Elcometer Novo-Gloss 406 User manual

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Elcometer 406

Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter

Operating Instructions

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The Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter has been tested in accordance with EU

regulations governing Electro-magnetic compliance and it meets the required directives.

Note: Glossmeter readings may be affected if the unit is operated within a radio frequency electromagnetic

strength of greater than 3 V/m.

is a registered trademark of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.

Novo-Gloss and Novo-Soft are trademarks of Rhopoint Instruments Ltd.

All other trademarks acknowledged.

system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical,

magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.

A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com/downloads

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CONTENTS

Section Page

1 About your gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Taking a gloss reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 Deleting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Analysing data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7 Set-up options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8 Novo-Soft™ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

10 Storage and transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

12 Technical specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

13 Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter. Welcome to Elcometer.

Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings

and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application

to post application inspection.

Your Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter is a world beating product. With the purchase of this

product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more

information visit our website at www.elcometer.com

1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE

The Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter is a handheld gauge for measuring the gloss on flat

surfaces from matt to mirror finishes. The Glossmeter is available with either single angle, 60°, or dual angle,

20/60°, optics. The gauge can perform statistical analysis of gloss readings stored in internal memory.

The Elcometer 406 contains a light source, a light detector and a system of lenses. A converging beam of

light illuminates the specimen at a set angle of incidence. The light detector is set at the same angle of

incidence and measures a small aperture area of light reflected from the specimen. Gloss is computed by

the Elcometer 406 and displayed in Gloss Units (GU).

The Glossmeter is calibrated using a certified calibration tile.

The Elcometer 406 is supported by Novo-Soft™ software. A data cable connects the gauge to a PC via the

RS232 port.

The Glossmeter is powered by internal dry cell batteries.

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1.1 Gauge Features

• Range at 60°: 0 GU to 1000 GU

• Range at 20°: 0 GU to 2000 GU

• Resolution: 0.1 GU

• Move and Read feature

• Built-in Statistical Analysis

• Upload and analyse readings using Novo-Soft™ software

• Calibrate to any gloss standard

• Automatic or Manual calibration adjustment

• Automatic standard check, if required

• Extended-life light source; over 10 years under normal operating

conditions

1.2 Standards

Your Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™ Mini Glossmeter can be used in

accordance with the following National and International Standards:

• AS 1580-602.2 • ASTM C 584

• ASTM D 523 • ASTM D 1455

• BS DIN EN ISO 2813 • ISO 7668

• JISZ 8741

Figure 1. Elcometer 406

Novo-Gloss™ Mini

Glossmeter

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1.3 What the box contains

• Elcometer 406 Novo-Gloss™

Mini Glossmeter

• 4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries

• Posi-Drive screwdriver

• Certified calibration tile with

protective box and cleaning

cloth

• Calibration certificate for tile

• CD-ROM containing Novo-

Soft™ software package

• Data cable

• Carrying case

• Operating instructions

The gauge is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of

in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 406 please take some time to read these Operating

Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any

questions.

Software

on CD

Glossmeter

Data cable

Calibration

tile in box

Figure 2. Elcometer 406 box contents

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2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 FITTING BATTERIES

The Elcometer 406 uses dry cell batteries only. Sealed alkaline batteries are recommended.

4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries are supplied in the kit.

To fit or replace the batteries:

1. Locate the two Posi-Drive screws which retain the battery compartment cover at the rear of the

Glossmeter (Figure 3).

2. Use the screwdriver supplied to remove the screws and then lift off the battery compartment cover.

Figure 3. Battery compartment and Battery Polarity

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3. Place the batteries in the battery clips ensuring correct polarity (Figure 3).

4. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the retaining screws.

Note: Remove the batteries from the gauge if it is to remain unused for a long period of time. This will

prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of the batteries.

2.2 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

The Elcometer 406 can display menus in the following languages; English, French, Spanish, German,

Italian and Dutch.

Display language can only be changed by the Novo-Soft™ package included with the Elcometer 406.

1. Install and run Novo-Soft™ package. See “Novo-Soft™ software” on page 26.

2. Connect Elcometer 406 to PC and switch gauge on. See “Interfacing to your PC” on page 26.

3. Select required display language. See “Changing settings using Novo-Soft™” on page 28.

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2.3 THE CONTROLS

Figure 4. Elcometer 406 control panel

Note: The Glossmeter is supplied with a protective film over the display. This film may be removed before

first use.

The Elcometer 406 is a menu-operated Glossmeter and it has three control keys (Figure 4).

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READ/SELECT

This button has three functions:

1. Power: This key is used to switch the gauge on.

It is not possible to manually switch off the Elcometer 406. The unit will automatically switch

off (power down) approximately one minute after the last key press.

2. Read: In the measurement mode, pressing this key initiates a new gloss measurement.

3. Select: When navigating the set-up menus this key selects an item or confirms a previous

selection.

SCROLL UP/DOWN

This key is used to navigate the set-up and operation menus.

It is also used to change the calibration values in the calibration set-up menu.

ANGLE CHANGE/CANCEL

Dual angle Glossmeter:

• Switches between 60°and 20°measurement angles.

• Cancels calibration process and reverts to the previously stored calibration constants.

Single angle Glossmeter:

• Cancels calibration process and reverts to the previously stored calibration constants.

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