SC420

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D_SC420_v0013_20170203_EN

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

PRESENTATION
The SC420 is an instrument distinguished for its power, ver-
satility, ergonomics and its high performance as a class 1
sound level meter, according to IEC 61672.
Thanks to its modular platform, the SC420 can be expanded
with advanced measurement options, such as third octave
band spectrum analysis, FFT analysis or reverberation time
measurement.
The SC420 provides audio recording with prerecording and
voice comments, external memory through microSD cards,
automatic start and stop of measurements and audio record-
ings based on timers and thresholds, and has been designed
according to the philosophy in order to offer a
simple and enjoyable experience for the user from the start.

APPLICATIONS
Measurement of environmental functions with simultaneous
tonality, impulsiveness, and low frequency content evalua-
tion* (ISO 1996-2 ANNEX C: Reference method for as-
sessing the presence of audible tones)
Measurement of airborne sound insulation between rooms,
faade insulation and impact sound insulation of floors in
one third octave bands* (ISO 16283, ISO 140, ISO 717)
Evaluation of reverberation time using the interrupted noise
and integrated impulse response methods together with
quality indicators of the decay* (ISO 3382-1/-2)
Measurement of sound power, analysis of industrial machine
noise (product development and quality control) and service
equipment in buildings* (ISO 3744, ISO 16032)
Evaluation of industrial hygiene* (Directive 2003/10/EC)

AVAILABLE ENHANCEMENT MODULES *Optional

Reference Description

OCCUPATIONAL NOISE Module* DS420 Noise exposure measurement according to Directive 2003/10/EC
1/1 OCTAVE FILTERS Module* OF420 16 Hz to 16 kHz octave band filters analysis plus overall functions and NC and NR curves
1/3 OCTAVE FILTERS Module* TF420 10 Hz to 20 kHz one-third octave band filters analysis plus overall functions
REVERBERATION TIME Module* RT420 Reverberation time measurement by 1/1 and 1/3 octave bands using the interrupted noise and the
(includes KRT key) integrated impulse response methods. Includes C, and BT quality parameters
FFT ANALYSIS Module* FF420 FFT Analysis of 10000 lines from 0 to 20000 Hz (2 Hz/line)
ANALYSIS QUALITY HI420 Records WAV (uncompressed) format audio files, 24 bits resolution, 48 kHz sampling frequency and
AUDIO RECORDING Module* constant gain for later analysis
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MAIN FEATURES

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

MAIN FEATURES:
PHILOSOPHY: User friendly, single range, sim- New ergonomic DESIGN
ultaneous measurement of all functions, functions logged Incorporated USB and built in BLUETOOTH
into memory in 3 different time bases: t (measurement time), connectivity
T (time history) and 125 ms (Short Leq)
Automatic display ZOOM
External microSD MEMORY CARD
File system optimized for Big Data
AUDIO recording with prerecording and voice comments
Sensitivity and date and time change history
MEASUREMENT AUTOMATISMS: Timers, DEN thresholds,
Icon menu, no language setting
external input:
Ready for environmental monitoring: auto ON
Automatic start and stop of measurement and logging
and automatic measurement and logging
Automatic audio recording with pre-recording start. Downloads while measures
MARKS: manual (keyboard) and external input Sound field corrector selection: free or diffuse
BACKERASE

ON & PLAY PHILOSOPHY:

The SC420 incorporates the philosophy in its de-
sign which allows the user to focus on the measurement and
not on operating the equipment.
Just press the ON button and in just a few seconds the SC420 The philosophy has been developed in
order to quickly understand how to work with the
is ready to measure, without any need to set scales, measure- device and to be intuitive, even after long periods of
ment ranges, detectors or frequency weightings beforehand. inactivity.
The SC420 measures all functions simultaneously and saves
offers a simple and enjoyable experi-
both the final results (t), as well as time history of partial value ence from the first moment of contact with the de-
(T) and Short Leq time history every 125 ms. vice.
It cant be any easier: . With measurement has never been so
easy.

