PCE-428 sound level meter 25 – 136 db(A) 20 Hz – 12.5 kHz octave filter 20 Hz-8kHz accuracy class 2

$1,518.00

PCE-428 is a class 2 data logging sound level meter that meets IEC 60651:1979, IEC 60804:2000, IEC 61672-1:2013, ANSI S1.4-1983 and ANSI S1.43-1997 requirements. This portable high-accuracy sound level meter has a large easy-to-read illuminated LCD screen that displays the sound pressure level (SPL) numerically and graphically in real time. The sound level meter calculates the equivalent continuous sound level Leq (LXeq).

– Measuring range: 25 … 136 db(A)
– LXY (SPL), Leq (LXeq), LXYSD, LXSEL, LXE, LXYmax, LXYmin, LXPeak, LXN
– Frequency weighting: A, B, C and Z
– Time weighting: Fast (125 ms), slow (1 sec) and impulse (35 ms), decay (1500 ms)
– adjustable data-recording interval from 1 s … 24 h
– 1/1 octave band filter (optional 1/3 octave band filter upgrade)

PCE-428 Class 2 Data-Logging Sound Level Meter
Portable high-accuracy decibel meter with 1/1 octave band filter (optional 1/3 octave band filter upgrade)

The PCE-428 product is a state-of-the-art class 2 data-logging sound level meter that meets IEC 60651:1979, IEC 60804:2000, IEC 61672-1:2013, ANSI S1.4-1983 and ANSI S1.43-1997 requirements. This portable high-accuracy sound level meter includes a large easy-to-read illuminated LCD screen that effectively displays sound pressure level (SPL) readings numerically and graphically in real time. Thanks to the unit's  highly accurate and dependable octave band filtering, even the slightest difference in frequency is detected.

This versatile handheld meter also functions as a dependable data logger unit, recording measurements at an adjustable interval from 1 s ... 24 h and storing the recorded measurement data to a micro SD card memory. The unit's SD card can be removed from the meter device and manually inserted into the SD card reader of a PC. Alternatively, the decibel meter can be connected directly to a PC via USB. The provided PC-compatible software allows for quick and easy data analysis.

This device has a measurement range from 25 ... 136 db(A) at a frequency of 20 Hz ... 12.5 kHz. The meter features A, B, C and Z frequency weightings as well as fast, slow and impulse time weightings. The PCE-428 decibel meter is commonly used by professionals to ensure compliance with environmental noise regulations and workplace noise permissible exposure limits.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Accuracy class 2
- A, B, C and Z frequency weightings
- Fast, slow and impulse time weightings
- 1/1 octave band filter (optional 1/3 octave band filter upgrade)
- Adjustable data-recording interval from 1 s ... 24 h
- Real-time numerical and graphical LCD display
- Adjustable alarm

SPECIFICATION

Measuring range 25 ... 136 db(A)
Accuracy Class 2
Frequency range 20 Hz ... 12.5 kHz
Standards GB/T 3785.1-2010
GB/T 3785.2-2010
IEC 60651:1979
IEC 60804:2000
IEC 61672-1:2013
ANSI S1.4-1983
ANSI S1.43-1997
Frequency analysis 1/1 Octave band filter: 20 Hz ... 8 kHz
1/3 Octave band filter: 20 Hz ... 12.5 kHz
Microphone 1/2"
Microphone Class: 2
Sensitivity: 40 mV/PA
Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 12.5 kHz
Connection: TNC
Power supply: ICCP Standard
Data-logging interval 1 s ... 24 h (adjustable)
Measuring functions LXY (SPL), LXeq, LXYSD, LXSEL, LXE, LXYmax, LXYmin, LXPeak, LXN
X = Frequency weighting: A, B, C, Z
Y = Time weighting: F, S, I
N = Statistics in %: 1 ... 99%
Frequency weightings A, B, C, Z
Time weightings Fast (F) 125ms, Slow (S) 1 sec, Impulse (I) 35 ms
Inherent noise Microphone: 20 db(A), 26 db(C), 31 db(Z)
Electronics: 14 db(A), 19 db(C), 24 db(Z)
AD converter 24 Bit
AD Sample rate Standard: 48 kHz
LN Mode: 20 ms
Measuring display Numerical
Bar graph
Graphical
Display 160 x 160 pixel LCD with backlight
Memory 4 GB Micro SD card
Interface USB (Memory readable via software or directly as mass storage)
RS-232
Voltage output AC 5V RMS
DC 10 mV/db
Alarm Adjustable
Power supply 4 x 1.5V AA Batteries
12V / 1 A Power plug
5V / 1 A USB
Battery life Min. 10 h continuous use
Dimensions 70 x 300 x 36 mm / 2.76 x 11.81 x 1.42 in (W x H x D)
Weight Approx. 620 g / 1.4 lbs incl. batteries

DELIVERY SCOPE

1 x PCE-428 class 2 data-logging sound level meter
1 x Microphone
1 x Wind noise suppressor (foam ball)
1 x USB cable
1 x PC software is a free download
1 x Power supply
1 x User manual
1 x Carrying case