TS Series Liquid Spectrophotometer
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The TS4020 is a high-precision liquid spectrophotometer engineered for advanced color and chromaticity analysis.
Featuring a D/0 geometric optical structure, a full-spectrum LED light source, and a high-performance testing system, it delivers fast, accurate results across a wide range of liquid color indices. It supports micro-volume transmission measurements and is ideal for use in the chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Key Features:
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Comprehensive Chromaticity Indicators
Measures a wide range of color indices including transmittance, color difference, chromaticity values, platinum-cobalt index (Pt-Co), Gardner index, Saybolt index, petroleum color (ASTM D1500), pharmacopoeia chromaticity (Chinese, European, US), EBC (beer color), and ICUMSA (sugar color), meeting diverse industry standards. -
Intelligent Zero Calibration
Built-in adaptive calibration ensures accurate measurements across different environments, maintaining high data reliability and consistency. -
Micro-Volume Measurement
Advanced optical design allows for precise light transmission control and reduces sample volume requirements to as little as 1 mL. -
Multi-Light Source Simulation
Supports simulation of multiple standard illuminants recognized by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) for accurate color evaluation under different lighting conditions. -
High Repeatability and Inter-Instrument Consistency
Spectral transmittance repeatability within 0.05%, chromaticity value within 0.01, and inter-instrument error under 0.2 ensure consistency across devices—ideal for large-scale quality control. -
D/0 Optical Geometry
Utilizes a D/0 optical structure to support in-depth color analysis, compliant with major standards such as ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, and DIN 5033 Part 7. -
Full-Spectrum LED Light Source
Covers a wavelength range of 360–780 nm, offering high stability and accurate color rendering across the full visible spectrum. -
Dual Array Sensors for Speed and Precision
Equipped with high-performance dual 40-array silicon photodiode sensors for fast, reliable measurements and improved workflow efficiency. -
User-Friendly Touchscreen Interface
Features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with intuitive navigation and real-time display of color data, including spectra, color differences, visual simulations, and deviation graphs. -
Advanced Quality Management Software
Includes robust PC software for detailed chromaticity analysis, test reporting, and customizable data management—ideal for professional quality control environments.
Industry Applications:
The TS4020 is widely used in chemical processing, food and beverage production, petrochemical analysis and pharmaceutical quality control.
Note: This item ships direct from the manufacturer. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days for order processing and shipment on all 3nh instruments.
Specifications
| Model | TS4010 Liquid Spectrophotometer | TS4020 Liquid Spectrophotometer |
| Illumination | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° Viewing); | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° Viewing); |
| Approximately CIE15 stipulates 0/0 (parallel light illumination/0 degree reception); | Approximately CIE15 stipulates 0/0 (parallel light illumination/0 degree reception); | |
| Comply with standards: ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7 | Comply with standards: ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7 | |
| Characteristic | Color analysis and transmittance testing are widely used in industries such as glass processing, plastic processing, film processing, display screen processing, packaging, and liquid medicine analysis. | The national standard pharmacopoeia color measurement, glass processing, plastic processing, film, display screen processing, packaging industry, liquid medicine analysis and other industries are widely used in color analysis and transmittance testing, supporting trace transmittance measurement. |
| Integrating sphere size | Φ 40 mm | Φ 40 mm |
| Light source | Combined full spectrum LED light source | Combined full spectrum LED light source |
| Spectral method | Plat grating spectrometer | Plat grating spectrometer |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups) | Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups) |
| Wavelength range | 360 ~780 nm | 360 ~780 nm |
| Wavelength interval | 10nm | 10nm |
| Half bandwidth | 5nm | 5nm |
| Transmittance range | 0~200% | 0~200% |
| Measuring aperture | Transmission: Φ 10 mm | Transmission: Φ 10 mm |
| Color Space | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Musell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 ,CMYK ( the above parts are realized by the host computer) | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Musell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 ,CMYK ( the above parts are realized by the host computer) |
| Color difference formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*CH | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*CH |
| Other color indexes | Transmittance T, | Transmittance T, |
| WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), | WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), | |
| YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), | YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), | |
| TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), | TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), | |
| Metamerism index Mt, | Metamerism index Mt, | |
| Staining Fastness,Color fastness,absorbance, | Staining Fastness,Color fastness,absorbance, | |
| APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt Index), Gardner Index, Iron-Cobalt Index, | APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt Index), Gardner Index, Iron-Cobalt Index, | |
