Novo-Shade Duo Reflectometer
The Rhopoint Novo-Shade Duo + is used to measure:
Opacity
This is used for measuring the hiding power of a plastic film or coating
Shade
Measure the shade of surface such as paper on a greyscale
Features:
- Measures using the 0/45º geometry
- Fast measurement, single button push initiates measures of defined parameters
- Shade measurement displayed instantly on screen
- Automatic calculation of opacity and cleanliness
- On-board statistical analysis with graphical trend analysis (graphs available in shade mode only)
- Direct data input via Bluetooth – instantly transmit measured readings directly to programs such as Microsoft Excel
- Date and time stamped results
- Automatic calibration with tile validation
- Compatible with all major international standards
Shade
Features
Fast measurement
On-board statistics
Trend analysis graph
Single button push to make measurements.
Applications - Shade Mode
Shade of paints, inks and coatings | |
Efficiency of detergents and bleaching agents | |
Whiteness of recycled paper |
Opacity
Features
Fast neasurement of all parameters
Automatic calculation of opacity
On-board statistics
Measurements are made over a white substrate and then over a black substrate. Opacity is automatically calculated and displayed.
Applications - Opacity Mode
Hiding power of paints, inks and coatings | |
Transparency of plastic film | |
Opacity of paper |
Instrument Features
Pass / Fail
Easy identification and reporting of non-conformances.
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 Explorer or similar.
Direct data input via Bluetooth
Instantly transmit measured readings directly to programs such as MS excel on your PC / tablet / smartphone to greatly simplify the reporting process.
Power
20,000+ readings per charge. The instrument is rechargeable via USB/PC or mains.
Easy Batching (shade mode only)
User definable batch names and batch sizes for quicker and more efficient reporting.
Operation
- Full colour easy to read screen
- Adjustable brightness
- 6 button touch sensitive interface
Construction
- All aluminium construction - enclosure, optics, standard holder
- Intergrated calibration holder with in-position detector for error free calibration