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Instruction manual
version 1.0 dated 04.08.2011

ZRM 6006
Retroreflectometer RL/Qd
Firmware as from v.1.3

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Index
Index...........................................................................................................................................2
Exclusion of liability.....................................................................................................................3
1. Instrument description..........................................................................................................3
2. Safety precautions and warnings. ........................................................................................4
2.1 Dangers.......................................................................................................................4
2.2 Notes regarding safety at work ....................................................................................4
3. Delivery of apparatus ...........................................................................................................5
3.1 Damages during carriage ............................................................................................5
3.2 Extent of delivery.........................................................................................................5
3.3 Transportation carrying case .......................................................................................6
4. Quick guide..........................................................................................................................7
4.1 Important remarks .......................................................................................................7
4.2 Control element ...........................................................................................................7
4.3 On/Off button...............................................................................................................7
4.4 Measuring ...................................................................................................................8
4.5 Calibrate......................................................................................................................8
4.6 Calibration Standard....................................................................................................9
4.7 Errors ........................................................................................................................10
5. Measuring procedure / applications ...................................................................................11
5.1 Exact Measuring........................................................................................................11
5.2 Profiled markings from 5 mm up to 12 mm................................................................12
5.3 Wet measurements ...................................................................................................12
6. Graphical illustration of the measuring principles ...............................................................13
6.1 RL ..............................................................................................................................13
6.2 Qd .............................................................................................................................13
6.3 Different indication.....................................................................................................13
7. Technical specifications .....................................................................................................14
Index.........................................................................................................................................15
Enclosures:
 Certificate of manufacturer
 Certificate of calibration

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Exclusion of liability
The features described in this instruction manual represent the complete technology of this
instrument. Those features are either included in the standard delivery or available as options at
additional costs.
Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction
manual at hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Zehntner GmbH Testing
Instruments policy is one of continuous product development. All changes resulting from
technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Zehntner
to update.
Some of the images shown in this instruction manual are of a pre-production model and/or are
computer generated; therefore the design/features on the final version of this instrument may
differ in various aspects.
The instruction manual has been drafted with the utmost care. Nevertheless, errors cannot be
entirely excluded. The manufacturer will not be liable for errors in this instruction manual or for
damages resulting from any errors.
The manufacturer will be grateful at any time for suggestions, proposals for improvement and
references to errors.
© Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments

1. Instrument description
The Retroreflectometer ZRM 6006 is a portable, rechargeable battery-powered precision
measuring instrument for the determination of night (RL) and/or day (Qd) visibility of road
markings.
The following features distinguish for this device:
 The determination of both night and day visibility is possible at any time of the day – in
full daylight as well as by night.
 Fast measurement in about only 2 seconds for RL and Qd.
 Easy and clearly arranged handling with only one operating button and one on/off
button.
 Transflective display for optimal readability.
 Long battery life.
 Easy and quick calibration.
 Suitable for all kinds of road markings: Road marking paints, Thermoplastic and cold
plastic material, pavement marking tape.
 Suitable for road markings with and without reflective beads.
 Suitable for glass and ceramic beads.
 Likewise suitable for plane and textured markings.
 For measuring the visibility of dry, humid and wet road markings.
 Integrated temperature measurement (°C / °F).
 Integrated measurement of relative humidity (rH).
 Low weight.

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2. Safety precautions and warnings.

2.1 Dangers

Caution !
You will find this caution symbol throughout this instruction manual, where you may run the risk
of minor or fatal injury caused by the inappropriate operation of this instrument. Please observe
these regulations and use caution in these cases. Pass on all safety precautions to other users.
Besides the safety indications in this manual the user must have consideration for general
safety precautions.

Note
This symbol marks instructions you should take notice of in order to follow directions,
specifications and the correct working process as well as to avoid damage or destruction of the
instrument.

2.2 Notes regarding safety at work

It is strictly forbidden to open the housing of the ZRM 6006! If not observed, all
the guarantee and liability claims to Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments will expire
The Retroreflectometer ZRM 6006 is a high quality, state of the art instrument and is
safe to operate. Nevertheless there is a chance of risk when the instrument is handled
inappropriately.
Every person working with the ZRM 6006 or maintaining the ZRM 6006 must read and
understand the manual completely. In particular the safety precautions and warnings.
The ZRM 6006 is exclusively designed for the determination of the night and/or day
visibility of road markings as well as ambient temperature (°C/°F) and relative humidity
(rH %). Any other application is not in accordance with the regulations. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from inappropriate application. The
user bears the full responsibility
Avoid any mode of operation that could affect the safe working with the ZRM 6006.
Especially the determination of the night and/or day visibility of road markings must
take place as described in this operating manual.
Unauthorized modifications and changes of the ZRM 6006 are not allowed. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from inappropriate application. The
user bears the full responsibility.
All maintenance and repair not explicitly allowed and described in this manual may only
be executed by Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments or your authorized Zehntner-
dealer, otherwise all warranty expires.
Make sure that the ZRM 6006 is unplugged from power supply and turned off before
any maintenance.
For the operation of the ZRM 6006 apply all local safety regulations.

