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Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual (218 pages)

Sound Level Meter

Brand: Larson Davis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 9.21 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Module 1 Soundadvisor Features
  9
  - Overview
    9
  - Basic Operations
    9
  - Applications
    10
  - Hardware Features
    10
  - Performance Features
    11
  - Available Options
    11
  - Purchase-Required Options
    11
  - Accessories
    12
  - Optional Accessories
    12
Module 2 Instrument Overview

15
- Instrument Overview
  15
  - Overview
    15
  - Instrument
    16
  - Keypad
    18
    
    Navigating and Selecting
    18
    
    Basic Run Function
    19
    
    Entering Text
    19
  - Microphones and Preamplifiers
    20
  - Displays and Icons
    20
    
    Measurement Data Tabs
    21
    
    Status Bar Icons
    22
    
    Display Menus
    27
- Module 2
  15
Module 3 Getting Started

31
- Unpacking & Inspecting
  31
- Unpacking & Inspecting
  32
- Connect the Microphone & Preamplifier
  33
  - Serial Numbers
    33
- Connect the Preamplifier to Meter
  34
- Disconnect the Preamplifier
  34
- Power the Soundadvisor
  34
  - Battery Power
    34
  - External Power
    37
- Turn the Soundadvisor on
  38
  - Low Power at Boot-Up
    38
  - Turn the Soundadvisor off
    38
  - Power Display
    38
- Accessibility and Control
  39
  - Control Using G4 LD Utility
    40
  - Control Using Web Browser
    40
  - Communications & Wifi
    40
- Long Term Storage of Soundadvisor
  41
Module 4 Data Display

42
- Overview
  42
- Data Labels
  43
- Live Displays
  43
  - SLM Page
    43
  - Big Digit Sound Level
    44
  - Octave Band Analyzer
    45
  - Normalized Octave Band
    45
  - Triggering
    46
  - Preamplifier Interface Page
    46
  - Power Page
    47
- Overall Displays
  49
  - SLM Display
    49
  - Big Digit
    49
  - Leq
    51
  - Normalized Octave Band
    52
  - Ln Percentiles
    53
  - 1/3 Spectral Ln
    54
  - Exceedances
    54
  - Overloads
    55
  - Community Noise
    55
  - C Minus a Impulsivity Page
    56
  - TA-Lärm
    57
  - Metrics Matrix Page
    58
  - Power Page
    58
- Session Log Tab
  59
- Adjust Graph Scale
  60
- Module 5 Calibration
  61
  - Calibration Overview
    61
  - Calibration Displays
    62
  - Choosing a Calibrator
    65
  - Performing a Calibration
    66
Module 6 Measurement Setup

67
- Overview
  67
- Setup Manager
  68
  - General
    69
  - Slm
    70
  - Oba
    71
  - Ln Percentiles
    71
  - Control
    72
  - Triggers
    73
  - Day/Night
    74
- Default to LD Default Setup
  75
- User Defined Setup
  75
- Exiting the Setup Manager
  76
Module 7 Making a Measurement

77
- Overview
  77
- Before You Start
  78
  - Position the Soundadvisor
    78
  - Area Sound Field Check
    79
- Performing the Measurement
  81
  - Pausing the Measurement
    82
  - Resetting a Measurement
    83
- Low Level Sound Fields
  84
  - Stopping the Measurement
    84
- Storing the Measurement
  84
Module 8 Measurement Data Files

85
- Overview
  85
- Data Storage Preferences
  86
  - SFTP and Cloud Storage
    86
- Data File Manager
  87
  - View Measurement Data File
    88
  - Load Settings
    88
  - Create Average
    88
- USB Drive Storage
  89
  - Save File to USB Drive
    90
- File Naming System
  91
- Out of Memory
  92
Module 9 System Properties

