Pulsar Nova® sound level meter user manual 
 
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  The instructions in this user manual refer to the operation of  Pulsar Instruments 
plc Nova® sound level meters.  
 
  Some functions described in  this manual  are only  available on  some  versions  of 
the  Nova®  sound  level  meters.  Where  functions  are  applicable  to  only  some 
instruments in the range, this will be clearly indicated in the text. 
 
 
  In  this  manual,  “Nova®”  is  used  as  a  general  reference  for  the  Nova®    sound 
level  meters  and  “calibrator”  is  used  as  a  general  reference  for  an  acoustic 
calibrator.  
 
  This manual describes the recommended usage of the Nova®. Any warnings will 
be indicated by the following warning symbol: 
 
 
 
 
 
The additional information required for testing in accordance with IEC 61672 is provided 
as a supplementary document, Nova® Sound Level Meters Technical Data Part B, which 
is  available  for  download  at:  http://www.pulsarinstruments.com/products/nova-support 
This supplementary document forms part of this manual 
 
  It  is  not  possible  to  change  the  way  that  the  instrument  measures  through  the 
software  or  firmware.  Any  legal  metrology  aspects  of  the  instrument  cannot  be 
affected by any changes made in the instrument. 
 
  The Common Specifications section on page 44 defines which standards relate to 
the  different  functions  available  in  the  instruments.  Additional  approvals  and 
certifications  may  apply  to  the  instruments  and  these  will  be  listed  in  the 
Appendices. 
 
More detailed explanations of the repeat measurement timers are available to download 
from the Pulsar website at http://www.pulsarinstruments.com/products/nova-support 
Quick Start Guides for the Nova® sound level meters can be downloaded from the Pulsar 
website at http://www.pulsarinstruments.com/products/nova-support