BS EN ISO 6926:2016

Acoustics — Requirements
for the performance and
calibration of reference
sound sources used for the
determination of sound power
levels

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This document ( EN ISO 6926: 2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO / TC 43 "Acoustics"
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Contents Page

Foreword v
Introduction vi
1 Scope 1
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9.3.2 Temporal steadiness 13
9.4 Calculations 13
10 Alternative calibration procedure at low frequencies 13
11 Measurement uncertainty 13
11.1 General 13
11.2 Typical values of the reproducibility standard deviation 14
12 Information to be recorded 15

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Annex A ( informative) Guidance on the determination of C 2 16
Annex B ( normative ) Alternative calibration procedure at low frequencies 18
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies ( ISO member bodies) . The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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Annex A on the acoustic radiation impedance correction has been introduced ;
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Introduction
Reference sound sources are used extensively in “comparison methods" for determining the noise
emissions of physically stationary sound sources. A reference sound source, of known sound power
output , is used to establish the numerical relationship between the sound power level of a source, in a
given location in a given acoustic environment and the space - and time- averaged sound pressure level
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This International Standard defines the important physical and performance characteristics of
reference sound sources and specifies procedures for their calibration, primarily to determine the
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CD source is used : ISO 3741, ISO 3743-1, ISO 3744, ISO 3746 and ISO 3747. ISO 3740 gives guidelines for the
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sources are thus valid only for the position used during the calibration .
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a> sound sources can be used for qualification tests on an acoustic environment and to estimate the
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CD sources with these applications are 1 SO/ TR 11690 -3 and ISO 14257. Requirements other than those of
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Acoustics — Requirements for the performance and

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o 1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the acoustical performance requirements for reference sound
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Standard (see 5.4). The performance requirements on directivity index can only be verified in a hemi-
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uncertainty on a sound source intended for use as a reference sound source in terms of its sound power
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calibration laboratories respectively. Laboratories testing reference sound sources in accordance with this
CD international Standard would typically comply with the requirements for testing laboratories but not necessarily
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different test environments mentioned above are considered equivalent for frequency bands above or
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or in reverberation test rooms. For floor- mounted sources in hemi -anechoic rooms, this International
Standard is valid only for sources whose maximum vertical dimension is less than 0, 5 m and whose
maximum horizontal dimension is less than 0,8 m . According to this International Standard , only floor-
mounted reference sound sources can be used when carrying out measurements on a measurement
surface. For reference sound sources to be used or calibrated under reverberant conditions, no such
restrictions on maximum dimensions apply.

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2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application . For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

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ISO 3741:2010, Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure Precision methods for reverberation test rooms
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ISO 3744 2010 Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
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using sound pressure — Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
ISO 3745 2012 Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
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using sound pressure — Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms
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ISO 9613-1 1993, Acoustics — Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors — Part 1: Calculation of
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the absorption of sound by the atmosphere

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ISO 9614-3, Acoustics —Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound intensity
Part 3: Precision method for measurement by scanning
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1EC 60942:2003, Electroacoustics — Sound calibrators
IEC 61094 -1, Measurement microphones — Part 1: Specifications for laboratory standard microphones

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IEC 61183, Electroacoustics — Random-incidence and diffuse-field calibration of sound level meters
</) IEC 61260 -1, Electroacoustics — Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters — Part 1: Specifications
— Sound level meters — Part : Specifications
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IEC 61672 -1, Electroacoustics 1
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sound level meter
— Methods to determine to obtain the free - field response of a
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1SO/ 1 EC Guide 98 -3 Uncertainty of measurement — Part 3: Guide to the expression of uncertainty in
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free sound field over a reflecting plane
sound field in a homogeneous, isotropic medium in the half-space above an infinite, reflecting plane in
the absence of other reflecting obstacles
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hemi -anechoic room
test room in which a free sound field over a reflecting plane is obtained

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reverberation test room
test room meeting the requirements of ISO 3741

3.5
measurement surface
hypothetical surface of area, S, on which the microphone positions are located at which the sound
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o surface sound pressure level
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the source to the position of the microphone, and for traverses, the direction is from the source to the
position along the microphone path at which the highest sound pressure level is recorded
Note 1 to entry: The directivity index of direction , /, is calculated from measurements in a hemi -anechoic room
by the following formula :

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Lpi fixed microphones > is the sound pressure level for each one- third - octave band at the / th
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microphone position on the measurement surface, in decibels;

Lpi < for microphone traverses > is the maximum sound pressure level for each one -third - octave
band that is recorded during the / th microphone traverse (see 8.2) on the measurement sur-
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applied to sources located in a free field above a reflecting plane, they include a constant "+ 3 dB" to account for the
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frequency range of interest
frequency range of one - third - octave bands with nominal mid - band frequencies from 100 Hz to 10 000 Hz
Note 1 to entry : The frequency range of interest in one - third - octave bands may be extended up to as much as
20 000 Hz or down to as low as 50 Hz , provided the requirements of this International Standard are still met .

