UVB Meter Solarmeter Model 6.0 Standard

UVB Solarmeter® Model 6.0 Standard Meter

Portable Digital UVB Radiometer with Integrated Sensor

Applications:
UV Lamp Intensity and Aging Monitoring
UVB Phototherapy Lamp Intensity and Aging Monitoring
Outdoor UVB Measurement
Acrylic Shield Transmission Testing
UVB Blocking Capacity Testing for Glasses
Window Film/Tint Transmission Testing

Sensor
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Photodiode packaged in a hermetically sealed UV glass window. Interference filter blocks most UVA response, as shown in the Spectral Sensitivity Graph.

Meter Operation
To operate your Solarmeter, point the sensor window located on the top panel of the meter directly towards a UV source. Press and hold the button switch on the face of the meter.

Battery operation is viable from 9V down to 6.5V. Below 6.5V, the numbers on the LCD screen will start to dim, indicating the need to replace the battery. Under typical service load, a standard 9V battery will last approximately 2 years.

Proper Use of Solarmeter Ultraviolet Radiometer®
• Use eye protection when checking UV lamps (glasses providing wrap-around protection are ideal).
• Allow lamps to warm up before taking readings (at least 5 minutes).
• When checking lamp aging, ensure to use the same location and distance for accurate readings.
• Lamps should be replaced when output drops to approximately 70% of their original (new) readings.
• If unsure of the original lamp values, replace two adjacent lamps with new identical ones and compare.
• Note: The black dot on the LCD screen is a decimal point.

Acrylic Testing for Tanning Beds
• When comparing different lamp types, consider readings as relative rather than absolute.
• For acrylic testing, take readings with and without acrylic at a fixed distance. Model 6.0 is best for acrylic testing.
• SPSDs will read higher than those peaking near 313 nm, even if total UVB output of both is the same.

General
• Do not expose the meter to extreme temperatures, humidity, shocks, or dust.
• Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the instrument. Keep the sensor free from oil, dirt, etc.

Solarmeter Specifications