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Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

  • Industrial Finishing

Quickly and accurately measure and record Gloss, % Reflectance & Haze measurements on a wide range of materials, including paint, plastic, ceramic or metal with the Elcometer 480 Glossmeter.

Elcometer_480_Product_Image
  • Summary

    • Summary

    • Accurate Gloss Measurement

      • Date and time-stamped readings
      • Differential mode with pass/fail
      • Repeatable & reproducible readings
      • 40 user definable limit standards


      Efficient

      • Small, robust & ergonomic handheld gloss meters
      • Multiple gloss meter angles; 20°, 60°, 85°
      • Display readings, statistics, graphs & batch review
      • Standard, auto repeat and scan modes


      Powerful

      • 3 - 10 readings per second
      • 40,000 reading memory in up to 2,500 batches
      • USB & Bluetooth® data output
      • PC, iPhone or Android™ compatible
  • Key Features

    • Key Features

      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

      Elcometer-480-Accurate
      Elcometer-480-Model-Range
      Elcometer-480-Glossmeter-in-hand-intro

      Fully Customisable


      No two inspections are the same – this is why the Elcometer 480 Glossmeter has three measurement modes; standard, auto-repeat and scan.

      The scratch and solvent-resistant colour LCD screen shows a choice of displays including; Gloss, % Reflectance or Haze measurements, Statistics, Readings and Differential with pass/fail, Trend Graphs and Analogue Scan Bars. Watch our product videos to find out more.

      Range of Models


      Available as either a simple entry-level 60 degree glossmeter (Model B) or state-of-the-art single, dual or triple angle gloss meter variants (Model T).

      The Elcometer 480 Model T glossmeters come with memory, four measurement mode options and up to five display modes - ideal for testing the gloss on cars, yachts and white goods. Take a look at product features to find out more.

      Quick & Accurate 


      Accurate and repeatable - measuring three different gloss angles at the same time at a reading rate of up to 10 readings per second.

      Produce highly accurate, repeatable and reproducible measurements with the Elcometer 480’s industry-leading inter-instrument agreement - across the entire 0-2,000GU range. Download the product datasheet to find out more.

  • Product Features
    • Product Features
      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
        Model B Model T
      Measurement geometries 60° 60°, 20/60° or 20/60/85°*
      Measurement Units GU GU, HU1 & %
      Fast, accurate reading rate
      Repeatable & reproducible measurements
      Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
      Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant
      Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
      Rotating display: auto, 0°, 180°
      Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
      Data Output  
      USB live readings
      USB batch download
      Bluetooth®: to PC, iOS or Android™ mobile devices
      USB & battery powered
      Calibration certificate
      Manual gauge calibration
      Auto gauge calibration; via RFID tagging of integrated calibration tile2
      On screen statistics  
      Number of readings, Mean (average), Standard deviation,
      Highest reading, Lowest reading, Range
      Coefficient of variation,
      Nominal value, High Limit value, Low Limit value
      Number above high limit, Number below low limit
      Measurement modes  
      Standard Mode
      Auto Repeat Mode; programmable 10-180 readings per minute
      Scan Mode; 10 readings per second
      Differential Mode with Pass/ Fail mode;
      Limit Standards; up to 40 programmable standards  
      Gauge & batch specific standard limits
      Gauge memory 40,000 readings in up to 2,500 batches  
      Alpha-numeric batch names
      Fixed Batch Size Mode
      Date & time stamp
      Gauge auto diagnostics
      Display modes; user selectable  
      Readings; gloss, % reflectance, haze1
      Selected statistics
      Trend graph; last 20 readings
      Scan bar display
      Readings & differential (with pass/fail)
      Delete last reading  
      2 year extended warranty3

      * Dependant on model

      1 Haze on Dual and Triple models only

      2 Radio Frequency Identification; European Patent Number: 2906904

      3 The Elcometer 480 is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty can be extended free of charge to 2 years within 60 days of purchase.

