Cancer Council UV Meters

Single sided UV Meters are $4,500 (+GST), and duel sided units $5,500 (+GST) plus an annual maintenance fee.

No. The UV Meter has been designed to be self-installed and all installation is done by the purchaser or owner to best suit the location. Therefore, there is no installation fee. The UV Meter is weatherproof and designed to be installed in an outdoor location. UV Meters can be installed on the side of a wall, or on a pole or frame. For the meter to work correctly, it is best that both the UV sensor and solar panel are installed in a location that gets direct sunlight without shading from trees or other building structures. The UV Meter weatherproof housing is created from durable materials, however It is still recommended that the UV Meter is positioned where weather impact risk is low to protect the solar panel and UV sensor.

The UV Meters are solar powered, allowing for installation in locations away from mains power which reduces operating costs. No routine maintenance of the UV meter is required beyond basic cleaning.

Cancer Council UV Meters require internet connection. This allows Cancer Council to remotely monitor and calibrate the meters to ensure ongoing accuracy. Firmware updates can also be delivered to the meter via the internet. UV Meters are connected to the internet via an inbuilt modem using the mobile phone network. Meters come pre-configured with a data plan and require no customer input to connect to the net.

UV is the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Despite the common misconception that skin damage and sunburn is a result of hot temperatures, we are susceptible to the harsh effects of UV overexposure even in cool weather if the UV level is three or above. We can’t feel ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and yet it is the major cause of skin cancer. This is what makes it so dangerous and why it is so important for our community to know the UV level, so they can enjoy the sun safely. Read more about UV here