Light Meter: Operation Manual
Light Meter: Operation Manual
LIGHT METER
Model : LX-1128SD
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES............................................................................. 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 2
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................................. 6
3-1 Display............................................................................ 6
3-2 Power Button ( ESC, Backlight Button ).............................. 6
3-3 Hold Button ( Function, Next Button )................................ 6
3-4 REC Button ( Enter Button )............................................. 6
3-5 SET Button ( ▼ Button, Time check Button )...................... 6
3-6 Logger Button ( ▲ Button, Sampling time check Button ).... 6
3-7 Probe input socket............................................................ 6
3-8 Type K/J Probe Input Socket............................................ 6
3-9 SD card socket................................................................. 6
3-10 RS-232 Output Terminal.................................................. 6
3-11 Reset Button.................................................................. 6
3-12 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket.................................. 6
3-13 Battery Compartment/Cover............................................ 6
3-14 Battery Cover's Screws.................................................... 6
3-15 Stand............................................................................ 6
3-16 Tripod Fix Nut................................................................ 6
3-17 Probe Plug..................................................................... 6
3-18 Sensor Handle................................................................ 6
3-19 Light Sensor................................................................... 6
3-20 Cover of Light Sensor...................................................... 6
4. MEASURING PROCEDURE....................................................... 7
4-1 Function selection/Measurement........................................ 7
4-2 Data Hold........................................................................ 9
4-3 Data Record ( Max./ Min. reading ).................................... 9
4-4 LCD Backlight ON/OFF...................................................... 10
5. DATALOGGER........................................................................ 10
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function.................. 10
5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧ 1 second )............ 11
5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 second )..........12
5-4 Check time information.....................................................12
5-5 Check sampling time information....................................... 13
5-6 SD Card Data structure..................................................... 13
6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer..........................14
7. ADVANCED SETTING.............................................................. 15
7-1 Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second )... 16
7-2 Decimal point of SD card setting........................................17
7-3 Auto power OFF management .......................................... 17
7-4 Set beep Sound ON/OFF................................................... 18
7-5 Select the thermometer type to Type K or Type J................18
7-6 Select the temperature unit to ℃ or ℉ ............................ 19
7-7 Set sampling time ............................................................19
7-8 SD memory card format....................................................19
8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER..........................................20
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT........................................................ 20
10. SYSTEM RESET.................................................................... 21
11. RS232 PC serial interface...................................................... 21
12. Optional Type K Temp. probe................................................23
13. PATENT...............................................................................24
1. FEATURES
* 3 ranges, 2,000/20,000/100,000 LUX.
* LUX & Foot Candle unit selection with default.
* Auto range for light measurement.
* Spectrum of photo sensor meets C.I.E..
* Light measurement with zero adjustment by push button.
* Separate probe, easy for operation of different
measurement environment.
* Type K, Type J thermocouple thermometer.
* Real time SD memory card Datalogger, it Built-in Clock
and Calendar, real time data recorder , sampling time set
from 1 second to 3600 seconds.
* Manual datalogger is available ( set the sampling
time to 0 ), during execute the manual datalogger
function, it can set the different position ( location ) No.
( position 1 to position 99 ).
* Innovation and easy operation, computer is not
need to setup extra software, after execute
datalogger, just take away the SD card from the
meter and plug in the SD card into the computer,
it can down load the all the measured value with
the time information ( year/month/date/
hour/minute/second ) to the Excel directly, then
user can make the further data or graphic
analysis by themselves.
* SD card capacity : 1 GB to 16 GB.
* LCD with green light backlight, easy reading.
* Can default auto power off or manual power off.
* Data hold, record max. and min. reading.
* Microcomputer circuit, high accuracy.
* Power by UM3/AA ( 1.5 V ) x 6 batteries or DC 9V adapter.
* RS232/USB PC COMPUTER interface.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI
circuit.
Display LCD size : 52 mm x 38 mm
LCD with green backlight ( ON/OFF ).
Measurement/ Light : LUX, Feet candle ( Ft-cd )
Unit Type K/J thermometer : ℃ or ℉.
Light The exclusive photo diode & color
Sensor correction filter, spectrum designed to
Structure meet C. I. E.
Zero Adj. By push button.
* Light
Datalogger Auto 1 second to 3600 seconds
Sampling Time @ Sampling time can set to 1 second,
Setting range but memory data may loss.
Manual Push the data logger button
once will save data one time.
@ Set the sampling time to
0 second.
@ Manual mode, can also select the
1 to 99 position ( Location ) no.
Memory Card SD memory card. 1 G to 16 G.
Advanced * Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date,
setting Hour/Minute/ Second )
* Decimal point of SD card setting
* Auto power OFF management
* Set beep Sound ON/OFF
* Set thermometer type to Type K or Type J
* Set temperature unit to ℃ or ℉
* Set sampling time
* SD memory card Format
Temperature Automatic temp. compensation for the
Compensation type K/J thermometer.
