3nh YG Series User manual

60° / 20° 60° 85° V2.0
OPERATION MANUAL

Attention: The instrument is a safe device. Before operating,
please read the safety instructions and strictly comply with
the following terms to avoid unexpected damages. We shall
not be liable for any losses by incorrect operation.
Battery
External
Power Source
Gloss Meter
The device configures a built-in battery. Please use the
original one. Do not use other batteries to prevent
unnecessary damages.
Do not disassemble, extrude or heat the battery.
When fully charged, please cut off the external power
supply in time.
Please charge the battery biweekly if long time not use.
Otherwise, it may cause the damage of the battery.
For the first three times, please run out the power and
charge full to ensure the battery reach the optimal state.
Safety Instructions
Please use the original power adapter when charging.
Otherwise, it will shorten the battery life or cause
explosion.
Please cut off the external power source if you don't use
it for a long time.
Do not use the device in inflammable and explosive
environment.
Do not disassemble the device which will cause damage
explosion.
Please stop using the machine when you smell
something burning and send it back to repair center.

Content
Introduction....................................................................................1
Cautions.........................................................................................1
1 External Structure Description.......................................................2
2 Operating Instruction................................................................... .3
2.1 Turning On/Off...........................................................................3
2.2 Calibration................................................................................4
2.2.1 Calibration..........................................................................4
2.2.2 Change Calibration Value.....................................................5
2.3 Measurement............................................................................5
2.3.1 Basic Mode.........................................................................6
2.3.2 Statistical Mode...................................................................8
2.3.3 Continuous Mode...............................................................10
2.4 Connecting to PC......................................................................11
2.5 Print........................................................................................12
3 System Function Description .......................................................12
3.1 Data Management....................................................................12
3.1.1 Check Record....................................................................12
3.1.2 Delete Record...................................................................17
3.2 Mode Selection........................................................................18
3.3 Mode Parameter......................................................................18
3.3.1 Average Measure under Basic Mode ...................................19
3.3.2 Statistical Mode Parameter.................................................20
3.3.3 Continuous Mode Parameter...............................................22
3.4 Angle Selection........................................................................23
3.5 Tolerance Setting ....................................................................23
3.6 Function Setting ......................................................................24
3.6.1 Auto Save.............................................................................24
3.6.2 Time Setting.........................................................................25
3.6.3 Language Setting..................................................................25
3.6.4 Backlight Time......................................................................25
3.6.5 Backlight Brightness.............................................................25
3.6.6 Operation Habit.....................................................................26
3.6.7 Buzzer Switch.......................................................................26
3.6.8 Restore Factory Settings.......................................................26
4 Routine Maintenance .................................................................27
5 Technical Specifications..............................................................28

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Introduction
The gloss meter is in accordance with IS0 2813(International Standard) and
GB/T 9754(China National Standard). The gloss meter features with large tough
screen and QC software. It has the characters of easy to use, stable
performance and precise measurement. This instrument is powered by built-in
Li-ion battery.
Advantages
1. Large touch screen (3.5inch), high resolution (480*320), full-view display.
2. Comply with ISO 2813, ASTM D 523, GB/T 9754 standards.
3. Aesthetic design perfectly combined with ergonomics structure.
4. Three measurement angles (20°, 60°, 85°)，can measure simultaneously
(except the single-angle gloss meter).
5. Three operating modes, multi-functions setting.
6. QC software with powerful extending function.
7. Input standard data manually, easy to operate.
8. High hardware configuration with multiple innovative technologies.
9. Auto power-off function to save electricity consumption.
Cautions
1. The gloss meter is a precise measuring instrument. Please avoid dramatic
change of external environment when measuring. Those changes including the
flicker of surrounding light, the rapid change of temperature and humidity will
affect the measuring accuracy.
2. Keep the instrument balanceable. Make sure the measuring aperture cling to
the test sample, and no shaking or shifting when measuring. Please prevent the
gloss meter from fierce collision or crash. This device is not water-proof. Do not
use it in the environment of high humidity or in the mist.
3. Keep the device clean. Avoid dust, powder or solid particles entering the
measuring aperture and the devices.
4. After using, please turn it off. Keep the instrument and calibration board in the
instrument case.
5. Users can not do any changes on the device without permission. Since it may
affect measuring accuracy or even damage the device.