EXTERNAL REMOVABLE microSD MEMORY :

The information measured by the SC420 (final results and
time histories), the audio files and voice notes are saved on
the microSD card inserted into the SC420.
Once the measurements are complete and the SC420 is pow-
ered off, the microSD card can be removed and inserted into a
computer. The data can then be transferred using the program
CESVA Lab. The download can be completed much faster this
way.
The file system used by the SC420 is optimized for download-
ing large quantities of data (Big data).
4 GB class 4 microSD cards have been tested successfully.

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MAIN FEATURES

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

CARD PRESENCE AUDIO FILE

AUDIO RECORDING AND VOICE COMMENTS AND USED MEMORY SPACE NUMBER
The SC420 can record audio files (listening quality), while it
logs acoustic functions, facilitating its subjective evaluation
and the recognition of sound sources. This recordings can be
done manually or through automatic configurations.
The SC420 allows recording of voice comments in order to REGISTER NUMBER
record commentary notes, indications regarding the measure-
ment (measurement points), the environment (field decisions)
or simply interesting ideas that arise.
The SC420 with the HI420 module* can record fragments of
audio with analysis quality for further post processing.

AUTOMATIONS: TIMERS, DEN THRESHOLDS and EXTERNAL

The SC420 has a complete system of automated configura-
tions, to start and stop measuring and audio recording, using
automatic timers and triggers when exceeding threshold by
DEN time-zones. Its power and versatility offer infinite combi-
nations that will perform the finest tasks for the most demand-
ing users.

READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

The SC420 is designed to work as an automatic continuous
noise monitoring unit. For this, an environmental monitoring
powering option is made available, which allows resuming a
measurement after recovery from a power failure.
Thanks to its file structure, that has been prepared for large
quantities of data (Big data), it allows downloading while
measuring and erasing parts that have already been down-
loaded.

USB, PRINTER AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

The SC420 communicates with a PC through a USB port and
through a class 1 wireless Bluetooth communication in order
to download data, programming, control and real time visuali-
zation. Wireless Bluetooth technology is very useful for
measuring sound insulation between rooms since the connec-
tion can be established through walls, floors and ceilings, as
well as to download data and programming noise monitoring
terminals at ground level without needing to access them di-
rectly. Also the RS-232 port of the SC420 can be configured to
connect a serial printer.
The trademark Bluetooth is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS TYPICAL NOISE

IEC 61672-1:02 class 1. EN 61672-1:03 class 1 C140+PA020:
IEC 61260:95/A1:01 class 1, EN 61260:95/A1:01 class 1 Weigh. A(dB) Weigh. C(dB) Weigh. Z(dB)
ANSI S1.4:83/A:85 type 1, ANSI S1.43:97 type 1, ANSI ELECTRIC: 7.7 8.0 14.2
S1.11:04 class 1 TOTAL AT 20C: 15.9 15.9 19.7
OIML R 58:98, OIML R 88:98 C240+PA040:
DIN 45657:2005 in reference to the Taktmaximalpegel function Weigh. A(dB) Weigh. C(dB) Weigh. Z(dB)
Marking. Complies with 73/23/EEC and EMC 89/336/EEC ELECTRIC: 5.2 6.3 12.8
low-tension regulations, the latter amended by 93/68/EEC TOTAL AT 20C: 15.9 16.3 20.3
Pattern approval certificate for Spain. C-130+PA020:
Weigh. A(dB) Weigh. C(dB) Weigh. Z(dB)
ELECTRIC: 11.5 13.4 18.9
MICROPHONES TOTAL AT 20C: 17.3 18.8 23.5
MODEL C140:
TYPE: Condenser microphone
POLARIZATION: 200 V FREQUENCY WEIGHTING
NOMINAL CAPACITY: 20.0 pF AVAILABLE WEIGHTINGS: A, C and Z
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 43.5 mV/Pa CLASS ACCORDING TO IEC 61672: class 1
PREAMPLIFIER: PA020
MODEL C240: TIME WEIGHTING
TYPE: Condenser microphone AVAILABLE WEIGHTINGS: F, S and I
POLARIZATION: 0 V CLASS ACCORDING TO IEC 61672: class 1
NOMINAL CAPACITY: 20.0 pF
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 49.0 mV/Pa
PREAMPLIFIER: PA040 FUNCTIONS
MODEL C-130: AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS: see tables for each mode
TYPE: Condenser microphone RESOLUTION 0.1 dB
POLARIZATION: 200 V
NOMINAL CAPACITY: 22.5 pF
NOMINAL SENSITIVITY: 17.5 mV/Pa PEAK DETECTOR
PREAMPLIFIER: PA020 ON SET TIME CONSTANT: < 75 s

