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NMS044 Reference Manual

Physical Characteristics

B-1

Appendix B

Technical Specifications

B.1 Physical Characteristics

DEPLOYMENT SPACE REQUIREMENTS

The NMS044 system, when deployed, requires a 3 m (10-foot) diameter on the

ground, with a 2 m (6.5-foot) overhead clearance minimum. Since sound

reflections are possible when other large objects are nearby, we recommend

additional clearance.

RECOMMENDED SOLAR PANELS

If you use solar panels other than those provided from Larson Davis, the NMS

system can support solar panels providing up to 140 Watts.

Table B.1 Weight by Package and by Component

Full Package

NMS044 with 60W solar panel (SLP001), Li

Battery, and cases

23 kg (50 lbs)

Components

NMS044 only

8.18 kg (18 lbs)

60 Watt solar panel only (SLP001)

9 kg (19.85 lbs)

100 Watt solar panel only (SLP002 )

12.27 kg (27.05 lbs)

Telescoping pole, mic shroud, and

mic/preamp combo in bag

1.92 kg (4.2 lbs)

LiFePo Battery (BAT019)

5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)

SLA Battery (BAT021)

11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)

Table B.2 Dimensions by Component

NMS044 Case

61 cm x 35.5 cm x 18 cm

(24” x 14” x 7”)

60 W Solar Panel (SLP001)

66 cm x 35.5 cm x 8 cm

(26” x 14” x 3”)

100 W Solar Panel (SLP002)

50 cm x 68.5 cm x 8 cm

(20” x 27” x3”)

Canvas Bag

48 cm x 23 cm x 15 cm

(19” x 9” x 6”)

Summary of Contents for Larson Davis SoundAdvisor NMS044

Page 1: ...Larson Davis SoundAdvisor Model NMS044 Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...ment and documentation its quality performance merchantabil ity or fitness for a particular purpose This documentation is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment or representation by PCB Piezotronics Inc This publication may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors PCB Piezotronics Inc will periodically update the material for inclusion in new editions Chan...

Page 3: ...mbling the EPS2116 and Preamplifier 3 3 Installing the Pole and EPS2116 3 4 Connecting the Solar Panel 3 5 Powering On the NMS044 System 3 6 Calibrating the Sound Level Meter 3 7 Conducting a Final Equipment Check Module 4 Making Measurements 31 4 1 Configuring a Measurement Setup 4 2 Downloading and Viewing Measurement Data Appendix A Additional System Information A 1 A 1 System LED Indications A...

Page 4: ...rson to deliver and set up the system in only a few minutes The NMS044 can be deployed before during or after you setup the 831C 3 Remote Connectivity Access and control the system remotely by connecting to the gateway via a cellular network on your mobile phone or PC Using LD Atlas mobile or G4 LD Utility PC view and download data anytime 4 Low Power Consumption When enabled and used in conjuncti...

Page 5: ...Table 1 3 shows which NMS systems use EPS044 SLA kits or EPS044 LFP kits for power and lists system contents See Figure 1 2 for an image of each item Figure 1 2 Images of NMS044 Systems Contents 5 1 6a or 6b 3 4a OR 7 4b 2 Table 1 3 Description of NMS044 Systems Contents Kit Contents Kit is available as kit U EMEA modem PSA039 with U S plug kit E EMEA modem PSA039 with Int l plug kit A APAC modem ...

Page 6: ... with LP Mode CBL222LP Gateway to power block cable CBL223 Gateway to SLM power switch cable CBL218 USB to micro B cable for system setup CBL138 2 port USB Adapter DVX015 120 V AC Battery Charger Adapter PSA039 X X X X X EPS044 SLA Kit See Figure 1 4 for kit contents X X X EPS044 LFP Kit See Figure 1 4 for kit contents X X Table 1 3 Continued Description of NMS044 Systems Contents Kit Contents Kit...

Page 7: ...a 35 Ah 12 V SLA Battery BAT020 X 1b 45 Ah 12 V LiFePo Battery BAT019 X 2 Telescoping pole ACC010 X X X 3a Solar Charge Controller for SLA PSA038 X X 3b Solar Charge Controller for Lithium PSA044 X 4 831C to power block cable CBL224 X X X 5 Fused battery cable CBL225 01 X X X 6 Charge control to power block cable CBL226 X X X 7 Solar Panel to solar charger cable CBL228 X X X 8 Durable and protecti...

Page 8: ...the measurement data and can be shared via email Scheduling Firmware 831C SCH Table 1 6 Description and Images of Durable and Protective Case Kit CCS051 Contents 1 Environmentally protective case 2 Metal case plate 3 Power distribution block underneath case plate 4 Super clamp for pole attachment Rubber Stoppers 2 one for CBL222 08 or CBL222 20 and one for EXC cable application depends on the chos...

