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Svantek SVAN 958A User Manual

Svantek SVAN 958A
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USER MANUAL
SVAN 958A
FOUR CHANNELS
SOUND & VIBRATION
LEVEL METER &
ANALYSER
Warsaw, 2023-03-03
Rev. 1.02
Copyright © 2023 SVANTEK.
All rights reserved.

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Svantek SVAN 958A Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSound Level Meter
Frequency WeightingsA, C, Z
Sampling Rate48 kHz
Audio RecordingYes, WAV format
Data LoggingYes
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2013
Time WeightingsFast, Slow, Impulse
Microphone1/2"
Frequency Range10 Hz - 20 kHz
RMS DetectorTrue RMS
InterfacesUSB, Bluetooth
Power SupplyRechargeable battery
Measurement ParametersLeq, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak
Operating Timeup to 12 hours

Summary

INTRODUCTION

SVAN 958A AS SOUND LEVEL METER & ANALYSER

Describes SVAN 958A's capabilities as a Sound Level Meter and Analyser.

SVAN 958A AS VIBRATION METER & ANALYSER

Details SVAN 958A's functions as a Vibration Meter and Analyser.

GENERAL FEATURES OF SVAN 958A

Outlines the key features and capabilities of the SVAN 958A instrument.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

Lists the accessories that are provided with the SVAN 958A instrument.

ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE

Lists optional accessories that can be purchased for the SVAN 958A.

AVAILABLE FIRMWARE

Describes the different firmware options available for the SVAN 958A.

FIRMWARE OPTIONS

Details the specific firmware options and their functionalities for the SVAN 958A.

GENERAL INFORMATION

INPUT AND OUTPUT SOCKETS OF THE INSTRUMENT

Details the input and output connectors on the SVAN 958A instrument.

POWERING OF THE INSTRUMENT

Explains the different methods for powering the SVAN 958A instrument.

CONTROL KEYS ON THE FRONT PANEL

Describes the function and operation of the control keys on the front panel.

FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function

MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – MEASUREMENT FUNCTION

Guides the user on selecting the instrument's measurement mode.

INSTRUMENT’S CALIBRATION – CALIBRATION

Explains the process for calibrating the instrument's measurement channels.

MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Input

SELECTION OF MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS - MEASUREMENT SETUP

Configures general measurement parameters applicable to all channels.

SETTING PARAMETERS FOR CHANNELS – CHANNELS SETUP

Programs individual measurement parameters for each channel.

SETTING THE DATA LOGGING FUNCTIONALITY – LOGGER SETUP

Configures the data logging functionality and signal recording parameters.

SETTING PARAMETERS OF AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS – AUXILIARY SETUP

Configures auxiliary functions of the instrument.

SETTING THE RPM MEASUREMENT – RPM SETUP

Sets parameters for RPM measurement using a tachometer probe.

SETTING THE PARAMETERS OF ATTENUATION MEASUREMENTS – “SEAT” SETUP

Configures parameters for measuring vibration attenuation.

SETTINGS FOR VECTOR CALCULATIONS – VECTOR SETUP

Allows selection of coefficients for vector calculations.

SETTING THE PARAMETERS FOR DOSE MEASUREMENTS – HAV/WBV DOSE SETUP

Sets parameters for Hand-Arm and Whole-Body vibration dose measurements.

TRIGGERING MODE AND PARAMETERS SELECTION – TRIGGER SETUP

Configures the triggering parameters for measurements.

DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display

SETTING THE PARAMETERS OF GRAPHICAL PRESENTATIONS – DISPLAY SETUP

Adjusts scales and options for graphical presentation of results.

CHECKING THE INSTRUMENT POWERING – POWER SUPPLY

Checks the instrument's power source and voltage.

SETTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS AND POWER SAVER – SCREEN SETUP

Configures display brightness and power saving settings.

CHECKING THE MODEM STATUS – MODEM STATUS

Checks the status of the modem when GPRS is active.

