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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.
Technical Information ....................8 Free Field Correction ....................9 Microphone Correction Values ....................9 Example ..........................9 EU Declaration of Conformity ..................10 Type Approval Certification ..................11 Product Guarantee & Extended Warranty ..............13 Cirrus Research Offices ....................14...
Page 4 CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual Operation. Switching on the Calibrator Press the aPower Button on the end of the Calibrator to switch the unit on. The Indicator will illuminate to show that the unit is operating. The calibrator will automatically switch off after 5 minutes to preserve battery power.
CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual Page 5 Calibrating a Sound Level Meter. Push the microphone of the Sound Level Meter into the cavity at the end of the calibrator. Ensure the microphone is fully inserted into the cavity and is past the ‘O’ ring seals.
Page 6 CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual Changing the Battery The CR:514 & CR:515 acoustic calibrators use a single 9v alkaline battery. This type of battery is known as 6F22 or NEDA 1604. It is also commonly known as PP3. Unscrew the screw holding the battery cover on, using a coin.
Page 8 CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual Technical Information The normal mode of operation of the calibrator is with the unit switched on. When the LED indicates the unit is switched on this produces the greatest radio frequency emissions. The calibrator continues to function after exposure to contact discharges up to 4kV and air discharges up to 8kV, for both positive and negative voltages relative to earth ground.
The correction is typically -0.3dB for ½ inch microphones (making the effective calibration level 93.7dB). The table below shows the correction values for the standard microphones of Cirrus Research plc. Calibration corrections are listed below for the Cirrus Research plc ½" Capsules and...
Page 10 CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House, Bridlington Road Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0PH United Kingdom Equipment Description The following equipment manufactured after 1 January 2017: CR:514 Acoustic Calibrator...
12-month warranty is extended by a further 12 months, with the same conditions, for up to 15 years in total. 3. If a product has not been calibrated annually by Cirrus Research or an authorised calibrationand service centre, then you may buy back into the warranty scheme for a small fee, plus the cost of calibration.
CR:514 & CR:515 Acoustic Calibrator User Manual 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.
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