• AC100 Petroleum Colorimeter

AC100 Petroleum Colorimeter


D156 (Saybolt Color): For the determination of the color of refined oils such as undyed motor and aviation gasoline, jet propulsion fuels, naphthas and kerosine, and, in addition, petroleum waxes and pharmaceutical white oils.

D1209: Describes a procedure for the visual measurement of the color of essentially light colored liquids. It is applicable only to materials in which the color-producing bodies present have light absorption characteristics nearly identical with those of the platinum-cobalt color standards used.

D1500 (ASTM Color): For the visual determination of the color of a wide variety of petroleum products, such as mineral oil, lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and petroleum waxes.

D1544: This test method covers the measurement of the color of transparent liquids by means of comparison with arbitrarily numbered glass (Gardner) standards.  

DIN6162: For the determination of iodine color. 

  • Conforms to ASTM D156, D1209, D5386, D1544, D6045, D1500; DIN 6162; ISO 6271, 4630 and related international test specifications
  • Measures the 5 most important color scales used for liquid chemicals,resins, oils, fuels, and fats for liquid color measurement
  • Portable design for remote applications
The K13270 utilizes reference beam technology to measure the five most important color scales used for liquid chemicals, resins, oils, fuels, and fats for liquid color measurement. The unit provides high precision photometric color measurements that are objective, accurate and consistent over a wide variety of samples required for quality control programs. The 7 inch TFT WVGA Color Graphic Touch Screen measures wavelengths from 380nm to 720nm and has the ability to store up to 400 color readings.

Color Ranges – AC 100
Gardner Color (ASTM D1544, ISO 4630)
Hazen Color, APHA Pt/ Co Color (ASTM D1209, D5386, ISO 6271
Iodine Color (DIN 6162)
Mineral Oil (ASTM D1500)
Saybolt Color (ASTM D156

Conforms to the specifications of: 

ASTM D156, D1209, D5386, D1544, D6045, D1500; DIN 6162; ISO 6271, 4530

Automatic Cell Recognition

Automatic Wavelength Calibration

16 Language Options

    Beam Height: 10 mm

    Data Storage: 400 color readings

    Interface: 2 x USB Type A, 1 x USB Type B, 1 x Ethernet 

    Operating Temperature Range: 10 to 40°C

    Optical Path Length: 10 mm - 50 mm 

    Optical System: 0° / 180° rectilinear

    Photometric Accuracy: 1% at 0.5 to 2.0 Abs, 0.005 Abs at 0 to 0.5 Abs 

    Photometric Linearity: < 0.5 % to 2 Abs, 1% with neutral glass at 546 nm 

    Reproducibility: ± 0.2 % transmission

    Standard Illuminant: C 

    Standard Observer: 2° 

    Wavelength Accuracy: ± 1.5 nm

    Wavelength Calibration: Automatic 

    Wavelength Range: 380 nm to 720 nm 

    Wavelength Reproducibility: 0.1 nm


    100-240V / 50-60Hz
    Output: 15V/40 VA

      (H x W x D): 15.1x35.0x25.5cm (5.94x13.87x10.04in)

        Net Weight: 4.20 kg (9.26lbs)

          • K13356 Rack for (7) 50 x 10 Cuvettes
          • K13253 Color Calibration Standards
          • K13353 Disposable Plastic Cuvettes 50 x 10 (50 pieces) (for lighter, samples)
          • K13351 Disposable Optically Clear Cuvettes, 11mm (490 pieces), Cylindrical (for darker colored samples)
          • K13250-1 Cuvette- Glass 50x10mm (Recommended for gasoline samples)
          • K13270-1 USB Memory Stick (Note: other sticks not recommended due to possible incompatibility)
          • K13270-2 Protective Film for Touch Screen Display
          • K13270-6 Dust Cover
          • K13270-16 Online Data, Including USB PC Interface Cable 1.8m
          • K13270-17 USB-Interface Cable (1m) (Replacement)