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NMS044 Reference Manual Rev E

Overview

1-1

Module 1

System Overview

Overview ..............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2

EPS/NMS044 Features .........................................................................................................1-2

1.3

Components ........................................................................................................................1-2

1.4

Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................1-7

1.5

Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................................................1-7

1.1 Overview

The SoundAdvisor Model NMS044 noise monitoring system (NMS044, system) is

the practical solution to long-term or short-term, unattended sound level

monitoring. Power is supplied by a 12 V battery, and the system is charged by a

solar panel, chosen specifically for the area sunlight availability. It is lightweight,

as little as 50 lbs, so one person can carry to a site and setup within a few

minutes.

FIGURE 1-1

NMS044 Overview

Environmentally

protected

microphone and

preamplifier

Telescoping pole keeps

the microphone away

from any sound

reflections in the area.

Do not place near trees

or other large elements.

The outdoor case

protects and securely

fits the battery,

charge controller,

antennas, modem,

and sound level

meter

Place the solar panel

facing the sun’s main

trajectory with no

obstructions.

Environmentally

protected

microphone and

preamplifier

Summary of Contents for Larson Davis EPS044

Page 1: ...EPS044 NMS044 Noise Monitoring System Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...Larson Davis SoundAdvisor Model NMS044 Reference Manual ...

Page 3: ...hical errors PCB Piezotronics Inc will periodically update the material for inclusion in new editions Changes and improvements to the information described in this manual may be made at any time Safety If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Larson Davis the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Recycling PCB Piezotronics Inc is an environmentally friendly organization...

Page 4: ...ssemble EPS2116 and Preamplifier 3 2 3 4 Install Pole and EPS2116 to System 3 4 3 5 Connect Solar Panel 3 6 3 6 Turn System ON 3 7 3 7 Calibrate 3 8 3 8 Due Diligence 3 9 Module 4 Making Measurements 4 1 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Connecting to G4 LD Utility 4 1 4 3 Default NMS044 Setup File 4 2 4 4 Setting Up Alert Notifications 4 5 4 5 Setting System Alert Notification Details 4 7 Appendix A Additiona...

Page 5: ... solar panel chosen specifically for the area sunlight availability It is lightweight as little as 50 lbs so one person can carry to a site and setup within a few minutes FIGURE 1 1 NMS044 Overview Environmentally protected microphone and preamplifier Telescoping pole keeps the microphone away from any sound reflections in the area Do not place near trees or other large elements The outdoor case p...

Page 6: ...ed to reboot the system after a power loss is minimal and full charge is reached in only a few hours Continuous Sound Measurements If the batteries are ever completely depleted the system will shut off safely When the battery is recharged sufficiently it will power on and the measurement will continue This feature runs without any prompting from the user Connectivity Connect to a cellular network ...

Page 7: ...rge of the solar panel to the battery and indicates if the battery is charging or fully charged with the LED light See A 5 3 PSA038 Genasun Solar Charge Controller on page A 5 Safe to use with BAT019 and BAT020 CBL226 02 Charge controller to power block cable CBL225 01 Fused battery cable CBL228 03 Solar connectors to solar charger cable CBL224 02 831C to power block cable Canvas bag Metal plate w...

Page 8: ...EPS044 Hardware FIGURE 1 4 EPS044 Cables EPS044 SLA includes the 35 Ah 12 V SLA Battery BAT020 EPS044 LFP includes the 45 Ah 12 V LiFePo Battery BAT019 PSA038 Solar Charge Controller Telescoping pole with guy wire ring CBL226 02 CBL225 01 CBL224 02 CBL228 03 ...

Page 9: ...as TAKE NOTE A SIM card for the RV50X cellular gateway is not included and will need to be purchased through a cellular provider See Obtaining Cellular Service for the RV50X on page 2 2 SLP001 60 W or SLP002 100 W Solar Panel EPS2116 Environmental protection system for microphone and preamplifier PRM2103 FF Preamplifier 377B02 Microphone PSA039 120 AC Battery Charger Adapter CBL222 08 Cable from P...

Page 10: ...or Model 831C Sound Level Meter COM RV50XCellular Gateway NMS044 SLP60 NMS044 LFP60 includes the SLP001 60 W Solar Panel EPS2116 Environmental Protection Shroud PRM2103 preamplifier and 377B02 microphone NMS044 SLP100 NMS044 LFP100 includes the SLP002 100 W Solar Panel CBL222 08 Velcro Ties for the CBL222 08 and pole PSA039 ...

