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INVICTUS NOISE MONITOR
U
SER MANUAL
CIRRUS RESEARCH PLC
Edition 1.6 MAY 2020

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  • Page 1 INVICTUS NOISE MONITOR SER MANUAL CIRRUS RESEARCH PLC Edition 1.6 MAY 2020...
  • Page 2 The content of this manual, any illustrations, technical information and descriptions within this document were correct at the time of going to print. Cirrus Research plc reserves the right to make any changes necessary, without notice, in line with the policy of continuing product development and improvement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Memory storage size ................38 Peripherals ..................... 40 Communications ports ................40 Ethernet ..................... 41 Invictus Modem, SIM Card Requirements & Installation ......... 43 MK:185 Outdoor Microphone ................. 45 Noise-Hub2 software package ............... 48 Appendix A - Specifications ................49 Standards, Frequency &...
  • Page 4 Measurements ..................49 Physical ....................51 Appendix B – Invictus External Connectors ............52 COMMS A Connector ................52 COMMS B Connector ................52 Appendix C Noise-Hub2 system requirements ............. 53 EU Declaration of Conformity ............... 54 Regulatory Notices ..................55 US FCC Notice ..................
  • Page 5 Introduction Page 4...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to your Invictus Environmental Noise Monitor. This next-generation instrument from Cirrus Environmental is powerful yet simple to use, and is capable of a wide range of noise measurement functions as well as measuring data from other external sources such as weather sensors.
  • Page 7 Components of your Invictus system Page 6...

  • Page 8: Components Of Your Invictus System

    Other items may be included with your equipment if they have been specifically ordered. Please refer to the shipping information supplied with your Invictus unit. If you find that any components are missing, please contact Cirrus Environmental or your local distributor.
  • Page 9 Unit overview Page 8...

  • Page 10: Unit Overview

    • A press of a few seconds will result in a pop up menu option to shut down Invictus. • An extended >15 second press will result in a forced shutdown of Invictus.

  • Page 11: Access Flap

    Master power switch • This is a physical switch to minimise power drawn from Invictus and internal power pack when the instrument is not in use for extended periods. • This switch also removes power from the external 12V supply on Comms B connector.
  • Page 12 Battery charging indicators • The LED indicators indicate charging status of the internal battery packs. • See Charging the Invictus on page 35. External Power LED • This LED indicates that power has been applied to either the external Power/Comms A connector or the fast charge port.

  • Page 13: External Connectors

    Comms A. These both share some of the same resources so may result in lost connections or data loss. External Connectors The connector panel on the side of the Invictus provides access to the following functions: RF Connector •...
  • Page 14 The connector is an FME style RF connector. Use the supplied FME to SMA adaptor as required. COMMS A • Trickle charge power and COMMS A Connector (see Appendix B – Invictus External Connectors for more information) • 7 pin connector for external power to trickle charge the batteries and power the unit for extended periods.
  • Page 15 Getting started Page 14...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting started When you receive your Invictus unit, please follow the steps 1 to 11 below before installing or deploying the unit. 1. Assemble the instrument Connect the Microphone to the Invictus through the Microphone connector Ensure that the windshield assembly is fully fitted.
  • Page 17 Noise-Hub2 software connect to the Noise-Hub2 software. over a USB connection Connect the Invictus to a PC running the Noise-Hub2 software via a USB connection and confirm that the measurement setup is as required. Check the duration of the measurements The instrument will be configured with 1 hour measurements as default.
  • Page 18 The Invictus display Page 17...

  • Page 19: The Invictus Display

    The Invictus display The Invictus display contains 4 main pages: • Home • Live Data • Status • Settings Navigation between each page is via the tabs at the top of the page or the three navigation buttons. Home Page The following functions are available on the HOME page: •...
  • Page 20 a. The colour of the live view graph shows the following i. Dark green – not measuring ii. Light green – measuring iii. Blue – recording audio iv. Red – overload condition • During an audio overload condition an ‘Overload’ message will be displayed for 5 mins •...

