Pulsar NOVA - Introduction

Pulsar Nova® sound level meter user manual
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The new Pulsar Nova® – the smartest sound level meter in the world for noise at work
measurements!
 Robust
 Easy to use
 Compliant
 Faster – Intuitive design
 Stronger – Durable metal case
 Longer – 30+ hour battery life
 OLED high resolution anti-glare
screen
 Full colour display
 Soft touch keypad
 4GB removable memory card
 Data logging*
 Audio recording*
* - Option on some models
One of the key aims of the Nova® instruments is to give you a sound level meter that is
as simple to use as possible whilst providing the very highest level of performance and
function.
You cannot forget to measure a specific function as they are all measured at the same
time and stored internally.
For example, if you have chosen the F (Fast) time weighting View Option, the Nova® will
still measure S (Slow) and I (Impulse) at the same time.
You can choose another time weighting View Option from the menu, and then see real-
time data or review stored measurements using the new parameters.
This applies to all other noise parameters (excluding Dose).
The Nova® measures all the parameters of noise at the same time and the View Option
determines what is displayed.
By using the very latest in digital technology combined with 45 years’ experience in
designing sound level meters, we have given the Nova® a single measurement range
going all the way from 20dB(A) to 140dB(A) [143dBC peak] in a single span.
By doing this the problems of multi-ranges on older instruments have been eliminated.
Thus, there is no need for you to choose which range you may need for your
measurement, and there is almost no chance of the instrument overloading or under-
ranging.
A clear, simple display of the information you need:
The display used on the Nova® is a high resolution colour OLED type. This gives a clear,
bright display that is easy to read in all light conditions as well as allowing us to use
colour to show specific functions and information. All the information that you need is
shown clearly on the screen with the most useful function, for example the Leq in the
Leq View, shown in large text. This makes it easy for you to see the information that is
important at a glance.