Anaheim Scientific M110 User manual

Model M110
Mini Light Meter

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3
1.1 The M110 Features:................................................................... 3
1.2 The M110 Applications:.............................................................. 4
2SAFETY SUMMARY......................................................................... 4
3COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS......................................................... 5
4PRODUCT CONTENTS AND INSPECTION .................................... 5
5DEVICE DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 6
6DEVICE OPERATION....................................................................... 7
6.1 Power Button:............................................................................. 7
6.2 LUX/FC Button: .......................................................................... 7
6.3 CAL/ZERO Button:..................................................................... 7
6.4 MAX/MIN/AVG Button:............................................................... 8
6.5 Data Hold Button:....................................................................... 8
6.6 Auto Power-Off Feature: ............................................................ 8
6.7 Storage of the Meter: ................................................................. 9
6.8 Battery Replacement:................................................................. 9
7TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 10
8RELATIVE SPECTRAL (SENSITIVITY)......................................... 11
9RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION............................ 12
10 MAINTENANCE............................................................................... 13
11 SERVICE, REPAIRS, CALIBRATION............................................. 13
12 LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ................................................ 14

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a M110 Light Meter from
Anaheim Scientific. With this meter you can measure
light coming from fluorescent, metal halide, high-
pressure sodium and incandescent sources. Giving
units in both Lux and Foot-candles, the M110 is
durable, reliable, and easy to use.
1.1 The M110 Features:
•Measures all visible light sources
•Measuring intensities of illumination in Lux or Foot-
candles
•Overload indication: LCD screen will show “OL” on
the upper left-hand corner
•Low battery indication " "
•Sampling Rate: 2.5 times per second for digital
display
•Spectral response close to CIE luminous spectral
efficiency
•Cosine Angular corrected
•Data hold (HOLD)
•Maximum/Average/Minimum Hold (MAX/MIN)
•Zero adjustment (ZERO)
•Auto power-off and disable function
•Auto ranging

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1.2 The M110 Applications:
•Warehouses, factories, office buildings, restaurants,
schools, library, hospitals, photographic, video,
parking garages, museums, art galleries, stadiums,
building security, etc.
2 Safety Summary
CAUTION
Adere to the following conditions for safe
and effective usage of this meter
•Do not operate the meter in an environment filled
with combustible gas, liquids, dust or fibers
•In order to avoid reading incorrect data, please
replace the battery immediately when the symbol
“" appears on the LCD
•In order to avoid damage caused by contamination
or static electricity, do not touch the circuit board
before taking adequate precautions
•Operating Environment: Indoors use. This
instrument has been designed for usage within an
environment of pollution degree 2
•Operation Altitude: Up to 2000M
•Operating Temperature & Humidity: 5ºC ~ 40ºC,
0%~ 80%RH
•Storage Temperature & Humidity: -10ºC ~ 60ºC,
0%~ 70%RH

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3 Compliance Statements
Caution: This symbol indicates that the
equipment and its accessories are
subject to special collection and
disposal procedures
•Complies with: EMC: EN61326-1(2006)
•Complies with: IEC 61000-4-2(2008, IEC 61000-4-
3(2006) + (2007)
•Meets JIS C 1609:1993 and CNS 5119
4 Product Contents and Inspection
This unit is tested prior to shipment. It is therefore
ready for immediate use upon receipt. An initial
physical inspection should be made to ensure that no
damage has been sustained during shipment.
Inspect the packing box on receipt for any external
damage. If any external damage is evident, remove
the instrument and visually inspect its case and parts
for any damage. If damage to the instrument is
evident, a description of the damage should be noted
on the carrier’s receipt and signed by the driver or
carrier agent. Save all shipping packaging for
inspection. Forward a report of any damage to the
agent through which the unit is procured.

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Retain the original packing in case subsequent
repackaging for return is required. Use of the original
packing is essential.
After the mechanical inspection, verify the contents of
the shipment. The items included in this package are:
•M110 Meter
•User Manual
•Carrying Case
•2 x AAA Batteries
5 Device
Description
1. Photo detector cover.
2. Photo detector.
3. Display (LCD).
4. Lux/Fc button.
5. Calibration and ZERO
button.
6. Data hold button.
7. Maximun/Average/Minimum button.
8. Power Button: ON/OFF.

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6 Device Operation
6.1 Power Button:
Press the ” ” button more for than 2 secondsto
power on the meter. Press the button again and the
meter will immediately turn off.
6.2 LUX/FC Button:
Select the units you will use: Lux or Foot-candle.
6.3 CAL/ZERO Button:
•Calibration of 1000 LUX:
The M110 meter must be calibrated with a
1000 Lux light source (2856°K). Have your
light source ready.
Press CAL button and POWER button for
more than 2 seconds and the LCD will
display CAL.
Place the photo dectector as close to the light
and with as little angle as possible, as shown.
Press CAL
button again
for more than
2 seconds
and the meter
will shut
down.
Yo u r meter is now calibrated.

