Ametra Contactless Benchtop Spectrophotometer
Product Overview
Benchtop Spectrophotometer for Non-Contact Color Measurement: Measure liquids, powders, gels, and wet samples without risk of contamination. Some color samples simply cannot be touched—liquids, powders, gels, wet paint. Direct contact risks damaging samples, contaminating measurement optics, or both. Traditional measurement methods require extensive cleanup and risk cross-contamination.
The Ametra Contactless Benchtop Spectrophotometer is a specialized instrument engineered to measure colors at distances up to 1/3 inch (7.5 mm) without contacting the sample surface. Featuring precision elevation control with motorized positioning (0–150 mm sample height) and memorized position storage, it provides fast, reliable, and touch-free measurements.
Target Audience
- Color matchers & color matching specialists
- Colorists & tint specialists
- Color quality control technicians & engineers
- Manufacturing quality engineers with color focus
- Color development & lab technicians
- Shade matchers & technical service specialists
Core Capabilities
- Measure liquids, powders, gels, and wet paint without sample contact
- Precise elevation motor control (0–150 mm) with favorite position presets
- Built-in targeting camera with live view for perfect sample alignment
- Comprehensive measurement capabilities from Pass/Fail checks to advanced color parameters
- Integrated 7" color touch screen for standalone operation
- Bundled SQCX Color Control Software (optional PeColor AI formulation software)
Business Impact & Applications
- Eliminate Contamination & Preparation Delay: Measure wet paint, powders, and liquids directly without waiting for drying or undertaking tedious instrument cleanup.
- Faster Quality Decisions: Streamlined measurement workflows reduce production bottlenecks and scrap.
- Target Applications: Liquid or powder paints and coatings, plastic pellets/polymers, liquid and powdery construction materials, foods, and cosmetics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Ametra Contactless Benchtop Spectrophotometer |
| Price | $8,760.00 |
| Measuring Geometry | 45°/0° non-contact illumination/observation |
| Light Source & Lifespan | LED | > 3,000,000 measurements |
| Aperture & Clearance | 20 mm aperture | Max non-contact distance: 7.5 mm (1/3 in) | Sample height: 0–150 mm |
| Targeting & Measurement Speed | Built-in camera with live view | 1.5 seconds measurement time | Supports sample averaging |
| Spectral Range & Interval | 400–700 nm | 10 nm interval |
| Observer & Illuminants | 2° & 10° Standard Observers | D65, D50, C, A, multiple F types |
| Repeatability & Agreement | Repeatability: 0.05 | Inter-Instrument Agreement: 0.25 |
| Color Spaces & Differences |
Spaces: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, LUV, HunterLAB Differences: ΔEab, ΔEuv, ΔE94, ΔEcmc(2:1), ΔE00, ΔE(Hunter) |
| Color Indices | WI (Whiteness Index), YI (Yellowness Index), Metamerism Index (MI), Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity |
| Display, Functions & Storage | 7" Color Touch Screen | Displays Color Values, Numerical & Verbal Color Difference, Pass/Fail Indication | Stores up to 10,000 Standards and 30,000 Samples |
| Interface & Power Supply | USB, RS-232 | DC 24V, 3A Adapter |
| Size & Weight | 330 × 250 × 370 mm [12.99 × 9.84 × 14.57 in] | 10,000 g [22.05 lbs] |
| Software Compatibility | Bundled SQCX fully functional Color Control Software | Optional PeColor AI Formulation Software |
Competitive Comparison
| Parameter | Ametra Contactless | X-Rite MetaVue VS3200 | Konica Minolta CF-300 | Datacolor SpectraVision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,760.00 | $18,500.00 | $25,000.00 | $50,000.00 |
| Measuring Geometry | 45°/0° | 45°/0° | di:8°, de:8° (SCI/SCE) | D/8° (SCI/SCE) |
| Light Source | LED (>3M measurements) | LED | LED | Pulsed xenon (auto UV calibration) |
| Aperture & Distance | 20 mm | Max 7.5 mm distance | 0-150mm height | 2-12 mm | 8 mm / 0.75×1 mm | 22.7 mm viewed (Square) |
| Targeting & Speed | Built-in camera | 1.5 sec | Sample Viewing Camera | 8 sec | Viewfinder/camera | 0.1 sec | Sample Viewing Camera | 35 sec |
| Spectral Range | 400–700 nm | 10 nm | 400–700 nm | 10 nm | 400–700 nm | 10 nm | 400–700 nm | 10 nm |
| Observer & Illuminants | 2° & 10° | D65, D50, C, A, F types (Onboard) | Requires software | Requires software | Requires software |
| Repeatability / Agreement | 0.05 | 0.25 | 0.025 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Color Spaces & Indices | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, LUV, HunterLAB, WI, YI, Metamerism, Opacity, etc. | Requires software | Various (via SpectraMagic) | Various (via Tools SV) |
| Display & Storage | 7" Color Touch Screen | 10,000 Standards / 30,000 Samples | No Display (Tri-Color LED panel) | No independent display | External via PC |
| Interface & Power | USB, RS-232 | DC 24V adapter | USB | 100-240 VAC universal | USB 2.0, RS-232C | Dedicated AC adapter | Ethernet | 100-240 VAC |
| Size & Weight | 330 × 250 × 370 mm [12.99 × 9.84 × 14.57 in] | 10.0 kg [22.05 lbs] | 248 × 180 × 184 mm [9.76 × 7.09 × 7.24 in] | 2.5 kg [5.51 lbs] | 186 × 202 × 317 mm [7.32 × 7.95 × 12.48 in] | 7.3 kg [16.09 lbs] | 381 × 490 × 806 mm [15.0 × 19.29 × 31.73 in] | 66.2 kg [145.99 lbs] |
| Software Package | Bundled SQCX Software | Optional PeColor AI Formulation | Bundled Config Software | Optional Color iQC / iMatch | Bundled Config Software | Optional SpectraMagic NX | Bundled Config Software | Optional Tools SV |
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