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LIGHT METER 8051

Operating Instructions

Product code:

 

825-505

INSTRUMENT OPERATION

 

- Install the batteries provided. The unit is switched on/off by 

pressing the ON/OFF button. For accurate measurements hold the unit horizontally to the 

light source being measured. 

Please note:

 the light sensor can be rotated up to  

270 

°

, do not rotate it past this point as this will damage the sensor. Press the Unit button 

to switch between foot-candle Ftc and Lux measurements. If the unit displays 'OL' then the 

unit is outside of its measurement range. 

AUTO-OFF

 

- This unit has a 20 minute auto-power off function. If you need to disable this 

function press and hold the Unit button while the light meter is off. Continue holding the 

Unit button and press the ON/OFF button, release the Unit button and 'AP on/oFF' will be 

shown in the display. Press the Unit button to toggle between on and off. Switch the unit off 

to confirm the auto-power off is disabled/enabled.  

HOLD

 

- Press the Func button once to display 'HOLD'. Once Hold is selected the last reading 

is displayed. Press the Func button three times to return to normal readings.

MAX/MIN

 

- To check the maximum or minimum light reading, press the Func button twice 

to display 'Max' or press again until 'Min' is displayed. The unit will continually monitor the 

reading which will change if the unit is left in a light source. Switching the unit off will reset 

the max/min reading.

LCD BACKLIGHT

 

- Press and hold the Unit button for three seconds and release, the LCD 

will illuminate. The backlight will remain on for 60 seconds if not disabled by the user within 

this time. To switch the backlight off press and hold the Unit button for three seconds.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT 

- Replace the batteries when the Battery symbol illuminates, 

using three AAA or 1.5 volt equivalent.

EMC/RFI

 

- Instrument performance may be affected if operated within a high frequency 

radio field, such as a mobile phone, or if subjected to an electrostatic shock.

GUARANTEE

 

- This instrument carries a one-year guarantee against defects in either 

components or workmanship. During this period, products that prove to be defective will, 

at the discretion of ETI, be either repaired or replaced without charge. This guarantee does 

not apply to sensors/probes, where a six-month period is offered. The product guarantee 

does not cover damage caused by fair wear and tear, abnormal storage conditions, 

incorrect use, accidental misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication or modification. Full 

details of liability are available within ETI’s Terms & Conditions of Sale at etiltd.com/terms. 

In line with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to amend our 

product specification without prior notice.

INSTRUMENT OPERATION

 

- Install the batteries provided. The unit is switched on/off by 

pressing the ON/OFF button. For accurate measurements hold the unit horizontally to the 

light source being measured. 

Please note:

 the light sensor can be rotated up to  

270 

°

, do not rotate it past this point as this will damage the sensor. Press the Unit button 

to switch between foot-candle Ftc and Lux measurements. If the unit displays 'OL' then the 

unit is outside of its measurement range. 

AUTO-OFF

 

- This unit has a 20 minute auto-power off function. If you need to disable this 

function press and hold the Unit button while the light meter is off. Continue holding the 

Unit button and press the ON/OFF button, release the Unit button and 'AP on/oFF' will be 

shown in the display. Press the Unit button to toggle between on and off. Switch the unit off 

to confirm the auto-power off is disabled/enabled.  

HOLD

 

- Press the Func button once to display 'HOLD'. Once Hold is selected the last reading 

is displayed. Press the Func button three times to return to normal readings.

MAX/MIN 

- To check the maximum or minimum light reading, press the Func button twice 

to display 'Max' or press again until 'Min' is displayed. The unit will continually monitor the 

reading which will change if the unit is left in a light source. Switching the unit off will reset 

the max/min reading.

LCD BACKLIGHT

 

- Press and hold the Unit button for three seconds and release, the LCD 

will illuminate. The backlight will remain on for 60 seconds if not disabled by the user within 

this time. To switch the backlight off press and hold the Unit button for three seconds.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

- Replace the batteries when the Battery symbol illuminates, 

using three AAA or 1.5 volt equivalent.

EMC/RFI

 

- Instrument performance may be affected if operated within a high frequency 

radio field, such as a mobile phone, or if subjected to an electrostatic shock.

GUARANTEE

 

- This instrument carries a one-year guarantee against defects in either 

components or workmanship. During this period, products that prove to be defective will, 

at the discretion of ETI, be either repaired or replaced without charge. This guarantee does 

not apply to sensors/probes, where a six-month period is offered. The product guarantee 

does not cover damage caused by fair wear and tear, abnormal storage conditions, 

incorrect use, accidental misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication or modification. Full 

details of liability are available within ETI’s Terms & Conditions of Sale at etiltd.com/terms. 

In line with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to amend our 

product specification without prior notice.

LIGHT METER 8051

Operating Instructions

Product code:

 

825-505

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