SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Basic Operations
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Module 1
Model 831C Features
T
he SoundAdvisor Model 831C SLM is a Class 1 acoustic monitoring
instrument with a full-color touchscreen that measures noise
frequency, sound pressure level, and community and environmental
sound. The “C” in 831C refers to the full-color screen.
G4 LD Utility software (G4) connects your meter to your PC via USB,
Bluetooth, WiFi, or TCP/IP. With G4 you can calibrate the meter, create
setup files, download measurements, and analyze the results.
1.1 Basic Operations
The 831C performs the following operations:
TRY THIS
Explore the
interface, press buttons,
change settings, and test the
operations.
• Measures sound: stop, pause, and resume measurement
• Display broadband and spectral sound values on a full-color
display screen
• View live and stored data while a measurement is in process
• Log simultaneously to time, statistical measurement and event
histories
• Use markers to annotate portions of time histories, including
voice annotation
• Automatically back up data to prevent data loss on power
failure
• Calibrate using a Precision Acoustic Calibrator, and store
calibration history
• Time stamping for L
max
, L
min
, L
peak-(max)
single event metrics.
• Sync clock with PC, attached GPS, or Network Time Protocol
(NTP)
• Create multiple Setup configurations using the Setup Manager
