Sound level meter

Class 1: DB300/1
Class 2: DB300/2
 Table of contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Vocabulary....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Presentation of the sound level meter.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Presentation of the screen-keyboard group............................................................................................10
3.3 Screens overview................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Setting........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Set time.................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Measurement programming................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Coding_ BE Back-Erase_SM Specific marking......................................................................................13
4.5 I/O.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Autonomy............................................................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Instrument.............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.8 About...................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.9 Contrast - backlight................................................................................................................................ 15
5 Time evolution............................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Principle and use.................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 Configuration before the measurement...........................................................................................17
6 Events coding _ BE_PM................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Principle................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Affected measurement modes................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 BE – Back-Erase.................................................................................................................................... 20
6.3.1 Principle.......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Events coding......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.4.1 Coding principle.............................................................................................................................. 21
6.4.2 To code: using of the screen and keypad........................................................................................21
6.4.3 Identification of the sources to code...............................................................................................22
6.4.4 Activate the particular marking function: PM...................................................................................22
6.4.5 Using in I/O mode........................................................................................................................... 22
6.5 Particular marking.................................................................................................................................. 22
6.5.1 Principle.......................................................................................................................................... 22
6.5.2 Mark: scree/keypad use..................................................................................................................22
6.5.3 Linked particular marking and events coding..................................................................................23
7 Perform some measurements........................................................................................................................ 24
7.1 Conventional and averaging integrator sound level meter with storage function....................................24
7.1.1 Conventional or classical mode......................................................................................................24
7.1.2 Possible selection for the measurement.........................................................................................24
7.1.3 Screens during measurements.......................................................................................................25
7.1.4 Conventional and integrating-averaging with storage mode...........................................................25
7.1.5 Screens during measurements.......................................................................................................26
7.1.6 Stop the measurement..................................................................................................................26
7.1.7 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Sound level meter and averaging integrator with storage function.........................................................27
7.2.1 Setting to perform before a measurement......................................................................................27
7.2.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................28
7.2.3 During measurement...................................................................................................................... 28
7.2.4 Stop the measurement................................................................................................................... 29
7.2.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Analyzer integrating - averaging with storage sound level meter function.............................................29
7.3.1 Settings to perform before the measurement..................................................................................30
7.3.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................30
7.3.3 During measurement...................................................................................................................... 30
7.3.4 Stop the measurement................................................................................................................... 32
7.3.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Measurement of noise equipment: NR mode.........................................................................................32
7.4.1 Settings to perform before a measurement.....................................................................................33
7.4.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................33
7.4.3 During the measurement................................................................................................................33
7.4.4 Stop the measurement................................................................................................................... 34
 7.4.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 34
7.5 Calculate two sound sources................................................................................................................. 35
7.5.1 Settings to perform before measurement........................................................................................35
7.5.2 Make calculation of two sound sources..........................................................................................35
7.6 Determine a sound source among two...................................................................................................35
7.6.1 Perform the measurement..............................................................................................................35
7.6.2 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 36
8 Modes of measurement launching.................................................................................................................37
8.1 Generalities............................................................................................................................................ 37
8.2 Immediate mode.................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Delayed – Tim. mode............................................................................................................................. 37
8.4 Repetitive delayed mode – Tim..............................................................................................................38
8.4.1 Delayed mode: Tim. – waiting for measurement.............................................................................39
8.4.2 Delayed mode: Tim. – interrupt the programming...........................................................................39
8.4.3 Delayed mode: Tim. – Data storage and audio files........................................................................40
8.4.4 I /O mode........................................................................................................................................ 40
9 Read the stored files...................................................................................................................................... 41
9.1 Access to files........................................................................................................................................ 41
9.2 Read data of the file............................................................................................................................... 41
9.2.1 L-Leq mode file............................................................................................................................... 41
9.2.2 Leq-St mode file............................................................................................................................. 42
9.2.3 1/1 oct file mode............................................................................................................................. 43
9.2.4 NR noise equipment file..................................................................................................................45
9.2.5 S1+S2 mode file............................................................................................................................. 45
10 Transfer files to a PC................................................................................................................................... 46
10.1 Transfer................................................................................................................................................ 46
10.2 Files format and structure on the micro SD card..................................................................................46
11 Reset memory.............................................................................................................................................. 47
12 Audio recording function.............................................................................................................................. 48
12.1 Temporal synoptic................................................................................................................................ 49
12.2 Synoptic of the management of the recording dynamic........................................................................49
12.3 Use of audio recording......................................................................................................................... 50
12.4 Measurement in progress – Data reading............................................................................................51
13 Direction for use and maintenance of the sound level meter.......................................................................52
13.1 Use warnings....................................................................................................................................... 52
13.2 Direction for use................................................................................................................................... 52
13.3 Calibration............................................................................................................................................ 52
13.4 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 53
13.5 Regular checking................................................................................................................................. 53
13.6 Replace the battery by a batteries pack...............................................................................................53
13.7 Replace the batteries (if equipped).......................................................................................................54
13.8 Load the battery................................................................................................................................... 54
13.9 AC adapter........................................................................................................................................... 54
14 Running information..................................................................................................................................... 55
14.1 Over-range........................................................................................................................................... 55
14.2 Power supply........................................................................................................................................ 55
14.3 Inputs / outputs / I/O programming.......................................................................................................55
14.3.1 I/O 1 In......................................................................................................................................... 55
14.3.2 I/O 1 Out...................................................................................................................................... 56
14.3.3 I/O 2 Out....................................................................................................................................... 57
15 Technical features........................................................................................................................................ 58
15.1 Microphone and windscreen of the class 1 DB300 sound level meter..................................................58
15.1.1 Sheet............................................................................................................................................ 58
15.1.2 Normal frequency response in free-field.......................................................................................58
15.1.3 Windscreen................................................................................................................................... 58
15.2 Microphone and windscreen of the class 2 DB300 sound level meter..................................................59
15.2.1 Sheet............................................................................................................................................ 59
15.2.2 Normal frequency response in free-field.......................................................................................59
15.2.3 Windscreen................................................................................................................................... 59
15.3 Preamplifier PR23................................................................................................................................ 60
15.4 Class 1 A – C – Z weightings and free field response...........................................................................60
15.5 Class 2 A – C – Z weightings and free field response...........................................................................60
 15.6 Filters by octave bands: from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) and from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2)..............61
15.7 Measured and displayed values...........................................................................................................61
15.8 Metrology of the class 1 DB300............................................................................................................62
15.9 Metrology of the class 2 DB300............................................................................................................63
15.10 Plugs and connections....................................................................................................................... 64
15.10.1 Removable preamplifier PR23....................................................................................................64
15.10.2 Plugs.......................................................................................................................................... 64
15.10.3 I/O interface................................................................................................................................ 65
15.10.4 Transfer plug / load / mains voltage adapter...............................................................................65
15.11 Memory and storage autonomy..........................................................................................................65
15.12 Audio recording capacity.................................................................................................................... 66
15.13 Power and operating autonomy..........................................................................................................66
16 Packaging and accessories......................................................................................................................... 67
16.1 Supplied with........................................................................................................................................ 67
16.2 Optional................................................................................................................................................ 67
17 LDB23 software........................................................................................................................................... 68
18 Options........................................................................................................................................................ 69
18.1 Analyzer – integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function – filters by third octave
bands: 1/3 octave......................................................................................................................................... 70
18.1.1 Settings before measurement.......................................................................................................71
18.1.2 Measurement launch.................................................................................................................... 71
18.1.3 During measurement.................................................................................................................... 71
18.1.4 Stop the measurement................................................................................................................. 72
18.1.5 Store data..................................................................................................................................... 73
18.1.6 Read the file data in 1/3 octave mode...........................................................................................73
 1 Introduction
The DB300 sound level meter is an acoustic measurement instrument with main features of a conventional and integrating-averaging
sound level meter and analyzer with storage.
With its memory, DB300 sound level meter stores measurement datasets. Then they are transferred to a computer and processed
through LDB23 software.
According to international standards, sound level meter calculates and displays on its graphical backlight LCD-screen values used for a
fast and complete study of the noise environment.
To simplify and make nice its use, 5 measurement modes have been preselected:

Mode 1: conventional sound level meter and averaging-integrating with storage

Mode 2: integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted

Mode 3: integrating-averaging sound level meter – A, C and Z weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters

Mode 4: analyzer sound level meter for the measurement according to the NR curves (as per NF S 30-010 standard)

Mode 5: Sound level meter “calculator” of two sound sources

Other optional modes are available and mainly:

Mode 6: integrating-averaging sound level meter, and A, C and Z weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters

Mode 7: building acoustics for the control and the reception of places

In the different modes, in addition to measured values, the sound level meter can display:
• results for a better definition of the acoustic environment:

Maximum and minimum values, peak values, statistics distribution of measured levels
• indications required for the proper validation of the measurement:

Presence and percentage of overload input stages, duration of the measurement

• other information:

Battery autonomy, remaining measuring capacity

Start or stop a measurement are very easy to perform:
• Directly with the keyboard in instantaneous mode or scheduled later
or
• With an automation (I/O plug)
The sound level meter also communicates with an automaton through I / O plugs:

6 Introduction
 • 0-10 V DC analog output
• Control bit activated as per pre-programmed threshold
• Threshold detection for external alarm

Introduction 7
 2 Vocabulary
L-Leq: represents the measurement mode: conventional and integrating-averaging. Values are measured simultaneously.
Leq-St: represents the measurement mode: integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage function. The equivalent continuous
sound level on the logging time (DI) is stored into the memory.
1/1 oct: analyser integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage function and with filter by octave bands
1/3 oct: analyser integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage function and with filter by third octave bands
NR: mode to measure noise level of machines or installations according to NR curves.
S1+S2: denomination for measuring or calculating the levels of 2 sound sources.
LXeq: X-weighted equivalent continuous sound level on the logging time or on the total time of the measurement.
LXeqM: Maximum X-weighted equivalent continuous sound level on the logging time, on the total time of the measurement.
LXeqm: Minimum X-weighted equivalent continuous sound level on the logging time, on the total time of the measurement.
LXE: X-weighted sound exposure level.
LXY: X-weighted acoustic pressure level ; time weighting: Y
LXYmax: Maximum X-weighted sound pressure level ; time weighting: Y
LXYmin: Minimum X-weighted sound pressure level ; time weighting: Y
LUpK -LUpKmax: U-weighted peak sound level – maximum U-weighted peak sound level.
DI: Programmable logging time for the calculation of the equivalent continuous sound level stored into the memory, also called:
elementary integration time.
X: generic marking for standardized frequency weightings, A - C – Z or filters by octave bands (L, Leq, LE values)
U: generic marking for frequency weightings, C or Z standardized (Lpk values)
Y: generic marking for time weightings with: “F” for Fast, “S” for Slow or “I” for Impulse.
BE: Back-Erase: deletion function of the measurement preceding the press of the BE key (adjustable duration)
SP: Specific marking: function allowing to find during the measurement one or several specific sources without distinction.
Man: manual mode of measurement launching
I/O: Launching mode of the measurement controlled by I/O plugs.
SXXX: order number of the measurement sessions. Limited to 999.
RST: reset of calculations of maximum or minimum values memorized – erasing of measurement session or of the whole memory.
Sto.: storage of measurement session into the memory.
S1: name for measuring or calculating the equivalent continuous sound level of a first sound source.
S2: name for measuring or calculating the equivalent continuous sound level of a second sound source.
S1+S2: name for measuring or calculating the equivalent continuous sound level of the two sound sources.
00/00:00:00: format of the measurement time in Days/hours:minutes:seconds
00/00:00: format of the measurement time in Days/hours:minutes
00:00:00: format of the measurement time in Days/hours:minutes:seconds or format of the current time
18/11: format of date
00:00: format of current time in hours/minutes
Pond.: A, C or Z frequency weightings
Cte: time weighting or time constant: Fast – Slow - Impulse
S/S: integration time controlled in Manuel mode: Start/Stop
C.Cl: free field correction term in calibration mode.
Corr.: corrective term of nominal benefit in calibration mode.
L01 – L10 – L50 – L90 – L95: Normalized statistics distribution, used in environmental studies
: audio recording on threshold active function
: audio recording in progress

Vocabulary 8
 3 Presentation of the sound level meter
3.1 Overview

Windscreen : essential to
reduce the noise induced by air
Electret microphone
currents.
Severable from the preamplifier
(inside the windscreen).

Removable preamplifier for the

measurement at the end of an
extension

It displays both reserved areas

for the setting of the
measurement and areas for
results presentation.
Monochrome, with 16 grey/blue
levels, it participates to the
intuitive manipulation of the
sound level meter .
Keyboard : it consists of only 8
sensitive keys. Its ergonomy allows
an immediate and easy use of the
sound level meter.

Bottom part : protected by a flexible and removable

rubber breastplate, it contains all input/output and
external power plugs.

The back of the instrument contains a battery compartment door, a threaded hole for mounting on a tripod, a location for the nameplate
and a location for the calibration label.

9 Presentation of the sound level meter

3.2 Presentation of the screen-keyboard group
The screen/keyboard group gives to the instrument a modern ergonomy. It mainly participates to the quick
familiarization of the sound level meter.
A press, a touch or a very light finger slipped on keyboard icon is enough to trigger the corresponding action of
the sensitive key.
The measurement configuration is made by moving a reversed video cursor in reserved areas, then by
choosing the concerned parameter or function.
For instance:
• Time weighting and time constant selection: A or C and Slow, Fast or Impulse.
• Selection of measurement mode
Reserved areas appear according to two 3D type formats:
• Inner shadow to the frame: simulates a shifted back area in which parameters can be modified or
displayed measurement results.
• External shadow to the frame: simulates a shifted forward area in which different propositions of the
menu can be chosen to go to an other configuration or validation screen.

A push on each arrow moves the cursor on the horizontal left-right axis.

A push on each arrow moves the cursor on the vertical up-down axis.

Scrolling knob key : increases or decreases suggestions in the area according the principle of front or
back circular permutation. The finger must slide from an arrow to the other one, simulating a scroll wheel
action.
From the bottom to the top to increase or from the bottom to the top to back to the previous proposal.

Validate a suggestion or an action to lead present in an outer shaded frame.

Go to the main menu to return to the previous screen.

Exit a menu screen to return to the previous screen.

Launch a measurement, then pause it if necessary.

Finally stop measurement.

Enable-disable the backlight.

On-Off

Presentation of the sound level meter 10

3.3 Screens overview

Press OK
on the DB300
pictogram in 3D :
Press On-Off key the main screen
appears.

DB300
➢ Move the cursor on the icon corresponding to the required menu that becomes reversed-video, then press OK.

Information 125 Hz 078.4 dB NR 75

S1 . . .
. .

DB300
N° : 12120399 S1 + S2 dB
110 110

Versin :
090 090
E33 - 1-V - 2.3
Etalonné le : 080 080
07/04/2012
S2 dB
070 070

050 050

NF EN 61672 S1 082,5 dB 030 030

NF EN 61804 010
010
NF EN 61651 31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
CEI 61260
Classe : 2 00:00:00 00/00:00:24 00/00:00:30
S1+S2 Leq A DI E1
E1 NR RAZ Sto.

General information Amount-difference Analyser with storage Measurement of

about the instrument between 2 sources function by octave sound of installation:
bands NR curves

LpK LpK LpK

89,1 89,1 dB
CALIBRATION 89,1
C dB C C dB
0.5s Ref : 94.0 dB
dB
30 50 70 90 110 130
LAeq 88.7 C.Cl 0.0 dB 30 50 70 90 110 130
LCeq 61.4 dB LCF ---;- dB
dB dB
Corr. 0.5 dB
L L
AF 55,2 dB LAeq,T
------- dB AF 55,2 dB

LAeq 98.7 LCeq,T ------- 05/10/2011

LAeq 98.7
dB dB dB
31.4 31.4
LCeq dB T = 00/00:00:00 LCeq dB
00:00:05 00:00:00
RAZ E1 01s Man. Cont. 4 Retro 3
.

Conventional sound level Integrating-averaging Calibration Set contrast and

meter and integrating- mode with storage : A and backlight
averaging mode C weightings

: Back to selection screen.

11 Presentation of the sound level meter

 4 Setting
From the key a screen lists the different settings or information about the instrument.
To have access to one of those screens, scroll with the scrolling knob key and validate with OK key.
To quit each screen and back to main menu, use key.

4.1 Configuration
I/O
I/O 2 DC : 0-10V
CONFIGURATION
: : Out

CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION
I/O 1
In
Langue Français
PROG. MESURE
I/O 1
COMMENTAIRE Bip OutOui
L/LeqA

I/O 100 dB
AutoOff Oui
LECTURE 1s
PC
AUTONOMIE Date
02 / 09 20 11
INSTRUMENT Heure :
A PROPOS 10 : 30

Menu

This screen allows configuration for some functions. To have access to those functions:
Press key then choose CONFIGURATION with the scrolling knob key and OK key to validate.

CONFIGURATION
: : CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION Langue Français

Bip Oui
PROG. MESURE
AutoOff Oui
COMMENTAIRE
I/O
Date
LECTURE
02 / 09 20 11
PC
AUTONOMIE Heure
INSTRUMENT 10 : 30 : 00
A PROPOS

Menu
Configuration
From this screen, use arrow keys to move the cursor in the desired area and modify with the scrolling knob key the proposition. Various
parameters to adjust are:
• Lang.: user language: French or English.
• Bip: the presence or absence of tone when pressing a key. The beep disappears by itself if it interferes with the
measurement.
• AutoOff: yes or no. If yes is selected, the instrument will stop after 15 min of non-use. This disposal allows to save battery if
there is no measurement launched.
• Date / Hour: Set date and time
To return to main screen, press .
CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION

Langue Français Langue Français

Bip Oui Bip Oui

Oui Oui

4.2 Set time AutoOff AutoOff

Date Date

From “Configuration” screen, use the arrows to move the cursor in the date/time 02 / 09 20 11 02 / 09 20 11

area. Heure Heure

10 30 00
Date: the cursor is put successively with the arrows on days, months and years 10 : 30 : 00 : :

then use the scrolling knob key to select the correct number.
Time: setting time must be done by comparison with a reference clock, for example, the speaking clock. The simultaneity must occur

Setting 12
at the beginning of the minute when the seconds display 00 of the reference clock.
Proceed as follows:
➢ Move the cursor from date to hour, a 3D OK appears.
➢ Adjust hours then minutes and validate with OK key
when the reference clock is at 00 second.
The 3D OK disappears.
To back to main screen, press .

