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Scan with logging

1. 

Select Log in the batch menu and press OK. The available batches display.

2. 

Use the arrow buttons to select a batch. The batch menu displays.

3. 

Select Scan in the Main Menu and press OK. 

4. 

Press the SCAN button briefly to make a single measurement or hold the SCAN button down to take 
multiple measurements. The scan results for the activated scan angles are displayed. 
The device stops scanning as soon as the scan button is released.

Each log record is assigned a log number that is displayed at the top of the screen next to the batch number/
name. The log record contains the measurements for the activated scan angles. If scan limits have been set 
for a scan angle (see section 6.2), the Glossmeter also shows whether the measurements are within ( ) or 
outside ( ) the scan limits.

Immediately view measurement data in the batch

If the batch contains multiple measurement, you can use the two red arrows in the bottom-left corner to 
scroll through the measurements. 
1. 

Use the arrow buttons 

  

 to select one of the red arrows, depending on whether you want  

to scroll up or down in the batch.

2. 

Press the OK button to display the previous/next logged measurement in the batch.

10.2  Scan Limits

Use this option to set and activate scan limits for the selected batch. 

See section 4.1 for more information on:
• 

Activating/deactivating scan limits

• 

Setting a scan limit range

10.3  Statistics

Select Statistics to evaluate the measurements in the selected batch. You can view the following statistics: 
minimum values, the maximum values, the averages, and the standard deviation for each scan angle.

1. 

Select Statistics in the batch menu and press OK. The minimum and maximum measurements display.

2. 

Press the Down button to select <11setup icon.jpg> in the bottom-left corner. 

3. 

Press OK to display the averages and standard deviation for this batch.

4. 

Press OK again to switch back to the minimum and maximum measurements.

Summary of Contents for GLOSSMETER GL0010

Page 1: ...Glossmeter GL0010 GL0030 Operating Instructions V2 0 1220 IMPORTANT Before taking this instrument in use we strongly advise you to read this manual carefully...

Page 2: ...permission from TQC Sheen 2020 TQC Sheen Printed in the Netherlands Copyright The copyright of this operating manual remains with TQC Sheen This operating manual is intended solely for the user and hi...

Page 3: ...arranty as well as mechanical interference by the customer or by third parties with TQC Sheen Glossmeter and related equipment without our written permission No liability will be accepted for defects...

Page 4: ...inted to work with the instrument should pay attention to the general regulations relating to working safety and accident prevention The safety chapter and the warnings in this manual should have been...

Page 5: ...s permanent damage Do not use compressed air to clean the instrument Always keep the instrument in its case when not in use We recommend annual calibration 2 3 Dangers from Electrical Energy Work on t...

Page 6: ...documented as accurately as possible possibly photographed and reported to the relevant insurers or in the case of sales delivered to customers works to the supplier 3 4 Storage and Protective Measure...

Page 7: ...time stamp Scan function Yes Statistics Min Max Avg Std dev number of measurements Security Password protection Software Ideal Finish Analysis Dimensions Size 90 x 140 x 45 mm 3 54 x 5 551 x 1 7 h x w...

Page 8: ...rement 1 geometries GL0010 3 geometries GL0030 Power saver option User selectable Units Gloss Units GU Resolutions 0 1 GU 0 100GU 1GU 100GU Standards ISO 2813 ASTM D523 ASTM D2457 ASTM C584 AS 1580 60...

Page 9: ...Check on Receipt 6 3 3 Reporting Transport Damage and Documentation 6 3 4 Storage and Protective Measures when not in use 6 4 Instrument data 4 1 Name Article 7 4 2 Scope of Supply 7 4 3 Technical Da...

Page 10: ...20 7 8 Device info 20 8 Scan Setup 21 7 1 Scan Limits 21 7 2 Geometry 22 7 3 Calibrate 23 9 Scan 25 10 Log 26 10 1 Scan 26 10 2 Scan Limits 27 10 3 Statistics 27 10 4 Rename 28 10 5 Clear 28 11 Safety...

