Novo-Shade Duo + Shade, Opacity & Cleanliness Meter

Description

The Novo-Shade Duo+ is a portable 45/0 reflectometer that can be used to assess either the shade of a surface (a simple indication of colour based on lightness/darkness) or calculate the opacity of a coating, plastic film or paper sample. By measuring using 45/0, the Novo- Shade Duo+ measures the colour of a surface and not the specular reflectance (gloss).

To measure the shade of a coating simply place the instrument on the surface of the sample to be measured and press the centre button. The value is displayed on the screen. The shade measurement is based on a greyscale value where black has a value of zero and white is the value of the calibration standard included with the instrument.

To measure the opacity of a coating, it must be drawn down on a Leneta-type opacity chart at the required film weight and allowed to fully dry. To measure the opacity of plastic film, paper, textile or any other semi-opaque material, the sample to be measured should be placed over a black and white test bed, a Leneta-type chart is also suggested.

To measure cleanliness, clear tape is used to collect debris from the surface under test. This is then stuck to any suitable white substrate along with a sample of tape that is perfectly clean.

Benefits of using Novo-Shade Duo+

• Continuous-read feature for quickly checking large surfaces (shade measurement only)
• Measurements displayed instantly on screen
• Statistical analysis gives an instant indication of batch quality
• Date and time stamped results
• Automatic calibration with tile validation
• Compatible with all major international standards

Included accessories

• Certified calibration tile with certificate
• USB data cable
• Wrist strap
• Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge software
• Instructional videos
• USB data stick containing:
  • Instruction manual
  • Bluetooth data app
  • Example Excelspreadsheets

Instrument Information Statistical Analysis Max, Min, Mean, SD Graphical Analysis On board trend analysis Power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
17+ hours operation
20,000+ readings per charge Recharge Time Mains charger: 4hrs Standards SO 2814, 6504, BS 3900-D4, D7, ASTM E97, E1347, D4214 ASTM
D2805, D589 DIN6125 Memory 8 MB = 999 readings
User definable alphanumeric batching Data Transfer Bluetooth
USB connection (no software installation required) Performance Resolution 0.1
Repeatability 0.2%
Reproducibility 0.5%
Operating temperature 15C – 40C (60F – 104F)
Humidity up to 85% (non-condensing)

Dimension & Weights Measurement Spot Size 15mm x 10mm elipse Unit Dimensions 65mm (H) x 140mm (W) x 50mm (D) Unit Weight 790g Packed Weight 1.75kg Packed Dimensions 180mm (H) x 330mm (W) x 280mm (D) Commodity Code 9027 5000 Order Code A4000-010

Measurement Units Shade Mode 0 = Black no reflectance
100 = Brilliant white full reflectance Opacity Mode 0 = Completely transparent
100 = Fully opaque Cleanliness Mode 0 = No change
100 = Maximum change