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Gossen Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH 

 
Thank you for selecting a GOSSEN product. 

You’ll enjoy easy operation, top quality and precise measurement, as well as an extensive range of applications. 
 
Please check to makes sure that all of the parts listed below have been included in the scope of delivery. 
If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. 
 

 

MAVOSPEC BASE 

 

Cover cap, micro SDHC memory card (installed in the battery compartment), SD adapter 

 

V070A rechargeable battery, power pack and USB interface cable 

 

Aluminum case, sheath, carrying strap 

 

Calibration report 

 

Operating instructions (German/English) 

 
 
Outstanding MAVOSPEC BASE Measuring Functions and Features 

 

 

Spectral power distribution

 within a range of 380 to 780 nm (VIS) 

 

Chromaticity, color coordinates

 per CIE 1931 [x,y], CIE 1960 [u,v], CIE 1976 [u',v'], display of the CIE standard color table 

 

Correlated color temperature CCT

 and 

color rendering index Ra

, as well as individual indices R1 through R15 

 

Flicker value

 as index, as percentage [%] and with frequency [Hz] 

 

Illuminance

 with cosine-corrected measuring probe in accordance with class B per DIN 5032-7 

 

Large dynamic range

 from 10 to 100,000 lx, highest resolution: 0.01 lx 

 

Automatic or manual measured value storage

 to an interchangeable micro SDHC memory card 

 

Easy data transfer

 thanks to CSV format 

 

Documentation of measured values

 via included Excel templates for evaluation 

 

Universal USB port

 for convenient data exchange, device control, firmware updates and battery charging 

 

Individualized system integration

 via open USB interface protocol 

 

Sustainable device concept

 thanks to update option via USB port 

 

Ecological power supply

 with rechargeable Li-ion battery, recharging via USB port and display of charging status and charge level 

 

Extremely long rechargeable battery operating time

 of roughly 8 hours continuous operation, which can be extended thanks to adjustable 

display and device shutdown 

 

Outstanding measured value stability

 thanks to automatic temperature compensation and zero-point correction 

 

Individualized calibration

 (photometric and radiometric), 

calibration report included in scope of delivery 

 

Convenient daily use

, intuitive operation via ring controller, readily legible high-resolution color display, compact design 

Summary of Contents for MAVOSPEC BASE

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions MAVOSPEC BASE 15579 Spectrometer 1 07 16 ...

Page 2: ...e with cosine corrected measuring probe in accordance with class B per DIN 5032 7 Large dynamic range from 10 to 100 000 lx highest resolution 0 01 lx Automatic or manual measured value storage to an interchangeable micro SDHC memory card Easy data transfer thanks to CSV format Documentation of measured values via included Excel templates for evaluation Universal USB port for convenient data excha...

Page 3: ...view 10 2 2 Controls 11 2 3 Display 12 3 Functions 3 1 Switching the Meter On 13 3 2 Measurements 13 3 3 Measured Value Window 14 3 3 1 Spectrum 15 3 3 2 Report 15 3 3 3 CIE 16 3 3 4 CRI 16 3 3 5 Data 16 3 4 Measured Value Memory 17 3 4 1 Saving Measured Values to Memory 17 3 4 2 Loading Stored Measured Values 17 4 MENU 4 1 Overview 18 4 2 Navigation Setup 19 4 3 MENU General 20 4 4 MENU Settings ...

Page 4: ...ichtmesstechnik GmbH 5 USB Port 25 6 Firmware Update 25 7 Documenting Measured Values 26 8 Practical Tips 26 9 Factory Calibration 27 10 Service 27 11 Error Messages 28 12 Technical Data 29 EU Declaration of Conformity 31 ...

Page 5: ...ntact your local dealer or GOSSEN Service in order to eliminate malfunctioning If you bring or send the meter in for repairs make sure that the rechargeable battery has first been removed Do not use the meter in proximity to flammable gases Electronic devices should never be used in proximity to flammable gases Danger of explosion and fire is otherwise immanent Never hang the device from children ...

Page 6: ...h are recommended for this meter Make sure that the rechargeable battery is correctly inserted Never short circuit rechargeable batteries and never attempt to open a rechargeable battery Do not expose rechargeable batteries to excessive heat or open fire Do not expose rechargeable batteries to moisture and never immerse rechargeable batteries in water After removing the rechargeable battery from t...

