CA811 - Instrumart · In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, ... (CA811): 20 lux, 200 lux, 2000 lux, 20k lux 20 fc,

LIGHTMETERS CA811CA813

E N G L I S H User Manual

Statement of Compliance

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments certifies that this instrument has been calibrated using standards and instruments traceable to international standards.

We guarantee that at the time of shipping your instrument has met its published specifications.

An NIST traceable certificate may be requested at the time of purchase, or obtained by returning the instrument to our repair and calibration facility, for a nominal charge.

The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer. For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com.

Serial #: ________________________________

Catalog #: 2121.20 / 2121.21

Model #: CA811 / CA813

Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated:

Date Received: _________________________________

Date Calibration Due: _______________________

Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc.d.b.a AEMC® Instrumentswww.aemc.com

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 21.1 International Electrical Symbols ................................................21.2 DefinitionofMeasurementCategories .....................................31.3 ReceivingYourShipment ..........................................................31.4 OrderingInformation .................................................................3

2. PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................... 42.1 Description ................................................................................42.2 ButtonFunctions .......................................................................5

2.2.1 Center(Yellow)FunctionSwitch ...................................52.2.2 RANGEButton ..............................................................52.2.3 HOLDButton ................................................................52.2.4 Back-lightButton ...........................................................52.2.5 MAXButton(ModelCA811) .........................................52.2.6 PEAKButton(ModelCA813) .......................................5

3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 63.1 EnvironmentalSpecifications ....................................................63.2 GeneralSpecifications ..............................................................73.3 SafetySpecifications ................................................................7

4. OPERATION .................................................................................... 94.1 RecommendationsBeforeOperating .......................................94.2 OperatingInstructions ...............................................................9

5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 105.1 ReplacingtheBattery .............................................................105.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................10

RepairandCalibration ...........................................................................11TechnicalandSalesAssistance ............................................................11Limited Warranty ...................................................................................12WarrantyRepairs ...................................................................................12

2 LightmeterModelsCA811andCA813

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

WARNING • Donotconnectto,ortouch,anyelectricalcircuitwiththeLight-

meter.

• DonotoperatetheLightmeterinwetorexcessivelydampenvi-ronments.

• Toavoidinjuryorfirehazard,donotoperatethisproductinanexplosiveatmosphereorenvironment.

• Toavoideyeinjury,weareyeprotectionifthereisapossibilityofhazardousordangerousexposuretohigh-intensitylightrays.

• Donotimmerseinliquids.Cleanthesensorheadonlyusingadampcloth.

• Placetheprotectivecoveronthesensorwhennotinuse(pro-tectsthesensorandextendsusefulcelllife).

• Complywiththesafetyandenvironmentalspecifications.

1.1 International Electrical SymbolsThis symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument. In this manual, the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the instructions are not followed, bodily injury, installation/sample and product damage may result.Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may be dangerous.This symbol refers to a type A current sensor. This symbol signifies that application around and removal from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors is permitted.

In conformity with WEEE 2002/96/EC

LightmeterModelsCA811andCA813 3

1.2 Definition of Measurement CategoriesCAT II: Formeasurements performed on circuits directly connected to

theelectricaldistributionsystem.Examplesaremeasurementsonhouseholdappliancesorportabletools.

CAT III: For measurements performed in the building installation atthe distribution level such as on hardwired equipment in fixedinstallationandcircuitbreakers.

CAT IV: For measurements performed at the primary electrical supply(<1000V) such as on primary overcurrent protection devices,ripplecontrolunits,ormeters.

1.3 Receiving Your ShipmentUponreceivingyourshipment,makesure that thecontentsareconsis-tentwith thepacking list.Notifyyourdistributorofanymissing items. Iftheequipmentappearstobedamaged,fileaclaimimmediatelywiththecarrierandnotifyyourdistributoratonce,givingadetaileddescriptionofanydamage.Savethedamagedpackingcontainertosubstantiateyourclaim.

1.4 Ordering InformationLightmeter Model CA811...................................................Cat. #2121.20Includes 9V alkaline battery, rugged, shockproof, protective holster and user manual.

Lightmeter Model CA813 ..................................................Cat. #2121.21Includes 9V alkaline battery, rugged, shockproof, protective holster and user manual.


