Light Meters

Often called lux meters, light meters are instruments designed to measure light intensity, including ambient light levels and light pollution.

At RS Philippines, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality light meters designed to meet your diverse needs, including convenient handheld light meters and advanced digital lux meters, from reputable brands like RS PRO, Extech, and Testo. These user-friendly devices provide accurate and real-time measurements, empowering you to make informed decisions about lighting conditions.

What Is a Light Meter?

A light meter is an essential instrument designed to measure the intensity of visible light, typically providing readings in units of lux or foot-candles, across various environments. You'll commonly find lux meters being used in workplaces, schools, hospitals, and other public buildings to ensure that illumination levels meet safety standards and provide comfortable conditions.

They are also a key piece of light measurement equipment when it comes to working in photography, especially when using a camera in a studio, or in ambient light. A handheld light meter is often used to determine the proper exposure for a photograph.

While basic light meters that have a budget-friendly price point offer quick light intensity checks, more advanced models like a digital lux meter provide features like monitoring, data recording, storage, and transfer capabilities. For applications demanding the highest precision, calibrated light meters are an option.

How Is Light Measured?

Light can be measured in different ways with different light measurement instruments:

• Light Meter / Lux Meter: This illumination tester is the most commonly used instrument, designed to measure illuminance or the amount of light falling onto a surface. Typically providing readings in lux, a light meter is your go-to tool for assessing the brightness of a specific area.
• Photometer: This instrument measures visible light or light intensity. Light intensity can also be measured in two different ways; one way is by using a luminance meter which measures the visible energy output of a light source, or another method is by using an illuminance meter that measures the visible energy falling on an object's surface.
• Spectrometer: For a more detailed analysis of light, a spectrometer is used. This sophisticated instrument breaks down light into its spectral components and creates a digital signal in wavelength form that you can measure.
• Integrating Sphere: This device is designed to capture and measure the total electromagnetic radiation emitted from a light source, collecting light from all directions.

For many applications requiring quick and reliable readings of light intensity on a surface, the handheld light meter remains the most practical and widely used option. Its portability and ease of use make it an indispensable tool for various professionals.

Key Features of Light and Lux Meters

Light meters can help support a healthy building by improving lighting. As such, our range of light meters offers several key benefits for your various applications:

• Portable and Compact: Many of our meters are designed to be handheld or even pocket-sized, making them incredibly convenient for on-the-go measurements in diverse environments.
• Real-Time Digital Displays: Experience clear and immediate readings with our high-visibility digital displays, providing you with real-time results for quick assessments.
• Multiple Measurement Units: Our light meters often offer the flexibility to measure light levels in lux, foot-candles, or both, catering to different regional standards and preferences.
• Advanced Functionality: Depending on the model and price point, you can find advanced features on lux meters such as data logging capabilities for recording measurements over time, Bluetooth connectivity for seamless data transfer, or USB ports for easy connection to computers.
• Versatile Applications: Whether you're conducting lighting audits to ensure compliance, working in photography to achieve perfect exposure, or performing industrial compliance checks, our light meters are suitable for a wide array of tasks. Some advanced digital lux meters can measure light with a wide spectrum of color temperatures, providing even more detailed light analysis.

How to Choose the Right Light Meter

Before buying a light meter from RS Philippines, here are key factors to help guide you in selecting a model with the appropriate features and measurement range.

• Application: Determine the primary use for your light meter. Whether it's ensuring office safety standards, achieving optimal lighting in photography, assessing industrial lighting levels, or even monitoring light for plant growth, the application will influence the features you need.
• Measurement Range: Ensure the lux meter you choose supports the range of lux levels you anticipate measuring. Different applications require different sensitivities and maximum readings.
• Sensor Type: Decide whether a digital lux meter with a built-in sensor will suffice, or if a probe-style sensor is necessary for accessing hard-to-reach areas or for more precise positioning.
• Data Capabilities: Consider if you require advanced light meter features such as data logging to track measurements over time, internal memory to store readings, or live monitoring capabilities for real-time analysis.
• Budget: Take into account your budget and the prices of the models you need. Lux meter prices vary depending on the features and accuracy offered. Compare basic testers for straightforward measurements with advanced multifunction units to find the best value for your needs.

Where Light Meters Are Used

Our range of lux meters plays a vital role in ensuring optimal lighting conditions across various industries in the Philippines, contributing to safety, productivity, and quality:

Workplace Safety & Facility Management

Businesses and institutions throughout the Philippines rely on digital light meters to assess illumination in offices, schools, and healthcare settings. This ensures compliance with regulations and promotes the comfort and well-being of everyone within these spaces.

Photography and Studio Lighting

For photographers and studio professionals, a handheld light meter is a vital tool for achieving accurate exposure in both studio and natural light settings. Also, these portable devices provide the reliable readings needed to make informed adjustments in both studio and on-location shoots.

Manufacturing and Laboratories

In specialised environments such as clean rooms, quality inspection areas, and electronic assembly lines, precise environmental control is critical. Lux meters support these needs by allowing for the monitoring and adjustment of light levels to ensure optimal conditions for sensitive processes, contributing to product quality and operational efficiency.

Buy Light Meters in the Philippines

Take control of your lighting measurements with RS Philippines' comprehensive collection of light meters, from accurate digital lux meters ideal for industrial and safety compliance to compact illumination testers for on-the-spot checks.After purchasing your light meter, benefit from our swift and dependable delivery services throughout the Philippines, ensuring you receive your chosen instrument promptly. For more details on delivery services and fees, please refer to our Delivery page.

Explore our range today and confidently buy from RS Philippines, your trusted source for all your lux meter needs and other tools like temperature controllers and power supply kits.