86172 45/0 Colorimeter with Touch Screen
Touch screen design, easy to use
Built-in multiple standard electronic color cards
CIE Lab color deviation indicate
Equipped with APP and PC software
Repeatability△E*ab≤0.03, measurement accuracy 0.01
The 86172 is a handheld, multifunctional colorimeter built with a 45/0 annular illumination geometry. It features a 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen for a superior user experience. This device includes various built-in color charts and can rapidly identify the three closest matching color codes. Additional functions include color comparison and multiple standard color input options. Users can define color deviation thresholds and select from several color difference formulas, making it ideal for fast and efficient quality control (QC) testing.
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Colorimeter Application
The 86172 colorimeter is widely used for product color measurement and management, as well as for quality control of color consistency in paper printing.
color difference comparison
colorimeter tests ink color difference
Color measurement for printing paper
Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Illumination Geometry | 45/0 (45°annular illumination, 0° viewing angle) |
| Illumination Light Source | Full spectrum LED light source |
| Measuring Aperture | 8mm |
| Measurement Conditions | Light source D65, field of view 10° |
| Measuring Time | About 1s |
| Color Space | CIE Lab, Luv, LCh, Yxy, CMYK, RGB, Hex |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00 |
| Repeatability | Standard deviation ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 (Measurement condition: the average value of 30 measurements on the white tile at aninterval of 3s after calibration) |
| Dimension | 86mm×62.5mm×158mm |
| Weight | About 225g |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable lithium battery3.7V@4000mAh, can measure 10,000 timescontinuously under full charge |
| Display | 480×320 dot matrix IPS color screen |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, English |
| Charging Port | USB (Type-C) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0~45℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25~55℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |
Features
Compact and Portable Design
Lightweight and easy to carry, making it convenient for on-site use.
Touchscreen Interface for Enhanced Usability
Equipped with a 3.5-inch IPS capacitive color touchscreen. No physical buttons needed. The screen is angled at 30° for optimal viewing and interaction.
Supports Mobile and PC Software (Multilingual)
Compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows platforms. Easily switch between Chinese and English interfaces.
Preloaded Electronic Color Charts
Automatically identifies and matches the three nearest color codes with up to 90% accuracy.
Color Measurement and Comparison
Users can measure colors and compare them with standard samples via the color comparison interface.
Lab Channel Indicators for Color Adjustment
Displays deviations in L, a, and b channels, providing guidance for accurate color correction.
QC Mode for Streamlined Batch Inspection
Customizable color difference thresholds allow for efficient batch quality control.
Multiple Color Spaces and Difference Formulas
Includes seven color spaces (e.g., Lab, RGB, CMYK) and six color difference formulas to meet the needs of different industries.
Color Scanning and Comparison
Easily measure and compare sample colors to reference standards.
Energy Efficient
Powered by a lithium battery capable of up to 10,000 continuous measurements on a full charge.
Ample Storage Capacity
Built-in memory stores up to 1,000 color records and 1,000 comparison logs.
Simplified Calibration
Integrated whiteboard in the bottom cap for quick and easy calibration.
Precision Alignment Plate
Comes with a positioning plate to ensure accurate color measurement alignment.
Whiteboard calibration, simple operation
The bottom cap integrates a calibration whiteboard.
Standards
86172 handheld colorimeter meets the following standards:
GBT 3978-2008 standard lighting body and geometric conditions
GBT 3979-2008 Method for measuring object color
GBT 7921-2008 Uniform color space and color difference formula
GBT 11186.1-1989 Coating Film Color Measurement Method Part 1: Principle
GBT 11186.2-1989 Coating Film Color Measurement Method Part 2: Color Measurement
GBT 11186.3-1989 Method for Measuring the Color of Coating Film Part 3 Calculation of Color Difference
JJG 595-2002 Verification Regulations for Color Measuring Colorimeter
Packing
| No. | Description | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorimeter | 1 | Set |
| 2 | USB Cable | 1 | pcs |
| 3 | Cleaning Cloth | 1 | pcs |
| 4 | Locating Plate | 1 | pcs |
| 5 | User Manual | 1 | pcs |
| 6 | Calibration Report | 1 | pcs |
Installation and Operation
1、 Mobile APP installation
The mobile APP support Android operating system version 7.0 or higher and iPhone supports iOS 7.0 or higher version.
It can be installed in the following ways:
Scan the QR code on the portable colorimeter with a mobile browser or WeChat, follow the prompts to download and install.
Search for "LSColor" (not case sensitive) in the APP Store/Google Play to install the application.
2. PC software installation
Connect to the computer via USB, you can use the PC software of the colorimeter. (PC software only supports Windows operating system)
It can be installed in the following ways:
Download "Colorimeter" to the local and run it directly after decompression.