Magnaflux 017B012 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Magnaflux

Model: 017B012

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

UVe-LUX METER

Part Number: 017B012

UVe-LUX METER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction 1

2 System components 2

2.1 Sensor housing 2

2.2 Meter housing 2

2.3 Buttons 3

2.4 Batteries 4

3 Display 5

3.1 Measurement display 5

3.2 Main menu 6

3.3 About screen 6

3.4 Brightness 6

3.5 Power Off time 7

3.6 Time/date 7

3.7 Set units 7

3.5 POWER OFF TIME

The POWER OFF TIME menu option allows you to set

an automatic timer to power the meter down, in order

to conserve battery power. The power off timer may be

set between 0 and 15 minutes. If the power off time is

set at 0, the meter will never turn itself off. If the time

is set outside the required range, an ‘ERROR IN TIME’

message will be displayed.

Error message

3.6 TIME/DATE

The SET TIME/DATE menu option allows you to change

the time and date settings.

To set the time:

Select the TIME ONLY option from the menu; ‘ENTER

CURRENT TIME’ will display. Increase or decrease the

time using the up and down arrow buttons. Use the left

and right arrow buttons to move between digits, then

use the accept button to complete.

To set the date:

Select the DATE ONLY option; ‘ENTER CURRENT

DATE’ will display. Increase or decrease the date using

the up and down arrow buttons. Use the left and right

arrow buttons to move between digits, then use the

accept button to complete.

Set time/date

3.7 SET UNITS

White Light Lux Units

Select ‘WL - Lux’ from the menu to set the unit to Lux

White Light Foot Candles

Select ‘WL-Foot candles’ to set the unit to ft-c

UV Light Micro Watt

Select ‘UV - µW/cm2’ to set the unit to µW

UV Light Milli Watt

Select ‘UV - mW/cm2’ to set the unit to mW Set Units

1. INTRODUCTION

The UVe-LUX is a compact, lightweight and robust meter specically 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 specication:

• Single sensor head measures UV and white light at the same time

• 320 x 240 pixel 2.8” TFT colour LCD display

• Dimmable display to extend battery life

• 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 0 m W/cm²

• Measuring range - WL: 0.1 to 5000 lux, UVA: 0 to 10,000 μW/cm²

• Accuracy - WL: better than 5%, UV: better than 5%

• 2 x AA Rechargeable batteries

• Display of time and date

• Save function for logging readings

• Detachable light sensor probe

3.2 MAIN MENU

Enter the menu system by pressing the accept button.

Once in menu-mode, use the up and down button to

scroll through menu items and press the Accept button

to select menu items. Throughout the main menu,

helpful hints at the bottom of the display will guide you

to the right button for the desired operation.

Holding the on/off key down for several seconds in

menu mode will power the system down.

Main menu screen

3.3 ABOUT SCREEN

The ABOUT screen (also the splash screen) displays

the software number, meter serial number and the light

probe serial number. This screen also indicates the

period of time left before recalibration is required.

About/splash screen

3.4 BRIGHTNESS

Select this option to adjust the brightness. Use the

arrow buttons to select either BRIGHTER or DARKER,

then press the accept button.

Brightness menu

2. 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 from

reinforced ABS plastic and are rated to IP64 for moisture and dust ingress. The two

housings are linked together with 750mm of exible screened cable for ease of use.

2.1 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. 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.

If the panel requires cleaning, use a damp cloth with

a small amount of detergent to wipe the panel, then

use a dry, lint-free cloth to dry the panel. Do NOT use

abrasive cleaners and solvents as they may damage

the unit.

If the panel gets damaged, return the whole meter to

the manufacturer for repair and re-calibration.

Sensor housing

2.2 METER HOUSING

The meter housing contains the display screen, buttons

and battery for the unit. The meter housing is rated at

IP64 for moisture and dust ingress. If it needs cleaning,

use a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Probe connection Charging socket

3. DISPLAY

In normal operation, when the unit is powered up,

the rst screen to appear is the logo screen, followed

by the splash screen. The splash screen contains

information about the meter, including the serial number

and the date of last calibration for the unit. This screen

can also be found in the main menu under ABOUT.

The LCD display is protected behind a protective

plastic cover, but take care to protect the screen area

from blows, scratches or other damage.

Splash screen

3.1 MEASUREMENT DISPLAY

When the unit is powered up, it will normally enter the measurement display after the

splash screen. The measurement display contains six components:

• Battery level - this gives an indication of the state of the battery life.

• Current time and date.

• WL reading - this is the current rounded reading for the white light sensor.

• WL max - this is the maximum absolute value the meter has observed for white

light. This reading is reset when the cancel button is pressed.

• UV reading - this is the current rounded reading for the UV sensor.

• UV max - this is the maximum absolute value the meter has observed for UV. This

reading is reset when the cancel button is pressed.

If the meter is exposed to light levels greater than its designed range, the meter will

saturate and display ‘9999’ to indicate that it has saturated. The meter will return to normal

operation once the light levels have returned to the meter’s designed range.

2.3 BUTTONS

On/Off button:

Press this button (while the unit is off) to switch the UVe-LUX on

Hold down this button (while the unit is on) to switch the UVe-LUX off

Accept button:

Press this button in measurement mode to enter menu mode

Press this button in menu mode to select/approve the highlighted menu

function.

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Cancel Button:

Press this button in measurement mode to reset max values

Press this button in menu mode to cancel selection or go back to previous

menu function.

Arrow up button:

Press this button in menu mode to cycle up through the menu options

Use within submenus for incrementing values

Arrow down button:

Press this button in menu mode to cycle down through menu options

Use within submenus for descending values

Arrow right button:

Press this button to move right for selection within submenus

Arrow left button:

Press this button to move left for selection within submenus

2.4 BATTERIES

The UVe-LUX is powered by two AA type, rechargeable batteries. You can access the

batteries by unscrewing the screw holding the battery housing cover on the rear of the

meter housing, and removing the cover. It is important to insert the batteries in the correct

orientation as marked in the battery compartment, otherwise damage may occur to the

meter. The battery housing cover should then be replaced and screwed back down.

We recommend that the batteries supplied with the meter should be charged

overnight (the meter must be off whilst the batteries are charging). The charger

supplied with the meter is for the sole purposeof charging the batteries and must

not be used independently (i.e. as an external power adaptor) to run the meter

under normal operating conditions.

Whilst connected to the charger, the top-right of the screen will display ‘CHARGING’.

When the batteries are full, the sreen will display ‘CHARGED’. Once the batteries are

fully charged, the meter will run for approximately eight hours before needing a recharge.

‘BATTERY LOW’ means the batteries need to be recharged or the meter will power itself

down. Ordinary dry cell batteries can be used and no damage will result if the battery

charger supplied is inadvertently used.

Battery terminals

Magnaflux 017B012 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Magnaflux

Model: 017B012

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

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