Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter 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...
Contents Storage and Handling ......................3 About the Rhopoint Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter ..........4 Accessories .......................... 5 Optional Accessories ......................5 Functional Overview......................6 Icons Used ..........................7 Power ........................... 7 Standby Mode ........................7 Switching the Unit On......................7 Making a Measurement ......................
Only use approved accessories and spare parts. All spare parts are available from Rhopoint Instruments Ltd and approved distributors. Do not attempt to open the instrument. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please contact Rhopoint Instrument or an approved distributor for your service requirements.
The diagram below shows the measurement principle of Rhopoint’s Novo-Haze TX transmission hazemeter. A collimated light beam passes through the specimen and enters an integrating sphere. The sphere’s interior surface is coated with a highly reflective white paint to allow diffusion.
Accessories The instrument is supplied as a standard package complete with all accessories required to power and operate the unit:- • Rhopoint Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter • 24v DC power supply and mains cable • USB data stick • 2 x haze checking standards (each one valid for 6 months) Optional Accessories •...
Functional Overview Figure 1 Label No. Function LED light source Light baffle Sample platform Power in and ON switch Display USB data connector Cap sense buttons Micro USB printer connection Foot switch connector Light trap inspection port...
Adjust time and date Take a reading Power The Rhopoint Hazemeter is powered by a low voltage DC (24v) power supply connected to the instrument’s power input connector (4). Standby Mode The instrument will go into standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. To return to the main operating screen, press any button.
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Once lamp warm up is complete the main measuring screen will be displayed. The tare icon will flash indicating an essential operation. Lower the light baffle then press and hold the tare button until a repetitive beep is heard. The unit will operate and set the zero reference.
Making a Measurement Lift the light baffle up and place the sample to be measured over the port opening. Lower the light baffle onto the sample.
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To take a reading, press the tick button. The instrument will operate and the results will be displayed on the screen. If a record of each reading is required, press the export button to send the result to a data stick or printer. See the export section of this manual for more details.
Deleting Readings Pressing the delete button will delete the last sample. Press and hold the delete button to delete all readings and reset statistics. Data Transfer The Novo-Haze TX instrument has two data transfer options: 1. Export to USB data stick (standard with all instruments) The data stick included with the instrument allows the transfer of measurement data in .csv format for analysis using Microsoft Excel.
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Export to results printer (optional extra) Using the Rhopoint data cable and pre-programmed label printer, the results from the hazemeter instrument can be sent directly to a label printer. When testing is complete press the data export button. The instrument will beep once to indicate a button press and then again to indicate the data has been sent.
Adjusting the Time and Date From the main screen press the calendar icon button. The following screen will be displayed. Press the button marked with a green arrow to start adjusting the time and date. This will enable up and down arrows on the right hand side of the screen. Pressing the up and down arrows will change the highlighted field.
Calibration Check The Rhopoint Novo-Haze TX is supplied with two haze checking standards in sealed bags and a box. Each standard is valid for 6 months after opening. Before first use ensure the lamp warm up period has completed and tare the instrument.
- the haze value should be 0% and the transmittance 100%. Sample Holders Custom sample holders and adaptors, to ensure correct product placement, are available on request. Please contact Rhopoint Instruments with your requirements.
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