The LS177C Coffee Colorimeter is a bench-style coffee color measurement device aimed at coffee professionals (roasters, QC labs, specialty cafés, green bean suppliers) who need objective, repeatable color data tied to recognized coffee roast metrics like SCAA number and HCCI (HunterLab Coffee Color Index).
📌 Key Features
✔ One-Touch Roast Analysis
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Measures SCAA roast number, HCCI, and roast degree of coffee beans in one quick measurement, giving you actionable data for roasting control and consistency.
✔ Large 50 mm Aperture
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The 50 mm measuring aperture and supplied special plastic cuvettes make it suitable for irregular-shaped coffee beans or grounds, capturing a representative sample area.
✔ Professional Color Metrics
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Reports Lab color values (CIE Lab) and allows color difference comparison with adjustable thresholds for quality control.
✔ Touchscreen Interface
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Built-in 7-inch IPS color touch display makes it easy to operate without external controls.
✔ Connectivity & Software
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Supports USB and Bluetooth connectivity with mobile APP and PC software for color data management and deeper analysis.
📊 Important Technical Specs
| Specification | Details |
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| Optical Geometry | D/8°, with specular component included (SCI) |
| Light Source | Full-spectrum LED |
| Spectral Range | 400–700 nm, 10 nm intervals |
| Measuring Aperture | 50 mm |
| Measurement Conditions | D65 light source, 10° FOV |
| Measurement Time | ~1.5 s |
| Color Space | CIE Lab |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab |
| Repeatability | ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 |
| Display | 7″ IPS color screen |
| Weight | ~3.29 kg |
| Power | AC 100–277 V |
| Languages | English & Chinese |
🧠How It’s Used
Coffee roasting and QC labs:
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Compare roast levels objectively vs. industry standards
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Track roast consistency over batches
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Set QC thresholds for bean color acceptance
Green bean grading & sourcing:
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Evaluate raw beans by color indices before roasting
Specialty cafés & roasteries:
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Quantify roast profiles for menu definitions or training
The device goes beyond simple visual or card-based roast assessment by tying color metrics to SCAA/HCCI standards that professionals use for coffee quality evaluation.
📦 What’s in the Box
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Coffee Colorimeter unit
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USB cable
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Power cable
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Cleaning cloth
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Calibration report & certificate
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User manual
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Plastic cuvettes (×2) for coffee sample positioning
📌 Quick Summary
The LS177C Coffee Colorimeter is a specialized, professional coffee roast and color analysis tool with a large aperture and industry-recognized color metrics (SCAA, HCCI), touchscreen operation, and robust software support — ideal if you’re serious about data-driven roasting and QC in specialty coffee.
