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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

DIGITAL ILLUMINANCE METER

Rev.7

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL ILLUMINANCE METER Rev 7 ...

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Page 3: ...scribes an outline basic operation procedure and specifications regarding the Digital Illuminance meter IM 600 IM 600M Read this instruction manual carefully before using this instrument The IM 600M has the same function as the IM 600 other than Detector unit About IM 600M this manual describes the point of difference from IM 600 ...

Page 4: ...ange from 10 C to 40 C but it is delayed a little responding with the liquid crystal display panel when used in a range of 10 C to 0 C Do not store the instrument at a place having a temperature either of more than 60 C or less than 20 C Remove the battery to avoid leakage and store the instrument when unused for a month or more When the detector window has got dirty any measurement error may occu...

Page 5: ...ndicates that incorrect handling with disregard for this display may cause accidents resulting in injury 1 or damage to property 2 1 This refers to injury such as burns electric shock or the like that does not require hospitalization or long term medical attention 2 Damage to property means considerable damage to a building furniture livestock or pets Diagram Meaning of display This icon indicates...

Page 6: ...nstrument OFF and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet Continued use of this instrument in this state might cause fire Contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation Caution Insert the batteries with current polarity position Otherwise battery leakage may occur resulting in personal injury or product failure Do not place this instrument on an unstable stand or uneven surface Failure ...

Page 7: ...erroneous equipment behavior due to use in combination with other equipment or apparatus USER MAINTENANCE Conduct maintenance work only as instructed in this manual Never conduct any other maintenance work which is to be done by our service staff for safety and maintaining performance The following maintenance work can be carried out by the user The details of maintenance work are indicated in thi...

Page 8: ...6 3 3 ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT FC MODE 27 3 4 CORRECTION FACTOR C C F SETTING 27 3 4 1 SETTING PROCEDURE Ex To enter 1 2 28 3 5 DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT MODE 30 3 5 1 ENTRY PROCEDURE eg Entering 100 0 as the reference value 31 3 5 2 HOW TO CHECK THE SETTING 32 3 6 PERCENT MEASUREMENT MODE 33 3 7 LUMINOUS INTENSITY MEASUREMENT CD MODE 34 3 8 INTEGRAL ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT LX H FC H MODE 35 3 9 ZERO ...

Page 9: ...8 OUTLINE DIMENSION 52 GRAPH 53 ...

Page 10: ... on a keyboard and the display of the instrument Indicates a text referred to in this manual Indicates other instruction manual to be referred to Request Explains matters to be acknowledged or to be considered for the operation of this instrument Memo Explains matters to be referred to or to be useful for the operation of this instrument ...

Page 11: ... complete please contact your dealer or TOPCON TEHCHNOHOUSE Instrument IM 600 or IM 600M 1 IM 600 IM 600M Accessories Cap 1 USB Driver instruction manual 1 Leather case 1 Analog output plug 1 Detector unit IM 600M Only 1 Detector unit IM 600M Cap プ Analog output plug Leather case USB Driver Instruction Manual ...

Page 12: ...sor Unit Detector Unit Cap Detector unit Display panel Battery compartment Power switch Hold button Response switch Hand strap USB connector Detector window Display unit Keyboard DC power input connector Screw for mounting tripod 1 4 screw Cap Analog output connector Serial Number Reference plane ...

Page 13: ...adout is fixed USB connector This connector is used to connect the instrument to PC in remote mode Connecting PC 1 3 4 Connecting PC Tripod screw A screw hole to fasten the instrument to a tripod Specification 1 4 UNC depth 5mm Keyboard This keyboard is to select functions and to input numeric value Power switch Power switch for this instrument External power Connector Connector for designated AC ...

Page 14: ... to illuminance difference measurement mode in which the instrument measure the difference between measured illuminance data and reference illuminance data mode In addition sets reference illuminance data lx Enters illuminance measurement mode lx mode lx h Enters integral illuminance measurement mode lx h mode cd Enters luminous intensity mode cd mode 0 9 Increments the numerical value when inputt...

