Bogen SPLM Instruction Manual

Bogen SPLM Instruction Manual

Digital sound pressure level meter

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SPLM
D I G I T A L S O U N D P R E S S U R E
L E V E L M E T E R
I N S T R U C T I O N
M A N U A L
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
54-2221-01A 1307
© 2013 Bogen Communications, Inc.

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  • Page 1 L E V E L M E T E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Specifications are subject to change without notice. 54-2221-01A 1307 © 2013 Bogen Communications, Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. DESCRIPTION Introduction ..............1 Package Contents ...........1 Product Highlights............1 Diagram/Features of the SPLM......2, 3 LCD Display Callouts ..........4 Specifications............5 Calibrations ..............6 Calendar Setting ............6 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery Installation ...........7...
  • Page 3: Description

    • 1.5V Alkaline Batteries • Carrying Case • Instruction Manual Product Highlights: The SPLM was designed according to IEC 651 TYPE2 and ANSI S1.4 TYPE2 standards. • Accuracy up to +/- 1.5 dB • Measurement range is 30 to 130 dB •...
  • Page 4: Diagram/Features Of The Splm

    Diagram of the SPLM Unit Digital Sound Level Meter Range 30dB ~ 130dB CLOCK CLEAR LEVEL F / S RECORD FRONT SIDE REAR VIEW VIEW VIEW...
  • Page 5 SPLM reading. 2. Condenser Microphone 3. LCD Display Screen Power Button - Turns the SPLM Unit ON or OFF. Level Button - Level range selection button & setting key. 6. Light Sensor MAX CLOCK Button - Maximum value hold and date/time setting key.
  • Page 6: Lcd Display Callouts

    LCD Diagram & Features 1. Level Range Setting 10. A/C - Indicates Frequency Weighting, A or C 2. DATE - Calendar Date 11. Reading Display (year, month, day) 12. TIME - Calendar Clock 3. MAX - Maximum SPL Value (hour, minute, second) 4.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Measurement Range: 30 to 130 dB A, 30 to 130 dB C +/- 1.5 dB (reference sound pressure standard, Accuracy: 94 dB @ 1 kHz) Frequency Response: 31.5 Hz to 8.5 kHz Resolution: 0.1 dB Measuring Level Ranges: 30 to 80, 50 to 100, 60 to 110, 80 to 130, 30 to 130 Dynamic Range: 50 dB/100 dB Overload Indication:...
  • Page 8: Calibrations

    (4 AA) 2. Replace the battery door. 3. When the battery voltage drops below the operating voltage, a Low Battery Indicator icon appears on the display. Replace the batteries in the SPLM with SLIDE DOOR PANEL new batteries. DOWN TO OPEN...
  • Page 9: Calendar Setting

    3. When complete, press the MAX CLOCK button once again to exit the calendar setting mode. Level Range Selection: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the SPLM. The date will be displayed on the LCD screen for 2 seconds. 2. After 3 seconds, the screen enters the default measurement mode.
  • Page 10 Level Range Selection (contʼd) 30 – 130 (default) 3. Press the LEVEL UP or DOWN button to select your desired measuring range: 30 to 130 (default), 30 to 80, 50 to 100, 60 to 110, or 80 to 130. The LCD screen displays will appear as shown here: 30 –...
  • Page 11 Level Range Selection (contʼd) 4. If the measuring range is higher than the actual SPL level, the LCD screen will display the UNDER icon. (For example, if the Level set is 60 to 110 but the actual sound level is lower than 60 dB.) Press the LEVEL DOWN button to lower the range until the UNDER icon disappears: 5.
  • Page 12: Time Weighting Selection

    Time Weighting Selection: 1. The default time weighting is FAST and the LCD screen display is: 2. Press the F/S RECORD button to SLOW. The LCD screen display changes to: NOTE: Selecting SLOW will provide a 1 second averaged reading. Frequency Weighting Selection: 1.
  • Page 13: Max Value Measurement

    MAX Value Measurement: 1. During the measurement process, press the MAX CLOCK button to hold the maximum reading. The LCD displays as follows: 2. Press the MAX CLOCK button again to exit the maximum value measurement and return to the normal measurement mode.
  • Page 14: Pc Connection

    SPLM. on the PC. NOTE: Once the connection is made, a USB icon appears on the LCD of the SPLM indicating a successful connection. If the icon does not appear, the connection is not complete. When connected to the PC, the PC supplies power to the SPLM (so the AA batteries are not necessary and will not be used if in the unit when connected to the PC).
  • Page 15: Important Unit Information

    Limited Warranty; Exclusion of Certain Damages The Bogen SPLM Digital Sound Pressure Level Meter is warranted to be free from defects in material and work- manship for one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective (as confirmed by Bogen upon inspection) during the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or replaced by Bogen, at Bogen’s option, provided the product is...
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