DeFelsko PosiTector GLS User manual

Gloss Meter
Instruction Manual

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Introduction
The PosiTector GLS Gloss Meter (GLS) is a hand-held electronic
instrument that measures the specular reflectance and gloss of a
surface. It consists of a body (Standard or Advanced) and probe.
Quick Start
Press the button to power-up the Gage. To conserve battery
life, the gage will automatically go to sleep after 5 minutes of
inactivity. While in Sleep Mode, the gage powers up significantly
faster—convenient when moving between parts or locations. The
gage will completely power off after 4 hours of inactivity.
Alternatively, select Power Off from the main menu. All settings
are retained.
1. Power-up Gage by pressing the center navigation button .
2. If the probe is resting in the included protective base plate and
the Power-On Cal (pg. 5) feature is enabled, it will
automatically perform a check and calibration using the
certified gloss standard (tile) incorporated in the base plate.
3. Remove the protective base plate at the bottom of the probe.
4. Place the probe on the surface to be measured.
5. Press the button on the probe to take a reading. When a
valid measurement is obtained, the Gage BEEPS twice and
the measurement is displayed.
button Probe
Protective
Base Plate
Calibration
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Menu Operation
To access the Menu, power-up the gage, then press the center
navigation button . Either the keypad or touch screen can be
used to navigate the menu. If desired, touch screen functionality
can be disabled within the Setup menu (See Touch, pg. 7).
Select a menu option by touching it, or use the and but-
tons to highlight the desired option and press to select it.
On menus longer than one page, the current page number is dis-played
below the menu name. Navigate between pages using
when the first menu item is selected, or when the last
menu item is selected. If using touch, navigate between pagesby
touching or , or by swiping up or down.
Press the button or swipe right to return to a previous screen.
Select Exit to close the Menu.
When a Menu option is highlighted, the
icon indicates on-gage help is available.
Press or touch the icon to display the
help. A formatted PDF containing all on-
gage help items is available at
www.defelsko.com/help
NOTE: Update your gage to ensure that you
have the latest on-gage help information.
indicates that a sub-menu exists for the
Menu option. Select the option to display its
sub-menu.
Probes
When powered-up, the PosiTector automatically
determines which probe is attached and does a self-
check.
To disconnect a probe from a body, slide the plastic
probe connector horizontally (in the direction of the
arrow) away from the body. Reverse these steps to
attach a different probe. It is not necessary to power-
down the Gage when switching probes.

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Calibrate
The interchangeable PosiTector GLS probe is available in three
configurations:
1. PosiTector GLS 60:
- suitable for most gloss applications; the preferred angle
for semi-gloss
2. PosiTector GLS 20/60:
- suitable for high- to semi-gloss applications
- calculates Haze Index –the arithmetic difference between the
specular reflectance measured at 60° and 20°
3. PosiTector GLS 20/60/85:
- suitable for high-, semi-, and matte gloss applications
- calculates Haze Index –the arithmetic difference between the
specular reflectance measured at 60° and 20°
The PosiTector gage body accepts a wide variety of probe types
including magnetic, eddy-current, and ultrasonic coating thickness,
surface profile, environmental, hardness, salt contamination, and
ultrasonic wall thickness probes. See www.defelsko.com/probes
Cal Settings Menu
Calibrate the PosiTector GLS probe to known standards by using
the included gloss calibration standard (tile) or customer supplied
calibration standard. Place the probe on a known standard and
select the Calibrate menu item. Alternatively, if Power-On Cal is
selected in the Cal Settings menu the gage will perform a
calibration every time the gage is powered on.
NOTE: Ensure the calibration standard is clean and lint free.
To clean the standard:
- Remove the protective base plate, holding it from the bottom.
- Using the included cleaning wipe, gently wipe the surface
of the standard. Examine the calibration standard to ensure
that it is dry, clean, and free of any debris or defects. A
scratched standard should not be used to calibrate the probe
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Cal Standard
Open
results are obtained by rubbing in one direction only and by
using a new portion of the wipe for each cleaning pass.
WARNING: Do not substitute other chemicals or cleaning wipes
in this procedure. Replacement cleaning wipes are available.
For some applications, it may be desirable to calibrate the
PosiTector GLS probe to a different calibration standard than the
one included with the probe. Add and manage up to 99 calibration
standards from this menu.
When selected, the following screen is shown.