Page 9: ...SLM LD Atlas is available for Android from the Google Play Store or for IOS from the iTunes Store 1 To install the app open the app store on your mobile device search for LD Atlas and follow the prompts 1 3 Understanding NMS044 Power Consumption We recommend the following three ideas to make the most of your available power The first is a basic formula you can use to estimate your system s daily p...

Page 10: ...sed later than July 1 2020 comes ready to use modem low power with the power cable CBL222LP and SLM firmware version 4 5 or later To prepare an NMS system purchased prior to July 1 2020 for low power see Updating NMS044 for Modem Low Power on page A 8 When modem low power mode is used in conjunction with the 831C Scheduling option add on 831C SCH additional power savings and regulation are possibl...

Page 11: ...nel Battery Capacity BAT021 LiFePo battery 540 Wh BAT 019 SLA battery 420 Wh Discharge cutoff limit is 10 Consumption per day 80 Wh typical but convert the result of your calculation in Figure 1 7 from watts to watt hours and use this value Enter the Slope of the solar panel and the Azimuth To find the azimuth do the following a Open this link for the NOAA ESRL Solar Position Calculator b Enter th...

Page 12: ...d completing these sections prior to remote installation This module assumes that you have the complete NMS044 with all components The setup is similar for the EPS044 and the following sections apply to that component as well In this module 2 1 Completing System Assembly 10 2 2 Establishing Service for the Gateway 13 2 3 Connecting the Gateway to Cellular Service 15 2 4 Reviewing 831C SLM System P...

Page 13: ... System Wiring Overview PRM2103 FF Preamplifier and Microphone Cellular Antennas Sound Level Meter Solar Charge Controller PSA038 for SLA battery or PSA044 for LiFePo battery COM RV50X Cellular Gateway GPS Antenna ADP107 Power Distribution Block Solar Panel CBL222LP or CBL222 CBL223 Terminal Lug ground to plate in case Battery CBL226 02 CBL225 CBL228 03 DVX015 2 port USB Hub CBL218 ...

Page 14: ...BL228 to the AC battery charger part of PSA039 The solar connectors extend from the solar charge controller PSA039 is included with the NMS044 system Refer to Figure 2 1 System Wiring Overview for details b Plug into an external AC power source wall outlet a Open the case and lift out the plate being careful not to pull any wires loose Set the plate at an angle away from case b If not already in p...

Page 15: ... information see LED Indicators for Solar Charge Controllers on page A 4 Figure 2 3 Disconnecting the Solar Connectors CBL228 Step 3 Optional If your system included the Sealed Lead Acid battery BAT020 insert the included foam spacer 1 x 8 x 5 inches 2 5 x 20 x 13 cm to fill the space between the battery and the 831C SLM Figure 2 4 Foam Spacer Placement for BAT020 Step 4 Place the mounting plate b...

Page 16: ... connection to your gateway s using any IP address on a virtual private network VPN Contact Larson Davis or your representative for more information about this subscription based service Step 2 Purchase a SIM card with the following features A data plan sufficient to the NMS044 data usage The amount of data your system requires is variable For most applications 4 GB per month is sufficient While p...

Page 17: ...as shown in Figure 2 5 Step 2 Make note of the unique password on the label on the bottom of the RV50X Figure 2 5 Removing the Gateway From the Case Plate Step 3 Using the 0 screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the front SIM card door shown in Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 RV50X Sim Card Door Removed Step 4 Insert the SIM card into to the top slot until it clicks Step 5 Replace the SIM card door and sc...

Page 18: ...omeone other than Larson Davis or it has been reset to factory settings complete the process shown in Configuring the Gateway for Larson Davis Instruments on page A 11 Prepare cellular service as shown in 2 2 Establishing Service for the Gateway Part 1 Connecting and Logging In Step 1 Connect the RV50X gateway to your PC as shown in Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Connecting to RV50X Step 2 If the system is...

Page 19: ...e case refer to section Configuring the Gateway for Larson Davis Instruments on page A 11 Step 5 Change the password as shown in steps 5a 5e Changing Your Password a Navigate to the Admin menu as shown in Figure 2 9 b If this is your first time logging in enter user with the password LD_NMSystem16 Otherwise log in with the user name and password previously set for this system TAKE NOTE If you need...

