KSJ MG268-F2 User manual

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

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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.
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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:

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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.