Larson Davis HVM100, Manual

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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Numeri-
cal values given are typical. Refer to specific calibration or
test results for accurate data on a specific unit.
General Characteristics
Type Precision
The Larson Davis HVM100 Human Vibration Meter is a
Type 1 instrument designed for use in assessing vibration as
perceived by human beings. The instrument meets the
requirements of ISO 8041:1990(E) including Ammendment
1: 1999(E).
Additionally, the current ISO 8041 standard, and therefore
the HVM100, is compatible with the standards listed below.
These standards define methods for the measurement of
whole-body and hand-arm vibration.
ISO 2631-1:1997 Mechanical vibration and shock -- Evalua-
tion of human exposure to whole-body vibration -- Part 1:
General requirements
ISO 2631-2:1989 Evaluation of human exposure to whole-
body vibration -- Part 2: Continuous and shock-induced
vibrations in buildings (1 to 80 Hz)
ISO 2631-4:2001 Mechanical vibration and shock -- Evalua-
tion of human exposure to whole-body vibration -- Part 4:
Guidelines for the evaluation of the effects of vibration and