Sound Vibration: User'S Manual User'S Manual User'S Manual User'S Manual

SVAN
Sound Vibration
ANALYSER
USER’S MANUAL
SVANTEK Sp. z o.o.

WARSAW, November 2013
SVAN 977 USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________ 2
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Notice: This user’s manual presents the software revision named 1.04.3 (cf. the description of the
Unit Label position of the Instrument list). The succeeding software revisions (marked with higher numbers)
can slightly change the view of some displays presented in the text of the manual.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1. SVAN 977 as Sound Level Meter & Analyser 6
1.2. SVAN 977 as Vibration Level Meter & Analyser 6
1.3. General features of SVAN 977 7
1.4. Accessories included 7
1.5. Accessories available 7
1.6. Software options available 7
2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT 8

2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel 8
2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument 11
3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT 12

3.1. Basis of the instrument’s control 12
3.2. Powering of the instrument 14
3.3. Starting the instrument 15
3.4. Description of icons 15
3.5. Memory organisation 16
4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function 18

4.1. Selecting the mode of the instrument – Mode 18
4.2. Measurement functions of the instrument - Measurement Function 18
4.1. Instrument’s calibration – Calibration 19
4.3.1. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Acoustic signal 19
4.3.2. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Vibration signal 20
4.3.3. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Acoustic signal 20
4.3.4. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Vibration signal 21
4.3.5. History of the calibrations - Last Calibration 22
4.3.6. Clear calibration records - Clear Calibr. History 23
5. MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Measurement 24

5.1 Selection of measurement parameters - General Settings 24
5.2 Measure trigger parameters selection – Measure Trigger 26
5.3 Setting parameters in a profile – Profiles 27
5.4 Setting the data logging functionality – Logging 28
5.4.1 Data logger programming – Logger Setup 28
5.4.2 Results selection – Logger Results 30
5.4.3 Logger trigger parameters setup – Logger Trigger 30
5.4.4 Event recording setup – Event Recording 32
5.4.5 Wave recording setup – Wave Recording 33
5.5 Selection of the 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave spectrum parameters – Spectrum 35
5.6 Selection of the microphone compensation filters – Compensation Filter 35
5.7 Measurement range setting – Range 35
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5.8 Exposure time setting - Exposure Time 36

5.9 Setting ten statistical levels - Statistical Levels 36
5.10 Programming the instrument’s internal timer – Timer 37
5.11 Description of an example timer function execution 38
6. DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display 39

6.1 Selection of the modes of measurement results presentation - Display Modes 39
6.2 Setting the scale of the presentation and the display grid - Display Scale 43
6.3 Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View 44
6.4 Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type 44
6.5 Setting the display brightness and power saver- Screen Setup 44
7. SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File 46

7.1 Managing the files saved in the external memory – File Manager 47
7.1.1 Setting the directory for saving files – Set as Working Dir. 47
7.1.2 Deleting file/catalogue – Delete 48
7.1.3 Erasing all files in a catalogue – Delete All 48
7.2 Managing the setup files – Setup Manager 48
8. SETTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS – Instrument 50

8.1. Checking the powering of the instrument – Battery 50
8.2. Selection of the IEPE current supply - IEPE Current 51
8.3. Selection of keyboard modes – Keyboard Settings 51
8.4. Setting parameters of the I/O port - Multifunction I/O 51
8.5. Remote control mode configuration – Remote Control Mode 53
8.6. Programming the instrument’s internal Real Time Clock – RTC 54
8.7. Setting the parameters of the serial interface - Serial Port 54
8.8. Parameters of remote communication - Wireless Transfer 55
8.8.1. Selection of the network type – Network 55
8.8.2. Selection of the data transfer type - Data 55
8.8.3. Configuration of modem basic settings – Modem 55
8.8.4. Setting of support modem options - Modem Connection 57
8.8.5. Configuration of SMS service - SMS Option 57
8.8.6. Configuration of e-mail service - E-mail 58
8.9. Checking specification of the instrument - Unit Label 58
9. AUXILIARY SETTINGS – Auxiliary Setup 59

9.1. Setting the language of the user interface – Language 59
9.2. Return to the factory settings – Factory Settings 59
9.3. Reference signal in vibration measurements - Reference Levels 60
9.4. Selection of the Vibration units - Vibration Units 60
9.5. Warnings setup – Warnings 60
10. 1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER 62

10.1. Selection of 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis mode 62
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10.2. Selecting the parameters of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis 63
10.3. Measurement range selection in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis - Range 63
10.4. Setting the parameters of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis - Spectrum 63
10.5. Saving of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results - Logger Results 65
10.6. Selecting the result which triggers recording for the logger in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave
analysis - Logger Trigger 65
10.7. Display options in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis mode 65
10.8. Presentation of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results 66
10.9. Setting the scale of the spectrum presentation and the grid - Scale 67
10.10. Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View 68
10.11. Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type 68
11. FFT ANALYSER 69

11.1. Selection of FFT analysis mode 69
11.2. Selecting the parameters of FFT analysis 69
11.3. Measurement range selection - Range 69
11.4. Setting the parameters of FFT analysis - FFT 70
11.5. Saving of FFT analysis results - Logger Results 70
11.6. Display options in FFT analysis mode 71
11.7. Presentation of FFT analysis results 71
11.8. Setting the scale of spectrum presentation - Scale 72
11.9. Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View 73
11.10. Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type 73
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1. INTRODUCTION
The SVAN 977 is an all digital, Type 1 Sound & Vibration level meter
(SLM and VLM) as well as a real time 1/1 or 1/3 octave analyser. The
instrument is designed for general acoustic and vibration measurements,
environmental monitoring, occupational health and safety monitoring.
Three acoustic or vibration user configurable profiles allow parallel
measurements with independently defined frequency filters and RMS
detector time constants. Each profile provides significant number of
results (like Spl, Leq, Sel, Lden, LEPd, Ltm3, Ltm5, LN%, LR15, LR60,
Ovl, Peak, Max and Min in the case of sound measurements or RMS,
Ovl, Peak, P-Pand MTVV in the case of vibration measurements).
Advanced time history logging for each profile provides complete
information about the measured signal using the external SD-card fitted in
the bottom of the meter and can be easy downloaded to any PC using the
USB interface and SvanPC+ software.
All required weighting filters (e.g.: A, B, C, Z in case of sound
measurements and Wh in case of vibration measurements) including the
latest ISO 2631-1&2 standard are available with this instrument. The
general Vibration measurements (like acceleration, velocity and
displacement) and HVM meeting ISO 8041:2005 standard are also
available.
Using the computational power of its digital signal processor the
SVAN 977 instrument can, simultaneously to the meter mode, perform the
real time 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis including calculations of 10 x
LN% statistical levels.
Time domain waveform signal recording on the external SD-card is available as an option and advanced trigger
and alarm functions are available in the standard version of this instrument.
A fast USB 1.1 interface (12 MHz) creates a real time link for the PC "front-end" application of the SVAN 977
instrument. With the use of optional interfaces (RS 232) the instrument can be remotely controlled from the PC.
The measurement results can be downloaded to PC using all the interfaces mentioned above.
The instrument is powered from four AA standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries (i.e. NiMH – a separate
charger is required). Powering the instrument from the External DC power source or the USB interface is also
possible. Robust and lightweight design enhances the exceptional features of this new generation sound and
vibration instrument.
1.1. SVAN 977 as Sound Level Meter & Analyser

• noise measurements (Spl, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, Leq, Sel, Lden, LEPd, Ltm3, Ltm5 and 10 x LN%
statistics) with Type 1 IEC 61672:2002 accuracy in the frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz with the
SV 7052 microphone (3.15 Hz ÷ 20 kHz with GRAS 40AE microphone)
• parallel Impulse, Fast and Slow detectors for the measurements with A, B, C and Z frequency filters
• two measurement ranges 22 dB RMS(A) ÷ 123 dB Peak (Low) and 30 dB RMS(A) ÷ 140 dB Peak (High)
• 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave real time analysis - 10 filters with centre frequencies 31,5 Hz ÷ 16 kHz, Type
1 – IEC 1260 and 31 filters with centre frequencies 20 Hz ÷ 20 kHz, Type 1 – IEC 1260
1.2. SVAN 977 as Vibration Level Meter & Analyser

• General Vibration measurements (acceleration, velocity and displacement) and optionally HVM meeting
ISO 8041:2005 and ISO 10816-1 standards in the frequency range depending on the parameters of the
attached accelerometer, i.e. with SV 80 general purpose transducer is equal to 0.5 Hz ÷ 14 kHz
• parallel RMS, MTVV or Max, Peak, Peak–Peak measurements
• HP, HP1, HP3, HP10, Vel1, Vel3, Vel10, VelMF, Dil1, Dil3, Dil10 and Wh weighting filters
• 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave real time analysis - 15 filters with centre frequencies 1 Hz ÷16 kHz, Type 1 –
IEC 1260 and 45 filters with centre frequencies 0.8 Hz ÷ 20 kHz, Type 1 – IEC 1260
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1.3. General features of SVAN 977

• Advanced Data Logger including spectrum logging on the micro SD-card providing almost unlimited
logging capacity
• Time domain waveform signal recording (option)
• Advanced trigger and alarm functions
• USB 1.1 Client interface (real time PC "front end" application supported)
• RS 232 interface
• Integration time programmable up to 24 h
• Power supply by four AA rechargeable or standard batteries
• Hand held, light weight and robust case
• Easy to use with menu driven user interface
1.4. Accessories included

• SV 7052 - prepolarised ½” microphone with nominal sensitivity 35 mV/Pa
• SV 12L - microphone preamplifier with IEPE power supply
• SA 22 – foam windscreen
• SC 16 - USB 1.1 cable
• four AA - alkaline batteries
• SvanPC++ - download and viewing software for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win 8 operating systems
1.5. Accessories available

• SA 17A - external battery pack using 6 x AA batteries
• SA 43 - carrying case for SVAN 95x and accessories (lightweight)
• SA 79 - carrying case for SVAN 9xx and accessories (waterproof)
• SA 47 - carrying bag for SVAN 95x and accessories (fabric material)
• SV 55 - RS 232 option for the SVAN 955
• SV 80 – general purpose vibration accelerometer 100 mV/g (10 mV/ms )
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• SC 27 – coiled cable for accelerometer 2 m

• SA 27/10-32 – mounting magnetic base for accelerometer
1.6. Software options available

