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CEL-284/2 ACOUSTICAL CALIBRATOR CLASS 1L
CEL-282 ACOUSTICAL CALIBRATOR CLASS 2L
Instructions
060050
Issue: 4
August 1999
Authorised by
ECN 2557
890032
INTRODUCTION
The CEL-284/2 and CEL-282 Acoustical used are pre-aged and matched to the driving
Calibrators are an accurate and easily used circuits, so that the long term stability of the
means of calibrating microphones and sound system is assured.
level meters in the laboratory and in field.
The nominal free field (equivalent) calibration
The CEL-284/2 has been designed to satisfy the level is 114.0 dB (101.3 kPa) at a frequency of 1
o
requirements of IEC 942 Class 1L, while the kHz and temperature of 20 C. Half-inch
CEL-282 satisfies the Class 2L standard. In microphones can be calibrated directly, while
addition, both instruments meet the smaller sizes such as CEL 9 mm mounted (on
requirements of ANSI S1.40-1984. early CEL-272, D-1423D and CEL-281
Dosemeters) and quarter-inch can be calibrated
These calibrators are intended for use with when connected via a suitable microphone
industry standard "half-inch" microphones, and coupler.
may also be used to calibrate smaller
microphones by means of suitable Microphone In addition, the CEL-284/2 provides a 100 mV
Couplers. A CEL-4725 Coupler suitable for RMS signal at 1 kHz via a 3.5 mm socket so that
"quarter-inch" microphones is supplied with the vibration measuring systems may be calibrated.
calibrator.
Both calibrators produce a highly stable sine
wave excitation, with less than 0.5% harmonic
distortion, in an acoustic cavity. The transducers
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SCHEDULE OF PARTS
A complete "CEL-284/2 Acoustical Calibrator" A complete "CEL-282 Acoustical Calibrator"
consists of the following items. consists of the following items.
CEL-284/2 Calibrator (Class 1L), CEL-282 Calibrator (Class 2L),
CEL-4725 Microphone Coupler (¼"), CEL-4725 Microphone Coupler (
1⁄4"),
016003 (1 off) Battery, (IEC type 6F22), 016003 (1 off) Battery, (IEC type 6F22),
060050 Handbook. 060050 Handbook.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Make the instrument ready for use by installing a Check the battery condition by switching the
single 9 V battery. Zinc carbon (IEC 6F22) and instrument on, and ensuring that the indicator
nickel cadmium (rechargeable) batteries are lamp is lit for only about one second. If the
suitable. indicator remains lit or does not light at all,
replace the battery.
However, for the most reliable operation with
longest battery life, a manganese alkaline battery The instrument is now ready for service. (If the
is recommended. calibrator is to be out of service for long periods,
remove the battery.)
Caution
Make sure the instrument is
switched OFF while a battery is
being connected.
The battery compartment is exposed by sliding
open the cover on the rear of the instrument.
Fix the battery terminals firmly to the battery lead
connectors and ensure correct polarity. Replace
the cover after loading and clip it securely in
place. 890022
OPERATION
Field Accuracy Check (Acoustic Calibration)
Perform a field accuracy check (acoustic A very small amount of silicone
calibration) with the CEL-284/2 or CEL-282 grease may be used to lubricate
immediately before and after measurements are the seals; however, do not allow
made with a sound level meter or sound grease to enter the vent holes in
measuring system as follows. the microphone.
Caution
1. With a quarter-inch microphone, first insert the
Make sure the microphone, microphone into the cavity of the CEL-4725
calibrator and coupler (when used) Coupler (supplied with the calibrator),
are correctly aligned, as ensuring that it makes contact with the
microphone damage can be caused shoulder in the cavity.
by the firm pressure required to
overcome the resistance of the "O" 2. With a CEL 9 mm mounted microphone, first
ring seals in both calibrator and insert the microphone into the cavity of a
coupler. CEL-6050 Coupler (supplied with the
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measuring instrument), ensuring that it
Microphone Nominal SLM Microphone
makes contact with the shoulder in the cavity. Type Calibration Correction
Level dB Factor1 dB
3. Insert the coupler (complete with microphone) 1⁄2" Types
into the calibrator cavity, again making sure
CEL-186/2F 114.0 +0.2
that it makes contact with the shoulder.
