Table Of Contents - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

Module 1 Model 831C Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Applications and Basic Operations
1.2 Hardware Features
1.3 Performance Features
1.4 Standard 831C Package Contents
1.5 Available Options and Accessories
Module 2 Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Assembling Your 831C SLM
2.2 Powering the 831C SLM
2.3 Instrument Hardware Overview
2.4 Display Elements Overview
Module 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1 Operating the 831C Using the Meter Display
3.2 Operating the 831C Remotely
3.3 Setting File Storage Preferences
Module 4 Using the Data Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1 SoundAdvisor 831C Display In SLM Mode
4.2 Enabling or Disabling Display Tabs
4.3 831C Display in FFT Mode
Module 5 Calibrating Your SoundAdvisor 831C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1 Understanding Calibration Values
5.2 Choosing a Calibrator
5.3 Reviewing the Calibration Settings
5.4 Calibrating Your SoundAdvisor 831C
Module 6 Creating a Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.1 831C Setup Manager Overview
6.2 Creating a Custom Setup File On the Meter
6.3 Troubleshooting a Measurement Setup File
Module 7 Making a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.1 Before You Start
7.2 Performing the Measurement
7.3 Storing the Measurement
Module 8 Managing Measurement Data Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.1 Setting Data File Storage Preferences
8.2 Using the File Manager
8.3 Saving, Moving, or Copying Data Files
Module 9 Setting System Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.1 Setting Instrument Identification
9.2 Updating the Meter Time
9.3 Using NTP to Sync the Meter Clock
9.4 Editing Power Settings
9.5 Setting Meter Preferences
9.6 Setting Localization Options
9.7 Setting Active/Hidden Pages On the Displays Tab
9.8 Enabling or Disabling Options
9.9 Setting Network Preferences
I831C.01 Rev O- Firmware Version 4.6

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