Extech Instruments SDL600 User Manual

6 SDL600-EU-EN-V1.2-10/11
Enabling/Disabling the Auto Power OFF Feature
1. Access the PoFF parameter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select ON (enable) or OFF (disable). With the Auto Power OFF
feature enabled, the meter will automatically switch OFF after 10 minutes of inactivity.
3. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
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).
Set the Beeper Sound ON or OFF
1. Access the bEEP parameter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select ON (enable) or OFF (disable).
3. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
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).
Numerical Format (comma or decimal)
European and USA numerical formats differ. The meter defaults to USA mode where a decimal
point is used to separate units from tenths, i.e. 20.00; The European format uses a comma, i.e.
20,00 to separate units from tenths. To change this setting:
1. Access the dEC parameter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select USA or Euro.
3. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
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).
SD Card FORMATTING
1. Access the Sd-F parameter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select YES to format the card (select NO to abort). Note that all data
on the card will be lost if formatting is attempted.
3. Press ENTER to confirm selection.
4. Press ENTER again to re-confirm.
5. The meter will automatically return to the normal operating mode when formatting is complete.
If not, press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation
mode.
Set the Frequency Response type (‘A’ or ‘C’ Weighting)
1. Access the SET parameter.
2. Use the arrow keys to select A or C.
3. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
4. Press and hold the SET key 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”)