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- Page 1 ACCU-CAL™ 160 User Guide Radiometer for UVA & LED ■ Instructions for Safe Use ■ Setup and Operation Maintenance ■ Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories ■...
- Page 2 Dymax standard Conditions of Sale. Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated and tested by the user to insure that desired performance criteria are satisfied. Dymax is willing to assist users in their performance testing and evaluation by offering equipment trial rental and leasing programs to assist in such testing and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Contents Contents..........................3 Introduction ........................4 Introduction to the User Guide ....................4 Intended Audience ......................4 Where to Get Help ........................4 Safety ..........................4 Product Overview........................ 5 Description of the ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer ............... 5 Environmental Considerations .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Safety The ACCU-CAL™ 160 radiometer is designed to be used in conjunction with Dymax light-curing equipment that is properly set up, with components correctly connected, and operated in accordance with relevant instructions. For eye protection when working with light-curing sources, use the provided goggles or a face shield that’s been approved for UV protection. -
Page 5: Product Overview
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide We encourage you to read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions and recommendations in this and other related manuals prior to setting up and operating this instrument and any associated UV light-curing systems. WARNING! The device should only be used for its intended purpose and according to its technical specifications. -
Page 6: Environmental Considerations
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide The device’s internal temperature during calibration and measurement is recorded. With this information, the temperature dependency is automatically corrected within the device. Environmental Considerations Radiometers are sensitive to extremes in environmental conditions like high temperature, humidity, and contamination. - Page 7 ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Figure 1. ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer Face Plate Display Window ON/OFF Button Continuously displays the internal temperature To turn on, press & hold until the of the device (top left), as well as the battery screen is illuminated. level (top right) in all menu mode screens.
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Page 8: Setup Menu
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Setup Menu To enter the setup menu, switch the device on and wait for the welcome screen (Figure 2) to disappear. The graph mode or text mode screen will appear. Press the button in the middle to enter the setup (Figure 3). - Page 9 ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide To navigate through the setup menu, press the left button to move the highlighted selection up and the middle button to move the highlighted selection down. The right button is used to select the highlighted menu item. Figure 4.
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Page 10: Perform A Measurement
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Perform a Measurement To perform a measurement, press the right button when the text mode (Figure 5) or graph mode (Figure 6) screen is shown. Figure 5. Text Mode Screen Figure 6. Graph Mode Screen A message “Start Measurement”... - Page 11 ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide CAUTION: Exposing the display window to high UV radiation will damage the display. Figure 7. Start Measurement Screen Figure 8. Optics Window (Located on the Backside of the Radiometer) When the radiometer exits the curing chamber, the measurement sequence will still be running.
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Page 12: Perform A Reference Measurement
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Once the unit has stopped taking measurements, the results are shown on the front display. If the device was in the text mode (Figure 5), the dose and peak irradiance are shown, along with the corresponding values of a reference measurement and the deviation to the reference. If the device was in the graph mode (Figure 6), the irradiance profile and peak irradiance are shown. -
Page 13: Usb Interface
Measurement data can be transferred to a computer via the USB remote interface. The software tool “S-Accu-Cal 160” is provided with each order on a USB drive. It reads the data from the device and displays the peak irradiance, dose, irradiance, and temperature profile. - Page 14 ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide When the software is first opened it, a blank startup screen will display (Figure 11). Press the “reinitialize/change device” button in the upper right corner. This will pull the radiometers serial number and type into the boxes in the upper right corner. It will also open up the data import/export options on the left.
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Page 15: Power Supply
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Figure 11. Start Up Screen Serial Number & Reinitialize/Change Data Import/ Screen Navigation Type (UVA or LED) Device Button Export Buttons Icons Set Reference Point Power Supply The power supply for charging of the built-in lithium polymer battery is connected via the USB interface. -
Page 16: Maintenance
This radiometer should be calibrated annually to ensure proper operation and readings. Only trained and authorized persons are permitted to open and repair the device. Opening the device on the input-optics side voids the calibration. Contact Dymax for calibration assistance. -
Page 17: Specifications
ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer User Guide Specifications Property Specification Part Numbers 41590 UVA Model 41585 LED Model Data Display Graphical LCD with backlight, 128 x 64 px Wavelength Range 328 nm – 382 nm (UVA Model) 350 nm – 460 nm (LED Model) Cosine Error f <10% typical Measurement Ranges... -
Page 18: Warranty
Unauthorized repair, modification, or improper use of equipment may void your warranty benefits. The use of aftermarket replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation, will void any effective warranties and may result in damage to the equipment. - Page 19 Dymax standard Conditions of Sale published on our website. Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated and tested by the user to ensure that desired performance criteria are satisfied. Dymax is willing to assist users in their performance testing and evaluation by offering equipment trial rental and leasing programs to assist in such testing and evaluations.
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