Sekonic C-7000 Spectromaster Industrial Spectrometer

Sekonic C-7000 Industrial Spectrometer

The Sekonic SPECTROMASTER C-7000 is a portable spectrometer for evaluating LED, fluorescent, HMI, tungsten, natural and flash light in industrial, laboratory and quality-control applications.

  • Spectral measurement from 380 to 780 nm
  • Ambient illuminance from 1 to 200,000 lx
  • Correlated colour temperature from 1,563 to 100,000 K
  • CRI, TM-30-18, SSI, TLCI and TLMF evaluation
  • PPFD measurement for horticultural and plant-lighting applications
  • Stores up to 999 measurements with CSV spectral-data export

Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer for Industrial Light Measurement

The Sekonic C-7000 is designed for engineers, lighting manufacturers, laboratories and quality teams that need to understand more than brightness alone. It measures the spectral composition of a light source and calculates the colour, rendering and photometric values used to evaluate lighting performance.

Its handheld design, 270-degree swivel head and 4.3-inch colour touchscreen allow measurements to be made directly at a luminaire, workstation, production line, greenhouse, studio or test location. Stored readings can be transferred to the C-7000 Utility for comparison, graphical review and CSV export.

What Can the C-7000 Measure?

MeasurementWhat it indicatesTypical use
Illuminance The quantity of light reaching the measurement plane, displayed in lux or foot-candles Workplaces, laboratories, production areas, inspection stations and lighting verification
Spectral power distribution How optical energy is distributed across wavelengths from 380 to 780 nm LED development, incoming inspection, source comparison and quality control
Correlated colour temperature, Tcp Whether nominally white light appears warmer or cooler Luminaire matching and lighting specification
Deviation from Planckian locus, Δuv The green-to-magenta shift that colour temperature alone cannot describe Checking tint consistency between light sources
CRI, Ra and R1 to R15 Traditional colour-rendering performance, including individual test colours General lighting evaluation and comparison with established specifications
TM-30-18, Rf and Rg Colour fidelity and average gamut change using a broader set of colour samples Detailed architectural, retail and professional lighting evaluation
SSI Spectral similarity between a measured source and a selected reference or another source Film, television and multi-source lighting comparison
TLCI and TLMF Expected colour performance for television cameras and matching between luminaires Broadcast, video production and studio-lighting assessment
PPFD Photosynthetic photon flux density within the photosynthetically active radiation region Horticultural lighting, greenhouses and plant-growth research
Chromaticity coordinates The measured colour location in CIE 1931, CIE 1964 or CIE 1976 systems Colour specification, binning and source comparison
Dominant and peak wavelength Characteristic wavelengths of coloured or narrow-band sources LED inspection and technical light-source analysis

C-7000 Main Specifications

SpecificationSekonic C-7000
Spectral sensor CMOS linear image sensor
Spectral wavelength range 380 to 780 nm
Ambient illuminance range 1 to 200,000 lx; 0.1 to 18,600 fc
Flash-light range 20 to 20,500 lx·s; 1.86 to 1,900 fc·s
Ambient colour-temperature range 1,563 to 100,000 K
Flash colour-temperature range 2,500 to 100,000 K
Viewing angle selection 2° or 10°
Measurement operation Single or continuous measurement
Internal memory Up to 999 measurements
Display 4.3-inch colour touchscreen LCD
Light receptor 270-degree swivel head
Data output Stored values, graphics and spectral irradiance in 1 nm or 5 nm increments through the C-7000 Utility
Power Two AA batteries or USB bus power
Operating temperature −10 to +40 °C
Dimensions Approximately 183 × 73 × 27 mm
Weight Approximately 230 g

Measurement selection matters: colour temperature and CRI alone do not fully describe an LED source. Include Δuv when tint is important, TM-30 when fidelity and gamut matter, SSI for spectral source matching, and PPFD when evaluating plant-lighting intensity.

