UVe-LUX Operators Manual ver 1_02.docx
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24/11/2009
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Introduction
The UVe-LUX is a compact, lightweight and robust meter specifically designed for the non-
destructive testing environment. The meter is a dual white-light (WL) and ultra-violet (UV) meter
designed to give simultaneous readings of both WL and UV. The meter has the following
specification:
Single sensor head measures UV and white light at the same time.
320 x 240 pixel 2.4” colour display.
Dimmable display to extend battery life.
High contrast ratio OLED screen (over 30 x greater than a TFT-LCD in dark conditions and
over 12 x in sunlight).
180°(UD)/180°(LR) viewing angle (over 3 x viewing angle of TFT-LCD in both viewing planes).
Auto-ranging on both WL and UV scales.
Menu driven setup and multi-function buttons.
‘Auto Hold’ function to record maximum readings.
Adjustable auto-power down to conserve battery life.
Meets the requirements for non-destructive testing viewing conditions for penetrant and
magnetic particle inspections (ISO 3059).
Measurement units - WL: lux or fc, UV: μW/cm²
Measuring range - WL: 0.1 to 5000 lux, UVA: 1 to 10,000μW/cm²
Accuracy - WL: better than 5%, UV: better than 5%
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System Components
The system consists of a sensor housing containing both the WL and UV sensors, and the meter
housing containing the main system components such as the screen, battery and user interface.
Both the sensor housing and the meter housing are constructed out of reinforced ABS plastic and are
rated to IP64 for moisture and dust ingress. The two housings are linked together with 600mm of
flexible screened cable for ease of use.
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Sensor housing
The sensor housing contains the individual WL and UV detectors in one
handy unit. The active area of the sensor housing is the circular glass panel
on the front of the housing. Care should be taken to ensure that the glass
panel remains clean and is not damaged in any way as any dirt or damage to
the glass panel will affect the accuracy of the meter.
Should the panel require cleaning a damp cloth with a small amount of
detergent can be used the wipe the panel, and a dry, lint-free cloth can then
be used to dry the panel. Abrasive cleaners and solvents should NOT be
used as they may cause damage to the unit.
Should the panel become damaged, the whole meter should be returned to
Figure 1 Sensor housing
