Johdanto
The Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter is a precision instrument designed for measuring sound and noise levels. It features a wide measurement range, A/C weighting, visual alarm capabilities, and data recording functions, making it suitable for various environments including homes, classrooms, and industrial settings. This manual provides detailed instructions for the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your decibel meter.

Image: The Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter, showcasing its compact design with a microphone at the top, an LCD screen displaying readings, and control buttons below.
Tuotteen ominaisuudet
- Ilmastointipainotettu mittaus: Measures sound levels from 30 to 130 dB (A) and 35 to 130 dB (C) with an accuracy of ±1.5 dB, covering frequencies from 31.5 Hz to 8,500 Hz.
- Kirkas LCD-näyttö: Features a backlit LCD screen that visually displays noise data changes, including Max value. Allows switching between fast/slow time weighting and freezing current readings.
- Visual Alarm System: Indicator light and screen change color to alert users when the volume exceeds set alarm values.
- Data Recording & Analysis: Capable of storing up to 43,000 sets of data. Data can be imported to a PC via USB for real-time sampling, analysis, downloading, printing charts, and deletion.
- User-Friendly Settings: Includes options to set date, configure automatic shutdown time, and a low battery indicator.
- Kannettava muotoilu: Lightweight at 4.23 ounces with a non-slip rubber grip, making it easy to carry. Includes 1/4-inch mounting threads for tripod attachment.
- Ladattava akku: Offers up to 8 hours of standby mode after a 1.5-hour charge.
Pakkauksen sisältö
Avattuasi paketin tarkista, että kaikki osat ovat mukana ja hyvässä kunnossa:
- 1x Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter
- 1 x USB-kaapeli (lataamiseen ja tiedonsiirtoon)
- 1x Käyttöohje (tämä asiakirja)
Tuote loppuview

Image: A detailed diagram illustrating the various components of the Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter, including the condenser microphone, windproof sponge, alarm indicator light, LCD backlight screen, control buttons (Move up/Increment/Hold, Left/Back/Zoom Out, Shift Down/Decrement, Right/Enter/Enlarge, Power On/Off/Confirm Key), tripod mounting screw holes, calibration knob, and Type-C Port.
Tärkeimmät komponentit:
- Kondensaattorimikrofoni: Captures sound waves for measurement.
- Tuulenpitävä sieni: Reduces wind noise interference for more accurate readings.
- Hälytyksen merkkivalo: Illuminates to indicate alarm conditions.
- LCD-taustavalaistu näyttö: Displays measurement data, settings, and graphs.
- Ohjauspainikkeet:
- Up/Down Arrows: Navigate menus, adjust values.
- Left/Right Arrows: Navigate menus, adjust graph display.
- Power/Enter Button: Turns the device on/off, confirms selections.
- Tripod Mounting Screw Holes: Allows attachment to a standard tripod for stable, continuous monitoring.
- Kalibrointinuppi: Used for fine-tuning the meter's calibration.
- C-tyypin portti: For charging the device and connecting to a PC for data transfer.
Asennus
1. Laitteen lataaminen
Before first use, fully charge the decibel meter. Connect the supplied USB cable to the Type-C port on the device and the other end to a USB power adapter (not included) or a computer's USB port.

Image: An illustration showing the Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter connected via its USB-C port to a laptop for charging, with indicators showing 100% charge in 1 hour 15 minutes and a maximum standby time of 480 minutes (8 hours).
- Täysi lataus kestää noin 1.5 tuntia.
- LCD-näytön akun merkkivalo näyttää latauksen tilan.
- The device can operate for up to 8 hours on standby after a full charge.
2. Ensimmäinen käynnistys ja perusasetukset
Paina ja pidä painettuna Virta/Enter button to turn the device on. Upon first power-on or after a reset, you may need to configure basic settings.

