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SC160 

Integrating Sound Level Meter   

Real time frequency Analyser* in Octave Band

 

The 

SC160

  is  a  user-friendly,  low  cost,  class  2  integrating 

sound  level  meter  and  real  time  octave  band  spectrum  ana-
lyser*  that  allows  you  to  make  sound  measurements  quickly, 
conveniently  and  easily.  It  has  a  single  range,  so  there  is  no 
need to make any range adjustments. 

The 

SC160

 simultaneously measures all the functions for each 

function mode (sound level meter or spectrum analyser*) with 
A,  C,  and  Z  frequency  weightings  .  The 

SC160

’s  graphic 

screen provides graphical and numerical representation of the 
functions measured.  

The data measured and recorded by the 

SC160

 

can be trans-

ferred  to  a  personal  computer  so  that  they  are  available  in 
electronic  format.  The  AC  output  allows  you  to 
obtain  the  signal  from  the  preamplifier  and 
make a calibrated recording on D.A.T.

 

  

The microphone  is  detachable.  It can therefore 
be uncoupled and moved away from the 

SC160

 

by means of an extension cable (CNR-ITV).  

The 

SC160

 can be used as either a sound level 

meter  or  a  spectrum  analyser*  and  room 
noise evaluator by NC and NR curves. 

The  sound  level  meter  mode  is  ideal  for 
measuring  overall  sound  pressure  lev-
els. The 

SC160

 simultaneously meas-

ures  all  functions  with  all  frequency 
weightings  and  calculates  statistical 
data  as  maximum  and  minimum  val-
ues and percentiles. 

The spectrum analyser* mode allows 
you  simultaneously  and  in  real  time 
to  measure  the  sound  levels  and 
peak  levels  for  octave  bands  from 
31,5  Hz  to  16  kHz  and  the  overall 
sound  pressure  levels  and  peak  lev-
els A, C and Z with frequency weight-
ings. 

Within  the  analyser*  mode  there  is  a 
special  screen  to  evaluate  room  noi-
se,  especially  designed  for  HVAC 
system  installers,  engineers,  and 
consultants,  that  allows  you  to  asses 
noise  in  real  time  using  the  NC  and 
NR curves criterion. 

Applications 

• 

Evaluation of the noise exposure of 
workers at workplace simultaneously 
to the verification of PPE (Personal 
Protective Equipment)

  

 

• 

Room acoustics: NC and NR evalua-
tion, measurement of the reverbera-
tion time

  

 

• 

Evaluation of noise from machinery

   

 

• 

Sound insulation inspections

 

 

User friendly 

• 

Measures all parameters simultane-
ously with A, C and Z

 

frequency 

weightings   

• 

One single range 30-137 dBA; up to 
140 dB peak

 

 

• 

Backlit graphic screen and soft touch 
keyboard for easy use

  

 

Features 

• 

Class 2 integrating sound level meter 
meeting IEC 61672, IEC 60651:01 class 
2, IEC 60804:00 type 2, ANSI S1.4:83 
(A1 :85), ANSI S1.43:97 standards

  

 

 

• 

Real time octave band spectrum ana-
lyser* 31.5 Hz–16 kHz. ANSI S1.11:86

  

  

• 

Real time room noise evaluator by NC 
and NR curves

  

 

• 

Reverberation time measurement in 
real time for octave bands (Optional)

  

 

• 

Measurement results can be stored in 
the memory

   

• 

Includes software and cable for real 
time retrieval of all the measured and 
recorded data and their transmission 
to a PC

 

  

• 

Real time data transmission through 
wireless communication system Blue-
tooth

®

  

• 

Detachable microphone for use of the 
extension cable (CNR-ITV) 

• 

Stores in memory the time and date of 
the last time the sensitivity was modi-
fied 

 

*ATTENTION

:

  The  Spectrum  Analyser 

mode in octave bands is optional. Refer-
ence  number  SC160sb  does  not  have 
this  option.  If  you  wish  to  incorporate  it 
you should acquire module FB160. Refer-
ence  number  SC160cf  does  incorporate 
the analyser mode in octave bands

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Summary of Contents for SC160

Page 1: ... Z with frequency weight ings Within the analyser mode there is a special screen to evaluate room noi se especially designed for HVAC system installers engineers and consultants that allows you to asses noise in real time using the NC and NR curves criterion Applications Evaluation of the noise exposure of workers at workplace simultaneously to the verification of PPE Personal Protective Equipment...

