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Topcon BM-100 Series Instruction Manual

Phosphorescence luminance meter
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phosphorescence luminance meter
Rev.8

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phosphorescence luminance meter Rev.8...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you so much for your purchasing our TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE Phosphorescence luminance meter BM-100 series. This manual describes an outline, basic operation procedure and specifications regarding the Phosphorescence luminance meter BM-100. Read this instruction manual carefully before using this...
  • Page 4 The instrument case is made of plastic. Do not wipe with any chemicals (acetone, thinner, etc.). Do not bring it near any place whose temperature exceeds 60C. To maintain required measurement accuracy, Contact your dealer or TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE and have the instrument calibrated at least once every three years.

  • 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

    If you notice strange noise, smell or smoke from this instrument, immediately turn the instrument OFF and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Mandatory Continued use of this instrument in this state might cause fire. Contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation.
  • Page 7 Caution Insert the batteries with current polarity position. Otherwise, battery leakage may occur, resulting in personal injury or product failure. Prohibited Do not place this instrument on an unstable stand or uneven surface. Failure to do so might cause the instrument to fall or tip over. Prohibited Do not bring any goods with a static charge near to ESD mark.
  • Page 8 ・TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE 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 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................1 SAFETY INDICATIONS ..........................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................4 NOTATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ........................9 1. BEFORE USE ........................10 1.1 CHECK OF MAIN BODY AND ACCESSORIES .................. 10 1.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ........................11 1.3 PREPARATION ........................... 15 1.3.1 HOW TO MOUNT THE DETECTOR UNIT ..................
  • Page 10 4.1.4 ERR COMMAND ......................... 42 4.1.5 RCCF COMMAND ........................43 4.1.6 SCCF COMMAND ........................43 4.1.7 RPMT COMMAND ........................44 4.1.8 PMTn COMMAND ........................44 4.1.9 PR COMMAND ..........................45 4.1.10 CRP COMMAND........................45 4.2 OUTPUT FORMAT ..........................46 4.2.1 OUTPUT FORMAT FOR REMOTE MEASUREMENTS .............. 46 4.3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION ......................

  • Page 11: 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 12: Before Use

    1. BEFORE USE 1.1 CHECK OF MAIN BODY AND ACCESSORIES Check that all the following items are included. If not complete, please contact your dealer or TOPCON TEHCHNOHOUSE. Instrument ・BM-100 Accessories ・Quick Manual ・Inspection report ・Height adjustment rubber band ・AA battery (For operation check) (Separately sold parts) ・Carrying Case...

  • Page 13: Names And Functions

    1.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ■Main body BM-100 Screw for mounting tripod (1/4” screw Depth 8mm) Detector unit Display panel Name plate (serial number) Display unit Cushion sponge Keyboard Analog output connector Detector window Hand strap USB connector Set switch DC-power input connector Serial Number Hold button Battery compartment...
  • Page 14 Name Description Display panel Various kinds of information such as measurement and measuring condition is shown on the display panel. Keyboard This keyboard is to select functions and to input numeric value. USB connector This connector is used to connect the instrument to PC in remote measurement.
  • Page 15 ■Names and functions of keyboard MANUAL RANGE switch C.C.F. switch ＃ switch AUTO / MANUAL switch CALL switch CAL switch ⊿ switch ％ switch SHIFT switch Decimal point switch SET switch 0～9 switch The function of each switch is as follows: Switch Description [AUTO/MANU.]...
  • Page 16 ■Names of parts on display screen Manual range display Measurement range display Inverse display Elapsed time Battery Indicator Measurement display Measurement unit display Displayed letters Description [CAL] Appears during operating zero-adjustment and standby of pre- measurement for user-specified material. [MANU.] Appears during operating zero-adjustment and manual range mode.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    1.3 PREPARATION 1.3.1 HOW TO MOUNT THE DETECTOR UNIT Push in the detector along with the connector guide in the arrow direction. Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting disconnecting the detector unit. BM-100 Insert Detector unit along a guide ・...

