Accurate Transmittance, Haze and Chromaticity Testing

The 3nh YH Series Horizontal Color Haze Meter is an advanced optical instrument designed to precisely measure transmittance, haze and clarity in transparent materials.

YH1210 | Entry-Level Haze Meter

Overview: Basic model for general-purpose haze and transmittance testing
Ideal for: Entry-level quality control in plastics, films, and basic optical materials.

Key Features:

Measures haze and total transmittance.
Supports ASTM D1003 (non-compensation method).
Basic CMOS sensor, limited spectral curve detail.
Suitable for standard QC applications where basic compliance is sufficient.

YH1610 | Mid-Range Haze Meter

Overview: Intermediate model with enhanced accuracy and broader compliance
Ideal for: Applications needing higher repeatability and partial compliance with both ASTM and ISO standards.

Key Features:

Measures haze, total transmittance, and clarity.
Supports ASTM D1003 and partial ISO 13468 compensation method.
Improved CMOS sensor with better signal processing.
More stable and accurate than YH1210 for production and R&D use.

YH1810 | High-Precision Haze & Chromaticity Meter

Overview: Flagship model with high-resolution optics and advanced chromaticity functions.
Ideal for: Research labs and manufacturers needing complete optical and color analysis

Key Features:

Supports ASTM D1003 (non-compensation) and ISO 13468 (compensation) methods.
Measures total transmittance, haze, clarity, and full chromaticity data.
Uses precision concave grating and 256-pixel CMOS array.
Captures detailed spectral transmittance curves.
Best repeatability, highest resolution, and colorimetric accuracy across all models.

