CEL620 Integrating Sound Level Meter

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Integrating Sound Level Meter

The CEL620 provides a large set of parameters, such as "A" and "C" weighted Max, Min and Peak. As an Integrating sound level meter, it also provides the average sound level Leq. All measurements are made in parallel, which means you do not need to decide beforehand which ones you need - they are all stored.

Noise at Work Regulations

The EU noise at work regulations - Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC - and the UK HSE guidelines (Controlling Noise at Work) state that noise measurements should be made using a calibrated Class 2 Integrating Sound Level Meter capable of measuring the "A" weighted Leq (L_Aeq). For environments with loud banging noise the meter should also measure the "C" weighted Peak (L_Cpeak).

All the CEL620 models meet these requirements and so are perfect for a noise at work assessment. These meters also have the "C" weighted Leq, which can be used to check the suitability of hearing protectors, and options for Octave band filters for more detailed analysis.

Data Logging and Insight Software

The CEL620 comes complete with data logging capability. Measurements are stored in the meter's internal memory. When connected to a Windows computer, the meter acts like a memory card (shows as a removable drive) so the measurements can be loaded into a spreadsheet or moved to your hard drive for long term storage. There is no need to buy an install special software, which can be a real benefit on a company networks where installation of software is not encouraged.

If you want a little more than just loading the measurements into a spreadsheet then the Insight software simplifies the process of downloading the measurements, storing them in a database, managed by person, place or process criteria. To get the Insight software for the CEL620 include item ISC004 with your order.

 

Our Recommendation

For noise at work measurements, we recommend order code CEL620A2-K, which includes the Class 2 CEL620A2 and Calibrator. The standard meter is data logging and measurements can be transfered to a spreadsheet. For convenience you can add the Insight software to make the download and analysis process easier. If you are unsure, Insight can be ordered at a later date.

For more advanced use, or where the noise levels are particularly high, we recommend the addition of Octave Band Filters. These can be used to run a more detailed check on the suitability of the hearing protectors you have available.

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