  • Page 18: How To Insert A Battery

    1.3.2 HOW TO INSERT A BATTERY Two AA batteries are required. Those for operation check do not attach at the time of shipment. Purchase those at your dealer. Turn the power switch off and uncover the battery compartment. Insert a battery according to a polar indication shown on the battery compartment. Mount the battery compartment.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Connecting To Pc

    1.3.4 CONNECTING TO PC Use the standard accessory USB cable (Cable Type: A connector – mini B connector) to connect to the PC. Memo ・For connection to a PC, refer to your PC manual as well. ・Never plug any connectors in or out while the instrument power is on. Request ■...

  • Page 21: 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. After zero-adjustment complete, the current measured value appears. Memo ・No Cap is required in Zero adjustment. To turn off power, push the power switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 22: Measurement Of Phosphorescence Luminance

    1.4 MEASUREMENT OF PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE 1.4.1 HOW TO MEASURE PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE When measuring Phosphorescence Luminance, prevent intrusion of light into detector window. When the instrument is tilt during measurement, the light intrudes from gap between detector unit and object. The incident light might affect results. Outside light Object Press the detector unit against the object perpendicularly not to make a gap.

  • Page 23: Use Height Adjustment Rubber Band

    1.4.2 USE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RUBBER BAND Use the height adjustment rubber band to set Detector unit and display unit to the same height. Rubber band Object surface Set rubber foot to face toward object, and fix the rubber band by Velcro fastener. Rubber foot...

  • Page 24: Replacement Of Cushion Sponge

    1.4.3 REPLACEMENT OF CUSHION SPONGE When you press detector unit to object, Cushion sponge around detector window prevents light from intruding. When cushion sponge is deteriorated and can not prevent light from intruding, please replace the cushion sponge to new one. Cushion sponge Detector window Judge the timing of the replacement from the measured data.

  • Page 25: Measurements Procedures

    2. MEASUREMENTS PROCEDURES 2.1 SETTING OF MEASUREMENT MODE BM-100 can measure luminance, illuminance and UV by changing detector unit. (Detector for illuminance and Detector for UV are optional accessary Turn off the power, and change the detector unit and turn on the power. After zero-adjustment complete, the measurement value associated detector unit is displayed.

  • Page 26: Auto-Range Measurement And Display Range

    2.2 AUTO-RANGE MEASUREMENT AND DISPLAY RANGE Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode After zero-adjustment complete, auto-range measurement automatically start. ■Display range and resolution in auto-range (Luminance mode) Range Effective measuring range Unit Resolution [mcd/m 1[mcd/m ～ 1,350 Range 1 ～...
  • Page 27 Memo ・ If the readout is over 1,350cd/m , a error code [E5] appears. (Luminance mode : when correction factor is off.) ・ If the readout is over 999,000lx, a error code [E5] appears. (Illuminance mode : when correction facto is off.) ・...

  • Page 28: Manual-Range Measurement And Display Range

    2.3 MANUAL-RANGE MEASUREMENT AND DISPLAY RANGE Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode Turn on the power, start auto-range measurement. Push the [AUTO/MANU.] Switch on the keyboard. The system switches to manual range. Luminance mode Auto range Manual range Illuminance mode Auto range Manual range...
  • Page 29 Pushing the [MANU. RANGE] switch to advance to the range as follows: Luminance mode 1→2→3→4→5→6 1→2→3→4 Illuminance mode UV mode Pushing the [AUTO/MANU.] switch to return auto-range measurement. ■Display range and resolution in manual-range (Luminance mode) Effective measuring range Unit Resolution Range [mcd/m...
  • Page 30 Memo ・ If the measured value is exceeds the display range, a code [E5] appears. ・ If the readout is smaller than 1 mcd/m , the figure [0] appears. ☞ ‘5.1 INSTRUMENT ERROR CODE’...

  • Page 31: Phosphorescence Luminance Prediction

    2.4 PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION Associated mode: Luminance mode 2.4.1 THE MATERIAL SELECTION FOR PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION Push the [SHIFT] switch in luminance measurement mode. Material data number is displayed. Each time you press [SHIFT] switch, material data number change in order of [0], [1], [2], [3], [0]….

