5.2 Measurement Procedure ................22 5.2.1 Using the ZGM 1130 standalone ............22 5.2.2 Using the ZGM 1130 with “GlossTools” ..........22 6 Measurement File ....................23 7 How to choose the correct measuring geometry in the area of paint industry ... 24...
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8 Maintenance and Cleaning ................25 8.1 Cleaning of the device ................25 8.2 Cleaning of the standard ................25 9 Technical Specification ..................26 Glossary ......................... 27 Page 2...
Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction manual on hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Proceq SA policy is one of continuous product development. All changes resulting from technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Proceq SA to update.
Device description The ZGM 1130 glossmeter is for measurement of all gloss ranges from matt to high gloss up to 2’000 GU. In particular, this instrument has the following features: • 20°, 60° and 85° measuring geometry in one device •...
2.2 Safety notes and hints It is strictly forbidden to open the housing of the ZGM 1130! If not observed, all the guarantee and liability claims to Proceq SA will be void.
7 days. However, the period could vary depending on the courier. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit when receiving the goods. If there are any damages also inform your authorized Proceq agent or Proceq SA immediately. 3.2 Shipment Should the device be transported again, it must be packaged properly.
3.3 Standard delivery The following parts are included in the delivery: ZGM 1130 glossmeter calibration standard universal battery charger (100V to 240V, 50Hz to 60Hz microfiber cleaning cloth wrist loop GlossTools software USB-cable certificate of manufacturer certificate of calibration carrying case...
3.4 Options • Second calibration standard Proceq SA refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the ZGM 1130 in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from 3 party suppliers. Page 8...
Device overview This instruction manual covers all models of the ZGM 1130 series which includes 1-, 2- or also 3-angle models. Therefore, it is possible that some pictures or functional descriptions (e.g. selection of measuring geometry) may differ from your model.
4.1 Display The ZGM 1130 is equipped with a touchscreen (1) in order to receive inputs from the user. 4.2 Measuring Button The measuring button (4) is used to start, stop measurements or to switch the device off if configured. It is also used to exit the menu from any point and return back to the measuring window.
The ZGM 1130 can be charged either via a USB PC connection or with a USB wall charger. The latter will charge the ZGM 1130 faster than the USB PC connection.
4.6 Measuring Display The measuring display is the main display and is shown when the device has been started. It has two different views which can be set-up in the menu. Detailed view shows more statistic information, while Simple view shows less but gives a better readability.
4.8 Menu Structure The table below shows the menu structure of the ZGM 1130. New File Open File Archive View Data Delete File 20° 60° 85° Calibrate Calibrate Calib. value Setup Basic Simple Detailed Right hand Orientation Left hand View Pass / Fail 20°...
This menu item allows to select an existing measuring file in order to add new measurements. Choose the measurement file to proceed with from the list. Then the selected measuring file will be loaded and the ZGM 1130 returns to the measuring window.
Delete File This function allows to delete whole measurement files from the ZGM 1130. Choose the measurement file to delete from the list and confirm or decline. If the current measurement file will be deleted, a new one named DEFAULT will be created automatically.
4.8.3 Menu The menu items gives the user access to all settings of the device. Off - Switches the ZGM 1130 off. View The view of the display can be set-up to either a Simple View which improves readability of the measuring display, but shows less detailed statistic information or to a Detailed View which shows more detailed statistic information but in a smaller font.
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Orientation Turns the display for right or left hand use. Pass / Fail Switches the Pass / Fail functionality for all supported angles on or off. 20 ° 60 ° 85° & H Lower and higher limits can be defined for each supported angle individually.
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Setup Language Choose one of the shown languages. The selected language will be applied immediately. Interval Set-up the second function of the measure button. When “Interval” is chosen, the device conducts measurements in the given interval as long as the measuring button is pressed.
In Scan mode, the ZGM 1130 measures with high speed as long as the measuring button is pressed. All single measurements completed during that time lead to one single average value which will be added to the statistic display.
Measurements of different geometries can neither be compared nor converted into another. All the models of the ZGM 1130 series are equipped with an automatic adaptation of the measuring range, which makes them capable of measuring even specimen in the extended measuring range with values between 200 and 2000 gloss units.
5.2 Measurement Procedure The ZGM 1130 can be used as a standalone device or in conjunction with the “GlossTools” software and a PC. No matter if the ZGM 1130 is used standalone or with “GlossTools” the specimen should be larger than the measuring area of the device.
Measurement File All measurement files are stored in the internal memory and can be downloaded via USB. When the ZGM 1130 is connected to USB choose Download and the device will appear as a flash drive on the Computer. Measurement files are comma separated (CSV) and can be viewed with any notepad or spreadsheet program.
How to choose the correct measuring geometry in the area of paint industry The following explanations apply to smooth coated surfaces, they do not fully apply for metallic and textured coatings or uneven surfaces. They do not apply at all for other surfaces such as foils, metals, textiles and paper.
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Please consider that only the following work can be carried out by the user. All other maintenance and repair work shall only be carried out by Proceq SA or your authorized Proceq agent, otherwise the guarantee and liability claims will be void.
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Technical Specification Version Geometry Dimensions Weight ZGM 1130.6 60° 150 x 52 x 71 mm 420 g (5.91 x 2.05 x 2.8”) (0.93 ZGM 1130.26 20°, 60°, reflection haze H lbs) ZGM 1130.268 20°, 60°, 85°, reflection haze H Standards ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, EN ISO 2813, BS 3900-D6, DIN 67530, for versions 1130.26 and 1130.268 additionally ASTM...
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Glossary Angles ........... 17 Maintenance and Care Archive .......... 14 Cleaning of standard ....25 Automatic System Check ....10 Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning of device ...... 25 Maintenance and Cleaning .... 25 Measure ......... 11 Calibrate ........15 Measurement File ......23 Calibrating ........
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