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Ono Sokki · LA-3000 series · Handheld sound level meter

LA-3560

Discontinued

Class 1 wide-band model of the discontinued LA-3000 series of high-function sound level meters, replaced by the LA-7000 series. Covers 10 Hz to 20 kHz with optional real-time 1/1 and 1/3-octave analysis, 400-line FFT, WAV recording and data logging to SD card. Still in use for environmental and product noise work.

Specifications verified on .

Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
1
Octave bands
1/1 and 1/3
Connectivity
USB (mass storage, mini-B), RS-232C, SD card, AC output, AC/DC output, headphone output, external control input, comparator output
Battery life
8 h
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Specifications

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

Standards and class — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2002 class 1, JIS C 1509-1:2005 class 1, IEC 61260:1995 class 1 (octave options LA-0351/LA-0352)
Measurement — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement rangeA: 27 to 140 dB; C: 32 to 140 dB; Z: 38 to 140 dB
Frequency range10 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency weightingsA, C, Z
Time weightingsF, S, I
ParametersLp, Leq, LE, Lpeak, Lmax, Lmin, LN (L5, L10, L50, L90, L95 and others), Loudness DIN 45631 (option LA-0358)
Analysis — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/1 and 1/3
Octave band filter classclass 1 (IEC 61260:1995), options LA-0351 (1/1) and LA-0352 (1/3)
FFT400 lines (option LA-0353)
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval10 ms (option LA-0356)
MemorySD/SDHC card up to 32 GB (1 GB card supplied)
Hardware — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
MicrophoneMI-1235 1/2" electret, -29 dB nominal sensitivity
Detachable preamplifierYes
Display3.5" LCD with white backlight
Battery4 x AA (alkaline or rechargeable); AC adapter PB-7090
Battery life8 h
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50
Connectivity and software — LA-3560
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB (mass storage, mini-B), RS-232C, SD card, AC output, AC/DC output, headphone output, external control input, comparator output
SoftwareOS-2000 series, DS-3000 series

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
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Product page(Discontinued) LA-3000 series High Function Sound Level Meter

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