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Larson Davis System 824 User Manual

Larson Davis System 824
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System 824
Reference Manual
Larson Davis Inc.
1681 West 820 North
Provo, UT 84601-1341
Phone: (801) 375-0177
FAX: (801) 375-0182
www.larsondavis.com
I824.01 Rev. g

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Larson Davis System 824 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLarson Davis
ModelSystem 824
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Getting Started

Provides instructions for unpacking, inspecting, and initially assembling the System 824.

Chapter 2 Overview

System 824 Setups or Instrument Definitions

Explains the concept of Instrument Definitions (IDs) and how to select or create them for specific applications.

Performing a Measurement; SLM&RTA (SSA) example

Guides users through taking a measurement and displaying readings using the SLM&RTA (SSA) instrument.

Stop, Pause and Back Erase Functions

Explains how to stop, pause, and back erase measurements while taking readings.

Data Storage and Recall

Details how to store and recall measurement data from the instrument's memory.

Calibration

Describes the calibration process, including checking and changing calibration levels.

Chapter 3 Front Panel Keys; their Functions and Menus

Power Key

Explains the functions of the POWER key: turning the instrument on/off, accessing PWR display, and closing menus.

Power Settings

Describes the Power menu items: Status, Settings, and Charge, and their respective functions.

Run/Stop Key

Explains how the RUN/STOP key toggles data gathering mode and restarts measurements.

Reset Key

Describes how the RESET key clears current measurement data, including accumulated values like Leq.

Pause Key

Details the three basic functions of the PAUSE key: pausing, erasing data, and previewing data.

Setup Key

Explains how the SETUP key accesses the menu for selecting, creating, and manipulating instrument settings (IDs).

Tools Key

Describes the TOOLS key for accessing controls and operations like calibration, memory, and settings.

Chapter 4 Quick Start

Turning On and Calibrating the System 824

Guides the user through the initial steps of turning on and calibrating the System 824 instrument.

Taking Measurements and Storing Data

Provides examples of selecting an instrument ID, taking a measurement, and storing the resulting data.

Recalling Stored Data

Details how to recall stored measurement data for review at any time.

Selecting and Modifying Instrument Definitions (IDs)

Explains how to prepare the System 824 by selecting or modifying an Instrument Definition (ID).

Preparing for a Measurement

Guides on preparing for a measurement by selecting or modifying the Active ID.

Accessing the Settings Menu to Initiate Editing or Modification

Explains how to initiate editing or modification of the Active ID's settings within the Settings menu.

Chapter 5 System 824 Virtual Instruments

Selecting an Instrument ID

Guides on selecting an Instrument ID (setup) for the System 824, including activating and switching between them.

SSA Measuring Ranges

Presents the SPL, Peak Detectors, and 1/3 Octave Filter Measuring Ranges for the SSA instrument.

Logging SLM

Introduces the Logging SLM (LOG) instrument, ideal for applications requiring automatic measurement and storage.

Chapter 6 System 824 Views

Logging SLM Specific Views

Describes the different displays available for the Logging SLM (LOG) instrument.

Current SLM and Overall SLM Views

Explains the five common displays for Current SLM and Overall SLM views: SPL, Times, Min/Max, Peaks, and TWA.

Chapter 7 Using ID Setting Files

Recalling ID Setting Files

Details the procedural steps for recalling or activating an ID setting file for all instrument types.

Customizing Settings

Provides an example of using standard settings in the SSA instrument and applying procedures to other modes.

Check Menus

Explains how to access Check menus, which are specific to current display functions for modifying settings.

Chapter 8 Printing a Report

Printing Reports

Explains how to print reports directly from the 824 to a serial printer, detailing menu options.

Defining and Printing Tailored Reports

Discusses how to define and print tailored reports for SSA and LOG instruments, allowing custom print settings.

Printing a Custom Report

Guides on printing customized reports by modifying report definitions at print time via the Print menu's Customize option.