CHECKING THE SPECIFICATION OF THE INSTRUMENT – UNIT LABEL

Displays the instrument's model, serial number, and software version.

SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File

SAVING FILES IN THE INSTRUMENT’S MEMORY OR EXTERNAL MEMORY

Details methods for storing result data in internal or external memory.

CONTROLLING DATA STORING IN THE INSTRUMENT’S MEMORY – SAVE OPTIONS

Selects options for storing data in instrument files.

LOADING FILES WITH THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – LOAD FILE

Loads data files from the FLASH DISC for verification or comparison.

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE LOADED FILE – LOGGER VIEW

Examines the contents of logger files saved in internal memory.

REMOVING FILE WITH THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – DELETE

Deletes selected result or setup files from the instrument's memory.

REMOVING ALL FILES WITH MEASUREMENT RESULTS FROM MEMORY – DELETE ALL

Removes all files of a certain type from the instrument's memory.

MERGING RESULT AND SETUP FILES MEMORY – DEFRAGMENTATION

Makes the internal memory space contiguous by reorganizing files.

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE MEMORY – CATALOGUE

Checks the contents of the internal instrument's memory (list of files).

CHECKING THE FREE SPACE IN THE MEMORY – FREE SPACE

Reads out the free space available in the FLASH DISC memory.

SAVING SETUP IN THE INSTRUMENT’S MEMORY – SAVE SETUP

Stores instrument configurations as files in FLASH DISC memory.

OPTIONS FOR SETUP FILES – SETUP OPTIONS

Selects options for storing setup files, including user filters.

LOADING THE FILES WITH THE CONFIGURATION – LOAD SETUP

Loads instrument settings from a setup file.

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE USB MEMORY DISK – USB DIRECTORY

Checks the contents of the USB memory disk and manages directories.

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS – Setup

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OF THE USER INTERFACE – LANGUAGE

Selects the language for the user interface.

RETURN TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS – CLEAR SETUP

Returns the instrument settings to their default factory configuration.

AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT START – AUTO START

Enables or disables automatic measurement start upon instrument power-on.

DAY TIME LIMITS SELECTION – DAY TIME LIMITS

Selects day and night time limits for Lden calculation.

SELECTION OF THE EXTENDED MODE – EXT. I/O SETUP

Selects the function of the instrument's I/O socket.

TURNING OFF INSTRUMENT DUE TO LOW EXTERNAL VOLTAGE – EXT. POWER SETUP

Sets the minimum external voltage for automatic instrument shutdown.

PROGRAMMING KEYBOARD – KEYBOARD SETUP

Configures the operation modes of the Shift, Alt, and Start/Stop keys.

LOCKING THE MENU – MENU LOCK

Locks or unlocks menu access for program functions.

REFERENCE SIGNAL IN VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS – REFERENCE LEVELS

Sets the reference level for vibration signal calculations.

ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL ERROR CONFIRMATION – REMOTE CONTROL SETUP

Activates or deactivates the error confirmation function for remote control.

SETTING THE PARAMETERS OF THE SERIAL INTERFACE – RS232 SETUP

Configures RS232 interface transmission speed and timeout.

PROGRAMMING THE INSTRUMENT’S INTERNAL REAL TIME CLOCK – RTC

Programs the instrument's internal Real Time Clock.

SELECTION OF STATISTICS LEVELS TO BE SAVED IN A FILE – STATISTICAL LEVELS

Selects statistics levels to be saved with measurement results.

PROGRAMMING THE INSTRUMENT’S INTERNAL TIMER – TIMER

Programs the internal timer for delayed start or measurement triggering.

PROGRAMMING THE INSTRUMENT’S SOCKET NAMED USB HOST – USB HOST SETUP

Configures the functionality of the instrument's USB Host socket.

SETTING USER FILTER COEFFICIENTS FOR 1/1 OCTAVE AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSIS – USER FILTERS

Introduces values of user-defined frequency filter coefficients.

SELECTION OF THE VIBRATION UNITS – VIBRATION UNITS

Selects the units for vibration measurements.