CEL-186/2RP 113.8 NA
CEL-186/3F 114.0 +0.2
To aid removal, the coupler flange is designed CEL-192/1F 114.2 +0.4
NOT TO fit flush against the calibrator rim. CEL-192/2F 114.0 +0.2
CEL-192/2R 113.8 NA
4. With a half-inch microphone, insert the
CEL-192/3F 114.0 +0.2
microphone directly into the calibrator cavity,
CEL-250/MK 250 114.0 +0.2
CEL-292 113.7 -0.1
ensuring that it makes contact with the
B & K 4133 113.8 0
shoulder in the cavity.
1⁄4" Types2 Post Pre Post Pre
1/1/96 1/1/96 1/1/96 1/1/96
5. Switch the measuring instrument ON.
On Preamp.
CEL-485 113.6 -0.2
6. Select a suitable measuring range and
CEL-230 113.6 114.0 -0.2 +0.2
frequency weighting for the calibration; refer
RFT MK 301 114.0 114.0 +0.2 +0.2
to the relevant handbook. On SLM
CEL-231/D-1405E 113.6 -0.2
7. Switch the calibrator ON to obtain a nominal CEL-254/D-1422C 113.6 114.0 -0.2 +0.2
114.0 dB at 1 kHz (at standard temperature CEL-269/D-1421D 113.6 114.0 -0.2 +0.2
o On Dosimeter 114.0 +0.2
and pressure - STP: 20 C:101.3 kPa:65%RH).
CEL-6685 113.6 -0.2
CEL-425 113.6 -0.2
8. Wait 20 s for both calibrator and measuring
CEL-272/D-1423D 113.6 -0.2
instrument reading to stabilise.
CEL-281 113.6 -0.2
9 mm Types3 Pre Pre
The display should indicate the level shown
1/1/96 1/1/96
for a particular microphone or instrument in
On dosimeter
the table. Refer to the graph for any
CEL-272/D-1423D 114.0 +0.2
correction that may be applied to this level.
CEL-281 114.0 +0.2
1
Add this factor to the pressure level only when such a
9. If necessary, adjust the calibration control of
level is given on an appropriate calibration certificate.
2
the measuring instrument until it gives the
Use CEL-4725 Coupler.
3
indication required by the table and graph. Use CEL-6050 Coupler.
Calibration
Level (dB) 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Pressure
115 (kPa)
Example:
114 At an ambient pressure of
724 mmHg, the calibrator
gives a level of 113.6 dB.
113 This is the calibration level
to which the sound level
meter must be adjusted.
112
111
Pressure
400 500 600 700 800 900 (mm Hg)
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10. After use, switch the calibrator OFF, and Variations in atmospheric pressure both at
remove it and any coupler from the altitude and at sea level will also have an effect
microphone. on the acoustic calibration level, and follow the
curve shown in the graph. It is recommended
The sound pressure level within the calibration that a barometer be used to measure air
cavity varies from one microphone type to pressure during calibration, to determine
another, depending on the actual working whether the indicated calibration level needs to
volume excited; refer to the table for details. be corrected.
Accelerometer Calibration (CEL-284/2 only)
Caution 3. Switch the vibration measurement system
ON.
DO NOT attempt to perform
simultaneous acoustic and 4. Select a suitable measuring range for the
electrical calibrations as the calibration, refer to the relevant handbook.
acoustic level changes when a plug
is inserted into the 100 mV outlet. 5. Wait for the measuring system to stabilise.
Immediately before and after taking 6. Switch the calibrator on to obtain 100 mV at
measurements, calibrate a vibration 1 kHz and wait 5 s for it to stabilise.
measurement system using the electrical
method and employing the CEL-284/2 as follows. 7. Check that the measuring system indicates
the level required by the relevant handbook.
1. Remove the accelerometer lead from the
measurement system and replace it with a 8. If necessary, adjust the calibration or level
C5681/1 Cable that has a 3.5 mm control on the measuring system until it
sub-miniature jack-plug using ring as signal, gives the correct indication.
and tip and sleeve as ground.
9. Switch the calibrator off, and disconnect it
2. Insert the 3.5 mm sub-miniature plug at the after use.
free end into the socket on the calibrator.
Compliance
The CEL-282/4 and CEL-282 Acoustical commercial, light industry and industrial
Calibrators comply with the EMC Directive environments.