MEASUREMENT RANGES ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

FUNCTIONS LF, LS, LI, Lt and LT( including LAeqT): STATIC PRESSURE INFLUENCE:
Weigh. A(dB) Weigh. C(dB) Weigh. Z(dB) OPERATION RANGE MAXIMUM ERROR
C140+PA020: 23.4 to 137.0 23.4 to 137.0 27.2 to 137.0 (at 1 kHz and 94 dB or 104 dB)
C240+PA040: 23.4 to 137.0 23.8 to 137.0 27.8 to 137.0 from 65 to less than 85 kPa: 0.9 dB
C-130+PA020: 24.8 to 137.0 26.3 to 137.0 31.0 to 137.0 from 85 to 108 kPa: 0.4 dB
LCpeak FUNCTION: TEMPERATURE INFLUENCE:
Weigh. C(dB) OPERATION RANGE MAXIMUM ERROR
C140+PA020, C240+PA040 and C-130+PA020: 55.0 to 140.1 from -10 to +50 C: 0.5 dB
HUMIDITY INFLUENCE:
OPERATION RANGE MAXIMUM ERROR
(in the absence of condensation) (at 40C and 1 kHz)
from 25 to 90 %: 0.5 dB

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS OCTAVE BAND FILTERS (Optional)

microSD MEMORY CARD SLOT: Class 1 octave band filters according to IEC 61260
TYPE OF CARD: microSD (FAT32 or FAT16 format) with central frequency 16, 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000 (1k),
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY: 4 GB 2000 (2k), 4000 (4k), 8000 (8k) and 16000 (16k) Hz.
MINIMUM CLASS: 4
USB COMMUNICATION:
TYPE: Digital meets USB rev. 2.0. ONE-THIRD OCTAVE BAND FILTERS (Optional)
CONNECTOR: USB Micro-B Class 1 one-third octave band filters according to IEC 61260
CONNECTION CABLE: CN400 0.5 m long with central frequency 10, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80,
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION: 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000 (1k), 1250
TYPE: Class 1 Bluetooth (1.25k), 1600 (1.6k), 2000 (2k), 2500 (2.5k), 3150 (3.15k), 4000
TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY: 2402 to 2480 GHz (4k), 5000 (5k), 6300 (6.3k), 8000 (8k), 10000 (10k), 12500
RANGE: 50 m (12.5k), 16000 (16k) and 20000 (20k) Hz.
RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION, AC OUTPUT, DIGITAL
OUTPUT AND DIGITAL INPUT:
AVAILABLE VIA: Multi-connector cable CN420 REVERBERATION TIME (Optional)
DECAY CURVE AND IMPULSE RESPONSE MEASUREMENT:
Using equivalent levels (linear average) with successive integra-
LISTENING QUALITY AUDIO RECORDING AND tion time of 10 ms during a 6 second period.
OBTAINING THE DECAY CURVE FROM THE IMPULSE RE-
VOICE NOTES SPONSE:
FORMAT: WAV File Schroeders backward integration method.
LISTENING QUALITY DECAY CURVE SLOPE ESTIMATION:
RESOLUTION: 16 bits Automatic estimation of the decay curve from a least-squares fit
SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 24 kHz linear regression analysis.
GAIN: Automatic QUALITY INDICATORS:
Non-linearity parameter , curvature C and BT product for each
POWER frequency band.
BATTERIES:
TYPE: 2 alkaline 1.5 V, AA (LR6) size FFT FOURIER TRANSFORMER (Optional)
TYPICAL DURATION: 8:45 hours TIME WINDOW: Hanning
EXTERNAL POWER: AM300 No. OF LINES: 10000
VOLTAGE INPUT RANGE: 4.25 to 5.25 VDC ANALYSIS RESOLUTION: 2 Hz
MINIMUM CURRENT: 250 mA DETECTOR: Equivalent level
To feed the SC420 from an alternate public current, the use of FREQUENCY WEIGHTING: A and Z
an AM300 mains feeder and CN400 cable are recommended.

