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    PCE Instruments 174 Light Meter with Datalogger

    # 174

    • With memory for up to 16,000 readings is used for measuring light in industry, agriculture, and research. It can also be used for determining illumination in the workplace, shop window displays, and by designers.
    • It meets with all international standards within the category for Illuminometers. This displays measurement results in lux and Foot Candle, consider that 1 FC is equal to 10.70 lux.
    • The device automatically detects the peak value, when this value is retained for a minimum 10 µs. Thanks to the possibility of selecting the measurement range, the PCE-174 Illuminometer converts into a high precision instrument that is easy to use even by inexperienced personnel.
    • The PCE-174 Illuminometer with memory for up to 16,000 readings is used for measuring light in industry, agriculture, and research. The Illuminometer is also used for determining illumination in the workplace, shop window displays, and by designers. It meets with all international standards within the category for Illuminometers. The Illuminometer displays measurement results in lux and FootCandle. Please consider that 1 FC is equal to 10.70 lux. The device automatically detects the peak value, when this value is retained for a minimum 10 µs. Thanks to the possibility of selecting the measurement range, the PCE-174 Illuminometer converts into a high precision instrument that is easy to use. The Illuminometer can also be used by inexperienced personnel. Of course, when light is being measured, the ambient conditions must be taken into consideration. As such, the distance must be fixed and the angle between the Illuminometer and the object being measured to obtain result of the highest repeatability.
    • Easy to use
    • Minimum, maximum and hold functions
    • Back-light display
    • 3-3/4 digit LCD; with 41 segment graphic bar
    • Displays readings in lux or Foot Candle
    • Battery level indicator
    • Auto shut-off
    • The Overload indicator shows when the measurement range has been exceeded
    Ranges40.0 / 400.0 / 4000 / lux , 40.00 / 400.0 klux , 40.00 / 400.0 / 4000 / fc , 40.00 kfc
    Resolution0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 100 Lux , 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 Foot Candle
    Accuracy± 5% of reading ± 10 digits (<10,000 lux) , ± 10% of reading ± 10 digits (>10,000 lux)
    Repeatability± 3%
    Memory16.000 readings
    Rate of measurementBetween 2 seconds and 9 hours
    Overload indicatorOL = Overload
    Screen refresh rate1.5 per second
    Operating conditions0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104°F, 80% r.h.
    Display3¾ digit LCD
    Power9V battery
    Dimensions – Device (WxHxD)203 x 75 x 50 mm / 7.9 x 2.9 x 1.9 in
    Dimensions – Light Sensor (WxHxD)115 x 60 x 20 mm / 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.7 in
    Dimensions – Cable Length150 cm
    Weight280g / < 1 lb
    StandardsSafety: IEC-1010-1; EN 61010-1 , EMV: EN 50081-1; EN 50082-1 corresponding with DIN 5031; DIN 5032
    • 1 x PCE-174 Illuminometer
    • 1 x Light sensor
    • 1 x Software
    • 1 x USB cable
    • 1 x Battery
    • 1 x Carrying case
    • 1 x User’s manual

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