  • Page 21: Live View

    Live View The following functions are available on the LIVE DATA page: • Indication of whether Invictus is measuring – shown by a large flashing red circle • Time history graph and number for the following measurements: o When measuring LAF/LAF Max ▪...

  • Page 22: Status Page

    The following functions are available on the STATUS page. Scroll up and down the page by sweeping up and down on the display. • General - shows general information about the Invictus unit: o Serial number of the main unit o Model number...
  • Page 23 SSID - Shows the Wi-Fi SSID (Service Set Identifier) that Invictus is ▪ connecting to or searching for. IP Address - Shows the static IP Invictus Wi-Fi is set to when a ▪ connection has been made. o Modem – See page Error! Bookmark not defined. for more information Status -Ready, not connected, receiving and sending, hardware ▪...
  • Page 24 Indicates the following Formatted – whether the card has been formatted suitable for ▪ Invictus – if not see ‘Formatting the Memory Card’ on page 31. Memory free on the memory card indicates how much free space ▪ there is on the memory.

  • Page 25: Settings Page

    Settings Page The settings page provides limited control over Invictus. • Change PIN o Press to enter current PIN and new PIN to change. • Select Language o Press to select between English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. • Time + Date o Select to change time and date –...
  • Page 26 Shutdown o This provides a pop-up to enable Invictus to be shutdown. To shut down Invictus for long periods of time power the unit off with the slide switch under the protective flap after the unit has been shut down.
  • Page 27 Calibrating the Invictus Page 26...

  • Page 28: Calibration Of The Invictus

    Cirrus for a factory calibration Auto Calibration Check The Invictus can be set to schedule an automatic calibration check at set times per the day using the in-built electrostatic actuator system. These scheduled times can be viewed and adjusted within the Noise-Hub2 software.

  • Page 29: Acoustic Calibration

    An acoustic calibration can be triggered from the Settings page on the instrument display (see page 24) or from within the Noise-Hub2 software. The recommended acoustic calibrator for use with the Invictus is a Cirrus Research CR:515 Class 1 unit.
  • Page 30 Note that for the acoustic calibration to operate as intended, the background noise level should be no greater than 80 dBA. Invictus is preset with the correction values needed for Cirrus Research microphone capsules, so no manual adjustment is required. The calibration level you should expect is 93.7dB.
  • Page 31 Operating the Invictus Page 30...

  • Page 32: Operating The Invictus

    Starting & Stopping measurements The Invictus is delivered with a default configuration of repeating 1 hour measurements. When the Invictus is switched on and either a calendar or repeat timer is programmed, the instrument will automatically start and begin recording noise measurement data.

  • Page 33: System Alarms

    Triggers are only applicable during a measurement and can be used with repeat timers or individually set for each time period within the calendar. Triggers can be enabled or disabled within the Invictus by selecting Setting>Audio Triggers. Calendar settings for triggers take priority over other settings and are set at the start of each measurement.

  • Page 34: Live Audio Playback

    Live audio listening is only available with compressed audio. The type of audio recording is configured in the Noise-Hub2 software. Downloading measurements Measurements are downloaded from the Invictus to the Noise-Hub2 software using one of the support communications methods. Refer to Noise-Hub2 software package on page 48 for details of downloading measurements.
  • Page 35 Charging the Invictus battery Page 34...

  • Page 36: Charging The Invictus Battery

    The internal Invictus batteries should be fully charged before any long term measurement is performed. Invictus contains 4 high power capacity Nickel Metal Hydride battery packs. Please note that the Invictus should be returned to Cirrus Research to replace any faulty battery packs. Checking the battery power The remaining battery level can only be checked when external power is not connected.
  • Page 37 Open the unit, lift the access flap and plug in the power supply into the charge socket (see page 10 for details of the location of these connectors). Each of the four battery pack LED’s will start flashing slowly at 1Hz to show they are charging.
  • Page 38 Data storage Page 37...

  • Page 39: Data Storage On The Memory Card

    The Compact Flash card should be installed and formatted when you receive your unit from Cirrus Research. If the card is not formatted, or a new card is placed in Invictus and the unit switched on, the Invictus will report on the display that ‘The memory card is not formatted. Would you like to format it now?’.
  • Page 40 Peripherals Page 39...

