# Rhopoint Instruments Manual

> Dieses Online-Handbuch bietet eine zentrale, verbindliche Referenz für sämtliche Hardware und Software von Rhopoint Instruments und begleitet Anwender von der ersten Einrichtung bis hin zu komplexen…

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## Übersicht
- [Einleitung](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/introduction.md): Dieses Online-Handbuch bietet eine zentrale, verbindliche Referenz für sämtliche Hardware und Software von Rhopoint Instruments und begleitet Anwender von der ersten Einrichtung bis hin zu komplexen…

## Rhopoint Aesthetix
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (19 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-full.md)
- [Rhopoint Aesthetix](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix.md): Erste Schritte mit Aesthetix
- [Reinigung des Aesthetix-Sensors](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-cleaning-the-aesthetix.md): Diese Seite erläutert, wie die Optik und die Kontaktflächen des Aesthetix-Sensors gereinigt werden, um zuverlässige Messungen zu gewährleisten und Schäden am Messgerät oder an den Proben zu vermeiden.
- [Cobot and Inline Setup](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-cobot-and-inline-setup.md): The Aesthetix aluminium chassis should be fixed at two points (2)
- [Getting Started with Aesthetix](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-getting-started-with-aesthetix.md): The Aesthetix is a camera-based measurement sensor that is not a stand‑alone instrument and must always be used in combination with Rhopoint Appearance Elements or Elements Hub software. This page…
- [Packing List](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-packing-list.md)
- [Specifications and Dimensions](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-specifications-and-dimensions.md)
- [Storage and Handling](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-storage-and-handling.md): To maintain performance, the Aesthetix should be stored and handled as a precision optical instrument.
- [Curved Surfaces & Non-Contact Measurement](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement.md): The Rhopoint Aesthetix sensor uses a modular, magnetic base system that accepts a range of jigs and adapters for different sample types and geometries. These accessories can be quickly removed and…
- [Adaptor Mount](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-adaptor-mount.md): The adaptor mount is designed to allow multiple mounting options for the Aesthetix, it attaches to the Aesthetix using the mounting holes on each end of the device. It is provided with the lab stand…
- [Bespoke jigs and fixtures](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-bespoke-jigs-and-fixtures.md): Der Rhopoint Aesthetix kann mit 3D-gedruckten Vorrichtungen für wiederholbare Messungen an kleinen Teilen oder gekrümmten Oberflächen eingesetzt werden.
- [Curved surface and small area gloss adaptor (included with standard device)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-curved-surface-and-small-area-gloss-adaptor-included-with-standard-device.md): The small area gloss adapter is designed for curved surfaces or for resolving gloss in small areas where the standard Aesthetix gloss measurement spot is too large. The V-shaped cut-outs are designed…
- [Four-point rubber contact adaptor](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-four-point-rubber-contact-adaptor.md): The four‑point rubber contact adaptor with the standard gloss aperture is intended for measuring flat panels and other planar surfaces where extra stability is required. It retains the normal…
- [Four-point rubber contact adaptor - small aperture](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-four-point-rubber-contact-adaptor-small-aperture.md): The four‑point rubber contact adaptor is designed for measuring cylindrical and regularly curved objects such as pipes, tubes and rods. With the 2 mm gloss spot size provided by the small‑area…
- [Laboratory Measurement Stand](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-laboratory-measurement-stand.md): The Rhopoint Aesthetix Lab Stand enables users to take precise, non‑contact measurements of delicate materials and curved surfaces, ensuring accuracy without risking damage or deformation. Curved…
- [Non-Contact Small Area Gloss Adaptor (2mm)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-non-contact-small-area-gloss-adaptor-2mm.md): The Non-Contact Small Area Gloss Adaptor (2mm) is designed to allow non-contact measurement when using the Aesthetix with a Lab Stand, Co-Bot or mounted on a custom designed frame/jig. The adaptor…
- [Novo Curve small aperture adaptor](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-novo-curve-small-aperture-adaptor.md): The Novo-Curve small aperture adapter converts the Aesthetix sensor into a Novo-Curve–style glossmeter for very small parts and features. When this adapter is fitted the instrument is used upside…
- [Standard Adaptor (included with standard device)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-standard-adaptor-included-with-standard-device.md): The standard adaptor is designed for contact measurements on flat, rigid panels and is the default choice for most Aesthetix applications in paints and coatings laboratories. It provides a gloss…
- [Three-point rubber contact adaptor - small aperture](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-three-point-rubber-contact-adaptor-small-aperture.md): The three‑point rubber contact adaptor with small aperture is designed to improve stability when measuring complex curved surfaces using a tripod contact arrangement. Three rubber feet support the…
- [Three‑point rubber contact adaptor](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-aesthetix-curved-surfaces-non-contact-measurement-three-point-rubber-contact-adaptor.md): The three‑point rubber contact adaptor with the standard gloss aperture is designed to improve stability when measuring complex curved or slightly irregular surfaces. Three rubber feet form a tripod…

## Rhopoint TAMS
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (18 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-full.md)
- [Rhopoint TAMS](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams.md): Getting Started with TAMS
- [TAMS kalibrieren](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-calibrate-the-tams.md): Vor jeder Messung muss das TAMS mit der mitgelieferten Kalibrierplatte kalibriert werden, damit Fokus und Referenzwerte korrekt eingestellt sind.
