Class 1 Sound Level Meter (with low-frequency sound measurement function) NL-63 Instruction Manual Operation Guide

12 Specifications

Applicable standards IEC 61672-1:2013 class 1
ISO 7196:1995
ANSI/ASA S1.4-2014/Part 1 class 1
JIS C 1509-1:2017 class 1
JIS C 1516:2020 class 1
CE Marking
• EMC Directive Directive 2014/30/EU EN 61326-1:2013
• RoHS Directive Directive 2011/65/EU EN IEC 63000:2018
• Low Voltage Directive Directive 2014/35/EU EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019
UKCA Marking, China RoHS, KC mark, VCCI Class B
Measurement function

Simultaneous measurement of up to four channels (Main channel, Sub1 to Sub3 channels) with selected time weighting and frequency weighting

Instantaneous value Time-weighted sound pressure level Lp
Calculated value Equivalent continuous sound level Leq
I-time-weighted equivalent continuous sound level LIeq
Moving Leq Leq,mov
Sound exposure level LE
Maximum sound level Lmax
Minimum sound level Lmin
Percentile sound level LN
Peak sound level Lpeak
Takt-max sound level Ltm5
Measurement time
Manual store 10 s, 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 30 m, 1 h, 8 h, 24 h, User Setting (1 s to 24 h)
Auto store 10 s, 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 30 m, 1 h, 8 h, 24 h, User Setting (Min. 1 s to max 1,000 h), Continue (Perform measurements until the SD card runs out of space)
Microphone and preamplifier
Microphone UC-59L
Sensitivity level (representative value) -27 dB (re. 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Preamplifier NH-26
Measurement level range
A-weighting 25 dB to 138 dB
C-weighting 33 dB to 138 dB
Z-weighting 50 dB to 138 dB (1 Hz to 20 kHz)
G-weighting 43 dB to 138 dB
C-weighted peak sound level 60 dB to 141 dB
Z-weighted peak sound level 65 dB to 141 dB
Self-generated noise
A-weighting 17 dB or less (Typical 15 dB)
C-weighting 25 dB or less (Typical 23 dB)
Z-weighting 42 dB or less (Typical 40 dB)
G-weighting 35 dB or less (Typical 33 dB)
Entire linear operating range 25 dB to 138 dB
Linear operating range 113 dB
Measurement frequency range 1 Hz to 20 kHz
Standard frequency 1 kHz
Reference sound pressure level 94 dB
Frequency weighting A-weighting, C-weighting, G-weighting, and Z-weighting
Filter

Digital processing

High-pass filter Limit the lower limit of the measurement frequency range to 10 Hz or more
Low-pass filter Limits the measurement frequency lower limit to 100 Hz or 500 Hz
Cutoff frequency: 100 Hz, 500 Hz
Time weighting F (Fast), S (Slow), I (Impulse), and 10s
Input range Automatic switching
Bar graph display
Upper range 70 dB to 130 dB can be set in 10 dB increments
Lower range 20 dB to 60 dB can be set in 10 dB increments
Sampling interval
Lp, Leq, LE, Lmax,
Lmin, Lpeak, LIeq
20.8 µs (sampling frequency 48 kHz)
LN Lp : 100 ms
Leq : 1 s
Leq,mov Leq : 1 s
Ltm5 Lmax : 5 s
Calibration

A reference signal is input using sound calibrator NC-75/NC-74 or pistonphone NC-72B/NC-72A, and the signal input sensitivity is adjusted.
Up to 30 calibrations can be managed in the calibration history, and saved to an SD card

NC-75/NC-74 NC-72B/NC-72A
Nominal frequency 1 kHz 250 Hz
Nominal sound level 94 dB Refer to the instruction manuals of NC-72B/72A respectively
Reference signal output to external devices
Frequency 1 kHz
Output level Bar graph upper limit - 6 dB
Correction function
Windscreen correction function
(WS-10, WS-15, WS-16)
Corrects the influence on the frequency response when the windscreen is installed.
Diffuse sound field
correction function
Corrects the influence on the frequency response when used in a diffuse sound field.
Delay time

After the operation to start measuring, the device starts measuring after the specified time elapses

Setting time Off, 1s, 3s, 5s, 10s
Trigger mode
Level trigger Measurement starts when the specified channel exceeds the specified level.
Generate a stop trigger after the total measurement time has elapsed.
Trigger channel: Main, Sub, Sub2, Sub3
Trigger level: Can be set from 30 dB to 130 dB in 1 dB increments
Timer Auto Generate a start trigger and stop trigger at specified times.
When storing Leq, it is possible to specify the interval for generating start triggers.
The device enters sleep mode in the measurement stop state, reducing power consumption.
External trigger Generate a start trigger in response to a short between the terminals of the dedicated cable CC-43CT, and generate a stop trigger after the total measurement time has elapsed.
Back erase function

Excludes, from the calculation, data from the specified time before using this function

Setting time Off, 1s, 3s, 5s
Display
Device 3.5 inch TFT-LCD (with touch panel functionality)
Touch panel Resistive film method (pressure-sensitive)
Screen size QVGA (320 x 240)
Backlight Light Off, Brightness can be set 1-4
Time-Level graph/
bar graph update cycle
100 ms
Numeric value update cycle 1 s
Key lock Touch panel and key input can be locked to prevent operation
User name (up to 12 characters) and password (4 digits) can be set to unlock the device
Languages Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean
Overload indication / Under-range indication Notifies under the following conditions for each measurement channel:
・OVER is displayed for a signal input that is larger than the upper measurement limit
・UNDER is displayed for a signal input that is smaller than the lower measurement limit
・OUTPUT OVER is displayed for a signal output that is larger than the output level range
Manual store

Data per address is saved to internal memory or SD card
・Calculated values Leq, LE, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, LN, Ltm5 and LIeq are saved
Lp data can also be saved when the device is paused.

