EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter – 5 Ways to Reduce Industrial Noise & Comply with NOM-011-STPS-2001
Long-term exposure to high sound levels can lead to hearing loss, operator fatigue, reduced productivity, and safety risks. Implementing reliable EXAIR noise level detection systems allows companies to monitor workplace noise conditions and take corrective actions before noise exposure becomes dangerous.
The unit provides accurate noise level measurement capabilities through a simple and easy-to-use handheld design. It measures sound levels between 35 dB and 130 dB and includes both A and C weighted measurement scales for evaluating different industrial sound conditions. These measurement options help maintenance personnel and safety managers analyze noise levels accurately across multiple applications. One of the key advantages of this sound level meter for industrial use is its ability to operate in dynamic industrial environments.
The instrument includes fast and slow response time settings that allow users to measure both stable and rapidly changing sound conditions. The fast response setting captures sudden noise variations, while the slow response setting provides stable readings for continuous monitoring applications. The integrated Max Hold function continuously records and updates the highest detected sound level during operation. This feature is especially useful for identifying the loudest areas in industrial facilities and evaluating noise generated by compressed air equipment, machinery, and manufacturing processes.
Digital noise monitoring EXAIR technology is commonly used in manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, packaging operations, food processing plants, and metalworking industries. Companies implementing these systems can reduce workplace risks, improve employee safety, support hearing conservation programs, and create safer industrial environments. For more information visit EXAIR Official Website and OSHA.
The EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter is a professional sound monitoring device designed for accurate industrial noise measurement and workplace safety compliance using advanced EXAIR noise level detection systems.
- ✓Digitally measure noise levels from 35 dB to 130 dB in industrial work environments.
- ✓Includes portable carrying case and 9V battery for immediate use.
- ✓Fast and slow response modes plus Max Hold function for dynamic environments.
- ✓Helps comply with NOM-011-STPS-2001 workplace noise regulations.
- ✓Reliable EXAIR noise level detection systems for industrial safety programs.
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What is the EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter?
The EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter (DSLM) is an easy-to-use instrument that can measure and monitor noise levels in a wide variety of industrial environments.
With its use, the source of loud and undesirable sounds can be easily identified. Typically, this noise is produced by operations where compressed air is used inefficiently. The use of devices specifically designed for this task, such as curtains and amplifiers, helps reduce dangerous levels of noise exposure.
According to NOM-011-STPS-2001 an operator should not be exposed to 90 dBA of noise for more than 8 continuous hours. This can be effectively managed with EXAIR noise level detection systems, ensuring accurate Noise level measurement EXAIR and optimal industrial sound control. The EXAIR sound level meter for industrial use provides reliable results, supporting digital noise monitoring EXAIR to prevent excessive exposure.
For additional industrial safety and compressed air optimization resources, visit EXAIR Official Website and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Advantages
4-digit LCD display in 0.1 dB increments with backlight.
Battery life of 50 hours (typical) with low battery warning.
Automatic shut-off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

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–General description of the equipment and its use.
Maximum exposure to noise levels according to NOM-011-STPS-2001
| Hours per day allowed (constant) |
8
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7
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
0.5
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| Noise level (dBA) |
90
|
91
|
95
|
97
|
100
|
105
|
110
|
Why choose the EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter?
Accurate and sensitive, the EXAIR Digital Noise Level Meter measures decibels on the “A” scale (dBA) of sound and displays the reading on an LCD screen with a backlight for better visibility. A “F/S” button provides an option for delayed measurement response when the sound is stable or fast for when the sound is variable. The “Max/Hold” option measures the maximum sound level and continuously updates if a louder sound is detected. A calibration certificate traceable to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is included. This meter is part of the EXAIR noise level detection systems, designed to provide accurate Noise level measurement EXAIR for various industrial applications.
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