Tenma 72-860 Portable Digital Sound Level Meter

Description:

The Tenma 72-860 digital sound level meter is used in industrial, laboratory, and environmental testing applications to accurately measure sound pressure levels for noise monitoring and compliance testing. Commonly installed in manufacturing facilities, research laboratories, construction sites, and maintenance departments where precise acoustic measurements are required for equipment evaluation and workplace safety. Maintenance technicians, engineers, and environmental professionals use this instrument for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement of existing sound level measurement equipment.

Applications:

The Tenma 72-860 digital sound level meter is commonly used for industrial noise surveys, machinery diagnostics, occupational health and safety inspections, HVAC system testing, environmental noise monitoring, and quality control. Its A and C frequency weighting, fast and slow response settings, and digital display make it suitable for measuring sound levels in factories, workshops, educational institutions, offices, and commercial facilities.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tenma
• Model / Part number: 72-860
• Product type: Digital sound level meter
• Measurement range: 35 to 130 dB
• Frequency range: 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz
• Accuracy: ±2.0 dB
• Resolution: 0.1 dB
• Frequency weighting: A and C
• Time weighting: Fast (125 ms) / Slow (1 s)
• Display: 4-digit LCD
• Microphone: 1/2 in electret condenser microphone
• Interface: RS-232 data output
• Power supply: One 9 V battery
• Application environment: Industrial, laboratory, environmental, and workplace noise measurement applications

Common Replacements:

• Tenma 72-942 Digital Sound Level Meter
• Tenma 72-935 Digital Sound Level Meter
• Tenma 72-860A Digital Sound Level Meter