Elcometer 406L, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...English Elcometer 406L Statistical Glossmeter Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...trademark of Rhopoint Instruments Ltd All other trademarks acknowledged Copyright Elcometer Limited 2009 All rights reserved No part of this Document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or otherwise or translated into any language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Elcomet...

Page 3: ...ading 9 4 Deleting data 12 5 Viewing measurement statistics 13 6 Calibration 14 7 System Set up 16 8 Novo Soft software 19 9 Storage and transit 24 10 Maintenance 25 11 Statistics terminology 26 12 Technical specification 27 13 Spare parts and accessories 28 14 Related equipment 28 ...

Page 4: ...Glossmeter is a handheld gauge for measuring the gloss on flat surfaces from matt to mirror finishes The gauge is available in two versions single angle measurement 60 or dual angle measurement 20 60 The gauge can perform statistical analysis of gloss readings stored in internal memory The Elcometer 406L contains an LED light source a light detector and a system of lenses A parallel beam of light ...

Page 5: ...es an instant indication of batch quality RS232 output to PC Download analyse and store readings in Novo Soft Calibrate to any gloss standard Extended life light source over 10 years under normal operating conditions Accurate and reliable 1 2 STANDARDS Your Elcometer 406L Statistical Glossmeter can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards AS NZS 1580 602 2 ASTM...

Page 6: ...ons The gauge is packed in a cardboard and foam package Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance The display is covered with a protective film on dispatch from the factory This film may be removed and discarded before first use To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 406L please ta...

Page 7: ...t off the battery compartment cover 3 Place the batteries in the battery holders ensuring correct polarity 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the retaining screws Note Remove the batteries from the gauge if it is to remain unused for a long period of time This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of the batteries Note Alkaline batteries must be disposed of ...

Page 8: ...he Elcometer 406L can display menus in the following languages English French Spanish German Italian and Dutch To select language using the keypad see Language Selecting on page 19 Display language can also be changed by the Novo Soft package included with your gauge 1 Install and run Novo Soft package See Novo Soft software on page 19 2 Connect Elcometer 406L to PC and switch gauge on See Interfa...

Page 9: ...avigating the set up menus this key selects an item or confirms a previous selection SCROLL UP DOWN This key has four functions View statistics In single angle measurement mode press the UP key to view the statistics for the selected angle Delete In single angle measurement mode press the DOWN key to enter the delete mode Scroll Up Down In the set up menu use the UP DOWN key to scroll through the ...

Page 10: ... initiate the calibration process Cancel During calibration press the C key to cancel the process and revert to previously stored calibration constants 2 5 WHICH ANGLE SHOULD I USE DUAL ANGLE MODELS ONLY Each angle is suitable for different situations Angle Used for measurement of Suggested range 20 High gloss surfaces Surfaces that measure more th an 70GU when measured at 60 such as automotive pa...

Page 11: ...he gauge 3 1 CHECK THE CALIBRATION VALUE 1 Place the gauge onto the gloss calibration tile ensuring that the body of the gauge fits within the recess in the foam 2 Dual angle models only In measurement mode select the required angle pressing the C key to cycle through the angles 20 60 20 60 ...

Page 12: ...or use If the reading taken by the gauge does not match the gloss value of the tile calibrate the gauge see Calibration on page 14 3 2 TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT AT A SINGLE POSITION 1 Position the gauge using the arrows on the front and side to line up with the area to be measured 2 Dual angle models only In measurement mode select the required angle pressing the C key to cycle through the angles 20 6...

Page 13: ...AD SELECT key takes a further measurement Each time a measurement is taken the number of readings stored increases by one If an erroneous reading is taken it can be deleted see Deleting data on page 12 a Reading number is not displayed or stored in memory if Stats Mode is switched off see Statistics Switching on off on page 18 ...

Page 14: ...lue under the aperture 3 When the READ SELECT key is released the last reading will be displayed This will be the value stored in the memory Note Sliding the gauge across a product may cause damage to the surface unless care is taken Note A 30 second Move and read mode can be selected using the Novo Soft software included with your gauge see Changing settings using Novo Soft on page 21 4 DELETING ...

Page 15: ...tics 1 While the gauge is in measurement mode press the SCROLL UP key to display the angle minimum MIN and maximum MAX values for the stored data 2 Press the READ SELECT key to display the other statistical values for the data the mean MEAN the Coefficient of Variation CV and the Standard Deviation SD 3 To return to measurement mode after viewing statistics press the SCROLL DOWN key once b Stored ...

