OPERATION MANUAL

DIGITAL SOUND LEVEL METER

Model:8928
 INTRODUCTION
Your digital sound level meter
provides automatic or manual ranging
4 measurement ranges from 40 to
130dB, and features 0.1dB resolution.

The meter allows you to select

between fast and slow response
times as well as A and C weighting.

A maximum hold function is provided.

Jacks on the meter provide AC
analog output.

BUTTON DESCRIPTION
ON/OFF: Power on or power off the
meter.
RANGE: Auto range/ Manual range
select key.
RECORD: Record Maximum and
Minimum sound level
measurement.
WEIGHTING A/C:
A weighting and C
weighting select
key.
FAST/SLOW:
Response select key.

MAX HOLD:
Freeze Maximum
sound level reading.

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 MEASURING SOUND LEVELS
Sound levels are displayed both
digitally and in a bar graph.
The digital display is updated every
160ms, while the bar graph is updated
every 40ms.
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the
meter on. The unit will first display
the full screen and "18:18.8" then
count down from 99.9 to zero.
The meter will now begin measuring
the current sound levels.
SPL (Sound Pressure Levels)
appears on the left side."A'',"dB"on
the right side of screen.
Point the microphone toward the
source of the sound to be
measured.
REC MAX HOLD MIN
AUTO FAST
MANU SLOW
SPL A C
Diagram A BAT dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

Diagram B SPL
dB
90
+0 +10 +20 +30

SELECTING THE RESPONSE TIME

You can select fast or slow response
time to suit different applications and
standards.
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For example, most OSHA-related
testing is done using slow response
time and A weighting.
When you turn the meter on, it will be
in fast response mode. Press the
FAST/SLOW key to toggle between
fast and slow response.

AUTO FAST

Diagram C SPL A
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

AUTO
SLOW

Diagram D SPL A
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

A small FAST or SLOW will be

displayed on the right side of the
screen to indicate the current mode.

SELECTING A AND C WEIGHTING

When you turn the meter on, it will be
in A weighting mode.
A weighting enables the meter to
respond in the same manner as the
human ear, which increases and
decreases amplitude over the
frequency spectrum. Applications for
A weighting include OSHA regulatory
testing, and the environmental
measurement, workplace design, and
low enforce-ment.
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 AUTO
SLOW

Diagram E SPL C
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

C weighting is suitable for flat

response measurements with no
increase or decrease of amplitude
over the frequency spectrum.
Applications for C weighting include
the sound level analysis of engines
and machinery.

Press the "WEIGHTING A/C" key to

select between A and C weighting.
A small A or C will be displayed on the
right side of the screen to indicate the
current mode.

FREEZING THE MAXIMUM SOUND

LEVEL READING

1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the

meter on.
2. When measuring sound levels,
press the MAX HOLD key to freeze
the maximum reading. MAX HOLD
will be displayed.
The digital display will remain
unchanged until a higher reading is
detected. Note that the bar graph
will continue to record the current
reading.
3. Press the MAX HOLD key again to
exit maximum hold mode.

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 MAX HOLD
AUTO FAST

Diagram F SPL A
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

RECORDING THE MAXIMUM AND

MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the
meter on.
2. Press the RECORD key. RECORD
REC will be displayed on the up the
corner of the screen. The meter will
begin tracking the maximum and
minimum sound level
measurements.
3. Press the RECORD key again.
MIN will appear on the middle up of
screen and the minimum sound
level measurement will be
displayed.
The unit is not recording at this time
, but the bar graph will continue to
show the current reading.
REC
AUTO FAST

SPL A
Diagram G dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

REC MIN
AUTO FAST

Diagram H SPL A
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

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4. Press the RECORD key again.
MAX will appear on screen side by
the "REC" and the maximum sound
level measurement will be
displayed. The unit is not recording
at this time, but th bar graph will
continue to show the current
reading.
REC MAX
AUTO FAST

Diagram I SPL A C
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

5. Press the RECORD key again to

resume recording and repeat the
process.

6. Press and hold the RECORD key

until the RECORD indicator
disappears to exit recording mode.

