
2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The system consists of a sensor housing containing both the WL and UV sensors,
and the meter housing containing the main system components such as the
screen, battery and user interface. Both the sensor housing and the meter housing
are constructed from reinforced ABS plastic and are rated to IP64 for moisture
and dust ingress. The two housings are linked together with 750mm of flexible
screened cable for ease of use.
2.1 SENSOR HOUSING
The sensor housing contains the individual WL and
UV detectors in one handy unit. The active area of
the sensor housing is the circular glass panel on
the front of the housing. Ensure that the glass panel
remains clean and is not damaged in any way, as
any dirt or damage to the glass panel will aect the
accuracy of the meter.
If the panel requires cleaning, use a damp cloth
with a small amount of detergent to wipe the panel,
then use a dry, lint-free cloth to dry the panel. Do
NOT use abrasive cleaners and solvents as they
may damage the unit.
If the panel gets damaged, return the whole meter
to the manufacturer for repair and re-calibration.
Sensor housing
2.2 METER HOUSING
The meter housing contains the display screen,
buttons and battery for the unit. The meter housing
is rated at IP64 for moisture and dust ingress. If it
needs cleaning, use a damp cloth and mild deter-
gent.
NOTE: The factory use only port has an orange
insert placed inside it. Do not remove the insert
as it prevents anything from being inserted into
that port. Removing this insert and attaching
anything to this port can damage the meter and
will void the warranty.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The UVe-LUX is a compact, lightweight and robust meter specifically designed for
the non-destructive testing environment. The meter is a dual white-light (WL) and
ultra-violet (UV) meter designed to give simultaneous readings of both WL and UV.
The meter has the following specification:
• Single sensor head measures UV and white light at the same time
• 320 x 240 pixel 2.8” TFT colour LCD display
• Dimmable display to extend battery life
• Auto-ranging on both WL and UV scales
• Menu driven setup and multi-function buttons
• ‘Auto Hold’ function to record maximum readings
• Adjustable auto-power down to conserve battery life
• Meets the requirements for non-destructive testing viewing conditions for
penetrant and magnetic particle inspections (ISO 3059)
• Measurement units - WL: lux or fc, UV: μW/cm² 0 m W/cm²
• Measuring range - WL: 0.1 to 5000 lux, UVA: 0 to 10,000 μW/cm²
• Accuracy - WL: better than 5%, UV: better than 5%
• 2 x AA Rechargeable batteries
• Display of time and date
• Save function for logging readings