Options Manual

Version 3.0
May 15, 2019
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Contents
1 HVMA 6
1.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Analysis: HVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 HVMA graph (Human Vibration Multi Analyzer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Export: HVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2 Automation Option 12
2.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Automatic calibration check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2.1 Automatic calibration check - Step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Measurement Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.1 Collecting data from the end of measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.2 Using Search mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.3 Display and Export of files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3 Passby 18
3.1 Passby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 External Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 NoiseCAM 21
4.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 NoiseCam in regular operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.1 NoiseCam graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.2 Network Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3 Export of Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5 Vibration Meter 24
5.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2 Analysis: Vibration Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2.1 Vibration Meter graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.3 Export: Vibration meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6 Signal Generator 27
6.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1.1 Sine, Square and Triangle signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1.2 Multi-Sine, Sweep linear and logarithmic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.1.3 Pseudo-Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1.4 Impulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1.5 User defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

7 Fractional Octaves 31
7.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.2 Analysis: Fractional octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8 TCP Server 32
8.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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9 FRF / Cross Analysis 33

9.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.2 Measuring mode: Impact Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.2.1 Analysis: Cross Analysis for Impact Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2.2 Trigger: Signal level trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2.3 Force/Exponential window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.2.4 Impact Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.2.5 Impact Response: Replay of performed measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.2.6 Impact response measurements - Step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.3 Measuring mode: Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.3.1 Analysis: Cross Analysis for Autostore mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4 Cross Analysis graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.5 Zoom Cross Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.6 Export: Cross Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

10 Order Analysis 44
10.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10.2 Measuring mode: Delta Tacho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10.3 Analysis: Order from FFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
10.4 Analysis: Digital Order tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

11 Sound Intensity 1 - internal SAMURAI option 48

11.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.2 Phase calibration for sound intensity probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.3 Measuring modes: Sound Intensity Standard and Auto-Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11.4 Analysis: Sound Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
11.5 Sound Intensity graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
11.6 Sound Intensity preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

12 Building Vibration 53
12.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
12.2 Building vibration DIN 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
12.2.1 Analysis: Building vibration DIN 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
12.2.2 Graph: Building vibration DIN 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
12.2.3 Export: Building vibration DIN 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
12.3 Vibration immissions according to ÖNORM S9012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
12.4 Building vibration DIN 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
12.4.1 Analysis: Building vibration DIN 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
12.4.2 Graph: Building vibration DIN 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12.4.3 Export: Building vibration DIN 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
12.5 DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12.5.1 Analysis: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12.5.2 Graph: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
12.5.3 Export: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

13 Post Processing 61
13.1 Setup for Post Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
13.1.1 The Post Processing Signal Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
13.2 Post Processing Analysis and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
13.3 Batch of Post Processing jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
13.4 Post Processing preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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14 Tone Assessment 66

15 Speech Transmission Index 67

15.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
15.2 Measuring mode: Speech Transmission Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
15.3 Results: Speech Transmission Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
15.3.1 Annex M simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

16 Live Sound Power - internal option 70

16.1 Setup: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
16.1.1 Analysis: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
16.2 Setup: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3744/45/46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
16.2.1 Analysis: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3744/45/46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
16.3 Live Sound Power Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
16.3.1 Live Sound Power - SLM graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
16.3.2 Live Sound Power - Spectrum graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

17 Weatherstation 74
17.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17.2 Weather Data graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
17.3 Export: Weather data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
17.4 Connecting Thies Weather station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

18 Remote SAMURAI 77
18.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

19 Easy Listening 78

20 Zoom FFT 79

21 Virtual Tachometer 81

22 Synchronous FFT 82

23 Envelope 84

24 Psychoacoustic 86
24.1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
24.2 Analysis: Psychoacoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
24.3 Graph: Psychoacoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
24.4 Articulation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
24.4.1 Export: Articulation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

25 RMS Meter 90
25.1 Analysis: RMS meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
25.2 Graph: RMS meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

26 Sound Mapping 92
26.1 Contour graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

27 Orbit graph 96

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The effects of vibration at the workplace (e.g. when working with hammer drills) can range from nuisance or
reduced productivity up to health damage. Since July 2002, European Parliamentary Guideline 2002/44/EG
regulates the minimum provisions for protection of workers against damaging vibrational effects at the work-
place. This guideline obliges the EU member states to enact laws and issue administrative regulations in
order to meet these obligations. For example, in Germany the “LärmVibrationsArbSchV” regulations came
into effect on March 9th, 2007.

The HVMA (Human Vibration Multi-Analyzer) option allows the measurement of vibration for the purpose
of evaluating the effects of the vibration on a person. Our measurement system conforms to the required
characteristics and permitted margins of error for measuring systems according to DIN EN ISO 8041. This
software option allows simultaneous vibration measurement in all three spatial directions. For the frequency
weighting, all filter curves in the ISO 2631 and ISO 5349 standards are available. Alongside the measured
values for each of the three spatial directions, the value of the result vector is displayed for hand-arm and
whole-body vibration. In parallel to the above, third-octave, FFT and time signals can be displayed and saved
in both weighted and non-weighted forms.

The portable and robust Soundbook measurement system is available with up to eight channels, thus allo-
wing an acoustical analysis to be performed in parallel to a vibration investigation with this option, whereby
all the basis functionality of SAMURAI is also available. Furthermore, the NOISECAM VIDEO option allows
the measurement situation to be recorded synchronously via a video camera.

1.1 Technical Data

• implemented Standards: ISO 8041, ISO 2631, ISO 5349, ISO 8662, UNI 2614, UNI 11048, UNI 9916

• 2 / 4 / 8 channels

• Measurement ranges from 0.15 Hz

• ISO 2631 Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration

• ISO 5349 Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration

• ISO-8662 ISO 8662 Hand-held portable power tools - Measurement of vibrations at the handle

• Frequency weightings Wc, Wd, Wg, Wj, Wk, Wb, Wbcomb , Wm, Wdb, Wh, Wa, Wv

• Measurement values: momentary, exposure, crest, max, min, CF, Peak, VDV, MTVV

• Vector calculation in real-time with axis weightings

• Optional video recording (option: NOISECAM)

• Additionally available: time signal, third-octave and FFT of the vibration signal as well as acoustic
measurement values from the SAMURAI basis functionality

• Export to Excel-, TXT, UFF and NWWin

NOTICE! HVMA requires input from accelerometer and is supported by Postprocess.

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Figure 1.1: Frequency-weighted third-octave and FFT spectrum with NoiseCAM

Figure 1.2: HVMA measurement with sound level recording and NoiseCAM

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1.2 Analysis: HVMA

In HVMA analysis the measuring values are decimated by the analyzer. Similar to the other analysis mo-
des, filtering and time-averaging is done by the PC. Please note the HVMA Analysis is only available if
accelerometers are connected to the channels.

ATTENTION! According to the standard, the data conversion reference value from m/s2
to dB always is 10−6 m/s2 for all channels, independent of the value set in
the transducer database. SAMURAI will notify you accordingly.

In table 1.1 all HVMA weighting filters available in the programme are listed and reference to the applying
standards is made.
Filter Reference (Standard)
Wb ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-4.
Wc ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-1.
Wd ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-1.
Wh ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 5349-1.
Wj ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-1.
Wk ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-1.
Wm or Wb comb. ISO 8041:2005 or ISO 2631-2.
Wdb ISO 2631-2.
Wg ISO 2631-2.
Wa NS 8176 (building vibrations, acceleration).
Wv NS 8176 (building vibrations, velocity).
Table 1.1: Standard HVMA filters

The setup window for the HVMA analysis is shown in figure 1.3 and described in table 1.2.

Figure 1.3: Setup HVMA analysis

Parameter Description
HVMA En-/disable HVMA analysis for the corresponding channel.
Store mode store mode of data recording
Axis Select the axis for the connected transducers.
Weight Select the desired frequency weighting.
Sum factor Select the sum factor.

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Parameter Description
Averaging mode Linear 1s, Exponential 8s, Fast, Slow
HVMA Time Signal (Un)Check this box to (dis-)enable the filtering of the input signal according to the Weight setting.
Please note that the signal will also be stored filtered.
Table 1.2: Parameters for the HVMA analysis window

1.3 HVMA graph (Human Vibration Multi Analyzer)

The HVMA graph is used for human Vibration measurements and analysis according to ISO 8041. In the
HVMA analysis simultaneous measurements at up to 4 positions are performed. Set the frequency weighting
for the measuring channels below Setup. A single HVMA graph displays data from a single position.

The graph is divided into several areas. In the first three areas the values of the three spatial directions x,
y and z are displayed
p as figures. Additionally, bar graphs for the values of the three spatial directions and
the sum vector ( x2 + y 2 + z 2 ) of these are displayed. Table 1.4 shows a selection of available values for
human vibration analysis. The assignment of the individual values in the bar display is shown in table 1.3.

Figure 1.4: HVMA graph

Value Position Colour

Value 1 or main value of each axis Left bar or dashed bar Text colour of the corresponding axis
Momentary acceleration peak value (AW,peak(t) ) Right bar or bar in the background Background colour of corresponding axis
Acceleration peak value (AW,peak ) Peak display Peak colour
Table 1.3: Assignment of values - Bar display HVMA graph

Value Description
aW RMS acceleration.
aeq Equivalent continuous RMS acceleration (over the entire measurement duration).

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Value Description
aW,max Maximum level of AW. This value is not available for the Sum.
aW,min Minimum level of AW. This value is not available for the Sum.
aW,t “Running RMS” acceleration as described in ISO 2631-1.
VDV “Fourth power vibration dose” as described in ISO 2631-1.
MTVV “Maximum transient vibration value” is the maximum level of AW,t as described in ISO 2631-1. This value
is not available for the Sum.
aW,peak(t) Peak acceleration in a single averaging interval t.
aW,peak Peak acceleration over the entire measurement duration. This value is not available for the Sum.
CF(t) Crest factor in a single averaging interval.
CF Crest factor over the entire measurement duration. This value is not available for the Sum.
A(1) Equivalent acceleration normalised to a 1 hour period.
A(2) Equivalent acceleration normalised to a 2 hour period.
A(4) Equivalent acceleration normalised to a 4 hour period.
A(8) Equivalent acceleration normalised to a 8 hour period.

Table 1.4: HVMA values

Figure 1.5: Parameters HVMA graph- Level 0

The parameters in figure 1.5 are described in table 1.5.

Parameter Description
Position displayed Select the measuring position.
X (Y or Z) axis 1 select the value to be displayed as Value 1.
X (Y or Z) axis 2 select the value to be displayed as Value 2.
X (Y or Z) axis 3 select the value to be displayed as Value 3.
X (Y or Z) axis Font Select the font used for the figures.
X (Y or Z) axis Color Select the background colour of the graph.
Display Units Select the display units: dB, m/s2 , mm/s2 , g, ft/s2 or in/s2 . Please note that some of the
calculated values cannot be converted to db (e.g. VDV).
Update rate The update rate for the displayed values.

Table 1.5: Parameters HVMA graph – Level 0

The parameters below General are the same as for the history graph. Table 1.6 describes the parameters
for the bar display in the HVMA graph.

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Figure 1.6: Parameters HVMA graph - Bar display

Parameter Description
Autoscale Check this box to set autoscaling by SAMURAI.
Start Lower limit for the bar when autoscale is enabled.
Stop Upper limit for the bar when autoscale is enabled.
Division Number of scale divisions.
Autorange amplitude Only available when autoscaling is enabled and the axis unit is dB or EU logarithmic. Scale the
y-axis range limits automatically or select a fixed range either from the upper or from the lower limit
of the maximum expected range.
Linear scale factor This parameter is only available when autoscaling and linear EU-axis are set. The y-axis range
always starts at 0. The upper limit results from the division of the maximum possible range by the
linear scale factor.
Background Background colour for the bar display.
Empty color Background colour of the bars.
Peak color Colour for peak display in the bar display.
Bar Font Font for bar display scale.
EU units Check this box to display acceleration in physical unit; if unchecked, display in dB.
EU logarithmic Check this box to use logarithmic scaling of the y-axis for physical units.
Numeric format Select either decimal or exponential display.
Precision Select the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
Bar display Select horizontal or vertical bar display in the graph.
Table 1.6: Parameters HVMA graph - Bar display

1.4 Export: HVMA

The export formats are described in chapter 8 of the basic manual. Es-
pecially for the manual export of HVMA values there is a HVMA Export
selection window under:
“Export to > [Format] > Select ==> > Default selection. . . ”.
Here you may specify the values to be exported.

Using automatic export you get to this window with the HVMA Values. . . button.

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2 Automation Option
This option is particularly applicable for officially certifiable environmental noise monitoring, for routine (e.g.
end-of-line) tests and for general measurement tasks which require a notification to be generated upon the
occurrence of specific events. The option offers a wide range of possibilities for notification and control in
specific measurement situations. Furthermore, this option allows measurement values of similar type to be
collected from a series of separate measurements.

This option allows the device to be set up to react automatically upon the occurrence of trigger conditions,
e.g. in order to send a notification, to switch an output signal or to start an external program. Such a
trigger could be activated by the deviation of a spectrum from a configurable reference spectrum, a level
exceedance, or other events. In particular for remote monitoring, this option also offers the possibility of
a time-controlled automatic calibration check of outdoor microphones equipped with electrostatic actuator
calibration, together with an appropriate notification of the result of the check (e.g. via e-mail). A further
component of this option is the “Measurement Data Collection Box”. This is used in order to collect measu-
rement values of similar type from a series of separate measurements. At the end of each measurement,
individual measurement values are collected into a table and saved in a separate file.

