Description
The Xrite ERX145 is an inline color measurement system designed for precise coil coating assessment in both laboratory and production environments. It operates at a 45°:0° geometry with an annular measurement configuration, covering a spectral range of 330–730 nm with 1 nm optical resolution. The system features a dual-beam setup for simultaneous sample and reference measurement, achieving a fast measurement time of just 20 ms over a 30 mm area at a 60 mm distance. It maintains high reproducibility, with standard deviations of dL*, da*, and db* ≤ 0.03 on repeated white standard measurements, and excellent inter-instrument agreement (dL*, da*, db* ≤ 0.1). The ERX145 also ensures color accuracy with average deviations below dE* 0.3 for the 12 BCRA standards.
Physically, the ERX145 is compact for its class, measuring 282 × 298 × 269 mm³ and weighing 13.5 kg, with IP53 protection and CE marking. It connects to computers via CAN-Bus (USB interface converter available) and is calibrated using a traceable PTB white standard. The system integrates with ESWin QC software for real-time color tracking, providing a 30 mm measurement point and accommodating ±10 mm distance variation while maintaining a dE* error below 0.2. The ERX145 operates reliably in ambient temperatures up to 50°C, making it suitable for both lab and production line applications.
