BYK micro-gloss User Manual

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Please note the detailed operating instructions in English on CD.
ENGLISH
micro-gloss Operation
mode wheel:
• Switch on press
• Show menu press
• Select function scroll
• Activate function press
operate-button:
• Measure
operate
How to calibrate?
Gloss
• Turn on the unit in holder
• Autodiagnosis checks standard
and calibration
• If requested, clean the standard
and start calibration by pressing
the mode wheel
*It is advisable, to perform the zero calibration on the uncoated
metal of the sample to be tested.
Main menu
Mode }
Geometry/Sensor }
Memory }
Difference }
Calibration }
Setup *}
¢
Navigation Symbols:
Back to previous menu
} Got to sub-menu
3 Function activated
* Guide to language menu
¢
Thickness (only micro-TRI-gloss μ)
Autodiagnosis
Please clean standard
Confirm ¢ [mode]
Cancel ¢ [operate]
Main menu
Calibration }
Calibrate }
Thickness Fe }
Thickness NFe }
• Select the desired sensor
(Fe or NFe)
• Put the unit on the zero
standard or original substrate*
• Press operate button
• Hold the unit free in air and
press operate

BYK micro-gloss Specifications

General

Brand	BYK
Model	micro-gloss
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

micro-gloss Device Operation

Mode Wheel Control

Operate the device using the mode wheel for switching on, menu navigation, and function selection.

Operate Button

The operate button is primarily used to initiate measurements.

Navigation Symbols Guide

Learn the symbols for menu navigation: back, sub-menu, function activated, and language.

Gloss Calibration

Autodiagnosis

Initiates automatic calibration check, verifying standard and unit.

Clean Standard

Instruction to clean the standard when prompted for calibration.

Start Calibration

Press mode wheel to confirm and start calibration process.

Thickness Calibration (micro-TRI-gloss μ)

Select Sensor Type

Choose between Fe or NFe sensor for thickness measurement.

Zero Calibration

Place unit on zero standard or substrate, press operate button.

Air Calibration

Hold unit in air, press operate button for air calibration.

Measurement Modes

Mode Selection

Select desired measuring mode: statistics, continuous, basic, or advanced.

Geometry and Sensor Selection

Select appropriate geometry and thickness sensor for measurement.

Initiate Measurement

Start measurement by pressing the operate button.

Difference Measurement

Difference Functions

Turn difference measurement on/off, measure standards, or define limits.

Standard Management

Select, create, or delete standards for difference comparison.

Data Saving and Memory

Memory Functions

Control saving: turn on/off, select, create, delete, or display memories.

Combined Functions

Use memory with sample mode, statistics, and continuous measurements.

Settings and Configuration

Setup Menu

Access setup to change language, switch-off time, clock, beeper, and Bluetooth.