2.1 Technical Data

• Time-controlled automatic calibration check

• Measurement Data Collector Box (collects measurement values of similar type)

2.2 Automatic calibration check

This feature requires the “MEASURE AUTOMATION” option and may only be used for microphones with a
built-in electrostatic actuator (GRAS 41CN, GRAS 41AM, Microtech Gefell WME960 H). Open the configu-
ration window by selecting Analyzer -> Automatic calibration check in the main menu.

Figure 2.1: Configuration window “Automatic calibration check”

2.2.1 Automatic calibration check - Step by step

When using the automatic calibration check follow the procedure below.

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1. Select the microphone at the corresponding input channel and enable the 1/3 octave analysis for it.
Since only the first third-octave analysis is always used for the calibration check, we recommend to
use channel 1 for the microphone.

2. Define three output events in the Setup-Tab:

• Output event for starting the calibration with the electrostatic actuator. With Apollo hardware
(Apollo box, Soundbook MK2) this is typically done with the Calibration cable (number: 908244)
via AUXILIARY 3 (Typ: Auto Cal. check; Status: ON).
• Output event for stopping the calibration with the electrostatic actuator. With Apollo hardware
this is typically done also via AUXILIARY 3 (Typ: Auto Cal. check; Status: OFF).
• Output event for the response to a calibration check failure (e.g. sending an e-mail/SMS).

3. Open the window shown in figure 2.1 and set the desired parameter values.

4. Start the measurement.

2.3 Measurement Data Collector

The Measurement Data Collector is part of the SAMURAI automation option. You may use it to automatically
collect data from several measurements in a table. Data may be collected live or from stored measurements.
If a Measurement Data Collector is active, this is shown by a red entry in the status bar.

2.3.1 Collecting data from the end of measurements

In the main menu of SAMURAI you find a submenu under Tools > Measurement Data Collector containing
the entries of table 2.1.
Menu entry Description
New Create a new Measurement Data Collector.
Open Open an existing Measurement Data Collector.
Open as template Takes the configuration of an existing Measurement Data Collector without data to serve as new one.
Save as Saves Measurement Data Collector data and configuration under a new name.
Close Close the current Measurement Data Collector.
Edit... Open a dialogue in which the current Measurement Data Collector may be edited. If data are already
stored, the access is limited.
Collect from Recalled Collect data from the currently recalled measurement in the same way as at measurement stop.
Collect from Selection Collect data from several selected measurements without the current recalled measurement. This
function is resembled also in the Browse-tab context menu.
Reset Delete all collected data from the current Measurement Data Collector while keeping the configuration.
View Display the collected data in a separate window. Under View in the main menu “Data Collector Viewer”
can be activated. This window stays open and shows all collected data while the measurements are
performed. The context menu of the view window provides functions to copy, delete or export the
collected data.
Table 2.1: Submenu Measurement Data Collector

NOTICE! If a measurement is currently recalled, this one must not be within the se-
lection for collecting in the Browse-Tab.

Most of the settings are only available if the Measurement Data Collector is empty (data not yet collected).
The first column shows a user defined name, the second an internal name and the third a unit. To collect
data with the Measurement Data Collector follow the instructions below:

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• Create a measurement setup or load an existing one.

• Create a new Measurement Data Collector file or open a prepared one.

• Adjust the settings for data determination (Tools > Measurement Data Collector > Edit).

• Start the measurement session.

Figure 2.2: Edit Measurement Data Collector

You may define which values are saved by using the buttons Add... and Edit... on the left of the window
shown in figure 2.2. By clicking on the buttons you will open a window in which the parameters are set. The
operations which may be applied to this list are given and described in the following table 2.2:

Button Description
Add. . . Add a new value to the list and open the window with the parameters for this value (see fig. 2.3).
Edit . . . Open the window for editing the selected value (see fig. 2.3).
Remove Delete the selected value.
Move Up Shift the selected value upward.
Move Down Shift the selected value downward.

Table 2.2: Operations for the elements contained in the list in figure 2.2

The parameter Datafile contains path and name of the Measurement Data Collector. You may adjust it using
the button Change... . If you automatically save data in csv or excel format you can copy the values from that
files even in a long running session.

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Figure 2.3: Parameters for the values to be stored Measurement Data Collector

The parameters given in figure 2.3 are described in table 2.3.

Parameter Description
Result Data container from which the value to be stored is retrieved.
Stored value A value from the data container which is to be stored. For spectral values the whole spectrum may
be selected. If the search feature is set to Max or Min, you may additionally select the wanted value.
Store position Position/time at which the data retrieval starts.
Weight Frequency weighting of the values before retrieval.
Integration/Derivation Integration or differentiation of the values before retrieval.
Unit Select the unit for the level display.
User name Freely definable name of the value to be retrieved.
Maximum length Maximal length of the user-defined text.

Table 2.3: Parameters for the values to be stored

Figure 2.4: Result window after each measurement

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You may check the box Show collected data after each measurement if you want SAMURAI to display the
data after each measurement. If you have selected User defined text under “Result”, SAMURAI requests
you to enter your text into the window after each measurement (see fig. 2.4). To enter the text double-click
on a data field in the window. Furthermore, you may accept or discard a measurement in this window. If
you discard a measurement, the measured data will not be deleted from the hard disk, but the discarded
measurement is not considered in the Measurement Data Collector!

2.3.2 Using Search mode

It is possible to collect not only data from the end of the measurement, but also at a special event (Min, Max,
Trigger). If the measurement is stopped or a measurement event has been detected, the data determina-
tion starts according to the given settings. The measured data is analyzed to identify its position within the
measurement history. Then the data is extracted from the measurement and stored to a Measurement Data
Collector file.

The Measurement Data Collector configuration settings may be divided into two categories: First parameters
for the data search (see top of the window in figure 2.2) and second parameters for defining which data are
collected (see centre of the window in figure 2.2). You may adjust all settings via Tools > Measurement
Data Collector > Edit. For that, one must use the search functionality, which is described in table 2.4:

Parameter Description
Search mode
(None) No search, only the last value is saved.
Max The position of the maximum is determined according to the other parameters.
Min The position of the minimum is determined according to the other parameters.
Trigger A trigger is used to determine the position of the stored data.

Result Data container from which data is to be analyzed.

Value Value from the data container which is to be analyzed.
Weight Frequency weighting which is to be applied to the spectral data before searching.
Integration/Derivation Integration and/or differentiation of the analyzed value. Only available for values (spectral data) which
may be integrated/differentiated.
Trigger Trigger for the search feature.

Table 2.4: Parameters for the search feature

2.3.3 Display and Export of files

Figure 2.5: Result window and context menu of Measurement Data Collector

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The data collected with the Measurement Data Collector may be displayed in a separate window (figure 2.5)
(via Tools > Measurement Data Collector > View). The context menu provides functions to copy, delete or
export the collected data. You may adjust user-defined texts by double-clicking on the corresponding field.
So comments may be given afterwards.

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3 Passby
This option is used to measure the noise caused by passing vehicles. During such measurements the velo-
city of the vehicle must be known. It is possible to obtain the velocity by using the second tachometer channel
or by receiving external data. The conventional method to collect the necessary data is to use a light barrier
defining the measuring distance. A radar system is used to obtain the velocity of the vehicle and the engine
velocity is reported to the measuring station wirelessly.

The basic method in SAMURAI is the same, but collecting the data can be accomplished traditionally or via
a GPS-receiver combined with a small PC inside the car. A small PC in the car with a separate software
(“Starpass”) calculates the vehicle speed, the engine speed and the position. The data are transferred to
SAMURAI wirelessly. SAMURAI transfers the currently measured sound levels to Starpass which displays
the received data on the PC display inside the car.

3.1 Passby mode

The passby option offers a measuring mode. Its parameters are shown in figure 3.1 and described in the
table 3.1.

Figure 3.1: Passby measurement setup window

Parameter Description
Distance calculation Possible values are: Internal (Tacho2), External or Internal (External validation). The Internal
Tacho2 is used for the traditional method (using light barriers and radar). If Starpass is used, select
External.
Measuring Length of the measuring distance. The microphones are installed halfway of this distance.
distance
Vehicle length Length of the test vehicle.
Start trigger Trigger starting the measurement. The trigger condition must be fulfilled when the vehicle is pas-
sing the starting point of the measuring distance. This parameter is only available if the internal
tachometer channel (measuring with light barrier) is selected.

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Parameter Description
Validation test SAMURAI is able to check whether a defined vehicle speed or engine speed is reached during the
measurement. If a validation test has been defined, SAMURAI will display a window at the end of the
measurement which contains the measured results (figure 3.3). You may now confirm or repeat the
measurement. The same window is displayed by Starpass enabling the driver to confirm or repeat
the measurement also.
Add test... Create a new validation test.
Remove test Remove a validation test.
Table 3.1: Parameters for the Passby mode

The vehicle speed or the engine speed can be used for the validation test. The validation may be perfor-
med at three positions: at the starting point, halfway (microphone position) or at the end of the measuring
distance. You have to define the vehicle/motor speed and the tolerances in the window shown in figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: Parameters validation test

Figure 3.3: Validation test - Passby

In the Setup-Tab under Hauptkanäle the parameter Passby side is added (figure 3.4). It fixes the position
of the mikrophone.

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Figure 3.4: Parameter Passby side in the main channel menu

3.2 External Data

The passby option provides the menu External Data in the Setup-Tab. During a passby measurement the
data sent by Starpass (via Wireless LAN) will be received and averaged in the time domain by SAMURAI.
By double-clicking on the entry you may open the setup window (see figure 3.5). The parameters are the
same as in 3rd octaves.

Figure 3.5: Setup window for the external data

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4 NoiseCAM
For various measurement tasks it can be useful to have a video recording available in addition to measured
levels and audio recordings. A video can document the measurement situation and also allow the measured
level to be attributed to the corresponding noise source. Applications include for example measurements at
workplaces, traffic routes or public events.

In addition to audio recording, this option allows a video to be recorded synchronously with a freely selectable
compression rate. Furthermore, two values from a measurement channel can be superimposed on the
video together with the measurement time. Thus, measurement sequences and conditions can be easily
and clearly documented. The export to a multimedia standard format enables the video to be replayed on
every PC. In this way, a clear documentation of sound level exceedances may be delivered to the originator.

4.1 Technical Data

• Video recording synchronous to noise and vibration measurement

• Superimposition of date, time and levels

• Compatible with most cameras and web-cams

• Fast and efficient video compression

• Selectable frame rate

• Superimposition of a company logo

• Export as WMF and QuickTime

4.2 NoiseCam in regular operation

With the NoiseCam option SAMURAI is able to record video data coming from a USB Webcam synchro-
nously to the other data (time signal, spectra, etc.). You may export the recorded video data together with
the audio data later. By double-clicking on the item on the first level ( ) you may open a window in which
you may enable/disable the video recording and set the store condition to be applied. Click on the button
Edit to open another window for setting the NoiseCam (figure 4.1).

Figure 4.1: NoiseCam setup

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The window is divided into three areas: the preview of the captured video, the settings for the video option
and further information on the current settings (Data rate, Frame size, Format, Resolution, Max. recording
speed). The displayed value for the max. recording speed is an approximate value calculated in this window
on the basis of the time necessary for data compression and storage on the hard disc. The parameters for
the video capture (figure 4.1) are described in table 4.1. You may modify some parameters while measuring
by double-clicking or using the context menu in the preview window.

4.2.1 NoiseCam graph

This graph is only available if a webcam is connected to the PC and if the NoiseCAM option is included in
your software license. The parameters in the setup window may be changed during the measurement and
are described in table 4.1.

Figure 4.2: Parameters NoiseCam graph

Parameter Description
Video driver List of available video drivers. We recommend to use the Microsoft WDM driver.
Format... Opens a video driver window to select the video format. Some drivers do not provide this window
In that case the button is disabled.
Set source... Opens a video driver window to select the video source. Some drivers do not provide this window
In that case the button is disabled.
Frame rate Defines the number of frames per second. Depending on the performance of the PC and the
video driver some frame rates might not be supported.
Text Select the position for superimposed measurement values or disable the feature.
Date font Select the font for the superimposed date string.
Level font Select the font for the superimposed levels.
Background mode Select transparent or opaque background of the superimposed strings.
Level channel Define the source channel for the levels to display.
Value 1 First value to display.
Value 2 Second value to display.
Compress video stream (Un)Check this box to (dis-)enable the proprietary video data compression.
Quality Define the quality for the video data compression selecting either: Low, Medium, High.
Key frame every Define at which intervals frames are saved.
Table 4.1: NoiseCam parameters

4.2.2 Network Camera

SAMURAI supports the Network Outdoor-Camera IP7142 by Vivotek. It is connected to Soundbook or
Laptop via Cross-Over Ethernet cable. The program "‘Installation Wizard2"’ has to be installed from the
enclosed Vivotek-CD and started then. An IP-adress is displayed there (e.g. “169.254.0.99”). A doubleclick
will show the picture, if the camera is integrated successfully in the network. For this purpose a fixed IP-
adress has to be given to the camera in the Windows Internet Protokoll for TCP/IP. This IP-adress must point
in the corresponding IP-range, but it must not be identical with the upper one (so e.g. "‘169.254.0.97"’ would

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be ok)! Now a NoiseCam has to be activated in SAMURAI. Select "‘Vivotek"’ as camara type and a window
appears, where the IP-adresse of the camera ("‘169.254.0.99"’ in the example above) has to be entered
(figure 4.3. Confirm and the NoiseCam menu opens, where the may be changed, yet.

Figure 4.3: Settings Vivotek

4.3 Export of Movies

The export of movies is only available for measurements containing video and audio data. Table 4.2 shall
help you to choose the optimal video export format.

