Vista becomes Vista L2. With new QC software Essentials 2.0 and improved features.
The HunterLab Vista becomes Vista L2 – and takes color measurement to the next level! With state-of-the-art technology, improved user-friendliness and maximum measuring precision, the new Vista L2 sets new standards in color measurement for laboratories and production.
Technical data of the Vista
The perfect solution for laboratory & production
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Measuring principle: Double-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 Condition E, G
- Haze: ASTM D1003
Ball diameter: 76 mm (3 in)
Coating: Spectralon™
Spectral range: 400 nm – 700 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 %
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: 8 GB (> 1 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: English, Japanese, German, Chinese
External software: Compatible with EasyMatch QC and EasyMatch QC-ER (Electronic Records) quality control software
- APHA/PtCo/Hazen
- ADMI
- Saybolt
- Gardner
- ASTM D1500
- Iodine
- ICUMSA
- EBC
- ASBC, ASBC Turbidity
- Chinese Acid Wash
- Lovibond® RYBN
- AOCS RY
- FAC
- YI E313 Yellowness
- YI D1925
- WI E313
- CIE Y Transmission
- US Pharmacopeia, Japanese Pharmacopeia, Chinese Pharmacopeia, EU Pharmacopeia
- EP Opalescence
- Haze
- NTU
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)
- 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: 108.0 mm (4.25 in.)
- Width: 101.6 mm (4.0 in.)
- Depth: 187.3 mm (7.375 in.) with closed lid*
*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.
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:
- Didymium diagnostic filter
- Traceability certificate
- Mains plug
- VISTA Quick Start Guide
- stylus
- USB memory
- Cleaning cloth
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,
Hong Kong -
+852 2406 1723
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