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	YH1210 Haze Meter	YH1610 Color Haze Meter	YH1810 Color Haze Meter
Geometry	Transmittance: 0/D (parallel illumination, diffuse receiving) in accordance with standards: ASTM D1003/1044,ISO 13468,ISO 14782,GB/T 2410,JJF 1303-2011,CIE 15.2,JIS K7105,JIS K7361,JIS K 7136	Transmittance: 0/D (parallel illumination, diffuse receiving); Conform to the standards: ASTM D1003/1044, ISO 13468，ISO 14782，GB/T 2410, JJF 1303-2011，CIE 15.2，GB/T 3978, ASTM E308，JIS K7105，JIS K7361，JIS K 7136	Transmittance: 0/D (parallel illumination, diffuse receiving); Conform to the standards: ASTM D1003/1044,ISO 13468，ISO 14782，GB/T 2410, JJF 1303-2011，CIE 15.2，GB/T 3978,ASTM E308，JIS K7105，JIS K7361，JIS K 7136
Characteristic	The instrument can easily realize ASTM D1003 uncompensated method, ISO 13468 compensation method, Full transmittance, haze test. Open measurement area for vertical and horizontal testing. It is widely used in glass processing, plastic processing, film, display screen processing, packaging industry, liquid analysis and other aspects.	The instrument can easily realize ASTM D1003 non-compensated method, ISO 13468 compensation method, Full transmittance, haze test. The instrument can accurately collect the transmittance curve of the transmitted sample, and can accurately output various chroma data of the transmitted sample. High hardware configuration, open measurement area, vertical, horizontal testing. It is widely used in glass processing, plastic processing, film, display screen processing, packaging industry, liquid analysis and other aspects.	The instrument can easily realize ASTM D1003 non-compensated method, ISO 13468 compensation method, Full transmittance, haze test, Clarity test. The instrument can accurately collect the transmittance curve of the transmitted sample, and can accurately output various chroma data of the transmitted sample. High hardware configuration, open measurement area, vertical, horizontal testing. It is widely used in glass processing, plastic processing, film, display screen processing, packaging industry, liquid analysis and other aspects.
Integrating sphere size	Φ 154 mm	Φ 154 mm	Φ 154 mm
Light source	400 ~ 700 nm combined LED light source	400 ~ 700 nm combined LED light source (wavelength extended is customized)	400 ~ 700 nm combined LED light source (wavelength extended is customized)
Spectrophotometric Mode	/	Concave grating	Concave grating
Sensor	PD array detector, satisfying CIE V(λ)2 degree visual response	256 pixel dual array CMOS image sensor	256 pixel dual array CMOS image sensor
Wavelength range	/	400 ~ 700 nm (wavelength scalable customization)	400 ~ 700 nm (wavelength scalable customization)
Wavelength interval	/	10 nm	10 nm
Half bandwidth	/	10 nm	10 nm
Measurement Range	0-100%	0-100%	0-100%
Measuring aperture	Φ20 mm/Φ15 mm/Φ8 mm/Φ4 mm (select single aperture)	Φ20 mm/Φ15 mm/Φ8 mm/Φ4 mm (select single aperture)	Φ20 mm/Φ15 mm/Φ8 mm/Φ4 mm (select single aperture)
Sample size	Thickness less than 105 mm	Thickness less than 105 mm	Thickness less than 105 mm
Color space	/	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,s-RGB,βxy	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,s-RGB,βxy
Chromatic formula	/	ΔEab,ΔE94,ΔEcmc(2:1),ΔEcmc(1:1),ΔE*00	ΔEab,ΔE94,ΔEcmc(2:1),ΔEcmc(1:1),ΔE*00
Other chromaticity index	Haze (ASTM D1003/1044, ISO 13468), Transmittance T (ISO), Transmittance T (ASTM),	Haze (ASTM D1003/1044, ISO 13468), Transmittance T (ISO), Transmittance T (ASTM), WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), Absorbance, Cobalt Platinum Index, Gardner Index	Haze (ASTM D1003/1044, ISO 13468), Transmittance T (ISO), Transmittance T (ASTM), Clarity test, WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), Absorbance, Cobalt Platinum Index, Gardner Index
Observer angle	2 °	2 °/10 °	2 °/10 °
Light source	D65,A,C	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4，F5，F6,F7,F8,F9，F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30	D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30
Display Data	Pass/fail result	Spectrogram, sample chroma value, color difference/graph, color graph, color simulation, pass/fail result	Spectrogram, sample chroma value, color difference/graph, color graph, color simulation, pass/fail result
Measurement time	About 1.5s	About 1.5s	About 1.5s
Resolution	0.01 unit	0.01 unit	0.01 unit
Repeatability	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.1 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard nebulizer with the nebulization of about 40 at an interval of 5s for 30 times of standard deviation)	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.08 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard nebulizer with the nebulization of about 40 at an interval of 5s for 30 times of standard deviation)	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.08 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard nebulizer with the nebulization of about 40 at an interval of 5s for 30 times of standard deviation)
Inter-instrument Error	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.4 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard deviation between the standard nebulizer of nebulization and the reference value at an interval of 5s)	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.4 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard deviation between the standard nebulizer of nebulization and the reference value at an interval of 5s)	Φ20 mm aperture, less than 0.4 (after instrument preheating and correction, test the standard deviation between the standard nebulizer of nebulization and the reference value at an interval of 5s)
Dimensions	Length X Width X Height = 487X260X298mm	Length X Width X Height = 487X260X298mm	Length X Width X Height = 487X260X298mm
Weight	Approx. 8.0 kg	Approx. 8.0 kg	Approx. 8.0 kg
Power supply	24V 3A , DCpower adapter	24V 3A , DCpower adapter	24V 3A , DCpower adapter
Illuminant Life Span	> 3 million measurements in 5 years	> 3 million measurements in 5 years	> 3 million measurements in 5 years
Display	TFT True Color 7 inch, Capacitive Touchscreen	TFT True Color 7 inch, Capacitive Touchscreen	TFT True Color 7 inch, Capacitive Touchscreen
Interface	USB, Print Serial	USB, Print Serial, Bluetooth	USB, Print Serial, Bluetooth
Data Storage	1,000 samples, 20,000 samples	5,000 samples, 20,000 samples	5,000 samples, 30,000 samples
Language	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F)	0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F)	0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F)
Storage Temperature	- 20 – 50 ° C (-4 – 122 ° F)	- 20 – 50 ° C (-4 – 122 ° F)	- 20 – 50 ° C (-4 – 122 ° F)
Standard Accessories	Power adapter, user manual, quality management software (download), USB cable, 0% calibration box, measuring aperture	Power adapter, user manual, quality management software (download), USB cable, 0% calibration box, measuring aperture	Power adapter, user manual, quality management software (download), USB cable, 0% calibration box, measuring aperture
Optional Accessories	Micro printer, Test Fixture, Standard haze sheet, Footswitch	Micro printer, Test Fixture, Standard haze sheet, Footswitch	Micro printer, Test Fixture, Standard haze sheet, Footswitch
Notes:	Subject to change without notice	Subject to change without notice	Subject to change without notice

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Knowledge Base

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