Cirrus CK675, User Manual

Page 1: ...rement Kit User Manual Page 1 This manual the software to which it relates the program code and drawings are all Copyright Cirrus Research plc 1989 2018 Revision D Environmental Noise Measurement Kit...

Page 2: ...anufactured by Cirrus Research plc No responsibility is accepted for damage caused by the use of any other parts or accessories In order to take account of a policy of continual development Cirrus Res...

Page 3: ...Card into the Optimus Sound Level Meter 19 Reconnect the Optimus to the Environmental Noise Measurement Kit 20 Installing a SIM Card into the Modem 20 Switch on the Optimus Sound Level Meter 20 Allow...

Page 4: ...Environmental Noise Measurement Kit User Manual Page 4 Product Guarantee Extended Warranty 34 Cirrus Research Offices 36...

Page 5: ...noise conditions are met Alerts can be sent directly to the Optimus Cloud Notification App email or SMS1 text all of which can be easily configured by logging into Optimus Cloud The case also has spac...

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Page 7: ...GPS receiver The case can be used to transport the sound level meter acoustic calibrator and outdoor microphone Additional components may also be supplied with this kit that are not listed above Fitt...

Page 8: ...ssembling the Environmental Noise Measurement Kit Case layout In the image above the second battery has been removed to show the space provided The system can run from one or two battery packs and the...

Page 9: ...ion regarding the care and operation Gently unscrew the preamplifier and microphone from the optimus and stow it in the hole in the kit case to keep it safe Connecting the Sound Level Meter The optimu...

Page 10: ...d to download measurement information to the NoiseTools software To download data directly via the USB connection connect a standard USB cable to the socket on bottom of the sound level meter and conn...

Page 11: ...can be used alongside an internal battery further extending the operating life of the system External power must only be connected via an optional ZL 673 cable or the CU 612 Mains Power Supply The cha...

Page 12: ...repel water and to protect the microphone from harsh weather conditions The windshield assembly can be removed for calibration A 10m cable is supplied as standard with a LEMO plug that connects to the...

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Page 15: ...calibrator to the microphone capsule and switch on the calibrator 4 Press the Calibrate button on the optimus sound level meter and the instrument will calibrate itself 5 When the calibration has bee...

Page 16: ...from the NoiseTools software Each of these steps is detailed below More information may be found at support cirrusresearch co uk Please note that these steps are for the connection method using Optimu...

Page 17: ...window as shown below Enable remote communications for the instrument Click the world icon to open the remote instruments options In the options box that opens click the Allow Remote Access and Link t...

Page 18: ...anual Page 18 Check the settings of the Serial Ports Modes options The serial ports need to be set to Port A Modem_HE910 Port B GPS If the Port A and Port B settings are not correct click the options...

Page 19: ...eing able to connect to the network See page 26 for more information Before a modem or other device can connect to a cellular network it may need to be programmed with the correct APN or Access Point...

Page 20: ...to disconnect the cables from the modem 2 Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the modem This slot is labelled SIM 3 Slide the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot with the contact side facing down as s...

Page 21: ...ent is connected via Optimus Cloud it can be configured or measurements downloaded as if it was connected directly to NoiseTools via a USB cable In addition to the standard options of Configure Downlo...

Page 22: ...rror SMS error This information can be used to diagnose connection problems between the instrument and the Optimus Cloud server The instrument will keep trying to connect until it gets a good signal s...

Page 23: ...en successfully setup and a connection is available The modem has been successfully configured No data connection is available or system initialising Examples of the different status displays are show...

Page 24: ...of the GPS signal strength No GPS signal available Poor GPS signal Good GPS signal The current UTC time and date are also read from the GPS signal and the instrument s clock is also adjusted at the s...

Page 25: ...ents GPS position accuracy is approximately ten metres under optimum conditions Nearby obstacles can block signals from some satellites and cause greater inaccuracy The best orientation of the kit cas...

Page 26: ...ining Optimus Cloud with an industry standard modem with multi network certifications a standard SIM card with a data connection can be used in the CK 685B kit removing the need for specialised data c...

Page 27: ...re windows net s3 amazonaws com dev virtualearth net Note NoiseTools only uses outgoing HTTPS connections to port 443 If you have a firewall on your PC you will need to add NoiseTools to the list of a...

Page 28: ...us Research or your local distributor 1 SIM missing not inserted correctly not active Check that the SIM is inserted correctly Power off the Optimus wait 30 seconds and switch on the Optimus If proble...

Page 29: ...Page 29 Optimus Dynamic Cloud server setting via NoiseTools Cirrus Research or your local distributor 13 24 Internal modem problem Wait for the unit to automatically retry If problem persists please c...

Page 30: ...m 14 5 kg 32 lbs includes modem 2 x CB 673 batteries charger MK 172 Outdoor Microphone CB 673 Battery 4 4 kg 9 7 lbs MK 172 Microphone 335mm with 75mm UA 253 coated windshield birdspike Includes 10m c...

Page 31: ...certifications and can be used with a standard SIM card Modem Approvals Certifications Modem Type Multitech MultiConnect MTC H5 B0 1 Compliance FCC Class B US IC Canada R TTE EU Economic Area A Tick A...

Page 32: ...oor Microphone Instrument Compatibility The kits have been designed to be used with the Optimus Green Sound Level Meters and can be used with instruments with firmware version v3 0 shipped from 1st Fe...

Page 33: ...nvironmental Noise Measurement Kit Along with standard accessories According to EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU meet the following standards EN 6100...

Page 34: ...warranty is effectively continuous to a maximum of fifteen 15 years from the original date of purchase There will be a charge for the verification or calibration of the equipment 4 Buying back into t...

Page 35: ...h the product 12 The initial guarantee or extended warranty does not extend to products or materials not supplied by or manufactured by Cirrus Research plc Consumable items including dry cell and alka...

Page 36: ...Hunmanby North Yorkshire United Kingdom YO14 0PH Telephone 0845 230 2434 44 0 1723 891655 Fax 44 0 1723 891742 E mail sales cirrusresearch co uk Web Site www cirrusresearch co uk Germany Cirrus Resea...