3nh the Large Aperture Spectrophotometer PS809 is a high-precision color measurement device specifically designed for complex samples and large-area surface color inspection. It adopts the D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing) optical geometry, conforming to CIE, ISO, ASTM and multiple national standards. Equipped with a 50 mm measurement aperture and a 120 mm integrating sphere, it achieves large-area uniform sampling, significantly improving the representativeness and stability of color measurement for non-uniform samples (e.g., textured surfaces, granules, fabrics, food, etc.).

The large aperture spectrophotometer PS809 incorporates a nano-integrated spectral device and a silicon photodiode array, supporting simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement. It is widely used in industries such as plastics & electronics, paints & inks, textiles & apparel, printing, ceramics, and food. It is an ideal choice for precise laboratory analysis and industrial production quality control.

I. Large-bore design, specifically engineered for complex samples

1. 50 mm Measurement Aperture: Paired with a 120 mm integrating sphere, achieving uniform illumination and reception over a large area, effectively reducing measurement errors caused by sample texture, granules, and uneven color distribution. Particularly suitable for the color inspection of non-uniform samples such as rough surfaces, fabrics, food, powders, and granules.

2. D/8 Optical Geometry with Simultaneous SCI/SCE Measurement: Adopting diffuse illumination and 8° viewing geometry conforming to international standards, it simultaneously acquires SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) data, meeting the analytical requirements for gloss effects in different application scenarios and providing comprehensive data support for material appearance quality.

II. Precision Spectral Analysis, Reliable and Stable Data

1. High Repeatability: After warm-up and calibration, 30 consecutive measurements on a standard white plate at 5-second intervals yield chromaticity value repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03. Spectral reflectance standard deviation ≤ 0.1% (≤ 0.2% within the 400-700 nm band), ensuring the accuracy and stability of fine color difference identification.

2. Excellent Inter-Instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.35 (average of measurements on 12 BCRA Series II color tiles), ensuring consistent color data transfer and benchmarking across multiple devices and laboratories, supporting group-level quality management.

3. Full-Band Accurate Acquisition: Measurement wavelength range 400-700 nm, wavelength interval 10 nm, half-bandwidth 10 nm, reflectance range 0-200%, achieving high-fidelity capture of sample spectral information.

III. Advanced Optical System, Comprehensive and Powerful Functions

1. Nano-Integrated Spectral Device: Adopting advanced nano-integrated spectral technology paired with a dual-row 20-group silicon photodiode array, it achieves high-speed, high-sensitivity spectral acquisition with a measurement time of approximately 1 second, significantly improving inspection efficiency.

2. Multiple Light Sources and Observation Conditions: Built-in over 40 standard observation light sources (D65, A, C, F-series, LED series, etc.) with 2°/10° observer angles, capable of simulating color appearance under various illumination environments to meet different industry standard requirements.

3. Rich Colorimetric Indices: Beyond conventional color spaces (CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh, HunterLab, etc.) and color difference formulas (ΔE*ab, ΔE*00, ΔE*cmc, etc.), it also supports whiteness WI (multiple standards), yellowness YI, staining fastness, color change fastness, strength, hiding power, color density CMYK, and other professional indices, comprehensively covering the quality control needs of industries such as plastics, textiles, coatings, and printing.

IV. Smart Operation and Data Management, Suitable for Industrial Applications

1. Smart Color Chart Matching: Built-in universal electronic color chart library for rapid matching from physical samples to industry-standard color chart numbers, improving color matching and quality inspection efficiency.

2. 7-inch Large Touchscreen: Equipped with a TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen, intuitively displaying spectral graphs/data, colorimetric values, color difference plots, pass/fail judgments, and color bias — clear results at a glance with smooth operation.

3. Massive Storage Capacity: Stores up to 1,000 master samples and 30,000 test samples, meeting the data storage and traceability requirements of industrial mass production inspection.

4. Cross-Platform Software Support: Accompanied by professional quality management software (download from official website), supporting in-depth data analysis, batch management, remote transmission, and report export, facilitating the construction of a digital color management system.

5. Multi-Language System: Built-in Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and other languages, adapting to global application scenarios.

V. Industrial Durability and Environmental Adaptability

1. Long-Life Illumination Light Source: Combined LED light source with a service life of 10 years or >2 million measurements, significantly reducing equipment maintenance costs.

2. Wide Environmental Adaptability: Operating temperature range 0-40°C, humidity 0-85%RH (non-condensing), suitable for most production and inspection scenarios at altitudes below 2000 m. Storage temperature -20-50°C, ensuring safe equipment storage.

