Konica Minolta MULTI GLOSS 268Plus User manual

MULTIGLOSS268Plus
UNI GLOSS 60Plus
InstructionManual

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Instruction Manual
Patent pending 260 021 310 E 0910
MULTI GLOSS 268Plus
UNI GLOSS 60Plus

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Tableofcontent
Table of content
1. Safety Symbols .....................................................................................6
2. Safety Precautions ...............................................................................7
3. Notes on Use .........................................................................................8
4. System description ............................................................................. 13
5. Power supply ...................................................................................... 15
5.1 Power supply battery-operated............................................................. 15
5.2 Changing the battery .............................................................................. 16
5.3 External power supply ........................................................................... 16
6. Controls ............................................................................................... 17
7. Getting started .................................................................................... 19
7.1 Turning on the unit and measuring ....................................................... 19
7.2 Navigation ............................................................................................... 20
7.3 Change names/numbers ....................................................................... 21
7.4 Overview of main menu ......................................................................... 22
8. Calibrate.............................................................................................. 23
8.1 Autodiagnosis ......................................................................................... 23
8.2 Calibrate.................................................................................................. 24
8.2.1 Gloss............................................................................................ 24
8.2.2 Change cal.values ....................................................................... 25
8.2.3 Status............................................................................................ 26
8.2.4 Scale Gloss.................................................................................. 26
8.3 Calibrating standards ............................................................................ 27
8.4 Checking standard ................................................................................. 27
9. Measurement techniques .................................................................. 28
9.1 Paints and varnishes, plastics and similar materials ......................... 28
9.2 Anodized aluminum and other metal surfaces .................................... 29
10. Measurement Modes .......................................................................... 30
10.1 Sample mode.......................................................................................... 30

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10.2 Statistics ................................................................................................. 31
10.2.1 Number of measurements .......................................................... 32
10.2.2 Display ......................................................................................... 32
10.2.3 Exit block ...................................................................................... 34
10.2.4 Delete block ................................................................................. 34
10.2.5 Delete measurement................................................................... 34
10.3 Continuous .............................................................................................. 35
10.4 Basic mode ............................................................................................. 36
11 Geometry ............................................................................................ 37
11.1 Geometry selection ................................................................................ 37
12. Memory ............................................................................................... 38
12.1 Memory ................................................................................................... 38
12.2 Select memory ....................................................................................... 38
12.3 Create memory ....................................................................................... 39
12.4 Delete memory ....................................................................................... 39
12.5 Display memory ...................................................................................... 39
13. Difference measurement and Pass/Fail ........................................... 41
13.1 Difference ............................................................................................... 41
13.2 Measure standard .................................................................................. 41
13.3 Select standard ...................................................................................... 42
13.4 Create standard ..................................................................................... 43
Define standard....................................................................................... 43
13.5 Change standard .................................................................................... 44
13.6 Delete standard ...................................................................................... 44
14. Setup ................................................................................................... 45
14.1 Bluetooth® .............................................................................................. 45
14.2 Date/Time ................................................................................................ 45
14.3 Beeper..................................................................................................... 45
14.4 Display time ............................................................................................ 45
14.5 Language ................................................................................................ 46
14.6 Info ........................................................................................................... 46
15. Interface .............................................................................................. 47
15.1 Installation .............................................................................................. 48

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16. Standards ............................................................................................ 49
17. Specifications ..................................................................................... 50
18. Accessories ......................................................................................... 51
19. Errors and warning messages ........................................................... 52
20. Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................... 54
21. Copyright............................................................................................. 55

