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- Page 1 Measure what you see. micro-gloss Manual A member of Additives & Instruments...
- Page 2 micro-gloss Manual Patent pending 260 020 398 E 0812 BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK - Gardner USA Lausitzer Str. 8 9104 Guilford Road D-82538 Geretsried Columbia, MD 21046 Germany Tel. 0-800-gardner Phone 800-343-7721 (0-800-4273637) 301-483-6500 +49-8171-3493-0 800-394-8215 +49-8171-3493-140 301-483-6555 www.byk.com/instruments...
- Page 3 Application and Technical Seminars · Repair & Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of Altana AG and a direct subsidiary of BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading supplier of additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of content Table of content Safety instructions ................7 System description and Delivery notes ..........12 Power supply ..................15 Power supply battery/accumulator operated ........15 Changing the battery/accumulator ............16 External power supply ................16 Controls ....................17 Getting started .................. - Page 5 Table of content Statistics ....................33 8.2.1 Number of measurements ............34 8.2.2 Display ..................35 8.2.3 Exit block ..................36 8.2.4 Delete block ................. 36 8.2.5 Delete measurement ..............36 Continuous ....................37 Basic mode ..................... 38 Geometry/sensor ................39 Geometry selection ................
- Page 6 Table of content 13. Interface ....................50 13.1 Installation ....................51 14. Standards .................... 52 15. Technical Data ..................54 16. Errors and Warning Messages ............56 17. Cleaning and Maintenance ............... 58 18. Service and Certification ..............59 19. Copyright ..................... 61...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions • Before operating the instrument the first time, please read the operating instructions and take particular notice of the safety instructions. • If you use the unit and accessories properly, there are no hazards to fear. •... - Page 9 Safety instructions The following symbols and terms are used. This symbol warns of the danger of injury. This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused by electricity. This sign points out additional information. DANGER The term DANGER warns of possible severe injuries and danger to life.
- Page 10 Safety instructions DANGER injuries possible • Defects and extraordinary loads If safe operation can no longer be presumed, shut down the device and secure it against unintended operation. The device must be presumed unsafe to operate: • if visible damage is evident •...
- Page 11 Safety instructions • When working with the battery /rechargeable battery make certain there is no short circuit on the contacts. Metallic objects must not come in contact with the bare contacts. WARNING severe material damage • The measurement unit consists of sensitive optical and electronic precision parts.
- Page 12 Safety instructions • Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do not allow condensation water. • Do not use any acetone for cleaning the unit! The unit housing is resistant to many solvents. For cleaning you should use a soft, moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can be removed with ethanol or cleaning alcohol.
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Page 13: System Description And Delivery Notes
System description and Delivery notes 2. System description and Delivery notes Measurement units of the micro-gloss family can be used to determine the gloss level of paint coatings, plastics, ceramics and metal surfaces. The micro- TRI-gloss μ additionally allows to measure the film thickness of paint and coatings on magnetic (Fe) and non-magnetic base metals (NFe). - Page 14 System description and Delivery notes Instrument type: micro-gloss 20° 4440 micro-gloss 60° 4442 micro-gloss 85° 4444 micro-TRI-gloss 4446 micro-TRI-gloss μ 4448 micro-gloss 60° S 4450 micro-TRI-gloss S 4452 Comes complete with: Measurement device, Protective holder with integrated calibration tile, Traceable certificate, Software easy-link and USB driver on CD, USB- cable, Bluetooth®...
- Page 15 System description and Delivery notes Recommended accessories: Checking standards for control of test equipment for micro-gloss 20° 4422 for micro-gloss 60° 4462 for micro-gloss 85° 4487 for micro-TRI-gloss 4434 and micro-TRI-gloss μ micro-gloss 60° S 4464 micro-TRI-gloss S 4438 mirror type, highly reflective 4433 for 20°, 60°...