Format Pro Contra

Windows Media Movie good compression worse quality
Quicktime high quality, smooth picture worse compression
Table 4.2: Comparison of video export formats

The parameters necessary for the export are set in two configuration windows. They are shown and des-
cribed in the basic manual chapter 9 section “Multimedia report”. The Export to Windows Media Movie
requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher (already included in WindowsXP).

The Export to Quicktime Movie requires Quicktime 6 or higher. You may adjust the compression parame-
ters with the buttons Video settings... and Sound settings.... The windows for the corresponding settings
are part of the installed Quicktime version. For this reason the setup is also described in the according
manual.

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5 Vibration Meter
In the vibrational analysis of machines and equipment, typically accelerometers are applied. However, as
well as the effective vibrational acceleration, the vibrational velocity and displacement are often also of
interest. The latter two values can be calculated via single and double integration, respectively, of an acce-
lerometer signal.

This option calculates vibrational velocity and displacement values via single and double integration of a
signal from an accelerometer. Momentary and peak values are continuously calculated, as are the maximal,
peak and effective values since the beginning of the measurement. In addition, high- and low-pass filters are
available with selectable cut-off frequencies. This option satisfies the requirements for a vibration severity
meter according to the ISO 2954, ISO 10816 and filter according to ISO 7919 standards.

5.1 Technical Data

• implemented Standards: ISO 2954, ISO 7919 (filter), ISO 10816, DIN 45666
• Sensors: Accelerometers
• Measurement range: 2 Hz to 20 kHz
• Software:
– Selectable digital high-pass filter: 2, 5, 10, 20, 55, 100, 200 and 500 Hz
– Selectable digital low-pass filter: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kHz
– Display in selectable standard units, e.g. m/s2, g, mm/s, µm
– Numerical display of RMS, PEAK, EQ and MAX for the acceleration, velocity and displacement
in the vibration meter window; graphical display in time history graphs
– Export to Excel, TXT & UFF format files and directly to the NWWin software

NOTICE! Vibration Meter requires input from accelerometer and is supported by Pos-
tprocess.

5.2 Analysis: Vibration Meter

This analysis option allows vibration measurements according to DIN 45666 and ISO 2954. The parameters
are shown in figure 5.1. The description of the parameters is given in table 5.1. The levels and filters are
calculated by the PC from the decimated time signal. The calculated values are listed in table 5.2.

Figure 5.1: Setup Vibration Meter

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You may open the setup window for a channel by double-clicking in the entry on the second level of the tree
structure (individual channel). The parameters are the same as in table 5.1.

Parameter Description
Enable En-/Disable the calculation of levels for the Vibration Meter analysis for a channel.
Store mode Store conditions for data recording: always, never, triggered (Manual Basic, section 4.4)
High Pass filter Limiting frequency for the high pass filter. (2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz, 20 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz and 500 Hz)
Low Pass Filter Limiting frequency for the low pass filter. (0.1 kHz, 0.2 kHz, 0.5 kHz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz and 20 kHz)
Averaging mode Time constant for exponential averaging: Fast → 125 ms, Slow → 1 s, Exp. 8 → 8 s
Delta time: Fast → 125 ms, Slow → 1 s, Exp. 8 → 1 s
Table 5.1: Parameters for the Vibration Meter analysis window

5.2.1 Vibration Meter graph

The Vibration Meter is used for level measurements according to DIN 45666 and ISO 2954. Values of only
one input channel can be displayed. The Vibration Meter graph may be divided into four areas: three parts
to display acceleration, vibration velocity, displacement and a fourth to display the current filter settings and
a bar display for the three main values. Figure 5.2 shows also a vibration meter graph.

Figure 5.2: Parameters Vibration Meter graph

Value Description
arms RMS acceleration.
aeq Equivalent continuous RMS acceleration (over the entire measurement duration).
amax Maximum of arms.

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Value Description
apeak(t) Acceleration peak within the last averaging period according to the averaging mode.
apeak Acceleration peak for the entire measuring period.
vrms RMS value of the vibration velocity.
veq Equivalent continuous RMS value of the vibration velocity (for the entire measuring period).
vmax Maximum of vrms.
vpeak(t) Vibration velocity peak in the last averaging period according to the averaging mode.
vpeak Vibration velocity peak for the entire measuring period.
drms RMS value of the displacement.
deq Equivalent continuous RMS value of the displacement (for the entire measuring period).
dmax Maximum of drms.
dpeak(t) Displacement peak in the last averaging period according to the averaging mode.
dpeak Displacement peak for the entire measuring period.
Table 5.2: Vibration Meter values

The parameters for the Vibration Meter Graph are shown in the setup window in figure 5.2) and they are
described in the following table (5.3).

Parameter Description
Channel displayed Select Vibration Meter channel for display.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) 1 Select the level to be displayed as #1.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) 2 Select the level to be displayed as #2.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) 3 Select the level to be displayed as #3.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) Font Select the font for the level display.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) Color Select the colour for the level display.
Accel. (Veloc. or Dist.) U Select the unit for the level display.
Update rate Select the time interval for the level update.
CHx Font Select the font for filter settings display.
CHx Color Select the colour for the filter settings display.
Table 5.3: Parameters Vibration Meter

5.3 Export: Vibration meter

The export formats are described in chapter 8 of the basic ma-
nual. Especially for the manual export of Vibration meter va-
lues there is a Vibration meter export selection window un-
der:
“Export to > [Format] > Select ==> > Default selection. . . ”.
Here you may specify the values to be exported.

Using automatic export you get to this window with the

VIB Values. . . button.

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6 Signal Generator
This option provides four independently operating signal generators, which can produce various shapes of
signals. The option is applied for measurement tasks which require particular signal shapes (e.g. building
acoustics or the control of shakers). The signals produced by the generators are provided via the four output
channels of the measurement hardware as electrical signals in the range of ±3.16 V. Pink and white noise
(full bandwidth or band-limited) as well as sine-sweep (for reverberation time measurements) are provided
in the SAMURAI basis functionality.

This option includes the signal shapes: sine, rectangle, triangle, impulse, multi-sine, logarithmic and linear
sine-sweep as well as pseudo-random noise. Furthermore, .WAV files may also be output. It is also possible
to use the output channels to provide a DC representation of the level values. A graphical preview shows the
signals as well as the signal FFT resulting with the application of various FFT windows. The preview allows
the effects of the FFT window to be assessed.

6.1 Technical Data

• Resolution: 16 Bit
• Maximum output voltage ± 3.16 Vpp
• Frequency range: DC . . . 20 kHz (HARMONIE-Family), DC . . . 40 kHz (APOLLO-Family)
• Software
– Four independently configurable signal generators (Two for the APOLLO-Family)
– Synchronizable with the FFT analysis
– Signal shapes: sine, rectangle, triangle, impulse, multi-sine, logarithmic and linear sine-sweep
as well as pseudo-random noise
– Output of WAV files
– Output of levels as proportional DC signal
– Signal preview with spectrum

6.1.1 Sine, Square and Triangle signals

These signals are included in the Signal Generator option. The window to configure these signals is shown
in figure 6.1 The parameters are described in table 6.1.

Figure 6.1: Sine - Signal generator

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Parameter Description
Initial delay Time in seconds to delay the signal generation.
Frequency Frequency of the generated signal.
Amplitude Amplitude of the signal (normalized to 1).
Mode There are three modes for generation: Continuous, Burst Repeat, Burst Single.
Cycle count If bursts are generated, this parameter specifies the number of periods of the defined frequency in one
burst (burst length).
Interval time Time between two bursts in seconds.
Filter This parameter is only available if generating noise. Using this parameter SAMURAI is able to generate
a band-limited noise. Possible values for this parameter are: no, Low pass, High pass, Band pass,
Third octave, Octave
High pass/Low pass The two parameters define the cut-off frequencies for the corresponding filters. The parameters are
frequency only available for noise generators.
Third octave/Octave This parameter is only available when generating white or pink noise and when ’Third octave’ or
band ’Octave’ have been selected for the parameter Filter. The parameter defines which third octave or
octave band is filtered.
FFT synchronization En-/Disable synchronization with a FFT channel. If the synchronization is enabled, the frequency of
the signal is a multiple of the frequency step width of the FFT. The Interval time is the same as the
FFT block length.
Duty cycle The ratio in percent of the high level time and the low level time for the square signal.
Shape Select from three available triangle signal shapes: Triangle, Sawtooth downward and Sawtooth
upward
Table 6.1: Parameters - Signal Generator

6.1.2 Multi-Sine, Sweep linear and logarithmic

These signals are included in the Signal Generator option. A Multi-Sine signal is merged from several sine
signals. All merged sine signals lie within a defined frequency band. The frequencies of all sine signals
are equidistant (select using parameter Delta frequency). The setup window is shown in figure 6.2. The
parameters are described in table 6.2.

Figure 6.2: Multi-Sine - Signal generator

The parameters for the multi-sine signal are similar to those of the swept sine (Sweep). Only the time is
added in which the signal sweeps the defined frequency range in the selected linear or logarithmic mode.

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Parameter Description
Initial delay Time in seconds to delay the signal generation.
Start frequency Lower frequency of the generated signal.
Stop frequency Upper frequency of the generated signal.
Amplitude Amplitude of the signal (normalized to 1).
Delta frequency Frequency step between the individual frequencies of the multi-sine signal.
Sweep length Time in seconds to sweep from the start frequency to the stop frequency.

Table 6.2: Parameters for Multi-Sine, Sweep linear and logarithmic

6.1.3 Pseudo-Random
Pseudo-Random means that in this signal generator a data block consists of n samples of a noise signal.
The block is repeated continuously. The signal type is characterized by an equipartition of energy over the
frequency, similar to white noise, but with a random phase of each frequency.

The periodic pseudo-random signal is generated as follows. The data frame of white noise is repeated k
times and after that a new data frame is calculated. The configuration window for the pseudo-random signal
is shown in figure 6.3. The parameters are described in table 6.3.

Figure 6.3: Pseudo random - Signal generator

Parameter Description
Initial delay Time in seconds to delay the signal generation.
Amplitude Amplitude of the signal (normalized to 1).
Frame size n samples per data frame (see above).
Periodic pseudo-random (Un-)Check this box to (dis-)enable the periodic pseudo-random signal.
Repeat count k repetitions of the data frame.
FFT synchronization En-/Disable synchronization with a FFT channel. If synchronizing, the data frame length depends
on the corresponding FFT.

Table 6.3: Parameters for Pseudo-Random Signal

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6.1.4 Impulse
This signal type is included in the Signal Generator option. With the parameter Impulse width you can
define how many samples the impulse shall contain. Contrary to the above sections, the only available burst
mode is (Single, Repeat). The parameter polarity defines whether the generated impulse is positive, ne-
gative or alternates. The remaining parameters are described in table 6.1.

Figure 6.4: Impulse signal - Signal generator

6.1.5 User defined

This signal type is included in the Signal Generator option. With this function you can generate various signal
types at the analyzer output. You have to provide a WAV file containing the desired signal. The files must
have mono or stereo Windows PCM format with 8 bit or 16 bit and a sample rate of 51.2 kHz (or 102.4 kHz
if the audio bandwidth is 40 kHz).

Figure 6.5: User defined signal - Signal generator

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The aim of a spectral analysis is the investigation of a signal with regard to its components in various fre-
quency bands, whereby the bands each have the same absolute (narrow-band analysis) or relative (octave-
band analysis) width as appropriate depending upon the task to be performed. The octave-band analysis
corresponds to the human tonal perception, e.g. the sequence of half-tone steps on a piano is comparable
with the 1/12-octave-band analysis, which in turn is a refinement of the 1/3-octave-band analysis. A further
reason for the use of an octave-band analysis rather than a narrow-band analysis is that the former tends to
offer a better frequency resolution at lower frequencies.

This option allows the spectral investigation of the activated channels in 1/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 and 1/24 octaves,
whereby the octave resolution can be selected on a per-channel basis. The central frequency of the highest
frequency band corresponds to the audio/FFT bandwidth chosen in the setup. The lowest frequency band is
11 octaves below the highest. The octave spectra stored are calculated with averaging and/or time-weighting
(FAST, SLOW, Exp.) from the sequence of "raw" octave spectra. The frequency resolution of octave spectra
at low frequencies is inherently high. In order to achieve such high resolution with an FFT, a high number of
lines would have to be chosen; however, this might then be at the cost of a lower time resolution.

The spectra can be displayed in spectral (bar/contour/line) graphs, sonograms and waterfall graphs. The
time course of frequency bands can be shown in a time history graph.

7.1 Technical Data

• Accuracy: according IEC 61260 / IEC 1260 class 0

• Measurement range : 0.01 Hz bis 40 kHz je nach Audio/FFT-Bandbreite

• Software:

– Extension of the analysis with digital filters of constant relative bandwidth at resolutions of
1/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48 octaves up to 204.8 kHz samplerate (80 kHz bandwidth)
– Up to 1600 spectra per second for the analysis in 1/3, 1/6 and 1/12 octaves, for all measurement
channels
– Possibility for simultaneous analysis of 1/3 octaves, 1/n octaves and FFT
– Simultaneous display of momentary, max, min and Leq spectra

7.2 Analysis: Fractional octaves

You may open the configuration window for the fractional octaves by double-clicking on the desired first level
item in the setup window tree. Apart from Octave band the parameters correspond to those for the 1/3
octaves. The fractional octaves are calculated by the PC and therefore depend on the audio bandwidth set
below Main channels. The upper band depends on the currently selected audio bandwidth. The lower band
is per default 10 octaves lower.

ATTENTION! The samplerate of the time signal must be set at first! If the samplerate is
changed, after the frequency range for the fractional octaves is selected,
the frequency range will be shifted.