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Data Hold Freeze the display reading.
Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value.
Sampling Time Approx. 1 second.
of Display
Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface.
* Connect the optional RS232 cable
UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug.
* Connect the optional USB cable
USB-01 will get the USB plug.
Operating 0 to 50 ℃.
Temperature
Operating Less than 85% R.H.
Humidity
Power Supply * AAlkaline or heavy duty DC 1.5 V battery
( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent.
* ADC 9V adapter input. ( AC/DC power
adapter is optional ).
Power Current Normal operation ( w/o SD card save
data and LCD Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 6.5 mA.
When SD card save the data but and
LCD Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 30 mA.
* AIf LCD backlight on, the power
consumption will increase approx.
16 mA.
Weight 489 g/1.08 LB.
Dimension 177 x 68 x 45 mm
(7.0 x 2.7x 1.9 inch)
Accessories * Instruction manual......................1 PC
Included * Light sensor with protective
cover..........................................1 PC
* Soft carrying case ( CA-05 ).........1 PC
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Optional SD Card ( 1 GB )
Accessories SD Card ( 2 GB )
Type K thermocouple probe.
AC to DC 9V adapter.
USB cable, USB-01.
RS232 cable, UPCB-02.
Data Acquisition software,SW-U801-WIN.
Light meter
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Type K/J thermometer
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1
3-1 Display
3-2 Power Button ( ESC, Backlight Button )
3-3 Hold Button ( Function, Next Button )
3-4 REC Button ( Enter Button )
3-5 SET Button ( ▼ Button, Time check Button )
3-6 Logger Button ( ▲ Button, Sampling time check Button, Zero Button )
3-7 Probe input socket
3-8 Type K/J thermometer socket
3-9 SD card socket
3-10 RS-232 Output Terminal
3-11 Reset Button
3-12 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-13 Battery Compartment/Cover
3-14 Battery Cover Screws
3-15 Stand
3-16 Tripod Fix Nut
3-17 Probe Plug
3-18 Sensor Handle
3-19 Light Sensor
3-20 Cover of Light Sensor
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4. MEASURING PROCEDURE
4-1 Function selection/Measurement
1) Turn on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) momentarily.
a. Light meter
b.Type K/J Thermometer
Light Meter
a. Install the " Probe Plug " ( 3-17, Fig. 1 ) into the
" Probe Input Socket " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ).
b. Power on the meter by pressing the " Power Button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ). The display will show the " LUX " ( Ft-cd )
unit Now the meter is ready for make the measurement.
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c. Use the fingers to hold the " Sensor Handle " ( 3-18 ),
face the " Light Sensor " ( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) against to the
measurement light source directly. The display
will show the light measurement value.
Remark :
* If intend to change the Light unit ( LUX, Ft-cd ),
press the Unit Button " ( 3-4 ) continuously, the
unit will change from LUX, Ft-cd in sequence, until
the desired unit is present on the Display release the
Unit Button ", the select unit will save into the
memory with default.
* During the normal Light measurement, if
blank the Light Sensor ( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) by
" Sensor Cover " ( 3-20 , Fig. 1 ), the display not
show zero value, press the " Zero Button,
Logger Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds,
Display will show zero value. Upon
completion, remove the sensor cover.
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Remark :
The meter is defaulted to " Type K thermometer ".
If intend to select the " Type J thermometer with
default , please refer chapter 7-5 ( page 18 ).
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4-4 LCD Backlight ON/OFF
After power ON, the " LCD Backlight " will light
automatically. During the measurement, press the "
Backlight Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once will turn OFF the
" LCD Backlight ".
Press the " Backlight Button " once again will turn ON the
" LCD Backlight " again.
5. DATALOGGER
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function
Press the " REC Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once , the LCD will
show the text " REC ", then press the " Logger Button " (
3-6, Fig. 1 ), the " REC " will flashing, at the same time
the measuring data along the time information will be
saved into the memory circuit.
Remark :
* How to set the sampling time, refer to Chapter 7-7,
page 19.
* How to set the beeper sound is enable, refer to
Chapter 7-4, page 18.
b. Pause the datalogger
Remark :
If press the " Logger Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once again
will execute the Datalogger again, the text of " REC " will
flashing .
During pause the Datalogger, press the " REC Button " (
3-4, Fig. 1) continuously at least two seconds, the " REC "
indication will be disappeared and finish the Datalogger.
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5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0
second )
Press the " REC Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once , the LCD will
show the text " REC ", then press the " Logger Button " (
3-6, Fig. 1 ) once, the " REC " will flashing once and Beeper
will sound once, at the same time the measuring data
along the time information will be saved into the
memory circuit. The lower Display will show the
Position ( Location ) no. and saved into the SD card too.