Page 16: ...r smears or damage is recommended before each calibration as dirty or defective tiles may lead to inaccurate measurements The tile is certified with traceability to the BAM standards The instrument checks the tile for dirt and damage during calibration If an error message is displayed clean the tile with the cleaning cloth and repeat the calibration Further information on the calibration tile is g...

Page 17: ...he READ SELECT key After a short delay during which a Please Wait message appears the display will show The gauge will then return to the measurement mode and is ready for use Note The Elcometer 406L has an automatic calibration tile check routine If the calibration tile is dirty or damaged and the value does not conform to that stored in the memory the display will show the following warning mess...

Page 18: ...and hold the C button until the display shows Now use the SCROLL UP DOWN key to scroll through the set up options see paragraphs 7 1 to 7 5 7 1 CALIBRATION VALUE CHANGING The gloss value s of the calibration tile supplied with your gauge are stored within the gauge at the time of manufacture To see these value s look for the sticker inside the calibration tile case Normally these value s do not ne...

Page 19: ...en return to the measurement mode and the gauge must be re calibrated before it is used for gloss measurements see Calibration on page 14 7 2 ZERO CALIBRATION SWITCHING ON OFF Calibration between two points high gloss and zero gloss can be selected as an option To switch zero calibration on or off use the following procedure 1 Enter system set up and then press the SCROLL UP DOWN key until the dis...

Page 20: ...auge memory and all functions except read and calibrate are disabled To switch statistics on or off use the following procedure 1 Enter system set up and then press the SCROLL UP DOWN key until the display shows 2 Press the READ SELECT key to toggle statistics on off 3 Press the C key to exit set up mode 7 4 BACKLIGHT SWITCHING ON OFF To extend the life of the batteries it is possible to switch th...

Page 21: ... key to exit set up mode 8 NOVO SOFT SOFTWARE The Elcometer 406L Statistical Glossmeter is supplied with Novo Soft Quality Control Software This software allows the user to transfer readings data from the gauge to a PC adjust some of the features of the gauge 8 1 INSTALLING THE PROGRAM Close all running applications in your PC before installing Novo Soft software Insert the supplied CD ROM in your...

Page 22: ...e cable to the instrument 8 3 RUNNING THE PROGRAM If you accepted the default directory the program will be installed in C Program Files Novo Soft On Windows XP the installation program creates an entry on the start menu To run the program Click Start All programs Novo Soft Novo Soft The following screen will appear ...

Page 23: ... the gauge click on the HELP icon in Novo Soft 8 6 CHANGING SETTINGS USING NOVO SOFT Certain gauge operating setting can be altered using the Novo Soft software when the gauge is connected to the PC From the Novo Soft main screen click on Set Up and select Software Preferences The settings that can be altered are Language Stored calibration values Choice of Automatic or Manual Calibration Automati...

Page 24: ...calibration tile are a requirement of quality management procedures e g ISO 9000 and other similar standards The date of last certification of the gauge is shown when the gauge is switched on For checks and certification contact your local Elcometer supplier The gauge does not contain any user serviceable components In the unlikely event of a fault the Elcometer 406L should be returned to your loc...

Page 25: ...fly show a warning message and then switch itself off Fit new batteries 11 STATISTICS TERMINOLOGY For this purpose the individual readings are defined as values x1 x2 xn and xi is any reading in the data set Statistical sample population n The current number of stored readings STORE on which the statistical calculations are based Maximum MAX The highest reading in the data set Minimum MIN The lowe...

Page 26: ... 0 5 Memory capacity 200 readings per angle Measurement area 60 15 mm x 10 mm 0 59 x 0 39 e llipse 20 10 mm 0 39 diameter spot Display Liquid Crystal Display LCD Display languages English French Spanish German Italian and Dutch Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 120 F Dimensions 125 mm x 100 mm x 50 mm 5 x 4 x 2 Weight incl dry batteries 446 g 15 7 oz Battery Type Dry Batteries 5 x LR03 AAA...

Page 27: ...lcometer 406L Statistical Glossmeter may also benefit from the following Elcometer products Elcometer 400 Novo Curve Glossmeter for curved surfaces Elcometer 407 Statistical Glossmeter 3 angles Elcometer 6210 RAL Colour Charts Elcometer Spectrophotometers portable and benchtop Elcometer X RiteColor Master Software colour analysis For further information contact Elcometer your local Elcometer suppl...