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Casella · CEL-62x · Handheld sound level meter

CEL-620

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Single-range integrating sound level meter for occupational noise surveys, in Class 1 and Class 2 and as A (broadband) or B (real-time 1/1 octave) versions. Measures A, C and Z weightings and Fast, Slow and Impulse detectors at the same time, logs to 999 runs with audio notes, and appears as a memory drive over USB. Sold alone or in kits with a CEL-120 calibrator and Insight software.

Specifications verified on .

Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
1
Octave bands
1/1
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Mini-B (mass storage)
Weight
295 g
Battery life
20 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-620
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672:2013 class 1 or class 2, ANSI S1.4-1983 (R2006), ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007), IEC 61260 class 1 (B models), ANSI S1.11-2004 (B models)
Measurement — CEL-620
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement range20 to 140 dB RMS, single range
Peak rangeup to 143.0 dB
Frequency weightingsA, C, Z
Time weightingsF, S, I
Simultaneous weightingsYes
ParametersLXY, LXYmax, LXYmin, LXeq, LXpeak, Lavg, LC-LA, LXIeq, LTM3, LTM5, LAE
DosimetryNo
Exchange rates3 dB, 4 dB, 5 dB
Analysis — CEL-620
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/1
Octave band filter classclass 1 (IEC 61260), 11 bands 16 Hz to 16 kHz (B models)
Reverberation timeNo
Building acousticsNo
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — CEL-620
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval1 s
Memory999 runs of up to 24 h; 33 h of audio notes; about 1 year at 1 s interval
Hardware — CEL-620
SpecificationValue
Microphone1/2" CEL-251 (class 1) or CEL-252 (class 2)
Detachable preamplifierYes
Display320 x 240 colour TFT, backlit
Battery3 x AA alkaline or rechargeable; external 9 to 14 V DC
Battery life20 h
Weight295 g
Dimensions (mm)72 x 229 x 31
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50 (class 1); 0 to 40 (class 2)
Connectivity and software — CEL-620
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB 2.0 Mini-B (mass storage)
SoftwareCasella Insight

Variants

Variants of the CEL-620 as the manufacturer names them
VariantDifference
CEL-620A1Class 1, broadband
CEL-620A2Class 2, broadband
CEL-620B1Class 1 with real-time 1/1 octave band analysis
CEL-620B2Class 2 with real-time 1/1 octave band analysis

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
DatasheetCEL-620 Enhanced Sound Level Meter datasheet SM08006 v5.0
Product pageCasella 620 A1 Class 1 Hand Held Sound Level Meter

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