Reed Instruments Smart Series User manual

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Sound
Level Meter
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
FCC Statement........................................................................................... 4
FCC RF Exposure Statement................................................................. 4
IC statement............................................................................................... 5
IC RF Exposure Statement .................................................................... 5
Features...................................................................................................... 6
Included...................................................................................................... 6
Specications..........................................................................................7-8
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 9
Display Description .................................................................................. 10
REED Smart Series................................................................................... 11
Operating Instructions.........................................................................12-14
Power ON/OFF .................................................................................... 12
Backlight .............................................................................................. 12
Establishing Bluetooth®Connection .................................................... 12
Selecting Frequency Weighting & Response Time .............................. 13
Enabling/Disabling Data Hold .............................................................. 13
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power OFF.................................................... 13
Calibration Procedure ......................................................................... 14
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 15
Applications.............................................................................................. 15
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 15
Product Care ............................................................................................ 16
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 16
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 16
Product Support....................................................................................... 17
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R1620 Sound Level Meter, Bluetooth
®
Smart Series. 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.
• Magnetic eld warning; please keep a minimum distance of 4 inches
(10cm) between pacemaker and meter.
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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Statement
This product complies with FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as
described in this manual.
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IC statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
IC RF Exposure Statement
This product complies with the Canadian portable RF exposure limit
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended
operation as described in this manual.
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Features
• High accuracy of ±1.5dB
• A & C frequency weighting
• Fast & Slow time weighting
• Easy to operate, designed for one hand operation
• Integrated display provides exibility for use without mobile device
• Magnetic backing allows instrument to be mounted to metallic surfaces
• Data Hold function
• Low battery indicator and auto shut off
• Tripod mount for long-term monitoring
When used with REED Smart Series App:
• Real-time data logger
• User selectable sampling rate from 1 to 120 seconds
• Bluetooth®5.0 provides connectivity to instruments up to
246' (75m) away
• Connect, measure and datalog up to 6 instruments, simultaneously
• Easy setup with automatic app integration for compatible REED Smart
Series instruments
• Export data via Excel or PDF and create custom reports that can be
emailed from mobile device
Included
• Sound Level Meter
• Windshield Ball
• 4 x AAA Batteries
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Specifications
Measuring Range: 30 to 130dB
Accuracy: ±1.5dB (at 1kHz)
Resolution: 0.1dB
Display: Enhanced Black Twisted Nematic
(EBTN) LCD
Display Size: 1.3" (34mm)
Backlit Display: Yes
Data Hold: Yes
Time Weighting: Fast/Slow (125mS and 1s)
Frequency Range: 31.5Hz to 8kHz
Refresh Rate: Fast 0.5 times/second,
Slow 1 times/second
Frequency Weighting: A/C
Microphone: 0.5" (12.7mm) electret condenser
Datalogging Capabilities: Yes (with Smart Series App)
Real-Time Clock and Date Stamp: Yes (with Smart Series App)
Customizable Sampling Rate: Yes
Overrange Indicator: Yes
Auto Shut-off: Yes (adjustable)
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Magnetic Backing: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
Power Supply: 4 x AAA Batteries
Battery Life: Approx. 50 hours
(sampling time dependent)
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Connectivity: Bluetooth®5.0
Bluetooth®Range: Up to 246' (75m)
Max # of Connected Devices: 6
Software: REED Smart Series App
(iOS and Android)
App Supported Languages: English, French
Product Certications: CE, UKCA, FCC, IC ID
Maximum Operating Altitude: 6561' (2000m)
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity Range: 10 to 90%
Storage Humidity Range: 10 to 90%
Dimensions: 7.1 x 1.5 x 1" (180 x 38 x 25mm)
Weight: 3.5oz (100g)
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Instrument Description
1. Windscreen
2. LCD Display
3. POWER/HOLD Button
4. Bluetooth®Status
Indicator Light
5. Microphone
6. Tripod Mounting Screw
7. Battery Cover Lock
8. Battery Cover
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Display Description
1. Data Hold Indicator
2. Bluetooth®Indicator
3. Low Battery Indicator
4. Sound Measurement Value
5. Frequency
Weighing Indicator
6. Time Weighting Indicator
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REED Smart Series App
REED Smart Series instruments can be connected wirelessly to your
smartphone or tablet. All measurement data is transmitted via Bluetooth®
to the free REED Smart Series app. The app allows users to analyze data,
generate reports and send information by email directly from
a mobile device.
App Features:
• Bluetooth®5.0 provides connectivity to instruments up to
246' (75m) away
• Connect, measure and datalog up to 6 instruments, simultaneously
• Easy setup with automatic app integration
(Bluetooth®pairing not required)
• Measurement data is displayed as instrument
readings, tables, or graphs
• Save data in PDF or Excel Format
• Create custom reports that can be saved on a
mobile device or sent by email
To learn more and download the REED Smart
Series App from the Google Playstore (Android) or
Apple App Store (iOS), visit
www.REEDInstruments.com/smartseries.