• SVAN977 - SVAN 977 including 1/1 octave analysis
• SV 977_2 – 1/3 octave analysis for the SVAN 977
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Notice: The software options for the instrument can be purchased at any time as only the
introduction of a special unlock code is required for their activation in a specific instrument.
Contact your local Svantek distributor for further information and costs for these options.
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2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT
Control of the instrument has been developed in a fully interactive manner. The user can operate the instrument
by selecting the appropriate position from the selected Menu list. Thanks to that, the number of push-buttons for
control of the instrument has been reduced to nine for ease of use and convenience.
2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel
The following control push-buttons are located on the front panel of

the instrument:
• <ENTER>, (<Menu>), [<Save>],
• <ESC>, (<Cal.>), [<S/P>],
• <Shift>, [Markers]
• <Alt>, [Markers]
• 5>,
<5
• 3>,
<3
• 4>,
<4
• 6>,
<6
• <Start/Stop>.
The name given in (...) brackets denotes the second push-button

function which is available after pressing it in conjunction (or in
sequence) with the <Shift> push-button. For the first two push-
buttons the name given in square brackets […] denotes also the third
push-button function which is available after pressing it in conjunction
(or in sequence) with the <Alt> push-button.
<Shift> The second function of a push-button (written in red colour on a push-button) can be
used when the <Shift> push-button is pressed. This push-button can be used in two
different ways:
• as Shift like with a computer keyboard (e.g. while typing the filename); both
<Shift> and the second push-button must be pressed together (two finger
operation);
• as 2nd Fun; this push-button can be pressed and released before pressing the
second one or pressed in parallel (while operating in “2nd Fun” mode, see the
following notice) with the second push-button (one finger operation).
The <Shift> push-button pressed in conjunction with <Alt> enables the user to activate
the Markers on the plots during the measurement.
<Alt> This push-button enables the user to choose the third push-button function in case of
[<Save>] and [<Pause>] push-buttons. In order to select the third function the user
must press the <Alt> and the second push-button simultaneously.
Notice: Simultaneously pressing the <Alt> and <Start/Stop> push-buttons switches the
instrument on or off.
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<Start/Stop> This push-button enables the user to start the measurement process when the
instrument is not measuring or to stop it when the instrument is in course of the
measurement. It is also possible to set the mode of this push-button such that in order
to start or stop the measurements the user has to press it simultaneously with the
<Shift> push-button. This can prevent accidentally starting or stopping a measurement
at the wrong time by just brushing against the Start/Stop button on its own.
Notice: Changing the <Start/Stop> push-button mode is performed in the Keyboard Settings
window of the Instrument list (see description of the Instrument list).
<ENTER> This push-button enables the user to enter the selected position shown on the screen
Menu list or to confirm selected settings. Some additional functions of this push-button
will be described in the following chapters of this manual.
(<Menu>) This push-button (pressed together with <Shift>) enables the user to enter the main list
containing six sub-lists: Function, Measurement, Display, File, Instrument and
Auxiliary Setup. . Each of the above mentioned menu lists consists of sub-lists,
elements and data windows. These main sub-lists will be described in detail in the
following chapters of the manual. Double pressing the <Menu> push-button enters a list
containing the last eight opened sub-lists. It often speeds up the control of the
instrument as the user has faster access to the most frequently used sub-lists for easy
navigation.
<ESC> This push-button closes the control lists, sub-lists or windows. It acts in an opposite way
to the <ENTER> push-button. When the window is closed after pressing the <ESC>
push-button, any changes made in it are ignored in almost all cases.
([Cal.]) This push-button (pressed together with <Shift>) opens the Calibration sub-list.
[<S/P>] This push-button enables the user to pause or break the measurement process
temporarily.
3>, <4
<3 4> These push-buttons enable the user specifically to:
• select the column in a multi column parameter list;
• select the parameters value in an active position (e.g. filter Z, A, B or C, Start Delay
period: 1s, 2s, 3s, … etc.);
• control the cursor in Spectrum, Logger and Statistics modes of result presentation;
• select the position of the character in the text editing screen;
• activate markers 2 and 3
• speed up changing the numerical values of the parameters when pressed and held.
3>, <4
(<3 4>) The <33>, <4 4> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with <Shift>
enable the user specifically to:
• change the parameters value with double step (e.g. Start Delay period: form 1s to
11s, 21s, … etc.);
• to shift cursor from the first to the last position and back on the graphical
presentation mode.
3>, <4
[<3 4>] The <33>, <44> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with <Alt> enable
the user specifically to:
• select the parameters value in an active position in the matrix parameter list;
• select the parameters value in an active position (e.g. filter Z, A, B or C, Start Delay
period: 1s, 2s, 3s … etc.);
• insert or delete a character in the text edition screen.
5>, <6
<5 6> 5>, <6
The <5 6> push-buttons enable the user specifically to:
• select lines in the list;
• select the correct character from the list in the text edition screen;
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5>, <6
(<5 6>) The <55>, <6 6> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with <Shift>
enable the user specifically to:
• shift the cursor from the first to the last position and back on the menu list;
• change the relationship between the Y-axis and X-axis of all plots presented on the
screen.
5>, <6
[<5 6>] The <55>, <66> push-buttons pressed in conjunction (or in sequence) with <Alt> enable
the user specifically to:
• change the mode of result presentation;
• programme the Real Time Clock (RTC) and Timer.
[Info] The <Info> push-button (simultaneous pressing the
3>, <4
<3 4> push-buttons) opens the window with the
help information in the measurement display modes.
Press <ESC> or <ENTER> to exit the Info screen.
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70
60
50
Leq
40 Marker 1
Marker 2
30 Marker 3
Marker 4
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2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument
Top cover of the instrument

The measurement input is placed in the centre of the instrument’s top
cover. It is the TNC compatible socket. The SV 12L microphone
preamplifier has a specially designed matching TNC plug and a
locking screw to secure the preamplifier to the meter body. The
accelerometers have to be connected to the instrument also using the
TNC connector. After connecting the preamplifier or the accelerometer
cable to the measurement input, the screw should be tightened to light
resistance only. Do not over tighten this connector. It is not necessary
to remove this preamplifier from the top of the instrument unless the
meter is in a calibration laboratory as it is always used close coupled
to the meter body. The full description of the signals connected to the
socket is given in Appendix C.
Bottom cover of the instrument

In the bottom cover there are four sockets, placed from the right to the
left as follows: 6-24V, USB Host, USB Device and I/O.
There is a memory micro SD-card socket under the bottom cover of
the instrument and spaces for the 4 x AA batteries.
The USB Device 1.1 interface is the serial interface working with
12 MHz clock. Thanks to its speed, it is widely used in all PCs. In the
instrument, the standard 4-pin socket is used and described in more
detail in Appendix C.
The additional multi-purpose input / output socket, called I/O, is a 3.5
mm jack socket. On this socket, in the case when the Analogue Output
functionality is selected, the signal from the input of the analogue /
digital converter (before any frequency correction) is available. This
signal can be recorded using a magnetic recorder or observed on an
oscilloscope. The Digital Input as another functionality that serves as
the external trigger to the instrument, while the Digital Output is used
to generate the trigger pulse or alarm pulse from the instrument.
The user can connect an external DC power 6-24V adapter to the 6-
24V socket located on the bottom cover of the instrument. The current
consumption depends on the voltage of the power supplier.
Notice: Switch the power off before connecting the instrument to any other device (e.g. a
printer or a Personal Computer).
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3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT
In order to perform measurements using the instrument the user only has to plug-in the preamplifier with the
microphone already screwed on or the proper vibration transducer and to switch the power on by pressing the
<Alt> and <Start/Stop> push-buttons at the same time. Hold both buttons down for 1 or 2 seconds and release
to switch on.
3.1. Basis of the instrument’s control
The instrument is controlled by means of nine push-buttons on the keyboard. Using these push-buttons the user
can access all available functions and change the value of all available parameters. The functions are placed in
a system of lists and sub-lists.
The instrument's menu consists of different type of windows, which include: main menu list, sub-menu list,
option list, parameter list, text editor window, information window and file manager window with file command
list.
Main menu
The main list contains the headers of six lists, which also contain sub-lists or
positions (elements). The main list is opened after pressing the <Menu> push-
button. This list contains the following sub-lists: Function, Measurement,
Display, File, Instrument and Auxiliary Setup.
Recent Items list

Double pressing the <Menu> push-button opens the list of recently accessed
menu items. This enables the user to access the most frequently used lists
quickly, without the necessity of passing through the whole menu path.
Position selection
The desired position in menu list is selecting
5> or <6
using the <5 6> push-buttons.
6>
<6
Entering position
After selection of the desired position in the
menu list, the user has to press the
<ENTER> push-button in order to enter it.
After this operation a new sub-menu, option
list, parameter list or information window
appears on the display. <ENT>
List of parameters
The parameter list contains parameters for which the user may select the value
from the available range. Pressing the <ENTER> push-button enables the user
to access the above mentioned sub-list.
5> or <6
The desired position in a list is accessed after pressing the <5 6>
push-button.
3> or
The change of the value in a selected position is performed by the <3
4> push-buttons (or pressed together with <Shift>).
<4
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Option list
The option list consists of different choices, from which only one may be
selected. The selection of the option is performed as follows. The user has to
highlight the desired option by means of the <5 5> or <6 6> push-buttons and
then press <ENTER>. This option becomes active and the list is closed. When
the user re-enters this list again, the last selected option will be marked.
3> or <4
If the parameter has a numerical value the user may keep pressing the <3 4> push-buttons (or pressed
together with <Shift>) longer than 1 second to speed up the selection. In this case the parameter starts to
change automatically until the user releases the pressed buttons.
3> or
The user may change the numerical parameter value with a larger step (usually 10, 20) by means of the <3
4> push-buttons pressed together with <Alt>.
<4
Matrix of parameters
When the list of parameters consists of more than one column the user may
change:
column by means of <3 3> or <4
4>
5> or <6
line in the same column by means of <5 6>
3> or <4
value in a selected position by means of <3 4> with <Alt>
5> or <6
all values in the same column by means of <5 6> with <Shift>
3> or <4
all values in the same line by means of <3 4> with <Shift>.
Complex parameters
Some parameters like Start Hour, Start Day etc.
are complex (consisting of more than one value
field). The selection of values for such parameters
is performed in a special window, which is opened
with the <33> or <4 4> push-buttons. In the special
window the value is selected with the <3 3>, <4
4>
or <55>, <66> push-buttons and then confirmed by
pressing <ENTER>.
In all cases the <ENTER> push-button is used for confirmation of the selection in a position and for closing the
opened sub-list. The sub-list is closed ignoring any changes made in the list by pressing the <ESC> push-button
and the user returns to the previous menu.
Information window
Some windows inform the user about the state of the instrument, available
memory, none existing files or loggers, standards fulfilled by the unit, etc. In
order to scroll through the list, the user has to use the <5 5> or <6
6> push-
buttons. In order to close such a window, the user has to press <ESC>.
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Text editing window

