Picogloss 562 MC

Picogloss 503

Picogloss 560 MC X

Picogloss Series Gloss Meters

Maintaining consistent surface quality is essential across industries such as automotive, coatings, plastics, and metal finishing. Variations in gloss, often caused by process inconsistencies, material differences, or supplier changes, can lead to product rejection and increased quality control costs. The Picogloss Series is designed to provide fast, accurate, and objective gloss measurements, helping manufacturers ensure compliance with strict visual and technical standards.

Engineered for both laboratory and on-site use, the Picogloss range offers flexible measurement solutions across different gloss levels, from high-gloss polished surfaces to low-gloss matte finishes. With models covering single, dual, and triple measurement geometries (20°, 60°, and 85°), users can select the ideal configuration for their application while maintaining consistency with international standards such as ISO, ASTM, and DIN.

Whether you require a compact instrument for routine inspections or a fully featured device for advanced statistical analysis and data management, the Picogloss Series delivers reliable performance, intuitive operation, and seamless integration into modern quality control workflows.

Key Features

Multi-Angle Measurement Options: Available in 20°, 60°, and 85° geometries for high, medium, and low gloss evaluation
Automatic Range Switching: Seamless transition between gloss ranges for accurate readings across different surfaces
User-Friendly Operation: One-touch measurement with intuitive display and fast calibration routines
Data Management & Connectivity: Integrated memory, statistical functions, and USB interface for data transfer and analysis
Compact & Portable Design: Ideal for both laboratory environments and in-field inspections

Key Benefits

Consistent Product Quality: Detect surface variations early and ensure uniform finish across production batches
Versatile Application Range: Suitable for coatings, metals, plastics, wood, and more
Improved Quality Control Decisions: Advanced models support statistical evaluation and pass/fail criteria
Reduced Inspection Time: Fast measurements and automatic functions streamline workflow efficiency
Scalable Solution: From basic spot-checking to advanced multi-angle analysis, adaptable to your needs

The Picogloss Series offers a complete solution for accurate and reliable gloss measurement, supporting everything from routine quality checks to detailed surface analysis. With its combination of precision, flexibility, and ease of use, it is an essential tool for maintaining high-quality standards in modern manufacturing environments.

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Price from € 3.167,00

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Suitable for quality control of coated and treated surfaces including metals, plastics, wood, paper, and composites.
Ensures accurate readings across wide gloss ranges, including highly reflective metallic surfaces.
Lightweight, ergonomic instruments ideal for both laboratory use and on-site inspections.
Easy data transfer to PC for analysis and reporting via dedicated software.
Storage of multiple readings with date/time and reference comparison capability.
Designed in accordance with ISO, ASTM, DIN, and JIS gloss measurement standards.

Models

Picogloss 560 MC-X

The Picogloss 560 MC-X is a compact and portable 60° gloss meter designed for fast, accurate measurement of medium-gloss surfaces such as coatings, plastics and painted materials. As the most widely used geometry, 60° ensures reliable results in standard applications, while also accommodating non-standard measurement conditions often encountered in daily quality control.

Simple Operation & Efficient Workflow
One-touch operation allows quick and easy measurements with minimal training. The reading remains visible for approximately 10 seconds before automatic power-off, while the last measured value is retained and displayed when the device is switched back on.

Data Transfer & Analysis
A USB interface enables easy data transfer to a PC for analysis using PICOSOFT III software, supporting documentation and reporting.

Basic Statistical Functions
Includes essential statistics such as number of measurements, up to 10 readings, minimum, maximum and standard deviation for quick evaluation.

Picogloss 562 MC

The Picogloss 562 MC is a compact and portable dual-angle gloss meter designed for accurate measurement of high-gloss 20° and medium-gloss 60° surfaces. Its small size and measuring aperture make it ideal for on-site inspections, including small parts and hard-to-reach areas.

Simple Operation & Efficient Workflow
One-touch operation enables fast measurements. Readings remain visible for approximately 30 seconds, and the last value is retained after automatic power-off.

Compact Design for Difficult Areas
Ideal for small, narrow or hard-to-access surfaces thanks to its compact design.

External Light Detection
Allows verification of ambient light influence by measuring with the lamp switched off.

Picogloss 503

The Picogloss 503 is a compact and portable three-angle gloss meter designed for accurate measurement of high-gloss 20°, medium-gloss 60° and low-gloss 85° surfaces. Its wide measurement range and compliance with international standards make it a versatile solution for advanced quality control across multiple industries.

Simple Operation & Efficient Workflow
Easy operation via scroll wheel and side button, with a clear colour display for fast and intuitive measurements.

Advanced Statistics & Continuous Measurement
Provides real-time values and statistical analysis, including average, minimum, maximum, standard deviation and Pass/Fail evaluation.

Automatic Calibration & Self-Check
Automatic calibration with built-in self-test ensures reliable and consistent measurements.

Data Transfer & Software Integration
USB connectivity with smart-lab Gloss software for data analysis and reporting.

Comparison Chart

	Picogloss 560 MC-X	Picogloss 562 MC	Picogloss 503
Measuring Range	up to 1000 GU	20°: 150 - 2000 GU / 60°: 150 - 1000 GU	20°: 150 - 2000 GU / 60°: 150 - 1000 GU / 85°: 0 - 160 GU
Measuring angle	60°	20° / 60°	20° / 60° / 85°
Measuring Spot	8 mm x 16 mm	20°: 9 mm x 9 mm // 60°: 8 mm x 16 mm	-
Primary Application	Medium gloss (standard)	High + medium gloss	High, medium & low gloss
Display	High-contrast LCD (180° rotatable)	High-contrast LCD	LCD with multilingual menu
Standards	EN ISO 2813 / DIN 67 530 / ISO 7668 / ASTM D 523	EN ISO 2813 / DIN 67 530 / ISO 7668 / ASTM D 523	ISO 2813 / ISO 7668 / ASTM D 523 / ASTM D 2457 / DIN 67530 / JIS Z8741
Automatic Range Switching	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Interfacce	Yes (PICOSOFT III)	Yes	Yes (smart-lab Gloss)
Power Supply	1 × LR03 battery or USB	2 × LR03 batteries or USB	1 × AA battery or USB
Calibration	Automatic with standard (EPROM)	Automatic with standard (EPROM)	Automatic + calibration standard self-check
Dimensions	105 × 31 × 59 mm	105 × 31 × 73 mm	48 × 155 × 73 mm
Weight	200 g	820 g	400 g (approx)
(GU = brightness units)

Products

Item	Product	Price
140614	Picogloss 560 MC-X - Single-angle reflectometer / measuring angle 60°	€ 3.167,00
140609	Picogloss 562 MC - Gloss meter with two measurement angles 20° and 60°	€ 4.799,00
140612	Picogloss 503 - Gloss Meter with 3 measuring angles 20°/60°/85°	€ 5.220,00

All mentioned prices are excluding VAT & excluding shipment costs.
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Delivery time: 1 - 3 weeks ,
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