Datacolor pioneers digital colour communication with 45/0 handhelds

Datacolor, a global leader in colour management solutions, has announced the availability of the Datacolor 45 family of handheld, high-accuracy, spectrophotometers with best-in-class repeatability and industry leading inter-instrument agreement. Developed to address the specific needs of colour supply chains, the Datacolor 45 handhelds enable colour appearance control with confidence, ease-of-use and value, while improving the overall accuracy and efficiency of the quality control process.
Datacolor 45 instruments provide uniform circumferential illumination that ensure repeatability, even on textured surfaces. Features include a low-profile measuring head, dual measurement buttons and a live-navigation-based colour user interface. Recognising a system approach to complete quality control, all instruments are offered with Datacolor Tools – the industry’s powerful colour QC software. The instruments also feature a Bluetooth interface for software communication, USB support for peripherals, such as keyboards and barcode scanners and come with a complete accessory package, including a high precision calibration stand.
Following the successful introduction of the 45G to the market, Datacolor developed two additional models – the 45G CT and 45S – to address special workflow needs.
Datacolor 45G CT, pictured, provides appearance control for the most demanding colour supply chains. With repeatability and inter-instrument agreement, the 45G CT is the only portable 45/0 spectrophotometer that offers close tolerance (‘CT’) control for both colour and gloss. Manufacturers can now achieve close agreement among all 45G CT instruments in their fleet or the supply chain. The built-in 60° glossmeter allows for simultaneous control of colour and gloss, which enables quick detection of appearance mismatch in production. Ideal for automotive interior parts and hard goods, and as a reference grade 45/0 instrument for laboratory applications.
Datacolor 45G provides simultaneous control of colour appearance and gloss with repeatability, even on textured surfaces. Besides featuring a built-in 60° glossmeter, it also enables gloss correlation with standalone glossmeters for flexible communication with the supply chain. The 45G is ideal for inspection and control of total colour appearance of hard goods, consumer electronics, large appliances and other applications involving plastic parts, painted surfaces and coil coatings.
Datacolor 45S provides highly accurate colour appearance control to achieve a close correlation with visual assessment. The instrument does not include a glossmeter. The 45S provides a combination of performance and value and is ideal for inspection and control of colour appearance of hard goods, building materials and other applications involving plastic parts, painted surfaces and coil coatings.