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comparison method
method in which the sound power level is calculated by comparing the measured sound pressure levels
</) produced by the source under test in an environment with the sound pressure levels produced by a
reference sound source of known sound power output in the same environment
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direct method
method in reverberation test rooms where the sound power level is calculated using the equivalent
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repeatability condition
condition where independent test results are obtained with the same method on identical test items in
the same laboratory by the same operator using the same equipment within short intervals of time
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4 Reference meteorological conditions
Reference meteorological conditions for the purpose of calculating the sound power level, corresponding
to a reference characteristic acoustic impedance of air pc = 411, 5 Nsm-3 (where p is the density of air
and c is the speed of sound ) are the following:
air temperature: 23, 0 °C;

static pressure: 1,013 25 x 105 pa;

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relative humidity: 50 % .

5 Performance requirements

5.1 General
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5.2 Temporal steadiness (stability) of sound power output
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£ voltage) within which the sound power level in any one - third - octave band within the frequency range
O of interest shall not vary by more than ± 0, 3 dB.
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For the RSS to be used at different temperatures or altitudes, it is expected that information concerning appropriate
CD corrections, and their uncertainties, for the influence of air temperature and static pressure on sound power
< : emitted by the RSS, is included . For an aerodynamic fan RSS, the rotational speed and variations due to changing
meteorological conditions during the qualification test are found according to £L4 and 9A.
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use, but at least for one -third - octave midband frequencies between 100 Hz and 10 000 Hz. Over this
frequency range, all of the one - third - octave - band sound power levels, when measured in conformity
with the requirements of Clause 8 and Clause 9. as applicable, shall be within a range of 12 dB. Under
these same measuring conditions, and over this same frequency range, the sound power level in each
one - third - octave band shall not deviate by more than 3 dB from the sound power level in the adjacent
higher or lower one - third - octave bands (the higher band only in the case of the 100 Hz band , and the
lower band only in the case of the 10 000 Hz band ). If the frequency range is extended beyond 100 Hz to
10 000 Hz , then the requirements for the extended range are 16 dB and 4 dB, respectively.

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It may be desirable for special sound sources to meet these criteria over a more limited frequency
range or for a different spectrum shape. However, if a RSS does not comply with the requirements of
this International Standard over at least the frequency range from 100 Hz to 10 000 Hz, it shall not be
labelled or declared as being in compliance with the frequency range of this International Standard .

5.5 Directivity
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The highest value of the directivity index of the source in any one - third -octave band with midband
o frequency between 100 Hz and 10 000 Hz shall not exceed + 6 dB when measured in a hemi -anechoic
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.a time interval between successive calibrations such that changes in the sound power levels of the
specified model of the reference sound source is not expected to exceed 2,83 times the values in Table 1
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</) shall be considered a requirement of this International Standard . If it is not provided in the user manual ,
a> the maximum time interval shall be two years.
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measured regularly at one or more fixed reference points with the source operating at a specific location
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$ sound source should specify the time interval between such regular measurements. If this time interval
is provided , it shall be considered a requirement of this International Standard. If it is not provided in the
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CL 2,83 times the values in Table 1. the reference sound source shall be recalibrated .
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5.6.4 For laboratories using a reference sound source in a generally fixed location , in a controlled
environment without transporting it, calibration intervals may be extended beyond the maximum time
interval in 5.6.2 if changes in the surface time average band sound pressure levels measured at a maximum
of one-year intervals over positions 1 to 10 of ISO 3744:2010, Table B. l , using a fixed measurement radius
of at least 1 m , in an environment that has been qualified for broadband sound power level determination
in accordance with ISO 3745:2012, Annex A do not exceed 2 ,83 times the values in Table 1. Alternatively,
an equivalent test may be carried out with the RSS in one specified location in a reverberation room
following the procedures specified for measurements of sound pressure levels from a RSS in ISO 3741.
For this measurement, the reference sound source shall each time be measured at the same temperature,

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pressure, and humidity within the tolerances specified in ISO 3741. The change in sound pressure levels
is hereby defined as the difference between the latest measurement and a reference measurement using
exactly the same test procedure that was carried out in connection with the arrival of the reference sound
source directly after the latest accredited calibration in full compliance with this International Standard .
Each check shall be documented.

