User Manual for PCE models including: PCE-MSL1 Mini Sound Level Meter, PCE-MSL1, Mini Sound Level Meter, Sound Level Meter, Level Meter, Meter
PCE-MSL 1 User's Manual 1. Safety Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter. Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may be impaired. Environment conditions 1 RH90RH Non-condensation 2 Operating temperature:-2060 /-4140 Maintenance 1 Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel. 2 Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instrument. Safety Symbol Comply with EMC 2. Application This unit adopts condenser microphone as the sensor, high configuration MCU calculation, high accuracy, fast response. This Sound Level Meter is designed to meet the measurement requirements of safety Engineers, Health, Industrial safety offices and sound quality control in various environments like factory, school, construction, etc. 3. Features High accuracy, fast response Color LCD display with backlight Temperature measurement MAXMIN Data HOLD Wide frequency range Fast/slow time weighting Over range indication Enable/Disable auto power off 4. Basic Operation 4.1. Open battery cover and install 3*1.5v AAA batteries in the battery compartment. 4.2.Power onpress" "to turn on the meterthe meter conducts self-inspection, after LCD displays, it measures temperature and sound level automatically. 4.3.After testingPress" "to turn off the meter Note: Remove the battery when the meter is to be stored for long periods of time to avoid battery leakage 5. Specification Applied Standard Measuring level range Dynamic range Frequency range Accuracy Frequency weighting Time weighting Microphone High/low reading indication Temperature range Temperature accuracy Resolution Data update Battery life Enable/Disable Auto power off Battery Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Weight IEC61672-1 CLASS2 35dB135dB 50dB 31.5Hz8KHz ±2.0dB A frequency weighting FAST:125ms/ SLOW: 1s 1/2 inch electrets condenser microphone 100dBLCD displays "Hi" 100dBLCD displays "LO" -20 70 /-4 158 ±1.5 /2.7 0.1 300ms at least 60 hours The meter shuts off automatically after 15 minutes inactivity under auto power off mode, disable auto power off is available 3*1.5V "AAA" batteries -20 60 /-4 140 ,10RH%90 RH% -20 60 /-4 140 ,10 RH%75 RH% 144*56*30.5mm 73g 6. Meter description 1. Windscreen microphone cover 2. LCD Display 3. Hold button 4. Power on/off button 5. MAX/MIN 6. Fast/ Slow selection key 7. Battery compartment 8. Nameplate 7. LCD display description 1. Data hold Icon 2. Auto power off Icon 3. Temperature readings 4. Sound level readings 5. Fast/Slow Icon 6. Hi/Lo Icon 7. Frequency weighting Icon 8. Temperature unit Icon 9. Low battery Icon 10. MAX/MIN Icon 8. Operation instruction 8.1 Power on/off: press" "to turn on/off the meter. 8.2 Data Hold: In measuring modepress" ", "HOLD" Icon will appear on the LCDwhich indicates the data is freezed, to release the held reading, press" "again. 8.3 MAX/MINIn measuring modepress" sound level will be displayed on the LCD, Long press" to normal measuring mode. ""MAX" will appear on the LCD, the captured maximum ", the meter exit MAX/MIN measurement mode and back 8.4 keywith the meter onpress" "to select FAST(125s) or Slow(1s) time weighting measurement. FAST: Fast sampling measurement,1 time per 125ms. SLOW: Slow sampling measurement, 1 time per second 8.5 Use of compound key 8.5.1 With the meter offpress" temperature unit(°C/°F). is preset. "first and holdthen press" "to turn on the meterit can change 8.5.2 With the meter offpress " "first and holdthen press" "to turn on the meter " "Icon on the LCD display disappearwhich indicates the power off function is disabledyou need to turn off the meter through pressing " "by manual. Note: When" "icon displayed on the screen, it indicates that the meter will automatically turn off after approx. 15 minutes of inactivity. 9. Notes 1) This meter has already been calibrated before delivery. Do not revise the calibration parameters without professional personnel and device. NoteAll products are well calibrated before delivery. Recommended recalibration cycle: 1 year. 2) Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel. 3) Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth periodically. Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instrument. 4) Remove the battery when the meter is to be stored for long periods of time to avoid battery leakage. 5) when the battery is lowLCD display" A new battery is needed. 6) Do not store or operate the meter in high temperature or humidity. 7) Wind blowing across the microphone increases the noise measurement. Use the supplied windscreen to cover the microphone when appliance. 8) Keep microphone dry and avoid severe vibration. 10. Accessories 1. User's manual 2. 3*1.5V AAA Battery 3. Windscreen 11. Contact If you have Contact questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual. 12. Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments. PCE Instruments UK PCE Americas By post: By post: PCE Instruments UK Ltd. PCE Americas Inc. Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park 711 Commerce Way Ensign Way, Southampton Suite 8 Hampshire Jupiter 33458 FL United Kingdom, SO31 4RF USA By phone: By phone: 02380 987 035 561 320 9162 13. Disposal For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.Microsoft? Office Word 2007 iLovePDF