Multi-angle Color & Effect BYK-mac i
Multi-angle color and effect spectrophotometer — 6-angle color, sparkle, graininess and fluorescence.
Overview
BYK-mac i is a multi-angle color and effect spectrophotometer that measures color objectively at multiple viewing angles while assessing sparkle and graininess, and detects and quantifies fluorescence in the visible range — delivering a Total Color Impression for metallic and effect finishes. With a 23 mm measurement area, menu-guided operation you can configure to your own sampling workflow, and Pass/Fail shown directly on the device, it gives fast line-side feedback and professional analysis with smart-chart software. All BYK‑Gardner instruments supplied by K&K carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
- 5-angle color (15°/25°/45°/75°/110°) for light/dark travel, plus -15° behind-the-gloss for color flop
- Measures sparkle and graininess to characterize metallic flake
- Detects and quantifies fluorescence (Intensity Emission)
- High inter-instrument agreement — digital standards across the supply chain
- Long-term calibration stability, only every 3 months; temperature-independent 10–40 °C
- 4 trigger pins for stable positioning, reducing operator influence
- 10-year LED warranty; smart-chart software for analysis and reporting
Key specifications
Specifications
Color measurement
| Geometry | 45° illumination; -15°,15°,25°,45°,75°,110° aspecular |
| Measurement area | Ø 23 mm |
| Spectral range | 400–700 nm, 10 nm resolution |
| Measurement range | 0–600 % reflectance |
| Repeatability | 0.01 ΔE* (10 on white) |
| Reproducibility | Grey BCRA II: ΔE* < 0.10; chromatic: ΔE* < 0.25 |
| Color scales | ΔE*, ΔECMC, ΔE94, ΔE2000, ΔE DIN6175-2019 |
| Illuminants | A, C, D50, D65, F2, F7, F11, F12, CIE 015:2018 LED |
| Observer | 2°, 10° |
Effect measurement
| Effect geometry | 15°,45°,75° + diffuse illumination; perpendicular camera viewing |
| Effect parameters | ΔS, ΔS_a, ΔS_i, ΔG |
| Repeatability (effect) | S_a/S_i: 5% or >0.50; G ±0.05 |
General
| Measuring time | < 6 sec |
| Memory | 1000 standards / samples |
| Display | 2.7 in TFT color LCD |
| Power supply | Rechargeable pack or 4 AA batteries |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) |
| Operating temperature | 10–42 °C (50–110 °F) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 21.8 × 8.1 × 14.7 cm |
| Languages | EN, FR, DE, IT, JP, ES, ZH, RU |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compliant standards
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 and effect checking standards
- 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
Demo video
Source: BYK Instruments on YouTube. More videos →
