Reed Instruments R8080 User manual

Sound
Level Meter/
Data Logger
Instruction
Manual
R8080
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
Product Quality
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Safety ............................................................................................................ 3
Features
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Specications
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Included
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Instrument Description
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Display Description ....................................................................................... 6
Software Installation
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Operating Instructions
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MIN/MAX ............................................................................................7-8
Auto Power OFF.................................................................................... 8
Backlight ............................................................................................... 8
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 8
Setting the Datalogging Recording Interval........................................... 9
Datalogging ........................................................................................... 9
Clearing Stored Data ............................................................................. 9
Calibration Procedure.......................................................................9-10
Battery Replacement................................................................................... 10
AC/DC Signal Output Jack
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Applications................................................................................................. 11
Accessories and Replacement Parts .......................................................... 12
Product Care ............................................................................................... 12
Product Warranty ........................................................................................ 12
Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................. 13
Product Support
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R8080 Sound Level Meter/Data
Logger. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
Features
• Highaccuracyof±1.4dBmeetsType2standards
• Triplerangemeasurement(60dBdynamicrange)
• A&Cfrequencyweighting
• Fast&Slowtimeweighting
• Recordupto64,000datapointsandkeeptrackwithinternaltimeand
date stamp
• Userselectablesamplingratefrom1to60seconds
• Large,easy-to-readbacklitLCDdisplay
• Digitalanalogbargraph
• Min/Maxholdandautoshutoff
• Tripodmountforlong-termmonitoring
• Lowbatteryindicator
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Specifications
Measuring Ranges: Low: 30 to 90 dB
Med: 50 to 110 dB
 High:70to130dB
Full: 30 to 130 dB
DynamicRange: 60dB(ineachrange)
Accuracy: ±1.4dB
Resolution: Digital: 0.1 dB
Analog: 2dB
Response Time: Digital: 500ms
Analog: 50ms
FrequencyRange: 20Hzto8kHz
Frequency Weighting: A, C
TimeWeighting: Fast/Slow(125msand1s)
Microphone: 0.5"(12.7mm)electretcondenser
DigitalAnalogBargraph: Yes(30segment)
Display: 4-digit LCD
Backlit Display: Yes
Min: Yes
Max: Yes
AlarmIndicators: UnderandOver(visualon-screen)
Datalogging Capabilities: Yes
Real-Time Clock and
Date Stamp: Yes
SelectableSamplingRate: Yes(between1sand60s)
InternalMemory 1mb(64,000datapoints)
AutoShut-off: Yes(after30mins/off)
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
PowerSupply: 4xAAAbatteries
Output: Yes(AC/DC)
BatteryLife: Approx50hours
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PCConnectivity: USB
Product Certications: CE, IEC 61672-1 Class 2, ANSI S1.4 Type 2
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: 14to140°F(-10to60°C)
OperatingHumidityRange: 10to90%
Dimensions: 10.4x2.5x1"(264x63x29mm)
Weight: 8.8oz(245g)
Included
• WindshieldBall
• USBCable
• PCSoftware
• HardCarryingCase
• Batteries
Instrument Description
1. Windscreen
2. Display
3. Power/Backlight Button
4. MIN/MAX/Clock Button
5. RecordButton/Up
6. Frequency Weighting/
Setup Button
7. Time Weighting/
Interval Button
8. Level Range Button/Down
9. Microphone
10. AC/DC Output Terminal
11.USBTerminal
12. Tripod Mounting Screw
13. Battery Cover
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Display Description
1. UnderRangeIndicator
2. Bar Graph Indicator
3. MIN/MAX Indicator
4. Battery Capacity Indicator
5. Auto Power Off Indicator
6. Recording Indicator
7. Full Memory Indicator
8. Measured Value
9. Frequency Weighting Indicator
10. Date/Time
11. Over Range Indicator
12. Time Weighting Indicator
Software Installation
Install the included software by placing the supplied program disc in the
PC's CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not automatically
start, open and browse the CD-ROM drive from your computer. Double
click on the setup le and follow the on-screen prompts to install the
software.
If your computer does not have a CD drive please visit
www.reedinstruments.com/software to download the latest R8080 software.
Full specications and Operating System compatibility can be found on
the product page at www.reedinstruments.com.
If you have specic questions related to your application and/or questions
related to software setup and functionality please contact the nearest
authorized distributor or Customer Service at [email protected]
or 1-877-849-2127.
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Operating Instructions
1. Turn the meter on by pressing the Power Button. To turn the meter
off, press and hold the Power Button.
2. Press the Time Weighting Button to select the desired Response
Time. If the sound source consists of short bursts, set the
response to FAST. To measure average sound level, select SLOW
3. Press the Frequency Weighting Button to select the Frequency.
Select "A" Weighting for a general noise sound level, or "C"
Weighting for measuring high level noise. "C" Weighting is a stan-
dard weighting of the audible frequencies commonly used for the
measurement of Peak Sound Pressure Level. If the "C" Weighted
Level is much higher than the "A" Weighted Level then there will be a
large amount of low-frequency noise.
4. Press the Level Range Button to select the desired dB range.
Choose a dB range in which the measured level is registering
approximatelyinthemiddleofthebargraph.Iftheoverrange
indicator appears during your measurement, the upper limit of the
selecteddBrangehasbeenexceeded.AdjusttheselecteddBrange
until the over range indicator disappears from the screen. Further-
more, if the under range indicator appears during your measurement,
the lower limit of the selected dB range is too high to register your
measurement.AdjusttheselecteddBrangeuntiltheunderrange
indicator disappears.
5. Holdtheinstrumentcomfortablyinonehand(awayfromyourbody)
or position it on a tripod for long-term monitoring. Point the micro-
phone in the direction of the noise to take a measurement.
