SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION LEVELS IN A CURING CHAMBER AND METHOD OF MONITORING

摘要

A system and method for monitoring ultraviolet radiation levels within the cure chamber of an ultraviolet curing station. An ultraviolet sensor is located within a cure chamber for sensing the strength of ultraviolet radiation reaching the sensor. The sensor is repositionable within the cure chamber for taking readings at a plurality of locations. Sensor readings at a plurality of predetermined positions within the cure chamber are communicated to a controller and stored in electronic memory, along with an identification of the sensor position when the reading was obtained. A report is generated setting forth correlated sensor readings and reading locations, and providing any appropriate warnings of existing or impending equipment failure impacting the level of ultraviolet radiation in the cure chamber (e.g., a bulb failure).