- [Cleaning the TAMS](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-cleaning-the-tams.md): This page explains how to clean the TAMS optical area and contact surfaces to maintain reliable measurements while avoiding damage to the instrument or sample surfaces.
- [Getting Started with TAMS](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-getting-started-with-tams.md): TAMS can be used as a hand‑held, stand‑alone instrument, operated directly via its built‑in screen, menus and on‑board storage for fast checks on the line, in the lab or at the audit station.
- [High Gloss Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-high-gloss-mode.md): High Gloss Mode evaluates smooth, reflective surfaces where visual impression is critical, such as painted panels, plastics, decorative metals, glass and high‑gloss coatings. TAMS projects a series…
- [Low Gloss Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-low-gloss-mode.md): Low Gloss Mode is used to evaluate surfaces where texture and roughness dominate the visual impression, such as pre‑treated metals, primers, electro‑coats, matt and semi‑gloss finishes, and many raw…
- [Packing List](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-packing-list.md): The instrument is supplied as a standard package, complete with all accessories required to calibrate, operate and recharge the unit:
- [Powering the TAMS](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-powering-the-tams.md): The Rhopoint TAMS is powered by two removable high‑capacity lithium‑ion cells. When fully charged, the instrument will operate continuously for approximately 5 hours or more than 1,500 readings. The…
- [Select Surface Type and Algorithim](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-select-surface-type-and-algorithim.md): To use High Gloss Mode, TAMS must be set to the correct surface type and algorithm so that Quality and Harmony are calculated for smooth, reflective finishes.
- [Specifications and Dimensions](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-specifications-and-dimensions.md)
- [Take a measurement](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-take-a-measurement.md): This section explains how to take a basic measurement with TAMS and how to interpret the status LED during the measurement cycle.
- [Batching Measurements](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-batching-measurements.md): Batching is used to group several individual measurements on the same part, surface or condition and to calculate averaged values such as Quality and Harmony. Working with batches improves…
- [Setting up the batch and job database](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-batching-measurements-setting-up-the-batch-and-job-database.md): The batching database works together with Job Mode to attach part and process information to batches and, in Guided mode, to step through a defined list of parts in a fixed order. It is stored as one…
- [Using the Job Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-batching-measurements-using-the-job-mode.md): Job Mode controls how TAMS organises measurements into named jobs or parts. It can be used simply to record a few readings, or to guide an operator through a predefined list of parts using a database.
- [Using Guided Job Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-batching-measurements-using-the-job-mode-using-guided-job-mode.md): Guided mode is designed for repeated, structured measurement routines.
- [Using Manual Job Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-batching-measurements-using-the-job-mode-using-manual-job-mode.md): Manual mode links batches to names, without enforcing a fixed sequence.
- [Connecting TAMS via LAN](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-connecting-tams-to-your-pc-or-network-connecting-tams-via-lan.md): TAMS is connected to a local network using WIFI or via an ethernet cable.
- [Connecting TAMS via WIFI](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-tams-connecting-tams-to-your-pc-or-network-connecting-tams-via-wifi.md): To set up wifi TAMS uses an AP mode connection to connect to a local network:

## Rhopoint Appearance Elements
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (77 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-full.md)
- [Software](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements.md): Appearance Elements is PC software that runs Rhopoint instruments, guiding the user through measurement, storing results and showing images, maps and graphs. Different modules focus on tasks such as…
- [AE Licence Manager](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-ae-licence-manager.md): To install instrument and module licences, follow these steps:
- [AE Software Update](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-ae-software-update.md): When connected to the web, Rhopoint Appearance Elements will check for updates.
- [Calibrating an Instrument in AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-calibrating-an-instrument-in-ae.md): To calibrate an instrument in AE click on the calibration icon (1)
- [Changelog](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-changelog.md): The changelog for Appearance Elements is publicly available online. You can view the full, up-to-date list of changes at:\
- [Connect an Instrument to AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-connect-an-instrument-to-ae.md): Click the Device icon (1) to access the connection menu.!image description
- [Copy and Paste](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-copy-and-paste.md): For quick and easy excel reporting, select images , right click in the table to copy and paste all the data displayed in the table.
- [How to use AE without a license](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-how-to-use-ae-without-a-license.md): Appearance Elements can be used, license free to interrogate and manipulate previously measured data.
- [Initiate a measurement in AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-initiate-a-measurement-in-ae.md): To take a measurement in AE click on the measurement icon (1)
- [Install AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-install-ae.md): Appearance Elements is the Rhopoint software used to operate multiple Rhopoint Instruments.
- [IT-Deployment-Leitfaden](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-it-deployment-guide.md): Diese Seite richtet sich an die IT-Administratoren, die Rhopoint Appearance Elements (AE) und das Aesthetix-Gerät auf den PCs im Unternehmen ausrollen und betreuen. Sie erklärt, was wohin installiert…
- [Start AE Software](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-start-ae-software.md): Double-click the Rhopoint Appearance Elements icon created on the desktop to start the software.