Page 15: ...rence value in the mode Appears during measurement and inputting reference values in the mode Measurement display Displays readout INV Each time Pushing the INV switch turns the display on and off Displayable only when the INV switch is enable C C F Appears when the correction factor is set and enable lx A unit for illuminance Appears when lx mode and during inputting reference value in mode mode ...

Page 16: ...fore connecting disconnecting the detector unit Request Combines the Detector unit and the Display unit having the same serial number If you combine the Detector unit and the Display unit having different serial number measured value may not be correct Make sure that the Detector unit is mounted to the Display unit Memo IM 600 IM 600M Insert Detector unit along a guide ...

Page 17: ...rchase those at your dealer 1 Turn the power switch off and uncover the battery compartment 2 Insert a battery according to a polar indication shown on the battery compartment 3 Mount the battery compartment Battery life at room temperature Not using USB Using USB Battery life 70 hours or more 35 hour or more Using alkaline cell ...

Page 18: ...or the AC adapter Otherwise it may cause fire Do not remove or insert the plug with wet hands Otherwise it may cause electric shock Procedure for connection of the AC adapter to this instrument is as follows 1 Be sure that the power switch of this instrument is turned to OFF 2 Insert the connector of the AC adapter to the instrument 3 Insert the plug of the AC adapter to the receptacle Compulsory ...

Page 19: ... Dip switch There is a following relation between Lux and Foot candle 1 lx 0 0929 fc The internal operation of this instrument is done on Lux the value of Lux is converted into Foot candle while fc unit appears This manual describes instruction on lx Convert it according to the above formula if necessary lx fc ...

Page 20: ...Never plug any connectors in or out while the instrument power is on Connector Pin Assignment Communication parameters This instrument conducts USB communications through a virtual COM port When you prepare your own communication programs the following communication parameters should be set Communication parameters Baud rate 38400 Data length 7 Parity ODD odd number Spread bit 1 Pin No Signal 1 VB...

Page 21: ...current measured value appears Response switch can be selectable before and after zero adjustment Response switch 1 2 Names and functions of parts The time required to complete zero adjustment differs depending on the setting of the response switch FAST about 15 seconds SLOW about 50 seconds No Cap is required in Zero adjustment 4 To turn off power push the power switch to the OFF position ...

Page 22: ... general light source SLOW for flicker light source 2 2 AUTO RANGE MEASUREMENT AND DISPLAY RANGE 1 Remove the cap and start measurement 2 The readout appears on the panel When the readout is stabilized read the value Turn on the HOLD switch and the readout will be held 3 Turn off the HOLD switch and restart measurement FAST SLOW ...

Page 23: ...ce of the detector window otherwise measured data may not be correct The sensitivity is not uniform over the whole area of the detector If the readout exceeds 999 000lx a code E2 appears By switching the response switch you can select the detector responding speed Select the responding speed FAST or SLOW depending on the light source to be measured Response 1 2 Names and functions of parts If the ...

Page 24: ...t measurement 2 Push the AUTO MANU switch on the keyboard The system switches to manual range Auto range Manual range 3 Pushing the MANU RANGE switch to advance to the range as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUTO MANU MANU RANGE C C F INV lx cd 0 9 SHIFT SET lx h CAL START STOP CALL INV ...

Page 25: ...9990 5 9 990 0 005 9 990 99 90 0 05 99 90 999 0 0 5 999 0 9990 5 Range 5 50 99900 50 99 90 0 05 99 90 999 0 0 5 999 0 9990 5 9990 99900 50 Range 6 500 999000 500 999 0 0 5 999 0 9990 5 9990 99900 50 99900 999000 500 If the readout is exceeds the display range a code E2 appears By switching the response switch you can select the detector responding speed Select the responding speed FAST or SLOW dep...

