Spectrum Field Scout 3414F User Manual

User manual

Catalog # 3414F

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT METER

Spectrum

Technologies, Inc.

Thank you for purchasing a Field ScoutTM 3414F Ultraviolet
Light Meter. This manual describes the features and opera­tion of the meter.

Using the Meter

1. Turn the dial clockwise to the “ON” position.

2. Hold the meter vertical for accurate readings.

3. Turn the meter off after use to conserve battery power.

Changing the Battery

The Field Scout Light Meters use a standard 9V battery. To
change the battery:

1. Remove the two screws on the back of the meter.

2. Lift the back from the bottom of the meter.

3. Remove the old battery from the connector, and snap the
new battery in its place. Set the battery into the front half
of the case.

4. Connect the front and back of the case at the top (by the
sensor).

5. Close the case and tighten the two screws.

Accuracy

The Field Scout Light Meters are accurate to ±5%. Cosine
correction is accurate to ±3% at 45°, and ±7% at 80°.

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For customer support, or to place an order,

call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at

[phone] or [phone]

between 7:30 am and 5:00 p.m. CST

FAX [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail].

www.specmeters.com

Spectrum Technologies, Inc
12360 S. Industrial Dr. East

A quantum is the amount of energy possessed by a photon.
The Field Scout Ultraviolet Light Meter is calibrated to dis­play the intensity of ultraviolet light in the 250-400 nm wave­length range in units of µmol m

-2 s-1

(the number of photons in
units of micromoles, striking an area one meter square each
second). The meter displays 0-199.9 µmol m

-2 s-1

.

The following chart displays the spectral response of the Ul­traviolet Light Meter.

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Warr a n t y

The Field ScoutTM Light Meters are warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year
from the date of original purchase. During the warranty
period, Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or replace
products that prove to be defective. This warranty is void if
the product has been damaged by customer error or
negligence, or if there has been an unauthorized modification.

Returning Products to Spectrum

Before returning a failed unit, you must obtain a Returned
Goods Authorization (RGA) number from Spectrum. You
must ship the product(s), properly packaged against further
damage, back to Spectrum (at your expense) with the RGA
number marked clearly on the outside of the package.
Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned
without a valid RGA number or for the loss of the package by
any shipping company.

Spectrum

Technologies, Inc.

12360 S. Industrial Dr. East

Plainfield, IL 60585

[phone] or [phone]

FAX: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.specmeters.com