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Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter

Gloss at 20°, 60° and 85° with reflection haze, distinctness of image (DOI) and RIQ, quantifying the appearance quality of paint, coating, plastic and metal surfaces.

Portable gloss and haze meter on a painted panel
Photo: Dariusz.Biegacz via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Operational
ISO 2813
ASTM D523
ASTM E430
ISO 13803
ASTM D5767

In short

Gloss at 20°, 60° and 85° with reflection haze, distinctness of image (DOI) and RIQ, quantifying the appearance quality of paint, coating, plastic and metal surfaces. The Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 combines the three standard geometries of a conventional glossmeter (20°, 60°, 85°) with a high-resolution linear diode array detector that records the full profile of the reflected light.

Measurement geometries
20°, 60°, 85°
Measured parameters
Gloss (GU), haze (HU), DOI, RIQ, peak reflectance
Gloss range
0 – 2000 GU (20°), 0 – 1000 GU (60°), 0 – 160 GU (85°)

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Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.

Overview

The Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 combines the three standard geometries of a conventional glossmeter (20°, 60°, 85°) with a high-resolution linear diode array detector that records the full profile of the reflected light. From this profile a single measurement yields gloss units (GU) together with reflection haze (HU), distinctness of image (DOI), reflected image quality (RIQ) and peak reflectance, distinguishing surfaces of equal gloss that are perceived differently (orange peel, milky haze, micro-texture). The instrument supports gloss measurement to ISO 2813 and ASTM D523, haze to ASTM E430 and ISO 13803, and DOI to ASTM D5767. It is used for quality control, supplier conformity and product development on automotive paint and clearcoats, powder coatings, coil coatings, polymer parts, polished metal, glass and printed surfaces. Readings are stored with statistics, and traceability is maintained through the reference calibration tile.

Measurement principle

Capabilities

  • Gloss measurement at 20°, 60° and 85° to ISO 2813 / ASTM D523

  • Reflection haze (HU) measurement to ASTM E430 / ISO 13803

  • Distinctness of image (DOI) and RIQ measurement to ASTM D5767

  • Discrimination of appearance defects from orange peel and micro-texture

  • Measurement across the full range from matt to high-gloss surfaces

  • Logged readings with statistics and traceability via calibration tile

Suitable samples

  • Automotive paint and clearcoats

  • Powder coatings and industrial finishes

  • Plastic and polymer parts

  • Furniture and coil-coated surfaces

  • Polished metal and glass

  • Printed, laminated and packaging surfaces

Technical specifications

Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter — Technical specifications
Measurement geometries20°, 60°, 85°
Measured parametersGloss (GU), haze (HU), DOI, RIQ, peak reflectance
Gloss range0 – 2000 GU (20°), 0 – 1000 GU (60°), 0 – 160 GU (85°)
DetectorHigh-resolution linear diode array
CalibrationTraceable reference calibration tile
Data loggingOn-board memory, statistics, PC transfer

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.
Manufacturer
Rhopoint
Model
IQ 20/60/85
Catalogue no.
12
Reference standards
ISO 2813, ASTM D523, ASTM E430, ISO 13803, ASTM D5767

Quick answers

Gloss / Haze: key facts

What is Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter used for?

It is used for: Gloss measurement at 20°, 60° and 85° to ISO 2813 / ASTM D523, Reflection haze (HU) measurement to ASTM E430 / ISO 13803, Distinctness of image (DOI) and RIQ measurement to ASTM D5767, Discrimination of appearance defects from orange peel and micro-texture, Measurement across the full range from matt to high-gloss surfaces, and Logged readings with statistics and traceability via calibration tile.

Which samples can Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter analyse?

Suitable samples: Automotive paint and clearcoats, Powder coatings and industrial finishes, Plastic and polymer parts, Furniture and coil-coated surfaces, Polished metal and glass, and Printed, laminated and packaging surfaces.

Which standards does Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter relate to?

Relevant standards: ISO 2813, ASTM D523, ASTM E430, ISO 13803, and ASTM D5767.

Which NAKTEM services use Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss, Haze and DOI Surface Appearance Meter?

Gloss, Haze and Surface Appearance Testing and Instrument Operator Training.

What results do I receive?

Typical deliverables: Table of 20°/60°/85° gloss units (GU) with haze, DOI and RIQ values, Per-specimen average of multiple readings, standard deviation and measurement point map, Comparison against reference panel or specification limits, Method summary covering calibration check and measurement conditions, and Raw data (CSV) and PDF report.

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