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Handheld IWBI “Works with WELL™” Sound Level Meter

Castle dBAir-SE Class 1 Sound Level Meter with 1/1 and ⅓ Octave Bands

£3,724.00 excl. tax | £4,468.80 incl. tax

The Castle dBAir SE Class 1 handheld Sound Level Meter (SLM) designed for precise acoustic measurements is ideal for IWBI WELL Building Performance Verification – perfect for WELL PTA’s (Performance Testing Agents).

In the context of the International WELL Building Institute’s standards, acoustic performance is one of several design features essential for occupant comfort and wellbeing. The dBAir SE with Octave Bands supports Feature S02 (Maximum Noise Levels) and S03 (Sound Barriers). This allows users to verify that background levels meet target thresholds.  As well as validating partition and barrier performance. Feature S04 (Reverberation Time) can be assessed using the dBAir SE Octave band SLM in conjunction with a calibrated noise source.

With dual measurement channels, advanced statistical outputs and ⅓ Octave Band Analysis. The dBAir SE SLM captures key parameters including LAeq, L10 and L90 ensuring comprehensive acoustic insight for any project requirement.

With robust measurement capabilities. The Castle dBAir SE Sound Level Meter is an ideal tool for practitioners working to achieve WELL certification.

  • WELL compliant, Class 1 Sound Level Meter with ⅓-octave bands and LAeq, L10 and L90 parameters
  • Perfect for IWBI WELL Building PTA’s (Performance Testing Agents).
  • Supports IWBI WELL Building Sound Feature: S02 (Maximum Noise Levels), S03 (Sound Barriers) and Feature S04 (Reverberation Time)

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Description

The Castle dBAir SE Class 1 handheld Sound Level Meter (SLM) designed for precise acoustic measurements is ideal for IWBI WELL Building Performance Verification – perfect for WELL PTA’s (Performance Testing Agents).

In the context of the International WELL Building Institute’s standards, acoustic performance is one of several design features essential for occupant comfort and wellbeing. The dBAir SE with Octave Bands supports Feature S02 (Maximum Noise Levels) and S03 (Sound Barriers). This allows users to verify that background levels meet target thresholds.  As well as validating partition and barrier performance. Feature S04 (Reverberation Time) can be assessed using the dBAir SE Octave band SLM in conjunction with a calibrated noise source.

With dual measurement channels, advanced statistical outputs and ⅓ Octave Band Analysis. The dBAir SE SLM captures key parameters including LAeq, L10 and L90 ensuring comprehensive acoustic insight for any project requirement.

With robust measurement capabilities. The Castle dBAir SE Sound Level Meter is an ideal tool for practitioners working to achieve WELL certification.

  • WELL compliant, Class 1 Sound Level Meter with ⅓-octave bands and LAeq, L10 and L90 parameters
  • Perfect for IWBI WELL Building PTA’s (Performance Testing Agents).
  • Supports IWBI WELL Building Sound Feature: S02 (Maximum Noise Levels), S03 (Sound Barriers) and Feature S04 (Reverberation Time)

Measurements

Frequency Weighting Measurement 1: A, C or Z
Measurement 2: A, C or Z
Time Weighting Measurement 1: Slow, Fast, Impulse
Measurement 2: Slow, Fast, Impulse
Measurements and Analysis WELL Sound Features Specific: Leq, L10, L90
Leq, LSPL, LE, LMAX, LMIN, Peak, LEP’d, Exposure Points, Dose, Hearing Protector Calculator, Ltm3, Ltm5, Lday, Lnight, Ldn, Lden, NA, 10 user-definable Ln values (pre-set to: L1, L2, L5, L10, L50, L90, L95, L98, L99) plus LAF* for 1996 Noise Act Assessments.
Measurement Channels 2 Channels: Simultaneous dual measurement with independent time and frequency weightings
Octave Band Analysis 1/1 and ⅓ octave band analysis
Exchange rate 3dB, 4dB or 5dB
Criterion level 75dB, 80dB, 85dB or 90db
Threshold -5dB, -10dB, or OFF
Time History Short Interval: 10ms to 60m
Long Interval: 1s to 24h
Sampling timer Smart Timer, Duration Timer or Interval Timer

Applications

IWBI WELL Building Sound Feature S02, S03 and S04
Construction Noise
Boundary Noise Monitoring
BS 4142 Assessments
Railway noise assessments
Tonal Noise Assessments to ⅓ Octave
Compliance Testing
Handheld Environmental Measurements
Exposure Assessments
Factory Noise Mapping
Hearing Protection Assessments using HML, SNR or Octave Band (where fitted)
Litigation Defence
Noise Control Effectiveness

Specifications

Applicable Standards IEC 61672-1:2002 (Class 1 and Class 2 Sound Level Meters)
IEC 61672-1:2013 (Class 1 and Class 2 Sound Level Meters)
IEC 61252:1993 (AMD2-2017)
IEC 61672-1:2013 IEC 61260-1:2014 (Where Octave Bands Fitted)
IEC 61252:1993 amendment 1:2000
ANSI S1.4:2014
ANSI S1.25:1991 R2007
Microphone and Preamplifier Class 1:Type 1 Pre-Polarised ½” (50mV/Pa) Condenser Microphone -26 dB ±2 dB re 1V/Pa
Sound Level Range
Range Name Linear Range Peak Range
Low 25 – 115dB 28 – 118dB
High 68 – 140dB 68 – 143dB
Noise Floor (Typical) “A” Weighting < 11.9dB
“C” Weighting < 12.2dB
“Z”  Weighting < 23.79dB
Frequency Range 1 Hz – 20 kHz (electrical characteristics) Class 1: 12.5 Hz – 20 kHz (including microphone)
Display 2.4” Full Colour TFT 240×320 pixels
Power Requirement Batteries: 4 x AA (1.5V) Life: Up to 12 Hours continuous operation (screen settings dependent) USB socket
Dimensions Including Pre-Amplifier: 210mm (H) x 70mm (W) x 30mm (D)
Excluding Pre-Amplifier: 145mm (H) x 70mm (W) x 30mm (D)
Weight 480g approximately (including batteries)
Languages English UK, English US, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Spanish
Memory support Memory 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Connectors Input/Output Connection Micro USB Type B
Environmental Operating: 0°C to +40°C, Up to 90% RH Non-Condensing

Whats in the box

Castle dBAir-S & E Class 1 Sound Level Meter with Octave Bands
Blue Boot
Carry case
dBCal 3-level Class 1 Acoustic Calibrator (optional)
Free account for Castle Cloud.  One user/Instrument
Quick Start Guide
Windshield
dBAir Micro USB Cable

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