You can also search for the "REED Smart Series"
app directly from your device.
Full specications and Operating System compatibility can be found
on the product page at www.REEDInstruments.com/r1620. 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
Power ON/OFF
Turn the meter ON by holding down the POWER button for approximately
2 seconds. To turn the meter OFF, press and hold the POWER button until
the 3 second shutdown timer begins as indicated by 3OFF, 2OFF and
1OFF. Once the countdown is complete, the meter will power OFF.
Note: If the POWER button is released before the countdown is
completed, the meter will resume normal operation.
Backlight
After powering the meter ON, the LCD Backlight will turn on automatically.
In order to preserve battery power, the LCD will turn off after
approximately 15 seconds. To turn the screen back on, press the
POWER button.
Establishing Bluetooth®Connection
1. In order to establish Bluetooth®connection, the REED Smart Series
App must be installed on your mobile device.
2. When the App is open and the meter is powered on, the meter will
automatically attempt to establish connection with the App. Until the
connection is established, the Bluetooth®status indicator light will
ash blue.
3. When connection is successful the Bluetooth®status indicator
remains blue and the the current readings are automatically
displayed in the App.
REED Smart Series meters feature Bluetooth®5.0 connectivity which
does not require meters to be paired with the device.
If the App is open and the meter is powered on, a connection will
automatically be established.
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Selecting Frequency Weighting & Response Time
1. When the meter is powered on, press and hold the POWER button
until SET1 appears, indicating the meter is in Frequency Weighting
selection mode.
2. The default setting will be dBA. To toggle between dBA and dBC,
press the POWER button. ("A" Weighting should be selected for a
general noise sound level, and "C" Weighting should be selected for
measuring high level noise. "C" Weighting is a standard 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.)
3. Press and hold the POWER button to conrm your selection and skip
to SET 2 which allows a user to select the desired Response Time.
4. Press the POWER button to toggle between FAST and SLOW. (If
the sound source consists of short bursts, set the response to FAST
(125ms). To measure average sound level, select SLOW (1 second).)
5. Press and hold the POWER button to conrm your selection and
release it once the 3 second countdown begins to resume
normal operation.
Note: If "OL" appears on the LCD display, sound measurement is
currently out of range.
Enabling/Disabling Data Hold
1. Press the HOLD button to freeze the current reading on the display.
2. Press the HOLD button again to resume normal operation.
Enabling/Disabling Auto Power OFF
To preserve battery life, the meter is programmed to turn itself off after 30
minutes of inactivity.
Note: The Auto Power OFF feature can be disabled through the App.
(See REED Smart Series Software Guide located in the "Menu" section of
the App for additional details.)
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Calibration Procedure
To calibrate the REED R1620, an external calibrator that can provide
a 94.0dB signal at 1kHz (REED R8090) and a mini screw-driver (REED
R1300) are required. Follow the steps below to calibrate the instrument.
1. Open the battery compartment and locate
the two calibration potentiometers.
2. Turn the meter ON.
3. Select "C" weighting mode.
4. Select "FAST" response mode.
5. Remove the windshield ball and place the
REED R1620 microphone into the calibrator.
Set the calibrator to output 94dB.
6. Turn the meter over and with a mini
screwdriver ne-tune the left potentiometer until the LCD displays
94dB. Please note the live reading can be seen in the App so the
meter does not need to be ipped over.
7. Switch the meter to "A" weighting mode.
8. Adjust the right potentiometer until the LCD displays 94.0dB.
9. When calibration is complete, secure the battery compartment back
into place.
For additional information on App features including sampling rate
setup, data logging, data analysis, export and report generation please
see the REED Smart Series App Software Guide
at www.REEDInstruments.com/smartseries
1. Calibration
Potentiometers
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Battery Replacement
When the low battery icon appears on the LCD display, the batteries will
need to be replaced. In order to replace the batteries, proceed with the
following steps:
1. Turn off the meter.
2. Unlock the battery compartment located at the back of the meter.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Replace the 4 x AAA batteries.
5. Secure the battery cover and lock it in place.
Applications
• Preventative Maintenance
• Recording of Acoustic Levels for
Environmental Impact Studies
• Ensuring Safe Working Conditions
• Public Venues/Concerts
• Industrial Machinery/Equipment
• Construction Sites
• Code Enforcement
• Trafc
• Long-term Measurement
Accessories and Replacement Parts
CA-52A Small Soft Carrying Case
R8888 Medium Hard Carrying Case
R8090 Sound Level Calibrator
R1500 Tripod
R1300 Calibration Screwdriver
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.
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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
appropriate steps to process the warranty.
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.
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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].
Please visit www.REEDInstruments.com for the most
up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying or reproduction of this
manual is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from
REED Instruments.
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