- [System Requirements](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-system-requirements.md): Before installing Appearance Elements, check the requirements for the host PC.
- [Using the Database](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-the-database.md): Selected measurements can be saved dynamically in the results database.
- [Navigating the Main Screen](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen.md)
- [Action Bar](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-action-bar.md): Click here to start a measurement- results will be recorded in the measurement table.
- [Device Manager](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-device-manager.md): This button is used to manage and connect instruments to AE. Connect an Instrument to AE
- [License Manager](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-license-manager.md): Press this icon to access the License Manager
- [Module Bar](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-module-bar.md): The module bar in Rhopoint Appearance Elements is where you choose which measurement modules are active in your session. It now supports Aesthetix, Rhopoint TAMS and Rhopoint ID, so what you see…
- [Systems Info](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-systems-info.md)
- [Data Bar](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-bar.md)
- [Save and load data](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-bar-save-and-load-data.md): Results can be saved (1) or imported (2) from the measurement table.
- [Data Table](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-table.md): Data table overview
- [Batching Results](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-table-batching-results.md): Batches in Appearance Elements are used to group related measurements so that data can be analysed, compared and reported more effectively. Batches appear as tabs (1) at the top of the data table,…
- [Deleting Data](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-table-deleting-data.md): Click the delete icon (1) while no measurements are selected to delete all data from the table.!image description
- [Statistical Analysis](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-table-statistical-analysis.md): To perform basic statistical analysis on a number of measurements.
- [Viewing Measurement Images and Graphs](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-navigating-the-main-screen-data-table-viewing-measurement-images-and-graphs.md): Clicking the magnifier icon (1) opens a detailed view of the selected measurement, giving access to all associated images and graphs for that result. This lets you go beyond single numbers and…
- [Device Connection Problems](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-trouble-shooting-device-connection-problems.md): When connecting devices via USB 3.0, it is recommended to use cables no longer than 3 meters to avoid common issues. Using longer USB 3.0 cables can lead to several problems due to various technical…
- [Log Files](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-trouble-shooting-log-files.md): This document provides information on how to locate, access, and use log files generated by the Æ Appearance Elements software.
- [Using Aesthetix with AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae.md): Install AE
- [Calibrating Aesthetix in AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-calibrating-aesthetix-in-ae.md): Once a module is chosen, it may be required to calibrate the sensor.
- [Aesthetix Modules Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules.md): The Module Bar is used to select Measurement Modules.
- [Visual demo module](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-visual-demo-module.md): This module is used to manually control Aesthetix light sources and cameras. Surface or gloss images from these screens can be saved with or without overlays.
- [Boring Thickness Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module.md): The Aesthetix Boring Thickness Module measures the individual layer thicknesses of a multi-layer coating system by imaging a precision-drilled conical crater (Säberg drill / "Säberg method") and…
- [Boring Thickness Manual Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module-boring-thickness-manual-mode.md): Manual mode lets you place, move, resize and remove ring boundaries by hand. Use it when automatic detection misses a layer, places a ring on a non-boundary feature, or fails entirely on low-contrast…
- [Boring Thickness Measurement Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module-boring-thickness-measurement-guide.md): This guide collects best practices, common pitfalls, and troubleshooting steps for the Boring Thickness Module. For the standard workflow see How to Measure with Boring Thickness Module, and for…
- [Boring Thickness Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module-boring-thickness-parameters.md): The Boring Thickness module exposes three measurement parameters in the right-hand properties panel. They control how Appearance Elements interprets the imaged crater and converts pixel radii into…
- [Boring Thickness Tool](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module-boring-thickness-tool.md): The Rhopoint Boring Thickness tool is used to create a controlled, shallow conical crater in a coated surface, thereby exposing the full coating stack in cross-section for measurement and analysis.
- [How to Measure with Boring Thickness Module](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-boring-thickness-module-how-to-measure-with-boring-thickness-module.md): This guide describes the standard, automatic workflow for measuring layer thicknesses on a Säberg-drilled multi-layer coating sample. For manual placement or editing of the ring boundaries, see…
- [Cross-cut Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module.md): Aesthetix Cross-cut Module replaces the subjective visual analysis of cross-cut panels with reproducible imaging measurement.
- [Cross-cut Adhesion Auto Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module-cross-cut-adhesion-auto-mode.md): Automatic mode uses image analysis to automatically detect the cuts in the grid and evaluate adhesion with consistent, repeatable results.
- [Cross-cut Adhesion Manual Mode](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module-cross-cut-adhesion-manual-mode.md): Manual mode in the Cross-cut Adhesion module lets the user interactively align the grid and fine‑tune detection settings for difficult materials, such as low-contrast coatings or uneven cross-cut…
- [Cross-cut Module Measurement Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module-cross-cut-module-measurement-guide.md): The Aesthetix measures cross-cut adhesion using its Cross-cut Module, which is designed to evaluate coating adhesion strength based on the ISO 2409 standard. This involves creating a grid of cuts…
- [Cross-cut Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module-cross-cut-parameters.md)
- [How to Measure with Cross-cut Module](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-cross-cut-module-how-to-measure-with-cross-cut-module.md): In auto mode AE detects the cuts, draws the virtual grid and calculates the amount of removed coating.
