Far-UVC radiation, such as the 222 nm produced by Kr-Cl excimer lamps, has been the subject of many studies and is known to be effective against a wide range of pathogens. Significantly, it is also thought to offer less photobiological hazard because far-UVC light cannot penetrate human skin as deeply as the longer wavelength UV radiation produced by low pressure Hg lamps and UVC LEDs.
The X-1-1-UV-3727 radiometer measures UV-C irradiance over a very wide dynamic range from 0.002 µW/cm² to 1000 mW/cm² which permits the investigation of both germicidal efficacy as well as hazard. It is supplied with calibrations at 222 nm for excimer lamps, 254 nm for low pressure Hg lamps, and wavelength dependent calibration factors given in 5 nm increments 250 nm to 300 nm for UV LEDs. The detector’s flat spectral responsivity ensures lowest measurement uncertainty irrespective of the precise wavelength of UV LEDs which inevitably varies according to operating conditions and manufacturing tolerances.
The handheld meter provides a real time display of irradiance (mW/cm²) or dose (mJ/cm²) and includes a peak-hold function. The device may also be operated via its USB interface with optional S-X1 software. To correctly measure irradiance the detector’s entrance optic is a diffuser with a cosine field of view. The detector is pre-aged to significantly reduce solarization effects that results from long term exposure to UV radiation.
Gigahertz-Optik operates an extensive calibration facility that is DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025 accredited. In addition to the absolute radiometric calibration, every UV radiometer produced by Gigahertz-Optik is individually calibrated with regard to its relative spectral responsivity. In accordance with CIE 220:2016 this enables spectral mismatch error to be corrected for, thereby reducing the overall measurement uncertainty.
For additional product information, please visit gigahertz-optik.de/en-us/product/X1-1-UV-3727
About Gigahertz-Optik GmbH:
Gigahertz-Optik GmbH was founded in 1986 as an independent company by Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Anton Gugg-Helminger and Wolfgang Dähn. The continuous development of its product range has resulted in a comprehensive selection of light measurement devices, finely tuned accessory products, and services. With its US subsidiary, Gigahertz-Optik Inc., Gigahertz-Optik GmbH is a global manufacturer of metrological solutions for optical radiation. Since January 1, 2020, Gigahertz-Optik Vertriebsgesellschaft für Technische Optik mbH is part of the Berghof Group GmbH. – gigahertz-optik.de/en-us/
