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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL For software version 1.0.0...
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LiveNoise — Introduction The LiveNoise software connects to a Cirrus CR800 series or CR260 series Sound Level Meter and displays the sound level in real-time. Direct or Network Connection The connection between the computer and the sound level meter can be either direct (RS232 cable) or over a Network.
Software Installation Insert the LiveNoise CD and follow the on- screen instructions. If the installation does not start automatically then run the setup.exe application on the CD. System Setup — Direct Serial Connection The LiveNoise software can connect to the sound level meter using the computer’s RS232 (COM) port.
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System Setup — Network Connection The LiveNoise software can connect to the sound level meter over an Ethernet or Wireless network. Connecting Up — Typical Wireless Network with Router Serial Server Wireless Router Connect the Sound Level Meter to the SE5001 Serial Server using the RS232 cable.
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Configure the Software — Network Connection Select the Tools | Preferences menu option and click on the Communications tab. Select the TCP/IP option then click the Serial Server button to configure the settings for the SE5001 Serial Server settings. The Monitor software should detect the Serial Server on your network. Click on the IP address (1) and then on the Config button (2).
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LiveNoise Options Select the Tools | Preferences menu option or click the button. Options Automatically Connect at Startup instructs the program to connect to the sound level meter as soon as it starts up. Keep LiveNoise Window On Top keeps the LiveNoise program on top of other programs so that you can see the sound levels at all times.
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Connecting to the Sound Level Meter To connect LiveNoise to the sound level meter, select the Tools | Connect to Meter menu option, or click the green run button. Once connected, the software will show a graph of the sound levels, along with the warning and alarm levels (if the alarms option is enabled).
Warnings and Alarms The LiveNoise software has a Warning level and an Alarm level that can be configured to suit your application. The software indicates the warning level on the graph. When the warning level is exceeded the digital level reading changes colour and the status bar shows the message “WARNING LEVEL”.
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