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- Page 1 OTES HB/1018/006/A5 Issue C...
- Page 2 Competent persons training courses, which cover a wide variety of noise assessment tasks. It is my intention for Castle Group Ltd to provide a complete range of Noise and Vibration products and Services of the highest standard. If you would like to know more about any of our other products and services then please visit our web site at www.castlegroup.co.uk or telephone on...
- Page 3 Leave your KA018 kit to temperature adjust for at least 2 Hours when transferring use from a cold environment to warmer. • Turn OFF the Isolation Switch to prevent discharge of the batteries in the KA018 if it is not in use. •...
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Page 4: Technical Specifications
Approximate Weights Pro DX Weightings Setup ..............11 12V 17Ah Battery = 6.1 Kg Pro DX Setup For DAT Recording ............12 KA018 Empty Case = 5.0 Kg DAT Remote Switch ................13 KA018 Combined Overall = 19.5 Kg DAT Trouble Shooting ................13 AC output Attaching The Microphone To MW400 ........14... - Page 5 External Power Connection Lead ZL1096-01 ..................KA018 External Power Cable • Battery Charger PSU4 ........................ KA018 Battery Charger Although other accessories may be present in your KA018, these are ordered independently. Noisy Neighbour kits are supplied without batteries and charger.
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Page 6: Getting Started
Castle Group Ltd, in its original packaging, or to an authorised tery connectors into the mating connectors in the cable cut out. The connec- agent. -
Page 7: Additional Options
Software & KA018 PC Link Cable provided to hold the battery connections and internal wiring. This cable plugs into the socket labelled ‘I/O’ on the KA018 case allowing you to upload saved data to your PC using the required software ‘dBDataPRO’. - Page 8 85dB. Plugs will only fit into the correct sockets. Plugs should Close your KA018 case lid and ensure that the air valve near the case handle not be forced or damage to the is not fully tightened. connector pins may occur.
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Page 9: Battery Removal
The KA018 kit can only be powered from the external battery pack or external power supply connector whilst the batteries are being charged. To reduce the weight of the KA018 the kit may be powered using one battery only, however this may cause an unbalance when carrying the case. - Page 10 The supplied GA505 printer will operate using the power supplied from your Step 2 KA018 kit as with your Pro DX Sound Level Meter. The printer is only powered Insert the pre-amplifier through the MW401 stem and attach the de-humidifer when print information is sent to the printer.
- Page 11 MW400 Weatherproof Windshield. socket labelled ‘microphone’ on the KA018 case. Once inserted turn the screw at the base of the MW400 until it tightens TAKE EXTREME CARE WHILST HANDLING YOUR MICROPHONE, IT IS AN against the microphone stem.
- Page 12 The DAT Recorder is supplied with it’s own manual and it is recommended recording. The integral button LED will cease to that you are familiar with it’s operation prior to setting up with a KA018. illuminate indicating the DAT is not recording.
- Page 13 To ensure validity of the recorded data it is necessary to record a reference tone on the tape each time your KA018 kit is used. Once the sound level falls below this level the DAT machine will then stop re- cording.
- Page 14 DAT R DX W EFERENCE ONTINUED EIGHTINGS ETUP OUND ETER A microphone hears all frequencies equally whereas a human ear hears some Ensure at least 30 seconds of the reference tone is recorded. frequencies better than others. The Pro DX Sound Level Meter has the ability to mimic the human ear via its electronics.