Organisation Internationale

de Métrologie Légale

OIML INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDATION

Sound calibrators
Annex B: Test methods for pattern evaluation
Annex C: Test report format

Calibreurs acoustiques
Annexe B: Méthodes d’essai de modèle
Annexe C: Format du rapport d’essai

OIML R 102
Annexes B & C
Edition 1995 (E)
 CONTENTS

Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Annex B Test methods for pattern evaluation .................................................................................... 4

Annex C Test report format ................................................................................................................. 6

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 FOREWORD

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This publication - reference OIML R 102, Annexes B & C, edition 1995 (E) - was developed by the OIML
technical committee TC 13 Measuring instruments for acoustics and vibration. It was approved for final
publication by the International Committee of Legal Metrology in 1994 and will be submitted to the
International Conference of Legal Metrology in 1996 for formal sanction.

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 SOUND CALIBRATORS

ANNEX B
TEST METHODS FOR PATTERN EVALUATION
(Informative)

B.1 Ambient conditions

Measurements of sound calibrators’ sound pressure level, frequency and harmonic

distortion should be performed at the following ambient conditions:
Static pressure: (101.3 ± 1.5) kPa
Temperature: 19 °C to 23 °C
Relative humidity: 30 % to 70 %

Results may require correction to reference conditions.

B.2 Measuring method

B.2.1 Insert voltage technique

Where possible, measurements of the sound calibrators’ sound pressure level should
be performed by means of the insert voltage technique (insert voltage Uins in V) using a
test microphone with a well-known sensitivity level M (re 1 V/Pa) in dB. The calib-
rator’s sound pressure level can be calculated from the following equation:
Lp = 20 lg (Uins/1 V) dB – M – 20 lg (20 × 10–6) dB
Measurements should be performed on several days and mean values should be re-
ported.

B.2.2 Position of the sound calibrator

For testing, the preferred orientation of the sound calibrator and microphone is ver-
tical, unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise.
Note: For some types of sound calibrators a mechanical device may be necessary to fix
the calibrator to the microphone.

B.2.3 Stabilizing times

At least 5 min should be allowed for the stabilization of the microphone-
preamplifier configuration.
Note: The test method applied to assure that the test equipment has sufficiently stabil-
ized should be reported together with the test results.
The sound calibrator should be left on the microphone for 5 min before switch-on
and values shall be recorded 30 s after switch-on.
Note: The test method applied to assure that the sound calibrator under test has suffi-
ciently stabilized should be reported together with the test results.

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B.2.4 Environmental tests
Measurements of the dependence of the sound calibrators’ sound pressure level, fre-
quency and harmonic distortion on the ambient conditions should be performed using
a microphone with well-known pressure and temperature coefficients. At least one set
of increasing parameter and one set of decreasing parameter should be measured. At
each parameter point, mean values should be taken for the result. The results shall be
corrected for the pressure and temperature coefficients of the microphone. If, during
the measurement of the dependence on any of the three ambient parameters (i.e. pres-
sure, temperature, and humidity) any of the two other parameters deviate significantly
from its value at the beginning of the measurement, it may also be necessary to correct
the measurement results with respect to the dependence of the sound calibrator’s
performance on these parameters. When performing temperature or humidity tests,
each calibrator should be stored under actual climatic conditions at least 3 h before a
reading is taken. During this stabilizing time, the calibrator should be removed from
the microphone.
Note: For some types of sound calibrators, more than 3 h is needed for stabilization.

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 ANNEX C
TEST REPORT FORMAT

Note: This Annex is informative with regard to implementation of OIML Recom-

mendation R 102 in national regulations; however, use of the test report format
is mandatory for application of the Recommendation within the OIML Certific-
ate System.

The “Test report format”, the subject of this Annex, aims at presenting, in a stand-
ardized format, the results of the various tests to which a pattern of a sound calibrator
shall be submitted with a view to its approval. These tests are listed in Annex A of
R 102. Possible test methods are described in Annex B.

