i-346 Instruction Manual
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1. Foot candle fc e Significant digits 3 digits Linearitv 5 23 C 2 C Other functions e Out of measurement range UNDER or OVER warning display e Battery power indicator display e Automatic power OFF function About 4 minutes after last operation Batterv use e AA batterv 1 5V x 1 Alkaline manganese lithium NiMH Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 20 C 60 C Dimensions e Approx 63 width x110 height x22 depth mm Weight e Approx 95 g with battery Included accessories e Soft case AA battery x 1 manganese Features and specifications are subject to change without notice SEKONIC CORPORATION 7 24 14 Dizumi Gakuen cho Nerima ku Tokyo 178 8686 JAPAN TEL 81 3 3978 2335 FAX 81 3 3978 5229 http www sekonic co jp JJ1097562. SEKONIC Muminometer L 346 Operating Manual IM Table of Contents Safety Precautions cece eee cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 1 1 Parts Designations 0 0 0 0 eect eee een eee 3 2 Explanation of LCD Screen Information 4 3 Before USING ssrin narai na adiar 5 3 1 Inserting the Battery cei sai bii a 5 3 2 Power ON OFF 2 4 en 5 3 3 Checking the Battery Capacity Lee 6 3 4 Replacing Battery during Measurement 0 008 6 3 5 Automatic Power OFF Function 2 seren 7 4 Basic Operation cece cece e eect eee ee en nn tees ene 8 4 1 Basic Operation Flowchart and Setting the Measuring Mode 8 5 Measurement viseicceciscscccecstassssecssacssencssaesssecsnasssewestaens 9 5 1 Continuous Measuring Mode nn 9 5 2 Single Measuring Mode ena 9 5 3 Timer Measuring Mode Le 10 6 Other Setting 2 id 11 T Specifications i iii i A AEIR RNENSE 12 IM Safety Precautions Before using this product please read this Safety Precautions for proper operation A The warning symbol indicates the possibility of death of Warning serious injury if the product is not used properly A The caution symbol indeicates the possibility of minor to Caution moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not used properly Note The note symbol indicates cautions or restrictions when using the product Please read all notes t
3. f automatic power off function works or the power is turned off by pressing the Power Button the setting of timer is memorized Automatic power OFF function is not available while continuous measuring mode If the Power Button is pressed and held when the power is off the meter will turn ON for about 1 minute and then turn OFF automatically Battery capacity can be saved even if the Power button is pressed during transport 4 Basic Operation 4 1 Basic Operation Flowchart and Setting the Measuring Mode 1 To enter the Custom Setting to select either Lux or FC hold the Mode Button and press the Power Button 2 Select the measurement mode by pressing the Mode Button G or Timer Button B Measuring modes are switched according to the chart below Continuous Measuring Mode See page 9 Mode Button to select Single 9 Measuring Mode os page 9 Timer Button B to select en See page 10 Hold Mode Button and press Power Button M to enter Power ON gt Power Button Sen lao Measuring ode Button Button Timer Button 5 Measurement 5 1 Continuous Measuring Mode Press the Measuring Button and the measured value is displayed according to the Illuminance change 1 Press the Mode Button and enter the Continuous Measuring Mode C is displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD 2 Press the Measuring Button and read the measured value after con
4. firming that it becomes stable Press the Measuring Button again to hold the illuminance value at the time Note je Try to minimize the influence of the person taking the measurement or other to the light receptor Collimate the light receptor against the light source when taking measurements Auto power off function doesn t work in continuous measuring mode It is not possible to enter the timer measuring mode even if the Timer Button 8 is pressed while measurement in continuous measuring mode Reference It is possible to take a measurement without the influence of surroundings if the person taking measurements move away and using the timer measuring function See Page 10 When brightness or darkness exceeds the measuring range of the product OVER or UNDER will blink to indicate that measuring is not possible 5 2 Single Measuring Mode Measured value is displayed when the Measuring Button is pressed 1 Press the Mode Button 3 and enter the Single Measuring Mode S is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD 2 Press the Measuring Button and display the illuminance at the time Reference e When brightness or darkness exceeds the measuring range of the product OVER or UNDER will blink to indicate that measuring is not possible 5 Measurement 5 3 Timer Measuring Mode Measurement single measurement is made after counting the set timer fu G C
5. o avoid errors in operation Reference The reference symbol indicates additional information about the controls or related functions Reading these is recommended N Warning Do not place batteries in open flame attempt to short them disassemble them apply heat to them or recharge them except rechargeable batteries They may burst and cause fire serious injury or damage to the environment AC ti Do not handle this product with wet hands or leave it in the auton ONR B rain or in a location where it may be splashed with water or come into contact with moisture This may result in damage to the product Do not attempt to disassemble the product for modification or parts replacement IM Safety Precautions Note Be sure not to drop the meter or subject it to sudden impact as the meter will be damaged Do not store the meter in areas of high temperature or high humidity as the meter will be damaged Be careful of condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature It will cause damage or malfunction of the meter If the temperature goes below 10 C the response of the liquid crystal display will slow down greatly and the display will become difficult to read Between 0 10 C the liquid crystal display response will slow down somewhat but the meter will not be harmed Also if the temperature exceeds 50 C the liquid crystal display will darken and become difficult to read but when it retu
