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Novo-Gloss Trio Manual 

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Rhopoint Instruments Ltd. 
 
Novo-Gloss Trio Operation Manual 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  
 
© 2006 Rhopoint Instrumentation Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 
 
Novo-Gloss  Trio,  Novo-Shade  Duo

TM

,  Novo-Soft

TM

,  Novo-Gloss

TM

, 

Novo-Gloss  Lite

TM

,  Novo-Curve

TM

  and  Rhopoint

TM

  are  either  registered 

trademarks  or  trademarks  of  Rhopoint  Instrumentation  Ltd.  in  the  UK 
and other countries. 
 
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be 
trademarks of their respective owner 
 
Rhopoint Instruments Ltd. 
12 Beeching Road, 
Bexhill-on-Sea, 
TN39 3LG 
United Kingdom 
Tel: +44 (0)1424 214291 
Fax: +44 (0)1424 730600 

Email: 

[email protected]

  

Web Site: 

www.rhopointinstruments.com

 

 
Revision C 
March 2010 
DRD5100-001 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Novo-Gloss Trio

Page 1: ...ss Lite TM Novo Curve TM and Rhopoint TM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Rhopoint Instrumentation Ltd in the UK and other countries Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owner Rhopoint Instruments Ltd 12 Beeching Road Bexhill on Sea TN39 3LG United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1424 214291 Fax 44 0 1424 730600 Email sales rhopointinstruments co...

Page 2: ...Calibrate all angles Automatic calibration check Statistics Definition of terms used in statistics mode Preferences Changing the calibration value Calibrate at low medium or high gloss Change calibration value in the setup menu Change calibration value via Novo Soft Customising the Trio using the hidden menu True zero calibration Language Statistical non statistical mode Connecting to a PC Install...

Page 3: ...asurement data cable Power The Novo Gloss Trio is powered with 4 x AA dry cell batteries To install or replace the batteries remove the battery panel by unscrewing the two screws Insert the new cells in the battery cartridge and place in the battery compartment replace the lid and replace the screws The Control Panel Read Select Key The READ key has four functions Power Press this key to turn the ...

Page 4: ...cess Cancel During calibration use this key to cancel the process and revert to previously stored calibration constants Measuring Gloss Check the Calibration If the instrument has not been used for some time it is advisable to check the calibration Place the instrument on the high gloss calibration tile Take a reading by pressing the READ SELECT key Compare the measured value with the assigned val...

Page 5: ...value measured will be displayed This is also the value stored in the memory Calibration inspection and tile care It is necessary to inspect the condition of the calibration tile and instrument optics before each calibration Inspecting and cleaning the instrument optics Any dust or debris on the optic should be blown from the lenses using dry clean air the optics must not be touched without wearin...

Page 6: ...o cycle through the read modes until the three angle 20 60 85 degree read mode is displayed The C key should then be pressed and held until the calibration procedure starts The on screen instructions should be followed to complete the calibration process Automatic calibration check During calibration the instrument automatically checks for changes in the condition of the calibration tile If change...

Page 7: ...e tile is to be used for calibration Calibrate at low medium or high gloss value It is often desirable to calibrate using a standard that closely matches the gloss of the samples to be tested Rhopoint supply a range of gloss semi gloss and matt tiles to suit all applications To calibrate the Novo Gloss Trio using a purchased tile the calibration value in the instrument memory must be adjusted to m...

Page 8: ...ble options True zero Calculation It is possible to perform a two point gloss calibration using both a high gloss tile and a zero gloss standard Press the read key toggle between Zero Calibration off and Zero Calibration on Zero gloss foam is included with the Novo Gloss Trio Instrument Language English French German Spanish Dutch Italian Czech and Turkish are the standard languages available in t...

Page 9: ...levant CD drive Follow the on screen instructions in the install wizard window to install Novo Soft Once installed double click on the Novo Soft icon on the desktop to run the software Installing the drivers With the mini cd in the drive connect the USB cable to a free port on your PC Connect the other end of the cable to the instrument Turn on the instrument The following will be shown Click no n...

Page 10: ... Trio Manual 10 Click search removable media then click next The PC should find the driver and install it from the disc Click finish The PC will detect another new hardware component follow the above steps again ...

Page 11: ... download buttons to retrieve stored readings from the instrument memory once downloaded the data can be deleted from the instrument memory using the relevant delete button Saving and manipulating data For help using Novo Soft click HELP in the menu Preferences Automatic power down time language calibration values and automatic manual calibration can all be adjusted in the Novo Soft set up menu cl...

Page 12: ...er our sole responsibility that the product Novo Gloss Trio To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN6100 6 1 2001 EN6100 6 3 2001 A1 Following the provisions of directives 2004 108 EC Rhopoint Instruments Ltd 22 March 2007 D Smith Research Development Technician Further information available on request ...

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