  • Page 41: Peripherals

    Peripherals The Invictus provides the option for a number of peripherals, including communications, weather, power and video overlay. Peripherals can be configured at the factory or by a Cirrus Service Engineer. Communications ports Internal External Unit Options Unit Ref COM0...

  • Page 42: Ethernet

    Ethernet is provided as a factory fitted option and suitable for semi fixed locations. Invictus is supplied with an Ethernet cable routed through the M12 gland and terminated with a standard RJ45 plug. Specify the desired length when ordering, default length is 10m.
  • Page 43 Invictus Modem, SIM Card Requirements & Installation Page 42...

  • Page 44: Invictus Modem, Sim Card Requirements & Installation

    Invictus Modem, SIM Card Requirements & Installation The Invictus Noise Monitor can be fitted with a cellular data packet modem that allows the instrument to communicate with the Noise-Hub software remotely over a 3G/GPRS protocol and for the measurement data to be downloaded.
  • Page 45 MK:185 Outdoor Microphone Page 44...

  • Page 46: Mk:185 Outdoor Microphone

    29.5cm. See page 27 for details on how to calibrate the system. Each MK:185 unit is paired with its associated Invictus main unit and should not be swapped without a full factory calibration from being carried out. The diagrams below show the two components of the MK:185.
  • Page 47 Birdspike Windshield Foam UA:182 Windshield Assembly Actuation Cable Preamplifier Body Connector Preamplifier Cable MK:185 Preamplifier Page 46...
  • Page 48 Rain Cap and Actuator MK:185 Preamplifier with foam removed Page 47...

  • Page 49: Noise-Hub2 Software Package

    Noise-Hub2 software package Most user settings and configuration for the Invictus is done through Noise-Hub2. Noise-Hub2 allows the user to perform the following: Connect to one or more units through Modem, Ethernet or Wi-Fi (depending on unit configuration ordered). View live data Change unit information, including description.

  • Page 50: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A - Specifications This appendix contains the overall specifications of a standard CR:247 Invictus Noise Monitor. For further technical specifications or details, please contact Cirrus Environmental. See page 56 for contact details. Standards, Frequency & Time Weightings Applicable standards...
  • Page 51 Time History Data Up to 32 days at 1/16s time history data rate storage Up to 512 days at 1 second time history data rate Time History Data User selectable data rates of 10ms, 62.5ms, 125ms, 250ms, 1/2 Rates (Global settings) sec, 1 sec, 2 sec AuditStore For each measurement, the following data is stored onto an...

  • Page 52: Physical

    (note there is very little margin in these figures and they are based on very limited testing) External Power (fast 15VDC @5A – Use only Cirrus power supply CU:247/1 charge): 2.5mm DC Socket External Power...

  • Page 53: Appendix B - Invictus External Connectors

    (Option): with live LAF value and instrument description. Appendix B – Invictus External Connectors The Invictus Noise Monitor has two connectors which are used for connecting external devices, power sources. These connectors are labeled as COMMS A & COMMS B.

  • Page 54: Appendix C Noise-Hub2 System Requirements

    Ground Reserved Ground ACOUT AC voltage out based on Z- weighting Ground DCOUT DC Voltage out based noise level. Not available with Wi-Fi option MM:247/4 Ground Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Appendix C Noise-Hub2 system requirements NoiseHub2 PC Specification •...

  • Page 55: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0PH United Kingdom Telephone +44 1723 891655 Equipment Description The following equipment manufactured after 1st January 2020 MK:247 Invictus Environmental Noise Monitor Along with standard accessories According to: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU...

  • Page 56: Regulatory Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Cirrus Research could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The equipment must only be used with the antenna supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

  • Page 57: Warranty Information

    14. In the event of any dispute on the terms of the warranty Cirrus Research plc will accept pendulum arbitration by the United Kingdom Institute of Acoustics Ltd.

  • Page 58: Contact Information

    Contact information Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunmanby North Yorkshire YO14 0PH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1723 891655 Email: sales@cirrusresearch.co.uk Web: www.cirrusresearch.co.uk Page 57...

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