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. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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1. Microphone : Electret condenser microphone

2. Display

3. 

 Key : Turns the meter on and off.

4. A, C keys : Sets the frequency weighting to A or C.

5. FAST, SLOW keys : Sets the time weighting to FAST or SLOW.

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6. MAX key :

  This  key  is  used  for  reading  the  measurement  results.

Press  MAX  key  to  select  maximum,  minimum  or  current
readings with elapsed time.

 Use to tests of time weighting characteristics Fast and Slow.

Press MAX key 5 seconds, the “max” symbol flash enter to

maximum hold, press again to exit the mode.

7. MEM key : Press to store measurement data sets in memory.

8. READ key  : Press  to read the  stored data  sets in  memory,

press again to exit read mode.

9. 

 

  keys :

  Level  range  keys  :  select  the  level  range  for  the

measurement.    The following six settings are available : 20
to 80, 30 to 90, 40 to 100, 50 to 110, 60 to 120, 70 to 130.

 When read mode, the keys select the memory address to

be displayed.

10. DC/AC output : AC signal with frequency weighting.

DC signal corresponding to sound level.

11. External DC 9V power supply jack : AC adaptor connected

here for powering the unit from on AC outlet.

12.  CAL  potentiometer  :  Calibration  control,  For  level

calibration adjustment.

13. Battery Cover.

14. Tripod mounting thread.

15.  Windscreen  :  When  making  outdoor  measurement  in

windy  weather  or  when  measuring  air  conditioning
equipment  or  similar,  wind  noise  at  the  microphone  can
cause measurement errors.

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Summary of Contents for PCE-318

Page 1: ...1 Tel 561 320 9162 Fax 561 320 9176 info pce americas com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside UK 44 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info industrial needs com ...

Page 2: ...not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents on this instruments Safety symbols Comply with EMC U S Pat No Des 483 680 Ⅱ Ⅱ Ⅱ Ⅱ PRECAUTIONS Do not try to remove the microphone grid you can easily damage the microphone in this way Protect the meter from impact Do not drop it Transport it in the...

Page 3: ...in with elapsed time Both AC and DC signal output is available from a single standard 3 5mm coaxial socket suitable for a frequency analyzer level recorder FFT analyzer graphic recorder etc 2 Ⅳ Ⅳ Ⅳ Ⅳ PARAMETERS The following parameters are used on the meter LA A frequency weighting sound pressure level LC C frequency weighting sound pressure level FAST Fast time weighting SLOW Slow time weighting ...

Page 4: ...resolution Bar graph indication of current sound level 1dB resolution Elapsed time display 100 hours maximum Memory and read address display 99 data sets maximum 4 Warning indications Over range indication OV displayed at upper limit of the range Un displayed at lower limit of the range Outputs AC output using selected frequency weighting Output voltage 1Vrms at full scale of the range Output impe...

Page 5: ... key Press to read the stored data sets in memory press again to exit read mode 9 keys Level range keys select the level range for the measurement The following six settings are available 20 to 80 30 to 90 40 to 100 50 to 110 60 to 120 70 to 130 When read mode the keys select the memory address to be displayed 10 DC AC output AC signal with frequency weighting DC signal corresponding to sound leve...

Page 6: ...y and before connecting the AC adaptor be sure to turn off the meter 1 Battery Loading Before replace the batteries must press key turn off the meter Remove the cover of the battery compartment Insert the new 9V battery Replace the battery cover Press key turn on the meter then press key turn off the meter 2 Battery capacity indicator When use battery operating the meter periodically check this in...

Page 7: ... fast time weighting and 60 to 120dB sound level range 2 Press A or C keys to select desired frequency weighting For normal sound level measurements select A setting 3 Press FAST or SLOW keys to select desired time weighting dynamic characteristics Normally the FAST setting should be used 4 When performing measurements according to IEC or other standards the frequency and time weighting setting re...

Page 8: ...h the logged readings Press MAX key to cycle switch the stored currently sound level with elapsed measurement time the maximum sound level max is shown with measured elapsed time the minimum sound level min is shown with measured elapsed time Press READ key again to exit READ mode 12 3 To clean the memory Press key to turn off the meter Press and hold down MEM key then press key to turn on the met...

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