Lutron Electronics SL-4112 Operating instructions

Brand: Lutron Electronics

Model: SL-4112

Type: Operating instructions

auto range + type K Temp.

optional Humidity, Light, Anemometer

SOUND LEVEL METER

Model : SL-4112

our purchase of this

SOUND LEVEL METER

marks a step forward for

you into the field o

precision measurement.

lthough this METER is a

complex and delicate

instrument, its durable

structure will allow many

years of use if proper

operating techniques are

developed. Please read

the following instructions

carefully and always keep

this manual within easy

reach.

OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE

CONTENTS

1. FEATURES...............................................................1

2. SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................2

2-1 Electrical specification for Sound level meter...............2

2-2 Electrical specification for Type K/J thermometer........

2-3 General specification.................................................4

2-4 Electrical specifications for optional probe EM-900P.....5

3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION....................................8

3-1 Microphone.............................................................

3-2 Display....................................................................8

3-3 Power Button ( Send Button )...................................8

3-4 Hold Button ( ESC Button ) ......................................8

3-5 REC/Max. Min. Button.............................................. 8

3-6 Mode Button ( Lo

er Button, Enter Button ) ...........

3-7 A/C Wei

htin

Button ( / Button )......................

℃℉ 8

3-8 F/S Button ( Time Wei

htin

Button ) /Unit Button...

3-9 PH Button ( Peak Hold Button ) /Settin

Button......... 8

3-10 Temperature input socket........................................8

3-11 EM-900P probe input socket....................................

3-11A Probe lock switch..................................................8

3-12 Screws for battery cover..........................................8

3-13 Tripod Fix Nut.........................................................8

3-14 Stand.....................................................................8

3-15 Battery compartment / Cover...................................8

3-16 AC Output Socket...................................................

3-17 Sound Calibration VR...............................................8

3-18 RS232 Computer Interface Socket............................8

3-19 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket..........................8

4. MEASURING PROCEDURES.......................................9

4-1 Sound level meter..............................................9

4-2 Type K/J thermometer........................................12

4-3 EM-900P ( Humidity, Anemometer, Light ) ..........13

4-4 Data Logger.......................................................14

5. FURTHER SETTING..................................................15

5-1 Thermometer, type K. type J selection.......................

5-2 Auto power ON/OFF..................................................16

5-3 Chan

e the data lo

er samplin

time.......................

5-4 To show the balance data numbers in the memory.....

5-5 Clear the existin

savin

data from the memory.........

5-6 Code enterin

for the further calibration usa

e...........18

6. SIGNAL OUTPUT......................................................18

6-1 AC output..........................................................18

6-2 RS232 computer interface...................................18

7. REPLACEMENT of BATTERY......................................20

8 CALIBRATION OF SOUND LEVEL METER...................

9. HOW TO SEND THE DATA OUT FROM THE METER....21

10. FREQUENCY WEIGHTING CHARACTERISTICS

OF A & C NETWORKS.............................................

11. TIME WEIGHTING (FAST & SLOW)

CHARACTERISTICS.................................................

1. FEATURES

* Large LCD display, easy to read.

* Frequency and Time weighting meet IEC 61672 class 2.

* A, C frequency weighting networks is selected.

* Time weighting (Fast & Slow) dynamic characteristic

modes.

* 0.5" standard microphone head.

* AC output for system expansion.

* RS232 computer interface.

* Auto range & Manual range selection.

* Available for external calibration adjustment.

* Condenser microphone for high accuracy & long-term

stability.

* Memory function to store the Max. & Min. value.

* Hold and MAX. Hold functions.

* Build in type K and type J thermometer.

* Optional probe ( EM-900P ) for Humidity/Temp.,

Light and Anemometer measurement.

* DC 1.5 V battery ( UM-4, AAA ) X 6 or DC 9V

adapter in.

* Operation key used push button.

* LCD display for low power consumption & clear read-out

even in bright ambient light condition.

* Using the durable, long-lasting components, including a

strong, light weight ABS-plastic housing case.

