Gloss meter for automation

Article No. 7658

60° micro-gloss 2 ROBOTIC XS
Gloss meter 60° for automated measurement, high precision for mat finish

Small port for small parts
60° angle for any material
With high speed computing and LAN interface
Non-contact measurement with 3mm distance
Measuring area 2 x 4 mm

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Distance to Surface

Measurement Area / Performance

Features

A stable running process is the key for uniform and consistent quality. Therefore, gloss needs to be measured on a routine basis in the production process and the measurement results need to be documented for process automization. The micro-gloss ROBOTIC allows automated gloss control.

With the robust fixture it can be integrated into automated measuring systems like a xy-table setup or a 5 axis robot. The calibration tile is supplied in a special track which enables fast and automatic calibration on a regular basis - accuracy at any time.
Thus, measurements are taken always on the same sample area, which ensures repeatable positioning and reliable results. Automated gloss control allows measuring a high number of parts and provides complete and representative data for statistical process control - 100 % checking becomes reality.

The micro-gloss 2 ROBOTIC measures gloss non-contact in 3mm distance ensuring no risk of sample surface damage.

Excellent comparison to standard 60° micro-gloss.
Connection through USB-C or LAN possible.
smart-robotic: Interface software for minimum integration effort.
smart-chart software for routine process control and analysis with standardized documentation.

Technical Attributes

Technical Specifications

Geometry

60°
Measurement Area / Performance

small area / high performance
Application

semi gloss
Measuring Area

2 x 4 mm
Measuring Area

0.08 x 0.16 in
Distance to Surface

3 mm

Gloss Measurement

Measuring Range

0 - 1000 GU
Repeatability

0 - 20 GU: ± 0.1 GU

20 - 100 GU: ± 0.2 GU

100 - 2000 GU: ± 0.2 %
Reproducibility

0 - 20 GU: ± 0.2 GU

20 - 100 GU: ± 0.5 GU

100 - 2000 GU: ± 0.5 %
Spectral sensitivity

CIE standard observer for illuminant CIE-C

General

Measuring time

0.7 seconds
Memory

999 readings with date and time
Interface

USB
Languages

English French German Italian Spanish
Power supply

USB-C or external power supply 20-24 VDC, max. 0.75 A
Battery Capacity

4,000 readings
Weight

0.3 kg
Weight

0.7 lb
Operating temperature

15 - 40 °C
Operating temperature

60 - 104 °F
Relative humidity

up to 85 %, non-condensing
Dimensions: L x W x H

9.5 x 3.1 x 7.3 cm
Dimensions: L x W x H

3.7 x 2.9 x 1.2 in

Standards

ISO

2813

ASTM

D523 D2457

JIS

Z 8741

DIN

67530

Delivery Content

Glossmeter
Software smart-process with 2 licences
Interface software smart-robotic
Calibration tile 60° ROBOTIC XS (7661)
USB-C-cable (7306)
Power-cable 5m (7662)
LAN-cable 5m (7663)
Traceable certificate
Manual
Carrying case

Downloads

Safety Instructions

Safety_Instructions_micro-gloss_2_ROBOTIC_301800053_2404.pdf

Short Instructions

Short_Instructions_micro-gloss_Test_SW_301800090_E_2502.pdf

Operating Manuals

Operating_Manual_micro-gloss_2_ROBOTIC_301800054_E_2412.pdf

Knowledge

Gloss Measurement

Gloss measurement is an important factor in quality control to guarantee a consistent and uniform gloss of any product. The visual perception is depending on the observer, illumination and viewing conditions as well as on material and product properties. In order to measure gloss objectively instrumental measurement is performed with a gloss meter. Dependent on the gloss level and the application different geometries and functions are needed. The following article reviews visual perception of gloss, measurement principle of a gloss meter, when to use which measurement geometry and gives practical hints for special applications and how to deal with limitations.

Guide for Reliable Gloss Data

Uniform and consistent gloss are an essential quality criterion for a variety of products. Therefore, gloss needs to be objectively measured. Only what can be objectively measured, can be controlled and can be optimized which is of importance in product development as well as in production control. Especially in case of multi-component products a uniform gloss is an expression of “high quality”. Variations in gloss look like something is wrong and the end-user will perceive it as a defect. Therefore, gloss limits and tolerances are defined based on application and customer expectations.

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