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1. Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to
prevent accidents which may occur as a result of
incorrect use of the instrument.
• Denotesasentenceregardingasafetywarning
ornote. Read the sentencecarefullyto ensure
safe and correct use.
• Denotesaprohibitedoperation.Theoperation
mustnever beenperformed
• Denotesaprohibited operation. Never
disassemblethe instrument.
Notes on this manual
• Copyingor reproduction of all orany part of the
contents of this manual without permission of the
manufacturer is strictly prohibited.
• The contents of this manual are subject to
changewithoutpriornotice.
• Everyefforthasbeenmadeinthepreparationof
this manual to ensure the accuracy of its
contents.However,shouldyouhaveany
questions or find any errors, please contact the
storewhereyou purchased the instrument.
• Themanufacturerwill not accept any
responsibilityforconsequencesarising from the
use of the instrument.
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2. Safety Precautions
To ensure correct use of this instrument,read the followingpointscarefully and
adhere to them.After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where
it can be referred to anytime a question arises. If you pass this instrument to
somebody else, make sure to include these instructions.
WARNING (Failuretoadheretothefollowingpoints
mayresultin deathorseriousinjury.)
SafetyPrecautions
Donotusetheinstrumentin
placeswhereflammableor
combustiblegases(gasolineetc.)are
present.Doingsomaycausefire.
Donotdisassembleormodify
theinstrument.Doingsomaycause
afireorelectricshock.
Takespecialcarenottoallow
liquidormetalobjectstoenter
theinstrument.Doingsomaycause
afireorelectricshock.Shouldliquidormetal
objectsentertheinstrument,removethebattery
and/ordisconnecttheUSBinterfacecable
immediately,andcontactthecompanywhereyou
purchasedtheinstrument.
Theinstrumentshouldnotbe
operateifitisdamaged,orif
smokeoroddsmellsoccur.Doingso
mayresultinafire.Insuchsituations,removethe
batteryand/orimmediatelydisconnecttheUSB
interfacecable,andcontactthecompanywhere
youpurchasedtheinstrument.
CAUTION (Failuretoadheretothefollowingpointsmayresultininjury
orindamagetotheinstrumentorotherproperty)
Donotusebatteriesother
thanthosespecified.When
installingbatteriesintheinstrument,
makesurethattheyarecorrectlyoriented
accordingtothe(+)and(-)marks.Failureto
adheretotheseinstructionsmaycausebatteries
toexplodeorleakageofelectrolytes,resultingin
fire,injuryorairpollution.
Only devices that meet the
requirementsforlow-voltage
safety can be connected to the
USBinterface.
Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire,
shorttheterminals,applyheatto
them,ordisassemblethem.Also,do
notrechargethem.Doingsomaycause
explosionorheatgeneration,resultinginfireor
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Notes on Use
3. Notes on Use
• Themeasurementunit consists of sensitive
precision optical and electronic parts.
Do not drop it. Protect it from being bumped or
jostled.
• Do not hold the unit by the measurement
aperture.You should not allow anyforeign
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
ordusty environment. Thecase that comeswith
the unit offers the best protection when the unit
is being stored.
• Avoidprolongedhighrelativehumidityanddonot
allowcondensationtoform.
• Protectthe measuring unit frommoisture,
chemicalsandcorrosivevapors.
• The holder and the unit housing are resistant to a
numberofsolvents.However,wecannot
guarantee resistance to all chemicals.You
should therefore use a soft, moist cloth for
cleaning. For clean excessive dirt and dust, use
ethanolorcleaningalcohol.
Do not use any acetone!
• If you will not be using the measuring unit for an
extendedperiodof time, remove the batteryto
prevent it from leaking in the unit and thus
potentiallycausingdamage.

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Notes on Use
• Donot replace the internalbackup battery
yourself.Contactthenearestauthorized service
facility to replace the backup battery.
• If the instrument is subjected to strong static
electricity, the display may become blank. If this
occurs, wait for the power to be automatically
switchedoff, and thenswitch the poweron
again.
• Donot perform any repairsonthe unit yourself.
Theunitmust be opened by trainedprofessions
only. Please contact our customer service
department in such cases.
• Do not use accessories other than those
specifiedbyKONICAMINOLTASENSING,INC.
• InstallationcategoryI: The specified battery
must be used.
• Pollution degree 2: Use it in areas where there is
no metal dust and no possibility of condensation.
• Do not use at altitudes of higher than 2000m.
Additional information on use:
• Make sure that the instrument, accessories and
usedbattery are eitherdisposed of orrecycled
correctly in accordance with local laws and
regulations.