* Small and light weight design allow one hand operation.

* Patent.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 Electrical specification for Sound level mete

Function dB ( A & C frequency wei

htin

), Time

wei

htin

( Fast, Slow), Hold, Memory

( Max. & Min. ), Peak hold, AC output,

RS232 output.

Meter default Range set to auto range.

function Frequency weighting set to A weighting.

Time weighting set to fast.

Measurement 30 - 130 dB.

Ran

Resolution 0.1 dB.

Ran

e selector

Auto ran

e :

30 to 130 dB.

Manual ran

e :

3 ran

e, 30 to 80 dB, 50 to 100 dB,

80 to 130 dB, 50 dB on each step,

with over & under ran

e indicatin

Frequency 31.5 to 8,000 Hz.

Microphone type Electric condenser microphone.

Microphone size Out size, 12.7 mm DIA. ( 0.5 inch).

Frequency wei

htin

Characteristics of A & C.

network

* A weighting :

The characteristic is simulated as

"Human Ear Listing" response.

Typical, if making the environmental

sound level measurement, always

select to A weighting.

* C weighting :

The characteristic is near the "FLAT"

response. Typical, it is suitable for

checking the noise of machinery (Q.C.

check) & knowing the sound pressure

level of the tested equipment.

Range selector Manual range: 3 ranges ( 30 to 80 dB,

50 to 100 dB, 80 to 130 dB ).

Auto range: 30 - 130 dB.

Time weighting Fast - t= 200 ms, Slow - t = 500 ms,

( Fast & Slow ) * "Fast" range is simulated the

human ear response time.

* "Slow" range is easy to get the avg.

values of vibration sound level.

* The "Fast" & "Slow" response

range are designed to meet IEC 61672

class 2 requirement.

Calibrator B & K (Bruel & kjaer), MULTIFUCTION

ACOUSTIC CALIBRATOR 4226.

Output Signal

* AC output :

AC 0.5 Vrms correspondin

to each

ran

e step.

Out put impedance - 600 ohm.

* RS232 output.

Output terminal

Terminal 1 :

RS232 computer interface terminal,

photo couple isolated.

Terminal 2 :

AC output terminal.

Terminal socket size :

3.5 mm dia. phone socket.

Calibration VR Build in external calibration VR, easy to

calibrate on 94 dB level by screw driver.

2-2 Electrical specification for

Type K/J thermometer

Sensor Reso- Range Accuracy

Type lution

Type K 0.1 ℃ -50.0 to 1300.0 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 0.8 )℃

-50.1 to -199.9 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 1 )℃

0.1 ℉ -58.0 to 2372.0 ℉ ± ( 0.4 % + 1.5 )℉

-58.1 to -327.8 ℉ ± ( 0.4 % + 1.8 )℉

Type J 0.1 ℃ -50.0 to 1100.0 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 0.8 )℃

-50.1 to -199.9 ℃ ± ( 0.4 % + 1 )℃

0.1 ℉ -58.0 to 2012.0 ℉ ± ( 0.4 % + 1.5 )℉

-58.1 to -327.8 ℉ ± ( 0.4 % + 1.8 )℉

Accuracy value is specified for the meter only.

Temp. probe ( Type K, TP-01 TP-02A, TP-03. TP-04 ) is the

optional accessories.

2-3 General specification

Display 51 mm x 37 mm LCD (Liquid crystal

display), 5 digits with annunciator.

Operating Temp. 0 to 50 ( 32 to 122 ).℃℉

Operating Humidity Less than 80% RH.

Power Supply DC 1.5 V battery ( UM4, AAA ) x 6 PCs,

or equivalent.

Power Approx. DC 12 mA.

Consumption

Dimension 245 x 68 x 41 mm

( 9.6 x 2.7 x 1.6 inch).

Weight 358 g/0.79 LB (including battery).

Accessory Included Instruction Manual ............... 1 PC.

Optional

94 dB Sound Calibrator :

Accessories Model : SC-941. SC-942.