Data storage capacity Internal memory: Data of up to 1,000 addresses can be stored
SD card: Data an be saved with store names from 0000 to 9999
(up to 1,000 addresses for each store)
Auto store
(Lp store)

Lp data is continuously saved to the SD card at the interval set in Lp Store Interval. Calculated values Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak and LIeq are also calculated at the same time and saved continuously on the SD card.

Lp store interval Off, 10 ms, 25 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 1 s
File splitting interval 1 hour
Data storage capacity SD card: Data can be saved with store names from 0000 to 9999
Auto store
(Leq store)

Simultaneously calculate Leq, Leq,mov, LE, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, LN, Ltm5 and LIeq at the interval specified in [Leq Calc.Interval] before recording the results continuously on the SD card.

Leq calculation interval Off, 10 s, 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 30 m, 1 h, 8 h, 24 h, or User Setting (Min. 1 s to max. 24 h)
File splitting interval 60,000 stores
Data storage capacity SD card: Data can be saved with store names from 0001 to 1000
Data format CSV file (a text file in which information is separated by commas)
Screenshot Saving screen display contents in BMP format
Data recall Browses stored data and screenshot images
Memorizing and recalling settings Setting information can be saved to the internal memory or SD card and recalled at startup or at a specified time
SD card formatting Initializes the contents of the SD card to free up space so that you can use it
Output
AC output Output voltage: 1 Vrms at the output level range
Output resistance: 50 Ω
Load impedance: 10 kΩ or more
DC output Output voltage: 2.5 V, 25 mV/dB at the output level range
Output resistance: 50 Ω
Load impedance: 10 kΩ or more
DC/AC simultaneous output Enables simultaneous output of DC output and AC output
Output range Can be linked to the bar graph upper limit, or set from 70 dB to 130 dB in 10 dB increments
Comparator The comparator output turns on when the specified channel exceeds the set level
Communication/
RS-232C
Communication Measurement values can be acquired and settings can be changed by using communication commands
Print Printing is possible using the dedicated printer DPU-414 or BL2-58.
Prints the measurement screen or saved data screen
Baud rate 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps
USB
Communication Measurement values can be acquired and settings can be changed by using communication commands
Data transfer Enables the transferring of data by making the computer recognize the SD card as a removable disk
LAN
Communication Measurement values can be acquired and settings can be changed by using communication commands
Data transfer Data on an SD card can be transferred to a computer
Web browser display Via a web browser, settings can be changed and measured values displayed. Via Google Chrome on PC, audio can be played.
Power supply

4 × AA batteries, power supply to DC jack and USB port

Operating time
(at 23℃, ECO setting)

Alkaline battery LR6:
Approx. 10 hours(Manual store, Eco setting ON)
Approx. 12 hours (Auto store, Eco setting ON)*
Ni-MH rechargeable battery HR6:
Approx. 10 hours(Manual store, Eco setting ON)
Approx. 12 hours (Auto store, Eco setting ON)*
Mobile battery: Approx. 20 hours of power at 5,000 mAh

* Measurement conditions:Leq calculation interval 10 minutes (Lp store OFF)

AC adapter NE-21P
(Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Output: 12 V DC)
External power supply voltage 5.7 V to 15 V (rated voltage 12 V)
USB port: 5 V
Primary side (100 V side) power consumption Approx. 3 W
Operating temperature and humidity range
Temperature -10℃ to 50℃
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (no condensation)
Dustproof and waterproof performance
IP rating IP54 (excluding microphone)
Dimensions, weight Approx. 265 mm (H) x 83.5 mm (W) x 34.5 mm (D), approx. 400 g (including batteries)
Accessories Carrying case ×1
Model name label (For attaching the carrying case) ×2
Windscreen WS-10 x1
Windscreen fall prevention rubber ×1
Hand strap ×1
Size AA alkaline batteries ×4
512MB SD Card ×1
Instruction Manual: Quick Start Guide ×1
Supplied Accessories & Inspection Certificate ×1
Optional accessories Optional programs
Waveform Recording Program NX-43WR
Octave∙1/3 Real-time Analysis Program NX-63RT
FFT Analysis Program NX-43FT
512MB SD Card
2GB SD Card
32GB SD Card
AC adapter (100 V to 240 V AC) NE-21P
Battery pack (Using four D alkaline batteries) BP-21A
Microphone extension cable EC-04 series
All-Weather Windscreen WS-15
Rain-protection Windscreen WS-16
BNC pin output cable CC-24/CC-24S
Printer cable CC-42P
RS-232C serial I/O cable CC-42R
Comparator Output/Trigger Input Cable CC-43CT
AC/DC Output Splitter Cable CC-43S
DC Polarity Converter CC-43J
Data Management Software for Environmental Measurement AS-60
Data Management Software for Environmental Measurement
(Includes the Octave and 1/3 Octave Data Management Software) AS-60RT
Waveform Analysis Software AS-70
Sound calibrator NC-75
Pistonphone NC-72B
Tripod for sound level meter ST-80
Tripod for All-Weather Windscreen ST-91
4 channel Data Recorder DA-21
Level recorder LR-07
Dedicated soft case
Rubber cover for external power use

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