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Norsonic nor140 Instructional Manual (220 pages)

Sound Analyzer

Brand: Norsonic | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introducing the Nor140 Sound Level Meter

19
- Modular Design
  19
- The Functions Available
  19
- The MODE and SETUP Buttons
  19
- The Main Features - an Overview
  20
- Real Time Frequency Analysis
  21
- Time Profile Measurements
  22
- Multispectral Measurements
  23
- Source Coding
  23
- Excellent for Noise Monitoring
  24
- Recording the Sound
  24
- The Principle of Optional Extensions
  24
- Transducers
  24
- Check Which Extensions Are Installed
  25
- Workload
  25
- Global and Mode Dependent Parameters
  19
Chapter 2 Taking a Closer Look at the Instrument

28
- Switching ON/OFF
  28
- On the Use of Batteries
  28
- Low Voltage Situations
  29
- Marks on the Lower Line of the Display
  31
- The Input Menu
  32
- Selecting Language
  32
Chapter 3 Calibrating the Instrument

34
Chapter 4 Simple Sound Measurements

38
Chapter 5 Frequency Analysis

47
No SPL after the Measurement

52
- Displaying the Result Tables
  52
- NC, NR and RC Mark II Rating
  56
Chapter 6 Basic Time Profile Measurements

58
- Global Vs. Profile
  58
- Making Measurements
  61
- Presenting the L(T) as a Table
  62
Chapter 7 Moving Leq

63
Chapter 8 Enhanced Time Profile Measurements

66
Chapter 9 Adding Markers to a Measurement

70
- The Keys to Use
  70
- Other Markers Inserted by the Instrument
  71
- Instrument Markers Have Priority
  71
- Marker Overview
  71
Chapter 10 Multispectrum Measurements

72
Chapter 11 Engineering Units

78
- Introduction
  78
- Selecting Engineering Units
  78
- How Values Are Indicated
  78
- Relation between Db and EU
  79
- Calibration
  79
Chapter 12 Memory Handling

81
- Memory Structure
  81
- Internal Memory Size
  81
- Select the Device for Storing
  82
- SD-Card Memory
  82
- Format
  82
- Storing a Measurement Setup
  82
- General
  83
- Global Parameters
  83
- Mode Dependent Parameters
  84
- Storing a Measurement
  84
- Retrieving Stored Setups and Data
  84
- Standard Set-Up
  85
- Clearing Files and Folders in the Memory
  87
- Clearing a Single File
  87
- Clearing Folders or the Entire Memory
  87
Chapter 13 Automatic Storing of Data and Noise Monitoring

89
- Automated Storage of Measured Data
  89
- Available Storage Modes
  89
- Synchro - an Example
  90
- Setting the Storage Mode
  91
Chapter 14 Making Hardcopies

92
- Setting up for Printouts
  92
- Printing out Measured Data
  92
Chapter 15 Transfer of Data to a PC

94
Chapter 16 Signal Input and Output

101
- Signal Input
  101
- Iepe
  101
- Noise Output
  102
- Rpm
  102
- Signal Output
  102
Chapter 17 Trigger

103
- General
  103
- Setting the Trigger Condition
  104
- Manual Trigger
  104
- Clock Trigger
  104
- External Trigger
  105
- Level Above-Trigger
  105
Chapter 18 Recording the Sound

107
- Formats
  107
- Recording Gain
  107
- Recording Duration
  108
- Making a Recording
  108
- Setup for a Recording
  109
- Setup How to Start a Recording
  109
- Manual Trigger
  109
- External Trigger
  109
- Level Above-Trigger
  110
- Listening
  110
- Insert a Reference Tone as a Recording
  111
Chapter 19 Reference Spectrum

112
- General
  112
- Activating the Reference Spectrum Features
  112
- Selecting the Reference Spectra
  112
- Using a Previously Measured Spectrum
  113
- Entering a New Reference Spectrum Manually
  113
- Editing a Selected Reference Spectrum
  114
- A-Pre-Weighted Reference Spectrum
  114
- Go / Nogo" Quality Control Feature
  114
- Digital Output Lines
  115
Chapter 20 Noise Generator