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3. Delivery of apparatus
3.1 Damages during carriage
During carriage the ZRM 6006 is to be handled with the usual care. To avoid damages the
device is to be transported in the original packaging and under normal freight conditions.
Pushes during carriage are to be avoided.

At the receipt of the goods, you have to check if there are any visible damages at the outer
packaging. If the packing is alright, you can sign the receipt documents. If you even suspect by
your visual impression that damage has occurred, make a note of the suspected damage on
the delivery receipt or freight papers and get the carrier to sign it. Moreover, the forwarding
agent/courier service must be held responsible for the damage in writing.

If a hidden damage is discovered while unpacking, you have to inform and must held the
forwarding agent / courier service immediately in the following way: “When opening the parcel
we had to notice that …. etc. etc.“ This superficial checking of the goods has to be done before
the time limit of the forwarding agent / courier service expires which is normally within 7 days.
However, the period could be less. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit
when receiving the goods.

If there are any damages inform also immediately your authorized Zehntner trader or Zehntner
directly.

3.2 Extent of delivery

The ZRM 6006 Retroreflectometer RL/Qd will be delivered together with the following
parts:
 1 battery operated retroreflectometer retroreflectometer in acc. with EN 1436 and
ASTM E 1710 for the determination of night and day visibility, temperature and relative
humidity
 1 calibration standard
 1 universal battery charger (100V to 240V, 50Hz to 60Hz)
 1 certificate of manufacturer
 1 certificate of calibration
 1 transportation carrying case with wheels

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3.3 Transportation carrying case

The ZRM 6006 is delivered in a transportation case. Whenever you want to transport the
instrument, use the case. Nevertheless, please note that for shipments the case has to be put
into a cardboard box and protected with filling material. The transportation case is also time an
optimal storage case for the ZRM 6006,the standard and the battery charger when not in use.
The battery charger is placed at the bottom in the pre-assembled slot. The device is positioned
directly into the carrying case with the standard attached.

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4. Quick guide
4.1 Important remarks
Before using the ZRM 6006 for the first time, you need to have read and understood at least
chapter 2 “Safety precautions and warnings” on page 4 and chapter 5 “Measuring procedure /
applications” on page 11 of the instruction manual.

4.2 Control element

(1) On/Off button

(2) Display

(3) Measuring button

4.3 On/Off button

With a short press of the On/Off button the device is switched on or off.

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4.4 Measuring

After switching on the ZRM 6006 a splash screen is displayed, which shows the firmware
version.

After about 2 seconds the instrument switches to the main screen, displaying the measured
values, the temperature and the relative humidity. Additionally the battery and charger status
and eventual warnings (BAT LO, BAT CRIT) are displayed.

To make a measurement press the measuring button shorter than 5 seconds.

4.5 Calibrate

To ensure precise and valid results the ZRM 6006 must be calibrated by the user on the
working standard in regular intervals (recommended interval: every 2 days).

Put the ZRM 6006 on the working standard, switch it on and press the measuring button longer
than 5 seconds until the calibration values are be shown on the display. Release the measuring
button. The instrument is now in calibration mode. To execute calibration, press the measuring
button shortly.

If the measuring button is not pressed within 2 seconds, the instrument switches back to
measuring mode and the main screen will be displayed.

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If the calibration is successful, a check will be shown behind the calibration value. If the
calibration value differs from the factory calibration by more than 15% an X will be displayed.
Values with high deviation will be not automatically accepted. If the text “PRESS M TO
ACCEPT ANY” is displayed and the measuring button is pressed the calibration out of range
can be accepted.

If an error occurred, “-“ will be displayed behind the calibration value. In this case it is not
possible to accept the calibration value. Please contact Zehntner GmbH or your authorized
Zehntner dealer.

For calibration the device must be positioned exactly on the standard. Make sure that
the snap-lock mechanism of the standard is attached correctly to the instrument.

4.6 Calibration Standard

Always protect the calibration standard from dust, moisture and other environmental factors. It is
recommended to keep it stored the ZRM 6006 case. The standard values have been measured
in the factory and the values as well as the serial number of the corresponding instrument can
be found on the sticker on the inside of the standard.

It is valid for 2 years and should be replaced or recalibrated by Zehntner after this time.

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release snap lock

calibration standard

Label:
 serial number
 calibration values
 validity

The working standard delivered with the ZRM 6006 is not changeable and is valid only for the
delivered instrument.

The Following information is given on the calibration standard:

 Calibration values of this standard for RL and Qd

 Measuring date of standard
 After this date a factory calibration of the ZRM 6006 and its corresponding standard is
required. Contact either Zehntner GmbH Testing Instruments or your authorized Zehntner
Dealer.
Cleaning:
 The calibration standard has to be protected from dust.
 If the standard is soiled or covered by dust, it can be cleaned carefully using window cleaner
and a soft tissue.

