BYK micro-TRI-gloss ? User manual

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micro-TRI-gloss
micro-gloss
Operating instructions
Betriebsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Patent pending
Patent angemeldet
Demande de brevet en cours

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Byk - Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Straße 8
D - 82538 Geretsried
Germany
Tel. 0-800-gardner
(0-800-4273637)
[phone]
Fax [phone]
BYK - Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone [phone]
301-483-6500
Fax [phone]
301-483-6555
www.bykgardner.com

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Table of contents
1 Description of the system 10
2 Safety instructions 11
3 General Information 12
4 Commissioning and power supply 13
5 Control elements 14
6 Getting started 16
7 Overview of main menu 20
8 Mode and sample measurement 21
9 Statistics 22
10 Continuous 27
11 Basic mode 28
12 Geometry selection 29
13 Save 30
14 Difference measurement and Pass/Fail 34
15 Calibration and Autodiagnosis 40
16 Setup 46
17 Practical measuring suggestions 48
18 Standards 50
19 Interface 51
20 Technical data 52
21 Delivery notes 53
22 Errors and warning messages 54
Specifications subject to change without notice

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Systembeschreibung 56
2 Sicherheitshinweise 57
3 Allgemeine Hinweise 58
4 Inbetriebnahme und Energieversorgung 59
5 Bedienelemente 60
6 Erste Schritte 62
7 Übersicht Hauptmenü 66
8 Messmodus und Einzelmessung 67
9 Statistik 68
10 Dauermessung 73
11 Basismodus 74
12 Geometriewahl 75
13 Speicherung 76
14 Differenzmessung und Pass/Fail 80
15 Kalibration und Autodiagnose 86
16 Setup 92
17 Messpraxis 94
18 Normen 96
19 Schnittstelle 97
20 Technische Daten 98
21 Lieferhinweise 99
22 Fehler und Warnhinweise 100
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten

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Sommaire
1 Principe 102
2 Consignes de sécurité 103
3 Informations Générales 104
4 Mise en service et alimentation en énergie 105
5 Éléments de commande 106
6 Premières étapes 108
7 Aperçu Menu principal 112
8 Modes mesurage et échantillon 113
9 Mode statistique 114
10 Mesure en continu 119
11 Mode basique 120
12 Sélection de l’angle de mesure 121
13 Mémorisation 122
14 Mesure de la différence et Pass/Fail 126
15 Étalonnage et Autodiagnostic 132
16 Réglage 138
17 Mesurage dans la pratique 140
18 Normes 142
19 Interface 143
20 Caractéristiques techniques 144
21 Livraison 145
22 Erreurs et messages d'alerte 146
Sous réserve des modifications techniques

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1 Description of the system
Measurement units of the micro-
gloss family can be used to
determine the gloss level of paint
coatings, plastics, ceramics and
metal surfaces.
Light is directed at the surface of
the sample at a defined angle and
the reflected light is measured
photoelectrically (reflectometer).
Depending on the typical gloss
level of the test object,
reflectometers that direct light onto
the surface at different angles
(geometry) can be used.
Measurement units are equipped
with standard geometries of 20°,
60° or 85°. All three of these
geometries are integrated into the
micro-TRI-gloss. Functions
described in this manual in terms of
geometry selection are only
available with the three angle
device.
In addition to measuring individual
gloss values, it is also possible to
record, save and statistically
evaluate series of measurements
consisting of up to 999 values.
The operate button and scroll
wheel are used to control the
system. System operation is
supported by display messages
(autodiagnosis and error
messages). You can select
German, English, French, Spanish,
Italian or Japanese (Katakana) as
the display language.
The measurement unit conforms to
the standards DIN 67530, ISO
2813, ASTM D 523 and BS 3900
Part D 5.
In addition, it was tested by the
“Bundesanstalt für Material-
forschung und -prüfung (BAM)”
(German Federal Institute for Mate-
rials Research and Testing) and
found to be properly categorized
and to meet requirements as set by
DIN 67530.

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Safety instructions 2
If you use the unit properly, there are no hazards to fear – none of a
mechanical nature and none caused by electrical shock.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages caused by
failure to observe the safety and general instructions.
Please use only accessories that are available for the unit.
Improper use of accessories will render the warranty null and void.
If there is reason to believe that the unit can longer be operated
without presenting a hazard, it should be taken out of operation
and prevented from being turned on unintentionally. Operation
without presenting a hazard is no longer possible if the unit shows
visible signs of damage or if it is no longer working.
Do not perform any repairs on the unit, neither mechanical nor
electrical yourself. The unit must be opened by trained
professionals only. Please contact our customer service
department in such cases. They will be happy to assist you as
quickly as possible.