4.3 Measurement programming

PROG. MESURE
: I/O :
From “MENU” screen, use the scrolling knob key to move the CONFIGURATION Filt.10Hz non
cursor in the PROG.MESURE. area then press OK. PROG. MESURE Lpk C

COMMENTAIRE
Then move the cursor and make a selection a for each I/O
Audio non

parameter. LECTURE
PC
AUTONOMIE
INSTRUMENT
This screen allows to set the following parameters: A PROPOS

• High-pass filter 10Hz: it preferable to activate it in order to

avoid overloads of low frequencies of the input stages of the sound PROG. MESURE PROG. MESURE

level mater before digital processing. Use example: when there are Filt.10Hz non Filt.10Hz non

strong wind movements in the environment, roads, rail, doors opening Lpk C Lpk C

or closing in rooms etc... Audio non

Audio : yes Audio oui

Ref LAeq

• C or Z weighting for the measurement of the peak pressure level Seuil 85 dB

• Audio recording on threshold: if this function is activated, more Gain 30 dB

Max 109.0 dB
parameters are displayed on the bottom of the screen (see page 50) min 59.0 dB

4.4 Coding_ BE Back-Erase_SM Specific marking

This screen allows to set the events coding and the Back-Erase_Specific marking function BE_SP.
➢ Move the cursor in the area and select the proposal.
Coding _ it can be performed:
• manually through the “keypad” item
• directly by I/O linking from a PLC or other compatible process (see page 22).
BE: action duration of the function: back-erasing of calculations in non-storage mode
➢ Choose between:
• 5 s or 10 s
BE: systematically activated at the end of the measurement in order not to take into account possible interferences (eg: sound level
meter handling,...)
➢ Choose between:
• Yes or No.
The last choice is about the Code 5 specificity that can stay Code 5 or become a code of SM type for specific marking: (cf pages
20_21_22)
• Choose between Code 5 or PM

13 Setting
4.5 I/O
The I/O input/output allows to connect 2.5 mm jacks. It is located at the bottom of the unit behind the
rubber breastplate.
I/O
: I/O :
I/O 2 DC : 0-10V
CONFIGURATION Out

PROG. MESURE I/O 1

In
COMMENTAIRE
I/O I/O 1
L/LeqA
LECTURE Menu Out

100 dB
PC
AUTONOMIE 1s

INSTRUMENT
A PROPOS
:

I/O 2 out: DC continuous analogue output: 0-10V for connection to a recorder or industrial controller.
I/O 1 in corresponds to the input for the launch and stop measurement from an industrial controller and is for Leq-St – 1/1 oct – NR
measurement modes. Launching of the measurement is made for a continuous high level and stopping the measurement is made for a
continuous low level.
I/O 1 Out corresponds to the detection output compared to a preset sound level and is for L- Leq-St – 1/1 oct measurement modes.
A high level appears in output when the sound peak pressure level reaches and exceeds a certain value.
For this type of output, the following items must be configured:
• The level type: choose L, Leq or LPK depending on the mode of measurement.
• Programming with scrolling knob key the desired level of detection by 1 dB steps.
• Set a timer for maintaining the continuous signal detection after sub-overshoot sound level (from 1s to 10s by 1s pitch).

4.6 Autonomy AUTONOMIE

: : AUTONOMIE

CONFIGURATION Memoire 87

Autonomy provides information on the remaining memory PROG. MESURE

capacity and allows time measurement COMMENTAIRE

according to the chosen method of I/O

80%
LECTURE Li-IOn
measurement. PC 00/21:36:00

AUTONOMIE
The measurement time is calculated automatically based INSTRUMENT
on the remaining memory capacity. It is immediately A PROPOS

compared to the remaining capacity of the power system:

batteries, battery or AC adapter. Menu
INSTRUMENT
.
4.7 Instrument Mic.
n° :
AME23
12010004

This screen reminds main components of the sound level meter: Preamp.
n° :
PR23
12010008

• microphone and its serial number SLM DB300

n° : 12010006

• preamplifier and its serial number S.version E33-1-V1.0

• sound level meter housing

• version number of the firmware.

4.8 About
This screen shows the various European standards and the accuracy class of the instrument.
It also specifies the date of the last checking and remains the next one.

Setting 14
4.9 Contrast - backlight
➢ From starting screen, select icon and press OK to validate.
To optimize reading of the display, from this screen:
➢ Position the cursor on Cont. and adjust the contrast by choosing with scrolling knob key a level from 1 to 7.
➢ Position the cursor on Retro. and adjust backlight by choosing with scrolling knob key a level from 1 to 3.

LpK
C 89,1 dB

30 50 70 90 110 130

dB

L
AF 55,2 dB

LAeq 98.7
dB
31.4
LCeq dB
00:00:00
Cont. 4 Retro 3

Contrast
Backlight

15 Setting
 5 Time evolution
5.1 Principle and use
The drawing of the evolution of the short equivalent continuous levels is displayed according to a weighting or a filter following a time-
related adjustment suitable for the measurement. It is linked with the screen of the spectral representation by frequency band, before
and during the data storage.
From the screen of spectrum visualization:
➢ Move the cursor in 1 on Spectrum icon and with the wheel select Evolution icon.

Spectrum visualization Evolution visualisation

The time evolution is about:

• the succession of elementary equivalent continuous levels (short Leq) whose duration varies from 1/16°s to 60 s by
programming.
It is limited to the screen width dedicated to the spectrum.
This width is representative of a duration that is also adjustable. Beyond this time, the evolution slides across the screen losing the first
values to display the new ones. This is the FIFO (first in, first out) process.
Example : DI = 1/16s _ Evolution duration on the screen = 10s

Drawing of the evolution Full drawing after 10 s Sliding drawing after

after about 6 s. about 4 s
Start at 10:35:20 type FIFO

There are 2 ways to use this function:

1. with a short duration of the Leq and a few seconds of scrolling time on the screen, you control in real time the immediate
evolution of the noise environment
2. with a short duration of the Leq and an adapted scrolling time on the screen, you can visualize in real time and in the long
term a many hours to several days measurement.

Time evolution 16
The table below lists every possibilities linking integration duration of the short Leq and displaying duration on the screen in sliding
mode. Possible = X / inpossible = KO

Example : for a short Leq of 1 second, the time evolution in sliding mode on the screen can be from 10 s to 62 days!

The sound level meter controls automatically these durations when configuring and does not allow the “KO” combinations.
Note: there is no saving of the time evolution in sliding mode on the screen, so a drawing of several hours or several days is not saved
at the end of the measurement for reading after storage. It is only visible during and at the end of the measurement before storage.
The full drawing is accessible through the computer with the processing software.

5.1.1 Configuration before the measurement

option
From the 1st screen of measurement modes:
(follow the synoptic below)
➢ Configure the integration duration of the short Leq (between 1/16 s and 60 s) in area 1.
➢ Move the cursor in position 2 and select Evolution icon with the scrolling knob key.
The short Leq drawing starts.
➢ Move the cursor in 3 and activate scrolling knob key to select the time unit and the different durations in seconds (s),
minutes (mn), hours (h) and days (d) - (cf table above).
From: 0...................1 s to 0.................62 j

The different durations are displayed under the time axis of the
screen.
3

Info: A press on the RST key erases the drawing in progress and starts it again.
From this moment, you can:
➢ Use the sound level meter without storage only to visualize the evolution of the weighted-A, C, Z short Leq and filtered
according the choice in 4.
➢ Launch a measurement with data storage pressing start key
In this case, during the storage, the configuration is inhibited. You can consult the sliding drawings according to the different
weightings or filters without interrupt them or erase them.

17 Time evolution
Synoptic:
Consultation without storage:
4
- Free configuration
2
- Sequential viewing of the
weighted and filtered drawings

2
3

1 3 Measurement launched:
- Inhibited configuration
- Possible sequential viewing of the
weighted and filtered drawings

Time evolution 18
 6 Events coding _ BE_PM
6.1 Principle
In a great majority of acoustic investigations, it is desirable to perform a tracking of specific events in direct connection with the noise
environment.
It can be performed a posteriori when reading the file on a computer, but also during the measurement by pressing directly the keypad
of the sound level meter.
The normal way to code an event is mainly based on viewing, recognition, listening, measurement of associated levels....
So you code the source if you see it, hear it and identify it or if the sound level meter shows a global or frequency level in dB or via the
time evolution on the LCD screen.
In other circumstances, unforeseeable events disrupts the measurement, such as a door slamming or more simply a measurement
stop because of an unexpected press on the keypad.
So the DB300 sound level meter allows you to:
• to visualize in real time the time evolution or the frequency division (noise spectrum) of the elementary equivalent
continuous levels (short Leq)
• to code the specific events with the keypad or to mark an unexpected specific event PM
• to delete retrospectively a disruptive part of the measurement (Back-Erase – BE – function).

6.2 Affected measurement modes

These functions do not affect all the measurement modes of DB300 instrument.
• Events coding:
These two additional functions are only accessible with the following modes:
Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1)
or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2)

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters from 12.5 Hz to 20
kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2) _ (option) .

• Particular marking: PM
This simple tracking of sources without distinction affects:

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1)
or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2)

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters from 12.5 Hz to 20
kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2) _ (option).

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted

• BE_ Back-Erase
Useful for a measurement without possibility of further processing to eliminate in situ some disrupting events. It affects the following
mode:

Conventional sound level meter and averaging-integrating with storage of the global results

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6.3 BE – Back-Erase
6.3.1 Principle
This function is active only during a measurement, it allows to remove in real time acoustic values produced from events that have just
happened.
Typically, a door slamming, conversations, an unexpected event or falling objects that change the measurement.
When you perform a measurement in storage mode, it is easy to remove or modify a posteriori these areas with the software. Here, it
is not possible in a start/stop mode without storage. So, it's in this mode that the function is of particular importance.

It is also possible to activate it automatically at the end of the manual measurement to remove the potential finger noises on the
keypad when stopping it (cf page 13).

In mode without storage:

Once you activate the BE key, the duration of the measurement in progress is reduced by 5 s or 10 s (according to the initial
configuration) and the corresponding acoustic energy.
Example :
BE duration = 10s _ Measurement configured for a T duration of 60 s _ BE after 25 s of measurement
• the chronometer goes from 25 s to 15 s
• Leq values are refreshed in real time
• the chronometer keeps going until 60 s
• the total measurement lasts 70 s for an effective measurement of 60 s.

Note: for a duration of measurement in progress lower than the BE duration, the chronometer restarts from 0 to reach the duration
initially configured.

Control screen before launching the

measurement

First screen S1 after launching the

measurement

The BE function appears.

➢ Action:

• Press OK to activate the instantaneous BE mode according to disruptions and according to the principle described above.

Important: when the configuration always includes a BE at the end of the measurement, the BE is activated only when the
measurement has been manually stopped with the keypad (Start/Stop mode with free T duration).
In case of automatic stop linked to a fixed duration (30 s for example), the BE function is not activated because, a priori, you don't have
to touch the keypad

6.4 Events coding

The analysis a posteriori of the noise environment file often needs to collect information in situ. Indeed, the recognition of noisy sources
or emerging sources makes easier the creation of the final report.
The sound level meter has a specific function called “Events coding”. It allows to detect noise sources or specific events at the same
time of short Leq acoustic data.

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 6.4.1 Coding principle
When an events appears, expected or not, you code by pressing on the keypad at the pace of appearances and disappearances. So
each measurement of the short Leq is noted with a code specific to the event.
The more detailed study is performed further with the LDB300 software.
The sound level meter can follow up to 5 events simultaneously.
The coding can also be performed automatically through an external instruction of type I/O instead of the manual action with the
keypad (cf page 22).
6.4.2 To code: using of the screen and keypad
This function is only accessible with the following modes:

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters or third
octave band filters (option)

It is activated after the measurement launching through a specific screen inserted in the chain results. Boxes for 5 codes appear on the
bottom of the screen or 4 with a 5th marked PM allowing to activate easily this function during the coding without changing screen (cf
page 13).
The coding can be performed from:
• Spectrum screen if you have to detect and mark frequency a type information (very particular spectrum, etc.)
• Evolution screen in case of remarkable modification of the drawing (level, exceeding, etc.)

From the viewing screen, move the cursor in 1 with the

scrolling knob key to select Spectrum or Evolution.

➢ To code:
The black cursor in the frame E3 (in the example) can be moved with the up and down
arrow keys in the line of codes (1 to 5). This black cursor turns into underlining that
takes place by default in the square of the code n°1.

From that moment, the area in relief 3D marked C (code) appears. It means that by pressing on the OK key the code function is
activated. It is deactivated by pressing OK key that validates the no-code function marked NC. To change the code, move the black
underlining with the left and right arrow keys:
➢ Actions:
• code selection with the left and right arrow keys indicated by a black underlining
• press OK to code: C _ the selected code turns grey _ NC is indicated
• press OK for no-code: NC_ the code backs to normal color

…. and so on and / or :
OK = code OK = uncode change code
source 1: plane source 1: plane
Important: it is possible to activate several codes by moving the underlining towards other code before

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uncoding… and so on. Several cases or events are juxtaposing. For example: Factory + plane.
So we can code up to 5 sources simultaneously.

Note: the access to the field to select the weighting or filter on the top left of the screen remains possible, as well as the switching
between spectrum and time evolution. In this case, the area C _ NC disappears and pressing OK has no incidence on the coding
which is no more accessible, but not stopped. It becomes active again when the black area of selections returns to its place in the
codes line as an underlining.

6.4.3 Identification of the sources to code

Identification texts of events can be assigned through the LDB300 software (see user manual of the software).
The inscription appears when coding on the bottom left of the screen.
If there is no text, the location stays empty.

6.4.4 Activate the particular marking function: PM

(see below)
6.4.5 Using in I/O mode
In case of monitoring of an event or of a noise source with a PLC, it is possible to link the sound level meter to code the time evolution
of the noise environment at the pace of the PLC order without being on-site.
For that:
➢ Configure in the CODING_BE_PM menu the I/O proposal in front of Coding (cf page 13).
➢ Connect a suitable cable between the PLC and the sound level meter (cf page 65).

The I/O code is placed imperatively in box 1, it replaces automatically the manual coding when the PLC reports the an emergence of
the event.
➢ Anyway, you can take control of the PLC and code in I/O box with the keypad if you want to mark a particular moment linked
to this event even if it is not really present (simulation, connected situation,...)

The I/O automatic coding programing also allows the manual coding of the others codes (2 to 4 and PM) according to the fundamental
principle (see page 21).

6.5 Particular marking

The sound level meter has a function called “Particular Marking” that simplify the events coding.
6.5.1 Principle
This marking allows a specific identification of the short Leq data without distinction in order to remind you when processing the
presence of specific events that caught your attention.
6.5.2 Mark: scree/keypad use
This function is only accessible with the following modes:

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters or third
octave band filters (option)

It is activated after the measurement launching through a specific screen inserted in the chain results.

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A and C weighted

This function is activated with a simple continuous press on the OK key as long as the particular source remains active. The
elementary durations are coded for a further processing by the software.
Note: this key is different from the coding principle that requires a press on OK for Code and a press on OK for no Code.

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The marking is performed from:
• Spectrum screen if you have to detect and mark frequency
a type information (very particular spectrum, etc.)
• Evolution screen in case of remarkable modification of the
drawing (level, exceeding, etc.)
• the 1st screen for the 3rd measurement mode

6.5.3 Linked particular marking and events coding

In some applications you can be brought to code known events and to mark in addition unexpected sources but sensitive in relation to
the file processing.
The PM button is initially accessible in S1 screen and the coding buttons in S3 or S5 (option 1/3 octave) screen, you can group the
coding and the marking on a same screen (S3/S5) by bringing the codes number from 5 to 4 and by changing the code 5 as PM
function.
➢ For that perform the appropriate configuration (see page 13).

Separated coding and PM Configuration: Code 5 = PM PM in S1 screen

and
PM in S3/S5 screen

The use stays the same, you get to the codes 1 to 4 or to the PM marking by moving the black underlining.

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 7 Perform some measurements
7.1 Conventional and averaging integrator sound level meter with storage
function
Select L-Leq mode: move the cursor with arrow keys on icon then press OK.

7.1.1 Conventional or classical mode

The measurement is immediate, yet it is interrupted and reset with each change. The sound level meter processes the sound pressure
signal and displays simultaneously the following information on S1and S2 screens.
• LXY: sound pressure levels weighted temporally
LpK
• LXYmax and LXYmin: maximum and minimum values of sound pressure level C 103.6 dB

since the beginning of the measurement. LAF 88.7 dB

LAS 61.4
LUpk: maximum peak level of sound pressure.
dB
• LAI
78.6 dB

• 09:16:50: current time LCF

88.7 dB

LCS 61.4
Info: Integrating-averaging mode starts only after pressing pictogram.
dB

LCI 78.6 dB

LAeq and LCeq values are integrated on 1/16s in conventional mode for instantaneous RAZ Inst. E2

information, the timer remains at zero.