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For EU member states only:
This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product
togetherwithyourhousehold waste.
Pleaserefer to the information ofyourlocal
communityorcontact our dealers regardingthe
properhandlingofend-of-lifeelectricandelectronic
equipment.
Recycling of this product will help to conserve
naturalresourcesandprevent potential negative
consequencesfortheenvironment and human
healthcausedbyinappropriatewastehandling.
For EU member states only:
This symbol on the batteries or on the packaging
indicatesthat the batteriesprovided with this
product shall not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste. If chemical symbol Cd, Hg or Pb
is placed beneath the symbol, the symbol means
that the battery or accumulator has a heavy metal
contentthat exceeds acertain concentration level.
By contributing to the collection and recycling of
waste batteries, you will help to reduce potential
effectsontheenvironmentandhumanhealth that
couldotherwisearisefrominappropriatewaste
handling.
Incaseof products that requireapermanent
connectionwithincorporatedbatteries for safety,
performance,medicalor data integrity reasons, the
batteriesarenotreadilyremovableand are not
intendedtobe replaced and disposed of separately
from the products by end users. These types of
batteries will be separated by recyclers during the
treatmentphaseof the products as required under
theWEEEDirective 2002/96/EC.
For all other batteries, please refer to the section in
theinstructionmanual on how toremovethe
batteries from the products safely and take the used
batteries to the applicable collection point, in
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accordancewithyour national legislation and the
Directive2006/66/EC.
Formoredetailedinformationaboutrecycling of
products or batteries, please contact your local
municipality, collection/recycling services or shops
whereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
ForChinaonly:
FCCandIC:
Thisdevicecontains
FCCID:PVH090103S
IC:5235A-090103S
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)thisdevice may not cause harmful interference,
and(2) this device must acceptany interference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperation.
Thisequipmenthas been tested and foundto
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
aredesignedtoprovide reasonable protection
againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.Thisequipment generates, uses and
canradiateradio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
not occur in a particular installation. If this
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ortelevisionreception, which can be determinedby
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouragedto try to correctthe interference byone
ormoreofthefollowing measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment
andreceiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
differentfromthat to which the receiveris
connected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV
technicianforhelp
Thisdevicecomplieswith FCC RF radiation
exposurelimits set forth for anuncontrolled
environment.Theantennausedforthistransmitter
mustbe installed to provide aseparation distance
for at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-locatedor operating in conjunction withanyother
antennaortransmitter.
You arecautioned that changesor modifications not
expresslyapprovedbytheparty responsible for
compliancecouldvoid your authority to operatethe
equipment.
IC
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
CanadianICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme
alanormeNMB-003duCanada.
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System description
4. System description
Measurementunitsof the portable glossmeter
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
definedangleandthe reflected light is measured
photoelectrically(reflectometer).
Depending on the typical gloss level of the test
object, reflectometers that direct light onto the
surfaceatdifferentangles (geometry) can be used.
Measurementunitsareequippedwithstandard
geometries of 20°, 60° or 85°. All three of these
geometriesare integrated into the three angleunits.
Functions described in this manual in terms of
geometryselectionare only available with thethree
angledevice.
Inaddition to measuring individual glossvalues,it is
also possible to record, save and statistically
evaluateseriesof measurements consisting of upto
999values.
Theoperatebutton and scroll wheel areusedto
control the system. System operation is supported
bydisplaymessages (autodiagnosis and error
messages).
Themeasurementunit conforms to the standards
DIN67530,ISO 2813,ASTMD523 and BS 3900
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Comes complete with:
Measurementdevice
Protectiveholderwithintegratedcalibrationtile
Traceablecertificate
DatatransfersoftwareandUSBdriveronCD
USB-cable
OperatingmanualonCD
Quick user guide and Safety instructions
Battery
Carryingcase.
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Powersupply
5. Power supply
Beforeoperating the instrument for thefirsttime,
pleasereadthe operating instructions andpay
attention to the Safety Precautions in Chapter 2.
Unpack the device and check to make certain all
pieceshavebeenincludedwithdelivery(forscopeof
delivery, see section System description).
5.1 Power supply battery-operated
The battery must be placed in the measuring unit for
operationservice.The device runs on oneAA1.5-V
alkalineor1.2-VNiMHrechargeable battery.
Use only alkaline batteries or NiMH
rechargeables (AA /LR6)!
Depending on the exact brand, the capacity of each
batteryissufficient for about 10,000 measurements.
Whenthebatteryvoltage falls below the required
minimumvoltagein the course of operation,the
followingmessageappearson the display
Batterylow!
To ensure that the unit is always ready for operation,
it is recommended to have a spare battery handy,
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Powersupply
5.2 Changing the battery
To insert or change the battery open the battery
compartment. The easiest way to do this is by
turningthecover with a coin one-eighthofarotation
totheleft. Turn the devicebackaroundand allow
theold battery and the batterycompartmentcover
to slide into your hand.
Insertthe new battery withthe positive (top) endfirst
into the battery compartment and set the battery
compartmentcoverin place again. Lock the cover
by turning it one-eighth of a rotation to the right.
5.3 External power supply
Theinstrumentcan be operated andsuppliedata
computervia USB-port. For the connectionto the
PC use the USB- cable included in the delivery.
Pleaserefertothe chapter Interface for installation
oftherequiredsoftware and drivers.
Forpower supply specificationnote the technical
data.
Changingthebattery
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Controls
Measurementunitandprotectiveholder
1 Mode scroll wheel: used to turn the unit on and for menu selection
2 Displayforuserguidanceanddisplayingmeasurementvalues
3 Signallamp:
green: measurementactive
red: error
greenflashing: Bluetooth®connectionactive
4 Operatebutton: usedto activate measurements
5 Protectiveholderwithintegratedcalibrationstandard
6 Markforthemeasurementaperture
7 USB interface for connecting to a PC
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2
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3
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Controls
The basic system consists of the measuring device
andtheprotectiveholder.
Theprotectiveholderis used for calibration and to
storethe measurement unit. Calibration is
performedinsidethe holder automatically at the
touchofa button. The gloss standardrequiredfor
this purpose is kept in the holder and is positioned
in such a manner that calibration is always
performedatthe same point.
When the device is turned on inside the holder, it
performsaself-test(autodiagnosis).
If you will not be using the measuring unit, please
store it in the protective holder. In this way the
measurementopticsare protected from dirt and
dust and the calibration standard is always readily
available.
Theoperatebutton and scroll wheel areusedto
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
pressingthewheel.
Pressingthe operate button startsmeasurementsor
performsfunctionsthat are displayed. In addition,
youcan return from thevariousmenus to mode with
theoperate button. System operation issupported
by an autodiagnosis test, comments and error
messages.Measurementvaluesandcomments
appearin the display.