Measuring Brightness with Precision: The LED Light Meter

 Do you have an idea that a standard light meter may not be capable of measuring LED light? In case you have earlier used a standard light meter to measure LED light, chances are that you might have collected inconsistent or inaccurate results.

Let’s discuss how LED light meters are different from standard light meters and why it is important to have the right meter for the job.

About LED Light Meters: LED lights are replacing other types of lighting as they are more reliable, last longer, and save energy (and money!). Standard and LED light meters are quite useful in measuring illuminance. The results of Illuminance will appear in a light meter display as either Foot-candles or Lux. Ideally, Foot-candles and Lux measure the same thing but the difference lies that while lux is metric foot-candle is an imperial measure. Lux is an extensively used term used in Australia.

There is a difference between an LED light meter and a basic light meter. Meters designed for LED measurement are generally more accurate across the spectrum provided by the wide spectrum flexibility of LED light sources. Hopefully, this exciting information about spectra, spectrum accuracy, and correction factors will make you more aware of your decision that you need to buy a lighting measurement.

LED light meters are created to overcome the issue of incorrect results by using certain algorithmic calculations to measure the LED light spectrum, which may not usually fall within the CIE Photopic curve. A light meter can check LED lights to make sure they fall into the desired range to have minimal disturbance to your life.

Some meters can even go one step ahead and stop the LED spectrum and provide results for green, blue, yellow, purple, or red wavelengths.

If you are not sure that your light meter can measure LED light and need help in finding a light meter that suits your application or do you require more information on any of the variety of meters? Contact team members of Omni Controls they are ready to help with your one call! Toll-free 813.971.5001 or email: sales@omnicontrols.com.