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- Page 1 Operating Instructions MAVOPAD M610A Flicker Meter 1/09.22...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the MAVOPAD flicker meter from GOSSEN. Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the system for the first time, and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Your new flicker meter is designed for extremely fast and accurate measured value acquisition and is equipped with lots of computing power.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Information and Status Display ..... 12 4.2.1 Page Indicator ........12 Technical Data ........23 4.2.2 Sensor Information ....... 13 MAVOPAD ........... 23 4.2.3 Y-Axis Scaling ........13 VLP Light Flicker Sensor ...... 24 4.2.4 Metering Signal Level Display....13 4.2.5 Charge Level Indicator ...... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Explanation of Symbols Signal words in warnings indicate the nature and severity of possible consequences if measures for the prevention of the respective hazard are not implemented. The signal words are defined below and may be used in this document. Warning! Means that serious to life-threatening personal injury may occur Caution... - Page 5 Warning! ▪ In the event of malfunction, switch the meter off immediately. If smoke or odors occur for which the meter or the mains power pack is the cause, immediately disconnect the power pack from the mains and switch the meter off – risk of fire and injury. ▪...
- Page 6 Caution ▪ In the event of malfunction, switch the meter off immediately. If smoke or odors occur for which the meter or the mains power pack is the cause, immediately disconnect the power pack from the mains and switch the meter off – risk of fire and injury. ▪...
- Page 7 Note As a signal word, Note identifies precautions or limitations with regard to use of the product. Please read all notes in order to avoid operating errors. ▪ Before starting one-time only measuring tasks, you should convince yourself beforehand that the meter is working properly by performing a test measurement.
- Page 8 Limitations There are several safety precautions and limitations regarding the use of this product. Please read and understand the following before using the meter. ▪ GOSSEN does not accept any liability for damages, costs or lost profits resulting from malfunctioning of the meter, improper use or non-compliance with the safety precautions. ▪...
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Page 9: Disposal
Disposal Legal regulations regarding disposal and recycling of batteries and electronic devices are different in every country. Please inform yourself about the respectively valid specifications for environmentally friendly disposal in your country, and proceed accordingly. In European countries, consumers must comply with the following regulations: ▪... -
Page 10: Initial Startup
In order to measure flicker, the VLP light sensor has to be plugged into the sensor socket ➌. The sensor can also be connected to the MAVOPAD via the sensor extension cord with a length of 80 cm. The connected sensor is displayed under “Sensor Information” ➂ in the information and status display ➎. -
Page 11: Display Elements And Controls
Display Elements and Controls Touchscreen functions: ➎ Information and status display ➀ Page indicator ➁ Sensor information ➂ Y-axis scaling ➃ Metering signal level display ➄ Charge level indicator ➏ Function keys: ➀ Menu ➁ << >> Toggle keys for measured value display ➊... -
Page 12: Switching On And Off
Various energy-saving and shutdown functions can be selected after tapping “Device Customize” in the menu ➀. If none of the keys are activated during the selected “Auto Power Off” time, or if battery capacity falls below the minimum level, the MAVOPAD is shut down automatically. ➎... -
Page 13: Sensor Information
Sensor Information ➁ 4.2.2 Sensor information indicates which sensor is connected to the meter. In addition to the VLP light flicker probe, other sensors will also be offered as options in the future. Y-Axis Scaling ➂ 4.2.3 In addition to automatic Y-axis scaling, values of 200 lx, 2000 lx or 20,000 lx can also be permanently set in the settings menu for the VLP probe. -
Page 14: Charge Level Indicator
Charge Level Indicator ➄ 4.2.5 During operation, the charge level of the built-in lithium-ion battery appears at the charge level indicator ➄ in the information and status display ➎. The height of the green bar is proportional to the charge level. If the bar changes from green to red, the battery capacity is running out and it urgently needs to be recharged. - Page 15 → → Menu Probe Installed Probes → → Device General Date / Time Factory Reset → Customize Signal Tone Backlight (%) Power Saving (minutes) Power Saving (%) Auto Power Off (minutes) → Graphics FFT Scale AC Mode Frequency Scale Time Scale User User Data About...
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Page 16: Save
4.3.2 << >> ➁ The << and >> keys can be used to switch back and forth amongst the various measured value displays ➐. >> >> Light Measurement Time Plot Frequency Spectrum << << 4.3.3 Save ➂ This function saves the data for the last measurement to the internal 32 GB data memory in CSV format. →... -
Page 17: Settings
Settings ➃ 4.3.4 Scaling of the measured value displays for time plot and frequency spectrum is specified in this menu item. → → Settings Y Scale Autoscale 20,000 lx 2000 lx 200 lx → X Scale 10 ms/div 100 ms/div →... -
Page 18: Mode
Mode ➄ 4.3.5 Sampling time for the various flicker measurement methods is set with this menu item. 1 second must be selected for standard measurements, 2 seconds for ASSIST Mp measurements and 180 seconds for PstLM measurements. The highest time set in each case includes all measurement methods with a lower time. -
Page 19: Measurements
Measurements Preparing a Measurement The VLP light sensor is connected to the meter as described in section 3.2. When measuring an individual light source, influence resulting from other light sources must be avoided. Avoid any movement or vibration of the sensor during measurement, especially when measuring the PstLM value for 180 seconds. - Page 20 Saving Measurements The MAVOPAD is equipped with internal data memory which can be accessed from a PC like a USB drive. After pressing the save key, a selection window appears with a filename for saving the measured values. The suggested filename is comprised of sensor type, date, time and file type. The filename can be changed via a keyboard which can then be displayed.
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Page 21: Flicker Standards And Directives
Flicker Standards and Directives Standards, Title Directives EU 2019/2020 Ecodesign requirements for light sources and separate control gear Equipment for general lighting purposes. EMC immunity requirements – Part IEC TR 61547-1 1: Objective light flicker meter and voltage fluctuation immunity test method Equipment for general lighting purposes –... -
Page 22: Accessories
Accessories Scope of Delivery MAVOPAD VLP light flicker probe Sensor extension cord, 0.8 m Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (built-in) Power supply, input: 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz, 0.35 A, output: 5 V =, 1.5 A, 7.5 W Interface cable, USB type A to micro B, 1.8 m... -
Page 23: Service Notes
Service Notes The device does not require any special maintenance if used in accordance with the operating instructions. ▪ If the outside of the device becomes contaminated during use, clean the surface of the housing with a slightly moistened cloth. Avoid the use of cleansers, abrasives and solvents. ▪... -
Page 24: Technical Data
Technical Data MAVOPAD Operation Display 4.3" capacitive TFT touchscreen display Display illumination Brightness 10% to 100% in steps of 10% Power saving (minutes) 1 to 10 minutes in steps of 1 minute Power saving (%) 10 to 100% in steps of 10% A-D converter 16-bit, 4-channel, sampling rate up to 1.6 MHz... -
Page 25: Vlp Light Flicker Sensor
VLP Light Flicker Sensor Measuring Functions 480 … 660 nm Spectral sensitivity V(λ) Spectral matching 1 lx … 20,000 lx, mean, maximum, minimum Illuminance Flicker Dominant frequency, flicker%, flicker index, modulation Minimum illuminance > 200 lx Flicker (frequency-weighted) PstLM, SVM, ASSIT Mp, IEEE 1789 Minimum illuminance >... - Page 28 GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH I Lina-Ammon-Str. 22 I D-90471 Nuremberg I Germany Phone: +49 911 800621-0 I Fax: +49 911 800621-29 I e-mail: info@gossen-photo.de Printed in Germany – Subject to change without notice www.gossen-photo.de...
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