Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc.

Agera Spectrophotometer

Agera Spectrophotometer

Simultaneously measure color, quantify gloss, and store the image in one simple measurement—with a spectrophotometer that offers exceptional flexibility, ease of use, and unprecedented value.

Flexible. Full spectrum. All-in-one. Agera Spectrophotometer is the ultimate solution for appearance quality control.

With its 0º/45ºc circumferential geometry, 60-degree gloss meter, UV-controllable LED illumination and 5-megapixel camera, Agera makes positioning samples and measuring color as simple as a snapshot. A single measurement captures and stores the image while it analyzes color, fluorescence, and gloss. Even large samples are no problem with the largest fixed-point contact area of measurement in the industry.

Agera Spectrophotometer completes the picture with an industrial touchscreen, robust quality control software, and state-of-the-art data management—plus sharing options so you can make the most of your investment.

Features

• Simultaneous color and gloss measurement
• 0º/45ºc circumferential geometry replicating human vision
• Multiple port plates to accommodate a range of sample sizes
• USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Industrial touchscreen with modern user interface
• Embedded EasyMatch Essentials QC Software

Product Specifications

Measurement

Measurement Principle: Dual-beam Reflectance Spectrophotometer / Gloss meter

Geometry: 0°/45°c (circumferential) ASTM E1164

Measurement Method: Port up or Port forward

Read Time:

Gloss Geometry: 60-degree (60º)

Image Capture: High-resolution, D65 illuminated, 0°/45° image viewing, image capture and image recall

Area Measured:

• Color: XLAV - 51 mm (2 in), LAV - 25.4 mm (1 in), MAV - 16.9 mm (5/8 in)
• Gloss: 8 mm (5/16 in)

Technical

Illumination Range: 360 nm - 700 nm

Spectral Range: 400 nm - 700 nm

Specular Component: Excluded

Spectral Resolution:

Effective Bandwidth: 10 nm equivalent triangular

Reporting Interval: 10 nm

Photometric Range: 0 to 150 %

UV Control: UV Included and UV Excluded with automated comparative data viewing and reporting. Factory calibrated with user option to calibrate to their specific fluorescent standard.

Light Source: Full spectrum, balanced LED array

LED Life: 5 years typical

Spectrophotometer: Sealed optics; 256-element diode array; high resolution concave holographic grating

Performance

Inter Instrument Agreement (IIA):

• Color: ∆E 2000

  Repeatability:

  • Gloss: 0-100

    User Interface

    Data Views: EZ View, Color Data Table, Color Plot, Spectral Plot, Trend Plot

    Other Features: Pass/Fail color indication, time and date stamp, auto-naming, auto-saving, data backup and recovery

    Indices and Metrics: E313 Whiteness Index, Tint, E313 Yellowness Index, D1925 Yellowness Index, Y Brightness, Z%, 457 nm Brightness, Baking Contrast Units, HCCI, SCAA, ASTM E1349, Gloss: ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, ISO 2813, ISO 7668, JIS Z 8741

    Color Scales: CIE L*a*b*, Hunter Lab, CIE L*C*h, CIE Yxy, CIE XYZ

    Color Difference Scales: ∆L*a*b*, ∆Lab, ∆L*C*h, ∆Yxy, ∆XYZ

    Color Difference Indices: ∆E*, ∆E, ∆C*, ∆E CMC, ∆E 2000

    Data Storage: 8 GB (> 1 million data records with images)

    Illuminants: A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F02, F07, F11

    Observers: 2° and 10°

    Languages: English, Japanese

    Display: Touch screen, high resolution 1280x800

    External PC Software: Compatible with HunterLab EasyMatch QC and EasyMatch QC-Electronic Records Quality Control Software

    Communications I/O

    USB OTG: Connectivity to printer, keyboard, mouse

    Front Panel USB: 2.0 bidirectional, data export/import via thumb drive

    Ethernet RJ45: Print directly to standalone or network printers, Email directly from the instrument, Stream data to LIMS and SPC systems

    External Inputs: Remote Footswitch or similar closed contact switching device

    Remote Access Support: Enabled via internet-based support tool

    Physical/Electrical

    Sensor Dimensions:

    Display: Capacitive touch screen, high-resolution color, 17.8 cm (7 in), 1280 x 800

    Power: Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz to universal power supply @ 24 VDC (3.75A 90W)

    Operating Environment: 4° to 38° C (40° to 100° F), 10 % to 85 % RH, noncondensing

    Storage Environment: -20° to 65° C (-5° to 150° F), 10 % to 90 % RH, noncondensing

    System Components:

    • Color: ∆E 2000
      • Gloss: 0 - 100 GU: ≤0.1 GU
      • Height: 28 cm (11 in)
      • Width: 22 cm (8.75 in)
      • Depth: 31 cm (12.25 in)
      • Weight: 6.35 kg (14 lb)
      • Agera sensor
      • XLAV - 51 mm (2 in), LAV - 25.4 mm (1 in), MAV 16.9 mm (5/8 in) port plates
      • Calibrated white tile (NIST Certificate of Traceability)
      • Calibrated black glass standard used for both color and gloss standardization (ASTM D523, ISO 2813 Certificates of Traceability)
      • Green diagnostic tile
      • 100V - 240V universal power supply
      • Agera Quick Start Guide
      • Agera User’s Guide on CD