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Svantek provides this document “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, its particular purpose. Svantek reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this manual, or to the products and/or the programs described in this manual, at any time.
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Note: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Note: The SV 104A dosimeter contains no user serviceable parts. Opening product case invalidates the warranty. Note: When in normal use, always fit the SA 122A windscreen provided and make sure there is no display shipping protection foil in place.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING AND CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES SV 104A contains extremely high energy density lithium-ion cell. Use special caution when working with lithium-ion cells. They are very sensitive to charging conditions and may explode or burn if mishandled. •...
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SV 104A User Manual ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKING OF THE UNIT Marking on the Unit Explanation Dust-tight. Protected against water jets IP65 ATTENTION, CONSULT ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS Do not throw into standard municipal waste containers. The user is obliged to deliver used equipment to the manufacturer or to the...
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SV 104A User Manual Troubleshooting · 99 Turning off · 34 Turning on · 34 Sampling frequency · 60 Security lock · 42 Session · 71 Settings · 50 Setup · 30, 37, 50 Unit label · 36 Signal recording · 60 Unit name ·...
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKING OF THE UNIT INDEX INTRODUCTION Sound pressure Dosimetry Standards Applications Measurement procedures KIT COMPONENTS SV 104A dosimeter short form specification Accessories included Accessories available Firmware options available GETTING STARTED System description Input / output interfaces Windscreen Mounting clips...
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SV 104A User Manual USB charging DOCK STATION charging Before you turn the instrument on Turning on/off Battery check Reviewing unit label Measurement setup - basic configuration Calibration Voice comments recording 4.10 Before and after measurement run 4.11 Start and stop the measurements 4.12...
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5.4.3 5.4.4 Session source data 5.4.5 Session Panels 5.4.6 Generating reports from sessions ASSISTANT MOBILE APPLICATIONS Installing the Svantek application on a mobile device Assistant Pro 6.2.1 Description of the status icons 6.2.2 Controlling the instrument 6.2.3 Unlocking extended options 6.2.4...
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Specification of SV 104A as DOSIMETER C.1.1 Specification of SV 104A as dosimeter in standard configuration Specification of the SV 104A as 1/1 and 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER Frequency characteristics of the implemented digital filters General specification of SV 104A APPENDIX D...
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“Never before has a noise dosimeter been so accomplished yet so affordable, making your measurements more accurate and reliable than ever before”. To get started quickly with SV 104A, the first part of the manual describes basic noise dosimetry information followed by a guide to setting up the dosimeter and running measurements.
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SV 104A User Manual OUND PRESSURE The human ear responds to audible sound pressure levels in the range from 20 μPa (hearing threshold) to 20 Pa (pain threshold), resulting in the enormous scale 1:1 000 000. Since using such a large arithmetic scale is not practical, a logarithmic scale in decibels (dB) was introduced which is also in agreement with physiological and psychological hearing sensations.
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One of the most desirable SV 104A features is the unique data logging function that stores significant number of noise parameters at regular intervals and superimposed random vibration shock or audio events during...
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This makes checking for different regulatory bodies’ compliance and ensuring if hearing conservation programs are needed definitely easier than ever before. SV 104A answers all the important questions such as WHEN and HOW did the noise exposure appear? The data logging measurements can be started immediately, or they can be pre-programmed in advance so that measurement run can begin and end automatically at a pre-set start and end time without the need for any onsite supervision.
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DOSIMETER SHORT FORM SPECIFICATION • The SV 104A dosimeter with all listed below accessories meets requirements of the IEC 61252 ed1.2 (2017) and ANSI/ASA S1.25-1991 (R2020) standards for personal noise dosimeters and the IEC 61672-1:2013 standard for sound level meters of Class 2 Group X instruments •...
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CCESSORIES AVAILABLE • ST 104A ½” MEMS microphone, nominal sensitivity 2.5 mV/Pa • SA 122A_3 Windscreens for the SV 104A dosimeter 3 pcs per pack • SV 34B Class 2 acoustic calibrator: 114dB@1000Hz • SA 54 Charger/power supply for 1 x SV 104A •...
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SV 104A User Manual GETTING STARTED YSTEM DESCRIPTION The following figure shows the SV 104A controls and ports: ST 104A microphone with SA 122A windscreen LED status indicator ➢ AMBER: stop mode ➢ GREEN: measuring ➢ RED: alarm/charging Mounting accessories...
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SV 104A side view – microphone connector Figure 3-2 Communication electrical port charging connector Figure 3-3 SV 104A back view - charging and communication port (reserved for dock stations) Note: Full description of the connectors is given in Appendix C.
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SV 104A User Manual INDSCREEN When in use, it is strongly recommended that the SV 104A is fitted with the supplied SA 122A anti-static windscreen. To calibrate the dosimeter, it is necessary to remove the windscreen to gain access to the microphone.
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Unless required by local legislation, personal noise dosimeters should always be mounted on the shoulder, approximately 10 cm from the most exposed ear, with the microphone a few cm above the shoulder. The shape of the SV 104A and the height of the microphone ensure correct positioning of the instrument, see figure below.
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MEASURMENT TIME during measurement run. Figure 3-7 SV 104A display icons description Note: If the Bluetooth icon is inverted , this means that the dosimeter is connected to a remote application such as Assistant (see Chapter 6). Overload detector The instrument has the built-in overload detectors.
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Note: To conserve power and prolong battery life, the SV 104A will automatically turn off the display after 30 seconds if no key is pressed on the keypad. The LED display will continue to inform the user of the current operating status and any alarm conditions.
