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BYK-Gardner BYK-mac i COLOR
BYK‑Gardner · Multi-angle color

Multi-angle Color BYK-mac i COLOR

Multi-angle color spectrophotometer for effect finishes — controls lightness and color flop across viewing angles.

6 góc
Color angles
< 4 s
Measuring time
Ø 23 mm
Measurement area
Exclusive distributor of BYK-Gardner in Vietnam
Instrument sales

Overview

BYK-mac i COLOR is the color-focused version of the BYK-mac i family. By measuring at multiple viewing angles it controls the lightness and color flop of effect finishes, and detects and quantifies fluorescence in the visible range. With a 23 mm measurement area, menu-guided operation and Pass/Fail shown directly on the device, it delivers instant line-side feedback and professional documentation and analysis with smart-chart. All BYK‑Gardner instruments supplied by K&K carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty.

Key Features

  • 5-angle color (15°/25°/45°/75°/110°) plus -15° behind-the-gloss for color flop
  • Detects and quantifies fluorescence (Intensity Emission)
  • High inter-instrument agreement — digital standards across the supply chain
  • Calibration every 3 months; temperature-independent 10–40 °C
  • 4 trigger pins for stable positioning; 10-year LED warranty
  • Professional analysis and reporting with smart-chart software

Key specifications

Geometry45° illumination; -15°,15°,25°,45°,75°,110° aspecular
Measurement areaØ 23 mm
Spectral range400–700 nm, 10 nm resolution
Measurement range0–600 % reflectance
Repeatability0.01 ΔE* (10 on white)
BrandBYK‑Gardner
Art. No.7032
Warranty12 months

Specifications

Color measurement

Geometry45° illumination; -15°,15°,25°,45°,75°,110° aspecular
Measurement areaØ 23 mm
Spectral range400–700 nm, 10 nm resolution
Measurement range0–600 % reflectance
Repeatability0.01 ΔE* (10 on white)
ReproducibilityGrey BCRA II: ΔE* < 0.10; chromatic: ΔE* < 0.25
Color scalesΔE*, ΔECMC, ΔE94, ΔE2000, ΔE DIN6175-2019
IlluminantsA, C, D50, D65, F2, F7, F11, F12, CIE 015:2018 LED
Observer2°, 10°

General

Measuring time< 4 sec
Memory1000 standards / samples
Display2.7 in TFT color LCD
Power supplyRechargeable pack or 4 AA batteries
Weight1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Operating temperature10–42 °C (50–110 °F)
Dimensions (L×W×H)21.8 × 8.1 × 14.7 cm
LanguagesEN, FR, DE, IT, JP, ES, ZH, RU
Warranty12 months

Compliant standards

ASTM D2244E308E1164E2194DIN 5033/5036/6174DIN 6175-2DIN EN ISO 11664SAE J1545

Where it fits

Automotive effect finishes

Plastics & trim

Supply-chain color control

Scope of Supply

  • Multi-angle color spectrophotometer
  • Black calibration standard (7044)
  • Certified white calibration standard
  • Color checking standard
  • Docking station with USB cable (6360)
  • 2× Li-ion batteries (6359) and 4× AA batteries
  • Software, 2 licenses: smart-lab Color (4862) or smart-process (4831)
  • Protective caps and cleaning kit
  • User guide and carrying case
  • 1-day operator training

Resources

PDF

Datasheet

Full technical specifications (PDF).

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PDF

Catalogue

Product introduction and applications (PDF).

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Demo video

Source: BYK Instruments on YouTube. More videos →

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