NL-42 NL-52 Datasheet 1011-13
NL-42 NL-52 Datasheet 1011-13
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Rion’s NL-52 and NL-42
sound level meters provide full support
for the measurement process.
250 mm
The NL-52 and NL-42 were developed to 9.85 inch
eliminate the trouble of reading instruction manuals
when conducting measurements.
Large and easily viewable three-inch LCD color display.
The unit (except for the microphone) is water-resistant,
which means that it is unaffected by sudden rain showers.
You can use rechargeable batteries to help cut down on waste,
making this an environmentally friendly product.
Equipped with
non-slip rubber grips
Bottom view
Measurement Display Measurement Display Parameter Screen Menu screen Help screen
(Level-Time graph) (Simultaneous display of
Main and Sub channel)
1/3 octave band FFT analysis screen Data management screen of AS-60 software
analysis screen (x40)
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Optional program function list
When the optional programs are installed, the following functions are added:
NX-42EX +
+ Program type
NX-42WR NX-42RT NX-42FT NX-42RV
Additional function
NX-42WR Real sound monitor
(waveform recording)
NX-42RT Octave, 1/3 octave band
analysis
NX-42RV Octave, 1/3 octave band
filter output
NX-42FT FFT analysis
Reverberation Time
*The NX-42EX program cannot be uninstalled. Measurement
This function enables continuous measurement in Lp mode (instantaneous SPL) and Leq mode (equivalent
continuous SPL) to be conducted simultaneously.
Total measuring time of Auto store function Up to 1 000 h Equipped with a timer function
Lp mode (instantaneous SPL) and Leq mode (equivalent continuous SPL) concept
Lp mode Leq mode Lp store cycle Leq processing cycle Measurement data
that is acquired
(Auto 1) (Auto 2)
*Auto 1 and Auto 2 are the store modes used in previous products.
Level
Time
Comparator function
This function turns on when the Factory All-weather windscreen
open collector output exceeds the
Measurement room
set value (max. applied voltage
24 V, max. current 60 mA,
allowable dissipation 300 mW).
NL-52/42
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Waveform recording This function enables users to record sounds and to process sound levels
program Free
trial version
simultaneously. Recorded data can be played on computer and used for
frequency analysis.
NX-42WR now available on
our website (Uncompressed waveform WAVE file)
Octave, Free
By adding the NX-42RT program to the NL-52/NL-42, octave band and 1/3 octave
band analysis can be performed. Saved analysis results can be loaded and shown in
1/3 octave real-time trial version
now available on an overlay graph display together with current analysis data. NC curve graph display
analysis program our website and NC value calculation/display are also possible. Using the AS-60RT software, data
NX-42RT can be utilized and managed on a computer.
The NX-42RT is
supplied on the
512 MB SD card.
The 512 MB SD card
can be used as a
memory card after
installing the program.
1/3 octave band Overlay analysis NC curve screen Partial over all Measurement screen
analysis screen screen screen (Level-Time graph)
Reverberation Time By adding the NX-42RV program to the NL-52/42, reverberation time measurements
can be performed. The measurement method is the interrupted noise method.
Measurement This program allows storage of reverberation time decay curves, T20/T30 calculation,
Program Txx calculation (reverberation time calculation based on a user-defined interval) and
NX-42RV averaged reverberation time results displayed on the SLM screen.
ReverberationTime
Meas. Program
The NX-42RV is
supplied on the
512 MB SD card.
The 512 MB SD card
can be used as a
memory card after
installing the program.
FFT analysis By adding the NX-42FT program to the NL-52/NL-42, FFT analysis can be performed.
program Free
trial version
The analysis frequency range is 20 kHz, with 8 000 spectrum lines (200 displayed).
Saved analysis results can be loaded and shown in an overlay graph display together
NX-42FT now available on
our website with current analysis data. Maximum zoom ratio is x40, and the top list screen can
show up to 20 lines.
The NX-42FT is
supplied on the
512 MB SD card.
The 512 MB SD card
can be used as a
memory card after
installing the program.
Analysis screen (x1) Analysis screen (x40) Overlay analysis Linear average Top list screen
screen screen
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System construction
Sound calibrator
SD Card
NC-75
Optional program
USB cable (A -mini B)
NX-42EX Microphone
extension cables
NX-42WR Computer
NX-42RT EC-04 (from 2 m)
NX-42RV RS232C Serial エ/O cable
NX-42FT CC-42R
AC adapter
NC-98E Sound Level Meter
Multi-channel
class1
Data recorder signal analyzer Level recorder
NL-52 BNC-mini plug cable CC-24 DA-21 SA-02 LR-07
Sound Level Meter
Comparator output cable CC-42C
Battery pack class2
BP-21A NL-42
Peripheral devices
All-weather windscreen Rain-protection windscreen Sound calibrator PISTONPHONE Tripod
WS-15 WS-16 NC-75 NC-72B ST-80
This windscreen is designed for This screen protects the This Sound calibrator conforms to Compliant with JIS C 1515: 2020 This stand can be used
outdoor installations. It helps to microphone against rain for a IEC 60942 (JIS C 1515), class 1, (IEC 60942: 2017) class LS/M, for general acoustic
reduce wind noise and is equipped short period of time. providing a level of performance class 1/M measurements. The
with rainproof features that The rainproof performance of sufficient for calibrating the Allows calibration with accuracy sound level meter and
satisfy the IPX3 water-resistant this windscreen is designed to precision sound level meter. of ± 0.10 dB. microphone can be
specifications. It is used with a satisfy the IPX3 water-resistant mounted on the stand.
