What's Included

• X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3 Plus Color Management System
• i1Pro 3 Plus Spectrophotometer (measurement device)
• Calibration Plate (ceramic white reference)
• Ambient Light Measurement Head
• Polarization Filter
• Monitor Holder
• Positioning Target (for spot color measurement)
• XL Scanning Ruler
• XL Backup Board
• USB Cable
• Software: i1Profiler (v3.x for monitors/projectors + QA tools), Pantone Color Manager, ColorChecker Camera Calibration Software (with target), ColorTRUE mobile app download
• Soft Carrying Case
• X-Rite Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Overview The X-Rite i1Basic Pro 3 Plus is a professional, affordable spectral color measurement solution optimized for display and projector profiling, print quality verification, and spot color capture. It features the advanced i1Pro 3 Plus spectrophotometer with a larger 8mm aperture, high-brightness support (up to 5000 nits), and polarization capabilities—ideal for photographers, designers, videographers, prepress pros, and anyone requiring consistent, accurate color from capture through emissive (monitors/projectors) and reflective (print) workflows.

Key Benefits & Extrapolated Features

• Large 8mm aperture excels on textured/highly varied surfaces (e.g., fabrics, canvas, textiles, ceramics, glass, films, backlit/transmissive materials) for more accurate results than smaller-aperture models.
• Supports full-spectrum LED illumination (including UV) with M0, M1 (D50), M2, and M3 (polarization) measurement conditions per ISO 13655:2017.
• Polarization filter reduces specular highlights/hot spots, improves black levels/shadow detail, and delivers richer colors on challenging substrates.
• High dynamic range emissive measurement up to 5000 cd/m² (nits) for HDR displays and broadcast monitoring.
• Single-pass scanning with built-in optical brightener compensation (OBC) and polarization support.
• Full compatibility with modern video standards (e.g., Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, DCI-P3, NTSC, ITU-R BT.709, PAL/SECAM).
• Multi-monitor calibration: Up to 4 displays per computer; unlimited across networked computers for uniform color viewing.
• Built-in QA tools in i1Profiler for ongoing display and print verification/soft proofing.
• Spot color capture and management with Pantone libraries for palette creation and swatch bridging.
• Camera profiling via ColorChecker software for custom RAW workflows under mixed/artificial lighting.
• Upgradeable to full printer profiling (RGB/CMYK+) or automated scanning (e.g., with optional i1iO or i1iSis 2).
• Kensington lock port for security in shared/studio environments.
• Fast, reliable measurements (400 scans/sec in scanning mode) with excellent inter-instrument agreement and short-term repeatability.

Technical Specifications

General

• Spectral Engine: i1 technology with holographic diffraction grating, 128-pixel diode array, and built-in wavelength check.
• Spectral Range: 380–730 nm.
• Physical Sampling Interval: 3.5 nm.
• Optical Resolution: 10 nm.
• Spectral Reporting: 380–730 nm in 10 nm steps.
• Measurement Frequency (Scanning Mode): 400 measurements per second.

Optics

• Measurement Geometry: 45°/0° ring illumination, ISO 13655:2017 compliant.
• Measurement Aperture: 8 mm (0.31") diameter.
• Illumination Spot Size: 12 mm (0.47").
• Light Source: Full-spectrum LED (including UV).
• Measurement Conditions: M0 (UV included), M1 (D50), M2 (UV excluded), M3 (polarization, UV excluded).
• OBC: Supported via i1Profiler software.

Reflective Measurements

• Data Format: Spectral reflectance.
• Minimal Patch Size (Spot Mode): 14 × 14 mm (0.55" × 0.55").
• Minimal Patch Size (Scanning Mode): Varies by setup (e.g., 16 × 16 mm with ruler; larger in M3 mode).
• Maximum Scan Length: 515 mm (20.28").

Emissive Measurements

• Data Format: Spectral radiance (mW/nm/m²/sr); luminance (cd/m²).
• Measurement Range: 0.2–5000 cd/m² for bright/HDR displays.
• Short-Term Repeatability: x,y ±0.002 typical (0.05 ∆E00 on white typical).

System Requirements

• Mac: macOS 10.13–10.15; 512 MB RAM (2 GB recommended); Intel Core Duo; 500 MB disk space; powered USB port.
• Windows: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 (32/64-bit); 512 MB RAM (2 GB recommended); Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon XP (or better); 500 MB disk space; powered USB port.

Power & Environment

• Power Supply: USB bus-powered.
• Operating Temperature: 50–95°F (10–35°C).
• Humidity: 0–80% non-condensing.

Physical

• Device Dimensions: 6.4 × 2.7 × 2.5" (163 × 69 × 64 mm).
• Device Weight: 10 oz (285 g).
• XL Ruler: Approx. 23.3" × 4.8" (591 × 122 mm).
• XL Backup Board: Approx. 26.4" × 17.8" (670 × 452 mm).
• Packaging: Approx. 29.3 × 15.1 × 7.6"; ~18.5 lb.