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The Novo-Shade Duo+ reflectometer has three measurement modes making this a versatile instrument.
Opacity mode, measures the hiding power of plastic films, coatings, paints and inks.
Shade mode, measures the colour and fading in plastics, fabrics, shade of inks, coatings and paints, chalking of paints, efficiency of bleaching agents and detergents as well as the whiteness of paper.
Cleanliness mode measures the cleanliness of a surface, including oxidisation of the metal surface.
Opacity Meter Features:
- 0/45º geometry measurements
- Single button measurement makes it fast and easy to use
- Shade measurement instantly displayed on the screen
- Automated calculation of cleanliness and opacity
- Statistical analysis of results on the screen of the instrument
- Data output vie Bluetooth – readings instantly transmitted to programs such as Microsoft Excel
- Results time and date stamped
- Automated user calibration with supplied calibrated tile.
- Conforms with all major international standards
Opacity meter Calibration service available please ask for a price.
All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.
Novo-Shade Duo Reflector Opacity Meter Technical Specification:
Opacity Meter Performance
- Resolution 0.1
- Repeatability 0.2%
- Reproducibility 0.5%
- Measurement area: 15mm x 10mm elipse
- Operating temperature 15 – 40° C (60 – 104° F)
- Humidity up to 85%, non condensing
Standards:
- ISO 2814 Paints and varnishes – Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paints of the same type and colour
- ISO 6504 Paints and varnishes – Determination of hiding power – Part 3: Determination of contrast ratio (opacity) of light-coloured paints at a fixed spreading rate
- BS 3900-D4
- ASTM E1347 Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus Colorimetry
- ASTM D4214 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films
- ASTM D2805 Standard Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry
- ASTM D589-97 Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15°Diffuse Illuminant A, 89% Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)
Calibration service available please ask for a price.
All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.