PCE LXT Light Meter (0~50,000 lux)

PCE LXT Light Meter (0~50,000 lux)

The PCE LXT light meter is an optimal mobile solution designed to measure and evaluate the illumination level of light sources across a measuring range from 0 to 50,000 lux with high sensitivity and accuracy. The device operates based on advanced photometric methods, helping to quickly and accurately test lighting indicators without affecting the environment or sample.

Outstanding Features

Comprehensive optical measurement system: The device is equipped with a high-quality photodiode sensor and angle correction filter circuit, ensuring absolute accurate collection and analysis of light intensity in a wide measuring range up to 50,000 lux throughout the testing process.

Powerful parameter testing performance: Applying modern signal processing technology, the machine has the ability to quickly measure and intuitively display results, achieving extremely high evaluation efficiency for lighting environments before establishing appropriate standards or adjustments.

Intelligent operation and connection system:

• Flexible device connection interface: Compact handheld design, friendly button interface, and clear display screen for convenient operation, ensuring the stability of measurement data.
• Combined data processing system: Integrates maximum/minimum (Max/Min) value recording, Data Hold, and automatic power-off functions to effectively save battery.

Manufacturing materials and durable structure: The entire machine housing and probe use high-grade impact-resistant plastic materials, helping to maintain stability in field, workshop, or office working environments, protecting equipment safety, and ensuring long-term accuracy.

Advanced safety operation mechanism: The system is designed according to modern electronic engineering standards, integrating measurement range overload and low battery warning features, ensuring stable operation during continuous testing procedures.

Practical Applications

In addition to its main function of measuring light intensity, the PCE-LXT is also widely applied in many industries and daily life due to its high flexibility:

• Lighting & Construction Industry: Testing illuminance levels at workplaces, offices, schools, and hospitals to ensure compliance with lighting safety standards and vision protection.
• Agriculture & Cultivation Industry: Measuring light intensity in greenhouses and farming areas to optimize growth conditions for plants and livestock.
• Inspection & Occupational Safety: Serving work environment assessment, periodic testing of industrial and commercial lighting regulations.

Technical Specifications:

Lux sensor:

Measuring range: 0 … 50,000 lux in three ranges

Resolution: 0.1 lx / 1 lx

Accuracy: +/- 5% of reading

Sensor: Photo diode with color correction filter according to C.I.E.

Power supply: Via transmitter

Cable length (sensor to transmitter): 1.5 m / 4.9 ft

Environmental conditions: Max. 80% relative humidity / 0 … +50°C (32 … 122°F)

Housing material: ABS plastic

Control system:

Housing: ABS plastic

Power supply: 90 … 260 ACV

Calibration: Adjustable via grub screw

Output: 4 … 20 mA

Protection level: IP 54

Environmental conditions: Max. 85% relative humidity / 0 … +50°C (32 … 122°F)

Digital display:

Input signal from transmitter: 4 – 20 mA

Display: -1999 … 9999 (1 … 3 decimal places, depending on the measured value / user selectable)

Programming data (decimal point, limit values…): Stored in the device

Control output: 3 points (Com, NO, NC)

Alarm output: Relay output: 5 A / 240 VAC

Power supply: 90 … 260 ACV / 50 … 60 Hz

Dimensions / DIN panel cutout: 92 (+0.8) mm x 45 (+0.5) mm

Weight: Approx. 250 g / 8.8 oz

Environmental conditions: Max. 85% relative humidity / 0 … +50°C (32 … 122°F)

Protection level: IP 65

Delivery scope includes:

1 x PCE-LXT Light Meter

1 x Lux sensor on 1.5 m (4.9 ft) cable

1 x Light transmitter

1 x Digital display unit

1 x User manual