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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
Companies, names and data used in examples herein are fictitious 
unless otherwise noted.

© 2005 Rhopoint Instrumentation Ltd. All rights reserved.

Novo-Shade Duo™, Novo-Soft™, Novo-Gloss™, Novo-Curve™ and 
Rhopoint™ 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 owners.

Published by:

Rhopoint Instrumentation 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:  www.rhopointinstruments.com

Version 1.0 English
July 2005
Document number: D5000-020A

Printed in the UK

Summary of Contents for NOVO-SHADE DUO

Page 1: ...RHOPOINT NOVO SHADE DUO 45 0 reflectometer User Manual...

Page 2: ...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 owners Publish...

Page 3: ...g Choosing switching between shade opacity modes Taking a single reflectance shade reading Continuous reading mode Measuring the opacity of a sample Deleting data Viewing statistics Definition of term...

Page 4: ...the opacity hiding power of any sample measured over a black and white substrate or test plate 0 1 resolution Move and read feature for quick assessment of large surfaces Built in statistical analysi...

Page 5: ...tive case Traceability certificate for calibration tile Mini CD containing Novo Soft and PDF versions of manuals Registration card for extended warranty Data cable RS232 Cleaning cloth 4 x AA batterie...

Page 6: ...these batteries first remove the battery panel by unscrewing the two screws Place the cells in the battery clips as shown in figure 1 Replace the back panel and re tighten the fixing screws Note The N...

Page 7: ...hanging the power down time 30 120 seconds in the preferences in Novo Soft Scroll up scroll down This key is used to navigate the set up and operation menus in the Novo Shade Duo It is also used to ch...

Page 8: ...ation procedure must then be repeated See page 12 for cleaning procedure Note If there are permanent marks or scratches the tile must be returned for recalibration by Rhopoint Instrumentation Checking...

Page 9: ...ic and manual modes by connecting to a PC and altering the setting in the preference file in Novo Soft Note The instrument is supplied in default automatic calibration mode Note The black zero tile is...

Page 10: ...ch between measurement modes see page 15 After a further two seconds the instrument will revert to measurement mode as seen below Use the SCROLL UP DOWN key to select the following option Press the RE...

Page 11: ...Press the READ SELECT key to set the zero value The instrument will then prompt Place the instrument on the white reference standard Press the READ SELECT key when it is in position The instrument wil...

Page 12: ...en measurement modes see page 14 After a further two seconds the instrument will revert to measurement mode as seen below Use the SCROLL UP DOWN key to select the following option Press the READ SELEC...

Page 13: ...D SELECT key when it is in position The instrument will then display This represents the value measured for the white tile If the value does not match the certified value of the calibration tile use t...

Page 14: ...carefully scraping the surface with a scalpel For accurate calibration a flat surface must be maintained If the tile is damaged with deep scratches a replacement tile must be purchased It is important...

Page 15: ...rument is within calibration and ready for use If the value does not match the assigned value follow the calibration check procedure on page 6 If the measured value matches the assigned value for the...

Page 16: ...th black and white portions The instrument uses these measurements to automatically calculate the hiding power or opacity of the sample Switching between Shade and Opacity modes To turn the instrument...

Page 17: ...to PC will be permanently lost Press the C key to cancel the change and revert to previous measurement mode with memory intact Press the READ key to confirm your selection The display will read Selec...

Page 18: ...witch between modes see pages 14 15 Press the READ key to initiate a reading A line of arrows will move across the screen whilst the instrument takes a measurement After a further two seconds the inst...

Page 19: ...red by the measurement aperture To assess the rest of the sample continue to hold the READ SELECT key and carefully slide the instrument to the next area to be inspected The value in the display will...

Page 20: ...After a further two seconds the instrument will revert to measurement mode as seen below Note To take reflectance readings the instrument should be set to Opacity mode For the procedure to switch betw...

Page 21: ...e to switch between black and white measurements at any time by pressing the C button to change and make up to six measurements on each part of the sample When all the necessary measurements have been...

Page 22: ...deleted The display will prompt you for further deletions as shown below Delete sample 45 0 97 6 4 Delete sample WHITE 90 6 3 Opacity mode Shade mode Are you sure Press Read Key You can then continue...

Page 23: ...ed The display will then read Delete sample 45 0 97 6 4 Delete sample WHITE 90 6 3 Opacity mode Shade mode Del All Results To return to measurement mode press the SCROLL UP DOWN key until the display...

Page 24: ...following example Press the SCROLL UP DOWN key at any time to exit the statistic screen and return to measurement mode In Shade mode the statistics are calculated for all reflectance measurements sto...

Page 25: ...nt number of stored readings STORE on which the statistical analysis is based Maximum MAX the highest reading Minimum MIN the lowest reading Mean MEAN the sum of all readings divided by the total numb...

Page 26: ...or the instrument to revert to measurement mode ANGLE Value No 45 0 0 0 WHITE Value No 45 0 0 0 Opacity mode Shade mode Press the SCROLL UP DOWN key until the following message is displayed System Set...

Page 27: ...UP DOWN key until the following message is displayed Press the READ SELECT key to enter this menu Press the SCROLL UP DOWN keys until the following message is displayed System Set Up Press Read Key B...

Page 28: ...de ANGLE Value No 45 0 0 0 WHITE Value No 45 0 0 0 Opacity mode Shade mode Press the SCROLL UP DOWN key until the following message is displayed Press the READ SELECT key to enter this menu Press the...

Page 29: ...Novo Shade Duo menu structure Measurement Mode Statistics Mode 27...

Page 30: ...hade Duo The supplied RS232 data cable must be plugged into an available COM port on the user s PC The jack must then be plugged into the RS232 data connection socket on the side of the Novo Shade Duo...

Page 31: ...lastics industry checking the appearance and visual conformity of plastic moulded parts such as car trims mobile phone cases etc Metal finishing checking the quality of surface finish and plating on p...

Page 32: ...or gloss measurement They come supplied with calibration tiles certified and traceable to national standards Many of the features associated with the Novo Shade Duo are available on the Novo Gloss ran...

Page 33: ...istics limits and methods of measurement EN61000 6 1 2001 Generic Immunity Standard part 1 residential commercial and light industry EN61000 6 3 2001 Generic Immunity Standard part 1 residential comme...

Page 34: ...32 Notes...

Page 35: ...Rhopoint Instrumentation Ltd 12 Beeching Road Bexhill on Sea TN39 3LG United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1424 214291 Fax 44 0 1424 730600 Email sales rhopointinstruments com Website www rhopointinstruments com...

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