European Commission UV Protection Directive
UV radiation is one of the most prevalent cancer risk factors. Because of this, federal lawmakers are trying to reduce the risk from artificial UV radiation with the UV Protection Directive. For sun tanning beds that emit UV radiation, this is achieved by a limit on the maximum UV output.
UV Erythema Broadband Radiometer
In order to provide the responsible committees with a mobile instrument to measure UV radiation in accordance with the UV Protection Directive, Gigahertz-Optik GmbH has developed the X14 Broadband Radiometer.
UVA and UVB Two-channel UV Erythema detector head
The UV radiometer‘s UV erythema detector head sets itself apart from others thanks to the fact that it features two UV radiation detectors. Separating the UVA and UVB spectral ranges between two radiation detectors reduces the crosstalk between the long-wavelength UVA and short-wavelength UVB spectral ranges. This design principle offers a greatly reduced measurement uncertainty compared to UV erythema measurement detectors with only one UV radiation detector.
Actinitic UV Erythema Dose-Response Function
The spectral sensitivity of the two UV radiation detectors take into account the UV erythema actinic function. Therefore the sum signal of the two UV radiation detector forms the effective UV erythemal irradiance. Additionally, both signals can be displayed separately in order to depict the ratio of UVB to UVA radiation.
Detection of UVC Radiation
In addition to the verification of the UV erythemal irradiance, the UV Protection Directive conform inspection of UV sun tanning beds also requires verification of the UVC irradiance in the spectral range from 200 to 280nm. The UVC radiation must be less than the limit of 0.003 W/m². The UV Eythema measurement head of the X14 includes a separate UVC detector for this purpose.
UV Protection Directive Conformity
The X14 Erythema UV meter and the XD-45-ERYC measurement head were developed in accordance with DIN 60335-2-27 and DIN 5050-1 conform to the respective critical values.
Artificial UV Sources and Sun Spectrum Correction
The measurement uncertainty due to the spectral mismatching of Broadband Radiometers can be effective reduced if the spectrum of the measured lamp is known. The X14 UV Erythema Broadband Radiometer includes a database of common spectrums of artificial UV lamps, technical UV radiators, and the sun spectrum at various zenith angles. The measurement uncertainty of +/- 25% without knowledge of the lamp’s spectrum can be reduced to +/- 6.5% when the spectrum is known.
Cosine-Corrected Field of View
A basic prerequisite for the accurate measurement of UV irradiance of extensive UV emitters is that the UV meter has a cosine-corrected field of view. The UV Protection Directive refers to the DIN 5050-1 that dictates an f2 error of less than 0.06.
Simple Operation and Handling
Only three buttons and a clearly structured menu make the meter easy to operate. The UV radiation detector head is separate from the device and is connected to the device using a 2m cable. There is a mounting point for a tripod on the measurement head.
Usage with a Computer
The X14 UV meter includes a USB interface to enable operation with a computer. During USB operation the device is supplied with power through the USB interface.
Threshold values from the UV Protection Directive
Relevant norms and regulations: UV Protection Directive, DIN EN 60335-2-27 (VDE 0700-27):2009-04, DIN 5050-1:2010-01
| Threshold values irradiance | |
| UV Protection Directive | 250 nm - 400 nm 0.3 W/m²eff 200 nm - 280 nm 0.003 W/m² |
| 60335-2-27 | 250 nm - 320 nm 0.15 W/m²eff 320 nm - 400 nm 0.15 W/m²eff |
| 5050-1 |
No threshold value defined for UVC 200 nm - 290 nm |
| Threshold values spectral correction | |
| UV Protection Directive | Consult 60335-2-27 and 5050-1 |
| 60335-2-27 | No value for spectral correction |
| 5050-1 | f1< 0.2 for broadband radiometer without specification of reference spectrum |
| Threshold value cosine correction | |
| UV Protection Directive | Consult 60335-2-27and 5050-1 |
| 60335-2-27 | No specifications for difference to cosine |
| 5050-1 |
f2 <0 .06 for broadband radiometer |
| Threshold value temperature coefficient | |
| UV Protection Directive | Consult 60335-2-27and 5050-1 |
| 60335-2-27 | Measurement at 20 °C ± 5 °C ambient temperature |
| 5050-1 | 0.005 K-1 (10 °C - 50 °C) |
| Burn-in period of UV Emitters | |
| UV Protection Directive | Consult 60335-2-27and 5050-1 |
| 60335-2-27 | Half of the maximum exposure time |
| 5050-1 | At least 15min and fluctuations less than ± 5 % |
| Exposure time for 100J/m² | |
| UV Protection Directive calculation example | At Eeff 0.3 W/m² about 5 min und 30 s 100 J/m² / 0.3 W/m² ≈ 330 s |
| Threshold value measurement distance | |
| UV Protection Directive | Consult 60335-2-27and 5050-1 |
| 60335-2-27 | Min. recommended distance 100±2mm for facial radiation devices |
| 5050-1 | Full body radiation 0mm or in a radius of 30 cm in front of the measurement point on the support surface |
X14 with BHO case
Display of the UV Erythema effective and UVC irradiance with selected correction factor for solar radiation at 70 ° zenith angle
X14 being used for the measurement of UV radiation due to solar radiation.
XD-45-ERYC-4 UV erythema detector head with additional UVC radiation detection function
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| Short description | Mobile radiometer for the measurement of the UV Erythema effective irradiance and detection of UV-C radiation in accordance with the UV protection Act for solaria. UVSV, DIN EN 60335-2-27 and DIN 5050-1:2010-01 conformity. |
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| Main features | Compact gauge in ergonomic design for one hand control. Three-chanel detector head XD-45-ERYC for the measurement of the effective UV-A and UV-BC Erythema irradiance and detection of UV-C irradiance. Battery powered with two AA cells. USB-Interface. |
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| Measurement range | In accordance with the specifications of the detector head XD-45-ERYC. |
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| typical applications | Mobile gauge for the check of the Erythem risk by use of sunbeds and tanning beds. |
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| Calibration | Meter: Calibration and comparison of the current responsivity in each of the seven gain ranges. Detector heads: Calibration of the actinic responsivity of each of the detector head chanel. Calibration of the relative spectral responsivity of each of the detector head cells. Calibration certificate with description of the calibration procedure, reference standards used and calibration values. |
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| Produktname | Product Image | Description | Show product |
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| XD-45-ERYC |  |
Detector for UV hazard measurements of solaria and other tanning lamps in accordance to UVSV. Features: Multi-cell detector for ERYTHEMA effective irradiance and UV-C evidence, for the usage with X1-4 optometer, calibration certificate. |
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| S-X1 |  |
Application software for X1 variants. | |
| S-SDK-X20 |  |
Software Development Kit for X20 variants (X1 and HCT99). |