However, the maximum permissible extension using this procedure is 10 years. After this period ,
CD the reference sound source shall be subject to a new calibration by an authorized laboratory in full
o compliance with this International Standard .
CNI

o
6 Instrumentation
o
(/) 6.1 General
CD
o For measurements conducted with a sound level meter, the instrument for measuring sound pressure
CD
levels, including microphone (s) as well as cable (s), windscreen (s), recording devices and other
o accessories, if used , shall meet the requirements of 1 EC 61672-1 for a class 1 sound level meter.
o
c
o For measurements conducted using computerized data acquisition systems the complete measurement
(/ )
system, including hardware and software components, shall be validated in accordance with the
CD periodic test requirements of IEC 61672-3. The validation shall be conducted for the requirements
>
specified in IEC 61672 -3:2013, Clauses 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 at conditions that are
CD representative of those present in the environment where the measurements are conducted .
.Q
Proportional octave band filters for sound level meters or computerized data acquisition systems shall
> meet the requirements of IEC 61260 -1, class 1.
</)
CD 6.2 Microphone in a hemi - anechoic room
>
c
3 Use either a microphone with a nominally flat frequency response at normal incidence mounted with the
CD
axis of the microphone (that runs perpendicular through the plane of the diaphragm] pointing towards
£ the centre of the measurement hemisphere, or a microphone with a nominally flat frequency response at
grazing incidence mounted with the axis of the microphone perpendicular to the line pointing towards
O
the centre of the measurement hemisphere. Microphones used as part of a sound level meter shall meet
CD
I
the requirements of IEC 61672 -1 for a class 1 sound level meter. Microphones used with computerized
data acquisition systems shall be of type LS or WS and shall have free field ( F), pressure ( P), or diffuse
CD field ( D) response as defined by IEC 61094 -1 and IEC 61094 - 4 respectively. Microphones shall be
< : validated in accordance with the periodic testing requirements of IEC 61672- 3:2013 for a class 1 sound
level meter and be individually frequency- corrected according to 6 A.
O
CD
X 6.3 Microphone in a reverberation test room
a. Microphones used as a part of a sound level meter shall be of random incidence type (or corrected
o to random incidence) and shall be calibrated in accordance with IEC 61183 and shall meet the
o
D
“
requirements of IEC 61672 -1 for a class 1 sound level meter. Microphones used with computerized
<
D
cn data acquisition systems shall be of type WS and shall have diffuse field ( D) response as defined by
c IEC 61094 - 4. Microphones shall be validated in accordance with the periodic testing requirements of
CD
O IEC 61672 -3 for a class 1 sound level meter and be individually frequency- corrected according to 6 A.

6.4 Microphone frequency response correction

Microphones for use in hemi -anechoic rooms shall be provided with frequency response corrections
obtained in accordance with IEC 62585. Microphones for use in reverberation rooms shall be provided
with frequency response corrections obtained in accordance with IEC 61183.
The microphone response shall be corrected ( usually using one -third - octave- band corrections obtained
from an accredited microphone calibration performed in an accredited or otherwise nationally
authorized laboratory) with a precision of 0,1 dB to give a nominally flat frequency response, in a

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hemi- anechoic room at normal incidence or grazing incidence and in a reverberation room at random
incidence over the frequency range of interest .
If the frequency range is extended above the 10 000 Hz one-third - octave band , there may be a
small difference in frequency response accuracy between the two microphone types. The data on
measurement uncertainty given in Table 2 are based on measurements using microphones with a
nominally flat frequency response at grazing incidence.
CD
o 6.5 Verification
CNI