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8 TCP Server
This interface allows external programs to configure and operate SAMURAI and to receive measurement
data from SAMURAI via the TCP/IP network protocol. This option enables the remote control of SAMURAI
by a client program via a network. The interface permits the transfer of commands, status messages and
measurement data via the TCP/IP network protocol. Because timestamps are included in the measurement
data, client programs have the possibility to synchronize data from several measurement devices upon which
SAMURAI is installed.

8.1 Technical Data

• Measurement data transfer via TCP/IP
• Description of the communications interface
• Access control via password allocation

Open the setup window (figure 8.1) for the TCP server by clicking on Tools -> TCP Server in the main menu.
Click on the buttons Start server and Stop server to start/stop The TCP server.

Figure 8.1: Setup window TCP/IP Server

Parameter Description
Port to listen to The port used for communication.
Limited access password Password for requesting data only.
Full access password Password for requesting data and operating SAMURAI by remote control.
Start the server automatically If this box is checked, the TCP server is started automatically on program start.
Disconnect automatically Time after that the connection with a client programme is cancelled.
after n min of inactivity Enter 0 to disable this function.
Max. simultaneous connections Maximum number of simultaneous connections to client programmes.
Table 8.1: Parameter TCP/IP server

ATTENTION! Do not use Port 3003! It is internally reserved for the communication with
the Licence Administrator.

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In acoustic and other oscillatory processes, relations between signals of different origins are often of interest
(e.g. coherence of two signals, relationship between excitation and response of a structure). A central role is
played by the determination of the frequency-dependent transfer function (or Frequency Response Function,
FRF) as well as related values which are all calculated from the FFTs of the signals. This option is applied
e.g. when measures are to be taken for vibration damping or noise reduction by a targeted influencing of the
vibration transfer.

SAMURAI calculates the cross analysis data from the decimated time data coming from the analyzer. This
option includes two analysis alternatives: the investigation of two quasi-stationary signals or the analysis of
structures via impulse excitation (using accelerometers and an impulse hammer). For impulse excitation, the
software supports the organization of the measurement points on a linear or planar grid. The visualization
of the oscillation modes is not included in this option; however, the measurement data can be imported into
the ME’scope software.

9.1 Technical Data

• Bandwidth, number of lines, windowing and averaging mode selectable

• Configurable exponential window for force excitation

• Simultaneous calculation of the transfer values between arbitrarily selectable pairs of channels (e.g.
Ch2 versus Ch1, Ch3 versus Ch1, Ch3 versus Ch2)

• Values calculated: autospectrum reference/response, coherence and Coherent Output Power, trans-
fer functions (H1, H2, 1/H1 and 1/H2), cross-correlation and cross-spectrum, impulse response, auto-
correlation reference/response, Cepstrum reference/response.

• Display of complex values as either Amplitude / Phase / Nyquist or Real / Imaginary / Nyquist

• Operator guidance via an intuitive graphical user interface for the whole measurement process

• Instructions and overload notification via speech output

• Export to Excel, NWWin, ME’scope (Vibrant) via UFF

SAMURAI provides two different windows containing the parameters for different measuring modes.

9.2 Measuring mode: Impact Response

This mode is used for vibration measurements in which solid bodies are examined using an impulse hammer
to excite a body at different points on one plane.

Parameter Description
Trigger Specify the trigger which shall be used for starting data acquisition.
Number of nodes For (Horiz. and Vert.) enter the number of grid lines for the definition of the excitation nodes.
Row, column Select one of the buttons to either arrange the nodes in rows or in columns.
D->U Switch between upward and downward arrangement of the nodes.
R->L Switch between left-to-right and right-to-left arrangement of the nodes.
Z->S Switch between row-/column-wise or zigzag arrangement of the nodes.
Table 9.1: Measurement setup - Impact response

NOTICE! Currently only rectangular geometries are supported!

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Figure 9.1: Measurement setup window - Impact response

9.2.1 Analysis: Cross Analysis for Impact Response

The parameters for the cross analysis in the measuring mode “Impact response” (figure 9.2) are described
in table 9.2.

Figure 9.2: Parameter Cross-Analysis in mode "‘Impact response"’

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Parameter Description
Number of lines Select the number of the spectral lines for the calculation of the cross analysis.
Average count Number of linear averages per measuring position.
Window Select Force/Exponential or a standard FFT window.
Force/Exponential Window If selected, the Force/Exponential window is configured here (section 9.2.3).
Excitation channel Only one input channel can be defined as measuring channel for the excitation signal. All remai-
ning channels are measuring channels for the impact response.
Roving mode SAMURAI generally supports two data recording methods.
Move reference: In this method a vibration sensor for one or more response channels is atta-
ched to the examined object (at the nodes of the grid) and the excitation occurs at the
individual measuring points (also at the nodes of the grid using a modal hammer).
Move response: In this method the excitation always occurs at the same place of the examined
object and the vibration sensor of the response channel moves from measuring position
n to measuring position n + 1.

Use triaxial If at least three response channels are used, the use of a triaxial vibration sensor for the mea-
accelerometers surement is possible. In this case three successive channels are always united to one response
channel.
Sequence definition These parameters define the sequence of the measuring points during the measurement.
Table 9.2: Parameters Cross Analysis in the measuring mode “Impact response”

NOTICE! You can manually change the value for the excitation direction for each
measuring channel in the list.

9.2.2 Trigger: Signal level trigger

There is a predefined trigger for impact only available in the measuring mode "Impulse response". To adjust
the parameters open the properties and the “Impact Trigger setup” via its context menu.

Figure 9.3: Impact Trigger setup

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The parameters are described in the following table 9.3.

Parameter Description
Input channel Define the channel for the excitation signal, all other are response channels.
Slope Select on which slope the trigger reacts: Positive, Negative or Both.
Level Threshold trigger level (in percent of the gain)
Start Offset Offset for x-axis, to position the impact in the middle of the force window.
Possible units are: Normalized, Percent, Samples, msec.
Automatic Gain adjust If checked the measuring range (1 V or 10 V) is selected automatically dependent on the input signals.
Horz. zoom Zooms the first part of the x-axis
Force window Shows the Force curve in the upper graph for input channels.
Exponential window Shows the Exponential curve in the lower graph for response channels.
Adjust Force/Exponential If selected, the Force/Exponential window is configured here (section 9.2.3).
Start Start the trigger test.
Stop Stop the trigger test.
Table 9.3: Parameters of the Impact Trigger setup

9.2.3 Force/Exponential window

This window is used to set special functions controlling the windowing of the measured data in the time
domain for the cross analysis. Two windows are defined: one for the excitation signal (in most cases a
modal hammer as Force sensor) and one for the recorded impact responses (Exponential).

Figure 9.4: Force/Exponential window

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Parameter Description
Start Defines when the values in the windows for Force and Exponential are no longer zero.
Stop Defines when the values in the window for Force are zero again. For the Exponential window
this parameter defines when the exponential decrease of the window starts.
Transition At the increase/decrease from zero to one the increases can be interpolated with a cosine
function. This parameter defines the width of the transition.
Exp. Stop Defines when the values for the Exponential window are zero again.
Units Unit of x-axis: Normalized, Percent, Samples, msec.
Exponential coefficient Defines the coefficient for the exponential decrease of the Exponential window.
Table 9.4: Parameters for the window function

You may also change some of the parameters by dragging with the mouse. The assignment is shown in the
following table 9.5. You may change the parameter Exponential coefficient, for example, by dragging the
decreasing edge of the exponential curve with the mouse.

Element Window Parameter

red triangle apex up Force Start
red triangle apex down Force Stop
blue triangle apex up Exponential Start
blue triangle apex down Exponential Stop
blue rectangle Exponential Exp. Stop
Table 9.5: Assignment of graphical elements and parameters for the window function

9.2.4 Impact Control Center

In the window “Impact control center” you are guided through the measurement. The current excitation point
is displayed as blinking circle (figure 9.5). In addition several instructions and notes are given acoustically:

Overload Issued if an overload occurred at one of the main channels.

Trigger Issued if the trigger condition for the data recording is fulfilled and the data was collected.

Next Point Instructs you to excite/record on the next point of the system.

Stop Signals the end of a measurement.

At each measuring point data recording is repeated several times corresponding to the number of averages
specified in the Cross Analysis setup (figure 9.2).

Figure 9.5: Impact Control Center

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9.2.5 Impact Response: Replay of performed measurements

Having loaded a performed measurement the “Impact control center” guides also through the replay. Pres-
sing the Start button results in a Pause situation. Press Pause repeatedly to step through all impacts.

9.2.6 Impact response measurements - Step by step

To perform an impact response measurement follow the instructions below:

1. Prepare the number of measuring points as well as the reference and response measuring points.

2. Start SAMURAI and click on ON/OFF in the Main toolbar to connect the analyzer.

3. Click on NEW to configure a new measurement. Select the measuring mode “Impact response”.

4. In the setup window for the impact response measurement (figure 9.1) configure the number of already
prepared nodes using the parameters Horz. and Vert..

5. Set the following parameters in this window: The Trigger for the data recording and the numbering of
the measuring points using the corresponding buttons on the right. (Confirm with OK.)

6. Open the Impact Trigger setup (figure 9.3) in the context menu of the Cross Analysis item in the
Analysis tree. Then define the desired settings. Run a test of the exciting signal by pressing the Start
button and adjust the threshold.

7. Configure settings under Analysis -> Cross Analysis (section 9.2.1 and figure 9.2).

8. Configure the graphical display of the measured data (section 9.4).

9. Start the measurement by clicking on the RUN button. You are guided through the measurement in
the “Impact control center” (section 9.2.4).

10. The measurement is finished, when the corresponding number of averages has been recorded. Now
you can recall, display or export the measured data in the Replay mode.

ATTENTION! Due to the data of a measurement in this mode consisting of single records,
the automatic export of the data is not available! For further evaluation
export to UFF format and use ME’scope as postprocessing software.

9.3 Measuring mode: Autostore

9.3.1 Analysis: Cross Analysis for Autostore mode
The parameters for Cross Analysis in Autostore mode (Figure 9.6) are described in table 9.6.

Parameter Description
Enable Cross Analysis En-/Disable cross analysis.
Force/Exponential Define separate window functions for the excitation channel (force) and the receiving channel (expo-
window nential) (section 9.2.3). This may be necessary if you want to use a modal hammer for the excitation
of the analysed system. (Only available, if “Force/Exponential” is selected as FFT window.)
FFT spectrum Configure Number of lines, FFT-Window and Overlap for the FFT. Additional to the standard FFT (see
SAMURAI basic manual) the (Force/Exponential Window) is selectable.
Enable 1/3 octave Samurai can also perform cross analysis between 1/3 octave spectra.
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Parameter Description
Averaging Configure linear or exponential averaging.
Autostore delta time Defines the storage interval and is dependent on the averaging settings.
Enable calculation of Check this box to calculate this values, too.
Max, Min and Leq
Cross analysis A list of cross analysis channels is established. The data of two input channels are always used for the
channels cross analysis and form one “Cross Analysis Channel”. The two input channels must be of the same
sample rate!
Add (Figure 9.7), With these buttons you may add, modify or remove a cross analysis channel. You may select several
Modify (Figure 9.8), response channels at a time to create several cross analysis channels simultaneously.
Remove

Table 9.6: Parameters Cross Analysis

Figure 9.6: Parameter Cross-Analysis

NOTICE! With response delay, differences in signal propagation times can be com-
pensated.

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Figure 9.7: Add Cross channels Figure 9.8: Modify Cross channels

9.4 Cross Analysis graph

This graph is used to display complex values like cross spectra and transfer functions.

Figure 9.9: Cross Analysis graph: Display options

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The following parameters are available within the display options (see figure 9.9):

Parameter Description
Complex mode Display the data as real and imaginary component or as magnitude and phase.
Layout mode Select how to display the data (e.g. Amplitude + Phase + Nyquist).
Graph subdivision Select how much space the individual partial graphs can take (e. g. when displaying Magnitude +
Phase + Nyquist). The parameters Horizontal and Vertical define the horizontal and vertical subdi-
visions.
Phase unit Select radian or degree for phase display.
Range Select the display range for phase (±π, ± π2 . . . or ±180◦ , ±90◦ . . . ).
Overlay first If “Magnitude/Phase” is selected as complex mode, it is possible to display also the coherence of the
trace coherence first cross trace.
Table 9.7: Parameters display options

It is possible to display several traces at the same time provided that the same function is displayed for all
measured data (e. g. a cross correlation of CH2 vs. CH1 and CH3 vs. CH1). Therefore you may only
set this function for the first displayed trace with the parameter Complex mode. The parameters for the
cross analysis graph are similar to those of the spectrum graph. There is only one additional parameter
Complex mode that defines which data from the cross analysis is displayed.

Figure 9.10: Cross Analysis graph: Parameters

Displaying values from the Cross

Analysis option which have
only one real component (auto
spectrum, coherence etc.), requi-
res to use the spectrum graph.
The menu is shown in figure 9.11.
According to definition only the
values from one channel are used
for auto spectra.

Figure 9.11: Parameter in the spectrum graph for Cross Analysis values

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9.5 Zoom Cross Analysis

It is possible to use the Zoom-FFT option to get a higher resolution for the Cross Analysis. The setup of
the Zoom Cross Analysis (figure 9.12) contains the Zoom-FFT parameters as well as a limited set of Cross
Analysis Parameters.

Figure 9.12: Zoom Cross Analysis setup

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9.6 Export: Cross Function

The export formats are described in chapter 8

of the basic manual. Especially for Cross Ana-
lysis manual export there is a Cross Function
selection area (figure 9.14). Here you may spe-
cify the values to be exported. Using automatic
export you get to this selection (figure 9.13) with
the Cross function. . . button.

