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Sound Level Meter class1 NL-52

Sound Level Meter class2 NL-42

Measure Sounds Reliably


Sound Level Meter Sound Level Meter
class1 class2
NL-52 NL-42

Free trial
Freetrial
optional programs
now available on
our website

http://rion-sv.com/
Extremely user friendly !
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

Large color LCD screen


Three-inch LCD screen with a touch panel
High resolution screen is easy to see indoors or
outdoors and even in the dark.

Variety of エ/O Connections


SD Card slot

Bottom view

AC adapter USB terminal (USB mini B) (Full scale)


RS-232C Input / output AC output DC output
terminals terminal terminal
2 (φ2.5 mono jack)
No paper manual is needed.
User instructions and a help function
can be easily accessed on the device.

Measurement Display Measurement Display Parameter Screen Menu screen Help screen
(Level-Time graph) (Simultaneous display of
Main and Sub channel)

Water-resistant (Except for the microphone) Use of rechargeable batteries


In these models it is possible to use rechargeable
Guaranteed water-resistant to at least level
batteries which make these meters environmentally-friendly.
エP54 (resistant to spraying water). 24 hour continuous measurement ispossible
Helps reduce failures caused by sudden rain showers.
(when using eneloop Ⓡ or dry alkaline batteries).

*Mounting the All-weather windscreen or rainproof windscreen


helps raise the water-resistant performance of the entire unit,
so that the microphone will meet エPX3 specifications.

・Please use the dedicated charger to charged eneloopⓇ batteries.


・When using eneloop batteries, please read the eneloopⓇ battery instruction manual.
・eneloopⓇ is a registered trademark of Panasonic group.

Continuous detailed measurements for one month


This meter can be used to conduct Duration of recording
1000 h (approx. one month)
long-term measurements, such as
environmental measurements. NL-52/42
(If an AC adapter is used) Previous model 200 h (approx. one week)
If the Lp is measured at 100 ms intervals and the Leq is simultaneously measured at 10 min intervals
Example of detailed recording
over a 24 h period, the total size of accumulated data is approximately 74 MB (reference value)

Functionality can be extended by a


range of options
Additional functions can be
added, such as simultaneous
logging of raw data (100 ms Lp)
and processed data(Leq and
other indices), frequency
analysis reverberation time
measurement and long-term
data recording.

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:

Extended function program The NX-42EX is supplied on the 512 MB SD


NX-42EX card. The 512 MB SD card can be used as a
memory card after installing the program.

Prepares for other programs NX-42EX


Auto store function (instantaneous value, processed value)
When NX-42EX is installed*,
NX-42WR, NX-42RT,NX-42RV Comparator function
and NX-42FT can be added.
Continuous data output function

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

Auto store function

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

Simultaneous recording in both Lp mode (Auto 1) and Leq mode (Auto 2)

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).

Open collector output

NL-52/42

Continuous data output function


This function enables the continuous acquisition of instantaneous values and processed values during both USB and
RS-232C communication.
This is a convenient function for users who can design their own control programs, where data has to be transferred
continuously from the sound level meter to the computer.

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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)

Sampling at 48 kHz, 24 kHz, 12 kHz, Selection of 24 bit or 16 bit

Maximum recording time (16 bit)


Memory card
Sampling frequency 512 MB 2 GB 32 GB
The NX-42WR is supplied on the 48 kHz 1h 4h 79 h
2 GB SD card. The 2 GB SD card 24 kHz 2h 9h 158 h
can be used as a memory card
after installing the program. 12 kHz 4h 18 h 315 h

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.

Measuring screen Measuring screen Reverberation time Result screen


(graph) (numeric) decay curve screen (T20/T30/Txx)

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.)

Waveform analysis software Specifications


Waveform analysis Calculations Maximum value, Minimum value, Average value, RMS, Variance,

AS-70 Frequency weighting


Differential and integral calculus, HPF, LPF
Z, A, C, G, C to A, Lv (vertical) (JIS C 1510), Lv (horizontal) (JIS C 1510)
This software allows you to load stored WAVE files from a FFT analysis Analysis points 32 to 65 536 points
RION sound level meter, vibration meter or data recorder. Display data Power spectrum, Power spectral density, Spectrogram
Octave, 1/3 octave, and FFT analyses can then be performed. Time weighting 10 ms, F, 630 ms, S, 10 s
Playback of the real sound files is also possible. Octave band Applicable standards IEC 61260-1: 2014 class 1
analysis Analysis frequency Octave band 0.5 Hz to 16 kHz (16 bands)
range 1/3 octave band 0.4 Hz to 20 kHz (48 bands)

Recommended computer specifications


CPU Intel Core i5 2 GHz or higher
RAM 2 GB or more
(4 GB recommended)
HDD 20 GB free or more
(100 GB or more recommended)
DISPLAY XGA (1 024 × 768) or more
Frequency analysis screen
OS Microsoft Windows
8.1 Pro 64 bit, 10 Pro 64 bit

Frequency analysis screen

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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)

Data management screen

Supported models
NL-62* NL-52/42*
NL-32/31/22/21* DA-40Viewer
*Only auto store data are supported.

Recommended computer specifications


(Common for AS-60/60RT/60VM)
CPU Intel Core i5 2 GHz or higher
RAM 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
DISPLAY XGA (1 024 x 768) or more, at least 65 536 colors
OS Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit, 10 Pro 64 bit
Report preparation screen If AS-60/60RT/60VM is used for NL-52/42 data, the NX-42EX is also needed.

Data management software for environmental measurement AS-60RT


(Includes the octave and 1/3 octave data management software)

Adds support for handling octave


band analysis data to AS-60

AS-60RT is for managing NX-62RT/42RT or


NA-28 data on a computer.

Supported models
SX-A1RT* NX-62RT*
NX-42RT* NA-28*
*Only auto store data are supported.

Data management screen

Data management software for environmental measurement AS-60VM


(Includes the vibration level data management software)
Adds support for handling data measured with Supported models
VM-55EX/53A to AS-60 VM-55EX* VM-53A*
*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.

* Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Specifications subject to change without notice.

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