93
- Device
  93
- Overview
  93
- Ntp
  94
- Time
  94
- Power
  95
- Preferences
  97
- Localization
  100
- Displays
  101
- Network
  102
- Options
  102
- Email
  103
- Cloud Storage
  105
- Other
  107
- Set Reference Spectra
  108
- About System
  109
- Module
  109
- Module11 Lock
  110
  - Overview
    110
  - Lock Meter
    110
  - Lock Modes
    111
  - Allow Calibration When Locked
    112
  - Constraints
    113
  - Unlock
    113
- Module
  115
- System Utilities
  115
- Module 13 Communications & Wifi
  116
  - Communication
    116
  - Connecting to an Ethernet Port
    117
  - Wifi
    118
- Module14 Upgrade Firmware
  120
  - G4 LD Utility
    120
  - Upgrading Soundadvisor Firmware
    121
  - Upgrading Options
    123
  - Enabling/Disabling Optional Firmware
    123
Module15 Measurement History

126
- Enabling Measurement History
  126
- Overview
  126
- Setting up the Measurement
  127
- Setting up the Measurement
  128
- Making a Measurement
  129
- Viewing Measurement Data
  129
  - Current Data Display
    129
  - Measurement History Data Display
    130
- Storing Measurement History
  131
  - Data File
    131
Module16 Time History

132
- Metrics Logged
  132
- Overview
  132
- Enabling Time History
  134
- Setting up the Measurement
  134
  - Create Time History Setup File
    134
- Making a Time History Measurement
  135
- Markers
  136
- Viewing Time History Data
  138
  - Time History Data Display
    138
- Storing Time History
  140
Module17 Event History

141
- Enabling Event History
  141
- Overview
  141
- Setting up the Measurement
  142
- Making an Event History Measurement
  145
- Viewing Event History Data
  145
  - Exceedance Icon
    146
    
    Event History Spectral Display
    146
- Storing Event History
  147
- Triggering Method
  147
  - Level Triggering
    147
    
    Dynamic Triggering
    148
Module18 Sound Recording

150
- Create Setup File
  150
- Enabling Sound Recording Option
  150
- Overview
  150
- Manual Sound Recording
  151
- Marker Sound Recording
  152
- Event Sound Recording
  153
  - Measurement History Sound Recording
    156
- Sound Recording Range
  157
  - Sound Recording Range Calculation
    158
    
    Quality
    158
- Sound Recording Playback
  159
- Storing Sound Recordings
  159
  - USB Headphone/Speaker
    159
    
    Playback from Session Log
    159
    
    Sound Recording File Size
    160
Appendix A Technical Specifications

161
- Overview
  161
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Instrument Platform
  161
  - External DC Power Supply
    164
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Base Software
  165
  - Measurement System
    166
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Octave Band Analysis Software - Option 831C-OB3
  168
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Event Logging Software - Option 831C-ELA
  174
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Time History Software - Option 831C-LOG
  175
- Frequency Response
  176
  - Plane Parallel to Display Screen
    176
  - Perpendicular to Plane of Display Screen
    185
  - Random Incidence
    193
  - Typical Z-Weight Frequency Response
    194
- Declaration of Conformity
  195
  - Appendix B Measuring IEC61672-1
    196
- Overview
  196
- Section 9.3
  196
  - Appendix C Glossary
    203
- C.1 Overview
  203
- Glossary of Terms
  203

Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual (200 pages)

SOUND LEVEL METER

Brand: Larson Davis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 9.79 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Module 1 Soundadvisor Features
  9
  - Overview
    9
  - Basic Operations
    9
  - Applications
    10
  - Hardware Features
    10
  - Performance Features
    11
  - Available Options
    11
  - Purchase-Required Options
    11
  - Accessories
    12
  - Optional Accessories
    12
    
    Environmental Protection
    13
    
    Power Supply
    14
Module 2 Instrument Overview

16
- Instrument Overview
  16
  - Overview
    16
  - Instrument
    17
  - Keypad
    19
    
    Navigating and Selecting
    19
    
    Basic Run Function
    20
    
    Entering Text
    20
  - Microphones and Preamplifiers
    21
  - Displays and Icons
    21
    
