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The 3nh TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer is a high-precision color measurement solution designed for laboratories, quality control departments and production environments requiring reliable color analysis of opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent materials.
Utilizing a dual-array CMOS sensor and advanced concave grating spectroscopic technology, the TS8503 delivers exceptional repeatability, accurate spectral data, and comprehensive color analysis across a wide range of industrial applications.
Featuring a 7-inch rotatable touchscreen, integrated camera positioning system, automatic aperture recognition, and simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement, the TS8503 streamlines color measurement while minimizing operator error. Reflectance, transmittance, haze, and UV-inclusive measurements are all supported, making it an ideal instrument for plastics, paints, coatings, textiles, inks, packaging, pharmaceuticals, food, and research laboratories. Combined with 3nh's SQCX Color Management Software, the TS8503 provides powerful reporting, quality control, and color analysis capabilities.
Compared to the 3nh TS8510 Spectrophotometer, the TS8503 offers the same advanced optical platform and broad measurement capabilities in a more economical configuration, making it an excellent choice for users who need professional laboratory-grade color measurement without the enhanced performance and expanded capabilities found in the flagship TS8510.
- High-performance dual-array CMOS image sensor for outstanding accuracy and repeatability
- d/8 integrating sphere optical geometry with simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement
- Supports reflectance, transmittance, haze, and UV-inclusive color measurement
- 360–780 nm spectral range with combined full-spectrum LED and UV illumination
- Automatic recognition of four interchangeable measurement apertures
- Built-in camera for precise sample positioning
- 7-inch independently rotatable capacitive touchscreen
- Measures opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent samples
- Automatic temperature and humidity compensation
- Supports more than 40 illuminants and multiple color spaces
- 32 GB onboard storage with USB and Bluetooth connectivity
- Includes SQCX Color Management Software for reporting and quality control
- Suitable for plastics, textiles, paints, coatings, inks, printing, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and research laboratories.
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
TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer
| Model | TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer (LED Light source) |
| Optical Geometry | Reflect: D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) ; |
| SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ; | |
| Transmittance: D/0 (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing) ; | |
| SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ; | |
| HAZE (ASTM D1003); | |
| Standards meet: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,JIS Z8722 under condition C | |
| Characteristic | 1. Widely applied in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control. |
| 2. 7-inch independently rotatable touch screen,32G storage,camera locating | |
| 3. Instrument can be measured on the side, upward measurement, and the downward measurement (use accessories) and other gestures. | |
| 4. Open transmission warehouse, available thickness of 54mm transmitted samples. | |
| 5. Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function. | |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ154mm |
| Light Source Device | 360nm–780nm Wavelength range, combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source, 460nm Cut-off light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 360~780nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 5nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Reflectivity Resolution | 0.01 |
| Measuring Aperture | Reflective： |
| XLAV Φ25.4mm/Φ30mm, LAVΦ15mm/Φ18mm , MAVΦ8mm/Φ10mm, SAVΦ4mm/Φ6mm |
|
| Transmissive: | |
| Φ25.4mm(Sample height and thickness: height not limited, thickness≤54mm) | |
| Remark: | |
| 1. Automatic identification of aperture switch | |
| 2. Customized Configuration caliber and lens position | |
| Specular Component | Reflectance: SCI&SCE / Transmittance: SCI&SCE |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter), ΔE*CH, 555 Index |
| Other Colorimetric Index | WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter,Taube,Berger Stensby) |
| YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM E313),ISO brightness,R457 | |
| MI (Metamerism Index), | |
| Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity, | |
| APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co Index,Gardner Index | |
| Haze, Transmission(ASTM D1003), Saybolt index, ASTM D1500 Color code, 8° Gloss, 555 Index, carbon(My,dM),Color density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Tint, Color density,Pharmacopoeia (China, Europe, USA) , EBC (beer Color) , ICUMSA Color (sugar Color)(part function achieved via software in PC) | |
