CASTLE SONIK S Manual de usuario
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SONIK Sound Level Meter
Operating Manual
Models S and SE
Castle Group Ltd
Salter Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 3UZ, UK
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HB/0142/030/EL
Rev A
Contents
Chapter 1 ..................................................................1
Introduction...................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 ..................................................................2
Features .........................................................................................................................................2
Model SE ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Template: All Parameters................................................................................................. 2
Template: Environmental................................................................................................... 2
Template: Noise at Work.................................................................................................. 2
Model S......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Microphone and Pre-Amplifier ..............................................................................................3
Microphone Types ................................................................................................................................... 3
Microphone Polarisation ............................................................................................................. 4
Microphone Sensitivity ................................................................................................................. 4
Removal of Microphone............................................................................................................... 5
Pre-Amplifier Removal & Fitting ........................................................................................................ 5
Microphone Extension Cable ..................................................................................................... 6
Certifiable Calibration............................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 3 ..................................................................8
Measuring Sound........................................................................................................................8
Incidence Angle......................................................................................................................................... 8
Pressure Field - (meeting ANSI Standards)........................................................................ 8
Free Field - (meeting IEC Standards)...................................................................................... 8
Sound Level –General Advice............................................................................................................ 9
Overload and Under Range .............................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 4 ...............................................................12
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................12
Keypad Layout ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Powering Your SONIK Sound Level Meter ................................................................................ 13
Instrument Icons ................................................................................................................................... 14
Icon Location.................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 5 ...............................................................16
Using Your SONIK ...................................................................................................................16
Real Time.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Recording ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Recording Screen Display........................................................................................................ 17
Time History Disabled...................................................................................................... 17
Time History Enabled ....................................................................................................... 17
Time History Disabled, Duration Timer Set ........................................................... 18
Time History Enabled, Duration Timer Set............................................................. 18
Stopping an Active Recording................................................................................................ 19
Save ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Don’t Save............................................................................................................................. 19
File Review................................................................................................................................................ 20
Exit ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Auto Playback................................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 6 ...............................................................22
Software......................................................................................................................................22
dBdataPro ................................................................................................................................................ 22
The CastleCloud..................................................................................................................................... 22
The CastleCloud Gateway.................................................................................................................. 23
Logging In.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Change Account .................................................................................................................................... 25
Connect to SONIK................................................................................................................................. 26
Update Gateway Software ................................................................................................................ 27
Update Instrument Software........................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 7 ...............................................................28
Menu Structure........................................................................................................................28
Menu Navigation & Settings...............................................................................................29
Measurement Setup ........................................................................................................................... 30
Weightings & Range.................................................................................................................. 30
Range...................................................................................................................................... 31
Frequency Weighting....................................................................................................... 31
Time Weighting .................................................................................................................. 31
Exposure .......................................................................................................................................... 31
UK/EU.................................................................................................................................... 32
OSHA (PEL)........................................................................................................................... 32
Data Recording............................................................................................................................. 33
Time History On - Disabled ............................................................................................ 34
Time Interval ........................................................................................................................ 34
Timer Selection................................................................................................................... 35
Percentiles (SONIK SE Only).................................................................................................... 36
File Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Load File ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Filter Selection .................................................................................................................... 38
Delete File........................................................................................................................................ 39
Delete All Files ............................................................................................................................... 40
Template Manager (SONIK SE Only) ............................................................................................ 41
Instrument Setup.................................................................................................................................. 42
Screen............................................................................................................................................... 42
Brightness ............................................................................................................................ 42
Screen Colour ..................................................................................................................... 43
Auto Dim................................................................................................................................ 43
Date.................................................................................................................................................... 44
Time ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Information ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Bar Levels........................................................................................................................................ 46
Calibration ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Cal Value (dB) ................................................................................................................................ 47
Chapter 8 ...............................................................49
Measurement Screens .........................................................................................................49
Measurements ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Measurements Table.......................................................................................................................... 50
Exposure.................................................................................................................................................... 51
Percentiles (LN) (SONIK SE Only)................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 9 ...............................................................52
Accessories................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 10 ............................................................53
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................53
Warranty and After Sales Service ................................................................................................ 53
Instrument Disposal............................................................................................................................. 54
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................ 55
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SONIK from Castle Group Ltd.
Your new Sound Level meter is at the forefront of design and technology and yet has
been developed for seamless intuitive operation without the unnecessary complexity
of traditional sound level meters.
It boasts a high resolution large colour LCD with simple and clear visual data
representation, has advanced data recording capabilities which records your data to
the large internal memory at your disposal.
