Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R8140 LED Light Meter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service. Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product specifications.
Application Notes and User Tips 1. Protective Cap The protective cap used to protect the light sensor from damage and creates a complete dark environment for the meter to self-calibrate on start-up. When the meter is not in use, please keep the protective cap in place over the light sensor.
Unit of Measure Selection Press the fc/lx button to toggle between Foot Candles and Lux units of measurement. Refer to "Selecting the Appropriate Light Setting" section for information on the meter's pre-set correction settings according to the light source under test. Note: 1fc=10.76lx Measurement Range Selection Press the RANGE button to select the preferred measuring range.
Auto Power Off To preserve battery life, the meter is programmed to turn itself off after 30 minutes of inactivity. To turn this function off, press and hold the HOLD button while powering on the meter. Release both buttons simultaneously. The Auto Power Off indicator will not appear on the display at start up, confirming this feature is now disabled.
L7: Cold White Fluorescent Lamp (6500K) L8: User setup mode Characteristics of Sensor Spectrum Response Battery Replacement When the low battery icon appears on the LCD display, you will need to replace the batteries. In order to replace the batteries, proceed with the following steps.
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
Product Support If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com. Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
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