Page 7: ...separate collection of recyclable materials hazardous waste in European countries This symbol indicates that this product must be disposed of separately The following must be observed by users in European countries This product may only be disposed of separately at a designated collection point It may not be disposed of with household trash For further information contact your local dealer or wast...

Page 8: ...compartment Pull the micro SDHC memory card out of the included adapter Insert the micro SDHC memory card into your MAVOSPEC BASE in the recess provided for this purpose in the battery compartment Push the card into the slot in the meter in the indicated direction 1 2 Inserting the Rechargeable Battery Insert the battery into the compartment as shown in the figure Make sure that the and poles are ...

Page 9: ... about 1 hours 1 4 Default Settings The MAVOSPEC BASE is shipped with default settings which based on our own experience fulfill the basic requirements of most users A complete summary of the default settings and instructions on how to adapt them to your individual requirements are included in section 4 of these operating instructions Entered settings are retained until they have been changed agai...

Page 10: ... The Meter and its Controls 2 1 View of the Meter Cosine Corrected Measuring Probe Charging Status LED Display Panel DATA Key Ring Controller Carrying Strap Holder USB Port for Charging Battery or for Data Transmission MENU Key Measurement Key ...

Page 11: ...display exit parameter display 2 2 Controls DATA Key Press key briefly Storage of the last measurement inactive in case of automatic storage Press and hold Retrieve stored measured values stop current retrieval operation MENU Key Open menu exit menu Measurement Key Measurement Briefly press the measurement key Settings Acknowledge selection Device in sleep mode Switch device on After switching the...

Page 12: ... 50 to 100 in 10 steps In order to further extend rechargeable battery operating time display shutdown time can be adjusted after which LCD brightness is automatically reduced to 50 of the selected value Unless the device has been fully shut down LCD brightness is returned to its originally selected value each time a key is pressed A complete summary of the default settings and instructions on how...

Page 13: ...urement key to start Possible from any measured value window A measurement is triggered and the measured values appear in the display field Configurable Individual Functions in the MENU M Units of measure lx C fc F Decimal separator Comma point Auto int time On off Int time 10 to 3000 ms in 10 ms steps Averaging 1 to 5 Auto save On off Report Display presetting Spectrum Color simple CIE standard 1...

Page 14: ...ed value windows und the parameters they contain can be adapted in a customer specific fashion in the presentation menu see section 4 Individual measured value windows or measured values which are not displayed can be activated there A new measurement can be triggered in each measured value window Spectrum CCT E vis Report E vis CCT Duv CRI ʎpeak ʎdominant Purity Flicker index Flicker Flicker Hz C...

Page 15: ... mW m nm over the entire measured waveband 3 3 2 Report This measured value window lists all measured values calculated by the device from the measured spectral power distribution The window as well as the individual values can be shown or hidden with the help of the corresponding function in the presentation menu see section 4 E vis Illuminance lx fc CCT Correlated color temperature in Kelvin K D...

Page 16: ... 4 CRI These measured value windows display color rendering index Ra and individual indices R1 through R15 in various formats The window as well as all or one preferred display format can be shown or hidden with the help of the corresponding function in the presentation menu see section 4 Bar graph Color rendering indices R1 through R15 as a bar graph as well as Ra and R9 as numeric values Table C...

Page 17: ...measurement has been completed A CSV file using the time of day as a file name 10 58 22 CSV is saved to the respective day file yy mm dd 15 12 23 3 4 2 Loading and Deleting Saved Measured Values The memory menu is opened or exited by pressing and holding the DATA key micro SDHC card yy mm dd Navigate to the folder with the ring controller hh mm ss CSV hh mm ss CSV hh mm ss CSV Navigate to the file...

Page 18: ...Product ID Settings Temperature Units of measure lx C fc F lx C Batt voltage Decimal separator comma point comma Hour format 24h 24h 12h Date format dd dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd Default settings Cancel Reset Measurement Auto int time On Off On Int time 10 to 3000 ms in 10 ms steps Averaging 1 1 2 3 4 5 Notification Sound Graphic Sound Dark adjustment Cancel Execute Memory Auto save Off Off ...

