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HybridPoweredEnvironmental Quality

Meter

850068

Instruction Manual


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Hybrid-Powered Envi ronm ental Quality Meter 850068

Copyrig ht 2009 by Sper Scientific

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Printed in the USA

7720 E. Redfield Rd. Suite #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Tel: (480) 948-4448 Fax: (480) 967-8736Web: www.sperscientific.com

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced ortransmitted in any form or by any means electronic,mechanical, or other means that do not yet exist ormay be developed, including photocopying, recording,or any information storage and retrieval systemwithout the express permission from Sper Scientific.


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MATERIALS SUPPLIED .................. 4

INTRODUCTION ................................... 5

FEATURES .................................... 7

UNIT DESCRIPTION ...................... 8

LCD DISPLAY ................................. 9

KEYPAD ......................................... 10

POWER TYPE SELECTION ........... 11

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES... 12-21

BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............ 22TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 23

ERROR CODES .............................. 23

SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 24

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............ 26

ENVIRONMENT REFERENCES ..... 27

WARRANTY .................................... 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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The Sper Scientific Hybrid-Powered

Environmental Quality Meter 850068 is a 4-in-1 instrument that functions as a:

Light Meter measures light using anexclusive photodiode and color-correction-filter, light sensor. Meets theCommission Internationale delEclairage (CIE) photopic standards.

Anemometer measures wind-speedusing a low-friction, ball bearing wheeldesign to provide exceptional accuracy.

Hygrometer measures relativehumidity using a high-precisionhumidity sensor with fast response

time.Thermometer measures temperatureusing standard Type-K (NiCr-NiAl)thermocouple input jack for all Type-Kprobes (optionally available).

INTRODUCTION


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Multi-Purpose 4-in-1 Meter

Hybrid-Power (Hand-Crank Generator)

Rugged, Light-Weight, and Portable

Accurate and Easy-to-Use

One-Button Control

Hold

Minimum and Maximum Recall

Multi-Channel Display

Tripod Mountable

Data Analysis through PC ConnectionZero Offset Adjustment

Easy Calibration

FEATURES


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UNIT DESCRIPTION

LightSensor

Generator Hand-Crank(Bottom of Unit)

Easel Stand(Back of Unit)

LCDDisplay

KeyPad

Humidity Sensor(Top of Unit)

Temperature Thermocouple and Anemometer Probe Input Por ts

(Top of Unit)

Tripod Screwand Battery

Compartment(Back of Unit)

Power TypeSwitch

(Side of Unit)


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LCD DISPLAY

LightLevel Measurement Units

LuxFt-cdx10

Both Lux and Ft-cd (Foot Candle)measure luminance.Lux = lumens per square meter.Ft-cd = lumens per square foot .X10 = Value displayed is 1/10 the value.

Air Veloc ity Measurement Units

ft/minm/S

km/hMPHknots

Feet per minute

Meters per second

Kilometers per hourMiles per hour

Nautical miles per hour

Relative Humidity Measurement Units

%Relative humidity (RH) is a term used todescribe the amount of water vapor thatexists in the air and displays as apercentage.

Temperature Measurement Units

C/F Represents the temperature in eitherCelsius or Fahrenheit degrees.

Record Mode and Hold Indicators

RECMAXMIN

HOLD

Meter is operating in Record Mode.Maximum value recorded.

Minimum value recorded.

Meter display is in Hold Mode.


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KEY PAD

Turns the unit on/off

Freezes current measurement valueClears recorded min/max values

Enters Record ModeDisplays recorded min/max values

Changes unit of measure for an-

emometerCalibrates the light sensor

Changes unit of measure for lightmeter and temperature scale

Selects measurement mode


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POWER TYPE SELECTION

Hybrid Power (Green) Selection

1. Slide the Power Type Switch up to theG position to use the meters Greenpower source instead of battery power.

The low battery indicator willdisplay in the upper leftcorner of the LCD display.

2. Lift and extend the generators hand-

crank located at the bottom of the unit.

3. Rotate the handle clockwise to windupor crank the generator to create powerfor the meter.

Cranking the meters generator for 20seconds will offer several minutes ofenergy. Use as needed for efficientGreen-power operation.


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POWER TYPE SELECTION

Battery Power Selection

1. Ensure that you have correctly installedthe 9V battery in the batterycompartment. (Refer to BatteryReplacement page 22).

