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BYK-Gardner Haze-gard plus Manual

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03/06
238 013 796K
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03/06
238 013 796K
haze-gard plus
Best.-Nr. 4725
Best.-Nr. 4726
haze-gard plus
Cat. No. 4725
Cat. No. 4726
haze-gard plus
°
N
de code 4725
°
N
de code 4726
haze-gard plus
Best.-Nr. 4725
Best.-Nr. 4726
haze-gard plus
Cat. No. 4725
Cat. No. 4726
haze-gard plus
°
N
de code 4725
°
N
de code 4726

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  • Page 1 Best.-Nr. 4725 Best.-Nr. 4726 haze-gard plus Cat. No. 4725 Cat. No. 4726 03/06 238 013 796K haze-gard plus ° de code 4725 ° de code 4726 haze-gard plus Best.-Nr. 4725 Best.-Nr. 4726 haze-gard plus Cat. No. 4725 Cat. No. 4726...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cat.No. 4725 and 4726 Table of Contents 1. Safety Information 2. System Description 3. Startup 4. Operation 5. Calibration 5.1 Additional Standards for Monitoring Test Equipment 5.2 Cleaning the Standards 5.3 Changing Calibration Values 6. SET-UP Menu: Setting Instrument Parameters 7.
  • Page 4 LCD-Display Control Panel Haze Port Clarity Port • Mains Switch • Voltage Selector • Fuse Connection for • Power Cable • Foot Switch • PC • Printer (RS-232) Foot Switch LCD-Display Control Panel Haze Port Clarity Port • Mains Switch •...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Before switching on the unit, make maintenance or repair for which the 1. Safety Information sure the voltage setting on the unit unit must be opened, make sure the matches the voltage of your power unit is disconnected from any power outlet.

  • Page 6: System Description

    2. System Description haze-gard plus is a stationary • Open specimen area for small instrument designed to measure the and large products appearance of glass and of films, packaging and parts made of plastic • Automatic calibration and menu- and other transparent materials.

  • Page 7: Startup

    3. Startup IMPORTANT NOTES! The instrument chassis is resistant Please read before you operate to a number of solvents, but cannot the instrument: be guaranteed to withstand all The unit has no special environ- chemicals. Use only a soft, damp mental requirements.
  • Page 8 Setting Up Always switch off the unit before plugging in or unplugging the RS-232 various connectors (foot switch, printer cable and power cord). Make sure the voltage setting is correct. Otherwise the instrument foot- will not operate properly or switch safely.
  • Page 9 Power-Up S E L F D I A G N O S T I C L a m p : C h o p p e r : S h u t t e r : V e r s i o n : 1 .
  • Page 10 S T A T U S S T A T U S S T A T I S T I C - M E M O R Y T r a n s m i s s i o n S t d . L a m p S t a t u s 1 0 0 .
  • Page 11 W A R M - U P Only about 2 minutes are needed for warm-up. As soon as the instrument has completed the self-diagnosis and status displays, it immediately goes into the mode that was active at the last shutdown. It is now ready for operation.

  • Page 12: Operation

    4. Operation trans- mittance haze clarity operate set up reference Select the parameter you want to The specimen must lie flat during measure. measurements. By pressing one of the three Start the measurement by pressing buttons you can either switch the <operate>...
  • Page 13 delete last 1 4 . 7 trans- mittance statistic result operate set up reference haze clarity on/off on/off delete all A message on the display will tell you if it is necessary to change measurement ports (when multiple Control panel: parameters have been selected).
  • Page 14 operate set up reference In the measuring modes, starts Calls up the SET-UP menu Used in Continuous Mode to measurements. (Chapter 6). determine the reference value for In SET-UP mode, confirms the total transmittance (Chapter 8). selected function. operate set up reference In the measuring modes, starts Calls up the SET-UP menu...

  • Page 15: Calibration

    To calibrate: To ensure accurate calibration, use only original standards from CAUTION: Make sure the BYK-Gardner. calibration standards are clean and free from scratches! 5. Calibration State-of-the-art technology and the Do not touch the reference surface.
  • Page 16 S E T U P M E N U E C a l i b r a t i o n C a l i b r a t i o n Z e r o C a l i b r a t i o n C a l i b r a t e 1 0 0 % C a l i b r a t i o n P r i n t S t a t i s t i c...
  • Page 17 If you have selected a transmittance Note: If fluctuating or obviously C a l i b r a t i o n other than 100 % in SETUP (see wrong values are displayed after P l a c e c l a r i t y s t a n d . Section 5.3 and Chapter 9), put the calibration, repeat the calibration.

