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D8 Series Color Inspection System

The D8 color inspection system is a robust in-line color matching tool for quality control and precise color consistency. The system is designed for challenging industrial applications, such as consumer electronics manufacturing, and it provides lab-quality measurements directly on the manufacturing line. Its non-contact, real-time spectrophotometer performs measurements in less than a second, enabling throughputs of over 500,000 samples per day with zero cross-contamination. The compact design allows color measurement with the specular component included (SCI) or specular component excluded (SCE) using diffuse illumination and an 8° measurement angle.

At the core of the D8 series is the integration of illumination optics and measurement sensors into a compact assembly that fits into small spaces. It has a fully sealed, chemically resistant case with an easily cleaned and replaceable sapphire window, which protects the integrating sphere and internal optics from dust and other contaminants. There are several configurations available depending on your needs, such as ultra-small spot size measurements, combined SCI and SCE, or fiber-less measurement heads for a movable system.

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Features

  • Non-Contact
  • Compact
  • Outputs
  • Multiple Configurations
  • Ultra-small spot size measurements
  • SCI and SCE measurements for high gloss parts
  • Ruggedized, movable system for easy in-line integration and operation in harsh environments

specifications

Measurement geometry Diffuse/8º; SCI (specular component included) and SCE (specular component excluded)
Detector 1024 element array
Wavelength Range 400 – 700 nm
Photometric Range 0 to 150% with 0.01% resolution, colormetric resolution 0.01 CIELAB units
Light Source 1.0 mm ± 0.1 mm
Measurement/illumination area Pulsed LED, lamp life > 250M measurements
Integrating Sphere Size ∅50 mm
Cycle Time < 150 ms
Measurement Distance 0.5 mm ± 0.1 mm
Measurement/Illumination Area 2 x 2 mm / ∅10 mm (smaller measurement areas down to ∅0.6mm available)
Repeatability Standard deviation of 0.01 △E*ab and 0.04% reflectance (typical) – Measured white calibration tile 100 times at 1-second intervals
Inter-Instrument Agreement Mean 0.12 ΔE*ab (typical) average for 12 ceramic reference tiles, across 40 production systems. Distance measured from the mean of all measurements for each tile. Max 0.4 ΔE*ab for 12 ceramic reference tiles.
Data Interface USB 2.0
Hardware Triggering

Trigger input: Opto-isolated BNC, 5V rising edge (internal 360 Ω resistor)

Trigger output: 5 VDC, 15 mA max over BNC, active-high pulse at beginning of measurement (may be used to sync multiple sensors)

Dimensions

Head:  58.0 x 124.5 x 73.9 mm (2.28 x 4.90 x 2.91 in.)

Control Unit: 206.8 x 35.7 x 169.5 mm (8.14 x 1.41 x 6.67 in.)

Dimensions may vary based on measurement geometry selected

Weight

Head:   0.36kg (0.8 lbs.)

Control Unit: 2.29kg (5.05 lbs.)

Weight may vary based on measurement geometry selected

Input Power AC 100-250V @ 50-60 Hz, 5.86 VA average (using included AC adapter)
Operating Temperature 60° to 95° F (15° to 30° C), relative humidity 80% or less with no condensation
Storage Temperature -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C), relative humidity 80% or less with no condensation

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Document

FD-D8R Product Sheet

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