A damaged or soiled standard may cause incorrect calibration and therefore incorrect
measuring results!

4.7 Errors

In case an error message is shown on the display, please contact Zehntner Testing Instruments
GmbH with the language code and the number beneath.

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5. Measuring procedure / applications

5.1 Exact Measuring

The ZRM 6006 should be placed as even as possible. Put the ZRM 6006 with a slight pressure
forwards onto the sample or marking to be measured. For unevenness from -1 mm up to 5 mm,
the given measuring geometry is warranted. Bigger unevenness may lead to wrong measuring
results.

Observe that the marking you want to measure is as flat as possible along in the whole range of
the measuring instrument. Otherwise the measuring geometry would be adulterated. Crooked or
twisted samples will cause incorrect measuring results. For unevenness up to 5mm, the given
measuring geometry is warranted.
The procedure for measurement in the laboratory is the same. Observe likewise that the
samples are absolutely flat. The length of the samples should be at least 500 mm in order to
guarantee that the instrument stands on all 3 feet.
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Make sure to use large enough, absolutely plane samples, insensitive to moisture, as
e.g. sheet steel.

5.2 Profiled markings from 5 mm up to 12 mm

The ZRM 6006 is capable of measuring profiled road markings with profiles up to 5 mm.
However, if the profile is higher than 5 mm you will need to follow a certain procedure in order to
get reasonable values. This instruction is available at Zehntner or at an authorized Zehntner-
dealer.

5.3 Wet measurements

The ZRM 6006 is perfectly suitable for measuring night and day visibility on wet roads and on
moistened road markings (e.g. according to the “bucket” method).

Never pour water on the instrument.

Never dip the ZRM 6006 into water!
Do not expose the ZRM 6006 to the rain!

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6. Graphical illustration of the measuring principles

6.1 RL
Measures the retro reflection (night visibility) of a road marking true to scale.
The observation angle of 2.29° corresponds to the viewing distance of a motor car driver of 30
m under normal conditions. The illumination angle is 1.24°.

6.2 Qd
Measures the luminance (day visibility) of a road marking true to scale. The observation angle
of 2.29° corresponds to the viewing distance of a motor car driver of 30 m under normal
conditions. The illumination is diffused light.

6.3 Different indication

There are different indication of the same angles in the standards EN 1436 and ASTM E 1710.

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7. Technical specifications

Observation distance: Equivalent to 30 m, according to CEN-geometry

Observation angle: EN 1436: 2,29°

ASTM E 1710: 1.05°

Illumination angle: RL: EN 1436: 1,24°

RL: ASTM E 1710: 88,76°
Qd: diffuse

Measuring area: 52 mm x 218 mm

Measuring sensor: adapted to V ()

-2 -1
Measuring range: RL: 0 - 4‘000 mcd∙m ∙lx
-2 -1
Qd: 0 - 400 mcd∙m ∙lx
profiled markings -1 mm up to 5 mm (-0.04” to 0.2”), up to 12 mm
(0.5”) with instruction

Measuring period: approx. 2 seconds for RL and Qd

Memory: none

Display: transflective luminous graphical display

External charger: 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz, 50 VA, universal

Battery: Li-Ion-Mn, 14,8 V, 6,3 Ah

Charging time: approx. 3 hours

Life cycle LED: approx. 500'000 measurements

Operating: - 10° C to + 50° C (14°F to 122°F), non condensing

Storage: - 20° C to + 60° C (-4°F to 140°F), non condensing

Dimensions (L x W x H): 560 mm x 190 mm x 280 mm (22” x 7.5” x 11”)

Weight: 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)

Standards: EN 1436 (for RL and Qd)

ASTM E1710 (for RL)
ASTM E 2302 (for Qd)
ASTM E 2177 (for RL wet)

Warranty: 2 years, battery without warranty

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Index

A M
Apparatus Measuring
Delivery........................................... 5 Angles .......................................... 13
Description...................................... 3 Area.............................................. 14
Features.......................................... 3 Geometry...................................... 13
Specifications............................ 3, 14 Measuring principle
Storage ........................................... 6 Qd ................................................ 13
Transport ........................................ 6 RL................................................. 13

D Q
Damages during carriage .................5 Qd
Delivery of apparatus........................ 5 Measuring principle ...................... 13
Description of apparatus .................. 3 Quick guide....................................... 7

E R
Exclusion of liability .........................3 RL
Extent of delivery .............................. 5 Measuring principle ...................... 13

F S
Features....................................... 3, 14 Safety and working notes ................ 4
Specifications ............................. 3, 14
Standard delivery ............................. 5
G Storage
Temperature ................................. 14
Transportation carrying case .......... 6
Geometry
Qd................................................. 13
RL ................................................. 13
T
L Technical data................................. 14
Technical specifications ................ 14
Liability .............................................. 3 Transportation carrying case .......... 6

W
Working notes .................................. 4

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