The PCE-CSM 2 is a handheld colorimeter with an 8mm measuring aperture, designed for professional industrial applications. It’s equipped with a silicon photodiode sensor and supports various color spaces including CIELabCh, CIEL ab, and CIEXYZ.This device is capable of performing color difference calculations using formulas like Delta Eab, Delta Lab, and Delta ECH.
It features automatic calibration for black-and-white contrast and includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, ensuring continuous performance. The colorimeter is suitable for diverse surfaces and is particularly designed for the food industry, making it ideal for quality control tasks where precise color measurement is crucial.
Measuring apertures |
Ø 8 mm (PCE-CSM 2) |
Sensor |
Silicium-photodiode |
Color spaces |
CIEL*a*b*C*h |
Formula for indifference in color |
ΔE*ab |
Light source |
D65 |
Type of light source |
LED |
Data memory |
100 standards, 20,000 samples |
Errors between each colorimeter |
≤0.80ΔE*ab |
Repeatability | Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08 Average of 30 measurements of standard white plate |
Weight |
500 g / 17.6 oz |
Dimensions |
205 x 67 x 80 mm / 8.07 x 2.6 x 3.14 in |
Power Supply |
Rechargeable lithium-ion-batteries |
Charging time |
8 hours |
Battery operation time |
Approx. 5000 measurements |
Lifetime of lamp |
5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements |
Temperature range |
0 … 40°C / 32 … 104°F |
Relative humidity |
0 … 85%, non-condensing |