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HERA
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user manual
Order Code for this manual : 90 40 20 0000 20
TRADE MARKS
APEX trade mark is owned by APEX N.V.
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HyperTerminal trade mark is owned by Hilgraeve Inc.
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mentioned in this manual belong to their respective owners.
COPYRIGHT
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Authored by Renaud Schoonbroodt.
English translation by Nick Franks.
Copyright © 2001 APEX N.V. Copyright and all other rights reserved.
This manual may not be reproduced or transmitted, either in part or as a whole, by any means,
be they mechanical or electronic, without the express written permission of APEX N.V.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this document may be modified at any time without prior
warning. APEX N.V. has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is
both correct and complete. In no event can APEX accept any liability or responsibility for any
loss or damage to the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment which may
result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes.
Any complaint against APEX N.V. shall be governed by the laws of Belgium.
FIRMWARE
This manual describes HERA internal software version 2.1.
THANKS
Jean-Noël ELOUALI (Audia – France)
Jean CUSTERS (Technica Del Arte – The Netherlands)

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  • Page 1 Any complaint against APEX N.V. shall be governed by the laws of Belgium. FIRMWARE This manual describes HERA internal software version 2.1. THANKS Jean-Noël ELOUALI (Audia – France)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8 8 8 8 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE HERA WHEN USED AS A STAND-ALONE DEVICE CONNECTION WHEN THE HERA IS USED TOGETHER WITH THE ARGOS PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION...

  • Page 3: Applications

    The HERA works in a similar way to a sound level meter, measuring sound pressure level on a continuous basis. In addition the HERA memorises the average and maximum sound levels, measured on an ongoing basis.

  • Page 4: The Starting Point

    • this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES Apex HERA is intended for professional applications. Since you are a professional, you will certainly be familiar with the use and installation of this type of equipment. Nevertheless, we would like to remind you of certain precautions which should always be taken.

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    HERA – user manual FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS FRONT PANEL LED display RMS, LEQ, MAX,… level display LCD display This display is used in conjunction with the rotary encoder and the pushbuttons. It shows settings, adjustments and provides a readout of control-data.

  • Page 6: Rear View

    This connector must ONLY be used for connection with the ARGOS. RS-232 PORT Enables connection with an external computer in order to read the HERA’s memory. External I²C bus external This connector allows an (optional) external display to be connected. This display would mimic the information shown on the front-panel LED display (1).

  • Page 7: Installation And Connection

    Keep the HERA away from shocks and vibration. Avoid humidity, large temperature changes and dust when siting the device. HERA will work with any AC voltage between 90 V AC and 240 V AC and any mains frequency between 50 and 60 Hz.

  • Page 8: Connection When The Hera Is Used Together With The Argos

    Disconnect the ARGOS and the HERA from the mains AC supply. Connect the microphone supplied with the HERA to the microphone input socket located on the rear panel of the HERA. Connect an XLR cable from the connector marked ‘To ARGOS MIC input’ on the HERA to the microphone input on the ARGOS.

  • Page 9: Principles Of Operation

    – user manual PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The HERA can be used with the ARGOS or as a stand-alone unit. In both cases, the appliance: • Shows the current sound level, the average value calculated over a period of 10 seconds, 1 minute, 15 minutes or the highest level.

  • Page 10: Start Up

    START UP NOTE ON POWERING UP If the HERA has been stored where it is much colder than the installation site wait an hour or two before switching it on so that it can reach the ambient temperature. TURNING ON The HERA does not have an on/off switch.

  • Page 11: Clock Mode

    HERA – user manual The indicator on the left side of the front panel displays the sound pressure level in dBspl. This can be preselected using the dB mode switch to show present, average or maximum value. • present level RMS;...

  • Page 12: Measurement Mode

    Data cable between the ARGOS and the HERA disconnected. • Argos Connected The ARGOS is connected to the HERA. • Argos Mic. Discon The XLR cable between the ARGOS and the HERA has been disconnected. • Argos Mic. Conn. The XLR cable is connected.

  • Page 13: Connection With A Pc

    1. This cable is specially for the APEX HERA and therefore cannot be found in any computer shop. 2. This cable is not reversible. One side is for the HERA and the other for the PC. Connect the HERA side into the HERA RS-232 port (see rear panel diagram) and the PC side into an unused serial port on the PC.
  • Page 14 2. Double-click on ‘Add/Remove programs’. 3. Choose the tab ‘Windows Setup’. 4. Select 'Communications' then Details. 5. Check the box located just left of the Hyperterminal component and click OK. 6. Click OK in the main window.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Connection

    To launch Hyperterminal, go to the menu: Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/Hyperterminal. As soon as the programme is launched the ‘Connection Description’ dialogue box appears. Select a name for your connection (for example, APEX HERA), select an icon from the list and click OK.
  • Page 16 The dialogue box ‘Connect To’ now appears. In the field ‘Connect using’ choose ‘Direct to Com 1’ or ‘Com 2’ according to the port you have already used to to connect the HERA. The final point is to set up the communications port. Use the following values :...

  • Page 17: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER Once connection has been established and the software correctly set up, it remains only to tell HERA what is must do. To recover the data that you require press one of the following key: • c to get the client’s name;...

  • Page 18: Backscroll Buffer Lines

    The ‘Text Capture’ dialogue box appears. You must select a file in which to place the information. All data reeceived from the HERA will be copied into this file. COMMENT: Any data received before the destination File has been set up will not be stored ! You can now open this file into any application you choose.

  • Page 19: Service And Maintenance

    • replace it with a fuse type T315mA (antisurge fuse) 250Vac (Europe); • close the fuse holder. If the device still does not work and the new fuse has blown, take the HERA into an APEX- approved service centre. REPAIR If the HERA needs to be rapaired, complete the form on the following page, cut it out, attach it to the faulty unit and take it in to an APEX-approved service centre.

  • Page 20: Service Request

    SERVICE REQUEST Please copy and complete this form in as much detail as possible and return it to APEX or your local dealer with the faulty unit. Name/Company: Address: Country: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Model: Serial number: Where purchased: Date: Please give a detailed description of the problems you are having with the unit: What were the operating conditions when the fault appeared.

  • Page 21: Gua Guarantee Gua Rantee

    HERA – user manual WARANTY SYNOPSIS We APEX S.A. - Bosdel 52 – B-3600 GENK – Belgium guarantee you, the original purchaser, and any other person who may buy the device from you, that this product will meet our quality standards for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage: ....... . 90-240 Vac Mains frequency: .

  • Page 23: Important Notes Concerning Emc

    To ensure continued compliance with the EMC directive, the following precautions should be observed: • For connection to the Mic input/output of the HERA, use standard coaxial audio cables only. • Always use the cable supplied with the HERA when connecting the ARGOS and the HERA.

  • Page 24: Emc : Declaration Of Conformity Emc Emc : Declaration Of Conformity

    Bosdel 52 B-3600 GENK Belgium declare that the APEX HERA meets the requirement of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated by conformance to the following specifications which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities:...

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