Adjust the Gloss Unit (GU) val-
ues using the on-screen keypad
or by pressing or .
Enter a name or serial number
to identify the Standard using
the on-screen QWERTY touch
keyboard.
Select OK, then follow the
prompts to take a measurement
of the desired gloss calibration
standard.
Select a calibration standard from a list of saved standards. The
calibration standard at the top of the list is the one included
within the protective base plate of the PosiTector GLS probe.
Select a calibration standard from a list of saved standards to
edit its Gloss Unit value and name.
NOTE: The calibration standard included within the protective
base plate cannot be edited.
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Units
Reset
When selected, the Gage will perform a calibration every time
the gage is powered-on, using the calibration standard that
was active when the probe was last used.
NOTE: Power-On Cal will only operate if the active calibration
standard is incorporated in a protective base plate.
Setup Menu
Select between Gloss Units (GU) or % Reflectance.
Reset (menu Reset) restores factory settings and returns the
Gage to a known condition. The following occurs:
- All batches, stored measurements, batch names, and screen
captures are erased.
- The default calibration standard that was included with the
probe is selected, and all other calibration standards are
deleted.
- Menu settings are returned to the following:
Memory = OFF
Statistics = OFF
Hi Lo Alarm = OFF
Differential = OFF
Scan Mode = OFF
Auto Dim = ON
Bluetooth & Stream = OFF
WiFi & Access Point = OFF
USB Keyboard & Stream = OFF
BLE Keyboard = OFF
Power-On Cal = ON
Display = None
Perform a more thorough Hard Reset as follows:
1. Power down the Gage and wait 5 seconds.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the and buttons
until the Reset symbol appears.
This returns the Gage to a known, “out-of-the-box” condition. It
performs the same function as a menu Reset with the addition of:
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- Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared.
- Menu settings are returned to the following status:
Units = Gloss
Touch = ON
Flip Lock = OFF
Auto Sync .net = ON
NOTE:
Sound = Medium
Language = English
Backlight = Normal
Battery Type = Alkaline
Bluetooth Smart = OFF
USB Drive = ON
- Date, Time and WiFi settings are not affected by either Reset.
(PosiTector GLS2060 and GLS206085 models only)
Select the angles to display when taking measurements.
(PosiTector GLS2060 and GLS206085 models only)
Select this option to display and record the Haze Index while
taking measurements. Haze Index is calculated as the
difference between the measurement in GU at 60° and 20°.
NOTE: Haze Index in accordance with ASTM D4039 is
applicable to nonmetallic specimens having a 60° specular
gloss value greater than 70.
(Advanced models only)
By default, the PosiTector GLS takes approximately 1 reading per
second. Scan mode allows the user to take multiple readings in rapid
succession (2 readings per second) without lifting the probe.
Choose from 2 Scan modes:
Normal
Scan
Statistics
Scan
Continuously measures when the
measure button is pressed
Continuously measures when the
measure button is pressed and displays
real-time scan statistics: average, max.,
min., and standard deviation
When Memory is on (pg. 8), Scan measurement data is
recorded.
Scan
Haze Index
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Flip Lock
Set Clock
Adjusts the volume of built-in speaker (Off, Low, Medium, High).
Disables the Auto Rotate feature by locking the display in its
current orientation.
Allows the touch screen functionality to be disabled. All gage
functions can also be controlled using the navigation buttons.
All measurements are date and time stamped (24-hour format)
when stored into memory. It is therefore important to set the
correct date and time. Use the and buttons to select a
value, and the and buttons to adjust it. The current date
and time setting can also be viewed at the top of the main menu.
Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of
“Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “NiMH” (nickel-metal hydride rechargeable).
The battery state indicator symbol is calibrated for the selected
battery type. No damage will occur if the battery type used in the
Gage does not match the selected battery type.
Statistics Mode
X
A statistical summary will appear on the display. Remove the last
reading by pressing the button.Press to clear statistics.
X –Average
–Maximum Value –Standard Deviation
–Minimum Value
Allows Gage to visibly and audibly alert the user when readings
exceed user-specified limits.
HiLo Alarm
Battery Type
Touch
Sound
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Automatically calculates the difference between the current
reading and a stored reference value.
Memory Management
The PosiTector GLS has internal memory storage for recording
measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-
screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones. All
stored measurements are date and time-stamped. The symbol
appears when the Gage is set to store measurement data.
