Spectro LFP qb

The new spectrophotometer platform: build for flexibility!

The Spectro LFP qb combines incredible universality and precision with a range of new features and supports the M1 measurement mode, which is now a must for many customers. It is a platform that satisfies the most stringent customer requirements – and an investment in the future that optimizes the workflow in the spirit of sustainability.

Application fields

Linearization and profiling of professional digital output devices on a wide variety of materials (reflective and transparent)
Suited for Fogra 51 and G7: Conformance to new ISO 13655-2017 "M1 part 1/ method a", M0, M2, M3 measurement condition …reflection and transmission!
Detachable spectral unit for spot color measurements
Measurement of fluorescent inks
Working as a team on one device

Who needs this device?
Printing labs who need

M1 measuring condition (f.i. Fogra 51, G7)
to measure manually spot colors and automatically whole charts
to measure any kind of substrates
to measure many charts
to measure fluorescent inks
different user to work on one device
Color management consultants

Main features

Real D50 illumination to guarantee conformance to new ISO 13655-2017 "M1 part 1/ method a", M0, M2, M3 measurement condition …reflection and transmission!
Removable measuring head (spectral unit) for measuring spot colors
Camera-supported sensing unit for instant automatic positioning
Switchable apertures (2, 6, 8 mm) for measuring different materials, surfaces, inks and resolutions
For transparent and reflective media
Also for heavy and thick materials (max. media thickness 20 mm)
Measurement of fluorescent inks
Supported by most RIP-software
Some examples of materials which can entirely be automatically measured: textiles, glass, backlit film, paper, vinyl, silk, fabrics, fine art paper, plexiglas, adhesives, banner, canvas, polyester, PVC, wrap film, cardboard, plastic plates, gypsum plates, wood, stone, ceramic plates.
Ethernet and USB connection
Geometry:
…reflection 45°/0°
…transmission d/0°
Includes free measurement software Barbieri Gateway for Mac and PC
Calibration and Certification Service recommended every 18 months

Detachable Spectral Unit:

Touch display
Battery operated
WiFi and USB connection
Lab values shown on display, set reference color, show Delta E

Sensing Unit:

Camera and according software
Quick auto-positioning
…faster measurements
…bigger measuring area

System requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later (32 and 64 bit)
Mac OS X 10.10 or later (Intel)

Comparison Spectro LFP qb to Spectro LFP Series 3

	Spectro LFP qb	Spectro LFP S3
Measuring aperture [mm]	2, 6, 8	2, 6, 8
Reflective measurements	yes	yes
Transmissive measurements	yes	yes
Up to 20mm thick media	yes	yes
Automatic measurements	yes	yes
M0, M2, M3 measuring condition	yes	yes
M1 (reflection and transmission)	yes
Sensing unit	yes
Removable spectral unit f. spot measurements	yes
Ethernet connection	yes
Measurement of fluorescent inks	yes
Humidity and temperature sensor	yes
Measuring speed	x*2	x