6. page 10 Display example iwa m a ji 3 Before Using 3 1 Inserting the Battery 1 Requires type AA 1 5 volt battery 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to remove Slide down Battery Cover in the direction of the allow to move Insert the battery observing the polarity with the marks in the battery compartment Align Battery Cover 9 with main unit and slide shut Make sure that the cover is properly in place and closed 2 gt v Battery Cover A Caution Do not place batteries in open flame attempt to short them disassemble them apply heat to them or recharge them except rechargeable batteries They may burst and cause fires serious injury or damage to the environment Please insert the battery minus side first When removing the battery remove it plus side first If the meter will not be used for an extended period of time it is recommended to remove the battery to avoid possible damage caused by battery leaking 3 2 Power ON OFF Power ON Press the Power Button Power OFF Press and hold the Power Button for 1 second or longer and the meter will turn off Note e A three second pause between power ON and OFF is recommended to avoid damage to the meter Reference e if the LCD does not light check that the battery capacity is sufficient and check that the battery positive and negative terminals are not
7. reversed 3 Before Using 3 3 Checking the Battery Capacity When the Power Button is ON the battery power indicator on the LCD Screen 6 is displayed mya Displayed Sufficient battery power remaining ia Displaved Low batterv power remaining Have a spare batterv readv NASZA ca Blinking When the indicator blinks replace the battery immediately 7TWN Reference e The LCD screen will appear and immediately switch off when the battery power is very low The battery should be replaced immediately Having a spare battery is recommended e A fresh battery is capable of continuous readings of Manganese 10 hours Alkaline 20 hours based on Sekonic measuring e Due to temperature and length of time stored the battery included with this meter may have a shorter live span 3 4 Replacing Battery during Measurement 1 Always turn the power OFF before replacing battery If battery is removed with the power ON the setting can no longer be recalled 2 If an unexpected display i e settings other than selected appears on the LCD after battery replacement or while operating the meter or the meter does not respond when a button is pressed remove the battery wait at least 10 seconds and then re install them 3 Before Using 3 5 Automatic Power OFF Function To save battery capacity the meter will be automatically turned off about 4 minutes after the last button is pressed Reference e Even i
8. rn to room temperature it will return to its normal condition If the meter is left in direct sunlight or near a heater the temperature of unit s surface will rise and may result in damage Please be careful when using the meter in these types of locations If the meter will not be used for an extended period of time it is recommended to remove the batteries to avoid possible damage caused by battery leaking Maintenance Notes e Becareful not to allow the light receptor to become dusty dirty or scratched as this may affect the accuracy of the reading e Do not use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the surface of the light receptor 1 Parts Designations Power Button Light Receptor B Mode Button Measuring Button LCD Screen Up Button D Down Button Battery Cover 2 Explanation of LCD Screen Information Display of the i 346 This diagram is for explanation purpose kal u Sp ST Om De 2 2 keal a O Battery Capacity Indicator See page 6 Measuring Mode Display Displayed at the continuous measuring mode See page 9 Displayed at the single measuring mode See page 9 Displayed at the custom setting mode See page 11 Lem mm Illumination Value Timer Display Measured illuminance is displayed Display example 3 INIT ILI LILI ix Set timer second is displayed See
9. seconds in advance LA Measuring Button 1 Press the Timer Button 8 and the set timer seconds in advance appears at the upper right corner of the LCD to enter the timer measuring mode N Press the Up Button 6 or Down Button to set the timer seconds Timer Button used Available setting range 1 to 60 seconds 3 Press the Measuring Button to start counting Measurement is made after counting the set timer seconds Single measurement Display example Reference The setting range for the timer is from 1 to 10 seconds in 1 second step and from 10 to 60 seconds in 10 seconds step e The set timer seconds is changed continuously by keeping pressing the Up Button 6 or Down Button 6 Other Setting 6 1 Custom Setting Unit of illuminance Lux or Foot candle can be switched by custom setting 1 To enter the custom setting the meter must first be turned off Press Mode Button and turn the power on CS is displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD 2 Lux Ix or Foot candle fc will change each time the Mode Button B is pressed Turn off the power after selecting the desired unit Display example i rs m fc U 11 12 7 Specifications Type e llluminometer Light receptor element Silicon photo diode Measurement cycle e 0 5 seconds Measurement range e 2 50 Ix to 200 000 Ix e 0 23 fc to 18 600 fc Displav e Unit Lux Ix
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