USER GUIDE Digital Light Meter Model LT300 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech LT300 Digital Light Meter. The LT300 measures light level (illuminance) to 400,000 Lux (40,000 Fc). The LT300 offers a backlit display, MAX/MIN, Data Hold, Relative, Peak, and Reset features. This instrument is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit our website (www.extech.com) to check for the latest version of this User Guide, Product Updates, and Customer Support. Meter Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Sensor cable Analog bargraph Numerical display RANGE button ON/OFF button MAX/MIN button RESET button LCD Backlight button LUX button Fc foot candle button Protective rubber jacket RELATIVE button Data HOLD button PEAK button Photo sensor dome 1 2 15 3 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 8 9 10 Notes: Protective sensor cap not shown. Battery compartment, Tilt Stand, and Tripod Mount are located on the rear of the instrument. The protective rubber jacket must be removed from meter to access battery compartment. 2 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13 Operation Light sensor 1. The light sensor is permanently attached to the meter by the coiled cable. 2. Remove the protective cap by unsnapping it to expose the white domed light sensor. When the sensor’s protective cap is removed, the white domed light sensor lens will begin to capture light. Replace the cap when the meter is not in use. Turn Power ON or OFF Press the button to turn power on or off. If the display does not switch on, check that the 9V battery is installed and is fresh. Selecting Lux or Foot candle units of measure Press the LUX button to select lux units or the Fc button to select foot candle units. Measurement Procedure 1. Remove the protective cap from the sensor so that the white domed light sensor is exposed to the light. For overhead lighting, the sensor can be placed on a desk or table top. A tripod mount and a tilt stand are located on the rear of the meter for convenience. 2. The display will indicate the light level in Fc or Lux. 3. Press the RANGE button to select the range that provides the maximum resolution. If the ‘OL’ appears the light measurement is out of range. Select another range using the RANGE button. 4. Press the backlight button to illuminate the LCD display if needed. MAX/MIN The Max/Min function allows for recording and display of the maximum and minimum light levels over time. 1. Press the MAX/MIN button. The MAX display icon will appear and meter will now display and hold only the highest reading. The display will update only when a higher reading is measured. 2. Press MAX/MIN button. The MIN display icon will appear and meter will now display and hold only the lowest reading. The display will update only when a lower reading is measured 3. Press MAX/MIN again. The MAX MIN display icons will appear flashing and meter will now display the current reading, but will continue to record the highest and lowest values. 4. Press MAX/MIN again to cycle through MAX and MIN displays. 5. To exit the MAX MIN mode, press and hold the MAX/MIN button until the MAX and MIN icons completely disappear. Data Hold Press the HOLD button to freeze the displayed reading. The ” MANU HOLD” hold icon will appear on the display. Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation. When the Data Hold function is enabled the analog bar graph will continue to display level changes. 3 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13 Peak Hold The Peak Hold feature allows the meter to captures light pulses that rise or fall down to 10µs. 1. Press and hold the PEAK button until CAL appears in the display. 2. Momentarily press the PEAK button. The ‘PMAX’ icon will appear on the LCD. The meter will then measure and display any light pulses. The display will hold the results until a higher pulse appears. 3. Press the PEAK button again to display the “PMIN” values. 