Novo-Shade Duo
$2,744
Measure opacity (hiding power)- Suitable for measuring coatings or plastic films
- Measures shade on grayscale
The Novo-Shade Duo combines 3 measuring instruments in one:
Opacity meter, shade meter and cleanliness meter
Opacity This is used for measuring the hiding power of a coating or plastic film Shade Measure the shade of surface on a greyscale Cleanliness Measure the substrate cleanliness or oxidisation of a surface Features:
- Measures using the 0/45° geometry
- Fast measurement, single button push initiates measures of defined parameters
- Shade measurement displayed instantly on screen
- Automatic calculation of opacity and cleanliness
- On-board statistical analysis with graphical trend analysis (graphs available in shade mode only)
- Direct data input via Bluetooth ? instantly transmit measured readings directly to programs such as Microsoft Excel
- Date and time stamped results
- Automatic calibration with tile validation
- Compatible with all major international standards
Shade
Features
Fast measurement
On-board statistics
Trend analysis graph
Single button push to make measurements.
Applications
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Shade of paints, inks and coatings |
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Chalking of paint |
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Efficiency of detergents and bleaching agents |
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Whiteness of recycled paper |
Cleanliness
Features
Fast measurement of all parameters Automatic calculation of cleanliness 
On-board statistics 
Clear tape is pressed on the measurement surface, torn away and stuck onto white paper – For reference a clean piece of tape is also stuck on the same white paper. Measurements are made of the reference material and then of the tape, cleanliness is calculated automatically.
Applications
Cleanliness and oxidisation on metal surfaces
Opacity Meter
Features
Fast neasurement of all parameters Automatic calculation of opacity
On-board statistics
Measurements are made over a white substrate and then over a black substrate. Opacity is automatically calculated and displayed.
Applications
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?Hiding power of paints, inks and coatings |
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?Transparency of plastic film |
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?Opacity of paper |
Instrument Features
Pass / Fail Easy identification and reporting of non-conformances. 
Rapid data transfer
Software-free data transfer. USB connection to PC instantly recognises the device as a drive location which facilitates the quick transfer of files using Windows Explorer or similar. Direct data input via Bluetooth
Instantly transmit measured readings directly to programs such as MS excel on your PC / tablet / smartphone to greatly simplify the reporting process. 
Power
20,000 readings per charge. The instrument is rechargeable via USB/PC or mains. Easy Batching (shade mode only) User definable batch names and batch sizes for quicker and more efficient reporting. Operation
- Full color easy to read screen
- Adjustable brightness
- 6 button touch sensitive interface
Construction
- All aluminium construction – enclosure, optics, standard holder
- Intergrated calibration holder with in-position detector for error free calibration
