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NOVO-GLOSS
™
60°
20/60°
20/60/85° Trio
20/60/85° with Haze
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.
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- Page 1 20/60/85° Trio 20/60/85° with Haze 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.
- Page 2 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
Data & Batch Screen Calibration Screen Pass/Fail Setup Screen Instrument Setup Screen Maintenance Screen About Screen Appearance Theory Rhopoint Novo-Gloss Glossmeter Why is reflected appearance important? Gloss Haze* Measuring Haze with the Novo-Gloss Haze Compensation Corrected haze measurement on metallic coatings... -
Page 4: Storage And Handling
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. -
Page 5: Accessories
The instrument is supplied as a standard package complete with all accessories required to calibrate and recharge the unit including: Rhopoint Novo-Gloss / Novo-Gloss Trio 2 - 60°, 20/60° or 20/60/85° Glossmeter High gloss calibration tile including certificate Cleaning cloth for calibration tile... -
Page 6: Functional Overview
Functional overview Label No. Function USB Connector High Resolution Graphic Display Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Operate / Enter Button Calibration Tile (magnetised) On / Off Button 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-Gloss 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 3 hours. -
Page 8: Switching On The Unit
To switch on the unit touch the On/Off button located above and to the right of the USB socket. The instrument will display the Rhopoint logo and then enter into the home screen displaying measurement parameters according to the instruments default settings or those previously configured. -
Page 9: Operation
Operation With the unit switched on and initialised the instrument will display the home screen as shown below. Battery Indicator Measurement Ready Bluetooth Enabled Navigation Options Sample Number Gloss Geometry Gloss Reading Gloss Geometry Date and Time In this mode, measurements can be made by simply pressing the operate button (4) on the instruments keypad. - Page 10 With the pass / fail feature enabled, the Novo-Gloss will compare each measurement angle to user defined tolerances, if the gloss reading is within specification the angle header will be displayed in green. If the reading falls outside the tolerances the header is marked in red.
- Page 11 If the pass / fail feature is enabled, the colour of the angle header indicates if the last reading is within the user defined tolerances. Pressing the Right button in the gloss statistics screen will access the gloss graph screen providing a graphical representation of the statistics data. Pressing the Up / Down buttons gloss data can be displayed either all together or individually.
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Page 12: Menu Screen
Menu Screen The Menu Screen is used for quick access to often used options. Pressing the Up and Down buttons navigates through the options, pressing the Enter button selects that option. Selectable settings in the menu screen are:- Memory – Set to ON, enables storage and batching of measurement results. -
Page 13: Batching Options
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. The current batch name is displayed on the home screen in the bottom left corner, the sample number within that batch is shown in the top right of the screen indicated with n=(sample number). -
Page 14: 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 15: Data & Batch Screen
Data & Batch Screen The Data & Batch 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 16: 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 17 Measurement Screen The Measurement Screen is used to configure the instruments measurement 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 Measurement screen are:- Auto Measure –...
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Page 18: Pass/Fail Setup Screen
*Haze – Selects either Haze or logHaze (a more sensitive measurement) *Haze Compensation – Selects either ON or OFF. Further details of Haze Compensation can be found in the Appearance Theory section of this manual. Pressing the Left button returns the display to the home screen. *These options are only available in the Novo-Gloss 20/60/85 with Haze. - Page 19 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. Enable Remote Control is not presently user configurable Selectable settings in the Control screen are:- ID - Measurement definition header SOF / EOF - Start / End of file markers for use in analysis software...
- Page 20 Pairing Procedure 1. Switch on the Novo-Gloss. 2. The Bluetooth icon must be visible to allow pairing. 3. If the Bluetooth icon is not visible, enable it as detailed in Control Screen. Ensure that Bluetooth mode is set to either Data or Data+ 4.
- Page 21 6. Windows will now search for available Bluetooth devices, double click on the icon that corresponds to the Novo-Gloss instrument. 7: Click "Enter the devices pairing code" in the “Add a device” screen. 8: Enter the pairing code "0000". Make sure the Novo-Gloss remains switched on throughout this process, to disable or extend auto power...
- Page 22 9. The Novo-Gloss 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 Novo-Gloss & 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 The transmitter icon now appears on the Novo-Gloss. All readings will now be automatically transferred to any open windows package. Download example EXCEL spreadsheets from Rhopoint’s website.
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Page 25: Instrument Setup Screen
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 –... -
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 in this menu. Pressing the Enter button returns the display to the home screen About Screen The About screen is for information only. -
Page 27: Appearance Theory
D523. It is determined by the amount of reflected light from a glass standard of known refractive index. Calibration tiles supplied with Rhopoint instruments are traceable to master glass standards held at NIST (USA). The measurement angles most commonly used for gloss are 20°, 60° and 85°. - Page 28 The most appropriate angle should be selected dependent on the glossiness of the sample surface. Using the correct measurement geometry increases resolution and improves the correlation of results with human perception of quality. Graph showing 13 painted panels visually assessed and ranked for gloss, the measured values show 85°...
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Page 29: Haze
Haze* Haze describes the milky halo or bloom seen on the surface of high gloss surfaces. Surface haze can be problematic in most coating applications including automotive manufacture, powder coatings and other high gloss coatings. It can be attributed to a number of causes including incompatible materials in a formulation, poor dispersion and problems encountered during drying/curing/stoving. -
Page 30: Measuring Haze With The Novo-Gloss
Measuring Haze with the Novo-Gloss Gloss Haze values are calculated using the angular tolerances described in ASTM E430. The instrument can display the natural haze value (HU) or Log Haze Value (HU When measuring haze values, higher numbers indicate a lower quality surface. A high gloss surface with zero haze has a deep reflection image with high contrast. -
Page 31: Corrected Haze Measurement On Metallic Coatings
Corrected haze measurement on metallic coatings For non metallic surfaces, the diffuse component is lambertian- it is equal in amplitude at all angles in relation to the sample surface. Conventional gloss-hazemeters measure diffuse reflection using a luminosity sensor positioned away from the gloss angle. Luminosity is subtracted from the haze signal allowing non metallic surfaces measured independent of their colour. -
Page 32: Technical Specification
Technical Specification GLOSS MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION 60°, 20/60°, 20/60/85° and 20/60/85° with Haze Versions Available Resolution 0.1 GU STANDARDS: ISO 2813, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530, JIS 8741, ISO 7668 GLOSS CALIBRATION STANDARD BAM Traceable Uncertainty: 0.1 GU. HAZE MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION Near Specular Reflectance measured at 17-19°, 21-23°... - Page 33 Instrument Specification Colour Screen • Adjustable Brightness 6 Button Touch Sensitive Interface Construction • Aluminium soleplate & standard holder. • Aluminium Optic chassis (20/60/85°), Injection moulded chassis (60° & 20/60°) standard holder. • Integrated calibration holder with in position detector Statistical Analysis •...
- Page 34 Dimensions & Weight • 65 x 140 x 50mm (H x W x D) • 790g...
- Page 35 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WE Rhopoint Instruments Ltd, Beeching Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LG DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCTS Rhopoint NG 60, 20/60, 20/60/85, NG Trio 2 TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE...
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