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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Novo-Shade Duo+ Operating Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Rhopoint product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English... - Page 2 Authorised Distributor for your region. The technology and components used in the device are based on state-of-the art optic and electronics. As part of Rhopoint Instruments commitment to continually improving the technologies used in their products, they reserve the right to change information included in this document without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About the Novo-Shade Duo+ Accessories Functional overview Power Switching on the unit Operation Menu Screen Setup Screen Data & Batch Screen Calibration Screen Measurement Screen Opacity Shade Cleanliness Pass/Fail Setup Screen Control Screen Bluetooth Communication and Pairing Pairing Procedure Bluetooth Data Widget Installation Instructions Maintenance Screen About Screen... - Page 4 Storage and Handling This instrument contains precision optics and electronics. You should avoid • knocking or dropping the device as the resulting impact could cause serious damage. In some circumstances the optical components in the instrument could • become misted as a consequence of temperature change. It is recommended that the instrument is not used until it has stabilised to ambient temperature.
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Page 5: About The Novo-Shade Duo
About the Novo-Shade Duo+ The Novo-Shade Duo+ is a portable 45/0° reflectometer that can be used to assess either the shade of a surface (a simple indication of colour based on lightness / darkness) or calculate the opacity of a coating, plastic film or paper sample. Measuring using 0/45º... -
Page 6: Functional Overview
Functional overview Label No. Function On / Off Button High Resolution Graphic Display Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Operate / Enter Button Mains / USB Charger Input Connector Calibration Tile The instrument is controlled by pressing the relevant touch sensitive button. Functionality is dependent on whether the instrument is in menu or operate mode as detailed in the operation sections that follow. -
Page 7: Power
Power The Novo-Shade Duo+ is powered by an integrated high capacity lithium ion cell. Fully charged the instrument will operate continuously for >17 Hours or >20,000 readings. A mains powered USB charger is provided with the unit, this will fully charge the unit when connected to the units USB input (6) using the USB cable provided in under 4 hours. -
Page 8: Operation
Operation With the unit switched on and initialised the instrument will, depending on the mode selected, display the home screen as shown below. Instrument Ready Indicator Measurement Mode Navigation Options Battery Indicator Bluetooth Enabled Sample Number Batch information Measurements can be made by simply pressing the operate button (4) on the instruments keypad. -
Page 9: Menu Screen
Alternatively if “Cancel” is selected the display will return to the home screen. By selecting “Measure” the instrument will perform a measurement and after 3 -4 seconds display the results. Pressing the Down button accesses the Menu Screen. Menu Screen The Menu Screen is used for quick access to often used options. - Page 10 Pressing the Left button returns the display to the home screen. Pressing the Right button will access the Setup screen. Batching Options The batching feature allows the user to group measurements together in batches. Each batch has associated statistics; the data for each batch can be accessed by connecting the instrument to a PC.
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Page 11: Setup Screen
Control Menu - Bluetooth setup (See Control Menu Screen) Instrument Setup - Language, Date / Time and Power options (Setup Menu Screen) Factory Menu - Pin locked menu options for Rhopoint authorised service centres Pressing the Left button returns the display to the home screen. -
Page 12: Data & Batch Screen
Data & Batch Screen The Data Screen is similar in functionality to that of the menu screen but also allows the selection and setting of the Auto Batch size. By selecting Auto Batch to ON the batch size can be selected between 1 - 999 by pressing the Left and Right buttons to select the relevant digit and the Up and Down buttons to increment / decrement the value. -
Page 13: Calibration Screen
Calibration Screen The Calibration Screen is used to setup the instrument calibration to the user’s preference. Pressing the Up and Down buttons navigates through the options, pressing the Enter button selects that option. Selectable settings in the Calibration screen are:- Calibrate instrument - Performs an instant calibration of the instrument;... -
Page 14: Measurement Screen