CHAPTER 2

PRODUCT FEATURES

2.1 DescriptionTheLightmeterModelsCA811andCA813areportable,easy-to-useinstru-mentsfeaturingopticalsensorsthataredesignedtomatchtheresponseofthehumaneye,makingthemidealinstrumentsforworkspaceanalysisandplanning.Theergonomicallydesignedcase,largedisplayandintui-tive function selectionmake these instruments the right choice for anyapplication.TheLightmeterModelsCA811andCA813aredesignedforsimpleone-handoperation.Theyprovideselectableluxorfootcandleunitsfordisplayandfeaturea3½digitbacklitLCDdigitaldisplayandaHOLDfunction.TheModelCA811offersaMAXfunction,whiletheModelCA813offersaPEAKfunctionandabroaderlightresponse.

1.Photodiodesensor

2.3½digitdisplay

3. RANGE selector

4.MAX(CA811)orPEAK(CA813)

5.Removablelightsensor

6.HOLDbutton

7.Power/modeselector

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2.2 Button Functions

2.2.1 Center (Yellow) Function SwitchTurnstheLightmeterONandselectstheluxorfc(foot-candles)setting.SlidetheswitchtoOFFafteruse.

2.2.2 RANGE ButtonTheRANGEbuttonchanges themeasurement range.Atpower-up, theselectedrangeis2000fcor2000lux.

PresstheRANGEbuttonuntilthedesiredluxorfcrangeisselected.EachtimeyoupresstheRANGEbutton,therangewillincreasebyafactoroften(x10),andanewvalueisdisplayed.Thescalefactor(fc,kfc,lux,klux)isdisplayedinthelowerlefthandcornerofthedisplay.

2.2.3 HOLD ButtonTheHOLDbutton“freezes”thereadingonthedisplay.PresstheHOLDbuttontoactivatetheHOLDfunction.IntheHOLDmode,theHOLDannunciatorisdisplayedintheupperpartoftheLCDdisplayandthelastreadingisdisplayeduntiltheHOLDbuttonisreleased.

2.2.4 Back-light Button

Pressthe buttontoturntheBack-lightON.PressagaintoturnOFF.

2.2.5 MAX Button (Model CA811)

Pressthe buttonfor2secondstoenterorexittheMAXmode.Whenenabled,MAXisdisplayedintheupperrighthandcornerofthedisplay.TheLightmeterthenrecordsanddisplaysthemaximumabsolutevalue.ItisonlyupdatedwhenanewMAXisreached.

2.2.6 PEAK Button (Model CA813)

Pressthe buttonfor2secondstoenterorexitthePEAKmode.Whenenabled,PEAKisdisplayedintheupperlefthandcornerofthedisplay.In thePEAKmode, the Lightmeter records and displays themaximumabsolutevalueovera50msperiodandisupdatedwhenanewPEAKisreached.

6 Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813

CHAPTER 3

SPECIFICATIONS

Light Conversion Formulas 1 foot-candle (lumens/foot2) = 10.764 lux 1 lux (lumens/meter2) = 0.0929 foot-candles

The Inverse-square LawThe inverse-square law states that the illuminant E at a point on a surface varies directly with the intensity I of a point source, and inversely as the square of the distance d between the source and the point. If the surface at the point is normal to the direction of the incident light, the law is expressed by E=I/d2.

Cosine LawThe cosine law states that the illuminant on any surface varies with the cosine of the angle of incidence. The angle of incidence q is the angle between the normal to the surface and the direction of the incident light. The inverse-square low and the cosine law can be combined as E=(I cos q) /d2.

