TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s in the Blister Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 8
Making Basic Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 7
Tracking MIN and MAX Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 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 the instrument.
The DSM8930 uses an integrated condenser microphone to
measure the noise level of an environment or the loudness of
a machine, typically in order to comply with health and/or
safety rules. The meter has a measurement range of
40 to 130 dB over four ranges, an accuracy of ±2 dB,
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