All metrology services or laboratories evaluating patterns of sound calibrators ac-

cording to national regulations based on R 102 are strongly advised to use this “Test
report format” directly or after translation into a language other than English or
French. Its direct use in English or in French, or in both languages, is strongly re-
commended whenever test results may be transmitted by the country performing these
tests to the approval authorities of another country, under bi- or multi-lateral co-
operation agreements.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Key to symbols and expressions used in the following pages:

+ = Approved
– = Not approved
mpe = Maximum permissible error as specified in clause 2 of R 102

+ –
The “Summary of the tests” and the tables on × Approved
“Inscriptions and marks” and “Instruction × Not approved
manual” shall be completed according to / / Not applicable
this example.

“Date” in the test reports refers to the date of testing.

“Deviation” is the difference between the measured value and the expected value. In
some cases, deviation is to be understood as the relative deviation.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PATTERN

Application No:
Manufacturer:
Applicant:
Representative (name, telephone):
Instrument category:
Pattern designation:
Serial number: 1,...... 2,...... 3,...... 4......, 5,......
Class of instrument (claimed by manufacturer):

Model of microphone Nominal sound pressure level (dB)

Nominal
and of grid/adaptor, and/or (state whether SPL,
frequency
equivalent volume of acoustic load equivalent free-field SPL, or
(Hz)
(mm3) equivalent diffuse-field SPL)

Temperature range specified by manufacturer in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.2 b):
from ______ to ______ (°C)
Humidity range specified by manufacturer in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.3:
from ______ to ______ (%)
Pressure range specified by manufacturer in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.1 b):
from ______ to ______(kPa)
Model of grid/adaptors:
Accessories:
Battery: type ______ ; nominal voltage ______ ; number required______
Remarks:
1 Is one nominal sound pressure level greater than 90 dB? Yes/No
2 Is one nominal frequency in the range 160 Hz to 1000 Hz? Yes/No
3 Is one of the microphones specified capable of being calibrated (a) in accordance with
IEC 1094, part 2, or (b) by direct comparison with a microphone calibrated in accordance
with IEC 1094, part 2? Yes/No
Date: Observer:

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 SUMMARY OF THE TESTS

Page No
No TESTS + – Remarks of test
report
C.1 Sound pressure level(s)
C.2 Harmonic distortion
C.3 Frequency
C.4 Tone burst capability
C.5 Battery voltage
C.6 Ambient pressure
C.7 Ambient temperature
C.8 Ambient humidity
C.9 Mechanical vibration
C.10 Magnetic field
C.11 Electromagnetic susceptibility
C.12 Barometer
C.13 Thermometer
C.14 Examination of the construction of the device
C.15 Inscriptions and marks
C.16 Instruction manual

Note: In the column “Remarks”, insertion of an “X” means that reference is made to a remark
at the end of the corresponding paragraph on one of the following pages.

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C.1 Sound pressure level(s) under reference ambient conditions (A.1)
Application No: Microphone
Model designation: Model: ______ ; ______ ; ______
Serial number: Serial number: ______ ; ______ ; ______
Date: Observer:

Model of mpe (dB)

Nominal Nominal Measured
microphone Deviation Class
frequency SPL SPL*
and of (dB)
(Hz) (dB) (dB)
grid/adaptor 0 1 2
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
* The uncertainty of the measured SPL should be stated.

Supplementary information

Actual environmental conditions

Atmospheric pressure:
Temperature:
Relative humidity:

Values of any pressure, temperature and relative humidity coefficients of the sound calibrator,
used by the testing laboratory to correct the measured sound pressure levels to reference
ambient conditions (101.3 kPa, 20 °C, 65 % RH):

Remarks:

Stability of SPL
Model of Mean Stability limit (dB)
Nominal Stabilizing Fluc-
microphone level Class
frequency time tuation
and of during 20 s
(Hz) (s) (dB)
grid/adaptor (dB) 0 1 2
± 0.05 ± 0.1 ± 0.2

Remarks:

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C.2 Harmonic distortion (A.2)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Date:
Observer:

Maximum
Model of Nominal Nominal Harmonic permissible
microphone and frequency SPL distortion harmonic distortion,
of grid/adaptor (Hz) (dB) (%) Class 0, 1, 2
(%)
3
3
3

Supplementary information

Actual environmental conditions

Atmospheric pressure:
Temperature:
Relative humidity:

Description of the test method employed:

Remarks:

