INTRODUCTION The Sper Scientific UVC Light Meter (Model 850010) is a light-weight, portable instrument that measures damaging UV (ultraviolet) light in both natural and manmade environments. The UV Light Meter measures short wave UV-C light for applications such as UV light fume hoods, UV sterilization, industrial glass and non-destructive testing.
FEATURES • Tripod Mounting Socket • High and low measurement range in milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm ) or microwatts per square centimeter (µW/cm • Backlit LCD • Magnetic Mount • Simultaneous Display of Minimum, Maximum, Average and Recorded Data •...
LCD DISPLAY 1. Mode 8. MAX/MIN/AVG 2. Primary Reading 9. Secondary Reading 3. Data Log 10. Time Unit 4. Auto Mode 11. Unit of Measure 5. Memory Review 12. UV Type 6. Data Hold 13. Low Battery 7. Record...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Power On/Off 1. Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the meter on. All symbols on the LCD will appear for 1 second. 2. Press and hold the HOLD button for 2 seconds to turn the meter off. All symbols on the LCD will appear for 1 second.
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Meter Function Flow Chart 1. Press MODE to choose the main function (MAX/ MIN/AVG, Zero, Unit, Type or Time). MAX/MIN/AVG Mode is Normal Mode for this meter and has several sub-functions as indicated in the diagram below.
MODE & UNIT SELECTION Mode Selection 1. Press MODE continuously to cycle through MAX/MIN/AVG, Zero, Unit, Type, and Time Modes, respectively. Maximum, Minimum and Average (Normal Mode) 1. Press MODE continuously to cycle through modes until you reach MAX/MIN/AVG. 2. The current measured value appears on the primary display.
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5. Press M to save the current, max, min, or avg value for each data point and the meter will move to the next data point. The stored data can hold either one current, max, min, or avg value for each data point.
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The main display will show the above range reading, and the secondary display will show “-Err.” Repeat the zero adjustment procedure or contact Sper Scientific. 5. In Zero Mode, press M to clear data points 0 to 20. Unit Selection 1.
Type Selection This function is reserved for use in future models. MEMORY Manual Recording In Normal Mode, press M to store the current value that appears on the primary display. The flashing DATA (01 to 20) icon stops flashing for 2 seconds and moves to the next storage location.
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To Auto Record 1. In Normal Mode, press and hold M for 2 seconds. “AUTO” appears next to “REC” on the LCD. As soon as the meter reaches 20 data points, the unit will turn off. Recorded data includes: Irradiation intensity, Max/Min/Avg and unit of measure.
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5. The “MAX”, “MIN” or “AVG” icon will appear on the bottom of the LCD next to the data point number to indicate whether the secondary display represents a maximum, minimum, or average value for that data point. If none of these icons appear, the value represents a stored value at that data point that is not a minimum, maximum or average value.
UVC SENSOR CALIBRATION POINT & WARNING Calibration Calibration Point Point Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) CAUTION: THE UV SENSOR IS A SENSITIVE INSTRUMENT. TO PREVENT PREMATURE AGING AND THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF THE SENSOR, USE THE SENSOR FOR SHORT-TERM MEASUREMENT IN A SPLASH- PROOF ENVIRONMENT ONLY.
UVC SENSOR Upper casing 1. Upper casing Sensor 2. Sensor Lower casing 3. Lower casing Self-tapping 4. Self-tapping screws screws Note... Note… To avoid wearing To avoid wearing the the screw holes, screw holes, limit the limit the number of number of times you times you assemble assemble and...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT This unit requires one 9 Volt battery. The icon indicates a low battery. To replace: 1. Slide off battery cover from the back of the unit. 2. Insert a 9V battery ensuring correct polarity. 3. Replace battery cover. MAINTENANCE 1.
WARRANTY Sper Scientific warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for period of five (5) years from the date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace any defective unit without charge. If your model has since been discontinued, an equivalent Sper Scientific product will be substituted, if available.
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