▸Description
CHNSpec CS-300/300S/380 Series Digital Gloss Meters
Available Models
CS-300 – Standard 60° Gloss Meter: Single-angle 60° measurement with a 9 × 15 mm spot and a wide 0–1000 GU range. Ideal for routine gloss inspection of coatings, plastics and general industrial surfaces.
CS-300S – Small-Spot 60° Gloss Meter: Single-angle 60° measurement with a compact 2 × 3 mm spot and a 0–600 GU range. Designed for smaller components and restricted measurement areas.
CS-380 – Professional Multi-Angle Gloss Meter: Combines 20°, 60° and 85° measurement angles for more comprehensive gloss evaluation across high-, medium- and low-gloss surfaces.
Key Features
- Single & Multi-Angle Options: Choose 60° measurement or 20°/60°/85° multi-angle testing.
- Wide Measurement Range: Up to 1000 GU at 60° on CS-300 and CS-380.
- Small-Spot Measurement: CS-300S features a 2 × 3 mm measurement spot for small surfaces.
- High Repeatability: 0.2 GU within the 0–100 GU range.
- Fast Measurement: Results in less than one second.
- Statistical Analysis: Simple and statistical measurement modes for quality control.
- Large Data Storage: Stores up to 100 reference targets and 10,000 sample measurements.
- USB Connectivity: Data transfer to compatible PC software, with optional Bluetooth connectivity.
- Rechargeable Battery: Built-in 3000 mAh lithium battery for portable operation.
Flexible Gloss Measurement for Different Surfaces
The CHNSpec CS Series provides practical gloss measurement solutions for industrial inspection and surface quality control.
The CS-300 offers standard 60° gloss measurement for general applications, while the CS-300S features a smaller measurement spot for compact parts. The CS-380 extends measurement capability with three angles, allowing users to evaluate surfaces across different gloss levels.
Reliable Measurement and Quality Control
Designed for consistent gloss evaluation, the series offers a repeatability specification of 0.2 GU within the 0–100 GU range.
Simple and statistical measurement modes support routine inspections, batch comparisons and quality control procedures. Measurement results are available in less than one second.
Convenient Data Management and Portable Operation
With storage for up to 10,000 sample measurements and 100 reference targets, the CS Series supports efficient inspection and record management.
USB connectivity enables data transfer to compatible PC software, while the rechargeable lithium battery allows convenient operation in workshops, factories and inspection environments.
Typical Applications
- Automotive paint and surface finishes
- Industrial paints and coatings
- Plastics and polymer products
- Metal surfaces and components
- Ceramic tiles and decorative materials
- Glass and polished surfaces
- Manufacturing quality control
- Surface finishing and inspection


