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Topcon UVR-300 Instruction Manual

Topcon UVR-300 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION
UV RADIOMETER
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION UV RADIOMETER Rev.8...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you so much for your purchasing our TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE UV Radiometer UVR-300. This manual describes an outline, basic operation procedure and specifications regarding the UV Radiometer UVR-300. Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the instrument into operation in a proper manner.
  • Page 4 Do not bring it near any place whose temperature exceeds 60C. To maintain required measurement accuracy, calibrate this instrument at least once a year. Contact your dealer or TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE to request a calibration test. On calibration, the correction factors memorized in this instrument are deleted. Conduct back-up recording of necessary measured data before requesting calibration.

  • Page 5: Safety Indications

    SAFETY INDICATIONS Warnings and Cautions are indicated on this instrument and in the instruction manual to prevent injury to users and others, prevent damage to property or the like, and to ensure safe use of this instrument. After fully understanding the following indications and symbols, carefully read the section "Safety Precautions,"...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    OFF and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Continued use of this instrument in this state might cause fire. Mandatory Contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation. Caution Do not look directly at bright lights such as the sun or light bulb filaments.
  • Page 7 ・TOPCON accepts no responsibility for any incidental damages such as loss of business and discontinuance of business caused by use or out of commission of this instrument.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................1 SAFETY INDICATIONS ..........................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................... 4 NOTATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ........................7 1. BEFORE USE ............................8 CHECK OF MAIN BODY AND ACCESSORIES ................8 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ................... 9 PREPARATION ..........................13 ................

  • Page 9: Notations In This Manual

    NOTATIONS IN THIS MANUAL The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Notation Description  [CALL] , [ Means a menu title shown on a keyboard and the display of the instrument. ☞ ‘ ’ Indicates a text referred to in this manual. ☞...

  • Page 10: Before Use

    1. BEFORE USE CHECK OF MAIN BODY AND ACCESSORIES Check that the following main body and accessories are included. If not complete, please contact your dealer or TOPCON TEHCHNOHOUSE. ・ Instrument (The detector is a separately sold optional accessory) Accessories ・...

  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of Parts

    NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ■ Main body Detector window (Position of reference measuring plane: Top surface of globe) Detector unit (Option) Display panel Display unit Keyboard Screw for mounting tripod (1/4”screw Depth 5mm) Analog output connector Response switch USB connector Hold button DC-power input connector Battery compartment...
  • Page 12 Tripod screw A screw hole to fasten this instrument to a tripod. Specification of screw:1/4-UNC standardized for fixing a camera. Keyboard This keyboard is to set various functions such as switching to auto-range or manual-range and to input of correction factors. Power switch Power switch for this instrument.
  • Page 13 [％] For measurement of percent over and under reference value. In addition, for setting reference value. [⊿] For measurement of deviation from standard value. In addition, for setting reference value. [μW/cm For measurement of irradiance. [mJ/cm For measurement of integral irradiance. [CALL] Displays preset reference value for about 3 seconds in percent measurement mode and deviation measurement mode.
  • Page 14 ■ Names of parts on display screen Manual range display Zero-adjustment display Measurement range display Mode selection display Battery Indicator Mode selection display Inverse display Measurement display Correction factor display Mode selection display Displayed letters Description [CAL.] Appears during operating zero-adjustment. [MANU.] Appears during operating zero-adjustment and manual range mode [1234]...

  • Page 15: Preparation

    PREPARATION 1.3.1 HOW TO MOUNT THE DETECTOR UNIT Follow the connector guide, and push in the detector along with connector guide in the arrow direction. Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting/disconnecting the detector unit. 1.3.2 HOW TO INSERT A BATTERY Two AA batteries are required.

  • Page 16: Connection Of Ac Adapter (Separately Sold Optional Accessory)

    1.3.3 CONNECTION OF AC ADAPTER (Separately sold optional accessory) Only use the designated AC adapter. Unapproved AC adapters may cause fire or electric shock. Compulsory Be sure to remove dust and water at the plug and receptacle for the AC adapter. Otherwise, it may cause fire.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Pc

    1.3.4 CONNECTING TO PC To use this instrument with a PC, use a USB cable (Cable Type: A connector – mini B connector) to connect to the PC. Memo ・ The USB cable is not included with this instrument. Please purchase it separately.

  • Page 18: How To Turn Power On/Off

    1.3.5 HOW TO TURN POWER ON/OFF Push the power switch to the ON position to turn on power. The mark [CAL.] is displayed and the zero-adjustment starts. When the zero-adjustment finishes, the current measurement readout appears. Memo ・ Set the response switch before turning on power. ・...

  • Page 19: Measurements

    2. MEASUREMENTS AUTO-RANGE MEASUREMENT DISPLAY RANGE Remove the cap and start measurement. The readout appears on the panel. When the readout is stabilized, read the value. Turn on the HOLD switch, and the readout will be held. Turn off the HOLO switch, and measurement can be made again. unit: μW/cm2 Display range and resolution in auto-range Range...

