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Portable Spectrophotometers

Color and Gloss: 45 Family

Designed for inspection and control of total color appearance, the Datacolor 45 portable spectrophotometers are ideal for manufacturers of retail hardgoods, automotive components, large appliances, consumer electronics with plastic components, painted surfaces and coil coatings.

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If matching color across different materials that have been sourced from different suppliers is a challenge for you, then the Datacolor 45 portable spectrophotometer is your solution. Designed to reliably capture true spectral fingerprints of any color, the Datacolor 45 instruments are easy to learn and easy to use, giving you complete color appearance control even in the most demanding industries.

There are two models:

  • The Datacolor 45S provides color control for close correlation to visual color assessment and comes with a long-lasting, rechargeable battery that provides reliable results for up to 2000 measurements
  • The Datacolor 45G with additional built-in 60° gloss meter that enables simultaneous measurement of color and gloss with high repeatability

Top Datacolor 45 Portable Spectrophotometer Details:

  • Achieve excellent repeatability on highly textured material with a unique optical system that provides uniform circumferential illumination without any shadowing effect while minimizing the need for additional rotational measurements  
  • Increase consistency with the unit’s calibration stand that also serves as a measurement stand for precise calibration and consistent measurements irrespective of the operator or the measurement site
  • Reduce product mismatch with the Datacolor 45G’s ability to measure color and 60o gloss simultaneously
  • Improve efficiency with the intuitive user interface and onboard functionality that is easy to learn and use 
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Datacolor 45G Datacolor 45S
Instrument Type Portable Spectrophotometer Portable Spectrophotometer
Measurement Geometry 45° illumination, 0° viewing. 45° illumination, 0° viewing.
Light Source LED solid-state circumferential illumination LED solid-state circumferential illumination
Wavelength Range 400 nm – 700 nm 400 nm – 700 nm
Effective Bandwidth 10nm 10nm
Spectral Analyzer Dual 256 diode array Dual 256 diode array
20 read repeatability on white tile using double flash (CIELAB) (1) < 0.01 E*ab on white ceramic tile < 0.01 E*ab on white ceramic tile
Inter-instrument agreement: reflectance measurements (CIELAB)(1,2 &3) 0.15 E*ab avg of 12 BCRA tiles, 0.25 E*ab max on any BCRA tile 0.15 E*ab avg of 12 BCRA tiles, 0.25 E*ab max on any BCRA tile
Aperture Size MAV 11 mm target window (8 mm measurement) MAV 11 mm target window (8 mm measurement)
Functional Operating Environment (2) 10 to 40 C up to 85% RH, non-condensing 10 to 40 C up to 85% RH, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Display Color LCD Backlit (2.8″, 240 x 320 pixels) Color LCD Backlit (2.8″, 240 x 320 pixels)
Weight 1.8 lbs (816 g) 1.8 lbs (816 g)
Power Requirements 5Vdc,3.2A (input to the 45)

100-240 VAC (input to the AC power adapter)

50/60Hz, 0.6A input

 5Vdc, 3.2A (input to the 45G)

100-240 VAC (input to the AC power adapter)

50/60Hz, 0.6A input
Power Consumption 3.2A 3.2A
Additional Technical Specifications
Data Interface USB, Bluetooth wireless USB, Bluetooth wireless
Spectrometer Principle Master concave holographic grating Master concave holographic grating
Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion > 2,000 measures/charge Rechargeable Li-Ion > 2,000 measures/charge
Gloss Repeatability +/- 0.1 GU from 1-10; +/- 0.2 GU from 10-100
Gloss Reproducibility +/- 0.5 GU from 1-10, +/- 1 GU from 10-100
Color Systems: CIELab, CIELch, Lab (h), XYZ, Yxy CIELab, CIELch, Lab (h), XYZ, Yxy
Color Difference: E*, E (h), E94, ECMC (2:1, 1:1, adjustable l:c), E2000 E*, E (h), E94, ECMC (2:1, 1:1, adjustable l:c), E2000
Indices Metamerism, CIE, Whiteness (CIE an E313), Yellowness (D1925 and E313) Metamerism, CIE, Whiteness (CIE an E313), Yellowness (D1925 and E313)
Illuminants D50, D55, D65, D75, A, C, U3000, Horizon, F2, F7, F11 D50, D55, D65, D75, A, C, U3000, Horizon, F2, F7, F11
Data Storage > 2,000 standards w/ Tolerances, max 10,000 batches > 2,000 standards w/ Tolerances, max 10,000 batches
Languages English, French, German, Portugues, Simplified Chines and Spanish English, French, German, Portuguese Simplified Chinese and Spanish
Gloss Absolute, Difference – (60 gloss)

 

(1) Environmental Conditions: Temperature 23°C +/- 1°C RH 50% +/- 10%

(2) For reliable color measurements, conditions must be within recommended operating conditions.

(3) Color equation is CIELab (D65/10), SAV, Specular Included, Measured on 12 BCRA Tiles

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Inter-instrument agreement refers to how close two or more color measurement instruments (spectrophotometers) of similar model read the same color. Read all about it here: Why should you care about Inter-Instrument Agreement? | Datacolor

Color rendition, flare, constancy/inconstancy, and metamerism are descriptions of how objects’ apparent color evaluation, both visually and numerically, can change with a change in the conditions of evaluation. Read more here.

Any sophisticated piece of equipment requires routine maintenance and specific conditions to perform at its optimal level. Read this guide Spectrophotometer Best Practices for Accurate Measurements | Datacolor and download the paper for more detailed information.

Use Cases

Control color appearance confidently 

Consistent and accurate correlation to visual assessment

The sleek, low profile design of the Datacolor 45 instrument makes it ideal for usage in hard to access locations such as automotive dashboards. This instrument is easy to learn and use in the lab or on the shop floor. Features include a large, color LCD screen with intuitive user interface and extensive onboarding functionality, measurement buttons on either side of the device that allow for left or right-handed dexterity, 1-click continuous sample measurement, and Bluetooth/USB connectivity. It is an easy-to-use quality control tool thanks to the pass/fail indicator on the LCD display.

Integrated with Datacolor Tools quality control software, the Datacolor 45 portable spectrophotometer can seamlessly transfer data via Bluetooth or USB connection to simplify your quality control workflow.

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“With this product, Audi can precisely measure and control color and gloss in a single convenient operation. The design and measuring technologies guarantee consistent results even with measurements over longer periods.”

Interior Material Development & Outdoor Weathering Department | Audi

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