2. Slide the Power Type Switch down tothe B position to use the metersbattery power source instead of Greenpower.

NoteThe battery life is greater than 1000 hourswhen using alkaline batteries (250 hourswhen using general purpose batteries).

Light-Level Measurement

1. Press POWER to turn the meter on .

2. Press FUNCTION until the meterdisplays the Lux or Ft-cd light-levelmeasuring unit.

3. Press LUX/FT-CD to select betweenLux and Ft-cd.

4. To ensure measurement accuracy,calibrate the light meter using the Zero-Offset adjustment feature. Tocalibrate:

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES


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5. Cover the light sensor to block any light

from registering on the meter. PressZERO to calibrate the meter to zero.

The meter displays the light-level valueas 0 and is ready to measure light,even in low-lit and dark areas.

6. Uncover the light sensor and ensurethat the light sensor on the front of themeter is pointing toward the luminationsubject and is free from obstruction.

7. The meter measures the light level ofthe surrounding environment anddisplays the reading.

When measuring intense light, themeter displays x10 to indicate that thevalue displayed is 1/10 the actual value.


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Air-Velocity Measurement

1. Ensuring correct pin alignment, insertthe Anemometer plug into the PROBEIN Anemometer socket located at thetop of the unit.


3. Continuously press FUNCTION untilthe meter displays the wind-speed andambient temperature measuring units(ft/min, m/S, km/h, MPH, knots, C, F).

3. Continuously press UNIT to select thedesired wind-speed measuring unit.

4. Press C/F to select between aCelsius (C ) and Fahrenheit (F )temperature reading.

5. Hold the Anemometer Vane Probe andensure that the Anemometer VaneProbe Head and air flow sensor is freefrom obstruction.


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6. Face the air-flow sensor (marked with ayellow dot) in the direction of the wind.

7. The meter measures the wind-speedand ambient temperature of thesurrounding environment and displaysthe value.



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Relative Humidity Measurement


2. Continuously press FUNCTION untilthe meter displays the relative humidityand ambient temperature measuringunits (%RH, C, F).

3. Press C/F to select between a

Celsius (C ) and Fahrenheit (F )temperature reading.

4. Ensure that the humidity sensor is freefrom obstruction.

5. The meter measures the relativehumidity and ambient temperature of

the surrounding environment anddisplays the value.

Note When moving the meter to a newenvironment, it may take a few minutesfor the humidity readings to stabilize.



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Hold Mode Selection


2. Using the FUNCTION button, selectyour desired measurement function(Light, Air-Velocity, Relative Humidity,or Temperature).

3. When a value displays that you want to

retain, press HOLD .The meter freezes the currentmeasurement value and discontinuesmeasurement while in Hold Mode.

4. Press HOLD again to exit Hold Modeand resume measurement.



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Record Mode & Auto-Off Selection

To save battery life, the EnvironmentalQuality Meter turns off automatically after10 minutes of inactivity. To override thisfeature:

1. With the meter turned on , press MAX/MIN. The meter displays REC,disables the Auto-Off feature, entersRecord Mode and begins recordingmaximum and minimum values.

2. While the meter displays REC andwhen you are ready to view themaximum and/or minimum measuredvalues, press the MAX/MIN button.

(The MAX/MIN button toggles between

the maximum and minimum measuredvalues.)



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3. To clear the max/min values andcontinue recording, press HOLD . Themeter clears the previously recordedmax/min values and enters RecordMode.

4. To exit the Record Mode, press andhold MAX/MIN for 2 seconds.

The meter exits Record Mode, displaysthe current reading value, and resets toautomatically turn off after 10 minutesof inactivity.



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Hands-Free Operation

The Environmental Quality Meter includesboth a built-in mini-easel and a tripodscrew-mount for easy hands-freemonitoring.

Bench-Top (840092) and Field (840093)Tripods are available as optionalaccessories and attach simply via the

screw-mount located on the back of themeter.

To use the easel:

1. Lift up the easels bottom edge andextend out using the easels hinge.

2. Using the mini-easel, you can stand themeter on any stable surface for hands-free, long-term monitoring.

3. When finished monitoring, lightlycollapse the easel back into place.



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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. If the meter displays the low batteryicon , press POWER to turn themeter off .

