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- Page 2 This product meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC This product is RoHs compliant (Directive 2002/95 EC).
- Page 3 Warranty We will grant a warranty for a period of 12 months for TQC Sheen Glossmeter and 12 months for all related equipment from the date of delivery in respect of any evidence of faulty workmanship and materials. We will extend the warranty for TQC Sheen Glossmeter to a period of 24 months from the date of delivery if TQC Sheen Glossmeter is licensed via the TQC Sheen Ideal Finish Analysis software.
- Page 4 Scope of supply The TQC Sheen Glossmeter comes with the following items: • TQC Sheen Glossmeter (20°/60°/85° depending on your model) • 2 AA type batteries • A plastic case • Screwdriver • USB stick with TQC Sheen Ideal Finish Analysis software •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......................5 Getting started with the TQC Sheen Glossmeter .......... 6 The operating buttons ......................6 Starting the glossmeter ...................... 6 Where are which tasks performed? ................7 2.1.1 Using the TQC Sheen Glossmeter ................7 2.1.2 Settings ............................ - Page 6 Power off ......................21 Safety and maintenance .................. 22 General maintenance ....................... 22 Maintaining the screen ....................22 Cleaning the TQC Sheen Glossmeter ..............22 Cables and connections ....................22 Heat, humidity and dust ....................22 Calibration ..........................22 Batteries ............................. 23 Specifications TQC Sheen Glossmeter ............
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Page 7: Introduction
TQC Sheen PolyGloss 20°/60°/85° The TQC Sheen Glossmeter's memory is large enough to store a maximum of 2000 measurements of three angles each in 8 batches. One batch can contain up to a maximum of 500 measurements, which can be transferred to a PC by connecting it to the glossmeter with a USB cable. -
Page 8: Getting Started With The Tqc Sheen Glossmeter
Note: The message "Calibration needed!" displays when the TQC Sheen Glossmeter needs calibrating. For more information see section 3.2. Note: The warning LOW BATTERY displays when the battery is low. The TQC Sheen Glossmeter powers off within 10 seconds. Note: The instrument also powers off automatically if a button has not been pressed... -
Page 9: Where Are Which Tasks Performed
Where are which tasks performed? This section describes the tasks you can perform with the TQC Sheen Glossmeter. The tasks are grouped by function in the below tables. 2.1.1 Using the TQC Sheen Glossmeter Task Menu Action Option Power on TQC Sheen Glossmeter... -
Page 10: Save/Clear Data
Option Calibrate Setup Calibrate Adjust calibration values Setup Calibration Values The main menu When TQC Sheen Glossmeter is powered on, the logo displays followed by the main menu displayed in Figure 2.1. Mainmenu ► Scan Setup Power off 21-05-2013 17:06 ‑... -
Page 11: Scan
2.2.1 Scan Select the Scan (Measure) option to immediately start scanning. For more information, see chapter 4. 2.2.2 Select Log to save measurements in different batches. For more information, see chapter 5. 2.2.3 Setup/Log in Select Setup (Settings) to change some of the glossmeter's settings. For more information, see chapter 3. -
Page 12: Setup/Log In
Setup/Log in You can change the device's settings in the Setup menu. It is possible to protect the Setup menu with a password. For more information, see section 3.4. Note: If the Setup menu is password protected, the Log in option displays in the main menu. -
Page 13: Geometry
Geometry Use this menu option to select the scan angle for the measurements. Based on the version of the TQC Sheen Glossmeter you are using, you can choose one, two or three scan angles. Select Setup in the main menu. -
Page 14: Calibrate
Press OK to display the Calibration menu. Calbr. Values To prevent measurement deviations caused by a calibration error, the TQC Sheen Glossmeter must always be calibrated with the same holder. The calibration values can be adjusted if a different calibration holder is used: Use the arrow buttons to select Cabr. -
Page 15: Password
Use the arrow buttons to select "on" to activate the scan limits or "off" to deactivate the scan limits for this scan angle and press OK. The Scan Limits menu displays. Limits high ► 20° 15 - 30 60° 40 - 55 85°... -
Page 16: Clear Memory
