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Lovibond TG 60/268 Operator's Instruction Manual

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Operator Instruction Manual
TG 60 / 268
Lovibond® Colour Measurement
938240 Version 1.0
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  • Page 1 Operator Instruction Manual TG 60 / 268 Lovibond® Colour Measurement 938240 Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Attention. The instrument is a safe device. Before operating, please read the safety instructions and comply strictly with the following terms to avoid unexpected damage. We shall not be liable for any damage from incorrect operation. Battery The instrument contains a built-in battery. Please use the original one.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions ....................2 Table of Contents ....................3 1.0 Introduction ....................4 2.0 External Features ..................6 3.0 Operating Instruction ..................7 3.1 Turn on/off ..................... 7 3.2 Calibration ...................... 8 3.3 Measurement ....................10 3.4 Connecting to PC ..................17 3.5 Printing ......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction The gloss meter complies to IS0 2813 (International Standard). The gloss meter features a large, interactive touch screen and QC software. It is easy to use, stable in its performance and accurate in measurement Advantages 1. Large touch screen (3.5inch), high resolution (480*320), full-view display.
  • Page 5 Keep the instrument clean. Avoid dust, powder or solid particles entering the measuring aperture and accessories. After use, please turn off. Keep the instrument and calibration plate in the instrument case. Users may not make any changes to the instrument without permission since that may affect the measuring accuracy or even damage the instrument.

  • Page 6: External Features

    2.0 External Features LCD Screen Indicator Light LCD Screen: Touch Screen Display to measure data and instrument RS 232 / Switch / settings. Switch/Measure USB Interface Measure Button button: Press Protective Cover (Calibration Plate) Figure 1: Features LCD Screen: Displays measurement data and instrument navigation buttons.

  • Page 7: Operating Instruction

    Figure 2. Hold the instrument with one hand, and remove the cover by gently pulling the “Open” mark. You only need to separate it from one side. Do not separate it from two sides. Figure 2: Separation Method 3.0 Operating Instruction 3.1 Turn on/off Press the switch button for 3 seconds to turn on the instrument.

  • Page 8: Calibration

    Figure 3: Standard Mode Measurement 3.2 Calibration In the screen shown in Figure 3, click “Menu” to the main menu as shown in Figure 4. Select “Calibrate” to enter into Calibration mode as shown in Figure Note: The single angle gloss meter does not Back have this selection...
  • Page 9 3.2.1 Calibration Click “Calibrate”, it will remind you to install the calibration plate. Make sure the calibration plate is installed correctly on the instrument. Click “OK” or press the measurement button to start calibration. If the instrument is being used in an unstable environment (such as extreme or variable temperatures, altitude and humidity), a calibration must be carried out.

  • Page 10: Measurement

    from the values of the actual calibration plate. Before modifying, please back up the original values. 3.3 Measurement The instrument has three measurement modes: “Basic Mode”, “Statistical Mode” and “Continuous Mode”. These can be selected in the Main Menu per Figure 6. Figure 6: Mode Selection Basic Mode: This is a basic test that provides a single measurement.
  • Page 11 If the “Test” button is then pressed during the measurements, it will pause or finish the current measurement. This mode is used to measure large sample areas and evaluate the consistency of large sample areas. The instrument has three measurement angles: 20°, 60° and 85°. These can be selected by clicking “Mode”...
  • Page 12 Note: On the single angle gloss meter, this icon will only show one angle and cannot be selected. Figure 8: Single Angle Measurement Under Basic Mode Select “Basic Mode” at the top of the screen. It will enter the average measurement interface. “T005”...
  • Page 13 Figure 9: Select Edit Name to enter the Operation Interface If “Edit Name” is selected, it is possible to modify the name. There is a limit of eight characters (only numbers or letters) as shown in Figure 23. Click “Delete” in the lower left corner to delete the current record. “60°”...
  • Page 14 3.3.2 Statistical Mode Measurement 1) Statistical Mode: A single angle measurement is shown in Figure Note: On the single angle gloss meter, this icon will only show one angle and cannot be selected. Figure 11: Single Angle Measurement Under Statistical Mode Click “Statistics Measure”...
  • Page 15 “75.2” represents the last measured value. “74.8，76.1，72.9，1.5，-0.4” represent average value, max value, min value, standard deviation and difference value respectively. Standard Deviation: The formula is Difference: The difference between the sample and the target value. Result: “Pass” means the sample is qualified and the result is within the tolerance range.
  • Page 16 “T003 44.5 75.2 89.8” is the standards value of the Statistics Measurement: T003 is the standard’s record number, 44.5 is the value under angle 20°, 75.3 is the value under angle of 60°, 89.8 is the value under the angle of 85°. 3.3.3 Continuous Mode Single angle measurement: as shown in figure 13.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Pc

    2) Multi-angle measurement in Continuous Mode. As shown in Figure 14, the angles are: 20°, 60°, 85°. (Note: not available for single angle gloss meter.) Figure 14: Continuous Mode – Multi Angle Measurement 3.4 Connecting to PC On the Main Menu, select “USB Comm” to enter the interface shown in Figure 15.

