MiniScan® EZ
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1. NERES ility enu MiniScan EZ has built in software that is highly versatile It permits tailoring up to 100 customized setup configurations with product standard values and tolerances to suit specific product or customer requirements It can also be used with HunterLab s EasyMatch QC software Each setup includes these parameters Color Scale Indices Illuminant Observer To specify the conditions under which the data is to be reported Standard Values To identify the product standard or target with which to compare for color difference Pass Fail Tolerances Per your product specifications or automatically for CMC Averaging To provide accurate measurements of uneven or inconsistent samples Display Format Reports measurement data multiple ways color data A wide variety of illuminants observers color scales and indices are provided with MiniScan EZ These include Illuminants A C D50 D55 D65 D75 F2 F7 F11 Observers 2 10 Color Scales CIE L a b Hunter Lab CIE LCh CIE Yxy CIE XYZ Color Difference Indices AE AE AC AC AECMC Color Difference Scales AL a b ALab ALCH AYxy AXYZ Indices and Metrics E313 96 Whiteness C 2 and D65 10 E313 96 Yellowness C 2 and D65 10 D1925 Yellowness C 2 Y Z 457nm Brightness E313 96 Tint C 2 and D65 10 Opacity Strength Gray Change Gray Stain Metamerism Shade Numbers color difference data color plot spectr2. Easy to operate for all your color measurement challenges e Ergonomic push buttons to deliver lightning fast results e A large 3 7 93 98mm high resolution easy on the eye color display e 3 USB 2 0 communications ports to connect to a wide variety of devices e Small size requiring very little benchtop space e Versatility to reg raw materials or finished products in the lab or in production e A variety of sample handling accessories The HunterLab Advantage The ColorFlex EZ is backed by over 5 decades of color quality innovation and experience from HunterLab the world s most trusted color quality experts With an unmatched reputation for delivering the right solution for the right challenge HunterLab tailors products and technologies for every color measurement need and budget offering the broadest range of color measurement solutions in the industry eee More Performance More capabilities for increased performance and better outcomes e Sampling versatility to measure everything from opaque solids liquids powders granules and pellets to translucent solids and liquids e Easy data transfer to move set ups and standards from one instrument to another and up load or download to USB Flash drives for back ups e Expanded sample storage for 250 setups product standards and tolerances and up to 2000 sample measurements More Flexibility Built in software using 250 set up configurations with
3. Versatile Transmission Compartment The transmission compartment of UltraScan PRO makes measuring over sized samples easy and accommodates various sample handling devices Yet it is capable of measuring liquid volumes as small as 0 4ml The spacious compartment is open on three sides so you have access from either side or from the top of the sensor It accommodates thin films sheets solids and transmission cells with path lengths up to 80mm Samples can be positioned to make regular and total transmission measurements e Regular Direct Transmission with the sample close to the lens system is most similar to traditional UV VIS spectrophotometer geometry however measurement precision is affected by sample haze and turbidity e Total Transmission with the sample close to the sphere is the most precise way to measure transmitted color The effect of sample haze and turbidity on measurement precision is minimized Automated UV Control To measure materials that have UV induced fluorescence such as optical brighteners the UltraScan PRO uses D65 illumination that is precisely calibrated and controlled in the ultraviolet A UV control filter is motorized and automated for convenient system calibration using the fluorescent standard provided with the instrument This filter can also be fully inserted into the light path to exclude UV energy Additionally UltraScan PRO has the ability to measure sample reflectance and transmittance as lo
