Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter

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Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter

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Product Description

Gloss is measured by directing a constant power light beam at an angle to the test surface and monitoring the reflected light. Different surfaces require different reflective angles.

Elcometer glossmeters cover the range necessary to measure any surface from high gloss to matt, providing a quantitative value to gloss measurement.

Increasingly, specifications and standards require a physical assessment of gloss. Gloss measurement is necessary to monitor the uniformity, compatibility, or possibly the deterioration of any protective gloss finish. The Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter is available in 60º Statistical and Dual Angle 20/60º Statistical versions.

Low cost
Menu driven
Automatic calibration - Preset tile value option, for quick calibration
Unique, calibration tile condition warning
Gloss readings over the entire range from non-reflective surfaces to mirror finish
Continuous measurements for variable surfaces
Calibration possible using any standard
Full traceability to National Standards, including BAM
Internal calculation of max, min, mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation
Can be switched between English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch languages by the user

Each instrument is supplied with a BAM Traceable Calibration Tile with Protective Case, CD with Novo-Soft™ Software, RS232 Interface Cable, Cleaning Cloth and Instrument Carrying Case.

Datasheet PDF link

Test method:

Gloss is an important aspect of coating fininsh. In order to allow comparison of measurement values an international standard was established. To identify a difference over the complete range from matt to high gloss, 3 geometries are used; 20°, 60° and 85° measured perpendicular to the surface being inspected.

Gloss Range	60° Value	Angle Of Geometry to use
Low Gloss	less than 10	85° Geometry
Semi Gloss	10 - 70	60° Geometry
High Gloss	greater than 70	20° Geometry

In addition there are industry specific applications for 45° and 75° geometries which are indicated below

	45°	20°	60°	85°	75°
Industrial Applications	Ceramics	Coating Finishes, Plastics, etc,			Paper, Printing, etc.

Can be used in accordance with:
AS 1580-602.2	ASTM C 584
ASTM D 523	ASTM D 1455
BS DIN EN ISO 2813	ISO 7668
JIS Z 8741

Accuracy:	Reproducibility ± 0.5 Gloss Units (GU)
Resolution:	0.1 GU
Dimensions:	125 x 50 x 100 mm (4.9 x 2.0 x 3.9")
Weight:	350g (12.3oz)
Power Supply:	Dry Cells

Model	Description	Part Number
Elcometer 406/2	Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter 60º Statistical	J406--60S
Elcometer 406/3	Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter Dual 20/60º Statistical	J406--2060S
Packing List	Elcometer 406 NOVO-GLOSS™ Glossmeter, 4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries, Posi-Drive screwdriver, Certified calibration tile, Protective box for tile, Cleaning cloth for tile, Calibration certificate for tile, CD-ROM containing NOVO-SOFT™ software package, Data cable, Carrying case & Operating instructions

ELCOMETER NOVO-SOFT™ SOFTWARE
This purpose designed software, in Windows format, provides the user with an easy to use package for reporting purposes, archiving gloss measurements and further analysis.

Results page: numerical data is displayed and may be tagged or edited.
Results graph: this enables display of all results in a simple graph of reading versus gloss.
Statistics graph: data is displayed as a bar chart (histogram)