WARRANTY ....... . 16 INTRODUCTION The Sper Scientific UVA/B Light Meter (Model 850009) is a light-weight, portable instrument that measures damaging UV (ultraviolet) light in both natural and manmade environments.
FEATURES • Tripod Mounting Socket • High and low measurement range in milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm ) or microwatts per square centimeter (µW/cm • Backlit LCD • Magnetic Mount • Simultaneous Display of Minimum, Maximum, Average and Recorded Data •...
LCD DISPLAY 1. Mode 2. Primary Reading 3. Data Log 4. Auto Mode 5. Memory Review 6. Data Hold 7. Record 8. MAX/MIN/AVG 9. Secondary Reading 10. Time Unit 11. Unit of Measure 12. UV Type 13. Low Battery...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Power On/Off 1. Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the meter on. All symbols on the LCD will appear for 1 second. 2. Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the meter off.
MODE AND UNIT SELECTION Mode Selection 1. Press MODE continuously to cycle through MAX/MIN/ AVG, Zero, Unit, Type, and Time Modes, respectively. Maximum, Minimum and Average/Normal/Current Mode 1. Press MODE continuously to cycle through modes until you reach MAX/MIN/AVG. 2. The current measured value appears on the primary display.
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3. The primary reading always displays value of measuring. The secondary reading displays the outcomes of the advanced functions or data recording. There ar four modes of measuring functions. Press S button to change the mode of measuring: None - Max - Min - Avg. 4.
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The main display will show the above range reading, and the secondary display will show “-Err.” Repeat the zero adjustment procedure or contact Sper Scientific. 5. In Zero Mode, press M to clear data points 0 to 20. Unit Selection 1.
MEMORY Manual Recording In Normal Mode, press M to store the current value that appears on the primary display. The flashing DATA (01 to 20) icon stops flashing for 2 seconds and moves to the next storage location. (Refer to Maximum, Minimum and Average/Normal Mode on pages 10-11 for instructions on saving max, min, and avg values.) Auto Recording...
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Memory Recall 1. In Normal Mode, press HOLD. 2. Press M to enter Memory Mode. “MEM” will appear above “HOLD” on the LCD. 3. Press S to review data points 0 to 20 on the secondary display. Data point 0 indicates the set time interval between readings when in Auto-Record Mode.
UVA/B SENSOR Calibration Point Wavelength (nm ) CAUTION: THE UV SENSOR IS A SENSITIVE INSTRUMENT. TO PREVENT PREMATURE AGING AND THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF THE SENSOR, USE THE SENSOR FOR SHORT -TERM MEASUREMENT IN A SPLASH- PROOF ENVIRONMENT ONLY. THE HOUSING TEMPERATURE MUST NOT EXCEED 50°C.
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UVA/B SENSOR Portable Handheld Use Upper casing Sensor Lower casing Self-tapping screws Note… To avoid wearing the screw holes, limit the number of times you assemble and disassemble the probe.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT This unit requires one 9 Volt battery. The icon indicates a low battery. To replace: 1. Slide off battery cover from the back of the unit. 2. Insert a 9V battery ensuring correct polarity. 3. Replace battery cover. MAINTENANCE 1.
WARRANTY Sper Scientific warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective unit without charge. If your model has since been discontinued, an equivalent Sper Scientific product will be substituted if available.
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