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SV 104A User Manual 3.8.2 Alternate key functions Alternative long press of a single key (keypad icons highlighted in red) allows quick access to special functions: POWER ON/OFF of the unit by holding down the Record the VOICE COMMENT by holding down the LOCK the keypad and screen by holding down the key.
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SV 104A User Manual 3.8.3 Alternate combined keys functions In addition, you can quickly access even more functions by briefly pressing two keys together (keypad icons highlighted in white. Start/Stop MEASUREMENT Enter/Exit Enter/Exit predefined CALIBRATION MENU SETUP LOADER menu Control keypad on the front panel – alternate combined keys function Figure 3-10 Note: Extra additional keypad functionality is also available to display the instrument’s Unit Label...
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HREE INSTRUMENTS IN ONE CONCEPT SV 104A is able to monitor and record noise by allowing up to three different parameter configuration settings, also known as “ACOUSTIC PROFILES”. Profile 1 can be set to perform measurements using OSHA HC (Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Hearing Conversation) parameters, while Profile 2 is set to monitor noise using OSHA PEL (Occupational Safety and Health Administration –...
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SV 104A User Manual acoustic profile number measured parameter name profile preset name acronym for: parameter value weighting filter: A, C, Z current criteria status bar: THreshold, Exchange Rate, CRiterion level Figure 3-12 Primary ONE RESULT view 3.10.3 RESULTS LIST view mode To obtain information on a number of results at once, it is convenient to switch to the Results List view mode.
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SV 104A User Manual The results of 1/1 octave analysis (so-called spectrum) can be examined by the user on a display in the Spectrum VIEW presentation mode. 1/1 octave spectra for all 9 centre frequencies of passband filters together with the 3 TOTAL overall values measured with the user selected frequency weighting filters are presented in the Spectrum mode, if enabled in the configuration setup.
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SV 104A User Manual The instrument can also operate as a real time 1/3 octave band analyser (RTA). In addition, and if enabled, 1/3 octave analysis is performed in parallel with the dosimeter operations. All 1/3 octave digital passband filters (with 28 centre frequencies from 10 kHz down to 20 Hz;...
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Apart from simple LED alarm indications (Chapter 3.6), there are a number of alarm conditions where ALARM view will appear. During a measurement run SV 104A will immediately switch on the display when the programmable alarm condition is exceeded. The detailed alarm state condition for each profile is presented to...
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SV 104A User Manual Two alarm conditions Alarm conditions detected in detected in profile no 1 each profile PROFILE list Figure 3-20 ALARM view screens Note: At any time when the battery is low, the “low battery” alarm screen may alert you to the need...
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DOCK STATION CHARGING SV 104A can be charged using a dock station for a single unit (1-bay dock station SB 104B-1) or for five units (5-bays dock station SB 104B-5). Both dock stations are equipped with the USB type B connector and can be connected to a PC for data transfer using the SC 16 cable.
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SV 104A User Manual To charge SV 104A, place it on the dock station charger and ensure that the power cable is connected. SV 104A will automatically switch on the display during charging and show the amount of charge in the instrument.
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SV 104A User Manual EFORE YOU TURN THE INSTRUMENT ON There are only a few things to remember: • Ensure that the microphone is properly attached to the mounting head before switching on the instrument. • Always use the supplied SA 122A windscreen when measuring.
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Note: SV 104A will automatically shut down after 5 minutes in stopped mode. Note: If the auto-run (timer) mode is active, SV 104A will automatically stop measuring when the set time has elapsed and then switch off. If the auto-run mode is not used and no specific time has been set, the instrument will continue to measure until the battery is exhausted.
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SV 104A User Manual EVIEWING UNIT LABEL The Unit label screen provides information on basic dosimeter properties, such as: • Copyrighted manufacturer name: SVANTEK (C) • Instrument name: SV 104A • Unit serial number: SN XXXXX • ST 104A microphone serial number: SN ST104A XXXXX •...
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SV 104A User Manual EASUREMENT SETUP BASIC CONFIGURATION Press two keys simultaneously. The Load Setup menu appears with the list of loaded configuration setups for selection. Figure 4-5 Load setup menu To cancel the setup selection, press simultaneously again. Otherwise, select the desired...
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SV 104A User Manual ALIBRATION The SV 104A dosimeter is offered with the dedicated ST 104A MEMS microphone in a ½” housing. The instrument is factory calibrated with the supplied microphone for standard ambient conditions. As the microphone sensitivity is a function of the temperature, ambient pressure and humidity, the absolute calibration of the measurement channel should be performed locally.
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SV 104A User Manual 3. Switch on the calibrator and wait about 30 seconds for the tone to stabilise before starting the calibration measurement. 4. Start the calibration measurement by pressing the key. 5. The calibration measurement time is set to 1 second with 3 second delay. Calibration stops when either 5 consecutive results do not differ from each other by more than 0.02 dB or 10 consecutive...
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To record a comment, the user should press the comment” 3… 2… 1… ) is displayed. The SV 104A gives you time to decide if you really want to record a voice comment. If you release the key too early, SV 104A will return to the last used VIEW mode.
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(Chapter 3.10.6) the required configuration setup is selected (Chapter 4.7) SV 104A is calibrated because it affects the results (Chapter 4.8) the windscreen is fitted, as it protects the microphone from the industrial environments such as dust and moisture or from the effects of shocks (Chapter 3.3).
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(“Keyboard lock” 3… 2… 1… ) is displayed, giving you time to decide if you really want to activate the security lock. If you release the key too early, SV 104A will return to the last VIEW mode displayed.
