PCE PCE-SLM 10 Sound Level Meter User Manual

User Manual for PCE models including: PCE-SLM 10 Sound Level Meter, PCE-SLM 10, Sound Level Meter, Level Meter, Meter

user manual sound level meter PCE-SLM 10

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User Manual
PCE-SLM 10 Sound Level Meter
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Last change: 17 July 2020 v1.0
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Contents 1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1 2 Delivery contents .................................................................................. 2 3 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2 4 Device description ................................................................................ 3 5 Switching the meter on and off ........................................................... 4 6 Alarm function ....................................................................................... 4
6.1 Switch alarm function on and off....................................................................................... 4
7 Data storage .......................................................................................... 4 8 Menu ....................................................................................................... 4 9 Software ................................................................................................. 5
9.1 Window: Live measurement ............................................................................................. 6 9.2 Window: Data readout...................................................................................................... 7
10 Contact................................................................................................. 8 11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 8
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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
· The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
· The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, ...) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
· Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations. · The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel. · Never use the instrument when your hands are wet. · You must not make any technical changes to the device. · The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents. · The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent. · Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device. · Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres. · The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances. · Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user. · Switch off the device while it is not in use. · Do not exhaust the maximum measurement range. · Do not use the meter if it is no longer working properly. · Do not use the meter in wet or damp environments.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.
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2 Delivery contents
1 x sound level meter PCE-SLM 10 1 x micro USB cable 1 x user manual

3 Specifications
Measurement range Accuracy Frequency range Frequency weighting Time valuation Microphone Display Resolution Alarm reminder Alarm output Memory Power supply Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Digit height Weight

30 ... 130 dB ±1.5 dB (at 94 dB and 1 kHz) 31.5 Hz ... 85 kHz A FAST (Fast) 6 mm condenser microphone 3 digits 0.1 dB (<100 dB), 1 dB (>100 dB) Display and sound With alarm output 657,000 readings 5 VDC 1 A via micro USB connection 0 ... 40 °C / 10 ... 80 % RH -10 ... 60 °C / 10 ... 70 % RH 210 x 130 x 28 mm 75 mm Approx. 453 g

4 Device description

1. Wall mounting brackets 2. PC connection and power supply 3. Alarm LED 4. Microphone sensor 5. Display 6. ¼ inch connection for tripod mountings 7. 3.5 mm speaker connection 8. Adjusting screw 9. Keys

Symbol

Function On / off key, back

Down key (arrow key)

Up key (arrow key)

Alarm on/off key, menu

Description - Press to switch on the meter. - Press and hold to turn off the meter. - Press in the Back menu. - Single keystroke to decrease a value by one digit - Press and hold to decrease the value quickly. - Single keystroke to increase a value by one digit - Press and hold to increase the value quickly. - Short keystroke to switch the alarm function on and off. - Press and hold this key to enter the menu.

5 Switching the meter on and off

To turn on the meter, press the

key. The meter turns on immediately and starts

measuring after two seconds. When you connect the power supply, the meter also turns on

automatically. To turn off the meter, press and hold the

key for two seconds.

6 Alarm function
After the alarm has been triggered, it must be cancelled. It remains active until it is manually

cancelled by the operator using the

key or is automatically cancelled after the set time.

After the cancellation, the measurement will be continued after 2 seconds.

Note: During this whole time, the display is frozen. Therefore, no measurement is made. The

frozen reading will be logged every two seconds.

6.1 Switch alarm function on and off

To switch the alarm function on or off, press and release the

key once. The alarm LED

above the

key indicates whether the alarm function is active.

7 Data storage
The sound measurement display logs the highest measured sound value every two seconds. As soon as the memory is full, the first half of the memory is automatically deleted and replaced by current measured values. It is therefore advisable to read out the memory on the PC at regular intervals. The memory is sufficient for 657,000 measured values.

8 Menu
In the menu of the sound meter you can make settings for the alarm function, date and time. To

enter the menu, press and hold the

key for about 2 seconds. To select an individual menu

item, press the

key repeatedly. You can change a value with the arrow keys. To accept

a value, press the

key again. To exit the menu, press the

key.

The menu is arranged as follows:

Function

Description

Alarm limit value

Set the alarm limit value (range 50 ... 130).

Automatic alarm

Set when the alarm is to be cancelled automatically after it has

cancellation time

been triggered (range 6 ... 120 seconds).

Alarm volume

Set the volume of the alarm (range 1 ... 3).

Year

Set the current year.

Month

Set the current month.

Day

Set the current day.

Hour

Set the current hour.

Minute

Set the current minute.

Second

Set the current second.

After setting the second, you automatically leave the menu and return directly to measuring mode.

9 Software
With the sound software you can download and analyse the stored data. A live view is also possible with the software.
Here you can start a live measurement. A new window will open in the software. Here you can download the stored measurement data from the noise meter. A new window will open in the software. Here you can open a measurement series saved to the PC. Here you can convert a measurement series into the file format xls and save it to the PC. Here you can print the measurement series. The graph is not printed. Here you can make settings for the software. Here you can find more information about the software. Here you can close the program.
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9.1 Window: Live measurement 10 9

No. Description

Start and stop a live measurement.

Delete a measurement series.

Save the measurement series to the PC. This is only possible when the live

measurement is stopped. File format: "lab"

Print graph. This is only possible when the live measurement is stopped.

Here you can zoom into the graph.

Here you can zoom out of the graph.

The zoom can be reset here.

Here you can move the graph when using zoom.

Graph with max, min, average value, date and time

10 Display

9.2 Window: Data readout 10 9

No. Description

Start and stop a live measurement.

Save the measurement series on the PC. This is only possible when the live

measurement is stopped. File format: "lab"

Print graph. This is only possible when the live measurement is stopped.

Here you can zoom into the graph.

Here you can zoom out of the graph.

The zoom can be reset here.

Here you can move the graph when using zoom.

Display of number of measurements, max, min and average value

Graph

10 List of all measured values

10 Contact
If you have any 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.
11 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 reuse 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.
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PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 4 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0 Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 info@pce-instruments.co.uk www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V. Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc. 711 Commerce Way suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL USA Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162 Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176 info@pce-americas.com www.pce-instruments.com/us

France
PCE Instruments France EURL 23, rue de Strasbourg 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets France Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce-france.fr www.pce-instruments.com/french
Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l. Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano Capannori (Lucca) Italia Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 info@pce-italia.it www.pce-instruments.com/italiano
China
PCE (Beijing) Technology Co., Limited 1519 Room, 6 Building Zhong Ang Times Plaza No. 9 Mentougou Road, Tou Gou District 102300 Beijing, China Tel: +86 (10) 8893 9660 info@pce-instruments.cn www.pce-instruments.cn

Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L. Calle Mayor, 53 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España Tel. : +34 967 543 548 Fax: +34 967 543 542 info@pce-iberica.es www.pce-instruments.com/espanol
Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazlari Ltd.ti. Halkali Merkez Mah. Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C 34303 Küçükçekmece - stanbul Türkiye Tel: 0212 471 11 47 Faks: 0212 705 53 93 info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
Hong Kong
PCE Instruments HK Ltd. Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre 56 Tsun Yip Street Kwun Tong Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852-301-84912 jyi@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.cn

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