MetaVue Spectrophotometer
Non-contact imaging and adjustable 2–12 mm targeting for small, textured, irregular, and multi-colored paint-matching samples.
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Specifications
| Product type | Standalone instrument; workstation bundle not included |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 2 to 12 mm |
| Communication Interface | USB |
| Dimensions (length, width, height) | 9.75" W x 7.1" H x 7.25" D |
| Humidity | 0 to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Illumination Spot Size | 14 mm |
| Image Contact During Measurements | Non-Contact |
| Instrument Display | No display |
| Inter-Instrument Agreement | 0.30 avg CIELAB |
| Light Source | Full spectrum LED |
| Measurement Cycle Time | Less than 8 seconds |
| Measurement Geometry | 45/0 imaging spectrophotometer |
| Measurement Spot | 2mm to 12 mm |
| Measurement Working Distance | Up to 3.1mm |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50–104 °F (10–40 °C) |
| Photometric Range | 0 to 150% reflectance |
| Photometric Resolution | 10 nm intervals (as listed by X-Rite; spectral interval also 10 nm) |
| Reflectance Aperture(s) | 2 to 12 mm |
| Short Term Repeatability - White | 0.04 CIELAB |
| Software Development Kit | Yes |
| Spectral Analyzer | DRS filter wheel |
| Spectral Interval | 10 nm |
| Spectral Range | 400-700 nm @ 10 nm |
| Spectral Reporting | 400-700 nm @ 10 nm |
| Status Panel | Tri-Color LED |
| Storage Temperature Range | −4–158 °F (−20–70 °C) |
| Voltage | Universal power supply, 100-240 VAC |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Weight | 5.55 lb |
| Formulation software | Compatible software and paint database required; license not included |
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- Economical alternative for flat samples only: i1 Paint Spectrophotometer. For flat paint chips and lower-volume matching, rather than small, textured or irregular samples. Requires compatible formulation software and a paint database.
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Product Reviews
PERFECT MATCH EVERY TIME
SINCE WE HAVE AQUIRED THE META VUE, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MATCH 99% OF THE COLOR SAMPLES OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE BROUGHT IN TO US.
Response from Harper Inc.
Thank you so much for your review Barry. Your experience is typical of METAVUE owners across the US. But it is always great to hear the success of customers!
MetaVue does not dissapoint
Best spectrophotometer I’ve used in 40 years. Works with very small targets, textured surfaces. Accurate, consistent. We use them in multiple branches.
Happy Paint Department
Easy to use, set up team was fantastic and seems like a great work horse for our new location!
Works great when it decides to work.
Sometimes it refuses to calibrate Everything is clean but it still will not operate correctly. And sometimes it refuses to scan a color for not apparent reason.
tiny samples are not a problem. We love the MetaVue!
Had to drop you a note to share our positive experiences switching out our older spectrophotometer to the new MetaVue. Our Ace Hardware stores share one thing in common; our paint department is our number 1 department. We have always prided ourselves on the ability to create custom matches and scan a variety of unique customer items to create unique colors. The Metavue opened up a world of customer satisfaction unknown to us. The amazing accuracy with very small sample sizes is incredible. Our miss-tinted paint due to scans is non existent. As an owner, I could not be happier with that stat. Our staff immediately bought into the updated software and scanning tools. I wouldn’t have a paint department without one.
Time and money saver for Ace stores
The new Metavue color matching machine has been a complete game changer for our store. We love being able to match fabrics and other bulky items that the big box stores can’t touch. The ability to see the sample pictured on the computer screen just adds to the precision and accuracy. Between the buyback of the old machine and the reduced rate of mismatches, over time the machine will pay for itself.
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