Page 11: ...oustic Calibrator 1 5 Wiring Diagrams FIGURE 1 7 System Wiring Diagram Cellular Antennas PRM2103 FF Preamplifier and Microphone Sound Level Meter PSA038 Solar Charge Controller COM RV50X Cellular Gateway GPS Antenna Power Distribution Block Solar Panel CBL222 CBL223 Terminal Lug ground to plate in case Battery CBL226 02 CBL225 CBL228 03 DVX015 2 port USB Hub CBL218 ...

Page 12: ... an optional wiring setup for the case that a PRM831 preamplifier is used instead of the PRM2103 outdoor preamplifier FIGURE 1 9 Wiring Diagram for PRM831 1 4 Ground Lug Case wall 10 pin connector PRM2103 Anderson connector to power block 5 pin connector SoundAdvisor Model 831C 18 pin connector to I O connector CBL222 YellowOn OffTrigger Case wall 5 pin connector PRM831 5 pin connector SoundAdviso...

Page 13: ...s module assumes that you have the complete NMS044 and all its components The setup is similar for the EPS044 and the following modules apply to that system as well 2 2 Preparing the Battery In this section 2 2 1 Installing the Battery 2 2 2 Charging the Battery 2 2 1 Installing the Battery TAKE NOTE Connect all wires and devices prior to turning on the system Step 1 Open the case and lift out the...

Page 14: ...PSA038 Genasun Solar Charge Controller LED is green Blinking indicates charging Solid green indicates charge is full If there is no light ensure the battery is properly installed and the system is turned on For more information see A 5 3 PSA038 Genasun Solar Charge Controller on page A 5 2 3 Obtaining Cellular Service for the RV50X The RV50X gateway requires a data plan SIM card public IP address ...

Page 15: ...rol the system However you can still upload files to SFTP or Dropbox using a static IP address or alternative dynamic IP with Dynamic Domain Name Service DDNS as an alternative Step 3 Request the APN from your cellular provider You will need this to configure your system for remote use LEARN MORE To learn more about the RV50X gateway refer to www SierraWireless com 2 3 1 Installing the SIM Card Wi...

Page 16: ...tion In this section 2 4 1 Configuring the Gateway for Remote Comms Using USB 2 4 2 Configuring the Gateway for Remote Comms With a Mobile Device This section shows you how to configure the gateway for remote communication and confirm the service is working properly first by using a USB connection and second by using a mobile device 2 4 1 Configuring the Gateway for Remote Comms Using USB Before y...

Page 17: ...o RV50X FIGURE 2 4 Connecting to RV50X Step 3 Turn system ON by pressing the power button 0 on the 831C if not already on Step 4 Open a web browser on the connected PC and enter http 192 168 14 31 9191 into the address bar Step 5 Log in as user with configured password LD_NMSystem16 TAKE NOTE If the login is not working this may be a sign that the gateway does not have LD settings loaded See A 7 C...

Page 18: ...and enter the APN provided by your cellular provider in the User Entered APN field Step 8 Click Apply in the top left of the window and reboot the RV50X Step 9 Login once again Step 10 Navigate to Status Home Network State If the setup is complete the status should be Network Ready Step 11 Verify the Active WAN IP Addre ss matches the static address given to you by your cellular provider as shown ...

Page 19: ...me Step 2 In the URL field type the IP address from your cellular provider followed by SoundAdvisor Example 126 120 130 65 SoundAdvisor Step 3 Press ENTER Step 4 The browser shows the meter s Live View tab You can operate the 831C from this view 2 4 3 Enabling the Trusted IP Friends List We strongly recommend that you complete the following process to disable remote access from unknown IP addresse...

Page 20: ... following basic settings when using the NMS044 system Auto Off Never Backlights On 5 s 10 s power saving Keypad Backlight Off power saving Step 3 Enter a value in the Ext Shutoff Voltage field This value should reflect the battery type that is installed in your NMS044 system To determine the shutoff voltage use Table 2 1 Step 4 Navigate to the Preferences tab set Auto Store to Store and click Clo...

