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The new MA-T multi-angle spectrophotometer family and EFX QC solution.

The new MA-T multi-angle spectrophotometer family can capture color, sparkle, and coarseness with greater repeatability, reproducibility, and ease of use than ever before.

This new technology can help you reduce waste and accelerate performance.

Your Benefits:

Consistently characterize colored sparkle and coarseness in order to minimize waste and re-work across the production process
Measure effect finishes across a variety of applications, from automotive paint to plastics and metals, with 12 angles of measurement to increase speed-to-market
Reduce the learning curve and increase measurement efficiency with the new intuitive interface
Set and digitally communicate global tolerances and measurement procedures across the supply chain with EFX QC software

MA-T Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer Family

The most advanced range of multi-angle spectrophotometers available today, the MA-T family combines color imaging with multi-angle measurement to deliver the most complete characterization of color, sparkle, and coarseness.

Users can specify and measure effect finishes across a variety of applications, from automotive paint to plastics and metals, with more precision than ever possible. EFX QC cloud-based software simplifies the process of communicating tolerances and measurement methods across distributed supply chains.

New visual tools enable real-time performance monitoring and deliver actionable insights for troubleshooting to reduce downtime, waste, and rework.

The MA-T Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer Family consist of two models :

The MA-T6

Six angles of measurement coupled with color imaging make the MA-T6 the ideal instrument for quality control of effect materials.

The MA-T12

The MA-T12’s twelve angles of measurement and color imaging enable the most complete characterization of today’s extreme effect materials

MA-T6 Specifications

MA-T6

For Effect Finishes

Six angles of measurement coupled with color imaging make the MA-T6 the ideal instrument for quality control of effect materials.

Enhance Your Ability to Measure and Control Color of Effect Materials

MA-T6 delivers a new level of repeatability and reproducibility to the measurement of color, sparkle, and coarseness. Measuring against rigorous standards for effect finishes has never been easier.

A new design featuring an RGB color camera and 6 angles of measurement makes the MA-T6 a significant upgrade that will deliver more precise measurements and ensure your conformance with even the tightest tolerances. An ergonomic design features a centrally located aperture and positioning pins to ensure stable measurement. Modern touch screen navigation and live camera measurement previews make the MA-T6 simple and intuitive to use.

EFX QC, a software package included with the MA-T6, is a cloud-based solution that simplifies the process of defining, communicating, and ensuring conformance with standards and measurement procedures for color, sparkle, and coarseness across distributed supply chains. EFX QC’s new visual tools, including performance trend charts and stored images of specific measurements, enable real-time performance monitoring and provide actionable insights that speed up the process of troubleshooting out-of-tolerance product.

Benefits:

Precise readings of colored sparkle and coarseness make repeatability and reproducibility more than twice as good as that of other devices on the market, minimizing waste and re-work across the production process
Ability to characterize effect finishes across a variety of applications, from automotive paint to plastics and metals through 6 angles of measurement
Results you expect -- measurements that more closely approximate the way the eye perceives color -- streamline approval process
Intuitive interface reduces the learning curve and increases measurement efficiency
Backwards compatibility ensures a smooth transition from other devices, with no loss of legacy data
The ability to set and digitally communicate global tolerances and measurement procedures for color, sparkle, and coarseness across the supply chain improves ongoing conformance
Real-time monitoring of color harmony across the supply chain enables quick adjustments to improve operating efficiencies
New visual tools enable quick analysis and resolution for non-compliant product

Specifications

Battery : Lithium ion

Battery Life : Avg. 800 measurements

Calibration : internal white/black calibration; external white

Color Differences : L*a*b*, L*C*h°, ΔE*; ΔECMC; ΔE DIN6175, ΔE2000

Communication Interface :USB 2.0 and WiFi (in compliant countries only)

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 266mm x 95mm x 128mm

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 : 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

Measurement Cycle Time : 5.5 seconds

Measurement Geometry : 6 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 1 pick-up)

Measurement Spot : 9x12mm
Observers : Colorimetric Standard Observers 2° & 10°

Operating Temperature Range : 10C to 40C

Short Term Repeatability - White : 0.02 ΔE*

Spectral Interval : 10 nm

Spectral Range : 400-700 nm

Storage Temperature Range : -20C to 50C

Voltage : 7.4vDC @ 2400mAh

Warranty :1 year

Weight : 1.2 kgs

Calibration Interval : 30 days

Coarseness Repeatability : 0.09% (mean error on median)

Coarseness Reproducibility : 1.4% (mean error on median)

Positioning : Three positioning pins

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)

MA-T12 Specifications

MA-T12

For Effect Finishes

The MA-T12’s twelve angles of measurement and color imaging enable the most complete characterization of today’s extreme effect materials.

The New Industry Standard for Multi-Angle Handheld Spectrophotometers

MA-T12 delivers the industry's most repeatable and reproducible measurement of color, sparkle, and coarseness.

It defines and evaluates effect finishes against rigorous standards with greater ease of use than ever before.

