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SDL600-EU-EN-V1.2-10/11

 

Setup Mode 

Basic settings at a glance 

To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging sampling 
rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in quick 
succession. Repeat as necessary to observe all of the information. 

Accessing the Setup mode 

1.  Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to access the Setup menu. 

2.  Press the SET button momentarily to step through the available parameters. The parameter 

type is shown on the bottom of the LCD and the current selection for that type is shown above it. 

3.  When a parameter is displayed that is to be changed, use the arrow keys to change the setting. 

Press the ENTER button to confirm a change. 

4.  Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit the Setup mode. Note that the 

meter automatically switches out of the Setup mode if no key is pressed within 7 seconds.  

5.  The available Setup parameters are listed below. Additional detailed information is provided 

below this list:  

dAtE 

 

Set the clock (Year/Month/Date; Hours/Minutes/Seconds) 

SP-t 

 

Set the datalogger sampling rate  

PoFF 

 

Automatic power-off (Enable/disable the auto-power off function) 

bEEP 

 

Set the beeper sound ON/OFF 

dEC 

 

Set the numerical format; USA (decimal: 20.00) or European (comma: 20,00) 

Sd-F 

 

Format the SD memory card 

SET 

 

‘A’ and ‘C’ frequency weighting selection 

 Setting the Clock Time  

1.  Access the dAtE parameter. 

2.  Use the arrow keys to change a value 

3.  Use the ENTER button to step through the selections 

4.  Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or 

simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode). 

5.  The clock will keep accurate time even when the meter is switched off. However, if the battery 

expires the clock will have to be reset after fresh batteries are installed. 

 Setting the Datalogger Sampling Time (Rate)  

1.  Access the SP-t parameter. 

2.  Use the arrow keys to select the desired sampling rate. The available settings are: 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 

30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1800, and 3600 seconds. 

3.  Press the ENTER key to confirm the entry. 

4.  Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or 

simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode). 

Summary of Contents for SDL600

Page 1: ...User s Guide Sound Level Meter SD Card real time Datalogger Model SDL600 A ...

Page 2: ... reliable service Safety International Safety Symbols This symbol adjacent to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information Meter Description 1 Windscreen microphone cover 2 Microphone 3 LCD display 4 Power ON OFF key 5 SET and Clock key 6 Up arrow RANGE key 7 Down arrow FUNCTION key 8 ENTER and LOG key 9 SD card slot 10 Power Adaptor jack 11 PC int...

Page 3: ...ter has not been used for a long period of time 3 Do not store or operate the instrument in areas of high temperature or humidity 4 Keep meter and microphone dry 5 Avoid severe vibration Protect the meter from impact Do not drop it Transport the meter in the supplied case 6 Remove the battery when the meter is to be stored for long periods of time Basic Operation 1 Turn the meter ON by pressing an...

Page 4: ...ase the held reading press the HOLD button again Peak Hold To capture and freeze a noise peak press and hold the FUNCTION button until the PEAK icon is displayed on upper left hand corner of the LCD In this mode the displayed reading will only change when a higher sound peak is captured To exit this mode press and hold the FUNCTION button until the PEAK icon switches off Max Min Reading Record and...

Page 5: ...ock Year Month Date Hours Minutes Seconds SP t Set the datalogger sampling rate PoFF Automatic power off Enable disable the auto power off function bEEP Set the beeper sound ON OFF dEC Set the numerical format USA decimal 20 00 or European comma 20 00 Sd F Format the SD memory card SET A and C frequency weighting selection Setting the Clock Time 1 Access the dAtE parameter 2 Use the arrow keys to ...

Page 6: ...nths i e 20 00 The European format uses a comma i e 20 00 to separate units from tenths To change this setting 1 Access the dEC parameter 2 Use the arrow buttons to select USA or Euro 3 Press ENTER to confirm setting 4 Press and hold the SET button for at least 1 5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode or simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mo...

Page 7: ...ate setting instructions European and USA numerical formats differ The data on the SD card can be formatted for either format The meter defaults to USA mode where a decimal point is used to separate units from tenths i e 20 00 The European format uses a comma i e 20 00 To change this setting refer to the Setup Mode section Manual Datalogging In the manual mode the user presses the LOG button to ma...

Page 8: ... Up to 99 spreadsheet documents each with 30 000 readings can be stored in this folder 7 When datalogging begins a new spreadsheet document named SLB01001 xls is created on the SD card in the SLB01 folder The data recorded will be placed in the SLB01001 xls document until 30 000 readings are reached 8 If the measurement session exceeds 30 000 readings a new document will be created SLB1002 xls whe...

Page 9: ...re kit software and cable allows streaming of data to a PC via the RS232 Output jack AC Power Adaptor This meter is normally powered by six 6 1 5V AA batteries An optional 9V power adaptor is available When the adaptor is used the meter is permanently powered and the power button will be disabled Place ...

Page 10: ...battery icon appears on the LCD the batteries must be replaced Several hours of accurate readings are still possible in this condition however batteries should be replaced as soon as possible 1 Remove the two 2 Phillips screws from the rear of the meter directly above the top of the tilt stand 2 Remove and safely place the battery compartment and screws where they will not be damaged or lost 3 Rep...

Page 11: ...ond Data Output RS 232 USB PC computer interface AC Output 0 5V AC rms full scale 600ohm output impedance Applicable Standards IEC61672 1 2002 Class 2 ANSI S1 4 1983 Type 2 Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Operating Humidity 85 R H max Auto Power OFF After 10 minutes of inactivity can be disabled Power Supply Six 6 1 5 VDC batteries optional 9V AC adaptor Power Consumption Normal operat...

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