Designed specifically for evaluating the appearance of effect finishes, the 3NH KS003 precisely captures color variations at multiple angles. It delivers accurate and consistent measurements for solid colors, metallic finishes, and other special effect coatings, making it an ideal quality control solution for industries such as automotive and plastics.
Powered by an industrial-grade MCU and equipped with three measurement angles, the KS003 ensures high precision and stability on both flat and curved surfaces. With an inter-instrument agreement as low as 0.2 ΔE*00, it effectively detects color inconsistencies during production, helping to prevent unnecessary rework.
Synchronous 3-Angle Measurement： Employs a 1-receiver, 3-light-source design to simultaneously measure three angles (45°as15°, 45°as45°, 45°as110°). Eliminates the need for multiple adjustments, boosting measurement efficiency by 3x.
Comprehensive Surface Coverage： Accurately evaluates appearance variations across all types of effect finishes, including automotive paints, plastic components, and cosmetic packaging.
Globally Accepted Standards： Compliant with 12 international standards, including ASTM D2244, DIN 5033, and ISO 7724, ensuring universally valid measurement results.
Extended Durability： Blue-enhanced, full-spectrum LED source lasts for 10 years or 5 million measurements, more than triple the lifespan of standard light sources.
Spectral Integrity： Covers the full visible range (400nm-700nm) with no missing bands, enhancing measurement accuracy for metallic and pearlescent colors.
Low Maintenance ： Eliminates frequent source replacements, reducing annual maintenance costs. Ideal for 24/7 continuous factory operations.
Core Hardware Configuration： 256-pixel dual-array CMOS detector combined with concave grating spectroscopic technology delivers higher resolution for precise color measurement.
High Repeatability： Chromaticity value repeatability of 0.02 ΔEab and inter-instrument agreement of 0.2 ΔE00 ensure seamless data comparison across different factories or devices.
Fast Response： Measures a single angle in just 1 second and completes full three-angle measurement in 3 seconds, offering enhanced efficiency over traditional instruments.
Intuitive Display： 3.5-inch true-color touchscreen directly shows spectral graphs, color difference values, pass/fail judgments, and color simulations.
Smart Positioning： Built-in color camera preview accurately locates the measurement area, preventing errors caused by misalignment.
Flexible Operation： Supports button and software dual triggers, with single, continuous, and average (1-99 times) measurement modes for diverse application needs.
Multiple Color Spaces： Supports 8 color spaces, including CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh, and Hunter Lab, meeting industry standards for automotive, plastic, and cosmetic applications.
Wide Range of Color Difference Formulas： Features mainstream formulas such as ΔEab, ΔE94, ΔE*cmc (2:1/1:1), ΔE*00, DIN ΔE99, ΔE DIN6175, various automotive brand-specific formulas, ΔE(Hunter), ΔEch, and ΔEuv.
Versatile Observation Conditions： Offers 30+ illuminants (D65, A, D50, etc.) and dual 2°/10° observer angles to meet testing requirements across different countries and regions.
Automotive Industry： Multi-angle color control for metallic body paints and pearlescent bumpers, ensuring color consistency across entire vehicles.
Cosmetics Industry: Batch-to-batch comparison of pearlescent effect colors (lipstick, eyeshadow, etc.), reducing customer complaints caused by visual discrepancies.
Plastics Industry: Measurement of special effect colors on appliance casings and toys, guaranteeing color uniformity across different manufacturing sites.
| Product Model | KS003 |
| Measurement Geometry | 3 Measurement Angles (3 Light Sources, 1 Receiver) |
| Color Measurement Angles |
45°Receiver： 45as15°,45as45°,45as110° Compliant Standards: ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194, E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4 SAE J 1545 |
| Features | For solid colors, metallic finishes, pearlescent effects, and other complex special effect coatings, it delivers precise and consistent color measurement. |
| Illuminant | Blue-enhanced full-spectrum LED |
| Illuminant Lifespan | 10 years / 5 million measurements |
| Spectral Method | Concave grating |
| Detector | 256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor |
| Measurement Wavelength Range | 400nm-700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Measurement Range | 0~600% |
| Bandwidth | 10nm |
| Measurement Aperture |
Illumination Φ23mm / Sampling 9×12mm (Customizable: Illumination Φ10mm / Sampling 6×8mm) |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99,RGB,Hunter Lab |
| Color Difference Formulas | ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1) ,ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175,Various Automotive Brand Color Difference Formulas ,ΔE(Hunter),ΔE*ch,ΔE*uv |
| Other Colorimetric Indicators | Flop Index / Metamerism Index |
| Observer Angles | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant Types |
D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4，F5，F6,F7(DLF),F8,F9，F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30),B,U35,NBF, ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-C2,LED-C3,LED-C5 |
| Display | Spectral Graph/Data, Sample Colorimetric Values, Color Difference Value/Graph, Pass/Fail Results, Color Simulation |
| Measurement Time | Measurement Time: Approx. 1s per angle, approx. 3s for all angles |
| Color Repeatability |
Spectral Reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% Chromaticity Value: 0.02 ΔE*ab (average of 30 measurements on white tile at 5s intervals after instrument warm-up and calibration) |
| Color Reproducibility |
△E*<0.10,average on gray BCRA tiles △E*<0.25,average on chromatic BCRA tiles |
| Inter-Instrument Error | 0.2ΔE*00（average on 12 BCRA Series II tiles） |
| Effect Parameters | / |
| Effect Measurement | / |
| Effect Repeatability | / |
| Effect Reproducibility | / |
| Trigger Mode | Button trigger, software trigger |
| Measurement Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (1~99 times), continuous measurement (1~99 times) |
| Positioning Method | Color camera preview |
| Dimensions | Length * Width * Height = 195 * 83 * 128mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1Kg |
| Battery Capacity | Lithium battery, 3.7V, 5000mAh, 5000 continuous tests within 8 hours when fully charged |
| Display Screen | TFT true color 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth |
| Data Storage | 1000 standards, 10000 samples |
| Languages | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian |
| Operating Temperature Range | 10℃ to 50℃, humidity ≤85%, non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20℃ to 50℃, humidity ≤85%, non-condensing |
| Calibration | Built-in white plate parameters, external white plate, black trap |
| Calibration Interval | 4h, 8h, 24h, power-on calibration |
| Standard Accessories | Power adapter, data cable, instruction manual, quality management software (download from official website), calibration box, black trap, protective cover, wrist strap |
| Optional Accessories | Micro printer |
| Notes | Technical specifications are for reference only. The actual product shall prevail. |
