Z-10

ILLUMINANCE METER
USER’S MANUAL
V2.02

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the EVERFINE Z-10 Illuminance Meter. This user’s
manual contains useful information involving the instrument’s functions and operating
procedures as well as precautions that should be noticed during operation. In order to
use the instrument correctly, please read the manual carefully first, then put it in a
right place for quick references.

Notes:
 EVERFINE pursues a continuing improvement of the performance and functions
of its products, therefore, the contents of this manual may be changed without
prior notice.
 Great effort has been made in preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of
its contents. If you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your
dealer or EVERFINE sales office.
 If you have different understanding to this manual, please refer to the Technical
Service Department of EVERFINE.

Checking package contents

Please check the instrument carefully when you unpack the box for the first time.
If the instrument and related accessories are missing or appear abnormal, please
contact the dealer immediately.

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Copyright Statement

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and it is protected by the copyright law of Peoples Republic of China and other
relevant international treaties. Copying, modifying, spreading, excerpting, backing up
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If EVERFINE has signed a written agreement with user and the contents in the
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Safety Precautions

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phase of
operations, including service and repair. If the instrument is used in the manner not
specified in this manual, the function of this instrument may be hindered.
1. Keep the instrument in dry environment.
2. If there has dust on the optical surface, use the wash-ear blower to clean it.
Touching the optical surface with hand or hard articles is strictly prohibited.
3. Comprehend the configuration, performance and the operation rules before
operating the instrument.

4. If the down right corner of LCD display" " during operation, it means the

power is short and needs to switch a battery. Turn off the instrument firstly and open
the battery cover to change.
5. Calibrate or verify the instrument annually.

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Contents

Foreword........................................................................................................................ 1
Copyright Statement.......................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................... 3
Contents..........................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Overviews......................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Specifications.................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Instrument Instructions.................................................................................. 7
Chapter 4 Operation.................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Integrated mode...............................................................................................10
4.2 Separated mode............................................................................................... 15
4.3 Multi-point mode.............................................................................................16
Chapter 5 Common Trouble and Troubleshooting.......................................................19

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Chapter 1 Overviews

Z-10 designed by EVERFINE is a professional handheld illuminance meter

which has much predominance such as compact size, portable design, convenient
operation, high measurement accuracy and wide measurement range, low power
consumption and stable performance, etc. Z-10 is mainly applied to measure
illuminance in many fields, such as square, stadium, airport lounge, station ,
commercial occasion and industrial site, in virtue of its three measurement modes
including integral, detachable and multi-point mode.
Product Executive Standard：Q/HYG 002-2009 Photometer.
Z-10 has got the Certificate for Examination of Measurement

Standard .

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Chapter 2 Specifications

Sensor Silicon photovoltaic cell with high stability

V(λ) matching* f1′≤3.5%(standard class)

Cosine correction* f2′≤2%(standard class)

Measurement mode Auto

Measurement illuminance, illuminance difference, illuminance proportion,

function integrating time, integrating illuminance, average illuminance

Measurement range* 0.01lx～300lx

Measurement
±1% (Standard class) (according to JJG245-2005)
accuracy*

Display Backlight LCD display

User Correction
CCF (Color Correction Factor)
Function

Communication
USB communication
interface

Power supply Two AA batteries / 5V power adapter

power dissipation About 110mW(Integrated mode)

Dimension 176mm×71mm×30mm

Weight 250g (not include the battery)

Working conditions: Temperature:8℃～35℃；humidity:≤80% R.H.，Non-condensing

Standard fittings Battery

Optional fittings Multi-point measurement adapter, AC adapter, data processing

software

* Please refer to JJG 245-2005 for the classification; and refer to JJG245-2005, CIE 69:1987, EN13032-1:2004 or

DIN5032-7:1985 for the verification of the specifications.

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Chapter 3 Instrument Instructions

3.1 Introduction of the instrument in integrated mode

Fig3.1 integrated mode

1. Detector component
2. LCD display
3. Buttons

: switch into general measurement mode.

:switch into illuminance difference / illuminance ratio

measurement mode and the corresponding display.

. : switch into integral illuminance measurement mode and display

the corresponding value.

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:activate SET mode

:modify the current setting value and the point of decimal.

:choose to modify a certain digit or magnitude under SET mode;

integrate from zero under integral illuminance measurement mode.

:recall the saved data.

: set the color correct factor(CCF) or delete the saved data.

4. Backlight switch
5. Power adapter interface
6. Communication interface
7. Hanging component
8. Power switch
9. Hold switch
Pull the button: "RUN" state.
Push the button: "HOLD" state, the measurement stops and all the
measurement values are hold. Press the button again to
go back to "RUN" state.
10. On/off button of detector (Make sure this button is turned on before remove
the detector component)
11. Installing hole for screw thread
12. Battery cover
13. ID code switch, used to modify ID
14. Name plate of the main unit: recorded with the information of the main unit,
such as serial number, etc.
15. Name plate of the detector: recorded with the information of detector, such as
model, serial number, accuracy grade, etc.

