The Rhopoint IQ quantifies surface quality problems that are invisible to a standard glossmeter and profiles how light is reflected from a surface.
IQ 20°/60°
This incredibly advanced instrument measures:
20/60° GLOSS • HAZE• REFLECTED IMAGE QUALITY (RIQ) • DISTINCTNESS OF IMAGE (DOI) • RSPEC
In practice, these terms mean:
Gloss: A measurement proportional to the amount of light reflected from a surface measured at 20° (high gloss) and 60° (mid gloss)
Haze: An optical effect caused by microscopic textures or residue on a surface.
RIQ : Used to quantify effects such as orange peel and surface waviness. This new parameter gives higher resolution results compared to Distinctness of Image (DOI) measurement and better mimics human perception of surface texture, especially on high quality finishes such as automotive.
DOI: A measure of how clearly a reflected image will appear in a reflective surface.
RSPEC: The peak gloss value over a very narrow angle.
Features:
- Full colour easy to read screen, adjustable brightness 6 button touch sensitive interface
- Single button push to measure all parameters
- Pocket sized instrument with integrated tile holder
- Fully automatic calibration with tile detection and verification for error-free calibration
- Onboard Statistics (max, min, mean, S.D.) and graphs
- Results batching with user definable names
- Rhopoint Data Widget – A windows app that allows results to be instantly transmitted to any PC package such as Excel, Word, SPC programs etc.
- Bluetooth Compatibility – transmit data to any smartphone, tablet or PC/MAC
- USB results download to PC without the need to install software
- ISO 17025 tile calibration certificate, BAM traceable
Technical Specification
| Gloss: |
Resolution 0.1 GU • Repeatability 0.2 GU • Reproducibility 0.5GU Measurement range: |
| RSPEC: |
Peak Specular Reflectance @ 20° +/- 0.09905° Measurement range: |
| Haze: |
Near Specular Reflectance measured at 17-19°, 21-23° Resolution 0.1 HU • Repeatability 0.2 HU • Reproducibility 1.5 HU |
| RIQ: |
Resolution 0.1 • Repeatability 0.2 • Reproducibility 0.5 Measurement Range: 0-100 |
| DOI: |
Resolution 0.1 • Repeatability 0.2 • Reproducibility 0.5 Measurement Range: 0-100 |
| Measurement spot: |
20° - 6mm x 6.4mm |
| Power: | USB or mains rechargeable in 4.5 or 2.5 hours |
| Battery life: | 17hrs+ continuous operation or 20,000+ readings |
| Memory: | On board memory for 999+ readings with full goniphotometric profiles |
| Dimensions: | 65 x 140 x 50mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight: | 790g |
Standards:
- DIN EN ISO 2813 Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees
- ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
- ASTM D2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
- DIN 67530 Reflectometers a means for gloss assssment of plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics
- JIS Z 8741 Specular glossiness - Method of measurement
- ISO 7668 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys - Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees or 85 degrees
- ASTM E430 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High-Gloss Surfaces by Abridged Goniophotometry
- ASTM D5767Standard Test Methods for Instrumental Measurement of Distinctness-of-Image Gloss of Coating Surfaces
