REED R8060 User manual

Sound
Level Meter
Instruction
Manual
R8060
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 2
Product Quality
.............................................................................................. 3
Safety ............................................................................................................ 3
Features
......................................................................................................... 3
Included
......................................................................................................... 3
Specications
................................................................................................ 4
Instrument Description
.................................................................................. 5
Display Description ....................................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions
................................................................................6-7
MIN/MAX Hold ......................................................................................... 6
Auto Power OFF
....................................................................................... 7
Calibration Procedure............................................................................ 7
Battery Replacement..................................................................................... 8
AC/DC Signal Output Jack
............................................................................ 8
Applications................................................................................................... 9
Accessories and Replacement Parts ............................................................ 9
Product Care ................................................................................................. 9
Product Warranty ........................................................................................ 10
Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................. 10
Product Support
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R8060 Sound Level Meter. 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.
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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
• Large,easy-to-readLCDdisplay
• Digitalanalogbargraph
• DataholdandMin/Maxhold
• AC/DCoutputsignalforusewithdataloggers
• Tripodmountforlong-termmonitoring
• Lowbatteryindicatorandautoshutoff
Included
• WindshieldBall
• HardCarryingCase
• Battery
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Specifications
Measuring Ranges: 30 to 130dB
Low: 30 to 90 dB
Med: 50 to 110 dB
 High:70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: 100ms
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
Min: Yes
Max: Yes
AlarmIndicators: UnderandOver(visualon-screen)
AutoShut-off: Yes(after30mins/off)
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
Power Supply: 9V battery
Output: Yes(AC/DC)
BatteryLife: Approx50hours
Product Certications: CE, IEC 61672-1 Class 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: 10.2x2.2x1"(258x55x25mm)
Weight: 6.5oz(185g)
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Instrument Description
1. Windscreen
2. Display
3. Power Button
4. Up Arrow
(LevelRangeIncrease)
5. Down Arrow
(LevelRangeDecrease)
6. Frequency Weighting
Button
7. MIN/MAXHoldButton
8. Time Weighting Button
9. Microphone
10. AC/DC Output Terminal
11. Tripod Mounting Screw
12. Battery Cover
Display Description
Bar Graph Indicator
Reading Indicator
Battery Capacity Indicator
C-Weighting Indicator
Auto Power Off Indicator
Under Range Indicator Minimum/Maximum
Value Hold Indicator
Fast Response Indicator
Slow Response Indicator
Over Range Indicator
Calibration Mode Indicator
A-Weighting Indicator
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Operating Instructions
1. Turn the meter on by pressing 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 UP and DOWN arrows 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 Hold
PresstheMIN/MAXHoldbuttontodisplaytheMaximumandMinimum
sound level values recorded during the measurement process.
1.
PresstheMIN/MAXHold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.
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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 Time Weighting Button while turning the meter on. When the
meter turns on release both the Time Weighting 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.
Calibration Procedure
InordertocalibratetheR8060anexternalcalibratorthatcanprovidea
94.0dBsignalisrequired(REEDR8090).Ifthemeterhasbeenexposed
toextremeconditionsor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Holdbutton
while turning the meter on.
3. Whenthemeterturnson,releaseboththeMIN/MAXHold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thecalibrationmode.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitthecalibrationmodeatanytime.
OFF
94dB 114dB
(1KHz)
IEC 942 CLASS 2
R8090
Sound Level Calibrator
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Battery Replacement
Periodically check the Battery Indicator on the display. When there are no
more bars on the Battery Indicator the batteries will need to be replaced.
Remove the battery cover on the back and insert a new 9V Battery.
AC/DC Signal Output Jack
ThemeterisequippedwithanAC/DCoutputjacktoconnectand
integrate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 10 mV/dB
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Applications
• PreventativeMaintenance
• IndustrialMachinery/Equipment
• ConstructionSites
• EnsuringSafeWorkingConditions
• PublicVenues/Concerts
• CodeEnforcement
• Trafc
• ApplianceNoiseTesting
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.
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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 [e-mail] 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.
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 [e-mail].
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Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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