- [Effect Finish Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-effect-finish-module.md): The Effect Finish module characterises coatings containing metallic, effect pigments by measuring sparkle, graininess, waviness, gloss and RGB colour, so you can control how dynamic, coarse and…
- [Effect Finish Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-effect-finish-module-effect-finish-parameters.md)
- [Interpreting Effect Finish Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-effect-finish-module-interpreting-effect-finish-parameters.md): The Aesthetix measures sparkle and graininess using advanced imaging techniques that capture surface reflectance under specific lighting conditions.
- [Taking a Measurement - Effect Finish Module](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-effect-finish-module-taking-a-measurement-effect-finish-module.md): The measurement button is used to start single or multiple measurement that are sent directly to the table.
- [Linear Scratch Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-linear-scratch-module.md): The Linear Scratch module uses the 45° circumferential light source and observer camera to detect and quantify linear and small-area defects—such as scratches, dents, streaks and contamination—that…
- [Linear Scratch Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-linear-scratch-module-linear-scratch-parameters.md): AU = arbitrary (instrument) units.
- [Measuring Linear Scratches](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-linear-scratch-module-measuring-linear-scratches.md): To measure polishing quality with default or last used parameters, press (1) a measurement will be made and the results will be added to the data table.
- [Polishing Quality Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-polishing-quality-module.md): The Polishing Quality module evaluates how well a high-gloss surface has been polished by simultaneously quantifying gloss, haze, sharpness/DOI and polishing defects such as scratches, swirls and…
- [Adjusting Polishing Quality Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-polishing-quality-module-adjusting-polishing-quality-parameters.md)
- [Interpreting Polishing Quality Results](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-polishing-quality-module-interpreting-polishing-quality-results.md): The Aesthetix evaluates polishing quality by using high-resolution imaging and advanced algorithms to detect and quantify surface defects such as scratches, swirls, and holograms. These imperfections…
- [Measuring Polish Quality](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-polishing-quality-module-measuring-polish-quality.md): To measure polishing quality with default or last used parameters, press (1) a measurement will be made results will be added to the data table.
- [Polishing Quality Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-polishing-quality-module-polishing-quality-parameters.md): AU = arbitrary (instrument) units.
- [Surface Brilliance Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance.md): The Surface Brilliance module provides a complete, perception-based evaluation of glossy surfaces by combining gloss, visual gloss, haze, sharpness/DOI, waviness and RGB colour into a single…
- [DOI & Sharpness Measurement Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-doi-sharpness-measurement-guide.md): How does Aesthetix these values?
- [Gloss Measurement Advice](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-gloss-measurement-advice.md): Tips include, when to use Gloss or Visual Gloss, sensor placement and calibration advice.
- [How to Measure Curved Surfaces](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-how-to-measure-curved-surfaces.md): Measuring the relfected atributes of curved surfaces is challenging (or impossible) with a standard glossmeter. The Rhopoint Aesthetix addresses these issues with its advanced optical design,…
- [How to measure Surface Brilliance](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-how-to-measure-surface-brilliance.md): The measurement button is used to start single or multiple measurement that are sent directly to the table.
- [Interpreting Gloss](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-interpreting-gloss.md): Gloss is measured in Gloss Units (GU). Here are some typical gloss values for different materials:
- [Interpreting MC Michelson Contrast Haze](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-interpreting-mc-michelson-contrast-haze.md): Haze refers to the scattering of light by a surface that causes a reduction in the contrast of a reflected image. It results in a milky appearance which can reducing the perceived depth of the finish
- [Surface Brilliance parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-surface-brilliance-parameters.md)
- [Surface Haze Measurement Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-surface-haze-measurement-guide.md): Haze refers to the scattering of light by a surface that causes a reduction in the contrast of a reflected image. It results in a milky appearance which can reduce the perceived depth and clarity of…
- [Visual Gloss - for enhanced correlation with human perception](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-visual-gloss-for-enhanced-correlation-with-human-perception.md): Visual gloss is better suited for applications where human perception is crucial, standard gloss is useful when compliance to a standard is key or measurements need to match historic specifications.
- [Visual Haze - predict haze visibility in different viewing environments](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-visual-haze-predict-haze-visibility-in-different-viewing-environments.md): NEW Visual Haze measurement is more sensitive and more consistent with human perception because it accounts for illumination conditions and background paint colour.
- [Waviness Measurement Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-surface-brilliance-waviness-measurement-guide.md): Waviness refers to gentle undulations or waves visible on a surface that is meant to be smooth. In coated surfaces, this effect is often called "orange peel" because the texture resembles the skin of…
- [Texture Module Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-texture-module.md): The Rhopoint Aesthetix Texture Module provides objective analysis of the surface characteristics critical to visual perception and quality control for textured surfaces.
