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Model 6.5 UV Index Meter, Handheld Digital Radiometer for Measuring Ultraviolet Light, Measures 280-400 nm with Range from 0-199.9 UV Index, Made in USA

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  • Accurate UV Index Meter - Take proper precautions for outdoor activities like sports, running, swimming, surfing, and hiking by checking the current UV index reading on this handheld UV tester; Avoid sunburns, protect your skin, and know when you need to add clothing layers or reapply your sunscreen and bump up the SPF
  • Stay Safe from UV Light - UV light is a natural component of sunlight, and too much UV light exposure can lead to sunburn, premature aging, and serious skin conditions; Use this meter to check UV levels to decide when it's best to do outdoor activities; Protect your family and children's delicate skin by monitoring UV exposure
  • A Versatile Tool - Our UV Index Meter provides instantaneous UV index measurement and is also used for UV index comparison, monitoring reptile lamp intensity and aging, monitoring UV lamp intensity and aging, and UV index tracking over time
  • Easy-to-Use - Compact, handheld, and durable, our Solarmeter UV Light Tester features simple single-button operation and an easy-to-read LCD Display; Powered by one 9-volt DC Battery (included) which lasts up to 2 years depending on use, this UV light meter boasts NIST Traceable accuracy
  • About Us - Solarmeter by Solar Light Company Inc. is the industry standard for UV and visible light radiometers that measure both indoor and outdoor light sources; Our NIST Traceable meters are used to monitor lamp irradiance and aging for UV sterilization, reptile husbandry, indoor tanning, red/blue light phototherapy, UV curing and UV Index

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.4 x 0.87 x 4.25 inches; 4.5 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Solarmeter Model 6.5
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Solarmeter
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GT4EQYG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

Product Description

The Solarmeter Model 6.5 UV Index Meter provides instantaneous UV index measurement and is also used for UV index comparison, monitoring reptile lamp intensity and aging, monitoring UV lamp intensity and aging, and UV index tracking over time. The simple, one-hand operation of this device makes it easy to monitor UV light intensity levels to decide when it's best to do outdoor activities. It's an essential tool that helps anyone who enjoys sports, running, swimming, surfing, and hiking to check UV exposure and stay safe. Our light meter comes with a NIST Traceable Calibration Reference Card and runs on a single 9-volt DC Battery, which is included for your convenience. The Solarmeter Model 6.5 is not a medical instrument, but rather an affordable scientific instrument designed to help you avoid sunburn by providing an instantaneous UV index value.


From the manufacturer

Handheld Digital Solarmeter & UV Light Tester for everyday use

Keep Track of UV Exposure

Maintain Ideal Conditions

NIST Traceable

Keep Track of UV Exposure

A simple way to ensure you’re getting the UV you need safely and accurately. Wear tinted eyewear when checking intense light sources. Monitor the rate of sunscreen you and your family need for safety.

Maintain Ideal Conditions

Overexposure or unregulated exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause severe effects on the skin and is one of the leading causes of premature aging and skin conditions.

NIST Traceable

Comes with a Calibration Reference Card so you can be sure of reliable accuracy for readings, and includes a single 9-volt DC Battery for your convenience

Model 6.5 UV Index Meter Made in USA

Since 1991, we have been at the forefront of design and manufacture of UV and Visible Light radiometers for measuring lamp irradiance vs aging, as well as other related applications such as reptile and sterilization lamp measurement. We've sold over 30,000 easy-to-use handheld light meters, giving thousands of people the opportunity to track their light sources reliably. Explore our range of products.

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Operational Temperature 32°F to 90°F / 0°C to 32.2°C 32°F to 100°F / 0°C to 37.8°C 32°F to 100°F / 0°C to 37.8°C 32°F to 100°F / 0°C to 37.8°C 32°F to 90°F / 0°C to 32.2°C 32°F to 90°F / 0°C to 32.2°C
Resolution 0.1 UV Index 1 [μW/cm2] 1 [μW/cm2] 1 [μW/cm2] 0.1 UV Index 1 [μW/cm2]
Bandwidth 280-400 nm Diffey Erythemal Action Spectrum 280-400 nm UVB thru UVA 280-400 nm Diffey Erythermal Action Spectrum 280-400 nm Diffey Erythermal Action Spectrum 280-400 nm Diffey Erythemal Action Spectrum 280-320 nm UVB
Diffuser Teflon Teflon Teflon Teflon Teflon Teflon
Applications Monitoring Instantaneous UV Index for every day human use; Measuring Solar Intensity In Terms of UV Index; UV Index Tracking Over Time; Monitoring UV Lamp Intensity and Aging Monitoring UV Lamp Intensity and Aging; Testing Acrylic Shield Transmission; Monitoring PUVA Therapy Lamp Intensity and Aging; Measuring Outdoor UV; for Outdoor / High Intensity Applications Monitoring Instantaneous UV In MED/hr Monitoring UV Lamp Intensity and Aging; Measuring Solar Intensity In MED/hr; Comparison of Sources in MED/hr; Tracking of UV in MED/hr Over Time Monitoring UV Lamp Intensity and Aging; Monitoring Instantaneous UV in W/m2; Monitoring Tanning Lamp Output Per Regulations; Measuring Solar Intensity in W/m2; Testing Window Tint / Film Transmission Measures UV Irradiance in the Wavelengths That Enable Vitamin D3 Synthesis in Reptiles; Monitors Instantaneous UV Index; Allows UV Index Tracking Over Time Monitoring Uvb Lamp Intensity and Aging; Measuring UVB Phototherapy Lamp Intensity And Aging; Testing Acrylic Shield Transmission; Testing Window Tint/Film Transmission; Testing Eyewear Uv Blocking Capabilities

What's in the box

  • Meter, Calibration Certificate, Brochure, and 9V Battery
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    "I needed this meter to read the UVB bulbs for my iguanas. It works perfectly...." Read more

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