Standard models store up to 1,000 readings in one batch.
Advanced models store 250,000 readings in up to 1,000
batches. “New Batch” closes any currently opened batch and
creates a new batch name using the lowest available number.
New batch names are date-stamped when they are created.
Scroll through display
modes (Advanced only)
Delete last reading
Access the Menu
Screen Capture
Create a new batch
(Advanced only)
Restore brightness
after dimming
Press both and buttons simultaneously to save an image of
the current display. The last 100 screen captures are stored in
memory and can be accessed when connected to a computer
(see PosiSoft USB Drive below).
Accessing Stored Measurement Data
DeFelsko offers the following free solutions for viewing, analyzing
and reporting data:
PosiSoft USB Drive - Connect the Gage to a PC/Mac using the
supplied USB-C cable. View and print readings and graphs using
universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software or
internet connection required.
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USB
PosiSoft Desktop - Powerful desktop software (PC/Mac) for
downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data.
Includes a customizable, templated PDF Report Generator. No
internet connection required.
PosiTector App - (Advanced models only) App for compatible iOS
and Android smart devices. Permits users to create, save and
share professional PDF reports. Add images and notes using the
smart device’s camera and keyboard.
PosiSoft.net - Compatible with PosiSoft Desktop and the
PosiTectorApp, PosiSoft.net is a secure way to store and share
measurement data using the cloud.
For more information on our PosiSoft solutions, see:
www.defelsko.com/posisoft
Connect Menu
(Advanced models only)
Allows connection to your local wireless network or mobile
hot spot. Ideal for using your network’s internet connection for
synchronizing stored measurements with PosiSoft Desktop or
PosiSoft.net (above). See www.defelsko.com/wifi
When USB Drive is enabled , the PosiTector uses a USB
mass storage device class which provides users with a simple
interface to retrieve stored data in a manner similar to USB flash
drives and digital cameras. USB Drive can be used to import
stored measurements into PosiSoft Desktop software (above).
NOTE: While connected, power is supplied through the included
USB-C cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not
automatically power down.
(Advanced models only)
When enabled and connected to a computer, the PosiTector will be
recognized as a Keyboard. Readings are sent to the computer as
theyare taken, emulating keystrokes, followed by a carriage return.
Keyboard
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Sync Batches
(Advanced models only)
Stream individual readings to a USB connected computer via a
serial protocol. Ideal for use with serial compatible SPC data
collection software.
NOTE: For more information on USB Keyboard and Streaming
visit: www.defelsko.com/usb/stream
The above WiFi and USB menus contain a Sync .net Now
option. When selected, the Gage immediately synchronizes
stored measurement data via its respective communication
method (internet connection required). Alternatively, select Auto
Sync .net from within the USB or the WiFi connect menu to
automatically synchronize when a connection to a PC or WiFi
network is available. Additional measurements added to memory
while connected are synchronized only when the USB cable is
disconnected and reconnected, or when the Sync.net Now
option is selected. WiFi connected gages automatically attempt
synchronization upon power-up.
NOTE: PosiSoft Desktop is required when using USB to
synchronize measurements with PosiSoft.net.
(Advanced models only)
Allows individual readings to be sent to a computer, printer or
compatible device as they are taken using Bluetooth wireless
technology. See www.defelsko.com/bluetooth
(Advanced models only)
Allows communication with a smart device running the
PosiTector App (pg. 9) via auto-pairing Bluetooth Smart (BLE)
wireless technology.
Select batches to flag them for synchronization to the PosiTector
App. Sync Batches is useful when connecting a new device to a
gage with pre-existing batches, since only batches created while
Bluetooth Smart is enabled are automatically selected.
Sync .net Now
Bluetooth Smart
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Send Batches
Updates
Selected batches are synchronized when the next reading is
taken in a batch flagged for synchronization, or when the Sync
Batches option is selected at the bottom of the list of selected
batches.
NOTE: If Bluetooth Smart is disabled or disconnected, data
from batches selected in the Sync Batches menu are held in a
queue until communication with the PosiTector App is re-
established.
Transfers selected batches to the PosiTector App. Send Batches
is useful when switching between devices, as only readings and
batches that have yet to be synchronized with any smart device
are synchronized automatically.
The Send Batches option is visible in the menu when the Gage
is connected to a smart device running the PosiTector App.