    Measurement Data Tabs
    22
    
    Status Bar Icons
    24
    
    Display Menus
    28
- Module 2
  16
Module 3 Getting Started

32
- Unpacking & Inspecting
  33
- Connecting the Microphone & Preamplifier
  34
  - Serial Numbers
    34
- Connecting the Preamplifier to Soundadvisor
  35
- Disconnecting the Preamplifier
  35
- Powering the Soundadvisor
  35
  - Battery Power
    35
  - External Power
    38
- Turn the Soundadvisor on
  39
  - Turn the Soundadvisor off
    39
  - Power Display
    39
- Long Term Storage of Soundadvisor
  41
Module 4 Data Display

42
- Data Display
  42
  - Overview
    42
  - Data Labels
    43
  - Live Displays
    43
    
    SLM Page
    43
    
    Big Digit Sound Level
    44
    
    Octave Band Analyzer
    44
    
    Normalized Octave Band
    45
    
    Triggering
    46
    
    Preamplifier Interface Page
    46
  - Overall Displays
    47
    
    SLM Display
    47
    
    Big Digit
    47
    
    Leq
    48
    
    Octave Band Analyzer
    48
    
    Normalized Octave Band
    50
    
    Ln Percentiles
    51
    
    1/3 Spectral Ln
    52
    
    Exceedances
    52
    
    Overloads
    53
    
    Community Noise
    53
    
    C Minus a Impulsivity Page
    54
    
    TA-Lärm
    54
    
    Sound Exposure Level Page
    55
    
    Metrics Matrix Page
    55
    
    Power Page
    56
  - Session Log Tab
    57
  - Adjust Graph Scale
    58
- Module 4
  42
- Calibration
  59
  - Calibration Overview
    59
  - Calibration Displays
    60
    
    Calibration Settings
    61
    
    Calibration History
    61
  - Choosing a Calibrator
    63
  - Performing a Calibration
    64
- Module 5
  59
Module 6 Measurement Setup

65
- Overview
  65
- Setup Manager
  66
  - General
    67
  - Slm
    68
  - Oba
    69
  - Ln Percentiles
    69
  - Control
    70
  - Triggers
    71
  - Day/Night
    72
- Default to LD Default Setup
  73
- User Defined Setup
  73
- Exiting the Setup Manager
  74
Module 7 Making a Measurement

75
- Overview
  75
- Before You Start
  76
  - Position the Soundadvisor
    76
  - Area Sound Field Check
    77
- Performing the Measurement
  78
  - Pausing the Measurement
    79
- Storing the Measurement
  81
  - Resetting a Measurement
    81
  - Stopping the Measurement
    81
- Low Level Sound Fields
  82
Module 8 Measurement Data Files

83
- Data Storage Preferences
  83
- Overview
  83
- Data File Manager
  84
  - View Measurement Data File
    85
  - Load Settings
    85
- USB Drive Storage
  86
  - Create Average
    86
- File Naming System
  88
  - Save File to USB Drive
    88
- Access Limited
  89
- Out of Memory
  89
Module 9 System Properties

90
- Overview
  90
- Device
  91
- Time
  91
- Ntp
  92
- Power
  92
- Lcd Brightness
  94
- Preferences
  95
- Run Mode
  96
- Localization
  98
- Displays
  99
- Communications & Wifi
  100
- Network
  100
- Options
  100
- Email
  101
- Other
  102
- Set Reference Spectra
  103
- About System
  105
- Module
  105
Module11 Lock

106
- Lock Meter
  106
- Overview
  106
- Lock Modes
  107
- Allow Calibration When Locked
  108
- Constraints
  109
- Unlock
  109
- Module
  111
- System Utilities
  111
  - Bad Flash Blocks
    111
- Module 13 Communications & Wifi
  112
  - Communication
    112
  - Connecting to an Ethernet Port
    112
  - Connecting to an Ethernet Port
    113
  - Wifi
    113
Module14 Upgrade Firmware

