The Institute of Metrology is the country's highest metrological science research center and a national legal metrology technology institution. Its Institute of Optics and Laser Metrology is mainly engaged in the work of optical metrology base standards, optical radiation measurement technology research, and value detection and calibration. In terms of chromaticity measurement, its main users are national laboratories, scientific research institutes in various provinces and cities, and major enterprises with high color requirements. In the field of color science, the reports issued by it have extremely high credibility.
As a participating company in global color science and technology, X-Rite Pantone has a long history of cooperation with the CHINA Institute of Metrology. We noticed that in the chromaticity work reference room and chromaticity national reference room of the Institute of Metrology, many X-Rite products are displayed, such as the X-Rite SP series handheld Spectrophotometer (now upgraded to a higher version Ci6x series products to better provide users with color management in every link in the supply chain), Color-Eye 7000A desktop Spectrophotometer , etc.
It is worth noting that as early as 1997, the Metrology Institute had already started using the Color-Eye 7000A desktop Spectrophotometer , and until today, this device still plays an important role in the work of the Metrology Institute.
"The characteristic of 7000A is stability," said a researcher at the Institute of Metrology. "When measuring the color of the same sample at different times, the measured data is exactly the same after the decimal point!" For 18 years, Color-Eye 7000A desktop Spectrophotometer Has always been the "BMW horse" of the Institute of Metrology
challenge
However, although the stability of the Color-Eye 7000A is praised, it still cannot meet the requirements of the metrology institute which is extremely demanding on color in some aspects. For example, in recent years, CIE has redefined the full wavelength range of 350-780nm, while the measurement wavelength range of Color-Eye 7000A is 350-750nm, which brings some troubles to its related research; at the same time, the measurement of Color-Eye 7000A The data interval is 10nm. Although this interval is already very small, it still needs to be reduced for rigorous scientific research institutions.
solution
After learning of these requirements from the Institute of Metrology, X-Rite's sales did not prevaricate with various reasons, but carefully studied and actively fed back the customer's needs to the R&D professionals at X-Rite's US headquarters. Now we are pleased to see that these requirements of metrology institutes are finally realized on the upgraded product Ci7800/7600 Spectrophotometer of Color-Eye 7000A. Today, the wavelength range of the Ci7800/7600 Spectrophotometer has reached the 350-780nm specified by the CIE, and the measurement interval has also been shortened to 5nm. And this change has also been welcomed by many users at home and abroad.
"I really didn't expect our small suggestions to be so valued by X-Rite. We have contacted a lot of equipment suppliers, but we have never heard of suggestions like X-Rite, and can give feedback and improvement at the same time. "We are very satisfied with X-Rite's service. We have cooperated for so many years, and the contract period has passed long ago. But now as long as we have questions during use, X-Rite's service personnel are still the same as before. We are touched by patiently answering questions for us. X-Rite is a good choice for future purchases of related equipment!"
result
The Ci7800/7600 Spectrophotometer is a new device released by X-Rite in March 2015, which represents a major leap forward in the production and maintenance of high-value color measurement data throughout the color supply chain. It is no exaggeration to say that it is The benchtop Spectrophotometer with the best performance in the market is the ideal choice for the plastics, textile, printing, automotive and pigment/coating industries.
"X-Rite Ci7800 really makes me feel amazing!" The researchers of the Institute of Metrology said excitedly. In fact, "amazing" is not only because the new product incorporates my own opinions, which can better meet the needs of the Metrology Institute, but also the profound experience after some use.
The scientific research staff of the Institute of Metrology introduced its experience to us in a leisurely manner. It can be roughly classified into the following points.
In terms of performance, Ci7800 adopts a professional three-light path design, which greatly improves the stability and accuracy of the measurement and makes the measurement more precise.
In terms of scope of use, Ci7800 takes into account both scientific research (high requirements on the absolute value of color) and commercial applications (high requirements on color difference and stability), so that users in all aspects can feel its good performance.
In terms of ease of use, Ci7800 takes more consideration of the humanization and convenience of software and hardware, making it closer to users. X-Rite has been working on introducing a new, more user-friendly interface, which will allow users to use the device more easily and conveniently.
In terms of data mobility, the data of Ci7800 and Color-Eye 7000A are compatible. That said, no matter what format the data is in, the new instrument helps ensure that the original data remains valid, ensuring that the new equipment fits seamlessly into existing work environments.
As a participating company in global color science and technology, X-Rite has a long history of cooperation with CHINA Institute of Metrology. We noticed that in the chromaticity work reference room and chromaticity national reference room of the Institute of Metrology, many X-Rite products are displayed, such as the X-Rite SP series handheld Spectrophotometer (now upgraded to a higher version Ci6x series products to better provide users with color management in every link in the supply chain), Color-Eye 7000A desktop Spectrophotometer , etc.
In terms of usage, the Ci7800 is one of the few instruments on the market that can perform reflection measurement and transmission measurement at the same time. It can provide 5 aperture options for reflection measurement and 4 aperture options for transmission measurement. In addition, it is the only instrument on the market that can help customers measure both color and appearance.
Although Ci7800/7600 has only been interviewed for a short time, based on the positive feedback from trusted users such as the Institute of Metrology, X-Rite is very confident in further opening up the Chinese market and exerting greater strength in the market with great potential for color management. We believe that under the correct management of Danaher Group, X-Rite, as a leader in the color industry, will create more wonderful things.