  • Technical Information
    • Technical Specification
      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
      Part Number Description Certificate
      J480B-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-26 Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-268 Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Display information 2.4’’ (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
      Power Supply USB (via PC) or 2x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)
        20° 60° 85°
      Measurement Dimensions 20°: 10 x 10mm 60°: 8 x 16mm 85°: 4 x 55mm
      Measurement Range 20°: 0 - 2000GU 60°: 0 - 1000GU 85°:0 - 160GU
      Repeatability 20°: ± 0.1GU (0 - 10GU) 60°: ±0.2GU (10 - 100GU) 85°: ±0.2%: 100 - 2000GU
      Reproducibility 20°: ± 0.2GU (0 - 10GU) 60°: ±0.5GU (10 - 100GU) 85°: ±0.5% 100 - 2000GU
      Resolution Gloss 0.01% (0 - 10%), 0.1% (10 - 100%)
      % Reflectance 0.1 HU (0 - 100HU), 1 HU (>100HU)
      Haze -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
      Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
      Relative Humidity 0 - 85%RH
      Dimensions 68 x 155 x 50mm (2.68 x 6.10 x 1.97ˮ)
      Weight 534g (1lb 3oz) [including batteries]
      Packing List Elcometer 480 Glossmeter, integrated calibration tile, calibration certificates for gauge & calibration tile, 2x AA batteries, wrist strap, operating instructions, plastic carry case, ElcoMaster® Software (Model T) and USB cable (Model T)
      Part Number Description Certificate
      J480B-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-26 Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      J480T-268 Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Display information 2.4’’ (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
      Power Supply USB (via PC) or 2x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)
      Measurement Dimensions 20°: 10 x 10mm, 60°: 8 x 16mm, 85°: 4 x 55mm
      Measurement Range 20°: 0 - 2000GU, 60°: 0 - 1000GU, 85°:0 - 160GU
      Repeatability 20°: ± 0.1GU (0 - 10GU), 60°: ±0.2GU (10 - 100GU), 85°: ±0.2%: 100 - 2000GU
      Reproducibility 20°: ± 0.2GU (0 - 10GU), 60°: ±0.5GU (10 - 100GU), 85°: ±0.5% 100 - 2000GU
      Gloss 0.1 GU (0 - 100GU), 1 GU (>100GU)
      % Reflectance 0.01% (0 - 10%), 0.1% (10 - 100%)
      Haze 0.1 HU (0 - 100HU), 1 HU (>100HU)
      Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
      Relative Humidity 0 - 85%RH
      Dimensions 68 x 155 x 50mm (2.68 x 6.10 x 1.97ˮ)
      Weight 534g (1lb 3oz) [including batteries]
      Packing List Elcometer 480 Glossmeter, integrated calibration tile, calibration certificates for gauge & calibration tile, 2x AA batteries, wrist strap, operating instructions, plastic carry case, ElcoMaster® Software (Model T) and USB cable (Model T)
      ● Certificate supplied as standard.
  • Standards
    • Standards
      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

      AS/NZS 1580.602.2, ASTM C584, ASTM D523, ASTM D1455, ASTM D2457, ASTM D4039, ASTM E430, ASTM E2387, BS 3900 D5, DIN 67530, ECCA T2, EN 12373-11, EN 13523-2, ISO 7668, ISO 2813, ISO 13803, JIS K 5600-4-7, JIS Z 8741, TAPPI T 653 (20°)

      Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

  • Downloads
    • Downloads

        • Elcometer 480 Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeter Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual

        • Elcometer 480 Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeter Datasheet

        • Elcometer 480 Model B Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeters Declaration of Conformity

        • Elcometer 480 Model T Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeters Declaration of Conformity

  • Part Numbers
    • Part Numbers
      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
      • Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
        • Model: Model B
        • Measurement Geometry: 60°
        • Part Number : J480B-6
      • Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
        • Model: Model T
        • Measurement Geometry: 60°
        • Part Number : J480T-6
      • Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
        • Model: Model T
        • Measurement Geometry: 20/60°
        • Part Number : J480T-26
      • Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
        • Model: Model T
        • Measurement Geometry: 20/60/85°
        • Part Number : J480T-268
  • Accessories
    • Accessories
      Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
      • Part Number: T48024798-LC
      • Part Number: T48024798-MDC
      • Part Number: T48024798-HC
      • Part Number: T48024798-MRC
      • Part Number: T48024798-SH
      • Part Number: T48025004
      • Part Number: T99923535
      • Part Number: T99925002

Welcome to Elcometer.tv
Your ultimate training channel

Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

  • Industrial Finishing

Quickly and accurately measure and record Gloss, % Reflectance & Haze measurements on a wide range of materials, including paint, plastic, ceramic or metal with the Elcometer 480 Glossmeter.