4. capsules Semi Micro Powder Holder Permits the reflected color measurement of as little as 0 4cc of packed powder ISO 9001 2000 Certified Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 5280 Tel 703 471 6870 Fax 703 471 4237 sales hunterlab com www hunterlab com 09 08 Presenting UltraScan PRO The Professional Color Measurement Spectrophotometer 4 lt HunterLab Measure Color Measure Quality The ultimate color measurement system UltraScan PRO is a high performance color measurement spectrophotometer It provides the data dependability required for both research and quality control applications Because of its exceptional inter instrument agreement precise spectral measurement and unsurpassed long term stability you can be confident that differences between measurements are due to product color changes not instrument variability Materials on the borderline of accepted tolerances will not be unnecessarily rejected The UltraScan PRO measures both reflected and transmitted color as well as transmission haze and meets CIE ASTM and USP guidelines for accurate color measurement The instrument s 5nm optical resolution enables it to precisely measure colors with sharp cutoff characteristics Its D65 illumination source Is calibrated Performance The high intensity xenon flash lamps used in the UltraScan PRO ensure accurate readings on all colors including those th
5. illuminated area and standardization mode for error free measurement user can store and recall standardization modes quickly e Automated UV Control and Calibration system automatically controls UV content for consistent measurement of optically brightened samples e Automated UV Included Excluded Filter allows measurement with and without UV energy to quantify sample fluorescence Same le ing Devices Numerous specialized sample handling devices are available to enable optimum sample presentation for a wide reange of samples Many of these are shown below Contact your HunterLab representative for information on other devices or to have a custom device designed for your unique application Sample Clamp Holds samples securely at the sample port for measuring with the instrument in the port forward orientation Port Down Stand Permits port down mounting of the sensor Includes an adjustable arm assembly with clamp LabScan EasyMatch and DP 9000 are trademarks of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Specifications subject to change without notice gt HunterLab Measure Color Measure Quality Sample Cup Set for Translucent Liquids This set permits the measurement of transparent or translucent liquids and semi solids Compression Cell Set Used to compress fibers into a compact mass to permit repeatable color analysis Capsule Shaped Port Insert For the reflectance measurement of
6. measurement will not agree with what you see Some other d 8 instruments have a mode that approximates specular excluded however measurements in this mode are significantly less precise than those of a 45 0 instrument SUFE Measg A large area view and small area view model of MiniScan EZ is available for each of the two geometries It is always best to measure the largest possible area of a sample The 45 0 LAV Large Area View MiniScan EZ has a 31 8mm measurement port and the d 8 LAV MiniScan EZ has a 25 0mm port Both of these systems provide an excellent optical average of the sample for each measurement and reduce the number of readings needed for averaging of non uniform samples If it is necessary to measure small sample areas such as for small parts or curved surfaces a SAV Small Area View MiniScan should be used The 45 0 SAV MiniScan EZ has a 6 0mm measurement port and the d 8 SAV MiniScan EZ has a 14 3mm port When measuring small sample areas you should average several readings to compensate for sample non uniformity illuminates the sample at a 45 angle and measures it at 0 which is perpen dicular to the sample The 45 0 MiniScan EZ ignores the glare from the sample specular excluded Se and sees both the effect of sample coloration and the effect of its gloss or texture Diffuse This is how your customer visually sees it 45 0 Geometry d 8 Geometry Specular
7. product standard values and tolerances for a wide variety of parameters including e Color Scale Indices Illuminant Observer to specify conditions under which data is reported e Standard values to identify product standards or targets for color comparisons e Pass fail tolerances to measure against product specifications e Averaging to provide accurate measurements of uneven or inconsistent samples e Display formats to report measurement data multiple ways such as color data color difference data spectral difference data and many other ways gt HunterLab Measure Color Measure Quality ISO 9001 2008 Certified Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 5280 Tel 703 471 6870 Fax 703 471 4237 sales hunterlab com www hunterlab com 07 10 MiniScan EZ The Easy To Use Portable Color Measurement Spectrophotometer HunterLab Measure Color Measure Quality MiniScan EZ Makes color measurement simple Portable rugged ergonomically designed and dependable MiniScan EZ travels anywhere You can easily use this lightweight compact instrument wherever it s needed on the plant floor the production line the warehouse or outdoors There s no need to take samples to the lab O65 49 MiniScan EZ is lightweight and ergonomically designed for operator comfort Including batteries it weighs only 1 kg 2 25lb and a rubberized handle provides sure
