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1. iNtroDUctioN
The UVe-LUX is a compact, lightweight and robust meter specifically designed for the
non-destructive testing environment. The meter is a dual white-light (WL) and ultra-violet
(UV) meter designed to give simultaneous readings of both WL and UV.
The meter has the following specification:
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Single sensor head measures UV and white light at the same time
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320 x 240 pixel 2.8” TFT colour LCD display
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Dimmable display to extend battery life
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Auto-ranging on both WL and UV scales
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Menu driven setup and multi-function buttons
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‘Auto Hold’ function to record maximum readings
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Adjustable auto-power down to conserve battery life
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Meets the requirements for non-destructive testing viewing conditions for
penetrant and magnetic particle inspections (ISO 3059)
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Measurement units - WL: lux or fc, UV: μW/cm² 0 m W/cm²
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Measuring range - WL: 0.1 to 5000 lux, UVA: 0 to 10,000 μW/cm²
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Accuracy - WL: better than 5%, UV: better than 5%
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2 x AA Rechargeable batteries
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Display of time and date
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Save function for logging readings
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Detachable light sensor probe
3.2 maiN meNU
Enter the menu system by pressing the accept button.
Once in menu-mode, use the up and down button to
scroll through menu items and press the Accept button
to select menu items. Throughout the main menu,
helpful hints at the bottom of the display will guide you
to the right button for the desired operation.
Holding the on/off key down for several seconds in
menu mode will power the system down.
Main menu screen
3.3 aBoUt screeN
The ABOUT
screen (also the splash screen) displays
the software number, meter serial number and the light
probe serial number. This screen also indicates the
period of time left before recalibration is required.
About/splash screen
3.4 BrightNess
Select this option to adjust the brightness. Use the
arrow buttons to select either BRIGHTER or DARKER,
then press the accept button.
Brightness menu
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