4. To exit the Peak Hold mode, press and hold the PEAK button until the ‘PMAX’ or ‘PMIN’ icon disappears. Relative mode Measurements can be displayed as a difference between the measured light level and a stored reference value. To store a reading as a reference, press the REL button when the desired reference measurement is on the LCD (the REL icon will switch on). All subsequent displayed readings will be “relative” to the stored reference value. For example, if the reference value is 100 and the actual light level is 125, the meter will display 25. To view the reference value, press the REL button again so that the REL icon begins to flash. The displayed value will be the reference value. To exit the Relative mode, press and hold the REL button until the REL icon disappears. RESET Press the RESET button to clear the memory and exit from REL, HOLD, PEAK and MAX/MIN. The RESET will also reset the auto power off timer. Backlight Press the “ “ button to turn the backlight on. Press again to turn it off. 4 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13 Maintenance Cleaning and storage 1. The white plastic sensor dome should be cleaned with a damp cloth when necessary. Use only a mild soap if needed. Do not use solvents, abrasives, or harsh detergents to clean the dome. 2. Store the meter in an area with moderate temperature and humidity (refer to the operating and storage range in the ‘Specifications’ section). Battery Replacement When the battery power begins to fail the low battery symbol “ ”will appear on the LCD. Replace the 9V battery by first removing protective jacket that encases the meter. Remove the rear (center) battery compartment screw to access the battery compartment. Ensure that the compartment cover is securely fastened and that the protective jacket is properly installed before using the meter. Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste. As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are sold. Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take end‐of‐life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Other Battery Safety Reminders o Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak. o Never mix battery types. Always install new batteries of the same type. 5 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13 Specifications Ranges and Resolution Accuracy Lux 40.00, 400.0, 4000, 40.00k, 400.0kLux ± (5% Rdg + 0.5% Full Scale) Foot candle (Fc) 40.00, 400.0, 4000, 40.00kFc ± (5% Rdg + 0.5% Full Scale) General Specifications Display Multi‐function 3‐3/4 (3999) digit LCD with Bargraph indicator Over range indication LCD displays ‘OL’ Spectral response CIE photopic (CIE human eye response curve) Spectral accuracy CIE V function (f1 6%) Measurement Repeatability ±2% o Temperature coefficient ±0.1% per C Sampling rate 13.3 times per second (bargraph); 1.3 times per second (digital display) Photo detector Silicon photo‐diode with spectral response filter Peak Hold Capture light peaks to 10µS Operating conditions o o Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); Humidity: < 80% RH Storage conditions o o Temperature: ‐10 to 50 C (14 to 140 F); Humidity: < 80% RH Dimensions 165 x 76 x 43mm (6.5 x 3.0 x 1.7") Weight Approx. 403g (14.2 oz.) with battery installed Low battery indication “ ” appears on the LCD Power supply 9V battery Copyright © 2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form ISO‐9001 Certified www.extech.com 6 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13 Appendix Typical Light Levels Lux 20‐75 75‐150 Foot Candles 2‐7 7‐15 150‐300 15‐30 300‐750 750‐1,500 1,500‐3,000 75‐100 100‐200 30‐75 75‐150 150‐300 7‐10 10‐20 200‐750 20‐75 Lux Factories Emergency Stairs, Warehouse Exit/Entrance Passages 100‐150 150‐200 Packing Work 200‐300 Visual Work: Production Line Typesetting: Inspection Work Electronic Assembly, Drafting Office Indoor Emergency Stairs Corridor Stairs 300‐500 500‐1,500 1,000‐2,000 75‐150 150‐300 Conference, Reception Room 750‐1,500 75‐150 Clerical Work 1,500‐2,000 150‐2000 Typing, Drafting Store 75‐150 7‐15 Indoors 150‐200 15‐20 Corridor/Stairs 200‐300 20‐30 Reception 300‐500 500‐750 750‐1,500 300‐750 750‐1,500 30‐75 75‐100 100‐150 30‐50 50‐75 75‐150 Display Stand Elevator Show Window, Packing Table 150‐300 Storefront, Show Window 1,500‐3,000 150‐200 200‐750 750‐1,500 5,000‐10,000 Foot Candles 10‐15 15‐20 Home Washing Recreational Activities 20‐30 Drawing Room, Table 30‐50 Makeup 50‐150 Reading, Study 100‐200 Sewing Restaurant 7‐15 Corridor Stairs 15‐30 Entrance, Wash Room 30‐75 Cooking Room, Dining Table 75‐150 Show Window Hospital 3‐7 Emergency Stairs 7‐10 Stairs 10‐15 Sick Room, Warehouse 15‐20 Waiting Room 20‐75 Medical Exam Room 75‐150 Operating Room 500‐1000 Eye Inspection Spectral Sensitivity R e l a t i v e R e s p o n s e 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wavelength (nm) _____ - - - - - Light Meter Response CIE Response 7 LT300-EU-EN V2.3 2/13