o Compliance of the sound pressure level measuring instrument, the filters, microphone and the sound
calibrator with the requirements specified herein shall be verified by the existence of a valid certificate
o of compliance with the measurement parameters specified in the test method .
(/)
CD All certificates of compliance shall state that compliance testing was conducted by a laboratory being
O accredited or otherwise nationally authorized to perform the relevant tests and calibrations and
CD
ensuring metrological traceability to the appropriate measurement standards.
O
O Unless national regulations dictate otherwise, it is recommended that
c
o
(/ ) — the sound calibrator should be calibrated at intervals not exceeding one year,
CD
> — the compliance of the instrumentation system with the requirements stated in 6 A should be verified
at intervals not exceeding two years, and
CD
.Q — the compliance of an analog filter set should be verified with the requirements of 1 EC 61260 -
1 at intervals not exceeding two years. Digital filter sets should be verified with a certificate of
> compliance with the requirements of IEC 61260 -1 and should be updated any time the algorithms
</) associated with the filters are changed .
CD
>
C Periodic calibration shall be conducted by a laboratory being accredited or otherwise nationally
3 authorized to perform the relevant tests and calibrations and ensuring metrological traceability to the
CD
appropriate measurement standards.
£
o 6.6 Microphone calibration check
CD
I At the beginning and at the end of every measurement session , the entire sound pressure level
measuring system shall be checked at one or more frequencies by means of a sound calibrator meeting
CD the requirements for a class 1 calibrator as specified in IEC 60942 . Without any further adjustment, the
$ difference between the readings of two consecutive checks shall not exceed 0, 2 dB. If this value is exceeded ,
the results of all measurements obtained after the previous satisfactory check shall be discarded .
O
CD
7 Installation and operation of the reference sound source during calibration
CL
O
o 7.1 General
D
“

CD
cn The RSS under test shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer 's instructions. The essential
c characteristics of the source of mechanical or electrical power ( e .g. line voltage and frequency) and the
CD
O relevant operating parameters of the reference sound source (e.g. rotational speed of an aerodynamic
source) shall be recorded .
NOTE It might be necessary to use auxiliary equipment to measure the relevant operating parameters (e.g. a
stroboscope to determine rotational speed ).

The RSS shall be in a stable operating condition before any measurements (either of acoustic properties
or of operating parameters) are made.

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7.2 Requirements in hemi -anechoic rooms

In a hemi -anechoic room , place the RSS to be calibrated on the reflecting plane, oriented as in normal
usage and at least 1,0 m from the nearest wall .
Reference sound sources in positions more than 0 , 5 m from the reflecting plane cannot be calibrated in
hemi -anechoic rooms.
CD
o 7.3 Requirements in reverberation rooms
CNI

o In a reverberation test room , place the RSS on the floor unsymmetrically in relation to the walls and at
least 1, 5 m from the nearest wall . Use four such positions at least 2 m from each other. Alternatively, the
RSS can be calibrated in specified positions above the floor and close to the walls.
o
(/)
CD
o 8 Calibration procedure in hemi -anechoic rooms
CD
O
o 8.1 Test environment
c
o The test environment shall be a hemi -anechoic room meeting the broadband qualification requirements
(/ > of ISO 3745: 2012, Annex A, over the frequency range of interest.
CD
>
8.2 Microphone positions
CD
.Q
8.2.1 General
>
</) Use a hemispherical measurement surface with a radius of 2 m . Centre it over the geometrical centre
CD of the projection of the top surface of the RSS on the reflecting plane. Use one of the sets of microphone
> positions given in 8.2 . 2 . 8.2 . 3. 8.2 .4 or 8.2 .5. Take care that the mechanical arrangement for fixing or
C
3 traversing the microphone does not affect the measurements .
CD
8.2 . 2 Meridional paths
i

O Follow the procedures of ISO 3745:2012, 9.3. 5 and Annex G . For sources with rotational symmetry,
CD use three traverses at 120° increments around the vertical axis of the measurement surface. For other
I sources, use at least eight traverses.
CD
NOTE 1 When using constant vertical speed , the angular velocity becomes infinite on the top of the
< : hemisphere . In practice, this problem is solved by stopping the averaging a little before the top is reached .
i

O
NOTE 2 Other speed arrangements than those given in ISO 3745: 2012 , 9.3 . 5 , may be used provided that the
CD requirements of ISO 3745: 2012 , 9.4. 3.3 are met .
X

a. 8.2 . 3 Spiral path

o
o
D
“
Follow the procedures of ISO 3745: 2012 , 9.3.6 and Annex H . Use three traverses of the procedure chosen
CD
cn at 120 ° increments around the vertical axis of the measurement surface.
c
CD
O
8.2 .4 Fixed point array
For a hemispherical measurement surface, select positions according to ISO 3745:2012 , 9.3.3, and
Annex E . For sources with rotational symmetry in the horizontal plane, use the 20 fixed microphone
positions numbered 1 to 20. For other sources, add the 20 positions numbered 21 to 40.

