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1. FIGURE 3 115 System Display 3 88 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Pages Startup Tab The Pages and Startup Tab drop downs provide access to the same list of available tabs on the instrument For the Startup Tab select which tab should be displayed first when the instrument starts up For the Pages select a tab to display and choose from all the pages available for the selected tab Overall session Log Current Measurement Events Time History FIGURE 3 116 Tab Page Startup Tab Additional Displays In addition to the pages available on the Live tab as shown in FIGURE 3 116 the following tabs and associated pages are provided Profile Digital W Leq 1 1 Octave W QC Tonality 1 3 Octave y Percentiles Spectral Ln s y Exceedances FIGURE 3 117 Pages on Overall W Session Log FIGURE 3 118 Pages on Session Log SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 89 QC Tonality 1 3 Octave Wf Percentiles Spectral Ln s y Exceedances FIGURE 3 119 Pages on Current Spectral Ln s ne FIGURE 3 120 Pages on Measurement Event Trig Status Display W Leq 1 1 Octave 1 3 Octave Time History Spectral Time History Spectral Time History t FIGURE 3 121 Pages on Event 3 90 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual W Time History 1 1 Octave By Frequency 1 3 Octave By Frequency 1 1 Octave By Time 1 3 Octave By Time FIGURE 3 122 Pages on Time History Refere
2. FIGURE 3 68 Live Stream Buffering Manual Control Tab 3 55 Save to File Clicking Save to File will open the Select Output File shown in FIGURE 3 69 The Select Output File dialog is a system dialog and will appear differently depending on which OS the user is running Also the path and or folder name shown will reflect the location of the last file saved and will not necessarily match what is shown in this example screenshot ma D la t Libraries Music Organize Mew folder HEE ow ar Favorites Music library E Desktop Includes 2 locations Arrange by Folder yt J i i jg Downloads 4 Name Contributing artists Album w Recent Places d Sample Music 4 Libraries bs 5 Documents p a Music gt Ii Pictures p z Videos 4 UTPrHW File name Liwe tream waw Save as type Wave Files wav Hide Folders save FIGURE 3 69 Select Output File Use this to select where to save the Live Stream file 3 56 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Switching Instrument Modes The RT 60 mode requires the optional firmware 831 RT and FFT mode requires the optional firmware S31 FFT The mode buttons will be enabled when the appropriate optional firmware has been installed Sim Utility G3_ The Mode Control section allows the user the change which mode the Model 831 is operating in as shown in FIGURE 3 70 The Mode Status shows the current mode of the connected ins
3. Lock Mode See the instrument s user manual for a complete description of the Lock Mode Store an Instrument File The keys will indicate LxT or 831 depending on the instrument connected 3 42 There are four options available for the lock mode e Unlocked The keyboard is not locked all functions are accessible to the instrument user e Locked with Auto Store e Locked with Manual Store e Fully Locked Click on the desired option to make a selection To store the measurement data currently in the memory to a data file click Store 831 File as shown in FIGURE 3 47 Refresh Browse Model 831 Files Store Model 831 File Upgrade Model 831 Restore Model 831 FIGURE 3 47 Store Instrument File Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Browse Instrument Files SLM Utility G3 Manual This will display the Enter 831 Data Filename dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 48 Enter 631 Data Filename Enter amp character file name with optional 3 character extension FIGURE 3 48 Enter Data Filename A default file name will appear corresponding to the next available file name and number This can be modified by typing into the data field before completing the storage process Click OK to complete the data storage To browse the files stored in the 831 click Browse 831 Files as shown in FIGURE 3 49 Refresh Browse Model 231 Files Store Model 831 File Upgrade Model 831 Restore Model 221 FIGURE 3 49
4. 26 6 ok 45 4 61 4 a4 FIGURE 4 10 SLM Summary 1 1 amp 1 3 Octave Spectra 4 8 SLM Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual Weather The Weather section reports the weather data accumulated over the runtime of this measurement This section will only be displayed if the Weather option was selected for this measurement Di D2 TH EY M 3 831_Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 Avg Wind Speed 0 00 mi h Gust Speed 0 00 mish Min Wind Speed 0 00 mish N wW NW 0 0 0 0 39 96 F 39 96 F 39 97 F 0 02 RH Humidity Max 0 03 RH Humidity Min 0 01 RH FIGURE 4 11 Measurement Summary Weather Calibration History The Calibration History section reports the last ten calibrations available on the meter at the time this measurement was stored The calibrations are displayed in descending order by date with the most recent calibration at the top of the list This section will not be displayed if no calibration histories are available Di D2 TH EY M 3 831 Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 Preamp Date dB re 1V Pa PRM 831 07 Mar 2011 13 14 48 PRM831 07 Mar 2011 13 06 10 PRM831 07 Mar 2011 13 04 39 PRM831 O7 Mar 2011 11 28 13 PRM831 O7 Mar 2011 11 28 00 PRM831 22 Feb 2011 10 26 30 FIGURE 4 12 SLM Summary Calibration History SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Summary 4 9 Optional Summary Pages The Time History TH Event History EV and Measurement History M summary pages are displayed by clic
5. Note The Trigger Source frequency range will be limited to be between the Lowest and Highest filters inclusive as set on the General sub page shown in FIGURE 7 3 7 4 OBA Bandwidth Select measurement bandwidth 1 1 or 1 3 octave Method The method of measurement either Impulse or Interrupted Noise Trigger Source Allows the user to select which filter output to use as the trigger source when making a measurement and can be e Z weighted e Mid Band equivalent energy of 500 Hz to 2 kHz filters inclusive Settings Page SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Utility G3 Manual e A single 1 1 or 1 3 octave filter based on the bandwidth selected Trigger Level The signal level at which a reverberation time measurement is triggered When using the Impulse method data acquisition is triggered when the rising sound level exceeds the configured Trigger Level When using the Interrupted Noise method data acquisition is triggered when the decaying sound level drops to 5 dB below the configured Trigger Level Count Indicates the number of successive reverberation time measurements to take at a position Once the measurement is started by pressing RUN the Model 831 will begin making the measurement and automatically stop when the configured count has been reached Sample Rate Sets the time interval between samples of the sound decay curve Build Time Build time is available when the method is set to Interrupted Noise The
6. The Session Log worksheet will automatically be created when the Summary option is checked on the Export Data dialog box The FFT Overall worksheet will be created when the FFT Overall option is checked on the Export Data dialog box This worksheet will display the active settings in effect when this measurement was taken followed by the frequency weighted broadband Leq and Lpeak values and then the overall average and overall max FFT data for each frequency bin FFT Measurement History Avg Worksheet The FFT Measurement History Avg worksheet will be created when the FFT Measurement History option is checked on the Export Data dialog box This worksheet will display the active settings in effect when this measurement was taken followed by the FFT Average Spectrum table If using a version of Excel prior to 2010 the table displays Records across the columns and Frequency down the rows as shown in FIGURE 8 19 Due to limitations in Excel prior to version 2010 the export will be limited to the first 254 history records If using Excel 2010 or later the table displays Frequency across the columns and Records down the rows as shown in FIGURE 8 20 This will allow all data to be displayed Exporting Data SLM UTIL G3 Manual The following figure shows a partial FFT Average Spectrum table for a measurement 26 FFT Average Spectrum 29 Recrd 1 2 3 l 4 30 Date 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 31 Time 09 43 09 09 4
7. ADC Min FIGURE 3 15 Advanced Time History FST SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 13 Time History SoundTrack LxT Period LTWA OBA Spectra Leg Lmin When connected to a SoundTrack LxT the Time History sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 16 Slow SPL Fast SPL Impl SPL LAFTMS Leg LAeg Lleg Leg Events mae T RRR R gt FIGURE 3 16 Settings Time History SoundTrack LxT 3 14 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Events Model 831 Trigger Levels SPL 1 SPL Z Peak 1 Peak 2 Peak 3 The Events sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 17 provides access to settings related to noise exceedance events and trigger levels Event History 65 0 Minimum Duration 85 0 Continuation Period Trigger Method 135 0 20 0 JE Dynamic Trigger Offset 137 0 whamic Response 140 0 Event Time History Event Sound Snapshots Event T H Period Pre Trigger SLM Utility G3 Manual Spectral Mode Pre Post Trigger Maximum Samples FIGURE 3 17 Settings Events Model 831 Settings Tab 3 15 Events SoundTrack LxT When connected to a SoundTrack LxT the Events sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 18 Measurement Control Time History Events Trigger Levels SPL i SPL Z Peak 1 Peak 2 Peak 3 FIGURE 3 18 Settings Events SoundTrack LxT 3 16 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Markers The Markers sub tab shown in F
8. D1 D2 TH E M 3 831 Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 General Information Seral Number Model Fimware Version Filename 831 _Data 008 NOTE Only five metrics can be displayed on screen To view spectra and other metrics use the export feature Record Date Time Duration LASeg LASmax Time ieak mace Trig Level 11 03 07 13 13 48 10 00 13 1 30 8 101 6 13 13 48 144 9 65 0 2 11 03 07 13 14 09 10 00 04 6 Trl 84 2 13 14 05 117 2 65 0 FIGURE 4 14 Event History Measurement History Summary The Measurement History Summary page will display the Record Date Time Duration and the first five measurement history metrics selected for each measurement history record included in the Data Record as shown in FIGURE 4 15 To display all the measurement history metrics the Data Record must be exported see Chapter 5 Export Data on page 5 1 D1 D2 THE M 3 831_Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 General Infomation Seral Number Model Firmware Version Filename Measurement Records 1 NOTE Only five metrics can be displayed on screen To view spectra and other metrics use the export feature Record Date Time Duration LASeq LAE LASmax LASminieak max 1 11 03 07 13 13 36 10 00 42 4 85 8 102 1 101 6 40 4 144 5 FIGURE 4 15 Measurement Data SLM Utility G3 Manual Optional Summary Pages 4 11 Printing a Summary To print a summary page select the desired summary in the Data View and cl
9. Export the File Data Record name An optional prefix may be used by checking the Use Prefix check box and entering the prefix in the edit field Press OK in the upper right corner to implement the export of the file In many instances the user wants to examine the exported file and possibly use it immediately for further processing For this reason the option to automatically launch the viewer application is provided in the Export File Menu This feature is described in the following section Date Formats for CSV and Text Files When exporting to a csv or text file and the instrument s date format is dd mm yyyy the warning message shown in FIGURE 5 5 will appear asking if you want to convert to the yyyy mm dd format because this format is more universally recognized and is less likely to have conversion problems Sim Utility G3 2 Localized dates may nok convert correctly in Excel or other applications Do vou wish bo convert to the ywy immidd Format recommended FIGURE 5 5 Date Format Conversion Message Automatically Launch Viewer Application If 99 9 appears in an exported data field it represents an invalid value for the field 5 4 To automatically launch an application to view the exported data check the Automatically Launch Viewer App check box By default this will launch the system defined application for each extension type i e Excel for Excel xls and CSV csv and Notepad for Text
10. The data may be exported in one of three formats e Excel Workbook Excel 2003 or later required When exporting to Excel each section selected for export will be exported to a separate worksheet Note that Excel 2003 is limited to 256 columns and 65 536 rows For this reason any data section that exceeds 65 000 rows will be split into multiple worksheets this is most common with Time History records with a very fast sample period e Comma Delimited File csv The CSV export will export all selected sections into a single file using the comma as the field delimiter When exporting on a PC with locale settings that use the comma as the decimal separator a semi colon will be used as the field delimiter instead e Text When the Text format is selected the Field Delimiter drop down will appear as shown in FIGURE 5 4 allowing the user to specify a comma a pipe I or a tab as the field delimiter In all other respects the resulting output file is the same as a CSV export Export as Excel Workbook Comma Delimited File csv Text Field Delimiter a Export all downloaded files Use Prefix FIGURE 5 4 Field Delimiter Text File Export If more than one Data Record exists in the Data View the user may export all Data Records at once by checking the Export all downloaded files check box In this case the Output Filename will be automatically generated from the Exporting Measurement Files 5 3
11. This is the same dialog as presented during the download if the Add General Record Information check box was checked when the file was downloaded see Download Tab on page 3 58 Note The Note section as shown in FIGURE 4 5 displays the information entered into the Note field of the General Record Information dialog as shown in FIGURE 4 4 01 02 TH E M 3 831 Data 008 Predominant noise levels due to highway 5 one mile to the south FIGURE 4 5 SLM Summary Note Overall Data The Overall Data section reports the overall sound measurement data and sound exposure data as well as the 4 4 SLM Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual date and time of the max and min values measured during the runtime of this measurement o1 02 TH EY M 3 831 Data 008 Start OF Mar 2011 13 13 36 LASmax 2011 Mar 07 13 13 48 Lfpeak max 2011 Mar 07 13 13 48 LASmin 2011 Mar OF 13 13 45 LDay 07 00 23 00 LNight 23 00 07 00 Lden LDay 07 00 15 00 LEvening 19 00 23 00 LNight 23 00 07 00 LASE Overloads Ovenoad Duration OBA Overloads OBA Overload Duration FIGURE 4 6 SLM Summary Overall Data SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Summary 4 5 Statistics The Statistics section reports statistical data measured during the runtime of this measurement Dijo2 TH EY M gm 3 831_Data o08 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 Statistics E LAS5 00 LAS 10 00 LAS33 30 LASSO 00 LAS 66 60 LASSO 00 dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA dBA LAS gt
12. mark in the Record Sound check box for that Marker The Pre marker Time setting allows for up to 9 seconds of recorded data prior to the Marker event be include in the Marker recording The Record Time setting is how many seconds to record after the Marker event with a maximum setting of 9999 seconds The Miscellaneous sub tab as shown in FIGURE 3 20 provides access to settings that do not fit elsewhere Ldn and Lden The settings in the Ldn and Lden section are used to define the Start Time settings for the Day Evening and Night periods used in the calculation of Lden as well as the Evening Penalty and Night Penalty settings applied to noise levels measured during the associated time period Sound Recording Model 831 Only The settings defined in the Sound Recording section are used for all Sound Recordings made on the instrument Event Sound Snapshots Marker Recordings and Measurement Sound Snapshots Sound Snapshot Model 831 Only The Sound Snapshot section provides access to the Sound Snapshot settings for Measurement History records The Enable setting if checked will store a Sound Snapshot of a duration defined by the Time setting at the start of each measurement or interval record The Time setting defines the duration of the Sound Snapshot and can be any value between and 9999 seconds Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Weather Settings The Weather sub tab provides access to various Weather settin
13. 1 Wireless Connection 6 2 When choosing the Wireless connection type the Remote Sites dialog will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 6 2 Select SMS mode 0 Send 5M5 via wireless modem 0 Send 5M5 manually Select enter address of remote instrument 8015550659 cingularme com COM4 lt High Speed PCIe Serial Port gt By default the utility uses the computer s IP address butit may be different if the computer is behind a firewall Check with your IT manager Enter IP Address 203 233 32 def Enter TCP IP Port Number 13576 Enter Timeout 300 seconds Enter password 1 8 digits 11111111 FIGURE 6 2 Remote Sites SIm Utility G3 connects to a Model 831 via wireless modem by sending an SMS message to the instrument opening a TCP IP socket on the PC and then waiting for the incoming connection request from the instrument The SMS message consists of a specially formatted string which contains the IP address and port number When the instrument receives the SMS message it will initiate a TCP IP connection request to the IP address and port number specified in the SMS message Wireless Connection SLM Utility G3 Manual Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Implementing the Connection SLM Utility G3 Manual Select which SMS mode to use Fill in the address field with the email address provided by the cellular provider This will typically be in the form of lt phone number of
14. 6 None Display Graph Table Small FIGURE 8 11 Customize Graph To view the tonality data of the FFT measurement click the FFT Tonality icon on the toolbar as shown in Figure 8 12 FIGURE 8 12 FFT Tonality Icon Data View SLM UTIL G3 Manual The FFT Tonality dialog box appears as shown in Figure 8 13 FFT Tonality Tonality Standard Tone Seek Delta Regression Range FFT Settings Frequency Span Lines Window TsO 1996 2 2 0 dB 0 75 xBait 1600 Hanning Frequency Weighting A FIGURE 8 13 FFT Tonality Dialog Box In this dialog box you can alter the settings for viewing the tonality data For information on modifying the Tone Seek Delta or Regression Range or the FFT settings see the FFT section in this chapter or refer to the FFT and Tonality chapter in the Model 831 Manual SLM UTIL G3 Manual Data View 8 11 Click OK on the FFT Tonality dialog box to display tonality data Figure 8 14 shows the FFT graph with tonality data ca PIR EA BD aes Tora Sank Coma 20 a i 3 Daca Bete e F ak Tone Indicator without paeen karem Range 0 75 mE 170 OL Se Critical Bandwidth Line Sere Weta cae a Canal Giri Lz He L Ho Fiara Toray a oe lt Faugurereerrh ir e B ian TE Data Set Summary for ry ys PTA Selected Tone Se Quality Indicator Information Tone Indicator with Critical Bandwidth Line 7 T Hi La
15. 65 0 dB Execeedence Counts Duration LAS gt 85 0 dB Exceedence Counts Duration Lfpeak gt 135 0 dB Eeceedence Counts Duration L fpeak gt 137 0 dB Eeceedence Counts Duration Lfpeak gt 140 0 dB Ex Dose ceedence Counts Fi Duration FIGURE 4 7 SLM Summary Statistics The Dose section reports the measurement results related to noise dose Dijo2 TH EY M gD 3 831_Data o08 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 Dose Name Dose Projected Dose TWA Projected Display of Dose Data 4 6 OSHA 1 OSHA 2 0 03 0 03 17 06 20 84 Ti fa 30 2 31 6 D7 of FIGURE 4 8 SLM SOummary Dose Data The SoundTrack LxT and the Model 831 with optional firmware 831 IH installed can measure two separate noise doses using setup parameters which are selected independently Dose related data is reported in both the Dose and Settings sections of the SLM Summary The user can select to report data related to Dose and or Dose 2 by SLM Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Note that the displayed parameters associated with noise dose represent Dose 1 Dose 2 or both as described in section Display of Dose Data on page 4 6 selecting the appropriate D1 and or D2 buttons on the left of the Data View Menu Bar as show in FIGURE 4 1 When both buttons are selected the Dose data will be displayed side by side as shown in Figure 4 8 When only one of the Dose buttons is selected the data for that Dose will be display
16. Browse 831 Files Manual Control Tab 3 43 This will open the 831 Files Browser window shown in FIGURE 3 50 631 Files Filename M 631_Data 001 M 631_Data 002 M 31_Data 003 831_Data 004 MM s31_Data 005 FIGURE 3 50 831 Files Browser Rename Instrument Files Any instrument file listed can be renamed by highlighting it with the cursor and clicking Rename which will create a frame around the file name as shown in FIGURE 3 51 831_Data Ei s31_Data 003 QM e31_Data o04 QM a31_Data o05 FIGURE 3 51 Rename 831 File Modify the file name as desired and click outside the frame to accept the new name 3 44 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Delete Instrument Files Any instrument file listed can be deleted by highlighting it with the cursor and clicking Delete as shown in FIGURE 3 52 Filename 6M 31_Data 001 AD s31_Data 002 AD s31_Data 003 LM 831 Data 004 M s31 Data 005 FIGURE 3 52 Delete 831 Files Delete All Instrument Files All instrument files listed can be deleted by clicking Delete All as shown in FIGURE 3 53 Filename 1 31_Data 001 M 631_Data 002 6M 31_Data 003 6 31_Data 004 QM 831_Data o05 FIGURE 3 53 Delete All 831 Files SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab 3 45 This will bring up the confirmation dialog box shown in FIGURE 3 54 SATS Do you really want to delete all files i FIGURE 3 54 Delete Confirmation
