PosiTector GLS Gloss Meter
Article No. 15200
60 Standard Body and Probe
The Positector GLS Gloss Meter is a portable gloss measurement instrument for all surface finishes. There is a 60°, 20°/60° and 20°/60°/85° version available, and is compatible with the PosiTector Standard and Advanced Gauges.
Features
Fast measurement speed, 60+ readings per minute
Larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
All-metal probe construction for long term stability
Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant gage body, IP65-rated enclosure
Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
Rugged, indoor/outdoor instrument, ideal for field or shop use
Shock-absorbing protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
Two year warranty on gage body AND probe
Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max, and number of readings while measuring
Screen Capture, save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits, can be used as Pass/Fail for quick inspection
Instant-on feature quickly powers up the gage if recently powered down
Up to 30% longer battery life
USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included
View pre-formatted reports and .csv data with PosiSoft USB Drive, no software installation required
Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Includes PosiSoft Software for viewing and reporting data
Software Updates via web keep your gage current
Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NRC for both the probe and gloss standard included
Automatic Diagnosis and Auto Calibration upon power-on using the protective base plate with integrated calibration standard (tile)
Store multiple calibration standards (tiles) for quick calibration adjustment
Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM
PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector probes easily converting to a coating thickness gage, dew point meter, soluble surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, hardness tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage
Selectable units for each geometry, Gloss and % Reflectance
Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
Selectable display languages
Technical Attributes
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Measurement Angle: 20° 60° 85° Measurement Area: 10 x 10 mm 10 x 20 mm 4 x 45 mm Measurement Range: 0 - 2,000 GU 0 - 1,000 GU 0 - 160 GU Repeatability: ±0.2 GU (≤100 GU), ±0.2% (>100 GU) Reproducibility: ±0.5 GU (≤100 GU), ±0.5% (>100 GU) Resolution: Gloss: ±0.1 GU (≤100 GU), ±1 GU (>100 GU) % Reflectance: 0.1% Haze: ±0.1 (≤100), ±1 (>100) Operating Conditions: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F) - non-condensing Probe Size: 165 x 73 x 32 mm (6.5" x 2.875" x 1.25") Probe Weight 555 g (19.6 oz.) Gloss Range 60° value Measure with High Gloss: > 70 GU 20° Semi Gloss: 10 - 70 GU 60° Low/Matte: < 10 GU 85°
More Information
Standard Models - Includes ALL features previously listed plus...
- Storage of 1,000 readings per probe
Advanced Models - Includes ALL features previously listed plus...
- Storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
- Differential Mode automatically calculates the difference between the current reading and a stored reference value
- 2 Powerful Scan Modes for quantifying large surfaces
- Normal - take continuous readings
- Statistics - take continuous readings and record average, standard deviation, min/max, and number of readings while scanning
- Live graphing of measurement data
- Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
- WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
- Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software.
- Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols
Standards
Conforms to ASTM C584/D523/D4039, ISO 2813/7668, JIS Z 8741, AS/NZS 1580.602.2
Delivery Content
ALL GAGES COME COMPLETE with protective base plate with integrated calibration standard (tile), 10 cleaning wipes, protective rubber holster, wrist strap, 3 AAA batteries, instructions, hard shell case, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibration, USB cable, PosiSoft Software, two year warranty.