116
- General
  116
- Selecting Noise Type and Level
  116
- Adjustments for Reverberation Measurement
  117
- Standard Set up
  117
- Equalization of Noise Spectrum
  117
Chapter 21 Compensation and Correction

118
- General
  118
- Use of Windscreen
  118
- Preamplifier Correction
  119
- Random Incidence and Diffuse Sound Fields
  119
- Measurement of Low Sound Levels
  119
- Measuring the Self-Noise
  120
- Measurement of High Sound Levels
  120
Chapter 22 Reverberation Time Measurements

122
Chapter 23 Sound Power

136
- About Sound Power Measurements
  136
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
  137
- Hemispherical Measurement Surface
  137
  - Hemispherical Microphone Positions
    138
  - Additional Microphone Positions
    138
- Parallelepiped Measurement Surface
  140
  - Microphone Positions
    140
  - Additional Microphone Positions
    140
  - Reducing the Number of Positions
    141
  - MIC. Positions - One Reflecting Plane
    141
  - More than One Reflecting Plane
    141
- Sound Power - Acoustic Environment Requirements
  143
- Specific Requirements
  144
  - The K 2A
    144
- The K Factor
  144
- Approximate Method
  144
- Using Reverberation Time Instead
  144
- Test Room Qualification Requirements
  145
- Measuring the Sound Power
  145
- Making Measurements
  145
- Background Noise
  148
- Measurement Surface
  148
- Sound Power Results
  149
Chapter 24 Building Acoustics

150
- Introduction
  150
- Airborne Sound Insulation
  154
  - General
    154
  - Noise Excitation
    154
  - Measurement of Sound Level
    154
  - Measurement of Reverberation Time
    154
- Calculating the Airborne Sound Insulation According to the Survey Method
  155
  - Displaying of Results
    155
- Calculating the Airborne Sound Insulation According to the Engineering Method
  157
  - Source Room Level
    157
  - Receiving Room Level
    158
  - Background Noise
    158
  - Reverberation Time
    159
  - Display of Results
    160
  - Spectrum Adaptation Terms
    161
  - Alternative National Standards
    161
- Store and Recall
  162
- Averaging Levels or Level-Differences
  162
- Corner Measurement for Small Rooms
  163
- Equalizing the Excitation Level
  163
- Impact Sound Insulation
  164
  - Impact Excitation
    164
  - Measurement of Sound Level
    164
  - Reverberation Time
    164
- Calculating the Survey Result
  164
- Impact Sound Insulation According to the French National Standard
  165
- Calculating the Impact Sound Insulation According to the Engineering Method
  166
  - Receiving Room Level
    166
  - Background Noise
    167
  - Reverberation Time
    167
  - Display of Results
    167
- Alternative National Standards
  168
- Store and Recall
  168
- Averaging Levels from Multiple Tapping Machine Positions
  168
- Corner Measurement for Small Rooms
  169
- Partly Re-Use of Previous Measurements
  169
- Facade Insulation
  169
  - General
    169
  - Terms and Definitions
    169
  - Noise Excitation
    170
  - Measurement of Sound Level
    171
  - Measurement of Reverberation Time
    171
  - Calculating the Result
    171
- Service Equipment Sound Pressure Levels
  171
- Terms and Definitions for Service Equipment Measurements
  172
- Service Equipment Sound Pressure Levels - Survey Method
  172
- Corner Position Sound Pressure Level
  172
- Reverberant Position Sound Pressure Level
  172
- Reverberation Time
  173
- Display of Results
  173
- Service Equipment Sound Pressure Levels -Engineering Method
  173
- Corner Position Sound Pressure Level
  173
- Reverberant Position Sound Pressure Level
  174
- Reverberation Time
  174
- Display of Results
  174
- Remote Operation from a PC
  176
- Swept-Sine Measurement Technique
  176
  - Swept-Sine Measurement of Sound Level
    177
  - Swept-Sine Measurement of Reverberation Time
    177
Chapter 25 Speech Intelligibility by STIPA