Choose the Correct Measurement for Your Application

ApplicationMeasurements to prioritisePractical purpose
LED manufacturing and incoming inspection Spectrum, Tcp, Δuv, chromaticity, peak wavelength and CRI or TM-30 Compare production output with approved samples and acceptance limits
Workplace and industrial lighting Illuminance, Tcp, Δuv and CRI Verify brightness, colour appearance and rendering performance at the work plane
Retail, museums and architectural lighting Illuminance, TM-30, CRI and spectrum Assess how lighting presents products, artwork and interior finishes
Broadcast and video production SSI, TLCI, TLMF, Tcp and Δuv Match sources and anticipate camera colour performance
Horticulture and plant-growth lighting PPFD and spectrum Evaluate photon delivery and spectral distribution for plant response
Medical, laboratory and inspection lighting Illuminance, spectrum, colour coordinates and rendering indices Document source performance for the defined technical or quality requirement
Flash and pulsed lighting Flash illuminance, spectrum, Tcp and rendering indices Characterise electronic flash using corded or cordless measurement

Understanding CRI, TM-30, SSI and TLCI

MetricMain question answeredImportant limitation
CRI How faithfully does the source render established test colours compared with a reference? The average Ra value can hide poor performance for particular colours, so review R1 to R15 where relevant
TM-30 Rf How accurately are colours rendered across a larger sample set? Fidelity alone does not show whether colour saturation increases or decreases
TM-30 Rg How does the average colour gamut expand or contract? Review Rf, Rg and the graphical result together rather than using one number alone
SSI How closely does one spectral distribution resemble a defined reference or another source? It measures spectral similarity and should not be interpreted as a general brightness rating
TLCI How is the source expected to reproduce colour through a television-camera system? It is intended for camera applications rather than general visual colour-rendering assessment

Spectrum and Comparison Modes

Spectrum mode displays the measured energy across the visible wavelength range, helping users identify LED peaks, missing spectral regions and differences between nominally similar sources. Spectrum Comparison mode allows a measured source to be assessed against a stored reference.

Comparison modes are useful for incoming inspection and maintenance. A known acceptable luminaire can be stored as the reference, after which replacement lamps or production samples can be checked under the same measurement geometry and operating conditions.

C-7000 Utility and Data Export

  • Transfer stored measurements to a compatible computer
  • Review measurement data in numerical and graphical formats
  • Export spectral irradiance at 1 nm or 5 nm intervals in CSV format
  • Create consistent meter settings for repeatable inspection work
  • Update compatible meter firmware according to Sekonic instructions
  • Use the available SDK where an approved remote-control integration is required

Software compatibility: use the utility and firmware intended for the C-7000. Do not connect a different Sekonic meter to the C-700/C-7000 Utility unless the manufacturer specifically confirms compatibility.

Recommended Measurement Practice

  1. Allow the light source to warm up and reach stable operating conditions.
  2. Control daylight, reflections and stray light unless they are intentionally part of the measurement.
  3. Place the receptor at the actual working plane and use consistent orientation and distance.
  4. Perform dark calibration when requested by the instrument.
  5. Select the correct ambient or flash mode and the measurement indices required by the specification.
  6. Take readings at several representative positions when assessing an area rather than relying on a single point.
  7. Store a clearly named reference measurement when comparing batches or replacement luminaires.
  8. Document supply voltage, dimming level, operating time, geometry and environmental conditions with the result.

C-7000 Spectrometer or a Standard Lux Meter?

RequirementStandard lux meterSekonic C-7000
Illuminance measurement Suitable when only lux or foot-candles are required Measures illuminance together with spectral and colour information
Colour temperature and tint Usually unavailable Measures Tcp and Δuv
Colour-rendering evaluation Unavailable CRI, TM-30, SSI, TLCI and TLMF
Spectral graph Unavailable Displays and exports the 380 to 780 nm spectrum
Plant-lighting measurement Lux does not represent photon flux for photosynthesis Provides PPFD measurement
Best fit Routine brightness surveys Lighting development, diagnosis, comparison and technical quality control

Calibration and Quality-Control Planning

Measurement confidence depends on more than the meter specification. Establish a calibration interval based on usage, handling, required uncertainty and the quality system. Protect the optical receptor from dirt, impact and moisture, and verify the instrument after any event that may affect performance.

For repeatable quality-control work, define the measurement geometry, source warm-up period, dimming setting, acceptance parameters and allowable tolerances in a written procedure. Record as-found calibration results and retain measurement files with the inspected product or batch.

Sekonic C-7000 Supplier 

Seacom Process Instruments supplies the Sekonic C-7000 industrial spectrometer for lighting manufacturers, laboratories, production facilities, horticultural-lighting projects, medical environments, universities and technical inspection teams.

Our team can help confirm whether your application requires illuminance, spectral distribution, CRI, TM-30, SSI, TLCI, chromaticity or PPFD measurement and advise on a practical measurement and reporting approach.

Need to confirm whether the C-7000 fits your application? Send us the light-source type, expected illuminance, required colour metrics, measurement environment, data-export needs and destination country.

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