8.2 . 5 Coaxial circular paths

Follow the procedures of ISO 3745:2012 , 9.3.4, but use the set of 20 circular traverses for a hemispherical
measurement surface. The period of circular scan rotation shall be at least 60 s. If a turntable is used to

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rotate the RSS, its surface shall be flush with the reflecting plane to within 15 mm . As an alternative to
the equal -area traverses at equidistant heights specified in ISO 3745:2012 equal angle traverses may be
used provided the number of heights is the same and that corrections for the unequal areas associated
with each traverse are made following the procedure of ISO 3745:2012, 9.4.3.2

8.3 Measurements
CD
8.3 . 1 General
CNI

o At each microphone position or along each microphone traverse, measure the one -third - octave - band
sound pressure levels in accordance with ISO 3745. For fixed microphone positions, the measurement
time interval shall be at least 30 s at each microphone position . For traversing microphones, the
o measurement time interval shall be at least 200 s for each quarter circle traverse of the meridional paths
(/)
CD and at least 600 s for each traverse of the spiral paths . For the coaxial circular paths, the measurement
O time interval shall correspond to an integral number of microphone or source rotations and shall not be
CD less than 60 s.
O
o Measure the RSS rotational speed and line voltage before, and at the end of the sound measurements.
c Average and record the result along with the observed variations. State the mains frequency and
o
(/ ) measured line voltage applied during this test .
O)
> 8.3. 2 Directivity index
u.
This measurement is mandatory when a new RSS is calibrated for the first time unless it is dedicated
for use in reverberation test rooms complying with ISO 3741 only. Otherwise, it is optional for regular
recalibrations unless the RSS has suffered mechanical damage, or, for other reasons, is suspected to
have changed its directional properties.
<D
In order to determine the directivity index (see 3.9) when traversing microphones are used , either of
the following additional measurements shall be taken . The sound pressure level using time -weighting S
shall be continuously measured during the traverse, for each one - third - octave band , and the maximum
value shall be recorded and used to compute the directivity index for that traverse. Alternatively, the
<
time -averaged sound pressure level shall be sampled at least 20 times at regular intervals during each
traverse and for each one - third - octave band and the maximum value recorded and used to compute
the directivity index for that traverse. The actual position along the traverse at which the maximum
value occurs need not be monitored or recorded . The corresponding procedure can be used if the RSS is
rotating and the microphone is fixed .
CD

^
O
NOTE Octave - band and A- weighted sound pressure levels can be measured directly or calculated , on a
mean -square sound pressure basis, from the one-third -octave- band data .
<D
8.3 . 3 Temporal steadiness
This measurement is optional unless the purpose of the test is to test the RSS for type approval .
o
In order to check the temporal steadiness (stability) of the sound power output (see IL2), one of the
following methods shall be used :
c
a) three repeated measurements of the sound power level of the reference sound source in conformance
with the hemi-anechoic room method of this International Standard shall be taken in succession;
b) five repeated measurements of the time -averaged sound pressure level of the reference sound
source shall be taken at one fixed microphone or over one of the traverses in conformance with the
hemi -anechoic room method of this International Standard with a pause of at least 5 min between
measurements.

The standard deviations shall be computed according to Formula (1) and compared with the limits in
Table 1.

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The standard deviation under repeatability conditions, on is obtained from Formula (1):

"1 N
~
[ L= ( LX .J
j 1
- LX ) ( 1)

where
CD
N is the number of repeated measurements [ N = 3 for sound power levels and N = 5 for sound
o
CNI pressure levels);
o
I X j is the sound power level or the sound pressure level determined for theyth repetition of the
' prescribed test ;
o
(/) is the energy-averaged sound power level or the energy-averaged sound pressure level calcu -
CD
O
^* lated for all N repetitions.
CD
o 8.4 Calculations
o
c Calculate one - third - octave - band sound power levels, Lw, under reference meteorological conditions in
o
(/ > accordance with ISO 3745 using Formula ( 2) :
CD
>
Lw — Lp + 10 lg dB -f - Cj -f - C 2 4 “ ( 2)
CD IVJ
-
Q
where
>
</) is the surface time-averaged sound pressure level for the noise source under test, in deci -
CD
Lp bels;
>
c
3 5 is the area of the measurement surface, in square metres;
CD So = 1 m 2;
£
o Ci is the reference quantity correction , in decibels, to account for the different reference quan -
CD tities used to calculate sound pressure level and sound power level, and is a function of the
X characteristic acoustic impedance of the air under the meteorological conditions at the time
and place of the measurements:
Cu
5
Cj = -101g dB + 51g ~ dB
o Ps .O >
6'0
<D
X
P0 is the reference sound pressure, 2 x 10-5 Pa ;
CL
O
o Po is the reference sound power, 10-12 W;
D
“

