Topcon BM-100 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phosphorescence luminance meter
Rev.8

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you so much for your purchasing our TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE Phosphorescence
luminance meter BM-100 series.
This manual describes an outline, basic operation procedure and specifications regarding the
Phosphorescence luminance meter BM-100. Read this instruction manual carefully before using this
instrument.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to use the designated AC adapter for this instrument. The use of any AC adapter
which is not designated here in may result in failures. The input power voltage is AC 100V
to 240V, and its frequency is 50Hz or 60Hz.
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting/disconnecting the detector unit
and/or USB, AC adapter.
Do not bring any radio communication unit such as transceivers, etc. close to this
instrument. This may cause the readout to be unstable.
Do not use this instrument in an area with a lot of dust, very high humidity and possibly
corrosive gases.
Do not use this instrument in an area where the ambient temperature changes rapidly.
This instrument has a built-in temperature compensation circuit, but in some cases, stable
measurements may not be possible under an environment with a rapidly changing
temperature.
Do not subject to strong shock caused by falling, etc. to this instrument, and do not use or
store the instrument in or on a place with continuous vibration. This instrument contains
precision components which may be damaged under such conditions.
The instrument operates at temperatures from −10C to +40C, but display response slows
down when used in a range of –10C to +0C.
Do not store the instrument at a place having at temperatures over +60C or below -20C.
Remove the battery to avoid leakage and store the instrument when unused for a month or
more.
When the detector window has got dirty, any measurement error may occur. Wipe off the
detector with a dry cloth.
The instrument case is made of plastic. Do not wipe with any chemicals (acetone, thinner,
etc.). Do not bring it near any place whose temperature exceeds 60C.
To maintain required measurement accuracy, Contact your dealer or TOPCON
TECHNOHOUSE and have the instrument calibrated at least once every three years.
On calibration, the correction factors memorized in this instrument are deleted. Conduct
back-up recording of necessary measured data before requesting calibration.
When the power switch is turned on, the battery is consumed because the instrument
repeatedly conducts measurement for as long as the turning on the power. Please turn off
the power switch for power saving when you do not use it.
For energy saving, when you do not use the instrument for a long time, unplug the power
plug from the socket.
Keep the instrument away from water and liquid. This instrument is not water-resistant.
This instrument is made of recyclable materials. When you dispose of this instrument,
please consign this instrument to recycle dealer.

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SAFETY INDICATIONS
Warnings and Cautions are indicated on this instrument and in the instruction manual to prevent
injury to users and others, prevent damage to property or the like, and to ensure safe use of this
instrument.
After fully understanding the following indications and symbols, carefully read the section "Safety
Precautions," and observe all precautions.
Display
Meaning of display
This display indicates that incorrect handling with disregard for this
display may cause danger resulting in death or severe injury.
This display indicates that incorrect handling with disregard for this
display may cause accidents resulting in injury*1 ,or damage to
property*2.
*1: This refers to injury such as burns, electric shock or the like that does not require
hospitalization or long-term medical attention.
*2: Damage to property means considerable damage to a building, furniture, livestock or pets.
Diagram
Meaning of display
This icon indicates Prohibition.
Specific content is expressed with words or an image located close to the
icon.
This icon indicates Mandatory Action.
Specific content is expressed with words or an image located close to the
icon.
This indicates Hazard Alert (Warning).
Specific content is expressed with words or an image located close to the
icon.
Warning
Caution

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
Do not use this instrument near flammable or combustible gases (gasoline,
etc.).
Failure to do so might cause fire.
Keep the instrument away from water and liquid.
Doing so might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify this instrument.
Doing so might cause fire or electric shock.
Be sure to use the authorized AC adapter.
AC adapter malfunctions may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not disassemble the AC adapter.
Doing so might cause fire or electric shock.
Remove dust or moisture from the AC adapter plug.
Failure to do so might cause fire.
If you notice strange noise, smell or smoke from this instrument, immediately
turn the instrument OFF and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Continued use of this instrument in this state might cause fire.
Contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation.
Mandatory
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Mandatory
Mandatory
Prohibited