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C.3 Frequency under reference ambient conditions (A.3)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Date:
Observer:

Model of mpe (%)

Nominal Nominal Measured
microphone Deviation Class
SPL frequency frequency
and (%)
(dB) (Hz) (Hz)
of grid/adaptor 0 1 2
±1 ±2 ±4
±1 ±2 ±4
±1 ±2 ±4

Supplementary information

Actual environmental conditions

Atmospheric pressure:
Temperature:
Relative humidity:

Values of any pressure, temperature and relative humidity coefficients of the sound calibrator,
used by the testing laboratory to correct the measured frequencies to reference ambient condi-
tions (101.3 kPa, 20 °C, 65 % RH)

Remarks:

Stability of frequency
Model of Mean Stability limit (%)
Stabilizing
microphone value Fluctuation Class
time
and of during 20 s (%)
(s)
grid/adaptor (Hz) 0 1 2
± 0.3 ± 0.5 ±1
± 0.3 ± 0.5 ±1
± 0.3 ± 0.5 ±1

Remarks:

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C.4 Tone-burst capability (A.4)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Actual environmental conditions Date:
Temperature: Observer:
Relative humidity:
Atmospheric pressure:

Compliance with
Nominal Measured mpe (%) IEC 651 and IEC 804,
Deviation
value value Class where appropriate
(%)
(ms) (ms) 0, 1, 2
+ –
Duration 2
Interval 2

Remarks:

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C.5 Battery voltage (A.5)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Actual environmental conditions Date:
Temperature: Observer:
Relative humidity:
Atmospheric pressure:

mpe Indication
of
Battery
Nominal Measured battery
voltage Deviation Class
value value indicator
(V)
0 1 2
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
(By means of checking the battery voltage specified by manufacturer)

Remarks:

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C.6 Ambient pressure (A.6)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Nominal SPL (dB): Pressure coefficient (dB/kPa):
Actual environmental conditions Temperature coefficient
(dB/°C):
Temperature: Date:
Relative humidity: Observer:

Indicated mpe (dB)

Measured
ambient Nominal Expected Measured
ambient Deviation
pressure frequency SPL SPL Class
pressure (dB)
(if appropriate) (Hz) (dB) (dB)
(kPa)
(kPa) 0 1 2
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5

Notes:
The expected SPL is obtained from the nominal SPL by using the measured ambient pressure
and the data supplied by the manufacturer in accordance with IEC 942, subclause 3.3.1(a). In
cases of use of a barometer which indicates corrections directly in dB, it should be verified
that the corrected value of SPL meets the specified tolerances.

Supplementary results:
1 Pressure coefficient of sound calibrator at 101.3 kPa, derived from the measured ambient
pressure and SPL = ______ dB/kPa
2 Are the deviations within the maximum permissible error for the ambient pressure range
specified by the manufacturer? Yes/No

Remarks:

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C.7 Ambient temperature (A.7)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Sound calibrator pressure Temperature coefficient (dB/°C):
coefficient (dB/kPa):
Pressure coefficient (dB/kPa):
Date:
Observer:

mpe
Nominal Expected Measured
Quantity Deviation Class
value value value
0 1 2

Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

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Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Measured temperature (°C): ________ ; Indicated temperature (if appropriate) (°C): ______
Atmospheric pressure (kPa): _______ ; Relative humidity (%): ________
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Frequency (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Note:
The expected value is obtained from the nominal value by using the measured ambient tem-
perature and the data supplied by the manufacturer in accordance with IEC 942, subclause
3.3.2(a). In cases of use of a thermometer which indicates corrections directly in dB, it should
be verified that the corrected value of SPL meets the specified tolerances.

