Manual - ITM Instruments Inc.
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1. 6 3 1 Environmental Specifications eene 6 3 2 General Specifications 7 3 3 Safety Specifications 7 4 OPERATION JII u u us 9 41 Recommendations Before Operating 9 4 2 Operating 9 5 MAINTENANCIE 10 5 1 Replacing the Battery 10 5 2 E 10 Repair 11 Technical and Sales Assistance 11 Limited Warranty icc 12 Warranty i wawqiypa akak 12 1 800 561 8187 information itm com CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A WARNING A Do not connect to or touch any electrical circuit with the Light meter Do not operate the Lightmeter in wet or excessively damp envi ronments To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere or environment To avoid eye injury wear eye protection if there is a possibility of hazardous or dangerous exposure to high intensity light rays Do not immerse in2. 1 800 561 8187 ww com information itm com ENGLISH User Manual INSTRUMENTS Owner s Record The serial number for the Model CA811 CA813 is located inside the bat tery compartment of the instrument Please record this number and pur chase date for your records LIGHTMETERS MODEL CA811 CA813 CATALOG 2121 20 2121 21 SERIAL PURCHASE DATE DISTRIBUTOR 1 800 561 8187 information itm com Table of Gontents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 1 1 International Electrical 2 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories 3 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment u 3 1 4 Ordering 3 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 4 2 1 LU UU 4 2 2 5 2 2 1 Center Yellow Function Switch 5 2 22 RANGE p datas 5 2 2 3 HOLD 5 2 2 4 Backlight BU ON 2 5 2 2 5 Button Model 811 5 2 2 6 Button Model 813 5 3 SPECIFICATIONS
3. liquids Clean the sensor head only using a damp cloth Place the protective cover on the sensor when not in use pro tects the sensor and extends useful cell life Comply with the safety and environmental specifications 1 1 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed bodily injury installation sample and product damage may result Risk of electric shock The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous This symbol refers to a type A current sensor This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted gt In nananfarmih WANICCC 1 800 561 8187 information itm com 2 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 1 2 Definition of Measurement Categories I For measurements on circuits not directly connected to the AC supply wall outlet such as protected secondaries signal level and limited energy circuits CAT Il For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system Examples are measurements on household appliances or po
4. Cosine Law The cosine law states that the illuminant on any surface varies with the cosine of the angle of incidence The angle of incidence q is the angle between the normal to the surface and the direction of the incident light The inverse square low and the cosine law can be combined as E I cos q d 3 1 Environmental Specifications Range 811 20 lux 200 lux 2000 lux 20k lux 20 fc 200 fc 2000 fc 20k fc Range CA813 20 lux 200 lux 2000 lux 20k lux 200k lux 20 fc 200 fc 2000 fc 20k fc Resolution 0 01 lux 0 01 fc Accuracy Type A 2856K light source 5 10cts Accuracy for Common Light Sources CA811 18 2cts Accuracy for Common Light Sources CA813 11 2cts Cosine Angle f lt 2 cosine corrected 150 Spectral Response CIE photopic curve Spectral Accuracy CA811 f lt 15 1 800 561 8187 www information itm com 6 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 Temperature Coefficient 0 1 times the applicable accuracy specification per C from 0 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C 32 to 64 F and 82 to 122 F PEAK Hold Response Time CA813 gt 50ms light pulse Note The CIE standard illuminant type A may be obtained by means of CIE standard type A light source which is defined as type A gas type filled tung sten filament lamp operating at a correlated color temperature of 2856K 32 General Specifications Display 372 digit LCD with maximum reading of 1999 Over Range DL
5. TER ONLINE AT www aemc com Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see address below then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container Return the instrument postage or shipment pre paid to Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Caution To protect yourself against in transit loss we recommend you insure your returned material aA lt 1 800 561 8187 information itm com 12 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 1 800 561 8187 information itm com EJAEMC INSTRUMENTS 12 12 99 MAN 100238 v10 1 800 561 8187 www GED information itm com Vyvey YUN i une QA Tc vv www aemc com
