The CI7800 and CI7600 set a new benchmark for managing color throughout the supply chain
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and
technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, today announce a new series of
spherical bench top spectrophotometers that provide accurate measurement of
color across the entire supply chain, from concept design through final
product. The X-Rite Ci7800, a master-level instrument, and the compatible cost
efficient Ci7600 represent the next generation of spectrophotometers, helping
users meet color specifications and improve process controls.
In a complex global supply chain, there are many points at
which color errors can occur, from design, specification and formulation, to
manufacturing and the assembly of raw materials, parts and the final product.
Communicating color standards digitally and having accurate, reliable
sample-to-sample color measurement of materials can mitigate errors, reducing
costly rejects, product rework and speeding time to market.
“The new X-Rite Ci7800 and Ci7600 are specifically designed
to help users overcome color management challenges,” said Chris Winczewski,
Vice President, Product Marketing for X-Rite. “These instruments set a new benchmark
for measuring, managing and communicating color data. TheCi7800 and Ci7600 are
the most accurate and reliable bench top sphere spectrophotometer in the market
today. They are easier to service and offer an unprecedented audit trail for
each sample taken, improving overall color compliance in the supply chain.”
Ideal for the plastics, textile, automotive and
paint/coatings industries, the Ci7800 and Ci7600 can adjust to any color supply
chain, including those anchored by instruments from other suppliers. Product
highlights include:
- Advanced Auditing Capabilities: An on-board camera captures images of each measurement, providing a visual record of every sample as well as a detailed audit trail of the settings at the time of measurement. The result is a seamless, automated and consistent color measurement and management process that can be easily audited for invalid measurements and sampled effects. On-board sensors capture temperature and humidity at the time of measurement.
- Automated Instrument Set-Up: Easy to use software makes instrument configuration simple and eliminates error with pre-loaded customer settings for measurement consistency.
- Measurement Flexibility: The instruments come with up to five apertures and three automated UV filters for increased measurement flexibility across opaque, transparent and translucent materials.
- Migrate Legacy Colors: The instruments help ensure that legacy data remains valid and the new devices fit seamlessly into existing environments regardless of data format.