There are also windows in which the user may edit some text (i.e. the name of
the file). This window contains help information to guide the user on how to edit
the text. The character which is displayed inversely may be edited.
The user can select the position of the character in the edited text using the
3>, <4
<3 4> push-buttons.
The available ASCII characters can be changed using the <5 5> or <6 6>
push-buttons. The subsequent digits, underline, upper case letters and
space appear on the display in the inversely displayed position after each
press of the above mentioned push-buttons.
3>,
The user can insert or delete the position in the edited text using the <3
4> push-buttons pressed together with <Alt>.
<4
Help information
In most windows the last line or several lines at the bottom of the screen contain help information. It informs the
user how to select or modify the parameter’s value, change the character in the text line etc.
Inactive parameters
If some functions or parameters are not available, the positions in the menu or
parameter lists linked with this function or parameter became inactive (their
colour becomes grey). For example, if Logger (path: <Menu> / Measurement /
Logging / Logger Setup) is switched off the Logger presentation mode is not
active!
3.2. Powering of the instrument

The SVAN 977 can be powered by one of the following sources:
• External DC power source – 6 V DC÷24 V DC (1.5 W)
• SA 17A external battery pack – operation time > 24 h (option)
• Four AA standard size internal batteries. In the case of alkaline type, a new fully charged set can operate
more than 12 h (6.0 V / 1.6 Ah). Instead of the ordinary alkaline cells, four AA rechargeable batteries can
be used (a separate external charger is required for charging them). In this case, using the best NiMH
type, the operation time can be increased up to 16 h (4.8 V / 2.6 Ah)
• USB interface – 500 mA HUB
For each of the three kinds of possible power source there is a different view presented in the Battery window
of the Instrument list.
When the instrument is powered from its internal batteries, the “Battery” icon is presented on the top line of the
display. When the voltage of the batteries is too low for reliable measurements, the icon is red or during attempt
to switch the instrument on the Low Battery! message occurs on the display for 2 seconds and the instrument
switches off by itself. To change the batteries the user has to switch off the instrument, unscrew and take off the
black bottom cover of the instrument, slide the battery tubes out, change the batteries taking care to observe
the correct polarity and reassemble the parts of the instrument. A fully charged set of 4 batteries ensures more
than 12 hours of continuous operation of the instrument (with Dim LCD switched on). The battery condition can
be checked by means of the Battery function. It is also presented continuously on the top line of the display by
means of the “Battery” icon.
When there is a connection to the USB interface (USB Device socket is
connected by means of the cable to a PC), the “Computer” icon is presented
on the top of the display and in the Battery window there is the USB Power:
Voltage: 5.00V message.
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Notice: In the case when “Battery” icon is red it is strongly recommended to use an external
power adapter or USB interface as soon as possible to ensure reliable operation. If no suitable
external power source is provided the instrument will be switched off automatically after a short
time!
Prolonging the internal source of the instrument’s power can be achieved by reducing the brightness of the
screen when possible. The settings of Brightness and power saver function may be done in the Screen Setup
window (path: <Menu> / Display / Screen Setup).
3.3. Starting the instrument
Switching the instrument on

To switch the power on the user should press the <Alt> and <Start/Stop>
push-buttons at the same time. The instrument goes through the self-test
routine after switching on (displaying the manufacturer and the name of the
instrument) and then it enters the sound mode. The default display mode for
result presentation is one profile.
Starting measurement
To start the measurements the user has to
press the <Start/Stop> push-button. The
result of the measurement is displayed with
the unit of the measurement in so-called one
profile mode.
<Start>
Default profile settings for Sound measurements:

Profile 1 - A weighting filter (Filter(1)=A), Fast for the RMS detector
(Detector(1)=Fast);
Profile 2 - C weighting filter (Filter(2)=C), Fast for the RMS detector
(Detector(2)=Fast);
Profile 3 - Z weighting filter (Filter(3)=Z), Fast for the detector
(Detector(3)=Fast).
Default profiles settings for Vibration measurements:
Profile 1 - HP1 weighting filter (Filter(1)=HP1); 1.0s for the RMS detector
(Detector(1)=1.0s);
Profile 2 - HP3 weighting filter (Filter(2)=HP3), 1.0s for the RMS detector
(Detector(2)=1.0s);
Profile 3 - HP10 weighting filter (Filter(3)=HP10), 1.0s for the RMS
detector (Detector(3)=1.0s).
The user can change all the above mentioned settings using Profiles sub-list of the Measurement list. The
instrument remembers all changes for the next time it is used. Return to the default settings (set up by the
manufacturer) is possible after the selection of the Factory Settings position available in the Auxiliary Setup
list.
3.4. Description of icons
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Description of the instrument state

Additional information about the instrument’s state is given by means
of the row of icons visible in the top of the display.
The type of measurement function and the measurement mode (SLM,
VLM, S:1/3 etc.) as well as real time clock (RTC) is also displayed in
the same line together with icons.
The meanings of the icons are as follows:
“play” icon is displayed when the “Internal memory” icon is displayed when
measurement is started. there is no external SD memory card
inserted.
“stop” icon is displayed when the “SD Card” icon is displayed when the
measurement is stopped. external micro SD card memory is inserted.
“pause” icon is displayed when the “RS232” icon is displayed when the RS232
measurement is paused. port is activated.
“computer” icon is displayed when there is “curve” icon is presented when the current
a successful USB connection with the PC. measurement results are logged into the
instrument’s logger file.
“arrow up” icon is displayed when overload “Trigger Level +” icon is displayed when
appears. the trigger condition is set up to “Level+”.
The icon appears alternately with the “play”
icon.
“arrow down” icon is displayed when under “Trigger Level –“ icon is displayed when
range appears. the trigger condition is set up to “Level-”.
“Alt” icon is displayed when the <Alt> push- “Trigger Slope +” icon is displayed when
button is pressed. the trigger condition is set up to “Slope+”.
“Shift” icon is displayed when the <Shift> “Trigger Slope –“ icon is displayed when
push-button is pressed. the trigger condition is set up to “Slope-”
“clock” icon is displayed when the timer is “battery” icon is displayed when the
On. It is active when the instrument is waiting instrument is powered from the internal
for the measurement start up to occur. When batteries. Icon corresponds to the status of
the measurement start up is close, the icon the batteries (three, two, one or none
changes its colour to green and starts to vertical bars inside the icon). When voltage
blink. of batteries is too low, the icon becomes red.
“plug” icon is displayed when the instrument
is powered from the external source.
3.5. Memory organisation

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All available measurement results and settings can be stored in the

external Memory (micro SD Card) in the predefined catalogue with the
name SVANTEK. - SD card is inserted
The SD Card external memory is activated automatically after insertion of

the card. The presence of an SD Card is signalled by the memory icon - no SD card
with SD letters at the top left hand corner of the display.
The contents of the memory file type can be
checked with the help of the File Manager
or Setup Manager function of the File
menu.
<ENT>
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4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function
In order to select the Function list the user

has to press the <Menu> push-button,
select the Function text and press
<ENTER>. The Function list contains three
elements: Mode, Measurement Function
and Calibration.
<ENT>
4.1. Selecting the mode of the instrument – Mode
The device can work in two modes:

Sound Meter and Vibration Meter.
<ENT>
Notice: In the user manual text the Sound mode (or Sound measurements) refers to the
Sound Meter modes and the appropriate functions dedicated for the measurement and
analysis of the acoustic signal: Level Meter, 1/1 Octave, 1/3 Octave, FFT; the Vibration mode
(or Vibration measurements) refers to the Vibration Meter modes and the appropriate functions
dedicated for the measurement and analysis of the vibration signal: Level Meter, 1/1 Octave,
1/3 Octave, FFT.
4.2. Measurement functions of the instrument - Measurement Function
The main function of the instrument is the measurement of Sound pressure or Vibration broad band level
(Level Meter). The Sound Level Meter (SLM) function provides the user with functions meeting the standard
IEC 61672:2002 for Type 1 accuracy and the Vibration Level Meter (VLM) meeting the standard ISO 8041:2005.
The instrument can also be used for medium to the long-term acoustic monitoring using the huge capacity data
logger in which all the measurement results are stored.
The user may also use 1/1 and 1/3 real time octave band frequency analysis functions. These functions extend
the main Level Meter functions of the instrument, because the selected 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis is performed
together with all calculations of Level Meter functions.
In order to select the required function the
user has to enter the
Measurement Function list. After entering
the Measurement Function list, the set of
the available functions appears on the
display: Level Meter, 1/1 Octave,
1/3 Octave and FFT (in case of Sound
modes). The currently active function is <ENT>
marked.
Notice: The type of measurement function and the measurement mode is displayed in the
upper line of the screen.
- SLM Sound Level Meter, - VLM Vibration Level Meter,

- S:1/1 Sound 1/1 Octave, - V:1/1 Vibration 1/1 Octave,
- S:1/3 Sound 1/3 Octave, - V:1/3 Vibration 1/3 Octave,
- S:FFT Sound FFT. - V:FFT Vibration FFT.
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Optional measurement functions that broaden the application of the instrument can be easily installed. These
options can be initially supplied by the manufacturer or purchased later and added by the user.
Notice: It is not possible to change the measurement function during a measurement run. In
this case the instrument displays for about 3 seconds the message: “Measurement in
Progress”. In order to change the mode of the instrument the current measurement in progress
must be finished!
4.1. Instrument’s calibration – Calibration