116
- G4 LD Utility
  116
- Upgrading Soundadvisor Firmware
  116
- Upgrading Options
  118
  - Saving an Option Upgrade File
    118
  - Upgrading with Optional Firmware
    118
- Enabling/Disabling Optional Firmware
  119
- Enabling/Disabling Optional Firmware
  120
Module15 Measurement History

121
- Enabling Measurement History
  121
- Overview
  121
- Setting up the Measurement
  121
  - Create Measurement History Setup File
    121
- Making a Measurement
  124
- Viewing Measurement Data
  125
  - Current Data Display
    125
  - Measurement History Data Display
    125
- Storing Measurement History
  126
Module16 Time History

127
- Metrics Logged
  127
- Overview
  127
- Enabling Time History
  129
- Setting up the Measurement
  129
  - Create Time History Setup File
    129
- Making a Time History Measurement
  131
- Markers
  131
- Viewing Time History Data
  132
  - Time History Data Display
    132
- Storing Time History
  134
Module17 Event History

135
- Enabling Event History
  135
  - Level Based Events
    135
- Overview
  135
- Setting up the Measurement
  136
  - Create Event History Setup File
    136
- Making an Event History Measurement
  139
- Viewing Event History Data
  139
  - Exceedance Icon
    140
    
    Event History Spectral Display
    140
- Storing Event History
  141
- Triggering Method
  141
  - Level Triggering
    141
    
    Dynamic Triggering
    142
Module18 Sound Recording

144
- Create Setup File
  144
- Enabling Sound Recording Option
  144
- Overview
  144
- Manual Sound Recording
  145
- Marker Sound Recording
  146
- Event Sound Recording
  147
  - Measurement History Sound Recording
    149
- Sound Recording Playback
  150
  - USB Headphone/Speaker
    150
    
    Playback from Session Log
    150
- Storing Sound Recordings
  151
  - Sound Recording File Size
    151
Appendix A Technical Specifications

153
- Overview
  153
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Instrument Platform
  153
  - User Interface
    154
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Base Software
  156
  - Measurement System
    157
  - Integration Time
    157
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Octave Band Analysis Software - Option 831C-OB3
  159
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Event Logging Software - Option 831C-ELA
  165
- Soundadvisor Model 831C Time History Software - Option 831C-LOG
  166
- Frequency Response
  167
  - Plane Parallel to Display Screen
    167
  - Perpendicular to Plane of Display Screen
    172
  - Random Incidence
    176
- Appendix B Measuring IEC61672-1
  177
- Overview
  177
- Section 9.3
  177
- Appendix C Glossary
  184
- C.1 Overview
  184
- Glossary of Terms
  184

Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual (214 pages)

Sound Level Meter

Brand: Larson Davis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 4.03 MB

Module 1 Model 831C Features T

5
- Table of Contents
  5
- Applications
  6
- Hardware Features
  6
- Performance Features
  6
- Standard 831C Package Contents
  7
  - About Serial Numbers
    9
- Available Options and Accessories
  9
  - Firmware Options
    9
  - Hardware Options
    10
Module 2 Instrument Overview T

13
- Assembling Your 831C SLM
  14
- Powering the 831C SLM
  15
- Instrument Hardware Overview
  21
  - Using the Keypad
    22
  - Navigating and Selecting
    22
  - Basic Run Functions
    23
  - Entering Text
    24
- Display Elements Overview
  24
  - Changing Display Color Themes
    24
  - Using Tabs and
    24
  - About Status Bar Icons and Indicators
    25
  - Main Menu Overview
    28
  - Tools Menu Overview
    29
  - Power Control Menu Overview
    30
Module 3 Getting Started

31
- Operating the 831C Remotely
  32
- Setting File Storage Preferences
  33
  - Selecting a File Storage Location
    33
  - Using the 831C File Storage Calculator
    34
Module 4 Using the Data Display T

