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    Color Meters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Color Meters.
    Image of Specification. Digital Touch Screen Display. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Color Meters.

    Digital Touch

    Screen Display

    Ensure consistent coloring on products such as labels and packaging. The sensor on these colorimeters translates the light an object reflects to an exact color reading. Use them for quality control to prevent slight variation that you might miss with your eyes alone. Calibrate your colorimeter using the included white calibration block. The machine measures all other colors according to their variance from true white.
    Color Calibrators—Color calibration plates (sold separately) test and calibrate your colorimeter. They include five colors across the color spectrum to give the device a reference point for exact color readings. Precisely manufactured to ISO/IEC 17025, these plates meet standards for testing and calibration equipment.
    Color Meters
    Color
    Calibrators
    Illumination
    Repeatability
    Field of
    View
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Distribution
    Angle
    Color Space
    Color Distance Formula
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    LED with Visible Light Spectrum
     
    USB-C Connection
    ΔE*ab Less Than or Equal to 0.0310°6 1/2"2 1/2"3 1/2"Diffuse8°CIELAB, CIELCH, CIELUV, CMYK, Hex, Rgb, YxyΔE*00, ΔE*94, ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc (1:1), ΔE*cmc (2:1), ΔE*uvYesStorage for up to 1000 Colors, Storage for up to 1000 Comparisons3 ft. Long USB Cord, AC Adapter, Microfiber Cloth, White Calibration Block000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Color Calibrator Plates for Colorimeters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Color Calibrators.
    Calibrate your colorimeter so it can identify colors with precision. The white block calibrates your colorimeter because the machine measures all other colors according to their variance from true white. The four colored blocks are particularly helpful in quality control applications, where you want to make sure a specific color is consistent unit-to-unit. Made of ceramic, these plates won’t degrade, warp, or discolor over time, ensuring reliable measurements. Their surfaces are smooth and easy to clean, so they resist scratches that could affect readings. These plates are precisely manufactured to ISO/IEC 17025 standards for testing and calibration equipment.
    Plate,
    mm
    For Field
    of View
    No. of
    Plates
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Color Space
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    2°, 10°55050CIELAB, Rgb, YxyFive Plates (Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow)
    One Pair Gloves (Size L)    		ISO/IEC 170250000000000000000

    Water Test Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Test Kits. Water Test Kits, Analog.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Test Kits. Water Test Kits, Digital.

    Analog

    Digital

    All the chemicals and labware you need for on-site sampling and water-quality testing.
    Digital—Digital kits offer simpler and more accurate testing than analog kits. While analog kits require you to visually match color against a chart, these kits electronically measure color for you, even in dim lighting. The digital screen shows you a precise measurement.
    Test Kits
    Refill Chemicals
    For Testing
    Range
    Test
    Type
    No. of
    Tests
    Each
    Each
    Arsenic0.002-0.30 ppmAnalog5000000000000———0
    Bacteria1 Colony per 100 ml WaterAnalog100000000000———0
    Chloride0-200 ppm/0-20,000 ppmAnalog500000000000000000000000000
    Dissolved Oxygen0-10 ppmAnalog50000000000000000000000000
    Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine0.2-3.0 ppmAnalog50000000000000000000000000
    Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfide0-5.85 ppmDigital900000000000000000000000000
    Iron0-5 ppmDigital500000000000000000000000000
    Iron0.5-10 ppmAnalog90000000000000———0
    Lead0.015 ppmAnalog2000000000000———0
    Molybdenum1-10 ppmAnalog1000000000000000000000000000
    Nitrate Nitrogen0.25-10.0 ppmAnalog500000000000000000000000000
    Phosphate1.0-10.0 ppm/10-100 ppmAnalog500000000000000———0
    pH3-10.5 pHAnalog10000000000000000000000000
    Total Alkalinity0-200 ppmAnalog50000000000000000000000000
    Total Hardness0-200 ppmAnalog50000000000000000000000000
     

    Photoelectric Color-Measuring Sensor Switch Transmitters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sensor Switch Transmitters. Photoelectric Color-Measuring Sensor Switch Transmitters.
    Monitor the color of products as they pass by on your line. These transmitters don’t just detect if color is in mint condition—they also turn equipment on or off, all with a single device. They’re often used for quality control in printing and packaging lines. For instance, if ink runs low and causes a color’s hue to fade, they can send a signal to pause production. The photoelectric sensor uses a highly accurate LED beam that combines red, green, and blue (RGB), which detects the slightest shifts in color at high speeds. It can even sense gradual color changes on glossy and mirrored surfaces. Rated IP67, these transmitters are protected against dust and temporary submersion.
    IO Link Communication Protocol—Transmitters with IO Link translate and send readings to control systems, such as computers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). This also lets you send commands from your control system to these transmitters. Since they have a PNP/NPN signal output, they automatically produce the type of signal output needed based on the device they’re connected to.
    Cords—Cords with a socket (sold separately) connect transmitters to your control system or directly to compatible machinery.
    Transmitters
    Cords
    Sensing Distance,
    mm
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Signal
    Output
    Communication
    Protocol
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Housing
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    4-Pole Micro M12 Connection
     