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2 Safety instructions
Only instruments complying with the requirements for safety extra
low voltage may be connected to the RS 232 interface.
In case an external power supply is used, please pay attention that
the nominal voltage of the power supply (see identification plate on
the power supply) corresponds to the mains voltage of the mains
socket.
Your instrument is cutt off from power supply by
a) taking out the battery or
b) in case of external power supply by pulling the power supply out
of the mains socket.
Please take care that the power supply is accessible at any time.
In case you intend not to use the instrument for a longer period of
time, take out the battery in order to avoid that the battery leaks
inside the instrument and thus causes damage.

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General Information 3
• The measurement unit consists of sensitive optical and
electronic precision parts. Provent it from being dropped or bumped
or jostled!
• Do not hold the unit by the measurement aperture. You should
not allow any foreign objects to get into this opening.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. Do not store it in a hot or dusty environment. The case that
comes with the unit offers the best protection when the unit is being
stored.
• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do not allow water
to form from condensation (see Technical data).
• Protect the measuring unit from moisture, chemicals and
corrosive vapors.
• The holder and the unit housing are resistant to many solvents.
However, we cannot guarantee resistance to all chemicals. You
should therefore use a soft, moist cloth for cleaning. For clean
excessive dirt and dust, use ethanol or cleaning alcohol. Do not
use any acetone!
• Please note that batteries are special refuse and shall not be
disposed of together with household refuse. Pay attention to the
producers instruction or how to dispse of the battery.

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4 Commissioning and power supply
Before putting the unit in
operating, read the operating
instructions and pay attention to
operation the safety instructions
and general instructions in Section
2. Unpack the device and check to
make certain all pieces have been
included with delivery (for scope of
delivery, see Section 21).
a) Power supply
battery - operated
The battery must be placed in the
measuring unit for operation
service. The device runs on one
AA 1.5-V alkaline battery.
Use only alkaline batteries as
the primary battery type Mignon
AA or Mignon LR6!
Depending on the exact brand, the
capacity of each battery is
sufficient for about 10,000
measurements. When the battery
voltage falls below the required
minimum voltage in the course of
operation, the following message
appears on the display
Battery low!
To ensure that the unit is always
ready for operation, it is
recommended to have a spare
battery handy, especially when
performing measurements in the
field.
Changing the battery
To insert or change the battery
open the battery compartment.
The easiest way to do this is by
turning the cover with a coin one-
eighth of a rotation to the left. Turn
the device back around and allow
the old battery and the battery
compartment cover to slide into
your hand.
Insert the new battery with the po-
sitive (top) end first into the battery
compartment and set the battery
compartment cover in place again.
Lock the cover by turning it one-
eighth of a rotation to the right.
Changing the battery

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Commissioning and power supply 4
b) Power supply by external po-
wer supply (optional) see
Delivery notes, Accessories
Please note: In case you operate
the instrument with a power
supply, it is vital that you take
the battery out of the battery
compartment. Else the
instrument is continued to be
powered by the battery.
In order der connect the instrument
to the external power supply, the
suitable end of the power supply
cable has to be inserted in the
interface of the instrument.
The connection to the PC is done
via the sub-D 9-pins plug of the po-
wer supply cable.
For more information about the
operation with RS 232 please refer
to the chapter Interface.

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Measurement unit and protective holder
1 Mode scroll wheel: used to turn the unit on and for menu selection
2 Display for user guidance and displaying measurement values
3 Green signal lamp: measurement active; red: error
4 Operate button (measurement button): used to activate
measurements
5 Protective holder
6 Calibrating standard
7 Mark for the measurement aperture
8 Interface for connecting to a PC
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5 Control elements

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Control elements 5
The basic system consists of the
measuring device and the
protective holder.
The protective holder is used for
calibration and to store the
measurement unit. Calibration is
performed inside the holder
automatically at the touch of a
button. The gloss standard
required for this purpose is kept in
the holder and is positioned in such
a manner that calibration is always
performed at the same point.
When the device is turned on inside
the holder, it performs a self-test
(autodiagnosis).
If you will not be using the
measuring unit, please store it in
the protective holder. In this way
the measurement optics are
protected from dirt and dust and
the calibration standard is always
readily available.
The operate button and scroll
wheel are used to control the
system. Pressing the wheel turns
the unit on and causes a menu to
be displayed. All settings within the
menus are made by turning and
pressing the wheel.
Pressing the operate button starts
measurements or performs
functions that are displayed. In
addition, you can return from the
various menus to mode with the
operate button. System operation is
supported by an autodiagnosis
test, comments and error
messages. Measurement values
and comments appear in the
display.