35
Understanding the Calibration Process

51
Module 7 Making a Measurement M

68
- Before You Start
  69
  - Position the 831C
    69
  - Performing an Area Sound Field Check
    70
- Performing the Measurement
  71
  - Pausing the Measurement
    72
  - Resetting a Measurement
    74
  - Stopping the Measurement
    75
- Storing the Measurement
  75
Module 8 Managing Measurement Data Files E

76
- Using the Data File Manager
  77
Module 9 System Properties T

83
Module 13 831C Network and Connections T

106
Module 17 Using Event History T

128
Module 18 Using 831C Sound Recording S

139
Appendix A Technical Specifications

147
- Instrument Platform
  148
  - Standards Met
    148
  - Supplied Microphone Specifications
    148
  - Microphone Preamplifier Specifications
    148
  - SLM Performance
    148
  - User Interface Specifications
    150
  - Input Specifications
    150
  - USB Client Interface Specifications
    150
  - USB Host Interface Specifications
    150
  - AC/DC Output Specifications
    150
  - AC Performance Specifications
    151
  - I/O Connector Specifications
    151
  - I/O Connector Pinouts Specifications
    151
  - Battery Specifications
    152
  - External Power Specifications
    152
  - External DC Power Supply Specs
    152
  - Data Storage Specifications
    153
  - Electrostatic Discharge Specifications
    153
  - Environmental Conditions Specs
    153
  - Physical Characteristics
    153
- Model PRM831
  153
  - Model PRM831 Specifications
    153
- Base Software
  156
  - Standards Met
    156
  - Correction Filters
    156
  - Measurement System
    157
  - Measurements
    157
  - Overall Metrics
    157
  - Measurement Control
    158
  - Measurement Status
    158
  - Back-Erase
    158
- Octave Band Analysis Software - Option 831C-OB3
  159
- Event Logging Software - Option 831C-ELA
  165
- PTB Approved Firmware
  166
- Time History Software - Option 831C-LOG
  166
- Frequency Response
  167
  - Plane Parallel to Display Screen
    167
  - Perpendicular to Plane of Display Screen
    176
  - Random Incidence
    184
  - Typical Z-Weight Frequency Response
    184
- Declaration of Conformity
  186

Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual (254 pages)

Sound Level Meter

Brand: Larson Davis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5.09 MB

Table of Contents
3
Module 1

6
Module 2

14
- Instrument Overview
  14
- Assembling Your 831C SLM
  14
- Powering the 831C SLM
  16
- Instrument Hardware Overview
  21
- Display Elements Overview
  24
Module 3

31
Module 4

36
Module 5

53
Module 6

59
Module 7

72
- Making a Measurement
  72
- Before You Start
  73
- Performing the Measurement
  75
- Storing the Measurement
  78
Module 8

79
Module 9

85
Module 10 System Information.

104
Module 11 Managing 831C Security

104
- Using the Meter Lock
  104
- Using Network Security
  106
- Troubleshooting a Bad Flash Block Error
  108
Module 12 Using System Utilities

109
Module 13 831C Network and Connections

109
Module 17 Using Event History Firmware

131
Appendix A Technical Specifications

165
Appendix B Measuring Sound Using IEC 61672-1

224
- Overview
  224
Appendix C Glossary

236

Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual (210 pages)

Sound Level Meter

Brand: Larson Davis | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 6.15 MB

Table of Contents

3
- Module 17
  
  4
- Module 1
  
  6
  - Model 831C Features
    6
  - Basic Operations
    6
  - Applications
    7
  - Hardware Features
    7
  - Performance Features
    7
  - Standard 831C Package Contents
    8
  - Options and Accessories
    8
    
    Firmware Options
    9
    
    Hardware Options
    9
Module 2 Instrument Overview T

12
- Instrument Overview
  12
  - Instrument Hardware Overview
    13
  - Using the Keypad
    14
  - Instrument Hardware Overview
    14
    
