The S2 Spectra Sensor tests a wide range of LED intensity and any color in the visual spectrum – including white. This Universal Light Probe is well suited for the test of boundary color LEDs as they allow the user to set their own PASS & FAIL limits for color.

Universal LightProbe S2 Spectra Sensors test any LED color wavelength from 400 to 700 nm, and also white, providing an analog voltage output proportional to LED wavelength. There is no need to convert LED wavelength as a pulse rate – which improves the overall response time to test an LED.

Characteristics

• Response time <10mS capture time; <100mS overall response time for color and intensity simultaneously
• Output loads: ‘Int & Colour’ – 2Kohms min., 100pF, max.

Colour Response

• Test any LED color wavelength from 400 to 700nm, including white
• Unambiguous and stable analog voltage output proportional to LED wavelength
• LED wavelength = [1000(Vout +4)nm]
• For white, the voltage output is 3.5 volts
• Enables user to set PASS/FAIL limits
• Colour output is independent of LED wavelength as a pulse rate
• Improves the overall response time to test and LED

Intensity Response

• Analog output ranging from 0 to 4 volts
• Corresponds to LED’s luminous intensity in millicandelas
• C.I.E. photopic-curve-corrected
• Tests LEDs from 1 mcd to 20,000 mcd

High and Low Sensitivity Options

The sensor is available in low and very low sensitivity options for extremely bright LEDs.

A high sensitivity option for very dim LEDs is also available.

• Read-out <50mV indicates under ranging (LED is too dim) therefore please use part ULP-S2-WBI/V-HS (high sensitivity sensor)
• Read-out <4 volts indicates over ranging (LED is too bright) therefore please use part ULP-S2-WBI/V-LS (low sensitivity sensor)

Intensity response depends on the size of the LED, the aperture of the fiber optic probe, and the distance between the probe tip and the LED emitter. For more information, please contact us.