Introduction 2.2.1 Concepts of illuminance scales ..................... 22 2.2.2 Unit conversion for illuminance scales ................. 22 2.2.3 Conversion formula for illuminance and light intensity ............22 ......................24 YPICAL PRACTICE CASES 3 SPECIFIC APPLICATION ................28 ........28 PPLICATION OF MANUAL SWITCHOVER OF RANGE MEASUREMENT MODE ............
Limited Warranty, Rights and Responsibilities Limited Warranty, Rights and Responsibilities The product is guaranteed for one year from date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not extend to damage caused by fire (fusing), disposable battery (exhausted), accidents, negligence, misuse, modification, pollution and abnormal operation.
Do not use the light meter in the environment full of dusts or having gas substances and flammable steam substances! Safety mark description This manual contains basic information for MS6612 safety operation and maintenance. Please read carefully following safety information before use.
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter Table 2: Warning message It indicates that incorrect operation will lead to serious injury or even fatal accidents Warning It indicates that incorrect operation or negligence will lead to meter damage or wrong measurement results, etc.
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Safety information 2: Placement Operational temperature -10~50℃ (14~122° F) and humidity range <80%RH (non-condensed) Storage temperature and -10~+50℃ (14~122° F) humidity range <70%RH (non-condensed) To avoid faults, please DO NOT place the light meter in following environments: Direct sunlight Corrosive High temperature explosive gas Intensive...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 3: Use Notice 1: The operation temperature range for the light meter is -10-50℃ (14-122° F). 2: In order to avoid damage, especially falling accidents, handling and use should be avoided during severe mechanical vibration. 3: The light meter can only be calibrated and repaired by professional personnel.
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Safety information Tips 1: The sensibility of the optical detector will be lessened due to operation conditions or time. It is recommended to make periodic calibration to maintain the basic accuracy. 2: Please keep original package for future mailing (such as for light meter calibration).
So, a professional and convenient light meter can provide you with a reference regarding illuminance. The MS6612 multi-functional light meter has a friendly human-machine interface and can be activated...
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 200000Lux (or 20.00Fc 200.0Fc ① Opto-sensor protection cover 2000Fc 20000Fc) circulation; Long ② Opto-sensor press for 1 second to exit manual range ③ LCD display screen switching mode. ④ Compound key for main power and touch tone: Power on/off: Short press the key to activate the machine and long press for 1 second to shut it down.
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter ① Prompt for manual range switching mode ② Prompt for data hold mode ③ The analog bar shows the current measurement value information. ④ The digit shows the current measurement value information. ⑤ Lux unit ⑥ FC unit ⑦...
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 2 Measurement methods 2.1 Notices prior to measurement Warning 1: Do not use the light meter in environments full of dusts or having gas substances and flammable steam substances! 2: Do not use the light meter for measurement in the place with high temperature and high humidity.
Measurement methods under the color temperature of 2854° K; the provided reading number may be different for the spectrum of other lamps. 3: The reference level of light source test is at the top of the spherical surface illuminated. 4: The optical detector should expose to light for 2 minutes before measurement. 5: Influence of tester's shadow and other factors on the optical detector should be avoided.
MS6612 multi-functional light meter sensor and place it at right angle to the light source, as shown in figure 2-1. Press and hold the MS6612 power key ④ for a short time to power on the light meter. The LCD screen will illuminate(about 5 seconds)with the buzzer beeping twice, and “AUTO” will appear on the middle of LCD display.
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LCD interface will disappear, and the mode will exit. Press and hold the data hold/zero calibration key ⑦ of the MS6612 for a short time to enter the data hold mode, which will be indicated by the apparition of “HOLD” on the top left position of the LCD interface; press and hold the key for a short time once again, “HOLD”...
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Measurement methods Figure 2-1 Tips 1: The reference position of light source test is at top of sphere surface under light. 2: In various measurement modes, analog bar in the middle of the LCD screen will change with figures of Nixie tubes. 3: When reading, existing data can be locked by pressing and holding “HOLD/ZERO”...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 5: After completing the test, the sensor protection cover should be put back to protect light filter and sensor.