  • Page 32: Phosphorescence Luminance Prediction

    PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION 2.4.2 The function of Phosphorescence luminance prediction can predict afterglow luminance of phosphorescence at elapsed time of 20, 60, and 90 minutes from the start of measurement based on 60 seconds measurement. Turn on the power, start auto-range measurement. Turn on the HOLD switch to enter the Phosphorescence luminance prediction mode.
  • Page 33 Press the detector window against the object. The measurement start after the set switch is pressed, and then 60 seconds countdown starts. Set switch The prediction results is displayed after 60 seconds countdown finish. Each time you press [SHIFT] switch, you can see the prediction results in order of [20min], [60min], and [90min].

  • Page 34: Calibration For Phosphorescence Luminance Prediction

    2.5 CALIBRATION FOR PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION Associated mode: Luminance mode 2.5.1 INTRODUCTION The function of the Calibration for phosphorescence luminance prediction can calibrate the BM-100 for user-specified phosphorescent material. Based on the results of the calibration, the BM-100 can predict phosphorescence luminance of user-specified material at elapsed time of 20, 60 and 90 minutes by 60 seconds measurement.
  • Page 35 ・ By using three different illuminance, excite phosphorescent materials for Request each of three times pre-measurements. ・ Illuminance which is use to excite phosphorescent materials should be large difference among three times pre-measurements. (ex: 50lx, 100lx, 200lx) ・ Excite phosphorescent materials with the same amount of time in three times pre-measurements.

  • Page 36: Operation Procedure

    2.5.2 OPERATION PROCEDURE Turn on the power, start auto-range measurement. Turn on the HOLD switch to shift to phosphorescence luminance prediction mode. Pushing [CAL] switch in standby screen of phosphorescence luminance prediction. When there are not the results of previous calibration, standby screen is displayed. When the results of previous pre-measurement exist in the BM-100, the results of pre-measurement is displayed.
  • Page 37 The pre-measurement results are displayed after finishing 5,400 seconds countdown. Each time you press [SHIFT] switch, you can see pre-measurement results in order of [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [0]….. Turn off HOLD switch to return luminance measurement mode. Memo ・...

  • Page 38: Setting Response Switch

    2.6 SETTING RESPONSE SWITCH Associated mode: illuminance / UV mode This setting is available only to Detector for Illuminance and UV (optional accessory) Changes the response switch [FAST] or [SLOW] suited to light source. FAST SLOW ： for general light source FAST ：...

  • Page 39: Fixing The Readout

    2.7 FIXING THE READOUT Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode The operation for each measurement mode is different. ■Luminance mode Press [＃] switch during measurement to fix measured value. Press [＃] switch again to restart measurement. ■Illuminance / UV mode To fix the readout, set the hold switch to ON.

  • Page 40: Setting Procedures

    3. SETTING PROCEDURES 3.1 CORRECTION FACTOR(C.C.F. setting) Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode When other than 1.000 is entered, correction factor is active, When 1.000 is entered, correction factor is inactive. Push the [C.C.F.] switch to enter the Color correction factor setting. Enter a numeric value through the [0 –...
  • Page 41 Memo ・ Enter the correction factor in the range 0.001 to 1,000. ・ After completion of the C.C.F. setting mode, the system returns to the measuring mode. ・ Once correction factor is activated, Readout is multiplied by the correction factor. Readout = raw measured value x Correction factor (C.C.F.). ・...

  • Page 42: Communication With Pc

    4. COMMUNICATION WITH PC 4.1 COMMUNICATION COMMAND This instrument can communicate with PCs. This chapter describes the commands for creating communication program with the BM-100 on user own. The following are the communication commands: Command name Function STRn Sets measurement range to the auto or manual and specify a range, and then obtains measured data.

  • Page 43: Strn Command

    4.1.1 STRn COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 returns measured data in a text format. n: 0 (Auto range) n: 1 – 4 (Manual range, Luminance / UV mode) n：1 - 6 (Manual range, Illuminance mode) Command BM-100...

  • Page 44: Who/Ver/Srl Command

    4.1.3 WHO/VER/SRL COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 returns the name of this instrument, program version, and product serial number. Command BM-100 WHO / VER / SRL+(Cr･Lf) OK+(Cr･Lf) Instrument name/version/product serial number Data+(Cr･Lf) END+(Cr･Lf) 4.1.4 ERR COMMAND...