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18. Click Save to save the file as outlined in Saving a File on page 4 12 click No to close without saving or click cancel to cancel the close operation Sim Utility G3_ FIGURE 4 23 Prompt to Save The Measurement Log displays the Record Type Cause and Date Time of each Session log event To open the Measurement Log click the Measurement Log button on the Main Toolbar as shown in FIGURE 4 24 This will display the Measurement Log dialog as shown in FIGURE 4 25 amp ll g ang SLM Utility G3 Manual FIGURE 4 24 Toolbar Measurement Log Closing the Data View 4 17 Record Type Run 2011 Mar 07 11 59 37 Sound 1 011 Mar O7 11 59 44 Sound 2 2011 Mar 07 12 00 02 Sound 3 011 Mar O7 12 00 14 Sound 4 011 Mar O7 12 00 27 Stop 3 011 Mar O7 12 00 45 Amplify sound record FIGURE 4 25 Measurement Log If the Measurement Log contains a record with a missing sound recording file the record icon is displayed as shown in Figure 4 26 Cha Sound 2 Event 2012 Jul 03 15 58 55 FIGURE 4 26 Missing Sound Recording File Voice Annotation and Audio Recording Playback Note the default media player All sound recordings including Voice Annotations in the associated with wav_ files in Measurement Log will be indicated by a speaker icon in the Windows will be used to play the left most column of the display as shown in FIGURE 4 25 sound recordings To listen to any given sound recording click the speaker 4 18 Measure
19. FFT 1 FFT Data 001 Start 08 Mar 2011 08 20 10 FIGURE 8 9 Data View Toolbar Graph A new window will pop up showing a graphical representation of the FFT data as shown in FIGURE 8 10 i 1HzTones simdl FFT Graph je Weg Ws lt g Graph Properties Customization Button ol x 20 303 20 16 31 23 2013 03 20 16 32 25 W Overall WlLAavg FFT Tonality WL LAmax Measurements Toggle Graph Display Options Measurement Dat Table 2762 5 164125 0937 5 4587 5 182375 Frequency Hz I Measurement Start Duration LApeak max Overloads Overload Dura oO Overall 2013 03 20 16 31 23 62 3 117 1 0 0 0 Measurement 1 2013 03 20 16 31 23 62 2 235 117 1 0 0 0 Eil FIGURE 8 10 FFT Graph You can customize the FFT graph by double clicking it or by clicking the Graph Properties Customization button and then SLM UTIL G3 Manual Data View 8 9 specifying attributes in the Customize dialog box as shown in Figure 8 11 2013 03 20 16 31 23 2013 03 20 16 32 25 Customization General Plot Axis Main Title Sub Title Border Style 6 No Border Shadow Viewing Style Color Monochrome Monochrome Symbols Font Size C Large Medium Tonality Data View 8 10 Font Color Style 0 16 31 23 2013 03 20 16 32 25 V Show Annotations Numeric Precision O Line 60 1 6 3D Inset Grid Lines Both MY X Grid in front of data
20. Number Firmware Version Filename User Job Description Location The General Information section displays the file name information concerning the instrument from which it was downloaded i e serial number and model number user information User Job Description and Location start and stops times of the measurement and calibration information In the example presented here the general information input during the download process was as shown in FIGURE 4 3 M GM 3 831 _Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 2 100 831_Data 008 Senior Technician Record Noise Events above 5 dB South Property Line Measurement Descriptii Start Time Stop Time Duration SLM Utility G3 Manual Monday 2011 March O7 13 13 36 Monday 2011 March 07 13 14 19 00 00 42 4 00 00 42 4 00 00 00 0 Monday 2011 March 07 13 06 10 Monday 2011 March 07 13 14 50 0 00 dB FIGURE 4 3 SLM Summary General Information SLM Summary 4 3 Edit of General Record Information To edit the User Job Description Location and Note fields of the SLM Summary from the Main Menu click Options gt General Information to display the General Record Information dialog as shown in FIGURE 4 4 User Senior Technician Location South Property Line Job Description Record Noise Events above 85 dB Note Predominant noise levels due to highway 25 or Apphy to all records in the current simdi file FIGURE 4 4 Edit of General Record Information
21. SPL Slow SPL Fast SPL Impl SPL LAFTMS5 Leg LAedg Lieg Leg HEE on ana a aa a o oE a o0 a EEGs 1 3 Leg E Gia FI Impl Lmin E E HEWES E ho n0 ao o EE gt FIGURE 3 12 Settings Time History Model 831 LTWA and Lmax Lmin The LTWA and all Lmax Lmin options will be disabled greyed out when the Period is 50 ms or faster Ln Statistics The Ln Statistics setting will be disabled when the Period is faster than 500 ms OBA Spectra The OBA Spectra group will be hidden if the optional firmware 831 OB3 has not been installed The settings will be enabled disabled based on the OBA Bandwidth setting on the Measurement sub tab 3 10 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual The Weather settings will be disabled if the Weather setting on the Weather sub tab is set to None Also the Preamp settings will only be enabled when a 426Al2 or PRM2103 is attached to the instrument SLM Utility G3 Manual LAFTM5 The LAFTMS setting will only be enabled when the Period is set to 5 s or slower and the Takt Maximal Data setting is checked on the System gt Preferences sup tab Advance Settings In addition to the acoustic settings a number of non acoustic and system settings can also be saved in a time history record To access these additional settings click the Advanced button on the Time History sub tab to display the Advanced Time History dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 13 Advanced Time History Miscellane
22. Settings System Tab 3 97 For more information on the Communications Watchdog feature see the Model 831 Manual or the 831 INT Manual WARNING If disconnecting the Model 831 from an 831 INT remember to disable the Communications Watchdog feature if you are not reconnecting it Otherwise the Model 31 will shut down and restart every 5 minutes Saving Preferences Communications Watchdog The Communications Watchdog option monitors communciation between the 831 INT and the Model 831 If no communication or data is received from the 831 INT by the Model 831 within 5 minutes the Communciations Watchdog feature will cause the Model 831 to shut down and restart When the Model 831 is connected to the 831 INT the Communications Watchdog feature is automatically enabled However when removing the Model 831 from the 831 INT the feature is not automatically disabled so you must disable it if you are not reconnecting it to an 831 INT To enable or disable the Communications Watchdog select or deselect the option respectively as shown in Figure 3 134 To save a set of Preferences press Save as shown in FIGURE 3 135 Instrument Status Settings Manual Control Download Calibrate System Stored Preferences nstrument Settings FIGURE 3 135 Save Preferences This will bring up the Save Configuration Menu shown in FIGURE 3 136 save Configuration Enter the name of the configuration you wish
23. The Stored Preferences drop down will show lt Instrument Settings gt to indicate that the displayed values are what is currently active on the instrument The user may refresh the displayed values or undo any changes made by clicking the Stored Preferences drop down and selecting lt Instrument Settings gt The preferences are distributed over seven sub tabs as follows e Preferences e Power Lock e System e Displays e Reference Spectra e Logic I O 831 only e Communications Each sub tab is accessed by clicking the appropriate sub tab on the System tab and will display the preferences as shown and described in the following sections The Preferences sub tab is displayed by clicking the Preferences sub tab on the System tab and is shown in FIGURE 3 97 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Preferences Comm Display Options Other anguage sme DateTime with PC Decimal Symbol Auto Store Period E Comma Date Format Reset Prompt dd mmm yyyy yyyy mmm dd Jack Function Units st English Takt Maximal Data Microphone Correction FIGURE 3 97 System Preferences Display Options The Display Options section of the Preferences sub tab allows the user to set the Language Decimal format Date format and Units preferences as shown in FIGURE 3 97 Language Clicking the down arrow to the right of the Language field will open a drop down menu listing the language options as shown in FI
24. Tones Zooming into tones may be helpful in viewing the noise regression line as shown in Figure 8 17 Data Sets 120 E Overall O Measurement 1 Tone 137 5 Hz 100 Lpt 32 9 dB Lyn as Lta Et 50 Ecrit 100 0 Hz adB fo Court z351 BO I E Noise Regression Line 40 20 1475 0 15625 16500 1737 5 18250 19125 20000 2087 5 21750 22625 2350 0 FIGURE 8 17 Noise Regression Line 8 14 Data View SLM UTIL G3 Manual Exporting Data When exporting FFT data the Export Data dialog box will appear as shown in FIGURE 8 18 Refer to Chapter 5 in this manual for more information about exporting data 5 Export Data Sections to Ingude FFT Overall FFT Measurement History FFT Tonality Export as Excel Workbook O Comma Delimited File csv Text Export all downloaded files Use Prefix Output Filename FFT Data O01 V Automatically Launch Viewer App FIGURE 8 18 Export Data FFT When exporting to an Excel Workbook the FFT data will be exported to the selected worksheets SLM UTIL G3 Manual Exporting Data 8 15 Summary Worksheet Session Log Worksheet FFT Overall Worksheet The Summary worksheet will be created when the Summary option is checked on the Export Data dialog box The Summary worksheet will display the same information as displayed on the FFT Summary View Please refer to the FFT Summary section of this chapter for a complete description
25. check in the check box to set the Model 831 to measure and display the parameter LAFTMS called for by a German standard System Tab 3 79 3 80 Microphone Correction When using a free field microphone for measurements in a random incidence sound field the user may wish to add a random incidence correction to the sound level measurement Click the down arrow to the right of the data field entitled Microphone Correction to open a drop down menu listing the options as shown in FIGURE 3 101 Microphone Correction RISFF FF RI FF RI 2106 8 FF FF 2106 8 FF 90 2106 8 FIGURE 3 101 Microphone Correction Click on the selection desired one of the following e Off to have no correction e RI FF to correct a random incidence microphone for making measurements in an acoustic free field e FF RI to correct a free field microphone for making measurements in a random incidence acoustic field e FF RI 2106 8 to correct a free field microphone for making measurements in a random incidence acoustic field from within an EPS2106 or EPS2108 e FF FF 2106 8 to correct a free field microphone for making measurements in a free field acoustic field from within an EPS2106 or EPS2108 e FF 90 2106 8 to correct a free field microphone for making measurements in a 90 acoustic field from within an EPS2106 or EPS2108 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Power Lock The Power Lock sub tab is displayed by clicking the Power Loc
26. containing the 831 Firmware Loader as shown in FIGURE 3 57 SLMFirmwareProgrammer 2 10 Welcome This software allows you to upgrade the firmware and installed options in your Larson Davis SLM without sending it back to the factory Before beginning make sure your instrument is properly connected to your PC and that you have a firmware file on your computer When you re ready to begin dick Next If at any time you want to change a previous selection click FIGURE 3 57 SLM Firmware Programmer Manual Control Tab 3 47 Click Next to display the Select File box shown in FIGURE 3 58 Select File Step 1 Select the file s to load into the instrument Select the type of file s you would like to load into the instrument Upgrade the firmware using a ROM file Q Dev 831_Firmware 3_0 Latest 831 3 0008404 rom Change installed options using a OPT file C Upgrade 831 INT ET firmware Browse FIGURE 3 58 Select File For loading firmware files to the instrument select one of the following options e For ROM firmware files select Upgrade the firmware using a ROM file e For OPT firmware files select Change installed options using a OPT file e For firmware files to be used with the 831 INT ET select Upgrade 831 INT ET firmware Under the option selected enter the path name of the firmware file you received or click Browse to locate and select the appropriate file After sele
27. deviation from being perfectly in line for each frequency SD The standard deviation of the measurement results for the T20 or T30 decay times displayed as a percentage for each frequency The Quality Indicators BT BK NL Cu amp SD are displayed with Green Yellow or Red backgrounds to indicate Good Fair or Poor respectively Please refer to Table 7 2 below and the Quality Indicators section of the Model 831 Technical Reference Manual for a complete description and the associated criteria for each Quality Indicator e e poa o es gt 35 dB T20 lt 35 dB T20 gt 45 dB T30 lt 45 dB T30 Yee 5 o lt NL lt 10 gt l gt l 0 lt a 5 lt Cu lt 10 gt 10 5 lt Cu lt 0 lt 5 5 lt SD lt 10 Rs OO Cs T Table 7 2 Quality Indicator Criteria 7 10 Data View SLM Utility G3 Manual RT 60 Measurement Grade The RT 60 Measurement Grade section shown in FIGURE 7 9 displays the estimated Accuracy Grade of this measurement as described in ISO 3382 2 2008 R160 Measurement Grade Estimated Grade Frequency Range Actual Required Positions Actual Required Decays Position Actual Required Total Positions Position 1 2 3 Decays 5 5 5 Survey 50 0 Hz 10000 Hz 250 Hz 2000 Hz 3 2 5 FIGURE 7 9 RT60 Summary RT 60 Measurement Grade SLM Utility G3 Manual Estimated Grade The model 831 reports three methods of differing measuremen
28. it and click Open to complete the process Slm Utility G3 can also open files with a ldbin extension When files are downloaded from the instrument a slm Idbin file is created that holds all the data files in a raw data format SIm Utility G3 then converts the slm Idbin file into the Data Records which are presented to the user in the Data View To open a ldbin file click the file extension drop down and choose Larson Davis binary files ldbin The file list will now show ldbin files To see both slmdl and ldbin files in the same location select All Files from the file extension drop down FIGURE 4 18 Main Toolbar Open Importing Data From USB Memory SLM Utility G3 Manual A detailed description of downloading data from the internal memory of the instrument using the Instrument Manager was presented in the section Download Tab on page 3 58 However when using the Model 831 data can also be saved to a USB memory device Opening a Saved File 4 13 To transfer data from a USB memory device into Slm Utility G3 connect the USB memory device to the PC and select File gt Import from the Main Menu as shown in FIGURE 4 19 Connection View Options Window Help Open Ctri O Close Save Ctri Save As Export Import K Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 1 TTf6F66 tmp SimUtility2 simndl Upgrade Instrument Exit FIGURE 4 19 File Menu Importing Data From USB Memory SLM Ut
29. of the download as shown in FIGURE 3 77 E H Session Log 5 E 831 0001065 af Connected 08 Mar 2011 11 12 29 af Downloaded 08 Mar 2011 11 12 58 FIGURE 3 77 Session Log Downloaded Calibrate Tab Click the Calibrate tab as shown in FIGURE 3 78 to calibrate a connected instrument using SIm Utility G3 Model 831 Instrument Manager SLM 0002551 Instrument Status Manual Control Calibrate system Microphone Preamp Class 1 Preamp 26A12 Calibration Data Calibrator LD CAL200 114 0dB ikHz 114 00 Calibrator Level 114 00 dB Sensitivity 25 02 dB re iv Pa Certification Reminders Last Certified on Certification Interval Years 12 31 1969 Certification Reminder Days Upload Certification FIGURE 3 78 Calibrate SLM Utility G3 Manual Calibrate Tab 3 63 For a complete description of the Calibrate functionality please refer to the Calibration chapter of the instrument manual Frequency Weighting Detector Microphone Preamplifier 3 64 Normally the instrument is calibrated using an acoustic calibrator which exposes the microphone to a known sound pressure level dB at a known frequency The calibration procedure adjusts the sensitivity of the meter so that the meter reads the applied decibel level There is however an alternative mode in which a voltage is input directly to the input connector without using the preamplifier In this case the sensitivity is adjusted such that the met
30. range from 100 Hz to 20 kHz as shown in FIGURE 8 3 FIGURE 8 3 Frequency Span Lines defines the number of discrete frequency bands Choices range from 400 to 6400 as shown in FIGURE 8 4 FIGURE 8 4 Lines Window selects a window to provide emphasis or balance between frequency selectivity and amplitude ripple as the frequency varies from one bin to another Choices are shown in FIGURE 8 5 Flat Top Rectangular FIGURE 8 5 Window Frequency Weighting A broadband Leq and Lpeak level will be measured using this weighting as well as being applied to the FFT spectrum 8 4 Settings Page SLM UTIL G3 Manual For more information on measuring tonality with the Model 831 see the FFT chapter in the Model 831 manual For more information on selecting a regression range see ISO 1996 2 section C 4 SLM UTIL G3 Manual ISO 1996 2 enables 1996 2 Annex C tonality measurements while in FFT mode Tone Seek Delta determines noise pauses in your measurement as described in ISO 1996 2 C 4 2 The default is 1 dB Regression Range determines masking noise as described in ISO 1996 2 C 4 4 The percentage selected reflects the and range of the critical bandwidth to the right and left of the center frequency For example selecting 75 results in a range that is 75 to both the left and right of the central frequency Run Mode this setting determines how a measurement is terminated and how history records are accumul
31. that the next and subsequent measurements could start at an even multiple of 5 minutes i e 08 15 00 08 20 00 08 25 00 etc The Interval Time Sync and Interval Time settings are disabled if the Enable Measurement History setting is not checked The Daily Auto Store setting allows for the automatic storing of data at equal time intervals within a 24 hour time period beginning at a user specified time For example using the settings shown in FIGURE 3 26 a new data file 3 24 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual would be stored every 2 hours 12 day beginning at 1 AM 01 00 00 The associated Time setting determines the start of the 24 hour time period If the Daily Auto Store setting is set to Never the associated Time setting is disabled and no automatic storage will occur The Daily Cal Check setting will allow for an instrument equipped with a Model 426A12 Outdoor Preamplifier to perform a daily calibration check at a time specified by the associated Time setting Single Block Timer In Single Block Timer mode the user can specify a block of time during which a measurement is to be run The instrument will begin a measurement at the specified Start Time setting and end the measurement at the specified End Time setting This will occur every day beginning on the date specified in the Start Date setting with the last measurement occurring on the date specified in the End Date setting For example using the settings shown
32. to save Ifthe name already exists that configuration will be overwritten with the new information If the configuration doesn t exist it will be created 3 98 FIGURE 3 136 Save Configuration Menu System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Enter a name for this set of Preferences using the keyboard and click OK Recalling Preferences To recall a previously stored set of Preferences click the down arrow to the right of the Stored Preferences field to open a list of stored Preferences as shown in FIGURE 3 137 and click the name of the desired setup to make a selection Instrument Status Manual Contral system Stored Preferences istrument Settings Save Delete lt default gt lt Insttument Settings Wireless Logic 1 0 NMS Modem FIGURE 3 137 Recall a Set of Preferences Menu The Preferences Power Lock System Display Menus Reference Spectra Other and Communications sub tabs will now display the parameters corresponding to this recalled set of Preferences Deleting Preferences To delete a stored set of Preferences recall it as previously described and then delete it by clicking Delete as shown in FIGURE 3 138 Instrument Status Settings Manual Control Download Calibrate System Stored Preferences nstrument Settings FIGURE 3 138 Delete a Set of Preferences SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 99 Upload Preferences To transfer preference
33. txt formats when the export is finished The user may also specify which application to launch for CSV csv and Text txt exports Exporting Measurement Files SLM Utility G3 Manual CHAPTER Remote Connection The Remote Connection option is used to communicate with a Model 831 at a remote location via wireless modem analog modem or the internet Initiating a Remote Connection The proper settings for remote communications must be set in both the instrument and in Slm Utility G3 software before initiating a remote connection See the instrument manual and Communications Model 831 only on page 3 94 of this manual for further information During the same session when working with the SLM Utility G3 the connection preference will be remembered Clicking on the Connect Icon will bring up the last used connection method To initiate a remote connection click Connection on the main menu bar highlight Remote to show the sub menu then click the desired connection type as shown in FIGURE 6 1 Simutility G3 Direct Lah Ff Remote Wireless Change Instrument Modem Internet Disconnect FIGURE 6 1 Remote Connection Menu For a remote connection to succeed the remote instrument must be configured to accept a connection using the connection type selected Only one remote connection type may be active on the instrument at any given time SLM Utility G3 Manual Remote Connection 6
34. wireless modem gt lt some domain defined by the carrier gt This field will be disabled if sending an SMS manually Select the COM port of the wireless modem attached to the G3 computer This field will only be enabled when sending an SMS via a wireless modem attached to the PC Enter the public IP address of your PC To determine the IP address to use visit www canyouseeme org or contact your network administrator Enter a valid Port number for TCP IP communication Please make sure that the port is not blocked by firewalls Also note that if you are using a cellular modem to connect to internet on the PC side make sure that the cellular provider does not do port blocking The port number used must be greater than 1023 and less than 65536 Enter a timeout in seconds for the connection request to complete The time required varies based on cellular and internet traffic volumes at the time of the request A timeout of 5 minutes 300 seconds is suggested as a starting point Finally enter the password which is set in the Model 831 and click OK There are three ways to send the SMS message via e mail via an attached wireless modem or manually Select the SMS mode by clicking the appropriate radio button in the Select SMS mode section of the dialog as shown in FIGURE 6 2 Wireless Connection 6 3 Send via Wireless Modem To send via wireless modem the PC running SIm Utility G3 must have a wireless modem attached and
