PCE-172 Lux Meter
Accurate lux meter for measuring brightness in the industrial sector, 
commercial sector, agriculture and for research

The PCE-172 Lux Meter is used for accurate measuring of brightness in the industrial sector, commercial sector, agriculture and for research. Mostly, the lux meter is applied for the inspection of lighting of work areas and showcases or used by designers. The lux meter meets all german and international standards for such lighting instruments. The lux meter displays the measured results in the units "lux" and "footcandle". One footcandle is equivalent to 10,70 lux. The instrument determines the max. value automatically when the value is at least 10 µs. Due to the selectable measuring range, the PCE-172 lux meter offers high accuracy. The handling is very easy, that is why the lux meter can even be used by beginners. When it comes to measuring light, it is important to keep up certain framework conditions. Therefore, distance and angle between lux meter and object need to be set in order to receive valuable results. Here, you will find other lux meters with internal memory, data cable or software for example.Here is a table of minimum values that should be regularly maintained inside, although outside values are substancially higher. The following links show a conversion table for the measurement of lux and a lux meter with similar technical specfications but with neither a memory nor an interface (Lux conversion/Lux Meter PCE-174). Here is an overview of the Lux Meters that we have available.

- Easy to use
- Solid design
- 3½ position LCD; maximum reading is 1999
- Measurement units lux or footcandles

- "Overload" indication when range is exceeded
- Battery level indicator
- auto turn-off
- backlit display

Technical Specifications

Ranges

400.0/4000/lux
40.00/400.0 klux (1 klux = 1000 Lux)
40.00/400.0/4000/fc
40.00 kfc (1 kfc = 1000 fc)

Resolution

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%

Overload indicator

OL = Overload

Screen refresh rate

1.5 per second

Operating conditions

0 to 40ºC/80% r.h.

Display

3¾ digit LCD

Power

9 V battery

Dimensions

Device: 203 x 75 x 50 mm 
Light sensor: 115 x 60 x 20 mm 
Cable length: 150 cm

Weight

280 g

Standards

Safety: IEC-1010-1; EN 61010-1
EMV: EN 50081-1; EN 50082-1 corresponding with DIN 5031; DIN 5032

Delivery content

1 x PCE-172 Lux Meter, 1 x light sensor with spiral cable, 1 x battery and user manual 

Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

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