Pyle PLMT56 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLMT56 Light Meter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FEATURES

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. PANEL DESCRIPTION

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTION

5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. FEATURES

 3 –1/2digit LCD display with low battery indication.
 Easy to use with single function switch operating, pocket

size and light weight.

 Light measuring levers ranging from 0.01 lux to 50,000

lux.

 2000 lux: reading x 10; 50,000lux: reading x 100

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 1999 counts LCD display with low battery indication.
Over-range: “1” mark indication.
Low battery indication: The “BAT” is displayed when the

battery voltage drops below the
operating level.

Measurement rate: 1.5 times per second, nominal.
Storage temperature: -10℃ to 60℃ (14℉ to 140℉ ) at<80%

relative humidity

Power: One standard 12V, A23 battery.
Photo Detector Dimensions: 115 x 60 x 27mm
Dimensions: 188 x 64.5 x 24.5mm
Weight: 160g

Light

Measuring Range: 200, 2000, 20,000lux (20,000lux range
reading x 10) and 50,000lux (50,000lux range reading x 100)
Overrate Display: Highest digit of “1” is displayed.
Accuracy: ±5%rdg + 10 dgts (<10,000 lux)
±10%rdg + 10 dgts (>10,000 lux)
(calibrated to standard incandescent lam,2856 k).
Repeatability:± 2%.
Temperature Characteristic: ±0.1%/℃.
Photo detector: One silicon photo diode with filter.

3. PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. LCD display: 3 – 1/2digit LCD display with low battery

“BAT” indication.

2. Power / Function / Range Switch: Turn power on (or off) and

select measurement function and ranges.

3. Photo Detector: Long life silicon photo diode inside.

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Measuring Light

1. Turn the Power/function/range Switch to select the “lux” scale

and set the range to desired (“lux”, “x10 lux” or x 100 lux)
range.

2. Remove the photo detector to light source in a horizontal

position.

3. Read the illuminance nominal from the LCD display.

4. Over-range: If the instrument only display one “1” in the

M.S.D. the input signal is too strong, and a higher range
should be selected.

5. When the measurement is completed. Replace the photo

detector from the light source.

6. Spectral sensitivity characteristic: To the detector, the applied

photo diode with filters makes the spectral sensitivity
characteristic almost meet C.I.E. (International Commission
on Illumination) photopia curve V (λ ) as the following chart
described.

100%(Relative Sensitivity) Spectral Sensitivity

80% V(λ )
60%
40%
20%
0

400 500 600 700

Wavelength (nm)

7. Recommended Illumination:
Locations

*Office
Conference, Reception room.
Clerical work
Typing drafting
*Factory
Packing work, Entrance passage
Visual work at production line
Inspection work
Electronic parts assembly line
*Hotel
Public room. Cloakroom
Reception, Cashier
*Store
Indoors Stairs Corridor
Show window, Packing table
Forefront of show window
*Hospital
Sickroom, Warehouse
Medical Examination room
Operating room
Emergency Treatment
*School
Auditorium, Indoor Gymnasium
Class room
Laboratory Library Drafting room

Lux

200 ~ 750
700 ~ 1,500
1000 ~ 2,000

150 ~ 300
300 ~ 750
750 ~ 1,500
1500 ~ 3,000

100 ~ 200
200 ~ 1,000

150 ~ 200
750 ~ 1,500
1500 ~ 3,000

100 ~ 200
300 ~ 750

750 ~ 1,500

100 ~ 300
200 ~ 750
500 ~ 1,500

5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If the sign “BAT” appears on the LCD display, it indicates that
the battery should be replaced. Remove screws on the back cover
and open the case. Replace the exhausted battery with new
battery.
(1 x 12V battery A23 or equivalent)