  • Page 18: Additional Standards For Monitoring Test Equipment

    5.1 Additional Standards for 5.2 Cleaning the Standards Never rub the standard dry! The rubbing action may cause Monitoring Test Equipment Calibration with a dirty or damaged scratches from surface dust. standard may severely affect the To check proper operation of the accuracy of measurements.

  • Page 19: Changing Calibration Values

    5.3 Changing Calibration Values The values for the calibration standards are stored in the instrument. In automatic calibration, this data is associated with the respective standards. In some cases it may be necessary to adjust the stored data to a new standard, for example if the supplied standard has deteriorated due to aging.
  • Page 20 C h a n g e C a l V a l u e I n i t i a l i z e I n s t r . T S t d = 1 0 0 I n p u t T r a n s S t d O l d N e w I n p u t C l a r i t y S t d...

  • Page 21: Set-Up Menu

    6. SET-UP Menu: Displays the first S E T U P M E N U E SET-UP page. Setting Instrument C a l i b r a t e Parameters P r i n t S t a t i s t i c P r i n t O n l i n e : o f f delete all C o n t .
  • Page 22 When entering numbers: Explanation of Menu Items Adjust Time: Allows you to use the cursor keys to set the internal clock. Calibrate: Calls up the calibration Change routine (Chapter 5). Display Contrast: Allows you to statistic result desired adjust display contrast, using the decimal Print Statistics: Sends the left and right cursor keys.

  • Page 23: Measurement Series And Statistics

    7. Measurement Series statistic S T A T I S T I C and Statistics 3 0 . 6 m = 3 0 . 1 s = 0 . 5 on/off 2 0 . 8 m = 2 0 . 3 s = 0 .
  • Page 24 In Statistics Mode, measured values delete last result are saved and retained when you switch to a different parameter or turn the instrument off. Saved on/off values can be transferred to a printer or PC via the serial interface. A measurement series that has •...
  • Page 25 delete all All statistics in the memory are deleted. The delete function affects only the memory area in use for the current parameters. delete all All statistics in the memory are deleted. The delete function affects only the memory area in use for the current parameters.

  • Page 26: Continuous Mode

    8. Continuous Mode In the normal measuring mode, individual measurements are T r a n s m i t t a n c e M e a s u r e m e n t started by pressing <operate>. In Continuous Mode, on the other P l e a s e p l a c e hand, measurements are repeated...
  • Page 27 After changing a specimen, Statistical evaluations can also be Stand-by Mode: To save the lamp, always be sure to update the re- performed in Continuous Mode. after a certain interval Continuous ference measurement for the new The values measured here are Mode is interrupted and Stand-by specimen before proceeding.

  • Page 28: Parameters

    9. Parameters Appearance of Transparent its surface may act as "scatterers". Materials The more scatterers are present, the greater the amount of When a parallel beam of light scattered light; the distribution of strikes a transparent specimen, a scattered light in space is related number of effects may result, to the scatterers’...
  • Page 29 Contours may be distorted and seem less distinct. This effect, called clarity, influences the resolution of fine details. Unlike haze, clarity is distance- dependent, and deteriorates as the distance between the specimen and the observed object increases (near/far transparency). Fig. 1 See-through quality Milky/hazy Distored, unsharp...
  • Page 30 Measurement Principle measurement sequence is Standards controlled automatically. A beam strikes the specimen and ASTM D 1003: Standard Test enters an integrating sphere Method for Haze and Luminous (Fig. 2). The light, uniformly Transmittance of Transparent distributed by the matte white Plastics coating on the sphere wall, is measured by a detector.
  • Page 31 Notes: • When taking comparative the haze port. Here we readings note the specimen recommend calibrating the • For values of less than 10 %, the thickness, since absorbance and instrument with a previously measurement range is auto- scattering increase in direct measured transmittance standard matically switched over to a proportion to thickness.