Clear memory Use the Clear Memory menu option to clear saved data. You have the option of clearing data in a specific batch, of clearing the names of batches or of clearing all of the data stored in memory. Clear memory ►... -
Page 17: Time/ Date
Power saving (battery) The Power saving option enables you to determine how long it takes before the TQC Sheen Glossmeter powers itself off after a button was last pressed. The default time is 10 minutes. Select Setup in the menu. -
Page 18: Device Info
Select Setup in the menu. Select More... and press OK. Select Language and press OK. Use the arrow buttons to select your language and press OK. The main menu displays again. Device info Here, you will find the serial number of your device as well as the version of the firmware (internal software). -
Page 19: Scanning
Scan option in the main menu. Scan angles Based on the model of the TQC Sheen Glossmeter you are using, you can activate one, two or three different scan angles in the start menu. A scan angle is specified for various surfaces. The 60º angle is the reference angle and can be used for every surface, from matte to mirror finish. -
Page 20: Logging
Logging Select Log to store data in a batch or to define scan limits for a batch. The Log option enables you to view a batch's statistics and clear data in a specific batch or change the name of one or more batches. Select Log in the main menu and press OK. -
Page 21: Immediately View And Delete Measurement Data
Immediately view and delete measurement data The options UP, DOWN, DEL and BACK are displayed at the bottom of the Log batch menu. Use the UP, DOWN and OK buttons to view other logs. To delete the selected log, use the arrow buttons to select DEL and press OK. You will be asked to confirm the deletion. -
Page 22: Clear
Use the arrow buttons to navigate to diameter/s and press OK. The averages and the standard deviation display for this batch. Clear Use this option to clear all measurement data in a specific batch. Select a batch from the Log menu and press OK. Use the arrow buttons to select Clear and press OK. -
Page 23: Power Off
The Power off option switches the device off. Select Power off in the main menu and press OK. Use the arrow buttons to select YES and press OK. The TQC Sheen Glossmeter powers itself off. Selecting NO in the Power off menu and pressing OK displays the main menu. -
Page 24: Safety And Maintenance
Clean the plastic housing only with isopropyl alcohol and a dry cloth. Cables and connections The TQC Sheen Glossmeter can be connected to the PC by a USB cable. Never force a connector that is difficult to insert in the connection. Make sure the connector and the connection fit together and that they are aligned and undamaged. -
Page 25: Batteries
Batteries The batteries are slowly losing power when the battery symbol in the measurement/scan window starts blinking. When the batteries are almost empty and need replacing, the message “Battery low” displays followed by “Replace battery.” Replace the batteries within 20 minutes in order to keep the time and date settings. We recommend using only high-quality batteries. -
Page 26: Specifications Tqc Sheen Glossmeter
Integrated tile in dust cover Display: High Contrast OLED display Batches: Max. 8 Readings per batch: 500, non-dependent on number of angles. Readings max. 2000 Scan function: Statistics: Min. / Max. / Avg. / Std.dev Security: Password protection Software: TQC Sheen Ideal Finish Analysis... - Page 27 Standards: ISO 2813; ASTM D523; ASTM D2457; ASTM C584; AS 1580 (6022); BS 3900 D5; DIN 67530; JIS Z 8741; ISO 7668 *Exception 45˚ angle...
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Page 28: Menu Structure
Menu Structure The Start menu The date and time are displayed in the main menu. Scan Setup Power off The Scan menu Scan <SCAN> Menu The Log menu Batch 1 Batch 2 Batch 3 Etc. up to Batch 8 Batch 1 Log batch Down Delete... - Page 29 The Setup menu Geometry Enable angle(s) Back Calibration Calibrate Calibration Values Scan Limits Limits low high Back Password Password on Password off Change Password Back Clear memory Clear log data Batch 1 Batch 2 Batch 3 Etc. up to Batch 8 Back Clear batch names Batch 1...
- Page 30 Deutsch Français Italiano Back Device info Back Power off...
- Page 32 Fax: +31-(0)10 - 7900 129 Email: info@tqcsheen.com Website: http://www.tqcsheen.com No part of this user guide may be reproduced by photocopy or print or any other means without express written permission from TQC Sheen. © 2018 TQC Sheen Printed in the Netherlands...
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