  • Page 45: Rccf Command

    4.1.5 RCCF COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode When the BM-100 receive this command, BM-100 returns correction factor (C.C.F.). Command BM-100 RCCF +(Cr･Lf) OK+(Cr･Lf) Correction factor (C.C.F) Data+(Cr･Lf) END+(Cr･Lf) 4.1.6 SCCF COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance / Illuminance / UV mode When the BM-100 receives this command, the BM-100 writes C.C.F.

  • Page 46: Rpmt Command

    4.1.7 RPMT COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 returns prediction type of Phosphorescence luminance. Command BM-100 RPMT+(Cr･Lf) OK+(Cr･Lf) Prediction type of Phosphorescence luminance Data+(Cr･Lf) END+(Cr･Lf) 4.1.8 PMTn COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 sets the material for prediction type of Phosphorescence luminance.

  • Page 47: Pr Command

    4.1.9 PR COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 returns the prediction results of 20, 60, and 90 minutes later. Command BM-100 PR+(Cr･Lf) OK+(Cr･Lf) Prediction results of 20, 60, 90 minutes Data+(Cr･Lf) END+(Cr･Lf) 4.1.10 CRP COMMAND Associated mode: Luminance mode When the BM-100 receive this command, the BM-100 returns five pre-measurement data results.

  • Page 48: Output Format

    4.2 OUTPUT FORMAT 4.2.1 OUTPUT FORMAT FOR REMOTE MEASUREMENTS Output format list Name of command Format type STRn #.###E±##_R#U#_#.## (Resolution in the output format is the same as that in display unit. <Example> When measured value in Luminance is 3.210cd/m at Range 2, output data will be “3.210E+03_R2UM_0.0”;...

  • Page 49: Usb Driver Installation

    4.3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION The following describes the procedure for installing the USB drive into PCs. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the BM-100 into CD-ROM drive. Select [USBDeviceDriver.exe] in the [Driver] folder in the CD-ROM drive, right-click and click [Run as administrator]. Windows○...
  • Page 50 Memo To uninstall, click [Uninstall] button for step 4 above. Memo The following 2 types of drivers are installed. ・Serial converter ・Serial port...

  • Page 51: Error Message

    The set switch is released during pre- Check the measurement measurement . environment. ●If an error message is still displayed even after you take above action, repair may be required. Contact the dealer where you purchased this instrument or TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Repeatability Linearity（Prediction accuracy） ± 10% ± 2 digit (After 20 minutes) ± 15% ± 2 digit (After 60 and 90 minutes) (measuring Topcon Technohouse standard phosphorescent material excited by D65 light for 20 minutes) ’ V(λ) Mismatch f 8% or less...

  • Page 53: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM ■BM-100...

  • Page 54: Outline Dimension

    OUTLINE DIMENSION ■BM-100 (unit: mm)

  • Page 55: Graph

    GRAPH Deviation from spectral luminous efficacy ■BM-100 Memo ・ The above data are obtained by a sample of this instrument. There are some differences in the characteristics between the products.

  • Page 56: Explanation Of Terms

    EXPLANATION OF TERMS Relative Spectra Responsivity Characteristics: The human eye has the sensitivity to the light with wavelengths ranging from 380nm to 780nm, and has most strong sensitivity at 555nm. (Spectral luminous efficiency) The relative spectral responsivity of the BM-100 closely matches the spectral luminous efficiency. The difference between spectral luminous efficacy and Relative spectral response of the BM-100 is evaluated according to JIS C1609 : 2006.

  • Page 57: Information About Overseas Regulation

    INFORMATION ABOUT OVERSEAS REGULATION FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
  • Page 59 Parts for maintenance and repair (1*) are kept in stock for 8 years (2*) after the date of manufacture. This period is the repairable period. However, please contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse for repairs even after the repairable period in case that repair may be still available.
  • Page 60 Fax +81-3(3558)4661 ◆ Repair and Calibration Tel +81-3(3558)2710 Fax +81-3(3558)3011 BM-100 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date of issue: 8th edition January 2017 Issued by TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580 Japan ©2015 TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Unauthorized copying prohibited.

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