  • Page 32: Changing Lamps And Fuses

    10. Changing Lamps and Changing Lamps the glass, it must be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Secure the lamp Fuses unit with the knurled screw and plug CAUTION: Before changing a it back onto the cable. Make sure no lamp, switch off the instrument, objects have been left inside the unplug it from the power source, instrument, and then close the...
  • Page 33 Changing Fuses CAUTION: Before changing a fuse, switch off the instrument and unplug it from the power source. With a suitable tool (No. 2 screw- driver), remove the fuse holder from the fuse housing (on the left side of the unit). Replace the defective fuse with a new one.

  • Page 34: Interface Description

    The instrument transmits a 4Fh and sends back a 21h as the acknowledgement signal. • The instrument controls are disabled, except for the <operate> haze-gard plus and <reference> buttons and the foot switch. 3 TxD RxD 3 2 RxD...
  • Page 35 • Selected language (byte 1) • Continuous Mode (byte 5) 0Ah = Clarity 00h = German 00h = No 01h = English 01h = Yes The instrument acknowledges each 02h = French control command with 2 characters 03h = Italian •...
  • Page 36 For values over 99.9, the fourth byte parameter before activating Following the sequence of the is always a blank (20h). The Continuous Mode. selected geometry, values are number of decimal digits matches multiplied by 100 (up to 2 decimal the value appearing on the Online Mode is terminated with 50h places possible) and transmitted to instrument display.
  • Page 37 ± 0.1 units* 12. Technical Specifications Measuring Repeatability: Reproducibility: ± 0.4 units* Geometries: 0°/diffuse Measuring Measuring Time: 1-6 seconds Aperture: 25.4 mm diameter (depending on mode) Measuring Field: 18.0 mm diameter Statistics Color Sensitivity: Spectral Memory: 7 x 999 conformity to CIE measurements, standard spectral 3 V lithium...
  • Page 38 Slo-blo 1.6 A; 250 V (115 V power supply) Operating Temperature: +10°C to +40°C Storage Temperature: 0°C to +50°C Dimensions: 340 x 670 x 240 mm Weight: 18 kg Special Features: Longterm calibration, no warm-up time, automatic measurement range fitting. *Standard deviation Technical modifications may be made without notice.

  • Page 39: Ordering Guide

    13. Ordering Guide Description Cat.No. Optical Cells for Liquids, 50 mm • Fixed path 2,5 mm 6180 haze-gard plus (Illuminant C) 4725 • Fixed path 4,0 mm 6181 haze-gard plus (Illuminant A) 4726 • Fixed path 5,0 mm 6182 • Fixed path 10,0 mm...

  • Page 40: Error Messages

    14. Error Messages N o s t a t i s t i c P r i n t e r v a l u e s s t o r e d n o t r e a d y E s c a p e : S E T U P Cause...
  • Page 41 R e f . M e a s u r e m e n t o n l y i n M e m o r y C o n t i n u o u s - M o d e I n v a l i d d a t e f u l l Cause...
  • Page 42 C a l v a l u e s a r e O n l i n e M o d e K e y b o a r d i n a c t i v e s e t t o d e f a u l t Cause Cause The instrument is in Online Mode,...
  • Page 43 EG - Konformitätserklärung EC - Declaration of Conformity Wir / We, BYK-Gardner GmbH, Lausitzer Straße 8, D - 82538 Geretsried erklären im Sinne der EG-Richtlinie(n): / declare in accordance with the EC Directive(s): • Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 89/336/EWG / Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC •...
  • Page 44 EU-yhteensopivuusvakuutus - Me, BYK-Gardner GmbH, vakuuttaa, että yllämainitut tuotteet / laitteet on kehitetty, rakennettu ja valmistettu asetettujen EU-direktiivien mukaisesti. Dichiarazione di conformità - Noi, BYK-Gardner GmbH, dichiariamo che i suddetti prodotti / strumenti sono stati sviluppati, construiti et prodotti in conformità con le Direttive EC stabilite.
  • Page 45 BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK-Gardner USA Lausitzer Str. 8 9104 Guilford Road D-82538 Geretsried Columbia, MD 21046 Germany Tel. 0-800-gardner Phone: 800-343-7721 (0-800-4273637) 301-483-6500 +49-8171-3493-0 Fax: 800-394-8215 +49-8171-3493-140 301-483-6555 www.bykgardner.com BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK-Gardner USA Lausitzer Str. 8 9104 Guilford Road D-82538 Geretsried...

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