TIME TCS-420 Spectral Colorimeter

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The TIME TCS-420 Spectral Colorimeter is a high-precision spectral color measurement instrument designed for professional color measurement, color difference measurement, and color matching. Featuring d/8° SCI/SCE geometry, UV illumination, multiple measurement apertures, an integrated camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and cloud-based color management, it delivers exceptional accuracy for industrial quality control in paints, plastics, textiles, printing, packaging, and research laboratories.

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▸Description

The TIME TCS-420 Spectral Colorimeter is a professional spectral color measurement instrument engineered for precise color measurement, color difference measurement, and advanced color matching in industrial and laboratory applications. Designed with d/8° diffuse illumination geometry supporting both SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded), it delivers highly repeatable and reliable measurement results that closely match visual evaluation.

Equipped with multiple measurement apertures, a built-in high-resolution camera, and an integrated UV light source, the TCS-420 is ideal for measuring both standard and fluorescent materials while ensuring accurate positioning of the measurement area. Its advanced optical system provides excellent repeatability and supports over 30 color parameters, including CIE Lab, Color Difference (ΔE), Whiteness Index, Yellowness Index, Opacity, Color Strength, Color Density, and more. With support for 26 standard illuminants, the instrument delivers accurate color data across a wide range of international standards.

Bluetooth connectivity allows seamless integration with Android and iOS devices, enabling users to perform professional color matching, create digital color libraries, manage measurement records, and synchronize data through the dedicated mobile application. Built-in paint color matching and color correction functions further improve workflow efficiency for coating and manufacturing industries.

Automatic calibration, cloud database support, and unlimited mobile data storage make the TCS-420 an ideal spectral colorimeter for quality control, production inspection, laboratory analysis, and research in the printing, paints & coatings, plastics, textiles, packaging, automotive, and consumer products industries.

Key Features

  • Professional Spectral Colorimeter for high-precision color measurement
  • Advanced d/8° SCI & SCE measurement geometry
  • Multiple measurement apertures for small and large samples
  • Built-in UV light source for fluorescent material measurement
  • Integrated camera for precise sample positioning
  • Fast and accurate color difference measurement
  • Measures CIE Lab, XYZ, RGB, ΔE, Whiteness, Yellowness, Opacity, Color Strength, and over 30 color parameters
  • Supports 26 standard illuminants and multiple standard observer conditions
  • Bluetooth connectivity for Android & iOS devices
  • AI-assisted color matching and color correction via mobile app
  • Automatic calibration for consistent measurement accuracy
  • Cloud database with unlimited mobile data storage
  • Excellent repeatability (ΔE*ab ≤ 0.06)
  • Ideal for quality control, laboratory testing, production inspection, and color management

▸Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Measurement Geometryd/8°, SCI & SCE (Diffuse Illumination, 8° Viewing)
Light SourceFull-Spectrum LED + UV LED
Measurement ApertureØ8 mm
Integrating SphereØ40 mm
Spectral Range400–700 nm
Wavelength Interval10 nm
Reflectance Range0–200% (Resolution: 0.01%)
Display Resolution0.01
Measurement RepeatabilityStandard Deviation: ΔEab ≤ 0.03
Average: ΔEab ≤ 0.04
Maximum: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.06
(30 consecutive measurements of a white calibration tile at 5-second intervals)
Inter-Instrument AgreementΔE*ab ≤ 0.40
Color SpacesCIE Lab, CIE LCh, Hunter Lab, CIE Luv, XYZ, Yxy, RGB
Color DifferenceΔEab, ΔECMC, ΔE94, ΔE00
Color IndicesWhiteness, Yellowness, Blackness, Tint, Opacity, Color Strength, Color Density (CMYK), Metamerism Index, Munsell, Staining Fastness, Color Fastness
Whiteness StandardsASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby
Yellowness StandardsASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73
Standard IlluminantsA, B, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F1–F12, CWF, U30, U35, DLF, NBF, TL83, TL84
Standard Observer2° / 10°
Display2.4" IPS Full-Color Touchscreen
InterfaceUSB, Bluetooth
StorageInternal Memory & Mobile App Storage
SoftwareWindows, Android, iOS
Battery3.7 V / 3000 mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery LifeUp to 8,000 Continuous Measurements
Package Dimensions240 × 110 × 260 mm
Package WeightApprox. 1.5 kg

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