Featuring an RGB color camera coupled with 12 angles of measurement, the MA-T12 is the unrivaled choice for establishing the strictest color standards, and ensuring consistent achievement of these specifications.

A new ergonomic design features a centrally located aperture and positioning pins to ensure stable measurement. Modern touch screen navigation and live camera measurement previews make the MA-T12 simple and intuitive to use.

EFX QC, a software package included with the MA-T12, is a cloud-based solution that simplifies the process of defining, communicating, and ensuring conformance with standards and measurement procedures for color, sparkle, and coarseness across distributed supply chains. EFX QC’s new visual tools, including performance trend charts and stored images of specific measurements, enable real-time performance monitoring and provide actionable insights that speed up the process of troubleshooting out-of-tolerance product.

Benefits:

Precise readings of colored sparkle and coarseness make repeatability and reproducibility more than twice as good as that of other devices on the market, minimizing waste and re-work across the production process
Fully characterize and measure effect finishes across a variety of applications, from automotive paint to plastics and metals, with 12 angles of measurement to increase speed-to-market
Results you expect -- measurements that more closely approximate the way the eye perceives color -- streamline approval processes
Intuitive interface reduces the learning curve and increases measurement efficiency
Backwards compatibility ensures a smooth transition from other devices, with no loss of legacy data
The ability to set and digitally communicate global tolerances and measurement procedures for color, sparkle, and coarseness across the supply chain improves ongoing conformance
Real-time monitoring of color harmony across the supply chain enables quick adjustments to improve operating efficiencies
New visual tools enable quick analysis and resolution for non-compliant product

Specifications

Battery : Lithium ion

Battery Life ; Avg. 800 measurements

Calibration : internal white/black calibration; external white

Color Differences : L*a*b*, L*C*h°, ΔE*; ΔECMC; ΔE DIN6175, ΔE2000

Communication Interface : USB 2.0 and WiFi (in compliant countries only)

Dimensions (length, width, height) : 266mm x 95mm x 128mm

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 : 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 : 10C to 40C

Short Term Repeatability - White : 0.02 ΔE*

Spectral Interval : 10 nm

Spectral Range : 400-700 nm

Storage Temperature Range : -20C to 50C

Voltage : 7.4vDC @ 2400mAh

Warranty :1 year

Weight : 1.2 kgs

Calibration Interval : 30 days

Coarseness Repeatability : 0.09% (mean error on median)

Coarseness Reproducibility : 1.4% (mean error on median)

Positioning :Three positioning pins

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)

EFX QC Specifications

EFX QC For Effect Finishes

Set and digitally communicate tolerances and measurement procedures for color, sparkle and coarseness and enable real-time monitoring of color harmony across the supply chain with EFX QC software.

More Precisely Define and Control Effect Finishes

Color is a decisive buying factor when it comes to the purchase of new products – from cars, to consumer electronics and household appliances. Consistency of color across different components of a product strongly influences a customer’s perception of quality. In today’s competitive marketplace, manufacturers in the automotive, plastics, coatings and cosmetics industries are increasingly use extreme effect finishes to differentiate themselves.

EFX QC, a cloud-based software solution included with X-Rite’s new MA-T6 and MA-T12 multi-angle spectrophotometers, simplifies the process of defining, communicating and ensuring conformance with standards and measurement procedures for color, sparkle and coarseness across distributed supply chains. The new visual tools, including performance trend charts and stored images of specific measurements, enable real-time performance monitoring and provide actionable insights that speed up the process of troubleshooting out-of-tolerance product.

Benefits:

The ability to set and digitally communicate global tolerances and measurement procedures for color, sparkle, and coarseness across the supply chain improves ongoing conformance
Real-time monitoring of color harmony across the supply chain enables quick adjustments to improve operating efficiencies
New visual tools enable quick analysis and resolution for non-compliant product
Incorporates reusable digital assets, such as standards, tolerances, jobs and more, as well as job templates and standardized procedures that make measurement and data analysis easier and more intuitive.
Customized reporting facilitates communication of specifications across the entire workflow.

X-Rite Pantone has a long history of leadership in the art and science of color as well as involvement with standards bodies. EFX QC, a software package included with with the MA-T6 and MA-T12 mulries with innovative tools to measure, monitor and manage color, sparkle and coarseness for even the most sophisticated materials and effect finishes.

Specifications

Color Differences :dE2000, dE94, CIE99, dE CMC, dE*, CIELabCh, Sparkle Grade, Color Variation, Coarsenss

Color Spaces :CIELab, CIELCh

Databases : SQLite, MS SQL Server

Illuminants : D50, D55, D65, D75, A, C, F2, F7, F10, F11, F12

Import/Export Format : CxF, MIF, NUX

Languages Supported : English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

Measurement Conditions : Multiangle Reflectance, Image Capture

Mobile Device Compatibility : No

Observers : 2 degree, 10 degree

Standard Indices : DIN 6175-2-GM

Supported Devices : MA94, MA96, MA98, MA-T12, MA-T6