WARNINGS SELECTION – WARNINGS

Selects messages to be displayed during normal instrument operation.

PARAMETERS OF REMOTE COMMUNICATION – WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Selects network type and sets data transmission parameters.

1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER

SELECTING 1/1 OCTAVE OR 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSIS FUNCTION

Selects the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis function.

CONFIGURING 1/1- OR 1/3-OCTAVE ANALYSER

Configures the parameters for 1/1 or 1/3 Octave analysis.

SELECTION OF 1/1 OCTAVE AND 1/3 OCTAVE BANDPASS RESULTS AS TRIGGERING SOURCE

Defines trigger conditions using spectrum band levels.

DOSIMETER

SELECTING DOSIMETER FUNCTION

Selects the Dosimeter function for acoustic measurements.

SELECTING DOSIMETER PARAMETERS – DOSIMETER SETUP

Sets parameters influencing dosimeter results calculation.

FFT ANALYSER

SELECTING FFT ANALYSIS MODE

Selects the FFT function for spectral analysis.

SELECTING FFT ANALYSIS PARAMETERS – FFT SETUP

Sets parameters for FFT spectrum calculation.

CROSS-SPECTRUM

SELECTING CROSS SPECTRUM FUNCTION

Selects the Cross Spectrum function for analysis.

SOUND INTENSITY

SELECTION OF SOUND INTENSITY FUNCTION

Selects the Sound Intensity function for measurement.

REVERBERATION TIME

SELECTING RT60 FUNCTION

Selects the RT60 function for reverberation time analysis.

SETTING RT 60 PARAMETERS

Sets the parameters for RT60 analysis.

WAVE RECORDER

SELECTING WAVE RECORDER FUNCTION

Selects the Wave Recorder function for signal recording.

CONFIGURING WAVE RECORDING PARAMETERS – WAVE PARAMETERS

Configures parameters for wave recording.

APPENDIX A. REMOTE CONTROL (v4.16.2)

A.1. INPUT / OUTPUT TRANSMISSION TYPES

Lists available input/output transmission types for remote control.

A.2. FUNCTION #1 – INPUT / OUTPUT OF THE CONTROL SETTING CODES

Manages instrument control setting codes via serial interface.

APPENDIX B. DATA FILE STRUCTURES (v4.16)

B.1. STRUCTURE OF THE SVAN 958A FILE

Describes the structure of files generated by the SVAN 958A instrument.

APPENDIX C. SVAN 958A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. SPECIFICATION OF SVAN 958A AS SOUND LEVEL METER (SLM)

Provides detailed technical specifications for SLM operation.

C.2. SPECIFICATION OF SVAN 958A AS VIBRATION LEVEL METER (VLM)

Details technical specifications for VLM operation.

C.3. SPECIFICATION OF SVAN 958A AS 1/1, 1/3 OCTAVE AND FFT ANALYSER

Specifies performance for 1/1, 1/3 octave, and FFT analysis.

C.4. FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPLEMENTED BROADBAND DIGITAL FILTERS

Shows frequency characteristics of implemented digital filters.

C.5. MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATION OF SVAN 958A

Lists miscellaneous technical specifications of the SVAN 958A.

APPENDIX D. DEFINITIONS AND FORMULAE OF MEASURED VALUES

D.1. SOUND LEVEL METER

Provides basic terms and definitions for SLM mode.

D.2. VIBRATION LEVEL METER

Defines basic terms and results for VLM mode.

D.4. STATISTICAL LEVELS – LN% DEFINITION

Explains the definition and calculation of statistical LN% levels.

APPENDIX E. REVERBERATION TIME CALCULATIONS

E.1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces the concept of reverberation time and its measurement.

E.2. RT 60 REVERBERATION TIME DEFINITION AND CALCULATION

Defines and explains the calculation of RT60 reverberation time.

E.3. DESCRIPTION OF THE DECAY CURVE RECORDING IN DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT METHODS

Describes decay curve recording in various measurement methods.

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