7.1.2 Possible selection for the measurement
1 – Select the weighting frequency and the time constant in direct visualization on the analog indicator
with hand. 1
For each time weighting, the sound level meter proposes the measurement according to 3 time constants: Fast (F) - Slow (S) –
Impulse (I). Possible selections are:
A-weighting: LAF – LAS – LAI
C-weighting: LCF – LCS – LCI
➢ Place the cursor with arrow key on the area 1 and select with scrolling knob identified measurement
criteria among the possibilities listed above.
2 – The selection of the frequency weighting for the sound peak pressure level C or Z is performed in the main
menu “PROG.MESURE”.
3 – During measurement, two actions are possible:
➢ Reset the memorized levels, mainly the peak pressure level LCpk RST activation

➢ Go to S2 screen to read the different values: instantaneous, minimum or maximum

values.
4- To reset all the values:
➢ Press OK key, RST function is activated and is about:
• Maximum and minimum sound pressure levels available on S2 screen
• The maximum peak pressure value and the linked bargraph
• Overload information

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 7.1.3 Screens during measurements
1- From S1 screen, press the scrolling knob key to display S2 screen.
LpK
C 103.6 dB

LAF 88.7 dB

LAS 61.4 dB

LAI
78.6 dB

LCF
88.7 dB

LCS 61.4 dB

LCI 78.6 dB

RAZ Inst. E2

2- Move the cursor with the arrows on the item 1 and select with the scrolling knob key among:
Inst. - Max – min to read instantaneous, maximum and minimum values of LXY sound pressure levels.
LpK LpK
LpK
C 103.6 dB C 103.6 dB C ---.- dB

LAF 88.7 dB
LAF 92.4 dB
LAF 44.3 dB

LAS 61.4 LAS 91.2 dB

LAS 45.6 dB
dB
LAI
LAI
78.6 dB
LAI
101.9 dB 44.9 dB

88.7 93.6 dB LCF

45.3 dB
LCF dB LCF

61.4 LCS 92.8 dB LCS 45.8 dB

LCS dB

LCI 78.6 dB LCI 102.7 dB LCI 46.1 dB

RAZ Max E2 RAZ min E2

RAZ Inst. E2

3 – To reset all the values: 1

➢ Press OK key, RST function is activated and is about: RST activation

• Maximum and minimum sound pressure levels

• The maximum peak pressure value
• Overload information

7.1.4 Conventional and integrating-averaging with storage mode

The integrator-averager mode completes the conventional mode always active (read above). It allows to specify an acoustic situation
indicating simultaneously:
• The instantaneous, maximum or minimum sound pressure levels: LXY
• The equivalent continuous levels: LAeq and LCeq with a pre-programmed duration of 5 s, 10 s, 15 s,
30 s, 60 s, or free T.
• The maximum peak pressure level: Lcpk
• Measurement duration: 00:00:05
• Main data are stored at the end of the measurement in order to get a usable file by the software
supplied with the instrument.
To start this mode:
➢ Choose an integration time among 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s or free T.
➢ Press key.
LAeq and LCeq values are indicated, the timer indicates the measurement duration instead of time.
Note: RST function is not available anymore in this mode.
During measurement:
It is possible to watch S1 or S2 screen with the scrolling knob key (also for conventional mode).

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 7.1.5 Screens during measurements
During measurement, three screens inform the current measurement. They are accessible through the scrolling knob key .

S1: it is the main screen that displays the instantaneous measurements:

• LXY: sound pressure level temporally weighted according to the selection
• LAeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted on the measurement duration
• LCeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure C-weighted on the measurement duration
• LUpk: maximum peak level of sound pressure on the measurement duration
• Measurement duration in HH:MM:SS
S2: This screen contains results of values that will be stored in memory at the end of measurement:
• LUpk: maximum peak level of sound pressure on the measurement duration
• LXY Inst.: instantaneous values of sound pressure levels temporally weighted met since the beginning of the measurement
• LXYmax: maximum value of sound pressure level weighted temporally met since the beginning of the measurement.
• LXYmin: minimum value of sound pressure level weighted temporally met since the beginning of the measurement..
To see these different results:
LpK
103.6
➢ Move the cursor with arrows keys on the item 1 and select with the scrolling knob key: C dB

LAF 88.7 dB

Inst. – Max – min to read instantaneous, maximum and minimum values of sound pressure levels LXY LAS 61.4 dB

LAI
78.6 dB

LCF
88.7 dB
LpK LpK
C 103.6 dB C ---.- dB LCS 61.4 dB

LAF 44.3 LCI 78.6 dB

LAF 92.4 dB dB

LAS 91.2 dB
LAS 45.6 dB RAZ Inst. E2

LAI LAI
101.9 dB 44.9 dB

LCF
93.6 dB LCF
45.3 dB 1
LCS 92.8 dB LCS 45.8 dB

LCI 102.7 dB LCI 46.1 dB

RAZ Max E2 RAZ min E2

S3: this screen reminds the general format of the session of measurement:
• Start: date of measurement start
• End: date of measurement end (here, not entered because measurement is still ongoing) 15/05
.
13:15:45

Départ 15/05 09:15

• Duration: measurement duration (here, on going) Fin
Durée 00/00:01:13
• Mode: measurement mode (here, L- Leq) L - Leq
Mode

• Pond.: Frequency weightings Pond. A/C

F-S-I
A/C
Cte
DI S/S
• Cte: time constant Lpk C

E3
• S/S: Integration mode Start/Stop L- Leq

• Lpk: frequency weighting of the peak pressure level

7.1.6 Stop the measurement STOP

S11 ?
➢ Press key to stop the measurement.
➢ Validate with OK .

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 7.1.7 Store data
At the end of the measurement, a screen of all results is displayed. It is then possible to:
➢ Accept measurements and store them: move the cursor on Sto. and press once on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the
storage phase.

LCpk 99,5 dB
LAeq 98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB
LAE 67,4 dB

STOP
LCE
D
78.5 dB
00:00:05 STO. S11
02%
S11 ? MAX
LAF 99,5 dB
LAS 98,7 dB
LAI 31,4 dB
LCF 67,4 dB
LCS 78.5 dB
LCI 67,4 dB

Raz Sto.

Ongoing measurement Results screen Storage

➢ Reject measurements and not store them: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays
the phase of suppression of data.
LCpk 99,5 dB LCpk 99,5 dB
LAeq 98,7 dB LAeq 98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB LCeq 31,4 dB
LAE 67,4 dB LAE 67,4 dB
LCE
D
78.5 dB
00:00:05
LCE
D
78.5 dB
00:00:05
RAZ RAZ
MAX
02%
MAX
02%
S11 ? S11
LAF 99,5 dB LAF 99,5 dB
LAS 98,7 dB LAS 98,7 dB
LAI 31,4 dB LAI 31,4 dB
LCF 67,4 dB LCF 67,4 dB
LCS 78.5 dB LCS 78.5 dB
LCI 67,4 dB LCI 67,4 dB

Raz Sto. Raz Sto.

Results screen RST active Deletion

7.2 Sound level meter and averaging integrator with storage function
➢ Select Leq-St mode: move the cursor with the arrows on the icon then press OK.
The sound level meter processes the acoustic signal for each elementary integration time and stores results in a saved memory.
Measured and stored data for each integration time:
• LAeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LCeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS
Integration time:
Data storage is made according to logging time (DI) to choose from: 1/16 s, 1/8 s, 1/4 s, 1/2 s, 1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s.
Note: In order to have permanent control of the sound pressure level before the launch of measurement, the sound level meter
calculates and displays the equivalent continuous level of acoustic pressure on a logging time of 0.5s.

7.2.1 Setting to perform before a measurement

1 – Select the frequency weighting of the peak level of sound pressure C or Z: see PROG.MESURE in the
main menu.
LpK
C 89,1 dB
1/2 s

2 – Select the logging time (DI): LAeq 88.7 dB

LCeq 61.4
Move the cursor in 1 and select with the scrolling knob key among: 1/16s, 1/8s, 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, dB

15s, 30s, 60s LAeq,T

------- dB

-------
3 – Select the mode of measurement start in 2 with the scrolling knob key among: Man (manual) – Tim (timer) LCeq,T
dB

– I/O (with I/O signal) 00/00:00:00

01s Man.
.
Info: current time is displayed before launching measurement
1 2

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 7.2.2 Launch the measurement
In manual mode: press key, the timer starts and indicates the measurement duration.
Timer and I/O modes: see page 37)
7.2.3 During measurement
During measurement, three screens give information about the current measurement. They are accessible with the scrolling knob key.
S1: it is the main screen that displays the instantaneous measurements:
LpK
C 89,1
LAeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
dB
• 1s

LAeq 78.7
LCeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
dB
• LCeq 81.4 dB

• LAeq,T: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted on the current measurement
duration. LAeq,T
76.7 dB

LCeq,T 83.9
dB
• LCeq,T: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure C-weighted on the current measurement 00/00:00:28

duration. E1
.

• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the selected integration time.
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS

S2: this screen displays the results of values that will be stored in the memory at the end of the measurement.
• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the measurement duration.
• LAeqM: maximum value of the equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted of all the logging times.
• LAeqm: minimum value of the equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted of all the LCpk 99,5 dB

logging times. LAeqM

LAeqm
98,7 dB
31,4 dB

LAeq
LAeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted on the whole measurement duration.
67,4 dB
• LAE
D
78.5 dB
00:01:30

• LAE: level of noise exposure A-weighted. 02%

L01 95,4 dB

• D: measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS L10

L50
75,9
68,1
dB
dB
L90 45,6 dB
L95 33,2 dB
• %: saturation percentage of the input stage
A E2

• Statistics indexes: L01 – L10 – L50 – L90 – L95. They are calculated from stored samples. .

To access to the same results for the C-weighting:

➢ Move the cursor in 1 then select C with the scrolling knob key.

S3: this screen remains the general format of the measurement session:
15/05 13:15:45
.
• Date of measurement start Départ 15/05 09:15
Fin --------

• Date of measurement end: not entered because measurement is still ongoing. Durée 00/00:06:52

Mode Leq-St.
• Measurement time: not entered because measurement is still ongoing. Pond.
DI
A-C
1s
Lpk C
• Measurement mode: Leq-St Audio non

• A and C frequency weightings for Leq: Pond. E3

• Elementary integration time for Leq in second: DI

• Frequency weighting of the level of pressure peak: Lpk
• Audio recording on threshold: Audio

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 7.2.4 Stop the measurement
➢ Stop the measurement pressing .
➢ Press OK.
Note: When STOP? is displayed, it is possible to press key to back to measurement screens and keep going.
Note: It is not possible to stop the measurement as long as the first logging time (ex: DI=60) is not completed. Pressing key will
be inoperative.
7.2.5 Store data
At the end of the measurement, in manual made, a screen of all results is displayed. It is then possible to:
➢ Accept measurements and store them: move the cursor on Sto. and press once on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the

LpkC 99,5 dB
LpK
LAeqmax 98,7 dB
C 89,1 dB LAeqmin 31,4 dB
01s
LAeq 67,4 dB
88.7
STO. S11
LAeq dB
STOP LAE
T
78.5 dB
00:01:30
LCeq 91.4
S11 ?
dB

02%
L01 95,4 dB
LAeq,T 86.7 dB L10 75,9 dB
L50 68,1 dB
LCeq,T 90.8 L90 45,6 dB
dB
L95 33,2 dB
T = 00/00:00:28
Leq-St.
Raz Sto.
E1 Leq-St. .
.
. .

Ongoing measurement Results screen Storage

storage phase.
➢ Reject measurements and not store them: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays
the phase of suppression of data.

LpkC 99,5 dB LpkC 99,5 dB

LAeqmax 98,7 dB LAeqmax 98,7 dB
LAeqmin 31,4 dB LAeqmin 31,4 dB

LAeq
LAE
67,4 dB
78.5 dB
LAeq
LAE
67,4 dB
78.5 dB RAZ RAZ
T 00:01:30
T 00:01:30
S11 ? S11
02% 02%
L01 95,4 dB L01 95,4 dB
L10 75,9 dB L10 75,9 dB
L50 68,1 dB L50 68,1 dB
L90 45,6 dB L90 45,6 dB
L95 33,2 dB L95 33,2 dB

Raz Sto. Leq-St. Leq-St.

Raz Sto.
. . .
.

Results screen Deletion

RST active
Timer and I/O modes: data storage is automatically made without intervention

7.3 Analyzer integrating - averaging with storage sound level meter function
➢ Select mode 1/1 oct mode: move the cursor with the arrows to then press OK.
The sound level meter runs as a frequency analyzer and processes the acoustic signal according to the temporal mode:
On a T(D) measurement duration with data storage for each DI elementary integration time
Measured and stored data for each integration time:
• LAeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LCeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LXeq, DI: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the elementary integration time filtered by octave bands from
16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2).
• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the elementary integration time.
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS

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Integration time:
The data storage is made according to an integration time DI to select: 1/16 s, 1/8 s, 1/4 s, 1/2 s, 1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s,
60 s.
Read values: In order to have permanent control of the sound pressure level before the launch of measurement, the sound level meter
calculates and displays the equivalent continuous level of acoustic pressure on a logging time of 1/8 s.

These different values are shown as:

• A horizontal line for the maximum level
• A full colored bar for the global level
• An empty bar for the minimum level
250 Hz 123.4 dB
. .

110
Max
090

080

070

050

global 030

010
min
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
global E1
E1

➢ Move the cursor in position 1 with the vertical arrows then choose with the scrolling knob key the weighting or filter value and
read the result displayed in the box 2.
A vertical line is moving on the screen and is overlapped to the bar corresponding with the chosen weighting or filter in 1.
Te reset all the minimal and maximal value:
➢ Press OK key, the RST (3) function is activated, the different representations (line, full bar and empty bar) are reset.
RST activation

7.3.1 Settings to perform before the measurement 250

.
Hz 123.4
.
dB

1 – Select the DI logging time: 110

➢ Move the cursor in 1 and select with the scrolling knob key among: 1/16 s, 1/8 s,1/4 s, 1/2 s, 1 s, 2 s,
090

080

3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s. 070

050

2 – Select the mode of measurement start in 2 with the scrolling knob key among: Man (manual) – Tim (timer) 030

010

– I/O (with I/O signal) A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:00

Timer and I/O modes: see page 37 01s Man

E1

1 2
Info: current time is displayed before launching measurement
7.3.2 Launch the measurement
250 Hz 123.4 dB
. .

In manual mode: press key to launch the measurement with elementary data storage according to the 110

selected integration time (1s for example), timer starts and indicates the duration. 090

080

7.3.3 During measurement 070

050

During measurement, three screens give information about the ongoing measurement. They are accessible
030

010

with the scrolling knob key.

A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
01s Man
E1
S1: it is the main screen, it displays values and graphical representation (spectrum type).

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The different bars stand for:
• LAeq - LCeq - LZeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure A, C and Z-weighted
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure filtered by octave bands from 16 Hz to 16kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz
to 8 kHz (class 2).
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS
Read values: 2 3
250 Hz 123.4 dB
➢ Move the cursor in 1 with the arrows and select among DI - global – Max - min . .

➢ Move the cursor in 2 with the arrows and select with scrolling knob key the value of weighting or
110

filter and read the result displayed in the box 3.

090

080

070

A vertical line is moving on the screen and superimposes on the bar corresponding to the selected weighting 050

or filter. 030

010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

Do the same to read the different values according to the selection in 1: DI – global – Max - min 00/00:00:24
global E1
E1
• DI: equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered for each DI logging time (01 s for example) 1
• Global: equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered of the ongoing measurement
• Max: maximum equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered reached since the 250
.
Hz 123.4
.
dB

beginning of the measurement (base: DI logging time) 110

Max
• Min: minimum equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered reached since the 090

080

beginning of the measurement (base: DI logging time) 070

050

These different values are shown as: global 030

010
min
A horizontal line for the maximum level
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
• 00/00:00:24
global E1
E1
• A full colored bar for the global level
• An empty bar for the minimum level
S2: this screen displays the results of current values that will be stored at the end of the measurement.
➢ Move the cursor in 1 with the arrows and select with the scrolling knob key among DI - global – Max - min
Read the different values according to the selection. LCpkmax
LAeq
99,5 dB
98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB
• DI: equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered for each DI logging time (01 s for example) LZeq
16 Hz
98,7 dB
------ dB
31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
• Global: equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered of the ongoing measurement 63 Hz
125 Hz
31,4 dB
99,5 dB
250 Hz 98,7 dB
• Max: maximum equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered reached since the beginning of the 500 Hz
1 kHz
31,4 dB
99,5 dB

measurement (base: DI logging time) 2 kHz

4 kHz
98,7 dB
31,4 dB
8 kHz 31,4 dB

• Min: minimum equivalent continuous levels weighted and filtered reached since the beginning of the 16 kHz ------ dB
E2
global
measurement (base: DI logging time)
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• Date of measurement start Fin -------
--------
Durée

• Date of measurement end: not entered because measurement is still ongoing. Mode 1/1 oct.
F 31.5Hz --8kHz
• Measurement time: not entered because measurement is still ongoing. DI
Lpk
1s
C
Audio non
• Measurement mode 1/1 oct: Mode E3
.
• Filters by octave bands from 16 Hz to 16kHz (class 1) or from 31.5Hz to 8 kHz (class 2).
• LXeq logging time: DI
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
• Audio recording: Audio

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 7.3.4 Stop the measurement
➢ Press to stop the measurement.
STOP
➢ Validate with OK.
S11 ?
Note: When STOP ? is displayed, it is possible to press key to back to measurement screens and keep
going.
Note: It is not possible to stop the measurement as long as the first logging time (ex: DI=60) is not completed.
Pressing key will be inoperative. 1/1 oct.
.

7.3.5 Store data

At the end of the measurement, in manual mode, a screen of all results is displayed. It is then possible to:
➢ Accept measurements and store them: move the cursor on Sto. and press once on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the
storage phase.

250 Hz 123.4 dB
. . A 123.4 dB
. .
110
110
090 STOP 090 STO. S11
S11 ?
080
080
070
070
050
050
030
030
010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
00/00:00:24
00/00:00:24
global E1
E1
1/1 oct. Raz Sto.
E1 1/1 Oct.
. .

Ongoing measurement
Results screen Storage
➢ Reject measurements and not store them: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays
the phase of suppression of data.

A 123.4 dB A 123.4 dB
. . . .

110 110

RAZ RAZ
090 090

080 080 S11 ? S11

070 070

050 050

030 030

010 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24 00/00:00:24
1/1 Oct. 1/1 Oct.
Raz Sto.
E1 Raz Sto.
E1
. .