8. The World s Most Trusted Name In Color Quality S A L HunterLab Introduces The ColorFlex EZ 4 The Power to See Color the Way Your Customers Do HunterLab s next generation Color Flex EZ spectrophotometer takes color quality control to its highest level with 45 0 design for the ultimate in color measurement preciseness Combining versatility simplicity and performance the ColorFlex EZ reflects almost 60 years of color measurement innovation in one easy to use compact instrument from the world s most trusted experts in color quality 45 0 Design For Relentless Perfection in Color Quality HunterLab s ColorFlex EZ offers the advantage of 45 0 design ensuring that you not only get your colors right but perfect every time It is the optimal and only instrument design that measures your samples the way the human eye does It lets you see your colors exactly the way your customers do not just in the lab but in the real world gt HunterLab Measure Color Measure Quality More Connectivity More options to connect to a wide variety of devices e USB flash drives to transfer results to several machines or computers e Keyboards to enter custom sample Id s manually e Barcode scanners to scan samples fast without data entry errors e Printers to get instant hard copies of sample readouts e Computers to plot data using HunterLab s Easy Match QC software More Simplicity
9. al data spectral difference data spectral plot and spectral difference plot SUL eatures e Available with 45 0 or diffuse 8 geometry and large e Easy color difference determination area or small area view e Averages up to 20 sample readings e Light weight and rubberized handle for operator comfort e Stores 100 standards and 800 sample measurements e Easy one handed operation with thumb tip navigation of e Easy pass fail determination using user entered functions tolerances or automatic tolerances e Large easy to read LCD graphical display e Multiple languages e Displays color data color difference data color plot e Thousands of measurements on standard AA batteries spectral data spectral data difference spectral plot e Excellent measurement repeatability and inter spectral difference plot instrument agreement e Includes all commonly used color scales and indices e USB interface Dedicated to worldwide support through local representation HunterLab provides over 55 years of experience to meet the color measurement needs of customers around the world We offer the industry s most comprehensive set of end to end solutions an integrated package of resources from the complete array of instrumentation software and support services to training education and decades of application knowledge MiniScan and EasyMatch are trademarks of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Specifications subject to change without notice HunterLa
10. al geometry To the eye the same color when seen on incorporates a 15 station fiber optic surfaces that differ by gloss or texture ring that collects and averages reflected appears to be a different color LabScan light from all the stations The result is a XE measures and sees that difference the fast simplified measurement same way the human eye does that automatically accounts for the effects of variations in textures finishes or granulations Versatility in measuring from incoming raw materials to finished goods Samples come in all sizes shapes and forms and LabScan XE gives you the capability to measure their color with unparalleled versatility simplicity and accuracy For instance it features one of the largest illuminated areas available 44mm which gives you Superior precision when scanning textured non uniform samples An optional automated Variable Sample Illumination VSI feature allows you to measure from 44mm to 3mm for maximum flexibility in the sizes and kinds of samples you can measure The VSI feature also gives you far more accuracy in measuring translucent solids or liquids What s more you can measure with the sample port facing up forward sideways or with an optional stand straight down It also delivers superior reading agreement between multiple instruments e 0 Illumination 45 Detection measures and accounts for variations in textures and finishes sees color th
