Salutron Mini GlossTector 60 User manual

Mini GlossTector 60°
Operations Manual

Table of Content
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 4
2 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 4
3 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 4
4 POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................. 5
5 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 6
6 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................. 6
6.1 TURN ON .......................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 TESTING ........................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 TURN OFF ........................................................................................................................ 7
7 STATISTICS .......................................................................................................................... 7
9 DATA TRANSFER ................................................................................................................ 8
10 ERROR NOTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 8
11 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................. 8
12 STANDARDS ...................................................................................................................... 9

1 Product description
The mini GlossTector 60° is one of the smallest gloss measurement gauges available
on the market delivering precise results. It’s the product of choice for determining the
gloss level of paints, coatings, plastics, ceramics and metal surfaces.
2 Safety
If used properly there are no hazards to fear.
Don’t let children come in contact with the instrument to prevent it being damaged.
Do not perform any repairs on the units, neither mechanical nor electrical yourself.
The unit must be opened by trained professionals only. Please contact our customer
service department in such cases. They will be happy to assist you as quickly as
possible.
Please take out the battery if you do not use the instrument for a longer period of
time.
3 General information
• Before using the mini GlossTector 60° we strongly advice you to read the
instructions’ manual.
• After receiving a delivery, we ask you to check whether everything is included
and not damaged.
• The instrument consists of sensitive optical and electronic precision part.
Prevent it from being dropped.
• Do not let any object to get into the aperture.
• Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight for a longer period of time. Do
not store in a hot or dusty environment.
• Avoid high levels of humidity and do not let the instrument get in contact with
water or other fluids.
• Protect the instrument from moisture, chemicals and corrosive vapors.
• The calibration board and the housing are resistant to many solvents. However,
we cannot guarantee resistance to all chemicals. You should therefore use a
soft, moist cloth for cleaning. For cleaning excessive dirt and dust, use ethanol
or cleaning alcohol. Do not use any acetone.

• Please note that batteries are special waste and should therefore not be
disposed with regular trash but should be brought to special collection points.
• Keep the cailbration board clean! Any dust, dirt or oil may lead to false
measurement results.
4 Power Supply
The instrument gets supplied with one 1.5V AAA (LR03) alkaline battery. Normally one
battery should last for about 10000 measurements. When the battery voltage
approaches the required minimum level a
notification will appear on the display.
Changing Battery: Open the battery
cover on the back of the instrument. Insert
a new battery into the battery box paying
attention to the positive and negative pole.
Close the battery cover and the gauge is
ready for use.

5 Overview
1 Display
2 Main button
3 String position
4 USB input
5 Holder
6 Calibration board
6 Getting started
6.1 Turn on
Turn on the mini GlossTector 60° by shortly pressing the
main button.
6.2 Calibration
When the instrument is placed in the holder it automatically enters calibration mode.
The display shows CAL. When the main button
gets pressed the instrument calibrates to 97.0
Gu. Its advisable to calibrate the instrument
every time it gets turned on or after a long
series of measurements to ensure optimal
precision. Note that on the gauge and on the holder one can see an arrow. When
placing the gauge in the holder make sure both arrows stand in line to each other.
1 Calibration
2 Test
3 Statistic
4 Geometry
5 Battery
6 Standard Deviation
7 Average
8 Error
9 Result

6.3 Testing
When the instrument is not placed in the holder it is automatically ready for testing.
The display shows TEST. Please make
sure that the instrument is calibrated (see
6.2). Place the mini GlossTector 60° on
the working piece flat and stable. It is
important that the aperture is completely
covered by the working piece. Press the
main button and the instrument will display the result.
6.4 Turn off
The instrument shut downs automatically if it is not used for 2 minutes. To turn if off
manually put the instrument in the holder and hold the main button pressed for about
2 seconds. Note that if the instrument is not placed in the holder it can’t be turned off
manually. Instead it will enter statistics mode if the main button is pressed for 2
seconds.
7 Statistics
To enter the statistics mode press and hold the main button for about 2 seconds while
its not placed in the holder. The instrument will display N0. In statistics mode is possible
to take up to 10 samples and the instrument will show the average and standard
deviation of those data points. Simply place the instrument at the points one wants to
measure and press the main button. The gauge will count the measurements [N1, N2,
N3, …, NA (NA = N10)]. To see the statistical values simply wait for about 2 seconds
after taking at least 2 samples. The display will then start showing the average (AVG)
switch to the standard deviation (STDEV), back to the average and so on. If one takes
11 samples the gauge will start taking new samples from the beginning so taking 11
samples is equivalent to 1 sample (the last one). Press and hold the main button for
about 2 seconds to leave statistics mode.

9 Data transfer
One can transfer the measurement results to the PC
using an USB cable. Install the software “MyGloss”
and follow the instructions. The software can be
found on the CD which is included in the delivery or
alternatively downloaded from our website:
www.salutron.eu/downloads/.
10 Error notifications
Calibration error: Clean the calibration standard and the lens (carefully!) using
ethanol or cleaning alcohol. If the calibration should still not work contact Salutron
Messtechnik GmbH, our technical assistance is happy to help.
Wrong results: If the gauge should display wrong results calibrate it and try again. If
the results should still be wrong contact Salutron Messtechnik GmbH, our technical
assistance is happy to help.
11 Technical Data

12 Standards
ISO2813 Paints and varnishes -- Determination of secular gloss of non-
metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees.
ASTM D 523 Standard test method for secular gloss.
DIN 67530 The reflect meter as an aid in evaluating gloss on level paint and
plastic surfaces.
ISO7668 Anodized aluminum and aluminum alloys-measurement of secular
reflectance and secular gloss at angles of 20°,60°and 85°.