Results screen RST active Deletion

7.4 Measurement of noise equipment: NR mode

➢ Select NR mode: move the cursor with the arrows on the icon then press OK.
The sound level meter works as a frequency analyzer to determinate the noise level compared to a network of evaluation curves,
called NR (Noise Rating) curves as per NF S 30-010 standard.
It processes the sound signal according to two temporal modes:
• On a free T measurement duration left to the initiative of the user with data storage for the determination of the NR index.
• On a predefined measurement duration ranging from 3 s to 60 s with data storage for the determination of the NR index.
Measured and stared data at the end of the measurement:
• LAeq, T: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the T duration
• LCeq,T: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the T duration
• LXeq, T: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure on the T duration filtered by octave bands from 31.5Hz to 8 kHz
• LUpk: maximum peak level of sound pressure on the T duration
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS

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Measurement duration:
NR --

T left to the initiative of the user according to the manual start/stop mode (with the keyboard) .

110

Predefined T to select between the durations: 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s. 090

080

Note: In order to have permanent control of the sound pressure level before the launch of measurement, the 070

sound level meter calculates and displays the equivalent continuous level of acoustic pressure on a logging 050

030

time of 1/8 s. 010

31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

7.4.1 Settings to perform before a measurement 00/00:00:00

T Man

1 – Select the T mode or the predefined mode

1
Move the cursor in 1 and select with the scrolling knob key: T or 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s.
NR --
T mode: by selecting T the measurement begins with a manual start .

Data are stored at he end of the measurement with a manual stop. 110

090

Predefined mode: by selecting a value between 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s, the measurement begins with 080

070

a manual start. 050

030

2 – Select the launching mode in 2 with the scrolling knob key: Man (manual) – Tim (timer) – I/O (with I/O 010
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

signals): 00/00:00:05

E1

In predefined mode of the measurement duration (3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s), only the manual mode is
accessible.

Tim. and I/O modes: (see page 37)

Note: current time is displayed before launching the measurement
7.4.2 Launch the measurement
Type of launch: Manual
Tim. and I/O mode: (see page 37)
1 – Select the measurement duration:
➢ Move the cursor in 1 and select with the scrolling knob key: T or a predefined duration between 3 s and 60 s
➢ Press key, the timer starts and indicates the measurement duration.
7.4.3 During the measurement
During the measurement, three screens give information about the ongoing measurement. They are accessible with the scrolling knob
key.
S1: it is the main screen, it displays values and graphical representation (spectrum type):
The different bars stand for:
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure on the measurement duration filtered by octave bands from 31.5 Hz to
8 kHz
• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS

S2: this screen displays the results of values that will be stored at the end of the measurement.
• LCpkMax: maximum peak pressure level of the ongoing measurement
• LAeq - LCeq - LZeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure A, C and Z-weighted on the duration of the ongoing
measurement.
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure on the duration of the ongoing measurement filtered by octave bands
from 31.5Hz to 8 kHz

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S3: this screen reminds the general format of the measurement session
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end: not entered because measurement is still ongoing.
• Measurement time: not entered because measurement is still ongoing. LCpkmax 99,5 dB
LAeq 98,7 dB
• NR measurement mode: Mode LCeq
LZeq
31,4
98,7
dB
dB

• Filters by octave bands from 31.5Hz to 8kHz: F 31.5 Hz

63 Hz
98,7
31,4
dB
dB
125 Hz 99,5 dB
• LXeq logging time: DI 250 Hz
500 Hz
98,7
31,4
dB
dB
1 kHz 99,5 dB
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk 2 kHz
4 kHz
98,7
31,4
dB
dB
8 kHz 31,4 dB
7.4.4 Stop the measurement
E2

➢ Press to stop the measurement.

➢ Validate with OK. NR
.
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.

Note: When STOP ? is displayed, it is possible to press key to back to 110

Départ 15/05 09:15

measurement screens and keep going. 090

080
Fin
Durée
-------- -------
-----------

When a predefined duration (from 3s to 60s) has been selected, the measurement 070

050
Mode NR
F 31.5Hz --8kHz
stops automatically at the end of this duration. Screen of data storage is displayed to 030
DI T
Lpk C
validate or reject the measurement.
010
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

00/00:00:30

7.4.5 Store data NR RAZ Sto.

.
E3

At the end of the measurement, in manual mode, a screen of all results is displayed. It is then possible to:
➢ Accept measurements and store them: move the cursor on Sto. and press once on OK key to
confirm. A banner displays the storage phase.
STOP
S11 ?

NR

NR -- NR 75
. . .

110 110

090
STOP 090 STO. S11
080 080

070 S11 ? 070

050 050

030 030

010 010

31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k 31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

00/00:00:25 00/00:00:30
NR
E1 NR RAZ Sto.
NR .

Ongoing measurement Storage Results screen

➢ Reject measurements and not store them: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the
phase of suppression of data.
NR 75 75
NR
. . .
.

110
110

090
RAZ RAZ
090
080
080 S11 ? S11
070
070
050
050
030
030
010
010
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

00/00:00:30 00/00:00:30
NR RAZ Sto. NR NR
NR RAZ Sto.
. .

Results screen RST active Deletion

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7.5 Calculate two sound sources
The sound level meter processes the acoustic signal of several sound sources over a time left to the free initiative of the operator. The
measured value here is the equivalent continuous level over this time.
2
7.5.1 Settings to perform before measurement
S1
1 – Select S1 + S2 mode: move the cursor with arrow keys on the icon then press OK.
S1 + S2 dB

2 – Select the frequency weighting

S2 dB

Possible choices are: A frequency weighting - C frequency weighting - Z frequency weighting (LIN).
S1 082,5 dB

Place the cursor with arrow keys on the area 2 and select with scrolling knob A, C or Z.
00:00:00
7.5.2 Make calculation of two sound sources Leq A

• Measure S1 sound source 1

- Move the cursor to 3 and select S1 with the scrolling knob key then launch the measurement with pictogram.
- Stop the measurement when it seems representative (stabilized evolution of the LXeq value).
• Measure S2 sound source:
- Move the cursor to 3 and select S2 with the scrolling knob key then launch the measurement with pictogram.
The measure will stop by itself after time T previously chosen for the measurement of the S1 source.
The equivalent continuous level calculated from the two combined sources is displayed in front of “S1 + S2”.

7.6 Determine a sound source among two

The determination of a sound source among a set of two can not run unless the operator can interrupt one of
the two sources, the aim being to estimate the sound level of a source without the presence of the other
source.
Example: outdoor heating pump in a background noise during the day.
Estimate the sound level of a heat pump without the background noise of day, to estimate the possible nuisance of the heat pump in a
noise environment less noisy as the one present the night.
7.6.1 Perform the measurement
➢ Move the cursor to 3 and select “S1 + S2” with the scrolling knob key to measure the two sound sources. In the
example, outdoor heat pump (S1) in a background noise during the day (S2). 2

➢ Launch the measurement with the pictogram. S1 + S2

➢ Stop the measurement when it seems representative (stabilized evolution of the LXeq value) with the S1 + S2 082,6 dB

pictogram. S2 dB

➢ Stop the S1 sound source (in the example, heat pump).

S1 dB

➢ Launch the measurement of the S2 sound source (background noise) with the pictogram.
00:00:00
Measurement of the S2 sound source will stop by itself after time T chosen for the measurement of the S1+S2 Leq A
sound source and the S1 and S2 sound source level is displayed on the sound level meter.
Note: In case of improper handling and/or of calculation impossibility, result will not be displayed.
Example: S1+S2 level is lower than S1, so S2 can not be calculated. Dashes will appears on the screen instead of numbers.

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 7.6.2 Store data
At the end of the measurement, the screen of all results is displayed (example: adding of two sound sources). It is then possible to:
➢ Accept measurements and store them: move the cursor on Sto. and press once on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the
storage phase.

S1 S2 RESULTAT

S1 + S2 dB S1 + S2 dB S1 + S2 048.1 dB

STO. S11
S2 dB
S2 045.8 dB
S2 046.1 dB

S1 043.9 dB
S1 043.9 dB
S1 043.9 dB

00:00:04 00:00:02 00:00:04

A Leq A RAZ Sto.

Leq

S1 calculation S2 calculation S1 + S2 results Storage

➢ Reject measurements and not store them: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays
the phase of data deletion.

➢ Reject measurements without storage: move the cursor on RST and press twice on OK key to confirm. A banner displays the
deletion phase.

RESULTAT RESULTAT

S1 + S2 048.1 dB
S1 + S2 048.1 RAZ
RAZ
dB

S2 046.1 dB S2 046.1 S11 ? S11

dB

S1 043.9 dB S1 043.9 dB

00:00:04 00:00:04
RAZ Sto. RAZ Sto.

S1 + S2 results RST active Deletion

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 8 Modes of measurement launching
8.1 Generalities
DB300 instrument has four modes of measurement launching:
• Immediate mode: manual launching with the keypad.
• Delayed mode - Tim.: programmable launching and stop on a free duration
• Repetitive delayed mode – Tim.: launching from 2 to maximum 10 times of a daily programming limited to 24H59M00S.
• I/O mode: launching by order of an electronic signal (Example: industrial controller)
The following modes: Delayed – Tim mode / Repetitive delayed – Tim mode and I/O mode are related to the following
measurements modes.

Integrating – averaging with storage sound level meter – A and C weightings

Integrating – averaging with storage sound level meter – A, C and Z weightings and analyzer by filters of octave
bands from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8kHz (class 2)

Analyzer sound level meter to measure the noise of equipment in correspondence with NR curves (as per NF S
30-010 standard)

Integrating-averaging sound level meter, and A, C and Z weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters
(option)

Information:
When using the instrument in analyzer mode for the measurement of noise equipment in correspondence with NR curves (as per NF S
30-010):
• Measurement start in Tim. mode only works for a T free duration programming and not for predefined durations (3 – 5 – 10 –
15 – 30 – 60 s).
• When 0 VDC electrical voltage of control is reached in I/O mode or generally with the delayed programming Tim.:
• The measurement stops after at least one elementary logging time (from 1 s to 60 s). The current last elementary logging time
is not taking into account in data.
• The instrument saves metrological and audio data (if activated) at the end of the session
• Every other start linked to a back of 5 VDC of control voltage in I/O mode or to a Tim. programming is performed after the end
of storage (see page 37).

8.2 Immediate mode

➢ Press key to launch the measurement.

8.3 Delayed – Tim. mode

LpK ---------
It is possible to program the beginning and the end of the C 89,1 dB
63
.
Hz 63.4
.
dB NR
.

measurement (date-time) of a free duration that can exceed several 1/2 s 130 130

88.7
days. For example: preparing the instrument for measurement during LAeq 110 110
dB
090 090
LCeq 61.4
the night. dB 080

070
080

070

➢ Select icon Tim. at the bottom right of the screen when set
050 050
LAeq,T
------- dB 030 030

the instrument before the measurement. LCeq,T -------

dB
010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
010
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k

00/00:00:00 00/00:00:20 00/00:00:00

➢ Press OK to go the programming screen.
1/8s 1/8s

01s Tim. 1s Tim.

E1 T Tim.
.

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The screen of measurement programming is displayed:
➢ Move the cursor on the different items and set date and time with the scrolling DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET. DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET.

knob key. Début 15 / 05 Début 15 / 05

09 : 15 09 : 15
• Beginning: date and time of the measurement beginning /
Fin 15 / 05 Fin 15 05

• End: date and time of the measurement end 16 : 30 16 : 30

➢ Move the cursor on the Repeat item to validate the value at 01: OK appears. Repet. 1 Repet. 1
Mém. : OK Mém. : OK
➢ Press OK key. Alim.: OK Alim.: OK

OK

The programming of measurement launching is performed.

The two last lines of the screen indicates:
• That the memory capacity for the number of sessions is enough (999 max): OK
DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET.

• That the power capacity allows the measurement: OK. Début 15 / 05

In case of incompatibility: 09 : 15

Fin 16 / 05
• KO is displayed instead of OK: in this case, empty the memory of the instrument. 30
16 :

• Load the battery or change batteries. Repet. 1

Mém. : KO
If the power adapter logo blinks, it is imperative to use a power adapter. Alim.:

OK
When the logo stops blinking, it means that the power adapter is connected.
Note: Using the delayed mode without programming the date and time of measurement beginning (current date and time still present)
but by programming the date and time of measurement end, the measurement starts immediately after the validation and will stop at
the programmed hour. This type of programming allows to stop the measurement and the instrument without being present.

8.4 Repetitive delayed mode – Tim.

It is possible to program the beginning and the end of the LpK
63.4 NR ---------
63 Hz
measurement (date-time) on a daily duration (see page 37) that has
dB
C 89,1 dB . . .
1/2 s
to be repeated from 2 to 10 times the following days at the same LAeq 88.7 dB
130

110
130

110

hours. Example: following of a sound source that is marked every LCeq 61.4 dB
090 090

days of the week.

080 080

070 070

050 050

➢ Select the icon Tim. at the bottom right of the screen when LAeq,T
------- dB
030 030
LCeq,T -------
set the instrument before the measurement. dB 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
010
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k
00/00:00:00 00/00:00:20
1/8s 1/8s 00/00:00:00
➢ Press OK to go the programming screen. .
01s Tim. 1s Tim.
E1 T Tim.

The screen of measurement programming is displayed:

➢ Move the cursor on the different items and set date and time with the scrolling DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET. DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET.

knob key. Début 15 / 05 Début 15 / 05

• Beginning: date and time of the measurement beginning 09 : 15 09 : 15

Fin 16 / 05 Fin 16 / 05
• End: date and time of the measurement end
06 : 30 06 : 30

➢ Move the cursor on the item Repeat to program the repetition value (from 2 to Repet. 5 Repet. 5

10): OK appears. Mém. :

Alim.:
OK Mém. :
Alim.:
OK

➢ Press OK key. OK

The programming of measurement launching is performed.

Note: in case of exceeding of the daily duration of programming, the instrument will correct automatically the date and time of the end
of measurement.
The two last lines of the screen indicates:
• That the memory capacity for the number of sessions is enough (999 max): OK
• That a power adapter must be used

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In case of incompatibility:
DIFF.-JOUR.-REPET.

• KO is displayed instead of OK: in this case, empty the memory of the instrument. Début 15 / 05

• If the power adapter logo blinks, it is imperative to use a power adapter. 09 : 15

Fin 16 / 05
• When the logo stops blinking, it means that the power adapter is connected. 06 30
:

8.4.1 Delayed mode: Tim. – waiting for measurement Repet. 5

Mém. : KO

The principle of a free delayed measurement or of a repetitive daily delayed measurement requires a temporal Alim.:

OK
management of the instrument:
• The programming has been prepared and validated
• A screen displays the waiting mode. This screen is displayed a few moments then it turns off.
• The instrument is in sleep mode to save battery capacity. It is reactivated a few moments before the measurement.
• The measurement is performed, data are stored, the instrument activates its sleep mode until the following measurement and
so on.
Screen details:
Number of remained programmed
measurement (here 1) 01
Attente
Date and time of starting for the départ
next measurement 27/06/2012
12:42

Current time 10:43:19

Important: it is possible at any time to stop the waiting mode or the sleep mode and launch the measurement.
In waiting mode: just press the key. The measurement starts immediately.
In sleep mode:
➢ Press on/off key to reactivate the instrument.
The waiting screen is displayed.
➢ Press key to start the measurement.
In all cases, there is only the launching of measurement that is modified, programming of end and daily repetitive remain the same as
the ones initially scheduled.
8.4.2 Delayed mode: Tim. – interrupt the programming
It is possible to interrupt at any time the waiting or sleep modes and stop the current mode. timer
exit ?
In waiting mode:
➢ Press Esc key. The screen of timer exit is displayed.
➢ Select Yes with the arrows then press OK.
In sleep mode: Non Oui

➢ Press on/off key to reactivate the instrument.

LpK
89,1
The waiting screen is displayed. C
0.5s
dB

➢ Press Esc key. The screen of timer exit is

dB
timer LAeq 88.7
exit ?
displayed. Yes LCeq 61.4 dB

➢ Select Yes with the arrows then press OK. LAeq,T

------- dB

LCeq,T -------
The programming is canceled and the instrument backs to T = 00/00:00:00
dB

the screen of initial measurement. 01s Man.

Non Oui .

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 8.4.3 Delayed mode: Tim. – Data storage and audio files
At the end of each measurement, files of metrological data and audio files (if the function is activated) are stored on the SD card.
This is how it works:
Simple delayed mode (01 repetition): storage is made at the end of the measurement. The instrument stays active and the storage
time depends on the importance of metrological data and of the number and size of audio files.
• Metrological data: brief time
• Audio file: it can last from a few seconds to 40 min
At the end of the storage, the instrument turns off.
Repetitive delayed mode (from 2 to 10 repetitions) without Audio function: storage is made at the end of the measurement if the
daily duration does not exceed 23H59M00S. The last minute is for the storage of metrological data.
At the end of the storage, the instrument activates its sleep mode and starts again at the next period, etc....
Conclusion: all periods will start at the same time, but the daily durations will be limited to 23H59M00S.
Repetitive delayed mode (from 2 to 10 repetitions) with audio function: storage is made at the end of the measurement if the daily
duration does not exceed 23H20M00S. The last 40 minutes are for the data storage.
At the end of the storage, the instrument activates its sleep mode and starts again at the next period, etc....
Conclusion: all periods will start at the same time, but the daily durations will be limited to 23H20M00S.
Note: if there is no audio file, then the maximum daily duration will be 23H59M00S
Additional information: for acoustic studies on successive days, it is advised to perform a single measurement of several days or
weeks and to reorganize in daily periods with the operating software.
8.4.4 I /O mode
It is possible to launch and stop the measurement with an external LpK
C 89,1 dB
63
.
Hz 63.4
.
dB NR
.
---------

electronic command. The signal comes from every electronic system 1/2 s 130 130

that can provide a continuous electrical signal of 5V maximum (called LAeq 88.7 dB 110

090
110

090

TTL) - Ex: controller for the monitoring of industrial process. LCeq 61.4 dB 080 080

070 070

➢ Select I/O icon at the bottom right of the screen when set the LAeq,T
------- dB
050

030
050

030

instrument before the measurement. LCeq,T -------

dB
010 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K 31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k
00/00:00:00
➢ Connect at the bottom of the instrument in the I/O 1 plug a 01s I/O
1/8s 00/00:00:20
1s I/O
E1
1/8s 00/00:00:00

T I/O
2.5 mm of diameter Jack cable. .

