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SL510-en-GB_V1.0   8/17 

Calibration 

To calibrate the SL510, an external calibrator that can provide a 94.0dB signal at 1 kHz is required. 
 

1.

 

Turn the meter ON 

2.

 

Put the meter in the ‘A’ weighting mode. 

3.

 

Put the meter in the ‘FAST response mode. 

4.

 

Place the microphone into the calibrator. Set the calibrator to 

output a 1kHz sine wave @ 94dB. 

5.

 

When the reading is stable, simultaneously press and hold the A/C 

and Fast/Slow buttons until a second lower dB display appears. 

6.

 

Press the 

 or 

 buttons to adjust the upper display to match the 

calibrator output (94.0dB). 

7.

 

Press the 

R

 button to save the calibration and return to normal operation. 

 

Maintenance 

 WARNING: 

To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the meter from any circuit and turn OFF 

the meter before opening the case. Do not operate with an open case. 

Battery Replacement 

1.

 

Power OFF the meter. 

2.

 

Remove the flat head screw that secures the battery compartment at the back of the 

meter.  

3.

 

Open the battery compartment and replace the 3 AAA batteries observing correct polarity. 

Re-assemble the meter before use 

Safety: Please dispose of batteries responsibly; never dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may 

explode or leak. If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more, remove the battery and store 

separately. 

 

Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste. 

As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection 

sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are 

sold. 

Disposal: 

Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to 

take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and 

electronic equipment.  

Cleaning and Storage 

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasives or 

solvents.  

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Summary of Contents for SL510

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Digital Sound Level Meter Model SL510 Additional User Manual Translations available at www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...port Features Standard 0 5 microphone head A C frequency weighting LCD with backlight Light weight compact design Wristlet for convenient one handed operation Safety Please read the entire Quick Start and User Manual before operating this device Use the meter only as specified and do not attempt to service or open the meter housing Do not allow children to handle the meter or the windscreen Please...

Page 3: ...crophone increases the noise measurement Use the supplied windscreen to cover the microphone when applicable 2 Calibrate the instrument before each use if possible Especially if the meter has not been used for a long period of time 3 Do not store or operate the instrument in areas of high temperature or humidity 4 Keep meter and microphone dry 5 Avoid severe vibration 6 Remove the battery when the...

Page 4: ...s suitable for the sound level analysis of machines engines etc Most noise measurements are performed using A Weighting and FAST Response FAST and SLOW Time Weighting Use the button to select FAST 125 ms or SLOW 1 second time weighting The F or S icon will appear in the display as selected Select FAST to capture noise peaks and noises that occur very quickly Select the SLOW response to monitor a s...

Page 5: ...hat occurred during the recording period will be displayed 3 Short press the R button to display the icon and the MIN value that occurred during the recording measurement period 4 Short press the H button to clear the memory and start a new max min measurement period 5 Long press the R button to exit the record mode Auto Power OFF APO In order to conserve battery life the meter will automatically ...

Page 6: ...d screw that secures the battery compartment at the back of the meter 3 Open the battery compartment and replace the 3 AAA batteries observing correct polarity Re assemble the meter before use Safety Please dispose of batteries responsibly never dispose of batteries in a fire batteries may explode or leak If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more remove the battery and store separately Ne...

Page 7: ...KHz sine wave 94dB Tripod mount On back of meter Power 3 x 1 5V AAA batteries Power Consumption Approx 7 2mA DC Automatic power off After approx 10 minutes of inactivity Operating temperature 0 to 50o C 32 to 122o F Operating humidity 10 to 80 RH Storage temperature 10 to 60o C 14 to 140o F Storage humidity 10 to 75 RH Dimensions weight 167 x 57 x 25mm 6 6 x 2 3 x 1 1 146g 5 1oz 1dB high accuracy ...

Page 8: ...tic drill 50 Freight train 100 Vacuum cleaner 10 Speech 1 Large store Large Office Small office Residence Night residential area Whisper 5 0 Sound studio Threshold of hearing Copyright 2017 FLIR Systems Inc All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form ISO 9001 Certified www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

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