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1. External Constructions
Figure 1 External Constructions
LCD Screen
Switch/
Measure Button
Indicator
Light
RS-232/
USB Interface
Protective Cover
(Calibration Plate)
LCD Screen: Display measuring data and instrument operation navigation.
Switch/Measure button: Long-press the button 3 seconds to turn on or turn off
the gloss meter. Short press the button is to measure.
Indicator Light: When turning on, it will show green light. After startup, the
light is off. Low power and charging status will show red light. Fully charged will
show green light.
USB interface: This interface is a common interface. The instrument
automatically judges the connection status. USB interface is used to connect
transfer data to PC. RS-232 interface is used to connect to the printer. USB
cable can connect power adapter and computer for charging the gloss meter
(specification for external adapter is: 5V 2A).
Protective Cover (Calibration plate): It is to protective the measuring
aperture. Built-in calibration plate is used for instrument calibrating.
Hardware Reset Hole: When the instrument has a disfunction (the instrument
has no reaction when press the measuring button or touch the screen), use a
pin to plug into the reset hole and keep it for 3s, the instrument will restart.
Reset
Hole

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Figure 2 Separation Method
2. Operating Instruction
Figure 3 Standard Mode Measurement
2.1 Turn on/off
Long-press the switch button 3 seconds to turn on the instrument. The LCD
screen will display boot logo. After a few seconds, it will enter into the
measurement interface automatically, as shown in figure 3. Long-press the
switch button 3 seconds again, it will be turn off.
Basic Mode
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
22.5
23.8
33.3
45.5
60.5
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
21.3
26.6
32.7
42.1
63.9
Delete Me nu
Attention: The method to separate the protective cover from the
instrument is shown in figure 2. Hold the instrument with one hand, the
other hand hold the protective cover, and then separate it according to the
“Open” mark. You only need to separate it from one side. Do not separate
it from two sides.

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Figure 5 Sub-menu Interface for Calibration
Back
Calibrate
OK
Calibrate
Change cal.values
2.2 Calibration
In figure 3, click “Menu” to get into main menu as shown in figure 4.
Select “Calibration” to enter into Calibration interface as shown in figure 5.
Data Mode Parameter Angle
USB comm Tolerance Calibrate Setting
OK Back
Figure 4 Main Menu
Remarks: Single angle
gloss meter doesn't have
angle selection option.
The substitute option is
b a s i c m o d e a v e r a g e
measurement.
Average
2.2.1 Calibration
Click “Calibrate”, it will remind you to put away the calibration plate. Make sure
the calibration plate is installed well on the instrument. Click “OK” or press
measure button to start calibration.
When operating environment change (such as the rapid change of
temperature, altitude and humidity), it must do calibration. In order to ensure
the accuracy, please use the original standard plate for calibration. The dust on
the standard plate will affect calibration accuracy. Please clean the standard

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Figure 6 Mode Selection
Back
Mode Select
OK
Basic Mode
Statistical Mode
Continuous Mode
plate and ensure it's clean when calibrating.
The Standard plate is a precise optical component. Please avoid it from strong
light. Due to environment factors, the gloss value of standard plate will change
over time. Therefore, it's better to send it back to the factory or qualified local
National Institute of Metrology for the calibration. (Once a year)
Attention: The SN code (serial number) corresponds to the internal
number of the instrument. In the calibration interface, it will show the
“Calibration Plate Number”. It is more important when you have 2pcs or
more gloss meters in hand.
2.2.2 Change Calibration Values
Click “Change cal. values”, users can select “Change 20° cal. value”, “Change
60° cal. value” and “Change 85° cal. value”.
Attention: 1. Take caution in operating this function. It's better to
operate by manufacturer o r q u a l i f i e d metrology institutes. The
calibration value needs to be modified only when it is different from the
actual calibration plate value. Before modifying the standard value,
please backup the original standard value.
2. Single angle instrument only can modify one angle value.
2.3 Measurement
The instrument has three measurement modes: “Basic Mode”, “Statistical
Mode” and “Continuous Mode”. Click “Mode” in main menu, entering into the
interface as shown in figure 6.