ANALYSIS QUALITY AUDIO RECORDING (Optional)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT FORMAT: WAV File
DIMENSIONS: 292 x 85 x 25 mm ANALYSIS QUALITY:
WEIGHT: with batteries 330 g RESOLUTION: 24 bits
without batteries 280 g SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 48 kHz
GAIN: Optimal and constant during the recording

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DEVICE PARTS

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

1. Precision condenser microphone

2. Preamplifier:
3. LEMO connector of the preamplifier
1 4. LEMO connector of the sound level
meter
5. Protector cone
2 6. Screen
3 7. Membrane keyboard
8. Manufacturer information
9. IEC marking
5 4 10. Space reserved for the periodic test
result

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9

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6
13
11 14
12 15
7
16 17

11. Class information

12. ANSI marking
13. Tripod support
14. WEEE mark
15. CE mark
18 16. Battery cover
17. Symbol
18. Connectors protection cover
19. USB connector
20. Memory card slot

19 20 21 21. Multi-connector

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ACCESSORIES

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

Wind screen PV009 Micro USB-USB connection cable to Class 1 sound calibrator CB006
PC CN400

Multi-connector cable CN420 Output audio cable CN421 Outdoor kit TK200 Mains feeder (V= 100/240 V,
50/60 Hz) AM300

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES :
SI020 CESVA Lab communication software for PC
CN400 PC micro USB-USB connection cable
PV009 Wind screen
MicroSD memory card
2 1.5 V batteries

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CB006 Class 1 sound calibrator CN010 Microphone extension cable 10 m
TR040 1.10 m tripod CN030 Microphone extension cable 30 m
TR050 1.50 m tripod CN420 Multi-connector cable
ML043 Transport briefcase (48x37x16 cm) CN421 Output audio cable
ML013 Transport briefcase (39x32x12 cm) TR001 Tripod adapter
ML063 Special outdoors briefcase (51x38x15 PR003 Extension rod 3 m
cm)
AM300 Mains feeder (V= 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz)
FNS020 Case The characteristics, technical specifications and
TK200 Outdoor kit
CN003 Microphone extension cable 3 m accessories may be altered without prior notice

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

Sound level meter mode

(Always included)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The sound level meter mode is perfect for measuring overall sound
pressure levels, both instant values as well as averages based on inte-
gration (equivalent level). The SC420 measures all the functions simul-
taneously with all frequency weights (A, C and Z) and calculates statis-
tics, such as maximum and minimum values and percentiles. It also
measures "short" functions: measurement of certain functions every
125 ms, which is ideal for analyzing short periods of time, source iden-
tification and detection of transitory acoustic events, etc.
Preferred screen: shows func-
tions F1, F2 and F3.

