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USB sound level meter PCE-SDL 1
REF: PC517
Specifications
- USB sound level meter with a large memory (up to max. 129920 data records) for long-term recording in many different sectors.
- Detects noise levels between 30 and 130 dB.
- Mini format, with compact and robust construction.
- It can function as a stand-alone logger or be connected to a computer or laptop to transmit the values.
- Software included for analysis and graphic representation of the process.
PVP
€183.89
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€183.89
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€171.21
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Specifications
- USB sound level meter with a large memory (up to max. 129920 data records) for long-term recording in many different sectors.
- Detects noise levels between 30 and 130 dB.
- Mini format, with compact and robust construction.
- It can function as a stand-alone logger or be connected to a computer or laptop to transmit the values.
- Software included for analysis and graphic representation of the process.
More info
A sound level meter is a measuring instrument used to determine the level of sound pressure or sound in a given environment. It consists of a sound-sensitive microphone that converts sound wave vibrations into electrical signals. These signals are processed and converted into units of decibels (dB), which is the unit of measurement for sound. Manufactured by PCE, with reference PCE-SDL 1.
Specifications
- USB sound level meter with a large memory (up to max. 129920 data records) for long-term recording in many different sectors.
- Detects noise levels between 30 and 130 dB.
- Mini format, with compact and robust construction.
- It can function as a stand-alone logger or be connected to a computer or laptop to transmit the values.
- Software included for analysis and graphic representation of the process.
- Setting of alarm limits with flashing LED light when these limit values are exceeded.
- Internal clock with date to accurately assign results.
- Powered by internal 3.6 V lithium battery with a useful life of approximately one year.
- Tripod connection and wall mount for long-term data logging.
- Gross Weight: 328 g
- Number of packages: 1
Technical terms
- Lithium batteries
- Battery charging cycles
- Movement detector
- LED
- USB
- MicroUSB
- Mini USB
- USB 3.0
- Reversible USB Type-C
Lithium batteries
Li-Ion or Lithium batteries are one of the most common batteries used today.
We can find this type of battery in mobile phones, wireless headphones, UPS, smartwatches, cars, etc.
Lithium is a very light metal capable of generating ions easily, making it ideal for the manufacture of batteries.
Unlike other types of batteries, they are a bit more expensive, but in return, they are much smaller and lighter, capable of doubling the duration of a Ni-Cd battery.
Thanks to their composition, they can be manufactured in different shapes, adapting to the device where they are to be located, and their low memory effect makes them ideal for any type of device.
Summarizing their positive points:
We can find this type of battery in mobile phones, wireless headphones, UPS, smartwatches, cars, etc.
Lithium is a very light metal capable of generating ions easily, making it ideal for the manufacture of batteries.
Unlike other types of batteries, they are a bit more expensive, but in return, they are much smaller and lighter, capable of doubling the duration of a Ni-Cd battery.
Thanks to their composition, they can be manufactured in different shapes, adapting to the device where they are to be located, and their low memory effect makes them ideal for any type of device.
Summarizing their positive points:
- Easy to find
- Many different sizes and shapes
- Small size
- Lightweight
- Capable of accumulating more charge
- Less memory effect
- Long lasting
- Low self-discharge rate.
- Lifespan of about 3 years.
- Limited number of charges, between 300 and 1000.
- They are more expensive.
- They can overheat to the point of exploding.
- Poorer performance in cold conditions.
- Highly variable voltage.
- Lithium-ion polymer batteries.
- Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).
- Olivine-type lithium iron phosphate batteries.
| BATTERY TYPE | NI-CD | NI-MH | LI-ION | LI-PO |
| Charging time | 10 to 14 hours | 2 to 4 hours | 2 to 4 hours | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Discharge time/month | 30.00 % | 20.00 % | 6.00 % | 6.00 % |
| Number of recharges | approx. 500 | approx. 1000 | approx. 4000 | approx. 5000 |
| Discharge | Necessary | Recommended | Failure at 2.5 v | Failure at 2.5 v |
| Overcharge | Supported | NOT recommended | Supported | Supported |
| Power/kilo | 50 Wh/kg | 70 Wh/Kg | 110-160 Wh/Kg | 100-130 Wh-Kg |
| Memory effect | Very High | Low | None | None |
| Ah (Ampere hours) | 0.5 – 1Ah | 0.5 – 10 Ah | - | - |
| Voltage per cell | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 3.7 V | 3.7 V |