(Advanced models only)
When enabled and connected to a computer, the PosiTector will
be recognized as a wireless Keyboard. Readings are sent to the
computer as they are taken, emulating keystrokes, followed by a
carriage return.
Determine if a software update is available for your Gage.
See www.defelsko.com/update
WARNING: The Gage will perform a Hard Reset (pg. 5) after
an update. All stored measurements will be erased from memory.
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Returning for Service
Before returning the instrument for service…
1. Install new or newly recharged batteries in the proper
alignment as shown within battery compartment.
2. Examine the probe for dirt or damage. Any lint or debris on the
lenses within the probe should be cleaned with oil-free
compressed air. Never insert any cloth or cleaning fluids into
the probe.
3. Perform a Hard Reset (pg. 5).
4. Clean the Calibration Standard (tile), place probe into the
included protective base plate, and attempt a measurement
(see Calibrate, pg. 3).
5. If issue is not resolved, Update (pg. 11) your PosiTector
gage body and re-attempt measurements.
IMPORTANT:
If these steps do not resolve the issue and the Gage must be
returned for service, please follow the instructions provided at
www.defelsko.com/service.
Limited Warranty, Sole Remedy
and Limited Liability
DeFelsko's sole warranty, remedy, and liability are the express
limited warranty, remedy, and limited liability that are set forth on
its website: www.defelsko.com/terms
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Gloss Meter
Manual de Instrucciones

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Introducción
El medidor electrónico portáil PosiTector GLS mide de manera
rápida, precisa y no destructiva la reflectancia especular y el
brillo de una superficie. Está formado por un cuerpo (Standard o
Advanced) y una sonda.
Inicio rápido
Presione el boton para encender el instrumento. Para conser- var la vida
de la bateria, el instrumento entrará en reposo automáticamente tras 5
minutos de inactividad. Cuando se encuentra dentro del modo de reposo,
el instrumento se reactivasignificativamente más rápido. El instrumento se
apagará comple- tamente después de 4 horas de inactividad.
Alternativamente, seleccione la opcion “Apagar” en el menu principal.
Todas las configuraciones se mantienen.
1. Encienda el medidor presionando el botón central de
Navegación .
2. Si durante el encendido, el sensor se encuentra descansando
sobre la base y placa protectora, ingresará al modo Encender
y Calibrar (pág. 5), automáticamente ejecutará una auto
verificación y calibración utilizando el patrón de brillo (azulejo)
incorporado en la base de la placa.
3. Retrire la base y placa protectora del extremo del sensor.
4. Coloque el sensor sobre la superficie que será medida.
5. Presione el botton del sensor para tomar una lectura.
Cuando sea obtenida una medida valida, el medidor emitirá un
doble “beep” y se desplegará la medicion en la pantalla.
botón Sensor
Base y Placa
Protectora
Patrón de
Calibración (azulejo)

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Menú Operación
Para ingresar al menu principal, encienda el medidor, después
presione el botón de navegación . Puede utilizar tanto el
teclado del tablero como la pantalla tactil para navegar en el
menú. Si lo desea, la funcionalidad de la pantalla táctil puede
ser deshabilitada desde el menu “Configurar” (vea Touch, pág.
8).
Seleccione la opcion del menú tocando el título o utilice las
teclas y para señalar la opción del menu de su elección
finalmente presione el para validar la selección.
Cuando el contenido del menú necesite desplegarse en más de
una pantalla, se mostrará debajo del título del menú el número
depágina. Podrá navegar entre las páginas del menú usando las
teclas y . Cuando llegue al inicio o final de unalista
presione la tecla respectiva para avanzar o retroceder entre
páginas. Si utiliza la pantalla táctil, simplemente presione or
, o deslice el dedo por la pantalla hacia abajo o arriba.
Presione el botón o deslice el dedo hacia su derecha para
regresar a la pantalla anterior. Selecciones Salir para cerrar el
menú.
Cuando se resalta una opción del menú,
aparece el ícono informando que hay
información de ayuda disponible para ese
elemento del menú. Presione la tecla o
el ícono para desplegar la informacion
de ayuda. Puede descargar un archivo en
formato PDF con todos los items de ayuda
del menú en www.defelsko.com/help
NOTA: Actualice periodicamente el medidor
para asegurar que el medidor cuenta con la
información de ayuda del menú más
reciente.
indica la existencia de un sub-menú para
esa opción del menú. Seleccione la opción
para desplegar los elementos del sub-menú.