Elcometer_480_Product_Image

Summary

main product photo

Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

Accurate Gloss Measurement

  • Date and time-stamped readings
  • Differential mode with pass/fail
  • Repeatable & reproducible readings
  • 40 user definable limit standards


Efficient

  • Small, robust & ergonomic handheld gloss meters
  • Multiple gloss meter angles; 20°, 60°, 85°
  • Display readings, statistics, graphs & batch review
  • Standard, auto repeat and scan modes


Powerful

  • 3 - 10 readings per second
  • 40,000 reading memory in up to 2,500 batches
  • USB & Bluetooth® data output
  • PC, iPhone or Android™ compatible
Downloads

    • Elcometer 480 Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeter Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual

    • Elcometer 480 Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeter Datasheet

    • Elcometer 480 Model B Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeters Declaration of Conformity

    • Elcometer 480 Model T Single, Dual & Triple Angle Glossmeters Declaration of Conformity

Key Features

Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

Elcometer-480-Accurate
Elcometer-480-Model-Range
Elcometer-480-Glossmeter-in-hand-intro

Fully Customisable


No two inspections are the same – this is why the Elcometer 480 Glossmeter has three measurement modes; standard, auto-repeat and scan.

The scratch and solvent-resistant colour LCD screen shows a choice of displays including; Gloss, % Reflectance or Haze measurements, Statistics, Readings and Differential with pass/fail, Trend Graphs and Analogue Scan Bars. Watch our product videos to find out more.

Range of Models


Available as either a simple entry-level 60 degree glossmeter (Model B) or state-of-the-art single, dual or triple angle gloss meter variants (Model T).

The Elcometer 480 Model T glossmeters come with memory, four measurement mode options and up to five display modes - ideal for testing the gloss on cars, yachts and white goods. Take a look at product features to find out more.

Quick & Accurate 


Accurate and repeatable - measuring three different gloss angles at the same time at a reading rate of up to 10 readings per second.

Produce highly accurate, repeatable and reproducible measurements with the Elcometer 480’s industry-leading inter-instrument agreement - across the entire 0-2,000GU range. Download the product datasheet to find out more.

Product Features
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
  Model B Model T
Measurement geometries 60° 60°, 20/60° or 20/60/85°*
Measurement Units GU GU, HU1 & %
Fast, accurate reading rate
Repeatable & reproducible measurements
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
Rotating display: auto, 0°, 180°
Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
Data Output  
USB live readings
USB batch download
Bluetooth®: to PC, iOS or Android™ mobile devices
USB & battery powered
Calibration certificate
Manual gauge calibration
Auto gauge calibration; via RFID tagging of integrated calibration tile2
On screen statistics  
Number of readings, Mean (average), Standard deviation,
Highest reading, Lowest reading, Range
Coefficient of variation,
Nominal value, High Limit value, Low Limit value
Number above high limit, Number below low limit
Measurement modes  
Standard Mode
Auto Repeat Mode; programmable 10-180 readings per minute
Scan Mode; 10 readings per second
Differential Mode with Pass/ Fail mode;
Limit Standards; up to 40 programmable standards  
Gauge & batch specific standard limits
Gauge memory 40,000 readings in up to 2,500 batches  
Alpha-numeric batch names
Fixed Batch Size Mode
Date & time stamp
Gauge auto diagnostics
Display modes; user selectable  
Readings; gloss, % reflectance, haze1
Selected statistics
Trend graph; last 20 readings
Scan bar display
Readings & differential (with pass/fail)
Delete last reading  
2 year extended warranty3

* Dependant on model

1 Haze on Dual and Triple models only

2 Radio Frequency Identification; European Patent Number: 2906904

3 The Elcometer 480 is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty can be extended free of charge to 2 years within 60 days of purchase.