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SV 104A User Manual Figure 4-19 Unlocking the unit sequence screens Note: The instrument is automatically unlocked when placed on the dock station. 4.14 EVIEWING MEASUREMENTS Most parameters can be viewed in real time either during a measurement or when the instrument is stopped.
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SV 104A User Manual ® Figure 4-20 Switching the Bluetooth ® ® Note: Bluetooth is disabled by default. For air transport, Bluetooth should be disabled. Make sure that the correct settings file is applied or switch it off manually (see Chapter 3.8.3).
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SV 104A User Manual 4.18 ESETTING THE DOSIMETER • FACTORY SETTINGS: clears any setup configuration and restores the factory default settings. You can reset the factory settings using the Send ‘clear setup’ command by right-clicking on the instrument row in the Supervisor's Inventory panel (Chapter 0) or using the Assistant Pro application (Chapter 6.2.8).
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Figure 5-1 Choosing the Supervisor mode When Supervisor is running, you can switch between modes by clicking on the Svantek icon and selecting Run as Supervisor Advanced or Run as Supervisor Lite from the menu. Note: This user manual describes the basic features of the Supervisor Lite mode and the main...
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Name – the name of the instrument. • Clock – the date and time set in the real-time clock of the Svantek instrument; you can adjust it to the PC’s date and time by pressing the button. You can also right-click on the row corresponding to...
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Last setup upload date – the date and time when the last setup file was uploaded from Supervisor to the Svantek instrument. • Last uploaded setup name – the name of the last setup file uploaded from Supervisor to the Svantek instrument. •...
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SV 104A User Manual The Inventory panel gives you more possibilities to manage the selected instrument, such as Refresh Catalogue, Set Clock, Edit name, etc., by right-clicking on the instrument’s row. Right-click Figure 5-5 Inventory panel and its capabilities The instrument’s name can be specified using the Edit name command.
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The Settings tool of Supervisor allows you to change the instrument’s settings and activate them on the connected instruments of the same type, using a clear graphical interface. To use the Settings tool, open the Settings tab in the Instrument window. Setup Editor Using Supervisor to edit Svantek instruments’ settings Figure 5-8...
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SV 104A User Manual When you click on the instrument in the Instruments panel, the program automatically downloads the setup file of this instrument and displays its settings in the Settings panel. The buttons below the Setup Editor allow you to: •...
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The changes are automatically remembered by Supervisor. You can change the name of the preset using the button. Note: The three user-defined presets only correspond to the currently selected type of Svantek instrument. There are three different presets stored for each type of instrument. 5.2.4 Profile settings The Dosimeter tab contains the main settings where specific acoustic profile configurations can be set.
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5.2.5 Measurement parameters settings In the Measurement tab, you can select the mode in which the SV 104A should operate: Dosimeter, or Dosimeter with 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave analysis. Note: Enabling 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave analysis will reduce battery life, so be aware of this and Note: Ena check the battery status before running a measurement.
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SV 104A User Manual select measurement mode Figure 5-11 Measurement configuration settings tab 5.2.6 Time-history data logging settings To enable logging of time history data, go to the Time History tab and toggle the Logger button on the left panel.
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SV 104A User Manual 5.2.7 VIEW configuration There are a number of VIEW modes that can be accessed on the dosimeter display when it is performing a measurement run. • In the left-hand panel Modes & Views, you can select which VIEW mode will be present when you press the key on the dosimeter keypad.
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SV 104A User Manual 5.2.8 Spectrum configuration Real-time 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave analysis is an additional optional feature. It therefore has its own settings tab. Within this tab there are the following sections: • Data, where you can configure the weighting filter to be used in the octave calculation •...
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SV 104A User Manual 5.2.9.1 Calibration Sometimes it is necessary to perform a so-called post-calibration of the instrument. The Post Calibration item allows the user to perform an additional calibration after a measurement session and to add the results to the file saved in the memory.
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SV 104A User Manual Figure 5-18 Keyboard security settings panel To activate the security option: switch on Lock During Measurement. The instrument will lock the keyboard each time the measurement is started. When Unlock on Key is set to On, the instrument requires a special code to be entered by pressing four keys defined in this panel in a certain sequence.
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SV 104A User Manual Figure 5-19 Auxiliary settings panel 5.2.10 Auto-Run settings The Auto-Run settings tab contains two panels: Pause, which allows you to program five independent pauses in real time, and Timer, which allows you to program the internal real-time clock to act as a delayed start and stop timer.
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SV 104A User Manual The Day of week determines the days of the week on which the measurements are to start. The timer can be programmed to 100 days in advance (Max. no. of measurement days or without limitation (Inf) and during these days the current state of the real time clock is taken into account.
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SV 104A User Manual Figure 5-22 Signal recording configuration panels The Trigger Slope + / Trigger Slope – modes mean that the audio recording starts when the rising value of the Leq measured in the first profile with the Trigger Step (with a value equal to the Logger step, 0.5 ms, 100 ms or 1 s) goes above/below the threshold (Trigger Level), which for Slope + means that the previous result was below the threshold, and the next one is above the threshold.
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5.3.1 Downloading files To download files from the connected Svantek instrument(s), open the Download tab in the Instrument window. The Download panel contains a list of files stored in the instrument’s memory in the form of a table. It shows different types of files, e.g.
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“Catalogue”. By default, the catalogues created are named after the instruments, e.g. SV 104A, etc. When the download is complete, a window will appear with information about the success or failure of the download.
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5.3.2 Data Browser To view all files downloaded from Svantek instruments and stored in the Supervisor database, open the Data Browser using the button in the top left corner of the Supervisor window. The Data Browser consists of three panels: −...