Page 26: ...The output impedance of the instrument is not more than 100 ohm The analog output voltage is calibrated to 1 998V at peak The resolution varies depending on the range The maximum output voltage is up to 3 V in manual range Therefore with analog output and manual range values exceeding the readout on the display can be measured For example the illuminance from 0 005 to 15 lx can be measured at rang...

Page 27: ...3 To shift the digit push the SHIFT switch To change the numeric value after shifting the digit repeat procedure 2 4 To enter a decimal point first push the INV switch and then the 0 9 switch 5 Push the SET switch to activate the entered numeric value 3 2 ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT lx MODE 1 Turn the slide switch in battery box to the left 2 When you turn on the power the instrument enter lx mode aut...

Page 28: ...tered C C F value is displayed C C F means Color Correction Factor Correction factor having been entered If no correction factor is entered 0000 is displayed and the screen turns to the screen for numeric value entry Change of correction factor C C F 1 Push the C C F switch 2 Enter numeric value and push the SET switch to activate the correction factor 3 After displaying the correction factor for ...

Page 29: ...900 due to entering too large a correction factor the code E4 appears During measurement of the integral illuminance the correction factor cannot be changed Correction factor data is saved after turning off 3 4 1 SETTING PROCEDURE Ex To enter 1 2 1 The currently entered correction factor appears for 3 seconds after pushing C C F switch 2 Push the C C F switch again within 3 second after the above ...

Page 30: ... 6 Push the SHIFT switch to move the blinking digit to a lower position 7 Push the 0 9 switch to change the blinking digit figure to 2 8 Push the SET switch to complete setting 9 Returning to the measurement mode and the correction factor take effect ...

Page 31: ...inance data 2 When measured value becomes stable push the hold switch to ON and fix the display 3 Push the SET switch The measured value is set as the reference value 4 Push the hold switch to OFF 5 Push the switch to shift to mode How to enter the reference value setting a given value as reference 1 Push the switch to shift to mode 2 Enter a numerical value and push the SET switch to activate the...

Page 32: ...currently entered reference value appears for 3 seconds after pushing switch If no reference value is entered the 0000 appears and the screen changes to the numeric entry screen 2 Push the switch within 3 seconds after the above process to shift to the numeric entry screen 3 Push the 0 9 switch to change the blinking digit figure to 1 4 Push the SHIFT switch to move the blinking digit to a lower p...

Page 33: ...ecify the digit to be amended The only figure able to be entered in the 5th and 6th digit is 0 zero When the reference value is set with the SET switch the reference value appears for about 3 seconds and then the system returns to the previous mode 3 5 2 HOW TO CHECK THE SETTING Push INV switch and then push CALL switch to confirm the entered reference illuminance data and distance data in each mo...

Page 34: ... the display 3 Push the SET switch to enter the measured value as the reference illuminance value 4 Push the hold switch to OFF 5 Push the switch to shift to the mode How to enter the reference value setting a given value as standard 1 Push the switch to shift to mode 2 Enter a numerical value and push the SET switch to activate the standard value The entry value range is from 0 001 to 999900 If t...

Page 35: ... to activate the distance data The distance unit is m meter for lx and ft feet for fc 3 Distance data you entered appears for 3 sec and then cd mode start Enter the distance data from 0 001 1000 Error code E7 appears if you enter 0 as reference illuminance data Error code E3 appears if the calculated value is over the measurement range Push cd switch twice to reset distance data Distance data is d...

Page 36: ...o shift to the lx h mode 2 Push the INV switch 3 Push the START STOP SET switch then integration will start Example Irradiation 1388lx Example Integration time one hour The display alternately shows the integral illuminance and integration time at 2 second intervals Even after switching to another measurement mode the integration is continued If the lx h switch is pushed again then an integral ill...

Page 37: ...switch to ON Both integral illuminance and integration time are alternately displayed at 1 sec intervals Range of integration The maximum indication of integral illuminance is 1 000 000 000 lx h and values over 999900 lx h are expressed using exponents The upper limit of the integration time is 9999 hours Example Integral illuminance 10 000 000 lx h When integral illuminance values exceed the uppe...

