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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Specications
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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
specications. If a certicate 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
• Highaccuracyof±1.4dBmeetsType2standards
• Triplerangemeasurement(60dBdynamicrange)
• A&Cfrequencyweighting
• Fast&Slowtimeweighting
• Recordupto64,000datapointsandkeeptrackwithinternaltimeand
date stamp
• Userselectablesamplingratefrom1to60seconds
• Large,easy-to-readbacklitLCDdisplay
• Digitalanalogbargraph
• Min/Maxholdandautoshutoff
• Tripodmountforlong-termmonitoring
• Lowbatteryindicator
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Specifications
Measuring Ranges: Low: 30 to 90 dB
Med: 50 to 110 dB
High:70to130dB
Full: 30 to 130 dB
DynamicRange: 60dB(ineachrange)
Accuracy: ±1.4dB
Resolution: Digital: 0.1 dB
Analog: 2dB
Response Time: Digital: 500ms
Analog: 50ms
FrequencyRange: 20Hzto8kHz
Frequency Weighting: A, C
TimeWeighting: Fast/Slow(125msand1s)
Microphone: 0.5"(12.7mm)electretcondenser
DigitalAnalogBargraph: Yes(30segment)
Display: 4-digit LCD
Backlit Display: Yes
Min: Yes
Max: Yes
AlarmIndicators: UnderandOver(visualon-screen)
Datalogging Capabilities: Yes
Real-Time Clock and
Date Stamp: Yes
SelectableSamplingRate: Yes(between1sand60s)
InternalMemory 1mb(64,000datapoints)
AutoShut-off: Yes(after30mins/off)
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
PowerSupply: 4xAAAbatteries
Output: Yes(AC/DC)
BatteryLife: Approx50hours
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PCConnectivity: USB
Product Certications: CE, IEC 61672-1 Class 2, ANSI S1.4 Type 2
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: 14to140°F(-10to60°C)
OperatingHumidityRange: 10to90%
Dimensions: 10.4x2.5x1"(264x63x29mm)
Weight: 8.8oz(245g)
Included
• WindshieldBall
• USBCable
• PCSoftware
• HardCarryingCase
• Batteries
Instrument Description
1. Windscreen
2. Display
3. Power/Backlight Button
4. MIN/MAX/Clock Button
5. RecordButton/Up
6. Frequency Weighting/
Setup Button
7. Time Weighting/
Interval Button
8. Level Range Button/Down
9. Microphone
10. AC/DC Output Terminal
11.USBTerminal
12. Tripod Mounting Screw
13. Battery Cover
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Sound Level Meter
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Display Description
1. UnderRangeIndicator
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 specications and Operating System compatibility can be found on
the product page at www.reedinstruments.com.
If you have specic questions related to your application and/or questions
related to software setup and functionality please contact the nearest
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
approximatelyinthemiddleofthebargraph.Iftheoverrange
indicator appears during your measurement, the upper limit of the
selecteddBrangehasbeenexceeded.AdjusttheselecteddBrange
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.AdjusttheselecteddBrangeuntiltheunderrange
indicator disappears.
5. Holdtheinstrumentcomfortablyinonehand(awayfromyourbody)
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/MAXbuttontodisplaytheMaximumandMinimumsound
level values recorded during the measurement process.
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1. Press the MIN/MAXButtononcetodisplaythemaximumvalue.
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, conrming
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)buttontoenterthetimeanddate
setup screen.
3. PresstheUpandDownarrowstoadjusttheyear.
4. Press the MIN/MAX(Clock)buttonagaintotogglethroughMonth,
Day,Hour(24-hours),MinutesandSeconds.Duringeachselection
theUpandDownarrowscanbeusedtoadjusttheselectedvalue.
5. Press the MIN/MAX(Clock)buttonaftersecondstosaveandexit
the Setup mode.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitSetupmodeatanytime.
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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)buttontoenterRecordingInterval
setup screen as indicated by "Int".
3. PresstheUpandDownarrowstoadjusttherecordinginterval.A
maximumvalueof1minuteandminimumvalueof1secondcan
be set.
4. Press the FAsT/slOw(INTV)buttontosavethedesiredsampling
rate and resume normal operation.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitSetupmodeatanytime.
Datalogging
1. Turn the meter on and select your desired sampling rate
(See"SettingtheDataloggingRecordingInterval"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 conrming the memory has been erased.
Calibration Procedure
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InordertocalibratetheR8080anexternalcalibratorthatcanprovidea
94.0dBsignalisrequired(REEDR8090).Ifthemeterhasbeenexposed
toextremeconditionsorithasnotbeenusedinalongperiodoftimethe
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. PresstheUpandDownarrowbuttonstoincreaseordecreasethe
dB level to match the Sound Calibrator output.
6. Once the desired dB level has been attained press the MIN/MAX
buttontosavethesettingandexitcalibrationmode.
NOTE:PressthePowerbuttontoexitthecalibrationmodeatanytime.
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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