- [Adjusting Texture Module User Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-texture-module-adjusting-texture-module-user-parameters.md): Start by visually inspecting the height image and the initial segmentation results by using the default settings
- [Interpreting Surface Texture Results](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-texture-module-interpreting-surface-texture-results.md): The Aesthetix uses advanced optical and computational techniques to measure surface texture. It employs photometric stereo imaging to estimate surface normals and create detailed 3D topographical…
- [Texture Module Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae-aesthetix-modules-texture-module-texture-module-parameters.md): Topografische Diagrammskala – Perceived Microns [pµm]
- [Using TAMS with AE](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-tams-with-ae.md): Install AE
- [TAMS Modules](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-tams-with-ae-tams-modules.md): Appearance Elements offers two TAMS modules: TAMS HG for high‑gloss, appearance‑critical surfaces and TAMS LG for low‑ to mid‑gloss, structure‑driven surfaces. Both use the same batching, statistics…
- [TAMS High Gloss](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-tams-with-ae-tams-modules-tams-high-gloss.md): The TAMS HG (High Gloss) module provides a complete, perception‑based evaluation of clear‑coat and other high‑gloss surfaces by combining Contrast, Sharpness, Waviness and Dimension into the Quality…
- [TAMS High Gloss Appearance Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-tams-with-ae-tams-modules-tams-high-gloss-tams-high-gloss-appearance-parameters.md): TAMS High Gloss parameters describe how a smooth, reflective surface actually appears to a human observer, rather than just reporting traditional gloss or waviness values. Together they quantify…

## Rhopoint Elements Hub
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (35 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-full.md)
- [Elements Hub Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub.md): Elements Hub is a background service that makes Rhopoint instruments visible to the rest of your factory and laboratory systems. It sits between devices and third‑party software, collecting…
- [API Overview](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-api-overview.md): The Elements Hub REST API provides comprehensive access to device discovery, connection, measurement acquisition, calibration, image streaming, and self-administration. This page is the top-level map…
- [Changelog](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-changelog.md): The changelog for Elements Hub is publicly available online. You can view the full, up-to-date list of changes at:\
- [Client Code Generation](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-client-code-generation.md): This guide explains how to obtain the OpenAPI specification (swagger.json) from the Elements Hub API server and generate client code for various programming languages using OpenAPI Generator.
- [Error Handling](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-error-handling.md): All Elements Hub endpoints return a uniform JSON error response when a request cannot be fulfilled. The response carries enough information for a client to react programmatically (a stable,…
- [Install Elements Hub](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-install-elements-hub.md): The latest version can be downloaded from https://download.rhopointservice.net/elements-hub
- [Measurement Image Formats](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-measurement-image-formats.md): This guide explains how to control the encoding of the device images that Elements Hub returns inside a measurement (RAE) container, and how to decode the raw image payload from C++.
- [Mock Devices](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-mock-devices.md): Mock devices in Elements Hub provide simulated device behaviour for development, testing and demonstration. They implement the same interfaces as real devices but return predictable, simulated data…
- [Security Notice](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-security-notice.md): This page summarises the security-relevant defaults of the hub, the threat model they imply, and the practical mitigations available to integrators.
- [Starting the application](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-starting-the-application.md): To start the application, find it in the Start menu or locate the executable in
- [Swagger UI Guide](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-swagger-ui-guide.md): This guide explains how to use the interactive Swagger UI to explore, test, and understand the Elements Hub REST API without writing any code.
- [Endpoints - Functionality](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality.md): The process and order of calls is nearly identical for all instruments. This ensures consistency and simplifies integration across different devices. Following a standardized sequence also makes it…
- [App Updates](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-app-updates.md): The app-update endpoints expose the hub's self-update mechanism. The hub uses Velopack under the hood to discover, download and apply releases. The endpoints surface that machinery through a small…
- [Calibrations](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-calibrations.md): Calibration brings a connected device's measurement chain back into agreement with a known reference (white, black, or height target). For instruments such as Aesthetix, a valid calibration is a…
- [Connected Devices](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-connected-devices.md): Once a device has been discovered by a device scan, it can be connected and used for measurements, calibrations and image acquisition. A connected device occupies the hub's communication channel to…
- [Device Scans](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-device-scans.md): Device scans discover instruments that are available to the host machine but not yet connected. A scan is an asynchronous, long-running background process — typically backed by a…
- [Image Streams](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-image-streams.md): Image streams expose a continuous, low-latency video-like feed from a device's camera. They are intended for live preview, alignment and focus assistance — not for archival capture (use measurements…
- [Lifecycle](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-lifecycle.md): Lifecycle management controls the initialization and shutdown of Elements Hub services. Proper lifecycle management ensures devices are properly configured and resources are cleaned up correctly.
- [Measurement Triggers](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-measurement-triggers.md): Measurement triggers are the primary way to obtain data from a connected instrument. A trigger executes a device-class–specific measurement procedure and returns a measurement container — by default…
- [System](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-endpoints-functionality-system.md): The system endpoints expose diagnostic information about the running Elements Hub instance and its host machine. They are useful during deployment, support sessions, and for verifying that a client's…
- [Instruments](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-instruments.md): Elements Hub supports the following instrument families. Each page covers the connect-parameters, available measurements, calibrations, and any device-specific quirks.
- [ID Inline](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-instruments-id-inline.md): This guide provides detailed information about working with ID Inline instruments using the Elements Hub API.
