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- Page 1 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 1 CK:199L Trojan Lite Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix 3 Adding a new remote control ..............28 Pairing a new RC:199 Remote Control with the Receiver Unit ..........28 CE Declaration of Conformity ..................30 Equipment Description ....................30 Warranty Information....................31 Cirrus Research Offices ....................32... -
Page 4: About This User Manual
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide About this user manual The instructions in this user manual refer to the operation of the Cirrus Research plc CK:199L Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder LITE In this manual, “instrument” is used as a general reference for the sound level meter or Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder, “remote control”... -
Page 5: Introduction
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 5 Introduction The Trojan is an advanced noise nuisance recorder that has been designed to be LITE simple to both setup and operate. The system features a precision data logging sound level meter which records both the noise levels and audio recordings over long periods of time. - Page 6 Page 6 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide The system also features a pre and post trigger system that allows the audio recordings to include 20 seconds of information from before and after the user starts and stops the recording.
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Page 7: Quick Start Guide
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 7 Quick Start Guide Connect cables Microphone Cable & Power Cable If not already connected Connect Microphone & Preamplifier Connect microphone & preamplifier to cable Take care! Connect to tripod mount Take care! ... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Page 8 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Getting started It is recommended that you connect the sound level meter to the NoiseTools software and check that the instrument is configured as required before deployment. See Appendix 1 Configuring the sound level meter for noise nuisance measurements for details of the configuration options that are specific to the Trojan Noise Nuisance LITE... -
Page 9: Mounting The Microphone
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 9 1. Align the pins in the preamplifier to the holes in the cable plug 2. Gently insert the plug into the socket 3. Tighten the Locking Ring so that it is finger-tight only DO NOT TWIST THE CABLE OR PLUG AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE CABLE Take care when connecting the cable to the preamplifier. -
Page 10: Switching On
Page 10 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Switching on Connect the mains power supply to a socket and switch on the power. The Green Power Indicator on the Receiver unit will light up and the instrument will start. When the instrument has booted, the display will switch to showing noise levels. -
Page 11: Calibrating The Instrument
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 11 Calibrating the instrument The instrument should be calibrated before each measurement. To calibrate the instrument, switch on the acoustic calibrator and verify that the green indicator light is showing on the calibrator. Carefully attached the calibrator to the microphone and press the Calibrate key on the sound level meter. -
Page 12: Making A Recording
Page 12 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Making a recording Audio recordings are controlled by the Wireless RC:199 Remote Control. Starting a recording To start an audio recording, press the Record button on the Remote Control. The red Indicator Light on the Remote Control will show when the key is pressed. -
Page 13: Ending A Measurement
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 13 Ending a measurement To end a measurement, open the case and press the Stop button on the instrument. The measurement will be stopped and the data stored into memory. If the instrument has been left unattended for more than 15 minutes with the case closed, the display will be switched off to reduce power consumption. - Page 14 Page 14 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide To remove the preamplifier from the cable, carefully loosen the Locking Ring until the cable can be removed. Do not attempt to twist or turn the cable whilst it is connected to the preamplifier. This may damage the cable and prevent the instrument from working correctly.
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Page 15: Downloading Data To The Noisetools Software
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 15 Downloading data to the NoiseTools software The noise measurements and audio recordings are downloaded directly from the instrument into the NoiseTools software. This program allows measurements to be viewed and audio recordings replayed as well as reports created and analysis of the information to be made. - Page 16 Page 16 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide When you have connected the instrument to the NoiseTools software, in the Download window you will see a series of 24 hours measurements as shown below: To download the measurements, click Select All. Allocate the measurements to a Place, Person or Project as normal.
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Page 17: Viewing The Measurements
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 17 Viewing the measurements When the download is complete, the measurements will be shown in the measurement tree. Select the All Measurement tab and choose Group. This will show the measurement groups that have been created. -
Page 18: Viewing A Measurement
Page 18 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Viewing a measurement After download, the measurement will be opened into the Noise Nuisance Summary screen. This shows a summary of the measurement data with the information essential for Noise Nuisance provided. - Page 19 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 19 You can click onto any of the audio recordings at the bottom of the screen and NoiseTools will zoom into that specific recording. Alternatively, right clicking on any audio recording marker will bring up the list of recordings.
- Page 20 Page 20 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Click on the highlighted audio recording to zoom into the time around the recording. This will show all of the selected recording including the pre and post trigger times.
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Page 21: Replaying An Audio Recording
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 21 Replaying an audio recording To listen to the recording, click on the play icon (highlighted below) at the bottom of the screen. As the audio plays back, the current position will be shown by the moving green line. To view the entire measurement, right click on the graph and select ‘Zoom All’... - Page 22 Page 22 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide...
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Page 23: Appendix 1 Configuring The Sound Level Meter For Noise Nuisance Measurements
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 23 Appendix 1 Configuring the sound level meter for noise nuisance measurements The sound level meter in the Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder can be configured to meet the needs of each user. In addition to the standard configuration options, there are four that are specific to the Trojan LITE... - Page 24 Page 24 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Audio Pre-Trigger Time This determines the amount of audio recording that is stored prior to the time when the Start button was pressed. Available Options: 20 Seconds Set as default Audio Post-Trigger Time This determines the amount of audio recording that is stored after the Stop button has been pressed.
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Page 25: Appendix 2 Instrument Layout
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 25 Appendix 2 Instrument layout CK:199L Main Case (Open) The main case for the Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder has space to carry the main sound level meter and the primary accessories as shown below. -
Page 26: Ck:199L Main Case (Closed)
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Page 27: Rc:199 Remote Control Unit
CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 27 RC:199 Remote Control Unit... -
Page 28: Appendix 3 Adding A New Remote Control
Page 28 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Appendix 3 Adding a new remote control The Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder can support up to 40 individual RC:199 Remote LITE Control Units. This allow for new remote controls to be added or old units replaced. To add a new remote control to the system, it must be paired with the receiver (the control box in the case with the status indicator lights). - Page 29 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Page 29 3. Insert the paper clip to push the micro-switch briefly. The Blue LED will flash when the micro-switch is pushed then once when switch released. 4. Push again. The Blue LED will flash when the micro-switch is pushed then twice when the switch is released.
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Page 30: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Page 30 CK:199L Trojan LITE Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide CE Declaration of Conformity Cirrus Research plc Hunmanby UK CE Certificate of Conformity Manufacturer: Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House, Bridlington Road Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0PH United Kingdom Telephone +44 1723 891655... -
Page 31: 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 32: Cirrus Research Offices
Noise Nuisance Recorder User Manual Guide Cirrus Research Offices The addresses given below are the Cirrus Research plc offices. Cirrus Research plc also have approved distributors and agents is many countries worldwide. For details of your local representative, please contact Cirrus Research plc at the address below. Contact details for Cirrus Research authorised distributors and agents are also available from the Internet Web site at the address shown below.