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Manual 

 

 

Introduction 

 
Thank you for purchasing a PCE-353 sound level indicator from PCE Instruments. 
With this sound level indicator, you are able to measure the sound exposure level (SEL), as well as the 
equivalent continuous sound level (L

eq)

, which is commonly used for industrial noise measurements. This 

enables you to determine the noise pollution at workplaces. You can also set alarm thresholds, which 
trigger an alarm signal when certain sound levels are exceeded. 
The measured data can be transferred to a PC via the RS-232 interface. 

Safety notes 

 
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device 
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no 
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.

 

 

 

If the device is not used for a longer period of time, you should remove the batteries. 

 

Do not use the device in areas with extreme temperature or humidity conditions. 

 

Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or water. 

 

Do not use the device with wet hands. 

 

Do not expose the device to chemicals or explosive gases. 

 

You must not make any technical changes to the device. 

 

The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments. 

 

To clean the device, use a damp cloth. 

 

The device may only be used with PCE accessories or equivalent.

 

 

Before using the device, please make sure that it is not damaged. If you notice visible damage on 

the device, you must not use it.

 

 
This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee. 
 
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. 

Summary of Contents for PCE-353

Page 1: ...piter FL 33458 USA From outside US 1 Tel 561 320 9162 Fax 561 320 9176 info pce americas com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Busin...

Page 2: ...5 5 Instructions 6 5 1 How to perform a measurement 6 5 2 Memory options 6 5 3 Leq measurements 6 5 4 Alarm settings 7 5 5 Auto Power Off 7 5 6 Calibration 7 5 6 1 Calibration via the integrated calib...

Page 3: ...y of damages or injuries caused by non observance of the manual If the device is not used for a longer period of time you should remove the batteries Do not use the device in areas with extreme temper...

Page 4: ...calibration signal 94 dB at 1 kHz sinusoidal Memory 30 groups with measuring conditions Display 14 mm 0 55 LCD with backlight Alarm value 30 130 dB Alarm output LED PC interface RS 232C Low battery in...

Page 5: ...ghting button 1 9 Fast slow button 1 10 Up save button 1 11 Down read button 1 12 Calibration screw 1 13 RS 232C interface 1 14 Alarm signal output 1 15 Connection for mains adaptor 4 2 Display 2 1 Ca...

Page 6: ...which appear very quickly or abruptly Slow 1 second Choose this setting if you want to determine a mean value or measure sources with a steady sound pressure level Note Slow weighting is adequate for...

Page 7: ...OFF button 1 6 4 To exit this menu press any button but the up or down button 5 6 Calibration The device can be calibrated in two different ways 5 6 1 Calibration via the integrated calibration signal...

Page 8: ...contact PCE Instruments 6 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 6 2...

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