PCE Instruments PCE-CSM 3 Spectrometer for quality control with PC software, lithium battery, automatic calibration, and measurement of color spaces CIELabCh, CIEL a* b*
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SKU
PCE-CSM-3
€1,722.62
(Incl. Tax: €2,101.60)
(Incl. Tax: €2,101.60)
The PCE-CSM 3 spectrometer is an advanced device designed to ensure highly precise quality control. It measures various color spaces such as CIELabCh and CIEL a b* using a blue LED (D65) light source. Automatic calibration on white is provided, and the measurement aperture is 8 mm, allowing analysis on various surfaces. It stores up to 100 reference values and 20,000 samples, with data transfer via USB and analysis software included. The rechargeable lithium battery ensures long battery life and continuous operation.
Technical specifications:
| Measuring geometry | 8°/d |
| Measuring aperture | Diameter 8 mm |
| Sensor | Silicon photoelectric diode |
| Colour spaces | CIE L*a*b*C*h, CIE L*a*b* |
| Colour difference formular | ΔE*ab, ΔL*a*b, ΔE*C*h |
| Errors between each equipment | ≤0.50 ΔE*ab |
| Repeatability | Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08 Average of 30 measurements of standard white plate |
| Light source | D65 |
| Storage | 100 reference values, 20,000 samples |
| Interface | USB |
| Power supply | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V @ 3,200 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h (8 h at first use) |
| Battery life | > 3,000 measurements |
| Lamp life | 3 years, more than 1 million measurements |
| Operating conditions | 0 ... +40 °C / 32 ... +104 °F 0 ... 85 % RH |
| Dimensions | 200 x 70 x 100 mm / 7.8 x 2.7 x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 500 g / 17.6 oz |
The PCE-CSM 3 spectrometer is a highly advanced instrument specifically designed to ensure detailed and precise color analysis and to support quality control in various industrial and commercial contexts. This device offers the capability to measure color spaces such as CIELabCh and CIEL a b*, using a blue LED (D65) light source that ensures accurate and reliable results even under specific lighting conditions.
Automatic calibration on white allows for highly precise measurements, significantly reducing errors and improving result repeatability. This feature is crucial for applications that require consistent and controlled quality. The 8 mm measurement aperture enables the analysis of samples of various sizes and surfaces, including wet, textile, and food materials, with high precision.
The ergonomic design and intuitive user interface of the spectrometer make it easy to use, even for less experienced operators. The instrument is equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable lithium battery, allowing for over 3,000 measurements on a single charge. When recharging is necessary, the process is quick, allowing work to resume without long interruptions.
The PCE-CSM 3 spectrometer not only stores measurement data but can also archive up to 100 reference values and 20,000 samples, with the ability to retrieve and analyze data at any time. Results can be transferred to a PC via USB, and the included analysis software allows for in-depth evaluation and detailed report generation, thus enhancing the management and efficiency of quality control.
This spectrometer finds application in numerous sectors. In the food industry, for example, it is used to ensure that products such as fruits and vegetables maintain optimal color consistency. In the textile industry, it is essential for ensuring that fabric colors remain consistent during dyeing and production processes. In the industrial sector, the spectrometer is employed for quality control of paints, plastics, and building materials, ensuring that each production batch meets predefined color standards.
In conclusion, the PCE-CSM 3 spectrometer is an essential tool for anyone requiring thorough and accurate color analysis. Its combination of precision, versatility, and reliability makes it indispensable for technicians, engineers, and quality operators, helping them to improve consistency and efficiency in their daily operations and ensure that products meet industry standards and consumer expectations.
Caratteristichs:
- CIE L*a*b*C*h, CIE L*a*b*
- white calibration
- determination of reference values and samples
- measuring aperture is 8 mm
- white calibration
- determination of reference values and samples
- measuring aperture is 8 mm
- rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- high accuracy
- easy to use
- incl. PC software
- high accuracy
- easy to use
- incl. PC software
Delivery scope:
1 x Colorimeter PCE-CSM 3
1 x Lithium-ion battery
1 x Mains adapter
1 x Calibration plate (white)
1 x PC software
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Lithium-ion battery
1 x Mains adapter
1 x Calibration plate (white)
1 x PC software
1 x Instruction manual
- EAN Code:
- 4250348716477
- Typology:
- Spectrometer
- Brand:
- PCE INSTRUMENTS