- [Aesthetix](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-instruments-aesthetix.md): Rhopoint Aesthetix is a modular dual-camera–based sensor that captures detailed images of a surface under controlled lighting and derives a wide range of appearance metrics from them: gloss, haze,…
- [Calibration](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-instruments-aesthetix-calibration.md): The Aesthetix is calibrated via the generic calibration endpoints — GET/POST /v1/devices/{deviceId}/calibrations and GET /calibrations/status. This page covers the Aesthetix-specific calibration…
- [Aesthetix Inline](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-instruments-aesthetix-inline.md): This guide provides detailed information about working with Aesthetix Inline instruments using the Elements Hub API.
- [RAA File Format](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-raa-file-format.md): The RAA file format is the archive companion of the RAE File Format: a standard ZIP archive that bundles multiple RAE files. It is used to export and transfer whole sets of measurements in a single…
- [RAE File Format](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format.md): The RAE file format is an open and flexible format to transport any kind of measurement.
- [File Identification](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-file-identification.md): The RAE file format begins with a specific sequence of bytes to uniquely identify the file type and its version. This sequence is known as the magic string. The purpose of the magic string is to…
- [File Header](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-file-header.md): The file header, encoded using the CBOR format, contains critical metadata about the RAE file and its content. The RaeBinaryFile is the root record for the RAE file format in its binary…
- [Decompression and parsing](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-decompression-and-parsing.md): The Data byte array of the File Header may be compressed using the gzip algorithm. Once decompressed, it is a CBOR container holding a collection of MeasurementComponentMetaTuple objects.
- [MIME Type](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-mime-type.md): The MIME type for the RAE file format is:\
- [MeasurementComponentMetaTuple](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-measurementcomponentmetatuple.md): After decompression (see Decompression and parsing), the payload of an RAE file is a CBOR array. Each element of the array is one MeasurementComponentMetaTuple — a pair of the searchable metadata…
- [MeasurementComponent](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-measurementcomponent.md): A MeasurementComponent is a node in the measurement tree. A measurement is usually a composite root component that contains one child component per metric or image; child components can themselves…
- [Measurement Data Types](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-measurement-data-types.md): The data map of a MeasurementComponent is polymorphic: depending on the component type it holds a single value, an embedded file, or a file reference. All variants share a common set of base keys.
- [JSON Variant](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-elements-hub-rae-file-format-json-variant.md): Besides the binary representation, the RAE format has a JSON representation with the MIME type:\

## Rhopoint Symmetron
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (10 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-full.md)
- [Rhopoint Symmetron](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron.md): Rhopoint Symmetron ist ein kostenloses Diagnose-Werkzeug, das prüft, ob ein PC bereit ist, Rhopoint-Software und -Instrumente zu betreiben. Vor der Installation eines Rhopoint-Produkts überprüft…
- [Konnektivität](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-connectivity.md): Die Registerkarte Konnektivität prüft, ob der PC die Rhopoint-Onlinedienste erreichen kann, und lässt dich die Geschwindigkeit der Internetverbindung messen. Das ist nützlich, wenn Software-Updates,…
- [Diagnose](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-diagnose.md): Die Registerkarte Diagnose sammelt Informationen zur Fehlersuche aus einer Rhopoint-Anwendung, die bereits auf dem PC installiert ist. Wenn eine Anwendung abstürzt oder sich fehlerhaft verhält, ist…
- [Symmetron installieren](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-install-symmetron.md): Rhopoint Symmetron ist ein schlankes Diagnose-Werkzeug. Die Installation ist der empfohlene Weg, Symmetron zu nutzen: Das Installationsprogramm richtet die benötigten Abhängigkeiten ein und hält das…
- [Lizenzprüfung](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-licence-check.md): Die Registerkarte Lizenzprüfung lässt dich eine Rhopoint-Lizenz auf diesem PC untersuchen — um zu bestätigen, dass sie gültig ist, zu sehen, was sie abdeckt, und wann sie abläuft. Die gesamte…
- [MCP-Server](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-mcp-server.md): Die Registerkarte MCP-Server ermöglicht es einer KI-Assistenz, sich mit Symmetron zu verbinden und diesen PC für dich zu prüfen. Sobald der Server gestartet ist, kann eine KI-Assistenz — etwa Claude…
- [Fernwartung](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-remote-support.md): Die Registerkarte Fernwartung ermöglicht es einem Rhopoint-Techniker, sich mit deinem PC zu verbinden, um dir direkt zu helfen. Du behältst die Kontrolle: Eine Fernwartungssitzung startet erst, wenn…
- [Kompatibilitätsprüfungen ausführen](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-running-compatibility-checks.md): Die Registerkarte Checks ist das Herzstück von Symmetron. Du wählst das Rhopoint-Produkt aus, das du einsetzen möchtest, und Symmetron führt eine Reihe rein lesender Prüfungen aus, um zu bestätigen,…
- [Diagnose an Rhopoint senden](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-sending-diagnostics-to-rhopoint.md): Egal auf welcher Registerkarte du dich befindest — Symmetron kann alles, was es über den PC weiß, in einem einzigen Diagnosepaket bündeln und an den Rhopoint-Support senden. So erhält das…
- [System-Info](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-symmetron-system-info.md): Die Registerkarte System-Info zeigt eine detaillierte, rein lesende Übersicht über Hard- und Software des PCs. Sie ist eine schnelle Möglichkeit, die Spezifikation der Maschine festzuhalten, wenn ein…

## Rhopoint COM Agent
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (11 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-full.md)
- [Rhopoint COM Agent](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent.md): Rhopoint COM Agent ist eine Windows-Anwendung, die Messdaten erfasst, die Rhopoint-Instrumente — etwa das FT3-Schichtdickenmessgerät — über eine serielle (COM-)Verbindung senden, und sie in etwas…
- [COM Agent installieren](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-install-com-agent.md): Rhopoint COM Agent ist eine schlanke Windows-Anwendung. Das Installationsprogramm richtet alles Nötige ein und hält die Anwendung automatisch aktuell.
