protech QM1598 User manual

Professional
Sound Level Meter
QM1598
User Manual

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Contents
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1-Safety Information
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2-Functions Description
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3-Specification
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4-Name and Functions
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5-Calibration Procedures
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6-Measurement Preparation
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7-Operating Procedure
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8-Notice
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9-Accessories
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10-Installing the software
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1- Safety Information
Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter. •
Use the meter only as specified in this manual: •
• Environment conditions
1-Altitude lower than 2000 meters
2-Relatively humidity ≤90%RH
3-Operation Ambient 0~40°C
• Maintenance & Clearing
1-Repair or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed by qualified personnel.
2-Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or eradicator on this instrument.
Safety symbols
Comply with EMC
2-Functions Description
This Sound Level Meter is designed for noise project; quality control; illness prevention and cure and all •
kinds of environmental sounds measurement. It is applied to the sounds measurement at factory; school;
office; traffic access and household, etc.
• This unit confirms to the IEC61672-1 CLASS2 for
• Sound Level Meters.
• MAX & MIN measurements
• Over range display
• Under range display
• A & C Weighting
• FAST & SLOW response
• Analog AC/DC outputs for connection to frequency analyzer or X-Y shaft recorder

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3-Specification
Standard applied:
Accuracy:
Frequency range:
Dynamic range:
Memory:
Level ranges:
Med:
Hi:
Auto:
Frequency weighting:
Time weighting:
Microphone:
Display:
Display Update:
MAX hold:
MIN hold:
HOLD:
Alarm function:
Analog output:
Data output:
Auto power off:
Power supply:
Power life:
Operation temperature and humidity:
Storage temperature and temperature:
Dimension:
Weight :
IEC61672-1CLASS2
±1.4dB
31.5Hz~8KHz
50dB
32700
LO:30dB~80dB
Med:50dB~100dB
Hi:80dB~130dB
Auto:30dB~130dB
A/C
FAST( 125ms ), SLOW( 1s )
1/2 inch electret condenser microphone
4 digits LCD display with a resolution of 0.1dB
2 times/sec.
Hold the Maximum reading
Hold the Minimum reading
Hold the readings
“OVER”is when input is more than upper limit of range.“UNDER”
is when input is less than lower limit of range.
AC/DC outputs from earphone outlet AC=1Vrms ,DC=10mV/dB
USB data traffic
Meter automatically shuts down after approx. 15 minutes of inactivity.
One 9V battery, 006P or NEDA1604 or IEC 6F22.
About 30hours
0°C~40°C,10％RH~90％RH
-10°C~+60°C, 10%RH~75%RH
278 (L) x 76 (W) x 50(H) mm
350g

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4-Name and Functions
1-Windscreen
2-LCD:
SYMBOL
LCD
MAX
MIN
OVER
UNDER
FAST
SLOW
dBA
dBC
30-130
REC
AUTO
FULL
HOLD
FUNCTION
4 digits
Maximum hold
Minimum hold
over range
under range
Fast response
Slow response
A-Weighting(responseto human sense)
C-Weighting(response to machine monitor)
Range indicate
Recording data into computer
Auto level range selection
Memory full
Data hold function
Autopower off Press the “SETUP” button to disable power off
Low battery indicate
MAX/MIN
REC A/C
SETUP LEVEL F/S
HOLE
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4-REC button
3- Backlight button
1-Turn the backlight ON/OFF
2-DATALOGGER response setting
• Press the button continuously until “INT” symbol appears after the meter turn on, press “LEVEL” to set up
the data memory response, then press “HOLD” to keep the setting.
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• DATALOGGER function
Press “REC” button after it power on, the display will show “REC” to start Data Recording, press the button •
again to exit the record(Note: In order to avoid data error, please don’t power it off under REC condition, when
the REC function is deleted then it can power off).
• Adjusting DATALOGGER response
Press the button continuously before power it on, then press , it will be displayed as following: •
Press “LEVEL” button to adjust memory time, press “HOLD” button to hold the setup.
• Data zero function
Press the button continuously before power it on, loosen the button when the display showing •
“CLR” after the meter.
Power on, which indicates that the data in DATALOGGER has been deleted. •
REC
5-HOLD button:
• Press “HOLD” button, The hold function freezes the reading in the display.

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• The display showing “minute” adjustment mode, press “LEVEL” to make the adjustment, press “HOLD”
to keep the setup;
• Press the “SETUP” button third time, the display showing:
• The display showing “hour” adjustment mode, press(h-P=P.M,h-A=A.M)
• “LEVEL” to make the adjustment, press “HOLD” to keep the setup;
• Press the “SETUP” button fourth time, the display showing.
6-SETUP button
• The time chip adjustment
Press “SETUP” button and then power it on, when “TIME” symbol displays then loosen “SETUP”, the meter •
will be under time adjustment mode, at the time the display will show the date as following:
Press the “SETUP” button second time, the display showing: •

