Sealey AUTO SERVICE TA060 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
SOUND LEVEL METER
MODEL No: TA060
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
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USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
1.1. GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING! Damage to the human ear can begin at 85dB and above.
Always wear ear defenders when testing the sound level in a new
situation. Do not assume that the sound level is safe until you have
actually measured it.
WARNING! This equipment can be used in a wide variety of
situations where noise is a concern including the home, traffic
situations, industrial environments, building sites, airports e.t.c. In
each case, the user of the equipment must familiarise themselves with the
safety regulations that apply to the particular situation in which the
equipment will be used and do their own risk assessment in order to stay
safe and avoid personal injury.
Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations, and potential hazards
of the sound level meter.
Keep the sound level meter clean and in good condition.
Protect the sound level meter from electro-magnetic fields, static
electricity and high temperatures.
Remain vigilant when using the sound level meter on, or near, machinery
where there are rotational parts such as belts, pulleys and fans.
Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and
wear non-slip shoes.
Remove ill fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings, and other loose
jewellery, and contain and/ or tie back long hair.
DO NOT get the sound level meter wet or use in damp or wet locations or
areas where there is condensation.
DO NOT use the sound level meter for any purpose other than for which it
is designed.
DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the sound level meter.
DO NOT operate the sound level meter when you are tired or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be applied by the operator.
High quality meter suitable for measurement of environmental and
mechanical noise. Conforms to IEC61672-1 class 2 for sound meters. Features
max and min measurements, over and under range, A and C weighting, fast
and slow response, data hold, record, digital read-out and bar graph with
backlight. Supplied in storage case. Requires 9V battery (supplied).
Model No: .................................................................................................TA060
Accuracy................................................................................................... ±1.4dB
Frequency range ..........................................................................31.5Hz - 8KHz
Range .............................................................................................30 - 130dB
Original Language Version TA060 Issue: 1 - 27/05/11
3. MAIN FUNCTIONS
SYMBOL FUNCTION
MIN - Minimum sound level capture
MAX - Maximum sound level capture
FAST - sampling rate
DATA has been recorded
SLOW - sampling rate
Low battery indicator
Data hold function
C: Weighting, response to machine monitoring
A: Weighting, response to human hearing
Over upper limit of range
Under minimum limit of range
fig. 1
fig. 2
3.1 POWER ON/OFF AND BACKLIGHT BUTTON. (Fig.1-3)
3.1.1 Press the button once to turn the meter ON.
3.1.2 Press it once more to turn backlight ON.
3.1.3 Press it once more to turn backlight OFF.
3.1.4 To turn the unit OFF hold the button down continuously whilst the
display counts down P - - 3, P - - 2, P - - 1. When the screen is blank,
let go of the button.
3.2 FREQUENCY WEIGHTING SELECT BUTTON. (Fig.1-8)
The button switches between two settings.
3.2.1 A: Weighting (the display shows 'dBA') This setting deals with
frequencies which affect human hearing.
3.2.2 B: Weighting (the display shows 'dBC') This setting deals with
frequencies measured from machines.
3.3 HOLD BUTTON. (Fig.1-7)
3.3.1 Data Hold Function.
3.3.2 Press button once to freeze the reading on the display.
3.3.3 Press button again to return to live monitoring.
3.3.4 Data Zero Function.
3.3.5 Firstly hold down the 'HOLD' button then hold down the power button
as well. Keep both buttons held down until the display shows 'CLA'
which indicates that all readings stored in memory have been cleared.
3.4 LEVEL RANGE & RECORD FUNCTION (Fig.1-6)
3.4.1 Range Select Button
3.4.2 The range level is represented on the display by the two small digits
which appear at the top right hand corner of the main four digit display.
(Fig.2-B) Cycle through the available levels by repeatedly pressing the
LEVEL/REC button.
01 represents the 'Lo' level. ................................................... 30 - 80dB
02 represents the 'Med' level.. ............................................ 50 - 100dB
03 represents the 'Hi' level.................................................. 80 - 130dB
04 represents the 'Auto' level selection............................... 30 - 130dB

4. OPERATION
5. MAINTENANCE
Original Language Version TA060 Issue: 1 - 27/05/11
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
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3.5 REC RECORD FUNCTION.
3.5.1 To record readings, firstly press the 'HOLD' button to freeze the display.
Then press the LEVEL/REC button to enter the reading into memory.
'REC' will appear on the display indicating that the reading has been
saved. Press the 'HOLD' button again to return to live monitoring.
3.5.2 Data Reading Function
3.5.3 To read the recorded data it will first be necessary to power down the
meter by holding down the ON/OFF button as described in section 3.1.4.
