PFXi-880/P - 1378803

PFXi-995/P – 1379952

Color Measurement for Transparent Samples

  • Integrated RCMSi Technology for Remote Calibration
  • Optional Heater Keeps Samples Above The “Cloud Point” (PFXi-995/P – 1379952H)
  • 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

Petroleum Oils and Waxes

Methods: AOCS Cc 13e-92, AOCS Cc 13j-97, ASTM D156, ASTM D1209, ASTM D1500, ASTM D1544, ASTM D6045, ASTM D6166, ASTM E308, BS684, IP 17 method B, IS 548 (part 1)-2010, ISO 2049, ISO 6271, ISO 15305, ISO 27608, MS 252 : Part 16, MS 817 : Part 12

  • 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 13e-92
AOCS Cc 13j-97
ASTM D156
ASTM D1209
ASTM D1500
ASTM D1544
ASTM D6045
ASTM D6166
ASTM E308
BS684
IP 17 method B
IS 548 (part 1)-2010
ISO 2049
ISO 6271
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
ASTM Colour 33 mm 0 – 8 0.1 unit ASTM D6045
IP Units (IP 17 method B) 6″ 0.25 – 4.0 0.25 – 3.0 in 0.25 steps, then 3.5 and 4.0 IP 17 method B
Pt-Co 100 mm 0 – 500 mg Pt/l 0.1 mg Pt/l ISO 6271
Saybolt Colour 100 mm -16 – +30 1 unit ASTM D156, ASTM D6045
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
Red and Yellow Values to Indian Standard: Castor, Ground Nut and Coconut Oil 1″ 0 – 79.9 R, 0 – 79.9 Y, 0 – 49.9 B, 0 – 3.9 N IS 548 (part 1)-2010
Red and Yellow Values to Indian Standard: Castor, Ground Nut and Coconut Oil 1/4″ 0 – 70 R, 0 – 70 Y, 0 – 40 B, 0 – 3.9 N IS 548 (part 1)-2010
Red and Yellow Values to Indian Standard: Cottonseed Oil 1/4″ 0 – 79.9 R, 0 – 79.9 Y, 0 – 49.9 B, 0 – 3.9 N IS 548 (part 1)-2010
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
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
CIELAB (L*C*h) L*, C*, dependant on spectral locus, 0 – 360° 0.01 ASTM E308
Hunter Lab 1 mm – 6″ dependant on spectral locus 0.01
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
Absorptance
  • 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
  • For PFXi-995/P: Accessory Box with 5 Volt Halogen Lamp, Conformance Filter, and W600/OG/10 Cell, W600/OG/33 Cell, W600/OG/100 Cell, W600/OG/1″ Cell, W600/OG/6″ Cell
Title Glass Standard Values Filters Part Number
ASTM Color Filter Set (PFXi995/950/880)

Approximate Values

  • 0.5
  • 3.5
  • 5.0
3 139820
ASTM Color Filter Set (PFXi195)

Approximate Values

  • 0.5
  • 3.5
  • 5.0
3 139810
ASTM Color – EC3000
  • 1.1
1 135079
ASTM Color – EC3000
  • 4.7
1 135089
ASTM Color
  • 3.5
1 139512
ASTM Color

Approximate Values

  • 0.5
  • 3.5
  • 5.0
3 341000
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
IP Units Filter Set

Approximate values

  • 0.75
  • 1.25
  • 2.0
  • 3.5
4 137660
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
Hazen Color Filter Set

Approximate values

  • 5
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
  • 300
5 139570
Saybolt (only PFX/PFXi880/950/995)

Approximate Value:

  • +10
1 139583
Saybolt Color Filter Set (only PFX/PFXi880/950/995)
  • – 8
  • 0
  • +10
  • +18
  • +25
5 139580
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
ASTM Color <0.5 134290
ASTM Color 1 134000
ASTM Color 3 134010
ASTM Color 5 134020
ASTM Color 7 134030
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
Saybolt Color -10 134040
Saybolt Color 0 134050
Saybolt Color +12 134060
Saybolt Color +25 134070
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