Spectra Phorad® SC-800 Illuminance Photometer

Precision Ambient Light Measurement

Medical Imaging
Radiography
Industrial QA

Overview

The Phorad® SC-800 is a precision illuminance-only photometer designed for accurate ambient light measurement in controlled viewing and inspection environments.

Calibrated using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the SC-800 provides dependable measurements that support lighting compliance and professional quality assurance programs.

As part of the Phorad® product line from The Spectra Cine
Company, the SC-800 benefits from over 80 years of photometry expertise.

Key Features

Ultra-wide dynamic range: 0.05 to 1,000,000 lux / foot-candles
Designed to measure from extremely low light levels to very bright environments.
• Precision illuminance measurement (lux / foot-candles)
• Spectra Photopic response (CIE 1931 V-λ)
• Optimized for ambient and room lighting surveys
• Compact, portable, and easy to use
• Internal memory for upto 10 measurements
• NIST-traceable calibration for audit-ready
documentation

Applications — Critical Lighting Environments
The Phorad® SC-800 supports accurate illuminance measurement in environments where lighting
levels affect safety, visibility, and performance.
Radiology reading rooms

• Diagnostic display areas

• NDT inspection booths

• Facility lighting QA

•Hospitals

• Stadiums

• Parking lot safety lighting Measurement Capabilities

Specification

Measurement Type: Illuminance
Units: Lux (lx), Foot-candles (fc)
Dynamic Range: 0.05 – 1,000,000 lx / fc
Spectral Response: Photopic (CIE 1931)
Detector Optics: Cosine-corrected diffuser
Data Storage: 10 measurement memory locations

Why Phorad®:
Reliable ambient light measurement with exceptional dynamic range, supported by traceable calibration and decades of photometric expertise.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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