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Basic Mode: It is a basic sample test mode which belongs to single
measurement. The results will be saved automatically each time. Those data
can be used as the standard in Statistic Mode. It can display 5 sets test data
simultaneously.
Statistical Mode: It has statistical evaluation function and can multi-measure
a single sample. If open the difference switch, you can get the results
comparing with standard sample.
Continuous Mode: The continuous measuring times can be set to 99 and you
can set interval time. When press “Test” button, the instrument starts to
measure automatically and will stop measurements according to the settings.
If press “Test” button during the test, it will pause or end the current
measurement. This mode is used to measure large area samples and evaluate
homogeneity of large-area samples.
The Instrument has three measurement angles: 20°, 60° and 85°. You can
select it by clicking “Mode” in Main Menu or click icon( )to enter the
interface as shown in figure 7. (Remarks: Single angle gloss meter doesn't
have this option)
2.3.1 Basic Mode Measurement
This mode also comes with average measurement function. Details will
present on chapter 3.3.1 Basic Mode Average.
Back
Angle Select
OK
20°
60°
85°
20°60°
60°85°
20°60°85°
Figure 7 Angle Selection

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(1) Single angle measurement in Basic Mode: e.g.: 60°. Press “Test” button will
measure the gloss value under 60°, as shown in figure 8.
Basic Mode
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
Delete Menu
Figure 8 Single angle measurement under Basic Mode
60°
Remarks: This icon
in single angle gloss
meter will only show
o n e a n g l e a n d
c a n n o t c l i c k f o r
selection.
Click “Basic Mode” at the top of the interface. It will enter average
measurement interface directly.
“T005” at the upper left means the record number of current measurement. The
number begins with letter “T”. The icon ( )is a shortcut key for angle
selection. (Remarks: Single gloss meter doesn't have this option.) “16:33” and
“2015.10.23” are time and date.
“T001-T005” is the record number of five measurements.
“T102316” is a default name of measuring record. It is making up of
“T”+”month”+”day”, “T” means basic record, “102316” means the measuring
record at16:00 pm on 23th October.
Click any name. It will pop up a dialog box with two options “Delete Record” and
“Edit Name” as shown in figure 9. If click “Delete Record”, it will display a
warning interface as shown in figure 22. Click “Ok”, this record will be deleted.
If click “Edit Name”, you can modify the name with maximum eight-bit
character (only numbers or letters) as shown in figure 23.
Click “Delete” at lower-left corner to delete the current record.
“60°” means the current measurement is under angle 60°.
The last record “66.3” in yellow is the current test data.
Click “Menu” at lower-right corner to enter the main menu interface.

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Figure 9 Click Name to Enter the Operation Interface
Basic Mode
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
OK Back
Delete Record
Edit Name
(2) Multi-angle measurement under Basic Mode: as shown in figure 10, the
angles are “20°60°85°”. (Remarks: Single gloss meter doesn't have this
option.)
Figure 10 Multi-angle Measurement
Basic Mode
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
22.5
23.8
33.3
45.5
60.5
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
21.3
26.6
32.7
42.1
63.9
Delete Menu
2.3.2Statistical Mode Measurement
(1) Statistical Mode: A single angle measurement is shown in figure 11.