CD is the static pressure at the time and place of the test, in pascals;
cn Ps
c
CD
o P s,0 is the reference static pressure, 1,013 25 x 105 Pa;

e is the air temperature at the time and place of the test, in degrees Kelvin ;

o0 = 314 K , is the temperature [when static pressure is equal to ps,o) where sound intensity
and sound pressure have identical decibel values when measured in a plane wave;

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C2 is the acoustic radiation impedance correction, in decibels, to change the actual sound
power relevant for the meteorological conditions at the time and place of the measure -
ment into the sound power under reference meteorological conditions, the value shall be
obtained from the manufacturer, but in the absence of such information , follow the guid -
ance given in Annex A.

CO
To minimize the error, the formula for C 2 used by the calibration laboratory to calculate
O
Lw for the reference meteorological conditions should be the same as the one used by the
CM user to calculate Lw for the actual meteorological conditions.
o C3 is the correction for air absorption , in decibels, at specific frequencies:

,
o
(/)
C3 = A 0 ( l , 005 3- 0, 001 2 A0 )1 6 dB
CD
o in which
CD
o AQ is the numerical value of a { [ ) • r, expressed in decibels;
o
c
o a [ f ) is the attenuation coefficient for specific temperature, humidity and static pressure
(/ )
as a function of frequency in accordance with ISO 9613-1:1993, Formulae ( 3) to ( 5 ),
CD
> expressed in decibels per metre;

r is the measurement radius, expressed in metres.

CD
.Q

> 9 Calibration procedure in reverberation test rooms

</)
> 9.1 Test environment
c
3 The test environment shall meet the broadband requirements of ISO 3741 with the additional
requirement that the smallest dimension of the reverberation test room shall be greater than 4, 0 m .
CD
<
o 9.2 Microphone positions
CD
I Normally, use a minimum of six fixed microphone positions or one or more traversing microphone
paths in accordance with ISO 3741. If the frequency range is extended beyond the 10 000 Hz one -third -
CD octave band , use only fixed microphone positions with random orientation in the room .
< :
o 9.3 Measurements
CD
9.3 . 1 General
CL
o Apply the direct method in accordance with ISO 3741.
o
D
“
For each of the four source positions specified in 7 3 measures the one- third - octave - band time-averaged
CD
cn sound pressure levels with a measurement time interval of at least 64 s for each fixed microphone
c
CD position or microphone traverse. In accordance with ISO 3741, the measurement time interval shall
O
include at least two full traverses.
Measure the reverberation time, T, by using at least three loudspeaker source positions and six
microphone positions or, alternatively, a traversing microphone with a path length of at least 10 m .
For each loudspeaker position , measure at least five decays at each microphone or 30 decays with the
traversing microphone. Depending on the equipment available, use 10 dB or 15 dB decay and calculate
7To or 7 I 5 from averaging of Tor from ensemble averaging.
Measure the RSS rotational speed and voltage before and at the end of the sound measurements. Average
and record the result along with the observed variations. State the mains frequency and measured line
voltage applied during this test.

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9.3 . 2 Temporal steadiness

This measurement is optional unless the purpose of the test is to test the RSS for type approval .
In order to check the temporal steadiness (stability) of the sound power output (see 5.2) . one of the
following methods shall be used :

CD a) three repeated measurements of the sound power level of the reference sound source in
O
conformance with the reverberation test room method of this International Standard shall be
CNI taken in succession ;
o b) five repeated measurements of the time-averaged sound pressure level of the reference sound
source shall be taken at one fixed microphone in conformance with the reverberation test method
o of this International Standard with a pause of at least 5 min between measurements.
(/)
CD The standard deviations under repeatability conditions, or, shall be computed according to Formula (1)
O
CD
and compared with the limits in Table 1.
O
o 9.4 Calculations
c
o Calculate one - third - octave- band sound power levels in accordance with the direct method of ISO 3741
(/ >
CD but using the value of C 2 as specified in 8 A and Annex A .
>
For each one -third - octave band , calculate the sound power level from the energy-averaged sound
CD pressure level from the four source positions, in accordance with the procedure for multiple source
.Q positions in ISO 3741.
> Octave - band and A -weighted sound power levels shall be calculated from the one- third - octave - band
</) data in accordance with ISO 3741:2010, Annex F.
CD
>
C
3 10 Alternative calibration procedure at low frequencies
CD Calibration of the RSS in conformance with the provisions of Clause 8 and Clause 9 requires that the
£ test environment shall be a hemi -anechoic room or reverberation test room meeting or exceeding
O the qualification requirements of ISO 3745 or ISO 3741, respectively, over the entire frequency range
CD of interest. For an extension downwards of the frequency range of interest, laboratories that would
I otherwise be able to perform the required calibration , but are not qualified for measurements in
the 63 Hz octave band (or 50 Hz, 63 Hz , and 80 Hz one- third - octave frequency bands), may use the
CD
< : alternative procedure of Annex B.

