TSI Quest · Sound Detector · Handheld sound level meter
Quest Sound Detector SD-200
CurrentCompact Class 2 sound level meter for workplace spot checks, showing sound pressure level and Leq/Lavg with tri-colour LED alerts at 80 to 85 dB (green), 85 to 105 dB (yellow) and above 105 dB (red). Rechargeable via USB with over 50 hours of run time. Intended for screening rather than detailed surveys.
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- Type
- Handheld sound level meter
- Class
- Class 2
- Channels
- 1
- Octave bands
- None
- Connectivity
- USB (charging)
- Weight
- 125 g
- Battery life
- 50 h
Specifications
As published by TSI Quest. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IEC 61672-1 class | Class 2 |
| Standards | IEC 61672-1:2002 class 2, ANSI S1.4-1983 (R2006), ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007), IEC 61010-1:2010 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Measurement range | 45 to 130 dB (linearity/dynamic range) |
| Linearity range | 45 to 130 dB |
| Frequency weightings | A, C |
| Time weightings | F, S |
| Parameters | SPL, Leq/Lavg |
| Exchange rates | 3 dB, 5 dB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Octave bands | None |
| Reverberation time | No |
| Building acoustics | No |
| Audio recording | No |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Microphone | 1/2" omnidirectional electret condenser, Class/Type 2 |
| Display | Digits 2 cm high, 0.1 dB resolution, 0.5 s update |
| Battery | Lithium polymer 1000 mAh rechargeable, USB charged |
| Battery life | 50 h |
| Weight | 125 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 165 x 61 x 23 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 0 to 40 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB (charging) |
Where this data comes from
| Kind | Document | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Product page | Quest Sound Detector SD-200 | |
| Datasheet | Quest Sound Detector SD-200 spec sheet (A4, P/N 5002166) |
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