Sound wind shield ball

Model : SB-01

RS232 cable ( isolated RS232 cable ) :

Model : UPCB-02.

USB cable

Model : USB-01

Application windows software :

Model : SW-U801-WIN.

Type K Temperature probe :

Model : TP-01 TP-02A, TP-03. TP-04

2-4 Electrical specifications for

optional probe EM-900

Anemometer

. Air velocity

Measure

Range Resolu- Accuracy

ment tion

m/S 0.4 - 25.0 m/s 0.1 m/s ± (2% + 0.2 m/s)

km/h 1.4 - 90.0 km/h 0.1 km/h ± (2% + 0.8 km/h)

mph 0.9 - 55.9 mile/h 0.1 mile/h ± (2% + 0.4 mile/h)

knot 0.8 - 48.6 knots 0.1 knots ± (2% + 0.4 knots)

FPM 80 - 4930 ft/min 1 ft/min ± (2%+40 ft/min.)

Note:

m/S - meters per second km/h - kilometers per hour

FPM - feet per minute knot - nautical miles per hour

mph - miles per hour (international knot)

B. Temperature

Measuring Range 0 to 50 /32 to 122 ℃℃℉ ℉

Resolution 0.1 /0.1 ℃℉

Accuracy ± 0.8 /1.5 ℃℉

Humidity/Temp. meter

. Humidity

Measuring Range 0 % to 95 % R.H.

Resolution 0.1 % R.H.

Accuracy 70%RH ≧ ± (3% reading + 1% RH).

< 70%RH ± 3% RH.

B. Temperature

Measuring Range 0 to 50 /32 to 122 ℃℃℉ ℉

Resolution 0.1 /0.1 ℃℉

Accuracy ± 0.8 /1.5 ℃℉

Light meter

Measuring Range LUX 0 to 20,000 LUX.

Ft-cd 0 to 1,860 Ft-cd

Resolution LUX 1 LUX

Ft-cd 0.1 Ft-cd

Accuracy ± ( 5% rdg ± 8 dgt )

Note:

Ft-cd : Feet candle

Above specification tests under the environment RF Field

Strength less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only.

3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

3-1 Microphone

3-2 Display

3-3 Power Button ( Send Button )

3-4 Hold Button ( ESC Button )

3-5 REC/Max. Min. Button

3-6 Mode Button ( Logger Button, Enter Button )

3-7 A/C Weighting Button ( / Button )℃℉

3-8 F/S Button ( Time Weighting Button ) /Unit Button

3-9 PH Button ( Peak Hold Button ) /Setting Button

3-10 Temperature input socket

3-11 EM-900P probe input socket

3-11A Probe lock switch

3-12 Screws for battery cover

3-13 Tripod Fix Nut

3-14 Stand

3-15 Battery compartment / Cover

3-16 AC Output Socket

3-17 Sound Calibration VR

3-18 RS232 Computer Interface Socket

3-19 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket

4. MEASURING PROCEDURE

4-1 Sound level mete

1)Power on by pressing the " Power On/Off Button " ( 3-3,

Fig. 1 ) , the meter's default function is " Auto range ",

" A frequency weighting " & " Fast time weighting ". The

LCD display will show the unit " A. Fast Auto ".

2)Select " A " or " C " frequency weighting by pressing the

" A/C Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) .

Note :

a. The characteristic table of A, C weighting, please

ref. page 22.

b. The characteristic of A weighting is simulated as

the " Human Ear Listening " response.

Typically always select the A weighting when makes

environmental sound level measurement.

c. The C weighting characteristic is near the " FLAT "

response. Typically it is suitable for checking the

noise of machinery ( Q.C. check ) & knowing the

real sound level of the tested equipment.

3)Determine proper measuring range by pressing the

" Range Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ).

After power on the default range is " Auto range ".

In the same time the lower right display will show the text

of " Auto ".