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Menu
Statistics Measure
S006
60
Delete
S102316
T003 75.2 6/6
73.5
60
Mean Max Min Std.Dev Diff.Result
74.8 76.1 72.9 1.5 -0.4 Pass
Figure 11 Single Angle Measurement under Statistical Mode
60°
Remarks: This icon in
sin gle angle glos s
meter will only show
one angle and cannot
click for selection.
Click “Statistics Measure” at the top of the interface. It will enter statistical
mode parameter settings directly.
“S006” means the record number of current measurement which begins with
letter “S”.
The icon( ) is a shortcut key for angle selection. (Remarks: Single gloss
meter doesn't have this option.)
“6/6”: The first “6” means you have finished the 6th measurement, the second
“6” means the statistical measurement times is 6. How to set times for
measurements will explain on chapter 3.3.2 Statistics Mode Parameter. When
finished all measurements, those value will be saved as a complete statistics
record automatically.
“75.2” means the last measuring value.
“74.8，76.1，72.9，1.5，-0.4” means average value, max value, min value,
standard deviation, difference value respectively.
Standard Deviation: the formula is
Difference: The difference between the sample and the target value.
Result: “Pass” means the sample is qualified and the result is in the tolerance
range. “Fail” means the sample is unqualified and the result is not in the
tolerance range (Tolerance setting is explained in chapter 3.5).
After completing the current testing, click “Delete” will delete this record.
Attention: Only when the difference switch is open, the standard value,
standard deviation and difference will display.
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1n
i=1
( x - x )2
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i

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(2) Multi-angle measurement in Statistical Mode: as shown in figure 12, the
angles are “20°60°85°”. (Remarks: Single angle gloss meter doesn't have this
option).
Figure 12 Multi-angle measurement under Statistical Mode
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S006 S102316
T003 44.5 75.2 89.8 6/6
20 44.3 2.8 -0.2
60
85
60 73.5 20 44.6 85 90.3
74.8 76.1 72.9 1.5 -0.4
90.4 90.8 0.5 -0.6
41.9
89.8
47.7
Statistics Measure
Mean Max Min Std.Dev Diff.Result
Pass
Pass
Pass
MenuDelete
“T003 44.5 75.2 89.8” is the standard value of Statistics Measure (T003 is the
Standard record number, 44.5 is the value under angle 20°, 75.3 is the value
under angle of 60°, 89.8 is the value under angle of 85°)
2.3.3 Continuous Mode
(1)Single angle measurement: as shown in figure 13.
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Menu
Continuous Measure
C006
Delete
C102316
6/8
60
Mean Max Min
74.8 76.1 72.9
Value
76.0
Figure 13 Continuous Mode-Single Angle Measurement
Remarks: This icon
in single angle gloss
m e t e r o n l y s h o w s
one angle and cannot
click for selection.
60°

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Click “Continuous Measure” at the top of the interface. It will enter continuous
mode parameter settings directly.
“C006” is the current measurement number which begins with the letter
“C”.The icon ( )is a shortcut key for angle selection. (Remarks: Single
angle gloss meter doesn't have this option)
“C102316” is a default name for measurement record. It is made up of
“C”+”month”+”day”, “C” means continuous record, “102316” means it's
measuring at 16:00 pm on 23th October. Click the record name, you can modify
it (Max: 8-bit numbers or characters), as shown in Figure 23.
(2) Multi-angles measurement: as shown in figure 14. The angles are
“20°60°85°” (Remark: single angle gloss meter doesn't have this option).
Figure 14 Multi-angles measurement
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C006 C102316
6/8
20 44.3 47.7 41.942.1
60
85
74.8
90.4
76.1
90.8
72.9
89.8
76.0
90.6
Menu
Continuous Measure
Delete
Mean Max MinValue
2.4 Connecting to PC
Click “Comm” to enter the interface shown in figure 15. Follow the tips to
connect instrument to PC. Use USB cable to connect the instrument with PC
first. Click “OK”, the instrument will enter “Communicating...”, and then you
can control the instrument through the software. (Precondition: please install
the software on your PC properly. The software and installation instruction are
in CD.)

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Back
USB Communication
OK
Please connect USB cable
Press“OK”key to start.
Figure 15 Communicating
2.5 Print
Connect the instrument to mini printer. It will print measurement data
automatically when measuring.
Figure 16 Data Management
Back
Data Manage
OK
Check Record
Delete Record
3.1.1 Check Record
Click “Check Record”, shown in figure 17, you can check basic record,
statistical record and continuous record.
3.System Function Description
3.1 Data Management
Click “Data” in main menu to enter data management interface as shown in
figure 16. Data management is mainly for checking and operating the records.