Supplementary results:
Are the deviations within the maximum permissible error for the ambient temperature range
specified by the manufacturer? Yes/No

Remarks:

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C.8 Ambient humidity (A.8)

Application No: Microphone

Model designation: Model:
Serial number: Serial number:
Actual environmental conditions Pressure coefficient (dB/kPa):
Temperature: Temperature coefficient (dB/°C):
Atmospheric pressure: Sound calibrator
Pressure coefficient (dB/kPa):
Temperature coefficient (dB/°C):
Stabilizing time at given Date:
relative humidity:
Observer:

Relative mpe
Nominal Measured
humidity Deviation Class
value value
(%) 0 1 2
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4
SPL (dB) dB ± 0.15 ± 0.3 ± 0.5
Fre (Hz) % ±1 ±2 ±4

Remarks:

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C.9 Mechanical vibration (A.9)

Application No:
Model designation:
Serial number:
Date:
Observer:

Notes:
1 This refers to mechanical vibration generated by the sound calibrator, and to the spurious
signal caused by this vibration.
2 It is not yet possible to specify a method for evaluating the effect of this vibration, ap-
plicable to all types of sound calibrators. The testing laboratory should describe the method
employed, and state the results.
Remarks:

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C.10 Magnetic field (A.10)

Application No:
Model designation:
Serial number:
Date:
Observer:

Notes:
1 This refers to electromagnetic and electrostatic fields generated by the sound calibrator, and
to the spurious signal caused by these fields.
2 It is not yet possible to specify a method for evaluating the effect of these fields, applicable
to all types of sound calibrators. The testing laboratory should describe the method em-
ployed, and state the results.
Remarks:

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C.11 Electromagnetic susceptibility (A.11)

Application No:
Model designation:
Serial number:
Date:
Observer:

Notes:
1 This refers to susceptibility to externally-applied electromagnetic fields, and to the spurious
signal due to these fields.
2 It is not yet possible to specify a method for evaluating the effect of these fields. The testing
laboratory should describe the method employed, and state the results.
Remarks:

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C.12 Barometer (A.12)
Application No:
Model designation:
Serial number:
Actual environmental conditions Date:
Temperature: Observer:
Relative humidity:

Indicated pressure (kPa)

Actual pressure (kPa)
Deviation (kPa)
mpe (kPa)

Note:
The maximum permissible error is equal to the maximum uncertainty specified by the manu-
facturer in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.1 c).

Remarks:

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C.13 Thermometer (A.13)

Application No:
Model designation:
Serial number:
Actual environmental conditions Date:
Relative humidity: Observer:
Atmospheric pressure:

Indicated temperature (°C)

Actual temperature (°C)
Deviation (°C)
mpe (°C)

Note:
The maximum permissible error is equal to the maximum uncertainty specified by the manu-
facturer in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.2 c).

Remarks:

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C.14 Examination of the construction of the device

Note:
Particular attention should be paid as to whether the construction of the sound calibrator
makes the sound pressure level of the sound calibrator susceptible to be affected by a high
level of ambient noise.

Description:

Remarks:

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C.15 Inscriptions and marks

Requirement
as specified Inscription or mark + – Remarks
in R 102
4.1 Manufacturer’s name or trade mark
Manufacturer’s model designation and serial number
Marking “IEC 942-1988”
Class and letter “L”
Marking of adaptors
4.3 List of adaptors and accessories where appropriate
5 Seals or marks to protect
Place for verification mark

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C.16 Instruction manual

Requirement
as specified Information + – Remark
in R 102
4.1 Nominal value(s) of sound pressure level(s) generated
4.1 Nominal value(s) of frequency(ies) generated
4.1 Preferred mode of use (where appropriate)
4.1 Pressure range, and any correction data, in accordance with
IEC 942, clause 3.3.1 a) and b)
4.1 Temperature range, and any correction data, in accordance
with IEC 942, clause 3.3.2 a) and b)
4.1 Humidity range, in accordance with IEC 942, clause 3.3.3
4.1 Maximum uncertainty in the measured value of ambient
pressure, if appropriate, in accordance with IEC 942,
clause 3.3.1 c)
4.1 Maximum uncertainty in the measured value of ambient
temperature, if appropriate, in accordance with IEC 942,
clause 3.3.2 c)
4.1 Nominal value(s) of equivalent free-field/diffuse-field sound
pressure levels (where appropriate)
4.2 Tone-burst capability (where appropriate)
4.2 Battery requirements
4.2 Nominal sound pressure levels for other microphone
models, and the necessary adaptors/accessories
4.2 Method of microphone calibration for calibrating sound
calibrator
4.2 Stabilizing time
4.2 Extreme limits of temperature and humidity
4.2 Effective volume of sound calibrator
4.2 Temperature limits of battery, and use of external power
supply

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