The MA-T12 is the unrivaled choice for establishing the strictest standards for extreme effect finishes. The RGB color camera coupled with 12 angles of measurement enables the MA-T12 to completely characterize special effect materials and ensure consistency across adjacent parts in distributed supply chains.
Using the on-board color calibrated RGB camera for imaging, the MA-T12 can quickly and accurately evaluate and verify the color, sparkle, and coarseness characteristics of extreme effect finishes with the highest level of repeatability and reproducibility. When paired with EFX QC software, this instrument is the preferred choice for establishing the strictest color standards.
The MA-T12 offers modern touch screen navigation, live camera measurement previews, and on-screen pass-fail indication to quickly and easily analyze non-compliant products. The MA-T12 offers a centrally located aperture with positioning pins to ensure measurement stability on samples and automatic internal calibration to reduce the risk of inaccurate measurements.
Battery | Lithium ion |
Battery Life | Avg. 800 measurements |
Calibration | internal white/black calibration; external white |
Calibration Interval | 30 days |
Coarseness Repeatability | 0.09% (mean error on median) |
Coarseness Reproducibility | 1.4% (mean error on median) |
Color Differences | L*a*b*, L*C*h°, ΔE*; ΔECMC; ΔE DIN6175, ΔE2000 |
Communication Interface | USB 2.0 |
Dimensions (length, width, height) | 266mm x 95mm x 128mm (26.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 12.8 cm) (10.4 in x 3.7 in x 5.0 in) |
Humidity | 85% relative humidity max (non-condensing) |
Illuminants | A, C, D50, D65, F2, F7, F11 & F1 |
Illumination Colors | Polychromatic white LED with blue enhancement |
Illumination Spot Size | 9x12mm (rectangular) |
Industry Standards | ASTM D 2244, E 308, E 1164, E 2194; DIN 6175-1, 6175-2; SAE J1545.ISO 11664-4 |
Instrument Display | 3.5 inch (8.9cm) color touch screen display |
Inter-Instrument Agreement | 0.18 ∆E2000 avg. on BCRA |
Lamp Life | 10 years lamp life |
Languages Supported | DE, FR, EN, PT, ES, KOR, JA, Chinese, IT |
Light Source | LED white and LED blue |
Measurement Cycle Time | 5.5 seconds |
Measurement Geometry | 12 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 pick-ups) |
Measurement Spot | 9x12mm |
Observers | Colorimetric Standard Observers 2° & 10° |
Operating Temperature Range | 50F to 104F (10C to 40C) |
Positioning | Three positioning pins |
Short Term Repeatability - White | 0.02 ΔE* |
Sparkle Measurement | Sparkle Grade, Color Sparkle Parameter, Illumination 15as-15, 15as15, 15as-30, 15as-45, 15as45, 15as80, 15d Diffuse Coarseness |
Sparkle Repeatability | 0.12% (mean error on median) |
Sparkle Reproducibility | 1.9 % (mean error on median) |
Spectral Interval | 10 nm |
Spectral Range | 400-700 nm |
Storage Temperature Range | -4F to 122F (-20C to 50C) |
Voltage | 7.4vDC @ 2400mAh |
Warranty | 1 year |