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(dropping files into Windows Explorer). Note: The catalogues for the downloaded files are automatically created in the Catalogue. By default, the catalogues created are named after the instruments, e.g. SV 104A, etc. Figure 5-28 Example of the Catalogue content −...
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SV 104A User Manual 5.3.2.2 File details The File details panel contains a table listing the files corresponding to the selected item in the File manager. The files corresponding to all the sub-items of the selected item are also displayed in the Files details panel.
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SV 104A User Manual Note: Exporting measurement files with comments attached (e.g., WAV files) automatically exports the comment files as well. To export a single file without the attached comments, use the drag and drop technique with the CTRL key held down.
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Plot panel (on the right-hand side of the Preview panel, which displays data in graphical form). 5.3.2.4 Using assignments Three types of additional information can be associated with each file downloaded from a Svantek instrument: − Location (where the measurement was made), −...
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SV 104A User Manual Another method of assigning information to files is to drag and drop a file from the File details table onto a particular item in the Assigned sub-tree in the Library. Note that if, for example, you drop a file on a sub-sub- item that corresponds to both a User and a Task, both of these values will be assigned to the file.
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Figure 5-37 Summary report wizard initial window A summary report template consists of one set of parameters (i.e. Svantek instrument parameters, measurement parameters and measured quantities) to be displayed in numerical views and another set of parameters to be displayed in graph views. To create a template, first specify the application for which you want to use it for, as this determines the availability of certain parameters.
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After specifying the minimum and maximum dates, press Finish to generate the report. ESSIONS AND REPORTING Sessions can be used to work with data downloaded from Svantek instruments and to create reports using this data. 5.4.1 Creating and managing sessions To create a session, go to the Data Browser.
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SV 104A User Manual Template list Enabling validation tool Figure 5-40 Choosing post-processing template The template list contains predefined templates: Default template, templates related to the result type, e.g. Noise dose (P1 ISO 9612 task), and templates created by the user, e.g. New template. Predefined templates cannot be deleted.
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SV 104A User Manual 5.4.2 Validation tool The Validation tool is used to check the accuracy of the measured data and to reject "disturbances" if necessary. After creating a session with the Use validation tool option, the logger results view will appear with the Validation tool on the left, allowing automatic searching for marker areas: •...
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SV 104A User Manual Clicking the left selector above the disturbance list header allows you to apply a filter, for example, No Motion, Audio event or High vibration level. Click the left button above the disturbances list header to select or deselect all items in the list.
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SV 104A User Manual 5.4.4 Session source data The measurement data used to create sessions is contained in files stored in the Supervisor database. Several files can be used to create a single session. A list of the files used to create the currently open session is displayed in the Session data panel at the top left of the window.
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SV 104A User Manual Click on the bar to hide this list Double-click to add a panel to the current session Figure 5-46 Add panel list of all panels available for the current data You can add any number of panels, including multiple panels of the same type. All panels added to the current session are listed in the Panels list on the left of the window.
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SV 104A User Manual The panel types available for the SV 104 instruments are listed in the table below. For a detailed description of the panels, refer to the Supervisor User Manual. Icon Name Session header Instrument configuration Logger results...
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SV 104A User Manual Click on the bar to hide this panel Double-click to open the report in MS Word, or right-click to access the context menu Figure 5-49 Reports panel Right-click to open a context menu that allows you to open, rename and delete reports.
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SV 104A User Manual ASSISTANT MOBILE APPLICATIONS Svantek offers applications for mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) that extend functionality of SV 104 ® ® equipped with Bluetooth : Assistant Pro and Assistant HS. These applications use the Bluetooth interface to view current results and control the measurement from a mobile device.
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SV 104A User Manual SSISTANT ® Assistant Pro compatible instruments with Bluetooth enabled will broadcast their basic status and some basic data will be visible on a mobile device running the application. While scanning the instruments, the “scanning” icon is displayed in the upper right corner.
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SV 104A User Manual 6.2.1 Description of the status icons The instrument status icons have the following meanings: Event alarms. If the icon is green there is no current event alarm; if it is red, there is a current event alarm.
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SV 104A User Manual 6.2.2 Controlling the instrument The visible instruments appear on the Stations in range screen as a bar that can be expanded by tapping it. Once expanded, the instrument panel displays the real-time clock (RTC), the status of the instrument’s battery (Battery) and memory (SD Card (free space)) status as well as the values of some predefined readings.
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SV 104A User Manual You can access these and other functions by long tapping on the instrument bar. The pop-up menu that appears after a long tap on the instrument bar allows you to: • check the Status of the instrument, •...
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SV 104A User Manual 6.2.4 Auxiliary commands When you tap Status, the Status dialogue box will tell you if the measurement and communication configurations are correct. If not, the anomalies are listed. When you tap Identify, the instrument name will flash on the instrument’s display to indicate which device you are currently...
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SV 104A User Manual Below are some combinations of view, including spectra, time-histories of some results, current results values. Note: Live view shows the limited set of measurement results. The full set of measurement results is stored in the instrument files and can be viewed using Supervisor or SvanPC++.
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SV 104A User Manual You can expand each section to the full screen by tapping on the icon. You can rotate the screen to view the graph at a higher resolution. Tap on the graph area to activate the cursor with readings.
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SV 104A User Manual Tap the icon to display the current settings for the device. Tap Edit to edit them. When you tap , you can see the Product overview, User manual and Identify the instrument (see Chapter 6.2.4). When you tap Identify, the name of the device appears on the display.