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3.2 Introduction of the instrument in separated mode

Fig2.1 separated mode

1. Detector
2. Detector adapter
3. Connecting line
4. Host adapter

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Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 Integrated mode
Connect the host ant the detector, as shown in fig4.1.

Fig4.1 Integrated mode

The host will read the ID code of the detector automatically after turning on and
the code will be displayed in the top right corner of LCD. As shown in fig4.2.

Fig4.2 LCD display

" " means the address of detector is "00" and " " means the
current illuminance is 123.45lx.
It requires to turn off the instrument if need to modify the ID code (please refer
to 4.3 for details). If ID code is modified during measurement, the host can't identify
and abnormal situation may arise. Please operate carefully.

Functions and operations:

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4.1.1 Illuminance measurement

 The instrument will measure illuminance automatically once turning on.
 LCD will display the current illuminance value (0.01lx~300.00klx).
 Press "HOLD" key to enter hold state so as to keep the current illuminance value
and the sign "HOLD" will be shown in the LCD.
 Press "HOLD" key again to release hold state and the sign "HOLD" disappears.
The instrument re-enters illuminance measurement mode.

4.1.2 Illuminance difference measurement

 Press key to enter illuminance difference mode after turning on. The
value of current illuminance minus the reference illuminance (range:
-999k~300klx) will be shown on the main area of LCD. The bottom of LCD
displays the ratio of measuring illuminance to reference illuminance
(0.001%~9999%).
 After entering illuminance difference measurement mode, it needs to set
"reference illuminance", the procedures are as follows:

a. press under illuminance difference mode and the instrument

enters setting state.
b. The five numbers are flickering, which means it is available to modify the

magnitude by and . There are 4 magnitudes of XXX.XX

lx,XXXX.X lx,XXXXX lx and XXX.XX k lx.

c. Press to modify the digits.

d. One of the five digits flickering means it is available to be modified by

and .

e. Press to confirm after modifying.

f. Exit setting, press without saving or press to go back

to measurement state without saving.
 Hold the illuminance difference data: Press "HOLD"button to enter hold state

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so as to keep the current data and the sign "HOLD" will be shown in the LCD.
 Release HOLD: Press "HOLD" button again to release hold state and the sign
"HOLD" disappears. The instrument re-enters illuminance measurement state.

4.1.3 Integrated illuminance

 Press" "key to enter integral illuminance mode, LCD displays the

integrated illuminance value (range: 0.01lx.h~999.99Mlx.h) from turning on and

the sign " " appears. The bottom of LCD shows the cumulation time of
integrating (0.001h~9999.9h).
 After entering integral illuminance mode, it needs to set "upper limit of integrated
illuminance", the procedures are as follows:

a. press " " under integral illuminance mode to enter into the
corresponding setting interface.

b. Press to select modifying a digit or the magnitude.

c. Five digits flickering means it is available to modify the magnitude by

and . There are 7 magnitudes of XXX.XX lx.h,XXXX.X

lx.h,XXXXX lx.h,XXX.XX k lx.h,XXXX.X k lx.h,XXXXX k lx.h,XXX.XX M
lx.h.
d. One of the five digits flickering means it is available to modify the

corresponding number by and .

e. The input range is 0.01lx.h~999.99M lx.h;

f. Press to confirm after modifying.

g. Or, press to exit setting interface without saving.

 Press to start integration from 0 after completing the setup.

 When reaching to the setting upper limit, the instrument will stop measuring
automatically and the measurement unit flickers.
 Hold the integral illuminance: Press "HOLD"button to enter hold state so as to

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keep the current data and the sign "HOLD" will be shown on LCD.
 Release HOLD: Press "HOLD" button again to release hold state and the HOLD
signal disappear. The instrument re-enters integral illuminance measurement
state.

4.1.4 Averaged integral illuminance

 Press key again under integral illuminance mode to enter average

integral illuminance mode. The LCD shows the averaged integral illuminance

(range: 0.01lx~300.00klx) and the signal are shown on the

interface. The cumulation time of integration (0.001h~9999.9h) is displayed in
the bottom of LCD.
 Set "integral time" after entering average integral illuminance and the procedures
are as follows:

a. Press key under average integral illuminance mode to enter

setting interface.

b. Press key to modify a certain digit or the magnitude.

c. Five digits flickering means it is available to modify the magnitude by

and . There are 2 magnitudes of XXX.XX h and XXXX.X.h.

d. One of the five digits flickering means that it is available to modify the

corresponding number by and .

e. The input range is 0.01 h~999.99 h;

f. Press to confirm after modifying.

g. Or, press to exit setting interface without saving.

 Press to start integration from 0 after completing setup.

 When reaching to the setting integral illuminance, the instrument will stop
measuring automatically and the measurement unit flickers.
 Hold the integral illuminance: Press "HOLD"button to enter hold state so as to

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keep the current data and the sign "HOLD" will be shown on LCD.
 Release HOLD: Press "HOLD" button again to release hold state and the HOLD
signal disappear. The instrument re-enters average integral illuminance
measurement state.
Note: it is not available to set integral time and integral illuminance at the
same time. The latter set is effective.