3.5.4 Now hold down the LEVEL/REC button and press the ON/OFF button
once. When the word 'dAtA' appears on the screen, let go of the
LEVEL/REC button and the first stored reading will appear on the
screen. Up to 50 readings can be stored. Repeatedly press the
LEVEL/REC button to step through the readings. Each reading is
numbered 1 to 50 as shown by the two small digits at the top right hand
of the main display. See fig.2-B. Each reading has a date and time
associated with it. Press the HOLD button once to see the date
associated with the recording. Press the HOLD button again to
see the associated time. A third press of the button returns the display
to the reading. Note: The date and time need to be set up, as
described in section 3.7. Press the F/S button (also marked EXIT to
return to live monitoring.
3.6 MAX/MIN BUTTON: MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM HOLD. (Fig.1-5)
3.6.1 The MAX/MIN button can be pressed repeatedly to cycle through MX,
MN and OFF. Select the required mode. When MX appears under the
main readout the maximum sound level will be captured and held by
the meter until a higher sound level is captured. When MN appears
under the main readout the minimum sound level will be captured and
held by the meter until a lower sound level is captured.
3.7. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE.
3.7.1. To set the date and time, begin with the meter in the OFF condition. To
enter the SET UP mode, hold down the A/C button and press the
ON-OFF button until 'SEt' appears on the screen. Release both buttons.
3.7.2 Current Date Set: The currently set date will
appear on the screen in the format shown to the
right. Day/Month/Year. This screen cannot be
edited.
3.7.3 Current Time Set: Press the A/C button again to
see the currently set time in the format shown to
the right. Hours/Minutes/Seconds. This screen
cannot be edited.
3.7.4 To Edit Minutes: Pressing the A/C button again
you enter 'edit minutes' mode. Use the Level/Rec
button to advance the number. Use the Max/Min
button to decrease the number.
3.7.5 To Edit Hours: Pressing the A/C button again you
enter 'edit hours' mode. Use the Level/Rec button
to advance the number. Use the Max/Min button to
decrease the number.
3.7.6 To Edit Date: Pressing the A/C button again you
enter 'edit date' mode. Use the Level/Rec button
to advance the number. Use the Max/Min button to
decrease the number.
3.7.7 To Edit Month: Pressing the A/C button again
you enter 'edit month' mode. Use the Level/Rec
button to advance the number. Use the Max/Min
button to decrease the number.
3.7.8 To Edit Year: Pressing the A/C button again you
enter 'edit year' mode. Use the Level/Rec button
to advance the number. Use the Max/Min button to
decrease the number.
3.7.9 To exit SET UP mode and save your settings
press HOLD once.
3.7.10 If you continue to press the A/C button in edit mode
the initialization/reset screen appears. If you now
press the A/C button again your personal settings
will be lost and the screen reverts to the original
factory settings.
WARNING: In stong wind conditions it is essential that the wind
muffler is used to avoid picking up unnecessary background
noise, see fig.3 below.
4.1 Switch the meter on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
4.2 Press the LEVEL/REC button up to four times to cycle through to the
best level for the measurement task in hand. Keep an eye on the
OVER and UNDER indicators at the top of the LCD display. Select a
level where these indicators are off.
4.3 Using the A/C button select 'dBA' for recording general sound levels
in relation to human hearing and 'dBC' for measuring the sound level of
general acoustic material
4.4 Using the F/S button select either FAST sampling for instant sound and
SLOW sampling for average sound level.
4.5 Using the MAX/MIN button select whether you require to monitor the
maximum sound level predominant at the time of measuring or the
minimum sound level.
4.6 Begin measuring sound levels by either using the unit held in your hand
or mount it on a tripod. The meter should be 1 to 1.5 metres away from
the sound source.
4.7 Record sound levels as required as described in section 3.5.2.
fig. 3
5.1 Do not store or operate the meter at high temperature or in conditions
of high humidity.
5.2 If the meter is not to be used for long periods of time, remove the
battery to avoid harmful liquid leakage.
5.3 Keep microphone dry and avoid severe vibration.
5.4 When the battery symbol shows on the readout
replace the 9V battery (PP9).
5.5 CALIBRATION. Sealey are able to offer a chargeable calibration
service. Contact your local Sealey dealer or Sealey direct for more
information.
Environmental Protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycle centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible
with the environment. When the product is no longer required, it must be
disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid
waste authority for recycling information.
Battery Removal
Remove the battery from the meter by removing the screw from
one end of the battery compartment cover on the back of the casing.
Remove the cover. Unclip the battery connector and lift out the battery.
Dispose of battery according to local authority guidelines.
WARNING: Do not dispose of by fire. This could result in an explosion.
Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009,
Jack Sealey Ltd are required to inform potential purchasers of products
containing batteries (as defined within these regulations), that they are
registered with Valpak’s registered compliance scheme. Jack Sealey Ltd’s
Batteries Producer Registration Number (BPRN) is BPRN00705.