Page 19: ...r settings Use the ring controller to select a submenu Use the ring controller to display values Use the ring controller to select the desired value Use the ring controller to navigate through the value settings Use the ring controller to select the desired setting Use the measurement key to acknowledge Use the ring controller to return to the submenu Press the menu key to exit the main menu at an...

Page 20: ...ice Off min The meter is switched off if none of the controls are activated during the selected period of time All measured values and settings are fist saved and are retained until the meter is switched back on again by pressing the measurement key M Device off min 10 5 4 3 2 1 Off Language The meter s menu can be set to the desired language Language English German Time Date The meter displays ti...

Page 21: ...to degrees Fahrenheit F Units of measure fc F lx C Decimal Separator The decimal comma is used in some countries as the decimal separator and the decimal point in others Decimal separator point comma Hour Format Some countries use a 24 hour clock 24h and others use a 12 hour clock 12h together with the abbreviations a m ante meridiem for before noon and p m post meridiem for afternoon Hours 24h 12...

Page 22: ...ime The integration time used for the last measurement is displayed in this menu and is continuously overwritten if automatic selection of integration time has been activated When automatic selection of integration time is deactivated integration time is selected manually in this menu Int time ms 10 to 3000 ms in 10 ms steps Averaging In the case of fluctuating light sources averaging can be activ...

Page 23: ...event erroneous measurements Dark adjustment Cancel Execute Please cover the sensor Cancel Adjust 4 6 MENU Memory Data storage to the micro SDHC memory card offers the following setting options Auto Save The measured values for the last measurement are saved either manually by briefly pressing the DATA key or automatically after every measurement The auto save function can be activated in this men...

Page 24: ... Hz On Off CIE Various display formats can be selected for the CIE measured value window The measured value window can be hidden all CIE standard color systems can be shown or just one selected CIE standard color system can be shown CIE Off All 1931 1960 1976 CRI Various display formats can be selected for the CRI measured value window The measured value window can be hidden all display formats ca...

Page 25: ...ied with electrical power via the USB port and is not switched off If the meter is connected to the power pack via the USB interface cable the integrated battery is charged as described in section 1 3 Charging via the PC s USB port takes a long time and is not recommended The open protocol for device control and data communication permits incorporation into the user s own applications The interfac...

Page 26: ...nt can be started with the connected meter The report can then be saved as a PDF file by clicking a button The current version of the Microsoft Excel file is available for download from the MAVOSPEC BASE product page at www gossen photo de 8 Practical Tips A broad range of information regarding measured quantities measuring methods applications and photometry standards as well as support in select...

Page 27: ...nterval of 12 to 24 months is recommended 10 Service The device does not require any special maintenance if used in accordance with the operating instructions If the outside of the device becomes contaminated during use clean the surface of the housing with a slightly moistened cloth Avoid the use of cleansers abrasives or solvents If at any time your meter does not function to you full satisfacti...

Page 28: ... Insert the SD card or examine it at the PC and reformat it if necessary FAT16 File error Save load measurement File cannot be accessed Folder error Folder cannot be accessed Saving not permitted Save measurements The measurement has already been saved or is outside of the valid measuring range Signal too weak After performing a measurement The measurement signal is too weak Reduce distance to the...

Page 29: ...purious light 25 dB Dark stream compensation Automatic with integrated temperature sensor Measurement uncertainty illuminance Standard light type A 2856 K 1000 lx 3 Measurement uncertainty chromaticity Reproducibility chromaticity 0 0005 Measurement uncertainty CCT 2 Measurement uncertainty CRI 1 5 Measurement uncertainty flicker 1 5 Photometry Measuring functions Illuminance 10 100 000 lx Color t...

Page 30: ...ly Mains power pack 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 15 A USB socket 5 V DC 1 A Rechargeable battery Li ion 3 7 V 890 mAh replaceable Charging time with power pack 1 5 hours Operating time with rechargeable battery 8 hours continuous operation General Dimensions 139 x 60 x 30 mm Weight 150 g meter with battery and memory card Operating temperature 5 to 40 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Scope of delivery ...

Page 31: ...innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen auf dem Markt Making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Norm Standard EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 AC 2011 Nr No Richtlinie Directive 2014 30 EU Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit Electromagnetic compatibility Norm Standard EN 61326 1 2013 07 Nürnberg 15 Juli 2016 ________________________...

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