Page 21: ...ystem 3 4 3 5 Connect Solar Panel 3 6 3 6 Turn System ON 3 7 3 7 Calibrate 3 8 3 8 Due Diligence 3 9 3 8 1 Verify Battery is Charged Charging 3 10 3 8 2 Check Cellular Service 3 10 3 8 3 Secure case with lock 3 10 3 1 Overview The following module will demonstrate the setup of the NMS044 in the field FIGURE 3 1 Deployment Overview A fully deployed NMS044 with cable tie downs ...

Page 22: ...he EPS2116 Reference Manual IEPS2116 01 Step 1 Remove rubber cap from top of preamplifier Place microphone on preamplifier then gently screw together until hand tight Set aside you can store these connected so you do not ne e d to re pe at this ste p with e ve ry deployment FIGURE 3 3 Connecting Microphone and Preamplifier Solar Panel in case EPS2116 telescoping pole preamplifier and microphone gu...

Page 23: ...mponents see Figure 3 4 EPS2116 Separated FIGURE 3 4 EPS2116 Separated Step 3 Thread the CBL222 08 cable up through the base and top Align red dots on bottom of preamplifier to top of CBL222 08 gently push together until mounted Gently ease the cable back down until the microphone is seated at the top of the EPS2116 As illustrated in Figure 3 5 FIGURE 3 5 EPS2116 Threading Top Base Birdspike Winds...

Page 24: ...l it off the birdspike with an upward motion First unscrew the birdspike by twisting its top and then pull the windscreen down over the bottom of the unscrewed birdspike 3 4 Install Pole and EPS2116 to System Step 1 Remove the protective cap from the top and the bottom of the telescoping pole Place guy wire ring on the top of the pole Place the EPS2116 on top and hold it still twist the pole only ...

Page 25: ...t clockwise to tighten FIGURE 3 7 Telescoping Pole with EPS2116 to system Step 3 Extend the sections of the pole by loosening the telescoping pole clamp and then tighten Step 4 Use hook and loop cable straps already on the cable to fix the signal cable to the pole Step 5 Use the guy wire s and stake s to ste ady the pole by attaching the m to the guy wire ring and the n to the ground ...

Page 26: ...ecure unobstructed flat spot facing toward the sky with optimal sunlight FIGURE 3 8 Solar Connection Procedures for Disconnecting Solar Connectors To disconnect the solar connectors a solar connector tool is provided Insert the tool in the middle of the connection to pinch the locking mechanism then pull apart FIGURE 3 9 Solar Connector Removal Stakes or aheavy weight like sandbags are recommended...

Page 27: ...m ON 3 7 3 6 Turn System ON Press the power button 0 on the 831C to turn the whole system on The Model 831C SLM power button 0 controls the power in the whole system It is used to turn off and on the NMS044 FIGURE 3 10 NMS044 Case Components ...

Page 28: ...loyed Step 1 Holding windscreen and birdspike together unscrew the assemblies until they come apart Step 2 Place the calibrator over the microphone Apply it carefully to avoid sudden large pressure changes to the diaphragm Step 3 Navigate Tools Calibrate on the meter Step 4 Select the calibrator and click the Edit Settings button if the calibrator settings need to be modified Ensure that the setti...

Page 29: ...ly remove the calibrator from the microphone FIGURE 3 12 Calibration Results Click the Calibration History tab to view either acoustic calibration or calibration check summaries Step 9 When calibration process is complete assemble windscreen and birdspike back on to the microphone 3 8 Due Diligence Follow these steps prior to leaving the system FIGURE 3 13 Due Diligence Check the charge controller...

Page 30: ...th active cellular service follow these steps TRY THIS Check the service lights see A 5 2 COM RV50X APAC US EMEA Cellular Gateway on page A 3 Step 1 Open a web browser Chrome is recommended Step 2 In the URL type the IP address provided to you from your cellular provider then SoundAdvisor Press enter Ex 126 120 130 65 SoundAdvisor Step 3 If you have cellular service then the browser should show th...

Page 31: ...ake settings changes check the measurement or download the file at any step of the process 4 2 Connecting to G4 LD Utility While you can always connect directly to a PC from the 831C using the included USB cable this section describes connecting via TCP IP Step 1 In G4 in the Meters Panel click the blue plus icon in line with Meters This opens the Add TCP Connected Meter window Step 2 Enter inform...

