Large Aperture Colorimeter - ToronSpec-LA
Our large aperture colorimeter is designed for precise color measurement and comparison of non-transparent materials, including powders, masterbatches, fabrics, and pharmaceutical tablets. Featuring a 50mm test aperture and utilizing D/8° illumination geometry, it ensures accurate and consistent color analysis for various industrial applications.
Powder and Masterbatches Color Comparison
50mm large test aperture
Provide professional reflectance curves
Good repeatability, △E*ab≤0.03
WI-R457,WI-Hunter,YI-98 and other parameters measurement
Powder and Masterbatches Color Comparison
The Large Aperture Colorimeter - ToronSpec-LA features D/8 illumination geometry and a 50mm large test aperture, making it ideal for precise color measurement and comparison of non-transparent materials like powders and masterbatches.
This Large Aperture Colorimeter supports multiple color spaces and color difference formulas while also displaying spectral reflectance curves. It is widely used in color management and quality control across industries such as paint, plastics, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, the device includes a professional mobile app and PC software for seamless data export and report generation.
Application

ToronSpec-LA Measuring Powder(WI-R457)

ToronSpec-LA Measuring Masterbatches

ToronSpec-LA Measuring Fabrics

ToronSpec-LA Measuring Tablets(YI-98)
Qualifications and Standards
The Large Aperture Colorimeter - ToronSpec-LA conforms the global standards:
- ASTM E313-98 Standard Practice for Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness indices from instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
- Verification Regulation of Colorimeters and Color Difference Meter
- Standard illuminants bodies and geometric conditions
- Uniform color space and color difference formula
- Methods for measuring the colour of paint films——Part I: Principles
- Methods for measuring the colour of paint films——Part II: Colour measurement
- Methods for measuring the colour of paint films——Part III: Calculation of colour difference
- Plastics-Determination of yellowness index and change in yellowness index
- Methods of whiteness specification
Software Installation
1. Mobile App Installation
The mobile app supports Android 7.0+ and iOS 7.0+. Install it using one of the following methods:
Scan the QR code on the ToronSpec-LA using a mobile browser, then follow the prompts to download and install.
2. PC Software Installation
Connect the device to a computer via USB to use the PC software (compatible with Windows only).
Key Features of Large Aperture Colorimeter - ToronSpec-LA
- 50mm Large Test Aperture
The extra-large 50mm aperture allows for more comprehensive and reliable color measurement, making it ideal for analyzing coarse, uneven, or non-uniform surfaces such as powders and textured fabrics. - Professional Reflectance Curves
Equipped with a full-spectrum LED light source and advanced spectral sensors, the colorimeter provides precise spectral reflectance curves, delivering detailed insights into hue, saturation, and depth for enhanced color analysis. - High Precision and Repeatability
With exceptional repeatability (△E*ab ≤ 0.03), the instrument ensures consistent and reliable results, passing authoritative metrology institute tests for industry-leading accuracy. - Comprehensive Color Parameter Measurement
The device supports multiple color indices and measurement parameters, including WI-R457 (Whiteness Index), WI-Hunter, YI-98 (Yellowness Index), and more, ensuring compliance with global color quality standards. - Advanced Data Management & Connectivity
The colorimeter is compatible with PC software and a mobile app, allowing users to export data, generate reports, and document results effortlessly, making it a powerful tool for quality control and color management in plastics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and coatings industries.

50mm Large Aperture
With a measuring aperture of up to 50mm, this device is particularly suited for color difference measurement of materials with rough surfaces, including masterbatches, powders, and textured fabrics.
Display of Spectral Reflectance Curves
Utilizing a full-spectrum LED light source and advanced spectral sensors, this device delivers precise spectral reflectance curves, ensuring highly accurate color data. It provides detailed insights into hue, saturation, depth, and other essential color attributes for professional color measurement.

Good Repeatability, △E*ab≤0.03
High precision and excellent repeatability with standard deviation △E*ab≤0.03. It can pass the test of authoritative metrology institute.
Free Special Plastic Cuvettes
It comes with specialized plastic cuvettes, designed for accurate measurement of masterbatches, powders, and opaque liquids.


Simple Operation, Two-Step Color Difference Measurement
Measure color differences in just two clicks using the 7-inch color touchscreen, ensuring an effortless and intuitive experience.
Provide QC Function
The QC function allows you to set a custom color difference threshold, automatically determining whether the color difference meets the required standards.


Multiple Parameters Measurement
Multi parameters including CIE Lab, Luv, LCh, Yxy, CMYK, RGB, WI-98, WI-Gauz, WI-Hunter, YI-98, WI-R457, Spectral reflectance curve.
Built-In Multiple Universal Electronic Color Charts
The colorimeter includes multiple universal electronic color charts, enabling quick and accurate color matching with a 90%+ accuracy rate during measurement.


App is More Functional
It can share and export the color data by connecting to the mobile phone APP.
Provide PC Software, Support Data Import and Export
The included PC software enhances color difference statistical analysis and allows for seamless data import and export from the device.


Full Spectrum LED Light Source

Compensation Optical Path

Large Storage Space
Parameters | Value |
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Illumination geometry | D/8, specular component include (SCI) |
Illumination light source | Full spectrum LED light source |
Spectral range | 400-700nm |
Spectral interval | 10nm |
Measuring aperture | 50mm |
Measurement conditions | Light source D65, field of view 10° |
Measuring time | About 1.5s |
Color space | CIE Lab, Luv, LCh, Yxy, CMYK, RGB, WI-98, WI-Gauz, WI-Hunter, YI-98, WI-R457, Reflectance |
Color difference formula | ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00, ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*cmc(1.4:1) |
Repeatability | Standard deviation ΔE*ab is within 0.03 (Measurement condition: the average value of 30 measurements on the whiteboard at an interval of 3s after calibration) |
Inter-instrument agreement | △E*ab<=0.4, based on avg. of 12 BCRA series II tiles |
Dimension | 21.1 × 26.4 × 15.5cm (L×W×H) |
Weight | 3.29kg |
Voltage | 100~277V 0.4A 50/60HZ |
Display | 7-inch 1024*600 dot matrix IPS color screen |
Language | English and other |
Data transmission | USB, Bluetooth |
Operating temperature range | 0~45℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |
Storage temperature range | -25~55℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |