DVM8050 - Lux meter VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - DVM8050 VELLEMAN

USER MANUAL DVM8050 VELLEMAN

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• Remove the sensor cover [1] by releasing the screw at the back of the device and sliding the cover upwards.

• Press the ON/OFF button to switch the device on. Press and hold ±2s to switch it off.

• The device powers off automatically after ±20min. To disable auto-power off, press and hold the Unit button and press the ON/OFF button. Press the Unit button to toggle between AP ON and AP OFF and press the ON/OFF button. The setting is applied when the device is switched on again. To re-enable auto-power off switch the device off and repeat this procedure.

• Press the Unit button to switch from lux to ftc (foot-candle) and back. Note: 1ftc ≈ 10.764 lux

• For correct measurement hold the luxmeter horizontal with the light sensor [2] facing upwards.

• Press the Func. button to go into hold-mode [A]. The current measurement remains on the display.

• Press the Func. button again to show the maximum measured value [B].

• Press the Func. button again to show the minimum measured value [C].

• To reset the maximum and minimum values, while in min-mode, press and hold the Func. button for ±2s.

• Press and hold the Unit button for ±2s to switch on the backlight. Press and hold again for ±2s to switch it off. The backlight will switch off automatically after ±60s.

• When the battery indicator [G] is shown, replace the batteries (see §8).

• Always place the sensor cover [1] back when the device is not in use.

• Keep the sensor [2] clean. Do not scratch it while doing so.

• Do not measure outside of the operating range (‘OL’ is displayed on the LCD) and do not measure in places with high humidity. Refer to the technical specifications for more details.

• Consider mounting the device on a tripod (not incl.) for longer and more stable measurements.

• Make sure the device is at ambient temperature for accurate measurements.

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• All consumer products are subject to a 24- month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

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• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.