APPLICATIONS
Outstanding among the applications of the SC420 are its ability to
measure sound levels of noisy activities, urban road traffic and ma-
chines such as compressors, pneumatic drills and pumps, to measure
appropriate parameters to ensure protection against noise of workers
and to measure the sound measurement parameters to evaluate levels
of noise pollution including impulsivity indexes, low frequency content
indicators, etc.

Numerical screen: shows the

values for all functions

Advanced screen: shows spe- Statistical screen: shows the Time history screen: shows the
cial acoustic functions value of the percentiles time history of F1, F2 and F3.

SOUND LEVEL METER MODE FUNCTIONS *Not shown on screen

Measuring time t LXt, LXE, LXpeak, LXIt, (LXIt-LXt), (LCt-LAt), Lnt, LXFmax, LXSmax, LXImax, LXFmin, LXSmin, LXImin, LAF5t, LAF5t-LAt

Integration time T LXT, LXIT, (LXIT-LXT), (LCT-LAT), LnT, LXTmax, LXTmin, LAF5T, LAF5T-LAT

1s LXF, LXS, LXI, LX1s*, LXpeak1s*, LXFmax1s*, LXSmax1s*, LXImax1s*, LXFmin1s*, LXSmin1s*, LXImin1s*

125 ms LXF125ms*, LXS125ms*, LXI125ms*, LX125ms*, LXpeak125ms* X: A, C and Z; n: 1%, 5%, 10%, 50%, 90%, 95% and 99%

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

1/1 octave band spectrum analyser measurement mode

(Optional: OF420 module )

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The 1/1 octave band spectrum analyser mode is ideal for conducting
real-time measurement of equivalent continuous sound pressure levels
in octave bands centred on frequencies 16, 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500,
1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 and 16000 Hz (without frequency weighting) ;
at the same time as overall values, equivalent level and peak level with
frequency weightings A, C and Z. The SC420 measures these func-
tions throughout the measurement period t, the consecutive integration
period T and every 125 ms ("short" functions). Additionally, it also
measures both overall and spectral percentiles. The SC420 provides a
Graphic screen: shows the
room background noise evaluation screen: NC (Noise Criterion) curves measured spectrum in real time
and NR (Noise Reduction) curves.

APPLICATIONS
Major applications of this mode include measurement of sound insula-
tion, frequency analysis of industrial, environmental and workplace
noise, analysis of noise generated by air conditioning systems and
room background noise.

Numerical screen: shows the

values for all functions

Curve screen: evaluates the spectrum Time history screen: shows the Statistical screen: shows the
according to the NC and NR curves time history of LAT value of the percentiles

1/1 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE FUNCTIONS *Not shown on screen

Measuring time t LXt, LXpeakt, LAnt, Lft, Lfnt, Evaluation of NC (63 Hz 8 kHz) and NR (31.5 Hz 8 kHz) curves

Integration time T LXt, LXpeakt, LAnt, Lft, Lfnt, Evaluation of NC (63 Hz 8 kHz) and NR (31.5 Hz 8 kHz) curves

125 ms LX125ms*, LXpeak125ms*, Lf125ms*

X: A, C and Z; n: 1%, 5%, 10%, 50%, 90%, 95% and 99%; f: 16, 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 and 16000 Hz.

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

1/3 octave band spectrum analyser measurement mode

(Optional: TF420 module)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

1/3 spectrum analysis mode has been designed to measure spectral
content with one-third octave band resolution. The SC420 conducts a
frequency analysis of the equivalent sound pressure level in one-third
octave bands from 10 Hz to 20 kHz (without frequency weighting). This
analysis is carried out in real time for all bands and throughout the en-
tire dynamic range (without scale settings); measuring the equivalent
level for the measurement time t, the consecutive integration time T
and every 125 ms ("short" functions). The SC420 measures the equiv-
alent overall level with frequency weighting A, C and Z, along with oth- Graphic screen: shows the
er sound level functions, while measuring the spectrum. measured spectrum in real time

APPLICATIONS
The most important applications that this mode offer are: the measure-
ment of sound insulation in one-third octave bands, the evaluation of
environmental noise, including corrections for the presence of tonal
and impulse components and low frequency content, the detection and
identification of noise sources, etc.

