rep MODEL: GM1356 Sound Level Meter | Instruction Manual ce€ “S Version: GM1356-0,Contents 41. Before use notice © Check up (01) © introduction - ~--(02) O Features. (02) © Diagram ofthe unit (03) © Leo Displays (05) © specitications (07) Q Calibrations---------+----+----- -=~(08) © Calendar setting----- -sna-== (09) 2.0peration instructions © Battery installment Q Selection measure level Q Time weighting selection Q Frequency weighting selection-. ‘Q The maximum value measurement Q Data storage. Q Data clearance: © Connect with PC 3. Other items Q Trouble shootinge=--=--— Q Attention=-- Q Maintenance and warranty: Maint ani and warranty 4). Maintenance Replacement and maintenance of battery ‘a.Remove the battery from the unit fits not required for extended periods of time in order to avoid damage to the battery compartment and the electrode resulting froma leaking battery. baAfter power on, ita symbol EBappears on the LCD, you need to replace the batteries immediately. Open the ba~ ‘tery door, take out the old battery install new batteries, (note the battery polarity), then close the battery door, {or details please refer figures and contents on page 10 of this manual. Cleaning the casing Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the unit easing that will especially erode the LCD surface; just clean the unit lightly as needed with itle clean water. 2). Warranty ‘About relative warranties please read provided warranty card. We disclaim any liability due to: transportation damages: incorrect use of operation; manipulation, alterations or repair attempts; without warranty card, invoice, Specie Declarations 1. We resarve tho rights of the update and amendment ofthe product design and the manual which are subject, fo change without further natifeation. Dispose of batlry should in accordance with local laws and regulations. ills3. Other items Familiar trouble shooting ‘The following is alist of actions to be taken ifthe unitis not working properly: 4), Screen is Blank Check the batteries are installed correctly. Open the battery door on rear of the unit, The + and - symbols on the battery should match the corresponding + and - symbols marked in the battery compartment. 2). Ifthe unit can not connect to PC normally, please check ifthe USB cable is OK, ifthe cable can not be used formally, please replace it fora new one. 1). Environment conditions on operation: Indoor use; 2000 meters high below, Temperature:0~40°C Relative humidity: =80%RH 2), De not store of use the unit in following conditions: ‘a, Splashes of water or high levels of dust. b. Airwith high sal or sulphur content ¢. Airwith other gases or chemical materials. 4. High temperature or humidity or direct sunlight. 3). Never impact the unit or used on humidity conditions. _ fs), 1. Before use notice Carefully unpack your kit after you purchased this produ: ctand ensure that you have all the following items. In the ‘event that any items is missing or if you find any mismatch for damage or the manual appearing to lack page, etc. Serio- sly influencing the reading, promptly contact your dealer. Q Sound level meter 1Pcs Sponge ball apes Q Computer software disc 1Pes. Q USB connection cable 1Pcs Q AC output wire apes Q 1.5VAlkline battery 4Pcs Q Instruction manual 1Pcs Q PP packing box 1Pcs villeIntroduction\, This unit has been designed to meet the measurement requirement of noise engineers, noise quality control and health prevention in various environments, such as noise ‘measurement in factory, office, traffic road, family and all other noise measurement applications, Q This unit was designed according to following standards: a. International electrician committee standard IEC PUB 651 TYPE b. US national standard: ANSI S1.4 TYPE2 Q Accuracy up to +/-1,548 Q Measurement range is 30 to 13008, FastiSiow Time weigting selection (Q The maximum value holding function Q Auto power off 10 minutes Q AIC Frequency weighting s Q Both AC and PWM signal output are available Q Calendar function (Q 4700 data record function Q Connect with the PC through USB, provides data record downloading, real-time data sampling analysis, and printing graph&data functions, fe, © Click the import Data in File menu bar or Import Data button on tool column will popup as the following picture showns: S4E8"saXB\% Q Click “Import” to import the data stored in the sound level meter, which will display as Data curve! NOTE: This software supports to print measuring data curve diagram, for details please refer to HELP content vill ss6) On line measurement: Q Click Real Time Measure in File menu bar or Real Time Measure button in tool column will enter into the window ‘as the following picture showns: Button instructions: Baton [Funston W swicteoal]| Cok o sar realtime measurement [@estenn, | Giotto stoprear-time measurement ices | | lcktoctesraline measuring sata Clicks store realtime measuring dat, mpi e a name in popup window, click save the document formatof Lab, Timea] _| Geers prin curve dagram Bsn | Zoomin curve dagram Genoa | Zoom oukeurve diagram Texan) _ | Reset zoom, resume to defauted vale [el ©) [Weve curve dagramto