35. 03 20 0 00 00 00 0 Monday 2011 March O7 13 14 48 None FIGURE 8 6 Data View FFT Summary SLM UTIL G3 Manual Please refer to Chapter 4 Data View on page 4 1 for a description of any sections not explicitly described here Data View 8 7 Settings Settings Preamp FFT Frequency Span FFT Lines FFT Resolution FFT Window FFT Frequency Weighting FT Run Mode FT Count FFT Time FFT Measurement History FFT Range Gain Overall Broadband Data Overall Broadband Data Overloads QOvenoad Duration FFT Overoad FFT Overloads FFT Overload Duration The Settings section shown in FIGURE 8 7 will display the active settings used for this measurement PRM31 0000 1600 12 5 Hanning Weighting Timed Stop 50 00 03 20 0 FIGURE 8 7 FFT Summary Settings On Normal 0 dB The Overall Broadband Data section shown in FIGURE 8 8 will display the broadband Leq Lmax Lmin and Lpeak values recorded during this measurement The values will be weighted according to the frequency weighting setting The overload level count and duration for both broadband and FFT will also be displayed in this section 2011 Mar 08 08 20 40 2011 Mar 08 08 23 28 2011 Mar 08 08 21 34 FIGURE 8 8 FFT Summary Overall Broadband Data 8 8 Data View SLM UTIL G3 Manual FFT Graph To display a graph of the FFT measurement click the Graph button on the Data View Toolbar as shown in FIGURE 8 9
36. 2011 15 06 51 af Run OF Mar 2011 15 10 20 a Stop OF Mar 2011 15 14 09 a Data Reset 07 Mar 2011 15 19 36 FIGURE 3 43 Session Log Reset Locking the Instrument Keypad The Model 831 and SoundTrack LxT have a very useful keypad Lock feature The Lock Control section of the Manual Control tab is shown in FIGURE 3 44 The software does not enforce the lock setting so this menu can be used Lock Status to unlock a meter when the code is not known Lack Control Lock Status Unlocked Set Lock UnLock FIGURE 3 44 Lock Control The Lock Status locked or unlocked is indicated in the Lock Status field Buttons for locking and unlocking the instrument keypad are located near the bottom of the Lock Control area 3 40 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual To Lock the instrument click the Lock key shown in FIGURE 3 44 which will open the Set Unlock Code dialog shown in FIGURE 3 45 Enter Unlock code 0000 E Allow Calibration when Locked FIGURE 3 45 Set Unlock Code Permitting Calibration When Locked To allow calibrating the instrument when Locked check the Allow Calibration when Locked setting check box Click the down arrow to the right of the Select Lock Mode field to open the drop down menu shown in FIGURE 3 46 Select Lock Mode Enter Unlock code Locked with Auto Store Locked with Manual Store Fully Locked FIGURE 3 46 Lock Mode Options SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab 3 41
37. 3 10 09 43 12 09 43 14 32 Duration 00 00 01 4 00 00 01 2 00 00 01 7 00 00 01 4 33 Overloads 0 0 0 0 34 Overload Duration 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 J9 Count 4 4 04 04 36 LZeq dB 45 8 45 8 45 5 46 3 37 Frequency Hz dB a8 39 12 5 40 25 0 41 37 5 42 50 0 02 5 75 0 B D 100 0 112 5 125 0 137 5 150 0 1627 5 175 0 187 5 200 0 212 5 FIGURE 8 19 FFT Export FFT Measurement History SLM UTIL G3 Manual Exporting Data 28 FFT Average Spectrum 29 Record F 30 F 31 F 32 F 33 F a4 F 33 F 36 F 37 F 38 F 39 F 40 F 41 F 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ro S Date 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 2010 12 27 Time 09 43 09 09 43 10 09 43 12 09 43 14 09 43 15 09 43 17 09 43 19 09 43 20 09 43 22 09 43 24 09 43 25 03 43 27 09 43 29 Duration Overloads Overload Duration Count Leq dB 00 00 01 4 00 00 01 2 00 00 01 7 00 00 01 4 00 00 01 8 00 00 01 3 00 00 01 3 00 00 01 7 00 00 01 4 00 00 01 4 00 00 01 6 00 00 01 3 00 00 01 5 0 coco oO fCO CO O28 32 Go fo Gc 2a 2 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 BEEREERBESEEREREERERE FIGURE 8 20 FFT Export FFT Measurement History Excel 2010 FFT Measurement His
38. 3030500 LD0 13030501 LD0 13030502 LD0 13030600 LD0 1303060 1 LD0 13030700 LD0 1303070 L LDO E Show All Files Size Date 335 kB 01Mar 2015 18 18 14 1182 kB 01 Mar 2013 18 24 00 2080 kB 02 Mar 2013 00 00 00 1725 kB 03 Mar 2013 00 00 00 3540 kB 04 Mar 2013 00 00 00 3033 kB 04 Mar 2013 15 28 36 2014 kB 05 Mar 2013 11 36 25 05 Mar 2013 13 41 06 05 Mar 2013 16 55 47 06 Mar 2013 00 00 00 06 Mar 2013 09 09 02 07 Mar 2013 16 29 12 07 Mar 2013 16 51 19 Add General Record Information Save Idbin File FIGURE 3 72 Download Tab Download Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Selecting Files to Download Selecting a File Selecting All Files When selecting multiple data files all files selected will be downloaded into a single download file with each data file becoming a Data Record within the downloaded file Add General Record Information The general record information added to the downloaded records can be edited later as described in the section Edit of General Record Information on page 4 4 Same Information for All Records SLM Utility G3 Manual The initial list of files available to download will be limited to the data files stored in the same mode the instrument is currently running i e if the instrument is in SLM mode only SLM data files will be displayed To see all files for all modes check the Show All Files check box The user may choose which files to download by selecting one or more indivi
39. 61 Open ScreenGrabber Program Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual The ScreenGrabber display will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 62 0 00 03 8 S 831_Data Live etter E E h E EAA NF 140M 60 Linnie Es 1 3 Octave 1 00kHz 2 Slow L 1 00kHz S 36 4 dB LAS 47 3 dB Started 2011 Mar 07 15 46 01 J FIGURE 3 62 ScreenGrabber Display ScreenGrabber Menu Right click on the ScreenGrabber display to open the ScreenGrabber Menu shown in FIGURE 3 63 Copy to clipboard Ctrl C Save bitmap to file Ctri Full Screen Ctrl F FIGURE 3 63 ScreenGrabber Menu SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab 3 51 Full Screen Display Click Full Screen or press Ctrl F on the keyboard to obtain a large screen of the instrument display as shown in FIGURE 3 64 831 Data Live Kena Mabel nen eels ab SRO EE 60 60 so inig E 1 3 Octave 1 00kHz 2 Slow L 1 00kHz S 37 4 dB LAS 47 7 dB Started 2011 Mar 07 15 46 01 FIGURE 3 64 ScreenGrabber Full Screen Display A check mark will appear to the left of the text Full Screen in the ScreenGrabber menu To return to the original display open the ScreenGrabber menu and click Full Screen or press Ctrl F on the keyboard Copy to Clipboard Click Copy to Clipboard tester to perform this operation 3 52 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual The Save As dialog is a system dialog and will appear differently depending on wh
40. 65 Cal 26 91 dE 0 04 dB Mon 07 Mar 2011 13 06 10 luli 01065 1 Cal 26 95 dB 0 00 dB Mon 07 Mar 2011 13 04 39 luli 01065 io Cal 26 95 dB 0 01 dB Mon 07 Mar 2011 11 28 13 fal 01065 B Cal 26 94 dE 0 01 dB Mon 07 Mar 2011 11 28 00 lili 01065 Cal 26 93 dB 0 15 dB Tue 22 Feb 2011 10 28 30 lal 01065 Cal 27 06 dB 0 02 dB Tue 25 Jan 2011 11 09 13 fal 01065 Cal 27 08 dB 0 00 dE Tue 25 Jan 2011 11 09 07 luli 01065 im 27 08 dB 0 016 Tue 25 Jan 2011 11 09 01 Tue 25 Jan 2011 11 08 55 Tue 25 lan 2011 17 08 48 FIGURE 3 90 Calibration History Dialog Box 3 70 Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Calibration Spectrum This feature requires optional firmware 831 OB3 LxT OB1 or LxT OB3 Also OBA must be enabled from the OBA Settings tab Calibration Spectra Frequency Hz 8 0 10 0 16 0 20 0 25 0 oLS5 40 0 50 0 63 0 4 Level dB 76 0 739 TL8 63 5 Fha 53 8 50 8 39 2 39 6 37 6 The icon to the left of a calibration indicates that there is a calibration frequency spectrum attached to the calibration data The spectrum is only provided when the calibration had been done on the instrument itself Calibrations performed via the SLM Utility G3 program do not include a spectrum When spectral data have been saved with the calibration data this can be displayed as shown in FIGURE 3 91 by double clicking the desired calibration history record Level dB AN i 16 0 50 0 160 500 16k 5k 16k Frequen
41. 7 T 1s HS HETS I S ELS uN S rij ra Hisar E 1a ai amp Fa ginattale HEL Binammen Tore Ho Let jdi en dEi Lite cB fa Cnc Band He Bert Ho Bene Boot fe Bell f cre ay Paegresticn imeght himd a Chenal 13 zg r i AS 103 LEE Himig M22 Cemal m0 1133 i IEN 1G AG B i 4 Hinmiag N0013 Chal A EL OD W7 EI IERD 200 ane pa ES Le TWE A Haremg M003 FIGURE 8 14 FFT Graph with Tonality Data The tonality data graph displays tone indicators as shown in Figure 8 14 Tone indicators with a critical bandwidth line display tones that meet the ISO 1996 2 standard Tone indicators without a critical bandwidth line represent tones that do not meet the standard 8 12 Data View SLM UTIL G3 Manual For more information about quality indicators for Model 831 tonality assessments see the FFT and Tonality Chapter in the Model 831 Manual SLM UTIL G3 Manual When you select a tone the Data Set displays a summary of the data associated with the tone If the tone does not meet the ISO 1996 2 standards the quality indicator information at the bottom of the Data Set appears To select a tone click on the tone indicator as shown in Figure 8 15 FIGURE 8 15 Selecting A Tone To zoom into individual tones select the area on the graph to be enlarged and drag the cursor to the end of the area as shown in Figure 8 16 Data View 8 13 Select and drag area to zoom into one or several tones FIGURE 8 16 Zoom Into View
42. 9 55 00 02 46 0 00 02 46 0 00 00 00 0 None None 563 687 741 l E 363 452 7 O 738 X7 5 73 34 1223 oo pA AY a E 38 7 ET a i th amar FIGURE 7 8 RT 60 Summary RT 60 Ensemble SLM Utility G3 Manual Freq Hz The range of frequencies over which the decay time is measured Displayed in either 1 1 or 1 3 octave bands as determined by the Bandwidth setting as shown in FIGURE 7 4 and may also be limited by the Lowest Band Highest Band filter setting as shown in FIGURE 7 4 Leq Computed as the Leq between the initial exceedance of the trigger level to when the signal falls below the trigger level minus 5 dB displayed in dB for each frequency Lmax The maximum value of the time history at each frequency displayed in dB Lbk The background level measured for each frequency displayed in dB T20 T30 The T20 or T30 decay time for each frequency displayed in milliseconds BT The product of the filter bandwidth and the T20 or T30 decay time for each frequency BK A measure of the dynamic range between the excitation signal and the background noise level displayed in dB for each frequency NL The degree of non linearity of the T20 or T30 portion of the decay curve and is reported as permillage parts per thousand deviation from perfect linearity for each frequency Data View 7 9 Cu The degree of curvature and is a comparison of the T20 and T30 Cu is expressed as the percentage
43. Build Time is the time the noise level must be above the configured Trigger Level to sufficiently energize the room For example if the Build Time is set to five seconds the sound source will be on for five seconds plus the time it takes for the sound level to reach the trigger level Run Time Sets the post trigger run time The maximum value is dependent upon the Sample Period as indicated in Table 7 1 Sample Period ms Max Run Time s Table 7 1 Max Run Time vs Sample Period OBA Range For most reverberation time measurements the OBA Range will be set to Normal Low would be used when the range of the measurement remains near the noise floor of the filters 20 dB Range Should only be used for Interrupted Noise since impulses can quickly exceed 120 dBZ Settings Page 7 5 Source 7 6 General RT 60 Source RT 60 Noise Attenuation White The settings on the Source sub page are only available when the Interrupted method is selected on the RT 60 sub page For the Impulse method an external noise source i e starter gun balloon etc is used so these settings do not apply Pink 00 0 dB FIGURE 7 5 Settings Source Interrupted Method RT 60 Noise The signal used to energize the room can be generated by an external sound source or using the internal noise source of the Model 831 If using an external source select Off If using the internal noise s
44. DA naani E ATE E E EE 6 15 Overview This manual can be used with the Model 831 Manual 1831 01 and the SoundTrack LxT Manual I770 01 which provide complete specifications and instructions for the operation of these instruments Introduction This chapter presents an overview and the system requirements for the SLM Utility G3 software Larson Davis SLM _ Utility G3 Software works in conjunction with both the Larson Davis Model 831 and the SoundTrack LxT However some of the functionality described in this manual is not supported in SoundTrack LxT The SLM Utility G3 Software enhances the flexibility and ease of use of the Model 831 and SoundTrack LxT by providing setup utilities instrument calibration computer based control of the instrument data downloading printing and export of data to third party software for post processing and analysis System Requirements Minima Recommended Operating System Windows XP Pro with Windows 7 Pro SP3 Windows Vista Business Windows 7 USB Connection Yes Microsoft Office Broadband Internet Analog Modem Required for export to Excel Required for export to Excel with full FFT support SLM Utility G3 Manual Introduction 1 1 1 2 System Requirements SLM Utility G3 Manual Getting Started This chapter presents the information for installing con figuring and using the SLM Utility G3 software Installing the SLM Utility G3 Software Inst
45. Dialog Box Click Yes to confirm the deletion of all files Upgrade the Instrument Using SLM Utility G3 it is possible To upgrade the firmware in the instrument first place the to upgrade the instrument firmware firmware file on your computer using a path you will without opening the Instrument remember The keys will indicate SoundTrack LxT or 831 Manager as described in the section depending on the instrument connected File on page 2 4 The Upgrade function is available Click Upgrade 831 as shown in FIGURE 3 55 only when connected by USB or TCP IP Refresh Browse Model 831 Files Store Model 831 File Upgrade Model 831 Restore Model 221 FIGURE 3 55 Upgrade 831 3 46 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Utility G3 Manual This will display the warning message shown in FIGURE 3 aaa ai WARNING Please save any unsaved measurements and download all stored data from the instrument Failure to do so may result in lost or unrecoverable data and settings Select Download to save these files Select Proceed to upload new firmware or options Select Cancel to abort the upgrade FIGURE 3 56 Upload 831 Warning Message Press Cancel if you wish to abort the upload operation Press Download if you wish to download the data files and store them to your computer before performing the upload operation Press Proceed to continue the upload operation This will open a window
46. Enable Measurement History is the only other setting available when in this mode 3 22 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Timed Stop In Timed Stop mode the instrument will automatically stop and store at least one record each time the instrument is Run as shown in FIGURE 3 24 Select Run Mode Properties Enable Measurement History To enable the Measurement Counter setting the Measurement Time setting must be set to at least 1 minute Measurement Time 00 01 20 Measurement Counter 00010 FIGURE 3 24 Timed Stop The duration of each record is determined by the Measurement Time setting and the number of records created of Measurement Time duration is determined by the Measurement Counter setting The user must still manually start the measurement As an example using the settings shown in FIGURE 3 24 after the user presses Run the instrument will create 10 measurement records with each record having a duration of 1 20 and then Stop Stop When Stable In Stop When Stable mode the instrument will continue to run until the measured level remains within a defined amplitude range for a defined duration of time as shown in FIGURE 3 25 Measurement Control Time History Mai Select Run Mode Properties Enable Measurement History Delta 0 2 dB FIGURE 3 25 Stop When Stable SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 23 The Delta setting determines the amplitude range and the Time setting determines the
47. GURE 3 98 Francais Deutsch Italiano Portuqu s pt Espa ol Svenska Norsk Portugu s br Cestna FIGURE 3 98 Language Selection Click on the desired language to make the selection SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 77 Other Options 3 78 Decimal Format A decimal can be represented by a period or a comma Click on the radio button to the left of the desired format to make a Selection Date Format The date can be represented in one of two formats e dd mmm yyyy e yyyy mmm dd Click on the radio button to the left of the desired format to make a selection Units The following choice of units is provided e SI e English Click on the radio button to the left of the desired format to make a selection Synchronize date time with PC Click to place a check mark in the check box associated with the text Sync date time with PC to synchronize the date time of the instrument with the PC every time it is connected Automatically Store Data on Stop This option is provided to minimize the possibility that measured data is lost by forgetting to store Aubo Store iw Pero Reset Prompt Store FIGURE 3 99 Auto Store The options are as follows e None No automatic storage of data e Prompt Upon stopping a measurement a prompt is displayed asking whether or not the data is to be stored If the response is Yes the user will be prompted for a file name to assign to the stored fi
48. IGURE 3 19 provides access to settings related to pre defined markers Measurement Control Time History es in 8 7 Truck Motorcycle Aircraft Exdude 6 7 2 3 4 5 5 T 8 9 O 0 0 0 0 8 A 8 8 K ji co FIGURE 3 19 Settings Markers SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 17 Miscellaneous Model 831 Measurement Control Ldn and Lden Start Time hh mm Day Evening Might Evening Penalty Might Penalty The Miscellaneous sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 20 provides access to settings defining the start times for Day Evening and Night time periods and associated noise penalties as well as Sound Recording settings that did not fit elsewhere Sound Recording Sound Record Range Low Recording Sample Rate 8 kHz Measurement Sound Snapshot Sound Snapshot begins at start of measurement or of each interval depending on measurement mode Enable Time FIGURE 3 20 Settings Miscellaneous Model 831 3 18 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Miscellaneous SoundTrack LxT When Connected to a SoundTrack LxT the Miscellaneous sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 21 Measurement Control Time History Miscellaneous Ldn and Lden Start Time hh mm Day 1 00 Evening 19 00 Night 23 00 Evening Penalty Night Penalty FIGURE 3 21 Settings Miscellaneous SoundTrack LxT SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 19 Weather Model 831 Only The Weather s
49. Reminder data field which will open the drop down menu shown in FIGURE 3 95 FIGURE 3 95 Certification Reminder Menu The following choices are available e 15 Days 30 Days e 35 Days e 60 Days e Never Click on the desired value to make a selection This value is stored in the instrument and used to determine when the certification reminder should be displayed Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab Click the System tab on the Instrument Manager to display its contents The System tab is comprised of seven sub tabs as shown in FIGURE 3 96 Each sub page can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate sub tab on the System tab Tabs that are currently out of view can be scrolled to by using the left right arrow buttons at the far right Model 31 Instrument Manager SLM 0001065 Stored Preferences ete setina Display Options Other muace Sync Daten with PC Decimal Symbol Auto Store Period E Comma Date Format Reset Prompt dd mmm yyyy yyyy mmm dd Jack Function Units SI SLM Utility G3 Manual Engis Takt Maximal Data Microphone Correction FIGURE 3 96 Instrument Manager System Tab System Tab 3 75 Displaying the Instrument s Preferences Displaying the Preferences Preferences 3 76 When the System tab is selected for the first time the preferences currently active on the instrument will be downloaded and displayed on the appropriate sub tabs
50. SLM Utility G3 Manual The RT 60 Detail sheet will display an RT 60 detail including both T20 and T30 data of each decay captured over the entire measurement A sample screenshot is shown in FIGURE 7 14 Additionally each decay record will indicate if an Overload was detected Yes No and whether or not the decay is excluded from the Ensemble average an X in the Exclude column indicates it is excluded Exporting Data 7 15 Date 1 2010 08 18 09 16 44 No 82 5 40 2 7 Tx O 30 3 612 5430 81 2 234 829 146 72 69 2 197 739 261 10 72 6 18 0 462 32580 73 8 19 4 1396 1962 63 74 1 18 0 1428 4005 90 5 8 9 20 8 711397854 54 3 2 2010 08 18 09 16 54 40 2 635 28 23 404 5 303 431 38 26 49 9 234 1097 67 1 19 7 819 289 22 70 7 18 0 492 346 64 71 6 19 4 1606 2257 73 72 0 18 0 1300 3646 41 63 5 e mi mo 3 2010 08 18 09 17 04 2 402 30 3 23 4 ral areal as af 19 7 632 223 35 sa 18 0 512 360 85 716 19 4 1482 2084 05 72 0 18 0 1453 407676 3 6 8 amp 8 4 2010 08 18 09 17 14 7 4 E m E 5 33 sae 4865 soa FIGURE 7 14 RT60 Export RT60 Detail sheet Ensemble RT60 Time Series Sheet The Ensemble RT 60 Time Series sheet will display a spectra by time table of all of the decays captured during this measurement The data from any decays excluded from the ensemble will not be included RT 60 Detail Time Series Sheet The RT 60 Detail Time Series sheet will show a spectra by time table fo
51. SLM Utility G3 Software Manual CD tm gt OS 2013 04 11 09 45 39 2013 04 11 09 45 48 9112 5 109375 Frequency Hz x Measurement ol 2013 04 11 09 45 39 8 6 Measurement 1 2013 04 11 09 45 39 8 5 ARSON DAVIS A PCB PIEZOTRONICS DIV Larson Davis SLM Utility G3 Software Manual ISLM Utility G3 01 Rev J Supporting Firmware v 2 3 Copyright Copyright 2014 PCB Piezotronics Inc This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved The manual may not be copied in whole or in part for any use without prior written consent of PCB Piezotronics Inc Disclaimer The following paragraph does not apply in any state or country where such statements are not agreeable with local law Even though PCB Piezotronics Inc has reviewed its documentation PCB Piezotronics Inc makes no watranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to this instrument and documentation its quality performance merchantability 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 Changes and improvements to the information described in this manual may be made at any time Recycling PCB Piezotronics Inc is an environmentally friend
