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General| Type | Sound Level Meter |
|---|---|
| Data Logging | Yes |
| Time Weighting | Fast, Slow, Impulse |
| Frequency Weighting | A, C, Z |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Power Supply | 4 x AA batteries or external power supply |
| Standards | IEC 61672-1 Class 1 |
| Microphone | 1/2" Prepolarized Microphone |
| Display | LCD |
| Connectivity | USB |
Overview of the Nor118 sound level meter's features and redesign.
Discusses the basic functions and optional extensions available for the instrument.
Guides on assembling and understanding the instrument's physical components.
Information on battery types, lifetime, and power supply options for the instrument.
Explains how to display and interpret battery voltage history.
Instructions for setting the polarization voltage for microphone compatibility.
Details the importance and process of calibrating the sound level meter for accuracy.
Specifies the recommended times for performing instrument calibration.
Explains why manual adjustment of the full scale setting is not required.
Step-by-step guide on how to perform the calibration procedure.
How to use the Nor118 as a basic sound level meter, focusing on duration setup.
Guide on setting the measurement duration for simple sound level measurements.
Explains the optional statistics feature for analyzing measurement data.
How the time profile option affects measurement setup.
Introduction to real-time frequency analysis capabilities.
Procedures for configuring frequency analysis settings like duration and bandwidth.
How to set the measurement duration for frequency analysis.
Details on the optional statistics feature for frequency analysis.
Introduction to logging sound level over time, similar to a level recorder.
Explains the distinction between global and profile measurements and how to switch between them.
Steps to set up and start time profile measurements.
Advanced features for time profile logging, including function selection.
Guide on choosing which functions to record in time profile mode.
How to define the time resolution for enhanced profile measurements.
How to use source coding and markers to identify events during measurements.
Identifies the keys used for inserting markers into measurements.
Explains instrument-generated markers like 'P' and 'S'.
Introduction to capturing complete spectra as a function of time.
Procedures for setting up multispectrum measurements with basic or enhanced profiles.
How to perform multispectrum measurements and navigate spectrum data.
Explains how to measure reverberation time using the instrument.
Defines reverberation time and the factors affecting its measurement.
Details the methodology and algorithm for measuring reverberation time.
Information on minimum measurable reverberation times per frequency band.
Introduction to calculating sound power levels using the Nor118.
Details on using a rectangular parallelepiped measurement surface for sound power.
Explains the use of a hemispherical surface for sound power measurements.
Guidelines for microphone placement on a hemispherical surface.
Requirements for the acoustic environment when performing sound power measurements.
Details on specific environmental conditions for sound power testing.
Explains the environmental correction factor K2A for sound power measurements.
Process for conducting sound power measurements according to ISO standards.
Steps to start and configure sound power measurements.
Importance of measuring background noise for sound power calculations.
Overview of the instrument's memory structure and data storage capabilities.
Explanation of how data is organized into folders and files.
Information on the capacity and examples of data storage.
How to save measurement configurations for future use.
How to output measured data to a printer for documentation.
Configuring the instrument's IO/Print menu for printer output.
Steps to print specific measurement data, profiles, or spectra.
Using the Nor118 for noise monitoring applications due to its memory and dynamic range.
Setting up the instrument for automatic data storage over predefined periods.
Explains the different modes for storing measurement data (Manual, Automatic, Repeat, Synchro).
Instructions for transferring measured data from the Nor118 to a computer.
Classifies the instrument according to relevant sound level meter standards.
Details on the instrument's analogue input specifications and connectors.
Pinout and specifications for the microphone input connector.
Covers highpass filter, ADC, and frequency weightings.
Information on the instrument's RMS and peak detection capabilities.
List of functions measured simultaneously by the instrument.
Information on battery requirements, AC adapter, and typical battery life.
Details on the instrument's LCD display characteristics and backlight.
Description of the instrument's foil-type keyboard with acoustic feedback.
How to adjust indicated levels, including random response correction.
How to extend the measurement range to higher levels.
Ability to correct for preamplifier attenuation and its settings.
Automatic correction for microphone self-noise with spectral weightings.
Details on the 15-pin socket for general I/O connections.
Information on the instrument's analogue output signal and specifications.
Specifications for the RS232 serial port and its settings.
Details on the instrument's digital input signals and voltage levels.
Specifies the operating and storage conditions for the instrument.
Recommendations for use under strong vibrational conditions.
Maximum indication for exposure to magnetic fields.
Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers for easy reference.