Page 38: ... SHIFT switch When turning ON the system automatically conducts a zero adjustment The time required for a zero adjustment differs depending on the setting of the response switch FAST about 15 seconds SLOW about 50 seconds It is possible to conduct a zero adjustment even if you remove the cap Memo ...

Page 39: ...ration time and measurement range ISTRn Sets measurement range to the manual and obtains the current status data illuminance integral illuminance integration time and measurement range n 1 6 IEND Stops integral illuminance measurement CA Starts a zero adjustment WHO Reads product name IM 600 is read out for IM 600 IM 600M VER Reads software version SRL Reads product serial number SCCF_ Writes corr...

Page 40: ...ror codes ERR01_RX ERR10 or ERR11_RX appear 5 2 COMMUNICATION ERROR CODE 4 1 2 ISRn COMMAND When the IM 600 IM 600M receives this command IM 600 IM 600M starts integral illuminance measurement If the integration measurement has already been working before the IM 600 IM 600M receive this command this command is invalid n 0 Auto range n 1 6 Manual range PC Command IM 600 IM 600M ISRn Cr Lf OK Cr Lf ...

Page 41: ... Manual range PC Command IM 600 IM 600M ISTRn Cr Lf OK Cr Lf Returns current status data Data Cr Lf If error codes ERR01_RX ERR02_RX ERR04_RX ERR05_RX ERR06_RX ERR10_RX and ERR11_RX appear 5 2 COMMUNICATION ERROR CODE 4 1 4 IEND COMMAND When this IM 600 IM 600M receive this command the IM 600 IM 600M stops integral illuminance measurement The instrument does not return measured data PC Command IM ...

Page 42: ...g C C F the IM 600 IM 600M returns FAILED PC Command IM 600 IM 600M CA Cr Lf OK Cr Lf Finish zero adjustment SUCCESS Cr Lf or FAILED Cr Lf 4 1 6 WHO VER SRL COMMAND When the IM 600 IM 600M receive this command The IM 600 IM 600M returns the name of this instrument program version and production serial number PC Command IM 600 IM 600M WHO VER SEL Cr Lf OK Cr Lf In instrument name version production...

Page 43: ...M 600 IM 600M returns the error code ERR_07 If the IM 600 IM 600M fails to store the C C F data in the EEPROM the IM 600 IM 600S returns code E8 PC Command IM 600 IM 600M SCCF_ Cr Lf OK Cr Lf Complete storing C C F SUCCESS Cr Lf or ERR_07 Cr Lf or ERR_08 Cr Lf 4 1 8 RCCF COMMAND When the IM 600 IM 600M receive this command IM 600 IM 600M returns C C F data PC Command IM 600 IM 600M RCCF Cr Lf OK C...

Page 44: ...ISTRn E _ E _ E R Displayed in the order of illuminance integral illuminance integrated value integration time sec range VER WHO IM 600 Even when IM 600M is connected IM 600 shows SRL Displays production serial number in 8 digits RCCF E Displayed correction factor with exponent The mark _ means a space is a numerical value ...

Page 45: ...ck2 or later 32bit Windows R XP Home Edition Service Pack2 or later 32bit Windows R Vista Ultimate 32bit Windows R 7 Ultimate 32bit 64bit Windows R 7 Professional 32bit 64bit Windows R 8 1 Pro 32bit 64bit Windows R 10 Pro 32bit 64bit XP mode in Windows R 7 64bitOS is not available Windows is trademark and registered trademark by Microsoft Corporation 3 Following dialog will appear 4 Click Install ...

Page 46: ...45 To uninstall click Uninstall button for step 4 above The following 2 types of drivers are installed Serial converter Serial port Memo Memo ...

Page 47: ...rection factor exceeds the display range 999900 lx Check if the correction factor is correct E5 Measured value of integral illuminance exceeds 1 000 000 000 lx h Do not exceed the limit of integral illuminance E6 Integration time exceeds 9999 hours Do not exceed the limit of integration time E7 Reference values distance data or correction factors exceed the limit of entry Check the entry range E8 ...

