Table Of Contents - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

Module 1 SoundAdvisor Features
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Basic Operations ..............................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Applications .....................................................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Hardware Features ..........................................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Performance Features .....................................................................................................................1-3
1.6 Available Options .............................................................................................................................1-3
1.7 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................1-4
Module 2 Instrument Overview
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Instrument .......................................................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Keypad ..............................................................................................................................................2-4
2.4 Microphones and Preamplifiers ......................................................................................................2-6
2.5 Displays and Icons ...........................................................................................................................2-6
Module 3 Getting Started
3.1 Unpacking & Inspecting ...................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Connect the Microphone & Preamplifier ........................................................................................3-3
3.3 Connect the Preamplifier to Meter .................................................................................................3-4
3.4 Disconnect the Preamplifier ...........................................................................................................3-4
3.5 Power the SoundAdvisor .................................................................................................................3-4
3.6 Turn the SoundAdvisor ON ..............................................................................................................3-8
3.7 Accessibility and Control .................................................................................................................3-9
3.8 Long Term Storage of SoundAdvisor ............................................................................................3-11
Module 4 Data Display
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Data Labels .......................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Live Displays .....................................................................................................................................4-2
4.4 Overall Displays ...............................................................................................................................4-8
4.5 Session Log Tab .............................................................................................................................4-18
4.6 Adjust Graph Scale .........................................................................................................................4-19
Module 5 Calibration
5.1 Calibration Overview .......................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Calibration Displays .........................................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Choosing a Calibrator ......................................................................................................................5-5
5.4 Performing a Calibration .................................................................................................................5-6
Module 6 Measurement Setup
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Setup Manager .................................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Default to LD Default Setup .............................................................................................................6-9
6.4 User Defined Setup ..........................................................................................................................6-9
6.5 Exiting the Setup Manager ............................................................................................................6-10
Module 7 Making a Measurement
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Before You Start ...............................................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Performing the Measurement .........................................................................................................7-5
7.4 Storing the Measurement ................................................................................................................7-8
7.5 Low Level Sound Fields ...................................................................................................................7-8
I831C.01 Rev FSupporting Firmware Version 3.0.5

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