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• The display showing “month” adjustment mode, press “LEVEL” to make theadjustment, press “HOLD” to
keep the setup;
• Press the “SETUP” button sixth time, the display showing:
• The display showing “year” adjustment mode, press “LEVEL” to make the adjustment, press “HOLD” to
keep the setup;
• Press the “SETUP” button seventh time, the display showing:
• The display showing initialization of the time chip, press “HOLD” to keep the setup; time and date have
returned to factory setup. When the battery is exhausted or replaced, if the time can’t be adjusted then please
initialize the time chip first.
• USB communications setting:
• Turn on the meter, connect the meter with the computer correctly, choose the software COM3(COM4),
hen press “SETUP” , “ ” disappears from the display to indicate and disable auto power off, that the USB
data is transmitting.
7-LEVEL button: Level range selection
• Each time you press “LEVEL” button, the level range will change between “Lo” level, “Med” level, “Hi” level
and “Auto” level in the circular.
• The display showing “date” adjustment mode, press “LEVEL” to make the adjustment, press “HOLD” to
keep the setup;
• Press the “SETUP” button fifth time, the display showing:

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9-Frequency weighting select button
• A: A-Weighting
• C: C-Weighting
11-Power button
• Turn the meter power ON/OFF
12-External DC 9V power supply terminal
• For connection with DC 9V power supply.
• Aperture size: external diameter: 3.5mm, internal diameter: 1.35mm
13-USB interface
• USB signal output is a 9600 bps serial interface.
14-AC/DC signal output earphone outlet
• AC: Output voltage: 1Vrms corresponding to
each range step.
• Output impedance: 100Ω
• DC: Output voltage: 10mV/dB
• Output impedance: 1kΩ
DC OUTPUT
AC OUTPUT
GROUND
8-MAX/MIN button:
Maximum and Minimum hold Press this button for one time to enter MAX/MIN measurement, “MAX” will appear on LCD, •
maximum sound level will be captured and held until higher sound level is captured. Press the button again, “MIN” will
appear on LCD and minimum sound level will be captured and held until new lower sound level is captured. Press the button
one more time to exit MAX/MIN measurement.
10-FAST/SLOW button:
Time weighting selection •
FAST: st sampling measurement, 1 time per 125ms. •
SLOW: Slow sampling measurement, 1 time per second. •

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15-Calibration potentiometer(CALL)
For external standard level calibration adjustments. •
16-Tripod mounting screw
17-Battery cover
18-Microphone
1/2 inch Electret Condenser microphone •
5-Calibration Procedures
• Make the following switch settings:
Frequency weighting: A-weighting•
Time weighting: FAST•
Level range: 50~100dB•
• Insert the microphone housing carefully into the 1/2 inch insertion hole of the calibrator(94dB@1kHZ)
• Turn on the switch of calibrator and adjust the CALL potentiometer of the unit 94.0dB is displayed.
NOTE: All products are well calibrated before shipment. Recommended recalibration cycle: 1 year.•
MAX/MIN
REC A/C
SETUP LEVEL F/S
HOLE
Acoustic Calibrator

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6-Measurement Preparation
• Remove the battery cover on the back and put in one 9V battery.
• Recover the back cover.
• When battery voltage drops below the operating voltage or battery aging, this symbol will appear on
LCD. Replace the 9V battery. •
• When the AC adapter is used, insert the plug of the adapter(3.5Φ)into the DC 9V connector on the side
panel. •
7-Operating Procedure
• Power on the meter.
• Press “LEVEL” button to select desired level, base on “UNDER” or “OVER” do not appear on LCD.
• Select “dBA” for general noise sound level and “dBC” or measuring sound level of acoustic material.
• Select “FAST” for instant sound and “SLOW” for average sound level.
• Select “MAX/MIN” button for measuring maximum and minimum noise level.
• Hold the instrument comfortable in hand or fix on tripod and measure sound level at a distance of 1~1.5 meter.
8-Notice
• Do not store or operate the instrument at high temperature and high humidity environment.
• When not in use for long time, please take out the battery to avoid battery liquid leakage and cautery on
the instrument. •
• When using the instrument in the presence of wind, it is a must to mount the windscreen to not pick up
undesirable signals. •
• Keep microphone dry and avoid severe vibration.
9-Accessories:
• Instruction manual
• Installation CD
• Screwdriver
• Tripod mounting
• Battery
• Power source
• Windscreen
• Software
• USB interface cable
10-Installing the software
• Start windows
• Insert the CD into the CD-drive.
• Run SETUP.EXE installation program in file DISK1, install it to the referred directory.
• Install CP210X drive software：
Connecting the meter with the computer by USB interface, install CP2102 drive software in my computer •
property: \hardware\facility management\COM CP210X USB. •

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• Once the drive software is installed, start the application software, connect the meter to the computer by
USB, then search for the COMX port occupied by CP210X, press SETUP button, the “ ”symbol will •
not appear on the display, which indicate the meter is transmitting data to the computer. •
• More information please refer to the software help document.
USB Drive Installation •
1-Copy the CP210XWIN Drivers to a certain directory, such as: C:\usb_driver. •
2-Connect the USB to the computer, the Windows system will show finding a new hardware. Choose specific •
directory C:\ usb_driver according to the instruction. • 2-
3-After Driver installation, a new COM port will be added to the Ports in the Device Manager. Port number •
will be ranged following the primary COM ports, such as: COM3 or COM4. • 3-

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