• AC500 Automatic Colorimeter

AC500 Automatic 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.

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

DIN6162: For the determination of iodine color.

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

More than 25 different color scales

  • Covers over 25 color scales
  • Data storage for 100 color references, 1000 photometric values, 20 time scans, 20 wavelength scans and 3000 color readings
  • USB- Ports: 2 x Type A, 1 x Type B and 1 EtherNet
  • Automatic Cell Recognition
  • Automatic Wavelength Calibration
  • 16 Language Options

The high performance Spectral Colorimeter measures the color of clear and transparent liquids of over 25 different color scales. Additional capabilities include transmission, extinction measurements and wavelength scans, making the K13560 a versatile instrument for every lab. An EtherNet connection allows users to easily integrate the unit into their laboratory network and transfer results directly to the network. Extremely user friendly; providing clear operating instructions on the 7inch, high resolution touch screen.

Color Ranges – AC 500

European, US and Chinese Pharmacopoeia (EP, USP, CP); DIN 6162 Iodine; ISO 6271 Hazen (Pt/Co, APHA, ASTM D1209, D5386); ISO 4630 Gardner (ASTM D1544, D6045, D6166); ISO 27608 Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils; ISO 11664 Colorimetry; ASTM E308 CIE Color; ASTM D156 Saybolt; ASTM D1500 Mineral Oil (ISO 2049); ASTM D848 Acid Wash Test; ASTM D1925 Yellowness Index (ASTM D5386); AOCS Cc13e, BS 684 Ly/Lr; ADMI, ICUMSA, EBC, ASBC, Hess-Ives

Beam Height: 10 mm

Data Storage: 100 color references; 1000 photometric values; 3000 color readings; 20 time scans; 20 wavelength scans 

Display: TFT WVGA Color Graphic Touch Screen

Display Size: 7 inch

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 - 50 mm 

Optical System: 0° / 180° rectilinear

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

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

Photometric Measuring Range: ± 3.0 Abs (wavelength range 340-900 nm)

Reproducibility: ± 0.2 % transmission

Scanning Speed: ≥ 8 nm/s (in steps of 1 nm)

Source Lamp: Tungsten Halogen Lamp 

Standard Illuminant: A/C/D65

Standard Observer: 2°;10° 

Storage Conditions: -40°C to 60°C 

Wavelength Accuracy: ± 1.5 nm (wavelength range 340-900 nm) 

Wavelength Calibration: Automatic

Wavelength Range: 380 nm to 720 nm for colorimetric calculations

Wavelength Reproducibility: ≤ 0.1 nm 

Wavelength Resolution: 1 nm

100-240V / 50-60Hz

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

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)