178
- Introduction - What Is STIPA
  178
- Speech Transmission Index - STI
  178
- Development of STI
  178
- RASTI and STIPA
  179
- How Is STIPA Measured
  180
- Cis
  181
- Units Included in Delivery
  181
- Software Option for Nor140
  181
- Excitation File - a Zipped File
  181
- Excel Sheet
  181
- Measurement Overview
  182
- General Instrument Description
  182
- Selecting a Loudspeaker for the Excitation
  183
- Loudspeaker or Electrical Excitation
  183
- Performing a Measurement
  184
- Set-Up
  184
- Set the Speech Level
  184
- Select the STI-Mode
  184
- Making a Measurement
  184
- Store and Recall the Result
  185
- Correcting for Background and Occupancy Noise
  186
- Real Background Noise
  187
- Precision of the STIPA Method
  187
- Analysis and Interpretation of the Results
  187
- Limitations of the STIPA Method
  187
- Using Excel for Further Calculations
  188
- STI-Calc
  188
- Specifications
  188
Chapter 26 FFT Measurement Mode

189
- Introduction
  189
- How to Select the FFT-Mode
  189
- Making a Measurement
  189
- Calibration
  190
- Corrections
  190
- Storing the Result
  191
- Specification for FFT
  191
Chapter 27 Measuring Vibration Using Nor140

192
- Introduction
  192
- Accelerometer
  192
- IEPE-Type
  193
- Charge Type
  194
- Velocity and Displacement
  195
Chapter 28 Audiometer Calibration

196
Chapter 29 Technical Specifications

197
- Type of Instrument
  197
- Analogue Inputs
  197
- Microphone Input Socket
  198
- Highpass Filter
  198
- Analogue to Digital Conversion
  198
- Frequency Weightings
  199
  - Weighting Networks
    199
  - Filters
    199
  - Level Detector
    199
- Time Weightings and Measured Functions
  199
- Level Distribution
  200
- Indication Range
  200
- Self-Noise Levels
  200
  - Z-Wide Considerations
    200
- Measurement Duration and Resolution
  201
  - Timing Accuracy
    201
- Measurement Range
  202
- Power Supply
  202
- Display
  203
- Keyboard
  203
- Adjustment of Indicated Levels
  203
- Windscreen
  204
- High Levels
  204
- Preamplifier Attenuation
  205
  - Self-Noise Compensation
    206
- Diffraction Around the Instrument Casing
  206
- Signal Output
  208
- Serial I/O Port
  208
- Digital Inputs
  208
- Digital Outputs
  208
- Digital Output Control Lines
  209
- AC-Out
  210
- Rpm
  210
- USB Interface
  210
- SD-Card
  210
- Data Storage
  210
- Environmental Conditions
  210
- Warm-Up Time
  211
- Sensitivity for Vibration
  211
- Sensitivity for Magnetic Fields
  211
- Size and Weight
  211
- Information for Conformance Testing
  211
- Declaration of Conformity
  219

Norsonic nor140 Manual (19 pages)

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Norsonic nor140 Instructional Manual (220 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing the Nor140 Sound Level Meter

Chapter 2 Taking a Closer Look at the Instrument

Chapter 3 Calibrating the Instrument

Chapter 4 Simple Sound Measurements

Chapter 5 Frequency Analysis

No SPL after the Measurement

Chapter 6 Basic Time Profile Measurements

Chapter 7 Moving Leq

Chapter 8 Enhanced Time Profile Measurements

Chapter 9 Adding Markers to a Measurement

Chapter 10 Multispectrum Measurements

Chapter 11 Engineering Units

Chapter 12 Memory Handling

Chapter 13 Automatic Storing of Data and Noise Monitoring

Chapter 14 Making Hardcopies

Chapter 15 Transfer of Data to a PC

Chapter 16 Signal Input and Output

Chapter 17 Trigger

Chapter 18 Recording the Sound

Chapter 19 Reference Spectrum

Chapter 20 Noise Generator

Chapter 21 Compensation and Correction

Chapter 22 Reverberation Time Measurements

Chapter 23 Sound Power

Chapter 24 Building Acoustics

Chapter 25 Speech Intelligibility by STIPA

Chapter 26 FFT Measurement Mode

Chapter 27 Measuring Vibration Using Nor140

Chapter 28 Audiometer Calibration

Chapter 29 Technical Specifications

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