Datasheet 403040 – TR 500 Spectrophotometer (1x8mm Aperture) en
Manufacturer product document for the model and configuration named in the title.
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TR 500 is a cost-effective handheld d/8° reflectance spectrophotometer for opaque surfaces, available with three dedicated aperture sizes. TRA 500 adds a portable benchtop stand and optical cells for powders, liquids, gels, pastes and granules.
Key features
- 400–700 nm visible spectral range with 10 nm bandwidth supports spectral data and multiple colourimetric values.
- An onboard camera aids positioning, while the 3.5-inch colour capacitive touchscreen displays results directly.
- The rechargeable battery supports about eight hours or 5,000 measurements for laboratory, production-line and field use.
- Included OnShade colour software supports data storage, analysis and quality assessment.
Models and part numbers
| Part number | Model | Configuration / difference |
|---|---|---|
| 403040 | TR 500 | 1×8 mm aperture, handheld |
| 403041 | TR 500 | 1×4 mm aperture, handheld |
| 403042 | TR 500 | 1×3 mm aperture, handheld |
| 403220 | TRA 500 | Fixed 8 mm measurement aperture, handheld/benchtop |
Technical specifications
| Applicable standards | ASTM E313, ASTM D1925 and ASTM E308 |
|---|---|
| Colour type | Opaque samples; with its stand and cells, TRA 500 also measures powders, liquids, gels, pastes and granules |
| Optical geometry | Reflectance di:8° / de:8° (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing) |
| Integrating-sphere diameter | 48 mm |
| Light source | Combined LED light source |
| Spectrophotometric system | Concave grating |
| Detector | 256-element double-array CMOS image sensor |
| Spectral range | 400–700 nm |
| Spectral interval / bandwidth | 10 nm / 10 nm |
| Measurement aperture | TR 500: fixed 1×8 mm, 1×4 mm or 1×3 mm; TRA 500: fixed 8 mm |
| Specular component | SCI and SCE |
| Colour spaces | CIE Lab, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV and Hunter Lab |
| Colour-difference formulae | ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc (2:1 / 1:1), ΔE*00 and ΔE (Hunter) |
| Other colorimetric indices | WI whiteness (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC and Hunter); YI yellowness (ASTM D1925 and ASTM E313); TI tint (ASTM E313 and CIE/ISO); MI metamerism, staining fastness, colour fastness, colour strength and opacity |
| Displayed data | Spectrogram/values, sample chromaticity values, colour-difference values/graph, pass/fail result and colour offset |
| Observer angles | 2° and 10° |
| Illuminants | D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F2, F7 and F11 |
| Measurement modes | Single and average measurement |
| Measurement time | 2.6 seconds |
| Reflectance range | 0–200% |
| Repeatability | MAV/SCI: ΔE* ≤0.05 |
| Inter-instrument agreement | MAV/SCI: ΔE* ≤0.2 |
| Display and positioning | 3.5-inch colour capacitive touchscreen; camera viewfinder positioning |
| Data storage | 2,000 standards / 20,000 samples |
| Interface | USB |
| Power and battery life | Li-ion battery; approximately eight hours or 5,000 measurements |
| Light-source life | More than three million measurements |
| Dimensions / weight | 184 × 105 × 77 mm / approximately 600 g |
Standard delivery
- TR 500: instrument, OnShade software, white/black calibration board, dust cover, USB cable and external DC power supply
- TRA 500 adds the portable benchtop stand, white background plate, 10/20/30 mm optical cells and cell cover
Applications
For colour consistency and production control in coatings, plastics, textiles, printing, food, cosmetics and creams; TRA 500 also supports powders, liquids and granular samples.