| Saybolt (Saybolt Index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Pharmacopoeia (Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia), EBC (beer color), ICUMSA Color (sugar color) | Saybolt (Saybolt Index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Pharmacopoeia (Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia), EBC (beer color), ICUMSA Color (sugar color) | |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30,B,U35,NBF,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5 (a total of 41 light sources, the above part is realized by the host computer) | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30,B,U35,NBF,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5 (a total of 41 light sources, the above part is realized by the host computer) |
| Displayed Data | Spectrum/values, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, chromaticity diagram, color simulation, pass/fail results, color offset | Spectrum/values, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, chromaticity diagram, color simulation, pass/fail results, color offset |
| Measuring time | Fast mode: about 0.8s | Fast mode: about 0.8s |
| Repeatability | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% ( 400 ~ 700nm : within 0.04%); | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% ( 400 ~ 700nm : within 0.04%); |
| Chromaticity value: within ΔE*ab 0.015 (after preheating correction, measured at intervals of 5S); | Chromaticity value: within ΔE*ab 0.01 (after preheating correction, measured at intervals of 5S); | |
| Inter-instrument Error | ΔE*ab within 0.25 (average value of 5 standard transmission color plates measured by the original manufacturer) | ΔE*ab within 0.2 (average value of 5 standard transmission color plates measured by the original manufacturer) |
| Size | Length x width x height = 370 x 300 x 200 mm | Length x width x height = 370 x 300 x 200 mm |
| Weight | About 9.6kg | About 9.6kg |
| Power supply mode | Powered by DC 24V/3A power adapter | Powered by DC 24V/3A power adapter |
| Illuminant Life Span | More than 3 million measurements in 5 years | More than 3 million measurements in 5 years |
| Display | TFT true color 7-inch, capacitive touch screen | TFT true color 7-inch, capacitive touch screen |
| Interface | USB, print serial port | USB, print serial port , Bluetooth |
| Data Storage | 1000 Standards, 10000 test samples | 1000 Standards, 10000 test samples |
| Special Features | Intelligent zero calibration | Intelligent zero calibration |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating temperature range | 0~40°C (32~104°F) | 0~40°C (32~104°F) |
| Storage temperature range | -20~50°C (-4~122°F) | -20~50°C (-4~122°F) |
| Standard accessories | Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download from official website), data cable, transmission blackboard, transmission test fixture assembly, 10mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette fixture | Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download from official website), data cable, transmission blackboard, transmission test fixture assembly, 10mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette, micropore (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly |
| Optional accessories | Micro printer, micropore (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly, 30mm cuvette, 100mm cuvette | Micro printer, 30mm cuvette, 100mm cuvette |
Downloads
Knowledge Base
Sper Knowledge Base > Color Management
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
What's The Difference Between a Colorimeter and Spectrocolorimeter?
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The TS4020 is a high-precision liquid spectrophotometer engineered for advanced color and chromaticity analysis.
Featuring a D/0 geometric optical structure, a full-spectrum LED light source, and a high-performance testing system, it delivers fast, accurate results across a wide range of liquid color indices. It supports micro-volume transmission measurements and is ideal for use in the chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Key Features:
-
Comprehensive Chromaticity Indicators
Measures a wide range of color indices including transmittance, color difference, chromaticity values, platinum-cobalt index (Pt-Co), Gardner index, Saybolt index, petroleum color (ASTM D1500), pharmacopoeia chromaticity (Chinese, European, US), EBC (beer color), and ICUMSA (sugar color), meeting diverse industry standards. -
Intelligent Zero Calibration
Built-in adaptive calibration ensures accurate measurements across different environments, maintaining high data reliability and consistency. -
Micro-Volume Measurement
Advanced optical design allows for precise light transmission control and reduces sample volume requirements to as little as 1 mL. -
Multi-Light Source Simulation
Supports simulation of multiple standard illuminants recognized by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) for accurate color evaluation under different lighting conditions. -
High Repeatability and Inter-Instrument Consistency
Spectral transmittance repeatability within 0.05%, chromaticity value within 0.01, and inter-instrument error under 0.2 ensure consistency across devices—ideal for large-scale quality control. -
D/0 Optical Geometry
Utilizes a D/0 optical structure to support in-depth color analysis, compliant with major standards such as ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, and DIN 5033 Part 7. -
Full-Spectrum LED Light Source
Covers a wavelength range of 360–780 nm, offering high stability and accurate color rendering across the full visible spectrum. -
Dual Array Sensors for Speed and Precision
Equipped with high-performance dual 40-array silicon photodiode sensors for fast, reliable measurements and improved workflow efficiency. -
User-Friendly Touchscreen Interface
Features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with intuitive navigation and real-time display of color data, including spectra, color differences, visual simulations, and deviation graphs. -
Advanced Quality Management Software
Includes robust PC software for detailed chromaticity analysis, test reporting, and customizable data management—ideal for professional quality control environments.
Industry Applications:
The TS4020 is widely used in chemical processing, food and beverage production, petrochemical analysis and pharmaceutical quality control.
Note: This item ships direct from the manufacturer. Please allow an additional 3-5 business days for order processing and shipment on all 3nh instruments.