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Sondas
Una vez encendido, el PosiTector determinará
automáticamente el tipo de sonda conectado y
realizará una comprobación automática.
Para desconectar una sonda de la base del
PosiTector deslíce el conector de la sonda de plástico
horizontalmente (en la dirección de la flecha)
separándola de la base PosiTector. Invierta los pasos
para conectar una sonda diferente. No es necesario
apagar el medidor cuando se cambia la sonda.
El sensor intercambiable PosiTector GLS está disponible en tres
configuraciones:
1. PosiTector GLS 60:
- adecuado para la mayoria de las aplicaciones; ángulo de
evaluación preferido para brillo (semi-gloss)
2. PosiTector GLS 20/60:
- adecuado para aplicaciones de alto brillo hasta medio brillo
(High hasta semi-gloss)
- calcula el Índice de Opacidad (Haze Index) –el diferencial de
reflectancia especular medida entre 60° y 20°
3. PosiTector GLS 20/60/85:
- Adecuado para aplicaciones de Alto brillo, semi-gloss y mate
- calcula el Índice de Opacidad (Haze Index) –el diferencial de
reflectancia especular medida entre 60° y 20°
Adicionalmente, el cuerpo del PosiTector es compatible con
una amplia variedad de sondas de tipo magnético, eddy current,
ultrasónica para espesor de película de recubrimiento, perfil de
superficie, condiciones ambientales, dureza, contaminación por
cloruros y ultrasónicas para espesor de pared. Ver
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Calibrar
Cal Standard
Menú Ajustes Cal
Calibre el sensor PosiTector GLS con un patron reconocido
utilizando el patrón de calibración de brillo incorporado (azulejo)
o contra un patrón de calibración provisto por el usuario. Coloque
el sensor sobre el patron reconocido y seleccione el menú
Calibrar. Alternativamente, si se optó por activar en el manú de
Ajustes Cal el ítem Encender y Calibrar; el equipo realizará
una calibración cada vez que sea encendido.
NOTA:
pelusa. Asegúre que el patron de calibración esté límpio y sin
Limpieza del patrón:
- Retire la base y placa protectora sosteniendola por la base.
- Usando el paño de limpieza incluido, limpie suavemente la
superficie del patrón. Utilice el paño de limpieza solo una vez
y descarte. Examine el patron, valide que esta seco, limpio,
libre de impurezas y defectos. Un estándar o patron con
rasguños debe ser descartado para uso en la calibración del
sensor. Reemplace el estándar si está dañado. Se obtienen
mejores resultados pasando el paño en una sola dirección,
procure usar una nueva porcion de del mismo paño en cada
pase de limpieza.
ADVERTENCIA: Evite usar productos químicos o toallas de
limpieza genéricas para este procedimiento. Tenemos disponible
repuestos con paños de limpieza.
Para algunas aplicaciones, sera deseable calibrar el sensor del
PosiTector GLS usando un patron de calibracición distinto al
que se incluye con el sensor. Agregue y gestione una biblioteca
de hasta 99 patrones de calibración con este menú.

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Abrir
Editar
Encender y Calibrar
Cuando es seleccionado, se despliega la siguiente pantalla.
Ajuste el valor de las Unidades de
Brillo (GU) con el teclado en la pan-
talla o presionando los botones
o .
Ingrese un nombre o numero de
serie para identificar el patron o
Estándar utilizando el teclado
QWERTY en la pantalla táctil.
Seleccione OK, y siga las indica-
ciones par tomar medicion en el
patron de calibración deseado.
Seleccione un patron de calibración de un listado de
estándares previamente almacenados. El patrón de
calibración al inicio de la lista es el que se incluye con la base
y placa protectora para el sensor del PosiTector GLS.
Seleccione un patron de de un listado de estándares
previamente almacenados para edirtar el nombre y valor de
las Unidades de Brillo.
NOTA: El patron de calinracion oincluido con la base y placa
protectora no puede ser editado.
Cuando se activa, el medidor ejecutará una calibracion cada vez
que sea encendido, se utilizando el patron de calibracion
seleccionado en la última ocasión que se usó el sensor.
NOTA: Encender y Calibrar solamente opera cuando el
patron de calibración activoen el menú se encuentra acoplado a
la base y placa protectora.
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