Datasheet 403035 – TR 520 Spectrophotometer en
Manufacturer product document for the model and configuration named in the title.
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TR 520 is a portable d/8° sphere spectrophotometer with switchable dual apertures for fast positioning and repeatable colour measurement. TRA 520 adds a portable stand, optical cells and UV In/Out for liquids, powders and fluorescent materials.
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.
- TRA 520 supports UV In/Out measurements for fluorescent materials.
Models and part numbers
| Part number | Model | Configuration / difference |
|---|---|---|
| 403035 | TR 520 | 10/8 mm and 5/4 mm dual aperture, handheld |
| 403225 | TRA 520 | 10/8 mm and 5/4 mm dual aperture, handheld/benchtop with UV In/Out |
Technical specifications
| Applicable standards | ASTM E313, ASTM D1925 and ASTM E308 |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Opaque samples; powders, liquids and granules can be measured with the TRA 520 stand and sample cells |
| Optical geometry | d/8° reflectance, SCI / SCE |
| Integrating sphere | 48 mm |
| Light source | Combined LED and UV source |
| Spectral system | Concave grating |
| Detector | 256-element dual-array CMOS image sensor |
| Spectral range | 400–700 nm |
| Spectral interval / bandwidth | 10 nm / 10 nm |
| Measurement aperture | TR 520 / TRA 520: dual 10/8 mm and 5/4 mm apertures |
| 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 | Spectral graph/values, sample chromaticity values, colour-difference values/graph, pass/fail result and colour offset |
| Standard observer | 2° and 10° |
| Standard illuminants | D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75 and F1–F12 |
| Measurement modes | Single and average measurement |
| Measurement time | 2.6 s |
| Reflectance range | 0–200% |
| Repeatability | MAV / SCI: ΔE*≤0.03 |
| Inter-instrument agreement | MAV / SCI: ΔE*≤0.15 |
| UV function | Combined LED and UV source; TRA 520 supports UV In / Out switching |
| Display and positioning | 3.5-inch TFT colour capacitive touchscreen; camera viewfinder positioning |
| Data storage | 2,000 standards / 20,000 samples |
| Interfaces | USB |
| Power and endurance | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 8 hours or 5,000 measurements |
| Light-source life | Approximately 3 million measurements |
| Interface languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese |
| Operating environment | 0–40°C; 0–85% RH (non-condensing); altitude below 2,000 m |
| Storage environment | −20–50°C; 0–85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions and weight | 184 × 77 × 105 mm; approximately 600 g |
Standard delivery
- TR 520: instrument, OnShade software, white/black calibration board, dust cover, USB cable and external DC power supply
- TRA 520 adds the portable benchtop stand, 10/20/30 mm optical cells and cell cover
Applications
For colour control in coatings, plastics, textiles, printing, food, cosmetics and creams; TRA 520 also supports powders, liquids, gels, pastes, granules and fluorescent materials.