| Observer Angle | 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, customized light source(41 light sources in total,part achieved via software in PC) | |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color assessment, haze, liquid chromaticity |
| Measuring Time | 2.0s（Measure SCI & SCE meantime about 4s ) |
| Repeatability | Reflectance chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.018 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration); |
| spectrum reflectance /transmission：≤0.1% | |
| Inter-instrument Error | Φ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.24 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Dimension | L*W*H=440x248x283mm |
| Weight | Approx. 13.5kg |
| Power | AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 7-inch independently rotatable touch screen |
| Data Port | USB & Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audit Trail Feature | Support |
| Network Correction | Supports Netmetric |
| Data Storage | 32G storage, above 100000pcs |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English,(Optional Customized German,Russian, French ,Spanish ,Japanese, Thai, Korean, Polish, Portuguese) |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃（32~104°F） |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃（-4~122°F） |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, User Guide, U Disk(PC Software), USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity, Transmission black baffle, Sample holder, 25.4 caliber, 15 caliber, 8 caliber, 4 caliber,Transmissive Test Component, cuvette |
| Optional Accessory | Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components,culture dish,Film fixture |
| Notes | Test reports can be printed through a network printer connected to a PC or display pad, The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Comparison Chart
Comparison of TS8503 and TS8510 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometers
| Feature | TS8503 | TS8510 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch rotating touchscreen | 10.5-inch rotating touchscreen |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Repeatability (ΔE*ab) | ≤0.02 | ≤0.015 |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement | ≤0.15 ΔE*ab | ≤0.15 ΔE*ab |
| Optical Geometry | d/8 SCI/SCE | d/8 SCI/SCE |
| Sensor | Dual-array CMOS | Dual-array CMOS |
| Spectral Range | 360–780 nm | 360–780 nm |
| UV Measurement | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Positioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Apertures | Four | Four |
| Reflectance / Transmittance / Haze | Yes | Yes |
Knowledge Base
Sper Knowledge Base > Color Management
Navigating the Spectrum: A Guide to Choosing the Right Spectrophotometer for Your Needs
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
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The 3nh TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer is a high-precision color measurement solution designed for laboratories, quality control departments and production environments requiring reliable color analysis of opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent materials.
Utilizing a dual-array CMOS sensor and advanced concave grating spectroscopic technology, the TS8503 delivers exceptional repeatability, accurate spectral data, and comprehensive color analysis across a wide range of industrial applications.
Featuring a 7-inch rotatable touchscreen, integrated camera positioning system, automatic aperture recognition, and simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement, the TS8503 streamlines color measurement while minimizing operator error. Reflectance, transmittance, haze, and UV-inclusive measurements are all supported, making it an ideal instrument for plastics, paints, coatings, textiles, inks, packaging, pharmaceuticals, food, and research laboratories. Combined with 3nh's SQCX Color Management Software, the TS8503 provides powerful reporting, quality control, and color analysis capabilities.
Compared to the 3nh TS8510 Spectrophotometer, the TS8503 offers the same advanced optical platform and broad measurement capabilities in a more economical configuration, making it an excellent choice for users who need professional laboratory-grade color measurement without the enhanced performance and expanded capabilities found in the flagship TS8510.
- High-performance dual-array CMOS image sensor for outstanding accuracy and repeatability
- d/8 integrating sphere optical geometry with simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement
- Supports reflectance, transmittance, haze, and UV-inclusive color measurement
- 360–780 nm spectral range with combined full-spectrum LED and UV illumination
- Automatic recognition of four interchangeable measurement apertures
- Built-in camera for precise sample positioning
- 7-inch independently rotatable capacitive touchscreen
- Measures opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent samples
- Automatic temperature and humidity compensation
- Supports more than 40 illuminants and multiple color spaces
- 32 GB onboard storage with USB and Bluetooth connectivity
- Includes SQCX Color Management Software for reporting and quality control
- Suitable for plastics, textiles, paints, coatings, inks, printing, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and research laboratories.