6. highest setting klux or kfc 3 Remove the sensor head cover 4 Hold the sensor head steady and make sure that the light completely fills the cosine correction white dome 5 Move away from the sensor head to avoid shadowing it The sensor head has a 5 ft 1 5m extension cable to allow separation between the case and the unobstructed measurement location 6 Press the RANGE button until an optimum reading range is obtained 7 Read the illuminant value directly from the display 8 When finished slide the function switch to OFF and cover the sensor head extends the sensor life 1 800 561 8187 information itm com Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 9 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Use only factory specified replacement parts will not be held responsible for any accident incident or malfunction following a repair done other than by its service center or by an approved repair center 5 1 Replacing the Battery A The symbol appears on the display when replacement is needed Replace with a standard 9V battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 To replace the battery Turn the Lightmeter OFF Remove the rubber holster Remove the screw from the back of the meter and lift off the bat tery cover Replace the battery then put the rear cover and holster back on 52 Cleaning Use soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry with dry cloth Do not use an
7. is displayed Power Source Standard 9V battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 or equivalent Battery Life 200 hours typical with carbon zinc battery Low Battery Indication The is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the required level Sample Rate 2 5 times per second nominal Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C at lt 80 RH Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 0 to 80 RH with battery removed Accuracy Stated accuracy at 73 9 F 23 5 lt 75 RH Altitude 2000m max Dimensions 6 81 x 2 38 x 1 5 173 x 60 5 x 38mm Weight Approx 7 9 oz 224g including battery 33 Safety Specifications C EN 61010 1 1995 A2 Protection Class Overvoltage Category CAT 24V Pollution Degree 2 Indoor Use 1 800 561 8187 www information itm com Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 7 CIE PHOTOPIC CURVE 100 CIE Photopic Curve 2 GREEN 683 80 60 546 4 40 409 8 273 2 20 RED Luminous Efficiency Coefficient 0 136 6 Joye 0 380 420 460 500 540 580 620 660 700 Wavelength Nanometers VI CIE Photopic VI CIE Photopic Wavelength Wavelength Lumen Watt nm Luminous Watt Luminous Conversion Efficiency Conversion Efficiency Fact
8. isplay Press the HOLD button to activate the HOLD function In the HOLD mode the HOLD annunciator is displayed in the upper part of the LCD display and the last reading is displayed until the HOLD button is released 2 2 4 Back light Button 3 Press the 54 button to turn the Back light ON Press again to turn OFF 2 2 5 MAX Button Model CA811 Press the 2 button for 2 seconds to enter or exit the MAX mode When enabled MAX is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the display The Lightmeter then records and displays the maximum absolute value is only updated when a new MAX is reached 2 2 6 Button Model CA813 Press the 29 button for 2 seconds to enter or exit the PEAK mode When enabled PEAK is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the display In the PEAK mode the Lightmeter records and displays the maximum 1 800 561 8187 com information itm com Lightmeter Models 811 813 5 CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS Light Conversion Formulas 1 foot candle lumens foot 10 764 lux 1 lux lumens meter 0 0929 foot candles The Inverse square Law The inverse square law states that the illuminant E at a point on a surface varies directly with the intensity of a point source and inversely as the square of the distance d between the source and the point If the surface at the point is normal to the direction of the incident light the law is expressed by E I d
9. or Coefficient Factor Coefficient 380 0 0000 0 05 570 0 9520 649 0 390 0 0001 0 13 580 0 8700 593 0 400 0 0004 0 27 590 0 7570 516 0 410 0 0012 0 82 600 0 6310 430 0 420 0 0040 2 73 610 0 5030 343 0 430 0 0116 7 91 620 0 3810 260 0 440 0 0230 15 7 630 0 2650 181 0 450 0 0380 25 9 640 0 1750 119 0 460 0 0600 40 9 650 0 1070 73 0 470 0 0910 62 1 660 0 0610 41 4 480 0 1390 94 8 670 0 0320 21 8 490 0 2080 142 0 680 0 0170 11 6 500 0 3230 220 0 690 0 0082 5 59 510 0 5030 343 0 700 0 0041 2 78 520 0 7100 484 0 710 0 0021 1 43 530 0 8620 588 0 720 0 0010 0 716 540 0 9540 650 0 730 0 0005 0 355 550 0 9950 679 0 740 0 0003 0 170 555 1 0000 683 0 750 0 0001 0 820 560 0 9950 679 0 760 0 0001 0 041 1 800 561 8187 information itm com 8 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 41 Recommendations Before Operating Keep the white plastic domed cosine corrector clean and free of scratches may be cleaned with soft cloth and a little water iso propyl alcohol Avoid reflections or shadows from your body onto the sensor when light is emitted from many directions For best accuracy repeat measurements several times to ensure that the light source is stable Avoid flexing the cable excessively at either end 42 Operating Instructions 1 Slide the function switch to the desired lux or fc foot candle setting 2 Selectthe appropriate range or if in doubt select the
