PCE-CSM WHITENESS METER 7

What it is and why choose it

The PCE-CSM Whiteness Meter 7 is a portable colorimeter designed for professional color control directly on site or in the production line. With automatic black-and-white calibration, ergonomic housing and an intuitive user interface, this handheld device enables reliable measurement of color values, whiteness and yellowness on a wide range of surfaces. The low measurement uncertainty and stable performance make it suitable for quality control tasks where consistent product appearance is essential.

Main features

• Portable colorimeter for professional color measurement and evaluation
• Automatic black and white calibration at start-up
• Stable performance with low measurement error
• Measurement and evaluation of whiteness and yellowness degree
• Wide color range coverage with multiple color spaces
• Usable on many different surfaces
• Simple, ergonomic operation for everyday use
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for mobile measurements
• Data transfer to software for later analysis of series of measurements

Technical specifications

• Measurement geometry: 8/d
• Measurement aperture: Ø 8 mm / Ø 4 mm
• Sensor: Silicon photodiode
• Color range / color spaces:
  • CIEL*a*b*C*h
  • CIEL
  • CIEXYZ
  • CIERGB
  • CIEL u* v*
  • CIEL*C*h°
  • Determination of whiteness and yellowness degree
• Color difference formulas: ΔE*ab; ΔL*ab; ΔE*C*H; ΔECIE94; ΔEHunter
• Light sources: D65, D50, A
• Type of light source: LED
• Memory: 100 standards, 20,000 tests
• Error: ≤ 0.40 ΔE*ab
• Reproducibility: Generally 30 measurements with a standard white plate
• Standard deviation: Within ΔE* from 0.07
• Power supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 3.7 V / 3200 mAh
• Charging time: 8 hours
• Battery life: 3000 measurements
• Lamp life: 5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements
• Weight: 500 g
• Dimensions: 205 x 70 x 100 mm
• Environmental conditions:
  • Temperature: -10 ... +40 °C
  • Relative humidity: 0 ... 85 %, non-condensing

Applications and use cases

The PCE-CSM Whiteness Meter 7 is intended for quality control where constant optical appearance of products is required. It helps manufacturers avoid costly errors and potential returns by verifying that production batches share the same visual characteristics. Thanks to its ability to measure different colors and to determine whiteness and yellowness degree on many surfaces, it can be integrated into routine inspection processes and series measurements. Measured data can be transferred to software to support subsequent assessment and documentation of color consistency over time.

FAQ

What type of measurements can the PCE-CSM Whiteness Meter 7 perform?

It measures colors in multiple color spaces (such as CIEL*a*b*, CIEXYZ, CIERGB) and determines the whiteness and yellowness degree of samples.

Does the device calibrate automatically?

Yes, the instrument performs automatic black and white calibration when it is switched on.

What is the measurement aperture size?

The device offers two apertures, with diameters of 8 mm and 4 mm.

How is the device powered?

It is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V, 3200 mAh lithium-ion accumulator.

How many measurements can I store?

The internal memory can store 100 standards and up to 20,000 tests.

How many measurements are possible on a full charge?

The battery allows approximately 3000 measurements after a full 8-hour charge.

What is included in the delivery?

The delivery includes the portable colorimeter PCE-CSM 7, carrying case, accumulator, white calibration plate, software, operating instructions and two diaphragms (4 and 8 mm diameter).

What are the operating environmental conditions?

The device is designed for temperatures from -10 to +40 °C and relative humidity from 0 to 85 %, non-condensing.

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