  • Page 18: Printing

    3.5 Printing An optional printer is available for the gloss meter. Simply connect the instrument to the mini printer and it will automatically print the data when measuring. 4. System Function Description 4.1 Data Management In the Main Menu, select “Data” to view the data management screen as shown in Figure 16.
  • Page 19 Records can be checked in single angle mode, double angle mode and three angle mode. Select the shortcut icon to select preferences, as shown in Figure 7. (Note: not available for single angle gloss meter). 1) Check Basic Record There are 5 records displayed on the screen. When angle 60° is selected, the view will be per Figure 18.
  • Page 20 Records can be checked by clicking “↑” and “↓”. When a record is selected, it will be highlighted in yellow as per Figure 20. On release, it will enter the operation interface as shown in Figure 21. Select “Operate” to edit the last record. Figure 20: Select Basic Record Figure 21: Basic Record Operations Delete Record: Select “Delete Record”, a warning box will appear as...
  • Page 21 Standard Entering: Select “Standard Entering” to transfer the selected record to a standard record for statistic measurement. Search: Users can search the record by “Search Index” and “Search Name”. Figure 22: Deletion Warning Box Edit Name Figure 23: Edit Name...
  • Page 22 2) Check Statistical Record When the 60° angle is selected, the view will display just the one record, as shown in Figure 24. When the 20°, 60° and 85° angles are selected, the view will be per Figure 25. Click the record name “S102316” to modify it per above. Figure 24: Single Angle Measurement in Statistical Mode Figure 25: Three Angle Measurement in Statistical Mode...
  • Page 23 Figure 26: Operation Menu of Statistical Record 3) Check Continuous Record This operation is the same as “Check Statistical Record”. Please refer to part “2” of this section. 4.1.2 Delete Record Click “Delete Record”. As shown in Figure 27, there are three modes: “Delete Basic Record”, “Delete Statistical Record”...

  • Page 24: Mode Selection

    4.2 Mode Selection On the main menus, select “Mode” to access different mode parameters per Figure 6. 4.3 Mode Parameter Select “Parameter” to set the mode parameters, as shown in Figure Note: The basic Mode Average function is in the Main Menu on the single angle gloss meter.
  • Page 25 Users can modify the measurement angle, edit the name and delete the record in this mode. All data will be saved in the basic record. Figure 31: Multi-angle Measurement in Basic Mode Average 4.3.2 Statistical Mode Parameter Users can set measurement times, difference switch, select standard and input standard.
  • Page 26 1) Measurement Times Measurement times can be set from a range of 1 to 99. The instrument will automatically calculate and display the average value (mean), maximum value and minimum value. If the ‘difference switch’ is also activated, it will also display the standard deviation, difference value and results.
  • Page 27 3) Select Standard The standard of statistics measurement automatically defaults to the last reading of the basic record. If another record should be used as the standard, click “Select Standard” and use the arrows to scroll to the selection. Alternatively, the “Search” index may be used to search for the name of the record to be used as the standard.
  • Page 28 Figure 35: Input Standard 4.3.3 Continuous Mode Parameter There are two functions: Measurement Times and Interval Time, as shown in Figures 36 and 37. Figure 36: Sub Menu of Continuous Mode Parameter...

  • Page 29: Angle Selection

    Figure 37: Interval Time Setting in Continuous Mode 4.4 Angle Selection Select ‘Angle’ to choose the measurement angles according to requirements as shown in Figure 7. 4.5 Tolerance Settings Select ‘Tolerance’ as shown in Figure 38 to define the tolerance between the standard against which the statistical data can be compared.

  • Page 30: Function Setting

    4.6 Function Setting Select ‘Setting’ to set other functions as shown in Figure 39. These include: Auto Save: On or Off Time Setting: Time and Date Language Setting: Select Accordingly Backlight Time As required Operation Mode: Right or Left Handed Operation Screen Brightness: As required Buzzer Switch:...

  • Page 31: Routine Maintenance

    5. Routine Maintenance 1) The gloss meter is a precision instrument. Please operate and store it in a laboratory environment (temperature approx. 20°C, standard atmospheric pressure, humidity of 50 ~ 70RH). Avoid using it in a humid environment, in areas of strong electromagnetic fields, intensive lighting, or dusty areas.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    5. Technical Specifications Measurement Angle 20°/ 60°/ 85°/ 20°60°85° Standard ISO 2813, GB/T 9754, ASTM D 523, ASTM D 2457 Measuring Area (mm) 20°: 10x10, 60°: 9x15 (small aperture: 1.5x2), 85°: 5x36 Measuring Range 20°:0-2000GU 60°:0-1000GU 85°:0-160GU Division Value 0.1GU Range 0-10GU 10-100GU...

  • Page 33: Sales Offices

    6. Sales Offices Germany United Kingdom Tintometer GmbH The Tintometer Ltd Schleefstraße 8-12 Lovibond House, Sun Rise Way 44287 Dortmund Solstice Park Germany Amesbury SP4 7GR Tel: +49 (0)231/94510-0 Tel: +44(0)1980 664800 Fax: +49 (0)231/94510-20 Fax: +44(0) 1980 625412 Email: sales@tintometer.de...

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