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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Sound Level Meter
NL-21 / NL-31
3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan
http://www.rion.co.jp/english/
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Summary

Instruction Manual

FOR SAFETY

Device Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage and ensure proper operation of the sound level meter.

Controls and Functions

Front View Controls and Features

Details the microphone, display, and hand strap on the front of the sound level meter.

Sound Level Meter Operation Keys

Explains the function of each key on the sound level meter for user interaction.

Preparations

Powering the Device: Batteries and Adapter

Covers battery types, insertion, life, and the use of the optional AC adapter for power.

Calibration

Electrical Calibration Procedure

Steps for calibrating the unit using its internal oscillator.

Acoustic Calibration with Calibrator;Pistonphone

Procedure for acoustic calibration using external sound calibrator or pistonphone.

Reading the Display

Sound Level Meter Display Elements

Details the various indicators, readings, and graphical elements shown on the device screen.

Measurement

Performing Sound Level Measurements

Step-by-step procedure for basic sound level measurement using the device.

Equivalent Continuous Sound Level (LAeq) Measurement

Guides on how to measure and display the equivalent continuous sound level.

Sound Exposure Level (LAE) Measurement

Procedure for measuring and displaying the sound exposure level of a sound event.

Maximum and Minimum Sound Level Measurement

How to measure and display the peak maximum and minimum sound levels recorded.

Percentile Sound Level (LN) Measurement

Explains how to set up and perform percentile sound level measurements (L1-L99).

Auxiliary Processing Values Measurement

Details measurement of peak, impulse, and other auxiliary sound level processing values.

Store Operations

Manual Data Storage

Procedure for manually saving sound level and processed data to internal memory or card.

Reading Stored Data from Internal Memory

Instructions for accessing and viewing data stored in the unit's internal memory.

Auto 1 Data Storage Mode

How to use Auto 1 mode for continuous sound level waveform recording on a memory card.

Auto 2 Data Storage Mode

Using Auto 2 mode for long-term storage of processed values at preset intervals.

Output Connectors

Messages

Specifications

Calibration Procedures

Describes electrical and acoustic calibration methods using the built-in oscillator or calibrator.

Summary

Instruction Manual

FOR SAFETY

Device Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage and ensure proper operation of the sound level meter.

Controls and Functions

Front View Controls and Features

Details the microphone, display, and hand strap on the front of the sound level meter.

Sound Level Meter Operation Keys

Explains the function of each key on the sound level meter for user interaction.

Preparations

Powering the Device: Batteries and Adapter

Covers battery types, insertion, life, and the use of the optional AC adapter for power.

Calibration

Electrical Calibration Procedure

Steps for calibrating the unit using its internal oscillator.

Acoustic Calibration with Calibrator;Pistonphone

Procedure for acoustic calibration using external sound calibrator or pistonphone.

Reading the Display

Sound Level Meter Display Elements

Details the various indicators, readings, and graphical elements shown on the device screen.

Measurement

Performing Sound Level Measurements

Step-by-step procedure for basic sound level measurement using the device.

Equivalent Continuous Sound Level (LAeq) Measurement

Guides on how to measure and display the equivalent continuous sound level.

Sound Exposure Level (LAE) Measurement

Procedure for measuring and displaying the sound exposure level of a sound event.

Maximum and Minimum Sound Level Measurement

How to measure and display the peak maximum and minimum sound levels recorded.

Percentile Sound Level (LN) Measurement

Explains how to set up and perform percentile sound level measurements (L1-L99).

Auxiliary Processing Values Measurement

Details measurement of peak, impulse, and other auxiliary sound level processing values.

Store Operations

Manual Data Storage

Procedure for manually saving sound level and processed data to internal memory or card.

Reading Stored Data from Internal Memory

Instructions for accessing and viewing data stored in the unit's internal memory.

Auto 1 Data Storage Mode

How to use Auto 1 mode for continuous sound level waveform recording on a memory card.

Auto 2 Data Storage Mode

Using Auto 2 mode for long-term storage of processed values at preset intervals.

Output Connectors

Messages

Specifications

Calibration Procedures

Describes electrical and acoustic calibration methods using the built-in oscillator or calibrator.

Rion NL-31 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSound Level Meter
Frequency Range20 Hz to 8 kHz
Measurement Range30 to 130 dB
Frequency weightingA, C
Time weightingFast, Slow
Microphone1/2 inch electret condenser microphone
WeightApprox. 300 g
Power Supply2 x AA batteries
Applicable standardsIEC 61672-1
Measurement timeFast, Slow
Linear operating range30 dB to 130 dB
DisplayLCD

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