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SV 104A User Manual 6.2.6 Files The Files section displays the list of files created by the instrument on the instrument’s memory card. You can download any file to your mobile device. Once the file is downloaded, you can share it. To delete the file, long tap on the file to select this file or multiple files, then tap the icon.
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SV 104A User Manual When you save settings, a new setup file is created in the dedicated application’s directory on your mobile device, but the current instrument settings are not changed. You can load the settings saved in the file to the instrument.
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Devices in range screen, you can open SvanNET in your mobile device, configure Assistant Pro settings, view, edit and share previously created markers, get quick tips, read the terms and conditions and privacy policy, get feedback, for example, from the Svantek support team and exit the application.
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SV 104A User Manual In the Settings screen, you can choose the application THEME (enable or disable the Dark Mode), choose the application LANGUAGE, enable or disable some PERMISSIONS: automatic connection with the visible instruments (Auto connect to instruments), add/delete the Files item in the pop-up menu (Show files),...
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SV 104A User Manual In the Feedback screen, you can select the screen you want to share with, for example, the Svantek support team using the Navigate option, then draw any helpful drawing using the Draw option, write what is wrong and...
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SV 104A User Manual The Assistant HS application has two main views: status view and control view. The status view displays the Svantek instruments which were found in the Bluetooth range. The control view displays current results and spectrum. To switch from the status view to the control view, tap the instrument you would like to control.
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Battery charging is 95%, free memory is 99%, no alarm, the controlled person in not driving a vehicle. The instrument SV 104A #56400 is switched on and measurement is running. Current Dose value is displayed. The controlled person presses the instrument’s button, and this instrument is already controlled by another mobile device.
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SV 104A User Manual Integration time. If the measurement is in progress, the field turns green, and it shows the elapsed measurement time. If the measurement is stopped or paused, the field turns red or yellow, and the time is frozen.
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SV 104A User Manual 6.3.3 E-mail notifications, software version, exiting the application If you tap the icon in the lower left corner of the status view, the menu with three positions appear to enable you to: • exit the application (Exit), •...
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ERIODIC TESTING The manufacturer’s recommended factory calibration interval is every 12 months for the SV 104A to ensure continued accuracy and compliance with international specifications. Note: Please contact your local SVANTEK distributor for further details on traceable recalibrations...
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In the case the windscreen is accidently destroyed/lost or it becomes too dirty to protect the microphone, SVANTEK offers the set of three windscreens for the SV 104A dosimeter (SA 122A_3). To replace the microphone, first unscrew the windscreen (Chapter 3.3). Then unscrew the microphone protective sleeve and pull the microphone out.
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SV 104A User Manual TORING THE INSTRUMENT • To prolong the life of the internal batteries, it is recommended that the instrument is switched off when stored. • It is best not to store the dosimeter for long periods of time when the batteries are low.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKING OF THE UNIT, page HAZARDS related to reliable function, performance and wrong software setup are covered by: • Chapter 4, RUNNING AND OPERATING BASIC PROCEDURES, page • Chapter 6, SUPERVISOR BASIC OPERATIONS, page • Chapter 7, SV 104A MAINTENANCE, page...
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SV 104A User Manual SVANTEK SERVICE Should your SVANTEK professional measurement equipment need to be returned for repair or for calibration, please contact the service office at the following number or contact via the SVANTEK website. Service Office: +48 (22) 51-88-320 or +48 (22) 51-88-322.
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SV 104A User Manual APPENDIX A REMOTE CONTROL USB 2.0 interface is the serial one working with 480 MHz clock which enables one to control remotely the unit. Its speed is relatively high, and it ensures the common usage of USB in all produced nowadays Personal Computers.
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Example: The instrument sends the following sequence of characters as an answer for the mentioned above request: #1,U104,N12342,W1.07.1,Q0.01,M4,F2:1,F3:2,F1:3,J2:1,J3:2,J1:3,f1,C1:1,C0:2,C2:3,B0:1,B3:2,B15:3, b0,d1s,D10s,K5,L0,Y3,y0,XC115:1,XC115:2,XC115:3,Xl115:1,Xl115:2,Xl115:3,S0,T1,e480,c1:1,c1:2,c 1:3,h0:1,h0:2,h0:3,x3:1,x3:2,x5:3; means that: • SV 104A is investigated (U104); • number is 12342 (N12342); • software version number is 1.07.1; • calibration factor is equal to 0.01 dB (Q0.01);...
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SV 104A User Manual • threshold level in profile 1 is None (h0:1); • threshold level in profile 2 is None (h0:2); • threshold level in profile 3 is None (h0:3); • exchange rate in profile 1 is set to 3 (x3:1).
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SV 104A User Manual the Lmax value (ccc – the value in dB); the Lmin value (ccc – the value in dB); the L result (ccc – the value in dB); the DOSE result (ccc – the value in %);...
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SV 104A User Manual #3 - R 1/1 OCTAVE UNCTION OUT OF THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS IN 1/3 OCTAVE MODE #3 function enables one to read out the current measurement results in 1/1 OCTAVE or 1/3 OCTAVE #3 function format is defined as follows:...
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SV 104A User Manual where: fname - name containing not more than eight characters, offset - offset from the beginning of the file, length - number of bytes to read, #4,4; the current settings file, #4,4,?; size of the current settings file, #4,4,offset,length;...
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SV 104A User Manual = 1 means "overload appeared", D6 = 1 reserved, D5 = 0 the instantaneous current result (RUN State), = 1 the final result (STOP State), D0 to D4 reserved bits. Note: There is not any succeeding transmission in the case when the Status Byte is equal to zero.
