Content Safety notes ......................1 Symbols used ......................1 Safety notes and hints....................1 Introduction ......................2 Scope of this document .................... 2 Scope of Delivery ....................3 Standard delivery ..................... 3 Software ........................3 Device overview...................... 5 Display ........................6 Measuring Button .....................
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Legal Notices This document can be changed at every time and without any prenotification or announcement. The content of this document is intellectual property of Proceq SA and prohibited to be copied neither in a photomechanical or electronic way, nor in excerpts, saved and/or be passed on to other persons and institutions.
All maintenance and repair work which is not explicitly permitted and described in the present instruction manual shall only be carried out by Proceq SA or your authorized Zehntner agent, failure to comply voids warranty. Always disconnect the glossmeter from the USB port of the computer before the permitted maintenance.
2.1 Scope of this document This document is an instruction manual for the ZGM1130 Glossmeter family, which describes the correct use of the instrument. This 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.
3 Scope of Delivery 3.1 Standard delivery The following parts are included in the delivery: ZGM 1130 Content ZGM 1130 glossmeter calibration standard microfiber cleaning cloth Wrist loop certificate of manufacturer certificate of calibration carrying case 3.2 Software A software for windows PCs is available to connect to the device. This software allows to read data from the device.
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Part of this package are also two APIs, which allow automized measurement: Labview programming interface „GlossTools“ programming interface (.NET API) Proceq 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.
If the device is charging, will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. Only a Zehntner Service Center is allowed to replace the battery. 4.4 Automatic System Check The ZGM 1130 provides an automatic system check functionality. The device is turned on when placed on the calibration standard a system check will be performed during the startup phase.
A battery charging symbol will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display when charging. 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. 4.5.2 Download This mode connects the ZGM 1130 as a flash drive to the PC, and enables the user to download measuring files directly from the device to the PC without installing any other...
4.8 Menu Structure The table below shows the menu structure of the ZGM 1130. New File Archive Open File View Data 20° 60° 85° Calibrate Calibrate Calib. value Setup Basic Simple Orientation Right Hand View Pass / Fail Upper Limit Pass / Fail 20°...
4.8.1 Archive Every measurement is stored in a measurement file. These measurement files can be created, reopened, viewed or deleted in the archive menu. All measurement files are also accessible through USB. New File Creates a new measurement file with an individual name. The filename must not be longer than 8 characters.
4.8.2 Calibrate It is necessary to calibrate the device from time to time. This is may be required particularly if ambient conditions have been changed since the last calibration. It is recommended to calibrate the device at least every 2 days. This function will automatically calibrate all available geometries against a calibration standard.
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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. Simple View Detailed View x̄...
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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. If the measured value is below or above of these values the measured value will be marked with a Angles...
Units The measured values (except Haze) can be displayed either in Gloss Unit (GU) or as a percentage relative to the selected measuring angle. 100% @ 20° ≡ 2037 GU 100% @ 60° ≡ 1000 GU 100% @ 85° ≡ 161 GU Date / Time Set up date, local time and the time in minutes after the device will turn off when not used.
5 Operation and handling ZGM 1120 The following paragraph guides through how gloss should be measured with a ZGM 1130. Beside this the following notes shall be considered: Proper measurements are only possible on even, clean and unscratched surfaces. Always indicate the used measuring geometry for all measurements. Measurements of different geometries can neither be compared nor converted into another.
5.2.2 Using the ZGM 1130 with “GlossTools” In order to use the ZGM 1130 connect the device via USB to a PC. When the device is connected chose “Measure” from the pop-up menu on the device to establish a connection with “GlossTools”. While connected measurements can be triggered with the measurement button of the device or by software.
6 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.
7 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.
Cleaning of the standard (see section 8.3) All other maintenance and repair operations may only be done by Zehntner or your authorized Zehntner-agent, otherwise all warranty will be void. 8.2 Cleaning of the aluminum housing Before cleaning disconnect the USB-cable from your computer. For cleaning of the aluminum housing use a proper, soft and moist cloth.
9 Technical Specification Geometry ZGM1130.6 1-angle: 60° ZGM1130.26 2-angle: 20°, 60° and reflection haze H ZGM1130.268 3-angle: 20°, 60°, 85° and reflection haze H Surfaces All kind of materials such as e.g. paint, coatings, plastic and metals 20° High gloss 60°...