KSJ MG268-F2 User manual

F2 Series
GLOSSMETER
USER's MANUAL
ISO-2813
RoHS
2 / 60 /85 GLOSS0
Version 20171215

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Product Developer:
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Manufacturer:
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1.
Precautions
Important Notes
Brief Introduction
Specifications
Main Functions
Construction
Measurement
Menu Operation
Using Software
Trouble shooting
Warranty
Packing List
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CONTENTS

©2014 KSJ instruments. All rights reserved.
KSJ and Hidea are either registered trademarks in China and other countries.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
PRECAUTIONS
2.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Short for Micro Glossmeter
A set of measuring angles (Single: X, Double: XX, treble: XXX)
Product Series Code (First grade, Second generation)
Example MG268-F2 means that the product belong to F2 series with treble measuring
angles.
Note: XXX are Arabic numerals 2=20 ,6=60 ,8=85 .
Model in production including:
This manual is based on the model MG268-F2, some descriptions may be different with
yours, please pay attention to them.
MG268-F2 MG26-F2 MG68-F2 MG6-F2
The definition of haze is quoted from ASTM D4039.
Gloss quantity is denoted by Gs(X), X=20 ,60 or 85 . GU is short for Gloss Unit.
e.g. Gs(60 )=78GU, it says a measurement at incidence angle of 60 is 78 Gloss Unit.
When we mention a reflective index, a specified measuring angle should be related to.
3.

4.
All kinds of coating and finishing surfaces, such as paints, varnishes,
printing ink, etc.
Decorative materials, such as marble, granite, polishing brick, ceramic
tile and so on.
The other kinds of materials and objects, such as plastic, woodenware,
paper, etc.
F2 series meters are designed and manufactured according to ISO2813 and GB9754.
They are also compatible with the standards of ASTM , ASTM , GB/T13891,
GB/T7706, and GB/T 8807. The technical parameters conform with JJG696. The gloss
values can be traced to the those of the National Primary Standards in SIMT in the
P.R.China. The definition of haze is equivalent to that of ASTM D4039.
D523 D2457
Thanks for your choice to purchase the F2 Series Meter!
Main Applications:
BRIEF INTRODUCTION

5.
Specifications Unit F2 Series Glossmeter
Measuring Range
Resolution
Reproducibility
Repeatability
GU
GU
GU
GU
GU
GU
+10 +40
Gs 20
Gs 60
Gs 85
0.0 119.9
0.0 119.9
0.0 119.9
Gs 20
Gs 60
Gs 85
120 2000
120 1000
120 160
0.1 1
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.2
0.5
Zero-point Deviation
Operating Temperature
Deviation 1.5 1.5%
SPECIFICATIONS

6.
Specifications Unit
F2 Series Glossmeter
-10 +60
Gs 20
Gs 60
Gs 85
910
916
539
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity Up to 85%, no moisture condensation, for operation
Measuring Spot
g400 ( with a battery and a holder)
155 48 75 ( without a holder)
mm3
mm2
One AA-sized battery, 1.2V 1.5V,Rechargeable or alkaline.
Power Supply
Consumption
Volume
Weight
It's different to battery types. An alkaline battery
may support 20000 measurements or more.
SPECIFICATIONS

7.
One key press to get three measurements of treble measuring angles. The result will be
automatically stored into memory.
Optional angle sets. You can let all three angles valid or only choose one or two angles.
Self-diagnosis and self-calibration.This function help to find some faults, and so you can
deal with them in time.
Friendly display interface. In measurement mode, current values, averages and other
information are synchronously shown on the Display Window. The clear characters and
simple menus make operation more easily.
Presettable group size. A number between 1 to 99 can be chosen for you.
Large data storing memory. In three-angle mode, more than 10000 measurements or
999 groups can be allowed to stored in F2 series meters.
Inquiry for data stored. Through menu operation you can browse the data in memory.
Haze values can be calculated and shown on the screen.
You can choose a measurement unit , GU (Gloss Unit) or % (Reflective Index).
MAIN FUNCTIONS
F2 series meters have the main functions as below:

8.
Deleting defective measurements. By pressing Measuring Button for two seconds or
more, the measurement displaying on the Display Window will be deleted. This function
is only effective in current group.
USB Adapter make it easier that a meter communicates with a PC.
Practical and friendly software. KSJ Data Operator is not only friendly but practical. It
can help you to upload the data from the , preset the measuring conditions, make
a printout, perform data processing and export the data to an Excel document.
Low power consumption. need only a 1.2v to 1.5v DC power supply.
You can choose a piece of AA battery. An alkaline battery will
support more than 20000 measurements. The power for communicating is taken from
a PC.
Warning for low battery and full memory.
Automatic shutoff. If no operation will turned off .
meter
F2 series meters
alkaline or rechargeable
in a preset time, the meter
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Note: Since this series meters are neither multilingual nor time settable, the relevent
functions of the software are invalid.

