The Novo-Shade Duo reflectometer 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.
Measuring using 0/45º the Novo-Shade Duo measures the colour of a surface and not the specular reflectance (gloss).
Features:
- Measures using the 0/45º geometry
- 2 modes of operation: shade (grayscale) or opacity (hiding power)
- Automatic calibration mode for safe and fast calibration
- Continuous-read feature for quickly checking large surfaces
- Statistical analysis gives an instant indication of batch quality
- Download, analyse and store readings in Novo-Soft
- Extended two year warranty - free for registered products
- Extended life light source - over 10 years operation
Technical Specification:
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Resolution: 0.1GU
- Repeatability: 0.2%
- Reproduceability: 0.5%
- Battery life: 15,000+ readings
- Dimensions: 125 x 50 x 100mm
- Weight: 470g
- Measurement area: 15 x 10mm ellipse
- Shade mode
0% = black,no reflectance
100% = brilliant white – full reflectance
- Opacity mode
0% = completely transparent
100% = fully opaque
The Novo-Shade Duo reflectometer 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.
Measuring using 0/45º the Novo-Shade Duo measures the colour of a surface and not the specular reflectance (gloss).
In Shade Mode the Novo-Shade Duo can help maintain the production quality of the following:
- Shade of paints, inks and coatings
- Fading of textiles and plastics
- Chalking of paint
- Efficiency of detergents and bleaching agents
- Whiteness of recycled paper
- Cleanliness and oxidisation on metal surfaces
In Opacity Mode the Novo-Shade Duo can help maintain the production quality of the following:
- Hiding power of paints, inks and coatings
- Transparency of plastic film
- Opacity of paper