    Direct Sensing Transmitter with Visible LED Light Beam (IP67)
    1010 to 30100NPN, PNPIO Link3 13/16"1 3/16"2 1/8"Zinc Alloy15 to 130UL Listed, CE Marked
    		000000000000000000000000000
     

    Combination Water Test Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Water Test Kits. Combination Water Test Kits.
    Test for contaminants before installing water-treatment equipment such as boilers and filters. You can also check your pipes and equipment for improper chemical levels that can cause corrosion and scale buildup, shortening their life.
    367 Tests—367-test kits include tests for six common water-quality parameters in boiler systems and cooling towers.
    340 Tests—340-test kits include tests for monitoring municipal water, which is often treated with chlorine.
    290 Tests—290-test kits include tests that help you monitor well water, which often contains sulfur compounds.
    Test Kits
    Refill Chemicals
    For Testing
    Range
    Test
    Type
    No. of
    Tests
    Each
    Each
    367 Tests
    Total Hardness
    Phenolphthalein Alkalinity, Total Alkalinity
    Chloride
    Dissolved Oxygen
    Phosphate
    Sulfite    		5.0 ppm to 15.0 ppm, 100 ppm to 300 ppm
    100 ppm to 300 ppm, 500 ppm to 1,500 ppm
    100 ppm to 300 ppm, 5,000 ppm to 15,000 ppm
    1.0 ppm to 12.0 ppm
    1.0 ppm to 10 ppm, 10 ppm to 100 ppm
    20 ppm to 60 ppm, 50 ppm to 150 ppm    		Analog
    Analog
    Analog
    Analog
    Analog
    Analog    		75
    75
    75
    30
    12
    100    		000000000000000———0
     
    340 Tests
    Total Hardness
    Iron
    Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
    Total Chlorine
    pH    		0-30 gpg
    1-5 ppm
    0- 9,990 ppm
    0.1-2.0 ppm
    5-10 pH    		Analog
    Analog
    Digital
    Analog
    Analog    		120
    50

    50
    120    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    290 Tests
    Total Hardness
    Iron
    Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
    Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfide    		0-30 gpg
    1-5 ppm
    0-9,990 ppm
    0.2-5.0 ppm    		Analog
    Analog
    Digital
    Analog    		120
    50

    120    		0000000000000000000000000
     

    Water-Quality Test Strips

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Water Test Strips. Water-Quality Test Strips.
    Dip these strips into your liquid to quickly test water conditions. Strips change color to indicate the value reached; match the color of the strip to the color chart on the bottle to interpret the results.
    For Testing
    Range
    No. of
    Strips
    Each
    Ammonia0 ppm to 6 ppm2500000000000000
    Chloride0 ppm to 500 ppm500000000000000
    Copper0 ppm to 3 ppm250000000000000
    Free Chlorine0 ppm to 800 ppm500000000000000
    Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine0 ppm to 10 ppm250000000000000
    Hydrogen Peroxide0 ppm to 90 ppm250000000000000
    Iron0 ppm to 5 ppm250000000000000
    Molybdenum0 ppm to 5 ppm500000000000000
    Nitrate, Nitrite0 ppm to 50 ppm 0 ppm to 10 ppm500000000000000
    Peracetic Acid0 ppm to 160 ppm500000000000000
    Phosphorus0 ppb to 2,500 ppb250000000000000
    Salinity0% to 150%500000000000000
    Total Alkalinity0 ppm to 180 ppm50000000000000
    Total Hardness0 ppm to 180 ppm500000000000000
    Total Hardness0 gpg to 58 gpg500000000000000
    pH0 pH to 14 pH1000000000000000
    pH0 pH to 6 pH1000000000000000
    pH6.5 pH to 13 pH1000000000000000
    pH4 pH to 10 pH500000000000000
    Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine
    Total Alkalinity
    Total Hardness
    pH    		0 ppm to 10 ppm
    0 ppm to 425 ppm
    0 ppm to 240 ppm
    6.2 pH to 8.4 pH    		300000000000000

    pH Testing Paper

    Image of Product. Front orientation. pH Testing Paper.
    Check pH levels without a meter. When this testing paper is dipped in a sample, it changes color to indicate pH. Match the color of the testing paper to the color chart to determine the sample’s pH.
    pH Range,
    pH
    pH Numeric Increments,
    pH
    No. of Color
    Points
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    0 to 131141/2"500000000000000
    1 to 6161/4"1500000000000
    1 to 111111/2"50000000000000
    3 to 5.50.561/2"50000000000000
    3 to 9171/2"50000000000000
    6 to 80.471/2"50000000000000
    6.5 to 130.5141/4"150000000000
    8 to 9.50.541/4"1500000000000
    10 to 120.551/4"1500000000000
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