Color Matching Cabinet MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED

Description

Particularly designed for manufacturers and users of coating materials, and for those frequently assessing colors and surfaces visually. Because an objective visual color comparison can only be made under constant and defined conditions, three compact color matching systems with several light sources are available for inspection and evaluation of color samples like e. g. inks, colors, plastics, textiles, paper, colorants and other colored materials; ideal for cosmetics, coatings, printing and packaging, advertising and graphic design, interior and fashion design.

The Color Matching Cabinet 425 MC II/LED meets the requirements of an inspection of measuring equipment, as the working hours of the illuminants can be indicated. All systems offered comply with the requirements of the ASTM D 1729 Standard (including CIE Publication 51) for light quality and intensity, symmetry of illumination and viewing, ambient conditions, and uniformity.

The MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED is supplied as standard with a Calibration Certificate (light quality). Furthermore an especially certified set of illuminants can be supplied for this system.

Five types of light can be simulated

In the field of color assessment a central position is occupied by the light type 6500 Kelvin (corresponds to standard light D65, artificial daylight, full spectrum equalized in terms of color), which simulates the daylight at noon.

Besides also the current light type 4000 Kelvin (corresponds to the standard light TL84, Office/Store Light, chartreuse, high luminosity, energy-efficient), can be generated.

The light type 2700 Kelvin (corresponds to the standard light A, Home Light/Incandescent light) with high red contribution (reddish-orange, tungsten lamp), represents a normal living ambiance.

These three main light types are certainly the ones for judging the appearance of the color of a product in everyday life of the enduser.

Furthermore, the optional light type 3000 Kelvin (corresponds to the light type TL83, greenish, low bandwidth, energy-efficient) as well as the UV Light (for the determination of optical brightening and fluorescent whitening agents as well as the coloration of fluorescent substances of pigments) are available as standard light types.

Design and Function

The MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED comprises of metal sheets lacquered conforming to standards and can be put together with the help of a crosstip screwdriver within some minutes. The solid and carefree metal housing is open at the front side; if larger samples have to be assessed, the cabinet can be used without side parts.

The Standard Light Cabinet MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED is a color comparison instrument with five different light sources (D65, TL84, A, TL83, UV) for perfect assessment and comparison of color under various light types. A light diffuser provides a uniform distribution of light. Upon request light types can be exchanged, e.g.CWF (cool white fluorescent). A Calibration Certificate (light quality) is included in the scope of supply.

Electronic light automatism

An electronic light automatism enables a programmable automatic change of light sources in connection with adjustable times of illumination. The user can programme a sequence of the inpidual light types (up to 10 changes) in any desired order.

The MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED is equipped with a light monitoring facility "ColorGuard 3.0" which observes all five light sources, records the hours alight of the inpidual tubular lamps, and indicates the exchange of a tubular lamp, if required.

Scope of delivery

• Color Matching Cabinet MATCHMASTER 425 MC II/LED
• Test Certificate
• Light diffuser
• Electronic light automatism and light monitoring system
• Operating manual