The LS173 Portable Colorimeter is a handheld color measurement and color difference meter designed for accurate color control and comparison across a wide range of materials — including paints, metals, stones, ceramics, plastics, and more. It uses D/8° optical geometry with specular component included (SCI), which is a standard approach for consistent reflection measurement of most sample surfaces. 🔬 Key Features 📱 Touchscreen & Easy Operation Large 3.5-inch IPS capacitive touch screen makes navigation and measurement easy without many physical buttons. Intuitive interface lets you start a measurement with a tap, view results quickly, and compare colors effortlessly. 🎯 Color Measurement & Matching Integrates multiple standard electronic color charts and can match the measured color to the 3 closest color codes (≈ 90 %+ accuracy). Displays color deviation values (ΔL, Δa, Δb) to help with visual matching and correction decisions. 📏 Quality Control (QC) Functions Supports settable color difference thresholds for fast QC testing. Provides pass/fail results based on chosen ΔE formulas. 📊 Rich Color Data & Analysis Reports in multiple color spaces: CIE Lab, LCh, Luv, Yxy, CMYK, RGB, YI-98, plus whiteness/yellowness and spectral reflectance curves. Supports many color difference formulas, including ΔEab, ΔEuv, ΔE94, ΔEcmc (various weighting ratios), ΔE*00. 📁 Large Local Storage Can store thousands of color entries and build personalized color databases, reducing the need to carry physical reference cards. 🔗 Connectivity & Software Works with mobile app (Android/iOS) and PC software for online measurement, sharing, reporting, and database management. 🧰 Portable & Practical Design Handheld, ergonomic form for easy use in the field or production line. Comes with a measurement locating plate for precise alignment and a built-in calibration white tile so you don’t lose the calibration accessory. 📊 Technical Specifications Specification Details Optical Geometry D/8°, Specular Component Included (SCI) Light Source Full-spectrum LED Spectral Range 400–700 nm, 10 nm interval Measuring Aperture 8 mm Measurement Time ~1 second Repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 (very stable) Display 480×320 IPS color touch screen Battery Rechargeable lithium (~4000 mAh), up to ~10,000 measurements/charge Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth via app Languages Simplified Chinese, English Operating Temp/Humidity 0–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation) Dimensions / Weight ~86×62.5×158 mm; ~245 g 🧠 Typical Uses This model is ideal for color measurement, color matching, and quality control across industries such as: Paints & coatings Metals and metal finishing Ceramics and stone surfaces Plastics and molded parts Textiles & leather goods Printing & packaging materials 📦 What’s Included Portable LS173 Colorimeter unit USB-C cable Cleaning cloth Locating plate User manual & calibration report ⭐ Summary The LS173 Colorimeter is a robust, touchscreen handheld instrument that balances portable convenience with professional-grade color measurement and quality control. With rich data outputs, multiple color spaces, and industry-typical ΔE formulas, it’s ideal for manufacturers, quality engineers, and material technicians looking for dependable, repeatable color data without a benchtop spectrophotometer.