PCE Instruments PCE-TSM 5 Users guide

Sound Level Meter

PCE-TSM 5

User's Manual

Please read this user manual thoroughly before using this unit

and keep it properly for your future reference.

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Catalogue

1、Safety ........................................................................ 2

2、Applications.............................................................. 2

3、Features .................................................................... 3

4、Specifications ........................................................... 4

5、Meter Description ..................................................... 6

6、Display Description .................................................. 7

7、Function Operation Description ............................... 7

8、Notes ........................................................................11

9、Accessories ............................................................. 13

9、Disposal ................................................................... 13

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1、 Safety

Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate the meter.

▲ Environment conditions

1． RH≤90％（Non-Condensation）
2． Operating Temperature: -20～60℃/-4～140℉

▲ Maintenance

1． Repairs or servicing should only be performed

by qualified personnel.

2． Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. Do not use

abrasives or solvents on this instrument

Comply with EMC

2、Applications

This instrument adopts the capacitive microphone as the
sensor, and is equipped with high-configuration MCU

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calculation, with high measurement accuracy and quick
response. Suitable for noise engineering, quality control,
health prevention and control and various environmental
sound measurement, such as construction engineering,
factory, school, hospital, library, office, home

3、Features

 large HD color LCD display
 Wide frequency response range and high accuracy
 Light and voice alarm functions
 Alarm value can be set
 Preset six countries warning language optional
 15S Self defined recording broadcast duration 15S
 Screen locking function
 Remote control and remote operation
 Audio output function

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4、Specifications

Measuring range

35dB ～ 135dB

Dynamic range

50dB

Frequency response

31.5Hz ～ 8KHz

Accuracy

±2.0dB

Frequency weighting

A weighted network

Microphone

1/2 inch electret condenser microphone

Value update

500ms

six Languages

English, Spanish, French, German,
Japanese, Chinese

Recording function

15S

Over range prompt

＞ 135DB, "Hi" symbol is displayed;
＜ 35 DB, "LO" symbol is displayed

High alarm value
setting

√
Audio output function

√

Volume adjustment

√

Remote control

√

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Battery life

60hours

Power

Adapter；DC 9V/1A，outer diameter

5.5mm, inner diameter 2.0mm, central
positive pole

AA LR6 1.5V × 6

Operating temperature
and humidity

-20℃～ 60℃/-4℉ ～ 140℉,10%RH～
90%RH

Storage temperature
and humidity

-20℃～ 60℃/-4℉ ～ 140℉,10%RH～
75%RH

Size

197*176*49mm

Weight

623g

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5、Meter Description

⑴ Display screen
⑵ Recording hole
⑶ Function keys
⑷ Horn
⑸ Infrared receiving hole
⑹ Function keys
⑺ Noise detection sensor
⑻ Noise correction fine adjustment hole
⑼ Audio output hole
⑽ Adapter jack
⑾ Hanging hole
⑿ Battery compartment

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6、Display Description

⑴ Volume identification symbol
⑵ Adapter access prompt symbol
⑶ Low voltage prompt symbol
⑷ Noise value display area
⑸ Noise unit symbol
⑹ Screen lock symbol

7、Function Operation Description

1) On/off function;Press the " " button to start

the meter, and press the " " button for 3 seconds to
shut down the machine

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2) Alarm function

a. Yellow light alarm, in the measurement mode, when
the measurement value is greater than the reported value,
the yellow light flashes continuously.
b. Red light alarm. in measurement mode, when the
measurement value is greater than the alarm value set by
the red light, the red light is continuously flashing and
the voice is reported (please be quiet).

3) Screen lock function; in the measurement state,

press the " " key, the "HOLD" symbol appears at the
top of the screen to indicate that the instrument locks the

current screen display, and again, the " " key to cancel
the function

4) Recording function; in measurement mode, press

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the " " button, and hear the "drop", indicating that

the recording begins, release" "the key, and hear

the two sounds of "drop" and "drop", indicating the end
of the recording.The instrument will automatically
broadcast a recording content.

5) Volume adjustment function; in measurement

mode, press " " to increase the volume and " "

to reduce the volume.

6) Alarm value adjustment function; in the

measurement mode, press the " " button, the
instrument can enter the "Yellow Light Alarm Value

Adjustment", "Red Light Alarm Value Adjustment",
"Green Light Self Test", "Yellow Light Self Test", "Red

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Light" mode, and press the " " button again to return
to the measurement mode. In the alarm value adjustment

mode, press " " key to adjust the large value and

press " " key to adjust the small value.

7) Broadcast voice selection; in measurement mode,

press " " to select the required broadcast language,
then select in English, Spanish, French, German,

Japanese, Chinese, homemade recording content.

Note: After pressing the " " key, a voice will be

broadcast. After the voice is played, press the " " key
within 3 seconds to jump to the next voice play. If more

than 3 seconds, play the selected voice

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8）Correction method; Open the power switch of the
standard sound source (94 dB @ 1 KHZ), close the
standard source to the induction hole of the noise
detection sensor, and rotate the potentiometer in the
adjustment hole on the right side of the instrument to
display the LCD as 94.0dB.

8、Notes

The instrument has been calibrated before leaving the
factory. Without any professional equipment and
personnel, please do not easily modify the calibration
parameters
[Note] The instrument has been corrected before leaving
the factory, and the recommended correction period is
one year.

1) Repairs or servicing should only be performed by

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qualified personnel.

2) Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. Do not use

abrasives or solvents on this instrument

3) Remove the battery when the meter is to be stored

for long periods of time to avoid battery leakage.

4) When the battery runs out, the LCD displays the

" " symbol, and the new battery must be
replaced.

5) Use adapters to power as much as possible

6) Do not use it in places with high temperature and

high humidity

7) Do not tap the microphone head and remain dry.

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9、Accessories

1 x PCE-TSM 5 sound level meter
1 x 9 V 1 A plug-in mains adaptor
1 x remote control
1 x screwdriver
6 x 1.5 V AA battery
1 x user manual
1 x mounting material

Disposal

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For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the

006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament

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applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must
not be disposed of as household waste. They must be
given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU
we take our devices back. We either re-use them or
give them to a recycling company which disposes of the
devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices
should be disposed of in accordance with your local
waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE
Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany

PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United Kingdom

PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Trafford House
Chester Rd, Old Trafford
Manchester M32 0RS
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/english

The Netherlands

PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

France

PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: [phone]
Numéro de fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/french

Italy

PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6
55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

United States of America

PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/us

Spain

PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mula, 8
02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
Tel. : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

Turkey

PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.
Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul
Türkiye
Tel: [phone]
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

Denmark

PCE Instruments Denmark ApS
Birk Centerpark 40
7400 Herning
Denmark
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.pce-instruments.com/dansk

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