- [Instrument verbinden](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-connecting-an-instrument.md): Im Live-Modus liest COM Agent Messdaten direkt von einem Instrument über eine serielle (COM-)Verbindung.
- [Ausgabeformate](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-output-formats.md): COM Agent kann jede abgeschlossene Messung in eine Datei schreiben. Wähle einen Ausgabeordner und aktiviere ein oder mehrere Ausgabeformate. Die Formate lassen sich beliebig kombinieren.
- [Tastatur-Emulation](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-keyboard-emulation.md): Die Tastatur-Emulation lässt COM Agent gemessene Werte direkt in ein anderes Programm tippen — genau so, als hättest du sie auf der Tastatur eingegeben. Das ist ideal, um Messwerte in eine Tabelle,…
- [Messungen erfassen](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-capturing-measurements.md): Sobald du die Verbindung konfiguriert und deine Ausgabe gewählt hast, kannst du mit der Erfassung beginnen.
- [Demo-Modus](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-demo-mode.md): Im Demo-Modus kannst du COM Agent ohne angeschlossenes Instrument ausprobieren. Statt von einem seriellen Port zu lesen, erzeugt COM Agent auf Knopfdruck eine realistische Demo-Messung — nützlich, um…
- [Lizenzierung](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-licensing.md): COM Agent benötigt eine gültige Lizenz, um Live-Messungen von einem Instrument zu erfassen. Der Demo-Modus funktioniert immer ohne Lizenz, sodass du die Anwendung jederzeit erkunden und deine…
- [Einstellungen und Sprache](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-settings-and-language.md): COM Agent speichert deine Konfiguration automatisch — Modus, COM-Port, Baudrate, Teil-Markierung und -Anzahl, Ausgabeordner, Ausgabeformate und alle Tastatur-Optionen. Beim nächsten Start der…
- [Start über die Befehlszeile](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-command-line-launch.md): COM Agent kann über die Befehlszeile vorkonfiguriert gestartet werden und beginnt sofort mit der
- [COM Agent aktualisieren](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/rhopoint-com-agent-updating-com-agent.md): COM Agent hält sich automatisch aktuell.

## Glossar der Messparameter
- [📦 Komplettes Kapitel als eine Markdown-Datei (38 Seiten)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-full.md)
- [Glossary of measurement parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters.md)
- [10° Sparkle Measurement](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-10-sparkle-measurement.md): The Effect Finish module also measures how visible and intense sparkle effects appear close to the viewing direction using a 10/0 geometry, where the surface is illuminated at 10° and observed near…
- [45° Sparkle Measurement](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-45-sparkle-measurement.md): The Effect Finish module quantifies how visible and intense sparkle effects appear when an effect coating is viewed at a 45/0 geometry, i.e. illuminated at 45° and observed close to the normal. At…
- [60° Gloss (Aesthetix)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-60-gloss-aesthetix.md): Definition: Gloss bezeichnet das gesamte glänzende Erscheinungsbild einer Oberfläche, wenn Licht direkt von ihr reflektiert wird. Die Messung erfolgt üblicherweise mit Glanzmessgeräten, die die Menge…
- [Bloom R, G, B](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-bloom-r-g-b.md): Surface bloom is a near‑specular scattering effect that appears as a loss of reflective contrast in a mirror‑like surface and can include a subtle colour shift that is not detected by conventional…
- [Ca—Cell Amplitude](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-ca-cell-amplitude.md): Ca (reported in [p-µm] (perceived microns)) is defined as the average amplitude of all cells features identified within the texture of a material.
- [Cn—Cell Number](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-cn-cell-number.md): Cn refers to the total number of distinct cells or surface features identified within the field of measurement depending on the watershed parameters set.
- [Contrast (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-contrast-tams-high-gloss.md): Contrast (C) is a colour‑dependent index that quantifies the difference between bright highlights and dark areas in the reflected image on a high gloss surface. It describes how “strong” the…
- [CsDev—Cell Size Standard Deviation](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-csdev-cell-size-standard-deviation.md): The Cell Size Standard Deviation reflects the variation in cell sizes across the surface.
- [CsMax—Maximum Cell Size](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-csmax-maximum-cell-size.md)
- [CsMin—Minimum Cell Size](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-csmin-minimum-cell-size.md): Cell Size Minimum represents the size of the smallest cell among all those included in the data analysis.
- [Cs—Mean Cell Size](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-cs-mean-cell-size.md): Mean Cell Size is the average size of the cells included in the analysis, measured in square millimetres [mm²].
