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Larson Davis Spartan 821 User Manual

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I821.03(A) Spartan 821/721 Manual i-1
Larson Davis
Spartan™ 821/721
Reference Manual
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Larson Davis Spartan 821 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLarson Davis
ModelSpartan 821
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Hardware Overview

Details the physical components and connections of the sound level meter.

1.2 Package Contents

Lists all items included in the meter's packaging for shipment.

1.3 Available Options and Accessories

Describes optional firmware and hardware accessories for the meter.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Assembling Your Meter

Instructions for connecting the preamplifier and microphone to the meter.

2.2 Powering the Meter

Covers powering the meter on/off, screen sleep, and battery status.

2.3 Calibrating the Meter

Explains acoustic calibration procedures and factory calibration scheduling.

2.4 Display Overview

Details the status bar, indicators, and navigation of the meter's display interface.

2.5 Working With Internal Storage

Information on using the meter's internal microSD card for data storage.

Chapter 3 Meter Settings

3.1 Selecting Settings

Guide on accessing and preparing the meter for SLM measurements.

3.2 Measurement Settings

Configuration options for measurement history, octave band analysis, and time history.

3.3 System Settings

Customization of device name, passcode, LED status, auto-off, and language.

3.4 Exceedance Settings

Configuration for frequency weight, detector, and exceedance triggers.

3.5 Calibration Settings

Options for setting calibrator level, system sensitivity, and microphone/preamp details.

3.6 Mode Control Settings

Settings for storing data, timer modes (manual, timed, continuous).

3.7 Dosimetry Settings

Configuration for virtual dosimeters, modes, and exchange rates for noise exposure.

3.8 Ln Settings

Configuration for capturing and calculating Ln statistical values for overall data.

3.9 Community Noise Settings

Defines day/evening/night times and penalties for community noise assessment.

3.10 Markers Settings

Allows labeling measurement data segments for event identification.

Chapter 4 Managing Measurement Data Files

4.1 Utilizing the Files View

How to access and view saved measurement data files on the meter.

4.2 Managing SD Card Storage

Best practices for using microSD cards, including formatting and backup.

Chapter 5 System Tools and Utilities

5.1 Utilizing the Meter Lock

Restricts access to meter settings and prevents unintentional changes during operation.

5.2 About This Meter

Provides details on meter hardware, software, firmware, and options.

5.3 Troubleshooting the 721 or 821

Guidance on rebooting the meter to resolve system issues and errors.

5.4 Troubleshooting File Storage

Steps for reformatting the microSD card and restoring meter settings to resolve storage issues.

Chapter 6 Software, Firmware, and Options

6.1 Updating the G4 LD Utility Software

Instructions for downloading and installing the G4 LD Utility software.

6.2 Upgrading 721 or 821 Firmware or Options

Process for updating the meter's firmware and installed options.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

A.1 Instrument Hardware Specifications

Details compliance, physical dimensions, weight, and electrical interfaces.

A.2 Instrument Performance Specifications

Covers SLM performance, measurement properties, and system specifications.

A.3 Model PRM721 and PRM821 Specifications

Technical details for the electret microphone preamplifiers.

A.4 Octave Band Analysis Specifications

Information on OBA filter standards, description, measurement range, and linearity.

A.5 Directional Response

Data on XY and XZ plane frequency response and directional response tables.

Appendix B Measuring Sound Using IEC 61672-1

B.1 IEC 61672-1 Section 9.3

Details on reference sound pressure level, level range, and microphone reference point.

Appendix C Glossary

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