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Caution
Insert the batteries with current polarity position.
Otherwise, battery leakage may occur, resulting in personal injury or product failure.
Do not place this instrument on an unstable stand or uneven surface.
Failure to do so might cause the instrument to fall or tip over.
Do not bring any goods with a static charge near to ESD mark.
Otherwise, it may cause failures or incorrect measurements.
Use only specified screws when using the tripod.
Do not tighten the screws any more necessary. Doing so might cause internal
breakage.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Mandatory

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DISCLAIMER
・TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE accepts no responsibility for any damages resulting from
fires, earthquakes, deeds of any third party and other accidents, as well as damages
caused by the user’s intentional or negligent actions, erroneous usage and other usage
of the instrument under abnormal conditions.
・TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE accepts no responsibility for any incidental damages such as
loss of business and discontinuance of business caused by use or out of commission of
this instrument.
・TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE accepts no responsibility for any damages caused by use
other than that instructed in the instruction manual.
・TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE accepts no responsibility for any damages caused by
erroneous equipment behavior due to use in combination with other equipment or
apparatus.
USER MAINTENANCE
Conduct maintenance work only as instructed in this manual. Never conduct any other
maintenance work which is to be done by our service staff for safety and maintaining
performance. The following maintenance work can be carried out by the user. The details of
maintenance work are indicated in this manual.
Cleaning of body and detector window
Remove dirt on the body cover and detector window with a soft cloth with thin mild
detergent, and then wipe the detergent off with a dry, soft cloth.
When the detector unit has got dirty and got oil adhesion such as fingerprints, any
measurement error may occur. Wipe off the detector methodically.
Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene or acetone. Such products may change the
surface color.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................1
SAFETY INDICATIONS...............................................................................................................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................................4
NOTATIONS IN THIS MANUAL...................................................................................................................9
1. BEFORE USE........................................................................................................................10
1.1 CHECK OF MAIN BODYANDACCESSORIES..................................................................................10
1.2 NAMESAND FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................11
1.3 PREPARATION ...................................................................................................................................15
1.3.1 HOW TO MOUNT THE DETECTOR UNIT ..................................................................................15
1.3.2 HOW TO INSERT A BATTERY ....................................................................................................16
1.3.3 CONNECTION OF AC ADAPTER (Separately sold optional accessory)....................................17
1.3.4 CONNECTING TO PC .................................................................................................................18
1.3.5 HOW TO TURN POWER ON/OFF...............................................................................................19
1.4 MEASUREMENT OF PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE..............................................................20
1.4.1 HOW TO MEASURE PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE ......................................................20
1.4.2 USE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RUBBER BAND ...........................................................................21
1.4.3 REPLACEMENT OF CUSHION SPONGE ..................................................................................22
2. MEASUREMENTS PROCEDURES .......................................................................................23
2.1 SETTING OF MEASUREMENT MODE...............................................................................................23
2.2AUTO-RANGE MEASUREMENT AND DISPLAY RANGE..................................................................24
2.3 MANUAL-RANGE MEASUREMENTAND DISPLAY RANGE.............................................................26
2.4 PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION.........................................................................29
2.4.1 THE MATERIAL SELECTION FOR PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION.........29
2.4.2 PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION..................................................................30
2.5 CALIBRATION FOR PHOSPHORESCENCE LUMINANCE PREDICTION........................................32
2.5.1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................32
2.5.2 OPERATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................34
2.6 SETTING RESPONSE SWITCH.........................................................................................................36
2.7 FIXING THE READOUT......................................................................................................................37
3. SETTING PROCEDURES......................................................................................................38
3.1 CORRECTION FACTOR(C.C.F. SETTING)...........................................................................................38
4. COMMUNICATION WITH PC.................................................................................................40
4.1COMMUNICATION COMMAND..........................................................................................................40
4.1.1 STRn COMMAND ........................................................................................................................41
4.1.2 CAL COMMAND...........................................................................................................................41
4.1.3 WHO/VER/SRL COMMAND ........................................................................................................42