Figure 9.13: Cross Analysis: Autoexport

Figure 9.14: Export - Cross Function selection window

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 10 ORDER ANALYSIS

10 Order Analysis
Order Analysis is an established technique for the investigation of vibration events and noise emissions in
relation to rotating machines or equipment. In contrast to the FFT, not the level at a given frequency (FFT
spectrum) but instead the level at a multiple or fraction of the basic rotational speed (order spectrum) is of
interest here. For example, this technique can be used to locate gearbox damage. This option calculates
order spectra based upon FFT analysis of the time signal together with the rotational speed information. The
HARMONIE-Family or APOLLO-Family of devices (e.g. the Soundbook MK2 or Soundbook MK1) offers two
tachometer channels for this purpose.

Figure 10.1: Run up with RPM vs. time and FFT vs. RPM (bottom). Top: Angle based Digital Order (left) and FFT-based Order
(right).

10.1 Technical Data

• Real-time calculation of the order spectrum

• Up to 400 order lines; resolution 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10

• Display of order spectra in spectrum graphs as well as in sonograms and waterfall diagrams (against
time or rotational speed); progressive display of a selected order (against time or rotational speed) in
history graph

• Use of two tachometer references possible

• In parallel the standard analyses in SAMURAI are available (sound level meter, 1/3 octave, FFT,
rotational speed)

• Export to Excel, TXT, UFF and NWWin, HDF 5.0

10.2 Measuring mode: Delta Tacho

In this mode the measuring results are not stored after defined time intervals, but after a defined change of
speed. Thus an engine start phase might be examined closer for example.

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Figure 10.2: Measurement setup window - Delta Tacho

Parameter Description
Tacho select Select the tachometer (tacho) input to be used for determining the storage intervals.
Mode Define whether you want to measure a Run Up, Run Down or both.
Lower limit Data acquisition is started/stopped, when the RPM-value exceeds this value.
Upper limit Data acquisition is stopped/started, when the RPM-value exceeds this value.
Delta Tacho This parameter defines a store condition depending on the RPM. Between lower and upper limit data is stored
in steps given by this value (unit: RPM).
Table 10.1: Measurement setup - Delta Tacho

10.3 Analysis: Order from FFT

Order tracking is used to calculate and display higher orders of a base frequency versus time or RPM. The
FFT based methode for order tracking uses a fix frequency resolution. It is dependent on the sample rate
and the number of FFT-lines.

Figure 10.3: Setup FFT-Order tracking

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NOTICE! The FFT based order tracking produces good results for slowly changing
RPM. But for fast varying RPM the signal can be smeared between fre-
quency components.

The configuration window is shown in figure 10.3. The parameters are described in table 6.3.

Parameter Description
Enable En-/disable order tracking for the corresponding channel.
Number of Lines The upper order limit is the product of resolution and number of lines ( 10 . . . 400).
Resolution Order resolution of the spectrum from full orders to 1/10 orders.
Tacho select Defines which tachometer channel is used for measuring the base frequency.
Table 10.2: Parameters - FFT-Order analysis setup

NOTICE! Before you can open the setup window, you must enable at least one ta-
chometer channel and a FFT analysis.

10.4 Analysis: Digital Order tracking

Digital Order tracking uses a dynamic resampling to provide a equal rotation angle. This methode requests
higher calculation resources, but is exact also for fast varying RPM signals. The higher the number of
rotations the higher is the resolution.

Figure 10.4: Setup FFT-Order tracking

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Parameter Description
Enable En-/disable order tracking for the corresponding channel.
Store mode Storing may be controlled by a store condition.
Number of Lines The upper order limit is the product of resolution and number of lines (7, 13, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400).
Resolution Order resolution of the spectrum from full orders to 1/10 orders. (The better the resolution the more
revolutions are needed for a result.)
Window Select a window type. Default is “Rectangular” as the angle is samplesynchronized with the revolution.
Pulses per Rev. Number of markers that indicates a full revolution.
Min. RPM Minimum RPM to get reasonable results, can be decreased by higher number of pulses.
Max. RPM Maximum RPM to get reasonable results, can be increased by higher samplerate. A high samplerate
causes a high calculation effort, so that it should be kept as low as possible.
Tacho select Defines which tachometer channel is used for measuring the base frequency. The selectable “Bittrace”
elements are high sampled tacho inputs from with “Digital Tacho” results are calculated.
Averaging mode “Linear moving” is the only available averaging mode.
Linear count Number of single results to be averaged.
Table 10.3: Parameters - Digital Order analysis setup

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11 Sound Intensity 1 - internal SAMURAI option

When investigating acoustic emission and propagation processes, the direction- and frequency-dependent
energy flow of a sound field is of interest and is described by the sound intensity (energy per area and time,
unit W/m2 ). Sound intensity measurements are made e.g. for locating sound sources or to determine the
sound power emitted from a surface. Determining the sound power by means of intensity measurements
rather than by methods based only on sound pressure measurements brings advantages e.g. in the sup-
pression of extraneous sound sources.

Based upon the two microphone signals from a sound intensity probe, this option calculates the sound inten-
sity at the position of the probe in the axial direction of the microphones. The frequency-dependent intensity
thus calculated is displayed in third-octave bands or constant-width bands (the number of lines is selectable).
By rotating the probe, the direction of maximum intensity can be found. Furthermore, for stationary noise
sources it is possible to use a scanning method to determine the sound power emitted from a defined surface.

The procedure implemented for determining the sound intensity is based upon analysis of the phase differen-
ces resulting e.g. from different paths between the sound source and the two microphones. For this reason,
high demands are made upon the microphone pair in the probe. The software allows the measurement
chain to be calibrated with regard to both pressure and phase.

NOTICE! The external option “Sound Intensity 2” is described in a separate manual.

11.1 Technical Data

• implemented Standards: IEC 61043 class 1, ISO 9614-1, 9614-2, 9614-3, ECMA-160, ANSI-S12-12

• Sensors: Intensity probes

• Measurement range: 20 Hz to 10 kHz, depending on spacer

• Software:

– Sound pressure-, intensity- and power-spectrum, P-I Index + Phase, particle velocity, acoustical
impedance and cross-spectrum.
– Display in third-octave bands or constant-width bands
– Display of the work-area
– Pressure and phase calibration; pressure-residual intensity determination for the measurement
system
– Partial sound power determination according to ISO 9614-1, 9614-2, 9614-3, ECMA-160 and
ANSI-S12-12 over a defined surface
– Export to Excel, TXT, UFF and NWWin
– Option can be used via the SOUND INTENSITY 2 option, which allows custom applications to
access SOUND INTENSITY 1

11.2 Phase calibration for sound intensity probes

When using a sound intensity probe it will not suffice to calibrate the amplitude only. It is also necessary
to determine and correct the phase relation of the microphones. For this special calibrators are used (f.e.
51AB from G.R.A.S.). These calibrators have a casing enclosing a speaker at the centre which is fed with
an external signal. The casing has two apertures for the microphones which have to be calibrated.

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NOTICE! SAMURAI allows to use the analogue outputs of the analyzer for excitation.

Start a phase calibration by selecting the point Phase Calibration from the context menu on the setup tab.

NOTICE! Please note that this menu option is only available for the measuring modes
Sound Intensity Standard and Sound Intensity Autostore. Accordingly,
only these two modes include the transducer type Sound Intensity Probe.

The window for the phase calibration (figure 11.1) is divided into two sections. In the upper section you will
only find passive elements stating some details for the selected probe from the transducer database. The
controls in the lower section are used for the calibration. A detailed description of the elements and controls
in the phase calibration window is given in table 11.1.

Figure 11.1: Phase calibration window

Element Description
Third octave Display the P-I index and phase for third octaves.
FFT Display the P-I index and phase for FFT spectrum.
Internal Signal Generator Specify on which output channel the signal generator is to provide noise. Possible settings for
(OUT1) noise are: none, White noise and Pink noise.
Phase Scaling This control is used to set the y-axis scaling for the graph in this window.
Temperature Enter the current ambient temperature.
Pressure Enter the current atmospheric pressure.
Start/Stop Phase Calibration Use these two buttons to start/stop the phase calibration.
Start/Stop P-I Measurement Use these buttons to start/stop the residual intensity measurement.
Table 11.1: Window “Phase Calibration”

NOTICE! During calibration the graph in the window shown in figure 11.1 displays
the P-I values in the upper part and the phase characteristic below. During
a P-I measurement the corrected phase characteristic is displayed.

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11.3 Measuring modes: Sound Intensity Standard and Auto-Store

The modes for measuring sound intensity only differ from the general measuring modes Standard and Auto-
Store in grouping two input channels for one sound intensity probe, thus restricting the number of available
channels. Furthermore, sound power values may only be calculated in the sound intensity modes.

Figure 11.2: Measurement setup window - Sound Intensity Standard

11.4 Analysis: Sound Intensity

The sound intensity calculation in SAMURAI is done only in the two measurement modes Sound Intensity
Standard and Sound Intensity Autostore (section 11.3) and requires the Sound Intensity option. If one of
the measurement modes is selected when creating a new measurement, the menu entry Sound Intensity
under Analysis is available. Double-clicking on the menu entry will open the window shown in figure 11.3.

Figure 11.3: Setup sound intensity analysis

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The elements and parameters are shown in figure 11.3 and described in table 11.2.

Control Description
Lower/Upper third Use this parameter to limit the frequency range for this analysis.
Length Spacer Enter the length of the used spacer. This parameter influences the available frequency range
(parameter Lower/Upper third).
Temperature Enter the current ambient temperature.
Pressure Enter the current atmospheric pressure.
Element surface Enter the area of the separating element.
Advanced options... Opens a window in which various corrections according to ISO 9614 may be entered.
Table 11.2: Analysis setup Sound Intensity

11.5 Sound Intensity graph

This graph allows you to display the results from the Sound Intensity analysis (section 11.4) as third octave
spectrum (figure 11.5) or as FFT spectrum. The graph contains the sound pressure levels and the sound
intensity measured with the sound intensity probe. The sound pressure level is displayed in both directions,
because it is independent of any direction. The sound intensity is displayed directionally (positive up, nega-
tive down) (figure 11.5, displayed in blue). The setup window for the sound intensity graph is shown in figure
11.4 . The parameters of figure 11.4 are described in table 11.3. Use the buttons below the checkbox Show
pressure trace to adjust the representation of the individual traces (colour or pen).

Figure 11.4: Parameters - Sound intensity graph

Figure 11.5: Sound intensity graph - third octaves

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Parameter Description
Result displayed Select the source channel for the values.
Intensity value . . . Select the intensity value to be displayed: Intensity, P-I Index, Particle velocity, Acostic Impedance,
Sound Power, P-I Index and Phase, Transmission Loss
Weight Select the weighting trace in the frequency domain. Several traces (e.g. A and C) are already
provided, but it is possible to add new traces. The format is the same as in NWWin.
Function Several mathematic functions are available for processing data.
Phase unit Select the unit displayed for the phase (Radiant or Degree).
Phase scal. The phase scaling for the display entered here shall have a value between −π and +π . If lar-
ger/smaller values are entered, the value is recalculated according to x mod π .
Use “Bipolar” representation Enable “Bipolar” representation. The positive or negative direction of the values is displayed in
when available colour.
Show pressure trace En-/Disable display of the measured sound pressure (average of both probe microphones).
Table 11.3: Display options sound intensity graph

11.6 Sound Intensity preferences

General settings for Sound Intensity are entered under “Tools > Preferences > Sound Intensity”. Specify the
minimum number of FFT lines in the lowest third-octave band for the display of the sound intensity values
(in third octaves) in FFT spectra. The remaining parameters in the window shown in figure 11.6 control the
export of sound intensity values (suffix for the sound intensity direction and number of decimal digits when
exporting (in dB or as Engineering Unit)).

Figure 11.6: Preferences window - Sound Intensity

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vibration
For construction works in cities and industrial areas, immission control with regard to the vibration caused is
of considerable importance. The BUILDING VIBRATION option, in conjunction with our portable and robust
Soundbook measurement system and the ICP seismometer developed especially for this application, is a
handy and convenient solution for measurement, analysis and evaluation of building vibration according to
DIN 4150-2 and DIN 4150-3.

This option Building Vibration allows the measurement and analysis of building vibration according to several
standards for the purpose of the evaluation of its effects upon buildings and structures as well as people
within them. For evaluating the effects of vibration upon people in buildings, the option provides the takt-
maximal value (maximum level in consecutive time intervals) of the frequency-weighted vibration signal,
KB(t). The length of the time intervals is freely selectable.

12.1 Technical Data

• implemented Standards: DIN 4150 Part 2/3, UNI – 9916, DIN 45669, ÖNORM S9012

• Hardware: SINUS 3D Seismometer (range: 1 - 80 Hz or 1 - 315 Hz) or other velocity sensors

ATTENTION! If accelerometers are used, they must be “mems” type or with sensitivity
higher than 1 V/g. Otherwise wrong results are returned!

• Software:

– DIN 4150-2 Human exposure to vibration in buildings

– ÖNORM S9012 Human exposure to vibration in buildings
– DIN 4150-3 Effects of vibration on structures
– DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration
– Graphical representation of guideline values for vibrational velocity in foundations
– Time signal, FFT, Third-octave and statistical analysis in real-time and simultaneously
– Table of vibration events, showing date/time, dominant axis, frequency and level
– Export to Excel, csv, txt, UFF and directly to the NWWin software

12.2 Building vibration DIN 4150-2

12.2.1 Analysis: Building vibration DIN 4150-2

Parameter Description
Enable Enable the building vibration analysis with this checkbox.
Store mode Select whether this results should be stored always, never or according to a predefined store condition.
Takt Length Set the length of one cycle (between 1 and 100 seconds) for the calculation of the Taktmaximal value.
Store kvkmax Store the kvkmax value of the averaging interval (125 ms for FAST).
Time constant Select averaging mode: FAST is standard, SLOW none standard.
Table 12.1: Analysis setup building vibration DIN 4150-2

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Figure 12.1 contains the setup window for the building vibration analysis according to DIN 4150-2.