  • Page 20: Manual-Range Measurement And Display Range

    Memo ・ If the readout exceeds 280,000μW/cm , a code “E2” appears. ・ By switching the response switch, you can select the detector responding speed. Select the responding speed [FAST] or [SLOW] depending on the light source to be measured. ☞...
  • Page 21 unit: μW/cm2 Display range and resolution in manual-range Range Display range Display resolution 0.1～ 280.0 Range 1 1～ 2800 Range 2 10～ 28000 Range 3 100～ 280000 Range 4 Memo ・ If the readout is exceeds the display range, a code “E2” appears. ・...

  • Page 22: How To Use The Analog Output Connector

    HOW TO USE THE ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR The analog output plug has a polarity as shown in the figure. Connect the analog output plug with a shield line by soldering and connect it with an outer recorder. Insert the analog output plug into the analog output connector. The output impedance of the instrument is not more than 100ohm.

  • Page 23: Setting Procedures

    3. SETTING PROCEDURES NUMERIC ENTRY  Numeric entry can be processed on the C.C.F. setting, and the mode and the % mode.  Select the numeric entry screen in the C.C.F. setting, mode or % mode. Enter a numeric value through the [0 - 9] switch. To shift the digit, push the [SHIFT] switch.

  • Page 24: Irradiance Measurement(Μw/Cm2 Mode)

    IRRADIANCE MEASUREMENT(μW/cm2 MODE) When you turn on the power, the instrument enter μW/cm mode automatically. To enter the μW/cm mode from another mode, push the [μW/cm ] switch. CORRECTION FACTOR (C.C.F. setting) Push the [C.C.F.] switch, and the currently set C.C.F. value is displayed. If no correction factor is registered, a set of figures “0000”...

  • Page 25: Setting Procedure (To Enter 1.2 To C.c.f.)

    Memo ・ Enter the correction factor in the range of 0.001 to 1000. ・ To cancel the correction factor, enter 1.000 as the correction factor. ・ After completion of the C.C.F. setting mode, the system returns to the previous measuring mode. ・...
  • Page 26 Push the [ ] ([0 - 9]) switch to set the decimal point. Push the [SHIFT] switch to move the blinking digit to a lower position. Push the [0 - 9] switch to change the blinking digit figure to 2. Push the [SET] switch to complete setting.

  • Page 27: Deviation Measurement ( Mode)

     DEVIATION MEASUREMENT ( MODE)   Press the [ ] switch to enter the mode. In this mode, an amount of deviation from a reference value appears. (An example showing that the deviation is +10μW/cm Deviation = (C.C.F. x Irradiance) – Reference value (C.C.F.

  • Page 28: Setting Procedure (Setting 100.0 As The Reference Value)

    3.4.1 SETTING PROCEDURE (Setting 100.0 as the reference value) Memo  ・ The setting procedure is common to the mode and % mode. The example is  mode. To set the % mode, push the [%] switch.  When the [ ] switch is pushed, the currently set reference value appears.

  • Page 29: How To Check The Reference Value

    Push the [SHIFT] switch again to move the blinking digit to a lower position. Push the [INV.] switch, and check if the mark INV appears. Push the [ ] ([0 - 9])switch to set the decimal point. Push the [SET] switch to complete the setting. Memo ・...

  • Page 30: Percent Measurement (% Mode)

    PERCENT MEASUREMENT ( MODE) Push the [%] switch to enter the % mode, the readout shows the ratio of the measured value to the reference value. (Example: The deviation is expressed as 90%) Percent = ((C.C.F. x Irradiance) / reference value)  100 How to set the reference value (on the basis of measurements) In the μW/cm mode, make measurement under the condition you want to be...

  • Page 31: Measurement Of Integral Irradiance' (Mj/Cm 2 ) Mode

    3.6 ‘ MEASUREMENT INTEGRAL IRRADIANCE’ (mJ/cm MODE Press the [mJ/cm ] switch to enter Integral irradiance mode. In this mode, Readout shows integral irradiance and integral time. Start of integration Push the [mJ/cm ] switch to shift to the mJ/cm mode.
  • Page 32 Integration stop In a mode other than the mJ/cm mode, push the [mJ/cm ] switch to shift to the mJ/cm mode. If the [START/STOP] switch is pushed after pushing the [INV.] switch, the integration stops. Memo ・ The value of integral irradiance by the time measuring stop is displayed. ・...

  • Page 33: Zero Adjustment (Cal Mode)

    ZERO ADJUSTMENT (CAL MODE) Zero adjustment start after pushing the [INV.] switch and then [CAL.] ([SHIFT]) switch. Memo ・ When power is turned ON, the system automatically conducts a zero adjustment. ・ With the response switch in either FAST or SLOW setting, it is possible to conduct a zero adjustment.

