Elcometer 6014 Manuel utilisateur
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Elcometer 6014
Shade and Opacity Meter
Operating Instructions
English
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The Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter has been tested in accordance with EU regulations
governing Electro-magnetic compliance and it meets the required directives.
Note: Readings may be affected if the unit is operated within a radio frequency electromagnetic strength of
greater than 3 V/m.
is a registered trademark of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.
Novo-Soft is a trademark of Rhopoint Instruments Ltd.
All other trademarks acknowledged.
© Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd. 2006-2007.
All rights reserved. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval
system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.
A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com/downloads.
Doc.No. TMA-0390 Issue 02
Text with Cover No: 19750
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About your gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Taking a reading - Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Taking a reading - Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Deleting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6 Viewing measurement statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8 Set-up options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 Novo-Soft™ software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10 Storage and transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
13 Statistics terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14 Technical specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15 Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
16 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter. Welcome to Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings
and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application
to post application inspection.
Your Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter is a world beating product. With the purchase of this product
you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit
our website at www.elcometer.com
1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE
The Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter can be used to assess either the shade of a surface (a
simple indication of colour based on lightness/darkness) or calculate the opacity of a coating, plastic film or
paper sample.
Measuring using 45°/0° geometry, your Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter excludes the surface
specular reflectance (gloss) component and looks only at the colour or shade.
S
HADE
MODE
: The measured value can be used to grade surfaces from black (0% reflectance) to brilliant
white (100% reflectance). Coloured surfaces can also be measured; the value will indicate the luminous
intensity of the colour (lightness/darkness).
O
PACITY
MODE
: The sample must be drawn down on or measured over a substrate with black and white
portions. The instrument uses these measurements to automatically calculate the hiding power or opacity
of the sample; 0% (transparent) to 100% (totally opaque).
The gauge can perform statistical analysis of readings stored in internal memory.
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The Elcometer 6014 contains a light source, a light detector and a system of lenses. A converging beam of
light illuminates the specimen at a set angle of incidence. The light detector is set at the same angle of
incidence and measures a small aperture area of light reflected from the specimen. Shade and opacity
readings are calculated by the gauge and displayed as a percentage.
The gauge is calibrated using certified calibration tiles (one black, one white).
The Elcometer 6014 is supported by Novo-Soft™ software. A data cable connects the gauge to a PC via a
USB port.
1.1 GAUGE FEATURES
• Shade mode: assess the shade of any flat surface from black (0%
reflectance) to brilliant white (100% reflectance).
• Opacity mode: calculates the opacity (hiding power) of any sample
measured over a black and white substrate or test plate.
• 0.1% resolution
• Move-and-read feature for checking large surfaces quickly
• Statistical analysis gives an instant indication of batch quality
• Download, analyse and store readings in Novo-Soft
• Calibrate to any gloss standard
• Automatic or manual calibration
• Automatic standard check during calibration
• Extended-life light source; over 10 years under normal operating
conditions
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6014 Shade & Opacity Meter
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1.2 STANDARDS
Your Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter can be used in accordance with the following National and
International Standards:
ISO 2814 ISO 6504 BS 3900-D4 ASTM E1347
ASTM D4214 ASTM D2805 ASTM E97
1.3 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS
• Elcometer 6014 Shade and Opacity Meter
• 5 x LR03 (AAA) alkaline batteries
• Posi-Drive screwdriver
• Certified calibration tiles with protective box, cleaning cloth and calibration certificate for tiles
• CD-ROM containing Novo-Soft™ software package
• Data cable (USB)
• Carrying case
• Operating instructions
The gauge is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of
in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.
The display is covered with a protective film on dispatch from the factory. This film may be removed and
discarded before first use.
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 6014 please take some time to read these
Operating Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have
any questions.
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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 FITTING BATTERIES
The Elcometer 406L uses dry cell batteries only. Sealed alkaline batteries are recommended.
5 x LR03 (AAA) alkaline batteries are supplied in the kit.
To fit or replace the batteries:
1. Locate the two screws which retain the battery compartment cover at
the rear of the gauge.
2. Use the screwdriver supplied to remove the screws and then lift off the
battery compartment cover.
3. Place the batteries in the battery holders ensuring correct polarity.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the retaining
screws.
Note: Remove the batteries from the gauge if it is to remain unused for a
long period of time. This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of
malfunction of the batteries.
Note: Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid
environmental contamination. Please consult your local Environmental
Authority for information on disposal in your region.
Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.
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2.2 SWITCHING ON/OFF
To switch on, press .
After the gauge has switched
on, the display will show the
date of last certification.
The gauge will then display the
measurement screen and will
be ready to take
measurements.
It is not possible to switch off the Elcometer 6014 manually. The unit will automatically switch off XX seconds
after the last key press, where XX is user-defined between 30 and 120 seconds (see “Changing settings
using Novo-Soft™” on page 29).
2.3 CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The Elcometer 6014 can display menus in the following languages; English, French, Spanish, German,
Italian and Dutch.
Display language can only be changed by the Novo-Soft™ package included with the Elcometer 6014.
1. Install and run Novo-Soft™ package (see “Novo-Soft™ software” on page 25).
2. Connect Elcometer 6014 to PC and switch gauge on (see “Interfacing to your PC” on page 25).
3. Select required display language (see “Changing settings using Novo-Soft™” on page 29).
ANGLE Value No.
45/0 0.0 0
WHITE Value No.
45/0 0 0
Shade mode Opacity mode
or
BLACK Value No.
45/0 0 0
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2.4 THE CONTROLS
The Elcometer 6014 is a menu-operated gauge and it has three control keys:
READ/SELECT
This button has three functions:
Power: Press to switch the gauge on.
Read: In measurement mode, press to take a new measurement.
Select: When navigating the set-up menus, press to select an item or confirm a previous
selection.
SCROLL UP/DOWN
Press to navigate the set-up and operation menus.
In the calibration set-up menu, press to change the calibration values.
CANCEL
In Opacity mode, press to switch between black and white measurements. Once measurements
are completed, press and hold for three seconds to calculate opacity.
During calibration, press to cancel the calibration process and revert to the previously stored
calibration constants.
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3 TAKING A READING - SHADE
1. Switch on the gauge.
2. Check that the gauge is set to shade mode - see “Setting
measurement mode (Shade/Opacity)” on page 23.
3. Check calibration - see “Checking the calibration value ” on page 19.
4. Position the gauge
a
on the surface to be measured.
5. Press and release the READ/SELECT key.
The gauge will now start to take a reading (>> is displayed).
Once the measurement has been taken the value shown in the
display is the measurement value for the surface within the aperture.
This value is stored in the memory and the number of stored
readings will increase by one.
6. Each press and release of the READ/SELECT key takes a further measurement. Each time a
measurement is taken the number of readings stored increases by one. If an erroneous reading is
taken it can be deleted - see “Deleting data” on page 12.
a. When the gauge is placed on the surface to be measured the aperture is hidden, but its position can be determined
from the intersection of the arrows marked on the front and side of the case.
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6014 Shade & Opacity Meter
ANGLE Value No.
45/0 99.7 1
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