52. Status Nantel Corral Calibrate Run Control Run Status STOPPED Lock Control Lock Status Unlocked Mode Control Mode Status Stop Reset Click Reset Current Measurement to reset overall data Reset Current Measurement store Model 831 File Start Live Stream FIGURE 3 37 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab 3 37 The Restore Model 831 and the Upgrade Model 831 are only available when connected by USB or TCP IP Begin a Measurement 3 38 From the Manual Control tab the following operations can be performed e Run the instrument e Stop the instrument Reset the data to clear the instrument memory e Lock the instrument Unlock the instrument Browse instrument Files Upgrade the instrument e Restore the instrument e Store Data File e Initiate a Live Stream permitting the user to listen to live streaming audio from the Model 831 e Switch modes between SLM Mode RI 60 Mode requires 831 RT option and FFT Mode requires 831 FFT option Click Run to put the instrument into the Run mode and begin a measurement After clicking Run the Run Control section will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 38 Run Status Run Control Run Status RUNNING FIGURE 3 38 Run Key When the instrument is running the Run Status will be set to RUNNING Also the Session Log will be updated to reflect the running status of the instrument and the date an
53. Tab 3 95 When the meter is in RT 60 mode RS232 Settings see Chapter 7 only the RS 232 Settings group will appear on the R5 232 settings Communications sub tab RS5 232 Baud Rate FIGURE 3 131 RS 232 Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Modem On APM isp cingular APN Username ISPDA cingulart APN Password CINGULAR 1 Password 11111111 Set SMS Options FIGURE 3 132 Wireless Settings 3 96 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual This password is only for 831 INT ET connections SLM Utility G3 Manual Clicking the Set SMS Options button displays the Set SMS Options dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 133 The SMS Options preferences allow for SMS messages to be sent by the instrument when a specific trigger condition is detected Up to three trigger phone number combinations may be configured Set SMS Options Send sMSon Event 7 Phone 1234567899 SendSMSon Low Memory Fhone 1234567899 Send SMS on SMS In Phone 1234567899 i M ed FIGURE 3 133 SMS Options Refer to the Model 831 Manual for details on settings and information for connecting a modem to a Model 831 If further assistance is required please contact PCB technical Support Network Settings For Network Settings specify the password for the network in the Password field as shown in Figure 3 134 Network Settings Password 11111111 Communications Watchdog FIGURE 3 134 Network
54. Wireless Settings group requires the optional firmware 831 COMM be installed If neither of these two optional firmware packages are installed the Communications sub tab will not be available on the System tab System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Also to be able to edit these preferences the instrument must be connected via USB or Internet and the USB Host Port preference must be enabled on the System sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 109 Reference Spectra Other Wireless Settings Wireless Modem isp cingular ISPDA cingulart CINGULAR 1 11111111 11111111 ATEVX4 R5 232 Settings Set SMS Options Network Settings 2 eve 115200 Note Communications Watchdog The USB Host Port must be enabled to configure communications settings FIGURE 3 129 System Communications The optional USB analog modem MDMUSB A is for use with standard voice grade telephone lines sometimes referred to as POTS for plain old telephone system and will not operate satisfactorily over VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol telephone connections The USB port must be enabled to use the features on the optional Communications sub tab SLM Utility G3 Manual The preferences on the Communications sub tab are divided into four functional groupings as described below Analog Modem Settings Analog Modem i Monitor Number 001 Phone Number Password 11111111 Init String ATEVX4 FIGURE 3 130 Analog Modem Settings System
55. a previously saved Setup click the Stored Setups drop down and select the name of the Setup you wish to recall see FIGURE 3 33 The selected Setup will be set active and all the instrument settings on the various Settings tabs will be set to the recalled values Instrument Status Settings Manual Control Stored Setups INST UMe nt seTonos a i ls i lt default gt Instrument Settings gt MyNewSetup surement Control Time History Ma FIGURE 3 33 Stored Setups Deleting a Setup Setups can also be deleted by using the Setup Manager see Setup Manager on page 3 34 Also the lt default gt and lt Instrument Settings gt Setups cannot be deleted SLM Utility G3 Manual To delete a previously saved Setup select the desired Setup from the Stored Setups drop down see Recalling a Setup and click the Delete button at the top of the Settings tab as shown in FIGURE 3 6 The selected Setup will be deleted from the Stored Setups and all the settings will revert to the lt default gt Setup settings Settings Tab 3 33 Setup Manager The Setup Manager allows the user to transfer Setups between SIm Utility G3 and the instrument To open the Setup Manager click the Setup Manager button at the top of the Settings tab as shown in FIGURE 3 6 This will open the Setup Manager dialog box as shown in FIGURE 3 34 Setups Pressing the arrow buttons below will copy the selected setup files to the ins
56. a when taking a measurement and if a Measurement History will be kept Most of the settings on this tab are shown hidden and or enabled disabled based primarily on the Run Mode setting and the Enable Measurement History setting Measurement History The Enable Measurement History setting determines if a measurement history will be saved and stored with each Measurement Of the remaining settings on this sub tab only Interval Time Sync and Interval Time are dependent on this setting Settings Tab 3 21 Run Mode The Select Run Mode setting determines how and when the instrument will Run Stop and Store data and can be one of the following e Manual Stop e Timed Stop e Stop When Stable e Continuous e Single Block Timer e Daily Timer Click on the Run Mode drop down to select the desired mode as shown in FIGURE 3 23 The remaining settings available on this sub tab will be determined by the Run Mode selected General Dosimeter Measurement Control Time History Mali Select Run Mode Manual Stop Properties Manual Stop o Timed Stop Enable Measurement History Stop When Stable Single Block Timer Daily Timer FIGURE 3 23 Select Run Mode Manual Stop In Manual Stop mode the instrument will never automatically Run Stop or Store a measurement To take a measurement the user must manipulate the appropriate keys on the keypad either physically or via ScreenGrabber to Run Stop and or Store a measurement
57. ack LxT Measurement Control Settings For a detailed description of the measurement control settings with and without time history refer to the instrument s user manual If an FST Period is selected on the Time History sub tab the Enable Measurement History setting will be disabled SLM Utility G3 Manual The settings available on the Measurement sub tab define some basic sound level parameters such as Frequency and Peak Weighting Detector type Integration Method Ln percentages as well as OBA Octave Band Analyzer settings such as Range Bandwidth Weighting and Spectrum as shown in FIGURE 3 8 Octave Band Data Note that the OBA settings will only be available if the appropriate optional firmware has been installed e Model 831 831 OB3 1 1 and 1 3 octaves e SoundTrack LxT LxT OB1 1 1 octave only or LxT OB3 1 1 and 1 3 octaves The settings defining the measurement of noise dose are set from the Dosimeter sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 9 Predefined Setups The Dosimeter settings can be loaded from a set of Standards based pre defined criteria by clicking the Load Std Criteria button which will display the Standard Dose Criteria dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 10 Simply highlight the desired Standard and click OK to automatically populate the settings The settings available on the Measurement Control sub tab as shown in FIGURE 3 11 will define how and when the instrument will RUN STOP and or STORE dat
58. all SLM Utility G3 prior to When you insert the SLM Utility G3 CD it will start connecting a sound level meter automatically If it does not access the CD drive and click setup exe The install program installs the program files and prompts for any additional required information A PCB Piezotronics menu item will be created under the Program menu item in the Start menu Configuring the USB Port Windows XP The New Hardware Wizard as shown in FIGURE 2 1 appears when an instrument is connected to a USB port Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer an the hardware installation CD or orn the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sottware Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Mest to continue 4 Back Cancel FIGURE 2 1 Found New Hardware Dialog Box SLM Utility G3 Manual Getting Started 2 1 When the dialog box appears click No not this time and then click Next to obtain the display shown in FIGURE 2 2 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Larson Davis Model 837 amp SoundTrack LxT fe If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do y
59. an be performed by selecting one of the options listed on one of these menus as described in this manual Help About Click the Help Menu to obtain a single item About SLM Utility G3 Click that to display the About window which provides a list of the software components loaded and their version numbers 2 4 SLM Utility G3 Main Window SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Utility G3 Toolbar Just below the menu bar is the toolbar as shown in FIGURE 2 5 t EW fs Sis FP SLM Utility G3 Manual FIGURE 2 5 Toolbar The tool bar provides quick access to commonly used software functions A description of the function of each toolbar button or icon is presented in Table 2 1 below The Connect button will make the connection to the instrument connected to the computer The Disconnect button will terminate the connection between SLM _ Utility G3 and the instrument connected to the computer The Open File button will bring up a standard windows browse window that will allow the user to open an existing database record The Save File button will bring up a standard windows save file dialog box that will allow the user to save the current SLM Utility G3 file The dialog window will also allow the user to select a file name and location The Instrument Manager button will bring up the Instrument manager screen The user can then setup the instru
60. as follows e Auto Off Timer e Power Save Timer e Backlight Timer e Backlight Display Mode e Battery Type e External Shutoff Voltage 831 only Except for the External Shutoff Voltage each of these is set using a drop down menu listing the options which is opened by clicking the down arrow to the right of the text field bearing the parameter name Click the desired option to make the selection The available options for each of these are shown in the figures below Auto OFF Time Power Save Time Backlight Time Backlight Power Save Time Backlight Time Backlight Battery Type J FIGURE 3 105 Power Save Timer Options System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual External Shutoff Voltage The external shut off feature can only be utilized when power is delivered to the Model 831 via the I O connector for peripherals and external power such as from a CBL130 426A12 831 INT EPS029 83 1 etc System SLM Utility G3 Manual Backlight Time Backlight Battery Type Backlight Battery Type FIGURE 3 107 Backlight Options Battery Type Alkaline NiMH FIGURE 3 108 Battery Type The default value is 10 8 volts but the user can directly enter a value between 10 and 25 volts The System sub tab appears as shown in FIGURE 3 109 In addition to displaying all the options installed in the firmware of the currently connected instrument several preferences related to USB Options and I
61. ata 008 User Job Description Location Measurement Description Start Time Monday 2011 March 07 13 13 36 Stop Time Monday 2011 March O7 13 14 19 Duration 00 00 42 4 Run Time 00 00 42 4 Fause 00 00 00 0 Pre Calibration Monday 2011 March 07 13 06 10 Fost Calibration Monday 2011 March 07 13 14 50 Calibration Deviation 0 00 dB Note FIGURE 5 1 Data View SLM Measurement Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual Export Data 5 1 Click the Export Data icon on the SLM Utility G3 toolbar FIGURE 5 2 Main Toolbar Export Data This will open the Export Data dialog shown in FIGURE 5 3 Sections to Indude Results Summary Statistical Data Time History Data Measurement History Events Data Export as C Comma Delimited File csv E Text Export all downloaded files Use Prefix Output Filename 831 Data 008 Automatically Launch Viewer App FIGURE 5 3 Export Data Select which data sections to export by checking the check box for each desired section 5 2 Exporting Measurement Files SLM Utility G3 Manual Select Export Format Text files are typically used to export data to word processing programs Comma delimited files are used to export data to spreadsheet programs You must close any open Excel files before exporting to Excel If an Excel file is open a warning will appear indicating that the export cannot proceed until the file is closed Export All Files SLM Utility G3 Manual
62. ated The three run modes are described below e Manual Stop a measurement begins when the user presses RUN and ends when the user presses STOP If measurement history is enabled a history record will be created with each STOP Each RUN STOP is considered a measurement and the overall data will include all samples from all measurements e Count Stop a measurement begins when the user presses RUN and ends when the number of discrete FFT calculations equals the Count setting If measurement history is enabled a history record will be created when Count is fulfilled A measurement may be terminated early by pressing STOP e Timed Stop a measurement begins when the user presses RUN and continues until the elapsed run time equals the Time setting If measurement history is enabled a history record will be created each time the Count setting is reached A measurement may be terminated early by pressing STOP Count this setting defines the number of discrete FFT calculations desired for each measurement and is used for Count Stop and Timed Stop run modes This setting is disabled for Manual Stop run mode There is a minimum count value based on the Frequency Span selected as shown in Table 8 1 Settings Page 8 5 Frequency Minimum Span Count Csi 5s Com 2 Cow om 1 wom 1 om 1 Table 8 1 Minimum Count Time this setting defines the run time desired to complete a measurement when the run mode is set to Timed Stop Th
63. ation check click Calibration Check in the calibration Data section which will open the Calibration Check dialog shown in FIGURE 3 87 Calibration Check Calibration check succeeded Calibration CheckLevel 113 05 dB Stability Index 1 Elapsed time 00 00 00 FIGURE 3 87 Calibration Check Menu Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Direct Input of Microphone Preamplifier Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is not currently supported on _ the SoundTrack LxT SLM Utility G3 Manual the nominal sensitivity of microphone preamplifier combination being used click Sensitivity in the Microphone Preamplifier section which will open the window shown in FIGURE 3 88 Sensitivity Preamp PRM amp 31 Type 37 7b02 v Nominal 050 00 mv Pa Sensitivity 050 00 mv Pa Self Moise 15 00 dE FIGURE 3 88 Direct Input of Sensitivity Calibrate Tab 3 69 Calibration History To display the calibration history click Calibration History as shown in FIGURE 3 89 Calibration Data Calibrator Calibrator Level 114 00 dB Sensitivity 26 92 dE re iv Pa FIGURE 3 89 Calibration History Button This will bring up the Calibration History dialog box as shown in FIGURE 3 90 Calibration History Instrument View Display selected serial number Select data to view Display all serial numbers Serial Type dE re 1V Pa Deviation Date lal 0 1065 Cal 26 92 dB 0 01 dB Mon 07 Mar 2011 13 14 48 fal 010
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65. correctly configured Select Send SMS via wireless modem radio button and fill out the remainder of the dialog shown in FIGURE 6 3 Select the appropriate COM port for the attached wireless modem from the second drop down list and all other entries are the same as for the e mail option Select SMS mode Send SMS via email Send 5M5 via wireless modem Send SMS manually Select enter address of remote instrument By default the utility uses the computer s IP address butit may be different if the computer is behind a firewall Check with your IT manager Enter IP Address 209 353 32 227 Enter TCP IP Port Number 19576 Enter Timeout 300 seconds Enter password 1 8 digits 11111111 FIGURE 6 3 Send SMS via Wireless Modem 6 4 Wireless Connection SLM Utility G3 Manual Send Manually The manual option requires that the SMS message is sent externally from G3 1 e via cell phone or web page G3 will open the TCP IP port and wait for the incoming connection request as shown in FIGURE 6 4 but will not generate or send an SMS message internally Select SMS mode Send SMS via email Send 5M5 via wireless modem Select rent er address of remote instrument 8015550659 cngularme com Select the wireless modem COM 1 port COM4 lt High Speed PCIe Serial Port gt By default the utility uses the computer s IP address but it may be different if t
66. cting the appropriate option and specifying the path for the firmware file click Next to complete the upgrade process 3 48 Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Restore Instrument Restoring the instrument will delete This action will restore the connected instrument to factory all measurement files and restore all default settings settings to factory defaults The Restore function is available Click Restore 831 as shown in FIGURE 3 59 only when connected by USB or ses Refresh i Browse Model 221 Files Store Model 831 File Upgrade Model 831 Restore Model 231 FIGURE 3 59 Restore 831 This will produce the warning message shown in FIGURE 3 60 Sim Utility G 3 i WARNING P This will delete all data files and restore the 831 to Factory settings Would you like to continue FIGURE 3 60 Restore 831 Warning Message To proceed with the restoration click Yes To abort the restoration click No SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab 3 49 ScreenGrabber 3 50 The ScreenGrabber program permits the user to capture a display from the instrument screen and perform the following actions e Copy it to the clipboard e Save it as a bitmap file e Display it in a large format e Control the 31 by clicking on the 831 buttons To open the ScreenGrabber program click ScreenGrabber as shown in FIGURE 3 61 Browse Model 831 Files Upgrade Model 831 Restore Model 831 S creenGrabber FIGURE 3
67. cy Hz FIGURE 3 91 Calibration Spectra Calibration Check History SLM Utility G3 Manual This example shows a 1 3 octave spectrum If 1 1 octaves have been selected on the OBA Settings tab the graph would show a 1 1 octave spectrum For remote noise monitoring you can perform a calibration check at each remote site instead of calibrating with a sound level calibrator To display the results of these calibration checks select Calibration History from the View drop down as shown previously in FIGURE 3 90 Calibrate Tab 3 71 Export Calibration History Print Calibration History Certification 3 72 To export the calibration history click the Export button at the bottom of the Calibration History display shown in FIGURE 3 90 This will open the Export Calibration History dialog box as shown in FIGURE 3 92 Export Calibration History Export 4s Comma delimited File fcs O Text File ttxt Qutput Filename Browse Browse Cancel FIGURE 3 92 Export Calibration History Automatically Launch viewer 4pp To print the calibration history click the Print button on the bottom of the Calibration History display shown in FIGURE 3 90 It is standard practice to have a measuring instrument such as the instrument certified by the manufacturer at regular intervals The interval is usually selected by the user according to the application for which it is used although in some cases this might be based on a req
68. d time the run was initiated Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Stop a Measurement Reset Current Measurement Warning Use caution when using this action since deleted data cannot be recovered Data you wish to keep should be stored to a file SLM Utility G3 Manual l2 Session Log d 831 0001065 af Connected 07 Mar 2011 15 06 af Run OF Mar 2011 15 10 20 FIGURE 3 39 Session Log Running Click Stop to put the instrument into the Stop mode and end a measurement After clicking Stop the Run Control section will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 40 Run Status Run Control Run Status STOPPED FIGURE 3 40 Stop Key When the instrument is stopped the Run Status will change to STOPPED Also the Session Log will be updated to reflect the stopped status of the instrument along with the data and time of the stop as shown in FIGURE 3 41 Session Log J 831 0001065 Connected 07 Mar 2011 15 06 5 a Run OF Mar 2011 15 10 20 ef Stop 07 Mar 2011 15 14 09 FIGURE 3 41 Session Log Stopped To reset the data currently in the memory of the connected instrument click the Reset Current Measurement button as shown in FIGURE 3 42 Manual Control Tab 3 39 Reset Click Reset Current Measurement to reset overall data FIGURE 3 42 Reset Current Data The data and time of a reset appears in the Session Log as shown in FIGURE 3 43 lz Session Log 831 0001065 oa Connected 07 Mar
