PCE 174-ICA Light Meter (4000 lux)

PCE 174-ICA Light Meter (4000 lux)

The PCE 174-ICA light meter is an optimal mobile solution designed to measure and evaluate the illumination level of light sources up to a measuring range of 4,000 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 up to the 4,000 lux measuring range 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 174-ICA 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

Ranges:

40.0 / 400.0 / 4,000 lux

40.00 / 400.0 klux

40.00 / 400.0 / 4,000 fc

40.00 kfc

Resolution:

0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 100 Lux

0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 FootCandle

Accuracy:

+/- 5% of reading +/- 10 digits (< 10,000 lux) +/- 10% of reading +/- 10 digits (> 10,000 lux)

Repeatability: +/- 3%

Memory: 16,000 readings

Measuring rate: From 2 seconds to 9 hours

Overload indication: OL = Overload

Display refresh rate: 1.5 per second

Operating conditions: 0 … 40°C / 32 … 104°F, 80% r.h.

Display: 3-digit LCD screen

Power supply: 9V battery

Dimensions:

Device: 203 x 75 x 50 mm / 7.9 x 2.9 x 1.9 inches (W x H x D)

Light sensor: 115 x 60 x 20 mm / 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D)

Cable length: 150 cm

Weight: 280 g / <1 lb

Standards:

Safety: IEC-1010-1; EN 61010-1

EMV: EN 50081-1; EN 50082-1 corresponding to DIN 5031; DIN 5032

Delivery scope includes:

1 x PCE-174

1 x Light sensor

1 x Software

1 x USB cable

1 x Battery

1 x Carrying case

1 x User manual

1 x Manufacturer’s ISO calibration certificate