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SD card real time Data Recorder
10 Light Source select , Auto range 0 to 50,000 LUX
LED LIGHT METER
Model : LX-1148SD
OPERATION MANUAL
Your purchase of this
LED LIGHT METER with
SD CARD DATA LOGGER
marks a step forward for you
into the field of
precision measurement.
Although this meter a
complex and delicate
instrument, its durable
structure will allow
many years of use if
proper operating
techniques are
developed. Please read
the following
instructions carefully
and always keep this
manual within easy
reach.

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  • Page 1 SD card real time Data Recorder 10 Light Source select , Auto range 0 to 50,000 LUX LED LIGHT METER Model : LX-1148SD Your purchase of this LED LIGHT METER with SD CARD DATA LOGGER marks a step forward for you into the field of precision measurement.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FEATURES............................2. SPECIFICATIONS..........................3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION......................4. MEASURING PROCEDURE......................... 4-1 Function selection/Measurement..................7 4-2 Light Meter Measurement......................4-3 Light Source Selection........................4-4 Type K/J thermometer Measurement..................4-5 Data Hold............................4-6 Data Record ( Max./ Min.
  • Page 3: Features

    1. FEATURES * 3 ranges, 2,000/20,000/100,000 LUX. * LUX & Foot Candle unit selection with default. * Auto range for light measurement. * Spectrum of photo sensor meets C.I.E.. * Light measurement with zero adjustment by push button. * Separate probe, easy for operation of different measurement environment.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 General Specifications Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI circuit. Display LCD size : 52 mm x 38 mm LCD with green backlight ( ON/OFF ). Measurement/ Light : LUX, Feet candle ( Ft-cd ) Unit Type K/J thermometer : ℃ or ℉. Light Sensor The exclusive photo diode &...
  • Page 5 Data Hold Freeze the display reading. Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value. Sampling Time Approx. 1 second. of Display Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface. Connect the optional RS232 cable UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug. Connect the optional USB cable USB-01 will get the USB plug.
  • Page 6 Optional SD Card ( 1 GB ) Accessories SD Card ( 2 GB ) Type K thermocouple probe. AC to DC 9V adapter. USB cable, USB-01. RS232 cable, UPCB-02. Data Acquisition software,SW-U801-WIN. Hard carrying case, CA-06. 2-2 Electrical Specifications (23±5 ℃...
  • Page 7 Type K/J thermometer Sensor Resolution Range Accuracy Type Type K 0.1 ℃ -50.0 to 1300.0 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 0.5 ℃ ) -50.1 to -100.0 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 1 ℃ ) 0.1 ℉ -58.0 to 2372.0 ℉ ±...
  • Page 8: Front Panel Description

    3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Fig. 1 3-1 Display 3-13 Reset Button 3-2 Power Button ( Backlight Button ) 3-14 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket 3-3 Hold Button 3-15 Battery Compartment/Cover 3-4 REC Button 3-16 Battery Cover Screws 3-5 UNIT Button ( ▲ Button ) 3-17 Stand 3-18 Tripod Fix Nut 3-6 FUNCTION Button ( ▼...
  • Page 9: Measuring Procedure

    4. MEASURING PROCEDURE 4-1 Function selection/Measurement 1) Power on the meter by pressing the " Power button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously. * After already power on the meter, pressing the " Power button " > 3 seconds continuously will turn off the meter.
  • Page 10: Light Source Selection

    Remark : * If intend to change the Light unit ( LUX, Ft-cd ), press the Unit Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds, the unit will change from LUX, Ft-cd in sequence, until the desired unit is present on the Display release the Unit Button ", the select unit will save into the memory with default.
  • Page 11: Type K/J Thermometer Measurement

    Light Source Factors L0: Standard light source: 1.00. L1: LED white daylight: 0.99. L2: LED RED light: 0.516. L3: LED AMBER (YELLOW) light: 0.815. L4: LED GREEN light: 1.216. L5: LED BLUE light: 1.475. L6: LED PURPLE light: 1.148. L7~L9: Programmable User Custom Locations (preset to 1.00) 4-4 Type K/J thermometer Measurement a.
  • Page 12: Data Hold

    4-5 Data Hold During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the LCD will display a " HOLD " symbol. Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data hold function.
  • Page 13: Datalogger

    5. DATALOGGER 5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function a. Insert the SD card Prepare a " SD memory card " ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ), insert the SD card into the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1). The front panel of the SD card should face against the the down case.
  • Page 14: Auto Datalogger ( Set Sampling Time ≧ 1 Second )

    5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time 1 second ) ≧ a. Start the datalogger Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously, the lower LCD will show the text of " Log " then "...
  • Page 15: Manual Datalogger ( Set Sampling Time = 0 Second )

    5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 second ) a. Set sampling time is to 0 second Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 second , the lower LCD will show the " Position no. " , then press the "...
  • Page 16: Sd Card Data Structure

    5-5 SD Card Data structure 1) When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card will generate a folder : LX C 01 2) If the first time to execute the Datalogger, under the route LXC01\, will generate a new file name LXC01001.XLS.
  • Page 17: Saving Data From The Sd Card To The Computer

    6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer ( EXCEL software ) 1) After execute the Data Logger function, take away the SD card out from the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ). 2) Plug in the SD card into the Computer's SD card slot ( if your computer build in this installation ) or insert the SD card into the "...
  • Page 18: Advanced Setting

    EXCEL graphic screen ( for example ) 7. ADVANCED SETTING Under do not execute the Datalogger function, press the " SET Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) continuously at least two seconds will enter the " Advanced Setting " mode. then press the "...
  • Page 19: Set Clock Time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second )

    Remark : During execute the " Advanced Setting " function, if press " SET Button " ( 3- 7 , Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds will exit the " Advanced Setting " function, the LCD will return to normal screen. 7-1 Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second ) When the lower display show "...
  • Page 20: Set Sampling Time

    7-2 Set sampling time ( Seconds ) When the lower display show " SP-t " 1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,60, 120, 300, 600, 1800,3600 seconds ).
  • Page 21: Decimal Point Of Sd Card Setting

    yES - Meter's beep sound will be ON with default. no - Meter's beep sound will be OFF with default. is power ON. 2) After select the upper text to " yES " or " no ", press the " ENTER Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default.
  • Page 22: Select The Temperature Unit To ℃ Or

    yES - Intend to format the SD memory card no - Not execute the SD memory card format 2) If select the upper to " yES ", press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again, the Display will show text "...
  • Page 23: Power Supply From Dc Adapter

    2) After Display unit is selected to " K " or " J ", press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default. 8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER The meter also can supply the power supply from the DC 9V Power Adapter ( optional ).
  • Page 24: System Reset

    10. SYSTEM RESET If the meter happen the troubles such as : CPU system is hold ( for example, the key button can not be operated... ). Then make the system RESET will fix the problem. The system RESET procedures will be either following method : During the power on, use a pin to press the "...
  • Page 25 The 16 digits data stream will be displayed in the following format : D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Each digit indicates the following status : End Word D1 & D8 Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD For example : If the display reading is 1234, then D8 to...
  • Page 26: Optional Type K Temp. Probe

    12. Optional Type K Temp. probe (Type K) TP-01 * Max. short-tern operating Temperature: 300 ℃ (572 ℉). * It is an ultra fast response naked-bead thermocouple suitable for many general purpose application. Thermocouple * Measure Range: -50 ℃ to 900 ℃, Probe -58 ℉...

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