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Page 16: Power Supply
Power supply 3. Power supply Before operating the instrument for the first time, please read the operating instructions and pay attention to the safety instructions in Chapter 1. Unpack the device and check to make certain all pieces have been included with delivery (for scope of delivery, see Section Delivery notes). -
Page 17: Changing The Battery/Accumulator
Power supply 3.2 Changing the battery To insert or change the battery open the battery compartment. The easiest way to do this is by turning the cover with a coin one-eighth of a rotation to the left. Turn the device back around and allow the old battery and the battery compartment cover to slide into your hand. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls 4. Controls Measurement unit and protective holder Mode scroll wheel: used to turn the unit on and for menu selection Display for user guidance and displaying measurement values Signal lamp: green: measurement active red: error green flashing: Bluetooth® connection active Operate button: used to activate measurements Protective holder with integrated calibration standard Mark for the measurement aperture... - Page 19 Controls The basic system consists of the measuring device and the protective holder. The protective holder is used for calibration and to store the measurement unit. Calibration is performed inside the holder automatically at the touch of a button. The gloss standard required for this purpose is kept in the holder and is positioned in such a manner that calibration is always performed at the same point.
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Page 20: Getting Started
Getting started 5. Getting started 5.1 Turning on the unit and measuring To turn on the unit, press the mode scroll wheel. Information on the date and last certification appears in the display. If the device was turned on in its holder, the autodiagnosis test is performed (see the section on Calibration). -
Page 21: Navigation
Getting started 5.2 Navigation All control functions are controlled by the mode scroll wheel. Pressing the wheel causes a menu to appear in the display. Turning the wheel allows you to move the black mark to the desired function and to select or activate it by pressing the wheel. -
Page 22: Change Names/Numbers
Getting started 5.3 Change names/numbers For some functions, you can enter or change the date or name. The arrow pointing upward marks the position that can be changed. To change the character, turn the scroll wheel. When you press the wheel, the arrow jumps to the next character. -
Page 23: Overview Of Main Menu
Getting started 5.4 Overview of main menu Mode Measurement without statistical evaluation. Sample mode Multiple measurement with statistics. Statistics Continuous measuring with adjustable interval. Continous Measuring without statistics, saving and difference. Basic mode Reactivates all menues and functions when Basic Advanced mode mode was activated. -
Page 24: Calibrate
Calibrate 6. Calibrate The holder with the integrated glass standard is Calibration Calibrate used for calibration. Always keep the measurement Scale unit in the holder. This protects the measurement Change cal. values Status optics and ensures that the standard is always at hand. -
Page 25: Calibrate
Calibrate 6.2 Calibrate You should recalibrate the device if ambient conditions have changed. This applies especially when changing location if major changes in temperature and relative humidity may be expected as a result (for example inside/outside). When moving from cold areas to warm areas, there is a danger of condensation. -
Page 26: Change Cal.values
Calibrate After the zero setting has been performed, the display AIR will appear. To proceed with this, hold the instrument in midair and press the operate button. The successful calibration is confirmed in the display (OK). The instrument returns to the selection menu Calibration. -
Page 27: State
Calibrate A warning message appears. You can cancel this process by pressing the operate button. If you press the scroll wheel, you will continue with the process of changing calibration values. In the next display you can enter new calibration values. -
Page 28: Scale Gloss
Calibrate You can set the scales of the measurement values for gloss and thickness separately. 6.2.5 Scale Gloss You can use the Scale menu option to switch back and forth between Gloss Units and Reflectance (see the Section on Practical measuring suggestions). Move the mark to the desired entry and press mode. -
Page 29: Calibrating Standards
Calibrate 6.3 Calibrating standards To ensure exact calibration, only original standards from the manufacturer should be used. These are calibrated against tested primary standards. Their surface must not be touched and must be protected against scratches. Due to environmental influences, however, the values of standards can change over the course of time even if they are handled gently. -
Page 30: Measurement Techniques
Measurement techniques 7. Measurement techniques In accordance with the standard, the reflectometer value is related to a black glass standard at a defined index of refraction (generally 1.567) which is thus equal to 100 units. Reflectometers are differentiated by the angle of incidence of the illuminating mechanism. -
