Product Description
PosiTector® GLS
Gloss Meter
Portable gloss measurement for all surface finishes
- Larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
- Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant gage body—IP65-rated enclosure
- Automatic Diagnosis and Auto Calibration performed upon power-on using the protective base plate with integrated calibration standard (tile)
- Fast measurement speeds of 60+ readings per minute
- 2 Powerful Scan Modes for quantifying large surfaces (Advanced models only)
- USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity to PosiSoft PC, Mac, and Smartphone software
- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NRC for both the probe and gloss standard included
Features
Simple
- 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
Durable
- 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
Powerful
- 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
Accurate
- 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
Versatile
- 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
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications |
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) |
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Reproducibility |
±0.1 GU (≤100 GU), ±1 GU (>100 GU) |
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Resolution- Gloss |
0.1% |
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Resolution- % Reflectance |
±0.1 (≤100), ±1 (>100) |
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Resolution- Haze |
±0.1 (≤100), ±1 (>100) |
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Operating Conditions |
0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F) - non-condensing |
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Probe Size |
165 x 73 x 32 mm (6.5" x 2.875" x 1.25") |
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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/Matt <10 GU 85°