Numerical screen: shows the

values for all functions

Statistical screen: shows the Advanced screen: shows spe- Time history screen: shows the
value of the LAT percentiles cial acoustic functions time history of LAT

1/3 SPECTRUM ANALYSER MODE FUNCTIONS *Not shown on screen

Measuring time t LXt, LAIt, LAFmaxt, LASmaxt, LAImaxt, (LAIt-LAt), (LAFmaxt-LAt), (LAImaxt-LAFmaxt), (LAImaxt-LASmaxt), (LCt-LAt), Lft, Lfnt

Integration time T LXT, LAIT, LAFmaxT, LASmaxT, LAImaxT, (LAIT-LAT), (LAFmaxT-LAT), (LAImaxT-LAFmaxT), (LAImaxT-LASmaxT), (LCT-LAT), LfT, LfnT

125 ms LX125ms*, LAI125ms*, LAFmax125ms*, LASmax125ms*, LAImax125ms*, Lf125ms* X : A, C and Z; n: 1%, 5%, 10%, 50%, 90%, 95% and 99%

f: 10, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000, 10000, 12500, 16000 and 20000 Hz.

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

Reverberation time measurement mode, by 1/1 and 1/3 octave

bands (interrupted noise method)
(Optional: RT420 module, includes KRT key)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The reverberation time mode (interrupted noise method) in octave
bands and one-third octave bands measures the reverberation time for
all the octave bands from 63 Hz to 8 kHz and for all the one-third oc-
tave bands from 50 Hz to 10 kHz. The interrupted noise method con-
sists of obtaining the sound pressure level decay as a function of time
within the room being studied, exciting the room with broadband ran-
dom noise and recording the decay of the sound level when the noise
emission is suddenly interrupted. The reverberation time T 20 and T30 is
obtained automatically by estimating the decay curve from a least- Numerical screen: shows the
squares fit linear regression analysis. values for all functions
In order to complete this measurement, an omnidirectional sound
source (FP122) which emits a broadband sound (pink or white noise)
is required. With these modes, the SC420 can simultaneously measure
the value of T20, T30 and the decay curves, along with the quality evalu-
ation parameters (C, and BT).

APPLICATIONS
The application of these modes includes the measurement of reverbera-
tion time in rooms, the measurement of absorption coefficients in rever-
berant rooms, the measurement of sound insulation in buildings and
building elements, etc. The reverberation time module includes the KRT
key for the calculations, curves edition and report creation of reverbera- Noise levels graphic screen:
tion time measurements. (It runs through CIS application). shows its spectrum

Decay curve graphic screen: Numerical quality screen: shows Reverberation time graphic
Shows its time history the C, and BT values screen: shows its spectrum

REVERBERATION TIME (INTERRUPTED NOISE METHOD) MEASUREMENT MODE FUNCTIONS

T20, T30, LN, , C, 20, BT20, 30 , BT30, and the decay curve

Octave band filters 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz

One-third octave band filters 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 and 10000 Hz

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

Reverberation time measurement mode, by 1/1 and 1/3 octave bands

(integrated impulse response method)
(Optional: RT420 module, includes KRT key)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The reverberation time mode (integrated impulse response method) in oc-
tave bands and one-third octave bands measures the reverberation time for
all the octave bands from 63 Hz to 8 kHz and for all the one-third octave
bands from 50 Hz to 10 kHz. The integrated impulse response method con-
sist of obtaining the decay curve of the sound level from the impulse re-
sponse of the room being tested through the Schroeder method.
Firstly the response of the room to a dirac impulse or a short transitory
sound, which may offer a sufficient approximation, is measured, obtaining the
impulse response. Then the decay curve is obtained through the backwards Numerical screen: shows the
integration of the impulse response, according to the Schroeder method. The values for all functions
reverberation time T20 and T30 is obtained automatically by estimating the
decay curve from a least-squares fit linear regression analysis. With these
modes, the SC420 can simultaneously measure the value of T 20, T30 and the
impulse responses and decay curves, along with the quality evaluation pa-
rameters (C, and BT).