Technical Specification
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
Part Number Description Certificate
J480B-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-26 Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-268 Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
Display information 2.4’’ (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Power Supply USB (via PC) or 2x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)
  20° 60° 85°
Measurement Dimensions 20°: 10 x 10mm 60°: 8 x 16mm 85°: 4 x 55mm
Measurement Range 20°: 0 - 2000GU 60°: 0 - 1000GU 85°:0 - 160GU
Repeatability 20°: ± 0.1GU (0 - 10GU) 60°: ±0.2GU (10 - 100GU) 85°: ±0.2%: 100 - 2000GU
Reproducibility 20°: ± 0.2GU (0 - 10GU) 60°: ±0.5GU (10 - 100GU) 85°: ±0.5% 100 - 2000GU
Resolution Gloss 0.01% (0 - 10%), 0.1% (10 - 100%)
% Reflectance 0.1 HU (0 - 100HU), 1 HU (>100HU)
Haze -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Relative Humidity 0 - 85%RH
Dimensions 68 x 155 x 50mm (2.68 x 6.10 x 1.97ˮ)
Weight 534g (1lb 3oz) [including batteries]
Packing List Elcometer 480 Glossmeter, integrated calibration tile, calibration certificates for gauge & calibration tile, 2x AA batteries, wrist strap, operating instructions, plastic carry case, ElcoMaster® Software (Model T) and USB cable (Model T)
Part Number Description Certificate
J480B-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-6 Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-26 Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
J480T-268 Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
Certificate supplied as standard
Display information 2.4’’ (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Power Supply USB (via PC) or 2x AA batteries (~50,000 readings)
Measurement Dimensions 20°: 10 x 10mm, 60°: 8 x 16mm, 85°: 4 x 55mm
Measurement Range 20°: 0 - 2000GU, 60°: 0 - 1000GU, 85°:0 - 160GU
Repeatability 20°: ± 0.1GU (0 - 10GU), 60°: ±0.2GU (10 - 100GU), 85°: ±0.2%: 100 - 2000GU
Reproducibility 20°: ± 0.2GU (0 - 10GU), 60°: ±0.5GU (10 - 100GU), 85°: ±0.5% 100 - 2000GU
Gloss 0.1 GU (0 - 100GU), 1 GU (>100GU)
% Reflectance 0.01% (0 - 10%), 0.1% (10 - 100%)
Haze 0.1 HU (0 - 100HU), 1 HU (>100HU)
Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Relative Humidity 0 - 85%RH
Dimensions 68 x 155 x 50mm (2.68 x 6.10 x 1.97ˮ)
Weight 534g (1lb 3oz) [including batteries]
Packing List Elcometer 480 Glossmeter, integrated calibration tile, calibration certificates for gauge & calibration tile, 2x AA batteries, wrist strap, operating instructions, plastic carry case, ElcoMaster® Software (Model T) and USB cable (Model T)
● Certificate supplied as standard.
Standards
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter

AS/NZS 1580.602.2, ASTM C584, ASTM D523, ASTM D1455, ASTM D2457, ASTM D4039, ASTM E430, ASTM E2387, BS 3900 D5, DIN 67530, ECCA T2, EN 12373-11, EN 13523-2, ISO 7668, ISO 2813, ISO 13803, JIS K 5600-4-7, JIS Z 8741, TAPPI T 653 (20°)

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

Part Numbers
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
  • Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model B)
    • Model: Model B
    • Measurement Geometry: 60°
    • Part Number : J480B-6
  • Elcometer 480 Single Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
    • Model: Model T
    • Measurement Geometry: 60°
    • Part Number : J480T-6
  • Elcometer 480 Dual Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
    • Model: Model T
    • Measurement Geometry: 20/60°
    • Part Number : J480T-26
  • Elcometer 480 Triple Angle Glossmeter (Model T)
    • Model: Model T
    • Measurement Geometry: 20/60/85°
    • Part Number : J480T-268
 

Welcome to Elcometer.tv
Your ultimate training channel

 
Accessories
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
  • Part Number: T48024798-LC
  • Part Number: T48024798-MDC
  • Part Number: T48024798-HC
  • Part Number: T48024798-MRC
  • Part Number: T48024798-SH
  • Part Number: T48025004
  • Part Number: T99923535
  • Part Number: T99925002