TS4003 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter
TS4003 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter | Liquid Color, Transmittance and Multiple Color Scales
TS4003 Benchtop Liquid ColorimeterDesigned for color measurement of transparent and translucent liquids, the TS4003 is a benchtop liquid colorimeter for analyzing liquid color, transmittance, color difference and spectral data. It uses D/0 optics, a combined full-spectrum LED light source and a dual-row array of 40 silicon photodiodes. Depending on the application, it can evaluate liquid color scales such as APHA/Pt-Co, Gardner, Saybolt, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopeia color, EBC beer color and ICUMSA sugar color.
The TS4003 may suit applications in glass and plastics processing, films, display manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceutical liquids, petrochemicals, food and beverages, solvents, R&D and quality control. Confirm suitability based on liquid transparency, color intensity, sample volume, cuvette path length, required standards and the QC workflow.
TS4003 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter Features
Designed for liquid color, transmittance, pharmacopeia color, petroleum color scales, and food and beverage color analysis.
Multiple Liquid Color Scales
In addition to common color values, the TS4003 can be configured to evaluate transmittance, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, APHA/Pt-Co, Gardner, Saybolt, pharmacopeia color, EBC beer color and ICUMSA sugar color for liquid testing across different industries.
Smart Zero Calibration
Smart Zero Calibration helps the TS4003 adapt to different measurement environments and supports consistency in routine liquid color testing. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and internal quality-control procedures for calibration.
Fast Measurement and Repeatability
According to product data, the TS4003 measures in approximately 0.8 seconds in fast mode. Spectral transmittance repeatability is within 0.05%, color-value repeatability is within ΔE*ab 0.015, and instrument-to-instrument variation is within ΔE*ab 0.25. Actual performance should be confirmed under the sample, calibration and operating conditions.
Multiple Standard Illuminants
The TS4003 supports multiple standard illuminants for liquid color analysis, helping users compare sample color under different light sources. If acceptance criteria specify lighting conditions, confirm the illuminant, observer angle and evaluation metrics before implementation.
D/0 Optics with a Combined Full-Spectrum LED Light Source
The TS4003 combines D/0 optics and a full-spectrum LED light source with a dual-row silicon photodiode array sensor. It analyzes transmittance, color, color difference and spectral curves, supporting liquid color testing in laboratories and quality-control teams.
Flexible Cuvette and Sample Volume Options
Standard accessories include 10 mm and 50 mm cuvettes. Optional items may include 30 mm and 100 mm cuvettes and a 4 mm micro-aperture transmittance fixture. Confirm the supplied accessories against the product page or shipping documents.
PC Software and Report Management
The TS4003 can work with PC management software for instrument control, test-data organization and report export. It can support traceable liquid color testing for QC, R&D and laboratory use. Software features depend on the supplied version.
Applications to Consider for the TS4003
Petrochemicals and Industrial Oils
Evaluate liquid color scales such as ASTM D1500, Saybolt and Gardner to support oil appearance checks and batch consistency monitoring.
Pharmaceutical Liquids and Laboratory QC
Assess pharmacopeia color and liquid color-difference requirements for R&D, quality assurance and reference-sample management.
Food, Beverage and Sugar Solutions
Evaluate EBC beer color, ICUMSA sugar color, transmittance and color changes for batch comparison and quality control.
Glass, Films and Transparent Materials
Assess color, transmittance and color differences in transparent or translucent samples. Confirm measurement conditions according to sample size, thickness and transparency.
What to Confirm Before Implementation
Before adopting the TS4003, confirm liquid transparency and color intensity, whether the sample is cloudy, sample volume, required cuvette path length, target color scales, illuminant, output format and internal acceptance limits. If sample volume is limited or a specific standard applies, provide sample details to confirm suitable measurement conditions.
TS4003 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter FAQ
Which liquid samples can the TS4003 measure?
The TS4003 is designed to analyze color, transmittance and color difference in transparent or translucent liquids, including pharmaceutical liquids, food and beverages, petrochemicals, solvents and R&D samples. Confirm suitability based on sample transparency, concentration and test objectives.
Which liquid color scales can the TS4003 measure?
Available product data lists APHA/Pt-Co, Gardner, Saybolt, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopeia color, EBC beer color, ICUMSA sugar color and transmittance. Confirm available functions against the software version and product documentation.
How does the TS4003 differ from a general colorimeter?
General colorimeters are often used for solid surfaces and quick color-difference checks. The TS4003 is designed for liquid samples and uses cuvettes for transmission color analysis and liquid-specific color scales.