Figure 12.1: Setup building vibration according to DIN 4150-2

12.2.2 Graph: Building vibration DIN 4150-2

The results may be displayed in History or vsXref graph. Select the trace “KB” or “KBT” in the History graph
under “Result displayed”. The “KB”-trace can be set to pure KB, Peak or kvkmax in the “Bin”-box. Here KB
means KBF (t) according to the standard, KBT means KBF T i and P eak means the peak value of the
KB weigthed time signal.

Figure 12.2: Display building vibration according to DIN 4150-2 in History graph

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12.2.3 Export: Building vibration DIN 4150-2

From a performed measurement you may export the values. Using Autoexport you may automatically export
after each measurement.

Figure 12.3: Export building vibration according to DIN 4150-2

12.3 Vibration immissions according to ÖNORM S9012

Figure 12.4 contains the setup window for the building vibration analysis according to ÖNORM S9012.

Figure 12.4: Setup building vibration according to ÖNORM S9012

The parameters are described in table 12.2.

Parameter Description
Enable En-/Disable the building vibration analysis with the checkbox.
Store mode Alternative to always or never store a userdefined store condition may be created and applied.
X, Y, Z -axis Assignment of channels to measuring points and directions.
Time constant Select averaging mode: SLOW is standard, FAST none standard.
Delta time Time interval for storing the calculated values.
Table 12.2: Analysis settings for building vibration ÖNORM S9012

Display and export of the resulting aw values are similar to the method DIN 4150-2 (section 12.2).

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12.4 Building vibration DIN 4150-3

Upon the occurrence of vibration, a marker is set in a vibrational velocity / frequency diagram at the position
determined by the relevant frequency and the maximum velocity from the three axes. The guideline values
for vibrational velocity in foundations of commercial buildings, housing and protected historical monuments
are also shown graphically in the diagram. Thus, already during the course of the measurement the distri-
bution of the markers shows whether and how often the threshold values for the relevant building type were
exceeded.

The particle velocity is measured for all three spatial directions (for uniaxial transducers only one direction).
If the vibration speed exceeds the threshold defined for one axis, the data for this axis are recorded and
used as basis for the calculation of the FFT spectrum. The spectrum is used to determine the frequency of
the largest partial vibration.

12.4.1 Analysis: Building vibration DIN 4150-3

Figure 12.5: Setup building vibration according to DIN 4150-3

Figure 12.5 contains the setup window for the building vibration analysis according to DIN 4150-3.
The parameters of figure 12.5 are described in table 12.3.

Parameter Description
Enable En-/Disable the building vibration analysis with the checkbox.
Duration FFT window length.
Threshold Threshold for the vibration acceleration which has to be exceeded to start the calculation of the spectra.
Number of lines Number of lines for calculating the FFT spectra.
Frequency res. Display of the frequency resolution for the current configuration.
X, Y, Z -axis Assignment of channels to measuring points and directions.
Velocity signal Enable velocity signal acquisition.
Event FFT Enable to store the FFT events occasionally for documentation of the measurement.
Table 12.3: Analysis setup building vibration DIN 4150-3

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We recommend the following SAMURAI setup for measurements according to DIN 4150-3:
Input coupling: AC
Input filter: none
1 Hz high pass (Soundbook MK1 and HARMONIE): off

Audio bandwidth Number of FFT lines lower measurable frequency in Hz

312.5 Hz 101 6.25
201 3.12
401 1.56
801 0.78
1601 0.39
3201 0.19
156.25 Hz 101 3.12
201 1.56
401 0.78
801 0.39
1601 0.19
3201 0.1
78.125 Hz 101 1.56
201 0.78
401 0.39
801 0.19
1601 0.1
3201 0.05

Table 12.4: Recommended settings for DIN 4150-3

12.4.2 Graph: Building vibration DIN 4150-3

The results calculated according to DIN 4150-3 are displayed in the Building Vibration graph (figure 12.6).

Figure 12.6: Building vibration graph for the measurement according to DIN 4150-3

It contains the measured frequency on the horizontal axis and the particle velocity amplitude (Ppv = b Peak
particle velocity ; according to DIN 4150-3 vi ) on the vertical axis. For each spatial direction a certain
symbol or colour is used (figure 12.7). Due to the calculation being only performed, when a certain threshold
is exceeded (table 12.3), the measured values are not connected by lines. The resulting graph shows in
which spatial direction the examined element is excited very heavily and by which vibrations.

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Figure 12.7: Parameters building vibration graph ISO 4150-3

The settings below General, x-axis and y-axis comply with the other graphs. You will find the parameters
for the table on the right side of the graph in the window shown in figure 12.8. Header and width of the
columns are editable.

Figure 12.8: Parameters building vibration graph DIN 4150-3

12.4.3 Export: Building vibration DIN 4150-3

Figure 12.9: Export building vibration according to DIN 4150-3

From a performed measurement you may export the values shown in figure 12.9. Using Autoexport you
may automatically export after each measurement. To get all signals exported in one WAV file, export the
DIN4150 values alone.

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12.5 DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration

For the measurement of continuous vibration according to DIN 4150-3 another procedure is prescribed. It
detects the highest values of the vibrational velocity.

12.5.1 Analysis: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration

Just enable the computation and select the takt length (between 1 s and 10 s):

Figure 12.10: Setup continuous vibration according to DIN 4150-3

12.5.2 Graph: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration

The result may be displayed in History or vsXref graph:

Figure 12.11: Display continuous vibration according to DIN 4150-3 in History graph

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12.5.3 Export: DIN 4150-3 Continuous vibration

From a performed measurement you may export the results. Using Autoexport you may automatically export
after each measurement.

Figure 12.12: Export continuous vibration according to DIN 4150-3

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13 Post Processing
The post processing option of SAMURAI allows to perform a new analysis from measured signals. The
input data are not provided by the analyzer, but are taken from the hard disk. Supported as source are time
signals of SAMURAI measurements and a couple of audio formats. This leads to some changes:

• Under Hardware you have now to assign signal sources.

• As the system works independent from hardware, e. g. output events are not possible.

• You cannot calibrate or select transducers since the information is taken from a measurement.

• You may take signals from different measurements as input.

ATTENTION! To perform a postprocess on a SAMURAI measurement the time signals

must be stored in it.

13.1 Setup for Post Processing

To activate Postprocess mode, click on the icon next to the connection icon. The genaral settings for
Postprocess are entered under “Tools > Preferences > Post Processing” (section 13.4). For quick access
you can load a SAMURAI measurement directly from the Browse tab via context menu (figure 13.1). Doing
so, the setup of the measurement is loaded, too. You may also load ordinary setups for post processing or
setups stored in post processing mode for ordinary measurements.

Figure 13.1: Loading a measurement for post processing

Select for example SAMURAI measurement as source (figure 13.2). To change a configuration you may use
“Edit Properties”.

Figure 13.2: Assign SAMURAI measurement as source

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Select Working folder and the desired measurement:

Figure 13.3: Select SAMURAI working folder and a measurement for post processing

Select the channels to be taken as data source (figure 13.4). Signals from different measurements have
different time stamps. You may keep this difference or start all at the same time in the postprocess or even
enter manually an arbitrary time offset.

Figure 13.4: Select channels to be added to postprocessing

NOTICE! All signals to be postprocessed together must be of the same sample rate!

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13.1.1 The Post Processing Signal Browser

The Post processing signal browser is similar to the Replay Data Browser and shows the signals with the
assigned channels. Especially the “Cursor mode” of the context menu offers the same features. You may
zoom in amplitude or time axis and select a special range to apply the postprocessing only on it. It is also
possible to apply a decimation for downsampling of all signals.

Figure 13.5: Post processing signal browser

13.2 Post Processing Analysis and Display

When the channel sources are set, then the Analysis and display settings are configured similar to a normal
SAMURAI measurement. Select the analyzing mode in the Post processing signal browser (Fast or normal,
with or without Audio) (figure 13.5).

NOTICE! You may only perform a SLM analysis, if the time signals were recorded
with a sampling rate of 25.6 kHz or 51.2 kHz.

Run the post processing by clicking on , then a new measurement is created containing the new data. As
any SAMURAI measurement it may be used for new postprocessing (if the time signals are stored) and the
results may be exported.

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13.3 Batch of Post Processing jobs

When the configuration of data sources, analysis and graphics are performed, the job can be added to a
batch list by clicking on the icon to be executed later. A window appears showing all collected jobs for
post processing (figure 13.6). This way several time consuming jobs can be prepared to be run overnight for
example.

Figure 13.6: Post processing Batch list example

If there are several Samurai measurements performed with the same setup and also to be evaluated in
the same way, then the Batch list can be created very easily. Configure the Postprocessing for the first
measurement and add the job to the batch list and select it. Then open the measurement directory is
opened with the button Add Similar and add the remaining measurements. These are then also evaluated as
configured for the first measurement. The calculation is started by clicking on .

Figure 13.7: Display while Batch processing

While batch processing is running, a process window is displayed (figure 13.7). Via this the batch processing
can also be aborted.

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13.4 Post Processing preferences

The Post processing group under Tools -> Preferences contains the following parameters:

Remember peak files Check this box to permanently save peak files. This is recommended for long mea-
surements, because recalculation when loading can take some time.

Color theme Select colour theme to be used in the post processing window (like Data Browser).

New measurement name behaviour Choose how the names for new post processing measurement are
created: from the measurement setup file, from the first source channel, user defined at start of each
processing.

New measurement time behaviour The start time of the new post process measurement can be taken
from the current PC time or be adapted from the first channel source.

Figure 13.8: Preferences Window - Post processing

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14 Tone Assessment
This option allows assessing the tonality of signals according to ISO 1996-2 Appendix C. Open the evalu-
ation window (figure 14.1) from the context menu of a spectrum graph containing a FFT curve. Tones are
considered existing when the level of each line in a FFT averaged over one minute exceeds the levels of the
adjacent spectral lines by 6 dB or more. All local maxima with a bandwidth of 3 dB and narrower than 10
per cent of the width of the current critical band are considered a tone (see table C.1 of ISO 1996-2). If a
section is broader than 10 per cent of the width of the critical band, these lines are neither considered tones
nor narrow-band noises.

Figure 14.1: Tonality assessment according to ISO 1996-2 Appendix C

By standard definition all lines not characterised as noise pauses are masking noises (see paragraph C.4.3.
“Masking noise”). These contents are shown in green in the window in figure 14.1. Contents which have
been identified as tones are red.

In the upper section of the window in figure 14.1 the entire examined spectrum is displayed. The areas
identified as tones are red. The bandwidth of the critical bands of the individual tones is displayed as black
bar above the spectrum. The table at the bottom left lists the following values:

Frequency The centre frequency of the identified tone.

dLta ∆Lta Tonal audibility based on the formula C.3 of ISO 1996-2 (2003).

Lpt Lpt Sound pressure level of the tones, based on formula C.1 of the standard.

Lpn Lpn Sound pressure level of the masking noise, based on the formula C.2 of the standard.

Kt Kt Adjustment value based on formula C.4 of the standard.

Use the three buttons in the bottom line of the window in figure 14.1 to copy events to the clipboard for further
processing (creation of reports or further processing with Excel etc.).

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15 Speech Transmission Index
In architectural acoustics it is clearly observed that different hearing impressions can be directly correlated to
certain properties of the sound field to which the listener is presented. This observation leads acousticians
to the will of defining quantities which could at best describe a sound field objectively, in the aim of better
architectural designs, and in the end, better acoustical experiences to the listeners of concerts, lectures, or
theater performances.

15.1 Technical Data

• Implemented Standards: IEC 60268-16:2011

• Software: Calculation of the following values:

– STIPA (Speech Transmission Index for public address systems)

– Full STI Male
– Full STI Female

15.2 Measuring mode: Speech Transmission Index

For excitation an external signal can be created and used by SAMURAI or it can the excitation can be done
internally using the signal generator.

Figure 15.1: Measurement Mode Direct STI

Parameter Description
Type Select between: STIPA, Full STI Male, Full STI Female
Scanmode For Full STI select between: Single(EN 60268-16:2011), Full spectrum, Full mixed 1
Signal generation Select Internal or External
Channel For internal signal generation, the OUT_12 socket is used. Select out channel 1 or 2.
Time duration Duration of the exciting signal
Trigger level For Full STI and external signal generation specify the Triggerlevel for the Sync tone.

Table 15.1: Parameters of the STI measuring mode

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15.3 Results: Speech Transmission Index

The results window is opened via: “Main menu > Measurement > Display STI result”. The left side contains
positions and the main result. Positions can be deleted or renamed using the according buttons.

Figure 15.2: Graph STI

The right side shows spectral results numerically and graphically. The graphic fonts can be edited using the
Settings button. The table and the graphic can be copied using the according buttons. Finally a report can
be generated in Excel format using the button Excel report . . . .

15.3.1 Annex M simulation

For the Annex M computation additional signals must be provided for:

• Measurement background noise

• Operational Speech Leq

• Operational background noise

With this input various values can be computed. The computation is started with the Execute simulation button.
Three checkboxes provide important functions:

Include all details from Annex M If not activated, the basic results are reported as shown in figure 15.3. If
activated much more details are reported.

Include all positions If activated the results will be presented for each position, otherwise only for the first
one.

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 15.3 Results: Speech Transmission Index

Show results window Open and close the Report Viewer for an already performed simulation.

Figure 15.3: STI: Annex M simulation

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16 Live Sound Power - internal option

This internal SAMURAI option is used to measure Sound Power and is very flexible in the configuration.
The Sound Power may be calculated from measured sound levels or from 1/3 octaves. In any case some
pre-measurements have to be performed for that the corrections according to the standards can be applied.

