Wave-Scan Dual Meter

A Diagnostic Tool for Trouble Shooting and Optimizing Appearance

See Also Micro-Wave-Scan - Wave-Scan DOI

Now, you can establish appearance specifications for each paint layer to ensure the final appearance is always on target.

Wave-Scan Dual operates on a rechargeable battery pack (Li-Ion). The docking station automatically charges the battery pack and transfers the measured data to the PC. Optionally, the instrument can be operated with 3 standard mignon alkaline or rechargeable batteries - good for 1000 readings.

Orange Peel and DOI measurement on high to semi gloss surfaces

Appearance control is no longer limited to final topcoat inspection. Like the wave-scan DOI, the optical profile of high gloss surfaces is detected using a laser light source. An additional, infrared - high energy LED allows measuring the same structure spectrum (0.1 - 30 mm) on medium gloss surfaces. The dullness measurement is recorded with state-of-the-art CCD camera technology. It gives information on the image forming qualities of the surface caused by structures < 0.1mm.

Close the appearance control loop for the entire paint process

Thus, the surface quality after each paint process step can be objectively evaluated. No more guessing which substrate layer is influencing the final appearance. The wave-scan dual will help you to objectively analyze appearance problems and reduce the time necessary for trouble shooting.

Features

• Easy to use with one hand
• On flat and curved areas
• Small and light weight
• Scroll wheel operation and large display
• Selectable scales and scan lengths
• Full statistics with saving in selectable memories
• USB port for data transfer to PC
• Software auto-chart:
  • Organizer files for sample id
  • Data management with Access DB
  • Standard QC Reports in Excel®

Example: Influence of Steel Quality on Final Appearance

Step 1: Appearance Control after E-coat Same E-coat system was applied on rough and smooth steel. The influence of rougher steel can be seen in increased Wb and Wc-values. Step 2: Appearance Control after Primer Surfacer The primer surfacer was applied on both panels. The roughness of the steel quality can still be detected in increased Wb and Wc- values. This primer system could not completely cover the steel influence. Step 3: Appearance Control after Topcoat The final appearance shows higher shortwave values on the rougher steel panel. Therefore, the smooth panel will appear more brilliant.

 

Wave Scan II

Surface appearances change with the size and distinctness of structures. Structures will be perceived as being very distinct, if e.g. an edge is reflected on the surface with high contrast and sharpness. The wave-scan DOI evaluates structure size as well as the brilliance of the surface.

Objective and Reliable Appearance data:

Exllent Correlation to Wave scan DOI ; Classical Long wave and Shortwave; Structure spectrum to analyze appearance changes; Dullness and DOI measurement independent of the paint system.

Features

• Easy handling - even on the moving car body Small and light weight
• For flat and curved areas, radius > 50 cm
• Scroll wheel operation and multilingual menu
• Scales and scan lengths can be selected directly from menu
• Full statistics with saving in selectable memories
• Large memory for 1500 readings USB port for data transfer to PC
• Auto Chart Software

 

Micro-Wave-Scan Meter

Now you can measure Orange Peel and DOI on small and curved surfaces: Automotive add-on parts - like bumpers, gas tank doors, mirror housings, door handles, decorative trim or motrocycle parts.

For curved and small parts

• Curvature 300 mm
• Minimum sample size: 25 mm x 40 mm
• Selectable scan length 20, 10 or even 5 cm
• Measurement area: 4 mm x scan length
• DOI measurement possible without scanning the surface
• Good correlation to wave-scan DOI, the appearance standard in the automotive industry

Fits in the palm of your hand

• Small and light weight
• Easy to operate with one hand
• New scroll wheel to select functions and operate button to take readings
• Large display: complete statistics and alphanumeric name input
• Storage of 2000 readings in selectable memories
• Docking station for recharging battery pack and data transfer to PC
• Rechargeable battery pack or standard mignon batteries can be usedauto-chart software for professional analysis, documentation and data management

Objective and reliable appearance data

Structure spectrum gives detailed information about various structure sizes High correlation to the visual perception Cause of appearance changes can be analyzed DOI - Distinctness of Image: objective measurement independent of paint system and curvature

Always ready

The instrument is operated with a rechargeable battery pack (Li-Ion). The docking station automatically charges the battery pack and transfers the measured data to the PC.

Optionally, the instrument can be operated with 2 standard AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries - good for 1000 readings.

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