Sper Scientific 850007 User Manual

Visible Light SD Card

Datalogger

850007

Instruction Manual

Visible Light SD Card Datalogger 850007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MATERIALS SUPPLIED. . . . . . . . .

POWER SUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

METER COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . .

KEYPAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES. .

DATALOGGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . .

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . .

PC CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . .

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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26

31

32

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38

39

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INTRODUCTION

The Sper Scientific Visible Light SD
Card Datalogger (Model 850007) is
an intelligent meter that reads light in
Lux or Foot Candles and functions as
a Type K/J thermocouple
thermometer.

This meter features a real time SD
memory card datalogger. Standard,
portable SD memory cards provide
unlimited data storage and upload
pre-formatted data directly to Excel,
eliminating the need for cables or
software. Alternatively, manually
record 99 readings for on-screen
review or stream data directly to a
computer using the optional software
and cables. Each data set includes
light measurement, time and date.

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FEATURES

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Functions as a light meter and
Type K/J thermometer

•

Three ranges for light
measurement

•

Auto range for light measurement

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Lux or Foot Candles unit selection

•

SD memory card datalogger

•

Manual datalogger option

•

Photo sensor spectrum meets CIE

•

Zero adjustment

•

Highly accurate microcomputer
circuit

•

RS232 or USB PC connection

•

Direct upload of data to Excel

•

Detachable probe for measuring
flexibility

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FEATURES

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Internal clock and calendar

•

Touch-tone

•

Tripod mounting screw

•

Built-in tabletop stand

•

Maximum and minimum

•

Hold function

•

Auto-power-off

•

Low battery indicator

•

Backlight

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MATERIALS SUPPLIED

•

Meter

•

Sensor

•

SD Card

•

6 AA Batteries

•

Instruction Manual

•

Soft Carrying Case

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POWER SUPPLY

This meter can be powered by six AA
(1.5 V, UM3) batteries or an optional
9 Volt DC adapter. See page 31 for
battery replacement instructions.

Plug the adaptor into the power port
labeled “DC 9V,” located on the side
of the meter.

Note*

When using the adapter, the meter
will remain permanently on and the
POWER button will be disabled.

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METER COMPONENTS

Top of Meter

Type K/J
Thermometer
Socket

Bottom of Meter

SD Card
Socket

Side of Meter

Sensor Input
Socket

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RS232 Output
RESET
DC 9V

Adapter Input
Socket

METER COMPONENTS

Back of Meter

Tripod
Mounting
Screw

Battery
Cover
Screws

Stand

Sensor

Battery
Compartment/
Cover

Light
Sensor
Cover

Light
Sensor

Sensor
Handle

Probe
Plug

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POWER
(ESC,
Backlight)

KEYPAD

LCD
Display

HOLD/
NEXT

REC/
ENTER

SET
(▼,
TIME
CHECK)

LOGGER
(▲,
SAMPLING
TIME
CHECK,
ZERO)

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SETUP MODE

The advanced Setup Mode allows
you to customize the following meter
preferences and defaults:

•

Real Time Clock

•

Decimal Type

•

Auto Power Off

•

Touch-Tone

•

Thermometer Type K/J

•

Temperature Units

•

Sampling Time

•

SD Memory Card Format

Note*
The setup functions can be
performed under any parameter but
not while utilizing the datalogger
function. Once selections are saved,
the meter will default to the selected
preferences. Once a selection is

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SETUP MODE

saved, the meter automatically
advances to the next setup function
(i.e., after setting the real time clock,
the meter will automatically enter the
decimal type setup function).

1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.

2. Press SET for 2 seconds or
longer to enter Setup Mode.

3. Press NEXT to cycle through the
setup functions.

Note*
Press ESC to exit Setup Mode. The
meter will return to Normal Mode.

Real Time Clock

1. Enter the clock function from
Setup Mode (as described
above). “dAtE” appears on the
LCD.

2. Press ENTER. The year will
appear on the LCD.

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SETUP MODE

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the value.

Press ENTER to save the value.

4. Repeat Step 3 to adjust the
month, date, hour, minute and
second.

Note*
This procedure adjusts the meter’s
internal clock. The internal clock will
function when the meter is turned off
but only when the batteries have
adequate power (not with low battery
power.)

Decimal Type

Although the decimal is commonly
expressed as the “.” symbol (i.e., 20.6
or 1000.53), some (European)
countries use a “,” symbol to
represent the decimal (i.e., 20,6 or
1000,53). The meter defaults to the
period symbol. To adjust:

1. Enter the decimal type function
from Setup Mode (see page 13).
“dEC” appears on the LCD.

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