Solarmeter Ultraviolet UVC Radiometer Model 8.0 (Product Code #380)

Solartech Solarmeter UVC Meter Model 8.0

UV lamps for reptiles SHOULD NEVER EMIT UVC at basking distances. UVC is harmful to all living cells. UVC lamps are used to sterilise water!

Most fluorescent tubes and mercury vapour lamps emit tiny amounts of UVC at very close range (within 1-2 inches) - which is one reason why reptiles should not be able to get within a few inches of their lamp. But NO UVC should be recorded at the basking spot for any reptile lamp. This specialist meter can check this out for you.

(If you want to test the useful UVB from your lamp, you need the UVB Meter, our other product..)

Features:
*Attractive
*Compact
*Durable
*LCD Readout
* Accurate

Applications
Checking Lamps are not emitting harmful UVC

Solarmeter Manufacturer's Specifications
Radiometer Model SM 8.0
Irrad. Range 0-1999 uW/cm2 UVC
Response 254 nm
Bandwidth 16 nm
Resolution 1 uW/cm2
Conv. Rate 3.0 Readings/Sec
Display 3.5 Digit LCD
Digit Size 0.4 inch high
Oper. Humid. 5% TO 90% RH
Accuracy +-10% REF.NIST (NBS)
Dimensions 4.2L x 2.4W x 0.9D (inches)
Weight 4.5 OZ. (incl. batt.)
Power Source 9-Volt DC Battery
Lens UV Glass
Diffuser Virgin Teflon .005
Detector SiC/Shortpass I.F.
Sensor
Silicon Carbide (SIC) Photodiode packaged in hermetically sealed UV glass window cap.
Interference filter blocks UVA and UVB from response.

Operation
Press and hold push-button switch on face of unit. Aim sensor window in top panel of meter directly at UV source. Note reading on LCD and record if desired.

Uses standard 9v DC battery. Battery operating range is 9.0 to 6.5 volts. Meter remains accurate until battery power is so low that LCD display fades. With average daily use, the battery may last 2 years.

Price: $199.00-

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How to Use this Meter
Wear eye protection when checking UV lamps (eg: UV-block eyewear)
Allow lamps to warm-up prior to taking readings (at least 5 min). thermal equilibrium may take 20-30 minutes, so allow 30mins warm-up for accurate results.

Don't touch the sensor against the lamp itself - the heat may damage it.

Do not subject the meter to extremes in temperature, humidity, shock or dust.
Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the intrument. Keep sensor free of oil, dirt, etc.