Operating The Meter - Ideal 61-686 Manual Del Usuario

Nbr. of Lumen = Nbr. of foot (or meter) x area
Foot-candle / Lux conversion
1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux
1 lux = 0.09290 foot-candles
(sq, foot or sq. meter)

OPERATING THE METER

1. Press the "
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2. Remove the sensor's cap and place the sensor in the area to be measured.
3. Press the LUX/FC button to select the desired units of measure. Fc is the
default.
4. Read the light level on the display. If the meter is in auto range mode the
reading will appear automatically on the display. If the meter is in manual
range mode and the measurement is out of range, an OL will appear in the
display. Press the MANU button to change the range.
5. To save the current value on the LCD press the Data Hold button. Press
the Data Hold button again to resume normal measuring.
6. To capture the maximum reading while taking measurements, press the Max
Hold button to capture the maximum value. Press max Hold button again to
resume normal measuring.
7. If the unit is idle for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically power off.
8. After testing, replace the light sensor cap and press the power button to turn
off the meter.
ZEROING THE METER
Turn the meter on with the sensor cap in place over the light sensor. The value
should read 000 in any range. If the meter does not read 000, press the zero
button to automatically zero the reading.
Nbr. of Lumen
Area (sq. foot or sq. meter)
" button to turn the power on or off
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