Gossen MetraWatt SECULIFE IM User manual

QUICK SETUP
GUIDE
SECULIFE IM

The SECULIFE IM is a precision measuring instrument. The device is designed for class B contact measurements. It’s suitable for the
performance of measurements at transilluminated and self-luminous surfaces, for example at monitor screen workstations and findings
screens
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SECULIFE IM
USB Port Light measuring probe
Display
Key pad Light sensor
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Preparation
1) First insert the battery in the battery compartment.
Care should be taken to place the battery correctly
according to the polarity.
2) When the battery warning symbol appears in the display,
the battery must be replaced.
Display
1) Display of measuring value and Memory indication
2) Measuring Unit
3) Display “HOLD” indication / Buffer Storage
4) Multiplying factor for measuring value
5) Auto ranging – automatic range selection
6) Low Battery
1) Switching on/off
2) Range key – Memory/Measuring range
3) cd/m² fL – Select measuring unit
4) Hold – Function
5) Range key – Memory/Measuring range
6) Mem – Memory key
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Switching on – Making Measurement
1) Press the on/off key and the SECULIFE IM is immediately in the
measuring mode and is measuring at the rate of 2 times per second.
2) The instrument is in the function “AUTO”, i.e. the SECULIFE IM will
select the best suited measuring range for the existing light level.
3) By pressing one of the range keys, one of the measuring ranges
can be locked.
4) Browsing up or down through additional measuring ranges is
accomplished by briefly pressing one of the range keys.
5) If both keys are pressed and held simultaneously, the instrument is
returned to “AUTO RANGING”.
„Mem“– Storing measurement value in memory
The measurement value to be memorized is locked by the Hold key in the display.
1) By pressing the key Mem you will enter the value to be stored in the free memory location.
2) An acoustic signal confirms “value stored in memory”.
3) The display indicates the stored measurement value alternating with the number of the memory location for a few seconds.
4) Subsequently, the SECULIFE IM will return to the measuring function.
5) When the memory is completely filled, the display will show “FLL”.
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