TS Series Liquid Spectrophotometer

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 TS4010 Product Brochure TS4020 Product Brochure TS40 Series Users Manual      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 What's The Difference Between a Colorimeter and Spectrocolorimeter?