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Back
Check Record
OK
Basic Record
Statistical Record
Continuous Record
Figure 17 Check Record
You can check records in single angle mode, double angle mode and tri-angle
mode. Click the shortcut icon ( )to select angels directly, as shown in
figure 7. (Remarks: Single angle gloss meter don't have this option)
(1) Check Basic Record
There are 5 record one page on the screen. When choose angle 60°, please
see Figure 18. When choose tri-angle “20°60°85°”, please see Figure 19.
Figure 18 Single Angle Record in Basic Mode
Basic Record
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
Operate Back
Remarks: This icon
in single angle gloss
me ter onl y s hows
o n e a n g l e a n d
cannot click it for
selection.
60°

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Basic Record
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20 60 85
T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
22.5
23.8
33.3
45.5
60.5
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
21.3
26.6
32.7
42.1
63.9
Figure 19 Tri-angle Record in Basic Mode
You can check record by clicking “↑” and“↓”. When click one record before
release, the No. and name of this record will become yellow, as shown in figure
20. After release, it will enter the operation interface as shown in figure 21.
When click “Operation”, you can operate the last record.
Basic Record
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20 60 85
T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
22.5
23.8
33.3
45.5
60.5
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
21.3
26.6
32.7
42.1
63.9
Figure 20 Select Basic Record

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Figure 21 Basic Record Operation
Delete Record: Click “Delete Record”, it will pop up a warning interface as
shown in figure 22. Click “OK”, the selected record will be deleted. Click “Back”
to give up the current operation.
Edit Record Name: Click “Edit Name” to edit the current record name (Max: 8-
bit characters). After completing it, click “OK”, then the modified name will be
saved.
Standard Entering: Click “Standard Entering”, the selected record will be
transferred as a standard record of statistic measurement.
Search: Users can search the record by “Search Index” and “Search Name” if
the instrument has stored too much data.
Figure 22 Warning for Deleting Record
Back
Delete Record
OK
Warning
This record will be deleted permanently
Basic Record
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T001
T002
T003
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
T102316
21.5
24.8
31.5
42.9
66.3
OK Back
Delete Record
Edit Name
Standard Entering
Search

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Edit Name
OK
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(2) Check Statistical Record
When choose the angle 60°, it will display only one record, shown in Figure 24.
When choose the angle 20°60°85°, please see Figure 25.
Click the record name “S102316”, you can modify it, shown in Figure 23.
Figure 24 Single Angle Measurement in Statistical Mode
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Back
Statistical Record
S006
Operate
S102316
T003 75.2
60 74.8 76.1 72.9 1.5 -0.4
Mean Max Min Std.Dev Diff.Result
Pass

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Figure 25 Tri-angle Measurement in Statistical Mode
Figure 26 Operation Menu of Statistical Record
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S006 S102316
T003 44.5 75.2 89.8
20 44.3 2.8 -0.2
60
85
74.8 76.1 72.9 1.5 -0.4
90.4 90.8 0.5 -0.6
41.9
89.8
47.7
Back
Statistical Record
Operate
Mean Max Min Std.Dev Diff.Result
Pass
Pass
Pass
(3) Check Continuous Record
This operation is same with Check Statistical Record, please refer to the
former description.
3.1.2 Delete Record
Click “Delete Record” in “Data”, shown in figure 27. There are three modes:
“Delete Basic Record”, “Delete Statistical Record” and “Delete Continuous
Record”.
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Statistical Record
S006 S102316
T003 44.5 75.2 89.8
20 44.3 2.8 -0.2
60
85
74.8 76.1 72.9 1.5 -0.4 通 过
90.4 90.8 0.5 -0.6 失 败
41.9
89.8
47.7
T004
T005
T102316
T102316
42.9
66.3
OK Back
Edit Name
Mean Max Min Std.Dev Diff.Result
Pass
Search
Delete Record