Class 1 Sound Level Meter NL-53 / Class 2 Sound Level Meter NL-43
with Extended Function Program NX-43EX Instruction Manual Operation Guide

6.6 I/O

This screen is used to set the types of signals to be input and output externally.

This screen is used to set the types of signals to be input and output externally.

No. Name Description
1 Ref. Signal Output Outputs the reference signal.
2 Signal Output Sets the AC and DC output.
3 I/O Port Sets the I/O port on the bottom of the device.
4 USB Sets the USB port on the bottom of the device.
5 LAN
NX-43EX
Sets the LAN port on the bottom of the device.

6.6.1 Ref. Signal Output

Ref. Signal Output

When set to [On], a reference signal is output from inside the main unit and used for calibrating external devices and wave recording data.
Ref.is displayed on the screen at this time.
Frequency : 1 kHz
Output Level : Bar graph range upper limit - 6 dB

Note

When the [Ref. Signal Output] is set to [On], the following settings are automatically changed (the settings will not return to as they were even if [Ref. Signal Output] is set to [Off]).

  • Sub channel : Off
  • Windscreen Correction : Off
  • Diffuse S.F. Corr. : Off
  • Time Weighting : F

6.6.2 Signal Output

Sets the AC and DC output.

Signal Output
Item Description
AC OUT Sets the AC signal output from the AC/DC port on the bottom of the device.
DC OUT Sets the DC signal output from the AC/DC port on the bottom of the device.
Output Level Range Sets the upper limit of the output level range.

Important

  • Make sure that the dedicated cable and AC/DC Output Splitter Cable CC-43S are connected. Connecting with the wrong cable and adapter may damage the main unit.

Note

  • Simultaneous output of AC output and DC output is possible. To output either AC output or DC output, use CC-24. To output them simultaneously, use CC-43S.
  • If either the AC output or DC output is turned ON while the CC-43S stereo output cable is connected, the output will be from channel 1.
    When both are ON, AC output is output from channel 1.
    If either AC or DC is turned ON with the stereo output cable connected, the output will always be from channel 1.
    If both are turned ON, AC output will be output from channel 1 and DC output will be output from channel 2.

AC OUT

AC OUT
Item Description
Off No AC signal is output.
Main Outputs an AC signal corresponding to the sound pressure waveform after frequency weighting.
Applies the frequency weighting set in the selected channel.
Sub1
Sub2
Sub3
A Outputs an AC signal corresponding to the sound pressure waveform after frequency weighting.
Applies the selected frequency weighting.
C
Z

DC OUT

DC OUT
Item Description
Off No DC signal is output.
Main Outputs a DC signal corresponding to the sound level (Lp) after frequency weighting and time weighting.
Applies the frequency weighting and time weighting set for the selected channel.
Sub1
Sub2
Sub3

Output Level Range

Output Level Range
Item Description
130dB Sets the upper range of AC output and DC output.
When set to 70 dB to 130 dB, the displayed text color changes (“Information display bar”).
120dB
110dB
100dB
90dB
80dB
70dB
Graph Limit Sets it to the same upper limit as the bar graph.

6.6.3 I/O Port

Sets the I/O port on the bottom of the device.

I/O Port
Item Description
Off Turns off the I/O setting of the I/O port.
Communication Measurement values can be acquired and settings can be changed by using communication commands.
Printer The contents on the screen can be printed using the dedicated printer DPU-414 or BL2-58.

* DPU-414 and BL2-58 are no longer manufactured and sold.

Comparator
NX-43EX
Sets the comparator signal (open collector signal for external device control).

When [Communication] is selected

When [Communication] is selected

Measurement values can be acquired and the baud rate can be changed by using communication commands.

Item Description
UART Baud Rate The baud rate can be selected from 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, and 115200 bps.

When [Printer] is selected

When [Printer] is selected

The contents on the screen can be printed using the dedicated printer DPU-414 or BL2-58.

Item Description
DPU-414 Select the printer to use from DPU-414 and BL2-58.
BL2-58

When [Comparator] is selected

NX-43EX
When [Comparator] is selected

The comparator output turns on when the specified channel exceeds the set level.

Item Description
Channel Select the channel to be subject to the comparator’s judgment.
Comparator Level Sets the level for which the comparator output is turned on.

• Comparator output

• Comparator output

• Example of comparator output circuit

An example of a circuit for controlling a relay by the comparator output of NL-43/NL-53 is shown below.

Example of comparator output circuit

The voltage applied to the relay when the comparator is turned on is per the following formula.

Example of comparator output circuit

If the coil resistance of the relay used is large enough compared to the internal resistance of 480 Ω in the NL-43/NL-53, most of the power supply voltage will be applied to the relay.
If the coil resistance is not large enough, the voltage applied to the relay will be divided between the internal resistors within the NL-43/NL-53. As a result, if the operating voltage of the relay is not achieved, the following electrical circuit should be used to eliminate the effects of the internal resistance within the NL-43/NL-53.

Example of comparator output circuit

6.6.4 USB

Sets the USB port on the bottom of the device.

USB
Item Description
Off Turns off the I/O setting of the USB port.
Communication Measurement values can be acquired and settings can be changed by using communication commands.
Mass Storage Enables the transferring of data by making the computer recognize the SD card as a removable disk.

Note

  • The USB port can be used for both [Communication] and [Mass Storage].
    For details, refer to the “Communication Guide”.

6.6.5 LANNX-43EX

LAN

The IP address on the screen is an example.

Sets the LAN port on the bottom of the device.
The LAN port communicates with the IP address specified by the user or automatically obtained from the router, and it can be controlled by commands, acquire data, and display a web browser. For details, refer to the “Communication Guide”.

Item Description
Function Sets On/Off for the LAN function.
DHCP Automatically sets the IP address of the sound level meter.
IP Sets the IP address of the Sound Level Meter and displays the current settings.
Subnet Sets the subnet mask and acquires the current setting.
Gateway Sets the default gateway and acquires the current setting.
Web App Turns On/Off the web app. To use the web app, set it to [On].

* It is recommended to use the web browser Google Chrome on a computer. The sound will not play on other web browsers.

FTP Sets On/Off for file transfer.
TCP Turns on/off the communication control.