    Navigating and Selecting
    15
    
    Basic Run Functions
    15
    
    Entering Text
    15
  - Display Elements Overview
    16
    
    Changing Display Color Themes
    16
    
    Using Tabs and
    16
    
    About Status Bar Icons and Indicators
    16
    
    Main Menu Overview
    16
    
    Tools Menu Overview
    16
    
    Power Control Menu Overview
    16
Module 3 Etting Started

23
- Unpacking & Inspecting
  23
- Connecting the Microphone & Preamplifier
  24
  - Serial Numbers
    24
- Connecting the Preamplifier to Meter
  25
- Disconnecting the Preamplifier
  25
- Powering the 831C SLM
  26
  - Using Battery Power
    26
  - Using External Power
    28
  - Understanding 831C Power Usage
    29
- Operating the 831C Remotely
  30
- Powering on or off
  30
- Long Term Storage of 831C
  32
- Using the Data Display
  34
Module 5 Calibrating Your Soundadvisor 831C

51
- Calibrating Your Soundadvisor 831C
  51
Module Creating a Measurement Setup T

56
Module 8 Managing Measurement Data Files E

75
- Managing Measurement Data Files
  75
Module 9 System Properties T

83
- System Properties
  83
Module 13 831C Network and Connections

108
- Setting a Static IP Address
  109
  - Setting up Alert Notifications When Using a Static IP Address
    109
- Using Wifi on Your 831C Soundadvisor
  110
  - Connecting to a Wifi Network
    110
  - Using 831C as a Wifi Access Point
    110
Module 1 Using Event History T

129
Module 18 Using 831C Sound Recording T

139
Appendix A Technical Specifications

147
- Appendix Atechnical Specifications
  152
- Base Software
  152
- Octave Band Analysis Software - Option 831C-OB3
  155
- Event Logging Software - Option 831C-ELA
  161
- PTB Approved Firmware
  162
  - Plane Parallel to Display Screen
    163
  - Perpendicular to Plane of Display Screen
    172
  - Random Incidence
    180
  - Typical Z-Weight Frequency Response
    181
- Time History Software - Option 831C-LOG
  162
- Declaration of Conformity
  182

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Module 2 Instrument Overview

Module 3 Getting Started

Module 4 Data Display

Module 6 Measurement Setup

Module 7 Making a Measurement

Module 8 Measurement Data Files

Module 9 System Properties

Module15 Measurement History

Module16 Time History

Module17 Event History

Module18 Sound Recording

Appendix A Technical Specifications

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Table of Contents

Module 2 Instrument Overview

Module 3 Getting Started

Module 4 Data Display

Module 6 Measurement Setup

Module 7 Making a Measurement

Module 8 Measurement Data Files

Module 9 System Properties

Module11 Lock

Module14 Upgrade Firmware

Module15 Measurement History

Module16 Time History

Module17 Event History

Module18 Sound Recording

Appendix A Technical Specifications

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Table of Contents

Module 1 Model 831C Features T

Module 2 Instrument Overview T

Module 3 Getting Started

Module 4 Using the Data Display T

Understanding the Calibration Process

Module 7 Making a Measurement M

Module 8 Managing Measurement Data Files E

Module 9 System Properties T

Module 13 831C Network and Connections T

Module 17 Using Event History T

Module 18 Using 831C Sound Recording S

Appendix A Technical Specifications

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Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8

Module 9

Module 10 System Information.

Module 11 Managing 831C Security

Module 12 Using System Utilities

Module 13 831C Network and Connections

Module 17 Using Event History Firmware

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Measuring Sound Using IEC 61672-1

Appendix C Glossary

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Module 17

Module 1

Module 2 Instrument Overview T

Module 3 Etting Started

Module 5 Calibrating Your Soundadvisor 831C

Module Creating a Measurement Setup T

Module 8 Managing Measurement Data Files E

Module 9 System Properties T

Module 13 831C Network and Connections

Module 1 Using Event History T

Module 18 Using 831C Sound Recording T