About
The TECHKON SpectroPlate is a hand-held device for precise dot transfer measurement on offset printing plates, supporting FM, AM, and Hybrid screens. Its advanced optics and image processing allow accurate readings on various plate types and coated surfaces.
The device connects to a PC via Windows software, displaying and storing measurements and transfer curves, which can be used for RIP plate processor linearization. It also offers an enlarged microscopic view for detailed analysis.
Available in Start and Expert versions, SpectroPlate can measure dot percentages, record complete transfer curves, and analyze geometric objects. The Start model can be upgraded to Expert via software.
Factory-calibrated to the fogra Measuring Bar FMB, it ensures high long-term accuracy and eliminates pre-measurement calibration.
Versions & Functions
SpectroPlate is available in three different types of performance packages: The entry-level model Start is designed for dot percentage measurements on all popular types of printing plates, film and CMYK print. The Expert version additionally features the recording of complete transfer curves and the possibility to analyze geometric objects within the device. The All-Vision model is able to measure supplementary low-contrast, process-low printing plates.
SpectroPlate Start
- % dot percentage
- Screen angle in °
- Screen frequency in l/cm and lpi
SpectroPlate Expert
Same functions as SpectroPlate Start and additionally:
- Dot % transfer curve
- Dot gain transfer curve
- Geometric analysis
- Memory for 100 data sets
- Average measurement
SpectroPlate All-Vision
Same functions as SpectroPlate Expert and additionally:
Measurement of low-contrast, process-low plates with very low visible contrast The Start version can easily be upgraded to an Expert model by a post-purchase upload from the PC.
All-Vision functionality is achieved by a hardware expansion.
All three types can easily be connected to the Windows software TECHKON SpectroConnect which is included in the package.
All devices are factory-calibrated to a highly accurate reference printing plate resulting in high long-term absolute accuracy and an excellent inter instrument agreement. Additionally, time-consuming calibration procedures prior to measurements are obsolete.