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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Precision Integrating Sound Level Meter
with 1/3 octave band real-time analyzer
NA-27
3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan
http://www.rion.co.jp/english/

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Rion NA-27 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRion
ModelNA-27
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Controls and Functions

Carrying Case and Accessories

Lists parts supplied with the unit for verification and checks for damage.

Top View

Describes the layout and components visible from the top of the unit.

Side View

Details the controls and connectors located on the side of the unit.

Rear View

Explains the battery compartment, guide hole, and name plate on the rear.

Bottom View

Describes the strap fastening screw and I/O connector on the bottom.

Measurement Screen

Illustrates and explains the appearance of the measurement screen.

Preparations

Backup Battery Management

Covers insertion and replacement of the backup battery.

Power Supply Options

Details powering the unit via batteries or AC adapter.

Mounting and Connectivity

Instructions for tripod mounting and trigger input connection.

Display Settings

Guidance on using backlight and adjusting display contrast.

Date and Time Setup

Steps to set the unit's internal clock and date.

Unit Calibration

Procedures for electrical and acoustic calibration of the unit.

Menu Screen Operations

Explains how to navigate and use the unit's menu screens.

Factory Default Settings

Lists the default parameter settings for all menu screens.

Setting Measurement Parameters

SETUP Menu Screen Configuration

Configures measurement modes, times, trigger, and other settings.

MEMORY Menu Screen Configuration

Manages memory blocks, store types, and data protection.

DISPLAY Menu Screen Options

Customizes what information is shown on the display.

I/O Menu Screen Settings

Configures printer, serial, and optical interface settings.

Sound Pressure Level Measurement

Instantaneous Sound Pressure Level

Measures and displays sound pressure at a specific moment.

Maximum and Minimum Sound Pressure Level

Records the highest and lowest sound pressure levels during measurement.

Waveform Peak Hold Measurement

Captures and displays the peak value of the sound pressure waveform.

Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level (Leq)

Calculates the average sound pressure level over the measurement period.

Sound Exposure Level Measurement (LAE)

Measures the total sound energy over time for a single event.

Takt-Max Sound Pressure Level Measurement

Measures the maximum sound pressure level within short time intervals.

Percentile Sound Pressure Level Measurement (Lx)

Calculates sound pressure levels exceeded for specific percentages of time.

1/1-Octave and 1/3-Octave Analysis

Analysis of Instantaneous Values

Performs 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis for instantaneous sound levels.

Analysis of Max/Min Levels

Performs 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis for max and min sound levels.

Analysis of Equivalent Continuous Level (Leq)

Performs 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis for equivalent continuous sound level.

Analysis of Percentile Sound Pressure Level (Lx)

Performs 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis for percentile sound pressure levels.

Explanation of Analysis Screens

Describes the graphical displays for 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis results.

Data Exclusion (Back-Erase) Function

Trigger Function

Trigger Mode Selection

Explains how to select trigger modes: OFF, LEVEL, EXTRN, TIME.

Level Trigger Operation

Details how to set trigger level and slope for measurement.

External Trigger Operation

Describes using CMOS logic-level signals or shorting terminals for triggering.

Time Trigger Operation

Explains setting measurement start time and repeat intervals.

Delayed Measurement

Memory Functions

Manual Data Storage

Stores measurement data and parameters manually.

Automatic Data Storage Modes

Configures AUTO1/AUTO2 for single/group storage in SPL and FA.

Reading Stored Data

Procedures for recalling and displaying stored measurement data.

Erasing Stored Data

How to delete data from memory blocks.

Recall Processing Functions

Calculates and displays power average, sum, or reverb time from stored data.

Remote Control Operation

Key Functions Overview

Explains the functions of various keys on the remote control.

Technical Notes

Microphone Details

Covers microphone construction, operation, and specifications.

Frequency and Directional Characteristics

Details the microphone's frequency response and directional properties.

Thermal and Humidity Characteristics

Explains how temperature and humidity affect microphone sensitivity.

Amplifier and Circuitry

Describes amplifier configuration, frequency weighting, and RMS detection.

Time Weighting and Constant

Details the time weighting circuits and their parameters.

Measurement Functions Explained

Explains LAeq, LAE, Lx, Lmax/min, Ltm, Lpeak measurement principles.

Noise Floor and Background Noise

Discusses the unit's noise floor and how to account for background noise.

Windscreen, Connectors, and Filters

Details windscreen use, I/O connector, and filter characteristics.

Error Messages and Troubleshooting

Lists unit error messages and their corresponding countermeasures.

Optional Accessories

Microphone Extension Cables

Provides details on available extension cable models and lengths.

Level Recorder Connection

Explains how to connect a level recorder for data logging.

Printer Connection and Configuration

Details connecting and configuring printers for data output.

Specifications

Applicable Standards and Measurement Functions

Lists standards, measurement capabilities, and processing functions.

Operating Ranges and Performance

Details frequency ranges, noise floor, time weighting, and level ranges.

Calibration, Memory, and Trigger Functions

Covers calibration, memory capacity, trigger modes, and functions.

Display, Power, and Interface Specifications

Details display types, power requirements, and interface specs.

Microphone, Preamplifier, and Input/Output Details

Provides specs for microphone, preamplifier, and various I/O ports.

Supplied and Optional Accessories

Lists accessories included with the unit and optional equipment.

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