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4.1.4 ERR COMMAND ......................................................................................................................... 42
4.1.5 RCCF COMMAND....................................................................................................................... 43
4.1.6 SCCF COMMAND ....................................................................................................................... 43
4.1.7 RPMT COMMAND....................................................................................................................... 44
4.1.8 PMTn COMMAND ....................................................................................................................... 44
4.1.9 PR COMMAND............................................................................................................................ 45
4.1.10 CRP COMMAND........................................................................................................................ 45
4.2 OUTPUT FORMAT.............................................................................................................................. 46
4.2.1 OUTPUT FORMAT FOR REMOTE MEASUREMENTS.............................................................. 46
4.3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 47
5. ERROR MESSAGE ...............................................................................................................49
5.1 INSTRUMENT ERROR CODE ........................................................................................................... 49
6. APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................50
SPECIFICATIONSAND PERFORMANCE............................................................................................... 50
BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................................... 51
OUTLINE DIMENSION............................................................................................................................. 52
GRAPH..................................................................................................................................................... 53
EXPLANATION OF TERMS...................................................................................................................... 54
INFORMATIONABOUT OVERSEAS REGULATION............................................................................... 55

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NOTATIONS IN THIS MANUAL
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Notation
Description
[CALL]、[⊿]
Means a menu title shown on a keyboard and the display of the
instrument.
☞‘’
Indicates a text referred to in this manual.
☞“”
Indicates other instruction manual to be referred to.
Request
Explains matters to be acknowledged or to be considered for the
operation of this instrument.
Memo
Explains matters to be referred to or to be useful for the operation of
this instrument.

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1. BEFORE USE
1.1 CHECK OF MAIN BODY AND ACCESSORIES
Check that all the following items are included.
If not complete, please contact your dealer or TOPCON TEHCHNOHOUSE.
Instrument
・BM-100 1
Accessories
・Quick Manual 1
・Inspection report 1
・Height adjustment rubber band 1
・AA battery (For operation check) (Separately sold parts) 2
・Carrying Case 1
・USB Driver/Instruction manual/Measurement program（CD-ROM）1
・USB 2.0 cable 1.5m 1
・Cap 1
・Cushion sponge（spare）1
Height adjustment AA battery Carrying Case USB Driver/Instruction manual/
Rubber band Measurement program（CD-ROM）
USB 2.0 cable 1.5m Cap Cushion sponge

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1.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
■Main body
BM-100
Battery compartment
Power switch
Hold button
Name plate (serial number)
Serial Number
Detector unit
Display panel
Hand strap
USB connector
Detector window
Display unit
Keyboard
DC-power input connector
Analog output connector
Set switch
Name plate (serial number)
Cushion sponge
Screw for mounting tripod (1/4” screw Depth 8mm)

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Name
Description
Display panel
Various kinds of information such as measurement and measuring
condition is shown on the display panel.
Keyboard
This keyboard is to select functions and to input numeric value.
USB connector
This connector is used to connect the instrument to PC in remote
measurement.
Connecting PC ☞‘1.3.4 Connecting PC’
External power
Connector
Connector for designatedAC adapter (optional accessory).
Detector window
The sensor of this instrument. Light should be uniformly distributed over
whole surface of the detector window.
Hold switch
By pushing this hold switch during luminance measurement, the mode
will change from luminance measurement to Phosphorescence
luminance prediction.
By pushing this hold switch during illuminance and UV measurement,
Measurement is paused and readout is fixed.
Power switch
Power switch for this instrument.
Tripod screw
A screw hole to fasten the instrument to a tripod.
Specification : 1/4-UNC (depth 8mm)

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■Names and functions of keyboard
The function of each switch is as follows:
Switch
Description
[AUTO/MANU.]
Auto/Manual
Switch for selection between [AUTO] and [MANU].
[AUTO]: Optimum measurement range is automatically selected
according to illuminance level.
[MANU.]: Measurement range is manually set.
Display range ☞‘2.2 Auto-range measurement and display range’
[MANU. RANGE]
Manual Range
Changes the measurement range to the next manually.
Measurement range are switched in turn as follows;
1→2→3→4
Display range
☞‘2.3 Manual-range measurement and display range’
[C.C.F.]
Color Correction
Factor
Sets and confirms the value of the Color correction factor.
The BM-100 can memorize one correction factor data.
[#]
Sharp
Stops readouts on the display. (Luminance mode)
[%]
Unused.
[⊿]
Unused.
[CALL]
Unused.
[CAL]
Shifts to standby status of pre-measurement for user-specified material
calibration in phosphorescence luminance prediction mode.
[●]
Sets decimal point when entering the Color correction factor.
[0 - 9]
Increments the numerical value in inputting Color correction factor.
[SHIFT]
Moves the cursor in Color Correction factor setting.
Shifts to the selection of phosphorescent material setting menu.
Selects the phosphorescent material.
Selects the elapsed time from 20 min, 60 min, and 90 min in
Phosphorescence luminance prediction mode.
[SET]
Confirms your entry in color correction factor setting, and confirm your
selection of the phosphorescent material.
MANUAL RANGE switch
0～9 switch
SET switch
C.C.F. switch
Decimal point
switch
⊿switch
SHIFT switch
AUTO / MANUAL
switch
％switch
＃switch
CALL switch
CAL switch