The instrument is factory calibrated with the supplied microphone for the standard environmental conditions.
Because the microphone sensitivity is a function of the temperature, ambient pressure and humidity, when the
absolute sound pressure level value is important, the absolute calibration of the measurement channel should
be performed. In order to select the calibration function the user has to enter the Calibration sub-list.
The Calibration sub-list consists of four
positions: Calibr. by Sensitivity,
Calibr. by Measurement, which are used to
perform the actual calibration,
Last Calibration, which contains the list of
calibration measurements performed earlier
and the results obtained and finally
Clear Calibr. History. <ENT>
Notice: The calibration factor is always added to the results in the Level Meter, 1/1 Octave,
1/3 Octave modes.
Notice: It is advised to perform the calibration of the instrument each time before the
measurements begin. A single calibration at the start of each day is usually sufficient for most
regulations.
Notice: The calibration level and the calibration result are expressed in different units
depending on the settings of the instrument. The metric or non-metric Vibration units are set in
the Vibration Units window (path: <Menu> / Auxiliary Setup / Vibration Units). Additionally, the
linear or logarithmic units are set in the Display Scale window (path: <Menu> / Display /
Display Scale).
Notice: It is not possible to calibrate the instrument during the execution of live measurements.
It is possible to open different lists and sub-lists but the positions in these lists are displayed
greyed out inversely and so - not accessible. The flashing “►” icon on the top line indicates that
the instrument is in the measurement process. In order to change the sensitivity the current
measurement in progress must be finished!
4.3.1. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Acoustic signal
Calibration by using the microphone’s published sensitivity information can be

performed in the following way:
1. Select this type of calibration (highlight the Calibr. by Sensitivity text) from
the Calibration sub-list and press the <ENTER> push-button.
2. Set the sensitivity of the microphone taken from its calibration certificate
using the <Shift> with <33>, <4
4> push-buttons and then press <ENTER>.
The calibration factor is calculated, after pressing the <ENTER> push-button,
in relation to the nominal value of 35.0 mV / Pa. In order to avoid the
calculation the user has to leave the Calibration sub-list by pressing <ESC>.
For a microphone sensitivity higher than 35.0 mV / Pa the calibration factor will
always be negative.
For a microphone sensitivity lower than 35.0 mV / Pa the calibration factor will
always be positive.
The lowest available value of the sensitivity that can be introduced is equal to
35.0 µV / Pa (it conforms to the calibration factor equal to 60.0 dB) and the
highest value is equal to 35.0 V / Pa (calibration factor is equal to -60.0 dB).
In order to return to the Calibration sub-list the user has to press the <ESC> push-button.
4.3.2. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Vibration signal
The calibration by using the accelerometer’s published sensitivity information

can be performed in the following way:
1. Select this type of calibration (highlight the Calibr. by Sensitivity text) from
the Calibration sub-list and press the <ENTER> push-button.
2. Set the sensitivity of the accelerometer taken from its calibration certificate
using the <Shift> with <3 3>, <4
4> push-buttons and then press <ENTER>.
The calibration factor is calculated, after pressing the <ENTER> push-button,
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in relation to the nominal value of 10.0 mV / ms . In order to avoid the
calculation the user has to leave the Calibration sub-list by pressing <ESC>.
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For an accelerometer sensitivity higher than 10.0 mV / ms the calibration
factor will always be negative.
-2
For an accelerometer sensitivity lower than 10.0 mV / ms the calibration factor
will always be positive.
The lowest available value of the sensitivity that can be introduced is equal to
10.0 µV / ms (it conforms to the calibration factor equal to 60.0 dB) and the
-2
-2
highest value is equal to 10.0 V / ms (calibration factor is equal to -60.0 dB).
4.3.3. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Acoustic signal
Calibration by measurement for the sound measurements can be done in the

following way:
1. Select the calibration by measurement (highlight the
Calibr. by Measurement text) from the Calibration sub-list and press the
<ENTER> push-button.
2. Attach the acoustic calibrator SV 30A (or equivalent 114 dB / 1000 Hz)
carefully over the microphone of the instrument.
Notice: It is also possible to use an electro-mechanical pistonphone, which generates a signal
(ca 124 dB) or different type of acoustic calibrator dedicated for ½” microphones. In any case,
before starting the calibration measurement, the user has to set the level of the signal
generated by the given calibrator (Cal. Level position of Calibr. by Measurement sub-list),
which is stated in the calibration certificate of the unit (the value of the Cal. Level set by the
manufacturer of SVAN 977 is equal to 114 dB). It is also necessary to switch the instrument
Range to the High level setting.
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3. Switch on the calibrator and wait approximately 30 seconds for the tone to
stabilise before starting the calibration measurement.
4. Start the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

button.
5. Stopt the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

button after stabilisation of the сalibration мeasurement result.
The calibration delay time is set to 3 seconds
Waiting for the start of the measurement the Delay
is counted down on the display. After the end of
the measurement, the result is displayed in the
bottom line. The measurement is running until the
user presses the <Start/Stop> push-button.
It is recommended to repeat the calibration measurement a few times to ensure the integrity of the calibration.
The obtained results should be almost identical (with ±0.1 dB difference). Some possible reasons for unstable
results are as follows:
• the calibrator is not properly attached to the instrument,
• there are external acoustic disturbances such as high noise levels close by,
• the calibrator or the measurement channel (the microphone, the preamplifier or the instrument itself)
are damaged.
Notice: During the calibration measurement, any external disturbances (acoustic noise or
vibrations) should not exceed a value of 100 dB (when using a calibrator that generates a level
of 114 dB).
6. Press the <ENTER> push-button to accept the calibration measurement

result.
The calibration factor is calculated, stored and displayed (cf. next Figure) after
pressing the <ENTER> push-button.
Notice: The user has to press the <ESC> push-button to quit the calibration procedure without
saving the calibration factor.
4.3.4. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Vibration signal
Calibration by measurement for the vibration measurements can be done in

the following way:
1. Select the calibration by measurement (highlight the
Calibr. by Measurement text) from the Calibration sub-list and press the
2. Attach the instrument’s accelerometer to the vibration calibrator using an
appropriate or recommended fixing method.
3. Switch on the calibrator and wait approximately 30 seconds before starting

the calibration measurement. The default level for calibration in the vibration
2
mode is 10 m/s at 159.2 Hz. Remember to change this level if using an
alternative vibration calibration signal source.
4. Start the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

button.
5. Stopt the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

button after stabilisation of the сalibration мeasurement result.
The calibration measurement starts after
3 seconds delay. Waiting for the calibration
measurement the Delay is counted down on the
display. After the end of the measurement, its
result is displayed in the bottom line. The
measurement is running until the user presses the
<Start/Stop> push-button.
It is recommended to repeat the calibration measurement a few times to ensure the integrity of the calibration.
The obtained results should be almost identical (with ±0.1 dB difference). Some possible reasons for unstable
results are as follows:
• the accelerometer is not properly attached to the calibrator,
• there are external disturbances,
• the calibrator or the measurement channel (the accelerometer or the instrument itself) are damaged.
Notice: During the calibration measurement, the external disturbances (vibrations or acoustic
noise) should not exceed a value of 1/10 of the level of the calibration level signal being used.
6. Press <ENTER> in order to accept the measurement result.

The calibration factor is calculated, stored and displayed after pressing the
4.3.5. History of the calibrations - Last Calibration
The Last Calibration window displays

records from up to the ten last calibrations.
In order to review the calibration records, the
user has to select the required line in the
Last Calibration window and press
<ENTER>.
<ENT>
The opened window will contain the date and time of the performed calibration
measurement, the way the calibration was done (Calibr. by Measurement or
Calibr. by Sensitivity), the desired calibration level (Cal. Level) in the case of
the measurements and the obtained calibration factor (Cal. Factor).
If calibration measurements were not performed, the Last Calibration window

does not contain any previous calibration records. The content of this window
is cleared after the Factory Settings operation.
4.3.6. Clear calibration records - Clear Calibr. History
The user can clear all stored calibration records. In order to do this the user
has to choose the position Clear Calibr. History in the Calibration sub-list
and press <ENTER> to perform this operation.
The instrument requests the confirmation of the operation. The next pressing
of the <ENTER> push-button, when the No option is selected, closes the
window and returns the instrument to the Calibration sub-list.
After Clear Calibr. History operation has been performed the
Calibration History window does not contain any more records.
Notice: Both acoustic and vibration calibration histories are stored in the same memory so
clearing the calibration history when in the vibration mode will also clear all acoustic calibration
history information as well.
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5. MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Measurement
The Measurement list contains the

elements that enable the user to set the
measurement parameters. To open the
Measurement list the user has to press the
<Menu> push-button, select the
Measurement text and press <ENTER>.
<ENT>
The Measurement list contains the following items:

General Settings enables the user to set various general measurement parameters;
Measure Trigger enables the user to set up the measurement trigger;
Profiles enables the user to program the profile parameters;
Logging enables the user to program the logging function;
Spectrum enables the user to set spectrum parameters;
Compensation Filter enables the user to switch on required microphone compensation filter;
Range enables the user to set the correct measurement range;
Exposure Time enables the user to set the daily exposure time for dose results;
Statistical Levels enables the user to define 10 statistical levels;
Timer enables the user to program the internal timer.
The content of the Measurement list is different
for different Mode and Measurement Function
and other settings. Some examples for different
modes and measurement functions are
presented.
Any parameter in the Measurement list can be changed only when the
instrument is not currently executing a measurement. The parameters are
displayed with grey colour. The blinking “►” icon on the top row indicates
that the instrument is performing a measurement.
5.1 Selection of measurement parameters - General Settings
The General Settings list consists of the

following parameters: the delay of the start of
measurements (Start Delay), the maximum
delay period for the synchronization with RTC
(Start Sync.), the integration period /
measurement run time (Integration Period), the
repetition of the measurement cycles
(Repetition Cycles), the RMS detector type
(RMS Integration) and the intervals for day time
period (Day Time Limits) in case of Sound
modes.
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Setting time delay before the start of measurements

The Start Delay position defines the delay period from the moment the
<Start/Stop> push-button is pressed to the start of the actual measurements
(the digital filters of the instrument constantly analyse the input signal even
when the measurement is stopped). This delay period can be set from
0 second to 60 seconds (with 1 second step by means of the <3 3>, <44>
push-buttons and with 10 seconds step by means of the <3 3>, <4 4> push-
buttons pressed together with <Shift>).
Notice: The minimum delay period is equal to 0 second. In the Calibration mode, the delay
period is always equal to 3 seconds.
Setting synchronisation of the measurement start

The Start Sync. position defines maximum delay period from pressing the
<Start/Stop> push-button to the start of the measurements to allow
synchronisation with the instrument’s RTC. The Start Sync. parameter can be
set as: Off, 1m, 15m, 30m and 1h. For example, if 1h was selected, then each
measurement starts from the first second of next real time hour after pressing
<Start/Stop> push-button, and then each hour after Integr. Per, if
Rep. Cycles is greater than one. The default value is set to Off.
Switching on/off the integration period settings
The integration period can be set as infinite or can be defined together with the
Repetition Cycles number. The Integr. Period Inf position defines if the
period during which the signal is being measured is infinite or not. If the
Integr. Period Inf parameter is switched on then the signal will be averaged all
the time until the <Stop> push-button is pressed and the measurement is
stopped. If integration period is infinite, then two next positions become
inactive.
Setting the integration period
The Integr. Period position (integration
period) defines the period during which the
signal is being measured (integrated) and
stored as the set of Summary Results (SR).
The integration period can be set in the
special window, which is opened by pressing
4>
<4
3> or <4
the <3 4> push- buttons.
The measurement will stop automatically after this period, or the measurement will start again when the
selected Repetition Cycle is greater than one. The definitions of the measurement results in which the
integration period is used is given in App. D.
To set the integration period the user should define the required hours,
minutes and seconds fields.
3> or <4
The appropriate field may be selected by pressing the <3 4> push-
buttons.
5> or
Value of hour, minute and second is changing by means of the <5
6> push- buttons.
<6
Setting the number of repetition of measurement cycles