Page 20: ...e up to 1 minute to reboot Step 4 Log in using the new password Step 5 Navigate to Status Home If the SIM card is set up correctly the Network State field displays Network Ready Step 6 If your system relies on a static IP address verify that the Active WAN IP Address matches the static address given to you by your cellular provider as shown in Figure 2 11 If you re using SoundLink IP Hosting servi...

Page 21: ...sor 831C SLM prior to deployment verifies that the service is working properly Larson Davis provides 2 useful utilities for conducting remote measurements The G4 LD Utility software provides remote operation and control during measurements with display manipulation and reports for the resulting measurement data The LD Atlas app provides the same features for a mobile device This section demonstrat...

Page 22: ...can operate the 831C from the app 2 4 Reviewing 831C SLM System Properties for Use With NMS044 If Larson Davis prepared your NMS044 the following 831C system properties appropriate for use with the NMS044 are pre selected for you If you are configuring your own system we recommend these system properties On the System Properties Power page choose Alkaline from the Internal Battery drop down menu a...

Page 23: ...Davis provides complete gateway configuration plus SoundLink configuration service for new or previously deployed gateways For previously deployed units without a public static IP the SoundLink configuration service requires that you ship the gateway to Larson Davis For new systems if you prefer to configure the gateway for SoundLink service yourself complete the following steps Step 1 Complete th...

Page 24: ...nformation in video format right click NMS044 Assembly and Deployment video and open the video in a new browser tab In this module 3 1 Assembling Travel Packs 22 3 2 Assembling the EPS2116 and Preamplifier 22 3 3 Installing the Pole and EPS2116 24 3 4 Connecting the Solar Panel 25 3 5 Powering On the NMS044 System 26 3 6 Calibrating the Sound Level Meter 27 3 7 Conducting a Final Equipment Check 2...

Page 25: ... cap from top of preamplifier Step 2 Place microphone on preamplifier then gently screw together until hand tight Set aside You can store these connected so you don t need to repeat this step with every deployment Figure 3 3 Connecting Microphone and Preamplifier SolarPanelin case EPS2116 telescoping pole preamplifier and microphone guy wire ring and stakes NMS044 case with battery Model 831C SLM ...

Page 26: ... EPS2116 CAUTION If you need to remove the windscreen do not pull 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 LEARN MORE To learn more about the assembly of the EPS2116 refer to the EPS2116 Reference Manual Top Base Birdspike Windscreen a b c a Thread the CBL222 08 cable upwa...

Page 27: ... of the pole and position the signal cable between two mount points on the guy wire ring Step 3 Place the EPS2116 on the top of the pole and hold it still while twisting the pole to screw the two pieces together as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 EPS2116 to Telescoping Pole Step 4 Adjust the pole clamp screw so the clamp is open to a 90 angle as shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Pole Clamp is Ready to...

Page 28: ...s already on the cable to secure the signal cable to the pole Step 8 Place the guy wire ring over the screw which is on the top of the pole Step 9 Steady the pole by tying the 3 guy wires to the guy wire ring on one end and the ground stakes on the other Step 10 Press the stakes into the ground so that the guy wires are taught 3 4 Connecting the Solar Panel Step 1 Unlatch the solar panel to open S...

Page 29: ...ptimal sunlight Figure 3 9 Solar Connection 3 5 Powering On the NMS044 System Step 1 Press the power button on the 831C to power the whole system on Figure 3 10 NMS044 Power We recommend placing stakes or a heavy weight like sandbags on the solar panel legs to keep it in place For details on disconnecting solar connectors see Figure 2 3 on page 12 Power ...

Page 30: ...ding the windscreen and birdspike together unscrew the assemblies until they come apart Step 2 Place the calibrator gently over the microphone to avoid sudden large pressure changes to the diaphragm Step 3 On the sound level meter navigate to Tools 3 Calibrate Step 4 Select the calibrator from the Select Calibrator drop down menu Step 5 If the calibrator settings need to be modified click Edit Set...

Page 31: ...e 3 7 Conducting a Final Equipment Check We recommend that you complete these steps prior to leaving the system 3 7 1 Checking System Status Indicators Figure 3 13 explains the system status indicators Figure 3 13 NMS System Status LEDs 1 2 1 Verify that the system battery is charged or charging The system battery is fully charged when the solar charge controller LED is solid green A blinking gree...

Page 32: ...ateway is streaming the GPS location When configured correctly and when the gateway is positioned in the path of at least 3 satellite signals the unit s GPS location displays on the GPS Page 4 or more satellite signals activate the local time as shown in Figure 3 15 Figure 3 15 GPS Page G4 Live View Troubleshooting the GPS Signal Active GPS display is dependent on these settings 831C GPS Mode Avai...