3.1 Environmental SpecificationsRange (CA811): 20 lux, 200 lux, 2000 lux, 20k lux 20 fc, 200 fc, 2000 fc, 20k fc

Range (CA813): 20 lux, 200 lux, 2000 lux, 20k lux, 200k lux 20 fc, 200 fc, 2000 fc, 20k fc

Resolution: 0.01 lux, 0.01 fc

Accuracy (Type A 2856K light source): ±5% ± 10cts

Accuracy for Common Light Sources (CA811): ±18% ± 2cts

Accuracy for Common Light Sources (CA813): ±11% ± 2cts

Cosine Angle: ƒ’2 <2% cosine corrected (150°)

Spectral Response: CIE photopic curve

Spectral Accuracy (CA811): ƒ’1 <15%

Spectral Accuracy (CA813): ƒ’1 <8%


Temperature Coefficient:0.1timestheapplicableaccuracyspecificationper°Cfrom0°to18°Cand28°to50°C(32°to64°Fand82°to122°F)

PEAK Hold Response Time (CA813):>50mslightpulse

Note: TheCIEstandardilluminanttypeAmaybeobtainedbymeansofCIEstandardtypeAlightsource,whichisdefinedastypeAgastypefilledtung-sten-filamentlampoperatingatacorrelatedcolortemperatureof2856K.

3.2 General SpecificationsDisplay:3½digitLCDwithmaximumreadingof1999

Over-Range:“ ”isdisplayed

Power Source:Standard9Vbattery(NEDA1604,6LR61orequivalent)

Battery Life:200hourstypicalwithcarbonzincbattery

Low Battery Indication:The isdisplayedwhenthebatteryvoltagedropsbelowtherequiredlevel

Sample Rate: 2.5timespersecond,nominal

Operating Temperature: 32°to122°F(0°to50°C)at<80%RH

Storage Temperature:-4°to140°F(-20°to60°C),0to80%RHwithbatteryremoved

Accuracy:Statedaccuracyat73°±9°F(23°±5°C),<75%RH

Altitude:2000mmax

Dimensions:6.81x2.38x1.5"(173x60.5x38mm)

Weight:Approx7.9oz(224g)includingbattery

3.3 Safety Specifications

EN61010-1(1995-A2),ProtectionClassIIIOvervoltageCategory(CATIII,24V),PollutionDegree2Indoor Use

*All specifications are subject to change without notice


CIE PHOTOPIC CURVE

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380 0.0000 0.05 570 0.9520 649.0390 0.0001 0.13 580 0.8700 593.0400 0.0004 0.27 590 0.7570 516.0410 0.0012 0.82 600 0.6310 430.0420 0.0040 2.73 610 0.5030 343.0430 0.0116 7.91 620 0.3810 260.0440 0.0230 15.7 630 0.2650 181.0450 0.0380 25.9 640 0.1750 119.0460 0.0600 40.9 650 0.1070 73.0470 0.0910 62.1 660 0.0610 41.4480 0.1390 94.8 670 0.0320 21.8490 0.2080 142.0 680 0.0170 11.6500 0.3230 220.0 690 0.0082 5.59510 0.5030 343.0 700 0.0041 2.78520 0.7100 484.0 710 0.0021 1.43530 0.8620 588.0 720 0.0010 0.716540 0.9540 650.0 730 0.0005 0.355550 0.9950 679.0 740 0.0003 0.170555 1.0000 683.0 750 0.0001 0.820560 0.9950 679.0 760 0.0001 0.041


CHAPTER 4

OPERATION

4.1 Recommendations Before Operating• Keepthewhiteplasticdomedcosinecorrectorcleanandfreeofany

scratches.Itmaybecleanedwithasoftclothandalittlewateroriso-propylalcohol.

• Avoid reflectionsorshadows fromyourbodyonto thesensor,whenlightisemittedfrommanydirections.

• Forbestaccuracy,repeatmeasurementsseveraltimestoensurethatthelightsourceisstable.

• Avoidflexingthecableexcessivelyateitherend.

4.2 Operating Instructions1. Slidethefunctionswitchtothedesiredluxorfc(foot-candle)setting.

2. Selecttheappropriaterangeor,ifindoubt,selectthehighestsetting(kluxorkfc).

3. Removethesensorheadcover.

4. Holdthesensorheadsteadyandmakesurethatthelightcompletelyfillsthecosinecorrectionwhitedome.

5. Moveawayfromthesensorheadtoavoidshadowingit.Thesensorheadhasa5ft(1.5m)extensioncabletoallowseparationbetweenthecaseandtheunobstructedmeasurementlocation.

