Manual de utilizare al luxmetrului PCE Instruments PCE-170 A

1. Introducere

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and effective use of the PCE Instruments PCE-170 A Light Meter. This device is designed for measuring illuminance (lux or foot-candles) in various environments, such as offices, factories, and outdoor settings. It features a wide measurement range, fast response time, and a compact design for ease of use.

Vă rugăm să citiți cu atenție acest manual înainte de a utiliza dispozitivul și să îl păstrați pentru referințe ulterioare.

2. Informații de siguranță

Observe the following safety precautions to prevent injury and avoid damage to the device:

• Nu expuneți dispozitivul la temperaturi extreme, umiditate sau lumina directă a soarelui.
• Evitați vibrațiile sau impacturile puternice.
• Nu încercați să deschideți sau să modificați dispozitivul. Apelați la personal calificat pentru orice operațiune de service.
• Keep the light sensor clean and free from obstructions to ensure accurate readings.
• Scoateți bateria dacă dispozitivul nu va fi utilizat pentru o perioadă lungă de timp, pentru a preveni scurgerile.
• Aruncați bateriile și dispozitivul conform reglementărilor locale.

3. Produs terminatview

The PCE-170 A Light Meter consists of a main unit with a display and control buttons, and an integrated light sensor.

Figura 1: Faţă view of the PCE-170 A Light Meter, showing the display, control buttons, and light sensor at the top.

3.1 Componente

• Senzor de lumină: Located at the top of the device, protected by a white dome. This silicon photodiode measures incident light.
• Display LCD: A 5-digit display showing measurement values, units (lux/fc), and function indicators (e.g., AUTO RANGE, HOLD, MIN, MAX).
• Buton de alimentare (Pornit/Oprit): Pornește sau oprește dispozitivul.
• Buton CAL: Used for zero adjustment.
• Țineți butonul apasat: Îngheață citirea curentă de pe afișaj.
• fc/lx Button: Toggles between foot-candle (fc) and lux (lx) measurement units.
• Butonul RANGE: Manually selects measurement ranges or activates auto-ranging.
• Compartiment baterie: Located at the rear, houses the 9V battery.

Figura 2: A închide view of the LCD display, showing a reading of "534 lx" and "AUTO RANGE 4 000".

Figura 3: Detaliat view of the light sensor at the top of the device, with its protective cap removed.

4. Configurare

4.1 Instalarea bateriei

1. Localizați capacul compartimentului bateriei pe spatele dispozitivului.
2. Slide the cover open or unscrew it, depending on the model.
3. Insert one 9V battery, observing the correct polarity (+/-).
4. Puneți bine capacul compartimentului bateriei.

Figura 4: The PCE-170 A Light Meter shown with its carrying case and the included 9V battery, ready for installation.

4.2 Pornirea inițială

Apăsați tasta Putere button to turn on the device. The display will illuminate and show a reading. If the battery symbol appears, replace the battery.

5. Instrucțiuni de utilizare

5.1 Luarea unei măsurători

1. Porniți dispozitivul folosind Putere buton.
2. Ensure the light sensor is clean and unobstructed.
3. Position the light sensor at the location where illuminance is to be measured. Ensure the sensor is facing the light source directly for accurate readings.
4. The current illuminance value will be displayed on the LCD.

Figura 5: A user measuring light levels in an office environment with the PCE-170 A Light Meter.

5.2 Changing Measurement Units (fc/lx)

Apăsați tasta fc/lx button to toggle between foot-candles (fc) and lux (lx) units. The selected unit will be indicated on the display.

5.3 Funcția HOLD

Apăsați tasta ȚINE button to freeze the current reading on the display. Press it again to release the hold and resume live measurements.

5.4 Zero Adjustment (CAL)

Pentru a efectua o ajustare la zero:

1. Place the light sensor in a completely dark environment (e.g., cover it with the protective cap or place it in a dark box).
2. Apăsați tasta CAL button. The display should show "0.00" or a value very close to zero.
3. If the display does not show zero, repeat the process.

5.5 Selectarea intervalului

The device typically operates in auto-ranging mode. To manually select a range or cycle through available ranges, press the GAMA button. The display will indicate the active range. Press and hold the GAMA button to return to auto-ranging mode.

5.6 Min/Max Function (Power-Up Option)

The PCE-170 A supports Min/Max recording. To activate this feature, refer to the power-up options indicated on the device label (e.g., press and hold a specific button during power-on). This function records the minimum and maximum illuminance values detected during a measurement session.

6. Întreținere

6.1 Curățare

Wipe the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Keep the light sensor clean and free of dust or smudges, as this can affect measurement accuracy.

6.2 Depozitare

When not in use, store the PCE-170 A Light Meter in its carrying case in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Remove the battery if storing for extended periods.

7. Depanare

8. Specificații

8.1 Domeniul de livrare

The standard delivery package includes:

• 1 x PCE-170 A Lux Meter
• 1 x baterie de 9V
• 1 x Husă de transport
• 1 x Manual de utilizare (acest document)

9. Garanție și asistență

PCE Instruments provides a warranty for this product against defects in materials and workmanship. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official PCE Instruments website. For technical support, service, or calibration inquiries, please contact PCE Instruments customer service.

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