The Repetition Cycles position defines the number of cycles (with the
measurement period defined by Integration Period) to be performed by the
instrument. The Repetition Cycles number values are within the limits [1,
1000].
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Detector’s type selection

The RMS Integration position defines the detector type for the calculations of
the Leq, LEPd, LN% and Sel functions. Two options are available: linear (Lin)
and exponential (Exp). The formulae used for the Leq calculation are given in
Appendix D.
Selecting Lin is required to obtain the true RMS value of the measured signal. When this option is selected the
value of the Leq, LEPd, LN% and Sel functions do not depend on the detector time constant: Fast, Slow or
Impulse (the results are displayed without the indicator of the detectors selected in the profiles). In this case,
the indicator Lin. (or L) is displayed in the different modes of the result presentation.
Selecting Exp enables the user to fulfil the requirements of other standards for the time averaged Leq
measurements. When this option is selected the value of the Leq, LEPd, LN% and Sel function depends on the
detector time constant (Slow, Fast, Impulse). The results are displayed with the indicator of the detectors
selected in the profiles (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Profiles).
Day time limits selection
The Day Time Limits position appears only in Sound modes and enables the
user to select the definition of the day and night periods required by the local
standards. These limits are used for the calculation of the Lden function
(cf. App. D for the definition).Two options are available: 6H–18H and 7H–19H.
5.2 Measure trigger parameters selection – Measure Trigger
The Measure Trigger sub-list enables the

user to set the parameters for the measure
trigger. The Measure Trigger is a context
sub-list in which the triggering can be
switched off or on (Trigger), when on the
source of the triggering signal (Source) can
be determined, its level (Level) and
sometimes also the speed of changes <ENT>
(Gradient). Triggering of the measurement
3>
(Trigger) can be switched off using the <3
push-buttons.
Triggering is switched on if one of its six available modes is selected: Slope +, Slope –, Level +, Level –,
Grad + or External. If the instrument works with the triggering switched on, the appropriate icon appears on the
display when the triggering condition is not fulfilled.
The triggering condition is checked every 0.5 miliseconds. This parameter (Trigger period) is constant and is
displayed inversely.
Slope type trigger

In the case when Slope + is selected, the measurement starts when the rising
result value (Source) passes above the level determined by the selected decibel
Level. When Slope – is selected, the measurement starts when the falling result
value (Source) passes below the level determined by the selected decibel
Level. The measurement is stopped when the conditions set in the
General Settings sub-list are fulfilled or after pressing the <Start/Stop> push-
button or after receiving the proper control code remotely.
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Level type trigger

When Level + or Level – is selected for the measurement the triggering
condition is checked every 0.5 milisecond. The measurement is recorded only
when the result value (Source) has the greater / lower level than that
determined in the Level position otherwise the measurement result is skipped.
Gradient type trigger

When Grad + is selected, the triggering condition is checked every 0.5
milisecond of the measurement. The measurement is recorded only when the
result value (Source) has a level greater than that determined by the selected
decibel Level and the gradient of the signal is greater than determined in the
Gradient position. Otherwise the measurement result is skipped.
External type trigger

When External is selected the triggering is done by the signal on the I/O socket.
In this case it is necessary to set up the I/O Mode parameter as Digital In (path:
<Menu> / Instrument / Multifunction I/O). In the other case the measurement
result is skipped.
Selection of the triggering signal

It is assumed that only one measured result can be used as a source of the triggering signal in the Level Meter
mode, namely the output signal from the RMS detector coming from the first profile which is denoted here as
Leq(1). This position does not become active (it is not displayed inversely) and the text stated here remains
6> push-button, the Source line is skipped.
unchanged. After pressing there the <6
Setting the level of the triggering signal
The level of the triggering signal (Level) can be set with 1 dB step steps in the
range from 24 dB to 136 dB in sound modes and from 64dB (1.585mm/s2) to
176dB (631 m/s2) in vibration modes. The Level value of the triggering signal
refers to the instantaneous value of the RMS result from the first profile
calculated during the period depending on selected Detector (path: <Menu> /
Measurement / Profiles ).
Setting the speed of the triggering signal changes

This position appears when the Grad+ trigger is chosen. The speed of change of
the triggering signal (Gradient) can be set within the range from 1 dB/ms to
100 dB/ms.
5.3 Setting parameters in a profile – Profiles
In the Profiles sub-list the following

parameters can be programmed
independently for each user defined profile:
weighting filter (Filter) and RMS detector
type (Detector).
<ENT>
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Weighting filter selection

Sound measurements
• Z type 1 according to IEC 61672-1 standard,
• A type 1 according to IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• C type 1 according to IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• B type 1 according to IEC 651 standard,
Vibration measurements
acceleration measurements: HP, HP1, HP3, HP10,
velocity measurements: Vel1, Vel3, Vel10 and VelMF,
displacement measurements: Dil1, Dil3 and Dil10.
RMS detector selection

The following RMS detectors are available in the
instrument: Impulse, Fast and Slow (in the case
of Sound measurements) and 100ms, 125ms,
200ms, 500ms, 1.0s, 2.0s, 5.0s, 10.0s (in the
case of Vibration measurements).
5.4 Setting the data logging functionality – Logging
The Logging list enables the user to

program the logger functions: the recording
of the measurement time history results. The
Logging list consists of three positions:
Logger Setup, Logger Results and
Logger Trigger.
<ENT>
5.4.1 Data logger programming – Logger Setup
The Logger Setup list enables the user to

activate logger functionality and meteo
results logging. It also allows to edit the
name of the logger file and to set the logger
step.
<ENT>
Notice: If Logger is Off, files are not created and measurement results of the time history
changes are not saved!
The Logger position switches on and off the

functionality, which enables the user to save
selected results from the three user profiles
with the defined period selected in Logger
Step.
4>
<4
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The Summary Results position allows the user to select or deselect the
saving of the full set of profile results that the instrument generates during total
measurement time and which are not belonged to the time history data.These
results are: Spl, Leq, Sel, Lden, LEPd, Ltm3, Ltm5, LN%, LR15, LR60, Ovl,
Peak, Max, Min, in the case of sound measurements or RMS, Ovl, Peak, P-P
in the case of vibration measurements.
The Logger Meteo switches on and off the recording of the meteorological
results from the Weather Monitoring Station.
The Logger Step defines the period of the data logging in a file. It can be set
from 2 milliseconds to 1 second in 1, 2, 5 sequences, the values from 1 second
to 59 seconds, the values from 1 minute to 59 minute and 1 hour.
The Logger Name position enables the user

to define the logger file name. The default
name is LOG. The name can be up to eight
3>, <4
characters long. After pressing the <3 4>
push-buttons, the special window with text
editing function is opened.
4>
<4
The edited name is accepted and saved after

pressing the <ENTER> push-button. The
special warning is displayed in case a file with
the edited name already exists in the memory.
The instrument waits then for a reaction of the
user (any push-button should be pressed
except <Shift> or <Alt>).
<ENT>
The Split position enables the user to split the

logger registration data into separate files. If
Split parameter is Off the registration of time
history data will be continuously performed in
one logger file with the name defined in the
Logger Name position. In other cases the
registration is performed in separate files and
the registration period is equal to: integration 4>
<4
period (Integr. Period), 15 minute
(Sync. to 15m), 30 min (Sync. to 30m) and 1
hour (Sync. to 1h). Every time when
registration period is achieved the logger file
is closed and new file with the increased by
one name number is opened for subsequent
measurement data.
When the Logger is switched on and the logging results have been defined, then in parallel with measurements
during Intergation Period results, the partial measurement results are saved in the file with the interval step,
defined by Logger Step parameter. Up to 12 results can be logged simultaneously from three independent user
defined profiles of the instrument (Peak / Max / Min / Leq) with time step down to 1s. These results are saved
in the logger file in the external memory in all modes and functions of the instrument. The recording in the
logger’s memory is stopped after the period, which is equal to Intergation Period multiplied by
Repetition Cycles or after pressing the <Start/Stop> push-button or after stopping the measurements
remotely. The whole block of summary results will be added to the logger file at the end of the measurement
cycle.
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Relations between Integration Period and Logger Step
5.4.2 Results selection – Logger Results
The Logger Results list enables the user to

activate the results for three independent user
defined profiles, which will be recorded to the
logger file during measurement. Activation /
deactivation can be done by means of the
<33>, <4 4> push-buttons pressed together
with <Alt>. The position is changed by means
of the <3 3>, <4 4> and <5 5>, <6 6> push- <ENT>
buttons.
Notice: When Logger is switched off or there are no results for logging, the logger plot cannot
be activated in Disp. Modes and accordingly doesn’t appear on the display.
5.4.3 Logger trigger parameters setup – Logger Trigger
The Logger Trigger parameters influence the

way the measurement results are saved in the
logger. It is a context sub-list in which: the
trigger can be switched off or it’s type selected
(Trigger), the source of the triggering signal
can be determined (Source), it’s level can be
selected (Level), the number of the results
saved in the logger before the fulfilment of the <ENT>
triggering condition (Pre) and the number of
the results saved in the logger after the
fulfilment of the triggering condition (Post).
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Trigger disabling
The logger triggering of the measurements (Trigger) can be switched off using
3> push-button. The triggering is switched on if the Level + or Level –
the <3
mode is selected using the <44> push-button.
Level type trigger

If the triggering signal is greater than the selected in Level + or less than
Level -, the logger contains:
• the measurement results recorded directly before the fulfilment of the
triggering condition; time of the recording can be calculated by multiplying
the value set in the Pre by the time period taken from the Logger Step
(path: <Menu> / Measurement / Logging / Logger Setup);
• all measurement results up to the moment the triggering signal falls below <6>
the Level;
• the results recorded directly after the fulfilment of the triggering condition;
time of the recording can be calculated by multiplying the value set in the
Post by the time period taken from the Logger Step (path: <Menu> /
Measurement / Logging / Logger Setup).
Trigger Source selection

