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Operating Instructions

1.  Set up the DataLogger software before use.

2.  Under the Manual mode, press and hold the power button for  

2 seconds, the DataLogger will start to take the measure.  
The LED indicates the status function at the same time  
(see LED Flash Indication on page 5 for details).

3.  Using the Automatic mode, the DataLogger will start to measure  

after setup of the software is complete. The LED indicates the  
status function at the same time (see LED Flash Indication  
on page 5 for details).

4.  As a measurement is being taken, the green LED indicates  

it’s working by flashing with the frequency setup in the software.

5.  When the DataLogger’s memory is full, the yellow LED will flash  

10s/time.

6.  As a measurement is being taken, if the measured value exceeds  

the alarm range, the red LED will flash (2 times-high alarm,  
one time-low alarm).

7.  When the battery power is low, the red LED will flash 10s/time.

8.  DataLogger data can be read time after time, the readings you  

are checking are real time measured (1 to 129920 readings).  

9.  Without battery, the last 1.5 hours (maximum) of data will be lost.  

Other data can be read using the software after the battery  
is replaced.   

10. When replacing the battery, turn off the meter and open the  

battery cover. Then, replace the empty battery with a new  
1/2AAA 3.6V battery and re-install the cover.

Summary of Contents for ST-173

Page 1: ...reedinstruments www com Model ST 173 Sound Level Datalogger Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...r ate or service the meter Use the meter only as specified in this manual Environment conditions Altitude lower than 2000 meters Relatively humidity 90 RH Operation Ambient 0 40 C Maintenance Cleaning...

Page 3: ...c start Notes In NORM Normal mode 20 readings will be picked one reading per 50ms and the average value of the 20 readings will be stored At the same time a peak max a peak min will be picked wihtin a...

Page 4: ...y Full Indication Yellow LED flash Data Output USB data traffic Power One 3 6V battery specs 14250 or 1 2AAA Electric Current Normal working is approximately 6mA Battery Life Approximately 200 hours O...

Page 5: ...l working indication cycle time can be setup from the software Mixed Flash Red Green Yellow DataLogger is starting to measure automatic mode Green LED Datalogger start to measure in manual mode will f...

Page 6: ...ates it s working by flashing with the frequency setup in the software 5 When the DataLogger s memory is full the yellow LED will flash 10s time 6 As a measurement is being taken if the measured value...

Page 7: ...e using it Software Installation Operation 1 Start windows 2 Insert the CD into the CD ROM 3 Run SETUP EXE installation program in file DISK1 install it to the directory of C Program Files Sound Datal...

Page 8: ...D Flash for Hi and Low Alarm High and low alarm indicates whether you need the LED Flash or not LED Flash Cycle Setup The flash frequency of the indicating LED Manual Automatic Manual or Automatic mod...

Page 9: ...0 sampling data PEAK MAX PEAK MIN means the MAX or MIN degree of all the measuring values not the average value PEAK MODE Sound MAX Sound MIN means the MAX degree or MIN degree of the 20 sampling data...

Page 10: ...eeds to be calibrated To begin this process click on this icon The following window will appear The Ajustment Value is a single calibration value ranging from 12 5 to 12 5 the value 1 0 is equivalent...

Page 11: ...will not be able to store data until the battery has been replaced and the stored data has been downloaded to a PC Only use 3 6V lithium batteries Before replacing the battery unplug the unit from th...

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