Extech Instruments EasyView EA31 User manual

User's Guide
EasyView Digital Light Meter
Model EA31

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech EasyView Digital Light Meter which measures the
amount of light falling on a surface (illuminance) in Foot-candles or Lux. This device measures up
to 20,000 Fc and 20,000 Lux. Careful use of this meter will provide years of reliable service.
Meter Description
1. LCD display
2. Range button
3. Power ON/OFF button
4. lux / fc selection button
5. Data HOLD button
6. MAX/MIN button
7. Photo sensor (lens cover not shown)
(Tripod mounts on rear of sensor)
Note: Battery compartment is located
on the rear of the instrument
Spectral Sensitivity

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Operation
Power ON or OFF
Press the button to turn power on or off.
Units of measure
Press the lux / fc button to select the unit of measure. “fc” or “lux” will appear in the display.
Light sensor
1. The light sensor is attached to the meter with a coiled cable which allows placement of the
sensor up to approximately 3 feet from the meter.
2. The light sensor is a silicon photo diode and resides under the white domed lens.
3. To protect the lens from scratches, keep the protective cap on the sensor whenever the unit is
not in use.
4. The back of the sensor has a tripod mounting hole.
Taking measurements
1. Remove the protective cap from the sensor.
2. Place the sensor in a horizontal position at the measurement location.
3. Read the light level on the display. If the light measurement is out of range an “OL” indication
will appear on the display. If the ‘OL’ appears, select a higher range by pressing the RANGE
button.
MX MN Function
1. Press the MX/MN button once to put the meter in MX/MN mode. The meter will now display the
highest reading that occurs while the function is enabled. The “MAX” icon will appear in the
display.
2. Press the MX/MN button again to display the lowest reading that occurs while the function is
enabled. The “MIN” icon will appear in the display.
3. Press MX/MN again to toggle between the MAX and MIN readings.
4. To exit the MX MN mode and return to the normal real time display, press and hold the MX/MN
button (2 seconds) until the MAX and MIN icons disappear.
Data Hold
Press the HOLD button to freeze the displayed reading. The 'H' hold icon will appear on the display.
Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation.

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Reference
Foot candles Lux Typical Light Levels
>10000 >107600 Sunlight
1000 to 10000 10760 to 107600 Operating Table
100 to 1000 1076 to 10760
Assembly (fine)
Football stadium
Emergency room
Drafting table
10 to 100 107 to 1076
Overcast day
Assembly (general)
Classroom
Casual reading
Shipping area
Stairwell
Auditorium
1 to 10 10.7 to 107
ATM machine
Storage room
Building entrance
Parking lot
0 to 1 0 to 10.7 Highway
Full moon
Foot-candle / Lux conversion
1 lux = .09290 foot-candles
1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux

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Maintenance
Cleaning and storage
1. The white plastic sensor dome should be cleaned with a damp cloth when necessary.
2. Store the meter in an area with moderate temperature and humidity (refer to the operating and
storage range in the specifications chart earlier in this manual).
Battery Replacement
When the battery voltage is low the ‘BT’ symbol will appear on the display. Replace the six (6) 1.5
‘AAA’ batteries by removing the rear (center) battery compartment screw and accessing the battery
compartment. Observe polarity when placing the batteries in the compartment. Ensure that the
compartment cover is securely fastened when finished.
You, as the end user, are legally bound (Battery ordinance) to return all used
batteries and accumulators; disposal in the household garbage is prohibited!
You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your
community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the
device at the end of its lifecycle
Specifications
Units Ranges and Resolution Accuracy
Lux 20.00, 200.0, 2000, 20.00kLux
Foot-candles 20.00, 200.0, 2000, 20.00kfc
± (3% rdg + 0.5% FS)
±( 4% rdg + 0.5% FS, if > 10,000lux or 1,000fc)
General Specifications
Display 3-1/2 digit, 2000 count LCD
Over range indication LCD displays ‘OL’
Spectral response CIE photopic (CIE human eye response curve), Cosine corrected
Spectral accuracy CIE Vfunction (f’1,6%)
Measurement Repeatability ±2%
Calibration Calibrated to a standard incandescent lamp at color temperature
2856ºK
Temperature coefficient ±0.1% per oC
Sampling rate 2.5 times per second
Photo detector Silicon photo-diode and spectral response filter
Operating conditions Temperature: 0 to 40oC (32 to 104o; Humidity: < 80% RH
Storage conditions Temperature: -10 to 50oC (14 to 140oF); Humidity: < 80% RH
Dimensions 150 x 72 x 35mm (5.91 x 2.8 x 1.4")
Weight Approx. 320g (11.3 oz) with battery
Photo Detector Dimensions 92 x 60 x 29mm (3.62 x 2.36 x 1.14”)
Detector cable length 91cm (3’) approximately
Low battery indication “BT” appears on the LCD
Power supply 6 ‘AAA’ cells; Battery life approx 400 hours
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