Variable Spectro 3 Spectrophotometer

Description Variable Spectro 3 Small and Compact Spectro 3 is a compact, affordable tool built for real-world applications. It accurately measures and communicates color at the professional and industrial level. App-compatible and cloud-backed, Spectro 3 uses patented and patent-pending technology to deliver convenient, efficient, and exact color matching. Accessible The market is used to shelling out thousands of dollars to purchase and maintain bulky spectrophotometers. Now you can achieve the power of expensive benchtop spectrophotometers and put it in your pocket. Easy Connectivity Connect the Spectro 3 to your mobile device via Bluetooth (Android and iOS), or upgrade to the Bridge option which enables integration directly into existing PC software for seamless, quality color communication and matching. Key Features Measure in 4 diffrent methods: 45/0 M0, M1, M2, M3 D8 SCI with and without UV Features Gloss (GU Units) measument allowing for QC check of surface texture Built in UV instrument allowing for accurate differences in spectral curves with and without Features an 8 mm diameter measurement aperture Access to Pantone® Color Subscription by Variable. Unlock access to 16,500+ Pantone® color swatches in the Spectro by Variable app (subscription sold separately.)* Save and export spectral curve data in 10nm increments between 400 - 700nm Create, store, and share standards through Saved Colors feature in the Spectro App Compare samples against your standards with intuitive user interface View spectral curves and Lab values for scanned colors Share or export scans, matches, and folders Lab-grade color accuracy without the lab-grade price Achieve exceptional color measurement accuracy with average alignment of 0.3 dE00 to laboratory benchtop spectrophotometers. Spectro 3 delivers professional-grade results for quality control, process engineering, and production environments—without the cost or complexity of high-end lab instruments. Spectro App Color Match Remoter Scan button may be used to trigger a color scan from your device, via the app. Color Matches populate in the list format to offer the closet or exact color matches to a scan. Matches populate from most to least compatible. The top of Color Match Screen will always show the color and LAB values of your most recent scan, with corresponding color matches listed below. Click to view scan details, Lab plot, and spectral curve. Allow users to set match filters such as brand, category, collection, and location The Delta E difference between the scanned color and the matching result. Pantone® Color License (Optional) Take your color matching to the next level with the Pantone® Color License. Access 16,500+ Pantone colors directly within the app Match real-world samples to standardized Pantone shades Improve brand color accuracy and approval workflows Ideal for designers, printers, and brand managers working with Pantone-based systems Expandable Software for Advanced QC (Optional) For businesses that require strict color accuracy and process control, the Quality Control App Module unlocks advanced capabilities: Set tolerances and pass/fail criteria Compare samples against predefined standards Ensure consistency across production batches Perfect for Printing & packaging, Manufacturing & Industrial color workflows Specifications Technical Data Features Repeatability (Short Term) 0.05 ∆E00 Inter-Instrument Agreement (12 Ceramic Tiles BCRA) 0.2 ∆E00 Average / 0.75 ∆E00 Max Optical Geometry Dual 45/0 and D/8° SCI Illumination Types D65, D50, A, F1, UV, Others available upon request Measuring speed approx. 12min. for 1248 fields Observers 2 Degree & 10 Degree Gloss Angle 60° Gloss Meter Repeatability < 1 GU Gloss Meter Range 0 - 110 GU Measurement Modes M0, M1, M2, and M3 Calibration Integrated Shutter Verification Check Tiles White & Blue Device Dimensions 47x47x57mm (1.85x1.85x2.25 inches) Device Weight 122 grams (4.3 oz) Measurement Size 8mm Diameter Illuminate Life (500+ Hours)1,000,000+ Scans Battery Capacity 300 mAh (-1,000 Scans) Per charge Time to Charge Up to 90 minutes Charging Port USBC Spectral Interval / Range 400 - 700 nm; 10 nm Light Source Multiple LEDs Measurement Time 3.8 Seconds ISO Standards ISO 5-4:2009(E), ISO 13655:2017 CSV Measurement Export CIELab, XYZ, Reflectance Curve, LCH, RGB, CMYK, Gloss Units Operating Temperature 5° - 40° C; 0-85% RH (No Condensing Condition) Storage Temperature 0° - 45° C; 0-85% RH (No Condensing Condition) Model Variable Spectro Model Comparison Models Spectro 3 Spectro 1 Spectro 1 Pro Features Measures Gloss Yes No No Measures UV Yes No No Most Closely Mimics True Color Visual Color True Color Fluorescent Colorimetry Measurement 45/0 Specular Included D/0 Specular Excluded D/0 Specular Excluded Reflectance Data Resolution (10nm Increments) 400-700nm 400-700nm 400-700nm Works with Bridge Bluetooth Dongle Yes Yes Yes Pantone® Annual Color Subscription by Variable (sold separately $149) Yes Yes Yes