Larson Davis 831C-FFT, Reference Manual

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Module 7 Making a Measurement
M
aking a measurement on the 831C can be as simple as viewing a live
reading of the area using the Big Digit display, or as sophisticated as setting
it up with environmental accessories, deploying it in the field, and logging
measurements when the sound level is above 80 dB over the course of
many months in all weather conditions. For both tasks, understanding the
basics of measurement making is essential.
Quick Measurement Steps:
Step 1.
Power On the 831C.
Step 2.
Navigate to
Overall
display.
Step 3.
Press Run
9
.
Step 4.
When finished, press
Stop
7
.
Step 5.
Press Store
7
and save your data file.
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7.1 Before You Start .................................................................................................................... 68
7.1.1 Positioning the 831C
7.1.2 Performing an Area Sound Field Check
7.2 Performing the Measurement .............................................................................................. 70
7.2.1 Pausing the Measurement and Using Back Erase
7.2.2 Resetting a Measurement
7.2.3 Stopping the Measurement
7.3 Storing the Measurement .................................................................................................... 73
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