GA256 Industrial Dosemeter

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£495.00  (Excluding VAT @ 17.5%) Quantity:

Simplicity of use combined with maximum functionality, all in a pocket sized instrument, were key objectives for the development of the Castle GA256 Personal Sound Exposure Meter.

A feature packed, pocket instrument that is fully compliant with IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 2 and IEC 60651: 2001 Type 2. This meter gives simultaneous sound pressure (Lp) and peak (Pmax) measurement for a multitude of tasks including initial spot-check assessments to the Noise at Work Regulations 1989. It has a high-specification measurement microphone and is cased in tough, crack resistant ABS plastic.

Feature Packed
Designed for Industrial Safety Officers and Safety Managers for compliance with the Health and Safety as Work Act; Noise at Work regulation 1989. The Castle GA256 provides all the necessary information you need for completing Noise at Work risk assessments.

• Integrated Sound Exposure Level (Lex) (was Lep'd)
• Projected Lex (8 hour sound exposure)
• DOSE% and Projected DOSE% (8 hours)
• 'A' frequency weighting
• Lmax - maximum Lp hold (rms.)
• Pmax - maximum peak level
• Simultaneous measurement of Lex, Lmax and Pmax
• Pa2hr (Lex expressed in Pascals)
• Elapsed time (running time hrs, min, sec)
• Overload indication
• Battery condition (Life approx. 14 hours)

A Tough Case for all Weathers...
The physical design and construction of the Castle GA256 casing is extremely tough and durable, made from a substantial thickness of ABS, crack resistant plastic, the GA256 will stand up to almost any industrial environment.

Simplicity and Power...
Using the meter could not be simpler. The simple operating system uses logical keys to immediately display the information you need. The power of this little wonder means that it can measure simultaneous ‘A’ weighted levels as well as monitoring the Peak levels. This is a vital feature for many assessment tasks.

Future Proof...
The built in software for this meter is designed to suit future upgrading for feature enhancements, legislative changes or instrument upgrades. Details are mailed to customers as soon as they become available. With the Castle Pocket meters, you will always be in step with the law and market requirements.

Technical Data:

Applicable Standards: IEC 61252-1:2002 (Personal Sound Exposure Meters)

Display: LCD panel (8x1 Characters) Alpha-Graphic display for measured results

Level Range: Measuring Range: 75-140, Linear operating range (IEC61672-1): 67dB, 1 Measurement Ranges (IEC61672-1): 75-140 - Referenece Range

Noise Floor: Typical ’A’ Weighting 25 dB(A) rms.

Frequency Weighting: ‘A’ IEC 61672-1:2002 and IEC 60651:2001

Exchange: User selectable between: 3dB and 5dB

Criterion: User selectable between: 80dB, 85dB and 90dB

Frequency Range: 12.5 Hz - 20 kHz (including microphone). 1 Hz - 20 kHz (electrical characteristics)

Measurement Parameters: Lex (Sound Exposure Level), Plex (Projected Lex over 8 hours), DOSE% (Lex compared to criterion level as %) PDOSE% (Projected DOSE% over 8 hours, Pa2h (Lex displayed in Pascal units) Lmax (maximum Level), Pmax (Max. Peak Level). Other Displays: Elapsed time, Overload, Battery Life

Power Requirement: Batteries: 1 x 6LR61 (size PP3), Life: >14 hours (alkaline batteries, continuous operation)