Reed Instruments R8080 User manual

Sound

Level Meter/

Data Logger

Instruction

Manual

R8080

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................... 3

Product Quality

.............................................................................................. 3

Safety ............................................................................................................ 3

Features

......................................................................................................... 3

Specications

.............................................................................................4-5

Included

......................................................................................................... 5

Instrument Description

.................................................................................. 5

Display Description ....................................................................................... 6

Software Installation

...................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions

..............................................................................7-10

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

.......................................................................... 11

Applications................................................................................................. 11

Accessories and Replacement Parts .......................................................... 12

Product Care ............................................................................................... 12

Product Warranty ........................................................................................ 12

Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................. 13

Product Support

.......................................................................................... 13

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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

R8080

Sound Level Meter

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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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