Page 11: ...taminated test objects are useless except to determine the degree of imperfection Because it is unlikely that the gloss output is the same across the entire test surface you should measure the gloss i...

Page 12: ...s displayed followed by the main menu described in section 2 2 The date and time are displayed at the bottom of every screen Note The message Calibration needed displays when the TQC Sheen Glossmeter...

Page 13: ...r Main menu Power Off 6 1 2 Settings Task Menu Action Option Set scan limit per batch Log Select batch Scan Limits Change settings Main menu Settings Select scan angle Scan Setup Geometry Set scan lim...

Page 14: ...ate Adjust calibration values Calibrate Calibration Values 6 2 The Main Menu When TQC Sheen Glossmeter is powered on the logo displays followed by the Main Menu shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Main Men...

Page 15: ...on see chapter 4 If a password has been set see section 3 1 you need to enter the password before you can change the settings 6 2 4 Settings Select Settings to change the glossmeter s settings For mor...

Page 16: ...rotection see section 3 1 Figure 3 1 The Scan Setup menu The Settings menu contains the following options Password Login Date time Language Auto Power off Clear memory Volume Display Info These option...

Page 17: ...3 Use the arrow buttons to change the digit and press OK The second digit is now selected 4 Repeat step 3 for the other digits You will be asked if you want to save the password after you have entered...

Page 18: ...press OK Select Date format 1 Select Settings in the Main Menu and press OK 2 Select Date Time and press OK 3 Select Date Format and press OK 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the right format and pr...

Page 19: ...current setting 3 Select Auto Power Off and press OK The status changes to On or Off depending on the current setting Set Power Off time 1 Select Settings in the Main Menu and press OK 2 Select Power...

Page 20: ...clear the current batch names and replace them with the default names 1 Select Settings in the Main Menu and press OK 2 Select Clear Batch Names and press OK The confirmation screen displays 3 Select...

Page 21: ...an Setup menu contains the following options Scan Limits Geometry Calibrate These options are described below 8 1 Scan Limits You can set scan limits for measurements that need to fall within a certai...

Page 22: ...set for a scan angle see section 6 2 the scan results displayed by the Glossmeter also show whether the measurements are within or outside the scan limits Scan limits are set for scanning without dat...

Page 23: ...smeter cannot be calibrated if the calibration holder is damaged Note To prevent measurement deviations caused by a calibration error the TQC Sheen Glossmeter must always be calibrated with the same h...

Page 24: ...d press OK The scan angle and the current standard value are displayed 5 Use the Down arrow to select the scan angle and press OK 6 Use the arrow buttons to adjust the calibration value Press the arro...

Page 25: ...not stored in a batch For more information on storing scanned data in batches see chapter 6 Scan angles Depending on the model of the TQC Sheen Glossmeter you are using you can take measurements for...

Page 26: ...cluding the number of measurements stored in each batch 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a batch and press OK The batch menu for the selected batch displays Figure 6 2 The batch menu The batch menu o...

Page 27: ...ntains multiple measurement you can use the two red arrows in the bottom left corner to scroll through the measurements 1 Use the arrow buttons to select one of the red arrows depending on whether you...

Page 28: ...he second position is now selected 4 Repeat step 3 to change the next positions When you confirm the last position by pressing OK the batch name displays without any position selected 5 Press the UP a...

Page 29: ...D Buttons disabled displays on the screen Heat humidity and dust Keep the TQC Sheen Glossmeter away from extreme heat Do not leave the device near a heater or in the car on the dashboard Heat can dama...

Page 30: ...Power saver option User selectable Units Gloss Units GU Resolutions 0 1 GU 0 100GU 1 GU 100GU Measuring angle characteristics 20 60 85 Range 0 2000 GU 0 1000 GU 0 160 GU Repeatability r 0 4 GU 0 2 GU...

Page 31: ...Setup Settings Power off Scan menu Scan Back Log menu Log Batch 1 10 Scan Scan Limits Statistics Rename Clear Scan Setup menu Scan Limits Geometry Calibrate Settings menu Password Date Time Language A...

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