User`s Manual - PCE Instruments
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1. If the date and time automatically resume to default setting after power the meter on which indicates the battery power is low replace the meter s battery 14 Accessories User s manual Windscreen Regulator rod 9V battery P3 5 earphone plug Software USB cable Adaptor 9 A A A SEE SEE SEE SEE i Tripod optional2. the meter to PC 2 Real Time Display Description Star Time Display measuring start time End Time Display measuring stop time File List Data list of continuously measuring record MAX Display maximum measuring data MIN Display minimum measuring data Unit Measuring unit Sample Rate Display sample rate High Alarm Set upper limit alarm data Low Alarm Set low limit alarm data Data No Display data number Average Display average data Start Name Set save name 3 A B Graph Double click the left mouse button on the curve interface and then click to select intervals shown in the figure above Form A B will show the start time start value end time end value and the amount and average value between the selected points Right click is to cancel this function 4 Datalogger Function SETUP SampleRate fi 1 36000 Sec DateTime Format yvy Mm Do DateTime 2013 05 27 11 11 1 Model MANUAL Record ome TIME Cancel Set data sampling rate Date and Time format in the above shown table Other options can be the same as default settings Down Load This function is to upload the recorded data in the meter to PC Clear Memory This function is to clear up the recorded data in the meter Note All the recorded data will be lost after clearing memory Please upload the data to PC before operation 12 Operation 1 Click a on the desktop to open the software connect the meter and PC b
3. ATE Display After power the meter on press Ce key one time to convert TIME or DATE display 8 3 REC recording function Keep pressing the REC key for 3 seconds until REC icon appears on LCD then the meter will start recording automatically according to the set sampling rate When the memory is up to limitation Full icon will appear on LCD and the meter stop recording automatically The meter will restart recording after the memory data is cleared up During recording keep pressing the REC key for 3 seconds will exit recording mode Note External power supply must be connected for long time recording to avoid the meter shut down suddenly and the recorded data lost 9 AC DC Signal Output Earphone Outlet DC OUTPUT GROUND AC Output voltage 1 Vrms corresponding to each range step Output impedance 100Q DC Output voltage 10mv dB Output impedance approx 1KQ 10 External power supply DC 9V input External DC 9V positive inside and negative outside Pore size OD 3 5mm ID 1 35mm 7 Calibration procedure 1 Make the following switch settings a Frequency weighting A weighting b Time weighting FAST c Level range 50 100dB 2 Insert the microphone housing carefully into the 1 2 inch insertion hole of the calibrator 94dB 1kHZ 3 Turn on the switch of calibrator and adjust the CALL potentiometer until 94 0dB is disp
4. DER is when input is less than lower limit of range AC DC outputs from earphone outlet Analog output AC 1Vrms DC 10mV dB Meter memory 262100 readings PC monitors and records in real time each 15 000 readings will be saved one time Data recording automatically Meter automatically shuts down after Auto power off SE approx 15 minutes inactivity One 9V battery 006P or IEC 6F22 or Power supply NEDA 1604 Battery life at least 30 hours Operating es 20 60 C 10 RH 90 RH conditions Dimension 252 66 33 mm O Weight 262g 4 Meter description Windscreen microphone cover Metal Rod LCD display 2 Frequency weighting A C selection key Backlight ON OFF key HOLD key Range selection key OPower ON OFF key ETE QOMAX MIN key Response time selection key A warnine a TOAVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK REMOVE TESTLEADS BEFORE OPENING CASEOR BATTERY CE Tal ov BATTERY OSET key Potentiometer calibration AC DC signal output earphone outlet USB interface External DC 9V power supply terminal 6 Dustproof cover Tripod nut 9 Battery Compartment 5 LCD display description Icon LCD MAX MIN OVER UNDER Input value is less than lower limit of
5. User s Manual PCE Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Sound Level Meter PCE 322A Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Hampshire Southampton USA United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside US 1 From outside UK 44 Tel 561 320 9162 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 561 320 9176 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce americas com info pce instruments com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com SOUND LEVEL METER N r gt PCE 322A Gr X Please read this user s manual thoroughly before using this unit and keep it properly for your future reference Contents dis AC V a a ta save asters Pestelauasta Go aiasiai asta i 2 General descripto eenen i 2 Je opec CONS enaA 3 4 Meter descriptio winciscniaied host vine a 5 5 LCD display descriptiON cccccccccnnnnnnnnnoocnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnos 7 6 Operation IAStTUCION csi 8 Te Calibration procedure anier 14 9 BASIC OPELAU OM ais aa 15 D OPeralili Proceduro S erann Nas 16 10 Software installati0D ooooonoonnnnnononononononononnnnnnnnnnnoss 17 11 Software interface introduction ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 18 PRD A eat winter S ET ST 24 eNO ena 26 EA ACCESS OV E S oreina annan a a aa aaa Zl 1 A Safety Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter Use the m
6. ect FAST or SLOW time weighting measurement FAST Fast sampling measurement 1 time per 125ms SLOW Slow sampling measurement 1 time per second 8 Date amp Time Set 8 1 Keep pressing the lt lt key before power the meter on then power the meter on and release this key when the DATE icon and data flash enter into the Date amp Time Set mode the display will be YEAR MONTH DAY see fig as below ODE DATE LUAU Lee aA When the YEAR data flashes continuously press A key to increase the value and press the Y key to decrease the value See fig as below Year Press MOT the second time the MONTH data will flash continuously then press A or W to increase or decrease the value See fig as below Month y pean Cam Z ran Hh LU aus al IE DATE QA ant Press ep the third time the DAY data will flash continuously then press A or W to increase or decrease the value See fig as below Press the fourth time the TIME icon and HOUR data flash then press A or W to increase or decrease the value See fig as below Hour Press lt lt the fifth time the MINUTE data flash then press A or Y to increase or decrease the value See fig as below Minute TIME 0000 001 al y ant ant After finish the Date amp Time set press PEAK key to save the data and exit this mode 8 2 TIME D