1. When I received NH310/NH300 colorimeter and perform measurement, why the measured data is abnormal?
After receiving NH310/NH300, you have to perform white and black calibration manually when first starting.
2. In which condition, manual white and black calibration and auto calibration are required for NH310?
a. It’s needed to perform manual calibration for NH310 when first starting.
b. In the subsequent starting, NH310 will perform auto calibration at startup. No need to perform manual calibration.
c. Suggestion: it’s best to perform manual calibration once a week or when NH310 measured data is not accurate.
3. In which condition, manual white and black calibration for NH300 is required?
a. It’s needed to perform manual calibration for NH300 when first starting.
b. In the subsequent starting, no need to perform manual calibration.
c. Suggestion: it’s best to perform manual calibration once a week or when NH300 measured data is not accurate.
4. How to replace NH310 measuring aperture?
There are three measuring apertures for NH310: Φ8mm (standard accessory), Φ4mm (standard accessory), extended Φ8mm (optional accessory)
a. Turning on
b. Removing measuring aperture, install the needed measuring aperture.
c. Select “Settings-Aperture Setting” in main menu to select corresponding measuring aperture.
d. After selecting aperture, the instrument will display “White and Black Calibration” interface. White and black calibration must be performed.
e. Replace completed.
5. CQCS3 (Color Quality Control System) Installation
a. Before installation, please Copy CQCS3 folder to your computer and don’t remove any files in CQCS3 folder.
b. Double-click the setup.exe to install CQCS3 software.
c. Then double-click Install.bat under the CQCS3\USB_Driver file to install the driver.
d. Detailed installation information please read the "Installing Software" under CQCS3 User manual.doc.
6. How to check communication port?
a. Connect colorimeter to the PC with USB cable.
b. Turn on the colorimeter to enter main menu. Select “Comm” and press “Enter” key to start communication.
c. Right click on “My Computer” on the desktop. Click “Manage” -> “Device Manager” -> “Ports”, you can see similar display as “SCI USB2Serial (COM6)”.
d. Click “Settings->Communication Parameters” in CQCS3 software interface. Select the corresponding port in “Serial Port”.
7. After completing CQCS3 installation, how to solve the problem if it display “! USB Device” or “! SCI USB2Serial (COM6)” when checking the communication port?
a. Right click “! USB Device” or “! SCI USB2Serial (COM6)”, “Update Driver” -> “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” -> “Next” ->“Include this location in the search” -> “Browse”, specify USB driver file path “CQCS3\USB_Driver”, click “Next”. Then it will install successfully.
b.Detailed installation information please refers to “2.2 Installing USB Driver” in Color Quality Management System User Manual.doc.
8. Notes for First Using CQCS3 Software
a. Users must specify Standard File Name, Sample File Name and Sample Database File Name when first use.
b.Standard File is use to store standard measurement data. Sample File is used to store sample measurement data. Sample Database File is used to store the measured data exported from sample records.
9. How to solve the problem when “Connection Timeout” occurred?
a. When the colorimeter is disconnected to the PC, “Connection Timeout” will occur. At the moment, you have to check whether the USB cable is well connected the colorimeter and the PC. Then you can re-plug the USB to try out.
b. After ensuring the colorimeter is connected to the PC with USB cable, turn on the colorimeter and enter the main menu. Select “Comm” and press “Enter” key to start communication.
c. Turn off CQCS3 software, and reopen it.
10. How to solve the problem when the interface display "USB Disconnect"
a. Check whether the USB cable is connected. If not, please connect it. Check whether the connection is effective. You can re-plug the USB cable to test.
b. If the USB cable is connected well but the interface still displays "USB Disconnect", please re-start the colorimeter and enter "Menu" -"Comm"to start the communication.
c. Change the USB cable or change the USB port in you PC.
11. How to solve the problem when the colorimeter cannot be turned on in the condition of battery-powered?
a. If this phenomenon occurred, it means the battery power is not enough. You need to charge the battery.
b. When charge the battery, please insert the battery to the instrument, and plug in the adapter to charge the battery. After 5 minutes, the instrument can be turned on.
c. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can pull out the adapter and re-plug in to check it. Or repeat this operation.
d. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can turn off the colorimeter and turn on it again to check it. Or repeat this operation.
e. If you have tried all the methods above but the colorimeter still cannot be turned on, please change the battery.
