How to choose the type of ultraviolet illuminance meter on the forest? [Manufacturer's guidance]

Linshang UV Light Meter has two models, LS125 and LS126C, which can be equipped with different probes to meet different applications. The Linshang manufacturer suggests three ways for correct selection.

Select based on spectral response and application

Modelspectral responseapplication
LS126C230-280 nmPower and Energy Detection of Medical 254nm Ultraviolet Sterilizing Mercury Lamp
LS125 host + UVC-X0 probe230-280 nmPower and Energy Detection of High Power 254nm Germicidal Mercury Lamp
LS125 host + UVCWP-X1 probe230-280 nmPower and energy detection of high-power 254nm germicidal mercury lamps, waterproof up to one meter
LS125 host + UVCLED-X0 probe240-320nmPower and Energy Detection of 260-285nm LED Germicidal Lamp
LS125 host + UVB-X0 probe280-315 nmPower and energy detection of 297nm, 308nm, 313nm UVB light sources
LS125 host + UVA-X0 probe315-400 nmPower and Energy Detection of High Pressure Mercury Lamps
LS125 host + UVA-X1 probe260-400nmPower and Energy Detection of UVA Light Sources
LS125 host + UVALED-X0 probe340-420 nmPower and energy detection of UV LED surface light source
LS125 host + UVALED-X1 probe340-420 nmPower and Energy Detection of UV LED Point Light Sources
LS125 host + UVALED-X3 probe340-420 nmPower and energy detection of low power UVA LED light source
LS126A340-420 nmPower and energy detection of UV LED surface light source; small probe or narrow space
LS129-UVA315-400 nmOn-line Power and Energy Detection of High Pressure Mercury Lamps
LS129-UVALED340-420 nmIn-line power and energy detection of UV LEDs is the light source
LS129-UVC230-280 nmOnline Power and Energy Detection of 254nm UVC Germicidal Mercury Lamp

2. Select according to the measurement range and test aperture

ModelMeasuring rangeTest aperture
LS126C0-20000μW/cm²¢ = 10mm
LS125 host + UVC-X0 probe0-200000μW/cm²
LS125 host + UVCWP-X1 probe
LS125 host + UVCLED-X0 probe
LS125 host + UVB-X0 probe
LS125 host + UVA-X0 probe0-2000mW/cm²
LS125 host + UVA-X1 probe0-200000μW/cm²
LS125 host + UVALED-X0 probe0-20000 mW/cm²
LS125 host + UVALED-X1 probe¢ = 1mm
LS125 host + UVALED-X3 probe0-200000μW/cm²¢ = 10mm
LS126A0-20000 mW/cm²¢ = 3 mm
LS129-UVA0-2000mW/cm²¢ = 10mm
LS129-UVALED0-20000 mW/cm²
LS129-UVC0-200000μW/cm²

3. Suggested probes for classic applications

applicationsuggested probe
Detects halogen, gallium, iron, xenon lamps, etc.LS125 host + UVA-X0 or UVA-X1 probe
Detection of UV aging boxLS125 host + UVA-X1 and UVB-X0 probes
Detect ambient light and sunlightLS125 host + UVA-X1 and UVB-X0 probes
Detect welding arcLS125 host + UVA-X1, UVB-X0 and UVC-X0 probes
Detecting UV for NDTLS125 host + UVA-X0 probe
Detecting UV Nail LampsLS125 host + UVALED-X3 probe
Detecting Grow Lights or Reptile LightsLS125 host + UVB-X0 probe
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