Operating Manual
■ Table of Contents Safety Precautions……………………………………………………… 1 1. Parts Designations………………………………………………… 3 2. Explanation of LCD Screen Information… …………………… 4 3. Before Using………………………………………………………… 5 3-1. Inserting the Battery…………………………………………… 5 3-2 Power ON/OFF… ……………………………………………… 5 3-3. Checking the Battery Capacity… …………………………… 6 3-4. Replacing Battery during Measurement… ………………… 6 3-5. Automatic Power OFF Function……………………………… 7 4. Basic Operation……………………………………………………… 8 4-1.
■ Safety Precautions Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. The warning symbol indicates the possibility of death of serious injury if the product is not used properly. The caution symbol indeicates the possibility of minor to moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not used properly. The note symbol indicates cautions or restrictions when using the product. Please read all notes to avoid errors in operation.
■ Safety Precautions ● Be sure not to drop the meter or subject it to sudden impact, as the meter will be damaged, ● Do not store the meter in areas of high temperature or high humidity, as the meter will be damaged. ● Be careful of condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature. It will cause damage or malfunction of the meter. ● If the temperature goes below -10°C, the response of the liquid crystal display will slow down greatly and the display will become difficult to read.
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2. Explanation of LCD Screen Information Display of the i-346 *This diagram is for explanation purpose. ① Battery Capacity Indicator (See page 6) ② Measuring Mode Display Displayed at the continuous measuring mode. (See page 9) Displayed at the single measuring mode. (See page 9) Displayed at the custom setting mode. (See page 11) ③ Illumination Value/ Timer Display Measured illuminance is displayed. Display example Set timer second is displayed.
3. Before Using 3-1. Inserting the Battery 1) Requires type-AA 1.5-volt battery. 2) Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to remove. Slide down Battery Cover ⑨ in the direction of the allow to move. 3) Insert the battery observing the polarity with the +, - marks in the battery compartment. 4) Align Battery Cover ⑨ with main unit and slide shut. Make sure that the cover is properly in place and closed.
3. Before Using 3-3 Checking the Battery Capacity When the Power Button ① is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD Screen ⑤ is displayed. (Displayed) Sufficient battery power remaining. (Displayed) Low battery power remaining. Have a spare battery ready. (Blinking) When the indicator blinks, replace the battery immediately. The LCD screen will appear and immediately switch off, when the battery power is very low. The battery should be replaced immediately. Having a spare battery is recommended.
3. Before Using 3-5 Automatic Power OFF Function To save battery capacity, the meter will be automatically turned off about 4 minutes after the last button is pressed. ● ● ● Even if automatic power off function works or the power is turned off by pressing the Power Button ① , the setting of timer is memorized. Automatic power OFF function is not available while continuous measuring mode.
4. Basic Operation 4-1. Basic Operation Flowchart and Setting the Measuring Mode 1) To enter the Custom Setting to select either Lux or FC, hold the Mode Button ③ and press the Power Button ① . 2) Select the measurement mode by pressing the Mode Button ③ or Timer Button ⑧ . Measuring modes are switched according to the chart below.
5. Measurement 5-1. Continuous Measuring Mode Press the Measuring Button ④ , and the measured value is displayed according to the Illuminance change. 1) Press the Mode Button ③ and enter the Continuous Measuring Mode. (“C” is displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD.) 2) Press the Measuring Button ④ and read the measured value after confirming that it becomes stable. Press the Measuring Button ④ again to hold the illuminance value at the time.
5. Measurement 5-3. Timer Measuring Mode Measurement (single measurement) is made after counting the set timer seconds in advance. MODE 1) Press the Timer Button ⑧ , and the set timer seconds in advance appears at the upper right corner of the LCD to enter the timer measuring mode. ⑥ Up Button TIMER 2) Press the Up Button ⑥ or Down Button ⑦ to set the timer seconds used. ④ Measuring Button ⑦ Down Button ⑧ Timer Button Available setting range: 1 to 60 seconds.
6. Other Setting 6-1. Custom Setting Unit of illuminance (Lux or Foot-candle) can be switched by custom setting. 1) To enter the custom setting, the meter must first be turned off. Press Mode Button ③ and turn the power on. “CS” is displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD. 2) Lux (“lx”) or Foot-candle (“fc”) will change each time the Mode Button ③ is pressed. Turn off the power after selecting the desired unit.
7. Specifications Type ● Illuminometer Light receptor element ● Silicon photo diode Measurement cycle ● 0.5 seconds Measurement range ● 2.50 lx to 200,000 lx ● 0.
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