BYK Micro-TRI-gloss Three angle gloss meter

1. Product

1.1. micro-TRI-gloss

Universal gloss meter for high - semi - low gloss surfaces

• - 20, 60 and 85° angle in one instrument
• - Universal application from high to low gloss

1.2. micro-TRI-gloss S
Universal gloss meter with high precision for mat finish

• - 20, 60 and 85° angle in one instrument
• - Universal application from high to low gloss
• - Improved repeatability and inter-instrument agreement for the low gloss range (< 20 gloss units)

1.3. micro-TRI-gloss µ
Universal gloss meter plus film thickness measurement

• - Fast gloss and film thickness control -  at the same position
• - 20, 60 and 85° for high gloss to matte coatings
• - Fe/NFe sensor measures on ferrous and non-magnetic metal substrates

2. Features

Three angle gloss meter - see gloss changes under the right angle. In order to obtain differences clearly over the whole range from matte to high gloss, three measurement geometries were specified in international glossmeter standards. Each geometry is optimized for a specific gloss range.

The micro-TRI-gloss combines 20°, 60° and 85° in one glossmeter - having three geometries in one unit allows you to be in compliance with international standards and to quickly recognize quality variations.

• - 20, 60 and 85° in one: from high to low gloss - have the specified angle on hand
• - For any material: paint, plastic or even mirror-like metals
• - All angles measure at the same location, and the results appear simultaneously
• - Intelligent gloss measurement with smart communication
• - Excellent repeatability and inter-instrument agreement guaranteed
• - Intelligent auto diagnosis guarantees always accurate readings
• - Brilliant color display easy to read - easy to use
• - Statistics, Pass/Fail and Memory - ideal for QC and checks in the field
• - Continuous mode to check uniformity over large areas
• - Smart-chart software: instant QC reports with trend graph and Pass/Fail limits

3. Technical Attributes

3.1. Technical Specifications

• - Geometry: 20°, 60°, 85°

• - Application: universal

• - Measuring Area: 

  20°:  10 x 10 mm

  60°:  9 x 15 mm

  85°:  5 x 38 mm

• - Measuring Area: 

  20°:  0.4 x 0.4 in

  60°:  0.35 x 0.6 in

  85°:  0.2 x 1.5 in

3.2. Gloss Measurement

• - Measuring Range

  20°:  0 - 2000 GU

  60°:  0 - 1000 GU

  85°:  0 - 160 GU

• - Repeatability

  0 - 100 GU:  ± 0.2 GU

  100 - 2000 GU:  ± 0.2 %

• - Reproducibility

  0 - 100 GU:  ± 0.5 GU

  100 - 2000 GU:  ± 0.5 %

• - Spectral sensitivity: CIE standard observer for illuminant CIE-C

3.3. Thickness Measurement

• - Substrate: Fe: magnetic, NFe: non-magnetic

• - Measuring Range: 0 - 500 µm

• - Measuring Range: 0 - 20 mil

• - Accuracy: ± (1.5 µm +2% of measured value)

3.4. General

• - Measuring time: 0.5 seconds / geometry

• - Memory: 999 readings with date and time

• - Interface: USB

• - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

• - Power supply: one 1.5V AA Alkaline Battery, or via USB-port

• - Battery Capacity: 4,000 readings

• - Weight: 0.4 kg

• - Weight: 0.9 lb

• - Operating temperature: 15 - 40 °C

• - Operating temperature: 60 - 104 °F

• - Relative humidity: up to 85 %, non-condensing

• - Dimensions: L x W x H 15.5 x 4.8 x 7.3 cm

• - Dimensions: L x W x H 6.1 x 1.9 x 2.9 in

4. Standards

• - ISO 178, ISO 2360, ISO 2808, ISO 2813
• - ASTM: B499 D1400 D523
• - DIN 67530