Aeros Spectrophotometer:
Non-contact colour measurement
The Aeros® colour measurement device from HunterLab features built-in quality control software and calculates the average value across a large surface area to measure all inhomogeneous samples with uneven structures—noncontact, precise, and resource-efficient!
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Technical data
Your advantages at a glance
The perfect solution for laboratory & production
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Non-contact measurement
The sensor detects the sample without contact and without having to measure through plastic or glass.
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Large surface area
The rotating sample plate captures 177.25 cm2 of the sample in 35 measurements in 5 seconds.
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Integrated QC software
The EasyMatch QC Essentials quality control software is integrated into the device and provides all the necessary colour indices and metrics.
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Intelligent height adjustment
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Smart user interface
Your measurement results can be easily transferred to existing LIMS or SPC systems. -
Easy to use and precise
Simple "one touch" measurement reduces training time, optimizes the workflow and increases your productivity.
Smart color measurement system for various industries
For inhomogeneous products, bulk goods and small parts, the Aeros® is the best choice for color measurement with maximum connectivity, integrated QC software and robust design. The Aeros® is used successfully in various industries, including for the following use cases:
Snack food, nuts, potato chips, confectionery
The Aeros’ large sample trays are ideal for snack foods such as flips, chips, and nuts, as well as cookies and fruit gummies.
Coffee samples
Colour measurement of coffee, coffee beans, coffee powder, and ground coffee according to HCCI, SCAA, L, a, b, and our own specifications.
Cereals, cornflakes, oat flakes
Accurate quality control of all coarse-grained foods—simple and precise with the Aeros colour measurement device.
CIE Lab Colour Measurement of Bulk Materials
Colour measurement of colored and translucent granules and pellets for quality assurance in the plastics and building materials industries.
Powders - Pharmaceutical industry, Food, chemical industry
Powder samples can be precisely measured with the Aeros in a small sample pan. CIE Lab values, whiteness or yellowness – all important indices are preset in the integrated software.
Building products, rock, lime, roofing materials
Fast spectral analysis of CIE Lab colour values and a wide range of other measurement data using the Aeros all-in-one color measurement system.
How the Aeros® spectrophotometer works
Thanks to its automatic height adjustment and the ability to measure and average 7 readings per second across a large surface area, the state-of-the-art Aeros® spectrophotometer allows you to precisely measure even large, irregularly shaped samples of any kind—such as chunky foods like baked goods, nuts, or pasta, as well as various raw materials and products from the plastics industry in granule form.
The Aeros® spectrophotometer from HunterLab simulates human colour perception in accordance with the CIE standard valence system in a matter of seconds— with absolute reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility.
Get to know the Aeros
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Technical Specifications of the Aeros
The perfect solution for laboratory & production
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Key data
Measurement principle: Noncontact dual-beam spectrophotometer
Measuring method: Measuring opening downwards; Rotating sample plate (12 rpm)
Working range: 65mm – 140 mm (2.5 in. – 5.5 in.)
Measuring time: 5 seconds (1 measuring cycle)
Measuring frequency: Continuous 7 measurements per second
Number of flashes per measurement: 35 flashes (1 measurement cycle)
Measuring area: 177.25 cm² (27.5 in²)
Spectral range: 400 nm – 700 nm
Gloss content: Excluded
Wavelength resolution: < 3 nm
Effective bandwidth: 10 nm equivalent triangular
Reporting interval: 10 nm
Photometric bandwidth: 0 to 150 %
Light source: LED combination module, full spectrum
Lamp life: 5 years
Spectrometer: Polychromator with 256-element diode array; concave, holographic grating
Height sensor resolution: 0.1 mm
Device compliance: Δ E*≤ 0.30 CIE Lab (Avg) to CCSII (BCRA) tile set
Spectrophotometric repeatability: Δ E*≤ 0.025 CIE Lab on white tile
Data views: Spectral Data, Spectral Plot, Trend Plot, EZ View, Color Plot, Color Data Plot
Other features: pass/fail color alarm, time/date stamp, auto-naming/saving, data backup/restore
Color scales: CIE L*a*b*, Hunter Lab, CIE L*C*h, CIE Yxy, CIE XYZ
Color difference scales: ΔL*a*b*, ΔLab, ΔL*C*h, ΔYxy, ΔXYZ
Color difference indices: ΔE*, ΔE, ΔE CMC, and ΔE 2000
Memory: 8 GB (> 1 million measurements with images)
Standard light types: A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F02, F07, F11, TL84, ULT30, ULT35
Observer functions: 2° and 10°
Languages: English, Japanese, German, Chinese
Third-Party Software: Compatible with the EasyMatch QC and EasyMatch QC ER (Electronic Records) quality control software
- E313 Whiteness,
- Tint
- E313 Yellowness
- D1925 Yellowness Index
- Y Brightness
- Z %
- 457 nm Brightness
- Baking Contrast Units
- HCCI (HunterLab Coffee Color Index), SCAA Standard (Specialty Coffee Association of America)
USB OTG: Connection to printer, keyboard and mouse
Front panel USB: 2.0 bidirectional, data import/export via hard disk
Ethernet RJ45: save, stream (LIMS/SPC systems), print or send data directly by e-mail
Remote Access Support: Integrated support tool (internet-based)
Dimensions:
- Height: 56 cm (22 in)
- Width: 38 cm (15 in)
- Depth: 51 cm (20 in)
- Weight: 23 kg (50 lbs)
Display: High-resolution touchscreen (resolution 1280×800)
Power supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 24 VDC (3.75A 90W)
Working conditions: 4° to 38°C (40° to 100° F), 10 % – 85 % relative humidity. Air humidity
Storage conditions: -20° to 65°C (-5 to 150º F), 10 % – 90 % relative humidity. Air humidity
Scope of delivery:
- Aeros Sensor
- Standard box with calibrated white tile (returnability certificate), black glass and green test tile
- Sample dishes with: 15.2 cm (6 in) diameter and 2.54 cm (1 in) height and 30.5 cm (12 in) diameter and 2.54 cm (1 in) height
- Mains cable (110-240 V)
- Aeros Quick Start Guide
- Aeros User Guide on CD
Your local Partner in UK/Ireland:
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STOTTO
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3 Meer End - Interchange Business Park
Birstall Leicester
Leicestershire LE4 3EH -
+44 (0) 116 269 1240
HunterLab EMEA:
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Europe / Middle East / Africa
HunterLab Europe GmbH
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Dr.-August-Einsele-Ring 15
82418 Murnau
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+49 8841 9464
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Headquarters, North / South America
Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc.
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11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190-5280
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+1 571 470 6028
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Asia-Pacific
HunterLab Asia Limited
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Flat E, 13F Leahander Centre,
28 Wang Wo Tsai Street,
Tsuen Wan,
New Territories,
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+852 2406 1723
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