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Gloss and Color Tone Measuring Instruments

Elcometer 480 Gloss Meters

The quality and compliance of product surface finishes can be measured in several ways, one of which is gloss level measurement. With the Elcometer 480 gloss meter, you can quickly and accurately measure gloss,…

Gloss measurementMeasures gloss, reflection and haze in the range of 0–2000 GU on a wide variety of materials.
Pass/fail evaluationDifferential mode with pass/fail evaluation and up to 40 user-definable limit standards.
Durable housingImpact-resistant, waterproof and dustproof housing with a scratch- and solvent-resistant TFT display.
Data transferUSB and Bluetooth® enable data transfer to a PC, iPhone or Android™ device.
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The Elcometer 480 gloss meter enables fast and accurate measurement and recording of Gloss, % Reflectance and Haze values on a wide range of materials, including paints, plastics, ceramics and metals. This small, durable and ergonomic handheld instrument is suitable for both industrial finish inspection and, for example, testing gloss surfaces

on cars, yachts and household appliances. Available as a simple entry-level model (Model B) and full-featured single-, dual- or triple-angle versions (Model T).

Key benefits

Accurate, repeatable and reproducible measurements across the entire 0–2000 GU range

Multiple measurement angles: 20°, 60° and 85° (depending on model)

Three measurement modes: standard, auto-repeat and scanning

Differential mode with pass/fail assessment and up to 40 user-definable limit standards

Fast reading speed: 3–10 readings per second

Large memory: up to 40,000 readings in up to 2500 batches

Date- and time-stamped readings, statistics, graphs and batch overview

Scratch- and solvent-resistant 2.4″ (6 cm) colour TFT display with invertible view and automatic brightness adjustment

Durable, impact-resistant, waterproof and dustproof housing

Easy-to-use menu in more than 30 languages

USB and Bluetooth® data transfer to PC, iPhone or Android™ device

Automatic calibration using the integrated calibration plate RFID tag (Model T)

1-year warranty, which can be extended free of charge to 2 years within 60 days of purchase

Measuring range20°: 0–2000 GU; 60°: 0–1000 GU; 85°: 0–160 GU
Repeatability20°: ±0.1 GU (0–10 GU); 60°: ±0.2 GU (10–100 GU); 85°: ±0.2% (100–2000 GU)
Reproducibility20°: ±0.2 GU (0–10 GU); 60°: ±0.5 GU (10–100 GU); 85°: ±0.5% (100–2000 GU)
Measurement Area20°: 10 x 10 mm; 60°: 8 x 16 mm; 85°: 4 x 55 mm
Display2.4″ (6 cm) QVGA colour TFT, 320 x 240 pixels
Power supplyUSB (via computer) or 2x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)
Working temperature-10 °C kuni 50 °C
Relative humidity0–85% RH
Dimensions68 x 155 x 50 mm
Weight534 g (with batteries)
Reading speed3–10 readings per second
MemoryUp to 40,000 readings across up to 2,500 batches
Precise resultsAccurate, repeatable and reproducible measurements across the entire 0–2000 GU range.
Large memory and statisticsStores up to 40,000 readings with date and time stamps, including statistics and graphs.
Easy to useThe menu is available in more than 30 languages and the ergonomic handheld device is easy to operate.
Automatic calibrationThe integrated calibration plate RFID tagging enables automatic calibration (Model T).
Extended warranty1-year warranty, which can be extended to 2 years free of charge within 60 days of purchase.
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Common questions about this product.

Frequently asked questions

Which materials is the Elcometer 480 gloss meter suitable for?
The device is suitable for many materials, including paints, plastics, ceramics and metals. It can be used both for industrial finish inspection and for testing glossy surfaces of cars, yachts and household appliances.
What measuring angles and measuring ranges are available?
Measurement angles of 20°, 60° and 85° are available depending on the model. The measurement ranges are 20°: 0–2000 GU, 60°: 0–1000 GU and 85°: 0–160 GU.
The Model B and Model T versions differ in several key aspects. Please refer to the specifications below to determine which configuration best suits your requirements.
Model B is a simple entry-level model, while Model T is a fully featured single-, dual- or triple-angle version. In addition, Model T offers automatic calibration via RFID tagging as well as ElcoMaster® software and a USB cable.
How is the device calibrated?
For the Model T, calibration is performed automatically using the RFID tagging of the integrated calibration plate. The set includes an integrated calibration plate as well as calibration certificates for the device and the calibration plate.
What are the device's power supply options and operating temperature?
The device can be powered via USB from a computer or with 2x AA batteries, providing approximately 50,000 readings. The operating temperature is -10 °C to 50 °C and the relative humidity 0–85% RH.

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