- [Dimension (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-dimension-tams-high-gloss.md): Dimension (D), also referred to as Dominant Structure Size, indicates the main texture scale that an observer perceives on a high gloss surface at typical showroom viewing distance (around 1.5 m). It…
- [DOI—Distinctness of Image (Aesthetix)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-doi-distinctness-of-image-aesthetix.md): DOI (Distinctness of Image) is a surface appearance parameter that describes how clearly objects and edges are reflected in a glossy surface.
- [Drill Angle](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-drill-angle.md): Drill Angle is the cone angle of the Säberg drill bit used to prepare a sample for layer-resolved coating thickness measurement with the Boring Thickness Module.
- [F—Fill Factor](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-f-fill-factor.md): The Fill Factor index represents the ratio of the mean hill size to the mean cell size, expressed as a percentage.
- [Graininess](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-graininess.md): Graininess describes how coarse or fine an effect coating appears under diffuse viewing conditions, similar to looking at a panel outside on a cloudy day when the light is spread evenly across the…
- [Harmony (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-harmony-tams-high-gloss.md): Comparing Samples 1 & 2 demonstrate poor harmony H=1.8 (1), Samles 2 & 3 show acceptable harmony H=0.9 (2)
- [Haze and Compensated Haze](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-haze-and-compensated-haze.md): Haze describes the scattering of light by a surface that creates a milky halo around the main reflection and reduces contrast in the reflected image. It diminishes the perceived depth and clarity of…
- [Hs—Hill Size](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-hs-hill-size.md): This is the average cross-sectional area of the hills within the analyzed cells, measured in square millimetres [mm²].
- [Layer Depth](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-layer-depth.md): Layer Depth (also referred to as Layer Thickness) is the dry-film thickness of one individual layer within a multi-layer coating system, in micrometres (µm), as resolved by the Boring Thickness…
- [Michelson Contrast Haze MCH](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-michelson-contrast-haze-mch.md): MCH (Michelson Contrast Haze) is a visual haze parameter that quantifies the loss of contrast between the specular highlight and its surrounding area using the Michelson contrast formula, closely…
- [Quality (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-quality-tams-high-gloss.md): Quality (Q) is a perception-based index that describes the overall visual appearance of a high gloss clear-coat surface. It combines contrast, sharpness and waviness into a single value that reflects…
- [RC—Reflective Contrast](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-rc-reflective-contrast.md): This index quantifies the difference in reflectivity between the hills and valleys of the surface topography.
- [RGB Colour](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-rgb-colour.md): RGB Colour records the basic colour information of the surface image as three separate channels: red (R), green (G) and blue (B).
- [RH—Reflectivity on Hills](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-rh-reflectivity-on-hills.md): This is the average reflectivity value specifically for the areas classified as hills.
- [RV—Reflectivity in Valleys](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-rv-reflectivity-in-valleys.md): This index represents the average reflectivity value for the areas classified as valleys. The centre of the valleys are represented by red lines on the feature maps.
- [R—Reflectivity](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-r-reflectivity.md): The Mean Reflectivity index R represents the average reflectivity value of the surface, or a value for how the surface interacts with light, contributing to its visual characteristics such as gloss…
- [Sa Rough—Areal Surface Roughness](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-sa-rough-areal-surface-roughness.md): Sa Rough – Areal Surface Roughness describes the average height variation of the surface over the full measured area, expressed in perceived microns (p‑µm) to reflect how roughness is seen in the…
- [Scratch Parameters](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-scratch-parameters.md)
- [Sharpness (Aesthetix)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-sharpness-aesthetix.md): Sharpness is a surface appearance parameter that quantifies how clearly and crisply a surface reflects fine detail and edges in a mirrored image.
- [Sharpness (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-sharpness-tams-high-gloss.md): Sharpness (S) is a perception‑based index that quantifies how accurately images are reflected in a high gloss surface. It describes how crisp or blurred the reflected pattern appears, linking…
- [Total Depth](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-total-depth.md): Total Depth is the sum of all individual Layer Depths of a coating stack, as measured by the Boring Thickness Module, in micrometres (µm).
- [Unit Perceived Microns pµm](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-unit-perceived-microns-p-m.md): The unit "perceived" is calculated from Photometric Stereo Topographical maps from the surface slopes and facets that are visible to the camera and calibrated using a 540µm artifact.
- [Visual Gloss](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-visual-gloss.md): Visual Gloss is a perception-based gloss value that predicts how glossy a surface appears to the human eye, rather than just how much light it reflects in a single direction. It adjusts for effects…
- [Visual Haze](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-visual-haze.md): Visual Haze Indoors and Outdoors are perception-based haze values that describe how hazy a high‑gloss surface appears under typical indoor or outdoor lighting conditions.
- [Waviness (Aesthetix)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-waviness-aesthetix.md): Waviness is a surface appearance parameter that quantifies the strength of orange peel – surface waves that distort reflections on otherwise glossy surfaces.
- [Waviness (TAMS High Gloss)](https://www.rhopointinstruments.com/manuals/de/glossary-of-measurement-parameters-waviness-tams-high-gloss.md): Waviness (W) is a perception‑based index that describes the overall wavy or non‑flat character of a high gloss surface. It quantifies how strongly the reflected image is distorted by large‑scale…