Equipped with a simple plug in microphone pre-amplifier, carry strap and a responsive
membrane keypad all housed in an elegant, balanced and practical case which has
been specifically developed for this application.
The SONIK provides you with choice when it comes to analysing your data, meaning
you can always choose the most effective solution for your needs.
The USB drive supplied with your instrument contains the latest version of dBdataPro.
Renowned for its simplicity and ease of use, this PC based software is a
comprehensive data analysis solution.
The SONIK also gives you the option of connecting to The Castle Cloud through a PC
app called the Castle Gateway. The CastleCloud is Castle Group’s latest software
solution, and its use of Cloud based software allows you to view your data from
anywhere in the world, providing you have an internet connection, and a device
capable of connecting to the internet.
Welcome to the new era in sound level measurement.
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Chapter 2
Features
Model SE
Template: All Parameters
Measurement 1:
LEQ, LMAX, LE, LEP’d, %Dose, %Dose per Hour, Exposure (Pa2h), L10, L90, (L1, L5, L50,
L95 or L99)
Measurement 2:
LEQ, LMAX, LPEAK
Template: Environmental
Measurement 1:
LEQ, LMAX, LE, L10, L90, (L1, L5, L50, L95 or L99)
Measurement 2:
LEQ, LMAX, LPEAK
Template: Noise at Work
Measurement 1:
LEQ, LMAX, LEP’d, Exposure Points, %Dose, %Dose per Hour, Exposure (Pa2h)
Measurement 2:
LEQ, LMAX, LPEAK
Model S
Measurement 1:
LEQ, LMAX, LEP’d, Exposure Points, %Dose, %Dose per Hour, Exposure (Pa2h)
Measurement 2:
LEQ, LMAX, LPEAK
3
Microphone and Pre-Amplifier
Measurement microphones by the very nature of their manufacture are precision
components that are easily damaged through incorrect use. Great care must be
taken when using the instrument to ensure the longevity of the microphone.
Microphone Types
Three different types of microphone are manufactured, and each is designed for
measuring noise in different applications which is out of the scope of this manual.
Each one however, has a different sound incidence angle. The sound incidence angle
determines the angle the SONIK sound level meter is held relative to the actual noise
source being measured.
Free Field
Sound Incidence Angle = 0°
Point the sound meter directly towards the noise source
Pressure Field
Sound Incidence Angle = 90°
Point the sound meter at 90° to the noise source
Random Incidence Field
Point the sound meter at approximately 70° to the noise source
To comply with legislation all SONIK sound level meters outside of the US
are supplied with a Free Field measurement microphone, and a Pressure
Field measurement microphone within the US
4
Microphone Polarisation
Microphones require a polarisation voltage to operate and are manufactured in two
ways.
Externally Polarised
These microphones require an external charge for the microphone to operate which
is generally 200V and supplied by the sound level meter.
Pre-Polarised
These microphones generate the polarisation voltage internally and do not require the
externally generated 200V polarisation charge.
All microphones supplied with SONIK sound level meters are Pre-Polarised.
Microphone Sensitivity
The sensitivity of a microphone is determined by the output voltage it produces for a
defined sound source.
Microphones are manufactured with numerous sensitivity levels and operate within a
specified tolerance. Different microphones of the same model may therefore give
slight differences in readings when used on the same sound meter. To allow for this
all SONIK sound level meters have been designed to accommodate any variations in
the tolerance of the supplied microphone up to ±3dB.
All models of the SONIK sound level meter have been designed for microphones with a
sensitivity of 25mV/Pa.
Great care must be taken to ensure the microphone and sound meter sensitivities
match otherwise incorrect readings will occur.
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Microphone
Pre-Amplifier
Removal of Microphone
The microphone is fitted to the pre-amplifier by screwing the microphone in a
clockwise direction ensuring that the pre-amplifier spring pin is located centrally in the
microphone.
To remove the microphone, unscrew in an anti-clockwise direction.
The microphone has a protection grid which can also be unscrewed and removed,
great care must be taken to ensure that this is NOT removed. Underneath the
protection grid is the microphone diaphragm which should never be touched or be
subject to dust or dirt. Doing so may damage the microphone beyond repair or affect
its acoustic response dramatically.
Pre-Amplifier Removal & Fitting
To attach the pre-amplifier, position the RED orientation key on the pre-amplifier with
the RED identification mark on the SONIK sound level meter and gently push the pre-
amplifier into the connector.
To remove, gently pull the pre-amplifier stem away from the instrument body.
To prevent damage occurring to your SONIK sound level meter or your
Pre-Amplifier assembly never attempt to twist the pre-amplifier.
Only Pull Out and Plug
In the Pre-Amplifier
DO NOT TWIST
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