Atec Davis-SoundTrackLxT User Manual

Sound Level Meters for Safety & Health Professionals

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SoundTrack LxT

A Real Breakthrough in Occupational Noise Analysis

Highlights

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Simple Operation – with just one hand!

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30 hours operation using
AA lithium batteries

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Large, bright, high-contrast
LCD Screen

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1/1 and 1/3 octave digital filters

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Extremely rugged – compact
and lightweight

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Available in Class 1 or Class 2

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Multi-language for global compatibility

Multiple Measurements from one Sampling Session

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Real-time broadband display

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Real-time octave filters

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Real-time 1/3 octave filters

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Leq (average w/ 3 dB exchange rate)

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TWA

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Logging

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Lmax

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Lpeak

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Multiple dose and exposure
calculations

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Time stamping of relevant metrics

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Digital voice annotation

A Revolutionary Approach to Workplace Noise Sampling

Over the years, various types of Sound Level and Octave Band Meters have been used by
Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals for monitoring workplace noise, most
requiring significant operator training and producing varying degrees of effectiveness. At
Larson Davis, we believe this is because until now, Sound Level Meters were designed
primarily for use by Acoustical Engineers, not for Safety and Health professionals.

The SoundTrack LxT

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Sound Level Meter was developed to meet the unique needs of
those involved in workplace noise exposure assessment and plant noise surveys. It is
fully compliant with IEC and ANSI standards for Class 1 or Class 2 sound level meters. In
addition, LXT files are fully compatible with the ISO 9612:2009 measurement strategies
for task or job-based measurements.

With its sleek ergonomic design to its exceptional exposure data presentations, the
SoundTrack LxT®is the perfect tool for gathering, analyzing, and presenting detailed noise
environment data quickly, easily and concisely. New and better ways to organize your
sampling methodology and annotate noise survey data save incredible amounts of time and
provide better results – all at a price that won't consume your entire instrumentation budget.

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Sound Level Meters for Safety & Health Professionals

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SoundTrack LxT

Easy to Use, Yet Powerful!

With its superior ergonomics and rugged compact design, SoundTrack LxT®allows you to
capture the data you need while keeping one hand free – invaluable for juggling multiple tasks
in hard-to reach locations. Once a test starts, LxT automatically performs all the necessary
calculations of workplace exposure - to multiple compliance standards. With the ability to
‘hide’ display screens that are not relevant to your sampling strategy, the LxT is configurable
for maximum utility and ease-of use. Add in the “Store when Stable (Leq)” feature and selective
keypad lockout, and you can comfortably hand off the SoundTrack LxT
technicians with assurance of a positive outcome. No more skipped locations, questionable
results and missing data points.

Digital Voice Annotation

Now you can record your own observations about the environment, the worker and tasks
performed, or even whether proper hearing protection is worn – all at the push of a button,
using the Digital Voice Note Recording option and included headset microphone. At the end of
the day, recorded notes can be played back right from your PC – they are digitally stored with
related noise data and exposure calculations for future reference.

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to minimally trained

Available Real-Time Octave Band Frequency Analysis

With optional 1/1 or 1/3 Real-Time Octave Band Frequency Analysis, the SoundTrack LxT
quickly captures frequency band data, because all Octave (or 1/3 Octave) measurements are
performed simultaneously. No more tedious “stepping through” each Octave Band, as in the
past – all data are captured from virtually the same point in time; which is vital for maximum
accuracy in a varying noise environment. What's more, you'll save significant amounts of time
performing Octave Band measurements, which are an important part of determining
effectiveness of Engineering Controls or selecting proper hearing protection devices (HPD's).

SoundTrack LxT

Shown with 1/3 Octave Frequency Analysis

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Familiar Controls for Ease-of-use (2) Virtual Noise Dosimeters

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Large Numeric Display User Selectable Threshold Counters

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and VibTrack HAV

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Series Dosimeters,

HVM100 & IHVM100 Vibration Monitors and

the SoundTrack LxT

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Sound Level Meter

Version

6.10

Sound Level Meters for Safety & Health Professionals

Document - Manage - Examine - Present

Generate Clear, Concise Reports

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with Blaze

Blaze®Software is an invaluable tool

for generating the types of data reports
and presentations you'll be proud to
share with your colleagues, your work-

force, and management. Color-rich

graphic summary reports provide a picture

of the noise environment with only the most

relevant numeric data values, enabling everyone
to quickly understand the nature of the noise exposure. With
super-fast USB connection, you'll go from measurement to fin­ished report in seconds. By accessing Blaze
features, you will be able to provide higher-level analysis of
the noise environment with as much additional annotation as
needed. Copy and paste functions allow for inclusion of data
into other report formats, and – for the most advanced users
and research teams – a simple export function allows instant
and automatic interface to popular spreadsheet programs.

Software

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's more advanced

Whether you'd like a one-page illustrated compliance report or

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a detailed breakdown of noise data, Blaze

delivers

effortlessly – and supports other Larson Davis products like

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Spark

Noise Dosimeters and the HVM100 Vibration Exposure
monitoring system. And, with our “no-hassle” software
agreement, you'll never be hit with recurring licensing fees or

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other additional costs, should you choose to install Blaze

on

other PC's or laptops within your organization.

