Improving Color Management at Every Link of the Supply Chain
The Ci6x family of handheld spectrophotometers — Ci60, Ci62, Ci64 &
Ci64UV is a performance-driven solution for managing color at any stage of
production, and gives manufacturers a whole new level of confidence in their
color data, regardless of where or when the measurements are collected.
The Ci6x Series creates opportunities to develop a consistent color
monitoring program, efficiently manage process quality control, and reduce
operating costs.
A Versatile Package for a Wide Range of Color Applications
The many options within the product family give operations of all sizes the
ability to build in a stable measurement system that delivers repeatable
performance and increased product yield. This makes the Ci6x Series a reliable
solution for a wide range of industries and applications:
Commercial Coatings. The need to meet specific color codes
and regulations requires repeatable color measurement. The Ci6x Series provides
the consistency demanded to ensure batch-to-batch color conformity.
Plastics. Batch consistency—from raw material through
finished product—often varies depending on material supplier and process
conditions. The Ci6x Series can monitor the color impact of shifts in process
variables, while X-Rite application software storing color data that can be
shared among the supply network to ensure color accuracy.
Automotive. Whether OEM interior, aftermarket parts, or
second- and third-tier supplier components, color accuracy is an absolute must.
The Ci6x system allows manufacturers at every level to achieve consistent
readings. The ability to simultaneously measure SCI/SCE further enhances the
quality control process.
Textiles. While materials and fabrics may appear similar at
first glance, those that contain optical brightening agents (OBA) may result in
a much different look under varied lighting conditions. Available calibrated UV
enhanced illumination controls the UV/visible balance, enabling long-term,
consistent measurement of optically bright samples.
Home Furnishings. Different materials—wood, paint, plastic,
metal, fabric—and a wide variety of colors, make repeatable color conformance
critical. The Ci6x family is able to read a wide range of materials and provide
a benchmark measurement that can be used at each step of the production or
assembly process.
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Ci60 |
Ci62 |
Ci64 |
Ci64UV |
| Light Source |
Tungsten |
Tungsten |
Tungsten |
Tungsten + UV LEDs |
| White Repeatability |
.10 ΔE CIELAB |
.05 ΔE CIELAB |
.04 ΔE CIELAB |
.04 ΔE CIELAB |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement |
.40 Avg. ΔE* CIELAB |
.20 Avg. ΔE* CIELAB |
.13 Avg. ΔE* CIELAB (8mm) |
.13 Avg. ΔE* CIELAB (8mm) |
| Aperture Illuminated / Measured |
14mm / 8mm |
6.5mm/4mm
or
14mm / 8mm |
6.5mm/4mm
and
14mm / 8mm |
6.5mm/4mm
and
14mm / 8mm |
| Measurement Output |
SPIN / SPEX / Correlated Gloss |
SPIN / SPEX / Correlated Gloss |
SPIN / SPEX / Correlated Gloss |
SPIN / SPEX / Correlated Gloss |
| Embedded NetProfiler Support |
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| USB / Bluetooth Interface** |
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Green BCRA
Test Standard |
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| Spectral Range |
400nm - 700nm |
400nm - 700nm |
400nm - 700nm |
400nm - 700nm |
| Wavelength Interval |
10nm |
10nm |
10nm |
10nm |
| Photometric Range |
0% - 200% |
0% - 200% |
0% - 200% |
0% - 200% |
| Sphere / Diffusion |
PTFE |
PTFE |
PTFE |
PTFE |
| Weight |
1.1 Kg |
1.1 Kg |
1.1 Kg |
1.1 Kg |
** available in only compliant countries
