The LS196 is a hand-held digital gloss meter designed for professional surface gloss measurement across a wide range of materials such as paint, coatings, ink, plastic, ceramics, stone, metals, and electroplated finishes. It features high precision, a wide measurement range, and easy operation suitable for both quality control and production inspection environments.
📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Measuring angle 60° (universal for most materials)
Measuring spot / aperture 9 mm × 15 mm
Minimum sample size 20 mm × 10 mm
Measuring range 0 – 1000 Gloss Units (GU)
Resolution / Division value 0.1 GU
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU); ±0.2 % (120–1000 GU)
Reproducibility ±0.5 GU / ±0.5 %
Zero error ~0.1 GU
Indication error ±1.5 GU (0–120 GU); ±1.5 % (120–1000 GU)
Display 240×128 dot-matrix LCD
Language support English & Simplified Chinese
Power supply Rechargeable lithium battery (3.7 V)
Charging / Data interface USB-C (charging + PC data)
Dimensions ~140×48×75 mm
Weight ~237 g
Operating temp/humidity 10–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation)
✨ Key Features
✔ Wide Range & Professional Accuracy
Measures from 0 to 1000 GU, suitable for matte, semi-gloss, and high-gloss surfaces such as metal parts or electroplated panels.
Performance meets Grade 1 gloss meter standards, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
✔ 60° Universal Geometry
The 60° measurement angle is ideal for most materials and widely used in industry testing.
✔ Put-and-Measure Simplicity
After powering on, just place the meter on the surface—no need to press buttons to start measuring.
✔ QC Mode
Quality Control mode enables setting upper and lower limits to automatically judge if measured gloss is within specification—great for batch inspections.
✔ PC Software Support
Connect to a Windows PC via USB to collect data, set parameters, run online measurements, and generate or print test reports.
✔ Ergonomic & Durable
Engineered with a comfortable grip and robust housing for frequent use on both shop floors and laboratory settings.
✔ D65 Light Source
Uses a D65 standard light source with a photopic spectral response for better accuracy on colored surfaces.
✔ Auto Shutdown & Long Battery Life
Smart power management with auto-off and long measurement sessions on a full charge.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS196 conforms to major international gloss measurement standards, meaning its results are comparable and accepted in global quality systems:
International standards
ISO 2813 – Paints and coatings specular gloss measurement
ISO 7668
ASTM D523 & ASTM D2457 – Standard test methods for gloss
DIN 67530 – German gloss measurement standard
Chinese standards
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807
Meets Grade 1 working machine requirements under JJG 696-2015 verification regulation.
🔍 Typical Use Cases
The LS196 is ideal for:
Quality control of paint and coating production.
Assessing gloss on automotive parts, plastic components, metals, and ceramics.
Batch inspection in factories using QC pass/fail judgments.
Laboratory or field testing where reliable gloss data is required.
