Noise Meter
Hire Shops
A hand-held device to indicate
sound levels.
Operating & Safety Guide 870
power to the unit is disconnected and any data
stored in Leq is lost.
When making Leq readings DO NOT move this or
the range switch as data stored in the Leq will
be lost.
Decide on which settings you require and adjust as
necessary,
normal settings would be weighting in the
dB (A) setting and display in the SPL position.
Response & Range should be set to reflect the
information you require.
Ensure that the MAX HOLD button is in the OFF
position.
Where readings are being taken near or around
large objects, take several measurements in
different positions.
In wind speeds of 5metre per second and greater,
fit the foam wind shield to the microphone.
For accurate readings ensure the microphone is
kept still, pointed at the source of noise and held
at arms length away from the operator.
DISPLAY INDICATORS…
If one or more of the following icons show on the
BASIC TECHNIQUES
LCD, follow the information in this section the
correct the problem.
Avoid damaging the equipment, protect it from
nocks and impact damage.
When not in use
, store the equipment in its carry
case somewhere clean, dry and safe
from the thieves.
Switch the unit OFF and place all components
togeter in the cary case provided, ready for return
to your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 49711
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1999 No. 870/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.co.uk
Contact your local
0845 728 2828
…any comments?
If you have any suggestions to enable us to improve
the information within this guide please fax your
comments or write to the Product Manager at the
address below
Fax: 0181-687 5001
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YOU SEE
WHAT IT MEANS
HOW TO REMEDY
+
Amplifier Overload
Move up 1 range
–-
Amplifier at noise floor
Move down 1 range
LO BATT
Battery level low
Replace batteries
:
The Leq store has halted
Note Leq and reset
because it is full
Calibration
Unit
Foam
Wind Shield
OFF 104 94
dB AT 1kHZ
Calibrator & Wind Sheild