89/336/EEC of the European Union. They have
been tested according to the standard delivery EN 50082-1: 1992 & EN 50082-2: 1995 Generic
schedule and comply with the following immunity standards (for both RF fields and
standards. electrostatic discharge) for residential,
commercial, light industry and industrial
EN 50081-1: 1992 & EN 50081-2: 1993 environments.Specification
Generic emission standards for residential,
CEL and Dawe Equivalent Identities
Instrument Class 1L Class 2L Digital Sound Digital Impulse Digital Personal Sound
Calibrator Calibrator Survey Meter SLM Integrating SLM Exposure Meter
CEL Identity CEL-284/2 CEL-282 CEL-231 CEL-254 CEL-269 CEL-272
Dawe Identity D-1418D D-1411E D-1405E D-1422C D-1421D D-1423D
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Specification
Type: Operating temperature range:
o
CEL-284/2: Calibrator to IEC 942 Class 1L, CEL-284/2: +5 to +35 C ±0.3 dB,
o
CEL-282: Calibrator to IEC 942 Class 2L, Both calibrators: -10 to +50 C ±0.5 dB.
Both calibrators meet ANSI S1.40-1984. Effect of humidity:
Calibration reference condition: CEL-284/2: ±0.3 dB in the range 30 to 90%RH
o referred to 65%RH, in the absence of condens-
20 C, 101.3 kPa, and 65%RH.
ation,
Calibration level: (at reference conditions)
CEL-282: ±0.5 dB in the range 30 to 90%RH
CEL-284/2: 114.0 dB ±0.3 dB, referred to 65%RH,in the absence of condens-
ation.
CEL-282: 114.0 dB ±0.5 dB.
Battery:
Calibration frequency:
1 x 9 V (PP3; IEC 6F22; IEC 6LR61).
1 kHz ±5 Hz. Alkaline manganese is recommended and gives a
Stabilising time: battery life better than 24 hours.
5 s. Dimensions: (earlier versions)
Harmonic Distortion: 45 x 68 x 125 mm (1.8 x 2.7 x 4.9 in).
Weight: (including battery) 230 g (0.51 lb).
Less than 0.5%.
Dimensions: (later versions with 2/ serial no.)
Output voltage: (CEL-284/2 only)
45 x 71 x 128 mm (1.8 x 2.8 x 5.0 in).
100 mV RMS ±1 mV at 1 kHz. Weight: (including battery) 250 g (0.55 lb).
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Manufacturers Servicing & Warranty Arrangements
In order to ensure its rigid conformity with the inspected and entered into the ICMA scheme as
requirements of the specification, this instrument required. The warranty will then be extended for
is thoroughly inspected and calibrated prior to the period stated on the individual schedule.
dispatch from the factory. All technical Please contact your local CASELLA CEL agent
information for an individual instrument is filed for full details of this service.
under the instrument serial number. Therefore,
the serial number should be quoted in any In addition, CEL Instruments Ltd. has an UKAS
correspondence concerning the instrument. accredited laboratory No. 0237 which is able to
perform certain acoustic calibrations with
The manufacturers undertake to rectify any traceability to U.K. National Standards, details on
defect in the instrument that is directly request.
attributable to faulty design or assembly, and
which becomes apparent during the warranty In the event of a malfunction developing during
period. In order to take advantage of this the warranty period, the instrument should be
warranty, the instrument must be returned, carefully packed and returned either to CASELLA
carriage paid, to the manufacturer's factory or CEL's local agent, or in the case of domestic
accredited agent, where necessary repairs will sales, to the CASELLA CEL Service Department
be carried out. Normally the warranty period runs at Bedford. Please include the following
for 12 months from the date of receipt of goods, information:
with exceptions on certain specialised
components supplied by other manufacturers Instrument Type(s), Serial Number(s) and
which are warranted for shorter periods. Firmware version number(s),
Customer name and address,
Some of the specialised components used in this Contact name and phone number,
instrument may be subject to longer guarantees Details of any PC and software involved,
by their actual manufacturers, and in all such including version number(s),
cases, the benefit of these undertakings will be Reason for returning the equipment with a
passed on to the user. However, CASELLA detailed description of the fault,
CEL's liability is limited to items of their own List of any error messages that may have
manufacture, and they do not accept liability for been displayed.
any loss resulting from the operation or
interpretation of the results from this equipment. The necessary adjustments or repairs will be
carried out, and the instrument returned as soon
A comprehensive Instrument Calibration as possible.
Maintenance Agreement (ICMA) scheme is
available to extend the initial warranty period of After the warranty has expired (except on
this instrument. At the end of the first warranty approved accounts) service work is undertaken
period, it is recommended that the equipment be against quotations, and all packing and transit
returned to the Service and Re-calibration costs are charged extra.
Department at Bedford, where it will be
CEL and DAWE instrumentation is designed, manufactured, and serviced by:
CASELLA CEL, Regent House, Wolseley, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JY, United Kingdom.
Phone: (44) 1234 844100 Fax: (44) 1234 841490, e-mail:
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