PCE Instruments PCE-SC 43 User manual

PCE-SC 43 Sound Calibrator

User Manual

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Last change: 10 January 2022

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 © PCE Instruments 
 
 
Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Specifications........................................................................................2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
4Device description ................................................................................ 3 
5Start-up and operation ......................................................................... 4 
5.1 Inserting and replacing the batteries................................................................................. 4 
6Troubleshooting....................................................................................4 
7Warranty.................................................................................................5 
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 5 
 
 
 

1 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.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

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

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

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. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Specifications

Sound pressure level

94 dB, 104 dB, 114 dB

Accuracy

±0.4 dB

Class

Frequency

1000 Hz for A, B, C and D

frequency weighting

Frequency accuracy

±1.7 %

Stabilisation time

10 s

Total harmonic distortion

<3 %

Environment

Temperature / humidity influences

<0.4 dB at 0 ... 40°C / 32 ... 104 °F

and 25 ... 90 % RH

Atmospheric pressure influence

<0.1 dB at 65 ... 108 kPa

Stability at <60 s

±0.15 dB

Stability after one year

(normal use)

±0.35 dB

Operating conditions

0 ... 40 °C / 32 ... 104 °F, <25 ... 90 % RH,

non-condensing

Storage conditions

-20 ... 50 °C / -4 ... 122 °F, <90 % RH,

non-condensing

Automatic power off

after 20 minutes

Power supply

2 x 1.5 V AA battery

Battery life

approx. 50 h

Microphone size

1 / 2 inch

Dimensions

60 x 130 x 37.5 mm / 2.3 x 5.1 x 1.4"

Weight

400 g / 14.1 oz

3 Delivery scope

1 x PCE-SC 43

2 x 1.5 V AA battery

1 x user manual

4 Device description

1. On / off key

2. Operating status LED green/red

3. Test chamber

4. dB range key

5. Green 94 dB status LED

6. Green 104 dB status LED

7. Green 114 dB status LED

8. Battery compartment

5 Start-up and operation

Before you switch on the calibrator, it must acclimatise to the ambient conditions for at least two

hours. Then connect the calibrator to a sound level meter. Make sure that the sound sensor of

the sound level meter is completely inside the calibrator. Now switch on the calibrator with the

on/off key. It will first carry out a function test. This process takes about 10 seconds. During the

function test, the status LED flashes. As soon as the status LED glows continuously, the

calibration can be carried out.

To select between the individual sound levels, press the dB range key several times until you

have reached your desired sound pressure level. The sound pressure level is indicated by the

status LED lighting up.

After you have calibrated the sound level meter, first switch off the calibrator by pressing the on /

off key. Then you can detach the sound level meter from the calibrator.

Note:

The calibrator must be on a straight surface during a measurement. Both calibrator and sound

level meter must not move during a measurement. Make sure that the calibrator is not exposed

to loud noises or general vibration during calibration. This may affect the calibration.

5.1 Inserting and replacing the batteries

To put the calibrator into operation, first insert the batteries into the battery compartment on the

back. Use two 1.5 V AA batteries. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Then

close the battery compartment. Assoon as the total battery voltage is<2.2 V, the operating status

LED lights up in red. Then replace the batteries for proper operation. If the operating status LED

lights up in green, the calibrator is ready for operation.

6 Troubleshooting

Error

Cause

Solution

Function test is not

completed

Hardware faulty

Contact PCE Instruments

customer support.

Status LED is red

Battery voltage too low

Replace the batteries with

new ones. The total battery

voltage must be above 2.2

Calibrator does not switch on

- Batteries completely

discharged

- Batteries not inserted

- Hardware faulty

- Replace the batteries

- Contact PCE Instruments

customer support

7 Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:

https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

8 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament

applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.

They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use

them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with

your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany France Spain

PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.

Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53

D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)

Deutschland France España

Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Tel. : +34 967 543 548

Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 Fax: +34 967 543 542

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch www.pce-instruments.com/french www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

United Kingdom Italy Turkey

PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s.r.l. PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.

Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 Halkalı Merkez Mah.

Ensign Way, Southampton 55010 Loc. Gragnano Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C

Hampshire Capannori (Lucca) 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Italia Türkiye

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0 Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Tel: 0212 471 11 47

Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 Faks: 0212 705 53 93

[email protected] info@pce-italia.it in[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com/italiano www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

The Netherlands United States of America

PCE Brookhuis B.V. PCE Americas Inc.

Institutenweg 15 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8

7521 PH Enschede Jupiter / Palm Beach

Nederland 33458 FL

Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 USA

[email protected] Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162

www.pce-instruments.com/dutch Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176

[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/us

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