940LED-1200

940LED-1850

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

HARDWARE ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................................... 6

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................. 7

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 9

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INTRODUCTION

The 940LED-1200 and 1850 series goniometers were designed to be a compact

alternative to the large Type-C moving mirror instruments. With our standard
goniometer system, luminous intensity distribution and total luminous flux is realized
and if the instrument is paired with our spectral detector, CIE, CCT, CRI and peak
wavelength values are also determined.

With the easy setup and take down capacity of this unit, having a modular test
environment is possible while ensuring high stability and reproduction of angle sets with
a resolution of 0.01 degrees.

Custom mounting designs and tailored room sizes are available to ensure your detector
system will measure accurately various size samples and variable room dimensions.
There is a minimum space requirement to operate this device of roughly 22.5ft2 and a
minimum test distance based on the size of the luminaire sample, which is roughly four
times the largest dimension (4’ luminaire requires a 16’ minimum test distance).

The detector system which accompanies this measurement system can be either a
photodetector or a spectroradiometer, both of which interface the same in the
goniometer software. Refer to Gamma Scientific’s user manual for each detector
system’s individual information.

HARDWARE

The basic features of the 940LED system serve to make easier the process of
mounting, wiring, and testing light fixtures.

A E
B
F

D
C
Fig 1 – 3D model of the 940LED-1200 series goniometer

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Labeled in Fig 1 is the basic reference diagram showing our 940LED-1200 series
goniometer model.

The backmost component of the system, labeled A, is the pulley and thrust plate
backing which is used to maintain alignment between the four slide shafts and control
position of sample plate head. The leadscrew driven by the pulley sets the depth of the
DUT. The B sample plate is 1” x 1” machined circle aluminum plate which will receive
the test samples. Included is the item E mounted to the sample plate. This component
is used to hold and power T8 fluorescent bulbs and T8 replacement LEDs (other T
configured bulb types) and will be suited for 4’ or 6’ samples, depending on using the
1200 or 1850 models.

The threaded foot assembly labeled C can level the apparatus if needed and serve
initially as a lift to keep the instrument stationary. In the very front of the system lies the
emergency stop button, labeled D above, which will immediately cease all motion in the
system to prevent component damage or personal injury and will trigger an error in the
software when pressed mid-sequence.

Lastly, the risers shown above as F serve two functions. The first function involves
supporting the thrust assembly and sample plate in a locked configuration with the
gamma axis swinger arm which is mounted to the gamma axis motor. The second
function is to pass cabling from the trigger and DUT power input down to the back plate
of the instrument for easy access and no dangling wires.

OPERATION

Before plugging in device, ensure emergency stop button switch is NOT engaged—this
will halt the system connection. Plug the power cord into the back panel and switch on
then plug in USB cable supplied with system. If extensions are used, ensure their
compatibility with our systems as some longer throw USB cables fail to maintain
communication strength through the measurement sequences. Also, know that this
USB serial conversion maintains a static ID, and any disconnection or switching off will
potentially cause a connection failure potentially when syncing the software.

Connect to computer then open Light Touch LED software. Once in the primary
interface, a goniometer interface will be present, along with generic detector settings
interface shown in Fig 2.

Under the “Settings” option in this interface it’s possible to tune the controllers to
function within very specific parameters, and modifying these settings can either help or
hurt you depending on your knowledge of their impact. Basic settings will have been

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tuned by the manufacturer, however if there’s need to recreate them the generic 4’
luminaire settings can be seen in Fig 3.

After closing the setup window, load in “Laser Alignment Macro.csv” which helps ensure
when you mount the laser it is properly aligned perpendicular to the sample plate. This
goes into the “Macro File” field in the top right. Also, there is a nominal value set in the
“Phi Home Offset” and “Theta Home Offset” as follows:
Phi angle zero offset = 85300

Theta angle zero offset = 85400

Fig 1 – Goniometer interface when starting LightTough LED. There are several key areas to note in this interface. “Macro
File” (middle), “Find Home Phi” and “Find Home Theta” (bottom right), and “Type of Luminaire” (top right) which are used
for alignment, photometric instructions and measurement conditions.

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Fig 2 – Setup sub-interface for goniometer. Note that all settings are nominal and your exact instrument may have a
different prescribed offset or COM port number determined during assembly at the factory. Deviation from these settings
may cause problems with mounting or vibrations or any component oscillations while collecting data. If there is any concern
about possible setting changes, refer to this figure for generic settings.

Once these have been loaded in, click “Connect Goniometer” in the primary goniometer
interface. After it runs through the connection program, the button changes to
“Disconnect Goniometer” and the number 1200 should be simple text adjacent this
button. Connect to your detector via the right interface, then the unit is ready to use.