Principle:
A measurement launching according to the I/O mode is performed once
an electrical voltage of maximum 5 VDC appears on the I/O1 In. It stops Measurement
once this same electrical signal backs to 5 VDC (see page 64 for the
Measurement Measurement
features).
start stop

Schema

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 9 Read the stored files
After a controlled stopping of the measurement and a data storage, it's possible to see on the screen measurement dataset results.

9.1 Access to files

➢ Press menu key then go to Read then press OK.

Information of the last stored file is displayed.
In order to make easier its identification, the screen displays the entire configuration of the measurement:
• The mode: L-Leq, Leq-St, 1/1 oct, NR, S1 + S2.
• According to the mode: the different frequency and temporal weightings or filters, the logging times, date and duration...
➢ Scroll stored files with the scrolling knob key.
Each file is identified by an order number (type S001) and a file name (format: S001_1811.L23). This file name will be displayed
uploading to a computer.
➢ When the file has be identified by its identification number, press OK key to view the different results screens.

LECTURE
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CONFIGURATION
PROG. MESURE Départ 15/05 09:15 Départ 15/05 09:15
Fin 18/05 23:00 Fin 18/05 23:00
COMMENTAIRE Durée 04/00:30/57 Durée 04/00:30 56
04/00:30:
I/O
Mode L-Leq Mode 1/1 oct.
LECTURE Pond. F 31.5Hz -8kHz
A- C
PC Cte F/S/I DI 1s
Lpk C Lpk C
AUTONOMIE Audio non
oui
INSTRUMENT S08_0410.LPQ
A PROPOS .
S01_0410.L23
S08
S02 S02_0410.L23
Comment.
S01

Menu
1st stored file 2nd stored file
➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to file selection main screen.
➢ Press Esc another time to back to main screen of the instrument.

9.2 Read data of the file

9.2.1 L-Leq mode file
When the file has been identified by its identification number:
➢ Press OK to go to S1 screen which remains the measurement configuration.
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end
• Measurement time expressed in DD / HH: MM: SS.
• Measurement mode: L-Leq
• Frequency weighting for L and Leq: Weig.
• Time weighting for L: Cst
• Frequency weighting of the level of peak pressure for L: LpK
With scrolling knob key, go to S2 results screen:
• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the measurement time.
• LAeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted on the total measurement duration
• LCeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure C-weighted on the total measurement duration

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 • LAE: A-weighted sound exposure
• LCE: C-weighted sound exposure
• T: measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS
• %: percentage of saturation of the input stage
• LAF - LAS – LAI: max or min levels of sound pressure A-weighted according to the time constants: Fast (F) – Slow (S) –
Impulse (I)
• LCF - LCS – LCI: max or min levels of sound pressure C-weighted according to the time constants: Fast (F) – Slow (S) –
Impulse (I)
➢ Select Max or Min in 1 with the scrolling knob key to go from maximum values to minimum values.
➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to main screen of files selection.

15/05 13:15:45 15/05 13:15:45 LpkC 99,5 dB LpkC 99,5 dB 15/05 13:15:45
. . LAeq 98,7 dB LAeq 98,7 dB .
LCeq 31,4 dB LCeq 31,4 dB
LAE 67,4 dB LAE 67,4 dB
Départ 15/05 09:15 15/05 09:15 LCE LCE 78.5 dB Départ 15/05 09:15
Départ 78.5 dB
Fin 18/05 23:00 18/05 23:00 T 00:01:30 T 00:01:30 Fin 18/05 23:00
Fin
Durée 04/00:30 04/00:30 02% 02% Durée 04/00:30
Durée
LAF max 99,5 dB LAF
LAF 99,5 dB 99,5 dB
Mode L-Leq Mode
LAS L-Leq
98,7 dB LAS 98,7 dB
Mode L-Leq
LAS 98,7 dB
Pond. A- C LAI
Pond. 31,4A-
dBC
LAI LAI 31,4 dB Pond. A- C
LCF 67,4 dB 31,4 dB
Cte F/S/I Cte LCF Cte F/S/I
78.5F/S/I
LCS dB LCF 67,4 dB 67,4 dB
Lpk C Lpk
LCI C
67,4 dB LCS 78.5 dB LCS 78.5 dB Lpk C
LCI 67,4 dB LCI 67,4 dB

max
S08 S08_0410.L23
Comment. S08 S08 max E2 S08 min E2 S08 S08_0410.L23
Comment.
E1
. .

E1 screen 1 1 Stored file

Stored file
E2- max screen E2- min screen
9.2.2 Leq-St mode file
When the file has been identified by its identification number:
➢ Press OK to go to S1 screen which remains the measurement configuration.
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end
• Measurement time expressed in DD / HH: MM: SS.
• Measurement mode: mode
• Frequency weighting for the Leq: Weig.
• Elementary integration time for Leq: DI
• Frequency weighting of the level of peak pressure for L: LpK
• Audio recording: Audio
➢ With scrolling knob key, go to S2 screen for the A and C weighted results:
• LUpk: level of maximum peak of sound pressure on the measurement time.
• LAeqM: maximum value of the equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted of all the elementary integration
time
• LAeqm: minimum value of the equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted of all the elementary integration time
• LAeq: equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A-weighted on the total measurement duration
• LAE: A-weighted sound exposure
• T: measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS
• %: percentage of saturation of the input stage
• Statistical indexes: L01 -L10 – L50- L90- L95
➢ Select A or C in 1 with the scrolling knob key to go from A-weighted values to C-weighted values.

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 15/05 13:15:45 15/05 13:15:45 LpkC 99,5 dB LpkC 99,5 dB 15/05 13:15:45
. . LAeqmax 98,7 dB LAeqmax 98,7 dB .
LAeqmin 31,4 dB LAeqmin 31,4 dB
Départ 15/05 09:15 Départ 15/05 09:15
Départ 15/05 09:15
Fin 18/05 10:30 LAeq 67,4 dB LAeq 67,4 dB Fin 18/05 10:30
Fin 18/05 10:30
Durée 00/04:00 LEA 78.5 dB LEA 78.5 dB Durée 00/04:00
Durée 00/04:00
T 00:01:30 T 00:01:30

Mode Leq-stock
Mode Leq-stock
Mode Leq-stock 02% 02% Pond.
Mode Leq-stock
A-C
Pond.
Mode Leq-stock
A-C
Pond. A-C 95,4 dB L01 95,4 dB DI
Pond. A-C
1s
DI
Pond. A-C
1s L01
DI 1s 75,9 dB L10 75,9 dB Lpk
DI 1Cs
Lpk
DI 1Cs L10
Lpk C L50 68,1 dB Audio
Lpk non
C
Audio
Lpk non
C L50 68,1 dB
L90 45,6 dB L90 45,6 dB
L95 33,2 dB L95 33,2 dB

S08 E1 S08 A S08 C E2 S08 S08_0410.L23E2

S08 S08_0410.L23E2 E2
.
.
1 1
Stored file E1 screen E2 screen - dBA E2 screen - dBC Stored file
➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to main screen of files selection.
9.2.3 1/1 oct file mode
When the file has been identified by its identification number:
➢ Press OK to go to S1 screen which remains the measurement configuration.
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end
• Measurement time expressed in DD / HH: MM: SS
• Measurement mode 1/1 oct: Mode
• Filters by octave bands from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2): F
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
S2 is the main screen that displays the values and a graphical representation (spectrum type):
The different bars are for:
• LAeq - LCeq - LZeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure A, C and Z-weighted.
2 3
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure filtered by octave bands from 16 Hz to
250 Hz 123.4
16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2) dB
. .

• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS 110

090

Read values: 080

070

➢ Move the cursor in 1 with the arrow keys and select with the scrolling knob key between global –
050

030

Max - min 010

A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:00
➢ Move the cursor in 2 with the vertical arrow keys then select with the scrolling knob key the S08 global E1E2
weighting value or the filter value and read the result displayed in 3.
1
A vertical line is moving on the screen and is superimposed on the bar corresponding to the selected weighting or
filter. 250 Hz 123.4 dB
. .

Do the same to read the different values according to the selection in 1: Global – Max - min 110 Max
• Global: weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels on the measurement 090

duration
080

070

050

• Max: weighted and filtered maximum equivalent continuous levels global 030
min
reached during the measurement (base: DI elementary integration time) 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:00
• Min: weighted and filtered minimum equivalent continuous levels exceeded during the S08 global E1E2

measurement (base: DI elementary integration time)

These different values are shown as:
• A horizontal line for the maximum level
• A full colored bar for the global level
• An empty bar for the minimum level

43 Read the stored files

S3: this screen displays the results of current values that will be stored at the end of the measurement
LCpkmax 99,5 dB
➢ Move the cursor in 1 with the arrow keys and select with the scrolling knob key between global – LAeq
LCeq
98,7 dB
31,4 dB
81,4
Max - min LZeq
16 Hz
98,7 dB
99,5 dB
-----------
31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
Read the different values according to the selection: global – Max - min 63 Hz
125 Hz
31,4 dB
81,4
99,5 dB
250 Hz 98,7 dB
• Global: weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels of the measurement 500 Hz
1 kHz
31,4 dB
61,4
99,5 dB
2 kHz 98,7 dB
• Max: weighted and filtered maximum equivalent continuous levels reached during the measurement 4 kHz
8 kHz
31,4 dB
61,4
31,4 dB
51,4
(base: DI elementary integration time) 16 kHz 28.7 dB
--------
S08 global E3

• Min: weighted and filtered minimum equivalent continuous levels exceeded during the measurement 1
(base: DI elementary integration time)
Main synoptic:
250 Hz 123.4 15/05 13:15:45
15/05 13:15:45 15/05 13:15:45 dB LCpkmax 99,5 dB
. .
. . LAeq 98,7 dB .
LCeq 31,4 dB
81,4
110 LZeq 98,7 dB
15/05 09:15 15/05 09:15 Départ 15/05 09:15
Départ Départ 16 Hz 99,5 dB
-----------
18/05 23:00 18/05 23:00 Fin 18/05 23:00
Fin Fin 090 31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
04/00:30 56
04/00:30: 04/00:30 63 Hz Durée 04/00:30 56
04/00:30:
Durée Durée 080 31,4 dB
81,4
125 Hz 99,5 dB
070
Mode Mode 1/1 oct. 250 Hz 98,7 dB Mode 1/1 oct.
1/1 oct.
050 500 Hz 31,4 dB
61,4 F 31.5Hz -8kHz
F 31.5Hz -8kHz F 31.5Hz -8kHz
1 kHz 99,5 dB DI
DI 1s DI 1s 030 1s
2 kHz 98,7 dB
Lpk C Lpk C 010 Lpk C
4 kHz 31,4 dB
61,4
Audio non Audio non A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
8 kHz
Audio non
31,4 dB
51,4
S08_0410.LPQ S08_0410.LPQ 00/00:00:00 16 kHz 28.7 dB
-------- S08_0410.LPQ
. . S08 .
Comment.E1
global E1E2 S08 global E3 S08 S02_0410.L23
S08
S08 S02_0410.L23
Comment. S08
S08 S08 Comment.

1 1
Stored file E1 screen Stored file
E2 global screen E3 global screen
250 Hz 123.4 dB LCpkmax 99,5 dB
. . LAeq 98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB
81,4
110
LZeq 98,7 dB
16 Hz 99,5 dB
-----------
090
31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
63 Hz 31,4 dB
81,4
080
125 Hz 99,5 dB
070 250 Hz 98,7 dB
050
500 Hz 31,4 dB
61,4
1 kHz 99,5 dB
030
2 kHz 98,7 dB
010 4 kHz 31,4 dB
61,4
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K 8 kHz 31,4 dB
51,4
00/04:00:30 16 kHz 28.7 dB
--------

S08 Max E1 E2 S08 Max E3

E2 screen : Max E3 screen : Max

250 Hz 123.4 dB LCpkmax 99,5 dB
. . LAeq 98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB
81,4
110 LZeq 98,7 dB
16 Hz 99,5 dB
-----------
090 31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
63 Hz 31,4 dB
81,4
080
125 Hz 99,5 dB
070 250 Hz 98,7 dB
050 500 Hz 31,4 dB
61,4
1 kHz 99,5 dB
030
2 kHz 98,7 dB
010 4 kHz 31,4 dB
61,4
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K 8 kHz 31,4 dB
51,4
00/04:00:30 16 kHz 28.7 dB
--------
S08 min E1E2 S08 min E3

E2 screen : E3 screen :
min min
➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to main screen of files selection.

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 9.2.4 NR noise equipment file
When the file has been identified by its identification number:
➢ Press OK to go to S1 screen which remains the measurement configuration.
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end
• Measurement duration
• Measurement mode NR: Mode
• Filters by octave bands from 31.5Hz to 8kHz: F
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
• Date of measurement start
• Date of measurement end
• Measurement duration
• Measurement mode NR: Mode
• Filters by octave bands from 31.5Hz to 8kHz: F
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
S3: this screen displays results values that are stored in the memory.
• LCpkMax: maximum peak pressure level noted during the measurement
• LAeq - LCeq - LZeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure A, C and Z-weighted on the measurement duration.
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of sound pressure on the measurement duration filtered by octave bands from 31.5 Hz to
8 kHz
1
15/05 13:15:45 NR 75 15/05 13:15:45
15/05 13:15:45 LCpkmax 99,5 dB
. . . .
. LAeq 98,7 dB
LCeq 31,4 dB
Départ 15/05 09:15 110 LZeq 98,7 dB Départ 15/05 09:15
Départ 15/05 09:15
Fin 18/05 23:00 Fin 18/05 23:00
Fin 18/05 23:00 31.5 Hz 98,7 dB
Durée 04/00:30 090
Durée 04/00:30
Durée 04/00:30 63 Hz 86.8 dB
080
125 Hz 99,5 dB
Mode NR 070
250 Hz 98,7 dB Mode NR
Mode NR
F 31.5Hz -8kHz F 500 Hz 71,4 dB F 31.5Hz -8kHz
31.5Hz -8kHz 050
DI T DI 1 kHz 99,5 dB DI T
T 030
Lpk C Lpk 2 kHz 98,7 dB Lpk C
C 010
4 kHz 61,4 dB
31.5 63 250 1k 4k 8k
8 kHz 41,4 dB
00/00:00:30
S09 S09_0410.L23 E1 S09 S09_0410.L23
S09 NR E2 S09 E3
. .

Stored file E1 screen E2 screen E3 screen Stored file

➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to main screen of files selection.

9.2.5 S1+S2 mode file

RESULTAT CONFIGURATION
: :
When the file has been identified by its identification number, you access CONFIGURATION

to the main single screen of results. S1 + S2 048.1 dB

PROG. MESURE

It shows: S2 046.1 dB
COMMENTAIRE
I/O
• S1 + S2: equivalent continuous level of the two sound sources S1 043.9
LECTURE
dB
PC
• S2: equivalent continuous level of S2 sound source Leq
A
AUTONOMIE
00/00:00:04 INSTRUMENT
• S1: equivalent continuous level of S1 sound source S01 S001_1901.L23 A PROPOS

• The frequency weighting of the equivalent continuous level

• The measurement duration for the calculation of the equivalent continuous level
➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to main screen of files selection.

45 Read the stored files

 10 Transfer files to a PC
10.1 Transfer
This function allows to transfer data towards a computer through a USB cable. The operating software must be installed on the
computer.
➢ Connect the instrument to the PC through the USB cable.
➢ Go to “PC” screen of the sound level meter: from the menu icon, select PC then press OK.
➢ Press OK key again to activate USB icon.
The connection to the PC is shown on the screen of the sound level meter.

: PC : : PC : : PC :

CONFIGURATION
PROG. MESURE 15/01/2011 15/01/2011
Date Date
10:20:55 10:20:55
COMMENTAIRE
I/O
LECTURE DB300 PC DB300 PC
PC
AUTONOMIE
INSTRUMENT
A PROPOS RAZ USB RAZ USB

Menu “PC” screen Sound level

meter-PC
connection
➢ After the transfer, turn off the instrument or quit PC screen by pressing Esc key.
The instrument is considered by the computer as a removable disk. Files transfer can be perform according to two ways:
• With the LDB23 software (see user manual of the software)
• Directly by activating the files manager of the operating system of the PC (for example: copy/paste function, send to,...) to
move files of the removable disk (DB300) to the repertory the directory for the classification of the measurements.

10.2 Files format and structure on the micro SD card

Files have a generic termination: Example: S005_2409.L23
With S005: order number ; 2409: day month ; .L23: extension
Audio files are in a same directory which have the name of the metrological data file.

Details of *.wav files

Metrological data file

Directory of *.wav files

In case of audio files recording, the measurement file and the *.wav audio files are in a same sub-directory when transferring to a PC
with the software.
LDB23 software (supplied with DB300) does not allow an automatic processing of *.wav files (see page 50).

Transfer files to a PC 46
 11 Reset memory
After datasets storing thanks to the transfer to computer, it's possible to erase sound level meter memory. There are two methods:
• Through sound level meter (see below)
• Through computer (see LDB23 software user manual)
Through the sound level meter:
➢ Go to “PC” screen of the sound level meter: from the menu icon, select PC then press OK.
➢ Move the cursor to RST with left arrow key.
➢ Press OK key, RST blinks.
➢ Press OK key to delete all data, progress bar is displayed.

: PC : : PC : : PC : : PC : : PC :

CONFIGURATION
PROG. MESURE 15/01/2011 15/01/2011 15/01/2011 Date 15/01/2011
Date Date Date
10:20:55 10:20:55 10:20:55 10:20:55
COMMENTAIRE
I/O
LECTURE DB300 PC DB300 PC PC DB300 PC
DB300
PC
AUTONOMIE
INSTRUMENT
RAZ
RST
RST
A PROPOS RAZ
RST USB RAZ
RST USB RAZ
RST USB RAZ
RST USB

Menu Progression
of deletion

All the sessions in the sound level meter will be permanently deleted.

➢ Press Esc key to quit this file and back to MENU main screen.

