Model 831 Manual Measuring to IEC61672-1 B-1
APPENDIX
B
Measuring to IEC61672-1
This appendix presents information for measuring the sound level meter functionality of the Model
831 according to IEC61672-1.
Sections 5, 6, 7 and 9 (except 9.3)
The following table references sections and tables in this manual where information called for in
specific sections of IEC61672-1 can be found. In certain instances the requested information is not
applicable, as noted in the Comments column.
Further information called for in section 9.3 for testing, as appropriate for a sound level meter, can be
found in "Section 9.3" on page B-7.
Section Model 831 Manual Comments
5.1.4 "Hardware Features" on page 1-1
5.1.6 "Microphone" on page 1-4 and Chapter 7
"Making a Measurement” on page 7-1.
5.1.7 "Connecting the Microphone and
Preamplifier" on page 2-2 and "Connecting
the Preamplifier" on page 2-3
5.1.8 Computer software is not an
integral part of the Model 831
5.1.10 "Frequency Weightings" on page A-11.
5.1.12 The Model 831 measures sound
level using a single range
5.1.13 "Section 9.3" on page B-7
5.1.14 "Overview" on page 3-1 and "Overall SLM"
on page 5-15
5.1.15 "AC/DC Output" on page A-15 and "h)
Electrical Insert Signals" on page B-10
5.1.16 "Microphones and Microphone
Preamplifiers" on page 3-3