MA-T6 Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer
For 6 Angle Spectral & Texture Measurement
- Measures effect materials with 6 angles of measurement
- Verifies color, sparkle, and coarseness with on-board digital camera
- Minimizes risk of measuring sample defects with live preview
MA-T6: Characterize Effect Finishes
With 6 angles of measurement, the MA-T6 can measure against rigorous standards for effect finishes and ensure conformance with tight tolerances. Precise readings of colored sparkle and coarseness taken with MA-T6 are repeatable and reproducible, minimizing waste and re-work across the production process.
Inter-Instrument Agreement
Measurement of Interference Pigments
Lamp Life
Measure and Control Colored Sparkle and Coarseness
Measuring color alone is not sufficient to completely characterize effect finishes. With an on-board digital camera, the MA-T6 is able to quickly and accurately evaluate and verify color, sparkle, and coarseness characteristics of effect finishes. When paired with EFX QC software, this 6 angle device can ensure consistency across adjacent parts and distributed supply chains.
Intuitive Interface
Get up and running fast with the MA-T6, which offers modern touch screen navigation and live camera measurement previews. A centrally located aperture and positioning pins ensure stable measurement and increase measurement efficiency. Live feedback and pass/fail indication on screen reduce the learning curve and make the MA-T6 simple and intuitive to use.
Improve Conformance
Set and digitally communicate global tolerances within complex supply chains.
Automatic Internal Calibration
Improves measurement accuracy and reduces need for external calibration to once per month.
Characterize Effect Materials
Appropriate for a variety of industries, including automotive, paints, plastics, and cosmetics.
Specifications
12.8 cm
9.5 cm
MA-T6
- Building Materials
- Consumer Electronics
- Textiles
- Print & Packaging
- Plastics
- Paints & Coatings
| Battery | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | Avg. 800 measurements |
| Calibration | internal white/black calibration; external white |
| Calibration Interval | 30 days |
| Coarseness Repeatability | 0.09% (mean error on median) |
| Coarseness Reproducibility | 1.4% (mean error on median) |
| Color Differences | L*a*b*, L*C*h°, ΔE*; ΔECMC; ΔE DIN6175, ΔE2000 |
| Communication Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions (length, width, height) | 266mm x 95mm x 128mm (26.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 12.8 cm) (10.4 in x 3.7 in x 5.0 in) |
| Humidity | 85% relative humidity max (non-condensing) |
| Illuminants | A, C, D50, D65, F2, F7, F11 & F1 |
| Illumination Colors | Polychromatic white LED with blue enhancement |
| Illumination Spot Size | 9x12mm (rectangular) |
| Industry Standards | ASTM D 2244, E 308, E 1164, E 2194; DIN 6175-1, 6175-2; SAE J1545.ISO 11664-4 |
| Instrument Display | 3.5 inch (8.9cm) color touch screen display |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement | 0.18 ∆E2000 avg. on BCRA |
| Lamp Life | 10 years lamp life |
| Languages Supported | DE, FR, EN, PT, ES, KOR, JA, Chinese, IT |
| Measurement Cycle Time | 5.5 seconds |
| Measurement Geometry | 6 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 1 pick-up) |
| Measurement Spot | 9x12mm |
| Observers | Colorimetric Standard Observers 2° & 10° |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50F to 104F (10C to 40C) |
| Positioning | Three positioning pins |
| Short Term Repeatability - White | 0.02 ΔE* |
| Sparkle Measurement | Sparkle Grade, Color Sparkle Parameter, Illumination 15as-15, 15as15, 15as-30, 15as-45, 15as45, 15as80, 15d Diffuse Coarseness |
| Sparkle Repeatability | 0.12% (mean error on median) |
| Sparkle Reproducibility | 1.9 % (mean error on median) |
| Spectral Interval | 10 nm |
| Spectral Range | 400-700 nm |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4F to 122F (-20C to 50C) |
| Voltage | 7.4vDC @ 2400mAh |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Weight | 2.64 lbs, 1.2 kgs |
