User's Manual Model 401027 Pocket Foot Candle Light Meter Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech Pocket Foot Candle Light Meter which measures and displays light intensity in foot candle units. Two ranges can be selected (200.0 and 2000 Fc). The precision color-corrected photo-diode sensor provides 5% accuracy. Specifications Circuit Display Sensor Out of range indication Sampling time Power Supply Power consumption Operating temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions Accessories Custom LSI microprocessor based design 0.5" (13mm) 3-1/2 digit (1999 count) LCD display Photo-diode with color correction filter (meets CIE regulations) '1 ' is displayed Approx. 0.4 seconds 9V battery Approx. 2.7mA o o o o 32 F to 122 F (0 C to 50 C) < 80% RH 0.43 lb. (195g) Meter: 5.2x2.8x1" (131x70x25mm); Probe: 3.2x2.2x0.3" (82x55x7mm) Probe and 9V battery Range Specifications Range 0 to 199.9 Fc 200 to 1999 Fc Resolution 0.1 Fc 1 Fc Accuracy ± (5% + 4 digits) Full Scale Meter Description 1. Display 2. ON/OFF switch 3. Range switch 2 4. Light sensor 3 1 4 Meter Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Slide the ON/OFF Switch to the ON position. Fold out the meter's rear tilt stand and set the meter on a desktop. Select range "B" Hold the Light Sensor with the white lens facing the light source to be measured. The sensor can also be placed on the desktop facing in the direction of the light source. Read the light measurement on the LCD display. If the measurement is less than 200 fc, select the lower ”A” range 2 401027 V2.0 6/08 Battery Replacement The low battery indicator "LO BAT" appears on the LCD display when it is nearing the time to replace the 9V battery. Reliable readings can still be obtained for several hours after the first appearance of the low battery indicator. To replace the batteries: 1. Slide the rear battery compartment cover off of the meter and remove the old battery 2. Replace the battery and reinstall the compartment cover Typical Light Levels For Work Areas Factories Office Store Home Restaurant Hospital Emergency Stairs, Warehouse Exit/Entrance Passages Packing Work Visual Work: Production Line Typesetting:Inspection Work Electronic Assembly, Drafting Indoor Emergency Stairs Corridor Stairs Conference,Reception Room Clerical Work Typing, Drafting Indoors Corridor/Stairs Reception Display Stand Elevator Show Window, Packing Table Storefront, Show Window Washing Recreational Activities Drawing Room, Table Makeup Reading, Study Sewing Corridor Stairs Entrance, Wash Room Cooking Room, Dining Table Show Window Emergency Stairs Stairs Sick Room, Warehouse Waiting Room Medical Examination Room Operating/Emergency Room Eye Inspection 3 Foot Candles 2 to 7 7 to 15 15 to 30 30 to 75 75 to 150 150 to 300 7 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 75 75 to 150 150 to 2000 7 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 30 30 to 50 50 to 75 75 to 150 150 to 300 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 30 30 to 50 50 to 150 100 to 200 7 to 15 15 to 30 30 to 75 75 to 150 3 to 7 7 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 75 75 to 150 500 to 1000 Lux 20 to 75 75 to 150 150 to 300 300 to 750 750 to 1,500 1,500 to 3,000 75 to 100 100 to 200 200 to 750 750 to 1,500 1,500 to 2,000 75 to 150 150 to 200 200 to 300 300 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1,500 1,500 to 3,000 100 to 150 150 to 200 200 to 300 300 to 500 500 to 1,500 1,000 to 2,000 75 to 150 150 to 300 300 to 750 750 to 1,500 30 to 75 75 to 100 100 to 150 150 to 200 200 to 750 750 to 1,500 5,000 to 10,000 401027 V2.0 6/08 Light Sensor Spectrum 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 300 400 500 600 700 800 Wavelength (nm) Calibration and Repair Services Extech offers repair and calibration services for the products we sell. Extech also provides NIST certification for most products. Call the Customer Care Department for information on calibration services available for this product. Extech recommends that annual calibrations be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy. Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (A FLIR COMPANY) warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at (781) 890-7440 ext. 210 for authorization or visit our website www.extech.com for contact information. A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Extech's total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. Support line (781) 890-7440 Technical Support: Extension 200; E-mail: [email protected] Repair & Returns: Extension 210; E-mail: [email protected] Product specifications subject to change without notice For the latest version of this User Guide, Software updates, and other up-to-the-minute product information, visit our website: www.extech.com Extech Instruments Corporation, 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451 Copyright © 2008 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company) All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. 4 401027 V2.0 6/08