Pulsar NOVA - Preface

Pulsar Nova® sound level meter user manual
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The Pulsar Nova is a powerful instrument providing excellent expansion capability and
has been designed to provide reliable, accurate measurements over a long period of
time.
This manual describes the procedure that should be followed to set up and operate the
Nova® sound level meter, as well as comprehensive technical information, using
optional accessories and troubleshooting.
This manual also contains the information regarding the Model 105 and Model 106
Acoustic Calibrators.
The different versions of the Nova® are:
The Nova® sound level meters meet the requirements for Class 1 and Class 2 of IEC
61672-1:2013 standard for Class 1 Group X or Class 2 Group X sound level meters as
appropriate.
The Nova® sound level meters also meet the requirements for Class 1 and Class 2
according to IEC 60651 and 60804 depending upon the version of the instrument. Please
refer to page 43 for full technical details of the Nova® sound level meters.
To meet the requirements of ANSI S1.4 for Random Incidence microphone response, an
NK:70 Random Incidence Adaptor should be used when making measurements. Please
refer to page 51 for details of the use of the NK:70 Random Incidence Adaptor.