Extech Instruments SDL600 User Manual

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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).

Extech Instruments SDL600 Specifications

Display

display size	52 x 38mm (2 x 1.5”) Backlit LCD
display update rate	Approx. 1 second

Microphone

microphone type	12.7mm (0.5”) electret condenser microphone
microphone diameter	12.7mm (0.5”) outer diameter

Measurement

measurement units	Decibels
measurement ranges	30 to 80, 50 to 100, and 80 to 130dB
frequency range	31.5Hz to 8KHz

Power

power supply	Six (6) 1.5 VDC batteries (optional 9V AC adaptor)
power consumption (normal operation)	approx. 12mAdc
power consumption (backlight off, datalogging on)	approx. 51mAdc

Operating Environment

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)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	428g (0.94 lbs.) including batteries
main instrument dimensions	250 x 73 x 47.5mm (9.8 x 2.9 x 1.9”)