PCE Instruments PCE-GM 75, PCE-GM 75-ICA, PCE-GM 80, PCE-GM 80-ICA Users guide

© PCE Instruments

PCE-GM 75 / PCE-GM 80 Gloss Meter

User Manual

User manuals in various languages (français,

italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,

русский, 中文) can be found by using our

product search on: www.pce-instruments.com

Last change: 28 February 2023

v1.0

English

© PCE Instruments

Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Instrument Characteristics .................................................................. 2

3 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

4 Delivery contents .................................................................................. 2

5 Display descriptions ............................................................................. 2

6 Operation instructions ......................................................................... 3

7 Menu instructions ................................................................................. 3

8 Modifying the calibration value ........................................................... 3

9 Setting the time ..................................................................................... 4

10 Important notice .................................................................................... 4

11 Contact ................................................................................................... 4

12 Disposal ................................................................................................. 4

© PCE Instruments

1

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

© PCE Instruments

2

2 Instrument Characteristics

• Fine, light, stylish appearance and easy to carry

• Completely intelligenised design, single key operation, convenient to use

• Automatically adjustable

• Capable of measuring from multiple different angles

• Long lifespan lamp

• High measurement precision

• Backlit LCD digital display with accurate battery life and time display

• Auditory feedback during operation

• Automatic shutdown

• USB interface for PC connection

• Stores up to 1245 measurements

3 Specifications

Measurement range
0 ... 99.9 GU

100 ... 1000 GU

Resolution

0.1 GU

1 GU

Repeatability
< 0.45 GU

0.5%

Accuracy
< 1 GU

1%

Measurement geometry

60°

Measuring surface

Ø4.5 mm

Data storage

1,245 measured values

Interface

Micro USB

Power supply

2 x 1.5V AAA batteries

Environmental conditions

0 ... 40°C / 32 ... 313°F, < 85% rh non-condensing

Dimensions

115 x 65 x 25 mm / 4.5 x 2.6 x 1 in

Sensor cable length (PCE-GM 80 only)

approx. 50 cm

Weight

100 g / < 1 lb

Standards

GB9754-88, GB9966.5, ISO2813, JJG696-2002

4 Delivery contents

1 x gloss meter PCE-GM 75 or PCE-GM 80
1 x external sensor (PCE-GM 80 only)
1 x calibration standard
1 x micro USB cable
1 x cleaning cloth
2 x 1.5 V AAA battery
1 x user manual

5 Display descriptions

• “GU” - Gloss Unit

• “calibrate” – Runs the calibration process

• “clear save” - Clears the saved measurements

• “Change CAL” - Modifies the calibration value

• ”Set time” – Modifies the time display

© PCE Instruments

3

6 Operation instructions

Press the button to start the device. The display will now show “Calibrate?” Place the device, with
the measurement window into the calibration slot, in the case of the device and press the button
again to confirm the calibration process. The device now calibrates automatically. Once
calibrated, the display shows “calibrate ok” and then “ready”. The device is now in the working
condition and is ready for use.
(If you choose the skip the calibration process, simply wait ~20 sec. until the display shows
“ready”.)
Now place the device with the measurement window onto the surface you wish to measure and
press the button to begin. With a “beep” the device displays the gloss value of the measured
surface.
The device will shut down automatically after ~50 sec. of not being used.

7 Menu instructions

When the device is ready for use, press and hold the button until the display changes and

“SET/MENU” is highlighted. Release the button to enter the next screen. The display change

looks as follows:

The cursor now cycles (top to bottom) the options of the next menu. Press the button when the
desired option is highlighted in order to select:

8 Modifying the calibration value

If you wish to replace the standard plate (black quartz crystal plate), you must then change the
calibration value. In order to do this, you must press the button when “change CAL” is highlighted

inside the “SET/MENU” screen (refer to picture above). The display now shows “change CAL?”

Press the button again to confirm and begin the process (if no new value is needed, do not press
the button, after ~20 sec. the device will return to the screen displaying “ready”). The device now
begins to count up from 80. Press the button at the desired value to confirm it. The device will
now return to the working condition and display “ready”.

© PCE Instruments

4

9 Setting the time

If you wish to change the time displayed on the device, press the button when “set time” is
highlighted inside the “SET/MENU” screen (refer to picture in point 7 Menu Instructions). The

highlighted area (beginning with the year) now begins to count up, press the button again to
confirm the desired value. After confirmation, the next value will be highlighted and begin to count
up (month). Repeat the process until you have the desired date and time set.

10 Important notice

• Avoid direct sunlight; otherwise it can affect the measurement accuracy.

• The standard plate should be kept clean. Avoid touching it with your fingers. If there is

dust on the plate, it can affect the measurement accuracy. Wipe it with the provided
cloth or absolute alcohol.

• When the battery level is less than 20%, the batteries need to be replaced. Open the
battery cover and replace the old batteries with new ones. Please note the polarity of
the contact wires.

• The batteries should be replaced when depleted, otherwise long-term storage may
cause liquid to leak out and damage the device. If the device will not be used for a
longer period of time, the batteries should be taken out and kept in a safe place.

11 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

12 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

© PCE Instruments

5

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany France Spain

PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.
Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53
D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)
Deutschland France España
Tel.: [phone] Téléphone: [phone] Tel. : [phone]
Fax: [phone] Numéro de fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch www.pce-instruments.com/french www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

United Kingdom Italy Turkey

PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s.r.l. PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Ensign Way, Southampton 55010 Loc. Gragnano Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
Hampshire Capannori (Lucca) 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Italia Türkiye
Tel: [phone] Telefono: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Faks: 0212 705 53 93
[e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com/italiano www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

The Netherlands United States of America Denmark

PCE Brookhuis B.V. PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments Denmark ApS
Institutenweg 15 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Birk Centerpark 40
7521 PH Enschede Jupiter / Palm Beach 7400 Herning
Nederland 33458 FL Denmark
Telefoon: [phone] USA Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail] Tel: [phone] [e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch Fax: [phone] www.pce-instruments.com/dansk
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/us