R8080

 

Introduction

Main Menu

Real Time Data Recording

Data Logger

Graph

Frequently Asked Question

 

Introduction

R8080 is a Sound Level Meter application to load the stored data from the memory of meter or collect the real time data from meter when it is connected to a computer.

System Requirement:

   Microsoft Windows XP/ VISTA/ 7/ 8 /10(compatible with 32 and 64­bit system)

Minimum Hardware Requirement:

   A CD­ROM driver to run R8080 installation disc

  At least 50 MB free space available on hard disk to install R8080

Main Menu

File |

Open  ­ Open a file from your computer.

Save  ­ Save the active window (when the caption bar is highlighted) data to a file.

Print   ­ Print the data of the active window (graph or list).

Printer Setup ­ Select printer and set configurations.

Exit ­ Terminates R8080 application.

Real Time |

         Run   ­ Start collecting real time data.

        Stop   ­ Stop collecting real time data.

Data Logger |

      Load Data  ­ Load data from Sound Level Meter.

       Erase Memory ­ Erase the memory on the Sound Level Meter. All the stored data will be erased.

View |

     Control Panel ­ Enable Control Panel window. You can also control meter by the buttons in this Control Panel.

    Real­Time Graph ­ Enable Real­Time Graph display to graph the present data.

LEQ | Open the LEQ function window.

 | Output tabular data into graphic view.

Real Time Data Recording

1.  Recording real time data in waveform:

1.1. Power on the Sound Level Meter and connect it to your computer via a micro USB cable.

1.2. Start R8080 application.

1.3. If the connection is successful, the Control Panel will display the same value as the Sound Level Meter. If fail to establish the connection, it will display "No Connection" on the Control Panel.

 

 

1.4. Select sampling rate from Real­Time Graph window

Note:

If your computer speed is slow, select sampling rate above 2.0 seconds.

If you intend to sample a large amount data (more than 5000), at least 64 MB ram is recommended to keep computer performance.

1.5. Click  to start recording real time data.  There will be a waveform on the Real­Time Graph window.

1.6. Click  to stop recording.

2.  Save the recorded real time data to a file:

2.1. Click the Real­Time Graph window you want to save and the graph window will become active.

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2.2. Click                                                                                             to save data to a file.

2.3. There will be a save dialog window for you to choose the file name and format to save.

There are three file formats you can choose from: (1) binary file (*.ghf), (2) text file (*.txt), (3) CSV file(*.csv).

(1) The *.ghf file occupies much fewer disk space to save the data than the other two file formats, but it can only be opened in R8080.

(2) Text file (*.txt) can be opened in R8080 and any other word processor applications, such as

Microsoft Word, Notepad, etc.

(3) CSV format file (*.csv) can be opened in R8080 as well as Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet applications.

Note:

If decimal separator is comma in your country, this file format will be disabled, because .CSV file also use comma as data separator. For example, 78,6 dB will become two separate records of 78dB and 6 dB.

Data Logger

1.  Read the user manual of your Sound Level Meter for the instructions of Data Logger settings.

2.  Retrieve recorded data from Sound Level Meter:

     2.1. Power on the Sound Level Meter.

    2.2. Connect the Sound Level Meter to your computer via a Micro USB cable.

    2.3. Launch R8080 application.

    2.4. Click  to load the data.

2.5. There will be a progress indicator to show the loading progress. If error occurs during the progress, click the  button again.

2.6. After the data was loaded completely, the left side window will list all the data sets and their detailed information, such as start date, time, recording rate, etc. Click on any data set to see the graphic view on the right side window.

3.  Save recorded data into a file.

Refer to “Real Time Data Recording,” section 2.2.

Graph

1.  Specify time window:

     1.1. There are two vertical lines (CURSOR A and B) in the graph window.

     1.2. You can drag the green sliders to move CURSOR A and B in order to specify your time window.

 

     1.3. The time and sound value will display on the top­right of each CURSOR A and B.

2.  Statistic 1

     2.1. Statistic 1 indicate the start time, sampling rate, data number, average, maximum, and minimum of the entire graph.

     2.2. Click  to show or hide Statistic 1.

3.  Statistic 2

    3.1. Statistic 2 indicate the maximum, minimum, and average between CURSOR A and B. The data will be updated automatically when CURSOR A or B is changed.

     3.2. Click  to show or hide Statistic 2.

4.  Graph Tools

     4.1.   ­ Normal cursor.

    4.2.   ­ Mark a cross sign on the graph.

    4.3.   ­ Insert annotation on the graph.

     4.4.   ­ Delete annotation and cross sign.

     4.5.   ­ Open Graph Option dialog to customize your graph settings. You can also double click in the graph to open Graph Option dialog.

     4.6.   ­ Copy the statistic to clipboard.

     4.7. Zoom In ­ You can assign a rectangle area on the graph to zoom in for more detailed view.

     4.7.1. Press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the cursor to select the new extents.

     4.7.2. Release the mouse button.

     4.8.   ­ Resume to default zoom.

 

Frequently Asked Question

1.  How can I save the graph to a file which can be used in Microsoft Excel?

Answer: Refer to “Real Time Data Recording,” section 2.3.

2.  How to uninstall R8080?

Answer: Uninstall R8080 by launching the Add/Remove Programs applet out of the Microsoft Windows Control

Panel. The R8080 folder and files will be removed completely from your computer.

3.  Why loading data fail?

Answer: The error is usually caused when meter is connected to a computer while the meter is still recording data. The Data Logger function must be stopped before connecting to a computer. This error is sometimes caused by slow respond from computer system.

4.  How to zoom the graph?

Refer to “Graph,” section 4.7.

5.  How to print graph with statistic?

     Answer: The R8080 cannot print graph with statistic; however, you can separately copy graph and statistic to an editor (e.g., Microsoft Word) to print.

     5.1. Click the  button from the tool bar of graph window to open Graph Option dialog.

     5.2. Click the Export button from the bottom.

     5.3. In the Export destination panel, select the Clipboard.

     5.4. Click the Export button from the bottom right of the Export dialog, then the image has been copied to clipboard.

     5.5. Paste this to the editor you are running.

     5.6. Click the  button to copy the statistic to clipboard, then paste it to the editor.

     5.7. Print graph with statistic in the editor.