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•ZERO Button:
With the meter on, and the cover attached,
press the “ZERO”button to reset the meter.
Do this anytime the meter shows a value
other than “zero” while the cap is on. If the
light sensor cap is not properly
attached,“CAP” will be shown on the screen.
6.4 MAX/MIN/AVG Button:
Press the “MAX/MIN” button. MAX will appear and the
highest reading (since the meter was turned on) will
stay showing. Press the button again to see AVG, the
average value. This will change as time goes on and
the average value changes. Press the button again for
MIN, the minimum value. Press again to go to MAX
again, or press for more than 1 second to leave this
mode.
6.5 Data Hold Button:
Freezes the reading present on the LCD screen at the
moment the button is pressed.
6.6 Auto Power-Off Feature:
When the LCD “ ” symbol is showing, the Auto
Power-Off feature is engaged. To sa ve ba tte ry life , the
meter powers down automatically after approximately
12minutes of inactivity. To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f,
press and hold the Power Button, ””, for more than 2
seconds.

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6.7 Storage of the Meter:
When the meter is not in use, please keep the photo
detector cover in its place to avoid the photo diode
from wearing out. When the meter not to be used for a
long time, please remove the batteries. Avoid keeping
the meter in a place of high temperature and humidity.
6.8 Battery Replacement:
WARNING
If the symbol ” ” appears on the LCD,
please replace the battery immediately
•Remove the battery cover
•Replace the battery.
•Install the battery cover.

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7 Technical Specifications
Display
4000 count, maximum display 3999
Sensor
Silicon photodiode and filter
Measuring
Range
400, 4000, 40000, 400000 Lux
40, 400, 4000, 40000 Footcandles
Angle deviation
from cosine
characteristics
30°
±2%
60 °
±6%
80 °
±25%
Power
Supply
2 AAA Batteries
Accuracy
±3% ±3Lux(0~500Lux), ±3%(above 501
Lux) (Calibrated to standard
incandescent lamp 2856°K)
8% other visible light source
Battery life
About 200 hours
Operating
Conditions
5ºC ~ 40ºC, 0%~ 80%RH, ≤2km altitude
Storage
Conditions
-10ºC ~ 60ºC, 0%~ 70%RH
Dimensions
133(H)x48(W) x23(D) mm
5.3(H)x 1.9(W) x0.2(D) inch
Weight
250g (including battery)
Warranty
Limited two-year warranty

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8 Relative SPECTRAL (Sensitivity)
The deviation from the comparative standards for
luminosity is determined by JIS standard C 1609-
1993.
Peak sensitivity wavelength: 550 nm .
*CIE Luminosity Function
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
380
440
500
560
620
680
740
V(λ)
M110
100
RELATIVE SENSITIVITY (%)
Typ. Ta=23°C *
WAVELENGTH (nm)

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9 Recommended Levels of
Illumination
Suitable levels of illuminance
(According to the OSHA Regulation 1926.56(a))
Illuminance (Foot-
Candle)
Place
30
First aid stations, infirmaries, and
offices.
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General construction plant and
shops (e.g., batch plants,
screening plants, mechanical and
electrical equipment rooms,
carpenter shops, rigging lofts and
active store rooms, mess halls,
and indoor toilets and workrooms.
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General construction area lighting.
Indoors: warehouses, corridors,
hallways, and exitways. Tunnels,
shafts, and general underground
work areas:
3
General construction areas,
concrete placement, excavation
and waste areas, access ways,
active storage areas, loading
platforms, refueling, and field
maintenance areas.

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10 Maintenance
This is a precision instrument. To guarantee its
performance be sure to use it or keep it stored within
the suitable environmental conditions given in the
Safety Summary and Technical Specifications. Be sure
to turn it off after use. To store the instrument for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
any damage to its inner components.
11 Service, Repairs, Calibration
•The following are instructions regarding policies for
servicing, repairing or calibrating Anaheim Scientific
products. Turnaround time is usually less than ten
(10) working days unless expeditedservice is
requested and pre-arranged.
•Send an email to servi[email protected]
requesting an RMA number specifying your request
for either service/repair and/or calibration with your
product’s model number.
•Once you receive a reply from
[email protected], you will be asked
to ship prepaid to the address below. Package the
unit carefully using filler or bubble wrap, and if
possible, ship in the original box. Ship each unit
separately. (Anaheim Scientific is not responsible
for any shipping damage that may occur.)
•Include a packing list with each unit shipped stating
what type of service is required and include the

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return shipping information: name, address and
telephone number.
•If the unit is in warranty, please provide the
following: proof of purchase or copy of the original
invoice.
•If the unit is out of warranty, prepayment is required
by Check, Money Order or Credit Card.
•Return all merchandise to Anaheim Scientific with
pre-paid shipping. The flat-rate repair charge for
Non-Warranty Service does not include return
shipping. Return shipping to locations in North
American is included for Warranty Service.
•For overnight shipments and non-North American
shipping fees please contact Anaheim Scientific
Anaheim Scientific
ATTN: Service/Repair
22820 Savi Ranch Parkway
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
www.anaheimscientific.com
12 Limited Two-Year Warranty
•Scientific warrants to the original purchaser that its
products and the component parts thereof, will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials for
a period of two years from date of purchase.

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•Anaheim Scientific will, without charge, repair or
replace, at its option, defective product or
component parts. Returned product must be
accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the
form of a sales receipt.
•To hel p us be tte r ser ve yo u, pl eas e com p le te th e
warranty registration for your new instrument via
our website www.anaheimscientific.com
•Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the
event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a
result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. The
warranty is void if the serial number is altered,
defaced or removed.
•Anaheim Scientific shall not be liable for any
consequential damages, including without limitation
damages resulting from loss of use. Some states
do not allow limitations of incidental or
consequential damages. So the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
•This warranty gives you specific rights and you may
have other rights, which vary from state-to-state.

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