Chapter 9 Using the 824 Utility Software

824 Utility Software Overview

Introduces the 824 Utility software as a tool for controlling, setting up, downloading, and translating 824 data.

824 Utility Installation

Provides instructions for installing the 824 Utility software package from the provided CD-ROM.

Connecting the 824 to Your Computer

Explains how to connect the System 824 to a computer using the CBL006 cable and serial port.

824 Utility Tool Bar

Describes the tool bar functions for the main operations of the 824 Utility program.

824 Utility Setup Window

Details the default setup window which allows editing, retrieving, creating, and storing setups.

Retrieving setups from the 824

Explains how to retrieve setups stored in the 824 or from a file using the Get Setup button or menu.

Modifying and Storing Setups to the 824

Guides on making modifications to user-defined setups and storing them to the 824 or a file.

Downloading Measurement Data

Guides on displaying measurement data stored in the 824 by selecting Download View.

Specifying a Destination File

Explains how to tell the 824 Utility program where to store downloaded measurements.

Downloading the measurement

Guides on selecting file types and downloading measurements from the 824 Utility software.

Translating Measurement Data from a Downloaded Binary File

Explains how to use the Translate View to select and view downloaded records from a .slmdl file.

RT60 Select Options

Explains how to calculate and display RT60 values using autostore ByTime data from the RTA instrument.

Chapter 10 RTA (optional)

RTA Settings Menu

Details the RTA settings menu, covering Title, Gain, Bandwidth, Detector, Transducer, and Random Correction.

Triggering

Explains how to turn triggering on/off, covering Arm, Trigger, End, and Then settings.

Trigger Settings Menu

Details the Trigger Settings menu, including Trigger Mode, Trigger Level, and Trigger Time.

End Settings Menu

Describes the End Settings menu, covering End Mode, End Level, End Time, End Samples, and End Logic In.

Then Settings Menu

Explains the options available in the Then Settings menu for determining measurement behavior after ending.

RT60-A and RT60-B Instrument Definition

Describes two special RTA IDs that simplify RT60 measurement setup and configuration.

RTA Views

Details how to access RTA Display Views via the VIEW key, covering Live, Leq, Max, Min, and Times.

Autostore Views

Describes how to access Autostore Display Views via the VIEW key to view Leq, Max, and Min spectra.

Spatial Avg Views

Explains Spatial Averaging facilities allowing spectra to be averaged and stored for later viewing.

Rooms Views

Details how NCB and RC are calculated and displayed from any spectral display, based on ANSI S12.2-1995.

Chapter 11 FFT (Optional)

Features

Lists the features of the FFT option, including 400 line FFT, Hanning/Rectangular window, and bandwidth options.

Settings Descriptions

Describes various FFT settings, including Title, Gain, Bandwidth, Avg Count, Repeat, Window, Overload Skip, and Transducer.

FFT Display

Details how to access FFT data displays via the VIEW key, covering the live FFT spectrum and snapshot data.

FFT

Describes the FFT display showing a live FFT spectrum.

Chapter 12 AUD (Optional)

Selecting the 824-AUD Operation Mode

Guides on enabling the 824 audiometer testing firmware option and selecting the AUDTest.AUD setup.

SLM+RTA Mode

Explains that in SLM+RTA mode, the 824 can be used for frequency, linearity, and crosstalk measurements.

FFT Mode

Describes the FFT mode for measurements including harmonic distortion, noise, frequency, linearity, and crosstalk.

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

Explains the THD display, showing calculation results and criteria for THD computation.

Linearity

Details the linearity screen for measuring frequency response or amplitude linearity, and setting reference levels.

Pulse/FM Mode

Introduces the Pulse/FM mode for measurements including pulse and frequency modulation.

Appendix A Integrated Level Calculations

Basic Integrated Level Calculations

Explains how the System 824 calculates integrated levels based on IEC standard 804, defining Leq.

Appendix B Serial Port Interface Remote Control

Appendix C Technical Specifications

System 824 Main Characteristics

Highlights the main characteristics of the System 824, such as Type 1 SLM, memory, display, and software features.

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