The Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Gloss, DOI, Haze and RSPEC Meter has all the features of a standard Rhopoint IQ but with the ability to measure small and curved surfaces. Optional adaptors allows the measurement spot diameter size to be reduced to 4mm or 2mm and custom 3D printed adaptors are available for curved surfaces.

• Designed for the measurement of small and curved sufaces
• DOI / RIQ Meter, ( quantifies orange peel )
• Hazemeter ( reflectance haze )
• Measures RSPEC
• 20° glossmeter for high gloss finishes

In a single fast measurement the Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 captures information about the gloss and texture on a sample surface.
Combined gloss, haze and orange peel (DOI/RIQ values) information has made the IQ essential for controlling appearance finish in the paints and coatings sector, particularly for high tech., automotive and aerospace coatings.

Designed for curved surfaces

Conventional gloss instruments are best suited to large flat areas and test panels, as curved surfaces cause measurement errors. The small footprint of the Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 makes it much more effective on curved surfaces than a conventional glossmeter; its compact size and shape also allows access to difficult to reach areas

Features

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Operation:

• Full color display
• Auto-rotating measurement screen
• Adjustable brightness
• Quick efficient 6 button interface

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Measurement:

• Single button push to measure all parameters
• Fast measurement
• Results can be instantly transmitted to any PC package such as Excel, Word, SPC programs etc.

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Statistical:

• Max, min, mean, SD
• All measured parameters

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Graphical:

• Trend analysis of all measured values
• Gloss, haze, RSPEC and DOI values

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Construction:

• All aluminum construction enclosure, optics module
• Compact measuring head enables curved surfaces and small areas to be measured easily
• Interchangeable magnetic adaptors allow reduced measurement spot sizes down to 4mm or 2mm
• Custom made 3D printed adaptor jigs available for repeatable sample positioning
• Optional rubber, felt or plastic adaptors can be specified for delicate surfaces
• Results batching with user definable names
• Bluetooth Compatibility – transmit data to any Windows smartphone, tablet or PC
• USB results download to PC without the need to install software

Rhopoint IQ Flex 20 Specifications

Gloss:
Resolution 0.1 GU • Repeatability 0.2 GU • Reproducibility 0.5GU

Measurement range:
20º: 0 – 2000 GU 60°: 0 – 1000 GU

RSPEC:
Peak Specular Reflectance @ 20° +/- 0.09905° Measurement range: 20°: 0-2000GU

Haze:
Near Specular Reflectance measured at 17-19°, 21-23° Resolution 0.1 HU • Repeatability 0.2 HU • Reproducibility 1.5 HU

RIQ:
Resolution 0.1 • Repeatability 0.2 • Reproducibility 0.5 Measurement Range: 0-100

DOI:
Resolution 0.1 • Repeatability 0.2 • Reproducibility 0.5 Measurement Range: 0-100

Measurement spot:
20° - 6mm x 6.4mm, optional 4mm or 2mm diameter

Memory:
2000+ readings

Power:
AC adapter rechargeable in 4 hours

Battery life:
17 hrs+ continuous operation or 20,000+ readings

Memory:
On board memory for 999+ readings with full goniphotometric profiles

Operating Temperature:
15 - 40 ° C (60 - 104 ° F)

Humidity:
Up to 85%, non condensing

Dimensions:
65 (w) x 140 (h) x 50 (d) mm

Weight:
590g

Standards

• DIN EN ISO 2813 Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees
• ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
• ASTM D2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
• DIN 67530 Reflectometers a means for gloss assssment of plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics
• JIS Z 8741 Specular glossiness - Method of measurement
• ISO 7668 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys - Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees or 85 degrees
• ASTM E430 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High-Gloss Surfaces by Abridged Goniophotometry
• ASTM D5767Standard Test Methods for Instrumental Measurement of Distinctness-of-Image Gloss of Coating Surfaces

Gloss meters are widely used to measure the reflective qualities of products. However this information tells us only how much light is reflected, but nothing about the quality of a surface.

Effects such orange peel, haze and polishing marks distort reflections in a surface, which reduce visual appearance but cannot be measured with traditional glossmeter. In short, two surfaces which have very different reflective properties could have exactly the same gloss value.

The Rhopoint IQ allows the user to measure DOI, Haze and RSPEC values and hence control the surface textures that reduce the perceived surface quality of the product.

Typical Applications

		Paints and Coatings		Yacht Manufacturers
		Metal Polishers		Polished Stone and Concrete
		Smart Phone, Tablet PC and Laptop Covers		Wood Coatings
		Automotive		Printing Ink
		Automotive re-finish		Powder Coating
		Furniture		Plastics Industry