Casella Sound Level Meters; How to select the best for your needs!
Casella Instruments manufacture three series of sound level meters that cover a diverse range of applications. Whether you are looking for a sound level meter to perform general spot checks, to make workplace noise assessments, or to complete an environmental noise survey, you’ll find a Casella sound level meter to suit your application.
This article will review the Casella range of meters according to each of the three series, explaining typical applications along with a profile of a popular product.
About Casella
Since 1799, Casella has been manufacturing precision scientific equipment. They have a reputation for offering smart, easy-to-use solutions for monitoring noise, dust, and vibration in environmental and occupational settings.
Casella Noise Meters Types and Use
The three main series of Casella sound meters are:
1.Casella Cel 24x Series – for general spot checks
2.Casella Cel 62x Series – suited to workplace noise assessments; and
3.Casella Cel 63x Series – for comprehensive workplace and environmental noise surveys.
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IC TIP: Distinguish Casella Cel meters as follows; the first two numbers of the product name identify the series. The subsequent numbers denote the specific meter’s model number. After selecting the correct series of meter for your needs, all there is to do is select a meter with features that match your requirements. Simple! |
Casella Cel Sound Level Meter Product Examples
Casella Cel 24x Series
Casella 246 Digital Integrating Sound Level Meter
Product Code: CEL-246
The CEL-246 is a simple integrating sound level meter to provide a quick assessment of current noise levels.The CEL-246 delivers excellent repeatability, the highest standards of accuracy and performance, all housed in a rugged, compact design. With a high-resolution display, the CEL-246 series displays the time history of noise levels, allowing a straightforward assessment of the current noise environment.
CEL-246 Specifications
- Class: Class 2
- Range(s): Selectable 30-100 or 60-130dB
- Time Weightings: Fast, Slow and Impulse
- Frequency Weighings: A and C
- Noise Floor: <33dB(A)
- Data Logging Capability: Yes up to 419,000 data points
Casella Cel 62x Series
Precision Integrating Digital Sound Level Meter (Class 1)
Product Code: CEL-620A1
The CEL-62x Series of Integrating Digital Sound Level meters categorises sound meters that meet the demands of global industrial health and safety professionals as well as general noise measurement applications. These instruments encompass functionality from basic sound level measuring to integrating and real-time octave band analysis. They are suitable for situations where you must comply with workplace noise legislation.
Typical uses for the Class 1 CEL-620A1 sound level meter include occupational noise assessments, machinery noise tests, and to assist with the selection of hearing protection.
CEL-620A1 Specifications
- Class: Class 1
- Range(s): 20 to 140dB RMS (single range), 143.0 dB Peak
- Time Weightings: Simultaneous Slow, Fast & Impulse
- Frequency Weighings: Simultaneous A, C and Linear (Z)
- Noise Floor: <25dB(A)
- Data Logging Capability: Up to 100 measurements
Casella Cel 63x Series
Logging Environmental Sound Level Meter Class 1
Product Code: CEL-633A1
The CEL-63x series of sound level meters are ideal for noise-at-work applications (ISO9612, OSHA) and environmental measurements (ISO1996). Benefits of this series include:
- Displayed results can be as simple or comprehensive, as you require.
- All parameters are stored so you can view as your requirements demand.
- Meters have a single measurement range, so no range adjustment is needed, ensuring the highest levels of performance for all noise sources.
- Models come supplied complete with a calibrator and software for all monitoring requirements.
- Kits for extended outdoor use are available.
The CEL-633A1 is ideal for monitoring noise levels at work (ISO9612, OSHA), for environmental measurements (BS4142), to ensure compliance with workplace noise legislation and to assist with the selection of hearing protection.
For environmental noise monitoring, the CEL-633A1 is suitable for boundary noise assessment, noise nuisance complaints, and in the construction industry, section 61 notices.
CEL-633A1 Specifications
Class: Class 1
Range(s): 20-140dB RMS (143.3dB peak)
Time Weightings: Fast, Slow and Impulse simultaneously
Frequency Weighings: A, C and Z (un-weighted) simultaneously
Noise Floor: 19dB(A)
Data Logging Capability: Events: 999 events/run. Ten hours of audio recording in high-quality mode, 60 hours in low-quality mode. For long term unattended monitoring, the CEL-630 takes a new run daily for up to a total of 400 days.
Conclusion
With such an extensive range of sound level meters available, finding a sound level meter that suits your application can be tricky. Casella categorises CEL branded meters according to three distinct series, which makes selection easy. Once you have selected a series, you can then find the perfect instrument for your needs - simple!
Need more information about any of the products listed above? Want more information on Casella Cel or other brands of sound level meters? Contact one of the Instrument Choice Scientists. We’re here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected]
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