TS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter
TS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter | Micro-Volume Transmission and Liquid Color Analysis
TS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter is a benchtop instrument designed by 3nh for liquid color measurement. It uses D/0 optical geometry, a combined full-spectrum LED light source and a high-performance testing system to analyze transmittance, color, color difference, spectral data and multiple liquid color indices in transparent and translucent liquids.
TS4020 supports micro-volume transmission measurement. According to the manufacturer, the minimum liquid sample volume can be as low as 1 mL. It is suitable for chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, medicinal-liquid analysis, R&D and quality-control applications. Confirm suitability for the sample transparency, color depth, sample volume, cuvette path length, required indices and QC workflow before implementation.
Key Features of the TS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter
Designed for micro-volume transmission measurement, liquid color analysis, pharmacopoeial color testing, petrochemical color scales and food and beverage applications.
Multiple Liquid Color Indices
Depending on the application, TS4020 can evaluate transmittance, color, color difference, APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co, Gardner, Saybolt, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopoeial color, EBC beer color and ICUMSA sugar color, supporting liquid color analysis across industries.
Smart Zero Calibration
TS4020 features smart zero calibration to help the instrument adapt to different measurement environments and maintain consistency in routine liquid color testing. Follow the manufacturer’s procedure and internal QC requirements for calibration.
Micro-Volume Transmission Measurement
TS4020 uses precision optical design and, according to the manufacturer, can measure liquid samples as small as 1 mL. It suits applications with limited sample volume, frequent testing or small-volume liquid color analysis. Confirm the usable volume based on the cuvette, liquid condition and test method.
Multiple Standard Illuminants
TS4020 provides multiple standard illuminant conditions for observing liquid color differences under different lighting. If a customer specification requires a particular illuminant, confirm the illuminant, observer angle and acceptance criteria before implementation.
Repeatability and Instrument-to-Instrument Agreement
According to product information, TS4020 spectral transmittance repeatability is within 0.05%, color-value repeatability is within ΔE*ab 0.01, and instrument-to-instrument difference is within ΔE*ab 0.2. Actual performance depends on sample conditions, calibration and operating procedures.
D/0 Geometric Optical Structure
TS4020 uses D/0 geometric optics for transmission color analysis of liquid samples. Standards listed by the manufacturer include ASTM D1003 / D1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308 and DIN 5033 Teil 7. Confirm applicability against the test purpose and customer requirements.
Combined Full-Spectrum LED Light Source
The combined full-spectrum LED source covers 360–780 nm and supports liquid transmission color, transmittance and spectral analysis in laboratory, R&D and QC workflows.
High-Performance Dual-Array Sensor
The dual-row sensor contains two arrays of 40 silicon photodiodes for receiving liquid transmission color and spectral data. It suits liquid color analysis requiring repeat measurements, batch comparison and data traceability.
7-Inch Touchscreen with Multiple Display Views
The 7-inch true-color capacitive touchscreen displays spectra and data, sample color values, color differences and graphs, chromaticity diagrams, color simulation, pass/fail results and color bias for convenient operation and result review.
PC Quality Management Software and Data Traceability
TS4020 can work with PC quality management software for data management, report export and batch traceability. Product information states that it supports audit trails and can store 1,000 standard samples and 20,000 test samples, with additional data storage through the PC software. Confirm software functions for the supplied version.
Applications to Consider for TS4020
Micro-Volume Liquid Color Analysis
For laboratories and QC workflows with limited sample volume, frequent testing or a need to assess 1 mL micro-volume transmission measurement.
Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Liquids
Evaluate pharmacopoeial color, liquid color difference and reference-sample management for R&D, quality assurance and batch testing.
Petrochemicals and Industrial Oils
Evaluate liquid color indices such as ASTM D1500, Saybolt, Gardner and Pt-Co for oil appearance and batch consistency management.
Food, Beverages and Sugar Solutions
Evaluate EBC beer color, ICUMSA sugar color, transmittance and color changes for batch comparison and quality control.
Confirm Before Implementation
Before implementing TS4020, confirm liquid transparency, color depth, turbidity, minimum sample volume, cuvette path length, required indices, illuminant, audit-trail needs, report format and internal acceptance criteria. For micro-volume transmission or industry-specific color indices, provide sample details to confirm suitable measurement conditions.
TS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter FAQs
Which liquid samples can TS4020 measure?
TS4020 can analyze color, transmittance and color difference in transparent or translucent liquids. Typical applications include medicinal liquids, food and beverages, petrochemicals, chemicals, solvents, R&D and quality control. Suitability depends on sample transparency, color concentration and test purpose.
What are the main differences between TS4020, TS4010 and TS4003?