Page 32: ...Using G4 mobile device or the meter itself navigate to the Setup Manager for the meter Tools Setup Manager Step 2 Select the setup NMS044 press Enter Step 3 Select Set to Active FIGURE 4 2 Set to Active The NMS044 setup file contains metrics that are commonly measured whe n me asuring outdoor noise The se de fault se ttings will log one hour intervals daily results and one second time histories to...

Page 33: ...ficiently the system will power on and a measurement will start on its own The Daily Auto Store is set to store once a day so you will have 24 hour measurement files The PRM2103 preamplifier can do a daily automatic calibration check to ensure that the measurements are accurate A recommended time for the calibration check is 2 30 00 FIGURE 4 4 NMS044 Settings Time History TAKE NOTE Time History is...

Page 34: ... SLM For more information see Contact Larson Davis on page i 2 Make event based sound recordings that can be sent via email or SMS and stored in the measurement data with these settings When the area sound exceeds the SPL 2 or Peak 3 triggers a sound recording will begin and record 7 seconds of sound which will immediately be sent as an email or text message To assign the recipients see Setting Up...

Page 35: ...u use 2 Ste p Ve rification whe n using Google If you choose this option see section 9 15 in the 831C SLM Reference Manual To avoid spam filters add the host email addresses to your contact list When the meter is configured with a static IP address you will need to configure your network settings as shown in section 13 3 of the 831C SLM Reference Manual Step 1 Connect the 831C to a router with Int...

Page 36: ...someone replies to an email from 831C this is where the email will send Step 6 Indicate the To Email where you want to receive HTML based email notifications Step 7 In the To Text field enter an email address or SMS enabled phone number where you want to receive text notifications See Figure 4 6 Step 8 Click Send a Test Email If you don t receive a notification within a few minutes of initiating a...

Page 37: ...t performance FIGURE 4 7 Example Sound Event Alert Notification Email 4 5 Setting System Alert Notification Details In this section select which details you want to include in the alert notification Before you begin Complete the process shown in 4 4 Setting Up Alert Notifications Step 1 On your 831C go to Tools System Properties Alerts and select from the following options HTML alert notification ...

Page 38: ...l Shutoff Voltage 0 6 V Meter is shutting down due to low external battery sent 4 seconds prior to shut down Power from mains AC or solar power is lost and meter is running on external battery for more than 30 minutes If power lost alert is sent then power is restored to mains for at least 3 minutes an alert will be sent Run State This alert replaces the SLM State alert It sends a notification for...

Page 39: ...that concern these specific alert details Memory If a notification is sent free memory space can raise up to 5 of the trigger level before another alert can be sent Temperature If a notification is sent the temperature can rise above the trigger 40 C or fall below the trigger 70 C multiple times until the temperature rises falls at least 5 C If the same conditions are met again after that another ...

Page 40: ...functionality is not complete Support for browsers and audio playback is summarized below Table 4 1 Audio Playback Platform Browser Audio File OGG Windows Internet Explorer Not recommended No Supported Chrome Recommended Supported Firefox Not Tested Microsoft Edge Not Tested Mobile Apple Android Chrome Recommended Supported Safari Requires CODEC download and installation Opera Not Tested Symbian N...

Page 41: ...sing the Template File A 9 A 7 3 Configuring LD Settings Without the Template File A 10 A 8 Declaration of Conformity A 16 A 1 Physical Characteristics Weight NMS044 with SLP001 BAT019 cases 23 kg 50 lbs NMS044 without battery or solar panel 8 18 kg 18 lbs SLP001 60 Watt solar panel 9 kg 19 85 lbs SLP002 100 Watt solar panel 12 27 kg 27 05 lbs Telescoping pole EPS21116 and PRM026 in bag 1 92 kg 4 ...

Page 42: ...age of the most daylight direct sun for your area To better understand your sunlight refer to http rredc nrel gov solar old_data nsrdb 1961 1990 redbook atlas http re jrc ec europa eu pvgis countries countries europe htm A 2 2 Alternative Solar Panel The NMS044 system can support solar panels that are 140 W A 3 Long Term Storage If your system is to be stored for more than one week unplug and or r...

Page 43: ...e code HMT 254 Shipping Lithium Batteries A 5 LED Indicators A 5 1 SoundAdvisor Model 831C Sound Level Meter Charge Status LED The charge status indicated by an LED on 0 are as follows LED 0 continuously lit Charging LED 0 not lit Not charging LED 0 winking Charging stopped battery fault LED 0 fast blinking meter is powering up or shutting down A 5 2 COM RV50X APAC US EMEA Cellular Gateway When in...

