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Compact BiTec Spectroradiometer LED Tester for the Measurement of Total Luminous Flux of Single VIS and NIR LEDs

BTS256-LED-IB

Compact Bi-Tec measurement device for the measurement of ILED-B. Features: Bajonett adapter with ILED-B geometry according CIE 127, spectral data, color temperature, CRI, chromaticity coordinates, etc.

BTS256-LED-IB for the measurement of “Average LED Intensity” ILED-B according CIE Dokument 127 with the BTS256-LED

The BTS256-LED-IB adapter is used to enhance the measurement functions of the BTS256-LED making it possible to measure the averaged LED intensity. The integrating sphere of the BTS256-LED ensures high responsivity homogeneity levels over the 1cm² measurement surface. The LED tester, with its Bi-Technology sensor, ensures precise measurement of the averaged LED intensity, luminous flux, spectral radiant power, color temperature, Ra and R1 to R15 color rendering index, xy and u’v’.

The BTS256-LED is a high-quality light meter for measurement of the luminous flux, luminous spectrum and luminous color of LEDs in the visible spectral range.

BiTec light sensor for complex light measurement

One of the characteristic properties of the mobile light meter is its BiTec light sensor. This combines the characteristic properties of a silicon photodiode with those of a low-noise CMOS diode array. The BiTec sensor guarantees precise photometric, spectral-radiometric and colorimetric measurement values over a large dynamic range through mutual correction of the measurement signals of both sensors.

Silicon photodiode detector, fast and linear

When taking into account the dynamic range, linearity and speed, silicon photodiodes have always been and are still the ultimate radiation detectors. A silicon photodiode is therefore incorporated in the BiTec light sensor of the BTS256-LED Tester. Its precise matching to the photometric V(λ) CIE responsivity is also ideal for LEDs due to the integration of the diode array’s spectral measurement data.

Diode array detector for spectral measurement data

The low-noise CMOS diode array of the BiTec Light sensor provides precise measurement data required for the luminous spectrum. This data is then used for calculation of the color values as well as for optimization of the photometric responsivity.

Optimized Signal to Noise Ratio

The noise signal of a diode array detector has significant influence on the Signal to Noise Ratio and thereby affects the quality of the measurement signal. A remote controlled shutter in the BiTec light sensor enables online compensation of the dark signals that are dependent on the temperature and integration time.

Use with PC

The BTS256-LED Tester has a USB 2.0 interface for use of the device with a PC. This enables both data exchange and battery charging.

User software

The S-BTS256 software included in the device’s price provides all the necessary functions for the measurements, measurement data display and data transfer. The cutting-edge, flexible desktop concept of the software offers the user an individual constellation of the required measurement values. This can be a full screen filled with lux measurement values or a matrix with both numerical and graphical fields. Each desktop constellation can easily be saved for future use.

Diverse photometric and colorimetric measurement quantities

A large span of measurement quantities is necessary for the verification and testing of LEDs. The BTS256-LED Tester offers twelve measurement quantities and thereby meets all the requirements for a modern light meter:

Ep Illuminance in lux
Ep Irradiance in W/m²
Eλ spectral irradiance
x, y CIE 1931 color coordinates
u‘, v‘ CIE 1976 color coordinates
CT color temperature
Δuv deviation from the blackbody locus
λdom dominant wavelength
λp peak intensity wavelength
λ0,5 spectral half-width
Purity color purity
CRI Ra and R1 to R15 Color Rendering Index

Software Development Kit

Gigahertz-Optik offers programmers the S-SDK-BTS256 Software Development Tool. This can be used with LabView from National Instruments, .NET from Microsoft and C/C++. The SDKs simplify integration of the BTS256-LED Tester in an internally developed software.

Traceable calibration

The calibration is performed by Gigahertz-Optik’s calibration laboratory for photometric measurands. The calibration is done using calibration standards traceable to national and international standards. Recalibration is recommended after every 12 months.

Expandable for additional measurement quantities

The BTS256-LED Tester can be expand for additional measurement quantities using the accessories offered:

Diffuser window for measurement of the illuminance of less extensive light sources.
External integrating spheres for the luminous flux, luminous spectrum and luminous color of lamps and other luminaires.
Goniometer for measurement of the luminous intensity distribution.

For detailed information, please refer to the respective data sheets.