Based on available information, TS4020 emphasizes micro-volume transmission measurement down to 1 mL, with tighter color-value repeatability and instrument-to-instrument difference specifications. TS4003 focuses more on PC management and basic liquid color analysis, while TS4010 features a 7-inch touchscreen, audit trails and broader data storage. Confirm actual differences against the product pages and supplied versions.
Which liquid color indices can TS4020 measure?
Product information lists transmittance, Pt-Co, Gardner, Saybolt, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopoeial color, EBC beer color, ICUMSA sugar color, Klett, iodine and turbidity among the indices that may be evaluated. Confirm available methods for the software version and product configuration.
Is TS4020 suitable for small sample volumes?
TS4020 supports micro-volume transmission measurement, with a minimum liquid sample volume as low as 1 mL according to the manufacturer. The usable volume also depends on the cuvette, liquid condition, target color index and procedure. Confirm with the sample volume and test purpose.
Does TS4020 support audit trails and data management?
Product information states that TS4020 supports audit trails and stores 1,000 standard samples and 20,000 test samples, with additional storage through the PC software. Confirm data formats, permissions and reports for the software version and site workflow.
What information should be provided before implementing TS4020?
Provide the liquid type, transparency, sample volume and target color indices, including any ASTM D1500, Gardner, Saybolt, pharmacopoeial color, EBC or ICUMSA requirements, as well as audit-trail, report and QC needs, to determine a suitable configuration.
Need to confirm whether TS4020 suits your liquid samples?
Share the liquid sample type, volume, required indices and current QC workflow. Fulcrum Technology can help assess a suitable liquid colorimeter and measurement conditions.
Contact Fulcrum Technology for TS4020 Selection AdviceTS4020 Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter Specifications
Specifications are based on manufacturer information currently available. Confirm actual specifications, accessories, software functions and supplied items against the Fulcrum Technology product page or shipping documents.
| Model | TS4020 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Benchtop Liquid Colorimeter |
| Series | TS4020 Liquid Colorimeter |
| Illumination Geometry | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° viewing); approximates 0/0 (parallel illumination / 0° viewing) specified in CIE 15 |
| Standards | ASTM D1003、ASTM D1044、CIE No.15、GB/T 3978、GB 2893、GB/T 18833、ASTM E308、DIN 5033 Teil 7 |
| Features | Designed for liquid color measurement; supports multiple liquid color indices, micro-volume transmission, transmittance testing and rapid measurement. Applications include pharmacopoeial color measurement, glass and plastics processing, films, display manufacturing, packaging and medicinal-liquid analysis. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40 mm |
| Light Source | Combined full-spectrum LED source |
| Spectral Separation | Plane grating |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual row, 40 elements each) |
| 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 and CMYK (some functions available through the PC software) |
| 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 Indices | Transmittance T, whiteness WI, yellowness YI, turbidity index TI, metamerism index Mt, staining fastness, color-change fastness, absorbance, APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co, Gardner, iron-cobalt, Saybolt, ASTM D1500 petroleum color, pharmacopoeial color (Chinese, European and US pharmacopoeias), EBC beer color, ICUMSA Color, Klett, iodine and turbidity |
| 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（41 illuminants; some functions are available through the PC software） |
| Display | Spectral graphs/data, sample color values, color differences/graphs, chromaticity diagrams, color simulation, pass/fail results and color bias |
| Measurement Time | Approx. 0.8 s in fast mode |
| Repeatability | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% (within 0.04% from 400–700 nm); color value: ΔE*ab within 0.01 (measured every 5 seconds after warm-up and calibration) |
| Instrument-to-Instrument Difference | ΔE*ab within 0.2 |
| Minimum Sample Volume | According to the manufacturer, micro-volume transmission measurement supports liquid sample volumes as low as 1 mL. Confirm the actual volume based on the cuvette, liquid condition and test method. |
| 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 | 7-inch TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen |
| Interfaces | USB, printer serial port and Bluetooth |
| Audit Trail | Supported |
| Data Storage | 1,000 standard samples and 20,000 test samples; additional storage through PC software |
| Special Functions | Smart zero calibration and micro-volume transmission measurement |
| Languages | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English |
| 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 website), data cable, transmission black plate, 10 mm cuvette, 50 mm cuvette, 50 mm cuvette holder and micro-aperture (4 mm) transmission test fixture assembly |
| Optional Accessories | Mini printer, 30 mm cuvette, 100 mm cuvette, Bluetooth adapter and heating controller |
| Applicable Industries | Chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries; medicinal-liquid analysis; R&D laboratories and quality management workflows |
| Applications | Liquid color analysis, micro-volume transmission, transmittance measurement, pharmacopoeial color comparison, petroleum color-scale analysis, food and beverage liquid color measurement and batch color management |
| Note | Specifications may change. Refer to the manufacturer or Fulcrum Technology product page for current information. |