O
CD
11 Measurement uncertainty
X
CL
11.1 General
O
O
A single value of the sound power level of a reference sound source determined according to the
D
“

<D procedures of this International Standard is likely to differ from the true value by an amount within
cn the measurement uncertainty. The uncertainty in determination of the sound power level arises from
c
CD several factors which affect the results, some associated with environmental conditions in the testing
O
laboratory and others with experimental techniques.
ISO/ IEC Guide 98 - 3 shall be used to determine the measurement uncertainty. For general information
on a modelling approach for the estimation of measurement uncertainty see ISO 3745:2012 , Clause 10
and Annex I or ISO 3741: 2010, Clause 10 and Annex G . A hybrid approach that consists in using jointly the
modelling approach and the interlaboratory approach may also be used . In this case, the interlaboratory
approach is used for components of the uncertainty budget which contribution cannot be quantified
using the mathematical model of the modelling approach because of lack of technical knowledge. In
these cases, the laboratory shall at least attempt to identify all the components of uncertainty and make

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a reasonable estimation , and shall ensure that the form of reporting of the result does not give a wrong
impression of the uncertainty.

11.2 Typical values of the reproducibility standard deviation

If a particular source were to be transported to each of a number of different laboratories, and if, at
each laboratory, the sound power level of that source were to be determined in accordance with the
provisions of this International Standard using the same measurement method , the results would
show a scatter. The standard deviations of the measured values could be calculated (for examples,
see ISO 7574 - 4:1985, Annex B) and would vary with frequency. These standard deviations would
probably not exceed those listed in Table 2 .
The values given in Table 2 are standard deviations of reproducibility, OR , as defined in ISO 5725-1. The
values of Table 2 take into account the cumulative effects of measurement uncertainty in applying the
procedures of this International Standard , but exclude variations in the sound power output caused by
changes in operating conditions (e.g. rotational speed , line voltage) or mounting conditions.
Unless sufficient knowledge is available to fully apply ISO/ 1 EC Guide 98-3, reproducibility data as
given in Table 2 might be used to estimate the measurement uncertainty. The given data need to be
multiplied by a coverage factor to derive the expanded measurement uncertainty for a desired degree
of confidence. As an example, for a normal distribution of sound power levels, there is a 95 % confidence
that the true value of the sound power level of a source lies within the range ±1,96 OR ( = the expanded
measurement uncertainty) of the measured value..
co
NOTE 1 The calibration of a particular reference sound source does not apply to another reference sound
source of the same design and manufacture.
>
</) Table 2 — Estimated values of the standard deviations of reproducibility of sound power levels
CD
> of reference sound sources determined according to this International Standard
c
3 Standard deviation of
reproducibility3 with source on
(U
the floor in hemi -anechoic rooms Standard deviation of re -
< Octave midband One - third - octave OR producibility3 with source
O frequency midband frequency dB in reverberation test rooms
Hz Hz OR
CD 20 discrete posi- dB
I Meridional or
tions or coaxial
spiral paths
circular paths
Cu
< : 63 50 to 80 2 ,0 2,0 2, 5
o 125 100 to 160 0,8 0, 8 1, 0
CD 250 to 2 000 200 to 3 150 0, 3 0, 5 0,3
X
4 000 to 8 000 4 000 to 10 000 0, 3 1, 0 0,3
CL 16 000 12 500 to 20 000 0 ,3 1, 0 0, 4
O
o A-weighted 0 , 3b 0, 5 0, 2 b
D
“

CD 3 The values include variations in the source output and refer to the meteorological conditions at the time and place of
cn
c the measurements (C 2 = 0 dB, see 8.4) . They are substantiated by experiments.
CD
O b The A - weighted values have been calculated from one - third - octave - band data .