4.1.5 CCF setup

 Press key under illuminance measurement mode. The LCD shows the
current illuminance which has multiplied CCF (range: 0.01~600k lx) and the sign
"CCF".

 Press key to enter setup interface for CCF value.

 Press key to select a digit. One of the five digits flickering means that

it is available to modify the corresponding number by and .

 Press to confirm after modifying, the input data range is 0.5~2.

 Or, press to exit setting interface without saving.

4.1.6 Photometry calibration

 Press HOLD key under illuminance measurement mode to enter hold state, and

then press and at the same time to enter photometry

calibration interface.

 Input a reference illuminance value by , and and

then press to complete calibration.

 Or, press to exit setting interface after completing calibration.

Note: In general, the instrument has been calibrated before leaving factory.
Incorrect calibration will affect the measurement accuracy.

4.1.7 Zero-correction manually

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 Press HOLD key under illuminance measurement mode to enter hold state, and

then press and at the same time to enter zero correction

interface.
 "SET" and "ZERO" will be shown on LCD. Cover the detector and ensure no

light entering. And then press to complete zero calibration.

 Or, press to exit zero calibration interface.

4.1.8 Memory
 Press "HOLD" key to enter hold state under illuminance measurement mode, and

then press to save the holding data.In the bottom of LCD, there will
show the memory number for 1 second. The number is between 00 and 30. All
data can be saved when the power is off.

4.1.9 Recall and delete

 Press key to view data under illuminance measurement mode. The

LCD shows the saving illuminance value and the memory number.

 View the data by and .

 Pressing can delete all the data.

 Pressing again can exit viewing mode.

4.2 Separated mode

The measurement functions and operations in separated mode are the same as in
integral mode. The strongpoint of separated mode is that the detector is separate with
host so as to avoid the man-made interfere during measurement. The hardware
connection is shown in fig4.3.
Note: if the detector is not connected with host, the host will display
"ERROR".

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Fig 4.3 separated mode

The operation procedures are as follows:

 Set the power switch as "O" (turn off);
 Install the host adapter, as shown ① in fig4.3;
 Install the detector adapter, as shown ② in fig4.3;
 Connect the two adapter by USB cable;
 Turn on power switch to start measurement.

4.3 Multi-point mode

Multi-point mode can record the illuminance of an area simultaneously. The
hardware connection is shown in fig4.4.( 32 detectors at maximum).

Fig 4.4 multi-point mode

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 Turn off the power and install AC adapter on the instrument;

 Install host adapter;
 Install detector adapter;
 Connect the two adapters by USB cable;
 Connect the detectors in order by USB cable.
Make use of the ID code switch to set detector number, and the five bites are
corresponding to 1,2,4,8, and 16. Add the current address code directly.
 The instrument reads the ID code automatically after turning on the instrument. It
requires to turn off the instrument firstly if users need to modify the ID code.
Otherwise the instrument can't identify if the ID is modified during measurement.
 Start to measure.
a. The smallest ID code will be shown on the top right corner of LCD.

b. Press" + " or " + "at the same time to check the ID switch

and ensure all the ID code can display in order.

c. If not, check the connection of host and detector as well as the ID setup.

Precautions of multi-point mode:

 Measure ID code:
Ensure the ID code is unique in the system, otherwise it will cause incorrect
measurement results.
 Illuminance difference/illuminance ratio measurement:
a. Set reference value for each detector respectively;
b. Each detector displays the measurement value respectively.
 Integral illuminance measurement:
a. Set the integral illuminance upper limit for each detector respectively ;
b. Each detector displays the measurement value respectively.
 Automatic integral stopping function:
a. Set integral time/integral illuminance for each detector respectively;
b. The unit (lx·h, lx, h) will flicker respectively.
 CCF:

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a. Set CCF for each detector respectively, no matter the instrument is under
CCF mode or not.
b. Under CCF mode, the instrument will display CCF value no matter the
instrument is under which measurement mode.
 MULTI AVG display
a. Any detector presents failure (exceeding limit, communication error etc), the
instrument will not display value during the measurement.
b. The instrument will not display value under illuminance
difference/illuminance ratio, integral illuminance and automatic integral stopping
mode. Even the CCF is effective, the sign "CCF" will not be shown.

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Chapter 5 Common Trouble and Troubleshooting

Number Phenomenon Reason Trouble Clearing

1 The instrument is
unable to start.
2 Display “-----”.
3 The tested
illuminance value failed.
is always great.
It is power problems.
The connection
between the probe and
the host is poor.
a. Zero setting is
b. Calibration is failed.
a. Check if the installation
of the battery is correct.
b. If it is low power, please
replace new batteries.
Check if the miniUSB
communication cable, host
adapter and probe adapter
are hard installed. If not,
please reinstall them.
a. Cover the coat of the
probe, and carry out zero
setting again.
b. Recalibrate.

If the troubles can’t be solved, please connect with the Technical Service Department
of EVERFINE.

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