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    Light Meters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Measure light quality and intensity with these meters. They’re CE marked, so they meet European safety standards. They should not be used with lasers.
    These meters measure brightness in footcandles and lux. One footcandle is one lumen per square foot. One lux is one lumen per square meter.
    Use the data hold function to freeze a measurement on the screen, giving you time to write it down.
    All of these meters measure general lighting.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style A.
    Style A meters measure white LED light.
    Min./Max. Memory—Meters with minimum/maximum memory let you save and retrieve the high and low measurements you’ve taken.
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    For Light Tech.
    For LED
    Color
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    Accuracy
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    LED, CFL, Fluorescent, Halogen, Incandescent, Metal Halide, High-Pressure Sodium, Mercury VaporWhite0 to 40,0000 to 400,000±3%YesAuto Power Off, Data Hold, Min./Max. MemoryProtective Pouch14855K61000000014855K620000000
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style B.
    Style B meters measure colored LED light.
    Min./Max. Memory—Meters with minimum/maximum memory let you save and retrieve the high and low measurements you’ve taken.
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    For Light Tech.
    For LED Color
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    Accuracy
    Light Sensor
    Cable Lg., ft.
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    LED, CFL, Fluorescent, Halogen, Incandescent, Metal Halide, High-Pressure Sodium, Mercury VaporBlue, Green, Red, White, Yellow0 to 40,0000 to 400,000±3%5YesAuto Power Off, Data Hold, Min./Max. Memory, Storage for up to 99 readingsCase14855K71000000014855K1030000000
    Style C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style C.
    Style C-E meters measure general lighting only—they are not for use with LED lights.
    Analog Output Signal—Some meters also have an analog output, which transmits data to a recorder.
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    For Light Tech.
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    Accuracy
    Light Sensor
    Cable Lg., ft.
    Output Signal
    Type
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Each
    Each
    CFL, Fluorescent, Halogen, Incandescent, Metal Halide, High-Pressure Sodium, Mercury Vapor0 to 5,0000 to 50,000±5%3AnalogYesAuto Power Off, Data Hold14855K41000000014855K420000000
    Style D
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style D.
    Style C-E meters measure general lighting only—they are not for use with LED lights.
    Min./Max. Memory—Meters with minimum/maximum memory let you save and retrieve the high and low measurements you’ve taken.
    2 GB Standard SD Card—Meters that include an SD card store timestamped readings in Excel format for logging data and transferring it to a PC.
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    For Light Tech.
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    Accuracy
    Light Sensor
    Cable Lg., ft.
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    CFL, Fluorescent, Halogen, Incandescent, Metal Halide0 to 10,0000 to 100,000±4%3YesAuto Power Off, Data Hold, Min./Max. Memory, Storage for up to 99 readings2 GB Standard SD Card, Case14855K102000000014855K1050000000
    Style E
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters, Style E.
    Style C-E meters measure general lighting only—they are not for use with LED lights.
    Min./Max. Memory—Meters with minimum/maximum memory let you save and retrieve the high and low measurements you’ve taken.
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    For Light Tech.
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    Accuracy
    Light Sensor
    Cable Lg., ft.
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Fluorescent, Incandescent, Metal Halide, Mercury Vapor0 to 40,0000 to 400,000±5%2YesData Hold, Min./Max. MemoryCase, Protective Pouch14855K101000000014855K1040000000

    Light Monitors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Monitors.
    Continuously monitor light quality, intensity, and density in light-sensitive environments, such as photo labs and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. While light meters spot-measure intensity in a specific area, these monitors give you detailed readings for an extended period. They combine a light sensor, transmitter, and digital display unit. Configurable alarm outputs notify you when light levels are outside of a set range. These monitors are IP rated for protection against dust and splashing water.
    A 5 ft. cable lets you keep your display visible while you check light levels in dim or hard-to-reach areas. You can mount the digital display to your wall for easy viewing with the included fasteners. If you want to mount the transmitter to a wall or onto DIN rail, connect it to the included adapter rail.
    For setup, connect the light meter to the transmitter, and the transmitter to the display. Everything needs to be wired together with 4-20 mA wire (not included). You need to wire the transmitter to a 90 to 260 ACV power supply. Wiring instructions are included.
    Transmitter
    Display Console
    Light Measurement
    Range, lx
    Illuminance Measuring
    Increments, lx
    Accuracy
    Input Voltage
    Range, V AC
    Output Current
    Range, mA
    No. of Relay
    Outputs
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Probe Cable
    Length, ft.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Features
    Each
    0 to 50,0001±5%90 to 2604 to 2025 amp @ 240V AC5NoIP54
    		YesIP65
    		Configurable Alarm Outputs7795N110000000