NOTE 2 The uncertainties in Table 2 do not include systematic differences between the sound power levels
determined in the two different test environments. These differences are insignificant above 160 Hz. However, at
160 Hz and below, these differences might be significant. For 200 m3 reverberation test rooms these differences
are typically 1, 5 dB or less.1 1 These differences might increase for smaller reverberation test rooms, especially
^
below 100 Hz.

NOTE 3 The measurement uncertainty, in terms of the reproducibility, stated in this International Standard is
based on measurements in seven different reverberation test rooms with volumes in the range 197 m 3 to 238 m 3
using microphones of the type WS 2 (so called half- inch microphones).

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12 Information to be recorded
The information to be recorded shall be as specified in ISO 3745: 2012 , Clause 11, or in ISO 3741:2010,
Clause 11, as applicable. Measured and calculated values shall be recorded at least to the nearest 0,1 dB.
Record the RSS rotational speed and voltage, including variation found , during test. Record the mains
frequency and measured line voltage applied during this test.
CD
o
CNI 13 Information to be reported
o
General information to be reported shall be as specified in ISO 3745:2012 , Clause 12, or in
ISO 3741:2010, Clause 12 .
o
(/) Report the following information :
CD
O a) whether or not the calibration has been carried out in full conformity with the procedures of this
CD
International Standard . Any deviations shall be reported;
O
O
c b) whether the calibration has been carried out in a hemi -anechoic room or in a reverberation test
o room. If a hemi -anechoic room has been used , the microphone arrangement shall be indicated . If
(/ )
elevated source positions have been used in the reverberation test room , the stand or support used
CD
> shall be described in detail (dimensions, material ) ;
c) the volume of the reverberation test room or the lower limiting frequency of the hemi -anechoic
CD
.Q
room , whichever is relevant;

> d) the sound power levels in frequency bands rounded to the nearest 0,1 dB with the statement that the
</)
sound power levels are in decibels (reference: 1 pW ) under the reference meteorological conditions
CD as specified in Clause 4. Report the RSS rotational speed and line voltage, including variation , found
> during test. Optionally, the sound power levels under the actual meteorological conditions may also
C
3 be reported . It shall be clearly indicated that the reported sound power levels apply only to the
specific operating conditions of the RSS used during the tests (e.g. for an aerodynamic RSS, the
CD rotational speed). A deviation correction chart for the rotational speed of an aerodynamic RSS may
1 be included;
O
CD e) the expanded measurement uncertainty for a coverage probability of 95 %;
I
f) the temperature, relative humidity and static pressure at the time of calibration , the value and
CD the formula of the constant C2 (see 8.4) and other adjustments, if any, to specified environmental
< : conditions (see Clause 4) and the method to determine those other adjustments;
1

O g) the essential characteristics of the source of electrical or mechanical power and the relevant
CD operating parameters conditions of the reference sound source, particularly, the rotational speed
X
for an aerodynamic RSS (see 7JL). If the calibration is part of the tests necessary to verify all the
CL requirements specified in this International Standard , the following additional information shall
O
O
be reported : whether or not the spectral uniformity, the temporal steadiness, the sound power
D
“ output, the spectral characteristics and the directivity index comply with Clause 5.
CD
(/)
C
CD
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Annex A
( informative)

Guidance on the determination of C2

CD
O
CNI

o A. l General
The calculation of C 2 depends on the character of the sound radiated by the source. Accurate values
o
(/) may only be obtained after extensive investigations, normally only carried out by the manufacturer
CD of the reference sound source. In the absence of such values, the following information (see Reference
O [23] ) may be useful .
CD
O
A. 2 C 2 for some type sources
o
>
(/ a) For sources with monopole radiation character, e.g. for structures vibrating with low frequencies,
CD
> / < , where the knee frequency, /k , is given by Formula (A .l ):
fk
CD
.Q
A 2n d o
(A . l )

> where
</)
CD c is the speed of sound , in metres per second ;
>
c is half the characteristic source dimension of the source (see ISO 3745), in metres;
3 do
(D NOTE In this context , the knee frequency is defined as the frequency at which the radiation efficiency has
< dropped 3 dB relative its maximum value at high frequencies .
o
p 6
CD
I c 2 - - lOlg dB + 15 lg - dB (A. 2)
[ Ps,0 ri
(D
b) For structures vibrating as monopoles with higher frequencies, / > /k :
^ \ \

o
CD
X
C2 ~ — lOlg k o j dB + 51g —
0
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