Page 33: ...nal Equipment Check 30 3 7 4 Securing the Case With a Lock The NMS044 case latches tight and a lock can be used to secure it You could also chain the system to a fixed object to deter theft Recommended next step Module 4 Making Measurements ...

Page 34: ...a Measurement Setup 4 31 4 1 1 Reviewing and Saving a New Setup File 4 1 2 Configuring the Meter to Send Alert Notifications 4 1 3 Additional 831C Features and Settings 4 2 Downloading and Viewing Measurement Data 4 35 4 2 1 Listening to Audio Files 4 1 Configuring a Measurement Setup For convenience a default setup file for the NMS044 is included on the 831C The file is named after the system It ...

Page 35: ...s upgrade enables you to operate a meter based on a repeatable weekly schedule with schedule blocks for the following meter functions Meter Run Stop Store Specific Measurement Trigger Levels Alert Notifications Gateway Modem Low Power 2 1 1 Continuous Run Mode is often used for outdoor noise measurements In this mode the meter begins measuring when the meter is powered on and continues to run unti...

Page 36: ...4 setup file currently contains the default metrics shown here 1 1 2 3 1 The Event Trigger Method is set to Level 2 When the measured sound level exceeds the set Trigger Level an event is triggered and a sound recording begins By default the Trigger Sources are set to SPL 1 and Peak 1 The Trigger Levels for these 2 sources can only be edited from the Exceedance Triggers page press left arrow icon ...

Page 37: ...Manager list highlight the setup you want to use for the upcoming measurement right click to open the Menu and select Set to Active 4 1 2 Configuring the Meter to Send Alert Notifications The 831C SLM can be set up to send email and text alert notifications for a variety of system events as well as measurement and sound events When an event setting change exceedance trigger sound event etc occurs ...

Page 38: ...e 6 G4 Features for SoundAdvisor 831C 4 2 Downloading and Viewing Measurement Data For more information about downloading and viewing measurement data review the following modules In G4 go to Help Manuals G4 LD Utility Manual 2 5 Downloading Measurement Data Files 2 6 Viewing Downloaded Data in G4 2 7 Exporting Data to a Spreadsheet 4 2 1 Listening to Audio Files For more information about listeni...

Page 39: ... Upgrading 831C SLM Firmware A 4 3 Enabling Modem Low Power A 5 Configuring the Gateway for Larson Davis Instruments A 11 A 5 1 Logging In to ACEmanager A 5 2 Configuring LD Settings Utilizing the Template File A 5 3 Configuring LD Settings Without the Template File A 1 System LED Indications This section is a reference for LED indicators on the 831C the cellular gateway and the solar charge contr...

Page 40: ... Play Pause button 9 as shown in Table A 2 Table A 1 Power Status LED Indicator Status 0 Green LED System is powering up or shutting down FAST SHORT GREEN BLINK Table A 2 Measurement Status LED Indicators Measurement State Red LED 7 Green LED 9 Stopped with Reset LONG QUICK RED BLINK OFF Stopped LONG THEN SHORT RED BLINK OFF Paused SHORT RED BLINK SHORT GREEN BLINK Running OFF LONG THEN SHORT GREE...

Page 41: ...to 1 bar If possible move the gateway to a location with a better signal Flashing Red Inadequate equivalent to 0 bars If possible move the gateway to a location with a better signal Network Solid Green Connected to an LTE network Solid Amber Connected to a 3G or 2G network Flashing Green Connecting to a network Flashing Red No network available Flashing Red Amber Network Operator Switching is enab...

Page 42: ... SEC BETWEEN GREEN BLINKS Charging low current less than 3 7A FAST SHORT GREEN BLINKS Charging high current more than 3 7A LONGER SLOWER GREEN BLINKS Charging at current limit 10 5A LONG THEN SHORT GREEN BLINKS LED Error Indications Overheat The controller s internal temperature is too high SETS OF 2 RED BLINKS Overload This could be caused by changing the solar panel connections while the charge ...

Page 43: ...years Prior to shipping the system always disconnect the battery from the power block terminal The battery can be shipped in the case when you affix appropriate shipping labels on the outside of the box CAUTION Do not transport with lid open Only those with appropriate certifica tion may ship batteries LEARN MORE Licensing can be obtained through a training course such as the Lion Technology onlin...

Page 44: ...e steps Step 1 Remove the CBL228 03 from the charge controller by 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 s...

Page 45: ... in the Case Figure A 7 Wiring Diagram for PRM831 in the Case 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 CBL222LP 08 1 1 If a gateway is included in your system the CBL222LP or CBL222 yellow On Off trigger for gateway power connects to the CBL223 yellow connector as shown in Figure 2 ...