11. at are dark and highly saturated Even carbon black can be measured The light source generates virtually no heat eliminates the effect of ambient light and requires no warm up UltraScan PRO uses diffuse 8 geometry with an integrating sphere permitting both reflection and transmission measurement For transmission measurement the sphere geometry virtually eliminates errors introduced by sample turbidity and haze The dual beam optical system has two state of the art holographic grating polychromators with an effective bandwidth of 5nm Having an extended wavelength range of 350nm to 1050nm enables the measurement of camouflage materials and solar glazing Measurements of the entire spectral range are made in a matter of seconds Spectral data is taken every 2nm and reported for every 5nm Tristimulus color calculations are performed using 5nm data from 360nm to 780nm as recommended by the CIE in both the ultraviolet and visible regions for the accurate measurement of whitening agents and fluorescent colors Having an extended measurement range into both the near infrared and near ultraviolet permits the measurement of camouflage materials and UV blockers Both a reflectance tile and a didymium transmission filter are provided as check standards to verify instrument performance UltraScan PRO uses diffuse 8 geometry with automated specular component inclusion exclusion It also features three sizes of sample measurement areas w
12. b Measure Color Measure Quality ISO 9001 2000 Certified Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 5280 Tel 703 471 6870 Fax 703 471 4237 sales hunterlab com www hunterlab com 06 08 fw hs a E Te MAGA AL hes oe lt i AREAN ae ATO ve fae Apehen ad x anne at ri AET N E SeNi j ht f ahi TONS are yee Bayan as Ae Re Jeni D l INE LabScan XE Measure color from a whole new perspective ake TEF TTN O EA fai raul 4 lt Measure Color Measure Quality gt HunterLab LabScan XE Engineered for performance Designed with automated simplicity There s a new dimension in the way you ll look at measuring samples The LabScan XE spectrophotometer takes color measurement to a new and totally different level of sophistication with more simplicity more automated features and more versatility than any other product From powders solids and liquids to pellets chips yarn or paper LabScan XE is the cutting edge solution for a host of color measurement applications in plastics textiles paint food paper chemicals pharmaceuticals and building materials sees color 0 45 optical geometry for a better perspective on seeing color The same color when seen on surfaces that differ by gloss or texture ends up looking like a different color to the human eye LabScan XE s 0 45 circumferenti
13. ders for measurement of small sample volumes e Transmission Lens Holders for the measurement of ophthalmic lenses and blanks Skein Holder for measuring yarn and string skeins i e Transmission Clamp e Tablet and Capsule for transmission Port Inserts for measurement of glass reflectance measurement of tablets and capsules _ plastic sheet and film e Compression Cell Holder for compressing fibers for repeatable aie Measurements Dedicated to worldwide support through local representation HunterLab provides over 50 years of experience to meet the color measurement needs of customers around the world We offer the industry s most comprehensive set of end to end solutions an integrated package of resources from the complete array of instrumentation software and support services to training education and decades of application knowledge UltraScan is a trademark of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Specifications subject to change without notice ISO 9001 2000 Certified j un terLab Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 5280 Tel 703 471 6870 Fax 703 471 4237 sales hunterlab com www hunterlab com Measure Color Measure Quality 05 06
14. e way the eye does e 44mm 1 75 in Reflectance Port one of the largest available for a spectrophotometer averages sample non uniformity e Xenon Lamp long life best match to D65 e Automatic Reference Standardization internal tile to maintain optimum measurement stability e No Fan or Air Filter increases reliability reduces maintenance URLatitity Color formulation or QC in the lab or on the plant floor LabScan XE is well suited to both quality control and color formuation applications Use it with a PC in the lab or production running with our EasyMatch QC Software for QC or with our EasyMatch color formulation software Or use it in combination with our rugged and dependable DP 9000 processor in harsher plant environments An optional Port Down Stand lets you view and measure samples from a straight down angle for added versatility e Compact Single Piece Design space saving footprint no external power supply e Dual Beam Optics the optimum level of accuracy repeatability and long term performance e Read Function Button next to sample port measurement can be taken at sensor without moving hands to the computer e Port Up or Port Forward Orientation measure liquids solids powders or pastes e ional eatures e Automated Variable Sample Illumination user sets illumination to desired size from 44mm to 3mm computer checks agreement between port plate