  • Page 34: Communication With Pc

    Reads correction factor (C.C.F.) #.###Ｅ±## The “_” mark means a space. “####” is a numerical value. When PC send a communication command to the UVR-300, the UVR-300 returns “OK” as a receipt acknowledgment. When the UV-300 receive improver command, the UV-300 returns “NG”.

  • Page 35: Strn Command

    4.1.1 STRn COMMAND When this command is sent to the UVR-300, measured data in a text format is returned from the instrument. The UV-300 send measured data to PC after changing measurement range. The changeover time of the measurement range depending on the response switch setting.

  • Page 36: Istrn Command

    4.1.3 ISTRn COMMAND When this command is sent to the UVR-300, the status data at this time measurement of integral irradiance is obtained. The UV-300 send measured data to PC after the instrument change measurement range. The changeover time of the measurement range depending on the response switch setting.

  • Page 37: Ca Command

    Data +(Cr･Lf) 4.1.7 SCCF COMMAND When this command is sent to the UVR-300, C.C.F. is set out and stored in EEPROM. The input value can be set from 0.001 to 1000. When an input value is over or under 0.001-1,000, the error code ERR_07 is returned from the UV- 300.

  • Page 38: Rccf Command

    4.1.8 RCCF COMMAND When this command is sent to the UVR-300, C.C.F. is read out. Command UVR-300 RCCF +(Cr･Lf) OK+(Cr･Lf) C.C.F. Data +(Cr･Lf) OUTPUT FORMAT 4.2.1 OUTPUT FORMAT REMOTE MEASUREMENTS Output format list Name of command Format type STRn #.###E±##_R# Displayed in the same resolution as the LCD display ISTRn #.###E±##_#.###E±##_#.###E±##R#...

  • Page 39: Usb Driver

    USB Driver The following describes the procedure for installing the USB drive. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the UVR-300 into CD-ROM drive. Select [USBDeviceDriver.exe] in the [Driver] folder in the CD-ROM drive, right-click and click [Run as administrator]. Windows○ XP Professional Service Pack2 or later(32bit) Windows○...
  • Page 40 Memo To uninstall, click [Uninstall] button for step 4 above. Memo The following 2 types of drivers are installed. ・Serial converter ・Serial port...

  • Page 41: Error Message

    ●If an error message is still displayed even after the above action is conducted, repair may be required. Contact TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE or the dealer where you purchased this instrument.

  • Page 42: Communication Error Code

    ERR11_Rx Appears when STRn or ISTRn command is Check if the hold switch is turned sent to the UVR-300 while HOLD switch is OFF. and measurement range is being changed. ERR12...

  • Page 43: Supplement

    6. SUPPLEMENT ＊ Ｂ* Bｅ SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ｅ ｐ ■ Ｏ UVR-300 Specifications and performance Ｎ ／ Ｏ Measurement 0.1– 280000μW/cm Ｆ range Auto/manual 4-step range Ｆ Display 4-digit LCD Read ＊ Linearity ± 5% of rdg.; ± 1 digit (Auto range) 220 –...
  • Page 44 FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) the device may not cause interference, and (2) the device must accept anyinterference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

  • Page 45: Unit Conversion In The Uv Beam Measurement

    UNIT CONVERSION IN THE UV BEAM MEASUREMENT Basic relation Watt Second Joule ＝ [W] × [s] Joule ＝ 10 [erg] ] ＝ 10 Hour ＝ 3600[s] Unit conversion sample...

  • Page 46: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 47: Outline Dimension

    OUTLINE DIMENSION Use only specified screws when using the tripod screw and screw holes for jig attachment. Do not tighten the screws any more than necessary. Doing so Request might cause internal breakage. ■UVR-300 Response switch Detector window Hold switch button...

  • Page 48: Graph

    GRAPH Spectral sensitivity Wavelength （ｎｍ） UD-250 UD-360A UD-400 Angular incident light characteristics UD-250 UD-360 UD-250 UD-360A UD-400 Incidence angle(°) Incidence angle(°) Typical cosθ Typical cosθ Spectral distribution of calibration light source UD-250 UD-360 UD-250 UD-360A Wavelength(nm) Germicidal lamp：GL-15(calibrated by 254nm bright line） Wavelength（nm）...
  • Page 49 The repairable period is this period that parts are kept in stock. Even after the storage period has elapsed, there are cases in which repair may be possible, so contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation. “Maintenance and repair parts” mean the parts that are necessary to maintain the (*1) function of the product.
  • Page 50 ◆ Inquiries regarding repairs and maintenance Tel +813(3558)2710 Fax +813(3558)3011 UV RADIOMETER UVR–300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date of issue: 8th edition Jan,2017 Issued by TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580 Japan ©2012 TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Unauthorized copying prohibited.

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