When the Level Meter mode is chosen only one measured result can be used as a source of the triggering
signal in the logger, namely the output signal from the RMS detector coming from the first profile which is
denoted here as Leq(1) for the SLM Mode or RMS(1) for the VLM Mode.. This position does not become active
6> push-button, the
(it is shown greyed out) and the text stated here remains unchanged. After pressing the <6
Source line is skipped.
When the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave mode is chosen it is possible to use the
RMS band-pass value of the 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave spectrum filters with
appropriate central frequency as a source of the triggering signal for the logger.
Available values for the Source parameter for the 1/1 Octave mode:
Leq (1)/RMS(1), 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1.00kHz, 2.00kHz, 4.00kHz, 8.00kHz,
16.0kHz.
Available values of the Source parameter for the 1/3 Octave mode:
Leq (1)/RMS(1), 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz,
630Hz, 800Hz, 1.00kHz, 1.25kHz, 1.60kHz, 2.00kHz, 2.50kHz, 3.15kHz,
4.00kHz, 5.00kHz, 6.30kHz, 8.00kHz, 10.0kHz, 12.5kHz, 16.0kHz, 20.0kHz.
Level of the triggering signal
The level of the triggering signal for the logger (Level) can be set with 1 dB
steps in the range from 24 dB to 136 dB in sound modes and from 64dB
(1.585mm/s2) to 176dB (631 m/s2) in vibration modes . The Level value of the
triggering signal for the logger refers to the instantaneous value of the RMS
result from the first profile calculated during the period depending on selected
Detector (1) (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Profiles).
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Pre and post trigger recording

In the Pre line the number of the results recorded in the logger’s file before the
fulfilment of the triggering condition can be set. This number is within the limits
0..50.
In the Post line the number of the results recorded in the logger’s file after the
fulfilment of the triggering condition can be set. This number is within the limits
0..200.
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The period of the measurements that are saved in the logger before or after
the fulfilment of the triggering condition can be calculated by multiplying the
value set in the Pre or Post positions by the value set in the Logger Step
position (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Logging / Logger Setup). The result of
the calculation is presented in the same line, at the right side of the display.
5.4.4 Event recording setup – Event Recording
The Event Recording position enables the

user to activate and set the parameters of
event waveform signal recording on the
external memory (SD Card or USB Disk).
The Events position, if it is not Off, defines
the type of events recording: Continuous or
On Trigger. <ENT>
When On Trigger event recording is chosen

then additional positions appear which
enable the user to programme the trigger
conditions for the event recording.
The Audio Sampling position enables the
user to select the sampling frequency of the
event recording: 12KHz, 24kHz and 48kHz. 4>
<4
The Bits Per Sample position enables the

user to select the number of recorded bits
per sample: 16 or 24.
The Signal Gain position enables the user
to select the gain of the recorded signal,
when 16 bits per sample was selected: 0dB
… 40dB. 4>
<4
The Filter position enables the user to
select the weigting filter: A, B, C or Z for
sound and HP for vibration measurements.
The Trigger on Marker position switches on or off the triggering by marker.
When Trigger On Marker is switched on then event recording will start by
initiation of one of the user controlled markers. Markers for triggering are
defined in the Markers Setup window.
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In the Trigger position the following options

are available: Off, Slope +, Slope –,
Level +, Level – and External.
4>…
<4
The Source position only indicates the triggering signal source. Only one measured result can be used as a
source of the triggering signal in all modes, namely the output signal from the RMS detector coming from the
first profile which is denoted here as RMS(1). This position does not become active (it is not displayed
inversely) and the text shown here remains unchanged. After pressing the <6 6> push-button, the Source line
is skipped.
The level of the triggering signal for recording
(Level) can be set in a range from 24 dB to
136 dB with 1 dB step. In the case of Vibration
measurements the level can be expressed not
only in decibels but also in linear units. The
vibration unit scale can be set in the
Display Scale window (path: Menu / Display /
Display Scale / Scale).
In the Trigger Period position it is possible to select the time interval of
checking the triggering conditions. This parameter can be set on: Log. Step
(same as Logger Step value), 0.5ms, 100.0ms and 1s.
In the Rec. Time position it is possible to select the time of signal recording
after triggering. If another triggering condition that satisfies the selected
conditions appears then the signal will be recorded for an additional
Rec. Time. The available values can be selected from 1s to 8h.
When Pre Trigger is switched on then the event signal starts to record
before the triggering condition. This parameter can be set on: 0s, 1s and 2s.
5.4.5 Wave recording setup – Wave Recording
The Wave Recording enables the user to

activate and to set the parameters of the
raw time waveform recording on the
external memory (SD Card or USB Disk).
The Wave Rec. position, if it is not Off,
defines the type of the wave recording:
Continuous or On Trigger. <ENT>
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The Format position enables the user to

select the format of the wave file header:
PCM or Extensible.
The Audio Sampling position enables the
user to select the sampling frequency of the
wave recording: 12 kHz, 24 kHz and 48
kHz. 4>
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The Bits Per Sample position enables the

user to select the number of recorded bits
per sample: 16 or 24.
The Filter position enables the user to
select the weigting filter: A, B, C or Z for
sound and HP for vibration measurements.
The Signal Gain position enables the user

to select the gain of the recorded signal,
when 16 bits per sample was selected: 0dB
… 40dB.
The File Name position enables the user to
edit the name of the wave file.
4>
<4
The Wave Recording enables the user to activate and programme the
wave recorder trigger. This option became active only when the value of the
Wave Rec. parameter was set as On Trigger.
In the Trigger position the following options are available: Slope +, Slope –,
Level +, Level – and External.
The Source position indicates the triggering signal source. Only one measured result can be used as a source
of the triggering signal in all modes, namely the output signal from the RMS detector coming from the first
profile which is denoted here as Leq(1). This position does not become active (it is not displayed inversely)
and the text shown here remains unchanged. After pressing the <6 6> push-button the Source line is skipped.
The level of the triggering signal for recording
(Level) can be set from 24 dB to 136 dB range in
1 dB steps. In the case of Vibration measurements
the level can be expressed not only in decibels but
also in linear units. The vibration unit scale can be
set in the Display Scale window (path: <Menu> /
Display / Display Scale / Scale).
In the Trigger Period position it is possible to select the time interval of

checking the triggering conditions. This parameter can be set on: Log. Step
(same as Logger Step value), 0.5ms, 100.0ms and 1s.
In the Rec. Time position it is possible to select the time of signal recording
after triggering. If another triggering condition that satisfies the selected
conditions appears then the signal will be recorded for an additional
Rec. Time. The available values can be selected from 1s to 8h.
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When Pre Trigger is switched on then the event signal starts to record
before the triggering condition. This parameter can be set on: 0s, 1s and 2s.
5.5 Selection of the 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave spectrum parameters – Spectrum
The Spectrum position appears in the Measurement list when the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave function is
selected in the Measurement Function list (path: <Menu> / Function / Measurement Function / 1/1 Octave or
1/3 Octave). See section 10 for more details.
5.6 Selection of the microphone compensation filters – Compensation Filter
The Compensation Filter position is

available only in the case of the
Sound Meter modes. It enables the user to
select the appropriate frequency response
compensation filter and the additional
windscreen filter.
<ENT>
The Compensation Filter window consists of a list with 6 positions: Off, Free Field, Diffuse Field,
Outdoor Environment, Outdoor Airport and Windscreen. The position in the sub-list is changed after
5>, <6
pressing the <5 6> push-buttons. In order to switch the filter on the user should mark it, by means of the
3>, <4
<3 4> push-buttons and to confirm the selection with the <ENTER> push-button. Pressing <ENTER>
push-button closes the sub-list. After pressing the <ESC> push-button the sub-list is also closed but any
changes will be ignored.
The Free Field and Diffuse Field filters enable the user to set compensation for sound measurements in the
free field conditions or in the diffuse field conditions. The microphone supplied with the SVAN 977 instrument
(SV 7052) is designed for sound measurements in free field conditions. The Free Field option means that the
correction filter for the diffuse field conditions is switched off. In the case of sound measurements performed
with the use of specific diffuse field microphone types the option Diffuse Field should never be used and the
compensation filter should be turned off.
Outdoor Environment and Outdoor Airport filters are dedicated for the permanent outdoor monitoring
application. The characteristics of the outdoor filters depend on the application: environmental (the acoustic
signal is parallel to the microphone’s grid) or airport (the acoustic signal is perpendicular to the microphone’s
grid). The frequency characteristic of the designed filters is given in App. D.
Windscreen filter can be switch Off, On or set to automatic detection – Auto.
5.7 Measurement range setting – Range

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The Range position is used to set one of the

available measurement ranges in the
instrument.
The absolute range value changes due to
the calibration factor and are shown on the
screen.
<ENT>
There are two ranges available: High and

Low. The detailed description of the
measurement ranges parameters is given in
App. C. After pressing the <ENTER> push-
button the change is confirmed and the
window closes. Press the <ESC> push-
button to return to the Measurement list
ignoring any changes made in the sub-list. 4>
<4
5.8 Exposure time setting - Exposure Time
The Exposure Time enables the user to set

the desired value of the workday exposure
time that is used for the calculation of LEPd
(cf. App. D for the definitions of the
functions). This sub-list is available only in
the sound mode.
<ENT>
The Exposure Time values are within the range [00h01, 08h00]. The required
3> / <4
value can be set using the <3 4> push-buttons – after each button press
the exposure time is decremented / incremented by one minute. The step can
be decremented / incremented in 30 minute steps by pressing the <3 3> / <44>
push-buttons together with <Shift>.
5.9 Setting ten statistical levels - Statistical Levels
The Statistical Levels position is available

only in the case of the Sound Meter modes.
In the Statistical Levels window it is
possible to define ten statistical levels,
named from N1 to N10, to be calculated,
displayed and saved in the files together
with the main results. <ENT>
The default statistical levels have the following settings: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 95. All values
have to be within the integer range [1, 99]. Each individual value can be set independently from the others.
The selection of the Nx in the list is made by means of the <55>, <6 6> push-buttons.
The upper Nx is visible on the display and becomes active for editing after pressing the <5 5> push-button
together with <Shift>. The lower Nx is visible on the display and becomes active for editing after pressing the
<66> push-button together with <Shift>.
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The Nx current value is decreased / increased in 1 % steps by means of the <33> / <4
4> push-buttons. The
3> / <4
step can be decreased / increased up to ten % by simultaneously pressing the <3 4> push-buttons with
<Shift>.
The sub-list is closed and the instrument returns to the Measurement list after pressing the <ENTER> (with
the confirmation of all changes made in this list) or <ESC> push-button (ignoring all changes).
5.10 Programming the instrument’s internal timer – Timer
The Timer position enables the user to