10. pace analysis and planning The ergonomically designed case large display and intui tive function selection make these instruments the right choice for any application The Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 are designed for simple one hand operation They provide selectable lux or footcandle units for display and feature 3 digit backlit LCD digital display and a HOLD function The Model CA811 offers a MAX function while the Model CA813 offers a PEAK function and a broader light response LIGHTMETER Model CA811 Photodiode sensor 3 digit display RANGE selector MAX CA811 or PEAK CA813 Removable light sensor HOLD button C AEMC 1 800 561 8187 www GED com information itm com Power mode selector 4 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 22 Button Functions 2 2 1 Center Yellow Function Switch Turns the Lightmeter ON and selects the lux or fc foot candles setting Slide the switch to OFF after use 2 2 2 RANGE Button The RANGE button changes the measurement range At power up the selected range is 2000 fc or 2000 lux Press the RANGE button until the desired lux or fc range is selected Each time you press the RANGE button the range will increase by a factor of ten x10 and a new value is displayed The scale factor fc kfc lux klux is displayed in the lower left hand corner of the display 22 3 HOLD Button The HOLD button freezes the reading on the d
11. peration or application of your instrument please call mail fax or e mail our technical support team Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Boulevard Foxborough MA 02035 USA Phone 800 343 1391 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 E mail techsupport aemc com www aemc com MATE nat ahin inatm imanta ta ave Cavhararnnh 1 800 561 8187 information itm com Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 11 Limited Warranty The Models CA811 and CA813 are warranted to the owner for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against defects in manufacture This limited warranty is given by Instruments not by the distributor from whom it was purchased This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with abused or if the defect is related to service not performed by AEMC Instruments For full and detailed warranty coverage please read the Warranty Coverage Information which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card if enclosed or is available at www aemc com Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records What Instruments will do Ifamalfunction occurs within the one year period you may return the instrument to us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGIS
12. rtable tools CAT Ill For measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixed installation and circuit breakers CAT IV For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply lt 1000V such as on primary overcurrent protection devices ripple control units or meters 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consis tent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a detailed description of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 14 Ordering Information Lightmeter Model 811 Cat 2121 20 Includes 9V alkaline battery rugged shockproof protective holster and user manual Lightmeter Model CA813 Cat 2121 21 Includes 9V alkaline battery rugged shockproof protective holster and user manual 1 800 561 8187 com information itm com Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 3 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Description The Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 are portable easy to use instru ments featuring optical sensors that are designed to match the response of the human eye making them ideal instruments for works
13. y abrasives solvents not let any liquid enter the case or sensor area 1 800 561 8187 con information itm com 10 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 Repair and Calibration To ensure that your instrument meets factory specifications we recommend that it be scheduled back to our factory Service Center at one year intervals for recalibration or as required by other standards or internal procedures For instrument repair and calibration You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA This will ensure that when your instrument arrives it will be tracked and processed promptly Please write the CSA on the outside of the shipping container If the instrument is returned for calibration we need to know if you want a standard calibration or a calibration traceable to 5 1 Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to 1 are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any instrument Technical and Sales Assistance If you are experiencing any technical problems or require any assistance with the proper o
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