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SV 104A User Manual #7,AS,e,HH,MM,hh,mm,dW,mR; where: – On (e=1), Off (e=0), – hour of the measurement start, – minutes of the measurement start, – hour of the measurement stop, – minutes of the measurement stop, – day of week in which the measurement will be done: bit:0 –...
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SV 104A User Manual #7,BP; This function returns the bluetooth PIN number. Response format: #7,BT,nnnn; where: - PIN number, #7,BP,nnnn; This function sets the the bluetooth PIN number. where: - PIN number, #7,BT; This function returns the state of the bluetooth power.
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SV 104A User Manual – record number in the history of calibration, Response format: #7,CH,n,cT,hh,mm,ss,DD,MM,YYYY,cF,cL; where: – record number in the history of calibration, – type of calibration: 0 - none, 1 - by measurement, 2 - by sensitivity, 3 - factory calibration, –...
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SV 104A User Manual This function returns file system on sd card in the format #7,FT,x;.where x denotes -1: no sd card, 1: FAT16, 2: FAT32, 3: FAT12. #7,IC; Reserved. #7,KL,x; This function locks ( x = 1 ) or unlocks ( x = 0 ) keyboard and returns the following sequence of characters: #7,KL;...
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SV 104A User Manual This function powers off the instrument. #7,RT; This function returns current real time clock settings in the format: #7,RT,hh,mm,ss,DD,MM,YYYY; where hh:mm:ss denotes the time and DD/MM/YYYY gives the date. #7,RT,hh,mm,ss,DD,MM,YYYY; This function sets the current real time clock and returns the following sequence of characters: #7,RT;...
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SV 104A User Manual Get Standby Delay. Response format: #7,ST,xxx; where: – time to standby in [s]. #7,ST,x; Set Standby Delay. where: – time to standby in [s]. Response format: #7,ST; #7,TC; This function returns TEDS calibration factor; #7,TF; This function returns TEDS factory calibration factor;...
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SV 104A User Manual This function returns usb voltage in 10 mV. #7,VB; This function returns the Bootstrap software version. #7,VH; This function returns the Hardboot software version. For the unknown function and/or in the case of the other error, all these functions return the following sequence of characters: #7,?;...
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SV 104A User Manual 1) #D,c,?; this function returns the list of available disks in format: #D,c,<disk1>[,<disk2>[,<disk3>]]; 2) #D,d,?; this function returns the parameters of the working directory in format: #D,d,<disk>,<address>,<count>; 3) #D,d,<disk>,<address>; this function enables to change the working directory Response: #D,d;...
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SV 104A User Manual A.10 ONTROL SETTING CODES The control setting codes used in the SV 104 instrument are given in the table below. Table A.1. Control setting codes Group Group name Code description code U104 (read only) Unit type...
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SV 104A User Manual D0 - infinity (measurement finished by pressing the Stop or remotely - by sending S0 control code) Integration period Dnns - nn number in seconds Dnnm - nn number in minutes Dnnh - nn number in hours...
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SV 104A User Manual x6:p - 6 p: 1, 2, 3 - profile number T0 - switched off ([ ]) Logger T1 - switched on ([]) nn delay given in seconds (0 59) and Ynn - Delay in the start of measurement (60 ...
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FILE Each file containing data from the SV 104A instrument consists of several groups of words. In the case of the SV 104A (the internal file system rev. 1.07), there are two different types of files containing: • the results stored in the file in the instrument’s logger (cf. App. B.2);...
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.1. SvanPC file header Word Name Comment number “SvanPC” 0..2 reserved reserved reserved reserved 6..15 Reserved reserved … … … Table B.1.2. File header Word Name Comment number [01, nn=header’s length] 0xnn01 1..4 FileName name of the file (8 characters)
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.4. Calibration settings Word Name Comment number [47, nn=header’s length] 0xnn47 type of calibration performed prior to measurement: 0 - none PreCalibrType 1 - BY MEASUREMENT 3 - FACTORY CALIBRATION PreCalibrDate date of calibration performed prior to measurement (cf. App. B.4) PreCalibrTime time of calibration performed prior to measurement (cf.
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SV 104A User Manual measurement input type: MeasureInput 2 - Microphone measurement range: Range 2 - SINGLE calibration flags: b0 - if set to 1: calibration coefficient is used b3 - if set to 1: overload occurred b7,b6,b5: type of the result Lden 000 –...
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SV 104A User Manual the 2 profile threshold level for PTC calculation 70 ÷ 140 dB (*10) PEAK Th. Level[2] the 3 profile threshold level for PTC calculation 70 ÷ 140 dB (*10) PEAK Th. Level[3] the 1 profile criterion level (only DOSE METER):...
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SV 104A User Manual The end time of the pause no. 1 in format 0xhhmm: hh – hour PauseEnd[1] mm – minute Programmable pause no. 2. Pause[2] The start time of the pause no. 2 in format 0xhhmm hh – hour PauseBegin[2] mm –...
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SV 104A User Manual gradient of triggering: TriggerGrad 1 dB/ms ÷ 100 dB/ms TriggerPre pretrigger time given in 10ms TriggerPost reserved sampling frequency given in 10Hz TriggerSampling recording time of single data block: 0 - recording to the end of measurement TriggerRecTime 1..28800 (sec)
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SV 104A User Manual filter type: 1 - Z, TriggerFilter 2 - A, 3 - C bits/sample: 16 BitsPerSample … Table B.1.12. Special settings for profiles Word Name Comment number [05, nn=block’s length] 0xnn05 [used_profile, profile’s mask] 0x0307 [06, mm=sub-block’s length]...
