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PFXi-880/P - 1378803

PFXi-950 – 1379501

Color Measurement for Chemicals, Oils & Fats

    • Integrated RCMSi Technology for Remote Calibration
    • Optional Heater Keeps Samples Above The “Cloud Point” (PFXi-950 – 1379501H) 
    • Automatic and Non-subjective Colour Measurement
    • Unique Long Path Length Chamber – Accommodates up to 6″/153mm Cells

    The PFXi series of spectrophotometric colorimeters introduces a unique concept in liquid color control: RCMSi technology. You can benefit from the capability for remote calibration and servicing via the internet – saving the cost and time associated with servicing and guaranteeing compliance with standards.

    The PFXi-880/950/995 series ensure high-precision results from the 16-filter wavelength technology. With an extended path length capacity of up to 6″ (153 mm) and an optional heater to sustain the temperature of the sample to +10°C above its “cloud point,” they meet the demand for consistent and reliable color data for a wide range of samples.

    Applications

    Chemicals | Edible Oils and Fats

    Methods:  AOCS Cc 8d-55, AOCS Cc 13b-45, AOCS Cc 13e-92, AOCS Cc 13j-97, ASTM D1544, ASTM D6166, ASTM E308, BS684, IS 548 (part 1)-2010, ISO 15305, ISO 27608, MS 252 : Part 16, MS 817 : Part 12

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    • Integrated RCMSi Technology for Remote Calibration
      The PFXi series of spectrophotometric colorimeters introduces a unique concept in liquid color control: RCMSi technology (Remote Calibration & Maintenance Service via the Internet). You can now benefit from the capability for remote calibration and servicing via the Internet – eliminating any costs and time delays associated with servicing and guaranteeing compliance with standards.

      Watch the RCMSi video to see how easy the procedure is.

