- RS Stock No.:
- 447-9646
- Mfr. Part No.:
- GA256
- Brand:
- Castle
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- RS Stock No.:
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- Mfr. Part No.:
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- Brand:
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Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Status: Not Applicable
- COO (Country of Origin):
- GB
Product Details
GA256 Personal Noise Exposure Meter
A high specification personal sound exposure meter that is fully compliant with IEC 61252-1. This meter gives simultaneous Lex (sound exposure) and peak measurement for assessments to the Noise at Work Regulations 1979 and is especially suited more to mobile workforces. It has a high specification measurement microphone and is cased in tough, crack resistant ABS plastic.
Designed for Industrial Safety Officers and Safety Managers for compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act; Noise at Work regulation 1989. It is ideally suited for workers who move around in the execution of their job
Integrated sound exposure level (Lex or Lepd) measurement
DOSE%, Projected DOSE% and Projected Lex functions
A frequency weighting (toggle)
Simultaneous measurement of Lex, and Pmax
Elapsed time (running time hrs, min, sec)
Overload and under-range indication
Battery condition
Integrated sound exposure level (Lex or Lepd) measurement
DOSE%, Projected DOSE% and Projected Lex functions
A frequency weighting (toggle)
Simultaneous measurement of Lex, and Pmax
Elapsed time (running time hrs, min, sec)
Overload and under-range indication
Battery condition
Note
For compliance with Noise at Work regulations and relevant international Standards, sound level meters should be calibrated before use and checked afterwards. See GA601 acoustic calibrator (Stock No 229-9448).
Standards
IEC 61252:1993
Specifications
Attribute | Value |
---|---|
Maximum Sound Level | 140dB |
Minimum Sound Level | 75dB |
Resolution | 0.1 dB |
Accuracy Class | IEC 61252:1993 |
DOSE Measurement | Yes |
Weighting | A, C |
Display Type | LCD - Backlit |
Battery Type | 9V |
Fast/Slow Time Averaging | Both |
Maximum Frequency | 20kHz |
Maximum Operating Temperature | +40°C |
Minimum Frequency | 1 Hz |
Model Number p | GA 256 |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |