Ametra Automotive Multi-Angle Portable Spectrophotometer
Product Overview
Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer for Automotive Paint Control: Sophisticated color measurement for metallic, pearlescent, and effect pigments. Automotive paints use the most sophisticated color technologies—metallics, pearlescents, interference pigments, and color travel effects. Traditional single-angle spectrophotometers can't capture the complexity of these advanced coatings. Sophisticated colors demand sophisticated devices.
The Ametra Automotive Multi-Angle Portable Spectrophotometer is a modern 6-angle device specifically designed for automotive paint control. Sophisticated measurement technology meets ease of use, equipped with a 3.5" color touchscreen and a built-in camera with live view for precise positioning.
Target Audience
- Automotive paint QC technicians
- Vehicle coating inspectors
- Body shop paint matchers
- OEM paint quality specialists
- Aircraft paint technicians
- Marine coatings inspectors
- Industrial finishers & metal finishing technicians
Core Capabilities
- Measure from all 6 angles (45as-15°, 45as15°, 45as25°, 45as45°, 45as75°, 45as110°) for complete color characterization
- Analyze flop, flake, and sparkle coefficients with high precision
- Built-in camera with live view for accurate target alignment
- Detailed analysis from simple PASS/FAIL to comprehensive color parameters
- Free bundled PC software for deep color analysis
Business Impact & Applications
- Reduce Rework Costs: Automotive color matching is notoriously difficult and costly when mistakes happen. Provides the precision needed to match complex finishes reliably.
- Build Quality Reputation: Boosts customer satisfaction by preventing color travel and sparkle discrepancies.
- Target Applications: Car and automotive paints, plus any industry requiring measurement of effect pigments (metallics, iridescent, pearlescent).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Ametra Automotive Multi-Angle Portable Spectrophotometer |
| Price | $4,500.00 |
| Measuring Geometry & Angles | 6 angles: 45° Receiver; 45as-15°, 45as15°, 45as25°, 45as45°, 45as75°, 45as110° |
| Light Source & Lifespan | LED with blue enhancement | > 3,000,000 measurements |
| Aperture, Targeting & Speed | 9×12 / 6×8 mm aperture | Built-in camera with liveview | 1s (single angle) / 12s (all 6 angles) | Averaging support |
| Spectral Range & Interval | 400–700 nm | 10 nm interval |
| Observer & Illuminants | 2° & 10° Standard Observers | D65, D50, C, A, multiple F and LED types |
| Repeatability & Agreement | 0.1 repeatability | Sparkle: 0.11% | Diffuse coarseness: 0.08% | Inter-Instrument Agreement: 0.2 |
| Color Spaces, Differences & Indices |
Spaces: CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, βxy, DIN Lab99, and others Differences: ΔEab, ΔE94, ΔEcmc(2:1), ΔE00, DINΔE99, ΔE DIN6175, and others Indices: Flop Index, Sparkle, Diffuse Coarseness, Color Variation, and others |
| Display, Functions & Storage | 3.5" Color Touch Screen | Shows Color Values, Numerical and Verbal Color Difference, Pass/Fail Indication | Stores up to 1,000 Standards and up to 10,000 Samples |
| Interface & Power | USB Type-C, Bluetooth | Rechargeable Li-polymer battery with USB Type-C charging |
| Size & Weight | 195 × 83 × 128 mm [7.68 × 3.27 × 5.04 in] | 1,000 g [2.20 lbs] |
| Software & Calibration | Bundled fully functional Color Control Software |
Competitive Comparison
| Parameter | Ametra Automotive | X-Rite MA-T6 | BYK-mac i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,500.00 | $30,000.00 | $32,100.00 |
| Measuring Geometry | 6 angles: 45as-15°, 15°, 25°, 45°, 75°, 110° | 6 angles (6 illumination, 1 pick-up) | 6 angles: -15°, 15°, 25°, 45°, 75°, 110° |
| Light Source | LED with blue enhancement (>3M measurements) | Polychromatic white LED with blue enhancement (10 years) | LED with long-term stability (10 yr warranty) |
| Aperture & Targeting | 9×12 / 6×8 mm | Built-in camera | 1s single / 12s all | 9×12 mm | Built-in camera | 5.5s per cycle | 23 mm diameter | Optional camera | <6s per measurement |
| Spectral Range & Interval | 400–700 nm | 10 nm | 400–700 nm | 10 nm | 400–700 nm | 10 nm |
| Repeatability & Accuracy | 0.1 | Sparkle: 0.11% | Coarseness: 0.08% | 0.02 ΔE* | Sparkle: 0.12% | Coarseness: 0.09% | 0.01 ΔE* (white) | Avg ΔE* <0.10 (BCRA) |
| Effect & Flop Parameters | Flop Index, Sparkle, Diffuse Coarseness, Color Variation | Sparkle Grade, Color Sparkle Parameter, Diffuse Coarseness | Flop Index, Int-Em, Sparkle, Graininess (ΔS, ΔG) |
| Display & Storage | 3.5" Color Touch Screen | 1,000 Standards / 10,000 Samples | 3.5" Color Touch Screen | 1,000 Standards / 10,000 Samples | 2.7" TFT Color LCD | 1,000 Standards / 1,000 Samples |
| Interface & Power | USB Type-C, Bluetooth | Li-pol battery (USB-C) | USB 2.0 | Li-ion battery (~800 measurements) | USB, Docking Station | Li-ion Battery or 4x AA |
| Size & Weight | 195 × 83 × 128 mm (1,000 g) [2.20 lbs] | 266 × 95 × 128 mm (1,200 g) [2.65 lbs] | 218 × 81 × 147 mm (1,300 g) [2.87 lbs] |
| Bundled Software | Bundled fully functional Color Control Software | Bundled EFX QC Software | Bundled smart-chart Software |
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