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SoundExpert ® LxT Sound Level Meter

SoundExpert ® LxT Sound Level Meter

SoundExpert ® LxT Sound Level Meter

Product catalog summary
Overview: The SoundExpert LxT by Larson Davis is a Class 1 sound level meter designed for diverse noise monitoring applications. It is characterized by a durable, compact design, a high-resolution display, and extensive functionality suitable for both product noise evaluation and environmental noise monitoring.
Key Specifications:
  • Class 1 precision integrating sound level meter with 1/1 and 1/3 octave filters.
  • 2GB internal memory with user-defined data logging capabilities.
  • Battery life exceeding 16 hours with AA alkaline batteries and up to 30 hours with lithium batteries.
  • Compliance with ANSI Type 1 and IEC Class 1 standards.
Features:
  • Real-time octave band analysis and time history logging.
  • Community noise metrics and measurement history tracking.
  • USB communication and support for multiple languages.
  • Field upgradable firmware and removable microphone and preamplifier.
Applications:
  • Product noise evaluation in industries such as automotive, appliance, and speaker manufacturing.
  • Production line acoustic testing for quality assurance and defect identification.
  • Environmental noise monitoring for mining, construction, and industrial operations.
  • Attended and unattended noise measuring for site assessments and compliance evaluations.
Options and Accessories:
  • Optional accessories include a tripod, Class 1 calibrator, and rugged outdoor case.
  • Advanced analysis software (SWW-DNA) for detailed data analysis and reporting.
  • Software Development Kit (831-SDK) for integration with Microsoft programming environments.
Ordering Information: The SoundExpert LxT is available in various configurations, including options for free-field or random incidence microphones and environmental noise monitoring systems.
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Standard 1/2 inch Free Field or Random Incidence Microphone Integrated Preamplifier Collar to Eliminate Reflections Large High Resolution Display Product Noise Evaluation Production Line Acoustic Testing Site Assessment Attended Noise Measuring Environmental Noise Monitoring One-button Access to Measurement Set-up Run/Pause Control Dual Purpose Start/Stop Navigational Keypad Display Navigation System Set-up Access Reset/Clear Memory Class 1 Sound Level Meter Recessed On/Off Button Random Incidence (RI) or Free Field (FF) microphones Complete firmware package 30 hours of operations using AA lithium...

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Model or SeriesTM LxT SoundExpert Number Mining Operations Construction Site Noise Wind Turbine Noise Entertainment Events Industrial Operations Unattended Noise Monitoring SoundExpert LxT Noise Monitoring Kit: (NMS-SE-FF or NMS-SE-RI) In addition to the SoundExpert LxT meter, this kit includes the EPS042 protection case and D-cell battery pack, the EPS2108-2 microphone protection shroud, and EXC010 10 ft. cable. Using D-cell alkaline batteries, allows the noise monitor to be smaller and lighter; avoid the expense of shipping heavy lead acid batteries and the hassle of recharging. You can transport...

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Application Solutions: The SoundExpert LxT was specifically designed to provide a simple, easyto-use meter to provide professional measurements to support your Product Engineering or Basic Noise Monitoring needs. It comes configured with a fixed set of firmware options that will typically meet the needs of the professional engineer or consultant. Product Engineering Applications n n n n n Vehicle NVH Analysis Acoustic Target Setting and Evaluation Appliance Noise Testing Speaker Evaluation Production Line Acoustic Testing Product Noise Evaluation The SoundExpert LxT provides the functions, metrics,...

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Environmental Noise Spectrogram from DNA Data Navigation and Analysis Software (SWW-DNA) Data Navigation and Analysis Software (SWW-DNA) is designed to analyze and report environmental noise, factory noise and product noise with an interactive graphical interface. DNA and the SoundExpert LxT can be used in two ways: DNA retrieves files from the SoundExpert LxT or DNA uses the SoundExpert LxT as a data acquisition front-end. n n n Interactive graphs with data zoom, evaluate processing for events with linked cursors over several graphs Reprocess time history data to remove unwanted noise Customizable...

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SoundExpert TM LxT SoundExpert LxT Specifications Averaging (Integration Method) RMS Time Weighting RMS Frequency Weighting Peak Frequency Weighting Sample Rate Peak Rise Time Range Level Error (OBA) Compliance Ranges Maximum Clock Drift at 77 °F (25 °C) 1/1 and 1/3 Octave Filters 1/1 Octave Filters 1/3 Octave Filters Filter Selection Frequency Weighting Maximum Spectrum Compliance Linear or Exponential Slow, Fast or Impulse A, C or Z A, C or Z 51200 Hz ≤ 30 µs ≤ ± 0.1 dB ANSI Type 1, IEC Class 1 Singe Range for Broadband 2 ranges for OBA < 2.6 s per day 8 Hz to 16 kHz 6.3 Hz to 20 kHz None,...

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Power Batteries External Power Continuous Runtime 18 hours Typical using Alkaline Batteries Continuous Runtime 30 hours Typical using 1.5 V Lithium Batteries Continuous Runtime > 13 Days Typical using optional BAT015 Ordering Information Model Physical Characteristics Length (overall) Length (instrument body only) Weight (with batteries) Weight (with batteries, microphone and preamplifier) Maximum Preamplifier Cable Length Ingress Protection Rating SoundExpert LxT with 377B02 free-field microphone, SLM Utility G3 software SoundExpert LxT with 377B20 diffuse field microphone, SLM Utility G3 software...

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LxT Family of Products SoundExpert LxT n n n n n Product Noise Evaluation Product Line Acoustic Testing Site Assessment Attended Noise Monitoring Environmental Noise Monitoring ISO 9001 CERTIFIED © 2013 PCB Group, Inc. In the interest of constant product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. PCB® and ICP® are registered trademarks of PCB Group Inc. SoundTrack LXT®, Spark® and Blaze® are registered trademarks of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. SoundExpert™ and HV Manager™ are trademarks of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners....

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