47 Reset memory
 12 Audio recording function
When studying a measurement and after the visualization of the temporal evolution with the software, some results can be surprising
and can raise questions:
What is the sound source of the this level?
In order to help you, DB300 instrument has an “Audio Recording” function that is automatically activated when a previously set
threshold is exceeded.
This detection on threshold is about:
• The equivalent continuous level A-weighted on an elementary integration time of 1 second: LAeq,1s
or
• The maximum peak pressure level C or Z-weighted (according to the programmed weighting: usually C): LCpk
This function is only available with the two following modes:

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A and C weightings

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A, C and Z weightings and analyzer by filters of octave
bands from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8kHz (class 2)

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A, C and Z weightings and analyzer by filters of octave
bands of third octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8kHz (class 2) (option)
The principle of recording after a threshold detection suggests that sound source that caused the threshold exceeding can become
inactive after the detection. Therefore, DB300 instrument systematically performs a sliding recording of Tgl duration (4 s) that is
retained after detection of an exceeding.
The recording keeps going on the total duration of the exceeding and after sub-overshoot of the threshold, and on the same Tgl
duration previously used.
This process allows an “Audio recording” of the sound source that causes the exceeding and makes easier its identification.
As it is a help for the recognition of sound sources and in order to optimize material resources, the audio recording format on the SD
card is defined as follows:
• Accuracy: 16 bits
• Sampling: 12 kHz
DB300 instrument having a wide measurement dynamic, 107 dB it is likely that the re-listening with a computer does not allow an easy
identification according to the selected detection threshold.
To optimize the listening, the audio recorder incorporates an adjustable digital gain from 24 to 48 dB with a step of 6 dB. This
adjustment has no incidence on the measurement and interferes on audio files only.
So, according to measurement conditions and selection criteria, this adjustment allows to adjust the reduced dynamic of audio listening
(computer + ear + environment = about 50 dB) to this more extensive of DB300 instrument (107 dB)
Important: to make more comfortable the re-listening on PC, we advise the use of an external amplified speaker system to the PC.

Audio recording function 48

12.1 Temporal synoptic
Area of exceeding of sound level on threshold : ex : 87 dB

Tgl : pre and post recording set at 4 seconds for supervision of audio exceeding on threshold
Final recording : pre and post exceeding + exceeding
1
2.2 VERY IMPORTANT : when audio function is activated, the DI duration of elementary integration for calculation of the Sy
LAeq, LCeq and LXeq equivalent continuous level is automatically set at 1 second. no
pti

105

100

95

90

85 LAeq DI

80 Seuil

75

70

c of the management of the recording dynamic

The gain is initially set at 30 dB.

Selection of a detection level for an audio recording: it must be on the planned measuring range from 20 to 137 dB (class 1) or
from 30 to 137 dB (class 2).
Setting of the digital gain for audio recording: the recorder dynamic is set in factory at 30 dB.
This means that the recorder has 30 dB in storage in peak pressure value beyond the selected detection threshold in LAeq or LCpk.
Example: detection level = LAeq 1s: 105 dBA

49 Audio recording function

Sound sources higher to this level are recorded without distortion if and only if the maximum peak level does not exceed: 105+30 =
135dB peak.
Generally, sound sources have some high peak factors, pretty much from 20 to 30dB. That's why it is not PROG. MESURE
possible to set the gain at a value lower than 24dB. However, in situations where sound sources are
elaborated with very high peak factors, it is possible to choose the digital gain beyond 30 dB between: 36-42- Filt.10Hz non

48 dB Lpk C

Audio oui
During programming, DB300 instrument displays maximum and minimum peak pressure levels properly Ref LAeq

recordable according to the selected criterion (reference threshold and digital gain). Seuil 85 dB

Listening comfort: Gain 30 dB

Max 109.0 dB
min 59.0 dB
It is recommended to keep the factory setting which is 30 dB. Eventually, after experience on site, it is possible
to bring it to 24 dB.
In this case, the re-listening allows a correct identification for the 4 seconds before and after the adjustable threshold exceeding.
Note: to make more comfortable the re-listening on PC, we advise the use of an external amplified speaker system to the PC.

12.3 Use of audio recording PROG. MESURE

CONFIGURATION
: :
From MENU screen, select “PROG.MESURE” CONFIGURATION Filt.10Hz non

PROG. MESURE
➢ Press OK to validate. COMMENTAIRE
Lpk C

Audio oui
➢ Move the cursor on “Audio”. I/O
Ref LAeq
LECTURE

➢ Select YES in reverse video. PC Seuil 85 dB

AUTONOMIE Gain 30 dB

➢ Move the cursor to select successively: INSTRUMENT Max 109.0 dB

A PROPOS min 59.0 dB

• The used reference for the detection: LAeq or Lpk.

• The threshold beyond which the recording starts. This threshold can be set with the scrolling knob key PROG. MESURE

in step of 1 dB and concerns either the LAeq or the Lpk according to the previous selection. Filt.10Hz non

• The gain of the recording chain adjustable from 24 dB to 48 dB in step of 6 dB. According to this Lpk C

selection, maximum and minimum recordable values of peak pressure levels correctly calculated are Audio oui

displayed. Ref LAeq

Seuil 85 dB

Note: Durations of pre and post recordings supervising the exceeding are not adjustable and fixed at 4 Gain 30 dB

seconds. Max
min
109.0
59.0
dB
dB

Measurement in progress:
Different recordings are performed automatically without intervention and without affect metrological calculations. Total recording time
available being limited (see page 65), be selective to select the detection threshold value in order to not use too quickly memory space
and get repetitive and insignificant recordings.
Audio files:
All recordings are linked to the corresponding metrological file and saved as *.wav audio format on the micro SD card. During data
transfer on a PC, the software (LDS300 or LDB300) processes all the files and the re-listening of files to help about sound sources
recognition.
Listening of the audio files without software:
Audio files can be processed by a software (LDS300 or LDB300). However, if you don't have software, it is possible to listen to the
*.wav files with any kind of software suitable with *.wav and PC . It is possible to listen to the recording but it is not possible to link them
with metrological data.
Audio files are on the same directory and its name is the name of the metrological data file.

Detail of *wav files

Metrological data file
Directory of *.wav files

Audio recording function 50

Memory space:

Available memory on micro SD card is divided into 2 areas: the 1 st one contains the metrological files and the 2nd one contains audio
files for re-listening. Before starting a new measurement, it is advisable to check the remaining measurement capacity expressed in
number of event timers and battery capacity.
For that, from MENU screen:
➢ Select AUTONOMIE. AUTONOMIE
: : AUTONOMIE
CONFIGURATION
➢ Press OK to validate. Memoire 870
PROG. MESURE
COMMENTAIRE
➢ Check the number of sessions and the remaining battery life. I/O
LECTURE 80%
Ex: 870 sessions and 80% of remaining battery life in DD/HH/MMSS PC
Li-IOn
00/21:36:00

In case of shortage, all data in the micro SD card must be deleted: AUTONOMIE
INSTRUMENT

• With the keypad (see page Erreur : source de la référence non trouvée) A PROPOS

• With a software

Only the person in charge of the measurement has the responsibility to process recordings.

12.4 Measurement in progress – Data reading

Audio function generates an additional screen control which completes the screen chain during measurement or at the end for reading
of results.
During measurement:
“Audio” appears in the different screens, and during recording a blinking point replaces “Audio”.

Waiting for the recording During recording

LpK LpK 125 Hz 078.4 dB

125 Hz 078.4 dB
C 89,1 dB . . C 89,1 dB . .

1s 1s
110
110
LAeq 78.7 dB LAeq 78.7 dB
090
090
LCeq 81.4 dB
LCeq 81.4 dB 080
080
070
070
050
050 LAeq,T
LAeq,T
76.7 dB 76.7 dB
030
030
LCeq,T 83.9 LCeq,T 83.9 010
dB 010 dB

Blinking point during

A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

“Audio” 00/00:00:28
00/00:00:24
00/00:00:28
00/00:00:24
Audio E1 Audio DI E1
E1 recording E1 DI E1
E1
. .

Reading:
In the S1 screen which remains the measurement configuration, “Yes” is indicated in front of “Audio”.
An additional screen indicates the number of recordings performed during the measurement.
15/05 13:15:45 15/05
15/05 13:15:45
13:15:45 Audio
. ..
Départ 15/05 09:15 Départ 15/05 09:15 Ref LAeq
Fin 18/05 10:30 Fin 15/05 09:15
18/05 23:00 Seuil 90.0 dB
Durée 00/04:00 Départ
Durée 04/00:30 23:00 Nbre 03
Fin 18/05
Durée 04/00:30
Mode Leq-stock Mode 1/1 oct.
oct.
A-C Mode 1/1
Pond. F 31.5Hz -8kHz
DI 1s F
DI
31.5Hz1s-8kHz
Lpk C DI
Lpk 1s
C
Audio oui Audio C
oui
Lpk
Audio non
Comment.
S08 E1 S08 S08_0410.LPQ E1 S08 E3
.

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 13 Direction for use and maintenance of the sound level
meter
13.1 Use warnings
The sound level meter is a measuring instrument using the latest technologies. To maintain accuracy and required reliability, avoid any
chock of the housing and the microphone and keep them away from humidity and corrosive steams.

13.2 Direction for use

For each application, you should check measurement technique and conditions in order to get valid and coherent results. The way of
using the instrument has at least as much importance on result than device quality. You have to take into account at least the following
parameters:
• The sound level meter is designed for a free-field acoustic measurement
• The instrument is held with reached out arm for short-time measurement or positioned on a tripod for
long-time measurement.
• The axis of the instrument must face sound source, do not interfere with your own body or with any
close material item (furniture, machines, low wall, trees, etc...).
• Protect the instrument from bad weather, and use as much as possible the windscreen. It protects the
microphone and minimizes the disruptive effects linked to air currents during measurement.
• Calibrate the instrument regularly with a suitable calibrator CAL300 (class 1) or CAL200 (class 2) type.

13.3 Calibration
A calibration must be performed regularly with a suitable calibrator.
➢ Insert the adapter ring according to the diameter of the microphone sound level meter.
➢ Place the calibrator on the microphone, until the microphone reaches the end of the ring. Do this move
slowly and smoothly so as not to damage the microphone.
➢ Put vertically the sound level meter and the calibrator.
➢ Turn on the calibrator.
➢ Wait for a moment a correct level of acoustic pressure of the calibrator: for example 94.0 dB .
➢ You can begin the procedure of calibration of the instrument as explained below.
Reminder: free-field coefficient
An acoustic reference source, a calibrator or a pistonphone supplies a level of acoustic pressure. During a free-
field measurement, phenomenons of diffraction caused by the microphone and the housing come to affect the measurement. This
perturbation est minimized if the microphone is far from the housing.
For this sound level meter, the induced free-field perturbation is very low, and it is not necessary to introduce a free-field correction.
Operating mode CALIBRATION

➢ From starting screen, select Cal. with arrows keys then Ref : 94.0

0.0
dB

C.Cl dB
press OK. LCF ---;- dB

Corr. 0.5 dB

05/10/2011

Direction for use and maintenance of the sound level meter

52
The instrument displays a new screen:
➢ Check that the reference value Ref: is equivalent to the value of the used CALIBRATION CALIBRATION
calibrator and to the value of free-field correction (C.Cl) (0.0 dB for the sound Ref : 94.0 dB Ref : 94.0 dB

level meter). C.Cl 0.0 dB C.Cl 0.0 dB

LCF 94.0 dB LCF 94.0 dB

➢ Put the operating calibrator on the microphone. Corr. 0.5 dB Corr. 0.5 dB

➢ Put the cursor with the arrow keys on LCF.

05/10/2011 Cal. 05/10/2011

The instrument automatically adjusts the gain of the chain to get the coincidence of the
displayed levels in Ref and LCF.
➢ Once the measurement is stabilized, “Cal.”: press OK key to validate.
The correction value of the gain and the calibration date are memorized and visible for the next calibration.
➢ Press Esc key to quit this function.

Note : This correction can not exceed +/- 1.5 dB (class 1) or +/- 2 dB (class 2). If the correction exceeds
+/- 2 dB, the coincidence values in Ref and LCF is not obtained. Reasons of this difference shall be
identified (defective microphone, level value of the calibrator not adapted...).

Modification of the reference value:

The reference value preset during the manufacturing process shows that we use calibrator with rated value of 94 dB at 1000 Hz.
If the proposed reference is not the one of the available calibrator, follow the instruction below:

➢ Move the cursor on Ref. With arrow key adjust to the desired value dB per dB with the scrolling knob key .

This new value is memorized until the next change.

This new value must be set between 70 dB and 130 dB.

13.4 Maintenance
The sound level meter conception allows a reduced maintenance which consists in changing batteries and cleaning the instrument with
a slightly cloth. A particular attention must be paid to the microphone sensor, which is the element the most sensitive of the
metrological chain.

13.5 Regular checking

Like most measuring instruments, it is strongly recommended to regularly control and calibrate the sound level meter. Return to the
manufacturer each year will provide necessary metrological traceability.

13.6 Replace the battery by a batteries pack

In case of impossibility to load the battery, it is sometimes unavoidable to replace it by a batteries pack. The batteries life will decrease
from 8 to 10 hours in continuous operating.
➢ Turn off the sound level meter.
➢ Remove the battery (do not forget to disconnect the cable).
➢ Connect the battery respecting its insertion direction (mechanical keying of security).
➢ Slide the battery into the housing.
➢ Close the back hatch.

53 Direction for use and maintenance of the sound level

meter
13.7 Replace the batteries (if equipped)
➢ Turn off the sound level meter.
➢ Return the instrument.
➢ Open the back hatch.
➢ Remove the 3 batteries and replace them respecting the meaning.
➢ Put the back hatch.

13.8 Load the battery

Use a USB power adapter which serves as a charger.
It's also possible to connect the sound level meter to USB port of a running computer. Battery will load according available current at
the USB output, about 500 mA.
A time of about 8 to 10 hours is needed to obtain a full charge.
Meaning of warning light located next to USB port:
• Red warning light: ongoing load
• Green warning light: completed load
• Blinking red /green warning light: battery is disconnected, check the connection or contact customer support
• Orange warning light after a load period: load or battery trouble: disconnect then connect again the charger. Red warning
light must be turned on to finish loading. If orange warning light appears, contact customer support.

13.9 AC adapter
For measurements over long periods, if possible, use the AC adapter supplied with the instrument. Battery pack (or optional battery)
must stay inside the instrument in order to preserve measurement in case sudden failure of the sector.

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 14 Running information
14.1 Over-range
Under conditions of measuring range excess, defined at 140.2 dB, Z peak, an over-range icon appears. Its displaying differs with the
measuring mode selected:
• L-Leq mode:
- LXY: it comes fleetingly for each exceeding. It stays visible at least 1s for a better readability.
- LXpk and Leq: warning light appears during the first overload of the input stage, it stays visible during all the measurement.
• Leq-St – 1/1 oct – NR modes:
- Leq 0.5s: warning light appears for each overload of input stage, it stays visible during the integration time of 0.5 s, then switches off
and so on...
- Leq, DI and LXpk: both warning lights appear for each input stage, they stay visible during the integration time (from 1/16 s to 60s),
then switch off and so on...
- Leq, T: warning light appears during the first overload of the input stage, it stays visible until the end of the measurement.
• S1+S2 mode:
- Warning light appears at the first overload of input stage for each measurement, it stays visible until the end of the measurement.
• % of presence of overloads of the input stage:
This information can be required during a mid and long term measurement, when overload indicator is displayed. Its presence does not
provide information about the frequency of occurrence of the overload but the percentage calculation provides a level of alert about
measured and displayed levels by the instrument.

Note: A LXY minimum value may have been overloaded, for example a level of 110 dBA with a high peak factor,
while a LXY maximum value of 125 dBA with a low peak factor can not be overloaded.

14.2 Power supply

When the instrument is equipped with alkaline batteries or with a battery, a symbol informs the user about the remaining
power. In case of low power, less than one bar on the pictogram, the pictogram starts blinking, the instrument stops the
measurement, saves the results and switches off.
During a mains connection for long term measurements, the pictogram automatically changes to represent a plug.

In case of sudden failure of the sector, the measurement is not saved. To

avoid this trouble, let the batteries or the rechargeable battery inside the
instrument.
14.3 Inputs / outputs / I/O programming
14.3.1 I/O 1 In
Adapted to launch a measurement from an external electronic order of 0-5 VDC maximum. Compatible with the following measurement
modes:
• Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A and C weighted
• Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters from 16 Hz to 16
kHz (class 1) or from 31.5Hz to 8 kHz (class 2) with storage
• Analyzer sound level meter for the measurement according to the NR curves (as per NF S 30-010 standard)
• Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters from 12.5 Hz
to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2) _ (option).

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When the instrument is used in analyzer mode for the measurement noise equipment in correspondence with NR curves (as per NF S
30-010 standard):
Measurement beginning in Tim mode works only for a programming of free duration T and does not work for preset durations (3 - 5 -
10 - 15 - 30 - 60 s).
14.3.2 I/O 1 Out I/O
I/O 2 DC : 0-10V
It is the output detection in relation to a preset sound level and concerns the measurement modes below. Out

A high level appears in output when the value of sound pressure level reaches and exceeds some value. I/O 1
In

Settings are made in the menu I/O.

I/O 1
L/LeqA
Out
➢ Select the type of level: L/Leq or Lpk 100 dB

➢ Set the desired detection level with the scrolling knob key (by step of 1 dB). 1s

➢ Select a time-delay of stability of the continuous signal of detection after being below the sound
level (from 1s to 10s by step of 1s). :

Conventional sound level meter and averaging-integrating with storage

LpK
89,1
• For LpK selection: the detection comes from the C dB
The sampling rate of the value is fixed at
peak pressure level C or Z-weighted according 30 50 70 90 110 130 16 Hz, that is a comparison to LXY
to the measurement programming. dB
threshold every 63 ms.
L
AF 55,2 dB

98.7
• For L/leq selection: the detection comes from LAeq
31.4
dB

LCeq
the level of sound pressure LXY indicated under “L” 00:00:05
dB

RAZ E1

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A and C weighted

LpK
C 89,1 dB

• For LpK selection: the detection comes from 01s

The comparison is made for each
88.7
the peak pressure level LAeq dB

duration of elementary integration (from

LCeq 91.4 dB

• For L/leq selection: the detection comes from 1/16°s to 60s)

the LAeq equivalent continuous level only LAeq,T 86.7 dB

LCeq,T 90.8
dB

T = 00/00:00:28

E1
.