69. dual files or by selecting all files Note that when showing all files and selecting more than one file to download only files that share the same mode may be downloaded together in the same batch To choose a file to download simply click the filename in the list to select the desired file Multiple files may be chosen by using Ctrl click to select each individual file or by using Shift click to select a block of files Clicking the Select All button will highlight all the files that were stored in the same mode as the current instrument mode The button will toggle to Deselect All which when clicked will deselect all highlighted files By checking the Add General Record Information check box prior to initiating the download the user will be able to add some general record information to each file that is downloaded as shown in FIGURE 3 74 If the general record information being entered is applicable to all the files in the download the user may elect to check the Use for all Downloaded records check box This will apply the same information entered here to the current file and all subsequent files so that the Add General Record Information dialog will not be displayed for the remaining files in the download Download Tab 3 59 Saving ldbin Files The Idbin file contains the meter data before it is translated by the SLM Utility G3 software The file is not usually necessary to save except in some trouble shooting cases or w
70. e R T 60 RT 60 or Reverberation Time is a measurement of the time a sound takes to decay 60 dB from its initial sound pressure level This chapter covers the changes in SIm Utility G3 when connected to an instrument in RT 60 mode Note that RT 60 mode is only available if the optional firmware 831 RT has been installed PModel 831 Insmaneni Kis Instrument Status Run Control Run Status Lock Control Lock Status Unlocked Mode Control Mode Status ELM FIGURE 7 1 SLM Utility G3 Manual ba ie eE Manual Control When using SIm Utility G3 software the mode of the Model 831 can be changed through the Manual Control page of the Instrument Manager To change to RT 60 mode press the RT 60 mode button in the Mode Control section as shown in FIGURE 7 1 SLM 0001065 Reset Click Reset Current Measurement to reset overall data Reset Current Measurement Browse Model 831 Files Store Model 831 File Start Live Stream Manual Control RT 60 Mode RT 60 7 1 Settings Page This section describes the settings available when SLM Utility G3 is connected to an instrument in RT 60 mode These settings are used to configure the instrument for an RT 60 measurement For a complete description of the Settings page please refer to the Settings Page section of Chapter 3 Settings Tab on page 3 5 Project Name RT_Data Measurement Description RT60 Exit Time Lowest Filter Hi
71. e Criteria Select standard dose criteria Name Criterion Le TEC 85 0 ACGIH 0 33 0 NIOSH D 8 0 OSHA 2 5 30 0 OSHA 1 30 0 FIGURE 3 10 Standard Dose Criteria Measurement Control The Measurement Control sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 11 provides access to settings related to how and when the instrument will RUN STOP and or STORE a measurement The actual settings available will depend upon the Run Mode selected consistent with the different types of data acquisition permitted Measurement Control Time History Select Run Mode Propertes Enable Measurement History F Interval Time Sync Interval Time hh mm 01 00 Daily Auto Store Time 90 00 00 E Daily Cal Check Time 02 30 00 FIGURE 3 11 Settings Measurement Control SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 9 Time History Model 831 For time Periods less than 20 ms The settings available and displayed on the Time History please refer to Time History Model sub tab will vary based on the Period selected installed 831 FST on page 3 12 options and the value of certain settings that are set on other sub tabs The Time History sub tab as shown in FIGURE 3 12 represents all the settings available when a Period of 100 ms or slower is selected Measurement Control Time History Mai Time Histor Enable Time History d Peak LTWA i E 2 E Slow Lmax Fast Lmax Impl Lmax OBA Spectra Slow Lmin Fast Lmin Ln Statistics Lmax Lmin
72. e instrument Click the Mask Installed Options button to open the Options Mask window shown in FIGURE 3 113 W 1 3 Octave Sound Recorder Exceedances Measurement History Time History Industrial Hygiene Weather Fast Time History Analog Modem Adv Communication Room Acoustics s BA s i Sis E g Ed iS a ch E 7 VIOC Tonality File Averaging E E FIGURE 3 113 Option Mask When the option is checked it is enabled in the instrument Unchecking removes the option Click the boxes of all options which are to be masked removing the check mark and click the Upload Mask button System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Sim Utility G3 The message shown in FIGURE 3 114 will appear to indicate that the upload has been successful i Mask Options were loaded successfully Note You will need to reboot the instrument for this change to take effect Would you like to Reboot the instrument now This will Reset any unsaved data FIGURE 3 114 Mask Options Loaded Message You can quickly disconnect the meter from the SLM Utility G3 software by clicking the Disconnect button as shown below 3 Firmware Upgrade The instrument firmware can also be upgraded from the Manual Control tab as described in Upgrade the Instrument on page 3 46 Instrument Identification SLM Utility G3 Manual The meter must be rebooted for the changes to take effect Click Yes to rebo
73. e shown in FIGURE 2 12 will be displayed Sim Utility G3 Disconnecting the Instrument Model 831 settings are being edited Any setup or system changes could be lost Would you like to continue FIGURE 2 12 Interface Active Message Click Yes to continue the connection or press No to abort the connection operation and manually save the setup in the instrument Clicking Yes may cause the loss of setting changes when the user closes the instrument s user interface To disconnect the instrument from the software click the Disconnect icon from the toolbar as shown in FIGURE 2 13 G ei amp z 8H T SLM Utility G3 Manual FIGURE 2 13 Toolbar Disconnect SLM Utility G3 Main Window 2 9 Reconnecting the Instrument 2 10 After disconnecting from the instrument clicking the connect icon as shown in FIGURE 2 8 will reconnect the software to the same instrument to which it had been connected prior to disconnecting If there are multiple instruments connected to the computer via USB ports and you wish to connect to a different instrument than the one to which it had been connected prior to the disconnect select Connection gt Direct gt USB from the Main Menu as shown in FIGURE 2 9 Continue to select the desired instrument as described in the Multiple Instruments Connected to Computer on page 2 8 SLM Utility G3 Main Window SLM Utility G3 Manual Instrument Manager This chapter presents in
74. eck box is not checked select the appropriate COM Port to which the modem is connected When the check box is checked the menu will list only TAPI Telephony API enabled services attached to the PC Step 3 Select the Baud Rate Step 4 Enter the numeric password that was used in Model 831 and click CONNECT 6 8 Analog Modem Connection SLM Utility G3 Manual Internet Connection If you enter a valid host name the IP address is automatically looked up The IP address and Port number are configured in the 831 INT ET Please refer to the 831 INT ET manual for more information SLM Utility G3 Manual When choosing the Internet connection type the Remote Internet Site dialog is displayed as shown in FIGURE 6 6 Remote Internet Site Enter host name or IP address For remote site fie sitel pocb com or 10 3 122 59 Address Port 103 122 59 200i Password 1111 Timeout Medium FIGURE 6 6 Remote Internet Site Step 1 Enter the host name or IP address assigned to the remote 831 INT ET Step 2 Enter the Port number assigned to accept incoming connection requests and click Connect Step 3 Enter the network settings password This should correspond to the password entered on the Communications sub tab of the System tab of the Instrument Manager Step 4 Selct the Timeout period Step 5 Click Connect Internet Connection 6 9 6 10 Internet Connection SLM Utility G3 Manual Accessing RT 60 Mod
75. ed Windy The Excd Pause setting can be either Yes or No and determines whether or not to pause data sampling when wind speed exceeds the Excd Level setting When set to Yes Exceedance sampling will be paused until the wind speed falls below the Excd Level setting minus the Hysteresis setting When set to No Exceedance sampling will not be paused The Excd Level setting determines the wind speed level at which Exceedance sampling will be paused The Hysteresis setting determines how far below the Excd Level setting the wind speed must drop before Exceedance sampling is resumed after being paused ADC1 amp ADC2 Settings The 831 INT has two analog digital converter inputs used to obtain temperature and humidity data from external transducers The ADC1 and ADC2 settings have therefore been predefined for Temperature and Humidity settings respectively However since other types of transducers can be connected to these ports the Description Scale Offset and Units settings can be set to appropriate values for the transducer s being used Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Vaisala Settings Direction Threshold Excd Pause Excd Level Hysteresis SLM Utility G3 Manual When the Weather setting is set to Vaisala the Weather sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 31 Timer Off 12 00 00 13 00 00 FIGURE 3 31 Vaisala Settings Vaisala does not allow the Units settings to be edited but the display
76. ed in the same column as all other data The Settings section reports the value of certain settings in effect at the time the measurement was taken p1 02 TH Ev M 3 831 Data 011 Start 08 Mrz 2013 13 23 53 Settings Exchange Rate Threshold Criterion Level Criterion Duration RMS Weight Feak Weight OBA Range OBA Bandwidth OBA Freg Weighting OBA Max Spectrum Gain Under Range Limit Under Range Peak Noise Hoor Overload 5 dB 60 0 dBA 50 0 dBA 6 0 h A Weighting Weighting Slow PRM831 Of Linear Low 1 1 and 1 3 Z Weighting Max f 26 2 78 0 17 1 143 6 FIGURE 4 9 SLM Summary Settings SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Summary 4 7 1 1 Spectra amp 1 3 Spectra The 1 1 Spectra and 1 3 Spectra sections display the OBA data for full octave and third octave respectively These sections will only be displayed if the 1 1 and or 1 3 OBA Bandwidth settings were selected for this measurement D2 TH EY M 3 8631 Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 Pa 16 0 315 630 125 20 k A A 4 hk hk 49 73 8 696 656 614 555 506 647 557 523 463 69 1 89 1 42 808 767 702 644 79 0 68 7 66 0 623 4 5 55 5 3 6 487 404 395 185 120 114 122 134 Freq Hz 6 3 amp 10 0 125 0 20 0 250 315 40 0 9 3 6 748 710 666 69 7 f f 710 702 8 7 M6 89 1 843 827 837 85 7 864 85 6 45 3 3 415 3938 452 550 0 502 38 7 100 315 200 630 60 9 3 58 6 566 557 O13 473 76 0 78 2 749 ALD 710 66 2 61 8 36 0 4 H 4 306 362
77. ed units will change between English and SI based on the Units setting on the System tab Preferences sub tab as shown in FIGURE 3 99 The Direction setting for Vaisala is limited to Compass and Degrees Otherwise all settings are the same as described under Weather INT Settings Tab 3 31 Uploading a Setup to the Instrument Uploading settings or preferences from SLM _ Utility G3 to the instrument will disable some settings if the associated option is not installed on the instrument For example if a preference file which turns on RS232 communications is uploaded to an instrument which does not have the communications option installed those settings will be ignored Saving a Setup To upload new settings to the instrument click the Upload Settings button at the bottom of the Settings tab as shown in FIGURE 3 6 As stated previously all instrument settings are collectively referred to as a Setup To save a Setup to the Stored Setups file on the PC click Save at the top of the Settings tab as shown in FIGURE 3 6 This will display the Save Setup dialog where you can enter a name for the new Stored Setup see FIGURE 3 32 Enter the name of the setup you wish to save If the name already exists the existing setup will be overwritten with the new information If the setup doesn t exist it will be created MyNewSetup FIGURE 3 32 Save Setup 3 32 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Recalling a Setup To recall
78. er reads a user defined decibel level This mode is useful when the meter is being used to measure a signal from a transducer other than a microphone such as an accelerometer When a calibration is performed the instrument is automatically set to use C Weight for the frequency weighting and Fast for the detector response time The use of C Weighting permits the use of calibrators providing signals in the range 200 Hz to 1 250 Hz The most commonly used calibrators provide signals at 1 kHz The Fast detector is used to minimize the amount of time it takes for the value of the measured level to stabilize When the calibration is completed the frequency weighting and detector are reset to those which were active prior to the calibration The Microphone Preamp section of the Calibrate tab displays the accuracy Class according the IEC and ANSI standards and the model number of the preamplifier Since these values are read from the instrument the data appear greyed out and are not accessible for user modification Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Calibration Data Calibration Data Calibrator pe Calibrator Calibrator ie Calibrator Level Level Sensitivity The Calibration Data section of the Calibrate tab shown in FIGURE 3 79 is used to perform the calibration Calibrate Edit Calibrators mso ai Calibration History dB re 1V Pa Calibration Check _ FIGURE 3 79 Calibration Section of Calibrat
79. first Data Record and is fully described in Chapter 4 beginning on page 4 1 This section will describe the Data View for a RIT 60 Summary as shown in FIGURE 7 7 T Tso GY 1 RT Data 001 Start 09 Mar 2011 16 09 35 Seral Number Model Firmware Version Filename User Job Description Location Measurement Description Start Time Stop Time Duration Run Time Pause Pre Calibration Post Calibration Calibration Deviation RT Data 001 RT60 Wednesday 2011 March 09 16 09 35 Wednesday 2011 March 09 16 11 56 00 07 05 3 00 01 05 3 00 00 00 0 Wednesday 2011 March 09 16 09 23 Wednesday 2011 March 09 16 12 18 0 02 dB FIGURE 7 7 Data View RT 60 Summary RT 60 Ensemble Please refer to Chapter 4 for a description of any sections not explicitly described here The RT 60 Ensemble section shown in FIGURE 7 8 displays the selected T or T3 Ensemble Average of all included decay measurements Data View SLM Utility G3 Manual Measurement Description Stat Time Stop Time Duration Run Time Pause Pre Calibration Post Calibration Calibration Deviation RT60 720 Ensemble of 15 Decays 63 0 Hz ol 33 1 39 6 125 Hz 80 9 91 0 29 3 250 Hz 30 1 101 2 23 4 500 Hz 90 7 J9 4 19 7 1000 Hz 91 0 936 3 173 2000 Hz 92 9 102 1 VF 4000 Hz a2 5 91 5 FAJ S000 Hz 43 80 9 20 8 Freq Hz Leg dB Lmax dB Lbk dB T20 ms RT60 Wednesday 2010 August 18 09 16 37 Wednesday 010 August 18 09 5
80. formation for the features and options of the Instrument Manager Overview This chapter describes the Instrument Manager for SLM mode Please refer to Chapter 7 for RT 60 mode specific changes and to Chapter 8 for FFT mode specific changes Setup tabs displayed on the SoundTrack LxT may in some cases appear differently than those on the Model 831 and may also present a smaller set of parameters In this manual setup tabs may be presented separately by instrument or where similar represented simply by the Model 31 tabs Most of the operations of the SLM Utility G3 Software are controlled from the Instrument Manager Specific features implemented from the Instrument Manager include the following e Determination of instrument status serial number firmware version battery status data records in memory and date time e Management of instrument setups including creation modification and deletion of setups and utilization of the Setup Manager to work with the setup database e Manual control of the instrument via the PC e Downloading of data from the instrument to the PC e System calibration e Defining user preferences SLM Utility G3 Manual Instrument Manager 3 1 Opening the Instrument Manager To view the instrument manager window an instrument must be connected as described in the section Connecting to an Instrument on page 2 7 If you inadvertently close the Instrument Manager window you can re
81. from the instrument FIGURE 3 75 Delete Downloaded Files SLM Utility G3 Manual Download Tab 3 61 The user must close the Instrument Manager to be able to interact with the Data View Click Yes to delete the files from the instrument or No to Keep the files stored on the instrument At this point the download is complete and each data file in the download is translated into a Data Record and made available for viewing in the Data View as shown in FIGURE 3 76 g Me Simin shal Di D2 TH E M T Seral Number Model Firmware Version Note LASeq LASmax Lfpeak max LASmin E F 2 10086251 8341_Data 008 Senior Technician ecord Noise Events above 5 dB South Property Line Monday 2011 March O7 13 13 36 Monday 2011 March O7 13 14 15 00 00 42 4 00 00 42 4 00 00 00 0 Monday 2011 March O7 13 06 10 Monday 2011 March O7 13 14 50 0 00 dB Predominant noise levels due to highway amp 5 one mile to the south Jverall Data 65 8 dB 2011 Mar 07 13 13 48 101 6 dB 2011 Mar 07 13 13 48 144 5 dB 2011 Mar 07 13 13 45 404 dB 1nr a 3 62 FIGURE 3 76 Data View For information on the displaying the downloaded data and a complete description of the Data View see Chapter 4 Data View on page 4 1 Download Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Session Log Entry When the download is complete a new entry will appear in the session log indicating the date and time
82. ghest Filter FIGURE 7 2 Settings Settings Page SLM Utility G3 Manual Instrument Settings General General RT 60 Source Project Name Measurement Descripton Exit Time Lowest Filter Highest Filter SLM Utility G3 Manual The RT 60 settings are distributed over three sub pages as follows RT_Data RT60 10 s a 100002 FIGURE 7 3 Settings General The General sub page has the following settings Project Name This will be the default name when storing a file Measurement Description Up to 63 characters can be used to describe the measurement Exit Time The amount of time after RUN has been pressed until the Model 831 begins to gather data This time should be used to exit the room prior to the measurement Lowest Band Highest Band These two settings define the range of filters over which the reverberation time is computed Settings Page 7 3 RT 60 Note When the method is set to Impulse the Build Time setting is not enabled The settings on the RT 60 sub page define how the sound decay will be measured Some settings are enabled disabled based on the method chosen Interrupted Method RT 60 OBA Bandwidth Trigger Source Trigger Level Decays iicctave 1 3 Octave Method Interrupted Run Time Advanced Sample Period Build Time OBA Range Normal 2008 Gain Save All Time Series FIGURE 7 4 Settings RT 60 Interrupted Method
83. gs based on the choice made in the Weather drop down setting as shown in Figure 3 29 If the Weather setting is set to None no other settings will be available Weather Weather INT Vaisala FIGURE 3 29 Weather Setting Weather INT Settings 831 INT When the Weather setting is set to Weather INT the Weather sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 30 Measurement Control Time History Events Markers Miscellaneous Scale Units Direction Threshold Exod Pause Excd Level Hysteresis SLM Utility G3 Manual mearan oe Ct Description Temperature 0000 2192 Scale 0184 32 mish 040 00 nis 0005 0 ADC Description Humidity Scale 0102 40 0000 00 Yo RH FIGURE 3 30 Weather INT Settings The correct values to use for the various Scale Units and Offset settings are dependent on the type of sensor and or transducer attached to the 831 INT Please refer to the Settings Tab 3 29 3 30 instrument manual for a complete description of these settings Wind Settings The Direction setting can be set to one of Compass Degrees Percent or Volts and governs in which format the direction will be displayed When set to Compass the direction is displayed as one of eight compass points N NE E SE S SW W NW Otherwise it is displayed as a numerical value in the specified format The Threshold setting is used to set the Windy threshold Wind speeds above this setting will be consider
84. h frequency Press OK to accept the changes and close the window The Other sub tab is displayed on the System tab The Logic I O area provides access to the Logic In and Logic Out preferences These preferences allow signals to be received from and or sent to an external device such as the 831 INT If your Model 831 is attached to a PRM2103 preamp the PRM2013 area provides access for specifying heater states See the PRM2103 Manual or Model 831 Manual for more information on these settings System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Logic I O Login In Logic Out PRM2103 Heater State FIGURE 3 125 Other Subtab Logic In Click the down arrow in the Logic In field to view options for this setting as shown in FIGURE 3 126 FIGURE 3 126 Logic In Logic Out Click the down arrow in the Logic Out field to view options for this setting as shown in FIGURE 3 127 FIGURE 3 127 Logic Out PRM2103 If the Model 831 is attached to a PRM2103 preamp click the Heater State down arrow to view options for this setting as shown in Figure 3 128 SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 93 Communications Model 831 only 3 94 off Low High FIGURE 3 128 PRM2103 Heater States The Communications sub tab on the System tab provides access to optional remote communication preferences as shown in FIGURE 3 129 The Analog Modem Settings and RS 232 Settings groups require the optional firmware 831 MDM be installed and the
85. h page of the Data View to display The Data Record is selected by clicking the Data Record drop down and selecting the desired record from the list a separate Data Record is created for each Data File included in the download The buttons determine which page of the Data View to display eD1 D2 Selecting D1 and or D2 will display the SLM Summary page with data and settings for Dose 1 D1 and or Dose 2 D2 in the Dose and Settings sections SLM Utility G3 Manual Data View 4 1 The value 99 9 in any summary indicates an invalid value for that parameter in the summary SLM Summary Slight rounding differences can occur between values measured and displayed on the instrument and those downloaded and displayed on the computer This difference will in all cases be less than 0 1 dB 4 2 TH Selecting TH will display the Time History Summary eK V Selecting EV will display the Event History Summary eM Selecting M will display the Measurement History Summary When the Data View is first opened the initial display will be the SLM Summary page as shown in FIGURE 4 2 Serial Number Model Firmware Version 2 100 Filename 631_Data 008 FIGURE 4 2 SLM Summary The SLM Summary page of the Data View will display summary data for the currently selected Data Record The data will be displayed in sections as described below SLM Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual General Information General Information Seral
