LINSHANG LS196 User manual

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LS196
Gloss Meter
User Manual V2.1
Please read this manual carefully before using and reserve it for reference.

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I. Product Introduction
The instrument is a hand-held gloss meter for professional surface gloss test on paint, coating, ink, plastic,
paper, ceramic, stone, metal and electroplating layer, etc. The instrument is easy to use, put and measure,
no need to press button. In addition to normal model, QC mode can be set for QC detection. It is also
equipped with a powerful PC software to be connected to a computer to measure and generate reports.
It conforms to the following standards: ISO2813, ISO7668, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530,
GB/T9754, GB/T13891, GB/T7706, GB/T8807. All indexes meet the requirements of JJG 696-2015
Verification Regulation of “Specular Gloss Meters and Gloss Plates” as the first class working meters.
II. Parameters
Measuring Angle 60°
Measuring Aperture 9mm*15mm
Minimum Test Material Size 20mm*10mm
Measuring Range 0-1000GU
Resolution 0.1GU
Repeatability 0-100GU:±0.2GU;
100-1000GU:±0.2%reading
Reproducibility 0-100GU:±0.5GU;
100-1000GU:±0.5%reading
Zero Error 0.1GU
Indication Error 0-100GU:±1.5GU;
100-1000GU:±1.5%reading
Weight About 237g
Power Supply Lithium rechargeable battery 3.7V@650mAh
Display 240×128 Dot Matrix
Language Simplified Chinese, English
Charge Port USB(Type-C)
Data Transmission USB

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Working Temperature 10~45℃,0~85%RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature -10~60℃,0~85%RH (no condensation)
III. Features
1. Real time and put-and-measure services.
2. Detect samples quickly with QC judging function.
3. The environmental temperature compensation function guarantees long-term calibration stability.
4. Support USB transmission and provide PC operating software, it can be on-line operated with PC to
generate test report.
5. Designed with an emphasis on ergonomics, sleek style and comfort grab feel.
6. Built in rechargeable lithium battery, with ultra-low power consumption, it can work continuously for
more than 32 hours under full charge.
IV. Operation
1. Turn on/off
Turn On: In power-off state, short press the power button to turn on the instrument.
Turn Off: Long press the power button to turn off the instrument; the instrument will automatically power
off with no operation over 30 minutes.
2. Parameter Setting
In power-off state, long press the button for 3s to enter the parameter setting mode:
Language
Short press the button to select Chinese or English, long press the button for 3s to complete the setting,
and enter the next setting item.
Mode Selection
Short press the button to select normal mode or QC mode, long press the button for 3s to complete the
setting, exit the setting and enter the calibration interface.

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3. Calibration
If the meter gets powered on in calibration holder, it will enter the calibration interface. The user can
perform the calibration operation according to the prompts, the instrument will enter measurement interface
after the calibration. If it is not powered on in the calibration holder, it will skip the calibration and enter the
measurement interface directly.
If it prompts that the calibration failed, the reasons may include:
 If the standard is not clean, please clean the standard with special lens cloth before placing the meter
into calibration holder.
 If the meter is not clung to the calibration holder, please re-place into calibration holder.
 If there is a significant change in the ambient temperature, restart the device for measurement after
the temperature of the instrument is close to the ambient temperature and it is confirmed that there is
no condensation on the lens in the test port and the standard of the base
 If the light source cannot work normally due to attenuation, the device needs to be sent back to the
factory for inspection and maintenance
When the instrument prompts "Calibration failed”, long press the button can skip the calibration.
4. Measurement
(1) Normal Mode
If the instrument is set to normal mode, remove the calibration holder after calibration, place the measuring
port on the surface of the object to measure, the instrument will display the measured value instantly. Short
press the button, the lower left corner of the interface displays the "HOLD" symbol, and the measurement
data is held on the display. To measure again, press the button to cancel the "HOLD" state and return to
the "Measuring" state.

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(2) QC Mode
If the instrument is set to QC mode, remove the calibration holder after calibration, place the measuring
port of the instrument on the surface of the object to measure, short press the button to measure, the
instrument will judge whether the measured value is qualified. The upper and lower limits could be set by
PC software. For specific operations, please refer to the "Gloss Meter Software Operation Manual".
V. PC Software
Connect the instrument to PC software via USB cable to perform functions of online measurement, change
calibration values, parameter setting, test report generation and printing. For specific operations, please
refer to "Gloss Meter Software Operation Manual".

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VI. Precautions
1. The temperature compensation function guarantees long-term calibration stability, it is recommended
to calibrate once a week. If the environmental temperature changes significantly, please recalibrate it.
2. The measuring port of the instrument shall be attached to the surface of the object to avoid leakage of
external light.
3. Please save the calibration holder in a clean place after the meter is removed, so as to prevent the
standard from contamination.
4. Do not insert any object into the instrument for any reason, as it will damage it and influence the
measuring accuracy as well as operation safety.
5. The instrument and calibration standard should be cleaned before storage and usage, and please use
clean special lens cloth to remove contaminants. As the surface of the standard is very precise, make
sure there are no fine particles on the lens cloth to avoid damage of the standard.
6. If there are multiple meters, put the meter on the calibration holder corresponding to the serial number
of the meter for calibration.
7. When the battery of the instrument is out of power, it should be charged in time.
8. If the meter is not used over half a year, please charge it to avoid the battery from being excessively

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discharged and damaged.
9. The recommended calibration period is once a year and the factory provides calibration services.
VII. Packing List
No. Description Quantity Unit
1 Gloss Meter 1 Set
2 USB Data Cable 1 pc
3 USB Disk (software) 1 pc
4 Special Lens Cloth 1 pc
5 User Manual 1 pc
6 Certificate / Warranty Card 1 pc
VIII. Service
1. The instrument has one-year warranty. If it works abnormally, please send the whole instrument to
our company for maintenance.
2. Provide users with spare parts and lifelong maintenance services.
3. Provide the users with the gauge calibration service.
4. Provide long-term free technical support.
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Linshang Technology Co., Ltd.
Website: www.linshangtech.com
Service hotline: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]