APPLICATIONS
The application of these modes includes the measurement of reverberation
time in rooms, the measurement of absorption coefficients in reverberant
rooms, the measurement of sound insulation in buildings and building ele-
ments, etc. The reverberation time module includes the KRT key for the cal-
culations, curves edition and report creation of reverberation time measure-
Noise levels graphic screen:
ments. (It runs through CIS application). shows its spectrum

Curve graphic screen: shows Curve graphic screen: shows the Numerical quality screen: Reverberation time graphic
the decay curve time history impulse response time history shows the C, and BT values screen: shows its spectrum

REVERBERATION TIME (INTEGRATED IMPULSE RESPONSE METHOD) MEASUREMENT MODE FUNCTIONS

T20, T30, LN, , C, 20, BT20, 30 , BT30, the impulse response and the decay curve
Octave band filters 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz
One third octave band filter 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000 and 10000 Hz

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

Occupational noise measurement mode

(Optional: DS420 module)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

Occupational noise mode simultaneously measures all the parameters
necessary to evaluate the noise exposure of the worker with and without
hearing protectors (SNR, HML and Octaves). The SC420, beside meas-
uring the equivalent level with frequency weighting A and C (SNR and
HML method), simultaneously carries out a real time frequency analysis
by octave bands from 63 Hz to 8 kHz (Octave method).
Moreover, it enables the measurement to be carried out during a time
shorter than the exposition time, because it shows on the screen all pa-
rameters projected to the expected exposure time (programmable pro- Numerical screen: shows the
jection time tp). values for all functions

APPLICATIONS
The occupational noise mode of the SC420 is designed for the applica-
tion of Directive 2003/10/EC regarding the protection of the health and
safety of workers against risks regarding the exposure to noise.

Numerical screen: shows the

values for all functions

Time history screen: shows the Graphic screen: shows the

time history of LAT measured spectrum in real time

FUNCTIONS OF OCUPPATIONAL NOISE MODE

Measuring time t LAt, LCt, LCpeakt, LfXt, LEX,8h*, E*, DOSE*, LEX,8hp*, Ep*, DOSEp*

Integration time T LAT, LCT, LCpeakT, LfXT

*: The LEX,8h, LEX,8hp, E, Ep, DOSE and DOSEp functions are not saved but are evaluated in function of the LC and tp values each time they are recovered.
X: A or without weighting; f: 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz

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AVAILABLE MEASUREMENT MODES

FFT narrowband frequency analyser measurement mode

(Optional: FF420 module)

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The FFT narrowband frequency analysis mode of the SC420 sound lev-
el meter carries out a frequency analysis with constant bandwidth filters
covering the frequency range from 0 Hz to 20 kHz in real time and in all
the dynamic measurement range (no scale setting). The FFT analysis
has 10000 effective lines with a resolution of 2 Hz/line. The SC420
measures the equivalent continuous sound pressure level from 1 to 60
seconds with frequency weightings A and Z for each FFT line.
In this mode, the resolution at high frequencies is greater than the one
obtained with the 1/3 octave band analyser mode with percentage band- Graphic screen: shows the
width. measured spectrum

APPLICATIONS
The most important applications that this mode offers are the following:
detection and evaluation of the tonal components when these are found
between neighbouring one-third octave bands, frequency analysis of
continuous and transient signals (industrial and environmental), detailed
evaluation of tonal components according to ISO 1996-2 and DIN
45681.