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SV 104A User Manual filter type in the 2 profile: 1 - Z, FilterP[2] 2 - A, 3 - C logger contents in the 2 profile defined as a sum of: 0 - none, 1 - Lxpeak 2 - Lxymax...
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.13. Display settings of the main results Word Name Comment number [48, nn=header’s length] 0xnn48 0 – TIME result not displayed, 1 - TIME result displayed TIME 0 – Lxpeak result not displayed, 1 – Lxpeak...
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SV 104A User Manual [0A, mm=sub-block’s length] 0xmm0A NofClasses[1] number of classes in the first profile (120) BottomClass[1] bottom class boundary (*10 dB) in the first profile ClassWidth[1] class width (*10 dB) in the first profile [0A, mm=sub-block’s length] 0xmm0A...
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.16. Contents of the file from the logger Word number Name Comment 0..(BuffLength/2-1) result#1, result#2, ... result#(BuffLength/2-1) Table B.1.17. Main results (saved in Summary Results Record) Word Name Comment number [07, nn=block’s length] 0xnn07 [used_profile, profile’s mask] 0x0307 [08, mm=sub-block’s length]...
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SV 104A User Manual Result[2][8] Ltm3 value in the 2 profile (*100 dB) Result[2][9] Ltm5 value in the 2 profile (*100 dB) Result[2][10] LAV value in the 2 profile (*100 dB) Result[2][11] TLAV value in the 2 profile (*100 dB)
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SV 104A User Manual N_stat_level number of statistical levels = N number of the Lnn statistics; 3+i*(pp+1) nn[i] i=0..N-1 value of the Lnn statistics 3+i*(pp+1)+ Lnn[i,p] for profile p (p=1..pp) (*100 dB) … … … Table B.1.19. 1/1 OCTAVE analysis results (saved in Summary Results Record)
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.21. Results of the statistical analysis in profiles (saved in Summary Results Record) Word Name Comment number 0x010B [0B, prof_mask#1] SubblockLength 2 * number of classes in the first profile + 2 2..3 Histogram[1][1] the first counter in the first profile 4..5...
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SV 104A User Manual Table B.1.24. Unit text info Word Name Comment number [58, nn=block’s length] 0xnn58 “UN” Unit name header 2..8 UnitName Unit name “SE” Setup name header 10..14 SetupName Setup name “P1” profile name header 16..20 ProfileName[1] profile name “P2”...
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SV 104A User Manual B.2.1 The contents of the files in the logger The records with the results and the records with the state of the markers as well as the records with the breaks in the results registration are saved in the files in the logger. All results are written in dB*100.
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SV 104A User Manual (5) results of 1/1 OCTAVE analysis or 1/3 OCTAVE analysis if 1/1 OCTAVE analysis or 1/3 OCTAVE analysis was selected as the measurement function and the LOGGER was active (SpectrumBuff in Tab. B.1.6); the sequence of words is written: <Octave Leq[1]>...
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SV 104A User Manual B.2.1.5 Record with the wave file name The record with the wave file name consists of six words: <0xC2aa> <0xccbb> <0xeedd> <0xggff> <0xiihh> <0xCAaa> in which: - size of records, bb cc dd ee ff gg hh ii - 8-bytes name of wave file name B.2.1.6...
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SV 104A User Manual B.2.1.7 Record with audio data This record exists only in the case when the EVENT RECORDING function is active (cf. Tab. B.1.9). Samples of the signal, taken in the periods from 1 second to 8 hours, are saved in the blocks. Each block is divided into frames, which are stored in a file among the logger results.
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SV 104A User Manual The HEADER format is as follows: where: b15 - b14 - b13 - b12 - b11 - header type: 0 - HS 1 - HE b9 - b8 - b15÷b8 – HS (0xC4), HE (0xCC) b7÷b0 – length of the block Structure of the SETUP file SvanPC file header - cf.
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SV 104A meets requirements of the IEC 61252 ed1.2 (2017) and ANSI/ASA S1.25-1991 (R2020) standards for personal noise dosimeters. SV 104A with all listed below accessories meets requirements of IEC 61672-1:2013 for sound level meters of Class 2 Group X instruments.
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The starting point at which tests of level linearity shall begin is 114.0 dB for the frequencies specifies below. Linear operating range for the sinusoidal signal and microphone sensitivity 1 mV/Pa SV 104A has one measuring range – see table below. Table C.1.
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SV 104A User Manual Note: The instrument can measure wider Sound Exposure (E) range than displayed. Based on 0.1xLaqe,T the measured Leq (dB) value and exposure time T (h), E = p T(10 Example: For the L = 124 dB and T= 1h exposure value E = 1004 Pa Weighting filters Z meeting requirements of the IEC 61672-1:2013 standard for the Class 1 “Z“...
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SV 104A User Manual Reference conditions as per IEC 61252 Class of the acoustic field Free field 114.0 dB (related to 20 Pa) Reference acoustic pressure Reference integration time 1 min Reference noise exposure level 1.67 Pa Reference frequency 1000 Hz Reference temperature +20°C...
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In addition, with microphone cable, the maximum susceptibility is achieved when the dosimeter and cable is placed along field and the cable is coil as solenoid. Figure C.1 SV 104A placed in magnetic field test coil in the direction of maximum response –...
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SV 104A User Manual Table C.2. Typical effect of vibration perpendicular to the plane of microphone diaphragm f (Hz) 15.8 31.5 62.5 1000 2000 Typical effect of vibration <30 <30 [dB] Table C.3. Typical effect of vibration parallel to the plane of microphone diaphragm f (Hz) 15.8...
