Altana Micro-Gloss Manual Bedienungsanleitung

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9Power supply2. Power supplyBefore operating the instrument for the first time,please read the operating instructions and payattention to the safety

10Power supply2.2 Changing the batteryTo insert or change the battery open the batterycompartment. The easiest way to do this is byturning the cover w

11ControlsMeasurement unit and protective holder1 Mode scroll wheel: used to turn the unit on and for menu selection2 Display for user guidance and di

12ControlsThe basic system consists of the measuring deviceand the protective holder.The protective holder is used for calibration and tostore the mea

13Getting started4. Getting started4.1 Turning on the unit and measuringTo turn on the unit, press the mode scroll wheel.Information on the date and l

14Getting started4.2 NavigationAll control functions are controlled by the modescroll wheel. Pressing the wheel causes a menu toappear in the display.

15Getting started4.3 Change names/numbersFor some functions, you can enter or change thedate or name. The arrow pointing upward marks theposition that

16Getting startedMeasurement without statistical evaluation.Multiple measurement with statistics.Continuous measuring with adjustable interval.Measuri

17Calibrate5. CalibrateThe holder with the integrated glass standard isused for calibration. Always keep the measurementunit in the holder. This prote

18Calibrate5.2 CalibrateYou should recalibrate the device if ambientconditions have changed. This applies especiallywhen changing location if major ch

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19After the zero setting has been performed, thedisplay AIR will appear. To proceed with this, holdthe instrument in midair and press the operatebutto

20CalibrateA warning message appears. You can cancel thisprocess by pressing the operate button.If you press the scroll wheel, you will continue witht

21CalibrateYou can set the scales of the measurement valuesfor gloss and thickness separately.5.2.5 Scale GlossYou can use the Scale menu option to sw

22Calibrate5.3 Calibrating standardsTo ensure exact calibration, only original standardsfrom the manufacturer should be used.These are calibrated agai

23Measurement techniques6. Measurement techniquesIn accordance with the standard, the reflectometervalue is related to a black glass standard at adefi

24Measurement techniques6.2 Anodized aluminum and other metal surfacesThe measuring unit is equipped with an extendedmeasuring range for measuring sam

256.3 Measurement of film thicknessThe film thickness sensor functions according to themagnetic method (Fe) or the eddy current method(NFe). Therefore

267. Measurement ModesYou can select different types of measurement inthe Mode menu. The mode that is activated isidentified by a check mark.7.1 Sampl

277.2 StatisticsYou can make multiple measurements with eachsample in Statistics mode. These measurementswill be evaluated statistically and displayed

28Measurement ModesNote:(micro-TRI-gloss µ only)When STATISTICS is activated, all film thicknessvalues are stored in the Memory independently ofthe so

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29Measurement Modes7.2.2DisplayIn the Statistics measurement display, you canassign the following data freely to three columns:Value:Last value to be

30Measurement Modes7.2.3Exit blockThis function terminates the block before it reachesthe required number of measurements n. It is usefulif you have

31Measurement Modes7.3 ContinuousYou can use this function to perform up to 99measurements at an adjustable measurementinterval. This is helpful when

32Measurement ModesThe measuring interval can be changed before asequence is started. Therefore press the modewheel to open the Continuous submenu.The

338 Geometry/SensorIn this menu, you can select the geometry for thegloss measurement, just as the sensor for the filmthickness measurement (at micro-

34Geometry/SensorCombiWhen changing the substrate, the sensor will beswitched over automaticallyChoose the desired sensor with the scroll wheel.Press

359. MemoryTo save measurement values, you must activate theMemory function before measuring or else select orcreate a memory. Up to 999 measurements

369.3 Create memoryUsers can set up their own memory areas with thisfunction. Select the required geometry before youactivate this function. Then you

37MemoryThe values of the first measurement appear in thedisplay. The sample name is displayed in thehighlighted field.Turning the wheel switches the

38Difference measurement and Pass/Fail10. Difference measurement and Pass/FailYou can compare the readings of samples with thevalue of a previously me

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39The measured standard values are saved as thetarget values. At the same time, Differencemeasurement is turned on and the measuredstandard is activat

40Difference measurement and Pass/Fail10.4 Create standardStandards can also be saved by entering the targetand limit values with the scroll wheel. Mo

41Difference measurement and Pass/Fail10.5 Change standardYou can use this function to change target valuesand limit values of saved standards. You ca

4211. SetupYou can make general settings in the Setup menu,for example Language or Display time.11.1 Bluetooth®You can use this menu option to turn th

4311.5 LanguageYou can use this menu to select the displaylanguage.Use the scroll wheel to move the mark to thedesired language and press the wheel.11

44Interface12. InterfaceThe measurement device is equipped with aninterface that allows direct communication with aPC.Measurement data can be transfer

4512.1 InstallationBluetooth® :Please refer to the separate Bluetooth® InstallationGuide.Software easy-link and USB drivers:Insert the easy-link CD i

46Standards13. StandardsISO 2813 Paints and varnishes - Determination of speculargloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°ASTM D 523 Stand

47ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates -Measurement of coating thickness - MagneticmethodISO 2360 Non-conductive coatings on non-magn

48Technical data14. Technical dataGeneral technical dataTemperature range +15 °C to +40 °C (60°F to 104°F) for operation - 10 °C to +60 °C (-14°F to 1

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49Technical dataFilm thickness measurement:Substrate Fe: magnetic, e.g. ironNFe: non magnetic, e.g. aluminiumSonde One pointMeasurement range 0...500

50Errors and warning messages15. Errors and warning messagesMemory full Transfer the content of memory to a PC and thendelete the contents of memory.R

51Errors and warning messagesError Thickness Operating error: improper application, raisingbefore measurement is complete, or calibrationerror. Repeat

5216. Cleaning and maintenance• Do not insert any objects into the measurementaperture for cleaning. The instrument could getdamaged - affecting a pr

5317. Service and CertificationServiceBesides the repair of your instrument we offer thefollowing additional services:First diagnosis on the telephon

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5518. CopyrightThis instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es-sential information about setting up, placing in servic

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6System description and Delivery notes1. System description and Delivery notesMeasurement units of the micro-gloss family can beused to determine the

7Instrument type:micro-gloss 20° 4440micro-gloss 60° 4442micro-gloss 85° 4444micro-gloss 45° 4454micro-gloss 75° 4456micro-TRI-gloss 4446micro-TRI-glo

8Recommended accessories:Checking standards for control of test equipmentfor micro-gloss 20° 4422for micro-gloss 60° 4462for micro-gloss 85° 4487for m