Light Phidget

The LUX1000 measures brightness (illuminance). This Phidget is useful when creating automated systems that need to switch on/off at night or in low-light conditions. This Phidget connects to your computer through a VINT Hub.

Features

• Measurement ranges from 188 microlux (moonless night) to 220,000 lux (direct sunlight)
• Retrieve data as often as every 125 milliseconds

Videos

LUX1000 - Product Video

Product video for the Light Phidget (LUX1000_0)

Product Specifications

Sensor Properties
Controlled By	VINT
Sensor Type	Light
VINT Communication Speed Max	10 kbit/s
Light Sensor
Light Level Min	188 μlx
Light Level Max (5V)	220 klx
Light Resolution	188 μlx
Sampling Interval Min	125 ms/sample
Sampling Interval Max	60 s/sample
Electrical Properties
Current Consumption Max	* 500 μA
Current Consumption Min	20 μA
Physical Properties
Operating Temperature Min	-15 °C
Operating Temperature Max	70 °C
Customs Information
Canadian HS Export Code	9027.50.00
American HTS Import Code	9027.50.40.60
Country of Origin	CN (China)

* - Current consumption varies depending on selected data interval. See the graph below for details.

Cable Length Calculator

The LUX1000_0 is a first generation device and is limited to a 5 meter Phidget cable in all systems.

* The maximum USB cable length is 5 meters.

Documents

• Mechanical Drawings
• Download 3D Step File