PCE Instruments PCE-432 Sound Level Meter with Data Logging and GPS

Overview

The PCE-432 is a Class 1 data-logging sound level meter with integrated GPS functionality, enabling measured noise values to be assigned to specific geographic locations. It meets IEC 60651:1979, IEC 60804:2000, IEC 61672-1:2013, ANSI S1.4-1983, and ANSI S1.43-1997 standards. The meter features a large illuminated LCD screen with real-time numerical and graphical sound pressure level display. Versatile frequency analysis with octave band filtering detects even subtle variations in frequency content. Measurements are recorded to micro SD card with user-adjustable logging intervals, enabling flexible deployment from short-term event monitoring to continuous long-term surveys.

Key Features

• Class 1 accuracy certification
• GPS location tagging for all measurements
• Adjustable data recording intervals (1 second to 24 hours)
• 1/1 octave band filter (optional 1/3 octave band upgrade)
• A, B, C and Z frequency weighting
• Fast, Slow and Impulse time weighting
• Real-time numerical and graphical LCD display
• Measuring range: 22–136 dB(A), frequency 3 Hz–20 kHz
• Micro SD card data storage
• USB connectivity for data transfer and analysis
• Adjustable alarm settings

Applications

• Environmental noise regulation compliance
• Workplace noise monitoring and exposure assessment
• Airport and air force base noise monitoring programs
• Community noise impact assessment
• Industrial noise source identification
• Noise abatement planning and verification

Included Accessories

• 1/2" measurement microphone
• Wind noise suppressor (foam ball)
• USB cable
• Power supply
• User manual
• PC software (free download)