NOTICE! The external option “SoundPower” is described in a separate manual.

As usual for SAMURAI measurements the transducers have to be applied to the channels. SLM or 1/3
octaves or fractional octaves have to be enabled in Analysis in the Setup tab.

NOTICE! If the number of hardware channels is not sufficient for all microphone po-
sitions, time signals of equal lenght can be recorded after another for a
couple of channels. The SoundPower analysis can be done in Postprocess
(separate option!) then using all this data at once.

16.1 Setup: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3741

In the Setup tab of Samurai under Analysis via the context menu of “Sound Power” select “ISO 3741”. This
standard describes the determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
sound pressure for reverberation test rooms using a standard sound source for calibration. The measure-
ment itself may be performed with only one microphone as the reverberation chamber ensures the same
sound level everywhere.

16.1.1 Analysis: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3741

Figure 16.1 shows the configuration menu under Analysis. The input can be taken from 1/3 octaves or
Fractional octaves. In any case a pre-measurement of the reverberation time is necessary. Perform it as
described in section 3.2 in the basic SAMURAI manual. From the results create a Reference spectrum via
“Commands” as shown there in figure 3.6.

Figure 16.1: Analysis configuration menu for ISO 3741 and selection for background measurement.

If you want to calculate the background correction K1 you must select a suitable premeasurement. If you
choose the direct methode according to part 9.1.4 of ISO 3741, you must enter the requested surrounding
parameters. Then select the Reference spectrum derived from the reverberation time pre-measurement and
continue to adjust the graphics.

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If you choose the comparison methode according to part 9.1.5 of ISO 3741, you must prepare and select
Reference spectra of pre-measurements for reverberation time, Reference Sound Power Lwr and Reference
sound level Lpr .

16.2 Setup: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3744/45/46

In the Setup tab of Samurai under Analysis via the context menu of “Sound Power” select “ISO 3744/45/46”.
Devided in 3 parts this standards describe the determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels
of noise sources using sound pressure.

• ISO 3744: Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane

• ISO 3745: Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms

• ISO 3746: Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane

16.2.1 Analysis: Live Sound Power according to ISO 3744/45/46

Figure 16.2 shows the configuration menu under Analysis to calculate K1 and K2. The input can be taken
from 1/3 octaves, Fractional octaves or SLM.

Figure 16.2: Configuration and settings for K1 and K2 under Analysis

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Sound Power from Sound Levels

The Background Noise correction K1 is determined by a pre-measurement and the resulting LA eq entered
manually. For the environmental correction K2 the mean sound absorption coefficient is also set manually.

Sound Power from 1/3 octaves or Fractional octaves

To determine the Background Noise correction K1 perform a pre-measurement without noise and derive a
Reference spectrum from it, that you then select for the K1 calculation.

The environmental correction K2 can be determined in different methods.

• Approximate: The operator enters manually the mean sound absorption coefficient.

• Reverberation: Select a Reference spectrum derived from a Reverberation time pre-measurement.

• Absolute Comparison: Select a Reference spectrum derived from a test object measurement and
one derived from a standard sound source measurement.

• User defined: The operator enters directly the Reference spectrum for K2.

16.3 Live Sound Power Graph

16.3.1 Live Sound Power - SLM graph
The user may create several graphs to display soundlevels for each channel. The result of the Live Sound
Power analysis (“SoundPower SLM”) is displayed in a SLM graph. Figure 16.3 shows the configuration.

Figure 16.3: Live Sound Power SLM graph

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16.3.2 Live Sound Power - Spectrum graph

The user may create several graphs to display 1/3 octaves for each channel. The result of the Live Sound
Power analysis (“SoundPower Octave”) is displayed in a Spectrum graph.

Figure 16.4: Live Sound Power Spectrum

Figure 16.4 shows a Live Sound Power spectrum with the Background Noise reference spectrum in the
background (yellow). A second trace shows the Standard Deviation (green). As the signal to noise ratio is to
low here, a warning is displayed (red).

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17 Weatherstation
The meteorological correction factor Cmet (DIN ISO 9613-2) must be taken into account in the calculation of
the noise rating level, e.g. for the German “TA Lärm”. The correction factor includes a deduction dependent
upon the meteorological conditions as well as the local situation between the noise source and the point of
measurement. This option allows the following weather data to be recorded synchronously with the noise
level measurement: temperature, humidity, pressure, rain event, wind speed and wind direction. The wind
direction is visualized as a direction-dependent color of a marker track.

NOTICE! The weather station is configured using the SINUS Driver Configuration as
described in the APOLLO and SOUNDBOOK manual.

17.1 Technical Data

• Synchronous recording with time signal, spectra etc.

• Supported weather stations: Reinhard, Vaisala, Thies (4.9200.00.000)

• Values: Temperature, Wind speed and direction, Humidity, Rain, Atmospheric pressure

• ISO 9613-2:1996 (Acoustics – Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors – Part 2: General
method of calculation)

17.2 Weather Data graph

This graph allows you to display weather data. As with the history graph you may display several traces
simultaneously. Additionally, two stripes are shown at the bottom. The first stripe represents the rains
sensor data and the second the coloured wind direction. The legend for the coloured stripes is given in the
upper right corner of the graph (figure 17.2). The settings below General, x-axis, y-axis and More Axis are
similar to those of the history graph.

Figure 17.1: Parameters Weather Data graph - Weather

NOTICE! The Thies weather station may be connected directly (analog) to the SLOW
socket. To display this values select “Weatherdata2” for the graph.

The parameters under Weather are described in the following table 17.1.

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Parameter Description
Show Rainfall stripe Check this box to display the stripe for the rainfall (see black stripe in figure 17.2).
Rainfall color Click to select the colour of the rainfall stripe.
Rainfall stripe threshold When the connected weather station also provides a rainfall amount, set the threshold for
displaying the stripe in colour.
Show Wind direction stripe Check this box to display the wind direction.
Show Wind direction arrows Check this box to display small arrows over the wind speed trace to indicate the wind di-
over wind speed trace rection. The direction is defined by the legend in the upper right corner of the graph.
Pix Enter arrow length in pixels.
Compass colors Click to adjust the colours for the individual wind directions.
Table 17.1: Parameters Weather Data graph

Figure 17.2: Weather Data graph

17.3 Export: Weather data

The export formats are described in chapter 8 of the ba-
sic manual. Especially for the manual export of Weather va-
lues there is a Weather data export selection window un-
der:
“Export to > [Format] > Select ==> > Default selection. . . ”.
Here you may specify the values to be exported.

Using automatic export you get to this window with the

Weather Values. . . button.

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17.4 Connecting Thies Weather station

There are two ways of connecting the Thies weather station: eighter analog to SLOW socket or digital via
RS485 with adapter to USB.

Value/Connection Analog via SLOW Digital via RS485/USB

Wind speed yes yes
Wind direction yes yes
Air temperature yes yes
Relative Humidity yes yes
Air pressure yes yes
Brightness no no
Rain Intensity no yes
Table 17.2: Values provided by Thies weatherstation

Figure 17.3: Thies Clima Sensor US

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18 Remote SAMURAI
This option is primarily intended for noise monitoring of building sites, industrial facilities, sport events, amu-
sement parks etc. in cases where continuous on-line monitoring is necessary. The REMOTE CLIENT option
is a separate program (remoteSAMURAI) which allows simultaneous access to several measurement sta-
tions in a network. The program acts as a client, using the TCP/IP interface of SAMURAI on the remote
measurement stations. When a measurement station is accessed, the sound level meter values and third-
octave spectra are displayed graphically. The user has either full access or only display access, depending
on the password supplied.

18.1 Technical Data

• Remote access to several measurement stations via TCP/IP

• History graph of all sound level values during the measurement

• Third-octave spectra during the measurement

• Use with either full access or only display access

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19 Easy Listening
This option offers the possibility to listen to signals during a running measurement. Easy Listening is acti-
vated under Tools in the main toolbar (figure 19.1). In the opening window (figure 19.2) the parameters are
configured (table 19.1).

Figure 19.1: Activation under Tools Figure 19.2: Konfiguration of Easy Listening

Parameter Beschreibung
Left / Right Select the channels for the left and right ear. The volume is controlled by the sliders.
Mono Set to have one signal on both ears.
Gain Setting of the gain: 0 − 80 dB
Mute Set for silence.
Table 19.1: Parameter of Easy Listening

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20 Zoom FFT
The result of a conventional FFT analysis with sampling frequency fs of a time signal of length τ is a
spectrum covering a range from 0 Hz to fmax with the frequency resolution ∆f . According to the Nyquist
theorem the maximum measurable frequency applies to: fmax < fs /2. Generally a spectrum with 400 fre-
quency lines is calculated from 1024 samples. The formular obtains now: 2, 56 ∗ fmax = fs . The maximum
measurable frequency increases proportional to sample frequency.

For the frequency resolution holds: ∆f = 1/τ = fs /N . Here N denotes the total number of samples.
So the resolution only depends on the length of the time signal. Inasmuch as an increase of the sampling
frequency increases the number of samples proportional, a better frequency resolution is not attainable this
way. This can only be achieved by a longer measurement duration.

With Zoom-FFT the frequency lines can be concentrated within a range of adjustable bandwidth around a
high frequency (Center frequency). In comparison with conventional FFT the same resolution in this range
is attainable with much less frequency lines with the same measurement duration. By concentration of
many frequency lines (high sampling frequency) on a small frequency range (high Zoom factor) a very high
frequency relosution can be achieved. However this may require a very long time signal according to the
formular given above.

Figure 20.1: Configuration of Zoom-FFT under Analysis Figure 20.2: Conventional (blue) and
Zoom-FFT (red) with Zoom factor 32 near
10 kHz

The configuration of the Zoom-FFT parameters (figure 20.1) is done in the menu under Analysis in the
Setup-Tab. It is described in the following table 20.1.

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Parameter Description
Zoom FFT Aktivate Zoom-FFT spectra
Bandwidth Display of the bandwidth set by the samplerate for each channel
Store mode Set store condition
Number of lines Number of spectral lines, possible values are: 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601, 3201, 6401, 12801, 25601
Window Selection of the window function (Manual Basic version: Section 4.2.3)
Overlap Time slot overlap for FFT calculation
Center frequency Frequency in the middle of the Zoom range
Frequency span Width of the Zoom range. The limits of the Zoom range are displayed below.
Zoom factor Ratio of conventional FFT bandwidth to width of the Zoom range, maximum: 32768
Delta frequency With this configuration achieved frequency resolution
Averaging mode Linear single, Linear repeat, Exponential, Fast, Slow
Linear count Number of spectra to be averaged in a linear mode
Exp. time (s) Time constant for exponential averaging mode
Delta time (s) Periode of data storage
Table 20.1: Configuration of Zoom-FFT

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21 Virtual Tachometer
The Vitual Tachometer is an instrument, to find lokal maxima in spectral data of rotating machines and
provide it for order analysis. The parameters of the configuration menu (figure 21.1) are described in the
following table 21.1:

Figure 21.1: Konfiguration of the Virtual Tacho Figure 21.2: Graph and Cursor

Parameter Description
Default RPM Expected frequency of the spectral data local maximum
Select graph Select the spectrum (from FFT or Zoom-FFT) to be researched with the Vibrational Tachometer
Autosearch bin span Span around the expected frequency in witch the Tacho should search for the maximum
Selected harmonic order Number of pulses per revolution
Table 21.1: Parameters for the configuration of the Virtual Tachometer

If the Virtual Tacho Cursor is enabled, the search for a lokal maximum in the selected spectrum will be done
automatically around the expected frequency. It is also possible to set the cursor start position during a
running measurement and confirm via the context menu as shown in figure 21.2. The result can be shown
in the status bar as well as in a tachometer graph, and it can be used as input to an order analysis.

The Virtual Tacho may also be used without automatic detection. For that the Virtual Tacho Cursor has to
be disabled in the configuration menu. Then one can read the maximum value from a sprectrum graph,
doubleclick in the display on the status bar (field with RPM value) and enter the value in the appearing
window. This value will then be taken for order analysis.

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 22 SYNCHRONOUS FFT

22 Synchronous FFT
The Synchronous Average of an acoustic or vibrational signal allows to attenuate the components of a
signal, that are not synchronous with the rotating one and so to reduce background noise. The resulting
signal average is the ensemble average of the angle domain signal, synchronously sampled with respect to
the component rotation. The main advantage of Synchronous Average is to extract deterministic part of a
complex acoustic or vibration signal, meaning all the events that are periodically repeated with the reference
rotation. One or two reference frequencies are available for the synchronous averaging. They may either
be entered manually or taken from a tacho signal. There is also a tracking possibility to compensate small
speed variations. The configuration menu is shown in figure 22.1 and described in table 22.1:

Figure 22.1: Menu to configure synchronous averaging

Parameter Description
Bandwidth Shows the bandwidth as defined by the sample rate
Store mode Defines if the data are stored always, never or according to a store condition
Sync. mode Synchronise to one or two frequencies to be given in the next fields. Alternatively an activated
tachometer may be selected to get the reference frequency.
Tracking Range Range of tracking: None, Small, Medium, Large
Number of lines Number of spectral lines; available values are: 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601, 3201, 6401, 12801, 25601
Window Select appropriate window option
Overlap Time slot overlap for FFT calculation. Please note that a high overlap calculation requires much PC
ressources and may cause real-time capability losses.
Averaging mode Mode for the time averaging of spectra: Linear repeat, Exponential
Linear count Number of single measurements to be averaged for one result
Exp. Time Time constant for the exponential averaging
Delta time (s) Periode of data storage
Table 22.1: Parameters for Synchronous averaging

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Synchronous Averaging is useful for:

• Clean any periodic time signal from background noise (ex. wind noise) or all the other not synchronous
components.

