Lutron Electronics EMF-8218SD Operation Manual

EMF Strength Meter Model : EMF-8218SD Your purchase of this Personal EMF Strength Meter with SD CARD DATALOGGER marks a step forward for you into the field of precision measurement. Although this METER is a complex and delicate instrument, its durable structure will allow many years of use if proper operating techniques are developed. Please read the following instructions carefully and always keep this manual within easy reach. OPERATION MANUAL all-guides com ...

1. FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 2 3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................. 5 4. MEASURING PROCEDURE............................................................................................... 6 4-1 EMF Strength Function selection and measurement.............................................................. ...

* Sum of XYZ electromagnetic field measurement. * Range : 20/200/2000 micro Tesla. 200/2000/20000 milli-Gauss. * Measurement Bandwidth : 30Hz to 300Hz. * Non-directional (isotropic) measurement with three-channel (triaxial) measurement probe * Microcomputer circuit provides intelligent function and high accuracy. * Real time SD memory card Datalogger, it Built-in Clock and Calendar, real time data recorder, sampling time set from 0 second to 3600 seconds. * Manual datalogger is available ( set the sampling time to 0 second ), during execute the manual datalogger function, i ...

Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI circuit. Display LCD size : 52 mm x 30 mm Measurement Digital, triaxial measurement. method Range Manual Datalogger Auto 2 to 3600 seconds Sampling Time Setting range @ Sampling time can set to 1 second, but memory data may loss. Manual Push the data logger button once will save data one time. @ Set the sampling time to 0 second. @ Manual mode, can also select the 1 to 99 position ( Location ) no. Data error no. ≦ 0.1 ％ no. of total saved data typically. Memory Card SD memory card. 1 GB to 16 GB. Advanced * SD memory card Format setting * Set clock time ( ...

Data Hold Freeze the display reading. Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value. Sampling Time Approx. 1 second. of Display Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface. * Connect the optional RS232 cable UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug. * Connect the optional USB cable USB-01 will get the USB plug. Power off Auto shut off saves battery life or manual off by push button. Operating 0 ~ 50 ℃ Temperature Operating Less than 85% R.H. Humidity Power Supply * Batteries( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent. * AC/DC power adapter . (adapter is optional ). Power Current Normal operation : ( w/o SD card save data) :Approx. DC 24 m ...

Frequency bandwidth 30Hz to 300Hz Units mGauss, µTesla. measurement range and 20μTesla (0.01) and 200mGauss (0.1) resolution: 200μTesla (0.1) and 2000mGauss (1) NOTE: 1 μTesla = 10 mGauss 2000μTesla (1) and 20,000mGauss (10) Accuracy ± (4%FS + 3 digits) (stated for 50/60Hz) @ 20 micro Tesla range @ 200 milli Gauss range ± (5%FS + 3 digits) @ 200 micro Tesla range @ 2,000 milli Gauss range ± (10%FS + 3 digits) @ 2000 micro Tesla range @ 20,000 milli Gauss range * Spec. accuracy tested under 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Sensor (with typical CAL factors) coil Overload limit 20000mGauss Thermal ...

Fig. 1 3-1 Display. 3-2 Power Button 3-3 Hold Button 3-4 REC Button 3-5 ▲ Button (X,Y,Z,XYZ Function,UNIT Button) 3-6 ▼ Button ( RANG Button ) 3-7 Time Button (SET Button ) 3-15 Battery compartment/Cover 3-8 Enter Button ( Logger Button) 3-16 Tripod Fix Nut 3-9 SD card socket 3-17 EMF probe input. 3-10 RS-232 output terminal 3-18 EMF probe sensing head . 3-11 Reset Button 3-19 EMF probe handle. 3-12 DC 9V adapter socket 3-20 EMF probe plug. 3-13 Stand 3-14 Battery Cover Screws 5 ...

E-field sensors The tester meter that measures and displays EMF in Gauss and Tesla units with a frequency bandwidth of 30 to 300Hz. The 3 axis sensor allows for three component (xyz) measurement coverage. The tester Meter is specifically designed to determine the magnitude of electromagnetic fields generated by power lines, televisions, computers electric appliances and many other similar devices. This tester meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service. 4-1 EMF Strength Function selection and measurement 1) Turn on the meter by pressing the " ...

radiation sources. Apart from active sources, those components connected to a source may also act as radiators. For example, the cables used in diathermy equipment may also radiate electromagnetic energy. Note that metallic objects within the field may locally concentrate or amplify the field from a distant source. 4-2 Data Hold During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the " HOLD " symbol will be light, Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data hold function , HOLD symbol will be ...