86. he calibrator over the microphone and turn on the calibrator Sim Unity G3 Place the 831 s microphone in the calibrator and turn the calibrator on FIGURE 3 85 Turn On Calibrator Message With the calibrator in place over the microphone and switched on click OK to continue SLM Utility G3 Manual Calibrate Tab 3 67 Calibration Check 3 68 Satisfactory Calibration The calibration will continue until the level measured by the instrument is within 0 5 dB of the calibration level at which time the calibration will stop and the resulting data will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 3 86 Calibration Results Calibrator Level dE Current Sensitivity dE re 1V Pa Current Level dE Deviation dE Calculated Sensitivity dE re 1V Pa Calibration Successful Accept Calibration 7 Cancel FIGURE 3 86 Calibration Results Among the data presented are the Current Sensitivity based on the previous calibration and the Calculated Sensitivity based on the results of the new calibration Click Yes to accept the new calibration and update the sensitivity value stored in the instrument with the new Calculated Sensitivity Otherwise click Cancel to discard the calibration and keep the sensitivity of the instrument at the Current Sensitivity value When the Model 831 is connected to an Outdoor Microphone Preamplifier and Power Supply the SLM Utility G3 can be used to perform a calibration check To initiate a calibr
87. he computer is behind a firewall Check with your IT manager Enter IP Address 203 253 32 27 Enter TCP IP Port Number 19576 Enter Timeout 300 seconds Enter password 1 8 digits 11111111 FIGURE 6 4 Send SMS Manually The body of the SMS message must be in the following format IPP lt IP address gt lt port gt IPP Using FIGURE 6 4 as an example the correct SMS message to send would be IPP209 253 32 227 19576IPP SLM Utility G3 Manual Wireless Connection 6 5 How to Choose Which Method to Use 6 6 Most inexpensive solution and uses existing internet connection SMS messages are limited to160 characters In some company settings automatic text is added to all outgoing emails which makes the SMS messages too large Some providers will then break the message into smaller pieces and then send multiple SMS messages to the internet In this instance the 831 will reassemble the SMS message However some providers will not send the actual message but rather a link to the message thus rendering the SMS message with the connection unavailable to the instrument Under these conditions you must send the message manually using a non company email system or by using a cell phone to send the SMS directly to the instrument Send SMS via email recommended solution Not Automated Send SMS via wireless modem additional modem and SIMM card required Cellular service provider may only support MMS Wireless Co
88. ialog shown in FIGURE 3 67 Live Stream Audio playback can be affected by the quality of your sound card Certain sound cards cannot accurately match the specified sample rate causing sounds to be replayed faster or slower than the original When this happens the playback will occasionally pause read more data or in the case of slower sound cards skip data that has already been buffered Audio Playback Elapsed time 00 00 00 Buffered data Sample rate 8 ksps settings Buffer length 1 30 seconds Automatic Gain Control Save to file FIGURE 3 67 Live Stream Menu Manual Control Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Buffer Length SLM Utility G3 Manual The amount of data to buffer is determined by the buffer length setting The system will buffer the specified number of seconds of data before beginning playback If the amount of buffered data falls too low playback will be paused while the buffer is refilled The buffering status will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 3 68 Live Stream Audio playback can be affected by the quality of your sound card Certain sound cards cannot accurately match the specified sample rate causing sounds to be replayed faster or slower than the original When this happens the playback will occasionally pause to read more data or in the case of slower sound cards skip data that has already been buffered Volume Buffer length 1 30 seconds Automatic Gain Control Save to file
89. ich OS the user is running Also the path and or folder name shown will reflect the location of the last file saved and will not necessarily match what is shown in this example screenshot Organize New folder LY Favorites E Desktop i Downloads EA H Recent Places Libraries Ex Documents a Music Pictures z Videos jE UTPLLW File name Save as type Bitmap Files bmp Hide Folders SLM Utility G3 Manual Save Bitmap to File Click Save Bitmap to File or press Ctrl S on the keyboard to perform this operation This will open the Save As dialog shown in FIGURE 3 65 Use this to define the path to the location where the bitmap is to be stored and click Save to complete the operation i B ProgramData PCB Piezotronics Sim Utility G3 Name Date modified No items match your search FIGURE 3 65 Save As Manual Control Tab 3 53 Start Live Stream In order to implement a live stream the Model 831 must be running firmware version 1 6 or greater and the Sound Recording Option must be enabled Amount of time data has been streaming Amount of data currently buffered 831 Sample Rate Amount of data to store before playback begins Turn On Automatic Gain Control Save as a wav File 3 54 The Live Stream permits the user to listen to live streaming audio from the Model 831 FIGURE 3 66 Start Live Stream Click to Start Live Stream to open the Live Stream d
90. ick the Print button on the Main Toolbar as shown in FIGURE 4 16 or select File gt Print from the Main Menu or press Ctrl P on the keyboard The default Print dialog will be displayed After configuring the desired print options click OK to complete the process A preview of the printed output may also be displayed by selecting File gt Print Preview from the Main Menu Saving a File FIGURE 4 16 Main Toolbar Print To save the file click the Save button on the Main Toolbar as shown in FIGURE 4 17 or select File gt Save from the Main Menu or press Ctrl S on the keyboard The default Save As dialog will be displayed After selecting the desired destination folder and filename click Save to complete the process If the file has already been saved before no Save As dialog will appear and the existing file will be overwritten To save to a different location or filename select File gt Save As from the Main Menu 4 12 FIGURE 4 17 Main Toolbar Save Printing a Summary SLM Utility G3 Manual Opening a Saved File To open a saved file click the Open button on the Main Toolbar as shown in 4 or select File gt Open from the Main Menu or press Ctrl O on the keyboard The default Open dialog will be displayed showing all files with the Slm Utility G3 default extension of slmdl Files with an slmdl extension are files that have been previously saved by Slm Utility G3 Browse to the location of the desired file select
91. ility G3 Manual This will display the Open File dialog shown in FIGURE 4 20 4 Desktop File Name Add General Record Information FIGURE 4 20 Open File Click the down arrow in the Look in window to open the menu shown in FIGURE 4 21 b esktoo B My Computer 312 Floppy A E Local Disk C ef DVD CD RW Drive D oe U3 System Es Removable Disk F 31 Data Files SLM Utility G3 Manual Importing Data From USB Memory 4 15 The 831 data files will be located in the 831_ Data folder in the Removable Disk Click the folder to display the 831 data files as shown in FIGURE 4 22 Look in J 831_Data ool Data 005 031_O ata 00E al_D ata 00S File Name F Add General Record Information Oen FIGURE 4 22 Open File with 831 Data Files If importing data from a USB flash Select the data file s you wish to import and click the Open drive do not modify the file structure button to begin the process The data file will be translated of the imported data on your PC into a Data Record and presented to the user in the Data hard drive View as described at the beginning of this chapter 4 16 Importing Data From USB Memory SLM Utility G3 Manual Closing the Data View J Measurement Log To close the Data View click the Close button red X at top right corner If the downloaded file has not yet been saved a prompt to save message will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 4 23
92. in None OBA Settings OBA Range OBA Bandwidth Freg Weighting OBA Max Spectrum AtLmax At Bin Max Spectral Ln Mode FIGURE 3 8 Settings Measurement SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 7 Dosimeter 3 8 Select Dosimeter settings Dosimeter Name Exchange Rate Threshold Enable Criterion Level Criterion Duration F Auto Calculate Load Std Criteria The Dosimeter sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 9 provides access to settings that define noise exposure level duration and threshold to comply with health and safety regulations Measurement Control Time History Ma Dosimeter 1 OSHA 1 r 090 0 dE 090 0 dB 08 0 h FIGURE 3 9 Settings Dosimeter Auto Calculate The Criterion Level and Criterion Duration can be set independently However the standards define a linear relationship between level and duration When Auto Calculate is selected by checking the Auto Calculate check box only one of these values needs to be entered and the other one will automatically be set to follow the standard Load Std Criteria The user can populate the Dosimeter settings from a pre defined set of Standard Criteria by clicking the Load Std Criteria button This will display the Standard Dose Criteria dialog as shown in Figure 3 10 Highlight the desired Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Standard and click OK to make the change or press Cancel to keep the current settings Standard Dos
93. in FIGURE 3 27 the instrument will begin a measurement at am and end the measurement at 3 am every day beginning on March Ist 2011 and ending on March 31st 2011 General Measurement Dosimeter Measurement Control Time History Events Ma Select Run Mode Properties W Enable Measurement History M Interval Time Sync Timed Blocks Single Block Timer Interval Time hh mm Start Date 3 1 2011 End Date 3 31 2011 Start Time 1 01 00 00 End Time 1 03 00 00 FIGURE 3 27 Single Block Timer SLM Utility G3 Manual Daily Timer Daily Timer mode is similar to Single Block Timer mode but allows the user to specify up to three non overlapping Settings Tab 3 25 Select Run Mode Properties blocks of time during which a measurement is to be run Selecting the One Time Block setting is functionally identical to Single Block Timer mode while selecting either the Two Timed Blocks or the Three Timed Blocks setting will allow for either two or three time blocks respectively The Start Time and End Time settings for each block should not overlap Also the earliest start time should be defined in the Start Time 1 setting and the latest start time should be defined in the Start Time setting of the last time block specified as shown in FIGURE 3 28 Enable Measurement History Timed Blocks 9 One Time Block Start Date Start Time 1 Start Time 2 Start Time 3 Daily Timer Exam
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95. instrument as shown in FIGURE 3 36 Pressing the arrow buttons below will copy the selected setup files to the instrument or PC depending upon which arrow is pressed Sim Setups G3 RTS60impl GIRTSOpInk G asTM2235 dD EventSe ED MyNewSetup ERD sTimeBlocks Setups on PC 100x6400 G3 MyDefault TD MyDefault A MyNewSetup Els TimedBlock 3TimeBlocks FIGURE 3 36 Setup Manager Transfer Complete The process is the same for transferring from the instrument to SIm Utility G3 Simply highlight the desired Setup s in the Slm Setups window and click the right arrow button The selected Setup s will then be copied from the instrument to Slm Utility G3 Deleting a Setup To delete a Stored Setup from either the instrument or the PC highlight the name of the Setup s to be deleted select multiple Setups using Ctrl click or Shift click in the Slm Setups window for Setups stored on the instrument or the Setups on PC window for Setups stored on the PC and click the associated Delete button as shown in FIGURE 3 34 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Manual Control Tab The instrument can also be operated manually when not connected to the PC F FHE k minar To display the Manual Control Tab click the Manual Control tab of the Instrument Manager The Manual Control tab as shown in FIGURE 3 37 allows the user to remotely operate an instrument connected to SIm Utility G3 TOLAJ CUD k Instrument
96. ion Tab Post calibration data appears in SLM Utility G3 or data export files only if the calibration is performed on the instrument before saving the file Manual Calibration SLM Utility G3 Manual As mentioned at the beginning of the section the calibration can be performed using either an acoustic calibrator or a voltage signal usually the acoustic calibrator method is used The instrument can have stored in its internal memory the specifications of four different calibrators This data can be input either from the front panel of the instrument or using SLM Utility G3 as described below Edit Calibrators To edit the calibrator specifications click Edit Calibrators as shown in FIGURE 3 80 Calibration Data Calibrate e Calibrator Edit Calibrators ba 400 a Calibration History Sensitivity 26 02 dB re 1 Pa Calibration Check FIGURE 3 80 Edit Calibrators Calibrate Tab 3 65 This will display a window listing all four possible calibrators along with their output level and frequency values shown in FIGURE 3 81 Calibrators Enter Calibrator Model Serial number and calibrator level Manufacturer Model Serial Number LD CAL200 114 0dB 1kHz LD CAL200 94 006 1lkHz LD CAL250 114 0dB 250Hz 114 0dB LkHz FIGURE 3 81 Calibrator Specifications Table Any of these specifications can be edited directly from this table When the calibrator s specifications have been entered as de
97. ions has occurred Close Open Session Log Measurement Log and Instrument Manager 2 6 The Open Closed status of the Session Log Measurement Log and Instrument Manager can be changed by clicking View from the Main Menu which will open the menu shown in FIGURE 2 7 SLM Utility G3 Main Window SLM Utility G3 Manual Toolbar Status Bar LISIS Session Log Meas Log Instrument Manager FIGURE 2 7 View Menu A check in front of an item indicates that it is already being displayed clicking it will close it Clicking an unchecked item will open it and place a check in front of that item Connecting to an Instrument Making the Connection To connect to an instrument click the Connect icon on the toolbar as shown in FIGURE 2 8 or select Q T FIGURE 2 8 Toolbar Connect Connection gt Direct gt USB from the Main Menu as shown in FIGURE 2 9 Connection View Help Direct b USB Remote d R5232 Change Instrument Disconnect FIGURE 2 9 Connection Direct Single Instrument Connected to Computer SLM Utility G3 Manual If only a single instrument is connected to the computer via USB the connection to that instrument is initiated automatically SLM Utility G3 Main Window 2 Multiple Instruments Connected to Computer When more than one instrument is physically connected to the computer via USB the dialog shown in FIGURE 2 10 will be displayed Connec
98. is setting is disabled for Count Stop and Manual Stop run modes FFT Measurement History when checked this setting will enable the storing of FFT Measurement History records with each measurement over time Range this setting in conjunction with the 20 dB Gain setting determines the amplitude measurement range of the FFT as shown in Table 8 2 20 dB Gain this setting in conjunction with the Range setting determines the amplitude measurement range of the FFT as shown in Table 8 2 Ee 20 dB Gain Off 20 dB Gain On Normal 143 dB peak maxi 123 dB peak maximum mum Low 110 dB peak Maxi 90 dB peak maximum mum Table 8 2 Range and Gain Settings Page SLM UTIL G3 Manual Data View FT gj 1 FFI Data 001 General Information Model Fimware Version Filename Job Description Location Measurement Description Start Time Stop Time Duration Run Time Pause Pre Calibration Post Calibration alibration Deviation The Data View is displayed whenever a data file is downloaded from the instrument Imported from a USB thumb drive or a saved data slmdl file is Opened The initial display of the Data View will be a Summary of the first Data Record and is described in Chapter 4 Data View beginning on page 4 1 This section will describe the FFT Summary for FFT data as shown in FIGURE 8 6 Start O8 Mar 2011 08 20 10 FFT Tuesday 2011 March 08 08 20 10 Tuesday 2011 March 08 06 23 30 00 03 20 0 00
99. ith special file import requirements If you select this option you will be prompted to save the file to a location each time you download from the meter to the SLM Utility G3software Download Files After selecting the desired file s click the Download button to initiate the download process as shown in FIGURE 3 72 Progress is indicated with the Downloading box as shown in FIGURE 3 73 Downloading 66 Downloading 831_Data 005 file 1 of 3 Time Remaining 00 00 01 166 7 kBps _ Cancel FIGURE 3 73 Download Progress 3 60 Download Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual If the Add General Record Information check box was checked on the Download tab shown in FIGURE 3 73 the Add General Information dialog will appear after the last file is downloaded as shown in FIGURE 3 74 Location Job Description Note Use for all Downloaded records FIGURE 3 74 General Information After all desired information has been entered click OK to continue with the next file Delete Downloaded Files From The Instrument At the conclusion of the download the dialog box shown in FIGURE 3 75 is displayed to indicate that the download process has been completed and to provide the user with the option of deleting the files which have just been downloaded The following files have been downloaded and arecord window has been created 831 Data O05 831 Data 006 31 Data 008 Would you like to delete these files
100. k sub tab on the System tab The Power Lock sub tab provides access to the Lock Mode and Power Management preferences as shown in FIGURE 3 102 Preferences Power Lock Syste Lock Preferences Power Management Lock Mode prere Auto Off Time oo00 Power Save Time Allow Calibration when Locked F Backlight Time B Jii t Battery Type Ext Shutoff Voltage FIGURE 3 102 System Power Lock Lock Preferences See the instrument s user manual for There are four options available for the lock mode a detailed presentation of the locking Unlocked features of the instrument e Locked with Auto Store e Locked with Manual Store e Fully Locked Click the down arrow to the right of the Lock Mode ext field to open a menu listing the options as shown in FIGURE 3 103 Lock Preferences Unlocked Locked with Auto Store er Locked with Manual Store Allow Calibration w Fuly Locked FIGURE 3 103 Lock Mode Menu SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 81 Power Management 3 82 Click on the desired option to make a selection Allow Calibration When Locked The lock function may or may not permit the operator to manually calibrate the instrument depending on how this function is set Checking the check box to the left of the text Allow calibration when locked will permit the user to perform a calibration There are six parameters which the user can set to define the power management of the instrument
101. king the appropriate button on the Data View Menu Bar as shown in FIGURE 4 1 These pages will only be available if the selected Data Record includes a Time History an Event History and or a Measurement History Time History Summary D1 D2 TH EV M 3 831_Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 General Information The Time History Summary page will display the Record Date Time and the first six time history metrics selected for each time history record included in the Data Record as shown in FIGURE 4 13 To display all the time history metrics the Data Record must be exported see Chapter 5 Export Data on page 5 1 Seral Number 4 10 Model Filename Record Fimware Version Date Time 11 03 07 13 13 36 11 03 07 13 13 36 11 03 07 13 13 37 11 03 07 13 13 38 11 03 07 13 13 39 11 03 07 13 13 40 11 03 07 13 13 41 831 Data 008 No OBA data will be displayed Use Export to view the OBA data TWAT Si 16 2 16 1 14 2 1 1 13 1 14 5 FIGURE 4 13 Time History Optional Summary Pages SLM Utility G3 Manual Event History Summary The Event History Summary page will display the Record Date Time Duration and the first five event history metrics selected for each event history record included in the Data Record as shown in FIGURE 4 14 To display all the event history metrics the Data Record must be exported see Chapter 5 Export Data on page 5 1
102. le System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Utility G3 Manual e Store Upon stopping a measurement the data is automatically stored There will be no prompts for a files name the default name will automatically be used along with an indexed numeric designator Reset Prompt The user can choose whether or not a warning prompt is displayed on the instrument screen when the Reset button is pressed prior to the reset being performed If this option is selected by placing a check mark in the checkbox the message Are You Sure will be displayed on the screen prompting the user to select Yes to continue with the reset or No to abort the reset operation If this option is not activated the reset will be performed immediately without a prompt Jack Function The AC DC output Voice Recorder connector on the right side of the base of the instrument can perform either of the following functions e Provide AC and DC analog output signals proportional to measured acoustic parameters e Provide a connection to a microphone equipped headset for the recording and playback of voice recordings e Or it can be set to Off Click the down arrow to the right of the data field entitled Jack Function to open a drop down menu listing the options as shown in FIGURE 3 100 Jack Function Takt Maximal Data FIGURE 3 100 Jack Function Click on the desired functionality to make a choice Takt Maximal Data Laftm5 Place a