15. handed carrying and use The handle virtually eliminates hand fatigue when measuring a large number of samples Using the button pad that is built into the handle it is simple to operate with thumb tip navigation of all functions MiniScan EZ has a large easy to read LCD graphical display The display orientation can easily be rotated through four orientations of 0 90 180 and 270 for viewing from any position MiniScan EZ gives you instant accurate data anywhere and the measurements can be stored in memory for later printout or download to a PC You can store as many as 100 product standards and 800 sample readings eeu Using MiniScan EZ it is simple to determine the color of a sample the color difference between two samples or the color difference between a sample and a product standard If you are comparing the color of samples to a standard MiniScan EZ lets you enter the standard values two ways either by reading a standard or by manually entering the standard s color values When you want to measure absolute color values MiniScan EZ s hitch standard feature helps ensure agreement with other color measurement systems You can easily enter Pass Fail tolerances for each product standard or you can use the CMC color difference auto tolerance capability CMC provides automatic tolerances based on the standard s color This translates into faster implementation of a color control program and increased p
16. ith automated lens change These measurement capabilities along with a host of specialized sample handling devices make UltraScan PRO the most versatile high performance color measurement spectrophotometer available Contact your HunterLab representative for a detailed specification sheet UltraScan PRO incorporates many automated functions to make operation simple and reliable Status indicator lights visually indicate selected mode and reduce the chance of error in instrument setup and operation Specular included excluded modes UV control and sample viewing areas are all under computer control Additionally a read button is located close to the sample port for convenient initiation of sample measurement and a sample viewing screen assures the position of small samples at the reflectance port For system communication both USB and RS 232C outputs are provided a ersatility Measure Use UltraScan PRO for both research and quality control From opaque solids to clear liquids to transparent films UltraScan PRO precisely measures both reflected and transmitted color spectral reflectance spectral transmittance and transmission haze A host of measurement features and specialized sample handling devices make UltraScan PRO the most versatile high performance color measurement spectrophotometer available e Absorbance e Opacity e Brightness Reflectance e Color e Strength e Transmittance e Whiteness Yellowness
17. m 6inch integrating sphere and is reflected by a sample at the reflectance port or transmitted through a sample in the transmission compartment When measuring reflectance a computer controlled port door at the integrating sphere is closed for Reflectance Specular Included RSIN measurement and opened for Reflectance Specular Excluded RSEX measurement A second identical detection system monitors the sphere wall and is used as a reference channel to remove flash photometric variations To assure wavelength stability both polychromators are automatically checked and adjusted to the centroid of a xenon emission line To maintain the highest signal level no fiber optics are used in either the sample or reference light path a a 8 g 3 on ap le ndling Devices Numerous specialized sample handling devices are available to enable optimum sample presentation for a wide range of samples Many of these devices are shown below Contact your HunterLab representative for information on other devices or to have a custom device designed for your unique application e Plastic Preform Holders 3 permit transmission ka or reflection measurement of plastic preforms e Reflectance Shelf to measure the color of nonsolid materials such as powders pellets granules and pastes e Transmission cell holders for rectangular cylindrical tall and flow cells e Semi Micro transmission and reflection hol
18. ncrements over a range of 350nm to 1050nm 3 An inside 3 The light reflected or transmitted by the sample passes through a lens system For reflectance these lenses are computer controlled for three measurement areas of 19mm 0 75inch 9mm 0 35inch and 4mm 0 16inch An internal processor controls sensor calibration and data processing Communication is via USB and RS 232C ports The UltraScan PRO outputs calibrated spectral data which is used by HunterLab software for data manipulation and presentation Sensor drivers are available for use with other software Retro viewer for viewing position of small area samples Transmittance path lengths up to 80mm Large transmission compartment open on three sides Read button for convenient initialization of sample measurement Status indicator lights visually indicate selected mode USB and RS 232C interfaces Q Three long life xenon flash lamps mounted in a reflective lamp housing are used for illumination The housing provides high reflectance and spatial mixing of the light before it is input to the integrating sphere Filters are used to attenuate the xenon spikes and to balance ultraviolet to visible energy A computer controlled UV attenuation filter is partially inserted into the light path to properly simulate D65 daylight This filter can also be fully inserted to totally exclude UV energy FI The mixed and balanced source energy is now diffused by the 15 2c
