Reed Instruments R8100SD User manual

Data Logging
Light Meter
Instruction
Manual
R8100SD
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................4-5
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 6
Display Description .................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions...........................................................................8-10
Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 8
Selecting Measurement Modes ............................................................. 8
Light Measurement ................................................................................ 8
Changing the Light Meter unit of Measure ............................................ 9
Zero Adjustment .................................................................................... 9
Type K/J Thermocouple Measurement Mode........................................ 9
Data Hold ............................................................................................. 10
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings..................................... 10
Backlight .............................................................................................. 10
Setup Mode.........................................................................................11-13
Setting the Time and Date (dAtE)......................................................... 11
Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate (SP-t)................................... 12
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power Off (PoFF) .......................................... 12
Enabling/Disabling the Beeper (bEEP)................................................. 12
Setting Data Decimal Format (dEC) ................................................12-13
Formatting the SD Card (Sd F)............................................................. 13
Selecting the Temperature Unit of Measure (t-CF) .............................. 13
Selecting Thermocouple Type (tYPE)................................................... 13
Verify Set Time, Date and Sampling Rate ............................................ 14
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Data Logging.......................................................................................14-16
Data Recording Modes....................................................................... 14
Manual Data Logging Mode ............................................................... 14
Automatic Data Logging Mode .......................................................... 15
Transferring Data from the SD Memory Card to a Computer........15-16
Data Stream Output ................................................................................. 16
3.5mm Terminal to RS-232 Serial Connection ................................... 16
System Reset ........................................................................................... 17
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 17
Applications.............................................................................................. 17
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 18
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)...................................................18-19
Product Care ............................................................................................ 19
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 20
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 20
Product Support....................................................................................... 20
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R8100SD Data Logging Light
Meter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
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Features
 
 
specications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included
 
 
 
 
Specifications
 
Fc: 200, 2,000, 10,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Temp: 
 
 
Fc: 0.1, 1, 10
 
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Sensor Type: Photo diode & color correction lter
Autoranging: Yes
Display: 5-digit LCD
Backlit Display: Yes
Data Hold: Yes
Min: Yes
 
Auto Zero: Yes
Overrange Indicator: Yes
Datalogging Capabilities: Yes
Real-Time Clock and
Date Stamp: Yes
Sampling Rate: Yes (1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300,
600, 1800, 3600s)
 
SD card (optional)
 
 
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
 
Data Output: Yes (RS-232)
Battery Life: Sampling Time Dependent
Product Certications: CE
 
 
 
 
Weight: 17.3oz (489g)
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Instrument Description
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Light Meter
SD Series Data Logger
TIME
ENTER
FUNCTIONUNIT
LOGSET ZERO
POWER
HOLD
REC
R8100SD
1. POWER
  Button
3.  Button
 

5. LCD Display
6. HOLD Button
7. REC Button
  Button
9.  Button
10. Light Sensor Input Socket

12. Reset Pin
13. Power Adapter Input
14. Tripod Mounting Screw
15. Battery Cover

17. SD Card Slot
18. Light Sensor Cover
19. Light Sensor
20. Light Sensor Handle
21. Light Sensor Plug
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Display Description
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F
Ft-cd
K
J
LUX
 
 
 
 
5. Measurement Reading Indicator
 
7. Record Mode Indicator
8. Data Hold Indicator
9. Low Battery Indicator
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
To turn the meter on or off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.
Note: 
adapter (sold separately).
Selecting Measurement Modes
The R8100SD offers 2 types of measurement modes to choose from:
 Light Meter
 
1. When the meter is on, press and hold the  button to

Thermometer measurement modes of operation.
2. Release the  button to conrm selection.
Light Measurement
1. When the meter is off, plug the probe into the probe input socket,
then power on the meter by pressing the POWER button.
 Selecting Measurement
Modes for details).
3. Hold the probe handle and face the probe head against the
measuring light source.
4. The display will show the light measurement value as shown below.
LUX
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Changing the Light Meter unit of Measure
1. Press and hold the  button, while in the Light Meter
measurement mode.
 
 
4. The selected unit will be saved as the new default.
Zero Adjustment
1. While taking a light measurement, completely cover the light sensor.
2. If the LCD display does not show value of zero, press the and
buttons simultaneously until the LCD display shows a zero value.
Type K/J Thermocouple Measurement Mode
 Selecting Measurement Modes
for details).
 
thermocouple input jack.
 

be displayed on the display screen. As shown below.
Note:Selecting Measurement
Modes for details.
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Data Hold
1. While taking a measurement, press the HOLD button to freeze the
current readings on the display.
 
3. Press the HOLD button again to resume normal operation.
NotePOWER
button are disabled.
Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings
1. Press the REC button to enter recording mode as indicated by

and minimum readings.
2. While in recording mode;
A) Press the REC

B) Press the REC button again and the minimum value will appear

 
hold the REC button for two seconds.
When in recording mode the POWER button is disabled
and the meter cannot be turned off.
Backlight
After powering the meter ON, the LCD Backlight will turn on automatically.
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