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Strips and Tubes
The LightSpion can also measure linear light sources such as LED strips or tubes. The
width of the linear tubes cannot exceed half of the maximal diameter, which is 8 cm.
That means the maximum width of the linear tube is 4 cm.
To measure a linear light source a “light port bracket”
can be used to ensure that
only a fixed portion of the linear light sources is being measured as shown below.
The “light port
bracket” ensu
res that light from only 8 cm of the linear light source is
captured. The actual length of the light source is then typed into the software after
the measuring process is finished. An alternative to the bracket is to effective mask
off directly on the light source to ensure that only 8 cm contributes to the light
output.
Click
Edit -> Photometric -> Linear
sources to insert the real length of the source to
the software. The complete light output of the linear light sources is then calculated.
For linear light sources of flexible lengths such as LED strips it is also possible to get
the light output information specified in lumen per meter or foot.
NB: The bracket is not intended for use with “LightSpion Extender”.
LightPort Installation
The
“light port bracket” should be place in the LightSpion case to ensure the correct
measurement as shown below:
1) The LightPort is stored in the lid
2) Place the lid in the slot in front of the
arm
Linear light
holder
Light port
bracket
8 cm