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by octave bands filters
from 31.5Hz to 8 kHz with storage
Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters from 12.5
Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2) _ (option).

250 Hz 123.4 dB
. .

• For LpK selection: the detection comes from the 110

peak pressure level 090

080
The comparison is made for each
• For L/leq selection: the detection comes 070 duration of elementary integration
from the LXeq equivalent continuous 050

030
(from 1/16°s to 60s)
level chosen in the selection of reading values 010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
01s Man
E1

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 14.3.3 I/O 2 Out
It is the analog output 0-10VDC of the selected value L/Leq only, no peak pressure and concerns the measurement modes below.

Conventional sound level meter and averaging-integrating with storage

LpK
C 89,1 dB

• For L/leq storage: DC output is for the level of The sampling rate of output is fixed at
sound pressure LXY indicated 30 50 70 90 110 130
16 Hz, that is a DC value every 63 ms.
under “L” dB

L
AF 55,2 dB

LAeq 98.7 dB
31.4
LCeq dB
00:00:05
RAZ E1

Integrating-averaging sound level meter with storage – A and C weighted

LpK
C 89,1 dB

• No LpK selection possible 01s

LAeq 88.7 dB DC output is for each duration of
• For the L/leq selection: DC output LCeq 91.4 dB elementary integration (from 1/16°s to 60s)
corresponds to the LAeq equivalent
continuous level only LAeq,T 86.7 dB

LCeq,T 90.8
dB

T = 00/00:00:28

E1
.

Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyser by octave bands filters from 31.5 Hz to
8 kHz with storage
Integrating-averaging sound level meter – A and C weighted and analyzer by third octave bands filters from 12.5
Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2) _ (option).

250 Hz 123.4 dB
• No LpK selection possible . .
DC output is for each duration of
• For the L/leq selection: DC output
110
elementary integration (from 1/16°s to 60s)
090

corresponds to the LXeq equivalent 080

continuous level chosen of the selection of 070

050

reading values. 030

010
A C Z 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
01s Man
E1

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 15 Technical features
15.1 Microphone and windscreen of the class 1 DB300 sound level meter
The instrument is equipped with an electret microphone with an integrated preamplifier of standardized diameter of ½ inch. Fixed at the
top of the sound level meter, it gives to the group (microphone and housing) free field features compatible with standards.
15.1.1 Sheet
Brand: PCB - 377B02
Type: condenser with electret
External diameter of the grid: 13.2 mm (½ inch)
Nominal sensitivity for preamplifier output: 45 mV/Pa
Equivalent capacity: about 12 pF

15.1.2 Normal frequency response in free-field

Free-field frequency response type – incidence 0 ° on the sound level meter housing - template class 1 NF EN 61672-1
dB

Hz

15.1.3 Windscreen
B-DB23 windscreen creates modifications of free field response that comes in addition to initial features of the microphone on the
housing. The whole stays compliant to requirements class 1 reference standard. So, when using the windscreen, there is no need to
take into account a correction term free field.
dB

Free-field response microphone type +B-DB23 – template class 1 EN NF 61672-1

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15.2 Microphone and windscreen of the class 2 DB300 sound level meter
15.2.1 Sheet
• Brand: KIMO - AME23
• Type: condenser with electret
• External diameter of the grid: 13.2 mm (½ inch)
• Nominal sensitivity for preamplifier output: 20mV/Pa
• Equivalent capacity: about 10pF

15.2.2 Normal frequency response in free-field

Free-field frequency response type – incidence 0 ° on the sound level meter housing - template class 2 NF EN 61672-1

dB

Hz

15.2.3 Windscreen
B-DB23 windscreen creates modifications of free field response that comes in addition to initial features of the microphone on the
housing. The whole stays compliant to requirements class 2 reference standard.
dB

B-DB23 free field response – template class 2 NF EN 61672-1

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15.3 Preamplifier PR23
The preamplifier is an essential system to adapt the microphonic sensor to the input electronic of the sound level meter.
It is directly connected on the housing or through a cable of variable length (from 3 to 10 m in standard up to 100 m on request)

Features Preamplifier PR23 Unit

Supply voltage 24 V
Supply current <1 mA
Input resistance >30 GΩ
Input capacitance 0,38 pF
Nominal gain -0,01 dB
Bandwidth (-3 dB) 3-100 k Hz
Bandwidth with extensions from 3 to 10 m (-3 dB) 3-22k Hz
Noise (A-weighted) <3 µV
Size: L - Diam 87 mm
Weight < 55 gr

15.4 Class 1 A – C – Z weightings and free field response

The frequency response of the whole microphone / windscreen / A, C or Z weightings (sound level meter) is in compliance with
standards in a given template according to the accuracy class of the instrument: NF EN 61672-1 / class 1.
Plots types of free field sound level meter are given below:

Free-field response with A weighting Free-field response with Z weighting (LIN) Free-field response with C weighting
Template class 1 NF EN 61672-1 Template class 1 NF EN 61672-1 Template class 1 NF EN 61672-1

15.5 Class 2 A – C – Z weightings and free field response

The frequency response of the whole microphone / windscreen / A, C or Z weightings (sound level meter) is in compliance with
standards in a given template according to the accuracy class of the instrument: NF EN 61672-1 / class 2.
Plots types of free field sound level meter are given below:

Free field response Free field response Free field response

with A weighting with C weighting with Z weighting

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15.6 Filters by octave bands: from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) and from 31.5 Hz to
8 kHz (class 2)
The sound level meter has filters to perform spectral analysis. These filters are in accordance with standards in a given template
according to the accuracy class of the instrument: CEI 61260 / class 1 and class 2.

f/fm

Relative response type of the filter by octave band as per CEI61260- template class 1 standard
15.7 Measured and displayed values
• Sound pressure level A and C frequency weighted and temporally weighted according to times constants Slow, Fast and
Impulse. Ex: LAF
• Maximum sound pressure level A and C frequency weighted and temporally weighted according to times constants Slow, Fast
and Impulse on a measurement duration. Ex: LAFMax
• Minimum sound pressure level A and C frequency weighted and temporally weighted according to times constants Slow, Fast
and Impulse on a measurement duration. Ex: LAFmin
• Peak pressure level C or Z frequency weighted. Ex: LCpK
• Equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A, C or Z frequency weighted or filtered by octave bands from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz
on a T measurement duration.
Ex: LXeq,T or LXT
• Equivalent continuous level of sound pressure A, C or Z frequency weighted or filtered by octave bands from 16 Hz to 16 kHz
(class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2) on a DI elementary measurement duration. Ex: LXeq,DI
• Equivalent continuous maximum level of sound pressure on a DI elementary measurement duration measured on the entire
measurement. Ex: LXeq,M
• Equivalent continuous minimum level of sound pressure on a DI elementary measurement duration measured on the entire
measurement. Ex: LXeq,m
• Exposure level to noise A, C or Z frequency weighted on a T measurement duration related to a reference duration of 1 s. Ex:
LAE
Statistical indexes:
Definition: When the noise level is fluctuating, the distribution of the measured levels can be characterized by statistical indexes. These
indexes are statistically calculated from the time evolution of the noise level measured on site. These levels correspond to the sound
pressure level X weighted which is exceeded during N% of the considered time interval. It is noted LN.
Therefore, the L1 statistical index corresponds to the noise level exceeded during 1% of the time of observation, L50 during 50% of the
time.
The calculated indexes are: L01 – L10 – L50 – L90 – L95

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15.8 Metrology of the class 1 DB300
Main features

DB300/1 sound level meter Conventional mode Integrating-averaging mode

European directives 2014/30/EU ECM; 2014/35/EU Low tension; 2011/65/EU RoHS II;
2012/19/EU WEEE
Standards NF EN 61672-1 (2003)- NF EN NF EN 61672-1 (2003)- NF EN 60804
60651 (1994) (1995) (2000) – CEI 61260 (1995)
Accuracy class 1
Reference
Pressure level 94dB
Frequency 1000 Hz
Caliber 20-137 dB
Direction 0°: microphone axis
Measuring range
A-weighted 20-137 dB
C-weighted 25-137 dB
Z-weighted 25-137 dB
Filters by octave bands 15-137 dB
Peak channel measuring range 83-140 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Sound referred to input Compatible with the linear range
X frequency weightings A–C–Z
Filters by octave bands 16 Hz – 31.5Hz – 63Hz – 125Hz – 250Hz – 500Hz – 1kHz – 2 kHz – 4 kHz –
8 kHz – 16 kHz
Filters by third octave bands (1/3) - option 12.5 Hz - 16 Hz - 20 Hz - 25 Hz – 31.5 Hz - 40 Hz - 50 Hz - 63 Hz - 80 Hz-
100 Hz - 125 Hz - 160 Hz - 200 Hz - 250 Hz - 315 Hz - 400 Hz - 500 Hz - 630
Hz - 800 Hz - 1 kHz – 1.25 kHz – 1.6 kHz - 2 kHz – 2.5 kHz – 3.15 kHz - 4
kHz - 5 kHz – 6.3 kHz - 8 kHz - 10 kHz – 12.5 kHz - 16 kHz - 20 kHz
Y frequency weightings Fast (F), Slow (S), Impulse (I)
Overload indicator (min) 140.5 dB
Adjustable elementary integration 1/16 s,1/8 s,1/4 s,1/2 s,1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10
duration of the LXeq for storage s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s
Integration duration – Start/Stop (max) Unlimited
order
LXN statistical indexes Calculation based on LXY or Lxeq, DI stored data, rounded up to the next dB
on a dynamic of 117 dB
Clock accuracy Better than 0.005 %
Reference environment 23°C – 50% HR – 1013 hPa
Operating environment From 0°C to +50°C / 650 hPa at 1080 hPa / from 25% to 90% HR
Storage temperature From 0°C to +50°C
Size (L x l x e) 270 x 70 x 40 mm
Weight (battery include) 335 gr
Fixing Fixation on the back of the instrument for tripod

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15.9 Metrology of the class 2 DB300
Main features

DB300/2 sound level meter Conventional mode Integrating-averaging mode

European directives 2014/30/EU ECM; 2014/35/EU Low tension; 2011/65/EU RoHS II;
2012/19/EU WEEE
Standards NF EN 61672-1 (2003)- NF EN NF EN 61672-1 (2003)- NF EN 60804 (2000)
60651 (1994) (1995) – CEI 61260 (1995)
Accuracy class 2
Reference
Pressure level 94dB
Frequency 1000 Hz
Caliber 30-137 dB
Direction 0°: microphone axis
Measuring range
A-weighted 30-137 dB
C-weighted 35-137 dB
Z-weighted 35-137 dB
Filters by octave bands / third 25-137 dB
octave bands (option)
Peak channel measuring range 83-140 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Sound referred to input Compatible with the linear range
X frequency weightings A–C–Z
Filters by octave bands 31.5Hz – 63Hz – 125Hz – 250Hz – 500Hz – 1kHz – 2 kHz – 4 kHz – 8 kHz
Filters by third octave bands (1/3) - 25 Hz – 31.5 Hz - 40 Hz - 50 Hz - 63 Hz - 80 Hz- 100 Hz - 125 Hz - 160 Hz - 200 Hz
option - 250 Hz - 315 Hz - 400 Hz - 500 Hz - 630 Hz - 800 Hz - 1 kHz – 1.25 kHz – 1.6 kHz
- 2 kHz – 2.5 kHz – 3.15 kHz - 4 kHz - 5 kHz – 6.3 kHz - 8 kHz - 10 kHz
Y frequency weightings Fast (F), Slow (S), Impulse (I)
Overload indicator (min) 140.5 dB
Adjustable elementary integration 1/16 s,1/8 s,1/4 s,1/2 s,1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s,
duration of the LXeq for storage 15 s, 30 s, 60 s
Integration duration – Start/Stop Unlimited
(max) order
LXN statistical indexes Calculation based on LXY or Lxeq, DI
stored data, rounded up to the next dB on
a dynamic of 107 dB
Clock accuracy Better than 0.005 %
Reference environment 23°C – 50% HR – 1013 hPa
Operating environment From 0°C to +50°C / 650 hPa at 1080 hPa / from 25% to 90% HR
Storage temperature From 0°C to +50°C
Size (L x l x e) 270 x 70 x 40 mm
Weight (battery include) 335 gr
Fixing Fixation on the back of the instrument for tripod

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15.10Plugs and connections
15.10.1 Removable preamplifier PR23
It is often indispensable to remove the preamplifier from the sound level meter to connect it on an extension.
The preamplifier is fixed on the sound level meter with a Push-pull mechanism.
This mechanical protection avoids any unexpected removal of the preamplifier or of the extension.

To remove the preamplifier, proceed as follows:

Do not turn or pull the body of the amplifier.

Take the black part between your thumb and forefinger and pull firmly.

To reintroduce the preamplifier, put it in position in the plug with the red mark positioned toward the
back on the housing. Push in it:

Wiring of the input connection 7 points (on

Mass Signal sound level meter)
1 – Signal
Mass
2 – V+ power supply: 24 Volts DC
Mass 3 – Heating power supply: Not active
4 – Not connected
Heating 5 – Power supply ground
power 6 – Not connected
supply
7 – Not connected
V+ Plug body: linked to the ground
15.10.2 Plugs
Located under the breastplate in soft rubber, the different plugs and connections allow to:
• Communicate with external items: I/O interface
• Load the battery and/or power supply
• Access to the micro SD card
Micro SD card location

Monitoring light of the state of

battery charge
I/O 1 In : Input : allows the
launching of a measurement Mini USB connector for data transfer –
I/O 1 Out : Output : detection of load battery – mains voltage adaptor
levels

Not used

I/O 2 In : Input : not used

I/O 2 Out : Output : DC - 0-10V

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 15.10.3 I/O interface

I/O 1 In - input : start-stop control for measurement :

TTL level maximal 5V – input impedance > 15 kΩ– jack : 2,5 mm diameter

measurement
Measurement Measurement
start stop Ground
I/O 1 Out- output :to activate alarm - maintains high state after detecting a LX or GND : masse
planned LXeq level . Variable time selected from 1s to 10s by 1s steps.
TTL level 3.3 V – input impedance < 100 Ω - jack : 2.5 mm diameter

I/O 2 Out : DC output : 0-10 Volts – input impedance < 100 Ω - jack : 2.5 mm diameter
Dynamic range : 0-137dB
Step : 0,073 mV/dB
Accuracy : ± 0.5 dB GNDGround
: masse

Not
nonconnected
connecté

15.10.4 Transfer plug / load / mains voltage adapter

This plug is for data transfer, battery load (optional) or power. It's a mini USB format.
• Data transfer: USB mode
• Data Format: proprietary
• Mains supply – charger: type universal USB format – ref: AS-123
PRI: 100V-240V-60/50Hz – 150 mA
SEC: 5V - 1000mA - 5VA

15.11 Memory and storage autonomy

• Memory: micro SD card. Storage capacity can be divided into 999 sessions.
• Minimum capacity: micro SD Card – 2GB
The opposite table shows the measurement duration (1 session) according to the logging time DI for the storage in 1/1 oct mode.
Logging time DI Maximum duration measurement (in hour) Maximum duration measurement (in day)
1s 3240 135
½s 1620 67
¼s 810 33
1/8 s 405 16
1/16 s 200 8
For logging times greater than 1s, the maximum measurement duration is related to the obtained result with 1 second:
EX: DI = 15 s Maximum measurement duration = 135 days x 15/1

In the event of a reset of the memory by the sound level meter or through the LDB23 software, all the memory
is erased.

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15.12Audio recording capacity
The audio recording brings information to identify sources and the correspondence with the measured sound levels. It is characterized
by a frequency sampling and an accuracy expressed in number of bits. The result is a certain recording capacity.

Sampling Pre and post recording Accuracy Recording capacity (HH:MM:SS)

12 kHz 4s 16 bits 00:45:00

15.13Power and operating autonomy

Measurement autonomy linked to power supply are given for an operating at 20°C and with the backlight off. Beware of declining
capacity of the battery or batteries for measurement at low temperature.
• Batteries pack: 3 alkaline batteries 1.5V – LR6/AA type
Autonomy (20°C): <8H in continuous
• Battery: rechargeable Li-Ion type: 3.7 V – 4400 mAh.
Caution: Li-Ion battery is a delicate element. Take care when manipulating or storing.
Autonomy (20°C): > 24H in continuous
• Mains supply – charger: type universal USB format – ref: AS-123
PRI:100V – 240V - 60/50Hz – 150 mA
SEC: 5V - 1000mA - 5VA
Autonomy: unlimited, depending on memory capacity of the measurement (see table above).

Note: When a connection to a PC for data transfer, the USB computer delivers a voltage of 5V DC 500mA under.
This power supply has priority over the battery pack or battery that is recharged through this power supply.

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 16 Packaging and accessories
16.1 Supplied with
The sound level meter is supplied in its transport case with its microphone and preamplifier, a battery and a batteries pack (3 x
LR6/AA), a USB charger, a windscreen, a USB cable, a CD-ROM with LDB23 software and user manuals. A calibration certificate is
also supplied.

16.2 Optional
• Acoustic calibrator class 2: CAL200 - Acoustic calibrator class 1: CAL300
• Telescopic tripod: PPCX
• Jacks cables I/O interface: on request
• Extension for preamplifier: on request

67 Packaging and accessories

 17 LDB23 software
Supplied with the sound level meter, LDB200 software allows the configuration, data recovery and exploitation stored in the memory
of the instrument.
Easy to use, it requires a smaller learning and allows immediate management of data.
Main functions:
• Visualization and results of the different measurement mode
• Zoom function for more detailed study of a period
• Statistical distribution of data
• Formatting and editing of measurement report.
• Data recovery and creation of text files.

LDB23 software 68
 18 Options
In complement of the five measurement modes in the device, DB300 proposes optional modes and processing software which enlarge
the user investigation domain.