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
TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer
| Model | TS8503 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer (LED Light source) |
| Optical Geometry | Reflect: D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) ; |
| SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ; | |
| Transmittance: D/0 (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing) ; | |
| SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ; | |
| HAZE (ASTM D1003); | |
| Standards meet: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,JIS Z8722 under condition C | |
| Characteristic | 1. Widely applied in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control. |
| 2. 7-inch independently rotatable touch screen,32G storage,camera locating | |
| 3. Instrument can be measured on the side, upward measurement, and the downward measurement (use accessories) and other gestures. | |
| 4. Open transmission warehouse, available thickness of 54mm transmitted samples. | |
| 5. Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function. | |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ154mm |
| Light Source Device | 360nm–780nm Wavelength range, combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source, 460nm Cut-off light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 360~780nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 5nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Reflectivity Resolution | 0.01 |
| Measuring Aperture | Reflective： |
| XLAV Φ25.4mm/Φ30mm, LAVΦ15mm/Φ18mm , MAVΦ8mm/Φ10mm, SAVΦ4mm/Φ6mm |
|
| Transmissive: | |
| Φ25.4mm(Sample height and thickness: height not limited, thickness≤54mm) | |
| Remark: | |
| 1. Automatic identification of aperture switch | |
| 2. Customized Configuration caliber and lens position | |
| Specular Component | Reflectance: SCI&SCE / Transmittance: SCI&SCE |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter), ΔE*CH, 555 Index |
| Other Colorimetric Index | WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter,Taube,Berger Stensby) |
| YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM E313),ISO brightness,R457 | |
| MI (Metamerism Index), | |
| Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity, | |
| APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co Index,Gardner Index | |
| Haze, Transmission(ASTM D1003), Saybolt index, ASTM D1500 Color code, 8° Gloss, 555 Index, carbon(My,dM),Color density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Tint, Color density,Pharmacopoeia (China, Europe, USA) , EBC (beer Color) , ICUMSA Color (sugar Color)(part function achieved via software in PC) | |
| Observer Angle | 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, customized light source(41 light sources in total,part achieved via software in PC) | |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color assessment, haze, liquid chromaticity |
| Measuring Time | 2.0s（Measure SCI & SCE meantime about 4s ) |
| Repeatability | Reflectance chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.018 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration); |
| spectrum reflectance /transmission：≤0.1% | |
| Inter-instrument Error | Φ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.24 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Dimension | L*W*H=440x248x283mm |
| Weight | Approx. 13.5kg |
| Power | AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 7-inch independently rotatable touch screen |
| Data Port | USB & Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audit Trail Feature | Support |
| Network Correction | Supports Netmetric |
| Data Storage | 32G storage, above 100000pcs |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English,(Optional Customized German,Russian, French ,Spanish ,Japanese, Thai, Korean, Polish, Portuguese) |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃（32~104°F） |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃（-4~122°F） |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, User Guide, U Disk(PC Software), USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity, Transmission black baffle, Sample holder, 25.4 caliber, 15 caliber, 8 caliber, 4 caliber,Transmissive Test Component, cuvette |
| Optional Accessory | Micro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components,culture dish,Film fixture |
| Notes | Test reports can be printed through a network printer connected to a PC or display pad, The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Downloads
Comparison Chart
Comparison of TS8503 and TS8510 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometers
| Feature | TS8503 | TS8510 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch rotating touchscreen | 10.5-inch rotating touchscreen |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Repeatability (ΔE*ab) | ≤0.02 | ≤0.015 |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement | ≤0.15 ΔE*ab | ≤0.15 ΔE*ab |
| Optical Geometry | d/8 SCI/SCE | d/8 SCI/SCE |
| Sensor | Dual-array CMOS | Dual-array CMOS |
| Spectral Range | 360–780 nm | 360–780 nm |
| UV Measurement | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Positioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Apertures | Four | Four |
| Reflectance / Transmittance / Haze | Yes | Yes |
Knowledge Base
Sper Knowledge Base > Color Management
Navigating the Spectrum: A Guide to Choosing the Right Spectrophotometer for Your Needs
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
Colorimeters vs. Spectrophotometers: Which is the Best Tool for Measuring Color Consistency?
The Importance of Color Measurement in Quality Control
Selecting the Perfect Aperture
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