Elcometer 480

Glossmeters

Gloss is measured by directing a constant intensity light beam, at a fixed angle, on to the

test surface and then monitoring the amount of reflected light from the same angle. This

specular reflectance is measured using a glossmeter.

Different surfaces require different reflective angles.

High Gloss

Surfaces with a brilliant or highly polished finish reflect images clearly. This distinct reflection

is caused by the incident light reflecting on the surface in a specular direction.

Semi & Matt Gloss

Semi and matt surfaces reflect images less distinctly and with reduced intensity.

On semi or matt surfaces light not only reflects in a specular direction but also is scattered

causing the reflected image to appear diffused.

Choosing the correct angle for gloss measurement

Gloss measurement is based on the amount of light reflected on the surface relative to a

polished glass reference standard, measured in Gloss Units (GU). The amount of light that is

reflected on the surface is dependent on the angle of incidence and the properties of

the surface.

Gloss is categorised as either matt, semi or high gloss. In order to determine the most

appropriate measurement angle start with a glossmeter set at a 60^๐ angle of incidence.

Gloss Range

60^๐ value

Measure with

High Gloss

                   >70GU

20^๐

Semi Gloss

10-70GU

60^๐

Low/ Matt

<10GU

85^๐

·       Small, robust & ergonomic

·       3-10 readings per second

·       Repeatable, reproducible & accurate

·       Multiple angles: 20^๐, 60^๐, 85^๐

·       40,000 reading memory in up to 2,500 batches

·       Date and time stamped readings

·       USB & Bluetooth® data output

·       PC, iPhone or Android™ compatible

·       Automatic gauge & tile diagnostics

·       Auto calibration tile recognition via RFID*

·       40 user definable limit standards

·       Standard, auto repeat and scan modes

·       Differential mode with pass/fail

·       Display readings, statistics, graphs & batch review

The Model Range

The Elcometer 480 is available as either a simple entry level 60^๐ glossmeter or state of the

art Single, Dual or Triple angle variants.

·       Single: 60^๐

·       Dual:  20^๐ & 60^๐

·       Triple: 20^๐, 60^๐ & 85^๐

Technical Specification

Part Number

Description

J480B-6

Elcometer 480 Model B 60^๐ Glossmeter

J480T-6

Elcometer 480 Model T 60^๐ Glossmeter

J480T-26

Elcometer 480 Model T 20/60^๐ Glossmeter

J480T-268

Elcometer 480 Model T 20/60/85^๐ Glossmeter

Display information

2.4” (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels

Power

USB (via PC) or 2 x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)