CAP5600
Windscreen opacity tester
All types of glazing | Portable | Fast
The CAP5600 opacity tester (Opaciglass) measures light transmission (VLT) and reflectance (VLR) for all types of glazing. Quick to set up, it attaches via a suction cup to the windscreen, rear window or side windows of light vehicles and heavy vehicles.
- Measurement of light transmission (VLT) and reflectance (VLR)
- Measurement range from 0 to 100 per cent, accuracy ±2 per cent for transmission
- Attaches via suction cup to all windows
- Battery power supply, automatic switch-off
- LCD display and carrying case
Description
Checking the light transmission of glazing
The CAP5600, or Opaciglass, measures the proportion of visible light transmitted by a glazing (VLT, Visible Light Transmission) and the proportion it reflects (VLR, Visible Light Reflectance). It enables the opacity of windows to be checked quickly during a vehicle inspection.
It is suitable for all types of glazing: windscreens, rear windows and side windows, on both light vehicles and heavy vehicles.
Key figures
CAP5600
Measurement range
Accuracy in transmission
Repeatability
Portable, supplied in a carrying case
Quick to set up
The device attaches to the windscreen via a suction cup and displays the measurement on its LCD screen.
Lightweight and self-contained
Weighing just 220 g, the CAP5600 is battery-powered, switches off automatically and can be stored in its carrying case.
Frequently asked questions about the CAP5600 Opaciglass
What does the CAP5600 Opaciglass measure?
Visible light transmission (VLT) and reflectance (VLR) of glazing, over a range of 0 to 100 per cent.
On which types of windscreen can the CAP5600 be used?
For all types of glazing: windscreens, rear windows and side windows, on light vehicles and heavy vehicles. It is attached using a suction cup.
What is the accuracy of the CAP5600?
±2 per cent of the range in transmission, with a repeatability of ±1 per cent.
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
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