Vista L2: Your compact transmission colour measurement device with haze measurement capability.
Measure colour and haze with precision, repeatability, and in compliance with standards —no problem with the compact Vista® L2 spectrophotometer! The Vista L2 measures liquids and solids in transmission and tests the turbidity and light transmittance of transparent plastics in accordance with ASTM D 1003.
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Technical data
Your Benefits at a Glance with the New Vista L2
The perfect solution for laboratory & production
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Color & Haze
Simultaneous measurement of color in transmission and haze. -
Enough space for samples
Large transmission shaft for many sizes and types of cuvettes, vials and foils. -
Integrated QC software
The comprehensive Essentials 2.0 quality control software is integrated into the device and provides all the necessary color indices, color numbers and metrics.
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Full spectrum
Illumination range of 400-700 nm and long-life LED combination module -
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.
Specific use cases in various industries
The Vista L2 is used in various industries, including the following use cases:
Crystalline or powdery samples
Peltier heating element for colour measurement of crystalline or powdered samples that must first be melted under controlled conditions, such as fats or waxes.
Oil, resin, solutions, syrup
Colour measurement of oils, resins, solutions, and syrups can be performed quickly using the HunterLab Vista L2, with glass or plastic cuvettes of various sizes.
Films, sheets, paper, preforms
Transmission sample holders for measuring the colour and/or haze of films, sheets, papers, or preforms.
Smallest quantities - cuvettes in all sizes
CIE Lab Colour Measurement
APHA, Gardner, Lovibond® RYBN
Rapid spectral analysis of CIE Lab colour values and indices such as APHA, Gardner, Lovibond® RYBN, and many other measurement data using the Vista L2 spectrophotometer.
How the Vista L2 spectrophotometer Works
In all of these measurements, the Vista L2® eliminates the subjectivity of visual impressions and improves reproducibility. This enables you to perform standard-compliant measurements on pharmaceutical products, food, and plastic products, and to determine the colour and opacity of medications, beverages, concentrates, oils, sheets, and films with repeatable and precise results.
Versatile bench-top spectrophotometer
With the right accessories, the compact device is suitable for all laboratory applications. It delivers the highest precision and accuracy and, thanks to its integrated software, is perfectly suited for measuring transparent and translucent samples, such as for the precise measurement of:
- Liquids
- Solids such as films and sheets
- APHA measurement of resins
as well as in the color determination of solvents, surfactants, acids, paints, oils and perfume. In addition, with the Vista L2®, you can quickly and easily evaluate other products such as fuels, kerosene, or alcohols according to Saybolt or ASTM D 1500 (mineral oil color number, colour value of mineral oil and petroleum products).
Standard-compliant colour measurement with integrated QC software for all key indices
The integrated EasyMatch QC Essentials software includes the four most widely recognized pharmacopoeias (Ph. Eur., USP, JP, PPRC) as well as all major indexes, such as:
- PtCo/ Hazen/ APHA
- Gardner Color, Haze %
- Opalescence
- Y Total Transmission
- Saybolt
- Absorbance
- AOCS RY and AOCS Cc 13d-55 Chlorophyll Concentration
- CIE Spectral Data
- and many more… (see technical data)
Vista L2® also enables GMP-compliant operations in accordance with FDA CFR 21
Do you work in compliance with FDA CFR 21? HunterLab also offers ER software. The Vista L2 thus enables you to use the system in compliance with regulations and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Technical Specifications of the Vista L2
The perfect solution for laboratory & production
Measuring method
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Indices & measurement data
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Key data
Measurement principle: dual-beam spectrophotometer
Geometry: Tt/0º or Td/0º according to ASTM 1164, CIE 15:2018
Spectrometer: Polychromator with 256-element diode array; concave, holographic grating
Measuring aperture/observation area: 11 mm (0.43 in) illuminated/9.8 mm (0.39 in) measured
Measuring time: 2.5 seconds
Measuring time for Haze: 5 seconds
Measuring interval: min. 3 seconds
Measuring cell: up to 100 mm
Transmission Mode: Total (TTRAN) and Regular (RTRAN) Transmission and Haze
Conformity with standards:
- Colorimetry: CIE 15:2018, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Part 7, and JIS Z 8722 Conditions E and G
- Haze: ASTM D1003
Ball diameter: 76 mm (3 in)
Coating: Spectralon™
Spectral range: 400 nm – 710 nm
Wavelength resolution: < 3 nm
Effective bandwidth: 10 nm equivalent triangular
Reporting interval: 10 nm
Photometric bandwidth: 0 to 150 %
Photometric resolution: 0.003 % (0.01 % output)
Light source: LED combination module, full spectrum
Number of flashes per measurement: 4 flashes
Lamp life: 5 years
Colorimetric repeatability (max. 30 measurements): < 0.02 ∆E* on air
Spectral repeatability: standard deviation within 0.1 % T
Device compliance:
- ∆E* (D65/10) < 0.15 (Avg) (Transmission Filter Set)
- ∆E* (D65/10) < 0.25 (Max) (Transmission Filter Set)
- ± 0.30% at 10% TH (HAZE)
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: 32 GB (> 4 million measurements with images)
Standard light types: D65, C, A, D50, D55, D75, F02, F07, F11, TL84, ULT30, ULT35
Observer functions: 2° and 10°
Languages: Multilingual
Third-Party Software: Compatible with EasyMatch Quality Central
- APHA/PtCo/Hazen
- ADMI
- Saybolt
- Gardner
- ASTM D1500
- Iodine
- ICUMSA
- EBC
- ASBC
- ASBC Turbidity
- Chinese Acid Wash
- Lovibond® RYBN
- AOCS RY
- AOCS Cc 13d-55 Chlorophyll Concentration
- FAC
- YI E313 Yellowness
- YI D1925
- WI E313
- CIE Y transmission
- US Pharmacopeia, Japanese Pharmacopeia, Chinese Pharmacopeia, EU Pharmacopeia
- EP Opalescence
- Haze
- NTU
- OffHue
USB OTG: connection to printer, keyboard and mouse
Front panel USB: 2.0 bidirectional, data import/export via hard disk
Ethernet RJ45: save data, stream (LIMS/SPC systems), print or send directly by e-mail
Dimensions:
- Height: 17.78 cm (7.0 in.)
- Width: 48.58 cm (19.125 in.)
- Depth: 22.86 cm (9.0 in.)
- Weight: 6.35 kg (14.0 lbs)
- Display: High-resolution touchscreen (resolution 1280×800)
Transmission shaft dimensions:
- Height: 10.80 cm (4.25 in.)
- Width: 10.16 cm (4.0 in.)
- Depth: 18.73 cm (7.375 in.) with the lid closed*
*The cover of the transmission compartment can be completely removed, allowing very large samples to reach the measuring aperture from the front, top and rear.
Distance between base and measuring connection: 63.5 mm (2.5 inches)
Power supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 60 W
Working conditions: 10 to 40° C (50 to 104º F), 10 % to 90 % relative humidity
Storage conditions: -21 to 66° C (-5 to 150º F), 10 % to 90 % relative humidity
Scope of delivery:
- Traceability certificate
- Mains plug
- Vista Quick Start Guide
- stylus
- USB memory
- Cleaning cloth
Vista L2 Accessories
Transmission sample clamp
Allows easy, consistent placement of films, plates and transmission cells.
Vista L2 Preform Holder
Holder for measuring preforms, reaction tubes and tubes/test tubes
Self-centering transmission cell holder
Universal adapter plate
Adapter for 10x10mm macro cuvettes
Adapter for 10x10mm half microcuvettes
Adapter for 10x10mm ultra-microcuvettes
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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