Measurement Screen The Measurement Screen is used to configure the instruments measurement mode to the user’s preference. Pressing the Up and Down buttons navigates through the options, pressing the Enter button selects that option. Selectable settings in the Measurement screen are:- Mode- selects one of the following operation modes:- Opacity –... -
Page 15: Opacity
Opacity In Opacity mode the above screen is displayed. To measure the opacity of a coating it must be drawn down on a Leneta type opacity chart at the required film weight and allowed to fully dry. To measure the opacity of plastic film, paper, textile or any other semi-opaque material, place the sample to be measured over a black and white test bed. -
Page 16: Shade
Shade In Shade mode the above screen is displayed. Ensure the instrument is correctly calibrated. To measure the shade of a coating simply place the instrument on the surface of the sample to be measured and press the Centre button. The value is displayed on the screen. -
Page 17: Cleanliness
Cleanliness In Cleanliness mode the above screen is displayed. Ensure the instrument is correctly calibrated. To measure cleanliness clear tape is used to collect debris from the surface under test. This is then stuck to any suitable white substrate along with a sample of tape that is perfectly clean. -
Page 18: Pass/Fail Setup Screen
Pass/Fail Setup Screen The Pass/Fail setup screen is used to enable/disable on-screen pass/fail indication and set min/max tolerancing. The down key should be used to navigate to the Pass/Fail option and the center button pressed to toggle the feature on and off. Pressing the right navigation button allows the user to edit pass &... -
Page 19: Control Screen
Control Screen The Control Screen is used to configure the instruments Bluetooth parameters to the user’s preference. Pressing the Up and Down buttons navigates through the options, pressing the Enter button selects that option. Selectable settings in the Control screen are:- ID –... -
Page 20: Bluetooth Communication And Pairing
Bluetooth Communication and Pairing The Novo-Shade Duo + has a Bluetooth function that allows readings to be instantly transmitted to a compatible PC. Measurement data including instrument serial number and service/calibration information can be instantly accessed by many PC applications including Excel, Word, Wordpad, OpenOffice or SPC packages. - Page 21 5. Windows will now search for available Bluetooth devices, double click on the icon that corresponds to the IQ instrument. 6: Click "Enter the devices pairing code" in the “Add a device” screen. 7: Enter the pairing code "0000". Make sure the IQ remains switched on throughout this process, to disable or extend auto power off refer...
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Page 22: Bluetooth Data Widget Installation Instructions
8. The IQ is now installed on your PC and ready for connection to the Bluetooth Data Widget. It is important to wait until windows displays the “Your device is ready to use” message before starting the data widget. Bluetooth Data Widget Installation Instructions The Bluetooth (BT) Data Widget software supplied with the instrument is a mini program that converts transmitted measurement data into keystrokes that are automatically input into any open PC program. - Page 23 4. Click on the blue "refresh "arrow to search for paired IQ(s). 5. The buttons are greyed out while the DATA widget searches for SWITCHED ON IQ(s) that have been PAIRED to the PC. 6. Look in the data widget drop down box to see discovered instruments.
- Page 24 8. Click the tick to connect the instrument. 9. The transmitter icon now appears on the IQ. All readings will now be automatically transferred to any open windows package. Download example EXCEL spreadsheets from Rhopoint’s website.
- Page 25 Instrument Setup Screen The Instrument Setup screen is used to configure the instruments basic operating environment to the user’s preference. Pressing the Up and Down buttons navigates through the options, pressing the Enter button selects that option. Selectable settings in the Instrument Setup screen are:- Language –...
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Page 26: Maintenance Screen
Maintenance Screen The Maintenance screen is used by Rhopoint Approved Service Centres. It is PIN locked to prevented unauthorised access. There are no user configurable settings available. Pressing the Enter button returns About Screen The About screen is for information only. - Page 27 Notes...
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Page 28: Instrument Specification
Instrument Specification Colour Screen • Adjustable Brightness 6 Button Touch Sensitive Interface Statistical Analysis • Max, Min, Mean, S.D. Graphical Analysis • On board trend analysis Power • Rechargeable Lithium Ion • >17 Hours operation • >20,000+ Readings/Charge Recharge Time •... - Page 29 Dimensions & Weights • 65mm x 140mm x 50mm (H x W x D) • 790g • Packed weight: 1.75kg • Packed dimensions: 180mm x 330mm x 280mm (H x W x D) • Commodity code: 9027 5000 • Order Code: A4000-005 Measurement Units Shade mode - 0 = black –...
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