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Industrial,OccupationalandEnvironmentalnoisemeasurementproducts.

Six new generation sound level meters that

are out of this world!

A range of six new generation sound level meters to suit every application & budget

•CompliantwithIEC61672-1:2013

•Intuitivedesign

•Highperformance

•Simpletouse

•DesignedandmanufacturedintheUK

•Ruggedmetalcase

•Largeanti-glaredisplay

•HighdefinitioncolourOLEDdisplay

•Greaterthan30hourbatterylife

•4GBremovablememorycard

•Dynamicrangeof20dB(A)to 140dB(A)&143dB(C)

•Simultaneousmeasurementofallkey parameters

•Uniquecalibrationprompt

•Standardandadvanceddataviewing modes

•Optionalfeaturestocoverevery requirement&budget

TheNovarangeofhighperformancesoundlevelmeterssuccessfullycombinesadvancedtechnologynoisemeasurementmethodswitheaseofuseanddurability.

Wehavelistenedtoourcustomersfor45years.Weknowthatyouallhavedifferentrequirementsandwhatyouneedtodaymaychangeinthefuture.Wealsounderstandthatpurchasingnoisemeasurementequipmentisahugeinvestment.

TheNovarangeconsistsofsixpowerfulsoundlevelmeters.Thesedifferfromothersoundlevelmeters,astheyoffertheusertheuniqueopportunitytoaddfeatureseitherimmediatelyoratalaterdatesothattheinstrumentwillalwaysbesuitablefortheirrequirements.

Standard Measurement KitsInstrumentsareusuallysuppliedaspartofanoisemeasurementkitwhichcontainseverythingrequiredtotakenoisemeasurements.

The Nova kit contains:Novasoundlevelmeter,acousticcalibrator,windshield,batteries,hardkitcase,7yearwarranty,calibrationcertificates,thePulsarAnalyzerPlussoftwareanddownloadcable.

BothClass1andClass2instrumentshavearemovablepreamplifierwhichenablestheinstrumentstobeusedwithmicrophoneextensioncables

SoftwareAnalyzerPlusallowstheusertodownloadtheirmeasurementdataontoaPCorlaptopforanalysisandtocreateavarietyofreports.

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The Pulsar Nova Range Overview

Example of a generated report with the Nova software AnalyzerPlus of the hearing defenders’ tab for PPE equipment specification using octave band measurements which includes a large database of hearing protection equipment and reporting functions. NB. The Pulsar Nova ‘AnalyzerPlus’ software package is supplied with all instruments and is used to configure your sound level meter. For customers with the data logging option, Pulsar’s outstanding Nova AnalyzerPlus software allows the user to download their measurement data onto a PC or laptop for analysis and to create a variety of reports.

Model41(Class1)&Model42(Class2)Entry level sound level meter

• IEC 61672-1:2013 compliant sound level meters

• Low cost Class 1 or Class 2 SPL instruments

• OLED display can be seen in all conditions

• Calibration prompt for compliant, accurate measurements

• Simultaneous measurement of all key noise parameters

• Add features now or later so that your meter always suits your budget and needs

• 20dB(A) to 140dB(A) dynamic measurement range

Applications• Basic noise level assessments

• Emergency service alarm testing

• Sound system installation

• Vehicle noise measurement

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Model43(Class1)&Model44(Class2)The professional’s sound level meter

• A simple to use occupational sound level meter

• All of the features of the Model 41 & Model 42 with the addition of:

• Leq, Peak and C-A for the HML method of hearing protection calculation

• Pause & back erase function

• 20dB(A) to 140dB(A) & 143dB(C) dynamic measurement range

• Colour coding for measurement status

Applications• Noise at work

• Occupational & industrial hygiene

• Construction noise measurement

• Machinery noise testing

• Entertainment noise measurement

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Model45(Class1)&Model46(Class2)The premium sound level meter

All of the features of the Model 43 & Model 44 with every feature below as standard:

• AnalyzerPlus data-logging software

• Manual audio record

• Audio Note

• Repeat Timer

• Single Timer

• TWA/dose

• Ln Values

• Real time 1:1 octave band fi lters

Applications• Noise at work

• Occupational & industrial hygiene

• Environmental noise measurement

• Boundary noise measurement

• Machinery noise testing

• Vehicle noise testing

• Entertainment noise measurement

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AccuracyClass1–Model41,Model43,Model45