Compliance Data Report

Overall Data & Octave Band

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Sound Level Meters for Safety & Health Professionals

General

ntegrating Sound Level Meter - Time weighting: Slow, Fast, Impulse, TWA, Peak (peak has independently

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selectable frequency weighting) Frequency weighting: A, C, & Z, Octave, Fractional Octave (with OBA options).

LxT1 LxT2 LxT1L

38 to 140 dB SPL 37 to 140 dB SPL 27 to 118 dB SPL 29 to 121 dB SPL

easurement

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ange

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PL maximum level 140 dB SPL 140 dB SPL 118 dB SPL 121 dB SPL

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Peak level 143 dB 143 dB 121 dB 124 dB

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C 37 to 140 dB SPL 37 to 140 dB SPL 29 to 118 dB SPL 32 to 121 dB SPL

Z 42 to 140 dB SPL 42 to 140 dB SPL 34 to 118 dB SPL 36 to 121 dB SPL

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LOW RANGE Pre-amp

Measurements (qty)

SPL, Leq, TWA (2), Lmin, Lmax, Lpeak, Lpeak (max), Dose (2), Proj. Dose (2), Lep,d, E, E8, E40, SEA, Ln (6), Event

ounters (3); (2 RMS, 3 Peak)

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Data Storage / Communication

lash Data Storage: 2GB standard

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ommunication to PC via USB

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Display / Keypad

Display: High contrast, monochrome, black on white, 1/8th VGA 160 x 240 dot graphics, 4 level grey-scale,

right white LED backlighting

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Keypad: Silicone elastomer “quiet touch” with tactile feedback, 4 dedicated function keys, 3 context soft-keys,
and 5 navigation keys

Power

nternal: 4 AA cells, 1.5 Volts each; Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium

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xternal: 5.0 VDC ±5%, 500mA maximum, USB powered

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Battery life: Approximately 22 hours (alkaline cells), 30 Hours (lithium cells), depending on usage

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 8.8“ L x 2.8” W x 1.6” D (22.4 cm x 7.1 cm x 4.1 cm), 11.5” L (29.2 cm) with preamplifier

Weight: 1.0 lbs (471 g), 1.1 lbs (513 g) with preamplifier and microphone

and microphone

Environmental

Operating temperature: 14 to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
Storage temperature: -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60 °C)
Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing
International Protection Rating: IP 54

Standards Compliance

ANSI: S1.4-1985 (R 2001), S1.43-1997 (R 2002), S1.25-1991 (R 2007), S1.11-2004
IEC: 61672-2002, 60651-2001, 60804-2000, 61260-2001, 61252-2002
CE: Directive 2004/108/EC, IEC 61326-1:2005

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LOW RANGE Pre-amp

Options and Accessories

Firmware Options

LXT-LOG Time History Data Logging

LXT-HSLOG High Speed Logging Option (to 100ms)

XT-ENV Measurement History (intervals)

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XT-CN Community Noise, Ldn & Lden

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LXT-DVA Digital Voice Annotation

LXT-OB1 1/1 Octave Real Time Filters

LXT-OB3 1/1 and 1/3 Octave Real Time Filters

Accessories

ype 1 Accessory Kit - Pelican case, CAL200 calibrator,

LXT-ACC

LXT-ACC1

LXT-CCS Hard Shell Pelican Carrying Case

CAL150 Type 2 Microphone Calibrator

CAL200 Type 1 Microphone Calibrator

SWW-DNA Advanced Analysis Software

SWW-DNA-LXT DNA Instrument Driver for Model LxT

SWW-BLAZE-LXT Industrial Hygiene Software for Model LxT

Special LxT Configurations

LXT1-QPR

LXT1-NFR-PK1 Type 1 Noise N'Forcer Kit - includes portable printer

LXT2-NFR-PK2 Type 2 Noise N'Forcer Kit - includes portable printer

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PC cable, AC adapter, windscreen and Utility Software

Type 2 Accessory Kit - same as above
with CAL150 Type 2 calibrator

High Decibel Configuration for Model LxT ­includes 1/4" microphone to measure >160dB

Complementary Industrial Hygiene Products

Noise Dosimeters

3 Compact

3 Rugged

3 100 Hour Battery Life

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Phone [phone]

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© 2013 PCB Group, Inc. In the interest of constant product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. PCB, and ICP are regis­tered trademarks of PCB Group Inc., SoundTrack LXT, Spark and Blaze are registered trademarks of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. HVManager is a trademark of
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Web Site www.larsondavis.com

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

Vibration Exposure
Monitors

3 Hand-Arm per ISO 5349,

ANSI S2.7

3 Whole-Body per ISO 2631

3 Complete with sensors

and easy to use

For environmental noise monitoring and building acoustics, Larson

Davis offers a full line of instruments, accessories and software.

For personal noise and vibration exposure monitoring, Larson Davis
complements this with sound level meters, personal noise
dosimeters, human vibration meters, audiometric calibration
systems and hearing conservation programs.

Remember, all of these
instruments are supported
by Blaze®Software.

Visit www.larsondavis.com to locate

your nearest sales office