Under the auto range, press the " Mode Button " ( 3-6,

Fig. 1 ) more than 2 seconds continuously will enter

to the manual range ( range 1, range 2, range 3 ) and

auto range in sequence. There are still 3 manual ranges

for your choice :

Manual range 1 , 30 - 80 dB range :

* Display will show the unit of " 30 - 80 ".

Manual range 2 , 50 - 100 dB range :

* Display will show the unit of " 50 - 100 ".

Manual range 3 , 80 - 130 dB range :

* Display will show the unit of " 80 - 130 ".

4) According to various measuring sound source, select the

Time Weighting ( Fast or Slow ) by pressing the " Time

Weighting Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).

Note :

a. If select the function of " Fast " time weighting, the

display will show the unit of " Fast ".

b. If select the function of " Slow " time weighting, the

display will show the unit of " Slow ".

5)Hold the instrument in hand and point the microphone at

measured noise source, the sound level value ( dB ) will be

displayed on LCD.

6)Peak Hold

If intend to maintain the Peak Hold value, press

the " PH Button " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ) and a " PH "

symbol will show on the top LCD display. Press the

" PH Button again to exit the function.

Note :

a. When execute Peak Hold function, the time weighting

will default to " Fast " , the display will show

" FAST " indicator.

b. When make the Peak Hold measurement under

slow varying noise environment, please select the

" Auto range "

c. When make the Peak Hold measurement under

pulse noise environment, it should select to the

convenient " manual range "

7)Data Hold

During the measurement, pushing the " Hold Button "

( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will hold the measured value & the LCD

will indicate " " symbol.

* Push the " Hold Button " again to release the data hold

function.

8)Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )

* The data record function displays the maximum and

minimum readings. To start the DATA RECORD

function, press the " REC Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1) once.

" REC " symbol will appear on the LCD display.

* With the " REC " symbol on the display :

a)Push the " REC. Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) once, the

" REC Max " symbol along with the maximum value

will appear on the display.

If intend to delete the maximum value, just press

the " Hold Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once a while, then

the display will show the " REC " symbol only &

execute the memory function continuously.

b)Push the " REC. Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) again, the

" REC Min " symbol along with the minimum value

will appear on the display.

If intend to delete the minimum value, just press

the " Hold Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once a while, then

the display will show the " REC " symbol only &

execute the memory function continuously.

c) To exit the memory record function, push the

" REC " button at least 2 seconds continuously. The

display will revert back to the current reading.

4-2 Type K/J thermometer

1)Power on by pressing the " Power On/Off Button " ( 3-3,

Fig. 1 ) , the meter's default function is " Sound

level meter with auto range "

Press the " Mode Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once will

enter to " Thermometer ( type K, type J )

* Press the " Mode Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once again

will revert to " Sound level meter "

2)Under the Thermometer mode, if press the / Button "℃℉

( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) can select the Temp. unit to or , in℃℉

the same time LCD will show the or symbol.℃℉

3)The Thermometer is default to " Type K " function,

if intend to change the " Type K " to " Type J ",

please refer the

5-1 Thermometer, type K. type J selection, page 16.

4)Connect the plug of the Temp. probe ( optional type K

probe, TP-01, TP-02A, TP-03, TP-04 ) into the

" Temperature input socket " ( 3-10, Fig. 1 )

* When insert the probe plug into the temp. input

socket should take care to observe the correct

polarity.

5)Data Hold

Same as page 11

6)Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )

Same as page 11

4-3 EM-900P ( Humidity, Anemometer, Light )

1)Plug the optional probe EM-900P's plug into the " Probe

Input Socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ).

Slide " Probe lock switch " ( 3-11A, Fig. 1 ) to the " 1 "

position.

2)Power on by pressing the " Power On/Off Button " ( 3-3,

Fig. 1 ) , the meter's default function is " Sound

level meter with auto range "

Press the " Mode Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once will

enter to following mode in sequence.

Thermometer ( type K, type J )

Anemometer with Temp.

Humidity with Temp.

Light meter

3)After already select the desiring mode, release the

Mode Button ".