103. ly organization and encourages our customers to be environmentally conscious When this product reaches its end of life please recycle the product through a local recycling center or return the product to PCB Piezotronics Inc Attn Recycling Coordinator 1681 West 820 North Provo Utah USA 84601 1341 where it will be accepted for disposal Warranty For warranty information see the Larson Davis Terms and Conditions of Sale on our website at www larsondavis com productwarranty aspx Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVC Waa sass s ceric a N esate nenea ese eamee ee teaease 1 1 SYSE IE REGUIFCINENtS 4 cocoa tie aaa aead raion ea Mi cleentanasonndteane 1 1 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Installing the SLM Utility G3 Software 00 eeecessssssssessesseeeesseeeseeesseeseeeeeeees 2 1 Configuring the USB Port Windows XP sssesssessssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssses 2 1 SEM UOD GMan Wind Wass cascncsastvescearesivecncctsheasassaeaieahcnesdanecsedeainesceawt pies 2 3 DY Vics VS AO ete se atiece st wseccsaaat EE dese eaceaes cet ees nena eeauee pareeces 2 4 SEM Wality G3 Tool Dar ccsst sce saee fess cies i 2 5 SCM Utility G gt Session Log siomai n A 2 6 Connectine toan Instrument srera a a a aa 2 7 Chapter 3 Instrument Manager 3 1 OVINI OW aao E E a S Sapna soewteote cues 3 1 Opening the Instrument Manger sicn ded ateacaudeakeanctes Akeni foes 3 2 mstument status Tab desereeecccuchccenesceetjaccas
104. ment set the clock download data files etc The Measurement Log button will display the measurement log The Print button will print the currently displayed record Table 2 1 SLM Utility G3 Toolbar Buttons SLM Utility G3 Main Window 2 5 The Export Data button will export the currently displayed record as an Excel spreadsheet a Comma Delimited File that can be opened in a spreadsheet application or as a text file It will also allow the user to select the output location and file name and whether or not to automatically launch the viewer application The About button will bring up the SLM Utility G3 About screen with the current revision number Table 2 1 SLM Utility G3 Toolbar Buttons SLM Utility G3 Session Log On the left side of the screen you will find the SLM Utility G3 Session Log E Session Log 831 0001065 i Connected 01 Mar 2011 15 14 03 FIGURE 2 6 SLM Utility G3 Session Log This useful area provides information with respect to the status of an active connected instrument providing the following information e If the PC is currently connected to an instrument e Whether the connected instrument is running stopped reset locked or unlocked e The serial number of the instrument e If data has been downloaded from the instrument e If the unit has been calibrated The SLM Utility G3 Session Log will be automatically updated when any of these operat
105. ment Log SLM Utility G3 Manual Alternative Playback Method Amplify Sound Record Note that the fixed scale factor will be lost when the amplify feature is utilized icon for that recording The recording will be converted to a temporary wav file and passed to Windows for playback In the section Saving an Audio Record as a Wave File on page 4 19 it can be seen that there is an option Play in addition to saving the audio records Clicking Play will also playback the selected audio record When playing back low level voice annotations and sound recordings if you wish to amplify the output level check the Amplify sound record check box This will apply a fixed gain to the audio playback only and will not alter the original sound record Saving an Audio Record as a Wave File SLM Utility G3 Manual To save any audio recording as a wave file right click the speaker icon for the desired record to display the popup menu as shown in FIGURE 4 27 Select Save audio record as wav file and the Windows standard Save As dialog box Measurement Log 4 19 will be displayed Select the desired destination folder and filename and click Save to complete the process Lane pe x Measurement Log E En Record Type Run I0 2011 Mar 07 11 5 37 Sound 1 Event 2011 Mar 07 11 59 44 Play Save audio record as wav file Save all audio recordings as waw files Fi Amplify sound record FIGURE 4 27 Save Audio Record
106. nce Spectra Model 637 Instrument Manager Instrument Status Settings Manual Control Download Calibrate system stored Preferences instrument Settings Preferences PowerfLock System Displays Reference Spectra Logic Iic Reference Spectra List can include four 1 1 octave spectra top four and four 1 3 octave spectra bottom four Level dB Dinaan 63 0 Frequency Hz Upload Preferences FIGURE 3 123 System Reference Spectra Requires optional firmware 831 The Reference Spectra sub tab permits the user to edit OB3 or LxT OBI or LxT OB3 to be reference spectra already defined in the instrument and to enabled upload these to the instrument following editing SLM Utility G3 Manual System Tab 3 91 Select Reference Spectrum Edit Reference Spectrum Other Model 831 only 3 92 Click the number of the desired reference spectrum If that reference spectrum has been defined in the instrument it will be displayed graphically Click Edit to edit the selected spectrum This will bring up the dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 124 Edit Reference Spectrum Name 12 chars max 1 Frequency Hz Value dB 5 0 ooo 16 0 47 1 a5 41 0 63 0 37 0 125 41 5 250 42 5 s00 43 3 1 0 66 4 39 0 41 4 44 5 FIGURE 3 124 Edit Reference Spectrum Use the field in this table to define the name of the reference spectrum and to modify the spectrum levels for eac
107. ngs page will display the current instrument settings Settings can be changed and saved to the meter by clicking the Upload Settings button or to a file by clicking Save For a complete description of the Setup Manager and how to Save Delete and or Recall saved Setups please refer to the appropriate section of Chapter 3 The FFT settings are distributed over two sub pages as follows The General sub page has the following settings e Project Name This will be the default file name when storing a file e Measurement Description Up to 63 characters can be used to describe the measurement The FFT sub page as shown in FIGURE 8 2 provides access to settings that define the parameters of an FFT measurement The Count and Time settings will be enabled or disabled based on the Run Mode setting as described under Run Mode on page 8 6 Settings Page SLM UTIL G3 Manual Model 831 Instrument Manager FFT 0001119 FFT Settings Frequency Span Lines Window Frequency Weighting A BE Tonality Tone Seek Delta Regression Range Control Run Mode Manual Stop Count 54 00 00 20 E hhimmiss FFT Measurement History Range Normal F Low 20dB Gain FIGURE 8 2 Settings FFT SLM UTIL G3 Manual Settings Page 8 3 For more information on FFT settings see the FFT and Tonality chapter in the Model 831 manual Frequency Span defines the upper end of the frequency response Choices
108. nnection SLM Utility G3 Manual Send SMS Manually Least desirable solution intended only for testing pur poses Can send messages from cell phone Most difficult and time consuming SMS messages are limited tol60 characters In some company settings automatic text is added to all outgoing emails which makes the SMS messages too large Some providers will then break the message into smaller pieces and then send multiple SMS messages to the internet In this instance the 831 will reassemble the SMS message However some providers will not send the actual message but rather a link to the message thus rendering the SMS message with the connection unavailable to the instrument Under these conditions you must send the message manually using anon company email system or by using a cell phone to send the SMS directly to the instrument SLM Utility G3 Manual Wireless Connection Analog Modem Connection When choosing the Modem connection type the Connect to Analog Modem dialog box will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 6 5 Connect to Analog Moderr Select enter remote site phone number 98018180290 ka Connect using TAPI Select local modem port number LSI PCI SV92PP Soft Modem Select modem Baud Rate Enter numeric password 1 8 digits 11111111 FIGURE 6 5 Connect to Analog Modem Step 1 Enter the remote site telephone number Step 2 Select local modem port number When the Connect using TAPT ch
109. ns Microphone positions No decays in each position 3 interrupted noise method Interrupted Filter bandwidth 1 1 or 1 3 1 1 or 1 3 E E Gunman 250 Hz to 2 kHz o z s Z to kHz 1 1 kHz 1 3 Table 7 3 Minimum Number of Positions and Measurements 7 12 Data View SLM Utility G3 Manual OBA The OBA section is displayed in FIGURE 7 10 OBA Ovenoads 0 OBA Overload Duration 0 0 1 1 OBA Under Range Freg Hz 8 0 160 315 630 125 290 500 Tk Ak dk ak Z Weighting 15 7 15 1 459 148 1459 145 146 140 140 145 152 Noise Hoor 12 1 11 7 116 11 1 11 1 10 6 110 11 1 11 7 124 13 2 FIGURE 7 10 RT 60 Summary OBA OBA Overloads The number of OBA overloads that occurred during this measurement OBA Overload Duration The total duration of all OBA overloads 1 1 OBA Under Range This table shows the Z Weighting under range value and the Noise Floor value for each frequency Settings The Settings section shown in FIGURE 7 11 displays the active settings used for this measurement Settings Trigger Method Interrupted Trigger Source Mid Band Trigger Level 60 0 Noise Source Pink Sample Period 5 Decay Count 15 Decays used in ensemble 15 OBA Range Normal OBA Bandwidth 1 1 Octave Gain 20 FIGURE 7 11 RT 60 Summary Settings SLM Utility G3 Manual Data View 7 13 Exporting Data When exporting RT 60 data the Export Data dialog will appear as shown in FIGURE 7 12 Export Data Sectio
110. ns to Indude RT60 Detail Ensemble R760 Time Series Export as Excel Workbook O Comma Delimited File csv F Text Export all downloaded files Use Prefix Output Filename RT_Data_101 Browse Z Automatically Launch Viewer App FIGURE 7 12 Export Data RT 60 Note The RT60 Detail Time Series When exporting to an Excel Workbook the RT60 data will sheet is automatically included when be exported to the selected worksheets RT60 Detail is selected AND the Save All Time Series control option was enabled when the measurements were made 7 14 Exporting Data SLM Utility G3 Manual Summary Sheet RT_Data 101 1246 831 2 000AR455 RT60 2010 08 18 9 16 32 2010 08 18 9 59 55 0 02 46 0 0 02 46 0 0 00 00 0 None Post Calibration None Calibration Deviation Ensemble 15 Frequency ta Leq dB 3 0 Hz gs Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz The Summary sheet will contain the same information as the Data View with the exception that the RI 60 Ensemble section will display both T20 and T30 data A sample screenshot is shown in FIGURE 7 13 Please refer to the Data View section of this chapter for a complete description agde A iret sie ea I 6 soea 261 78 318 70 Bal 2 ee 50709 a 1860 34 75 2 HE 20 1593 2239 46 a 2047 3 3678 23 64 8 a 3814 27 3 1670 4683 75 al ald SS ae a YC 2 se ey so FIGURE 7 13 RT 60 Tr Summary Sheet RT 60 Detail Sheet
111. nstrument Identification may be set here The ability to mask options see Masking Firmware Options on page 3 86 and upload new firmware see Firmware Upgrade on page 3 87 are also made available System Tab 3 83 System Logic 1 0 Comm Instrument Identification Fields displays USB Options Enable USB Host Port Installed Options w 1 1 Octave w 1 3 Octave w Voice Annotation w Sound Recorder ww Exceedances w Measurement History w Time History w Industrial Hygiene cas Anam wf Weather GPS Control ww Community Noise w GPS Global Position Timezone Corr him Mask Installed Options Upgrade Model 831 FIGURE 3 109 System Subtab The USB port must be enabled to access the preferences on the optional Communications sub tab described in Communications Model 831 only on page 3 94 3 84 Enable USB Port Place a check in the check box to enable the USB Port USB Storage Data can be stored either to the internal memory of the instrument or to a memory device on the USB port Click the down arrow to the right of the USB Storage text field to open a menu listing the options as shown in FIGURE 3 110 USB Storage Mo AutoSelect FIGURE 3 110 USB Storage Menu Selecting No will cause all data to be stored to internal memory Selecting AutoSelect will cause data to be stored to a USB memory device if present or to internal memory if not present or
112. nstrument Time and Computer Time are updated automatically every second Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time on the instrument clickthe Set Time button as shown in FIGURE 3 2 This will display the Instrument Date and Time dialog box as shown in FIGURE 3 3 The System Preferences option sets the synchronization of date and time with the PC See Synchronize date time with PC on page 3 78 Instrument Date Instrument Time O1 Mar 2011 alr 15 57 04 Cancel FIGURE 3 3 Instrument Date and Time Manual There are two formats available for Manually Setting the Date and Time date See Date Format on page 3 78 for further detail When Sync date time with PC is not selected the date and time in the instrument can be set manually Clicking the down arrow to the right of the Instrument Date field will open the Instrument date calender shown in FIGURE 3 4 4 March 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 27 23 2 3 4 6 T a 9 10 1l 13 14 15 16 17 418 20 71 22 B3 HH 5 37 B 3 W l 1 3 4 5 6 7 g Today 3 1 2011 FIGURE 3 4 Date Calender SLM Utility G3 Manual Instrument Status Tab 3 3 3 4 Click the left or right arrow keys at the top to bring up the desired month and year then click the desired day to complete input of the date In the Instrument Time field the hours minutes and seconds are selected separately highlighting each and using the up and down arrow keys to the right of
113. open it by clicking the Instrument Manager icon on the toolbar Model 31 Instrument Manager SLM 0001065 The Instrument Manager is automatically displayed when Slm Utility G3 has successfully connected to an instrument It is comprised of six tabs When the Instrument Manager is first opened the Instrument Status tab will be displayed as shown in FIGURE 3 2 The Session Log will indicate the date and time the connection was established as shown in FIGURE 3 1 session Log A E 831 0001065 af Connected 0i Mar 2011 15 14 03 FIGURE 3 1 Session Log Connected instrument Status Manual Contra Model Serial Number Firmware Version Battery Power USB Power External Power Free Memory Total Memory Records Instrument Time Computer Time 831 0001065 2 100 4 3V 49V 0 0v 9494 1835896 kB 1936528 kB 32 Files 15 June 2011 15 45 46 13 June 2011 15 46 10 FIGURE 3 2 Instrument Manager Instrument Status Instrument Status Tab 3 2 To display the Instrument Status tab click on the Instrument Status tab of the Instrument Manager The Instrument Status tab as shown in FIGURE 3 2 displays Opening the Instrument Manager SLM Utility G3 Manual the Model Serial Number Firmware Version Power usage amount of Free Memory number of Records data files Instrument Time and Computer Time The Power Free Memory and Records fields may be refreshed at any time by clicking the Refresh button The I
114. ot the meter immediately In this case the Instrument Manager will automatically attempt to reconnect after rebooting If you click No you will need to disconnect the meter from the program reboot and reconnect before the changes will take effect After reconnecting to the program a prompt to restart the Instrument Manager will appear When upgraded firmware is available or new options have been purchased the user will be supplied with a file to be placed on the PC When the instrument is connected to the computer the firmware upgrade process is initiated by clicking on the button labeled Upgrade Model 831 beneath the Installed Options window Text for instrument identification purposes is entered directly into the three fields provided using the computer keyboard System Tab 3 87 Displays Caution each tab needs at least one The Displays sub tab is displayed by clicking the Displays tab to display sub tab on the System tab The Displays sub tab allows the user to specify which tab the instrument should display on startup Also the user may customize the tabs displayed as available on the instrument Because the tabs displayed are fixed for RT60 and FFT modes the Displays sub tab will not be available if the instrument is in RT60 or FFT mode Select a tab in the drop down list then see N 7 select which of the pages under that tab you would like to turn on in the instrument Preamp Interface GPS Power
115. ou want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 2 Back FIGURE 2 2 Automatic Installation Click the radio button for Install the Software automatically and click Next to continue Upgrading Software to Version 2 0 In these example paths the folder marked with an is a hidden folder by default To see this folder enable the Show hidden files and folders option on the View tab of the Folder Options dialog in Windows 2 2 Prior to version 2 0 of the SLM Utility G3 software the saved settings files calibration history log files and certain internal data files were created and saved in C Program Files PCB Piezotronics Slm Utility G3 However with the release of Windows Vista and Windows 7 this folder is now a restricted folder that requires administrator privileges for write access Beginning with version 2 0 these files are now created and saved in one of the following locations based on your OS Windows XP C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data PCB Piezotronics Slm Utility G3 Windows Vista C Users AllUsers PCB Piezotronics Slm Utility G3 Windows 7 C ProgramData PCB Piezotronics Slm Utility G3 Configuring the USB Port Windows XP SLM Utility G3 Manual If the user attempts to connect with the instrument before it has completed its boot sequence the connection will fail and the instrument may lock up When SIm Utili
116. ource select White or Pink noise The Model 831 outputs the noise signal via the AC output connector An external amplifier and speaker system are needed to sufficiently energize a room Attenuation This is used to reduce the output signal from the Model 831 in instances where the level might overload the amplifier input Settings Page SLM Utility G3 Manual Setup Manager For additional information on the use of the Setup Manager see Setup Manager on page 3 34 Setups Pressing the arrow buttons below will copy the selected setup files to the instrument or PC depending upon which arrow is pressed Sim Setups GR TE0impl GRTEOpInk GB 4STM2235 EGS Events A MyNewSetup Els JTimeBlocks The Setup Manager allows transferring user defined measurement setups stored on the instrument to the PC and vice versa Notice that three default RT 60 setups are provided for configuring the instrument to perform RI 60 measurements using the Impulse and Interrupted methods as shown in FIGURE 7 6 Setups on PC 100x6400 G MyDefault fa MyDefault A MyNewSetup Es TimedBlack FTimeBlocks FIGURE 7 6 Setup Manager SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Page 7 7 Data View J SimUtility2 The Data View is displayed to the user whenever a data file is downloaded from the instrument Imported from a USB thumb drive or a saved data slmdl file is Opened The initial display of the Data View will be a Summary of the
117. ous Battery Voltage Internal Temperature External Power Voltage Preamp Temperature Preamp Humidity Tms millisecond accuracy Weather Wind Speed Gust Directon Gust Speed ADC1 Ava ADC1 Max ADC1 Min ADC Min OK FIGURE 3 13 Advanced Time History Check the box for each non acoustic setting to be included in the time history record and click OK when done Settings Tab 3 11 Time History Model 831 FST When a Fast FST Time History Period of 10 5 or 2 5 ms is selected only available when the optional firmware 831 FST is installed the Time History sub tab will appear as shown in FIGURE 3 14 Enable Time History Period OBA Spectra Leg FIGURE 3 14 Settings Time History Model 831 FST Enabling this option will greatly When selecting one of the Fast Time History periods 10 5 increase the amount of memory used 2 5 ms the following settings will be disabled e Measurement History e Event History e Sound Recording e Spectral Ln 3 12 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Also the OBA Spectra settings will be limited to an Leq in either 1 1 or 1 3 octave not both and all non acoustic settings except Tms millisecond accuracy will be disabled as shown in FIGURE 3 15 Miscellaneous Battery Voltage Internal Temperature External Power Voltage 426A 12 Temperature 426412 Humidity Weather Wind Speed Gust Directon Gust Speed ADC1 Ava ADC1 Max ADC1 Min ADC Avg ADC Max
118. ple 3 26 Interval Time hh mm Two Timed Blocks Three Timed Blocks 3 1 2011 End Date 3 31 2011 05 00 00 End Time 1 09 00 00 15 30 00 End Time 19 30 00 23 30 00 End Time 3 03 00 00 FIGURE 3 28 Daily Timer As an example lets say Bob has been asked by the city council to take sound level readings near a busy intersection during rush hour every day for a month There are also several Bars in the area so Bob has been asked to also take readings between 23 30 and 03 00 Bars close at 01 00 So Bob connects to his instrument using Slm Utility G3 and configures the Measurement Control settings as shown in FIGURE 3 28 Bob then places his instrument in the field on the last day of February Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Time History Settings Event Settings Model 831 Only Marker Settings SLM Utility G3 Manual Beginning on March Ist the instrument will take three measurements every day until March 3lst The first measurement will start at 05 00 and stop at 09 00 the second measurement will start at 15 30 and stop at 19 30 and the third measurement will start at 23 30 and stop at 03 00 of the next day The last measurement taken will start at 23 30 on March 31st and end at 03 00 on April Ist The settings that define the measurement of time history data are set on the Time History sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 12 OBA Spectra OBA Spectra settings require the appropriate optional fi
119. r each individual decay captured during this measurement All decays will be shown whether excluded or not 7 16 Exporting Data SLM Utility G3 Manual CHAPTER Accessing FFT Mode FFT mode is only available if the optional firmware 831 F FT has been installed on the Model 831 Settings Page SLM UTIL G3 Manual FFT The optional FFT mode provides signal analysis using a Fast Fourier Transform This chapter describes SLM Utility G3 functionality when connected to an instrument in FFT mode When using SIm Utility G3 software the mode of the Model 831 can be changed through the Manual Control page of the Instrument Manager To change to FFT mode click the FFT mode button in the Mode Control section as shown in FIGURE 8 1 Mode Control Mode Status FIGURE 8 1 Manual Control FFT Mode After clicking a mode change button the Mode Change Warning dialog box will appear Click Yes to continue with the mode change which will close and re open the Instrument Manager in FFT mode Click No to cancel the mode change This section describes the settings available on the Settings page when SLM Utility G3 is connected to an instrument in FFT mode These settings are used to configure the Accessing FFT Mode 8 1 Instrument Settings General FFT 8 2 instrument for an FFT measurement For a complete description of the Settings page please refer Chapter 3 Settings Tab on page 3 5 When first displayed the Setti
