Pulsar Nova® sound level meter user manual 
 
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Connectors 
 
The  connectors  used  by  the  Nova®  to  communicate  with  a  PC  and  AnalyzerPlus  PC 
software are at the bottom of the instrument under a protective cover. 
 
 
The Nova® can be powered via the multi-pin connector on the bottom of the instrument.  
 
The options are: 
 
PSR171 - Nova® power input cable (2.1mm Power Jack, 2m long). 
PSR176 - Nova® 12v Battery pack cable. 
PSR190  -  Nova®  power  input  cable  (2.1mm  Power  Jack,  2m  long)  and  mains  power 
supply. 
 
The  Nova®  can  also  be  powered  from  the  USB  connector  but  only  if  there  are  no 
batteries  in  the  instrument.  If  the  batteries  are  fitted  they  will  still  be  discharged  with 
USB power present. 
 
An AC output  is  available  on the  Nova®  via  the  3.5mm jack  socket.  The  output is  un-
weighted  and  the  output  level  can  be  adjusted  using  the  setup  options  in  the 
AnalyzerPlus software. It is used with the following cable: 
 
PSR177 - Nova® AC output cable 3.5mm Mono to 3.5mm Stereo Jack 2m long. 
 
The Multi I/O Interface Connector presents AC and DC outputs and can be used with the 
following cables: 
 
PSR174 - Nova® AC & DC Output 18way to 2 x Phono 1m long. 
PSR185 - Nova® AC output cable 18 way to Phono 1m long. 
 
See page 50 for details of the electrical outputs.