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22.  Press the 

RUN/PAUSE 

button again to resume testing.

23.  When the end time is reached, both the DUR and LOGGER icons 

will stop flashing and the final accumulated noise exposure value is 
displayed.

24.  To end the current session, first unlock the keypad again and press 

and hold the 

ENTER

 button for 2 seconds. 

25.  Press the 

FUNC.

 button to resume normal operation.

%DOSE Testing Notes:

•  Never shout into the microphone as this will affect the test results.
•  Microphone should not come into contact with any objects during 

recording to avoid erroneous test results.

•  For best results, test over the course of several days and average 

the %DOSE.

Data Logging

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Data Recording Modes

Manual Data Logging:

 Manually log readings into the internal memory 

(see 

Manual Data Logging Mode

 section for details).

Automatic Data Logging:

 Setup the meter parameters in order to 

automatically log data into the internal memory. 

Note:

 The meter can store up to 16,000 data points and will indicate 

"FULL" on the LCD display when this amount is exceeded.

Please note to use the data logging feature for Sound Level Pressure (SPL) the optional 
PC software (R8085-PC) and USB cable (R8085-USB) are required. With the software, 
all stored readings that are captured can be downloaded and exported to Excel for 
further analysis.

SPL Manual Data Logging Mode

In manual mode the 

LOG

 button is pressed to manually log a reading into 

the internal memory at any time. In order to setup the meter for manual 
data logging, follow steps 1 through 4 below.
1.  Set the data logging sampling rate to "0" seconds. 
2.  Press and hold the 

LOG

 button to enter manual data logging mode.

3.  Press the 

LOG

 button to save a reading to memory. "LOGGER" will 

flash each time a data point is stored.

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Page 1: ...Noise Dosimeter Instruction Manual R8085 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 2: ...Mode 10 Data Hold 11 Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings 11 Backlighting 11 What is Dose Noise Exposure 11 15 Noise Exposure DOSE Test Duration Mode 12 13 Noise Exposure DOSE Programmable Time Mod...

Page 3: ...Appendix B Canada Regulations Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Occupational Exposure Limits 23 Appendix C Noise Exposure Limits by Canadian Jurisdiction 24 Appendix D Regulations Conversion...

Page 4: ...anty Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center Features Noise Dosimeter Sound Level Meter and Data Logger High accuracy of 1 0dB meets Type 2 standards Designed to meet noise s...

Page 5: ...Resolution 0 1dB Response Time Approx 1 second Frequency Range 31 5Hz to 8kHz Frequency Weighting A C Time Weighting Fast Slow 125mS and 1 second Microphone 0 5 12 7mm electret condenser Display 4 di...

Page 6: ...oftware R8085 PC optional Software OS Compatability Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 Product Certifications CE IEC61252 ANSI S1 25 for Noise Dose and Sound Exposure Meters IEC 61672 Class 2 ANSI S1 4 Type S fo...

Page 7: ...dB 500 3 2dB 0dB 1 5dB 1K 0dB 0dB 1 0dB 2K 1 2dB 0 2dB 2 0dB 4K 1dB 0 8dB 3 0dB 8K 1 1dB 3dB 5 0dB Time Weightings Fast Slow Characteristics Time Weighting Characteristics Max Response Reference conti...

Page 8: ...n 4 Up Duration Begin Fast Slow dB Range Button 5 FUNCTION SET Button 6 Microphone Input Jack 7 RUN PAUSE Button 8 Down A C TIME Check Button 9 ENTER LOG Button 10 Wrist Strap Anchoring Point 11 RS 23...

Page 9: ...Weighting Indicator 8 Recording Status Indicator 9 DOSE Measurement Sound Pressure Level SPL 1 dB Range Indicator 2 Time Weighting Indicator 3 Unit of Measure 4 Frequency Weighting Indicator 5 Sound...

Page 10: ...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 button to scroll thr...

Page 11: ...e When in recording mode the POWER button is disabled and the meter cannot be turned off Backlighting Press the BACKLIGHT button to turn the LCD Backlight on It will automatically turn off after appro...

Page 12: ...d the button to select the desired Response Time 3 Set the Criterion Level Lc Exchange Rate ER and Threshold Level Lt see Setup Mode section for details Note At start up the meter s default settings a...

Page 13: ...xposure value is displayed 15 To erase the previous accumulated DOSE value and start a new duration test press the FUNC and ENTER buttons simultaneously 16 Press the FUNC button to resume normal opera...

Page 14: ...be placed in a pant or shirt pocket 16 Clip the microphone as close as possible to the user s ear i e shirt collar Note Set the cable in a way that does not hinder the user s ability to perform their...

Page 15: ...c Data Logging Setup the meter parameters in order to automatically log data into the internal memory Note The meter can store up to 16 000 data points and will indicate FULL on the LCD display when t...

Page 16: ...logging session press the LOG button and LOGGER will stop flashing 4 To resume press the LOG button again 5 To end the current data logging session press and hold the LOG button for 2 seconds to resu...

Page 17: ...rnal clock will keep accurate time when the meter is powered off When new batteries are installed the clock will have to be reset Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate SP t Follow steps 1 and 2 when...

Page 18: ...low steps 1 and 2 when SEt LT appears on the LCD 1 Use the and buttons to adjust the threshold which can be set anywhere between 70 and 90 dB 2 Press the ENTER button to confirm selection and skip to...

Page 19: ...and Sampling Rate During normal operation press the TIME button to display the year month day hour minutes and selected sampling rate Calibration Procedure In order to calibrate the R8085 an external...

Page 20: ...into the memory which will flash confirming it has been saved 12 Press the FUNC button to exit the calibration mode and resume normal operation Data Stream Output Using Terminal application a data st...

Page 21: ...3 x AAA batteries 4 Secure the battery cover and tighten the screw Applications Personal Accumulated Noise Exposure Preventative Maintenance Industrial Machinery Equipment Construction Sites Ensuring...

Page 22: ...cement parts visit your product page on www reedinstruments com Appendix A USA Regulations OSHA Regulation Conversion Charts OSHA Permissible Noise Exposures Duration per day hours Sound level dBA slo...

Page 23: ...Rate Allowable Level dB A Allowable Level dB A 90 8 90 93 4 95 96 2 100 99 1 105 102 0 5 110 105 0 25 115 Table 1B Noise Exposure Limits when Criterion Level 85 dB A 3 dB A Exchange Rate Maximum Perm...

Page 24: ...85 3 Northwest Territories 85 Nunavut 85 Yukon Territories 85 3 In Nunavut and Northwest Territories the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations reference a staged action plan based on the dBA exp...

Page 25: ...91 3 65 86 9 125 91 6 Note 5 dB exchange rate and 90 dBA Criterion Product Care To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following Store your product in a clean dry place Change...

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