How should I select a cuvette path length?
Cuvette path length affects liquid absorption and color evaluation. For highly transparent or pale samples, or when sample volume is limited, provide sample details and test standards to confirm whether a 10 mm, 50 mm, 30 mm, 100 mm or other path length is suitable.
Can the TS4003 be used with PC software for data management?
The TS4003 can be paired with PC quality-management software for data organization and report export, supporting batch records, reference-sample management and QC reports. Confirm software functions for the supplied version.
What information should I provide before adopting the TS4003?
Provide the liquid type, transparency, sample volume, target color scales, applicable standards (ASTM D1500, Gardner, Saybolt, pharmacopeia, EBC or ICUMSA), report requirements and QC workflow to confirm a suitable configuration.
Need to Confirm Whether the TS4003 Suits Your Liquid Samples?
Share the liquid sample type, volume, test scales and current QC workflow so Fulcrum Technology can help assess a suitable liquid colorimeter and measurement conditions.
Contact Fulcrum Technology for TS4003 Selection AdviceTS4003 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter Specifications
The specifications below are compiled from currently available manufacturer information. Confirm actual specifications, accessories and software features against Fulcrum Technology’s product page or shipping documents.
| Model | TS4003 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter |
| Series | TS4003 Liquid Colorimeter |
| Illumination Geometry | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° viewing); approximates CIE 15 0/0 (parallel illumination / 0° viewing) |
| Standards | ASTM D1003、ASTM D1044、CIE No.15、GB/T 3978、GB 2893、GB/T 18833、ASTM E308、DIN 5033 Teil 7 |
| Features | Suitable for color and transmittance testing in glass and plastics processing, films, display manufacturing, packaging and pharmaceutical-liquid analysis. |
| Standalone Operation | ／ |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40 mm |
| Light Source | Combined full-spectrum LED light source |
| Spectral Separation | Plane-grating spectroscopy |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (two rows, 40 sets) |
| Wavelength Range | 360~780 nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10 nm |
| Spectral Bandwidth | 5 nm |
| Transmittance Range | 0~200% |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB、XYZ、Yxy、LCh、CIE LUV、Munsell、s-RGB、HunterLab、βxy、DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formulas | ΔE*ab、ΔE*uv、ΔE*94、ΔE*cmc(2:1)、ΔE*cmc(1:1)、ΔE*00、DINΔE99、ΔE(Hunter)、ΔE*CH |
| Other Color Metrics | Transmittance T, whiteness WI, yellowness YI, turbidity index TI, metamerism index Mt, staining and colorfastness, absorbance, APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co, Gardner, iron-cobalt and Saybolt indices, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopeia color (Chinese, European and US), EBC beer color and ICUMSA sugar color. |
| Observer Angle | 2° / 10° |
| Illuminants | D65、A、C、D50、D55、D75、F1、F2、F3、F4、F5、F6、F7、F8、F9、F10、F11、F12、CWF、DLF、TL83、TL84、TPL5、U30、B、U35、NBF、ID50、ID65、LED-B1、LED-B2、LED-B3、LED-B4、LED-B5、LED-BH1、LED-RGB1、LED-V1、LED-V2、LED-C2、LED-C3、LED-C5 |
| Display Content | Spectral graphs/data, sample color values, color-difference values/graphs, chromaticity chart, color simulation, pass/fail results and color direction |
| Measurement Time | Approx. 0.8 seconds in fast mode |
| Repeatability | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% (within 0.04% from 400–700 nm); color value: ΔE*ab within 0.015 (measured at 5-second intervals after warm-up calibration) |
| Instrument-to-Instrument Variation | ΔE*ab within 0.25 |
| Dimensions | 370 × 255 × 140 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.9 kg |
| Power Supply | DC 24 V, 3 A power adapter |
| Light Source Life | 5 years or more than 3 million measurements |
| Display | ／ |
| Interface | USB |
| Audit Trail | ／ |
| Data Storage | Large-volume data storage on a host computer |
| Special Features | Smart Zero Calibration |
| Language | ／ |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃（32~104°F） |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃（-4~122°F） |
| Standard Accessories | Power adapter、User manual、Quality-management software (download from the official website)、Data cable、Transmission black standard、10 mm cuvette、50 mm cuvette、50 mm cuvette holder |
| Optional Accessories | 4 mm micro-aperture transmission test fixture assembly、30 mm cuvette、100 mm cuvette |
| Notes | Specifications are subject to change; refer to the manufacturer or Fulcrum Technology product page for current information. |