The LS177C Coffee Colorimeter is a bench-style coffee color measurement device aimed at coffee professionals (roasters, QC labs, specialty cafΓ©s, green bean suppliers) who need objective, repeatable color data tied to recognized coffee roast metrics like SCAA number and HCCI (HunterLab Coffee Color Index).
π Key Features
β 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.
β 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.
β Professional Color Metrics
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Reports Lab color values (CIE Lab) and allows color difference comparison with adjustable thresholds for quality control.
β Touchscreen Interface
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Built-in 7-inch IPS color touch display makes it easy to operate without external controls.
β Connectivity & Software
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Supports USB and Bluetooth connectivity with mobile APP and PC software for color data management and deeper analysis.
π Important Technical Specs
| Specification | Details |
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| Optical Geometry | D/8Β°, with specular component included (SCI) |
| Light Source | Full-spectrum LED |
| Spectral Range | 400β700 nm, 10 nm intervals |
| Measuring Aperture | 50 mm |
| Measurement Conditions | D65 light source, 10Β° FOV |
| Measurement Time | ~1.5 s |
| Color Space | CIE Lab |
| Color Difference Formula | ΞE*ab |
| Repeatability | ΞE*ab β€ 0.03 |
| Display | 7β³ IPS color screen |
| Weight | ~3.29 kg |
| Power | AC 100β277 V |
| Languages | English & Chinese |
π§ How Itβs 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 cafΓ©s & 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.
π¦ Whatβs 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 (Γ2) for coffee sample positioning
π 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 β ideal if youβre serious about data-driven roasting and QC in specialty coffee.