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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

    Gloss Meters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Gloss Meters.
    Confirm that each product is as shiny as the last. These meters measure the gloss of paint and coatings as well as metal, ceramic, and granite surfaces.
    Meters with a 20°, 60°, and 85° field of view are compatible with a free app that lets you use your Android device to start and stop recording and send data using Bluetooth.
    60° Field of View—Meters with a 60° field of view can evaluate the gloss of most standard, semi-gloss surfaces.
    3 ft. Long USB Cord—All meters come with a USB cord to transfer data to PCs.
    Calibration Block—These meters come with a calibration block, and you should calibrate them before each reading. Lay the block on a flat surface and press the calibration button on your meter. Position the meter on top of the block, and your meter will calibrate.
    Field of View—Meters with a 20°, 60°, and 85° field of view can evaluate low-gloss/matte and high-gloss surfaces in addition to semi-gloss surfaces—their gloss measuring range is 10 times as broad as meters with only a 60° field of view.
    Sensing
    Area, mm
    Specular Gloss Measurement
    Range, GU
    Gloss Measuring
    Increments, GU
    Accuracy
    Repeatability
    Field of
    View
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Data Connection
    Operating System Compatibility
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    For Use On Ceramic, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Stone, and Wood
    0 to 2000.1±1.5%0.2%60°5 1/2"3"1 1/2"2010USB-CWindows 7 or LaterYesRechargeable3 ft. Long USB Cord, AC Adapter, Calibration Block, Microfiber Cloth7686N130000000
    0 to 2,0001±1.5%0.2%20°, 60°, 85°6"3"2"399Bluetooth, Mini USB-BAndroid 4.2 or Later, Windows 7 or LaterYesDisposable3 ft. Long USB Cord, Calibration Block7686N1100000000
     

    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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