RHOPOINT IQ FLEX 20
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PLAY VIDEO 20° GLOSSMETER DOI METER HAZE METER GONIOPHOTOMETER Rhopoint Instruments Limited is a member of the Rhopoint Group

The Rhopoint IQ GLOSS-HAZE-DOI-GONIOPHOTOMETER has been established as the reference instrument for measuring reflective appearance. Combined gloss, haze and orange peel (DOI/RIQ values) information has made the IQ essential for controlling appearance finish. The Rhopoint IQ FLEX 20 brings this technology to a new format specifically designed for curved surfaces and small & delicate parts. E A S Y C U S T O M I S AT I O N F O R E V E R Y A P P L I C AT I O N Measurement of curved surfaces* Measurement of small surfaces Bespoke measuring heads Conventional gloss instruments are best suited...

THE RHOPOINT IQ FLEX 20 MEASURES THE RHOPOINT IQ FLEX 20 QUANTIFIES SURFACE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT ARE INVISIBLE TO A STANDARD GLOSSMETER 20° GLOSS • RSPEC • REFLECTANCE HAZE The Rhopoint IQ FLEX 20 measures reflected image quality; it is the only hand held instrument that profiles how light is reflected from a surface. Glossmeters are usually used to measure the shininess of a surface but are not sensitive to common effects which reduce appearance quality REFLECTANCE HAZE – An optical effect caused by REFLECTED IMAGE QUALITY • DISTINCTNESS OF IMAGE GONIOPHOTOMETRIC CURVES microscopic...

Goniophotometric Curves An optical effect caused by microscopic texture or residue on a surface. Different types of surface textures produce identifiably shaped reflectance profile. This goniophotometric data can be downloaded to PC for further analysis and comparison via USB cable or Bluetooth data widget. Easy Batching User definable batch names and batch sizes for quicker and more efficient reporting. Rapid Data Transfer Software-free data transfer. USB connection to PC instantly recognises the device as a drive location which facilitates the quick transfer of files using Windows...

CONFIGURING THE IQ FLEX 20 Absolute v comparitive measurement Sample curvature naturally reflects light away from the measurement sensor. This can be compensated by using a smaller measurement spot which is less affected by the curvature. However, on highly curved surfaces readings should be used comparatively i.e. the same spot on similar shaped samples and is therefore ideal for comparing batch to batch consistency. Flat surface - high gloss A1 /A Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent N/A Flat surface - mid gloss Excellent Good Good Excellent N/A Flat surface...

CORRELATION TO STANDARD GLOSSMETER READINGS BY SAMPLE SHAPE Above comments are made with measuring head used correctly as described in figure 1 INCREASING MEASUREMENT REPEATABILITY ADAPTORS Q. When should I use a custom adaptor? A. To increase repeatability of measurements on curved surfaces or small parts - essential for complex curves. Q. When do I use the curved part adaptor? A. This should be used for the measurement of all cylindrical objects WHAT GLOSS LEVELS CAN BE MEASURED WITH THE FLEX 20 Q. ISO2813 recommends surfaces measuring mid to low gloss finishes using 60 and 85 deg. Is...

Q. Why should I use a custom adaptor: A. This will increase the repeatability of measurement for irregular shaped objects. Ensure that the instrument is calibrated following the procedure in the product manual. Select the measuring measuring appropriate for the surface to be measured. Place the measuring head on the surface and hold this as indicated in figure 1. Ensure that the no ambient light can be detected by the measuring head. Comparisons can only be made between readings of the same adaptor type. Figure 1. C A L I B R AT I O N G U I D E Measuring less than 100 GU (plastics and...

Automotive - Body Yacht Manufacturers I N S T R U M E N T S P E C I F I C AT I O N Operation Full colour easy to read screen Adjustable brightness 6 button touch sensitive interface Auto-rotating measurement screen Construction All aluminium construction - enclosure. optics, standard holder Measurement Single button push to measure all parameters Fast Measurement Results batching with user definable names Statistical Analysis SD, all measured parameters Mobile Phones Graphical Analysis On board trend analysis of gloss and IQ values Power Rechargeable lithium ion 17+ hours operation 4,000+...

Improved accuracy and resolution on high gloss & metallic samples (>70GU when measured at 60°) Resolution: Repeatability: Reproducibility: Instrument with 20° Flex head Calibration tile with holder USB data cable Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Software USB Instruction manual Bluetooth data app Example Excel spreadsheets I Instructional videos Readings verified to ISO 2813 and ASTM D523 ORDER CODES SPECIFICATIONS RSPEC Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Peak Specular Reflectance: 20° ±0.09905° Near Specular Reflectance measured at 17.2-19°, 21-22.8° Switchable between Haze Units (HU) and Log Haze...