SL130 EXTECH INSTRUMENTS, SL130 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: SL130
• Description: DISCONTINUED. SEE SL130G
• Manufacturer: EXTECH INSTRUMENTS

Specifications of SL130

• Rohs Compliant: NA

Sound Level Monitor Operation
Measurement Considerations
Initial Configuration
A/C Frequency Weighting
Slow/ Fast Response
1. Use a windscreen to cover the microphone in windy conditions.
2. Calibrate the meter often, especially if the meter has been idle for a long period of time.
3. Do not store/operate the meter in areas of high temperature or humidity.
4. Keep the meter and the microphone dry.
5. Avoid severe vibration when using the meter.
6. Remove the battery when the meter will be stored for long periods of time.
1. Connect the AC adaptor to the side or rear AC adaptor connector
2. Setting the TIME
Change the Frequency Weighting by pressing the
appear on the display.
With ‘A’ weighting selected, the frequency response of the meter is similar to the response
of the human ear. ‘A’ weighting is commonly used for environmental or hearing
conservation programs such as OSHA regulatory testing and noise ordinance law
enforcement. ‘C’ weighting is a much flatter response and is suitable for the sound level
analysis of machines, engines, etc.
Most noise measurements are performed using 'A' Weighting and SLOW Response.
Press the
bottom of the LCD display.
Select FAST to capture noise peaks and noises that occur very quickly. Select the SLOW
response to monitor a sound source that has a consistent noise level or to average quickly
changing levels.
Select Slow response for most applications.
OR Install 8 AA batteries
a)
b)
c)
d)
Press and Hold the Time SET button until the hours display
begins to flash.
Press the Time up arrow button until the hour is set.
Press the SET button. The minutes display will flash. Adjust as needed.
Press the SET button to step through and the arrow button to adjust;
Time of day
Time of day
Time of day
Year
Month
Day
Auto ON
Auto ON
Auto OFF Hour
Auto OFF Minute
button to select Fast or Slow response as desired. F or S will appear in the
Hour
Minutes
Hour
Minutes
AM / PM / 24 Hour
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'A/C' button. The 'A' or 'C' icon will
Version 3.2 8/07