3M 1100 SLM - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
056-652, Rev.D 1100/2100 SLM models
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Table of contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
1100/2100 Models .............................................................................................................. 1
Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 3
The Display ........................................................................................................................ 3
Meter Controls .................................................................................................................... 3
OFF/SPL/MAX Switch ..................................................................................................... 3
"F" (FAST) / "S" (SLOW) RESPONSE Switch .................................................................. 3
Overload Detection and Underrange .................................................................................. 5
Output Jack ........................................................................................................................ 5
DC Output Function ....................................................................................................... 5
AC Output Function ........................................................................................................ 5
Checking the battery ........................................................................................................ 6
Battery Check ..................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................... 6
Rechargeable Batteries ...................................................................................................... 6
Calibrate ............................................................................................................................ 6
Changing the Calibration Level ........................................................................................... 6
Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 7
Calibration Check ............................................................................................................... 7
Operating and Measurements ......................................................................................... 8
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 8
Meter/Microphone Placement ............................................................................................. 8
Background Noise .............................................................................................................. 8
Background Noise Example ............................................................................................... 9
Windscreen Effects............................................................................................................. 9
Chart Recording/Datalogging ........................................................................................... 10
Technical Information .................................................................................................... 11
Principles of Operation ..................................................................................................... 11
Microphone ...................................................................................................................... 12
Microphone response time ............................................................................................... 12
Microphone preamplifier extension cables ........................................................................ 13
Input Buffer Circuitry ......................................................................................................... 13