a. Insert the SD card Prepare a " SD memory card " ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ), insert the SD card into the " SD card socket " ( 3-9, Fig. 1). The front panel of the SD card should face against the down case. * It recommend use memory card ≦ 4 GB. b. SD card Format If SD card just the first time use into the meter, it recommend to make the " SD card Format " at first. , please refer chapter7 & 7-1, ( page 14 ) . * It recommend strongly, do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other meter or by other installation (such as camera…) . Reformat the memory card with your mete ...

a. Start the datalogger Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 1.5 seconds continuously, the LCD will show the text of " DATA LOGGER " indicator and flashing per second, at the same time the measuring data along the time information will be saved into the memory circuit. Remark : * How to set the sampling time, refer to Chapter7 & 7-3, page14 & 15 . * How to set the beeper sound is enable, refer to Chapter7 & 7-5, page14 & 16 . b. Pause the datalogger During execute the Datalogger function, if press the " LOG Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will pause the Datalogger function ( stop to sa ...

second ) a. Set sampling time is to 0 second Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 )>1.5 second, the LCD will show the indicator " DATA LOGGER " and " Position no. " symbol then press the " LOG Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once , the " DATA LOGGER " symbol will flashing once and Beeper will sound once at the same time the measuring data along the time information will be saved into the memory circuit . Remark : During execute the Manual Datalogger, it can use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to set the measuring position ( 1 to 99, for example room 1 to room 99 ) to ...

1) When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card will generate a folder : EMF01 2) If the first time to execute the Datalogger, under the route EMF01\, will generate a new file name EMF01001.XLS. After exist the Datalogger, then execute again, the data will save to the EMF01001.XLS until Data column reach to 30,000 columns, then will generate a new file, for example EMF01002.XLS 3) Under the folder EMF01\, if the total files more than 99 files, will generate a new route, such as EMF02\ ........ 4) The file's route structure : EMF01\ EMF01001.XLS EMF ...

to the computer ( EXCEL software ) 1) After execute the Data Logger function, take away the SD card out from the " SD card socket " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ). 2) Plug in the SD card into the Computer's SD card slot ( if your computer build in this installation ) or insert the SD card into the " SD card adapter ". then connect the " SD card adapter " into the computer. 3) Power ON the computer and run the " EXCEL software ". Down load the saving data file ( for example the file name : EMF01001.XLS, EMF01002.XLS ) from the SD card to the computer. The saving data will present into the EXCEL software screen ( for example as fol ...

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Under do not execute the Datalogger function, press the " SET Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) continuously at least 1.5 seconds will enter the " Advanced Setting " mode. then press the " SET Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) once a while display will show : SD-F............ SD memory card Format SET DATE.......... Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/Second ) SP-T........... Set sampling time ( Seconds ) POFF........ Auto power OFF management BEEP........ Set beeper sound ON/OFF DEC........... Set SD card Decimal character Remark : During execute the " Advanced Setting " function,if press " HOLD Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will exit ...

When the lcd display show " dAtE " 1) Press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once, Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the correct value ( Setting start from Year value ). press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once, After the desired value is set, will going to Month adjustment ( for example, first setting value is Year then next to adjust Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second value ). 2) After set all the time value ( Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second ), the screen will jump to " Set sampling time " setting screen (Chapter 7-3 ). Rem ...

When the lcd display show " PoFF " 1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to select the lcd display show " YES " or " no ". YES - Auto Power Off management will enable. no - Auto Power Off management will disable. 2) After select the lcd displary show " YES " or " no ", press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default. 7-5 Set beeper sound ON/OFF When the lcd display show " bEEP " 1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to select the lcd display show " YES " or " no ". YES - Meter's beep sound will be ON wit ...

The numerical data structure of SD card is default used the " . " as the decimal, for example "20.6" "1000.53" . But in certain countries ( Europe ...) is used the " , " as the decimal point, for example " 20,6 " "1000,53". Under such situation, it should change the Decimal character at first. When the lcd display show " dEC " 1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to select the lcd display show " USA " or " Euro ". USA - Use " . " as the Decimal point with default. Euro - Use " , " as the Decimal point with default. 2) After select the display show " USA " or " Euro ", ...

ADAPTER The meter also can supply the power supply from the DC 9V Power Adapter ( optional ). Insert the plug of Power Adapter into " DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket " ( 3-12, Fig. 1 ). 9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1) When the left corner of " Lobattery text " indicator is light, it is necessary to replace the battery. However, in-spec. measurement may still be made for several hours after low battery indicator appears before the instrument become inaccurate. 2) Loose the " Battery Cover Screws " ( 3-14, Fig. 1 ) and take away the " Battery Cover " ( 3-15, Fig. 1 ) from the instrument and remove the battery. 3) Rep ...