3. Stable Power Supply: 24 V DC, 3 A power adapter ensures stability for long-term continuous operation.

 1. When I received NH310/NH300 colorimeter and perform measurement, why the measured data is abnormal?

After receiving NH310/NH300, you have to perform white and black calibration manually when first starting.

2. In which condition, manual white and black calibration and auto calibration  are required for NH310? 

a. It’s needed to perform manual calibration for NH310 when first starting.

b. In the subsequent starting, NH310 will perform auto calibration at startup. No need to perform manual calibration.

c.  Suggestion: it’s best to perform manual calibration once a week or when NH310 measured data is not accurate.

3. In which condition, manual white and black calibration for NH300 is required?

a. It’s needed to perform manual calibration for NH300 when first starting.

b. In the subsequent starting, no need to perform manual calibration.

c.  Suggestion: it’s best to perform manual calibration once a week or when NH300 measured data is not accurate.

4. How to replace NH310 measuring aperture?

There are three measuring apertures for NH310: Φ8mm (standard accessory), Φ4mm (standard accessory), extended Φ8mm (optional accessory)

a. Turning on

b. Removing measuring aperture, install the needed measuring aperture.

c. Select “Settings-Aperture Setting” in main menu to select corresponding measuring aperture.

d. After selecting aperture, the instrument will display “White and Black Calibration” interface. White and black calibration must be performed.

e. Replace completed.

5. CQCS3 (Color Quality Control System) Installation 

a. Before installation, please Copy CQCS3 folder to your computer and don’t remove any files in CQCS3 folder.

b. Double-click the setup.exe to install CQCS3 software.

c. Then double-click Install.bat under the CQCS3\USB_Driver file to install the driver.

d. Detailed installation information please read the "Installing Software" under CQCS3 User manual.doc.

6. How to check communication port? 

a. Connect colorimeter to the PC with USB cable.

b. Turn on the colorimeter to enter main menu. Select “Comm” and press “Enter” key to start communication.

c. Right click on “My Computer” on the desktop. Click “Manage” -> “Device Manager” -> “Ports”, you can see similar display as “SCI USB2Serial (COM6)”.

d. Click “Settings->Communication Parameters” in CQCS3 software interface. Select the corresponding port in “Serial Port”.

7. After completing CQCS3 installation, how to solve the problem if it display “! USB Device” or “! SCI USB2Serial (COM6)” when checking the communication port? 

a. Right click “! USB Device” or “! SCI USB2Serial (COM6)”, “Update Driver” -> “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” -> “Next” ->“Include this location in the search” -> “Browse”, specify USB driver file path “CQCS3\USB_Driver”, click “Next”. Then it will install successfully.

b.Detailed installation information please refers to “2.2 Installing USB Driver” in Color Quality Management System User Manual.doc.

8. Notes for First Using CQCS3 Software 

a. Users must specify Standard File Name, Sample File Name and Sample Database File Name when first use.

b.Standard File is use to store standard measurement data. Sample File is used to store sample measurement data. Sample Database File is used to store the measured data exported from sample records.

9. How to solve the problem when “Connection Timeout” occurred? 

a. When the colorimeter is disconnected to the PC, “Connection Timeout” will occur. At the moment, you have to check whether the USB cable is well connected the colorimeter and the PC. Then you can re-plug the USB to try out.

b. After ensuring the colorimeter is connected to the PC with USB cable, turn on the colorimeter and enter the main menu. Select “Comm” and press “Enter” key to start communication.

c. Turn off CQCS3 software, and reopen it.

10. How to solve the problem when the interface display "USB Disconnect"

a. Check whether the USB cable is connected. If not, please connect it. Check whether the connection is effective. You can re-plug the USB cable to test.

b. If the USB cable is connected well but the interface still displays "USB Disconnect", please re-start the colorimeter and enter "Menu" -"Comm"to start the communication.

c. Change the USB cable or change the USB port in you PC.

11. How to solve the problem when the colorimeter cannot be turned on in the condition of battery-powered?

a. If this phenomenon occurred, it means the battery power is not enough. You need to charge the battery.

b. When charge the battery, please insert the battery to the instrument, and plug in the adapter to charge the battery. After 5 minutes, the instrument can be turned on.  

c. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can pull out the adapter and re-plug in to check it. Or repeat this operation.

d. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can turn off the colorimeter and turn on it again to check it. Or repeat this operation.

e. If you have tried all the methods above but the colorimeter still cannot be turned on, please change the battery.