    • 153mm (6″) Sample Chamber
      The long path length cell chamber enables you to measure extremely unsaturated, light samples and color scales, which are defined with long path lengths, including the Lovibond® RYBN and AOCS Tintometer® color, guaranteeing compliance with AOCS, ISO, and ASTM standards.
    • Optional Integrated Heater Unit
      The PFXi-880, -950 & -995 series are available with an optional integrated heater unit. This is a critical feature when dealing with materials such as fats and waxes whose temperature needs to be maintained at a constant temperature +10°C above the “Cloud Point” of the material.
    • 16 Wavelength Filters
      Ensure high precision, accurate spectral data.
    • Automatic and Non-subjective Colour Measurement
      The PFXi range provides absolute results. Automatic instruments communicate in clear terms, accurately, and reliably with no opportunity for human error or misjudgment.
    • Consistent Data Compliant with International Standards
      The PFXi range automatically measures color and displays results directly, either according to the traditional grading scales that have been widely adopted as industry standards for color assessment and control or in terms of internationally recognized CIE values and spectral data.
    • Very Rugged, Chemically Resistant Steel Construction
      The robust steel construction enables you to use the PFXi even in the harshest of environments.
    • Easy Maintenance with Removable Sample Chamber
      The instruments include a robust steel sample chamber which is easily removed so you can clean it or replace it should spillage occur.
    • Extensive and Flexible Choice of Colour Scales
      You can choose from a selection of over 20 different, internationally recognized scales in a variety of combinations.
    • Remote Upgrade Facility
      Uniquely, however, you do not need to make the choice of scales at the point of purchase. The PFXi instruments are upgradeable in the field – so you can add a scale at a later date.
    • Calculation and Description of “Off-Hue” Status
      This is a useful facility that enables you to reveal whether the sample color is characteristic of the selected scale. Where appropriate, it includes a description of hue difference (e.g., redder, greener), relative saturation (stronger or weaker), and an off-hue factor (a relative measure of the distance away in color space of the sample color from the “true” color scale).
    • Supplied with Colour Control Software for Data Analysis
      The software allows you to generate spectral and CIE diagrams as well as analyze spectral data. It also permits direct control of the instrument from the computer.
    • Conformance Standard, Cells, and Spare Bulb Included
      For regular conformance checking, certified color reference standards are also available for routine calibration and verification of test data. Conformance filters are supplied with a Certificate of Conformity – giving you the assurance of their color values and confirmation that they were manufactured under the control of The Tintometer Ltd’s ISO 9001 quality system.  
    • Output Conforming to GLP Including Date, Time, Sample & User ID
      The adaptable software and design allow you to configure the PFXi to your requirements. You can set the display language, program the instrument to only display the scales of interest, and restrict access to the menu system.
    • Accommodates a Wide Range of Sample Cells and Tubes
      As well as standard colorimetry cells, the PFXi-880/950/995 series can be used with a range of tubes and standards, flow-through, and disposable spectrophotometer cells.
    • Extensive range of accessories
      A thermal printer, sample chamber, additional cells, replacement lamps, and conformance filters represent some of the additional accessories you can obtain for the PFXi Series.
    Applicable Standard AOCS Cc 8d-55
    AOCS Cc 13b-45
    AOCS Cc 13e-92
    AOCS Cc 13j-97
    ASTM D1544
    ASTM D6166
    ASTM E308
    BS684
    IS 548 (part 1)-2010
    ISO 15305
    ISO 27608
    MS 252 : Part 16
    MS 817 : Part 12
    Color Type Transparent
    Measuring Principle 16 interference filters
    Detector blue enhanced photodiode
    Display 240 x 128, back-lit graphic display, (white on blue)
    Interfaces USB
    RS 232
    Ethernet
    Path Length 0.1 – 153 mm (0.004″ – 6″)
    Measuring Geometrics 0° – 180° transmission
    Internal Storage 100,000+ Measurement
    Measurement Time less than 30 seconds
    Power Supply Universal (90 – 240 VAC), via external power supply
    Spectral Range 420 – 710 nm
    Bandwidth 10 nm
    Illuminants CIE Illuminant A
    CIE Illuminant B
    CIE Illuminant C
    CIE Illuminant D65
    Portability Benchtop
    Observer 2°, 10°
    Compliance CE
    RoHS
    WEEE
    Languages User Interface English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
    Dimensions 515 x 170 x 196 mm
    Title Scale Path Length Scale Range Scale Resolution Applicable Standard
    Gardner Colour (ASTM D 1544, ASTM D 6166, AOCS Td 1a, MS 817 Part 10, ISO 4630:2015) 10 mm 0 – 18 0.1 units ASTM D6166
    Lovibond® RYBN Colour 1/16″ – 6″ 0 – 70 R, 0 – 70 Y, 0 – 30 B, 0 – 3 N 0.1 units AOCS Cc 13e-92, AOCS Cc 13j-97, BS684, ISO 15305, ISO 27608, MS 252 : Part 16, MS 817 : Part 12
    AOCS-Tintometer Colour 1/4″, 1″, 5 1/4″ 0 – 20 R, 0 – 70 R 0.1 unit R, 1 unit Y AOCS Cc 8d-55, AOCS Cc 13b-45, AOCS Cc 13j-97
    Red and Yellow Values to Indian Standard: Sesame, Mustard, Mahua Oil 1/4″ 0 – 79.9 R, 0 – 79.9 Y, 0 – 49.9 B, 0 – 3.9 N IS 548 (part 1)-2010
    CIE L* a* b 1 mm – 6″ dependant on spectral locus 0.01 ASTM E308
    Transmission % 1 mm – 6″ 0 % – 100 % 0.1 %
    Optical Density 1 mm – 6″ 0 – 2.5 0.0001
    Absorbance 1 mm – 6″ 0 – 1 0.0001
    Delta xyY color difference 1 mm – 6″ dependant on spectral locus 0.01
    Delta XYZ color difference 1 mm – 6″ dependant on spectral locus 0.01
    Delta E* color difference 1 mm – 6″ dependant on spectral locus 0.01
    • PFXi Series Instrument
    • External Power Supply
    • Set of 3 Power Leads (UK, European, and United States)
    • USB and LAN Cable
    • Quick Start Guide
    • USB Memory Stick (Containing Windows® Control Software and Manuals)
    • RCMSi Starter Pack
    • Certificate of Conformity
    • Accessory Box with 5 Volt Halogen Lamp, Conformance Filter, 1 x W600/OG/10 Cell, 1 x W600/OG/1″ Cell, 1 x W600/OG/5¼” Cell
    Title Glass Standard Values Filters Part Number
    AOCS-Tintometer Filter Set (PFXi 995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 0.5R 1.0Y,
    • 3.7R 13.0Y,
    • 6.6R 50Y
    		 3 136900
    Gardner