Page 48: ... integral time ERR07 The values of reference data distance data or correction factor exceed the limit of entry Check the entry value ERR08 The instrument fails to write or read data Contact your dealer or TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE ERR10 The response switch is pushed 3 times or more during a zero adjustment Don t touch the response switch during a zero adjustment ERR11_Rx STRn or ISTRn command is sent to ...

Page 49: ...light fC 2 or less Analog signal output 0 1998mVmax Interface USB Virtual COM port Power supply AA battery 2 Operating conditions Temperature 10 to 40 C Humidity 85 RH or less Dimensions Approx 188 65 34 mm without protruding portion Approx 188 65 34 mm without protruding portion Sensor φ16 21mm Cable 1m Weight Approx 200 g excluding batteries Approx 230g including sensor unit excluding batteries ...

Page 50: ...1 013 G 54 0 993 B 46 0 996 T 44 1 003 Lamps Fluorescent lamp F6 0 989 Fluorescent lamp F8 0 989 Fluorescent lamp F10 0 992 High pressure sodium lamp NAV TS70W SUPER 0 993 Mercury fluorescent lamp HF400X 0 997 High pressure mercury lamp H 400 0 991 Standard illuminant B 0 987 Standard illuminant C 0 981 The above data are obtained by a sample of this instrument There are some differences in the ch...

Page 51: ... Battery Silicon photo diode Band pass filter Detector Window Control unit Light receiving unit LC display Analog output USB port KEYBOARD UNIT KEYBOARD LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MICRO PROCESSOR A D CONVERTER INTEGRAL CALCULUS CIRCUIT OP AMP ...

Page 52: ...y Silicon photo diode Band pass filter Detector Window Control unit Light receiving unit LC display Analog output USB port KEYBOARD UNIT KEYBOARD LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MICRO PROCESSOR A D CONVERTER INTEGRAL CALCULUS CIRCUIT OP AMP ...

Page 53: ...pecified screws when using the tripod screw and screw holes for jig attachment Do not tighten the screws any more than necessary Doing so might cause internal breakage IM 600 Reference plane Tripod Screw for Camera 1 4 screw Detector window ...

Page 54: ...53 IM 600M Tripod Screw for Camera 1 4 screw ...

Page 55: ...pectral luminous efficiency IM 600 IM 600M 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 1 1 380 430 480 530 580 630 680 730 780 Wavelengh nm Relative spectral sensitivity Spectral luminous efficiency IM 600 Deviation from spectral luminous efficacy IM 600 Spectral luminous efficiency Wavelengh nm Deviation from spectral luminous efficacy IM 600M Spectral luminous efficiency Wavelengh nm ...

Page 56: ... 90 Incidence angle Responsiveness Typical value IM 600 IM 600M 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 1 2 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Incidence angle Responsiveness Typical value IM 600M Cosine Response Typical value IM 600M Incidence angle Cosine Response Typical value IM 600 Incidence angle ...

Page 57: ...reat properly If a chemical symbol is printed bebeath the symbol shown above this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration This will be indicated as follows Hg mercury 0 0005 Cd cadmium 0 002 Pb lead 0 004 These ingredients may be seriously hazardous to human and the global environment ...

Page 58: ...aintenance and repair parts mean the parts that are necessary to maintain the function of the product 2 Topcon make our most effort to keep maintenance and repair parts in stock for the complete repairable period however due to some unexpected occurrence the repairable period may have to be shortened DISPOSAL Disposal of this instrument should be conducted in accordance with the disposal and recyc...

Page 59: ...ation Tel 81 3 3558 2710 Fax 81 3 3558 3011 DIGITAL ILLUMINANCE METER IM 600 IM 600M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date of issue 7th edition July 2018 Issued by TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION 75 1 Hasunuma cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8580 Japan 2012 TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Unauthorized copying prohibited Contact Information ...

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