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VS450 can measure test surfaces of suede leather
06 Aug '09
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The VS450 tackles another problem: incorrect data when the measurement is taken in the wrong sample area. The VS450 allows technicians to quickly and easily position the instrument over a sample using its Line of Sight design and Active Visual Targeting feature, which projects either a 6mm (1/4-inch) or a 12mm (1/2-inch) diameter illuminated ring on to the sample to target the desired measurement area.
In addition to targeting samples precisely, the VS450 has advanced optics and sensors that accurately measure gloss as well as colors. When used with X-Rite's iMatch formulation software, the VS450 can help to speed up the initial formulation process because the instrument can compensate for the difference in appearance between dry and wet samples.
"This feature is valuable in providing increased throughput when formulating new colors or QC testing production samples that would normally have to be dried for 24 to 72 hours before a color measurement can be taken," Phillips said.
Employing the same technology as the VeriColor Spectro instrument, the VS450 uses light emitting diodes (LEDS) which are more efficient and more stable than typical gas-filled illumination sources such as halogen and tungsten. With a predicted life of more than 20 million flashes -- many more than illumination systems that rely on flash tubes -- LEDs provide accurate results for years before needing replacement.
The VS450 also detects and ignores ambient light such as incandescent, fluorescent or sodium vapor illumination that can greatly affect results when samples are not positioned properly with prior contact-based technology.
Weighing about 5 pounds, the VS450 takes up little room on a laboratory work bench and is versatile enough to quickly be positioned on its feet or on its side, allowing for measurements on odd shaped or bulky samples.
Phillips said X-Rite already has received orders from customers for the VS450 from major companies worldwide. "We are extremely satisfied with the positive response to this new product", he said.
In addition to targeting samples precisely, the VS450 has advanced optics and sensors that accurately measure gloss as well as colors. When used with X-Rite's iMatch formulation software, the VS450 can help to speed up the initial formulation process because the instrument can compensate for the difference in appearance between dry and wet samples.
"This feature is valuable in providing increased throughput when formulating new colors or QC testing production samples that would normally have to be dried for 24 to 72 hours before a color measurement can be taken," Phillips said.
Employing the same technology as the VeriColor Spectro instrument, the VS450 uses light emitting diodes (LEDS) which are more efficient and more stable than typical gas-filled illumination sources such as halogen and tungsten. With a predicted life of more than 20 million flashes -- many more than illumination systems that rely on flash tubes -- LEDs provide accurate results for years before needing replacement.
The VS450 also detects and ignores ambient light such as incandescent, fluorescent or sodium vapor illumination that can greatly affect results when samples are not positioned properly with prior contact-based technology.
Weighing about 5 pounds, the VS450 takes up little room on a laboratory work bench and is versatile enough to quickly be positioned on its feet or on its side, allowing for measurements on odd shaped or bulky samples.
Phillips said X-Rite already has received orders from customers for the VS450 from major companies worldwide. "We are extremely satisfied with the positive response to this new product", he said.
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