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■Names of parts on display screen
Displayed letters
Description
[CAL]
Appears during operating zero-adjustment and standby of pre-
measurement for user-specified material.
[MANU.]
Appears during operating zero-adjustment and manual range mode.
[RANGE+1234]
Shows the currently used range.
[BAT.]
Appears when battery capacity is low. Replace batteries as soon as
possible when this letter appears.
Measurement display
Displays readout.
[INV.]
Appears when the set switch is released during prediction of
Phosphorescence luminance.
[mcd/m2]
[ cd/m2]
A unit for luminance. Appears when the system is luminance
measurement mode and as the measurement value increase, the
system automatically changes unit from mcd/m2to cd/m2.
[lx]
Appears in illuminance measurement mode.
[Detector for illuminance (optional accessory) is required]
[μW/cm2]
Appears in UV measurement mode.
[Detector for UV (optional accessory) is required]
[20min][60min][90min]
Shows elapsed time in Phosphorescence luminance prediction mode.
[0][1][2][3][4]
Shows five pre-measurement data for user-specified material calibration.
Battery Indicator
Inverse display
Measurement display
Measurement range display
Manual range display
Measurement unit display
Elapsed time

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1.3 PREPARATION
1.3.1 HOW TO MOUNT THE DETECTOR UNIT
Push in the detector along with the connector guide in the arrow direction.
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting disconnecting the detector unit.
BM-100
Request
・Combine the Detector unit and the Display unit having the same serial
number, otherwise measured value may not be correct.
・Do not turn on power when the detector unit is not mounted correctly to
the display unit.
・Make sure that the Detector unit is mounted to the Display unit.
Insert Detector unit along a guide
Memo

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1.3.2 HOW TO INSERT A BATTERY
Two AA batteries are required.
Those for operation check do not attach at the time of shipment.
Purchase those at your dealer.
1Turn the power switch off and uncover the battery compartment.
2Insert a battery according to a polar indication shown on the battery compartment.
3Mount the battery compartment.
Battery life at room temperature
Not using USB communication
Using USB communication
Battery life
70 hours or more
35 hour or more
（Using alkaline cell）
Request
・When you conduct continuous measurement long time, pay attention to
battery life or useAC adapter (optional accessary).
・If battery go dead during pre-measurement, the measured data are not
saved and lost.

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1.3.3 CONNECTION OF AC ADAPTER
(Separately sold optional accessory)
Only use the designated AC adapter.
Unapproved AC adapters may cause fire or electric shock.
Be sure to remove dust and water at the plug and receptacle for the AC adapter.
Otherwise, it may cause fire.
Do not remove or insert the plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
Procedure for connection of the AC adapter to this instrument is as follows:
1Be sure that the power switch of this instrument is turned to OFF.
2Insert the connector of theAC adapter to the instrument.
3Insert the plug of the AC adapter to the receptacle.
Compulsory
Compulsory
Prohibition

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1.3.4 CONNECTING TO PC
Use the standard accessory USB cable (Cable Type: A connector –mini B connector) to connect to
the PC.
・For connection to a PC, refer to your PC manual as well.
Request
・Never plug any connectors in or out while the instrument power is on.
■Connector Pin Assignment
■Communication parameters
This instrument conducts USB communications through a virtual COM port. When you prepare your
own communication programs the following communication parameters should be set.
Communication parameters
Baud rate
38400
Data length
7
Parity
ODD (odd number)
Spread bit
1
Pin No.
Signal
1
VBUS
2
D–
3
D+
4
GND
5
GND
Instrument side
Mini USB connector
B type female (5 pin)
Memo