Global Specialties GNV-101 User Manual

Global Specialties GNV-101 User Manual

Sound level meter (with data logging)
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GNV-101
Sound Level Meter
(with data logging)
Class 2
User Manual

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  • Page 1 GNV-101 Sound Level Meter (with data logging) Class 2 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Global Specialties Table of Contents Safety....................2 Compliance and Certifications............3 Features.....................4 Specifications..................5 Instrument Description...............6 Display Functions................7 Operating Instructions..............8-10 Power..................8 Max/Min Hold................8 Frequency Weighting............8 Battery Replacement and Indicator........9 Calibration................9 Measurement..............10 Operating Precautions............10 Data Logging Set-up................11 USB Interface Software.............12-15 Installation................12 Main Menu................12 Graph..................13 Toolbar.................13...
  • Page 3: Safety

    In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not air. © 2018 Global Specialties (a brand of Cal Test Electronics). All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication of Global Specialties documentation materials is strictly prohibited. Customers are permitted to duplicate and distribute Global documentation for internal educational purposes only.
  • Page 4: Compliance And Certifications

    Global Specialties Compliance and Certifications CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives as follows: • 2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Directive (EMC) • 2011/65/EU: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) Safety This product meets the follow standard(s) of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 5: Features

    Global Specialties Features • Meets IEC 61672-1 Class 2 requirements • Records up to 64,000 data points • Recorded data exportable to EXCEL via a USB interface • Fast and slow time weighting • 60 dB dynamic range • A and C frequency weighting •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Global Specialties Specifications Safety Standard Applied IEC 61672-1 Class 2 Operating Limits and Functions Measuring Level Ranges Low: 30 to 90 dB Med: 50 to 110 dB High: 70 to 130 dB Auto: 30 to 130 db Sample Rate Fast 125 ms...
  • Page 7: Instrument Description

    Global Specialties Instrument Description Windscreen Time weighting select LCD display Microphone Power button 10. AC/DC output terminal Level range increase 11. USB Interface Level range decrease 12. Tripod mounting screw “A” or “C” freq. weighting 13. Battery Cover MIN/MAX hold button...
  • Page 8: Display Functions

    Global Specialties Display Functions REC FULL Function Symbol Symbol Function Battery capacity indicator Battery capacity indicator Auto power off indicator Auto power off indicator Maximum/Minimum inidcator Maximum/Minimum inidcator Time weighting indicator Time weighting indicator Level range indicator Level range indicator...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Global Specialties Operating Instructions Power button turns the sound level meter on with a single push. Press and hold the same button for 2 seconds to turn off the power. By default, when the meter is powered on, it is under auto power off mode.
  • Page 10: Battery Replacement And Indicator

    Global Specialties Battery Replacement and Indicator Remove the battery cover from the back, and insert four AAA batteries. The onboard display will indicate when the battery needs to be replaced. Batteries Good Batteries Partly Depleted Replace Batteries Calibration First ensure that the device is turned off. Then press and hold .
  • Page 11: Measurement

    Global Specialties Measurement Turn on the meter and select the desired response time and frequency weighting. If sound source consists of short bursts, set response to “FAST” To measure the average sound level, use the “SLOW” setting. Both A and C weighting model how the human ear perceives sound, dependent on frequency.
  • Page 12: Data Logging Set-Up

    Global Specialties Data Logging Set-up Interval Set-up Press and hold button and then power on the meter. Press INTV ( ) button, “Int” appears for the interval, as well as a flashing second display. Now set the desired recording interval in min- utes and seconds.
  • Page 13: Usb Interface Software

    Global Specialties USB Interface Software Requirements: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 with at least 50 MB of hard disk space Installation Insert set-up CD disk to your CD disk drive. Windows will automatically run setup.exe.
  • Page 14: Graph

    Global Specialties Graph Tool Bar Display or hide Statistic1 Display or hide Statistic2 Normal Cursor When selected, the mouse cursor will become a cross sign. When moving to the graph, click on the graph to mark a cross sign on the graph.
  • Page 15: Zoom

    Global Specialties Zoom Press the left mouse button and drag the cursor to select the contents you wish to zoom in on. Releasing the left mouse button will automatically zoom in on the selection. To undo the zoom, press the button in the tool bar.
  • Page 16: Quick Start Tutorial

    Global Specialties Quick Start Tutorial Recording real time data: Power on the Sound Level Meter first and connect it to a PC USB port with the provided cable. Start the SE323 program. If the connection is successful, the computer panel will display the same information as the Sound Level Meter display.
  • Page 17: Warranty/Service Information

    Global Specialties Limited One-Year Warranty Global Specialties warrants these products to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase. Under this warranty, Global Specialties is limited to repairing the defective device when returned to the factory, shipping charges prepaid, within the warranty period.
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