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SpectroCAL is an affordable, high-performance spectroradiometer for vision scientists, and makes it extremely simple to measure the Spectral Power Distribution of computer display devices like CRT and LCD monitors.


SpectroCAL specification

Optical parameters
  • Spectral Range: 380 nm ‑ 780 nm
  • Wavelength Resolution: 5 nm
  • Calculated Wavelength Step: 1 nm
  • Viewing Angle: 1.8°
  • Measuring Distance/Diameter: 20 cm - Ø 6 mm; 100 cm - Ø 31 mm (luminance)
  • Measured Values: Spectral Radiance, Luminance, Chromaticity Coordinates, Correlated Color Temperature
Measurement performance
  • Luminance Measuring Range: 2 ‑ 7×104 cd.m-2 (higher values with optional filter)
  • Luminance Accuracy: ± 2 % (@ 1000 cd.m-2 and 2856K)
  • Luminance Reproducibility: ± 1 %
  • Chromaticity Accuracy: ± 0.002 x, y (@ 2856K)
  • Colour Reproducibility: ± 0.0005 x, y
  • CCT Reproducibility: ± 20 K (@ 2856 K)
    Wavelength Accuracy: ± 0.5 nm
Technical parameters
  • Dispersive Element: Imaging grating (flat field)
  • Light Receiving Element: Photodiode array 1024 pixel (binned)
  • Power Supply: USB powered
  • Computer Interface: USB 2.0, PC only
  • Dimensions: 140 mm x 58 mm x 34 mm
  • Weight: 350 g
Accessories (included)
Calibration
  • Calibration: NIST traceable
  • Calibration certificate included
  • Recommended recalibration interval: 1 year

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