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Norsonic Nor140
Instruction Manual
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Norsonic Nor140
Instruction Manual
Introducing the Nor140
sound level meter
Modular design
The Nor140 comes with an extensive set of functions
available in its basic version. Many other functions are
available as optional extensions.
The modular design of the Nor140 enables func-
tional expansion to take place when you need it and
not necessarily at the time you purchase the instru-
ment. All installed options remain in the instrument and
there is no need for further loading of the options when
used.
The functions available
Even in the basic version the functions available with
the Nor140 include the following:
• SPL The Instantaneous Sound Pressure Level
• L
MAX
The Maximum Sound Pressure Level
• L
MIN
The Minimum Sound Pressure Level
• L
eq
The Integrated Averaged SPL
• L
E
The Sound Exposure Level
• L
PEAK
The Maximum Peak Level
The spectral weighting functions A- and C- or Z-weight-
ing are available for all functions including the L
PEAK
.
The Z-weighting as specified in IEC
61672-1
replaces Lin or Flat as these have not been properly
defined by any standard.
As an optional extension the instrument functionality
can be expanded to include the ability to measure
with all three time constants (F, S, I) applied simultane-
ously.
The MODE and SETUP buttons
Two buttons are often used to change the behaviour of
the instrument.
The MODE button selects the main operating modes
In the rest of this instruction manual it is assumed you
are in Level Mode unless otherwise is indicated.
The SETUP button activates the set up menu sys-
tem that is different dependant on the operating mode.
Global and Mode dependent parameters
Several set up parameters are valid for all types of
operation of this analyser, while others are mode
dependent. These parameters, which are not global,
can be adjusted in one mode of operation for the
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