Extech Instruments SDL600 User Manual

7 SDL600-EU-EN-V1.2-10/11
Datalogging and PC Interface
Types of Data Recording
• Manual Datalogging: Manually log up to 99 readings onto an SD card via push-button press.
• Automatic Datalogging: Automatically log data onto an SD memory card where the number of
data points is virtually limited only by the card size. Readings are logged at a rate specified by
the user.
SD Card Information
• Insert an SD card (from 1G size up to 16G) into the SD card slot at the bottom of the meter. The
card must be inserted with the front of the card (label side) facing toward the rear of the meter.
• If the SD card is being used for the first time it is recommended that the card be formatted and
the logger’s clock set to allow for accurate date/time stamping during datalogging sessions.
Refer to the Setup Mode section for SD card formatting and time/date setting instructions.
• European and USA numerical formats differ. The data on the SD card can be formatted for
either format. 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 change this setting,
refer to the Setup Mode section.
Manual Datalogging
In the manual mode the user presses the LOG button to manually log a reading onto the SD card.
1. Set the sampling rate to ‘0’ seconds as described in the Setup Mode section.
2. Press and hold the LOG button for at least 1.5 seconds and the DATALOGGER icon will
appear on the LCD; the lower portion of the display will show ”P N” (N = memory position
number 1-99).
3. Momentarily press the LOG button to store a reading. The DATALOGGER icon will flash each
time a data point is stored.
4. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select one of the 99 data memory positions in which to record.
5. To exit the manual datalogging mode, press and hold the LOG button for at least 1.5 seconds.
The DATALOGGER icon will switch off.

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”)