Below are general answers on typical components of a gloss meter from the list of GAO Tek’s gloss meter. To facilitate our customers to select our products, we have further classified our gloss meter by their features: automotive, coatings, data logging, handheld, multi-angle, single-angle, and wireless.

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Light Source:

  • Incident Light Source: A defined light source, often an LED, that illuminates the surface at a specific angle.

Receiving Sensor:

  • Photodetector: GAO Tek’s gloss meters use a photodetector to receive and measure the intensity of the light reflected from the surface. The detector is positioned at an angle opposite to the incident light.

Angle Measurement System:

  • Measurement Angles: Our gloss meters come with different measurement angles, such as 20°, 60°, and 85°, representing the angle between the incident and reflected light. Different angles are suitable for different materials and surface finishes.

Electronic Control Unit:

  • Microcontroller or Microprocessor: electronic control unit manages the overall operation of the gloss meter.
  • Signal Processing Unit: Processes the signal from our photodetector to calculate gloss values.

Display and User Interface:

  • LCD Display: Shows gloss values and other relevant information on GAO Tek’s gloss meters.
  • Keypad or Touchscreen: Allows users to navigate menus, set parameters, and initiate measurements using GAO’s user-friendly interface.

Calibration Standards:

  • Standard Tiles: Known gloss standards used for regular calibration of GAO Tek’s gloss meters to maintain accuracy.

Memory and Data Logging:

  • Internal Memory: Stores calibration data and measurement results in our gloss meters.
  • Data Logging Capability: Some gloss meters have the ability to log and store multiple measurements for later analysis.

Software Interface:

  • Connectivity Ports: USB, Bluetooth, or other interfaces on GAO Tek gloss meters for connecting the device to a computer or external device.
  • Data Analysis Software: Enables users to analyse and visualize gloss data on a computer. Some advanced GAO Tek gloss meters may offer comprehensive software solutions.

Power Supply:

  • Battery or External Power: Most our gloss meters use rechargeable batteries for portability, while others may have an option for external power.

Housing and Optics:

  • Enclosure: The physical housing on GAO Tek’s gloss meters protects internal components from environmental factors and mechanical damage.
  • Optical Components: Lenses and mirrors in GAO Tek’s gloss meters direct and focus light onto the surface and the receiving sensor.

Temperature and Humidity Sensors:

  • Internal Sensors: Monitor environmental conditions to ensure accurate gloss measurements on GAO Tek’s gloss meters. Temperature and humidity can affect gloss readings.

Automatic Measurement System:

  • Motorized Stand (Auto-Goniometer): Some GAO Tek gloss meters feature an automatic measurement system with a motorized stand that positions the device at the correct angle for measurements.

Adjustable Aperture:

  • Aperture Control: Allows users of GAO Tek’s gloss meters to adjust the size of the measurement area, accommodating different sample sizes and optimizing the measurement precision.

Touch-Up and Cleaning Accessories:

  • Cleaning Cloth and Solutions: Maintain cleanliness of the measurement surface to ensure accurate readings on GAO Tek’s gloss meters.

Touch-Up Pens: Correct small imperfections on the sample surface before measurement.