Specific Application 3 Specific Application 3.1 Application of manual switchover of range measurement mode Press and hold the RAN key (range manual switchover key) for a short time, “MANU” will appear on the top left position of the LCD interface, and the meter will enter the manual switchover measurement mode (as shown in figure 3-1-1);...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 20.00Lux interface 200.0Lux interface 2000Lux interface 20000Lux interface 200000Lux interface Tips 1: Only in peak value measurement mode, relative value measurement mode and max/min value inquiry mode, it will be effective to press RAN key for a short time.
Specific Application this time. 3.2 Application of relative/peak value measurement mode Press and hold REL/PEAK key for a short time (composite key for relative/peak value measurement), “REL” will appear on the top left position of the LCD interface (as shown in figure 3-1-2A), and the device will enter the relative value measurement mode;...
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter Figure 3-1-2A Figure 3-1-2B Figure 3-1-2C Tips 1: Only in auto measurement mode, peak value measurement mode, max/min value inquiry mode and data hold mode, it will be effective to press and hold REL/PEAK key for a short time.
Specific Application Press and hold “MAX/MIN” for one second, “MAX/MIN” on top LCD interface will disappear, and the max/min value inquiry mode will exit. Figure 3-1-3 Tips In non-zero calibration mode, press and hold “MAX/MIN” key for a short time to use the max/min value inquiry functions;...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter Figure 3-1-4A Figure 3-1-4B Notice Before zero calibration, the opto-sensor must be covered with the opto-sensor visor. Tips 1: In non-zero calibration mode, press and hold “HOLD/ZERO” key for a short time to enter the data hold mode.
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 4 Other Functions 4.1 Auto power-off If there is no action on keys of the MS6612 for a long time, the meter will automatically power off about 10 minutes later.
Technical Data 5 Technical Data Temperature range: Operation:-10~50 C, max 80 % HR(Non-Condensed) Storage:-10~50 C,max 80 % HR (Non-Condensed) (removing batteries) Sampling rate: ≥2 times/s。 Display: 3½ digits, max reading of 1999, with analog bar display; Sensor: silicon photoelectric diode ...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter ± 6% other visible light source Cosine angle deviation characteristics Cosine angle Deviations 30° ± 2% 60° ± 6% Tips: cosine angle is corrected in accordance with JIS C 1609:1993 and CNS 5119 Grade A General Specification.
Maintenance and Service 6 Maintenance and Service 6.1 Service Notice When the meter seemingly fails during operation, following steps should be followed to check the fault problem: 1: Check up batteries. If “ ” appears on the LCD display, batteries should be replaced. 2: Refer to the operation instructions to check if operation steps are wrong.
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter Notice 1: Please make sure the light meter is turned off before cleaning. 2: Do not use benzene, alcohol, acetone, ethyl ether, ketones, thinners and gasoline, etc. in cleaning, because they will transform or fade the light meter.
Maintenance and Service 2: Neither connects one polarity of the battery to the other one with wire, nor throws batteries into fire, or it will cause explosion. 3: Do not attempt to discompose the battery! The battery’s intensively alkaline electrolyte is corrosive and endangers the user.
MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter 7 Reference Table for Illumination Standard of Various Locations Fc illuminance value can be got from Lux illumination value divided by 10.6. Schools: Iluminance Locations (Lux) 1500~300 Drafting classroom, sewing classroom, computer classroom Classroom, , laboratory, practice workshop, research room, reading room, stack...
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Reference Table for Illumination Standard of Various Locations Stack room, entertainment room, dining room, lounge, guard room, elevator 300~150 (passway), washroom, toilet 150~75 Tea room, changing room, warehouse, nightwatchmen office (entrance) 75~30 Fire escape Factories: Iluminance Locations (Lux) 3000~1500 Ultra-precision operation, design, drafting, precision inspection 1500~750 Design office, analysis, assemble line, coating 750~300...
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MS6612 Multi-functional Light Meter dissection room, pathological bacteria room, emergency rooms, maternity ward, dean’s office, offices, nursing room, conference room 300~150 Ward, medicine room, bed reading, medicine changing, plaster bandage for fractures, infant room, record room, waiting room, consulting room, outpatient...
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Reference Table for Illumination Standard of Various Locations gardens, changing room 75~30 Fire escape Shop, department store: Iluminance Locations (Lux) Indoor display, decorative window display, demonstration area, checkout counter, 3000~750 packaging table 750~300 Elevator lobby, escalators 300~150 Discussion room, dressing room, toilet, stairs, walkways 150~75 Lounge, general lighting in store House:...
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