SELECTING AUTOMATIC AND

MANUAL RANGING
The meter features 4 measurement
ranges in 10dB steps:
40~70dB, 60~90dB, 80dB~110dB,
100dB~130dB.

When you turn the meter on, it will be

in automatic range mode and a small
AUTO will be displayed on the left
side of the screen. In this mode, the
meter will adjust the measurement
range automatically for accuracy.
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The two digit number to the left of the
bar graph on the LCD will show the
low end of the current range.
You can also set the range manually.

AUTO
SLOW

Diagram J SPL C
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

FAST
MANU
Diagram K SPL A
dB
40
+0 +10 +20 +30

The meter will be able to take

readings more quickly, because the
unit does not need to first establish
the range before displaying the
measurement.
This is helpful when you know the
measurement range in advance.
To adjust the range manually:

1. When measuring sound levels,

press the RANGE keys as needed
to adjust the measurement range.
MANU will appear on the display.
Note that the two digit numbers to
the left of the bar graph will change
to reflect the low of the newly
selected range.
2. Press RANGE key to switch back to
automatic ranging.

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If the meter is operating in manual
range and "LO" is displayed, the
sound is too low or the range.
If "HI" is displayed, the sound is too
loud.
In either case, you must adjust the
measurement range or your readings
will be inaccurate.

FAST
MANU
Diagram L SPL A
dB
100
+0 +10 +20 +30

FAST
MANU
Diagram M SPL A
dB
60
+0 +10 +20 +30

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
The meter will turn off automatically
after 20 minutes to preserve the
battery.
To override this feature:
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Press the ON/OFF and MAX HOLD
buttons simultaneously.
3. When the full display appears,
release the MAX HOLD button first,
" " will replaced full display.

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4. Release the ON/OFF key.
The meter will remain on until the
ON/OFF button is pressed again.
The automatic shutoff feature will
resume the next time the meter is
turned on.

Diagram N

CALIBRATION
Using a standard Acoustic Calibrator
(Recommend B&K type 4231 model)
which generate "94dB" output.
1) Set whichever time weighting :
Fast or Slow.
2) Set sound level range at:80~110
dB.
3) Select weighting A or C .
4) Max.Hold function measurement
mode unenabled
5) Better to calibrate under 60dB
sound environment.

Insert the microphone into the hole

of the calibrator . Press calibrator
ON/OFF key to power on, and
adjust the CAL potentiometer of
the unit, the level display will
indicate the desired level.
While selecting C weighting ,display
+/-0.3dB deviation is reasonable.

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 REPLACING THE BATTERY
When the screen display " BAT "down
at the left corner , the 9V battery has
fallen to a critically low voltage level
and should be replaced as soon as
possible. Use a screwdriver to
unscrew the back battery
compartment cover. Insert a fresh 9V
battery and screw the cover.

AUTO FAST

1
SPL A
BAT dB 2
40 3
+0 +10 +20 +30

Diagram O 4

1. Calibration Adjustment (side)

By using a "+" screw driver to
adjust the calibration(Follow the
calibration instruction).
2. Analog output jack ( side)
Connect to external test instrument
or to a datalogger , chart recorder,
...for logging purposes.
3. Tripod mount
Mount the meter to a camera tripod
for increased stability and accuracy
, further eliminate hand or any
sound reflected from the user .
4. Battery compartment
By using a screw driver to remove
the battery cover on the meter .
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 RETURN AUTHORIZATION
Authorization must be obtained from
the supplier before returning items for
any reason. When requiring a RA (
Return Authorization), please include
data regarding the defective reason,
the meters are to be returned along
with good packing to prevent any
damage in shipment and insured
against possible damage or loss .
CE CERTIFICATION
The meter conforms to the following
standards:
EN 50081-1/1992 : EN 55022
EN 50082-1/1997 :
(EN 61000-4-2/-3/-8,ENV 50204)
The meter complies with the essential
protection requirements of Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approxi-
mation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
WARRANTY
The meter is warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one years from the date
of purchase.
This warranty covers normal operation
and does not cover batteries, misuse,
abuse, alteration, tampering, neglect,
improper maintenance, or damage
resulting from leaking batteries.
Proof of purchase is required for
warranty repairs.
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