microphone extension cable. specifications. Specifications Specifications
(Mounting adapter WS15006 required Nominal acoustic Nominal acoustic
separately) 94 dB 114 dB
pressure level pressure level
(For All-weather windscreen WS-15,
Nominal frequency 1 kHz Nominal frequency 250 Hz
use of ST-81 is recommended.)
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Free
Complete software for environmental measurements trial version
now available on
Data management software for environmental measurement AS-60 our website
Data management software for environmental measurement AS-60 enables
the graph display of measurement data, arithmetic processing, excluded sound processing,
preparation of reports, output of files, and playback of real sound files.
Easy to use Reports easy to prepare
Simultaneous display of multiple Data stored in a data recorder can Data combination
data items (up to 8 data items) be loaded (CSV file for DA-40 Viewer)
Supported models
NL-62* NL-52/42*
NL-32/31/22/21* DA-40Viewer
*Only auto store data are supported.
Supported models
SX-A1RT* NX-62RT*
NX-42RT* NA-28*
*Only auto store data are supported.
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Specifications
Data recall Allows viewing of stored data
Setup memory Up to five setup configurations can be saved in internal memory, for later recall
NL-52 NL-42
Start up via file settings previously stored on SD card possible
Applicable standards IEC 61672-1: 2013/2002 class 1 IEC 61672-1: 2013/2002 class 2
Waveform recording*2*3
ANSI/ASA S1.4-2014/Part1 class 1 ANSI/ASA S1.4-2014/Part1 class 2
File format Uncompressed waveform WAVE file
JIS C 1509-1: 2017 class 1 JIS C 1509-1: 2017 class 2
Sampling frequency Select 48 kHz, 24 kHz or 12 kHz
CE marking
Data length Select 24 bit or 16 bit
WEEE Directives, Chinese RoHS (export model for China only)
Outputs DC output Output DC signals using a frequency weighting characteristic selected by processing.
Measurement functions Simultaneous measurement of the following items, with selected time
Output voltage 2.5 V, 25 mV / dB at bar graph display full scale
weighting and frequency weighting
AC output Output AC signals using a frequency weighting characteristic selected by
Processing (main ch) Instantaneous sound pressure level: Lp
processing or by A, C, Z-weighting.
Equivalent continuous sound pressure level: Leq
Output voltage 1 V (rms values) at bar graph display full scale
Sound exposure level: LE
Comparator Turns on when the open-collector output exceeds the set value
Maximum sound pressure level: Lmax
output*2 (max. applied voltage 24 V, max. current 60 mA, allowable dissipation 300 mW).
Minimum sound pressure level: Lmin
USB Allows USB to be connected to a computer and recognized as a removable disk
Percentile sound levels: LN (0.1 to 99.9 %, 0.1-increment steps, max. 5 values)
Allows USB to be controlled via communication commands
Processing (sub ch) Instantaneous sound pressure level: Lp
RS-232C communication Allows for RS-232C communication via use of a dedicated cable
Additional processing In addition to main processing items, one of the following can be selected
Data continuous output*2
for simultaneous processing:
Type of Instantaneous value Lp
C-weighted equivalent continuous sound level: LCeq
data Processed value Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak
C-weighted peak sound level: LCpeak
Output interval 100 ms
Z-weighted peak sound level: LZpeak
Power requirements Four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or rechargeable batteries) or external power supply
エ-time-weighted equivalent continuous sound level: LAエeq*2
Battery life (23 ˚C) Alkaline battery LR6 (AA): 26 h Ni-MH secondary battery: 25 h
Maximum エ-time-weighted equivalent continuous sound level: LAエmax*2
At the maximum *Depends on the setting
The power average of the maximum level of each 5 second interval: LAtm5
AC adapter NC-98E
The frequency weighting for the additional processing synchronizes with the frequency weighting
External power voltage 5 to 7 V (rated voltage: 6 V)
of the sub-channel, so when the sub-channel has A-weighting, LAtm5 can be selected.