120. rmware be installed on the instrument e Model 831 831 OB3 1 1 and 1 3 octave bands e SoundTrack LxT LxT OB1 1 1 octave only or LxT OB3 1 1 and 1 3 octaves Also the OBA Bandwidth setting on the Measurement sub tab must not be set to Off The settings that define the measurement of noise exceedance events are set on the Events sup tab see FIGURE 3 17 Note that several optional firmware packages are required to be installed in the Model 831 for all settings to be available Event History Event History settings require the optional firmware 831 ELA be installed Event Time History In addition to the above Event Time History settings require the optional firmware 831 LOG be installed Spectral Mode In addition to all of the above Spectral Mode settings require the optional firmware 831 OB3 be installed The settings that define the marker data are set on the Markers sub tab shown in FIGURE 3 19 Settings Tab 3 27 Audio Recording is only available on the Model 831 when the optional firmware 831 SR is installed Miscellaneous Settings Ldn and Lden require the optional firmware 831 ELA or LxT CN requires the S31 SR be Sound Recording optional firmware installed on Model 831 Sound Snapshot requires the optional firmware 831 SR and 831 ELA be installed on the Model 831 3 28 To automatically initiate an audio recording whenever a specific Marker is set by the user click to place a check
121. s as Wave Files Saving All Audio Records as Wave Files 4 20 To save all audio recordings as wave files on the popup menu as shown in FIGURE 4 27 select Save all audio recordings as wav files Now select the desired destination folder and base filename default is the name of the current Data Record in the Windows standard Save As dialog and click Save to continue At this point all sound recordings in the current Data Record will be saved as a wav file in the selected destination folder Each sound recording will be given a unique name using the following format lt basename gt lt type gt X_ lt datetime gt wav where lt basename gt is the filename selected on the Save As dialog lt type gt is either SOUND or VOICE X is the sequential number of the lt type gt of recording and lt date time gt is the Date Time the recording was made Measurement Log SLM Utility G3 Manual Export Data This chapter describes how Slm Utility G3 can export measurement data to a text file a CSV file or to an Excel Workbook for further processing and reporting Exporting Measurement Files Excel 2003 or later is required for an Begin by selecting the Data Record for the measurement you Excel export Excel 2010 is required wish to export for full support of an FFT export lt P SImUtility5 ene Di D2 TH E M 1 831_Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 General Information Model Firmware Version 831_D
122. s to the instrument click the Upload Preferences button on the System tab as shown in Figure 3 139 Mode 831 Instrument Manager SLM 0001065 System Stored Preferences s Logic 1 0 Display Options Other angus Sync Datei with PC Decimal Symbol Auto Store Period E Comma Date Format Reset Prompt dd mmm yyyy yyyy mmm dd Jack Function Units SI English Takt Maximal Data Microphone Correction FIGURE 3 139 Upload Preferences 3 100 System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual CHAPTER Data View This chapter describes how to view sound level data in SLM Utility G3 Data View Menu Bar Whenever a data file is downloaded from the instrument imported from a USB thumb drive or a saved data slmdl file is opened the data is presented to the user in a Data View The initial display of the Data View will be a summary page appropriate to the mode SLM RA FFT the instrument was in when the measurement was taken The Data View Menu Bar is shown in FIGURE 4 1 Display Summary Time History Measurement History Data Records Event History D1i D2 TH EY M 831 Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 3eneral Information 831 Data 005 Start 07 Mar 2011 11 59 37 Serial Number 2 831 _Data 006 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 04 58 Model l 3 831 Data 008 Start 07 Mar 2011 13 13 36 FIGURE 4 1 Data View Menu Bar The Data View Menu Bar is used to select which Data Record to view as well as whic
123. sired click OK to make the changes and close this window Select Calibrator To select the calibrator which is to be used for the calibration click the down arrow to the right of the Calibrator field which will open a drop down menu listing all four calibrators as shown in FIGURE 3 82 i LAL UU Direct LD CAL200 114 0dB IkHz 114 00 LD CAL200 54 0dB kHz 34 00 LD CALZ50 114 006 250Hz 114 00 114 006 IkHz 114 00 FIGURE 3 82 Calibrator Selection Menu Highlight the desired calibrator with the cursor and click to make a selection 3 66 Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Perform Calibration Click Calibrate as shown in FIGURE 3 83 to begin the calibration process Calibration Data Calibrate JLSLeUU 114 U0b ikAz Edit Calibrators Calibrator Calibrator Level foo e dE aes Sensitivity 26 02 dE re 1 Pa Calibration Check FIGURE 3 83 Initiate Calibration A message as shown in FIGURE 3 84 will be displayed to warn that data in the instrument will be lost when the calibration is performed Sim Utility G3 A There is unsaved data in the 831 which will be lost Either click Cancel and store the data or click OK bo continue Cancel FIGURE 3 84 Unsaved Data Warning Click OK to continue with the calibration or click Cancel to abort the calibration process When the calibration process is continued the message shown in FIGURE 3 85 will appear to prompt the user to place t
124. t to the Selected Insti Select the instrument from the list below 8310001065 m rran FIGURE 2 10 Physically Connected Instruments Click the down arrow next to the data field to list the connected instruments by model and serial number as shown in FIGURE 2 11 Select the instrument from the list below 331 0001065 8310001065 ae FIGURE 2 11 List of Physically Connected Instruments In this instance there are two instruments connected a Model 831 and a SoundTrack LxT In this manual the displays will Select the desired instrument to connect to and click the correspond to those obtained when Connect button to initiate the connection the connected instrument is a Model 831 unless specifically noted 2 8 SLM Utility G3 Main Window SLM Utility G3 Manual Multiple Instruments Changing Instruments You must close the Instrument Manager before you can click on any toolbar button or menu Interface Active Message When connected to one of multiple instruments connected to the computer via USB to change the connection to a different instrument click Connection Change Instrument which will open the Connect to Selected Instrument menu shown in FIGURE 2 10 Use this menu and proceed as described to select the new instrument with which to make the connection If the instrument is in the Measurement Setup Preferences or Calibration modes at the time the connection operation is initiated the messag
125. t uncertainty as described in ISO 3382 2 2008 E The grades are Precision Engineering and Survey If the measurement settings preclude achieving one of the uncertainty grades described Settings Conflict will appear in this field This usually means that the Lowest Band and or Highest Band setting were outside of the required range for all grades Refer to Table 7 3 below and ISO 3382 2 2008 E for a complete description of the uncertainty grade criteria Frequency Range The frequency range used for this measurement e Actual The actual frequency range for this measurement determined by the Lowest Band Highest Band settings e Required The required frequency range for the estimated grade Data View 7 11 Positions The number of positions used in_ the measurement e Actual The actual number of times the RUN button was pressed e Required The required number of positions for the estimated grade Decays Positions The number of decays measured at each position e Actual The minimum number of decays across all positions that meet the estimated grade requirements This will usually be the same as the Count setting but may be fewer if some decays have been excluded e Required The required number of decays at each position for the estimated grade Total Positions Total number of positions Position A list of each position Decays The number of included decays at each position Source microphone combinatio
126. teesnce sacar oenes E avasondesdumeaniucte 3 2 Setting the Date and Tinie rasere ronda tendeins a a 3 3 See S le lo rtermcemmemn ne tear aneeen ence stem antimatter ai nr mtsnte rin irrrl Merny mie Ur rent ran tir nner 3 5 Displaying the Instrument s Setup i ccsistcninctaciecedsouskecded cenevanceduecsbacovnctebancodassess 3 6 IIS play IMS CWS SCCM OS arita E a 3 6 Cred aiNG WS CLU P25 teeta a a E na aesen tua sdaee toes 3 21 Uploading a Setup to the Instrument cc ccccecceceeeceeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeaeeeaaeeaes 3 33 SAVING A SCLUP ES E E E E E E EE 3 33 Recalling a Setup aE Aa 3 34 IDG LE Hin sa Se CU aa a 3 34 SCP Manane E sauia cheat Sacatanementel obdahangetesesnenalausansanehersnesbaslas 3 35 Manual Omer Ol TaD sentini 3 38 Besima Measure me Meerin aa aa a a a a a 3 39 SLOP a Meas e MENE masra e doacueeecatanssiseatdceeesceey aaseaeweceeacee 3 40 Reset Current Measurement siraseeine aieiai E E R 3 40 Locking the Instrument Keypad icis idad a natalavaseuvetsidenanateecatapwnestea wel bacacaneluntax 3 4 Store an Instrument TNS he ses cotst ceases A E 3 43 Browse Instrument Piles siiictereciiwuisu dation belie AE 3 44 Upgrade the Tins We sseciasiesichivadite aoe e a e oa ei 3 47 Restore TVS GCN 2 oh a EE atte al a at aan 3 50 ISLM Utility G3 01 Rev J Supporting Firmware v 2 3 SCEECHEIEAD DCE chooses a T a ater sada en uew OAA abe lauen esa ake es 3 51 Sart Live SU he AIM ina AAE 3 55 Switching Instrument Modes ccc
127. the data field to select the desired values Clicking the Set button will set the Date and Time on the instrument to the selected values Synchronizing the Instrument Date and Time with the PC To synchronize the date and time between the instrument and the PC ensure the Sync date time with PC check box is checked as shown in FIGURE 3 5 and press the Set button This will set the date and time on the instrument to the same date and time as on the PC Instrument Date Instrument Time 01 Mar 2011 15 57 04 EF FIGURE 3 5 Instrument Date and Time Synchronized Instrument Status Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab For a detailed description of the settings defined on the various Settings sub pages refer to the applicable sound level meter manual To display the Settings tab click on the Settings tab of the Instrument Manager The Settings tab is comprised of nine sub tabs as shown in FIGURE 3 6 Each sub tab can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate sub tab on the Settings tab Sub tabs that are currently out of view can be scrolled to by using the left right arrow buttons at the far right The Settings tab also provides access to the Setup Manager which is described under Setup Manager on page 3 34 _ Model 831 Instrument Manage Instrument Status Stored Setups E E Sek nonase General Measurement Control Time History Mal Default Data File Name 831_Data Measurement Descrip
128. there is insufficient space Click on the desired option to make a selection System Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Firmware Options SLM Utility G3 Manual GPS When using an external GPS with the Model 831 click the down arrow to the right of the GPS text field to open the GPS Control menu shown in FIGURE 3 111 GPS Control FIGURE 3 111 GPS Control Menu With GPS Control set to On or Auto the zone correction controls become available as shown in FIGURE 3 112 Timezone Corr him 7 kas J nan FIGURE 3 112 GPS Zone Correction Firmware options presently loaded into the instrument are listed in the window entitled Installed Options on the right side of the screen If any of the check box of the options are not checked this means that they have been masked or disabled as described in the next section System Tab 3 85 Masking Firmware Options Masking is temporary and does not result in permanent loss of a purchased option The user can re enable a purchased option at any time and a restore format defaults operation performed on the instrument itself will also enable all purchased options When the meter is in RT 60 mode the RT 60 Exceedance 1 1 Octave and 1 3 Octave options cannot be masked and will not appear in the list When the meter is in FFT mode the FFT option cannot be masked and will not appear in the list 3 86 The user can mask or disable any of the options installed in th
129. time duration requirement The user must still manually start the measurement As an example using the settings shown in FIGURE 3 25 after the user presses Run the instrument will continue to run until the measured level stays within a 2 dB range for 20 seconds and then Stop Continuous In Continuous mode the instrument will continue to run until the user presses Stop or the instrument exceeds its storage capacity Several settings are enabled which will determine the time interval for each measurement history provide a means of automatically storing data and allow for a daily calibration check as shown in FIGURE 3 26 General Measurement Dosimeter Measurement Control Time History Events ma Select Run Mode Propertes Enable Measurement History if Interval Time Sync Interval Time hh mm 00 05 Daily Auto Store 12 day Time 91 00 00 Daily Cal Check 02 30 00 FIGURE 3 26 Continuous If the Enable Measurement History setting is checked the Interval Time setting will determine the duration of each measurement history record The minimum duration is 1 minute The Interval Time Sync setting if checked will ensure that each measurement history record after the first will begin at a time that is a multiple of the Interval Time setting For example using the settings shown in Figure 3 26 a measurement started at 08 13 23 would end at 08 15 00 so
130. tion FIGURE 3 6 Instrument Manager Settings SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 5 Displaying the Instrument s Setup When the Settings tab is selected for the first time the setup currently active on the instrument will be downloaded and displayed on the appropriate sub tabs The Setup Manager drop down will show lt Instrument Settings gt to indicate that the displayed values are what is currently set on the instrument The user may refresh the displayed values or undo any changes made by clicking on the Setup Manager drop down and selecting lt Instrument Settings gt Displaying the Settings The settings are distributed over nine sub tabs Each sub tab is accessed by clicking the appropriate tab and will display the settings as shown in the following figures General The General sub tab provides access to the Default Data File Name and Measurement Description settings as shown in FIGURE 3 7 General Measurement Dosimeter Measurement Control Time History Events Mal gt Default Data File Name 831_Data Measurement Description FIGURE 3 7 Settings General 3 6 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Measurement The Measurement sub tab provides access to the settings shown in FIGURE 3 8 Measurement Control Time History Ma Frequency Weighting aight ae Method W Linear Exponential Detector Peak Weighting a
131. tory Max Worksheet FFT Tonality Worksheet 8 18 Exporting Data 45 8 45 8 45 5 40 3 07 6 63 2 36 8 101 1 60 6 J J2 T 29 5 106 2 The FFT Measurement History Max worksheet will also be created when the FFT Measurement History option is checked on the Export Data dialog This worksheet is identical to the FFT Measurement History Avg worksheet but with the Max data displayed instead of the Average The FFT Tonality worksheet will be created when the FFT Tonality option is checked on the Export Data dialog box This worksheet includes tonality parameter with the FFT data SLM UTIL G3 Manual
132. trument To switch modes press the button labeled with the desired mode Note that the mode button for the current mode will be disabled Also the mode button for any mode that is not currently installed will also be disabled Mode Control Mode Status oLM FIGURE 3 70 Mode Control After clicking a mode button a warning dialog as shown in FIGURE 3 71 will be displayed allowing the user to confirm the mode change Warning Changing the instrument mode will require that the Instrument Manager be closed and restarted Any unsaved settings and or preferences will be lost Do you wish to continue FIGURE 3 71 Change Warning SLM Utility G3 Manual When changing modes the instrument manager will be automatically closed and reopened with settings appropriate for the chosen mode Manual Control Tab 3 57 Download Tab 3 58 To display the Download tab click the Download tab of the Instrument Manager The Download tab as shown in FIGURE 3 72 allows the user to download data files stored on the instrument to the PC a Model 831 Instrument Manager SLM 0001119 Select the files to download Data on any external media WILL NOT appear in the download window Files on an external device can only be viewed by connecting the device directly to the computer and using the import function of SLM Utility G3 Filename 13030100 LD0 13030101 LD0 13030200 LD0 13030300 LD0 13030400 LD0 13030401 LD0 1
133. trument or PC depending upon which arrow is pressed Sim Setups Setups on PC G3 ATS0impl 100x6400 GS RTSOpink G3 MyDefault G ASTM 2235 ia MyDefault AD EventSk A MyNewSetup El TimedBlock TimeBlocks FIGURE 3 34 Setup Manager The Setups on PC window on the right hand side lists those Setups that are saved in the Stored Setups list on the PC SIm Utility G3 while the SIm Setups window on the left hand side lists the Setups that are saved on the Instrument 3 34 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual If the name of the Setup being transferred already exists on the instrument a Question dialog will appear asking to confirm an Overwrite Click Yes to overwrite the existing Setup or No to cancel the transfer setups Pressing the arrow buttons below will copy the selected setup files to the instrument or PC depending upon which arrow is pressed Sim Setups G3 RTS60impl GS RTSOpink GJ ASTM 2235 Ea EventSR Transferring a Setup To transfer a Setup from Slm Utility G3 to the instrument highlight the desired Setup s by clicking the name in the Setups on PC window select multiple Setups with Ctrl click or Shift click and then click the left arrow button as shown in FIGURE 3 35 Setups on PC 100x6400 ga MyDefault a MyDefault ZLM MyNenwSetup a TimedBlock STimeBblocks FIGURE 3 35 Setup Manager Transferring a Setup SLM Utility G3 Manual Settings Tab 3 35 3 36 The selected Setup s will be copied to the
134. ty G3 v2 0 or later makes a connection to a meter for the first time a scan of the application folder is performed looking for any legacy settings files i e 831setup dat SLMPreference dat and any existing calibration history log file entries for the meter being connected Any legacy data found is then merged into the new files created in the folder described above SLM Utility G3 Main Window Only a single instance of SLM When the SLM Utility G3 Software is fully loaded the Utility G3 can be run at a time SLM Utility G3 Main window is displayed as shown in FIGURE 2 3 SLM Utility G3 Menu Bar Toolbar FIGURE 2 3 SLM Utility G3 Main Menu SLM Utility G3 Manual SLM Utility G3 Main Window 2 3 Menu Bar The Menu Bar a standard Windows feature contains the following four drop down menus which are opened by clicking the title eFile In addition to standard Windows features the File Menu also includes an item permitting the user to upgrade an instrument without opening the Instrument Manager as shown in FIGURE 2 4 File Connection View Help Open Ctri 0 Import Print Setup Upgrade 1 C Users SlmUtilityl simdl 3 G Users RuA Data slmdl 4 SR Test v2 100 slrmdl Upgrade Instrument Close FIGURE 2 4 File Menu eConnection View Help Although most of the SLM Utility G3 operations can be performed using icons in the SLM Utility G3 Toolbar all functions c
135. ub tab provides access to optional Weather settings The actual settings available will depend upon the Weather setting selected The settings for Vaisala are shown in FIGURE 3 22 Direction Threshold Excd Pause Excd Level Hysteresis Temperature Units Humidity Units Ci Timer Off 12 00 00 13 00 00 FIGURE 3 22 Settings Weather Creating a New Setup Setups which have been created and stored previously can be recalled and modified if necessary instead of creating new ones For more details on recalling a setup see Recalling a Setup on page 3 33 General Settings 3 20 All of the settings on the various sub tabs of the Settings tab are collectively referred to as a Setup The user can make any desired changes to the settings and save that configuration in a Setup file This allows the user to recall a particular settings configuration to upload to an instrument after a Format Restore Defaults or to upload to multiple instruments The Default Data File Name and Measurement Description settings are available on the General sub tab as shown in FIGURE 3 7 Settings Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual Measurement Settings For a detailed description of the settings defined on this tab refer to the instrument s user manual Dosimeter Settings In order to measure noise dose the Model 831 must have the optional firmware 831 IH_ loaded This functionality is standard with the SoundTr
136. uirement established by a client for whom measurements are being performed Many PCB Piezotronics Inc customers select to have certification performed annually Calibrate Tab SLM Utility G3 Manual To assist users in maintaining their certification schedule certification reminders are provided on the Calibrate tab as shown in FIGURE 3 93 Certification Reminders Last Certified ort Certification Interval Never ears Certification Reminder Mever a Days FIGURE 3 93 Certification Reminders Last Certification Date The date of the last certification is stored in the instrument as part of the certification process Certification Interval The desired interval in years between certifications is set by the user by clicking the down arrow to the right of the Cal Interval data field which will open the drop down menu shown in FIGURE 3 94 FIGURE 3 94 Certification Interval Menu The following choices are available e 1 Year e 2 Years e 3 Years e 4 Years e Never Click on the desired value to make a selection This value is stored in the instrument SLM Utility G3 Manual Calibrate Tab 3 73 Certification Reminder 3 74 The instrument can be set to provide an on screen reminder when the date for a new certification is approaching This message will appear at a user selected number of days prior to the desired certification date This number is set by clicking the down arrow to the right of the Cert

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