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

• Mount the laser alignment tool (PN 43954A) to the sample plate using dowel pins
as guides to screw in the two ¼” – 20 bolts making sure to run the power cable
through the opening in the plate before dowel pin entry.

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 • Turn on laser and setup the 940T tripod (or equivalent if using alternative) so that
the detector is incident with the sample plate
• Remove the laser alignment tool from the sample plate after detector alignment
and remove the detector from the tripod. Place the bottom ¼-20 threaded hole
onto the tripod, and use this to align the tripod relative to the sample plate.
Ensure that the laser assembly block is set to the alignment of the detector block
when you return the detector to the tripod. Note that this alignment is only valid
for the 66146 detector in both vertical and horizontal directions. For other
detector options, this serves as a horizontal orientation only and the height is set
from the previous step

If you’ve acquired a known reference from the manufacturer, apply now via appropriate
mounting hardware to the sample plate and start measurement to verify expected total
luminous flux data. Or, if you also have access to an integration sphere, measure an
unknown, then mount to device to verify reproducibility.

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

To make a photometric measurement, the following steps are required assuming proper
inspection and alignment has been made and the detector system has any necessary
calibrations completed. It is also assuming all devices are powered on and already
connected with correct assigned parameters.

• Check box to “Send ‘Home’ at end of measurement” so that your device will reset
in preparation for the next sample upon completion
• Check box to “Save IES file after measurement” to have IES files generated at
the end of every test sequence without a need to manually save each time
• Check box to “Display Plot After Measurement” if desired
• If applicable, check the box “Perform CIE S025 Measurement”
• Under the field “Macro File”, load in .csv file with intended photometric points.
The default macro used is “LM-79 FRONT HALF.csv”
• Under ‘setup’ selection in the gonio interface, select “IES file generator settings”
and use this template to assign header information as desired to populate each
IES file with
• Assuming you’ve input distance values inside the detector interface (either ccd or
silicon sensors) and connected them successfully, the “Start Measurement”
button becomes active inside your 940LED-1XX0 interface; click this button.
Note: If performing a direct-indirect measurement (two-sided luminaires), the
software will prompt the input of a second macro to test the second side of the

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 sample and continue to measure, sew together both data sets then produce one
IES file which spans the entire 180 degrees

At the end of the measurement and after the IES file is saved, be sure to save the .csv
file of your goniometer scan by referencing ‘File’ → ‘Save’ in the goniometer interface
for later use or for evidence when seeking troubleshooting help from your customer
service representatives.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

An optional standard of irradiance is available with this system called an RS-10D,

designed to couple to the goniometer using the PN 43495 mounting bracket that is
already aligned and serve as a detector verification tool. After receiving an ISO 17025
accredited calibration, this tool can be used to serve as a known standard in units of lux
or foot-candles to ensure your detector A/lux calibration is valid.

• Mount RS-10D to sample plate using PN 43495 following the images below in
Fig 4
• Plug in DC power supply that is designed for the source and let lamp stabilize for
about 10 minutes
• Open ‘Iso-lux cone of light sheet.xls’ that has been provided to you and reference
your copy of the calibration report for the RS-10D
• Define the calibration data as ‘Initial Lux Value’ and the reported calibration
distance as ‘Initial Test Distance’. On the left-hand side of the line cone, there
are a set of green numbers with nominal distances populated. This is where the
actual measurement difference is input. The predicted lux value that your
detector system should be reading will be the black numbers on the right-hand
side of the cone plot
• If the system is configured with the 3211 photodetector and there is a difference
in what is measured and the data provided, please report this to Gamma and
they will support calibrating your detector system
• If the system is configured with either the 18795 or 66146 spectral collectors and
a spectroradiometer and there is a difference in what is measured and the data
provided, apply a new lux calibration to your software using the procedure found
in the LightTouch LED user manual under ‘Calibration’ in the ‘Irradiance’
subsection

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Fig 4 – Mounting procedure using the RS-10D and RS-10D bracket. Step A shows where to apply the 3 mounting screws and
step B shows the underside of the bracket where the thumbscrews are for the front plate. Step C shows the plate removal
and step D shows how the power wire is intended to fit inside the open slot. Step E & F demonstrate how to tip the light
source base up to apply the 15V power supply. Note that when you adjust the source’s base, the source should remain
stationary on the bracket

TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT

In every integrated system, there are always variables that can create errors. Some of
these variables can be extremely simple and others are victims of software halts. The
most common of which are listed below:

• USB extension cables loosened

• Emergency switch engaged
• Goniometer settings changed
• Power wiring in input terminals incorrect
• Integration time errors

Any of these issues can be diagnosed by the operator however any further needed
information can be found by contacting Gamma Scientific and requesting support.

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