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Casella · CEL-24x · Handheld sound level meter

CEL-24x

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Entry-level digital sound level meter range from Casella for spot checks and basic surveys. The CEL-240 shows instantaneous and maximum levels; the CEL-246 adds integrating (Leq or Lavg) measurement and data logging that can be read over USB with the dB24 software. Two selectable ranges, A and C weightings, 3 x AA batteries and a tripod socket.

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Type
Handheld sound level meter
Channels
1
Octave bands
None
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Mini-B, AC output, DC output (option)
Weight
245 g
Battery life
35 h
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Specifications

As published by Casella. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.

Standards and class — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
StandardsIEC 61672, IEC 60651, ANSI S1.4, IEC 60804 and ANSI S1.43 (CEL-246)
Measurement — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement range30 to 100 or 60 to 130 dB, selectable
Frequency weightingsA, C
Time weightingsF, S, I
ParametersSPL, Lmax, Leq (CEL-246), Lavg (CEL-246)
DosimetryNo
Analysis — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
Octave bandsNone
Reverberation timeNo
Building acousticsNo
Audio recordingNo
Logging and data — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval1 s (CEL-246)
Memory419,000 data points (CEL-246)
Hardware — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
Detachable preamplifierNo
Displayhigh-resolution display with time-history graph (resolution not stated)
Battery3 x AA alkaline or rechargeable; 5 V via USB
Battery life35 h
Weight245 g
Dimensions (mm)72 x 212 x 31
Operating temperature (°C)0 to 40
Connectivity and software — CEL-24x
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB 2.0 Mini-B, AC output, DC output (option)
SoftwaredB24 (CEL-6842)

Variants

Variants of the CEL-24x as the manufacturer names them
VariantDifference
CEL-240instantaneous and maximum levels
CEL-246adds Leq/Lavg averaging and logging (419,000 data points)

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
DatasheetCasella 24x Digital Sound Level Meter datasheet SM09002 v3.0
Product pageCasella Integrating Real Time CEL-246 Sound Level Meter

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