Zehntner ZVR 6000 Instruction Manual

Zehntner ZVR 6000 Instruction Manual

Visual retroreflectometer

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Visual Retroreflectometer R
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  • Page 1 ZVR 6000 Visual Retroreflectometer R Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Exclusion of liability ....................... 2 Description of device ....................2 Safety information ....................3 2.1 Symbols used ..................... 3 2.2 Safety notes and hints ..................3 Delivery of device ..................... 4 3.1 Damages during carriage .................. 4 3.2 Shipment ......................4 3.3 Standard delivery ....................
  • Page 4: Exclusion Of Liability

    Instruments. Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction manual at hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments policy is one of continuous product development. All changes resulting from technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Zehntner to update.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    2.2 Safety notes and hints It is strictly forbidden to open the housing of the ZVR 6000. If not observed, all the guarantee and liability claims to Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments will be void.
  • Page 6: Delivery Of Device

    7 days. However, the period could be less. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit when receiving the goods. If there are any damages also inform your authorized Zehntner agent or Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments immediately. 3.2 Shipment In case the device needs to be transported again at a later time, it has to be packaged properly.
  • Page 7: Standard Delivery

    3.3 Standard delivery The following parts are included in the delivery: ZVR 6000 Retroreflectometer batteries type AA comparison standards acc. to your choice certificate of manufacturer 3.4 Options ACC1115 battery charger, incl. power cable • for 4 accumulator cells type AA Additional comparison standards •...
  • Page 8: Device Overview

    Device overview (1) light switch (2) handle (3) opening overlap (4) device cover (5) observation window (6) wheels Page 6...
  • Page 9 carrying handle, lift to light and handy, open easy to carry battery case cover opened battery case cover Page 7...
  • Page 10: Inserting Comparison Standards

    After opening the device cover (4) you will see the accessory drawer, where the comparison standards can be stored. By default, 4 comparison standards can be stored. If needed, the storage capacity can be enlarged by Zehntner. The accessory drawer is removable.
  • Page 11: Measuring Procedure

    Measuring procedure Choose two comparison standards whose values are close to the expected retroreflection of the marking to be tested. Insert them into the device aligned on the left and right edge as observation described above. angle Press the light switch (1) during the whole visual testing procedure and observe the road markings to be tested and the comparison standards...
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Cleaning

    7.2 Cleaning of the device The ZVR 6000 does not need any special maintenance. The mirrors can be cleaned with window cleaner and a soft cloth if needed. For cleaning of the housing use a clean soft cloth. Use only soft cleaning agents.
  • Page 13: Graphical Illustration Of The Measuring Principles

    Graphical illustration of the measuring principles 8.1 Night visibility R is the coefficient of retroreflected luminance (night visibility) of road markings. The observation angle of 2.29° corresponds to the viewing distance of a vehicle driver of 30 m under normal conditions. The illumination angle is 1.24°. The angle definitions above are valid for EN 1436.
  • Page 14: Technical Specification

    Technical specification Observation distance: Equivalent to 30 m, according to CEN geometry Observation angle: EN 1436: 2,29° ASTM E1710: 1.05° Illumination angle: : EN 1436: 1,24° : ASTM E1710: 88,76° Test area (WxL): 50 mm x 160 mm (2” x 6.3”) Comparison standards: 50 mm x 150 mm (2”...
  • Page 15: Glossary

    10 Glossary Cleaning .......... 10 Maintenance and cleaning ..... 10 Comparison standards ..... 8 Measuring geometry ...... 11 Measuring principle R ....11 Measuring procedure ....... 9 Damages during carriage ....4 Delivery of device ......4 Description of device ......2 Options ..........
  • Page 16 Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments, Gewerbestrasse 4, CH – 4450 Sissach, Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0)61 953 05 50, Fax: +41 (0)61 953 05 51, zehntner@zehntner.com, www.zehntner.com Version 2.3 dated 22.09.2016...

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