programme the internal real time clock to act
as a delayed start and stop timer. The
instrument can be switched on automatically
at the pre-selected programmed time and
perform the measurement with the same
settings used before the instrument was
<ENT>
switched off.
Selecting the mode of the timer function
The timer can be switched off (Off), switched
on only once (Single), or switched on many
times regularly (Multiple) with the period
between two consecutive measurements set
in the Repetition line.
4>
<4
In the case the timer function is active (Single or Multiple) and the instrument is switched on the “clock” icon
appears until finishing the programmed measurements.
Setting the time for the measurement to
start
The Start Hour position determines the time
for the measurement to start. The required
hour and minute can be selected in a special
window, which is opened by means of the
<33>, <44> push-buttons. 4>
<4
3>, <4
In order to set hours or minutes the user has to enter the left or right field by pressing the <3 4> push
button and then select the proper value by means of the <5 5>, <6 6> push-buttons and finally to press
<ENTER>.
Setting the day for the measurement to start
The Start Day position determines the date for
the measurement to start. The timer can be
programmed up to one month ahead and
during the date setting the current state of the
Real Time Clock (RTC) is taken into account.
The required date can be selected in a special 4>
<4
window, which is opened by means of the
<33>, <44> push-buttons.
3> , <4
In order to set date the user has to select its position by means of the <3 4> and <5
5>, <6
6> push button
and then press <ENTER>.
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Selecting the period between two

consecutive measurements starts
The Repetition position is displayed when the
Multiple mode is selected. This parameter can
be programmed in the range from 00:00 up to
96:00. The required date can be selected in a
special window, which is opened by means of 4>
<4
the <3 3>, <4 4> push-buttons when the
Repetition text is displayed inversely in the
Timer sub-list.
3>, <4
In order to set the proper value the user has to select hours or minutes pressing the <3 4> push-buttons
and then, pressing the <55>, <66> push-buttons, to select the proper value.
Notice: The instrument’s Timer function can be used for multiple measurements (at the
programmed day and time with the selected repetition number). The first switch on of the
instrument must be within one month ahead. Make sure that the RTC is set correctly before
trying to set a value for a delayed Start/Stop Timer.
Notice: Make sure that there is sufficient power available for the instrument to carry out the
required measurement when it wakes up and starts the recording.
5.11 Description of an example timer function execution
The Timer function is used to programme the instrument to switch on at the

desired time and perform the measurements with the parameters set in the
Measurement sub-list.
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Let us assume that the user wants to switch on the instrument on the 1 of
April, at 20:50, measure the sound for 10 seconds without using logger and
save the results in a file named LOG5.
In order to do this the user has to set the parameters of the Timer function, the
measurement parameters (path: <Menu> / Measurement / General Settings),
name the file (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Logger / Logger Setup) and
finally – switch off the instrument.
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The instrument will be switched on the 1 of April at 20:50 and will be warmed
up for the period of 60 seconds decrementing the counter visible on the display
by one after each second.
After warming up the instrument and the preset Start Delay time, the
measurements will be performed for a period of ten seconds. Then, the results
will be saved in the previously named file and finally – the instrument will switch
off.
In this example the delayed start time on the meter can be configured any time
during the previous month. It is recommended that for simplicity the Start
Delay time is set to 0 seconds for use with the Timer function.
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6. DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display
The Display list contains the elements that

enable the user to independently programme
the display parameters.
The content of the Display list differs for the
spectrum analyser modes.
<ENT>
The Display list is used for setting the various parameters, which are dedicated to the control of the LCD
screen display, and contains the following items:
Display Modes enables the user to select the mode of the measurement results presentation;
Display Scale enables the user to change the scale in the graphical modes of result’s presentation;
Spectrum View enables the user to change the type of the spectrum and to activate the Max and Min
spectrum. This position appears only in 1|1 Octave and 1/3 Octave modes;
Spectrum Type enables the user to change the spectrum type presented on the display:
Acceleration, Velocity and Displacement. This position appears only in 1|1 Octave
and 1/3 Octave modes when the Vibration Meter mode is selected;
Screen Setup enables the user to set the brightness and the switch on/off the energy saver function.
6.1 Selection of the modes of measurement results presentation - Display Modes
The One Profile mode is always available in

all measurement modes. Other
presentation modes can be switched on or
off in the Display Modes sub-list.
The mode of the results presentation is
related to the selection of the instrument’s
function (SLM or VLM, 1/1 Octave,
1/3 Octave, etc.). <ENT>
For the Sound Level Meter the following display modes are available:
Logger and Statistics.
For the Vibration Level Meter only the Logger display mode is available.
One Profile presentation mode

The One Profile mode is always available in all measurement modes. The
display with the measurement result in one result mode is presented here.
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Field description of the One Profile view 1 6 7 8

1. Logger file name.
2. Profile number.
3. The value of the measured function. 2
4. The name of the implemented filter: Z, A, C, B in the
case of Sound measurements or HP, HP1, HP3, 3
HP10, Vel1, Vel3, Vel10, VelMF, Dil1, Dil3, Dil10 in
the case of Vibration measurements.
5. Detector time constant: in the case of Sound 4
measurements when the detector is exponential:
Imp., Fast, Slow or Lin when the detector is linear
and in the case of Vibration measurements: 100 ms, 5
125 ms, .. 10.0 s,
6. Units of the measured value.
7. Function name: Spl, Leq, Sel, LEPd, Ltm3, Ltm5,
LN%, Ovl, Peak, Max, Min in the case of Sound
measurements or RMS, Ovl, Peak, P–P, MTVV in
the case of Vibration measurements.
8. Elapsed time shows the current second of the
measurement. The value presented there belongs to
the range [1, Integration Period].
Notice: In the case the RMS Integration is linear (path: <Menu> / Measurement /
General Settings / RMS Integration: Lin) for the Leq, Sel, Le, LEPd and LN% results Lin. Text
appears on the display instead of Imp., Fast or Slow detector time constant.
Notice: There is no displayed indication of the detector in the case of Peak and Ovl results.
Changing the field content

The content of some fields can be
3> and <4
changed after pressing the <3 4>
push-buttons together with <Alt>.
4>
<Alt/4
Changing the active fields

The change of the active field is made by
pressing the <33> / <4 4> (horizontal)
push-buttons.
4>
<4
Changing the presentation mode

5> or <6
The presentation mode is changed after pressing the <5 6> push-buttons together with <Alt>.
Logger presentation mode
The Logger presentation mode depends on
the settings made in the Logging list (path:
<Menu> / Measurement / Logging). If
Logger (path: <Menu> / Measurement /
Logging / Logger Setup) is switched off the
Logger presentation mode is not active! =>
So, to have this presentation mode active,
the user has to switch the Logger on!
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When Logger is switched on and there are

results selected for logging the screen in
one profile visualisation mode is as shown
here.
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Field description of the Logger view 4 5
1. Y-scale
2. Logger plot 6
3. Name of the logged result and profile
1
number
4. Name of the logger file 2 7
5. Real Time Clock
6. Cursor position
7. Result value for the cursor position 3 8
8. Cursor time position
The user may change the cursor position by

3>, <4
means of the <3 4> push-buttons.
3>...
<3
Spectrum presentation mode

The Spectrum position is accessible only
for active 1/1 Octave, 1/3 Octave and FFT
functions (path: <Menu> / Function /
Measurement Function).
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Field description of the Spectrum view 4 5
1. Type of spectrum
2. Cursor position
1 6
3. Value for the cursor position
4. Averaging used (Lin or Exp)
5. Spectrum plot 7
6. Frequency weighting filter used 2
7. Total values
8. Central frequency for the cursor position
3 8
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The user may shift the Y-axis during the

spectrum presentation after pressing the
<Shift> and <55> (or <Shift> and <6 6>)
push-buttons.
6>
<Sh/6

means of the <33>, <44> push-buttons. The
frequency and the appropriate value are
presented in the line below the plot. Press
3>, <4
the <3 4> push-buttons with <Shift> to
move straight to the first or last displayed
band on screen.
4> .
<4
Statistics presentation mode

The Statistics position is accessible only for Sound measurements.
Statistics is the cumulative probability density function of exceeding the noise
level during the measurement period. The X axis defines the probability of
exceeding the noise level, statistical level LN%, and the axis Y defines the
calculated noise level in dB.
Field description of the Statistics view 4 5 6

1. Function name
2. Statistics plot
3. Statistical level (LN% percentile value) 1 7
for the active cursor position
4. Active profile (P1, P2 or P3)
5. RMS detector (Lin., or Exp.: Fast, 2 8
Slow or Imp.)
6. Averaging filter used (A, B, C or Z)
7. The sampling interval for the LN% 3 9
values calculated by the meter (0.1 s)
8. Cursor position
9. Value of the selected statistical level
LN% and units (dB)
The profile is changed after pressing the
3> and <4
<3 4> push-buttons simultaneously
with <Alt>.
The cursor position is changed by means of
the <33>, <44> push-buttons. The statistical
level and appropriate value are presented in
the line below the plot. 4>
<Alt/4
3>, <4
Press the <3 4> push-buttons with the
<Shift> button to go straight to the first or
last LN% position on the screen.
3>
<3 …
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6.2 Setting the scale of the presentation and the display grid - Display Scale
The Display Scale sub-list enables the user

to change the displayed dynamic scale in the
available modes of graphical presentation of
the measurement results and switch the grid
on/off.
<ENT>
Setting the scale of the measurement

results presentation
The Scale position is accessible only in the
case of Vibration measurement modes. Two
options are available: Lin (linear) and Log
(logarithmic). In case of Lin the graphical
presentation and the units are linear. In case 4>
<4
of Log the graphical presentation is given in
the logarithmic scale and the measurement
results are expressed in decibels (the result is
related to the values set in the
Reference Levels window (path: <Menu> /
Auxiliary Setup / Reference Levels).
In case of the sound measurements the
Scale position is not active. All results are
presented in dB.
Notice: In the Vibration modes the parameters can be presented in Logarithmic (decibels) or
2
Linear (m/s ) units. It depends on the Display Scale position (path: <Menu> / Display /
2
Display Setup / Display Scale / Log or Lin), e.g. 10 m/s can be presented as 140 dB.
Scaling the vertical axis
The Dynamic position enables the user to
select the required dynamic range scaling of
the graphical mode display presentation. It is
possible to select the range from the set:
10dB, 20dB, 40dB, 80dB, 100dB and
120dB. 3>
<3
Switching the grid on/off

The Grid position enables the user to switch
on or off the horizontal grid lines in any
graphical presentation.
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6.3 Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View
The Spectrum View position appears when

1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave functions is
selected in the Measurement Function
window and enables the user to change the
type of the spectrum (Type) and to activate
the presentation on the display of the Max
and Min values for every displayed
spectrum band. <ENT>
In the Type position the user may choose

the following different spectrum type to be
presented on the display in the graphical
presentation modes: Averaged,
Instantaneous, Max and Min.
4>
<4
The minimum and maximum spectra can be

presented at the same plot as main
spectrum when the Max or Min parameter
is switched on. A red line shows the
maximum levels in every band while a blue
line shows the minimum levels if selected
by the user.
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6.4 Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type
The Spectrum Type position appears

only in the Vibration measurement modes
when 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave
functions are selected in the
Measurement Function window and
enables the user to change the vibration
spectrum type. This sub-list contains three
positions: Acceleration, Velocity or <ENT>
Displacement.
6.5 Setting the display brightness and power saver- Screen Setup
The Screen Setup window enables the

user to set the brightness of the display
and to switch on the screen saver.
<ENT>
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Setting the brightness of the display

