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LT80 LED Light Meter Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett LT80 LED Light Meter that measures light intensity from white LED light sources. The LT80 can also measure light from fluorescent, metal halide, high‐ pressure sodium, and incandescent sources, for reference only (unspecified accuracy). The LT80...
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Safety Do not operate the meter in environments where the following are present: explosive gases (or materials), combustible gases (or materials), steam, or dust. Please replace the battery immediately when the low battery symbol appears on the LCD. ...
Operation Power ON/OFF Long press the Power button to power the meter. To power the meter OFF, short press the Power button. Taking Measurements 1. Switch the meter ON and remove the sensor’s protective cover to expose the light sensor dome. The display should switch ON; if not, check that batteries are installed and fresh.
MAX/AVG/MIN Button The meter can record the maximum, minimum, and average readings as described below: Short press the “MAX/MIN” button and the meter will begin to track the maximum/average/minimum measurements; the “MAX” icon will display at the top of the LCD window indicating that the meter is now showing the maximum reading.
3. If the protective cap is not covering the sensor when the Zero calibration is started the LCD display will read CAP. In this case, please cover the sensor with the cap and restart this procedure. Measurement Tips For maximum accuracy allow the light being measured to fall directly on the sensor as perpendicular as possible with a minimal angle of incidence When the meter is not in use, please keep the protective cap in place over the light sensor.
Relative Spectral Sensitivity The deviation from the comparative standards for luminosity is determined by JIS standard C 1609-1993. Peak sensitivity wavelength: 550 nm . Typ. Ta=23℃ V( λ) * TM - 721 380 440 500 560 620 680 740 WAVELENGTH (nm) Typical Light Levels (1 Fc = 10.76 Lux) Foot...
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Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase.
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