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Micro-Wave-Scan

Orange Peel and DOI Measurement

Now you can measure Orange Peel and DOI on small and curved surfaces: Automotive add-on parts - like bumpers, gas tank doors, mirror housings, door handles, decorative trim or motorcycle parts.

…for curved and small parts Micro Wave Scan
  • Curvature > 300 mm
  • Minimum sample size: 25 mm x 40 mm
  • Selectable scan length 20, 10 or even 5 cm
  • Measurement area: 4 mm x scan length
  • DOI measurement possible without scanning the surface
  • Good correlation to wave-scan DOI, the appearance standard in the automotive industry
Fits in the palm of your hand
  • Small and light weight
  • Easy to operate with one hand
  • New scroll wheel to select functions and operate button to take readings
  • Large display: complete statistics and alphanumeric name input
  • Storage of 2000 readings in selectable memories
  • Docking station for recharging battery pack and data transfer to PC
  • Rechargeable battery pack or standard AA batteries can be used
  • Professional documentation in Excel®, with database management

Appearance Data

Objective and reliable appearance data
  • Structure spectrum gives detailed information about various structure sizes
  • High correlation to the visual perception
  • Cause of appearance changes can be analyzed
  • DOI - Distinctness of Image: objective measurement independent of paint system and curvature

Technical Data
Measurement Range: DOI, du
LW, SW
Wa - Wd
0 to 100
0 to 100
0 to 100
Structure Spectrum: du
Wa
Wb
Wc
Wd
< 0.1 mm
0.1 to 0.3 mm
0.3 to 1.0 mm
1.0 to 3.0 mm
3.0 to 10.0 mm
Scan length & Measurement Scales: Scan length Measurement Scales
20cm
10cm
5cm
0cm
du, Wa…Wd, L, S, DOI
du, Wa…Wd, L, S, DOI
du, Wa…Wd, L, S, DOI
du, Wa, Wb, DOI
Repeatability*: 8% or > 0.8
Reproducibility*: 12% or > 1.2
Object Curvature: radius > 300 mm
Minimum Sample Size: 25 mm x 40 mm
Measurement Area: 4 mm x scan length
Scan Length: 5 / 10 / 20 cm
Resolution: 375 points / cm
Memory: 2000 readings
Interface: serial RS 232
Light Source: Laser diode, LED
Laser Energy: < 1mW (Laser class 2)
Dimensions (H x W x L): 4.7 x 1.6 x 2.7 inches
(120 x 40 x 70 mm)
Weight: 0.6 lbs. (250 g)
Power Supply: rechargeable battery pack or 2 AA Batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) approx. 1000 readings
Temperature Range operation: +50°F to 104°F+10°C to 40°C
Storage: +32°F to 140°F0°C to 60°C
Relative Humidity: up to 85% at 95°F (35°C)
* Standard deviation

The instrument is operated with a rechargeable battery pack (Li-lon). The docking station automatically charges the battery pack and transfers the measured data to the PC.

Optionally, the instrument can be operated with 2 standard AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries - good for 1000 readings.

Micro Wave Scan In Use

Micro-Wave-Scan
 
  • Instrument, Protective cap
  • Software auto-chart on CD¹
  • Docking station and interface cable
  • 2 Batteries
  • Operating manual
  • Reference tile with certificate
  • 2 rechargeable Li-lon battery packs
  • Battery holder for AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
  • Carrying case
¹ Hardware requirements: PC with Pentium, Windows® 95, NT 4.0 or later operating system, minimum 64 MB RAM (recommended 128 MB), minimum 50 MB hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive, free serial and parallel interface, Excel®, 97 Version 8 for pre-prepared worksheets.

Available Items - Literature
Prices subject to change    Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only    Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote     For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454.
Item Number Item Prices
GL-4824 Micro-Wave-Scan $26,515.00
Replacements and Accessories
GL-4829 Reference Tile, to check performance of the instrument, w/certificate 645.00
GL-4405 USB-Adapter, for connection to USB-interface 198.00
GL-4828 Docking Station, including serial interface cable 9-pin Sub-D, & recharger 100-240 V self adapting 775.00
GL-4827 Battery Pack, rechargeable battery for automatic charge in docking station 123.00
GL-4809 Auto-chart, software for data analysis with database management and professional documentation in Excel® 5,200.00
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