len orraht 34),‘Sponge ball (when outdoor use please puton, prevent wind blowing noise disturbing the unit reading) Capacitance microphone 2D display Power on switch ‘Aue: Level position switching and calendar setting key. (3): Maximum value holding and calandar setting key. () ‘Frequency weighting selection and record data d- tietion key, the default value is A, press ance turn tobe C. press down until on the LCD appears the symbol CLR wil delete all the record data 'k: Weighting for general sound level measurements C: Weighting for checking the iow-frequency content of 8, G3): Time weighting selection and data recording key, the default value is FAST, press once turn tobe SLOW, press down unt on the LCD appears the symbol RECORD will enter data recording mode, press again to exit this mode FAST. Displaying currentinstantaneous 68 value SLOW: Displaying current average dB value in 1 second 9. PWM : Pulse Width Modulation output jack 10. .use : USB jack 11. BggVIN: DC BV input jack $e (outside positive inside negative) 412.ac OUT : AC analogy signal output jack 43, Calbraton kno 14. Tripod fixed screw aperture 15. Light sensor lh, Q Click *PC Software Setting’ to setup the Low! High 8 Alarm, and the Alarm sound ON/OFF. Then click *OK" or "Apply" to confirm As the following picture showns omnes ome a era illsQ Click “SPL Unit Setting” to setup the following items: Measurement range, Max work mode, Sample speed, weight.ect, Then click *OK" or *Apply* to confirm As the following picture showns: ocr eis 32 I, | LCD Display \ @ FAST SLOW | O80 RO untill), in @4 Oo | Oo Oo USB © |e BEEBE roe“ | wx 0 = Vs eam B+ RECORD FULL ® ® ville3, MAX The maximum value icon “System Option" the default setup is “Miscellaneous 5. Fa Lowbattery Indication As the following picture showns: 10.AG frequency weighting Aand C 11, Reading displaying area 13. Bar graph (14B/1 bar graph) 14 ‘Alarm symbol, ifthe reading is over the maximum range, this symbol will display. 15.sLow Slow time weighting (refers to respond speed) 17, ‘Alarm symbol, ifthe reading is under the ‘minimum range, this symbol will display. _ fe |)\, ville‘Q Insert one end of USB wire into the USB socket on the unit, asthe following picture showns: 4) Connection with PC: | Tainan ange aueeage 20-1364, BROS Tai (uence urd acauny snd, S484 Fanaa 1 Sit Be | Reston 8 Menno san emo mt Openings 0680068 Oveoadnleston ‘OVER/NDER Frequency weighing charactors [and Q Plug another end of USB wire into the interface port on Oita se5ey or PC, as the following picture showns: alogy bar saph ait bararanh Sampingrale FAST mes eecond SLOW Rimeseacond anaes is a00t600hm to the unit directly, in absence of 4 “AA batteries. When disconnect with the PC, the unit wil auto turn of. Baty ie 2h conaous xine Bate) ff), allCal ration Please use 94dB@ 1KHZ standard calibration instrument 1. Open battery door and insert the batteries into the battery compartment properly. 2. Selting on sound level meter: Frequency weighting is A: Time weighting is FAST; Level range is 60 to 110d, Shown inthe Figure 1 Command [Fonelion Realtime [Real-time data measurement, the measured data moasure | at realtime willbe displayed on computer seroen ‘Open [Open measuring data len Lab forme save Save real-time measurement sata import Bata [Download the measurement data Export Data [Export the meusuring dala ino excel format Printor Setup [Printor setting Print Data Sheai|Print data sheet ‘System Setup [System seting Tanguage [Language selection of software contact interace Figure 1 Note: (Our products are all wl calibrated before Shipment Recommended recalibration cycle: 4 yer. _ fi), © Too! column instruction as the fllowing picture showns: SUB ’s5XB\X% [Button] Funevon wil be displayes on computer Download the data storagin the soundiavel meter to computer [Save real-time measurement sata (Ee le| Printsata sheet System setup Syston information sel fap efoe ville3) Software instruction ‘O The software window as the following picture showns ‘© Menu instruction as the following picture showns: File menu bar: Option menu bar: (Be ten erase an Note: Check if this unitis connected well to the computer on state column: Connect OK: Connect successful; Disconnect: failed to connect. fe), Ca dai tting 1> Setting date and clock wth button When the unit's power-off press) key andthe G2) oy tolurnon. the LOD sereun flashes ie ie! agit ot Calender veer shownin igure 2 Figure 2 at this time you can release the 2) key, press the LEVEL ‘A. oF ¥ Koy to adjust the ailtal of your, month and day, ater adjust the first digit, pross the C=). key turn to adjust Second digit, Follow such step, when you press down his key at sixth time, you can ster the adjustment of hur and minute, after minute adjustment finished press down 3) Key once agein to wilhdraw trom calendar edjusiment made, 2>. Salting date and time with PC connection: Click OPTION>SYSTEM SETUP, solect SYSTEM SETUP TIME WITH PC CURRENT TIME, then click ENTER, on the computer displayed time will be downloaded into this unit. ville2. Operation instructions Battery installment oe 1. Open the battery door and insert 4 pieces 1.5V AAbaltery into the battery compartment. 