Hach-Lange REFO 3, REFO 3D User Manual
REFO 3/REFO 3-D
Operating Instructions
BDA 280 Edition 2
Operating Instructions REFO 3 / REFO 3-D
Contents
A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A1 Concise Operating Instructions.......................................2
A2 Introduction....................................................................... 3
A3 Scope of Delivery..............................................................3
A4 Product Version................................................................ 3
A5 Instrument Set-Up.............................................................4
B OPERATION
B1 Controls............................................................................. 5
B2 Initial Start-Up................................................................... 6
B3 Configuration.................................................................. 10
C APPLICATIONS
C1 Calibration....................................................................... 11
C2 Reference Standards...................................................... 11
C3 Gloss Measurement........................................................ 11
C4 Difference Gloss Measurement..................................... 12
C5 Three-Angle Measurement.............................................12
C6 Statistics ......................................................................... 13
C7 Continual Gloss Measurement (REFO 3-D only)......... 14
C8 Check Program for Standard......................................... 14
C9 Printer..............................................................................14
D TECHNICAL INFORMATION
D1 Service............................................................................. 16
D2 Error Messages............................................................... 16
D3 Service and Addresses .................................................. 16
D4 Interface .......................................................................... 17
D5 Maintenance of the Standard.........................................17
D6 Fact Sheet ....................................................................... 17
E APPENDIX
E1 Accessories and Spare Parts ........................................ 18
E2 Standards and Literature ............................................... 18
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Operating Instructions REFO 3 / REFO 3-D
A Product Description
A1 Concise Operating Instructions
Calibration:
1. Put REFO on the working standard (remove cloth!)
2. Press key Meas/ON
3. Wait for display ok
Gloss Measurement:
1. Turn on REFO with key Meas/ON
2. Use the program key to select program P1
3. Use the angle selector key to set the measuring angle
4. Place REFO on the sample to measure
5. Press key Meas/ON (measuring value is displayed)
Difference Gloss Measurement:
1. Turn on REFO with key Meas/ON
2. Use the program key to select program P2
3. Use the angle selector switch to set the measuring angle
4. Place REFO on the reference
5. Press key Meas/ON to measure the reference value
6. Put REFO on the sample to measure
7. Press key Meas/ON to measure the difference
Three-Angle Measurement:
1. Turn on REFO with key Meas/ON
2. Select program P3 with the program key
3. Use the angle selector key to choose the first viewing angle to display, if required
4. Place REFO on the sample to measure
5. Press key Meas/ON and wait for the measuring to be displayed
6. Call the other measuring values with the angle selector key
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Operating Instructions REFO 3 / REFO 3-D
Continual Measurement (only with REFO 3-D):
1. Turn on REFO with key Meas/ON
2. Select program P4 with the program key
3. Use the angle selector key to choose the first viewing angle to display, if required
4. Place REFO on the sample to measure
5. Start continual measurement by pressing Meas/ON key (3 measurements per
second)
6. Move the REFO over the measurement sample and read off the relevant measurement value
7. Press key Meas/ON to stop continual measurement
A2 Introduction
REFO 3-D is a portable three-angle reflectometer for all gloss measuring purposes in
production and in the lab. The instrument transfers the measurings through port RS
232C directly to a printer for thorough documentation. Along with the PC-software
REFO QC the system provides individual treatment of the measuring data and output
in detailed lists or telling graphical displays.
A3 Scope of Delivery
1. REFO 3-D or REFO 3
2. Standard A (Metal Standard at option) with certificate
3. Power pack / battery charger
4. Ni-Cd batteries
5. Operating Instructions BDA 280, Edition 2 (D/GB)
A4 Product Version
The reflectometer is delivered in four variants:
1. REFO 3-D (for 230V) LMV 138
2. REFO 3-D (for 115V) LMV 144
3. REFO 3 (for 230V) LMV 136
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Operating Instructions REFO 3 / REFO 3-D
4. REFO 3 (for 115V) LMV 142
The functions regarding double calibration and sample memory described in the operating instructions apply to instrumention version REFO 3-D exclusively.
A5 Instrument Set-Up
Unpack the instrument carefully and check the delivery for missing parts (delivery
note) or transport damages. Please keep the packing material for safe transport or
shipment of the instrument.
As REFO 3-D is a sophisticated optical measuring system, avoid the following under
all circumstances:
• Do not use the instrument in direct sunlight.
• Do not allow water of inflammable and metallic objects to enter the instrument.
• Do not use the instrument in excessively moist, dusty or vibrating surroundings.
• Do not open the instrument. There are not parts in the housing for the user to
check.
• If you have any questions or problems, please contact our service department.
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Operating Instructions REFO 3 / REFO 3-D
B Operation
B1 Controls
REFO 3-D is operated with the three blue keys next to and below the display and the
large blue Meas/ON key on the instrument’s side.
Display
Angle selector key
Program key
Statistics key
Figure 1: REFO top view
Angle selector key: to select the viewing angle
Program key: to select the program
Statistics key: for statistical evaluation of set-off measurements
Meas/ON-key: to turn on REFO and trigger a measurement
The keys have special functions during the input of calibration and standard values,
during statistics mode and memory print.
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