Remark :
During execute the Manual Datalogger, press the " ▼
Button " ( 3-5, Fig, 1 ) the lower no. ( position no. ) will
flashing. It can use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1) or "
▼ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to set the measuring position (
1 to 99, for example room 1 to room 99 ) to identify the
measurement location , the lower Display will show P x (
x = 1 to 99 ). After the position no. is selected, t press
the " Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) to confirm.
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5-5 Check sampling time information
During the normal measurement ( not execute the
Datalogger ), If press " Sampling Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
once , the lower LCD display will present the Sampling
time information in second unit.
1) When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter,
the SD card will generate a folder :
LXA01
2) If the first time to execute the Datalogger,
under the route LXA01\, will generate a new
file name LXA01001.XLS.
After exist the Datalogger, then execute again,
the data will save to the LXA01001.XLS until
Data column reach to 30,000 columns, then
will generate a new file, for example LXA01002.XLS
3) Under the folder LXA01\, if the total files more
than 99 files, will generate anew route, such as
LXA02\ ........
4) The file's route structure :
LXA01\ LXA01001.XLS
LXA01002.XLS
.....................
LXA01099.XLS
LXA02\ LXA02001.XLS
LXA02002.XLS
.....................
LXA02099.XLS
LXAXX\ .....................
Remark :
XX : Max. value is 10.
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6. Saving data from the SD card to
the computer ( EXCEL software )
1) After execute the Data Logger function, take away the
SD card out from the " SD card socket " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ).
2) Plug in the SD card into the Computer's SD card slot
( if your computer build in this installation ) or
insert the SD card into the " SD card adapter ". then
connect the " SD card adapter " into the computer.
3) Power ON the computer and run the " EXCEL software ".
Down load the saving data file ( for example the file
name : LXA01001.XLS, LXA01002.XLS ) from the SD
card to the computer. The saving data will present into
the EXCEL software screen ( for example as following
EXCEL data screens ) , then user can use those EXCEL
data to make the further Data or Graphic analysis
usefully.
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EXCEL graphic screen ( for example )
7. ADVANCED SETTING
Under do not execute the Datalogger function,
press the " SET Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) continuously at
least two seconds will enter the " Advanced Setting " mode.
then press the " Next Button " (3-3, Fig. 1 ) once a while
in sequence to select the eight main function, the lower
display will show :
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Remark :
During execute the " Advanced Setting " function,
if press " Esc Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once will exit
the " Advanced Setting " function, the LCD will
return to normal screen.
2) After set all the time value ( Year, Month, Date, Hour,
Minute, Second ),
the screen will
jump to " SD card Decimal character " setting screen (
Chapter 7-2 ).
Remark :
After the time value is setting, the internal clock will
run precisely even Power off if the battery is under
normal condition ( No low battery power ).
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7-2 Decimal point of SD card setting
The numerical data structure of SD card is default used
the " . " as the decimal, for example "20.6" "1000.53" .
But in certain countries ( Europe ...) is used the " , " as
the decimal point, for example " 20,6 " "1000,53".
Under such situation, it should change the Decimal
character at first.
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " bASIC " or
" Euro ".
2) After select the upper text to " bASIC " or " Euro ",
press the " Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the
setting function with default.
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " yES " or
" no ".
2) After select the upper text to " yES " or " no ", press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
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7-4 Set beeper sound ON/OFF
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " yES " or
" no ".
2) After select the upper text to " yES " or " no ", press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the Display unit to " K " or
" J ".
K - Type K thermometer
j - Type J thermometer
2) After Display unit is selected to " K " or " J ", press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
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7-6 Select the Temp. unit to ℃ or ℉
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper Display text to " C " or
" F ".
C - Temperature unit is ℃
F - Temperature unit is ℉
2) After Display unit is selected to " C " or " F ", press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " (
3-5, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,60,
120, 300, 600, 1800,3600 seconds ).
2) After teh Sampling value is selected, press the "
Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " (
3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " yES " or
" no ".
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1) When the left corner of LCD display show " ", it
is necessary to replace the battery. However, in-spec.
measurement may still be made for several hours after
low battery indicator appears before the instrument
become inaccurate.
2) Loose the screws of the " Battery Cover " ( 3-13, Fig. 1 )
and take away the " Battery Cover " from the instrument
and remove the battery.
3) Replace with DC 1.5 V battery ( UM3, AA,
Alkaline/heavy duty ) x 6 PCs, and reinstate the cover.
4) Make sure the battery cover is secured after changing
the battery.
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10. SYSTEM RESET
If the meter happen the troubles such as :
During the power on, use a pin to press the " Reset
Button " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ) once a while will reset the
circuit system.
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Meter PC
(9W 'D" Connector)
Center Pin..........................Pin 4
(3.5 mm jack plug)
Ground/shield.......................Pin 2
2.2 K
resistor
Pin 5
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RS232 FORMAT : 9600, N, 8, 1
Baud rate 9600
Parity No parity
Data bit no. 8 Data bits
Stop bit 1 Stop bit
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13. PATENT
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0905-LX1128SD