Press the / Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) can select the℃℉

Temp. unit to or , in the same time LCD will show℃℉

the or symbol.℃℉

Press the " Unit Button " once can select the display unit

for each mode.

Anemometer unit : m/S, Km/h, FPM, knot, mph.

Light unit : Lux, Ft-cd.

4)Data Hold

Same as page 11

5)Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )

Same as page 11

4-4 Data Logger

The data logger function can save 1,600-point measuring

data.

The data logger procedures are following :

a)Press the " REC. Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) once to start

the Data record function and there will be a " REC. "

symbol on the display.

b)Auto Data Logger ( Sampling time should select

to 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 600, 1800 or 3600 seconds )

Press the " Logger button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once to start

the Data Logger function. The " REC " symbol will flash

per 1.5 second when save the data into the memory.

Now the Date Logger function is executed.

Manual Data Logger ( Sampling time should set

to 0 second )

Press the " Logger Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once will

save the data one time into the memory, at the

same time the symbol " REC " will flash once and

the beeper will sound.

Memory full

When execute the data logger function, if the upper

display show " FULL " with flashing, it indicate the

memory data already over 1,600 no. and the

memory is full.

c) During the Data Logger function is executed, press the

" Logger Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once will stop the

data logger function, the " REC. " symbol will stop to

flash.

If press the " Logger Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once again

will continuous the Data Logger function.

Note :

If intend to change the data logger sampling time, please

refer section 5-3, page 17.

If intend to know the space of balance data numbers into the

memory IC, please refer section 5-4, page 17.

If intend to clear the saving data from the memory please

refer section 5-5, page 17.

5. ADVANCED SETTING

PROCEDURES

Before executing Advanced Setting Procedures,

exit the " Hold function " and the Record "

function first.

* Press " Setting Button " continuously at

least 5 seconds to enter the setting function.

* After already set the desiring value ( function ),

press the " Enter button " to save with default.

* Press the " Unit button " to the next setting

function.

* Press the " Button Button " to the next setting▲▼

function.

* Press the " Esc button " to escape the setting

procedures.

a. Hold the " Setting Button " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ) at least five

seconds will enter the Advanced Setting Procedures.

b. One by one to press the " Unit Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 )

once a while to select the main setting function in sequence

and show the text the lower display as :

K...........

Change thermocouple type to type K or type J

OFF....... Auto power ON/OFF management

SP-t...... Change the data logger sampling time

SPC.......

To show the balance data numbers in the memory

CLr........

Clear the existing saving data from the memory

Code.....

Code entering for the further calibration usage

5-1 Change thermocouple type to K or J

Change " thermocouple type to K or J " only available

for Type K/J Thermometer

a. Use " button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) button " ( 3-9, Fig.▲▼

1 ) to select " K " or " J ".

b. After select the desiring value ( K or J ), press the

" Enter button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to save the data with

default.

5-2 Auto power On/Off

( Lower display show " OFF " )

a. Use " button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) button " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 )▲▼

to select " YES " or " no ".

* YES : Auto power off.

* no : Auto power disable.

b. After select the desiring function ( YES or no ), press the

" Enter button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to save the function with

default.

5-3 Change the data logger sampling time

( Lower display show " SP-t " )

a. Use " button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) button " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ) ▲▼

to select data logger sampling time to

0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 600, 1800, 3600 seconds

b. After the sampling time value is determined, press the

Enter button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to save the sampling

time with default.

Note :

Set the sampling time to 0 second is used

for the manual Data Logger function.

5-4 To show the balance data numbers in the memory

( Lower display show " SPC " )

The display will show the balance data no. that exist

into the memory ( allow memorize data no. ).

5-5 Clear the existing saving data from the memory

( Lower display show " CLr " )

a. Use " button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) button " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 )▲▼

to select " YES " or " no ".

* YES : It will execute the memory clear function..

* no : It will be not to clear the memory.

b. If select " YES ", press the " Enter button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )

the beeper will sound three sounds for warning,

if really intend to clear the memory, then press the

" Enter button " again.

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