Specifications
| Model | TS4010 Liquid Spectrophotometer | TS4020 Liquid Spectrophotometer |
| Illumination | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° Viewing); | Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° Viewing); |
| Approximately CIE15 stipulates 0/0 (parallel light illumination/0 degree reception); | Approximately CIE15 stipulates 0/0 (parallel light illumination/0 degree reception); | |
| Comply with standards: ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7 | Comply with standards: ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7 | |
| Characteristic | Color analysis and transmittance testing are widely used in industries such as glass processing, plastic processing, film processing, display screen processing, packaging, and liquid medicine analysis. | The national standard pharmacopoeia color measurement, glass processing, plastic processing, film, display screen processing, packaging industry, liquid medicine analysis and other industries are widely used in color analysis and transmittance testing, supporting trace transmittance measurement. |
| Integrating sphere size | Φ 40 mm | Φ 40 mm |
| Light source | Combined full spectrum LED light source | Combined full spectrum LED light source |
| Spectral method | Plat grating spectrometer | Plat grating spectrometer |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups) | Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups) |
| Wavelength range | 360 ~780 nm | 360 ~780 nm |
| Wavelength interval | 10nm | 10nm |
| Half bandwidth | 5nm | 5nm |
| Transmittance range | 0~200% | 0~200% |
| Measuring aperture | Transmission: Φ 10 mm | Transmission: Φ 10 mm |
| Color Space | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Musell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 ,CMYK ( the above parts are realized by the host computer) | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Musell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 ,CMYK ( the above parts are realized by the host computer) |
| Color difference formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*CH | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*CH |
| Other color indexes | Transmittance T, | Transmittance T, |
| WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), | WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), | |
| YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), | YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), | |
| TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), | TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), | |
| Metamerism index Mt, | Metamerism index Mt, | |
| Staining Fastness,Color fastness,absorbance, | Staining Fastness,Color fastness,absorbance, | |
| APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt Index), Gardner Index, Iron-Cobalt Index, | APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt Index), Gardner Index, Iron-Cobalt Index, | |
| Saybolt (Saybolt Index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Pharmacopoeia (Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia), EBC (beer color), ICUMSA Color (sugar color) | Saybolt (Saybolt Index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Pharmacopoeia (Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia), EBC (beer color), ICUMSA Color (sugar color) | |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30,B,U35,NBF,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5 (a total of 41 light sources, the above part is realized by the host computer) | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30,B,U35,NBF,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5 (a total of 41 light sources, the above part is realized by the host computer) |
| Displayed Data | Spectrum/values, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, chromaticity diagram, color simulation, pass/fail results, color offset | Spectrum/values, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, chromaticity diagram, color simulation, pass/fail results, color offset |
| Measuring time | Fast mode: about 0.8s | Fast mode: about 0.8s |
| Repeatability | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% ( 400 ~ 700nm : within 0.04%); | Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% ( 400 ~ 700nm : within 0.04%); |
| Chromaticity value: within ΔE*ab 0.015 (after preheating correction, measured at intervals of 5S); | Chromaticity value: within ΔE*ab 0.01 (after preheating correction, measured at intervals of 5S); | |
| Inter-instrument Error | ΔE*ab within 0.25 (average value of 5 standard transmission color plates measured by the original manufacturer) | ΔE*ab within 0.2 (average value of 5 standard transmission color plates measured by the original manufacturer) |
| Size | Length x width x height = 370 x 300 x 200 mm | Length x width x height = 370 x 300 x 200 mm |
| Weight | About 9.6kg | About 9.6kg |
| Power supply mode | Powered by DC 24V/3A power adapter | Powered by DC 24V/3A power adapter |
| Illuminant Life Span | More than 3 million measurements in 5 years | More than 3 million measurements in 5 years |
| Display | TFT true color 7-inch, capacitive touch screen | TFT true color 7-inch, capacitive touch screen |
| Interface | USB, print serial port | USB, print serial port , Bluetooth |
| Data Storage | 1000 Standards, 10000 test samples | 1000 Standards, 10000 test samples |
| Special Features | Intelligent zero calibration | Intelligent zero calibration |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating temperature range | 0~40°C (32~104°F) | 0~40°C (32~104°F) |
| Storage temperature range | -20~50°C (-4~122°F) | -20~50°C (-4~122°F) |
| Standard accessories | Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download from official website), data cable, transmission blackboard, transmission test fixture assembly, 10mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette fixture | Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download from official website), data cable, transmission blackboard, transmission test fixture assembly, 10mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette, micropore (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly |
| Optional accessories | Micro printer, micropore (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly, 30mm cuvette, 100mm cuvette | Micro printer, 30mm cuvette, 100mm cuvette |
Downloads
Knowledge Base
Sper Knowledge Base > Color Management
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
What's The Difference Between a Colorimeter and Spectrocolorimeter?
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