As a leading window film transmission meter (window tint meter) manufacturer, Linshang Technology provides a variety of window film meters to measure transmission rate, rejection rate, SHGC for materials such as automotive film, thermal insulation film, architectural film, thermal insulation glass, etc. There are mainly portable solar film transmission meters LS160 series, LS162 series, LS163 series, desktop demonstration window tint meters LS101, LS180, LS181, L182, split transmission meters LS110A, LS110H. Whether you want to measure UV or IR rejection (940nm, 1400nm) or visible light transmittance, you can find a suitable window film meter here.
For more information about the selection of solar film tester, please read the article "Window Film Transmission Meter Selection and FAQ".
LS101 Solar Film Transmission Meter (2nd)
1. Infrared central wavelength at 940nm, suitable for testing absorbing film
2. Adopt parallel optical path design, which is suitable for testing thick materials
3. Large LCD display with backlight on
4. Test the UV rejection rate, infrared rejection rate and visible light transmittance
LS110A Split Transmission Meter
1.It is used for the transmittance testing of glass, plated film, organic materials, solar film and other translucent materials such as insulating glass, filmed glass, PMMA materials etc.
2.VL Peak wavelength:380-760nm
3.UV Peak wavelength:365nm
4.IR Peak wavelength:940nm
LS110H Split Transmission Meter
1.It is used for the transmittance testing of glass, plated film, organic materials, solar film and other translucent materials such as insulating glass, filmed glass, PMMA materials etc.
2.VL Peak wavelength:380-760nm
3.UV Peak wavelength:365nm
4.IR Peak wavelength:1400nm
LS182 Solar Film Transmission Meter
1. UV peak wavelength: 365nm
2. Visible light peak wavelength: 380-760nm
3. IR wavelength: 940nm,1400nm and Full IR
4. SHGC: solar heat gain coefficient
How to select a suitable Window Tint Meter?
I. Select tint tester according to tested material
| Window tint meter | Window Film | Stick-film glass | Side windshield | Front windshield |
| LS160, LS160A | √ | |||
| LS162, LS162A | √ | √ | √ | |
| LS163, LS163A | √ | √ | √ | |
LS182，LS101 |
√ | √ | √ | |
| LS110A，LS110H | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Window film measurement: LS160 and LS160A window tint meters
Side windshield measurement : LS162, LS162A, LS163, LS163A window tint meters
Front windshield: LS110A and LS110H window tint meters
Desktop window tint meter: LS101, LS182, LS180 and LS181
II. Selecte window tint meter according to testing wavelength
| Window tint tester |
LS160 LS162 LS163 |
LS101 LS110A |
LS160A LS162A LS163A |
LS180 LS110H |
LS182 |
Visible light |
√ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 365nm UV | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 940nm IR | √ | √ | √ | ||
| 1400nm IR | √ | √ | √ | ||
| SHGC | √ |
940nm window tint meter is recommended to measure absorbing window film (glass)
1400nm window tint meter is recommended to measure metallic film or ceramic window film (glass)
LS182 window tint meter can be used to test absorbing film, metallic film and ceramic window film
If you need to measure both the rejection rate and the transmittance (visible light transmission), you can choose window tint meter LS163 or LS163A.
III. FAQ about window tint meter
1. Which test result is more accurate between window tint meters with 940nm and 1400nm light source?
No matter which window tint meter is used, the test data is objective and accurate.The wavelengths of 940nm and 1400nm are relatively representative wavelengths of sun spectrum.
Most of the absorbing films (heat-absorbing films) have better infrared blocking effect at 940nm, while the magnetron sputtering reflection film has better blocking effect at 1400nm such as metallic film and ceramic nano window film.
Please choose the right window tint meter based on your own window film category.
2. The differences between a metalic film and a heat-absorbing film?
The metalic film is produced by a magnetron sputtering process. A large amount of metal elements are added for a good reflection ability to the infrared film. It is insulated by the principle of reflecting infrared rays.
The heat-absorbing film is added with an infrared absorber during production and the infrared is absorbed by the film. It is insulated by the absorption principle and secondary heat radiation will be generated after the heat absorption is saturated.