Image: A composite image showing various settings available on the decibel meter: LCD Backlight, Low Battery Indicator, Auto Power Off, and Date & Time settings, demonstrating the device's customizable features.
- Päivämäärä ja aika: Navigate to the Date & Time settings using the arrow keys and confirm with the Power/Enter button. Adjust year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.
- Automaattinen virrankatkaisu: Set the desired time for automatic shutdown to conserve battery.
- LCD-taustavalo: Adjust backlight brightness or enable/disable it.
- Alhaisen akun ilmaisin: The device will display an indicator when the battery level is low, prompting a recharge.
Käyttöohjeet
1. Näytön ymmärtäminen

Image: A detailed breakdown of the Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter's LCD screen, highlighting elements such as Date & Time, Battery Indicator, Measurement Range, Fast/Slow Time Weighting, A/C Weighting, USB Connection Indication, Data Hold, Min & Max Values, and controls for Settings, A/C, F/S (Fast/Slow), and REC (Record).
The LCD screen provides real-time information about sound levels and device status:
- Päivämäärä ja aika: Nykyinen päivämäärä ja kellonaika.
- Pariston ilmaisin: Näyttää jäljellä olevan akunkeston.
- Mittausalue: Indicates the active decibel range (e.g., 30-130 dB).
- Fast / Slow Time Weighting: Displays the selected time weighting mode.
- Ilmastointikustannusten painotus: Shows whether A-weighting or C-weighting is active.
- USB Connection Indication: Appears when connected to a PC.
- Tietojen pito: Indicates if the current reading is frozen.
- Min & Max Values: Displays the minimum and maximum sound levels recorded during the current session.
- Real-time Graph: A dynamic graph showing sound level changes over time.
2. Selecting Weighting and Time Response
The meter offers A and C weighting, and Fast/Slow time response settings to suit different measurement needs.

Image: An illustration explaining A-weighted and C-weighted sound measurement. A-weighting (30-130dB) assesses human ear perceived noise, while C-weighting (35-130dB) measures equipment noise, showing the decibel meter's capability to measure sound closer to human ear perception.
- A-painotus (A): Simulates the human ear's response to sound, commonly used for environmental noise measurements.
- C-painotus (C): Provides a flatter response, suitable for measuring the true sound level of machinery or peak noise.
- To switch between A/C weighting, press the Ilmastointi -painiketta.

Image: An illustration demonstrating the Fast and Slow Time Weighted switching options on the decibel meter. Fast time weighting is for measuring fluctuating unsteady noise, while Slow time weighting is for measuring steady state noise.
- Fast (F): For measuring rapidly changing or impulsive noise.
- Slow (S): For measuring steady or slowly changing noise levels.
- To switch between Fast/Slow time weighting, press the F/S -painiketta.
3. Setting Visual Alarms
The GT1355A features a three-color visual alarm system to indicate noise levels relative to set thresholds.

Image: A visual representation of the decibel meter's three-color visual alarm system. It shows the device's indicator light and screen changing color based on noise levels: blue for "Not Exceeded Alarm Value," yellow for "Low Alarm Value Exceeded," and red for "Exceeding High Alarm Value."

Image: A close-up of the decibel meter's screen showing the menu for customizing alarm thresholds. It displays options to set "red alarm" and "yellow alarm" values, with a note that the high alarm value must be higher than the low alarm value for successful setting.
- Access the alarm settings through the menu.
- Set a "yellow alarm" threshold for a lower warning level.
- Set a "red alarm" threshold for a higher critical level.
- Ensure the red alarm value is higher than the yellow alarm value.
- The alarm setting range is 30 to 130dB.

Image: A chart illustrating various noise levels and their corresponding decibel ranges, from "Very quiet, hardly feel" (0-20dB) to "Extremely deaf" (Above 120dB), providing context for the decibel meter's alarm settings.
4. Data Recording and Management
The meter can store a significant amount of data and allows for PC connectivity.

Image: An illustration showing the decibel meter connected to a laptop, with a pop-up menu on the laptop screen displaying options to "Save Data," "Read Data," "Delete Data," and "Reset Default," indicating the ease of recording and saving up to 43,000+ sets of data.
- Laite voi tallentaa jopa 43,000 datasarjaa.
- To initiate recording, press the REC button. Press again to stop.
- Connect the meter to a PC using the USB cable.
- Use the provided software (Windows compatible only) to:
- Suorita reaaliaikaisia datasampLing.
- Analyze recorded data.
- Download data.
- Print charts and data.
- Delete stored data.

