures.
- Specular component: simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement.
- Color spaces: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV and HunterLAB.
- Color-difference formulas: ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc (2:1), ΔE*cmc (1:1), ΔE*00 and Hunter ΔE.
- Other indices: WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter); YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313); TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO); metamerism, color fastness, staining fastness, opacity and 8° gloss.
- Standard observer angles: 2° and 10°.
- Illuminants: A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F1–F12, TL83, TL84, U30, CWF and U35.
- Displayed results: spectral graph/data, sample color values, color difference values/graph, pass/fail and color tendency.
- Measurement time: 1.0 s; approximately 2.6 s for simultaneous SCI/SCE.
- Repeatability: reflectance MAV/SCI standard deviation within 0.08% (within 0.18% over 400–700 nm); color value MAV/SCI ΔE*ab within 0.03 after calibration, based on the average of 30 white-tile measurements at 5-second intervals.
- Accuracy: MAV/SCI ΔE*ab within 0.15, based on the average measurement of 12 BCRA-series color tiles.
- Positioning: camera-assisted viewfinder positioning.
- Measurement modes: single measurement and averaging from 2 to 99 measurements.
- Dimensions: 184 × 77 × 105 mm.
- Weight: 600 g.
- Power: rechargeable lithium battery; approximately 5,000 measurements after an 8-hour charge.
- Light-source life: approximately 5 years or 3 million measurements.
- Display: 3.5-inch TFT color touch screen.
- Interfaces: USB/RS232 and Bluetooth 4.0, compatible with version 2.1.
- Data storage: 1,000 standard samples and 28,000 test samples.
- Operating temperature: 0–40°C.
- Storage temperature: −20–50°C.
- Optional accessories: mini printer and powder test box.
Specifications are provided for product selection; confirm the current configuration, supplied accessories and suitability for your sample and test method with Fulcrum Technology.
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