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inaccurate measurements. If necessary the tile can be cleaned using warm soapy water and dried with a
soft lint-free cloth.
The calibration tile consists of a black glass tile mounted in matt foam in a protective case (Figure 7). The
tile is certified with traceability to the BAM standards.
6.2 CALIBRATION MODES
The Elcometer 406 has two calibration adjustment modes; Automatic or Manual.
Automatic calibration sets the Glossmeter to the value of the tile pre-programmed in the memory of the
unit.
Manual calibration allows the reading value displayed on the screen to be adjusted up or down to the value
given on the gloss standard label.
The gauge is supplied in the default automatic calibration adjustment mode. The mode can be switched by
connecting to a PC and altering the setting in the preference file in Novo-Soft™ software (see "Changing
settings using Novo-Soft™" on page 28).
6.3 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION MODE
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION MODE - 60° ANGLE
The automatic calibration procedure is as follows:
1. Press the POWER button to switch the gauge on.
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