Omega HHLM-2 User Manual

OMEGA

HHLM-2

Digital Lightmeter

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INTRODUCTION

This instrument is a portable easy use 3½ digit, compact-sized digital
lightmeter designed for simple one hand operation. Provides selected the lux and
fc units. Meter with Backlit LCD display, PEAK-HOLD (50mS pulse light) and
DATA-HOLD feature.

SAFETY INFORMATION

It is recommended that you read the safety and operation instructions before
using the lightmeter.

• To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.

• To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.

• To avoid eye injury, wear eye protection if there is a possibility of exposure
to high-intensity rays.

• Do not immerse in liquids, clean the sensor head using only a damp cloth.

• Cover sensor head when not in use to extend silicon photodiode sensor life.

WARNING

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The symbol on the instrument indicates that the operator must refer to an

explanation in this manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Display: 3½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with maximum reading of 1999.
Overrange: (OL) is displayed.
Low battery indication: the " " is displayed when the battery voltage drops

below the operating level.

Measurement rate: 2.5 times per second, nominal.
Operating Environment: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) at < 70% relative

humidity.

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), 0 to 80% R.H. with battery

removed from meter.

Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 23°C ± 5°C (73°F ± 9°F), <70% relative humidity.
Analog Output: 0.1mV/counts
Battery: 4 pcs 1.5V (AAA size).
Battery Life: 200 hours typical.
Dimensions: 170mm(H) x 44mm(W) x 40mm(D).
Weight: 220g (7.76oz) including batteries.

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ELECTRICAL

Photometric Formulas:

Range: 20lux,200lux,2000lux,20000lux,20fc,200fc,2000fc,20000fc
Resolution: 0.01lux,0.01fc
Spectral response: CIE photopic

The CIE photopic curve is an international standard for the color response

Acceptance angle: ¦¢2<2% cosine corrected (150°)
Total accuracy for CIE standard illuminant A (2856K): ±(3%rdg + 10dgts)

CIE standard illuminant A can be realised by means of CIE standard

Temperature Coefficient: 0.1x (specified accuracy)/°C (<18°C or >28°C),

0.056x(specified accuracy)/°F (<64.4°F or >82.4°F)

Peak Hold response time: >50mS pulse light

10.764·footcandles=lux (lumens/meter2)

0.0929·lux=footcandles(lumens/foot2)

of the average human eye

source A, which is defined as: A gas-filled tungsten-filament lamp

operating at a correlated colour temperature of 2856K

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Push buttons
Back-Light ( >2sec) and Peak-Hold Switch :

Press this button to toggle in and out of the PEAK-HOLD mode. The " P MAX
" annunciator are displayed.(Response Time:>50mS)
Press this button for two seconds to turn the Back-Light on. As this also activates
the PEAK-HOLD mode, briefly press the button to return to normal display. To
turn the Back-Light off press again for two seconds.

Range Select Button

Press "RANGE" button to select the desired lux or fc range. Each time you press
"RANGE" button, the range (and the input range annunciator) incremants, and
a new value is displayed.

HOLD (DATA-HOLD) Button

Press "HOLD" button to toggle in and out of the DATA-HOLD mode. In the DATA­HOLD mode, the " H " annunciator is displayed and the last reading is held on the
display.

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OPERATION

1. Set the function switch to the desired lux or fc units.

2. Remove the sensor head cover.

3. Hold the sensor head steady and make certain that the light source completely
fills the cosine correction dome.

4. Move away from the sensor head to avoid shadowing it. The sensor head has
a 1.5 meter cable to allow separation between the observer and the measure­ment location.

5. Read the illuminance value from the display. If magnitude of lux (or fc) is not
known, press RANGE button to the highest range and reduce until a satisfac­tory reading is obtained.

6. Cover sensor head to extend sensor life.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Keep the plastic domed cosine corrector clean and free of scratches. It may
be cleaned with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

• When light is received from many directions simultaneously, take special care
to avoid reflections or shadowing the sensor with your body.

• For best accuracy, repeat the measurement several times to ensure that the
light source has remained stable.

• Avoid flexing the cable excessively at either end of the cable.

• The Inverse-square Law
The law stating that the illuminance E at a point on a surface varies directly with
the intensity I of a point source, and inversely as the square of the distance d
between the source and the point. If the surface at the point is normal to the
direction of the incident light, the law is expressed by E=I/d2.

• Cosine Law
The law that the illuminance on any surface varies as the cosine of the angle
of incidence. The angle of incidence q is the angle between the normal to the
surface and the direction of the incident light. The inverse-square low and the
cosine law can be combined as E=(I cos q )/d2.

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Cleaning

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, do not use abrasives
or solvents.

CIE Photopic Curve

Luminous Efficiency Coefficient

Wavelength in Nanometers

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Lumen/Watt Conversion Factor

Vl

CIE Photopic Photopic

Coefficient Factor

380 0.0000 0.05

(nm) Effciency Conversion

Wavelength Luminous Lumen/Watt

390 0.0001 0.13

400 0.0004 0.27

410 0.0012 0.82

420 0.0040 2.73

430 0.0116 7.91

440 0.0230 15.7

450 0.0380 25.9

460 0.0600 40.9

470 0.0910 62.1

480 0.1390 94.8

490 0.2080 142.0

500 0.3230 220.0

510 0.5030 343.0

520 0.7100 484.0

530 0.8620 588.0

540 0.9540 650.0

550 0.9950 679.0

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555 1.0000 683.0

560 0.9950 679.0

570 0.9520 649.0

580 0.8700 593.0

590 0.7570 516.0

600 0.6310 430.0

610 0.5030 343.0

620 0.3810 260.0

630 0.2650 181.0

640 0.1750 119.0

650 0.1070 73.0

660 0.0610 41.4

670 0.0320 21.8

680 0.0170 11.6

690 0.0082 5.59

700 0.0041 2.78

710 0.0021 1.43

720 0.0010 0.716

730 0.0005 0.355

740 0.0003 0.170

750 0.0001 0.820

760 0.0001 0.041

OMEGA warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and to give satisfactory service for a
period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month g race period to the
normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA's customers
receive maximum coverage on each product. If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for
evaluation. OMEGA's Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately
upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be def ectiv e it will be repaired or
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WARRANTY

It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA is
constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE
mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no
liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, patient connected application.

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The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prev ent breakage in
transit.

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please hav e the f ollowing

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1. P.O. number under which the product was

PURCHASED.

2. Model and serial number of the product under

warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative

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