Global Specialties GNV-102 User Manual

GNV-102

Sound Level
Calibrator

Class 2

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety....................................................................................2

Compliance and Certications...............................................3

Features................................................................................4

Specications........................................................................4

Instrument Description..........................................................5

Operating Instructions...........................................................6

Warranty................................................................................7

Service..................................................................................8

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Safety

To avoid personal injury and/or product damage, review
and comply with the following safety precautions. These
precautions apply to both operating and maintenance
personnel and must be followed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this probe.

Dry Conditions

Hands, shoes, oor, and work bench must be
dry. Avoid making measurements under humidity,
dampness, or other environmental conditions that
might affect safety.

Cleaning

Use a soft cotton cloth lightly moistened with a mild
solution of detergent and water. Do not allow any
portion to be submerged at any time. Dry thoroughly
before attempting to make voltage measurements.
Do not use solvents or expose to solvent fumes as
they may cause deterioration or damage

Do not operate:

• In the presence of noxious, corrosive,

flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or
finely-divided particulates.

• In environments where there is a danger of any

liquid being spilled on the probe.

• In air temperatures exceeding the specified

operating temperatures.

• In atmospheric pressures outside the specified

altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is

not air.

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Compliance and Certications

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of the
applicable European Directives as follows:

• 2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Directive (EMC)

• 2011/65/EU: Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive (RoHS)

Safety

This product meets the follow standard(s) of safety
for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use:

• IEC/EN 60942-1

Disposal

your local WEEE collection facilities in

(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems). This product is subject to Directive
2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and the
Council of the European Union on waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in
jurisdictions adopting that Directive, is marked as
being put on the market after August 13, 2005,
and should not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize

the disposition of this product

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Features

• Capable of calibrating 1/2 inch and 1 inch microphones

• Conforms to IEC 60942 Class 2

• Calibrates at 94 dB and 114 dB

Specications

Measuring Level Ranges 94 dB at 20 uPa

Output Frequency 1000 Hz ± 2 %

Accuracy ± 0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%

Temperature 23 °C (74 °F)
Relative Humidity 50 %
Atmospheric Pressure 1013 hPa

Temperature Coefficient 0.005 dB / °C
Hummidity Coefficient 0.005 dB / % Relative humidity

Operating Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity 10 to 90% Relative humidity
Storage Temperature -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F)
Storage Humidity 0 to 70% Relative humidity
Pressure 650 - 1080 hPa

Power One 9V battery: 006P, IEC 6F22, NEDA 1604
Battery Life Approx. 40 hours
Dimensions 113 x 63 x 44 mm (4.4 x 2.4 x 1.7”)
Weight Approx. 170g (8.6 oz)

Operating Limits and Functions

114 dB at 20 uPa

Reference Conditions

Influence of Ambient Conditions

Environmental Specifications

Mechanical and Electrical Specifications

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Instrument Description

1. Power and low battery LED indicator

2. Power and output level switch

3. 1 inch calibration slot

4. 1/2 inch calibration slot adapter

5. Battery cover and compartment

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Operating Instructions

Power

1. Remove the battery cover and install a 9V
battery in the battery compartment

2. Slide the switch from off to 94 dB or 114 dB

If the LED shines green, the device is ready to be
used. If the LED shines red, the battery needs to be

replaced.

Calibration Procedure

The instrument may be calibrated on the Fast or
Slow setting, as well as either A or C weighting.

1. The calibration slot will accomodate either a 1
or 1/2 inch sound level meter

2. Place the tip of the sound level meter into the
calibration slot as depicted below and hold the
devices still

3. Set the range on the sound level meter to the
appropriate value for calibration at 94 dB or
114 dB

4. Adjust the sound level meter until it matches
the selected calibration volume

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Limited One-Year Warranty

Global Specialties warrants these products to be
free from defective material or workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of original purchase.
Under this warranty, Global Specialties is limited
to repairing the defective device when returned to
the factory, shipping charges prepaid, within the
warranty period.

Units returned to Global Specialties that have been
subject to abuse, misuse, damage, or accident, or
have been connected, installed, or adjusted contrary
to the instructions furnished by Global Specialties,
or that have been repaired by unauthorized persons,
will not be covered by this warranty.

Global Specialties reserves the right to discontinue
models, change specications, price, or design of
this device at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatsoever.

The purchaser agrees to assume all liabilities for any
damages and/or bodily injury which may result from
the use or misuse of this device by the purchaser,
his employees, or agents.

This warranty is in lieu of all other representations
or warranties expressed or implied and no agent or
representative of Global Specialties is authorized to
assume any other obligation in connection with the
sale and purchase of this device.

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Service

If you have a need for calibration or repair services,
technical, or sales support, please contact us:

22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda, CA 92887

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800-572-1028 or 714-221-9330

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