F-13: Analyzer – integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function – filters by third octave bands from 12,5 Hz to
20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2)

The spectral analysis by filters of third octave bands enables a specific description of sound ambiance in industry, building and
environment, in matter of marked tonalities.
The operating principle of this mode is the same as the one integrating the filters by octave bands. For any use which is not detailed
below, please see the following mode: Analyzer – integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function – filters by
octave bands from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) or from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2).

During operation: synoptic

➢ Press the On/Off button until the display of the start screen.
➢ Press OK after a time delay of a few seconds.

DB300

➢ Move the cursor on the corresponding icon to the filters by third octave bands analyzer mode which becomes video
reversed, then OK on this area.
125 Hz 65.4 dB
.

130

110

090

080

070

050

030

010
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

1/8s 15:37:28
RAZ 01s Man
E1

Analyzer with storage and filters

by third octave bands

➢ Press Esc to go back to the general screen.

69 Options
18.1 Analyzer – integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function –
filters by third octave bands: 1/3 octave
➢ Choose the 1/3 oct mode: move the cursor with the arrows on the icon then press OK.

The sound level meter works like a frequency analyzer, it treats the acoustic signal according to the temporal mode: on a T(D)
measurement duration with data storage for each DI elementary integration time.

Measured and stored data for each integration time:

• LAeq, DI: continuous equivalent level of A weighted acoustic pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LCeq, DI: continuous equivalent level of C weighted acoustic pressure on the elementary integration time.
• LXeq, DI: continuous equivalent levels of acoustic pressure on the elementary integration time filtered by third octave bands
from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2).
• LUpk: maximum peak level of acoustic pressure on the elementary integration time.
• Measurement duration expressed in DD/HH:MM:SS

Integration time
The data storage is carried out according to a DI elementary duration to choose among: 1/16 s, 1/8 s, 1/4 s, 1/2 s, 1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 5 s,
10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s.

Read the values before launching the measurement:

In order to dispose of a permanent control of the acoustic pressure level before the real measurement launch, the sound level meter
calculates and displays the continuous equivalent acoustic pressure level on an elementary integration time of 1/8 s. The result in dB is
displayed with a 2 times per second cadence and 8 times per second for the spectral
graphical representation. 125 Hz 65.4
.
dB

130

Different values are represented: 110

Max
• by a horizontal line for the max level 090

080

• a full colored bar for the global level 070

• an empty bar for the min level global 050

030
min
010

Graphical representation: the bars relative to the different filters by third octave bands are A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

1/8s 15:37:28
regrouped by octave bands areas. RAZ 01s Man
E1

2
Read the values:
➢ Move the cursor in position 1 with the vertical arrows then choose with the scrolling knob key the 1 125 Hz 65.4
.
dB

weighting or filter value, the LXeq,1/8 s result is displayed in box 2. 130

A vertical line is moving on the screen and is overlapped on the bar corresponding with the weighting 110

or filter chosen in 1. 090

080

070

050

030

010
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

1/8s 15:37:28
3 RAZ 01s Man
E1

Te reset all of the graphical maximal and minimal representations:

RST Activation
➢ Press on the OK icon, the RST (3) function is activated, the different representations (line-
full bar-empty bar) are reset to zero.

Options 70
 18.1.1 Settings before measurement
1 – Choose the DI elementary integration time:
➢ Put the cursor on box 1 and choose with the scrolling knob key among: 1/16 s,1/8 s,1/4 s/1/2 s,1 s, 125 Hz 65.4
.
dB

2 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 30 s, 60 s. 130

2 – Choose the launch mode of measurement in 2 with the scrolling knob key among 3: Man (manual) – Tim 110

(programmer) – I/O (through the I/O signal). For the Timer and I/O modes, see page 37. 090

080

070

Note: the current time is displayed before the measurement launch: 15:37:28 and the elementary integration 050

time 1/8 s for the calculation of the continuous equivalent level displayed for control.
030

010
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

1/8s 15:37:28
18.1.2 Measurement launch RAZ 01s Man
E1

Measurement launch type: manual Man 1 2

In manual mode: press directly the icon to launch the measurement with elementary data storage according
to the integration time chosen (1 s for example), the chronometer starts and indicates the duration: for example 125 Hz 65.4
.
dB

00/00:00:24 130

110

18.1.3 During measurement 090

080

During measurement, three screens inform on the current measurement. They are accessible through the 070

050
scrolling knob key. 030

010
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
S1: is the main screen which displays the values and a spectral type graphical representation. 01s Man
E1

The different bars represent:

• LAeq - LCeq – Lzeq: continuous equivalent levels of A,C, Z weighted acoustic pressure.
• LXeq: continuous equivalent levels of acoustic pressure filtered by third octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or
from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2).
• The Measurement duration expressed in DD/HH:MM:SS completes the display 3

Read the values: 2 125 Hz 65.4

.
dB

➢ Put the cursor in position 1 with the arrows among DI- global – Max - min
130
➢ Move the cursor in position 2 with the vertical arrows then choose with the scrolling knob key the 110

weighting or filter value and read the result displayed in box 3. 090

A vertical line is moving on the screen and is overlapped with the bar corresponding to the weighting or 080

070
filter chosen in 2. 050

030

010
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

➢ Proceed the same way to read the different values according to the choice in 1: DI - global – Max - 00/00:00:24

min Global E1
E1

• DI: weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels for each DI elementary integration time (01
1
s for example)
• Global: weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels of the current measurement
• Max: maximum weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels reached since the measurement start (basis: DI
elementary integration duration)
• min: minimum weighted and filtered continuous equivalent exceeded since the 125 Hz 65.4 dB
.
measurement start (basis: DI elementary integration duration)
130 Max
110

These different values a represented: 090

• by a horizontal line for the level max 080

global
• a full colored bar for the global level
070

050

• an empty bar for the min level 030

010
min
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K

00/00:00:24
Global E1
E1

71 Options
S2 / S3 / S4: these screens regroup the current magnitude results which will be stored in the memory at the end of the measurement.
The filters by third octave from12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10kHz (class 2) are listed on the three successive screens.

Note: The A,C, Z weighted values and LCpk peak pressure are kept at the top of each screen.

LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB

LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB
LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB
LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB
12.5 Hz 54.6 dB 160 Hz 49.6 dB 2.0kHz 41.6 dB
16 Hz 55,7 dB 200Hz 51,7 dB 2.5kHz 51,7 dB
20 Hz 54,4 dB 250Hz 55,4 dB 3.15kHz 48,4 dB
25 Hz 46,5 dB 315Hz 58,5 dB 4kHz 39,5 dB
31.5 Hz 42,7 dB 400 Hz 55,7 dB 5kHz 35,7 dB
40Hz 41,4 dB 500Hz 57,4 dB 6.3kHz 35,4 dB
50Hz 43,5 dB 630Hz 54,5 dB 8kHz 35,5 dB
63Hz 44,7 dB 800Hz 46,7 dB 10kHz 30,7 dB
80Hz 43,4 dB 1.0kHz 48,4 dB 12.5kHz 24,4 dB
100Hz 46,1 dB 1.25kHz 51,1 dB 16kHz 16,1 dB
125Hz 54,4 dB 1.6kHz 44,4 dB 20kHz 13,4 dB
global E2 global E3 global E4

1
➢ Put the cursor in position 1 with the arrows and choose with the scrolling knob key among DI - global – Max - min

➢ Read the different values according to the choice: global – Max - min
• Global: weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels of the current measurement.
• Max: maximum weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels reached since the measurement start (DI basis)
• min: minimum weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels reached since the measurement start (DI basis)

S5: this screen reminds the general format of the measurement session. 15/05 13:15:45
• Date of measurement start .

• Date of measurement end: not informed because the measurement is still current Départ 15/05 09:15
• Measurement duration: current Fin
Durée
-------
--------
• 1/3 oct measurement mode: Mode Mode 1/3 oct.
• Filters by third octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10kHz (class 2): F F 12.5Hz -20kHz
DI 1s
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI Lpk C
Audio Non
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
• Audio record: Audio .
E5

18.1.4 Stop the measurement

➢ Stop the measurement by pressing the icon.
➢ Confirm with OK. STOP
The measurement really stops only after confirmation with OK. S11 ?

Note: At the question STOP?, you can press the Escape key to go back to the measurement screens and
continue.
Note: You can not stop the measurement if the first elementary integration time is not achieved (ex: DI = 60 s).
Pressing stop is inoperative.

Options 72
 18.1.5 Store data
Same as the 1/1 octave mode operating: please see the chapter Store data page 29.

18.1.6 Read the file data in 1/3 octave mode

When the file is found by its identification number:
➢ Press OK to access the S1 general screen which displays the measurement configuration: 17/05 13:15:45
.

• Date of measurement start Départ

Fin
15/05 09:15
16/05 08:30
• Date of measurement end Durée 00/23:15:00

• Measurement duration in DD/HH:MM:SS Mode 1/3 oct.

F
• 1/3 oct measurement mode: Mode DI
12.5Hz -20kHz
1s
• Filters by octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10kHz (class 2): F Lpk
Audio
C
Non
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk S008
.
E1

• Audio record activated or not: Audio

S2: main screen which displays the values and a spectral type graphical representation.
The different bars represent:
• LAeq - LCeq - LZeq: equivalent continuous levels of A, C, Z weighted acoustic pressure
• LXeq: equivalent continuous levels of acoustic pressure filtered by third octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz
• The Measurement duration expressed in DD/HH:MM:SS completes the display

Read the values: 2 3

➢ Put the cursor in position 1 with the arrows and choose among DI- global – Max - min Leq
Hz dB
125 65.4
➢ Move the cursor in position 2 with the vertical arrows then choose with the scrolling knob key the dB

weighting or filter value and read the result display in box 3. 130

110

A vertical line is moving on the screen and is overlapped with the bar corresponding to the weighting or 090

filter chosen in 2. 080

070

050

➢ Proceed the same way to read the different values according to the choice in 1: DI – global – Max - min 030

010

• DI: weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels for each DI elementary integration time (01 s A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K
00/23:15:00
for example) S008 Global E2
E1
• Global: weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels of the current measurement
• Max: maximum weighted and filtered continuous equivalent levels reached since the measurement start 1
(basis: DI elementary integration duration)
• min: minimum weighted and filtered continuous equivalent exceeded since the measurement start (basis: DI elementary
integration duration)
Leq
Hz dB
125 65.4
These different values a represented: dB
Max
• by a horizontal line for the level max 130

110

• a full colored bar for the global level 090

• an empty bar for the min level 080

070

050
global 030
min
010

A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K
00/23:15:00
S008 Global E2
E1

73 Options
S3 / S4 / S5: these screens regroup the current magnitude results which will be stored in the memory at the end of the measurement.
The filters by third octave from12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10kHz (class 2) are listed on the three successive screens.

Note: The A,C, Z weighted values and LCpk peak pressure are kept at the top of each screen.

LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB

LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB
LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB
LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB
12.5 Hz 54.6 dB 160 Hz 49.6 dB 2.0kHz 41.6 dB
16 Hz 55,7 dB 200Hz 51,7 dB 2.5kHz 51,7 dB
20 Hz 54,4 dB 250Hz 55,4 dB 3.15kHz 48,4 dB
25 Hz 46,5 dB 315Hz 58,5 dB 4kHz 39,5 dB
31.5 Hz 42,7 dB 400 Hz 55,7 dB 5kHz 35,7 dB
40Hz 41,4 dB 500Hz 57,4 dB 6.3kHz 35,4 dB
50Hz 43,5 dB 630Hz 54,5 dB 8kHz 35,5 dB
63Hz 44,7 dB 800Hz 46,7 dB 10kHz 30,7 dB
80Hz 43,4 dB 1.0kHz 48,4 dB 12.5kHz 24,4 dB
100Hz 46,1 dB 1.25kHz 51,1 dB 16kHz 16,1 dB
125Hz 54,4 dB 1.6kHz 44,4 dB 20kHz 13,4 dB
S008 global E3 S008 global E4 S008 global E5

1
➢ Put the cursor in position 1 with the arrows and choose with the scrolling knob key among DI - global – Max - min

➢ Read the different values according to the choice: global – Max - min
• Global: weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels of the current measurement.
• Max: maximum weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels reached since the measurement start (DI basis)
• min: minimum weighted and filtered equivalent continuous levels reached since the measurement start (DI basis)

S6: this screen reminds the general format of the measurement session. 15/05 13:15:45
• Date of measurement start .

• Date of measurement end: not informed because the measurement is still current Départ 15/05 09:15
• Measurement duration: current Fin
Durée
-------
--------
• 1/3 oct measurement mode: Mode Mode 1/3 oct.
• Filters by third octave bands from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10kHz (class 2): F F 12.5Hz -20kHz
DI 1s
• Elementary integration time for LXeq: DI Lpk C
Audio Non
• Frequency weighting of the peak pressure level: Lpk
• Audio record: Audio .
E5

Options 74
General synoptic: from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz (class 1) or from 25 Hz to 10 kHz (class 2)

17/05 13:15:45
.

Départ 15/05 09:15

Fin 16/05 08:30
Durée 00/23:15:00

Mode 1/3 oct.

F 12.5Hz -20kHz
DI 1s
Lpk C
Audio Non

S008 S008_1605.L23
.

Leq
17/05 13:15:45 Hz dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB
125 65.4 LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB
. LAeq 65,7 dB
dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB
130
LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB
Départ 15/05 09:15 110 12.5 Hz 54.6 dB 160 Hz 49.6 dB 2.0kHz 41.6 dB
Fin 16/05 08:30 16 Hz 55,7 dB 200Hz 51,7 dB 2.5kHz 51,7 dB
090
Durée 00/23:15:00 20 Hz 54,4 dB 250Hz 55,4 dB 3.15kHz 48,4 dB
080
25 Hz 46,5 dB 315Hz 58,5 dB 4kHz 39,5 dB
31.5 Hz 42,7 dB 400 Hz 55,7 dB 5kHz 35,7 dB
Mode 1/3 oct. 070
40Hz 41,4 dB 500Hz 57,4 dB 6.3kHz 35,4 dB
F 12.5Hz -20kHz 050
50Hz 43,5 dB 630Hz 54,5 dB 8kHz 35,5 dB
DI 1s 030 10kHz 30,7 dB
63Hz 44,7 dB 800Hz 46,7 dB
Lpk C 1.0kHz 48,4 dB 12.5kHz 24,4 dB
010 80Hz 43,4 dB
Audio Non 1.25kHz 51,1 dB 16kHz 16,1 dB
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K 100Hz 46,1 dB
125Hz 54,4 dB 1.6kHz 44,4 dB 20kHz 13,4 dB
00/23:15:00
E1 S008 Global E2
E1 S008 global E3 S008 global E4 S008 global E5
S008
.

S1 screen S2 screen - global S3 screen - global S4 screen - global S5 screen - global

Leq
Hz LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB
125 65.4 dB
LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq 65,7 dB
dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq 68,4 dB
130 LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB
110 12.5 Hz 54.6 dB 160 Hz 49.6 dB 2.0kHz 41.6 dB
16 Hz 55,7 dB 200Hz 51,7 dB 2.5kHz 51,7 dB
090
20 Hz 54,4 dB 250Hz 55,4 dB 3.15kHz 48,4 dB
080 25 Hz 46,5 dB 315Hz 58,5 dB 4kHz 39,5 dB
070 31.5 Hz 42,7 dB 400 Hz 55,7 dB 5kHz 35,7 dB
40Hz 41,4 dB 500Hz 57,4 dB 6.3kHz 35,4 dB
050
50Hz 43,5 dB 630Hz 54,5 dB 8kHz 35,5 dB
030 63Hz 44,7 dB 800Hz 46,7 dB 10kHz 30,7 dB
010 80Hz 43,4 dB 1.0kHz 48,4 dB 12.5kHz 24,4 dB
100Hz 46,1 dB 1.25kHz 51,1 dB 16kHz 16,1 dB
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K
125Hz 54,4 dB 1.6kHz 44,4 dB 20kHz 13,4 dB
00/23:15:00
S008 max E3 S008 max E4 S008 max E5
S008 max E2
E1

S2 screen - Max S3 screen - Max S4 screen - Max S5 screen - Max

Leq LCpkmax 101,3 dB
Hz dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB LCpkmax 101,3 dB
125 65.4 LAeq 65,7 dB LAeq LAeq 65,7 dB
65,7 dB
dB LCeq 68,4 dB LCeq LCeq 68,4 dB
68,4 dB
130
LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB LZeq 69,7 dB
110 12.5 Hz 54.6 dB 160 Hz 49.6 dB 2.0kHz 41.6 dB
16 Hz 55,7 dB 200Hz 51,7 dB 2.5kHz 51,7 dB
090
20 Hz 54,4 dB 250Hz 55,4 dB 3.15kHz 48,4 dB
080
25 Hz 46,5 dB 315Hz 58,5 dB 4kHz 39,5 dB
070 31.5 Hz 42,7 dB 400 Hz 55,7 dB 5kHz 35,7 dB
40Hz 41,4 dB 500Hz 57,4 dB 6.3kHz 35,4 dB
050
50Hz 43,5 dB 630Hz 54,5 dB 8kHz 35,5 dB
030
63Hz 44,7 dB 800Hz 46,7 dB 10kHz 30,7 dB
010 80Hz 43,4 dB 1.0kHz 48,4 dB 12.5kHz 24,4 dB
100Hz 46,1 dB 1.25kHz 51,1 dB 16kHz 16,1 dB
A C Z 16 63 250 1k 4k 16K
125Hz 54,4 dB 1.6kHz 44,4 dB 20kHz 13,4 dB
00/23:15:00
S008 min E2
E1 E3 S008 min E4 S008 min E5
S008 min

S2 screen - min S3 screen - min S4 screen - min S5 screen - min

17/05 13:15:45
.

Départ 15/05 09:15

Press Esc to quit this file and go back to the general screen of file choice Fin 16/05 08:30
Durée 00/23:15:00

Mode 1/3 oct.

F 12.5Hz -20kHz
DI 1s
Lpk C
Audio Non

S008 S008_1605.L23
.

75 Options
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