PICOGLOSS 560 MC-X

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.

Especially in the automotive industry, many users are obliged to arrange themselves with various prescriptions for gloss measurement. The small portable gloss meter PICOGLOSS 560 MC-X was designed for the non-complicated mobile gloss measurement in accordance with the most frequently requested, standardized measurement angle of 60°. But, it considers even also the requirements of some uncommon 60° gloss measurements deviating from the standard, which indeed a lot of users within their daily testing reality are faced with.

Handling

Single-key operations make gloss measurements extremely easy and comfortable. The reading remains stored in the display for about 10 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. The display can be rotated by 180 degrees, so that the device is also comfortably to be used by left-handers.

Calibration

The PICOGLOSS 560 MC-X 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

Across the branches, still the most commonly required measurement geometry, e.g for lacquers, plastics, etc.

Mirror gloss measurement

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.

Automatic switchover of the display resolution

from 0,0 GU to 150,0 GU → from 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 III *) - only the supplied USB is suitable for that.

Statistics function

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

Power supply

The PICOGLOSS 560 MC-X is operated by a round cell. 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-X, measuring geometry 60°
• Manufacturer’s Certificate M acc. to DIN 55 350-18
• High gloss standard
• Battery (round cell LR03)
• USB cable
• Lens cloth
• Transport case
• Operating instructions