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The Extech SDL600 is a handheld Sound Level Meter and Datalogger that measures sound pressure level from 30 to 130 dB with ±1.4 dB basic accuracy. The instrument meets ANSI and IEC 61672-1 Type 2 standards and records measurements directly to an SD card in Excel format, which the datasheet describes as enabling easy transfer to a PC for analysis.
The SDL600 is positioned by Extech for compliance with OSHA and other local and national noise ordinances under the IEC 61672-1 Class 2 accuracy standard. Typical use cases involve sound level measurement and data logging applications where time-stamped records of sound pressure level need to be retained for later review.
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Extech Instruments operates as part of FLIR Systems, and the SDL600 datasheet carries a 2007-2016 copyright in the name of FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Systems was acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2021, placing the Extech brand within the Teledyne FLIR portfolio.
The SDL600 is offered in two configurations identified in the datasheet's ordering information: the standard SDL600 Data Logging Sound Level Meter and the SDL600-NIST, which is the same instrument supplied with calibration traceable to NIST.
Both configurations share identical measurement specifications, the same 30 to 130 dB range, the same ±1.4 dB basic accuracy, the same ANSI and IEC 61672-1 Type 2 compliance, and the same SD card data logging capability. The distinction is the calibration documentation supplied with the unit at the time of shipment.
Each new configuration listed below is its own product page with condition-matched pricing. The SDL600 and SDL600-NIST are functionally the same instrument and differ only in whether NIST-traceable calibration documentation is supplied with the unit.
The selection between SDL600 and SDL600-NIST is governed by whether the receiving organization requires NIST-traceable calibration documentation at the time of delivery. Quality systems that require calibration traceability for measurement instruments will typically specify the SDL600-NIST configuration.
Both configurations are otherwise identical in measurement performance, accessories supplied (6 AA batteries, SD card, wind screen, and hard carrying case per the datasheet), and accessory compatibility with the 407744 and 407766 sound calibrators and the 153117 and UA100-240 AC adaptors.
| Model | Type | Measurement Range | Frequency Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDL600 | Data Logging Sound Level Meter | 30 to 130 dB | 31.5 to 8000 Hz |
| SDL600-NIST | Data Logging Sound Level Meter (NIST-Traceable Cal) | 30 to 130 dB | 31.5 to 8000 Hz |
Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 30 to 130dB (3 ranges) |
| Basic accuracy | ±1.4dB |
| Frequency Range | 31.5 to 8000Hz |
| Weighting | A and C |
| Response Time | Fast (125ms) / Slow (1s) |
| Memory | 20M data records using 2G SD card |
| Analog Output | AC |
| Measurement Storage (manual) | 99 readings |
| Sampling Rate | User programmable: 1 to 3600 seconds |
| Standards | ANSI and IEC 61672-1 Type 2 (Class 2) |
| Display | Large backlit LCD |
| Functions | Min/Max, Data Hold, Auto Power Off (with disable), Auto/Manual ranging |
| Power | 6 AA batteries (included); optional AC adaptor |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 2.9 x 1.9 in (250 x 73 x 48 mm) |
| Weight | 18.3 oz (520 g) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
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