Image: A screenshot of the decibel meter's PC software interface, showing a graph of sound level data over time, along with icons indicating features like Real Time Measuring, Data Import to PC, Storage of Lab Format Files, Data Save, Save as Excel, and Printing Data. A note indicates compatibility with Windows only, not iOS.
Huolto
1. Puhdistus
- Pyyhi laite pehmeällä, kuivalla liinalla.
- Älä käytä hankaavia puhdistusaineita tai liuottimia.
- Ensure the microphone and screen are free of dust and debris.
2. Varastointi
- Säilytä laitetta viileässä, kuivassa paikassa, poissa suorasta auringonvalosta ja äärimmäisistä lämpötiloista.
- Jos säilytät akkua pitkään, varmista, että se on osittain ladattu (noin 50 %) sen käyttöiän pidentämiseksi.
- Keep the windproof sponge on the microphone to protect it.
3. Kalibrointi
The decibel meter is factory calibrated at 94 dB @ 1kHz. For professional applications requiring high precision, periodic re-calibration by a certified laboratory is recommended. The device includes a calibration knob for minor adjustments if needed, but refer to professional guidelines for proper calibration procedures.
Vianetsintä
| Ongelma | Mahdollinen syy | Ratkaisu |
|---|---|---|
| Laite ei käynnisty. | Akku on vähissä tai tyhjä. | Lataa laite USB-kaapelilla. |
| Epätarkkoja lukemia. | Microphone obstructed or damaged; device needs calibration; environmental interference (wind). | Ensure microphone is clear. Apply windproof sponge. Consider professional calibration if issues persist. |
| Cannot connect to PC or transfer data. | Incorrect USB cable; driver issues; software incompatibility (e.g., using macOS); software not installed correctly. | Ensure correct USB cable is used. Install necessary drivers and software. Verify operating system compatibility (Windows only). Reinstall software if needed. |
| Näyttö on himmeä tai ei reagoi. | Low battery; backlight setting too low; device malfunction. | Charge the device. Adjust backlight settings in the menu. If problem persists, contact customer support. |
| Alarm not triggering correctly. | Alarm thresholds set incorrectly. | Verify and adjust the yellow and red alarm threshold values in the settings menu. Ensure red alarm value is higher than yellow. |
Tekniset tiedot
| Ominaisuus | Yksityiskohta |
|---|---|
| Mallinumero | GT1355A |
| Mittausalue | 30-130 dB (A), 35-130 dB (C) |
| Tarkkuus | ±1.5 dB |
| Taajuusvaste | 31.5 Hz - 8,500 Hz |
| Mikrofoni | Kondensaattori mikrofoni |
| Tietojen tallennuskapasiteetti | Up to 43,000 sets of data |
| Yhteydet | USB Type-C (for charging and PC data transfer) |
| Akun tyyppi | Litiumpolymeeri (mukana) |
| Latausaika | Noin 1.5 tuntia |
| Valmiusaika | Jopa 8 tuntia |
| Tuotteen mitat | 6.1 x 2.16 x 1.18 tuumaa |
| Tuotteen paino | 4.23 ounces (7.76 ounces with packaging) |
| Valmistaja | Benetech |
Takuu ja tuki
The Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter comes with a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal use.
Takuun poikkeukset:
- Väärinkäytöstä, väärinkäytöstä, onnettomuudesta tai laiminlyönnistä aiheutuneet vahingot.
- Luvattomat korjaukset tai muutokset.
- Damage from natural disasters or acts of God.
- Normaalia kulumaa.
Asiakaspalvelu:
For technical assistance, warranty claims, or any questions regarding your Benetech GT1355A Decibel Meter, please contact our customer support team. We offer friendly 24/7 customer service.
Please refer to the contact information provided on the product packaging or the official Benetech websivustolta ajantasaisimmat tukitiedot.