Page 31: Anodized Aluminum And Other Metal Surfaces
Measurement techniques 7.2 Anodized aluminum and other metal surfaces The measuring unit is equipped with an extended measuring range for measuring samples with a very high reflectance. The reflectance of non-metallic surfaces increases with the angle of incidence. The reflective properties of metals do not always behave in this manner. -
Page 32: Measurement Of Film Thickness
Measurement techniques 7.3 Measurement of film thickness The film thickness sensor functions according to the magnetic method (Fe) or the eddy current method (NFe). Therefore, the measurement results can be distorted by strong magnetic fields or electro- magnetic radiation. The measurement of film thickness is influenced by the thickness and magnetic (Fe) or electrical (NFe) properties of the basis metal. -
Page 33: Measurement Modes
Measurement Modes 8. Measurement Modes You can select different types of measurement in the Mode menu. The mode that is activated is identified by a check mark. 8.1 Sample mode Single measurements can be performed without statistical evaluation in Sample mode. The results can be saved and compared with a standard (refer to Memory or Difference). -
Page 34: Statistics
Measurement Modes 8.2 Statistics You can make multiple measurements with each sample in Statistics mode. These measurements will be evaluated statistically and displayed. The results can be saved and compared with a standard. These functions must be previously activated (refer to Memory or Difference). When Memory is turned on, a name is suggested after all measurements of a sample (block). -
Page 35: Number Of Measurements
Measurement Modes Note: (micro-TRI-gloss μ only) When STATISTICS is activated, all film thickness values are stored in the Memory independently of the sonde used. In the case of an incorrect substrate or a high film thickness, “Infi“ is written to the memory. When the instrument is switched off, the last setting remains active. -
Page 36: Display
Measurement Modes 8.2.2Display In the Statistics measurement display, you can assign the following data freely to three columns: Value: Last value to be measured Mean value: Arithmetic mean of the sample (block). Maximum: Highest measurement value of the sample Minimum: Lowest measurement value of the sample Range: The difference between the maximum and minimum... -
Page 37: Exit Block
Measurement Modes 8.2.3Exit block This function terminates the block before it reaches the required number of measurements n. It is useful if you have selected a high number of measurements for n, for example in the case of large samples. If Save is turned on, a display appears to enter a block name for the sample. -
Page 38: Continuous
Measurement Modes 8.3 Continuous You can use this function to perform up to 99 measurements at an adjustable measurement interval. This is helpful when you are covering large samples and you want to evaluate the homogeneity of the surface. Activate Continuous under Mode from the Main menu. -
Page 39: Basic Mode
Measurement Modes The measuring interval can be changed before a Continuous Main menu sequence is started. Therefore press the mode Measuring interval wheel to open the Continuous submenu. The longest measurement interval possible is 9 seconds, the shortest 0 seconds for continous measuring. -
Page 40: Geometry/Sensor
Geometry/Sensor Geometry/Sensor In this menu, you can select the geometry for the gloss measurement, just as the sensor for the film thickness measurement (at micro-TRI-gloss μ). 9.1 Geometry selection Choose Gloss Geometry from the Geometry/Sensor menu. You can choose between the representation of one, two or all three geometries in the display. -
Page 41: Sensor Setting Combi
Geometry/Sensor Combi When changing the substrate, the sensor will be switched over automatically Choose the desired sensor with the scroll wheel. Press mode to confirm the desired selection. The selected sensor is indicated in the display. Note: The measurement unit can be selected in μm or mil for display (see section Calibration: Scale Thickness). -
Page 42: Memory
Memory 10. Memory To save measurement values, you must activate the Memory function before measuring or else select or create a memory. Up to 999 measurements can be stored. A fixed memory area is already created for each geometry or combination (e.g. M60°). These memory areas cannot be deleted. -
Page 43: Create Memory
Memory 10.3 Create memory Users can set up their own memory areas with this function. Select the required geometry before you activate this function. Then you must enter the name of a memory area. You can confirm the suggested name directly with the operate button or change it with the scroll wheel. - Page 44 Memory The values of the first measurement appear in the display. The sample name is displayed in the highlighted field. Turning the wheel switches the display to the next sample with its corresponding values. Which values are displayed in the columns (for example mean value, min., max.) depends on the display currently selected for Statistics.