Page 2: ... Peak sound pressure level t Measurement time T Integration time Ln n 1 5 10 50 90 95 99 Percentiles with A frequency weighting 31 5 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k Nom Description of analyser mode 1 1 functions LXT Equivalent continuous sound pressure level with T integration time LXT_f Equivalent continuous sound pressure level with T integration time for the f octave band selected See graphic be...

Page 3: ...onverter cable CN DAT AC output audio cable TR 40 Tripod height 1 1 m TR050 Tripod height 1 55 m TR002 Tripod support for cable CNR ITV A 200 Mains feeder 230 V 50 Hz to 9 V A 100 Battery converter 12 V to 9 V ML 50 Transport briefcase 49 x 36 x 14 cm ML 10 Transport briefcase 39 x 32 x 12 cm ML060 Special outdoors transport briefcase 51x38x15 cm IM003 Printer 40 columns serial RT 030 Reverberatio...

Page 4: ...ency weighting Each T T 1 s 4 hours 45 minutes T 1 min 11 days 21 hours T 5 min 2 months T 1 hour 2 years The SC160 can store in its internal memory the values of the func tions measured When the unit is switched off the data is saved and may be retrieved and displayed directly from the SC160 or transferred to a PC The memory may be erased directly from the SC160 In the memory of the SC160 may be ...

Page 5: ... range LF LS LI LT and Lt Indicator limits 0 137 dB Primary range A C Z Upper limit 113 113 113 Lower limit 36 36 40 Measurement range Upper limit 137 137 137 Crest factor 3 130 130 130 Crest factor 5 126 126 126 Crest factor10 120 120 120 Lower limit 19 21 32 Lpeak Indicator limits 0 140 dB Peak detector Lpeak Onset time constant 75 µs Noise Electrical noise A C Z Maximum 12 12 1 23 1 Typical 9 1...

Page 6: ... Influence of humidity Operation range 25 to 90 Maximum error at 25 R H 90 at 40 ºC and 1 kHz 0 5 dB Storage without batteries 93 Effects of magnetic fields In an 80 A m magnetic field 1 oersted at 50 Hz a reading of less than 25dB A is given Influence of temperature Operation range 10 to 50 ºC Maximum error 10 to 50ºC 0 5 dB Storage without batteries 20 to 60 ºC Effects of vibrations For frequenc...

Page 7: ... SC160 memory to a PC Erase the SC160 memory Display graphically and numerically the data files and convert them into different formats txt xls mdb System of encrypted file The files are saved in their own ccf format and cannot be changed which guarantees their total integrity and legality Data exportation to other applications CAPTURE Studio provides you with a convenient use friendly environment...

Page 8: ...T30 and decay curves for all octave bands The reverberation time module for the SC160 is optional and may be purchased when buying the SC160 or later All SC160 pur chased before this date may be upgraded with this module Below a graphic is shown with the steps that must be followed to make a reverberation time measurement Storage Capacity Reverberation time T20 and T30 Background noise LN maximum ...

Page 9: ...an the exposure time because it shows on the screen all parameters projected to the expected exposure time programmable projection time tp To evaluate the exposure to noise taking into account the attenua tion of the individual hearing protectors worn by the worker the SC160 besides measuring the equivalent level with A and C fre quency weightings LAt LCt SNR and HML method simultane ously carries...

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