Konica Minolta GM-268A Multi-Angle Gloss Meter

Konica Minolta GM-268A Gloss Meter

“The measurement geometries of the Konica Minolta GM-268A include 20°, 60°, and 85°, whereas the GM-60A/GM-60S/GM-60CT models only measure at a fixed 60° angle. The color LCD screen provides significantly better operability and data visibility compared to legacy models. This instrument is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry and operate.

The bundled new ‘smart-lab Gloss’ software makes transferring measurement data from the device to a PC or performing online testing via PC connectivity remarkably simple. Battery performance yields approximately 4,000 measurements per single AA alkaline battery. It complies with international standards including ISO, ASTM, DIN, and JIS (excluding GM-60S) and supports 10 selectable display languages.”

Key Features

A multi-angle gloss meter that enables simultaneous measurement of all 3 standard industrial geometries depending on the gloss level (from 20° for high-gloss specimens to 85° for low-gloss/matte specimens).

Gloss measurement data tailored for quality control applications: gloss values (GU), gloss difference, and Pass/Fail judgments.

Intelligent auto-diagnosis functionality: enhances long-term stability and automatically prompts the operator for routine calibration.

Data transmission via USB: seamlessly connects to utility software for systematic data logging and storage.

Compact, lightweight, and highly portable: powered by a single AA battery, the unit fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and securely docks into its calibration holder when not in use.

Technical Specifications of Konica Minolta GM-268A

– Measurement Geometries and Aperture Area Sizes of Konica Minolta GM-268A:
20°: 10 × 10 mm
60°: 9 × 15 mm
85°: 5 × 38 mm

– Standards Compliance:
ISO 2813, ISO 7668, ASTM D 523, ASTM D 2457, DIN 67530, JIS Z 8741

– Measurement Range:
20°: 0.0 to 2,000 GU
60°: 0.0 to 1,000 GU
85°: 0.0 to 160 GU

– Display Resolution of GM-268A:
0.0 to 99.9 GU: 0.1 GU
100 to 2,000 GU: 1 GU

– Repeatability:
0.0 to 99.9 GU: 0.2 GU
100 to 2,000 GU: 0.2% of reading

– Inter-Instrument Agreement:
0.0 to 99.9 GU: 0.5 GU
100 to 2,000 GU: 0.5% of reading

– Memory Capacity:
Internal data logging memory stores up to 999 measurements complete with date and time stamps
Memory storage capacity for 50 reference standards for difference measurement

– Battery Performance:
Approx. 4,000 measurements when utilizing a single 1.5V AA (R6) alkaline battery

– Measurement Time:
0.5 seconds

– Automatic Power Off:
Selectable interval from 10 to 99 seconds

– Supported Languages:
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish

– Measurement Modes of Konica Minolta GM-268A Gloss Meter:
Normal mode (sample, statistics, continuous, basic) and difference mode

– Interface Connectivity:
USB 2.0

– Operating and Storage Temperature/Humidity Range:
Operating: 15 to 40°C and 85% relative humidity or lower non-condensing (at 35°C)
Storage: -10 to 60°C and 85% relative humidity or lower non-condensing (at 35°C)

– Power Supply:
One 1.5V AA (R6) alkaline battery or via PC USB port bus power

– Dimensions and Weight:
Dimensions: 155 × 73 × 48 mm
Weight: 400 g

– Display Unit:
Color LCD screen

– Software Pack:
Smart-chart (Smart-lab Gloss)