7. eter only as specified in this manual otherwise the protection provided by the meter may be impaired Environment conditions Altitude up to 2000 meters RH lt 90 Non Condensation Operating Temperature 20 60 C Maintenance Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instrument Safety Symbol Comply with EMC 2 General description 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 construction factories schools offices traffic access household stereos etc Comply with IEC61672 1 CLASS2 standard Max Min record Over range indication Under range indication Time data transmission display 9 A amp C Weighting Selectable response time FAST SLOW Analog AC DC outputs for connection to frequency analyzer or X Y shaft recorder PC real time monitoring recording and memory 4digits LCD display with a resolution of 0 1dB Sampling time 2 times second 3 Specifications Measuring level range Frequenc Time weighting FAST 125ms SLOW Is 1 2 inch electret condenser microphone 4digits LCD display with a resolution of Display 0148 OVER is when input is more than upper limit of range Alarm function E UN
8. layed I Acoustic Calibrator NOTE This meter has already been calibrated before delivery The recommended recalibration cycle is one year 8 Basic operation 1 Open battery cover and install a 9 volt battery in the battery compartment 2 Close the battery compartment bl 3 When the low battery icon appears replace the meter s battery 4 when the AC adapter is used insert the plug of the adapter 3 54 into the DC 9V connector on the side panel 9 Operating procedures 1 Power on the meter 2 Press Gd button to select desired level range 3 Select dBA for general noise sound level and dBC for measuring sound level of acoustic material 4 Select FAST for instant sound and SLOW for average sound level Ay o 5 Select button for measuring maximum and minimum noise level 6 Hold the meter in hand or use the tripod to fix the meter in the desired location The best measuring distance is 1 1 5m away from the microphone to the sound source 7 To view the current time or date press the SET key to select the display function TIME current time DATE current date 10 Software installation Insert the CD into the CD drive The software will directly run the setup file follow the installation tips to ins
9. range FAST Fast response SLOW Slow response dBA A frequency weighting the noise that human ear can hear Auto power off Low battery indication Real time communication icon it flashes when the meter is CEE me EN ao row reso Fra EM connected with PC to achieve data transmission 6 Operation instruction 1 Frequency weighting selection dBA dBC Press key to select A or C Ca Y 2 Backlit After turning the meter on momentarily press key the backlit will be on off it will automatically turn off after approx 30 seconds of inactivity 3 HOLD After turning the meter on momentarily press button HOLD icon will appear on the LCD which indicates the data is freezed To release the held reading press the button again 4 Level range selection Press lt key the level range will change from Lo Med Hi to Auto level circularly 5 Power on off Press he key for 1 second to turn on the meter while keep pressing it for approx 3 seconds the meter will be off 6 MAX MIN Press the p key for one time to enter MAX MIN measurement MAX will appear on LCD the captured maximum sound level will be displayed on the LCD Press the key again MIN will appear on LCD and minimum sound level will be displayed on the LCD Press the button one more time to exit MAX MIN measurement mode 7 FAST SLOW Press Na to sel
10. tall the PC professional software if the software can not run the setup file directly open setup exe the installation tips to install the software 11 Software interface introduction 1 Menu amp Toolbar As show below SOUND LEVER METER DATALOGGER File View Comport Real Time Datalogger Help ITY AERES ap Y O o 422 The icons on the toolbar from left to right are as below y la File opening Open the saved data file the data and curve drawing will be displayed on the PC interface to be analyzed and evaluated al File saving Save the measuring data to the hard disk of a PC saving address and name can be defined by the user Time adjustment This function is to adjust the meter s time in accordance with the PC time the date can be set in three kinds of common format to facilitate the user s habit of different areas oe Start real time data recording This function is to monitor the real time environmental sounds and draw the curve after the meter and PC connected successfully As show below Stop real time data recording Zoom out Zoom out the display ratio of the graph when analyzing it Zoom A This function is to ensure the zoomed in graph to return to the normal ratio T Connection Connect the meter with the PC As show below fae p bame baT paa ir HATE a x Disconnection Disconnect the meter with PC Download Upload the recorded data in
11. y matched USB cable then power on the meter 2 Click to connect the communication 3 Click to set the time and date firstly if the time and data 1S incorrect 4 Set the sample rate high alarm low alarm and start name in REAL TIME list firstly then click a to start real time measuring and monitoring 5 Select different working status of the meter by the the virtual keys on the PC MAX MIN HOLD function 1s an exception 6 Get information between two data after the data record or the data file is opened information between the two data can be get by clicking the two points Operation steps as below Double click the graph area click to select point A click to select point B right click to cancel 7 Zoom out zoom in zoom A As show below Press and hold the left button to enlarge the selection area Click in toolbar to zoom out the graph click E in toolbar to display full graph 8 Power off When measurement finished click the virtual shutdown button on the PC to shut off the meter to save battery 13 Notes 1 Do not store or operate the meter in high temperature or humidity 2 Remove the battery when the meter is to be stored for long periods of time to avoid battery leakage 3 Wind blowing across the microphone increases the noise measurement Use the supplied windscreen to cover the microphone when appliance 4 Keep microphone dry and avoid severe vibration 5
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