2. Cover the battery door. 3. When the battery voltage drops below the operating Voltage, mark” £2" appears, please replaced with new batteries 4, When the DC adapter is used, insert the plugs (3.6) ofthe adapter into the DC 6V connector. Beth, © When this interface appears, click Finish" to finish the installation. {As the following picture showns: ‘Gompoting the Jing BOE 8.0 ‘Setup Ward, alllQ Hfitis first time to install this software, you have to install the Database When this inteface comes out, click “Install” to start the installation. As the following picture showns: _ fe, Press the © key to turn on the unit, after the LCD entire screen displays for 2 seconds will display the year, month and date. As shownin figure 3 Figure 3 Q After 3 seconds it entors default measurement mode, ‘as shown in figure 4: 3 daw #38 ss" c 12:56 swe Figure 4 L© Press the LEVEL Aor ¥ key, select your desired meas- tring level: 30 to 80, 60 to 100,60 to110, 30 10 130(auto) the LCD screen displays as follows: 30-80. ar 50-100 '' aw ) 60-110, Beh, Q When this interface comes out, make sure to select the *Setupbde (DataBase access engine) " ititis the first time to install this software on this computor, click Finish® to install the DataBase access engine; I this is not the first to install this software, you need nat select " Setupbde" For starting this software right now, select * Run Soun- LAB" , click * Finish” to finish the installation As the following picture showns: Completing the SoundLas Setup Wear rate ma uill-2swe | Bh, alll 33Iyour set measuring level is higher than the environment level, for example level 80-110 is set, and current actual sound level is lower than 604B, the LCD screen will dspl- ay the icon EINURD. please press ¥ key o lower the level Until the icon HEE disappears. ‘As shown in figure 6 asa t ' 5:50 32 0 ms GBe. @ Ityour set measuring level is lower than the environment level, for example level 30~80 is set, and current actual sound level s higher than 804B, the LCD screen will dis play the icon please press & key to lowerthe level until the icon disappears, {As shown in figure 6 ol 8a 15°50'S0 ae om Geb. ailfthe measuring level is set as 80~130, the LCD still display the icon [HEN , that indicates the current noise level is exceeding the measuring range of this unit; blfthe level ie set 30~130, the unit can auto switch level. Beh, © Select “Create a desktop Icon" ityou want to create a deskelopicon, then click *NEXT" to enternext step. 2a the following picture snowns: ‘Rie frapestnte tte sg petty ied illsQ When this Inteface comes out, click *Next® to enter next step, as the following picture showns: Clontentesrtatie fel, Time weighting selection The default time weighting is FAST after power on, the LCD, screen displays as in figure 7: Figure 7 Press the (4) key to turns into SLOW (low speed), the LCD. screen displays as in figure 8: Som ao 5825 ~ SHE. Figure ® B wate 3 Eelocung FAST st plekup the crrentreadig Beeiccund et ow etcpak apt resin otaverage canyons wlllquency weighting ‘The default frequency weighting is Aafter power on, the LOD screen displays as in figure 9: ‘0 Figures 155832 ne » 54. Press once the (2s) key the frequency weighing will turn into C, the LCD displays asin figure 10: wo SOS Figuret0 ~ B45. Note: ‘A-Weighting for general sound level measurements. (C-Weighting for checking the low-frequency content of sounds. Beth, Q Click Browse" to change the installation folder, click "Next" to enter next step, as the following picture showns: reenact LConnection with PC | ‘The maximum vali surement 41). Requirements of computer configuration: Q CPU: Pentiumill 600MHZ or above © One free available USB connecting interface: O The lowest screen resolution of manitor is 800°600 (or much higher), true color; During measurament process, press the (52) key tolock up the maximum reading, the LCD displays as in figure 11 Q Atleast AMB availaale memory me Q Alleast SOMB available disk memory: | kn Q Operation system: Microsoft windows XPIVISTA/ 1B:265S te windows 7 Figure’ 2) Inaalng te data collecting software we Hf G Place the software disc in your disc driver, open the disc sx f (04, driver file, double-click the Setup.exe program icon to enter program installation contact interface, click NEXT to enter, | Next step, as the following picture shows: Press itagain to exit the maximum value measurement and return normal measurement mode. ‘Yetcome to the Sound AB Setup Year ff), all 7‘OP ress down he Coy unt the LCD screen appears the symbal then prose LEVEL Aor W to adjust her cord Interval finally press 2) to enter into the dala sto. m 9 bes. ‘OThe memory capacity is 4700, afteriong period of recording, the LCD screen will appear the symbol FULL, 18 shown in figure 13: Figure 12 SS 0 eG 19 ae Figure 13 ‘On data storage process or recording memory is full, press key again to exit the record mode, the flashing symbol RECORD will disappears, Beth, © Pross down the (5) key until the LCD screen displays the symbol CLR, then all recorded data willbe deleted, LCD displays as in figure 14: Figure 14