Page 44: ... If possible move the gateway to a location with a better signal Network Solid Green Connected to an LTE network Off Solid Amber Connected to a 3G or 2G network Off Flashing Green Connecting to a network Flashing Red No network available Flashing Red Amber Network Operator Switching is enabled but the gateway is unable to locate the required firmware For more information contact Sierra Wireless Ac...

Page 45: ...ED may blink red to indicate errors Refer to the following list for more specific indications Green LED Short blinks every 4 5 seconds Battery connected no panel voltage Short blinks every 1 second Panel detected but not providing power Fast short blinks Charging with low current Slower long blinks Charging with high current Long Blink Short Blink Charging at internal current limit Constant on Bat...

Page 46: ...NMS044 Reference Manual Rev E LED Indicators A 6 Six Blinks Panel Too High Two Long Blinks followed by short blinks Contact Technical Support FIGURE A 2 Genasun Solar Charge Controller LED ...

Page 47: ...unscrewing the terminals and gently pulling the cable out Remove the CBL222 08 from the top of the 831C by pressing the release button and pulling out Step 2 Unscrew the gasket by turning counterclockwise Step 3 Using your hands on either side of the case wall gently push the rubber stopper out The cable can be removed through the slit in the stopper Step 4 if needed follow the steps in reverse or...

Page 48: ...onfiguring LD Settings Without the Template File A 7 1 Logging In to ACEmanager Step 1 Attach the USB to mini cable from the PC to the gateway See Figure 2 4 Connecting to RV50X Step 2 Open a web browser Step 3 Enter http 192 168 14 31 9191 into the address bar Step 4 Login as user with default password 12345 FIGURE A 3 Sierra Wireless Login Step 5 Take note of the device s firmware version Update...

Page 49: ...r password If you forget it you will need to reset the RV50X to factory settings and reconfigure d Click Change Password then click Apply A 7 2 Configuring LD Settings Using the Template File Using the LD Settings Template File is the quickest and easiest way to configure the gate way Howe ve r if you would pre fe r to manually configure it see A 7 3 Configuring LD Settings Without the Template Fi...

Page 50: ...ithout the Template File If you would pre fe r to manually configure the RV50X inste ad of uploading the Template file complete this section Step 1 Go to the Security tab and in the left pane select the Port Forwarding section Step 2 Edit the values in the Port Forwarding section to match what is shown in Figure A 5 Port Forwarding and click Apply FIGURE A 5 Port Forwarding Step 3 Navigate to the ...

Page 51: ...e click the Power Management section and select Power Saving Mode Step 6 From the Processor Power Saving Mode drop down select Enable and click Apply FIGURE A 7 Services Power Management Step 7 In the left pane select Telnet SSH Echo set the value to Disable and click Apply FIGURE A 8 Telnet SSH ...

Page 52: ...ings for the RV50X A 12 Step 8 Select the Location tab then in the left pane select Global Settings Step 9 From the Location Service drop down choose Enable Step 10 Set the TCP Location Port to 9494 and click Apply FIGURE A 9 Location Settings 8 9 10 ...

Page 53: ... to match Figure A 10 and click Apply FIGURE A 10 Local Streaming Configuration Values Step 12 Navigate to the Events Reporting tab Step 13 Change the Action Name to be Intrusion Detection and the Action Type to be Email Step 14 In the Data Group section on the same page set the values to match Figure A 11 FIGURE A 11 Data Group Settings ...

Page 54: ...he Serial tab select Disable from the Serial Port drop down menu and click Apply FIGURE A 12 Serial Port Settings Step 16 Navigate to the LAN tab and in the left pane select the USB section Step 17 Verify that the settings are as shown in Figure A 13 and click Apply FIGURE A 13 USB Port Settings ...

Page 55: ...eed to restore the wired connection without connecting to the gateway through the cellular connection do a hard reset on the gateway This resets all items to the factory defaults As a result you will need to configure the gateway again from step 1 Step 20 Navigateto the LAN tab and select the Ethernet section in the left pane Step 21 In the Ethernet Port Configuration section change the Ethernet P...

Page 56: ...NMS044 Reference Manual Rev E Declaration of Conformity A 16 A 8 Declaration of Conformity ...

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