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 LIGHTMETERS

CA811
CA813

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Summary of Contents for CA811

Page 1: ... LIGHTMETERS CA811 CA813 E N G L I S H User Manual www ShopAEMC com Shop for AEMC products online at 1 877 766 5412 ...

Page 2: ...this number and pur chase date for your records LIGHTMETERS MODEL CA811 CA813 CATALOG 2121 20 2121 21 SERIAL ________________________________________________ PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________ DISTRIBUTOR ____________________________________________ www ShopAEMC com Shop for AEMC products online at 1 877 766 5412 ...

Page 3: ...n 5 2 2 4 Back light Button 5 2 2 5 MAX Button Model CA811 5 2 2 6 PEAK Button Model CA813 5 3 SPECIFICATIONS 6 3 1 Environmental Specifications 6 3 2 General Specifications 7 3 3 Safety Specifications 7 4 OPERATION 9 4 1 Recommendations Before Operating 9 4 2 Operating Instructions 9 5 MAINTENANCE 10 5 1 Replacing the Battery 10 5 2 Cleaning 10 Repair and Calibration 11 Technical and Sales Assist...

Page 4: ...with the safety and environmental specifications 1 1 International Electrical Symbols This symbol signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation This symbol on the instrument indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument In this manual the symbol preceding instructions indicates that if the in...

Page 5: ... electrical supply 1000V such as on primary overcurrent protection devices ripple control units or meters 1 3 Receiving Your Shipment Upon receiving your shipment make sure that the contents are consis tent with the packing list Notify your distributor of any missing items If the equipment appears to be damaged file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify your distributor at once giving a ...

Page 6: ...e instruments the right choice for any application The Lightmeter Models CA811 and CA813 are designed for simple one hand operation They provide selectable lux or footcandle units for display and feature a 3 digit backlit LCD digital display and a HOLD function The Model CA811 offers a MAX function while the Model CA813 offers a PEAK function and a broader light response 1 Photodiode sensor 2 3 di...

Page 7: ...nction In the HOLD mode the HOLD annunciator is displayed in the upper part of the LCD display and the last reading is displayed until the HOLD button is released 2 2 4 Back light Button Press the button to turn the Back light ON Press again to turn OFF 2 2 5 MAX Button Model CA811 Press the button for 2 seconds to enter or exit the MAX mode When enabled MAX is displayed in the upper right hand co...

Page 8: ...with the cosine of the angle of incidence The angle of incidence q is the angle between the normal to the surface and the direction of the incident light The inverse square low and the cosine law can be combined as E I cos q d2 3 1 Environmental Specifications Range CA811 20 lux 200 lux 2000 lux 20k lux 20 fc 200 fc 2000 fc 20k fc Range CA813 20 lux 200 lux 2000 lux 20k lux 200k lux 20 fc 200 fc 2...

Page 9: ...battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 or equivalent Battery Life 200 hours typical with carbon zinc battery Low Battery Indication The is displayed when the battery voltage drops below the required level Sample Rate 2 5 times per second nominal Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C at 80 RH Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 0 to 80 RH with battery removed Accuracy Stated accuracy at 73 9 F 23 5 C ...

Page 10: ...49 0 390 0 0001 0 13 580 0 8700 593 0 400 0 0004 0 27 590 0 7570 516 0 410 0 0012 0 82 600 0 6310 430 0 420 0 0040 2 73 610 0 5030 343 0 430 0 0116 7 91 620 0 3810 260 0 440 0 0230 15 7 630 0 2650 181 0 450 0 0380 25 9 640 0 1750 119 0 460 0 0600 40 9 650 0 1070 73 0 470 0 0910 62 1 660 0 0610 41 4 480 0 1390 94 8 670 0 0320 21 8 490 0 2080 142 0 680 0 0170 11 6 500 0 3230 220 0 690 0 0082 5 59 51...

Page 11: ...switch to the desired lux or fc foot candle setting 2 Select the appropriate range or if in doubt select the highest setting klux or kfc 3 Remove the sensor head cover 4 Hold the sensor head steady and make sure that the light completely fills the cosine correction white dome 5 Move away from the sensor head to avoid shadowing it The sensor head has a 5 ft 1 5m extension cable to allow separation ...

Page 12: ... is needed Replace with a standard 9V battery NEDA 1604 6LR61 To replace the battery Turn the Lightmeter OFF Remove the rubber holster Remove the screw from the back of the meter and lift off the bat tery cover Replace the battery then put the rear cover and holster back on 5 2 Cleaning Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth Do not ...

Page 13: ...plus recorded calibration data Ship To Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 800 945 2362 Ext 360 603 749 6434 Ext 360 Fax 603 742 2346 or 603 749 6309 E mail repair aemc com Or contact your authorized distributor Costs for repair standard calibration and calibration traceable to N I S T are available NOTE You must obtain a CSA before returning any ins...

Page 14: ...o us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material REGISTER ONLINE AT www aemc com Warranty Repairs What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair First request a Customer Service Authorization Number CSA by phone or by fax from our Service Department see addr...

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Page 16: ...9 MAN 100238 v10 Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive Dover NH 03820 USA Phone 603 749 6434 Fax 603 742 2346 www aemc com www ShopAEMC com Shop for AEMC products online at 1 877 766 5412 ...

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