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Page 45: Difference Measurement And Pass/Fail
Difference measurement and Pass/Fail 11. Difference measurement and Pass/Fail You can compare the readings of samples with the value of a previously measured or saved standard. For saved standards, you can also display whether Difference the test specimen falls within the limits (Pass) or Difference Measure standard outside (Fail). -
Page 46: Select Standard
Difference measurement and Pass/Fail The measured standard values are saved as the target values. At the same time, Difference measurement is turned on and the measured standard is activated. If you want to define limit values additionally , you can use the “Change standard”... -
Page 47: Create Standard
Difference measurement and Pass/Fail 11.4 Create standard Standards can also be saved by entering the target Main menu Difference and limit values with the scroll wheel. Move the Create standard mark to “Create standard” and activate the function. A display appears in which you must assign a name Standard name: for the new standard. -
Page 48: Change Standard
Difference measurement and Pass/Fail 11.5 Change standard You can use this function to change target values Change standard and limit values of saved standards. You can also STANDARD 1 STANDARD 2 use it to define limit values subsequently (for STANDARD 3 STANDARD 4 example for a measured standard). Use the scroll STANDARD 7 wheel to move the mark to Change standard and STANDARD 5... -
Page 49: Setup
Setup 12. Setup You can make general settings in the Setup menu, for example Language or Display time. 12.1 Bluetooth® You can use this menu option to turn the Bluetooth® function on or off. Use the scroll wheel to move the mark to Bluetooth® and press the wheel. -
Page 50: Language
Setup 12.5 Language You can use this menu to select the display Language Deutsch language. English Français Use the scroll wheel to move the mark to the Italiano desired language and press the wheel. Español 12.6 Info You can use this menu option to find the following Info 4446 information:... -
Page 51: Interface
Interface 13. Interface The measurement device is equipped with an interface that allows direct communication with a Measurement data can be transferred from memory or directly after each measurement. The easy-link program is included with delivery for this purpose. The transferred data are displayed immediately in a test report. -
Page 52: Installation
Interface 13.1 Installation Bluetooth® : Please refer to the separate Bluetooth® Installation Guide. Software easy-link and USB drivers: Insert the easy-link CD into the CD drive and run the „setup.exe“ for installation of the program. Follow the instructions on the screen. After installation, the default directory of the appropriate Excel Reports will be “...\bykware\easy- link“. -
Page 53: Standards
Standards 14. Standards ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85° ASTM D 523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss ASTM D 2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics DIN 67530 Reflektometer als Hilfsmittel zur Glanzbeurteilung an... - Page 54 Standards ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates - Measurement of coating thickness - Magnetic method ISO 2360 Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive basis materials. Measurement of coating thickness. Amplitude-sensitive eddy-current method. ASTM B 499 Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals ASTM D 1400...
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Page 55: Technical Data
Technical data 15. Technical data General technical data Temperature range +15 °C to +40 °C (60°F to 104°F) for operation - 10 °C to +60 °C (-14°F to 140°F) for storage Rel. humidity Up to 85% non-condensing Mearurement unit: Memory 999 measurements with date and time, in up to 50 memory areas Difference measurement Memory for 50 references... - Page 56 Technical data Film thickness measurement: Substrate Fe: magnetic, e.g. iron NFe: non magnetic, e.g. aluminium Sonde One point Measurement range 0..500 μm (0 … 20 mil) Accuracy ±(1.5μm +2%*) *of measured value Min. substrate thickness Fe: 0.20 mm (8 mil) NFe: 0.05 mm (2 mil) Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Page 57: Errors And Warning Messages
Errors and warning messages 16. Errors and warning messages Memory full Transfer the content of memory to a PC and then delete the contents of memory. Reference memory full A maximum of 50 references can be saved. It may be necessary to delete old references. You will also find an error number for the following messages in the Calibration/ Status menu to provide support for diagnostics: Tolerance... - Page 58 Errors and warning messages Error Thickness Operating error: improper application, raising before measurement is complete, or calibration error. Repeat the procedure. If the error is shown repeatedly despite correct operation and calibration, please contact our customer service department. Please observe the instructions on cleaning standards in the section on Calibration.
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Page 59: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance 17. Cleaning and maintenance • Do not insert any objects into the measurement aperture for cleaning. The instrument could get damaged - affecting a proper and safe operation. • The instrument housing is resistant to a number of solvents, but cannot be guaranteed to withstand all chemicals. -
Page 60: Service And Certification
Service and Certification 18. Service and Certification Service Besides the repair of your instrument we offer the following additional services: First diagnosis on the telephone or by e-mail Call us or send us an e-mail and we will try to solve your problem. - Page 61 Service and Certification Service Centers for BYK-Gardner products Germany BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Phone:+49-8171-3493-0 Fax: +49-8171-3493-166 BYK-Gardner USA 9104 Guilford Road Columbia, MD 21046 Phone:+1-301-483-6500 Fax: +1-301-483-6555 China BYK-Gardner Shanghai Office Room 1407, SIPAI PLAZA 103, Cao Bao Road Shanghai 200233 P.R.
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Page 62: Copyright
Copyright 19. Copyright This instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es- sential information about setting up, placing in service and use. If you pass the device on to another user, please ensure that the instruction manual is included with the instrument. - Page 63 260 020 398 E 0812...
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