19. roductivity p A nE ISS MiniScan EZ has a xenon flash lamp as a light source To ensure measurement repeatability and stability double beam optics are used to monitor the source and spectrally compensates for any variation MiniScan EZ scans the visible spectrum from 400 700nm with 10nm resolution for accurate measurement of sample color A check tile is provided with each instrument to ensure accuracy is maintained MiniScan EZ conforms to all widely accepted industry standards for reflected color measurement and permits measurement in all commonly used color scales Up to 20 measurements can be averaged to give more repeatable results on non uniform samples Geometry System geometry defines how the sample is illuminated and the angle at which the reflected light is measured To best fit your measurement requirements MiniScan EZ is available with 45 0 or diffuse 8 measurement geometry 45 0 Geometry If you want to measure how the sample appears to your customer the 45 0 system is best This system Diffuse 8 Geometry If you want to know only the sample s coloration ignoring the effect of its gloss or texture then the d 8 system is best The diffuse 8 MiniScan EZ illuminates the sample diffusely and measures it at an 8 angle to the surface This geometry includes the sample glare specular included and will only see the effect of coloration ignoring its surface characteristics Thus the
20. ted the system monitors agreement between sample port inserts lens position and standardization mode Standardization modes can be stored then quickly recalled to speed and simplify multiple mode measurements A sample viewing screen assures the position of small samples at the reflectance port Automated Specular Included Excluded A motorized port door permits measurement with the specular component included to measure reflected color without the effect of gloss or texture The specular exclusion mode is used to measure color including the effects of gloss and texture The port door position is controlled by the system computer which also stores standardization modes for quick recall when multiple mode measurements are desired wy res Diffuse 8 geometry with automated specular inclusion exclusion Wavelength range of 350 1050nm with 5nm optical resolution Full wavelength scan in a matter of seconds D65 source illumination calibrated and controlled in the UV e Sample measurement areas of 19mm 0 75inch 9mm 0 35inch and 4mm 0 16inch O The light then passes into the polychromator where an aberration corrected holographic concave grating disperses the light into its constituent wavelengths After appropriate order sorting light diffracted by the grating is detected by a High IR sensitivity 512 element linear array The optical resolution of the system is 5nm and data taken every 2nm and is reported at 5nm i
21. w as 350nm permitting the measurement of UV blocking characteristics of coated glass sunglasses and other UV absorbers Near Infrared Measurement Capability 0 f Having the ability to scan from 350nm up to 1050nm in a matter of l seconds the UltraScan PRO is capable of measuring NIR reflectance and transmittance of a wide range of materials These include the reflectance of paint plastic and textile camouflage materials and the NIR age iai H characteristics of architectural glass and plastic security cards ALLUMER Ce Versatile Sample Clamp Large small and odd shaped samples are all easily positioned at the reflectance port with the over sized spring loaded sample clamp Two quick release buttons allow you to adjust and set the clamp position The clamp pulls down a full 180 and can be pulled out in small increments to accommodate thick samples or be removed entirely Multiple Sample Apertures Three reflectance measurement apertures are provided with the UltraScan PRO to enable you to use the size that is appropriate for your sample They are 25mm 1 00inch 13mm 0 50inch and 7mm 0 25inch in diameter with respective optical viewing areas of 19mm 0 75inch 9mm 0 35inch and 4mm 0 16inch The back of these apertures have a white coating to maintain sphere efficiency The user selects a viewing area and the system automatically inserts the appropriate lens To assure that the proper viewing area has been selec
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