FUNCTIONS OF FFT NARROWBAND FREQUENCY ANALYSER MODE

Measuring time t 60 s LfXt

X: A or Z; f: 10000 lines of constant broadband between 0 - 20000 Hz 2Hz/line.

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Analysis quality audio recording measurement mode

(Optional: HI 420 module )

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

The audio recording mode (analysis quality) allows for recording the
audio signal acquired by the microphone in the memory card.
This signal is stored uncompressed, thus being suitable for professional
use. By not incurring any loss of quality, it allows having all the neces-
sary information from which, if the user uses an appropriate software
application, will be able to carry out a much more detailed post pro-
cessing.

Analysis quality audio acquisi-

tion screen
APPLICATIONS
This mode can be advantageous independently of the application in
which it is being used as it allows a perfect acquisition of the audio sig-
nal, to carry out a post processing and obtain additional information.

FEATURES OF ANALYSIS QUALITY AUDIO RECORDING MODE

FORMAT: WAV File
RESOLUTION: 24 bits
SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 48 kHz
GAIN: Optimum and constant throughout the recording
MAXIMUM DURATION: 1 minute

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Class 1 sound level meter and spectrum analyser*

by third octave bands
*Optional

THE SC420 AND ITS AVAILABLE ENHANCEMENT MODULES:

The SC420 has different measurement modes. The sound level meter
mode is always included in the instrument. Other measurement modes
are optional.
In order to activate new measurement modes in the SC420, the corre-
sponding enhancement module has to be purchased. To do so, simply
contact your supplier.
The available modules and their description are detailed below:
The active measurement modes
appear in the main menu
Optional Modules Reference Description
OCCUPATIONAL NOISE Module* DS420 Measurement of noise exposure according to Directive 2003/10/EC

1/1 OCTAVE BAND FILTERS Module* OF420 Analysis by octave band filters from 16 Hz to 16 kHz plus overall functions
and NC and NR curves
1/3 OCTAVE BAND FILTERS Module* TF420 Analysis by one-third octave band filters from 10 Hz to 20 kHz plus overall
functions
REVERBERATION TIME Module* RT420 Reverberation time measurement by 1/1 and 1/3 octave bands using the
(Includes KRT key) interrupted noise method and the integrated impulse response method.
Include C, and BT quality parameters
FFT ANALYSIS Module* FF420 FFT analysis of 10000 lines from 0 to 20000 Hz (2 Hz/line)

ANALYSIS QUALITY HI420 Recording of audio files in WAV format (without compression), 24 bit resolu-
AUDIO RECORDING Module* tion, 48 kHz sampling frequency and constant gain for later analysis.

RECOMMENDED MODULES ACCORDING TO THE REQUIRED APPLICATION

APPLICATION OPTIONAL MODULES TO BE INCLUDED
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ISO 1996-2, DETECTION OF AUDIBLE TF420 1/3 SPECTRUM ANALYSER Module*
TONES SIMPLIFIED METHOD (Annex D)
MEASUREMENT OF SOUND INSULATION ISO 16283, ISO 140 TF420 + RT420 REVERBERATION TIME Module*
MEASUREMENT OF NOISE AT WORKPLACE NOISE DIRECTIVE 2003/10/EC DS420 OCCUPATIONAL NOISE Module*
DETECTION OF AUDIBLE TONES ISO 1996-2 SIMPLIFIED METHOD (Annex D) and REF- FF420 FFT ANALYSIS Module*
ERENCE METHOD (Annex C)
DETERMINATION OF THE SOUND POWER LEVEL ENGINEERING METHOD FREE TF420 + RT420 REVERBERATION TIME Module*
FIELD OVER A REFLECTING PLANE ISO 3744
ACQUISITION OF NOISE SIGNAL FROM MACHINERY FOR ANALYSIS WITH POST HI420 ANALYSIS QUALITY AUDIO RECORDING Module*
PROCESSING SOFTWARE

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