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5.1 Calibration of the spectrum measurement and the total flux
measurement
Follow these steps:
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To calibrate the FluxGage click ‘Calibration’ on the top banner of the FluxGage software.

In the setting area, enter the total luminous flux of the FGC100. The value is provided
with the Disk-On-Key included in the FGC100.
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Click ‘Open Light File’ and select the spectral calibration file provided with the Disk-On-
Key included in the FGC100.
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If the file is loaded correctly, the ‘calibration file valid’ indicator will turn green.
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Turn on the FGC100 lamp unit.
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Press ‘Autoset’ and wait for the operation to complete.
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In the setting area, select 30 averages.
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Turn the FGC100 lamp unit off.

Press ‘Background’ and wait for the operation to complete.

Turn the FGC100 lamp unit on, and allow enough time to reach thermal stabilization
(~30minutes).

Press ‘Calibrate’ and wait for the operation to complete.

At the top of the screen, the measured flux of the calibration source will appear. It
should match the value entered in the settings area.

Click on the top right corner to exit the window.
5.2 Calibration of the total flux measurement only
Follow these steps:

To calibrate the FluxGage click ‘Calibration’ on the top banner of the FluxGage software.

In the setting area, enter the total luminous flux of the FGC100. The value is provided
with the Disk-On-Key included in the FGC100.

Press the push button to turn the FGC100 lamp unit on.

Press ‘Autoset’ and wait for the operation to complete.

In the setting area, select 30 averages.

Press the push button again to turn the FGC100 lamp unit off.

Press ‘Background’ and wait for the operation to complete.

Press the push button to turn the FGC100 lamp unit on, and allow enough time to reach
thermal stabilization (~30minutes).

Press ‘Calibrate’ and wait for the operation to complete.

At the top of the screen, the measured flux of the calibration source will appear. It
should match the value entered in the settings area.

Click on the top right corner to exit the window.