Class2–Model42,Model44,Model46

Applicable StandardsIEC61672-1:2013Class1orClass2,GroupX

IEC60651:2001Type1IorType2I

IEC60804:2000Type1orType2

IEC61252:1993PersonalSoundExposureMeters

ANSIS1.4-1983(R2006),ANSIS1.43-1997(R2007)

ANSIS1.25:1991

1:1OctaveBandFilterstoIEC61260&ANSIS1.11-2004

MicrophoneClass1PM1pre-polarized

Class2PM2pre-polarized

Microphone Preamplifi erPA40RemovablePreamplifier

Measurement Range20dB-140dBRMSSingleRange(143dBpeak)

Noise Floor<18dB(A)Class1,<21dB(A)Class2

Time Weightings‘F’(Fast),‘S’(Slow)&‘I’(Impulse)allmeasuredsimultaneously

Frequency WeightingsRMS&Peak:A,C,&Z(un-weighted)allmeasuredsimultaneously

Frequency Bands101:1OctaveBands:31.5Hzto16kHz

IntegratorsThreesimultaneouslymeasuring“virtual”noisemeters.

Integrator1ispresettoQ3forLeqfunctions.

Integrators2&3canbeconfiguredwiththefollowing:

ExchangeRate:3,4or5dB

Threshold:70dBto120dB(1dBsteps)

TimeWeighting:NoneorSlow

CriterionLevel:70dBto120dB(1dBsteps)

CriterionTime:1to12hoursin1hoursteps

Integrator Quick settings (pre-set)EU,OSHAHC&OSHANC,OSHAHC&ACGIH,MSHAHC&MSHAEC,Custom1&Custom2

Ln Statistical Values14independentstatisticalLnvaluescalculatedfrom1/16thLAF

7arepresettoL1.0,L5.0,L10.0,L50.0,L90.0,L95.0&L99.0

7userdefinedLnvalues

Time History Data Rates (Global settings)10ms,62.5ms,125ms,250ms,1/2sec,1sec,2sec(userselectable)

Language optionsEnglish,French,German,Italian,Spanishasstandard

NB.Otherlanguageoptionswillbeavailable.

General

Batteries6xAA

Battery lifeTypically30hourswithAlkalineAA

Typically50hourswithLithiumAA

Rechargeablebatterylifeisdependentuponthebatterytypeandscreenbrightness

External power5v-15vviaMultipinI/Osocket

Weight440gwithoutbatteries

Size280mmx80mmx42mmwithpreampandmicrophone

ConnectionsUSB2.0Mini-BtoPCACoutputvia3.5mmStereojackAC&DCoutputviaMultipinI/Osocket

Tripod Mount1/4”Whitworthsocket

CaseDiecastaluminiumwithsiliconelastomer

keypadandsofttouchback

DisplayHighresolutionanti-glareOLEDdisplay

Ambientlightsensor

Illuminatedkeypad

Supplied AccessoriesWindshield,WristStrap,USBDownloadCable,AnalyzerPlussoftware,AABatteries

Physical

ConformanceEnvironmentalOperatingTemperature:-10°Cto+50°C

StorageTemperature:-20°Cto+60°C

Humidity:Upto95%RHNon-Condensing

Electromagnetic performanceIEC61672-1:2002&IEC61672-2:2003

ExceptwheremodifiedbyEN61000-6-1:2007

&EN61000-6-1:2007

Logging and StorageMemory4GBremovablememorycard

Audio Note RecordingAspokennote(upto30seconds)attachedtomeasurements

Audio RecordingManualrecording

Quality–48kHz/32bitWAVformat

Measurement ControlTheunitcanbesettorecordandstoredataoverfixedtimesof:

1min,5min,10min,15min,30mins,1hour,Lden(Day,Evening,Night)

AutomaticSynchronisation&Repeatoptions

Pause

BackErasewithuserselectableduration(viaAnalyzerPlussoftware)

Conformance,Logging&Storage

Standard Measurement ParametersModel 41 & Model 42:Lxy,LxyMax,LxyMin

Time,date&durationofmeasurement

Extrameasurementandstoredfunctionsavailable.

