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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Light Meter SD Card real-time datalogger Model SDL400...
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Page 2: Meter Description
Logged data readings are stored on an SD card for transfer to a PC. This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. Please visit the Extech Instruments website (www.extech.com) to check for the latest version of this User Guide. Safety... -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started Power ON-OFF Power the meter by pressing and holding the power button for at least 1.5 seconds. Press and hold the power button for at least 1.5 seconds to power OFF the meter. This meter is powered by six (6) 1.5VDC ‘AA’ batteries or by optional AC adaptor. If the meter will not switch ON please check that fresh batteries are installed in the rear battery compartment or, in the case of the AC adaptor, check that the adaptor is connected correctly to the meter and to an AC source. - Page 4 Measurements Light Meter Measurements 1. Connect the light sensor to the top of the meter as previously described. 2. Power on the meter by holding the power button for at least 1.5 seconds. 3. Select the Light Measurement mode by pressing and holding the FUNCTION button for at least 1.5 seconds (if necessary).
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Page 5: Setup Mode
Setup Mode Basic settings at a glance To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging sampling rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in quick succession. If the information is missed on the first try, simply press the SET button again until all of the information is noted. - Page 6 Enabling/Disabling the Auto Power OFF Feature Access the PoFF parameter as described in the Accessing Setup Mode section above. Use the arrow buttons to select ON (enable) or OFF (disable). With the Auto Power OFF feature enabled, the meter will automatically switch OFF after 5 minutes of inactivity. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
- Page 7 Set the Temperature Units of Measure (C or F) Access the t-CF parameter as described in the Accessing Setup Mode section above. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired unit of measure. Press ENTER to confirm setting. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
- Page 8 Datalogging and PC Interface Types of Data Recording Manual Datalogging: Manually log up to 99 readings onto an SD card via push-button press. Automatic Datalogging: Automatically log data onto an SD memory card where the number of data points is virtually limited only by the card size. Readings are logged at a rate specified by the user.
- Page 9 Automatic Datalogging In automatic datalogging mode the meter takes and stores a reading at a user-specified sampling rate onto an SD memory card. The meter defaults to a sampling rate of one second. To change the sampling rate, refer to the Setup Mode section (the sampling rate cannot be ‘0’ for automatic datalogging): Select the sampling rate in the Setup Mode (refer to Setup Mode section) to a value other than zero.
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Page 10: Battery Replacement And Disposal
Spreadsheet data example RS-232/USB PC Interface For streaming of data to a PC via the RS232 Output jack, the optional 407001-USB kit (RS232 to USB cable and driver CD) along with the 407001 software (available free at www.extech.com/sdl400) are required. AC Power Adaptor This meter is normally powered by six (6) 1.5V ‘AA’... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications General Specifications Display Backlit LCD; LCD size: 52 x 38mm (2 x 1.5”) Status indicators Over-range (----) and low battery Sensor types Light: Supplied color corrected, domed light intensity sensor (meets C.I.E.); Temperature: Thermocouple (J or K) temperature probe Temperature compensation Automatic compensation for thermocouple temperature measurements... - Page 12 Electrical Specifications (ambient temperature 23°C ± 5°C) Light meter Measurement Range Actual Display for each range 2,000LUX 0 to 1,999 LUX 20,000 LUX 1,800 to 19,990 LUX (auto range) 100,000 LUX 18,000 to 99,900 LUX 200Ft-cd 0 to 186.0 Ft-cd Foot-candles 2,000 Ft-cd 167.0 to 1,860.0 Ft-cd...