Description:

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 (See the related Products).

Features:

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

Product Specifications

Sensor Properties
Controlled By	VINT
Sensor Type	Light
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