Standard Measurement ParametersModel 43 & Model 44:Lxy,LxyMax,LxyMin

Lxeq,LCPeak,LZPeak,LAPeakLCeq-LAeq,LxE,LAIeq

GraphofShortLAeq,LCPeak

Time,date&durationofmeasurement

Extrameasurementandstoredfunctionsavailable.

Standard Measurement ParametersModel 45 & Model 46:Lxy,LxyMax,LxyMinLxeq,LCPeak,LZPeak,LAPeakLCeq-LAeq,LxE,LAeqTGraphofShortLAeq,LCPeakMeasurementRunTimeIntegrators2&3:TWA,Dose%,EstDose%Real-Time1:1OctaveBands(Graphical&Numeric)

14StatisticalValues(Ln)

Stored Parameters- Model 45 & Model 46LxyMax&TimeHistoryofLxyMax

LAeq,LCeq,LZeq,LCPeak,LZPeak,LAPeak,LAIeq

TimeHistoryofLAeq,LCeq,LZeq,LCPeak,LZPeak,LAPeak,LAIeq

Integrators2&3:LAVG,TWA.%Dose

TimeHistoryofLAVG

1:1OctaveBands:OverallLeq&LeqTimeHistoryforeachband

LnValues:14independentstatisticalvalues

Audiorecordingduringmeasurement

Time,date&durationofmeasurement

WherexmeansthethreefrequencyweightingsA,CandZandymeansthethreetimeweightings‘S’(Slow),‘F’(Fast)and‘I’(Impulse).Allweightingssimultaneouslymeasuredwhereappropriate.

OtherfunctionsmaybecalculatedbytheAnalyzerPlussoftware.

ModelSpecificMeasurementParameters

Input & Output CablesPSR101-Nova1mMini-BtoTypeAUSBCablePSR171-Novapowerinputcable,2.1mmPowerJack,2mPSR174-NovaAC&DCOutput,18wayto2xPhono,1mPSR176-Nova12vBatterypackcable2mtotinnedendswithinlinefusePSR177-NovaACoutputcable,3.5mmMonoto3.5mmStereoJack,2mPSR185-NovaACoutputcable,18waytoPhono,1mPSR190-Novapowerinputcable,2.1mmPowerJack&mainspowersupplySoftwareAnalyzerPlusDownload,Configuration&Analysissoftwaresuppliedasstandard.CompatiblewithMicrosoftWindowsXP,Vista,7(32bit&64bit)&8(32bit&64bit)Ordering CodesSoundLevelMeterandMeasurementKit

Model41: PSR-41Model41Kit: PSR-41K

Model42: PSR-42Model42Kit: PSR-42KModel43: PSR-43Model43Kit: PSR-43KModel44: PSR-44Model44Kit: PSR-44KModel45: PSR-45Model45Kit: PSR-45KModel46: PSR-46Model46Kit: PSR-46K

Measurement KitsInstrumentscanbesuppliedasacompletemeasurementkittoensurethatyouhavealltheaccessoriesnecessarytoperformyournoisesurvey.TheNovanoisemeasurementkitcontains:SoundLevelMeter,AcousticCalibrator,Windshield,Kitcase,WristStrap,AnalyzerPlusSoftware,USBDownloadCable,Batteries,OperatingManuals,CalibrationCertificates&7yearWarranty.Options Ordering Codes - Model 41 & Model 42PSR0110-DataLogging

PSR0111-Manualaudiorecord&DataLoggingPSR0112-AudioNote&DataLoggingPSR0113-RepeatTimer&DataLoggingPSR012-SingleTimerPSR013-Leq/Peak&C-APSR014-Pause/BackerasePSR015-TWA/dosePSR016-LnValuesPSR017-RealTime1:1octavebandfilters

Options Ordering Codes - Model 43 & Model 44PSR0110-DataLoggingPSR0111-Manualaudiorecord&DataLoggingPSR0112-AudioNote&DataLoggingPSR0113-RepeatTimer&DataLoggingPSR012-SingleTimerPSR015-TWA/dosePSR016-LnValuesPSR017-RealTime1:1octavebandfiltersNotes:Allspecifications,featuresandvaluesaresubjecttochange.

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