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6 Getting started
Turning on the unit and
measuring
To turn on the unit, press the mode
scroll wheel.
Information on the date and last
certification appears in the display.
If the device was turned on in its
holder, the autodiagnosis test is
performed (see the section on
Calibration).
Then the unit switches into the last
measurement mode to be selected.
Pressing operate initiates
measurements.
The display of measurement results
on the screen may be broken down
into the following elements:
A: When Difference measurement
is turned on, the name of the
reference that is selected is
displayed here.
B: If Save is selected, the memory
area that is selected appears at the
top left and for
C: the sample name (block name).
D: If Statistics or Continuous is
turned on, the number of measure-
ments performed or selected is
displayed here.

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Getting started 6
The measurement values appear in
the lower part of the display area.
The size of the numbers depends
on whether Statistics or Difference
measurement has been activated
and on the number of geometries
displayed. Depending on the
measurement mode, a header line
also appears for the measurement
values.
Navigation
All control functions are controlled
by the mode scroll wheel. Pressing
the wheel causes a menu to appear
in the display. Turning the wheel
allows you to move the black mark
to the desired function and to select
or activate it by pressing the wheel.
What functions are displayed in the
menu depends on the settings in
the main menu. The main menu is
the “central” level and can always
be reached quickly.
Certain rules apply within the
menus to make it easier to
navigate:
A black triangle to the right of a
function indicates that selecting this
function will take you to a sub-
menu.
A check mark on the right indicates
that the function in question has
been activated.

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6 Getting started
You can use the arrow at the top
right to switch the display back by
one level.
Arrows pointing up or down
indicate that there are other menu
options above or below the part of
the menu that is visible. To reach
these menu options, simply turn the
scroll wheel in the direction in
which the arrow is pointing.
You can quickly switch back from
the menus to the measurement
display by using the operate
button. In some cases this button
also has another function, but that
will be indicated in the display (for
example Confirm -> operate).
Change names/numbers
For some functions, you can enter
or change the date or name. The
arrow pointing upward marks the
position that can be changed. To
change the character, turn the
scroll wheel. When you press the
wheel, the arrow jumps to the next
character.
After you have adjusted the last
character or number, confirm your
input by pressing the wheel.

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Getting started 6
When you enter the name, the
arrow jumps to the first character.
This allows you to correct any
inadvertent incorrect entries. You
can confirm the name in these
menus at any time with the operate
key.

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7 Overview of main menu
Measurement without statistical evaluation.
Multiple measurement with statistics.
Measurement repetition (measuring interval adjustable).
Simplest mode: without saving and difference
Opens the “Mode” menu again with the previous
setting.
Geometry selection (available only with three angle
device).
Save functions for samples:
Turn saving on/off.
Select memory area from list.
Up to 50 memory areas can be created.
Pre-set memory areas (M60°...) cannot be deleted.
Bring up contents of memory (use scroll wheel).
Settings for difference mode:
Turn difference measurement on/off.
Measure reference.
Select reference (if saved).
Save up to 50 references and enter limit values for Pass/
Fail.
Delete individual references.
Enter/change limit values for Pass/Fail.
Calibrate, change cal. values GU - % scale.
The following can be used together simultaneously:
• Save with:
• Difference with:
Mode
Sample mode
Statistics
Continuous
Basic mode
Advanced mode
Geometry
Save
Save
Select memory
Create memory
Delete memory
Display memory
Difference
Difference
Measure reference
Select reference
Create reference
Delete reference
Change reference
Calibration
Setup
Sample mode, Statistics, Continuous
Sample mode, Statistics
Language, Display time, Date/Time, Beeper.

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Mode and sample measurement 8
You can select from among diffe-
rent types of measurement
recording and evaluation in the
Mode menu. The mode that is
activated is identified by a check
mark.
Single measurements can be
performed without statistical
evaluation in Sample mode.
The results can be saved and
compared with a reference.
When Save is turned on, a name is
suggested after every
measurement. You can confirm
this name directly or change it.
If you would like to delete the last
measurement, press the scroll
wheel and select the appropriate
menu item.

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9 Statistics
You can make multiple
measurements with each sample in
Statistics mode. These
measurements will be evaluated
statistically and displayed.
The results can be saved and
compared with a reference. These
functions must be previously
activated:
When Save is turned on, a name is
suggested after all measurements
of a sample (block). You can
confirm this name directly or
change it.