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The Castle Sonus GA216i is a feature packed instrument, fully compliant with IEC 61672:2002 Class 2. This meter gives simultaneous Leq and peak measurements for assessments to The Control of Noise at Work Regulations. It has a high-specification measurement microphone and is cased in tough, crack resistant ABS plastic. To comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, this Class 2 Sound Level Meter enables you to assess Noise in the workplace at fantastic value.
| Measurement Parameters | Lepd, Leq |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Weightings | A, C |
| Application | Noise at Work |
| Brand | Castle Group |
| Available Outside the UK? | Yes |
The Castle SONUS range of pocket sized sound level meters bring simplicity and power to the worlds of Noise at Work and Environmental sound monitoring. From a basic sound pressure meter to a combined sound and dosemeter, the range of systems covers a wide diversity of applications. The Castle Sonus GA216i is a feature packed instrument, fully compliant with IEC 61672:2002 Class 2. This meter gives simultaneous Leq and peak measurements for assessments to the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. It has a high-specification measurement microphone and is cased in tough, crack resistant ABS plastic. It has a high-specification measurement microphone and is cased in tough, crack resistant ABS plastic.
Operation: Using your Castle Sound Meter couldn't be simpler. Operate your new Sound Level Meter by pressing the cleverly designed keys to navigate around the meters many features and capabilities. Intuitively developed, it will seem like you've been using one for years.
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| Applicable Standards | IEC 61672-1:2002 (Integrating, Sound Exposure and Sound Level Meters) IEC 60651:1979+A1+A2 (Sound Level Meters) IEC 60804:2000 (Integrating Function |
| Microphone and Preamplifier | Type 7052 Pre-Polarised ½” (13.2 mm) Free-Field, Electret Condenser Microphone: 20Hz – 8KHz ± 2dB –32 dB ± 3 dB re 1V/Pa Custom pre-amplifier design Typical actuator to free-field correction factor (based on 500Hz=0) is as follows |
| Display | Back-lit LCD panel (8x1 Characters) Alpha-Numeric display for measured results |
| Level Range | Measuring Range: 35-140 Linear operating range (IEC61672-1): 65dB 3 Measurement Ranges (IEC61672-1): 35-100 55-120 - Reference Range 75-140 |
| Noise Floor | Typical ’A’ Weighting <32 dB(A) rms. ‘C’ Weighting <38 dB(C) rms |
| Frequency Weighting | ‘A’ and ’C’ to IEC 61672-1:2002 and IEC 60651:1979+A1+A2 |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 8 kHz (including microphone) 1 Hz - 20 kHz (electrical characteristics) |
| Time Weighting | Slow and Fast |
| Instrument Response | Simultaneous rms. and Peak |
| Measurement Parameters | Lp (Sound Pressure Level), Leq (Equivalent Sound Level), Lmax (maximum Level), Cpeak (Max. Peak Level), LEpd (Sound Exposure Level), LAE (Single Event Sound Exposure Level) Other Displays: Elapsed time, Overload, Battery Life |
| Calibration | Software controlled 91.0 to 120.0 dB (1kHz) in 0.1 dB steps |
| Processing | A to D Converter: 12-bit, 352Hz sampling Controller: 8MHz, micro-controller |
| Power Requirements | Batteries: 1 x 6LR61 (size PP3), Life: >12 hours (alkaline batteries, continuous operation) |
| Dimensions | 60mm (width) x 35mm (depth excluding pocket clip) x 135mm (height without microphone) or 210mm (height with microphone) |
| Weight | 220gms (including battery) |
| Manuals | Multi-language manuals*: French, German, Spanish and Italian |
