FEATURES
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Identify the tin side of float glass using a custom
Works on coated glass as long as coating does not block UV-C energy
Commercial design includes a rubber boot for rugged applications
Bulb mounting system absorbs shock of dropping the unit better than
previous competing models
Intelligent sensor detects the presence of glass and turns on the lamp
automatically for hands-free operation
“Max-Bright” software keeps the bulb warm to maximize the glow
Lamp-on indicator warns users of UV light
Line-powered to eliminate battery usage
Protective UV blocking safety glasses included
Replaceable UV lamp with convenient insertion sockets for easy
installation
UV lamp for detection
OPERATION
Press the power button to turn on the instrument. The red power LED will
illuminate. When the power is initially turned on the LAMP-ON indicator and
the UV lamp will also turn on for a “warm-up” period of approximately 90
seconds. During warm-up, you may begin testing glass, but the glow might
not be as strong. After the warm-up the “Max-Bright” software will blink the
lamp once every minute for approximately 10 seconds in duration if no glass is
detected. This is done to keep the lamp warm and ready for measurements at
any time.
To test a piece of glass, simply place the glass on top of the entire sensor. The
glass sensor will automatically detect the glass and turn the lamp on for 90
seconds. The 90 seconds will allow you to complete your test and potentially
begin a second test of your next piece of glass. The 90 second count will be
reset if glass is removed and another piece is placed on the instrument. The
“Max-Bright” software also includes an energy saving feature. If the TS1420
is left idle for more than 30 minutes the unit will enter a standby mode denoted
by the blinking power indicator. When in this mode, the Max-Bright software
will not blink the lamp every minute. To exit the energy saving mode, either
remove the resting piece of glass from the sensor or place a new piece on it.
You can use the TS1420 in three different methods. You can either choose to
view the image of the lamp through the glass by placing the instrument on the
bottom side of the glass, OR you can tilt the TS1420 on the top surface of the
glass and view the reflection of the lamp under the meter. You can also view
the glow through the edge of the glass. You may find that one approach works
better for certain glass samples and various lighting conditions. BEFORE
performing any tests, we recommend putting on the protective UV blocking
safety glasses that were supplied with the product.
POWER SWITCH
POWER SWITCH
single push of the button gets your
testing under way
GLASS SENSOR
detects the presence of
glass and turns lamp on
TEST WINDOW
view the tin side glow here
LAMP-ON INDICATOR
illuminates every time
the lamps turn on
5-6 Vdc Power
POWER-ON INDICATOR
illuminates when instrument power
is turned on
RECOMMENDED METHOD
The TS1420 is designed to be used as a hands free test. The instrument
should be positioned on a flat surface with the label facing up. With the
meter powered on, glass is then placed on top of the meter, as shown in
Figure 1. If the bottom side is the TIN SIDE of the glass, the image of the
lamp will appear milky white (Figure 1). If you are on the air side of the
glass, there will be no milky white glow. The image of the lamp will remain
unchanged as shown in Figure 2.
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OPERATION - continued
Figure 1: Tin Side
Figure 2: Air Side
(NOT Tin Side)
Milky white reflection
Dull violet lamp reflection
TOP-SIDE METHOD
Using this method, it is important that you put on your UV blocking safety
glasses. To test glass using the top-side method, power on the TS1420
and place on the top surface of the glass as shown in Figure 3. Tilt the unit
at a slight angle so you can view the REFLECTION of the lamp.
If the reflection of the lamp on the glass appears milky white (Figure 3),
than the surface touching the glass is the TIN SIDE. If the reflection result
in a dull violet lamp image
( Figure 4), then the surface touching the glass is the AIR SIDE.
Figure 3: Tin Side
Figure 4: Air Side
Milky white reflection
Dull violet lamp reflection
SIDE METHOD
As long as you can view the edge surface of the glass, you can use this
method. Look at the edge of the glass where the meter is placed. If the
resulting image in the edge of the glass appears milky white (Figure 5),
then the surface touching the glass is the TIN SIDE. If the there is no milky
white glow ( Figure 6), then the surface touching the glass is the AIR
SIDE. This feature is great when you only have access to one side of the
glass, and also when you are working in brighter light environments.
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OPERATION - continued
Figure 5: Tin Side
Figure 6: Air Side
Milky white reflection
No reflection
If lamps will not turn on when the glass is over the meter. Check to make
sure the glass sensor area is clean.
If the instrument lamp does not turn on when meter is powered on,
replace the lamp as described in the lamp replacement section
To improve the viewing of the glow, it may be helpful to move the glass
and TS1420 closer and further apart from each other to magnify the
glow differential.
In certain situations it may be easier to view the milky white image at a
slight angle. Viewing the image at an angle is especially helpful when
working with tinted and reflective glass.
If working in a bright environment, it may help to shadow the area of
glass you are testing to better see the fluorescing glow
Mounting the meter flush with the work surface will protect the meter and
glass.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS
PART #
DESCRIPTION
TS1310 ---- Replacement Lamp
TS1440 ---- Replacement Rubber Boot
TS1441 ---- Replacement Power Supply
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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