NOTE: Direct contact with strong winds or blowing air on the microphone
may cause measurement errors. These effects can be reduced by using
the included windscreen.
MIN/MAX
Press the MIN/MAXbuttontodisplaytheMaximumandMinimumsound
level values recorded during the measurement process.
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1. Press the MIN/MAXButtononcetodisplaythemaximumvalue.
2. Press the button again to display the minimum value.
3. Press and hold the button once more to resume normal operation.
Auto Power OFF
To preserve battery life, the meter is programmed to turn itself off after 30
minutes of inactivity. To turn this function off, while the meter is off, press
and hold the FAsT/slOw Button while turning the meter on. When the
meter turns on release both the FAsT/slOw Button and Power button.
The Auto Power Off indicator will not appear on the display, conrming
this feature is now disabled. If the meter is turned off then back on, the
"Auto Power Off" feature will be enabled again.
NOTE: The Auto Power Off is disabled during data logging or when the
meter is connected to a PC.
Backlight
Press the Backlight Button to turn the LCD Backlight on and off. The
backlight will automatically turn off after 30 seconds.
Setting the Date and Time
In order to set the time and date on the meter, follow steps 1 through 5.
1. While the meter is off, enter the Setup mode by pressing and holding
the Power Button and A/C buttons simultaneously. "Set" will ash on
the display indicating you are in the Setup mode.
2. Press the MIN/MAX(Clock)buttontoenterthetimeanddate
setup screen.
3. PresstheUpandDownarrowstoadjusttheyear.
4. Press the MIN/MAX(Clock)buttonagaintotogglethroughMonth,
Day,Hour(24-hours),MinutesandSeconds.Duringeachselection
theUpandDownarrowscanbeusedtoadjusttheselectedvalue.
5. Press the MIN/MAX(Clock)buttonaftersecondstosaveandexit
the Setup mode.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitSetupmodeatanytime.
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Setting the Datalogging Recording Interval
In order to set the sampling rate on the meter, follow steps 1 through 4.
1. While the meter is off, enter the Setup mode by pressing and holding
the Power Button and A/C buttons simultaneously. "Set" will ash on
the display indicating you are in the Setup mode.
2. Press the FAsT/slOw(INTV)buttontoenterRecordingInterval
setup screen as indicated by "Int".
3. PresstheUpandDownarrowstoadjusttherecordinginterval.A
maximumvalueof1minuteandminimumvalueof1secondcan
be set.
4. Press the FAsT/slOw(INTV)buttontosavethedesiredsampling
rate and resume normal operation.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitSetupmodeatanytime.
Datalogging
1. Turn the meter on and select your desired sampling rate
(See"SettingtheDataloggingRecordingInterval"above).
2. Press the REC button to begin datalogging.
3. Press the REC button again to stop datalogging.
Clearing Stored Data
To delete internal memory press and hold the REC button and Power
button simultaneously for 5 seconds when the meter is off. The display
will show a 5 second countdown. Once the countdown is completed
"Clear" will display conrming the memory has been erased.
Calibration Procedure
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InordertocalibratetheR8080anexternalcalibratorthatcanprovidea
94.0dBsignalisrequired(REEDR8090).Ifthemeterhasbeenexposed
toextremeconditionsorithasnotbeenusedinalongperiodoftimethe
meter should be calibrated by following steps 1 through 6 below.
1. Remove windshield ball.
2. While the meter is off, press and hold the MIN/MAX button while
turning the meter on.
3. When the meter turns on release both the MIN/MAX and Power
button to enter calibration mode as indicated on-screen by
"CAL 94dB".
4. Insert the microphone into the calibrator.
5. PresstheUpandDownarrowbuttonstoincreaseordecreasethe
dB level to match the Sound Calibrator output.
6. Once the desired dB level has been attained press the MIN/MAX
buttontosavethesettingandexitcalibrationmode.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitthecalibrationmodeatanytime.
Battery Replacement
Periodically check the Battery Indicator on the display. When there are no
more bars on the Battery Indicator you will need to replace the batteries.
Remove the battery cover on the back and insert four new AAA
(1.5V)Batteries.
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AC/DC Signal Output Jack
ThemeterisequippedwithanAC/DCoutputjacktoconnectandinte-
gratewithexternalsystems.Forexample,theACoutputcanbeusedwith
a frequency analyzer or oscilloscope to identify the frequency level during
a measurement. The DC output is used to identify the dB level during a
measurement.
AC/DC Output Connector 3.5mm Sub-Miniature Phone Jack
Connector Diagram
AC Output Voltage Range 1VrmsatFS(fullscale)
(FSreferstotheupperlimitoftheselected
dBlevelrange.Forexampleif30-90dBis
theselectedlevelrange,1Vrms=90dB)
DC Output Voltage Range 10mV / dB
Applications
• PreventativeMaintenance
• IndustrialMachinery/Equipment
• ConstructionSites
• EnsuringSafeWorkingConditions
• PublicVenues/Concerts
• CodeEnforcement
• Trafc
• ApplianceNoiseTesting
• Long-termMeasurement
• RecordingofAcousticLevelsforEnvironmentalImpactStudies
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Accessories and Replacement Parts
sB-01 Replacement Windshield Ball
CA-05A Soft Carrying Case
R8888DeluxeHardCarryingCase
R8090 Sound Level Calibrator
R1500 Tripod
Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and
replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects
inmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateof
shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or
replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be
defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal
use and maintenance. REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair
or replacement of the product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for
damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through
attemptstoutilizetheinstrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthe
designed capabilities. In order to begin the warranty service process,
please contact us by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at
[email protected] to discuss the claim and determine the appro-
priate steps to process the warranty.
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Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument. Your product contains electronic components and must be
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected].
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Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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