LINE SEIKI

LIGHT METER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

EL-1000

We thank you for purchasing our company’s light meter. Aside frombeing economical and portable, this product is a high quality, durable
and easy to operate meter. This product functions for any type ofenvironment having a high resolution and accuracy result.
We ask you to carefully read and understand this manual before using toguide you on how to gain the outmost benefits of all its function and uses.

1. When the upper left corner of the LCD display shows “LO BAT” , the battery
needs to be replaced.
2. In replacing the battery, slide out the battery cover until it is removed,
then take the battery out.
3. Replace the battery with a new one and position this new battery
correctly inside the meter’s battery compartment.
4. Fasten back the cover.
* The instrument cannot measure accurately after low battery indicator isdisplayed. Please replace the battery immediately.

4. Cleaning
Wipe off dust, and other dirt on the unit using a dry cloth.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

SPECIFICATIONSLINE SEIKI CO., LTD.

SAFETY INDICATION
Please strictly observe the safety instructions during the use of this product.
Read the precautionary instructions written next to the symbol indicating thecaution mark of this manual.

1. General Specifications
DisplaySensor
Measuring Functions
Over Range Indicator
Operating Conditions
Power Supply
Battery Life
Dimensions: 13 mm, LCD, 3 ½ digits display: Silicon Phot Diode: 0 - 19990 LUX, 2 range selections: Displays “1”: 0 - 50ºC, less than 80% RH: 006P, MN1604 (PP3) or equivalent ... 1 piece: Approximately 200 hours: Main Unit ... 131 (H) x 70 (W) x 25 (D) mm
Sensor Part ... 85 (W) x 58 (H) x 18 (D) mm
Nearly 150 grams (battery and sensor included): Instruction Manual ... 1 piece
Battery ... 1 piece

Accessories

Caution!

3. Battery Replacement· Please do not drop or subject this to a strong shock.
· Do not immerse this unit in water or any liquids.
This product is not water proofed.
· Do not leave this instrument inside cars, buses and other vehicles
during warm days.
· Do not expose the product into dust, high temperature and humidity,
or direct sunlight.
· Turn off the power when the product is not being used.
If the product is not to be used for a long time, please remove thebattery.
· Avoid disassembling the product. If product failure occurs, ask fortechnical assistance.
· Please do not wipe the unit with benzene or thinner, this may cause
the unit to easily break and produce white marks on the chassis.

2. Electrical Specifications
Measuring Range

Resolution

0 - 1999 LUX
2000 - 19990 LUX

1 LUX
10 LUX

Accuracy± (5% + 4d)± (5% + 4d)* Temperature conditions : 23±5°C environment testing.

3. Spectrum for Light Sensor

1.0
0.9
0.8

PROCEDURES

0.7

Sensitivity

1. Front Panel Description

0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2

150.10POWER

OFFONRANGE

A

EL-1000
ARANGE
0~1999B

2000~19990

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

Wavelength (nm)2(X 1LUX)(X 10LUX)

3

B

L ight meter

Sensor Part

LINE SEIKI

142
3

Main Unit

45

Display
Power SupplyRange Selection Switch
Battery Compartment
Light Sensor Probe

2. Measuring Procedure
1. Slide the power supply switch to the “on” position.
2. Adjust the Range Select Switch according to the intensity of the lightbeing measured.
3. Take the sensor, then position the sensor facing the light source.
If the display stabilizes, take the reading.

* Measuring Consideration

Range Select B (2000 - 19990 LUX) is designed to measure light intensity
within the specified range mentioned above. In case that light maybe
below this range, select the lower range to obtain more accurate reading.

LINE SEIKI CO., LTD.
37-7, 2-chome,Chuo-cho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-0001 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-37165151
Fax: +81-3-3710455
E-mail : webtrade@line.co.jp
URL : http://www.lineseiki.com
This manual was last revised April 11, 2013. 4LU009A*Subject to change without prior notice.
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