Page 46: ...each section below in the order it s presented to upgrade your system In this section A 4 1 Installing the Modem LP Cable A 4 3 Enabling Modem Low Power A 4 1 Installing the Modem LP Cable Step 1 Contact your Larson Davis representative or Larson Davis as shown on the back cover of this manual to order the modem low power cable CBL222LP Step 2 Open the system case and replace CBL222 with CBL222LP ...

Page 47: ...ted meter in the Meters Panel This opens the meter window on the left Step 3 Choose Live View Tools System Properties Step 4 On the System Properties page select the Menu icon then select Other Figure A 8 System Properties Other Step 5 The gateway is connected by using the SLM Logic Out via the AUX port From the Logic Out drop down menu select Modem Step 6 In the Wake Time field enter the time of ...

Page 48: ...al Step 9 Finally select the checkbox in line with Enable and select Close to save the changes Your system is configured to use modem low power See Table A 9 for examples of typical power consumption Table A 9 Example Low Power Mode vs Standard Power Power Mode Configuration Continuous Run Time Standard System continuously running gathering data gateway idle 23 hours day streaming 1 hour day 2 5 d...

Page 49: ...se with Larson Davis instruments Power Savings Ping response is disabled to prevent unauthorized traffic hackers from repeatedly accessing the gateway a potential source of wasted power Ethernet and serial ports are disabled to conserve power Security Enhancements SSH and DMZ Host are disabled which increases system security by block ing potential sources of unauthorized access The gateway routes ...

Page 50: ...mmended a In a browser go to http source sierrawireless com b Select the name of your device then select Firmware Package c If needed download and update the firmware according to the manufacturer s instructions Step 5 Log in again when the system is rebooted as shown in step 3 4 Step 6 Change your password as shown in the following process Changing Your Password a Navigate to the Admin tab b Ente...

Page 51: ...e do the following Download the RV50XTemplateFile xml from the Larson Davis NMS044 Product Page Then click Choose File select the downloaded template file and click Upload Step 4 Select Apply The gateway configuration is complete A 5 3 Configuring LD Settings Without the Template File If you purchased your RV50X gateway from someone other than Larson Davis or if your gateway has been restored to f...

Page 52: ...rding sidetab Step 4 Edit the values to match what is shown in Figure A 13 and click Apply Figure A 13 Edit Port Forwarding Settings Step 5 To provide gateway security complete the following process a Choose the Services menu ACEmanager sidetab b Edit the General values to match Figure A 14 and click Apply Figure A 14 Services ACEmanager Step 6 To configure the gateway to make the best use of avai...

Page 53: ...down select Enable and click Apply Figure A 15 Services Power Management Step 7 Select the Telnet SSH sidetab set Telnet SSH Echo to Disable and click Apply TAKE NOTE This setting increases system security by blocking a potential source of unauthorized access Figure A 16 Telnet SSH Step 8 Select the Location menu Global Settings sidetab Match your settings to those shown in Figure A 17 and click A...

Page 54: ... the Gateway for Larson Davis Instruments A 16 Figure A 17 Location Settings Step 9 Choose the Local Streaming sidetab match the Serial and Local IP Report values shown in Figure A 18 and click Apply Figure A 18 Local Streaming Settings ...

Page 55: ... Serial Port drop down menu and click Apply Figure A 19 Serial Port Settings Step 11 Select the LAN menu USB sidetab verify that the settings are as shown in Figure A 20 and click Apply Figure A 20 USB Port Settings Step 12 Select the I O menu Configuration sidetab verify that the settings are as shown in Figure A 21 and click Apply Figure A 21 Settings on the I O Tab ...

Page 56: ...o the gateway through the cellular connection do a hard reset on the gateway This resets all items to the factory defaults If you want to use a cellular connection once again you will need to repeat the process in this section from step 1 Figure A 22 LAN Settings Step 14 In the Ethernet Port Configuration section change the Port 1 State to Disable and click Apply Step 15 Click the Reboot button in...

Page 57: ...ort solar panels providing up to 140 Watts Table B 1 Weight by Package and by Component Full Package NMS044 with 60W solar panel SLP001 Li Battery and cases 23 kg 50 lbs Components NMS044 only 8 18 kg 18 lbs 60 Watt solar panel only SLP001 9 kg 19 85 lbs 100 Watt solar panel only SLP002 12 27 kg 27 05 lbs Telescoping pole mic shroud and mic preamp combo in bag 1 92 kg 4 2 lbs LiFePo Battery BAT019...

Page 58: ...NMS044 Reference Manual Declaration of Conformity B 2 B 2 Declaration of Conformity ...

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