    Light Meters for UV Light

    Measure the intensity of UV light to track equipment performance and ensure safety. These meters are often used in sterilization systems, curing applications—such as coatings and adhesives—and for monitoring blue-light UV radiation from welding equipment. All have a data hold function, allowing you to keep measurements on the screen so you have time to write them down. To preserve battery life, they shut off automatically. These meters are CE marked as meeting European safety standards.
    Always wear UV-protective glasses and clothing when collecting measurements. These meters are not for use with lasers.
    Light Meters for UV-A/UV-B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters for UV Light, Light Meters for UV-A/UV-B.
    For UV-A/UV-B Wavelength
    Range, nm
    Light Measurement Range
    Accuracy
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    290 to 3901 µW/cm² to 3,999 mW/cm²±5%YesAuto Power Off, Data HoldProtective Pouch3581N210000000
    Light Meters for UV-A/UV-C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Meters. Light Meters for UV Light, Light Meters for UV-A/UV-C.
    Meters for UV-A and UV-C wavelengths measure with two sensors, one for long-wave light and one for short-wave light. An included SD card stores timestamped readings in Excel format for transfer to a PC. Save and retrieve the high and low measurements you’ve taken using the minimum/maximum memory feature. The built-in tilt stand props these meters up, so you don’t have to hold them.
    For UV-A Wavelength
    For UV-C Wavelength
    Light Meters
    Light Meters with
    Calibration Certificate
    Range, nm
    Light Measurement
    Range, µW/cm²
    Range, nm
    Light Measurement
    Range, mW/cm²
    Accuracy
    Light Sensor
    Cable Lg., ft.
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    280 to 3900 to 2,000240 to 2800 to 20±4%3YesAuto Power Off, Built-In Tilt Stand, Data Hold, Min./Max. Memory, Storage for up to 99 readings1 GB SD Card, AC Adapter, Case3581N110000000003581N22000000000
    Thermocouple Probes for Light Meters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermocouple Probes for Light Meters. Light Meters for UV Light.
    Plug a thermocouple probe into meters for UV-A and UV-C wavelengths to measure surface temperature. These probes are often used in curing applications to make sure material has reached the required temperature.
    Thermocouple
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    K
    		-40 to 48233581N12000000
    K
    		-58 to 1,00033581N1300000

    Indoor Environmental Meters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Airflow Meters. Indoor Environmental Meters.
    Measure airflow, light, humidity, and temperature with a single, pocket-sized tool. These meters have built-in sensors that can detect multiple environmental factors in your plant or office. This helps you maintain safety compliance and track energy efficiency. A data hold function lets you freeze a measurement on the screen, giving you time to write it down. Additionally, they have the memory to store your high and low measurements. These meters are also known as hygro-thermo-anemometers.
    They’re CE marked as compliant with European health, safety, and environmental standards.
    Fan
    Light
    Measurement Range
    Overall
    Airflow Speed
    For Light
    Tech.
    Footcandles,
    fc
    Lux, lx
    RH
    Temperature
    Range
    Display
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Blade
    Dia.
    Batteries
    Included
    Certification
    Each
    Measures Airflow, Temperature, Light, and Relative Humidity
    80 to 5,905 fpm
    0.4 to 25 mm/s
    1.45 to 105 kph
    0.95 to 65 mph
    0.85 to 55 kn    		Halogen0 to 1,8550 to 15,00095%35° to 120° FLCD6"2 1/4"1 1/4"1"YesCE Marked
    		7598N110000000
     
    Thermocouple Probes for Light Meters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermocouple Probes for Light Meters. Indoor Environmental Meters.
    Plug in an optional thermocouple probe to measure the surface temperatures of hard-to-reach areas, such as duct walls.
    Thermocouple
    Type
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    K
    		3-40 to 4823581N12000000
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