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IET LABS, INC. Email: info@ietlabs.com TEL: (516) 334-5959 • FAX: (516) 334-5988...
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1986 WARRANTY We warrant that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship and, when properly used, will perform in accordance with applicable IET specifi cations. If within one year after original shipment, it is found not to meet this standard, it will be repaired or, at the option of IET, replaced at no charge when returned to IET.
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1986 Safety Symbols General defi nitions of safety symbols used on the instrument or in manuals are listed below. Caution symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual. Hazardous voltage symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when high voltage maybe present on the product and an electrical shock hazard can exist.
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To avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifi cations to the instrument. Return the instrument to an IET Labs for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained in operational condition.
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1986 CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS c. Read level on instrument under test TO ACTIVATE THE INSTRUMENT: Set 1986 controls to 1 kHz, 114 dB and and adjust its calibration control to indicate the CALIBRATED SPL; listen for 1- kHz audible LEVEL selected in step a. tone.
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1986 c. Note reference reading on instrument under b. On 1986: set VARIABLE SPL to set crest fctr test. (reference), any FREQUENCY (2 kHz auto- matically generated), adjust LEVEL and SPL ADJUST controls to set reference level at 2 dB d.
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1986 Table A MICROPHONE CORRECTIONS* 1·kHz 2-kHz 4-kHz Microphone GR Adaptor Correction Correction Correction Mfr.& Type Used (dB) (dB) (dB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Random-Incidence-Response Microphones: GR 1961-9610 or -9601 none (1 in. electret) GR 1962-9610 or -9601 1987-7061 ( 1/2 in. electret) GR 1971 (1 in.
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INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE 1.3 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS The GR/IET 1986 Omnical is a comprehensive sound-level calibrator capable of testing all the ba- Figure 1-1 illustrates controls, indicators and con- sic characteristics of a sound-measuring instrument nectors on the GR/IET 1986; Table 1-1 describes with the exception of directivity.
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1986 Fig 1-1 Name Description Position(s) Function Reference Provides acoustical Extendable assembly Transducer Stored or output to calibrate containing electro- Assembly extended a sound measuring magnetic transducer instrument 4.5 cm 1 3/4 in. Allows observation of Desiccant Window circular window desiccant indicator Allows storage of Storage...
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1986 Fig 1-1 Name Description Position(s) Function Reference Calibrator generates continuous 1 kHz tone slow bursts, each burst has 200 mS duration every 10 s. Calibrator generates a continuous 2 kHz tone at LEVEL selected. Adjust set crest factor with SPL ADJUST knob to set reference for crest factor test Calibrator generates a...
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1986 Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS Temperature coeffi cient of sound-pressure level: Less than ±0.02 dB/°C for all frequencies except 4000 Hz For convenience to the user, the pertinent specifi ca- Tone-burst signals: Test signals provided as pre- tions are given in an OPERATING GUIDE affi xed scribed by ANSI S1.4-1971;...
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1986 Electrical output: Output provided from nominal 600 Ω and “O” ring for 1 in., 1/2 in. and 1/4 in. shortable source. Voltage proportional to sound pressure; Bruel and Kjaer microphones. Carrying case. 230 mV ±30 mVrms nominal output corresponding to 114 dB SPL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Distortion: <1% THD acoustical or electrical...
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