Current consumption Approximately 90 mA (normal operation, rated voltage)
When C-weighting (Z-weighting ) is selected, the additional processing LCeq and LCpeak
Ambient Temperature -10 to +50 ˚C
(LZpeak) are selectable.
conditions Humidity 10 to 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Microphone Type UC-59 UC-52
Dustproof / water-resistant IP code: IP54 (except for microphone)
Sensitivity level -27 dB -33 dB
performance*4 See precautions regarding waterproofing
Measurement range A-weighting: 25 dB to 138 dB
Dimensions, weight Approx. 250 (H) x 76 (W) x 33 mm(D), approx. 400 g (with batteries)
C-weighting: 33 dB to 138 dB
Supplied accessories Storage case x 1, Windscreen WS-10 x 1, Windscreen fall prevention rubber x 1,
Z-weighting: 38 dB to 138 dB
Hand strap x 1, LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries x 4, SD card 512 MB×1 (NX-42EX
C-weighting peak sound level: 55 dB to 141 dB
preinstalled model only)
Z-weighting peak sound level: 60 dB to 141 dB
Inherent A-weighting 17 dB or less 19 dB or less
Options
noise C-weighting 25 dB or less 27 dB or less
Product name Product number
Z-weighting 30 dB or less 32 dB or less
Extended function program (Inst.on 512 MB SD card) NX-42EX
Frequency range 10 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 8 kHz
Waveform recording program*2 (Inst.on 2 GB SD card) NX-42WR
Frequency weighting A, C, and Z
Octave, 1/3 octave real-time analysis program*2 (Inst.on 512 MB SD card) NX-42RT
Time weighting F (Fast) and S (Slow)
Reverberation time measurement program*2 (Inst.on 512 MB SD card) NX-42RV
Level range Single range (Linearity range: 113 dB)
FFT analysis program*2 (Inst.on 512 MB SD card) NX-42FT
Bar graph display range max Max. 110 dB (20 to 130 dB)
Data management software for environmental measurement AS-60
Switching of bar graph display Set the upper/ lower limit in 10 dB increments.
Data management software for environmental measurement
RMS detection circuit Digital processing method AS-60RT
(Includes the octave and 1/3 octave data management software)
Sampling cycle 20.8 μs (Lp, Leq, LE, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak : sampling frequency: 48 kHz) Data management software for environmental measurement
(Includes the vibration level data management software) AS-60VM
100 ms (LN )
Calibration Electrical calibration performed according to IEC and JIS standards, using Waveform analysis software AS-70
internally generated signals: acoustic calibration performed with the NC-75. SD Card 512 MB MC-51SD1
Correction functions Windscreen correction: SD Card 2 GB MC-20SD2
Compliant with IEC 61672-1 and JIS C 1509-1 standards when the windscreen is installed. SD Card 32 GB MC-32SP3
Diffuse sound field correction: AC adapter (100 V to 240 V) NC-98E
Correction of frequency characteristics in order to comply with standards Battery pack BP-21A
(ANSI S1.4) in diffuse sound field. Microphone extension cables EC-04 (from 2 m)
Delay time The meter can be set to start measuring a specified time (OFF, 1, 3, 5 or 10 s) BNC-Pin output code CC-24
after the start button has been pressed or when a user-set trigger is exceeded. Comparator output cable CC-42C
Back erase function When the PAUSE key is pressed to pause measurement, the preceding RS 232C serial エ/O cable CC-42R
(user selectable) 0, 1, 3 or 5 s data are excluded from processing. USB cable Generic USB cable can be used
Display Backlit semitransparent color TFT LCD display WQVGA (400 x 240 dots) Sound calibrator NC-75
*LCD with touch panel (Capacitive Touch Panel) All-weather windscreen WS-15
Numerical display update frequency: 1 s Bar graph update frequency: 100 ms Windscreen mounting adapter WS-15006
Store Manual Data for measurement results are stored manually in single address increments. Rain-protection windscreen WS-16
Number of data Internal memory: max. 1 000 sets Sound level meter tripod ST-80
SD Card: depends on the capacity of the SD Card*1 All-weather windscreen tripod ST-81
Auto*2 Instantaneous values (Lp mode) and processed values (Leq mode) are *1 Use Rion fully guaranteed products. *2 NX-42EX required (sold separately). *3 NX-42WR required (sold separately).
*4 Protection against harmful dust and water splashing from any direction.
stored continuously and automatically at preset intervals.
Precautions regarding waterproofing
Lp sampling cycle 100 ms, 200 ms, 1 s, Leq 1s
Before use, verify that the rubber bottom cover and the battery compartment lid are firmly closed.
Leq sampling cycle 10 s, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 min, 1, 8, 24 h, and user selected time (up to 24 hours)
To maintain the water and dust proof rating, internal packing replacement is required every two years (at cost).
Measurement Time Max. 1 000 h in Auto Lp storage mode, max. 100 000 addresses in Auto Leq
storage mode(depends on the capacity of the SD card)*1
RION CO., LTD. is recognized by the JCSS which uses ISO/IEC 17025 as an accreditation standard and bases its
accreditation scheme on ISO/IEC 17011. JCSS is operated by the accreditation body (IA Japan) which is a signatory
to the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) as well as the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation
(ILAC). The Quality Assurance Section of RION CO., LTD. is an international MRA compliant JCSS operator with the ISO 14001 RION CO., LTD.
accreditation number JCSS 0197. ISO 9 0 0 1 RION CO., LTD.
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This product is certified to an International Protection rating of IP54 (dust protected and resistant to splashing water).
This leaflet is printed with environmentally friendly UV ink.
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