Whether you want to establish a new color control program or improve an existing program that relies visual inspection, the user friendly X-Rite Ci4100 and Ci4200 sphere benchtop spectrophotometers are designed for easy control and basic spectral analysis. When combined with formulation and/or quality control software, compact benchtops can become the basis of a pass/fail color program.
Ci4100 Compact Benchtop Spectrophotometer
For Retail Paint Measurement
The Ci4100 is an affordable compact benchtop sphere spectrophotometer specifically designed for versatility ease of use by counter personnel for retail paint matching.
Ci4200 Compact Benchtop Spectrophotometer
For Reflectance Measurement
The Ci4200 is an easy-to-use compact benchtop sphere spectrophotometer that, combined with Color QC and Formulation software, supports an evolving color management program.
Using a Compact Spectrophotometer for Retail Paint Color Matching
With rugged construction, the Ci4100 is an affordable color measurement device for busy paint counters.Ci4100 Features:
- Uses a sample arm to target samples
- Offers status, calibration, and operation cues on an LED screen
- Delivers correlated 60⁰ gloss value for matte and glossy samples in compliance with ASTM standards.
- • Offers a spectral range of 400nm-700nm
- When paired with ColorDesigner PLUS software, the Ci4100 is an excellent choice to formulate and store customer paint recipes.
To learn more about color matching solutions, visit our retail paint industry page.
To view Ci4100 product characteristics and technical specifications or request a quote, visit the Ci4100 product page.
Using a Compact Spectrophotometer for Industrial Color Measurement and Quality Control
Designed for small to medium-sized manufacturers across a variety of industries, the user friendly Ci4200 is a compact spectrophotometer for industrial color measurement environments.
Ci4200 Features:
- 400nm-700nm wavelength range
- Evaluate color of raw materials
- Identify variances in color and gloss to ensure accurate color readings or to verify visual inspection (SPIN/SPEX)
- Can be used in potentially dusty environments and rugged conditions
When combined with quality control and/or formulation software, the Ci4200 can support an evolving color management program.
Visit the Ci4200 product page to view product characteristics and technical specifications or request a quote.
Using a Compact Spectrophotometer to Evaluate OBAs and Fluorescent Agents for Quality Control
The advanced Ci4200UV includes all features of the Ci4200, plus adds the capability of self-calibrating UV illumination. With this feature, you can evaluate the effect of optical brightening and fluorescing agents on raw materials and final products to identify whether color might shift when the light source changes.
Visit the Ci4200 product page to view product characteristics and technical specifications or request a quote.
Other Considerations When Choosing a Spectrophotometer
Do You Need a Compact Portable Spectrophotometer?
One important consideration when choosing between a benchtop spectrophotometers and a portable spectrophotometer is the size of your sample. You must bring the sample to a compact benchtop spectrophotometer, so a handheld mobile device may be a better choice for large, heavy samples or field testing.
X-Rite’s sphere spectrophotometers are convenient portable and handheld instruments that easily adapt to a range of workflows and accurately measure color on a broad array of materials.
See X-Rite's Compact Portable Spectrophotometers.
Do You Need a Full Size Sphere Benchtop Spectrophotometer?
Although compact sphere spectrophotometers are sufficient for basic color evaluation and formulation, they are not as accurate as full size sphere benchtop spectrophotometers. For tight tolerances, a full size sphere benchtop might be a better choice.
The Ci7000 series of benchtop sphere spectrophotometers sets a new industry standard for measuring, managing and communicating color with unprecedented audit trails and repeatable performance.
See X-Rite's Full Size Sphere Benchtop Spectrophotometers
Do You Need a Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer?
Special effects are tricky to control because our perception can change based on the type of light and angle of reflection. Rather than a compact, portable, or full size sphere spectrophotometer, you may need a multi-angle spectrophotometer to evaluate special effects and other characteristics for paints, coatings, and plastics with additives like pearlescent, metallic flakes, and mica.
X-Rite's portable multi-angle spectrophotometers combine color imaging with multi-angle technology to deliver precise color measurements on special effect paints and finishes.
See X-Rite's Multi Angle Spectrophotometers
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