Gloss Meter PICOGLOSS 560/562/503
Gloss measurement, 1-angle, 60°, portable, small measuring aperture
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PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS

Order number: 02950231
Delivery time 3-4 weeks
1995.00 €

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Gloss

PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS

Now, more than ever, it is very important to achieve a consistent surface quality during the production and processing of surface-treated materials (such as papers, plastics, metal or wood surfaces). A uniform and defined surface quality must be ensured in almost all industrial segments. Variations in glossiness can result from manufacturing defects, supplier changes and material fluctuations. Often, these lead to complaints in quality control or even rejection of the material. Especially in recent years due to increasing demands of customers, it is particularly important to be able to make a flawless, objective assessment of the gloss.

The PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS is as well as the PICOGLOSS 560 MC-X one of the smallest portable gloss-measuring devices ever designed. Especially even due to the continuously increasing number of enquiries from the automotive range regarding gloss measurements on small parts, the PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS provides with its remarkably small measuring aperture (round, 3 mm Ø) the possibility of gloss measurements. Up to now only a user-dependent non-communicable visual valuing of gloss values was possible. Gloss measurements on small parts require some attention to a few essential facts:

It has to be considered, that a Glossmeter with such a small measuring aperture has a quite high sensitivity for all influences which could effect the measured value (flat- and evenness, radius, structures, slight mottling).

Therefore, it is essential that the surface to be measured is absolutely flat and even as well as with a possibly homogeneous appearance.

Otherwise, even already a slight change of the unit’s position (distinctly less than 1 mm ) could bring an area of the surface to be measured into the measuring focus, which has an other gloss appearance. This would immediately be recognized as a variation at the displayed measuring value, because due to its sensitivity the PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS is able to measure/display the different/varying gloss of areas which are very close to each other.

The gloss impression through humans’ eyes is the result of a mixed impression of an area with a minimum size which is distinctly larger than the PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS measuring aperture.

So, also common Glossmeters measure a larger area and the value is an "average" of its mixed impression.

But, unfortunately, such common Glossmeters are not suitable to be used for the often enquired gloss measurements on a lot of small specimens to be measured, because their larger measuring aperture will be not completely covered by these specimens.

Due to the high sensitivity of the Model 560 MC-XS, it is recommended to take a sufficient number of measurements from the area to be measured, with slight positioning changes, and understand the average of all nearly similar values as the actual gloss value of the small specimens to be measure.

For bigger specimens, the common Glossmeters with their "less sensitive" larger measuring aperture are still the comfortable right choice.

Handling

Single-key operations make gloss measurements extremely easy and comfortable. The reading remains stored in the display for about 30 s and is then switched off automatically to save the battery. However, the last measured value is preserved and is shown in the display when the instrument is switched on again.

Display

In addition to the measuring and calibrating values the high contrast LC display also shows messages and information.

Calibration

The PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS requires only one calibrating standard for normal two-position calibration. After key pressure the calibration routine runs automatically. The calibration value is stored on the standard (EPROM).

60°Gloss measurement

Specifically for gloss measurements on lacquers and plastics in the range of 0 up to approx. 15 GU* (display with two decimal places) and in the range of 0 up to 150 GU* (display with one decimal place).

Mirror gloss measurements

Mirror-gloss measurements can be conducted on metallic surfaces in the range of up to 1000 gloss units. There is an automatic change-over of the measuring range at 150 gloss units.

Two times change-over of the display resolution

  • from 0.00 GU to 15.00 GU → to15.0 GU to 150.0 GU
  • from 15.0 GU to 150.0 GU → to 150 GU to 1000 GU

USB interface

The measured data can be transferred to a PC by means of the USB cable supplied and evaluated using the software PICOSOFT II *).

Statistics function

  • Number of measurements (max. 10)
  • Min/Max
  • Standard deviation

Power supply

The PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS is operated by a round cell, the capacity of which is adequate for at least 10,000 measurements. When using a PC, the power supply is taken over by the USB interface of the PC.

Scope of delivery

  • Gloss Measuring Device PICOGLOSS 560 MC-XS
  • High gloss standard
  • Battery (round cell LR03)
  • USB cable
  • Lens cloth
  • Transport case
  • Operating instructions

Technical specifications

Portable / Stationary

Portable

Dimensions

105 mm x 31 mm x 59 mm (L x W x H)

Net weight

200 g

Measuring aperture

3 mm Ø (round)

Measuring spot

3 mm Ø (round)

Measuring geometry

60°

Light source

LED

Detector

Si photo-cell

Display

8 digits, lighted LCD, height of digits 11 mm

PC interface

USB

Power supply

1 round cell (LR03)

Permissible temperature range (Storage)

- 10 °C to + 60 °C

Permissible temperature range (Operation (non-dewy))

23 °C +/- 2 °C

Reproducibility

0.2 GU in the range of 0 to 15 GU // 0.2 GU in the range of 0 to 150 GU // 0.5 GU in the range of 150 to 1000 GU

Reproducibility in case of interfering irradiation (EN 61000-4-3)

1 GU

Equipment