6. PresstheRANGEbuttonuntilanoptimumreadingrangeisobtained.

7. Readtheilluminantvaluedirectlyfromthedisplay.

8. Whenfinished,slidethefunctionswitchtoOFFandcoverthesensorhead(extendsthesensorlife).


CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

Use only factory specified replacement parts.AEMC® will not be heldresponsible for anyaccident, incident, ormalfunction followinga repairdoneotherthanbyitsservicecenterorbyanapprovedrepaircenter.

5.1 Replacing the Battery The symbolappearson thedisplaywhen replacement isneeded.Replacewithastandard9Vbattery(NEDA1604,6LR61).

To replace the battery:

• TurntheLightmeterOFF.

• Removetherubberholster.

• Removethescrewfromthebackofthemeterandliftoffthebat-tery cover.

• Replacethebattery,thenputtherearcoverandholsterbackon.

5.2 Cleaning• Useasoftclothlightlydampenedwithsoapywater.

• Rinsewithadampclothandthendrywithadrycloth.

• Donotuseanyabrasivesorsolvents.

• Donotletanyliquidenterthecaseorsensorarea.


Repair and Calibration

Toensurethatyourinstrumentmeetsfactoryspecifications,werecommendthatitbescheduledbacktoourfactoryServiceCenteratone-yearintervalsforrecalibration,orasrequiredbyotherstandardsorinternalprocedures.

For instrument repair and calibration:Youmust contactourServiceCenter foraCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber(CSA#).Thiswillensurethatwhenyourinstrumentarrives,itwillbetrackedandprocessedpromptly.PleasewritetheCSA#ontheoutsideoftheshipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration,weneed toknowifyouwantastandardcalibration,oracalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.(Includescalibrationcertificateplusrecordedcalibrationdata).

Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 15FaradayDrive Dover,NH03820USA Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360) (603)749-6434(Ext.360) Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309 E-mail:[email protected]

(Orcontactyourauthorizeddistributor)Costsforrepair,standardcalibration,andcalibrationtraceabletoN.I.S.T.areavailable.NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

Technical and Sales Assistance

Ifyouareexperiencinganytechnicalproblems,orrequireanyassistancewiththeproperoperationorapplicationofyourinstrument,pleasecall,mail,faxore-mailourtechnicalsupportteam:

ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 200FoxboroughBoulevard Foxborough,MA02035USA Phone:(800)343-1391 (508)698-2115 Fax: (508)698-2118 E-mail:[email protected] www.aemc.com

NOTE: Do not ship instruments to our Foxborough, MA address.


Limited Warranty

TheModelsCA811andCA813arewarrantedtotheownerforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateoforiginalpurchaseagainstdefectsinmanufacture.Thislimitedwarranty isgivenbyAEMC® Instruments,notby thedistributor fromwhomitwaspurchased.Thiswarrantyisvoidiftheunithasbeentamperedwith,abusedor if thedefect is related toservicenotperformedbyAEMC® Instruments.

For full and detailed warranty coverage, please read the Warranty Coverage Information, which is attached to the Warranty Registration Card (if enclosed) or is available at www.aemc.com. Please keep the Warranty Coverage Information with your records.

What AEMC® Instruments will do:Ifamalfunctionoccurswithintheone-yearperiod,youmayreturntheinstrumenttousforrepair,providedwehaveyourwarrantyregistrationinformationonfileoraproofofpurchase.AEMC®Instrumentswill,atitsoption,repairorreplacethefaultymaterial.

REGISTER ONLINE AT:www.aemc.com

Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair: First, request aCustomerServiceAuthorizationNumber (CSA#) by phoneorbyfaxfromourServiceDepartment(seeaddressbelow),thenreturntheinstrumentalongwith thesignedCSAForm.Pleasewrite theCSA#on theoutsideoftheshippingcontainer.Returntheinstrument,postageorshipmentpre-paidto:

Ship To: ChauvinArnoux®,Inc.d.b.a.AEMC®Instruments 15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA Phone:(800)945-2362(Ext.360) (603)749-6434(Ext.360) Fax: (603)742-2346or(603)749-6309 E-mail:[email protected]

Caution:Toprotectyourselfagainstin-transitloss,werecommendyouinsureyourreturnedmaterial.

NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. d.b.a. AEMC® Instruments15FaradayDrive•Dover,NH03820USA•Phone:(603)749-6434•Fax:(603)742-2346

www.aemc.com

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