2. Use a small Philips screwdriver tounscrew the two screws that secure thebattery compartment and remove thecover.

3. Remove the old batteries and replacewith one DC 9V battery, ensuringcorrect polarity.

4. Replace the compartment cover and re-secure using the two Philips-headscrews.

Note

The battery life is greater than 1000 hourswhen using alkaline batteries (250 hourswhen using general purpose batteries).


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TROUBLESHOOTING

No Display:

Ensure that you have pressed POWER for longer than 100mS.

Ensure that the batteries are in goodcondition, have proper contact, and arein correct polarity. When in doubt,replace the batteries.

Display Disappears:

If the low battery indicator appeared onthe LCD before the displaydisappeared, replace the batteries.

Disable the Auto-Off function and placethe unit in Record Mode. (Refer to

Record Mode and Auto-Off Selectionpage 19).

ERROR CODES

- - - - Measurement is out-of range.

Indicates low battery, replacebatteries.


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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Size 6.7 (H) x 2.8 (W) x 1.5 (D)170mm (H) x 70mm (W) x 39mm (D)

Weight 15.2 oz. (432g)Excluding Battery

PowerSupply

DC 9V battery orGreen-Power (Crank Generator)

PowerConsumption

Anemometer: Approx. DC 11 mA.Other functions : Approx. DC 7.5 mA.

Operating Temp 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F)

OperatingHumidity Maximum 80% RH

Display Size 1.57 (H) x 1.26 (W)40 mm (H) x 32 mm (W)

Response Time Typically 15 seconds

Light Meter Specifications

Unit Range Resolution Accur acy

Lux 0 ~ 2,000 Lux1800 ~ 20,000 Lux1 Lux10 Lux 5% rdg

8 dgtFt-cd 0 ~ 204.0 Ft-cd170 ~ 1860 Ft-cd

0.1 Ft-cd1 Ft-cd

*rdg (reading), dgt (digital)


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SPECIFICATIONS

Anemometer Specificat ions

Unit Range Resolution Accur acy

ft/min 80 ~ 4930 ft/min 1 ft/min

20 m/S3% F.S.

>20 m/S4% F.S.

m/S 0.4 ~ 25.0 m/S 0.1 m/S

km/h 1.4 ~ 90.0 km/h 0.1 km/h

MPH 0.9 ~ 55.9 MPH 0.1 MPH

knots 0.8 ~ 48.6 knots 0.1 knots

* F.S. =Full Scale

Thermometer & Hygrometer Specifications

Unit Range Resolutio n Accur acy

C ( Amb ien t) 0 ~ 50 C 0.1 C 1.2 C

F ( Amb ien t) 32 ~ 122 F 0.1 F 2.5 F

C (Type-K) -100 ~ 1300 C 0.1 C

(1% rdg+ 1 C)

F(Type-K) -148 ~ 2372 F 0.1 F

1% rdg+ 2 F

%RH 10 ~ 95% RH 0.1% RH


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800060~77 Type-K ThermocoupleProbes

840090 Water-Resistant Case

840092 Bench-Top Tripod

840093 Field Tripod

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES


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ENVIRONMENT REFERENCES

Refer to any of the following organizationsfor current and reliable data regarding

recommended exposure limits for thevarious elements.

American Conference of GovernmentalIndustrial Hygienists (www-acgih.org).

American Industrial Hygiene Association (www.aiha.org).

Canadian Centre for OccupationalHealth & Safety (www.ccohs.ca).

Commission Internationale delEclairage (www.cie.co.at).

Environmental Protection Agency(www.epa.gov).

International ElectrotechnicalCommission (www.iec.ch).

International Organization forStandardization (www.iso.org).

National Climatic Data Center

(www.ncdc.noaa.gov).

National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health (www.cdc.gov/niosh).

US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (www.osha.gov).


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Rev. 5/3/2012

WARRANTY

Sper Scientific warrants this productagainst defects in materials andworkmanship for five (5) years from thedate of purchase and agrees to repair orreplace any defective unit without charge.If your model has since beendiscontinued, an equivalent Sper Scientificproduct will be substituted, if available.This warranty does not cover damageresulting from accident, misuse, or abuseof the product. To obtain warranty service,ship the unit postage prepaid to:

SPER SCIENTIFIC LTD.7720 E. Redfield Rd, Suite 7,

Scottsdale, AZ 85260Email: [email protected]

Be sure to include a description of theproblem and your return address. Registeryour product online atwww.sperscientific.com or return yourwarranty card within 10 days.

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