• Available results on frequency and time domain.

• Improve the dynamic range for the frequency analysis of rotating machinery.

Figure 22.2: Comparison between usual and synchronous vector averaging

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 23 ENVELOPE

23 Envelope
Defects in ball-bearings should be detected early, to avoid expensive damage on machines. Such defects
show up in low frequencies, but they are usually overlain by disturbances. So it is hard to figure this out
using ordinary FFT. Now Envelope offers a possibility to extract this low frequencies from its harmonics in
the high frequency range. The following picture shows the procedure step by step.

Figure 23.1: Envelope procedure step by step

The configuration of Envelope and the display of the bearing frequencies is done in the Analysis menu in the
setup tab (figures 23.2 and 23.3). The parameters are described in table 23.1.

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Figure 23.2: Envelope configuration menu Figure 23.3: Bearing Frequencies menu

Parameter Description
Bandwidth Shows the bandwidth as defined by the sample rate
Store mode Defines if the data are stored always, never or according to a store condition
Number of lines Number of spectral lines; available values are: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384, 32768
Overlap Time slot overlap for FFT calculation
Center frequency Frequency in the middle of the Zoom range
Zoom factor Ratio of conventional FFT bandwidth to width of the Zoom range, maximum: 32768
Averaging mode Linear single, Linear repeat, Exponential, Fast, Slow
Linear count Number of single measurements to be averaged for one result
Exp. time (s) Time constant for exponential averaging mode
Delta time (s) Periode of data storage
Table 23.1: Parameters for Envelope configurations

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 24 PSYCHOACOUSTIC

24 Psychoacoustic
Psychoacoustics approves the system to research acoustic signals in loudness and sharpness. This models
have been developed mainly by Zwicker in order to measure acoustic values (loudness and sharpness) in a
way, that is similar to the human perception.

24.1 Technical Data

• Values: Loudness, Sharpness

• Implemented Standards: DIN 45631 3rd octaves, DIN 45631 A1 3rd octaves, ISO 532-1 3rd octaves,
DIN 45692

• Units: sone, phone, acum

Taking a 1 kHz sinus signal the loudness level in unit phon is equal to sound pressure level in unit
dB. Changing the frequency the loudness level is built following the “normal equal-loudness-level contours”.
This curves are defined in the standards DIN 45630 Bl.2 (DIN 1318) by Robinson-Dadson or ISO 226:2003
(figure1 24.1). To evaluate a noise signal, its total frequency content is analyzed. For frequencies above
300 Hz the human perception corresponds to the 1/3 octave bands. Lower frequencies are combined to 3
frequency groops. The resulting frequency scale is named critical bands and the unit is bark, containing
24 bands covering the human range of acoustic perception. Now the noise signal is frequency analyzed and
from the whole bark spectrum the loudness level is calculated in phon. In the standards a rule is defined,
how to calculate loudness (symbol: N) in unit sone finally from loudness levels (figure 24.2).

Figure 24.1: Equal-loudness-level contours Figure 24.2: Relation between Loudness and Loudness levels

Basing on the loudness the psychoacoustic value sharpness (symbol: S) can be calculated in the unit
acum. Sharpness is a measure of the nuisance of noise, caused by its spectral proportions. The calculation
is defined in standard DIN 45692. Two annexes describe the deviating methods by Aures and von Bismarck,
using different weighting functions in the formular.

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 24.2 Analysis: Psychoacoustic

24.2 Analysis: Psychoacoustic

Psychoacoustic values are calculated from 1/3 octaves. So it is enabled in that menu. Press the Edit button
then to enter the configuration menu (figure 24.3). Different types of measurement are to be configured with
different parameters shown in table 24.1.

Figure 24.3: Configure Psychoacoustic

Type Loudness Sharpness

Display name (User default) (User default)
Unit sone, phone acum
Free Field Correction 0 or 1 0 or 1
DIN 45631 3rd octaves Aures 3rd octaves
Method DIN 45631 A1 3rd octaves von Bismarck 3rd octaves
ISO 532-1 3rd octaves DIN 45692 3rd octaves
Table 24.1: Parameters for Psychoacoustic configurations

24.3 Graph: Psychoacoustic

Psychoacoustic offers an own graph to display for example the result not only in Hz but also in bark scale on
the x-axis (figure 24.5). (This setting can be changed under “X Axis” of the graphs menu.)

Figure 24.4: Psychoacoustic Graph - Main settings

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 24 PSYCHOACOUSTIC

You may display several psychoacoustic traces in one graph as “Live” or “Leq” value. This is specified in the
main settings of the graphs menu (figure 24.4). Under “More Axes” additional axes with other units may be
configured and scaled.

Figure 24.5: Psychoacoustic Graph

24.4 Articulation Index

The Articulation Index is a measure for speech intelligability disturbed by background noise. It was first
introduced by the standard ANSI S3.5-1969. For the application the noise is measured in 1/3 octaves agaist
RPM measured with a tachometer. The Articulation Index is displayed using a vsXref-Graph selecting it in
the “Bin”-field (figure 24.6). (There is an Example measurement in the scope of delivery.)

Figure 24.6: Display Articulation Index in vsXref-Graph

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 24.4 Articulation Index

24.4.1 Export: Articulation Index

The Articulation Index can only be exported to Excel or CSV format as time history. The 1/3 octave and
tachometer traces must be selected (figure 24.7).

Figure 24.7: AI-Export: Select time history of 1/3 octave and tachometer traces

In the next step check “Associate auxiliary results to spectral data” (figure 24.8).

Figure 24.8: AI-Export: Association of Tacho values to the spectrum

So the values for the tachometer and the Articulation Index will be exported as extra columns to the 1/3
octave values.

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 25 RMS METER

25 RMS Meter
The RMS meter is a tool, that calculates level items from several kinds of transducer.

NOTICE! Currently only samplerates 12.8 kHz, 25.6 kHz and 51.2 kHz are suppor-
ted.

25.1 Analysis: RMS meter

The RMS meter Analysis takes arbitrary raw data as input and calculates an unweighted level value to be
displayed in History graph. The Operator must set Low and High Pass filters. No more filtering or integration
is done. It is possible to use store conditions and averaging.

Figure 25.1: Setup RMS meter analysis

25.2 Graph: RMS meter

This graph displays an arbitrary number of RMS meter channels as bar and one or two numerical values for
each channel (figure 25.2).

Figure 25.2: RMS meter Graph

In the head of the RMS graphs menu (figure 25.3) you select the RMS meter channels to be displayed.
Configure the value to be shown on the left (Live, Leq, Max, Min, Peak(t), Peak), the right one is optional.
Some layout settings and the refresh rate are also set here.

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 25.2 Graph: RMS meter

Figure 25.3: Configuration RMS meter Graph - Head

Advanced layout settings and optional alarmings are to be set under “Options” (figure 25.4)

Figure 25.4: Configuration RMS meter Graph - Options

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 26 SOUND MAPPING

26 Sound Mapping
The Sound Mapping option is used for noise localization in postprocess after a measurement is finished. The
measurement must be performed eighter in “Autostore” measuring mode with a microphone or in “Sound
Intensity autostore” mode with an intensity probe. Further a spectral analysis like 1/3 octaves, FFT or fracti-
onal octaves must be enabled. Also a noisecam (section 4) must be used.

So the following options are prerequisite for Sound Mapping:

• Noisecam

• Intensity (if measurement is performed with intensity probe)

With this preparations a measurement can be performed and the creation of the Sound Intensity map follows
afterwards. Load the finished measurement, then select: “Create Map” under “Tools” from the main menu.

Figure 26.1: Creating the Map

Play and stop the video in the new window (figure 26.1), navigate using the mouse wheel or the arrow
buttons. With a mouse click you set or move points indicating the current position of the intensity probe.
The Snapshot button stores a picture for the background of the Intensity map. The Options. . . button opens
a window (figure 26.2) to adjust the Snapshot size and assign the physical dimensions of the shown. The
settings are applied to the area you specify with the mouse having clicked the Clip button. If you have
finished this procedure, use the Store. . . button to create a new measurement. You find an Example "SI-
Map-Measurement_map" on the install CD.

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 26.1 Contour graph

Figure 26.2: Creating Options

In this measurement you see a "Contour graph" and Intensity graphs. In the replay you see how the area of
the noise origin is calculated better and better with every new point set before. With stop you see the result.

Figure 26.3: SI-Map result

26.1 Contour graph

The Contour graph allows displaying sound intensity and sound pressure maps and is only available with
the “Sound Intensity Map” option. The image must be captured before from the NoiseCam video using the
Snapshot button in the “Create Map” window as described above. You may display the values as iso-lines
or as interpolated map in a two-dimensional image (figure 26.3). The Contour graph is derived from the
Sonogram (SAMURAI Basic manual, section 5.4.6), so that the first configuration parameters are similar.

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The parameters for the x- and y-axis are identical and relate to the two spatial directions representing the
measurement plane.

Parameter Description
Horizontal count Number of interpolation steps in direction of the x- or y-axis for the map calculation.
Vertical count
Horizontal count when measuring Number of interpolation steps in direction of the x- or y-axis for the map calculation
Vertical count when measuring during measurement.
Interpolate function Interpolation method with r as the “Euclid distance”.
√
Multiquadratic g(r) = r 2 + c2
Thin Plate Spline g(r) = (r 2 + c2 ) · ln(r 2 + c2 )

Function parameter Parameter c of the interpolate function.

Show capture grid over the image Superimpose the grid set in paragraph 26 on the image.
Do not recalc the map during Runtime Check this box to avoid the recalculation of the acoustic map during measurement.
Table 26.1: Contour graph - Grid setup

If Fixed amplitude from max is checked for z-axis, the parameter Amplitude defines the displayed dyna-
mic range with reference to the maximum in the measured data. The settings for the Grid parameter are
described in the table 26.1 above. It is possible to superimpose measurement positions and values in the
Positions parameter. That settings are shown in figure 26.4 and described in table 26.2.

Figure 26.4: Contour graph - Positions

Parameter Description
Show positions (Un)Check this box to dis-/enable display for the measuring position.
Symbol Set, Size and List Use these three parameters to set the appearance of a flag at a measuring position.
Show value at position Check this box to display the measured value assigned to the position.
Transparent En-/Disable transparent background for value display.
Value Font Select font and colour for value display.
Background color Select background colour for value display when transparency is disabled.
Relative text position Select the position of the text in relation to the value position.
Table 26.2: Contour graph - Positions

You may also display measured values at the iso-lines under the Labels parameter. The basic appearance of
the Contour graph is set under the Contour parameter. That settings are shown in figure 26.5 and described
in table 26.3.

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 26.1 Contour graph

Parameter Description
Background mode Select image combination to be displayed.
Default Pen Select the pen for the display of the iso-lines.
Select picture . . . Select the picture if none was captured yet with the NoiseCAM.
Picture scale and position Specify the image detail and the position of the measuring area.
Display Select the data for display. Intensity Both Directions, Intensity Up Direction, Intensity Down
Direction, Pressure.
Replace color This colour is used to fill areas which do not correspond to the selected direction.
Enable link with spectrum graph cursor Check this box to set the displayed frequency in the contour graph using the cursor from the
spectrum graph.
Show the measurement’s path Check this box to fade in the measurement’s path detected with the NoiseCAM.
Path pen Set the appearance of the faded-in measurement’s path.
Table 26.3: Contour graph - Contour

Figure 26.5: Contour graph - Contour

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 27 ORBIT GRAPH

27 Orbit graph
In the orbit graph it is possible to display two signals of same transducer type and same sample rate against
each other, so that Lissajous curves are shown. To reduce the display on one periode, assign also a tacho
as input. If no tacho is available, enter a periode time manually in the field below.

Figure 27.1: Orbit Graph

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 INDEX

Index
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ÖNORM S9012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cross Function Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

A D
Analysis Delta Tacho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Building vibration 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Digital Order tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Building vibration 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Continuous vibration 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 E
Cross Analysis - Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cross Analysis - Impact Response . . . . . . . . . . 34 EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital Order tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Export
Fractional octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Quicktime Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Windows Media Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
NoiseCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 External Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Order tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
F
RMS meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
FFT
Vibration Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Articulation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fractional octaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic calibration check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Frequency step width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
G
B
Graphs
Building vibration 4150-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Building Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Building vibration 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cross Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Building Vibration graph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
HVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C NoiseCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calibration RMS meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Automatic calibration check step by step . . . . . 12 Sound Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Vibration Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Continuous vibration 4150-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Weather Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Contour graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
H
Cross Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
HVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Autocorrelation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Autostore mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cepstrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Coherence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coherent Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 I
Compensate propagation times . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Impact control center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cross-correlation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Impact response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Force/Exponential window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Impulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Impact Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Impact Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 L
Impulse response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Live Sound Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replay Impact Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3741 - Comparison Methode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Response delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3741 - Direct Methode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Transfer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ISO 3741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Triaxial Impact Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ISO 3744/45/46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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M Impulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ME’scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Multi-Sine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Measurement Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Pseudo-Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17 Sine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sweep linear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sweep logarithmic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Values to be stored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Measurements User defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Impact response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sound Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Passby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Multi-Sine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Measuring modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
N Phase calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Network Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
NoiseCam graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Speech Transmission Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Starpass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
O
Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Order tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Swept sine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
P Synchronous vector averaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
T
Peak particle velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tacho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Post Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tachometer
Batch Post Processing jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Virtual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Downsampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TCP Server
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Number of connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Signal Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Signals from different measurements . . . . . . . . 61 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time synchronisation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Psychoacoustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 V
Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Vibration meter
Articulation Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Vibration Meter graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

R W
RMS Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Weatherstation
RMS meter graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Data graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
S Thies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Setup
External Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Z
Signal Generator Zoom Cross Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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