    Approximate Values

    • 3
    • 17
    		 2 342000
    Gardner Color Filter Set (PFXi995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 2
    • 8
    • 12
    • 17
    		 4 139890
    Gardner Color Filter Set (PFXi195)

    Approximate Values

    • 2
    • 8
    • 12
    • 17
    		 4 139880
    Gardner – EC2000

    Approximate values

    • 11.3
    		 1 135139
    Lovibond Red, Yellow, Neutral Filter Set (PFXi 995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 0.1R 0.5Y 0.0N
    • 0.5R 1.3Y 0.1N
    • 1.0R 2.6Y 0.1N
    • 1.3R 3.3Y 0.5N
    • 2.0R 5.7Y 0.1N
    • 2.5R 8.6Y 0.1N
    • 3.2R 15.0Y 0.1N
    • 4.0R 22.0Y 0.1N
    • 5.0R 34.0Y 0.1N
    • 7.1R 51.0Y 0.5N
    		 10 139590
    Lovibond Red, Yellow, Neutral Filter Set (PFXi 995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 0.1R 0.5Y 0.0N
    • 1.0R 2.6Y 0.1N
    • 2.0R 5.7Y 0.1N
    • 3.2R 15.0Y 0.1N
    • 5.0R 34.0Y 0.1N
    		 5 139610
    Lovibond Red, Yellow, Blue Filter Set (PFXi 995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 1.0R 0.5B
    • 1.3R 0.8B
    • 1.2R 4.3Y 1.2B
    • 2.6R 11.5Y 2.1B
    • 3.4R 15.9Y 2.9B
    		 5 139620
    Lovibond Red, Yellow, Neutral (PFXi 995/950/880)

    Approximate Values

    • 0.5R 1.3Y 0.1N
    • 1.3R 3.3Y 0.5N
    • 2.5R 8.6Y 0.1N
    • 4.0R 22Y 0.1N
    • 7.1R 51Y 0.5N
    		 5 139630
    CIE L*a*b*

    Approximate values

    • L* 92a – 3.4 b*26
    		 1 130501
    CIE L*a*b* (PFXi)

    Approximate values

    • L* 94 a* – 2.9 b*16
    		 1 130500
    CIE L*a*b* (with non RCMSi PFXi995/950/880)

    Approximate values

    • L* 57 a* 24 b*88
    		 1 130520
    Title Part Number
    AOCS-Tintometer Color 0.4R 2.0Y (5¼”) 134240
    AOCS-Tintometer Color 1.6R 9.0Y (5¼”) 134250
    AOCS-Tintometer Color 1.9R 12.0Y (5¼”) 134260
    AOCS-Tintometer Color 2.5R 20.0Y (5¼”) 134270
    AOCS-Tintometer Color 3.0R 28.0Y (5¼”) 134280
    Gardner Color 2 134200
    Gardner Color 5 134210
    Gardner Color 8 134220
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 0.8R 2.0Y 0.1N (5¼) 134080
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 1.4R 4.0Y 0.5N (5¼) 134090
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 2.0R 7.0Y 0.5N (5¼) 134100
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 2.1R 11.0Y 0.5N (5¼) 134110
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 2.5R 14.0Y 0.7N (5¼) 134120
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 3.1R 22.0Y 0.8N (5¼) 134130
    Lovibond® RYBN Color 3.4R 30.0Y 0.9N (5¼”) 134230
    Title Part Number
    PFXi Lamp 5V 138180
    Replacement Sample Chamber for PFXi 880/950/995 133840
    Holder for standard spectrophotometer cells (12.5 mm width) 131907
    Adapter for 10.65 mm tubes 132800
    Adapter for 33 mm tubes 132810
    Tube, 10.65 mm diameter 352290
    Tube, 33 mm diameter for ASTM Color 352300
    Dark sample cell for CIE values, 1 mm path length 132820
    Flow through control software 137690
    Flow through cell, 50 mm path length 658010
    Flow through cell, 10 mm path length 658020
    PFXi IQ/OQ Documentation 137680
    PFXi Thermal Printer 137891
    PFXi heater upgrade pack 137880
    RCMSi Certified Calibration Pack – Full 134410
    RCMSi Certified Calibration Pack – Conformance 134420
    RCMSi Certified Calibration Pack – Starter 134430
    Acid Wash tube 131840
    PFXi Instruction CD including Windows Software 137460
    PFXi external power supply pack 131219