2 SDL800-en-GB_V1.4 6/15
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech SDL800 Vibration Meter. This meter displays and
stores vibration readings of Acceleration, Velocity and Displacement. Supported measurement units
are meters/s
2
, ft/s
2
, g, mm/s, cm/s, in/s, mm and inch. Logged data readings are stored on an SD
card for transfer to a PC. This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will
provide years of reliable service.
Safety
International Safety Symbols
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the
manual for further information.
Meter Description
1. Vibration pickup input jack
2. Measurement Display
3. HOLD and Backlight
key
4. Power ON-OFF
key
5. Up arrow ▲ / UNIT key
6. Down arrow ▼ / Function key
7. ENTER and LOG key
8. SD card slot
9. Vibration pickup
10. DC Adaptor socket, Reset key
and Data output jack
11. SET and Clock
key
12. MAX-MIN key
13. Unit of measure Display
Notes: Items listed in “10” are located behind the snap-off compartment cover on meter’s right side.
Battery compartment, tilt stand, and tripod mount are located on the rear of the instrument