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Note: Maximum sound pressure level that can affect the microphone without destroying the microphone: 160 dB. ST 104A and SV 104A frequency characteristics The instrument should be mounted so that the microphone diaphragm is perpendicular to the direction of the sound wave.
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SV 104A User Manual Directional characteristics of SV 104A Directional response for dosimeter SV 104A with microphone ST 104A and SA 122A windscreen (symmetrical axis) for specified frequencies: Figure C.4 Total directional characteristics (symmetrical axis) The round charts show the directional characteristic and the charts below shows the errors for particular angles...
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SV 104A User Manual Directional response for dosimeter Class SV 104A with microphone ST 104A and SA 122A windscreen (for orthogonal asymmetrical axis) for specified frequencies: Figure C.5 Total directional characteristics (asymmetrical axis)
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SV 104A User Manual The round charts show the directional characteristic and the charts below shows the errors for particular angles (note: limits are for class 1).
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1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER PECIFICATION OF THE The SV 104A instrument operating as 1/1 OCTAVE or 1/3 OCTAVE sound analyser meets the IEC 61260- 1:2014 standard for the pass band filters. Note: Simultaneously to the frequency analysis SV 104A operates as a Dosimeter!
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SV 104A User Manual Calibration (electrical) 114.0 dB (ref. 1μV Calibration level < 0.1 dB (for the temperature T=+23°C 5°C for the Basic accuracy sinusoidal signal 114 dB in the bandwidth 20 Hz ÷ 10 kHz with the Z input filter Voltage measurement error in the full temperature range <...
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SV 104A User Manual 1/1 octave filters 9 filters with centre frequencies from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (base 2), meeting DIN 45651, IEC 61260:1995 and ANSI S1.11-1986 for Class 1. 8.0 kHz 1/1 octave filter 1/3 octave filters 28 filters with centre frequencies from 20 Hz to 10 kHz (base 2), meeting DIN 45651, IEC 61260:1995 and...
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SV 104A User Manual REQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IMPLEMENTED DIGITAL FILTERS Digital weighting filters implemented in dose and octave mode Z Filter: Class 2 according to the IEC 61672-1:2013 standard. A Filter: Class 2 according to the IEC 61672-1:2013 standard.
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SV 104A User Manual C Filter Class 2 according to the IEC 61672-1:2013 standard. The weighting filters, which are available in sound modes (Z, A, and C) are selected in thru SUPERVISOR software under the settings window.
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• Internal rechargeable battery is protected against overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. Safety Maximum Charging Current for Li-ion cells used in SV 104A is 725 mA and Maximum Charging Voltage is 4.4 VDC. Note: For the temperatures below 10 C operating time can decrease.
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SV 104A User Manual Communication Interface and external Power Connector The SV 104A electrical interface enables remote control of the instrument and data transfer up to attainable with 6 MHz clock. “Client” communication port Figure C.7 Power and Communication Port (external bottom view) Table C.8.
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Shield Ground Real Time Clock built-in, accuracy better than 1 minute/month Weight with the battery ~140 g (SV 104A with mounting clips and ST 104A and SA 122A) 90 x 50 x 31 mm (base: Dimensions no microphone, no mounting accessories).
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EN 61672-1:2014 (Chapters 6.5 and 6.6) and EN 61672-2:2014 (Chapter 7.9 and 7.10), applying test methods in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3:2002 and IEC 61000-4-8. Note: EMC compatibility is guaranteed only with the original accessories supplied by SVANTEK!.
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Category I equipment: dedicated to measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to mains, such as circuits not derived from mains or protected mains-derived circuits, including low-voltage circuits from power supplies. Note: SV 104A acoustic measurement is contactless. The device marked with symbol , meaning:...
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SV 104A User Manual APPENDIX D DEFINITIONS AND FORMULAE OF MEASURED VALUES ASIC TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Current time period of the measurement in seconds. Last second of the measurement. Exposure time in seconds (time period during which a person is exposed to the action of noise).
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SV 104A User Manual Value of q is used in the calculations of DOSE, D_8h and LAV is taken from the formula Threshold sound level set in the Threshold Level via the SUPERVISOR software. The available values are as follows: None, 60dB up to 90dB in 5 dB steps.
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SV 104A User Manual EFINITIONS AND FORMULAS OF THE FUNCTION RESULTS The instrument calculates the sound measurement results for three profiles. The calculation flow diagram for one profile is presented below: DOSE results max, min, L, tm3, p(t) τ = Slow wτ...
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SV 104A User Manual L(A/C/Z)(S/F/I) The lowest time weighted sound level (Min) expressed in dB, within a stated time interval, for frequency weightings A, C, Z and time weightings F, S, I symbols are LAFmin, LASmin, LCFmin, LCSmin etc.
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SV 104A User Manual EFINITIONS AND FORMULAS OF THE ADDITIONAL OSIMETER FUNCTION RESULTS DOSE Quantity of noise received by the worker, expressed as the percentage of the whole day acceptable value. D_8h Quantity of noise received by the worker during 8 hours.
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SV 104A User Manual PTC result expressed in percent. Upper Limit Time: the time that the SPL exceeded the “ULT Threshold Level” set during configuration. • Time Weighted Average is the average A- Sound levels above weighted sound level for a nominal 8-hour...
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SV 104A User Manual – L TATISTICAL LEVELS N DEFINITION The noise level L(t) is the continuous random variable. The probability that the temporary noise level L(t) belongs to the interval is called the class density and it can be...
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