407736 Datasheet, PDF (3/6 Pages) Extech Instruments Corporation. – Digital Sound Level Meter

Meter Operation
Quick Start
1. Power the meter by moving the RANGE switch to the LO or HI position. The meter will
begin displaying sound levels. If the LCD does not display, check that the battery is
good.
2. Place the meter on a tripod or hold the meter in hand facing the microphone toward the
source of the sound to be measured. Note that the tripod mount is on the back of meter.
3. View the measurement on the meter’s LCD. An indication of ‘OVER’ means that the
measurement is out of range. Select another measurement range in the event of an
over-range condition.
‘A’ and ‘C’ Frequency Weighting
Use the FUNCT (function) switch to select ‘A’ or ‘C’ frequency weighting. Use ‘A’ weighting
to have the meter simulate the response of the human ear (the human ear boosts and cuts
sound levels at specific points over the frequency spectrum). ‘A’ weighting is used for
environmental measurements, OSHA regulatory testing, law enforcement, and workplace
design. Select ‘C’ weighting for flat response measurements (no boosting or dampening
across the frequency spectrum). ‘C’ weighting is suitable for the operational maintenance
and analysis of machinery, motors, pumps, engines, etc.
FAST/SLOW Response Time
Use the RESPONSE switch to select FAST (125 ms) or SLOW (1 second) response time.
The application at hand (and any directives or standards) will dictate which response to
select. For example, most hearing conservation or OSHA related testing is done using
SLOW mode and ‘A’ weighting.
MAX HOLD
In this mode, the meter only updates the LCD when a higher reading than the one
presently on the display is detected. Select MAX HOLD using the RESPONSE switch. The
LCD shows ‘MAX HOLD’ in this mode. Press RESET to reset the MAX HOLD reading.
Analog Outputs
The meter includes an AC and a DC analog output for use with chart recorders,
dataloggers, etc. The AC output is 0.65V rms full scale and the DC output is 10mV per dB.
The 3.5mm output jack is located on the right side of the instrument. Use a stereo mini-
plug as shown in the diagram below to connect the meter to a datalogger or other
recorder.
1. Sleeve: ground
2. Ring: DC out
3. Tip: AC out
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Calibration Check
This meter provides a built-in calibration adjustment. The calibration adjustment
potentiometer is located on the front panel beneath the FUNCT switch. Put the FUNCT
switch to the CAL 94dB position and adjust the potentiometer for a display of exactly
94dB. For calibration with an external sound level calibrator, refer to the instructions
accompanying the calibrator.
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