Mt. Baker Research L.L.C.
2921 Sylvan Street/P.O. Box 28370
Bellingham, Washington 98228-0370

Defining Color Standards

Phone: (360) 650-0771 E-mail: <jackroot@mtbakerresearch.com>

Mt. Baker Research L.L.C. Services

Spectrophotometer Testing & Validation

Mt. Baker Research offers certified traceable validations of customer-owned spectrophotometers. We test accuracy and repeatability using procedures approved by ASTM and 8 (or more) calibrated reference standards from our permanent collection.

As a basis for traceability, we maintain 40 reference color standards calibrated recently at NRC, NIST, JAIST, or Avian Technologies. For the (0°/45°) bi-directional geometry our 10 calibrated reference standards span the wavelength range 250 - 850 x 5 nm. For the (d/8°) SPIN and the (d/8°) SPEX geometries the wavelength range is 360 - 750 x 10 nm. For the (8°/d) SPIN and the (8°/d) SPEX geometries the wavelength range is 360 - 830 x 1 nm.

Our fees for off-site validation include one printed report and 2 duplicate CD data disks. Fixturing (if required) is not included. The report includes a certificate of validation together with graphs and tables of data from tests of accuracy and repeatability. The CD includes the report together with certified performance data in Microsoft Excel format. We supply duplicate validation reports printed at the same time as the original copy for $75.00 each.

Loaned instruments and white reference tiles must be boxed, clean and in good working condition. We do not diagnose or repair damaged instruments. Loaned instruments are insured against loss while they are on our premises. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs, including insurance.

We offer an inexpensive on-site validation service to clients who purchase one calibrated Diagnostic Tile Set A or one calibrated Profiling Tile Set. We are available for other validation projects on a fee-for-service basis.

The prices listed below are EXW Bellingham (IncoTerms 2000). Contact us to request a free quote.

List Prices

1 ea Certified traceable validation of customer-supplied spectrophotometer, portable or handheld instrument, SPIN, SPEX or (0°/45°) bi-directional geometry, $1,200.00

1 ea Certified traceable validation of customer-supplied spectrophotometer, benchtop instrument, SPIN, SPEX or (0/45) bi-directional geometry, $1,200.00

Linked Resources

• This document includes a typical validation certificate, with references, for a Konica-Minolta CM-2500c (45°/0°) bi-directional spectrophotometer.
• This Excel file contains a typical certified data set for instrument validation.
• This calibration certificate from the NRC shows the traceable calibration data for 10 of our reference standards.