Screen
Front Shell
Holder Bat. Chamber Cover
Rear Shell
Menu Wheel
9.
Whole Device (Model MG268-F2)
CONSTRUCTION

10.
Rear Shell
Measuring Button
Mark For Location
Incidence Direction
Front Shell
RS232 Port
Label
Measurement Aperture
Main Device (Model MG268-F2)
CONSTRUCTION

Holder
Calibrating Standard
Gloss Value Label
11.
Holder With Calibrating Standard
CONSTRUCTION

12.
Battery in Position
Battery Chamber Cover
Front Shell
Rear Shell
Battery With Positive Pole Up!
AA or LR6, Alkaline or Rechargeable.
CONSTRUCTION

13.
Please
1.CleanSTD
2.SetHolder
MEASUREMENT
Turn on the meter
Lay the main device into the holder, and push down the Menu Wheel t .
The infos of model and series number will be shown in the Display Window, meanwhile
the meter performs self-diagnose and self-calibration. After passing this procedure the
display should turn to measuring mode, the meter would be ready for operation. Or else
it shows as below:
o turn on a meter
Notes:
1) Sometimes a great change of environment temperature might cause a self-calibration
failed. In this case, the meter needs some time to establish a balance of temperature
before calibrating.
2) If a main device don't be lay into the holder, it can also be turned on by pushing down
the Menu Wheel without self-diagnose and self-calibration.
The messages prompt you to confirm that:
1) The calibrating Standard (STD) is clean;
2) The main device is set into the holder properly.
Please check and calibrate the meter manually !
(Refer to page 21 and page 35~36.)

14.
MEASUREMENT
Measuring and measurement interface
008/03/05 means that the current measuement is
the third of five measurements in the eighth group.
Angle mode is shown in the first column, the values
of a current measurement in the second and the
averages in the third.
Remove the holder ement
, then push the Measuring Button, and a measurement willbe completed
within 2 seconds. Meanwhile the result in Screen as below and stored
into the memory automatically.
and lay the Measur Aperture just against the position that you
want to measure
will be shown the
008/03/05
20
!
" 87.4 87.5
6 " 91.9 91.8
85" 98.8 98.7
0
Note:
Turn off the meter
The meter will be turned off automatically by a preset time. See page 25.
Note:
After turning off the meter will be in a sleeping state and consume little power. Even so
it is strongly recommended to remove the battery when a meter be left unused for a long
time, e.g. a moth or longer.

15.
Deleting measurements
Note: Only the measurements in a current group can be deleted one by one.
To delete a current measurement, e.g. a defective measurement, please push down the
Measuring Button for more than 2 seconds.
MEASUREMENT
Notes for measuring
The holder removed fro m the main device should be kept in a safe and clean place to
prevent from damage or pollution. If not in use, please lay the device into the holder.
While measuring keep environment light from directly irradiating into the
Measurement Aperture.
please
If necessary, especially under strong light, shade it with a
piece of light-tight cloth.
A big temperature difference between environment and the meter would badly affect
measuring. In this case please wait for some time till the temperature get to a balance
and then calibrate the meter again.
When moisture condensation occurs, a measurement may not be gotten correctly .

16.
MEASUREMENT
Pay attention to keep Calibrating Standard and Measurement Aperture clean. Any dirt,
such as fingermarks, dust, steam and filth, should be cleaned gently with lens paper
or a piece of soft cloth dipped in absolute ethanol.
When a battery runs out, the following message will be shown. Please replace the old
battery with a new one.
Memory is Full
If the memory is fully stored by data, a message will be shown as below on the Screen.
In this case measuring operations will be valid, but the results can't be stored into the
memory any more. It is better to upload the data to a PC and clear the memory.
Low Power
If measurement operation last a long time, for example an hour or more, it's necessary
to recalibrate the meter.

17.
MENU OPERATION
Menu interface
Note: To get back to the measurement interface please p
except some specials.
ress the Measuring Button. It is
valid for most interfaces,
#Enter the next submenu
}Return to the prior menu
Option selecting
Turn up or down the Menu Wheel to select the options. Push down the Menu Wheel for
entering your option selected. The following describes what the symbols mean.
On the Interface, push the Menu Wheel to enter the main menu..measurement
Main Menu
Data
Calibration
Setup
Information
*
#
#
#
}
]
** }# >Selected item Current setup
[] hided items before/behind the mark

18.
MENU OPERATION
Main Menu Option
Data menu and its submenu
Data *#
Data Browse
Group Number
001
Delete All Data?
Yes #}No
Data
Browse
Delete All
*}
#
#
This is a headline showing that it is a main menu interface. Select this option and push
down the Menu Wheel to return to measurement interface.