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DIGITAL SOUND LEVEL

METER

USER’S MANUAL

DSM8930

99 Washington Street 
Melrose, MA 02176 

Phone

 781-665-

1400

Toll Free 1-800-517-8431

Visit us at www.T

estEquipmentDepot.com

Summary of Contents for DSM8930

Page 1: ...DIGITAL SOUND LEVEL METER USER S MANUAL DSM8930 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com...

Page 2: ...11 Return for Repair Policy 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools Instruments DSM8930 Digital Sound Level Meter Please read this user s manual carefully and thoroughly before using th...

Page 3: ...und levels measured since being powered on Physical features of the DSM8930 include a wind shield ball and an analog output jack for connecting to a chart recorder The DSM8930 is powered by one 9V bat...

Page 4: ...front bottom and right side of the DSM8930 Figure 2 shows all text and icons that could appear on the LCD Familiarize yourself with the positions and functions of these symbols and structures before...

Page 5: ...s battery is very low on charge and should be replaced dB Sound level unit accompanies reading at its left 40 Range Baseline low end of current measurement range in dB 40 indicates 40 to 70 dB range...

Page 6: ...g into the larger female terminal 3 Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the screw to secure it to the housing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAKING BASIC MEASUREMENTS Press the button to power o...

Page 7: ...ntegration time constant of 125 milliseconds also simulates the response time of the human ear and is most suitable for measuring the volume of singular events If a sound level is below 40 dB the read...

Page 8: ...e values press whichever button corresponds to the current display mode You cannot switch from MIN to MAX mode by pushing the opposite button You must first exit one mode before entering the other By...

Page 9: ...raph Resolution 1 dB Analog Bar Graph 40 milliseconds Refresh Period Frequency Range 100 Hz to 8 3 kHz Time Weighting Time Constant 125 milliseconds Microphone Diameter Type 0 5 in 12 7mm Electret con...

Page 10: ...be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year Subject to certain restrictions General will repair or replace this instrument if after examination the company determines it...

Page 11: ...en made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality However in the event your instrument requires repair please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA Return Goods Authorization...

Page 12: ...out notice 2012 GENERAL TOOLS INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN DSM8930 8 16 12 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 V...

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