MA-T6 Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer

For 6 Angle Spectral & Texture Measurement

  • Measures effect materials with 6 angles of measurement
  • Verifies color, sparkle, and coarseness with on-board digital camera
  • Minimizes risk of measuring sample defects with live preview

MA-T6: Characterize Effect Finishes

With 6 angles of measurement, the MA-T6 can measure against rigorous standards for effect finishes and ensure conformance with tight tolerances. Precise readings of colored sparkle and coarseness taken with MA-T6 are repeatable and reproducible, minimizing waste and re-work across the production process.

0.18 ΔE2000
Inter-Instrument Agreement
6 Angles
Measurement of Interference Pigments
10 Years
Lamp Life
Measure and Control Colored Sparkle and Coarseness with MAT-6 | X-Rite
Measure and Control Colored Sparkle and Coarseness

Measuring color alone is not sufficient to completely characterize effect finishes. With an on-board digital camera, the MA-T6 is able to quickly and accurately evaluate and verify color, sparkle, and coarseness characteristics of effect finishes. When paired with EFX QC software, this 6 angle device can ensure consistency across adjacent parts and distributed supply chains.

MAT-6 Sphere Spectro | Portable Spectro with Intuitive Interface
Intuitive Interface

Get up and running fast with the MA-T6, which offers modern touch screen navigation and live camera measurement previews. A centrally located aperture and positioning pins ensure stable measurement and increase measurement efficiency. Live feedback and pass/fail indication on screen reduce the learning curve and make the MA-T6 simple and intuitive to use.

Improve Conformance | X-Rite
Improve Conformance

Set and digitally communicate global tolerances within complex supply chains.

Internal Calibration | X-Rite
Automatic Internal Calibration

Improves measurement accuracy and reduces need for external calibration to once per month.

Measure Color of Effect Materials | X-Rite Multi-Angle Measurement
Characterize Effect Materials

Appropriate for a variety of industries, including automotive, paints, plastics, and cosmetics.

Specifications

12.8 cm

MA-T
9.5 cm

MA-T6

  • Building Materials
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  • Consumer Electronics
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  • Textiles
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  • Print & Packaging
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  • Plastics
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  • Paints & Coatings
Battery Lithium ion
Battery Life Avg. 800 measurements
Calibration internal white/black calibration; external white 
Calibration Interval 30 days
Coarseness Repeatability 0.09% (mean error on median)
Coarseness Reproducibility 1.4% (mean error on median)
Color Differences L*a*b*, L*C*h°, ΔE*; ΔECMC; ΔE DIN6175, ΔE2000
Communication Interface USB 2.0
Dimensions (length, width, height)  266mm x 95mm x 128mm (26.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 12.8 cm) (10.4 in x 3.7 in x 5.0 in)
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 3.5 inch (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 50F to 104F (10C to 40C)
Positioning Three positioning pins
Short Term Repeatability - White 0.02 ΔE*
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)
Spectral Interval 10 nm
Spectral Range 400-700 nm
Storage Temperature Range -4F to 122F (-20C to 50C)
Voltage 7.4vDC @ 2400mAh
Warranty 1 year
Weight 2.64 lbs, 1.2 kgs