The Brightness position enables the user to set the proper brightness of the
display by means of the <3 3>, <44> push-buttons. The user can select 20
different values of this parameter. The new value of the brightness level is
3> or <4
confirmed after each press of the <3 4> push-buttons.
Setting the power saver function

The saving of the internal source of the instrument’s power can be achieved
by means of reducing the brightness of the screen when possible.
There are two options for the power saver function. The screen may be
switched off (Screen off on idle) and/or dimmed (Dim screen on idle).
When either of these options is set, after a delay, set by the parameters
Dim screen delay or Screen off delay, from pressing any push-button the
screen is dimmed or switched off. If it happened, the first press of any push-
button will cause the screen to switch back on again.
Setting the power saver delay
The power saver delay defines the delay period from last use of any push-
button to the power saver mode. This delay period can be set for
Dim screen on idle from 5 s to 60 s and for Screen off on idle from 1 m to
60 m. The <ENTER> push-button must be pressed for confirmation of the
selection, which then also closes the Screen Setup window.
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7. SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File
The File list contains the elements that

enable the user to manage the data files
that are saved in the external memory
(micro SD Card) fitted behind the bottom
cover of the instrument.
The File list contains the following items:
<ENT>
File Manager enables the user to manage the files saved on SD card;
Setup Manager enables the user to manage the Setup files saved on SD card;
Notice: Positions in the File list are active only when an
SD Card is inserted into the card slot behind the bottom cover of
the instrument. After the user’s attempt to enter any position in
the File list the warning appears if there is no SD card fitted.
Instrument's files may contain data:

• measurement and time history results,spectra, event and marker recording;
• time waveform recordings; (available as an option)
• measurement configuration setups.
The detailed description of all types of file structures is given in the Appendix B.
Notice: Because of limited internal memory capacity of the
instrument data files can be saved on the external memory only.
So, if there is no SD Card in the instrument there is not any
possibility to create any data files. In such cases the Logging
position in the Measurement list is not active and will not be
available.
Files are saved automatically, the user should only define the file name in the position Logger Name (path:
<Menu> / Measurement / Logging / Logger Setup).
The elements of the file structure depend on the selected function (Level Meter, 1/1 Octave, 1/3 Octave,
etc.), logging settings. These elements are as follows:
• the main results,
• the results of statistical analysis,
• the data stored during the measurements in the logger’s file,
• audio time waveform recording,
• the results coming from 1/1 Octave analysis,
• the results coming from 1/3 Octave analysis,
• the results coming from FFT analysis.
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7.1 Managing the files saved in the external memory – File Manager
File manager
The File Manager is used for checking the
contents of the memory, delete files and
catalogues, create new catalogues and select
catalogue for saving new files.
All file names are of upper case letters and
have no extensions. Catalogue names are of <ENT>
upper case letters. Catlogues and files are
distingueshed with special icons.
The list of files and catalogues is presented in
the File Manager window. Files are stored in
catalogues, which are organised
hierarchically. By pressing the <ENTER>
push-button the window with the list of
available operations is opening for the
marked (highlighted) position.
<ENT>
Creating new catalogue

The first position of the File Manager list is
New Directory, which creates the new
catalogue.
In order to create the new catalogue the user
should enter the catalogue in which the new
one will be created and press the <ENTER> <ENT>
push-button at the New Directory position.
The marked catalogue can be opened by
4> push-button.
means of the <4
To return to the upper catalogue the user has
3> push-button.
to press the <3
4>
<4
7.1.1 Setting the directory for saving files – Set as Working Dir.
It is possible to assign the catalogue for

automatically saving logger files. In order to
do this the user should choose the required
catalogue and press the <ENTER> push-
button. After opening the list of operations the
user should select Set as Working Dir. and
press the <ENTER> push-button.
<ENT>
Notice: The working catalogue name is displayed on the bottom line of the screen.
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7.1.2 Deleting file/catalogue – Delete
It is possible to delete a file or catalogue

from the file/catalogue list. In order to do this
the user should select the file/catalogue and
press the <ENTER> push-button. After
opening the list of operations select the
Delete position and press the <ENTER>
push-button again. The display will ask for
confirmation of this action since it cannot be <ENT>
undone once a file/catalogue has been
deleted.
7.1.3 Erasing all files in a catalogue – Delete All
It is possible to delete all elements of a

catalogue. In order to do this the user
should open any catalogue and press the
<ENTER> push-button. After opening the
list of operations select the Delete All
position and press the <ENTER> push-
button again. The display will ask for
confirmation of this action since it cannot <ENT> <ENT>
be undone once a files have been
erased.
If the Delete All operation is performed
in a root catalogue, then all files and
catalogues will be erasen except two
catalogues: SVANTEK and SETUP.
These catalogues are always presented
on a SD-disc. <ENT>
7.2 Managing the setup files – Setup Manager
The Setup Manager enables the user to:

save a new setup file and to select those
ones that appear in the setup screen during
start-up of the instrument.
All Setup files are stored in the default
catalogue SETUP on the SD disk.
<ENT>
Saving setup files

It is possible to save only current
instrument’s settings. To save current
settings in the setup file the user has to
press <ENTER> on the highlighted position
Save Setup and to edit the setup file name
in the special window. A maximum of up to <ENT>
8 characters can be used to name a setup.
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Loading setup files

To load settings saved in the setup folder
the user has to press <ENTER> on the
highlighted file. Then the user should
confirm the loading in the opened window
by pressing the <ENTER> push-button.
<ENT>
Deleting setup files

Deleting the setup files is performing the same way as deleting files from the File Manager position.
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8. SETTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS – Instrument
The Instrument list contains different sub-

lists and positions, which are directly related
to the settings of the hardware components
of the instrument. In order to open the
Instrument list the user has to press the
<Menu> push-button, select the
Instrument position and press <ENTER>.
<ENT>
The Instrument list is used for setting the various parameters which are primarily dedicated to control of the
instrument hardware and contains the following items:
Battery enables the user to get information about current power source.
IEPE Current enables the user to choose the correct IEPE current supply.
Keyboard Settings enables the user to set the operating mode of the <Shift> and the <Start/Stop> push-
buttons.
Multifunction I/O enables the user to select the available functionality of the I/O port.
RTC enables the user to set the Real Time Clock.
Serial Port enables the user to set the transmission speed and the timeout in the RS232
interface.
Unit Label enables the user to check information about the type of the instrument, its serial
number, the current software versions installed in it and the standards, which the
instrument fulfils.
8.1. Checking the powering of the instrument – Battery
The Battery position enables the user to check the power source of the
instrument: internal battery condition, source and voltage of the external
power supply, and also set the battery type for checking their condition. The
instrument can be powered from an external DC power supply, from the
external battery pack, from four AA rechargeable or standard alkaline
batteries or from the USB interface when its USB Device socket is connected
by means of the SC 16 cable to a PC.
The view presented on the display for each of

three kinds of possible power sources is
different. The current battery voltage is
displayed together with its approximate state
(in graphical format).
When the instrument is powered from a set of
internal batteries the user should select the
correct type. It is essential for the right
detection of the capacity of the battery pack.
Two types are available: Alkaline and
Rechargeable.
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8.2. Selection of the IEPE current supply - IEPE Current
The IEPE Current position enables the user

to choose the correct IEPE current supply.
In addition to selecting IEPE Off two further
options are available: 1.5 mA and 4.5 mA.
Select the appropriate IEPE current supply
to most closely match the requirements of
the connected input source. <ENT>
8.3. Selection of keyboard modes – Keyboard Settings
The Keyboard Settings position enables

the user to programme the operation mode
of the <Shift>, <Alt> and <Start/Stop>
push-buttons. The default settings are
Direct for both items shown on the display
screen.
<ENT>
<Shift> / <Alt> push-button mode

In the Shift/Alt position the user can choose between 2nd Fun. and Direct.
When the Direct option is selected, the <Shift> and <Alt> push-buttons
operate as in the keyboard of a computer – in order to achieve the desired
result, the second push-button has to be pressed at the same time as
<Shift>/<Alt>. When the 2nd Fun. option is selected the <Shift>/<Alt> push-
buttons operate in sequence with the other one. This enables the user to use
only one hand to operate the instrument.
<Start/Stop> push-button working mode selection
In the Start/Stop position the user can choose between Direct and With Shift.
When the Direct option is selected the instrument reacts on each of the
<Start/Stop> push-button press, starting or stopping the measurements.
When the With Shift option is selected the <Start/Stop> push-button operates
at the same time as or in a sequence with <Shift>. The measurements are
started or stopped after pressing both push-buttons.
8.4. Setting parameters of the I/O port - Multifunction I/O
The Multifunction I/O enables the user to

select the available functionality of the I/O
port.
Selection of the mode of I/O port
In the I/O Mode it is possible to select the
function of the instrument’s 3.5 mm jack
socket named as I/O. <ENT>
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The I/O jack socket can be used as:

• the output of the analogue signal (Analog Out) transmitted from the input
of the instrument to its output without any digital processing (i.e. frequency
filtering),
• the input of the digital signal used as an external trigger to start the
measurements (Digital In) in the instrument, acting in this case as a so
called “slave instrument”,
• the digital output (Digital Out) used for triggering other “slave
instrument(s)” (the instrument is acting in this case as a “master 4>
<4
instrument”), or as a source of any alarm signal in case of certain
circumstances occurred during the measurements (i.e. the level of the
input signal was higher than a user selected trigger alarm setting).
The more detailed description of the I/O socket is given in App. C.
Slope parameter selection for the Digital In mode (Trigger function)

In the case of Digital In selection the signal appearing on the I/O socket will
be treated as the external trigger if External is chosen as a trigger (path:
<Menu> / Measurement / Trigger / Measure Trigger / Trigger / External). For
Digital In mode only the Ext.Trigger value is available for the parameter
Function. It is possible to set up Slope as positive [+] or negative [-] by
means of the <33>, <44> push-buttons.
Digital output function selection of the I/O socket
The Function position enables the user to set the function of the digital output
of the I/O instrument’s socket. The socket can be used as the source of the
trigger pulse (Trig. Pulse) which starts the measurement in another “slave
instrument” linked to the “master instrument” or the alarm signal, which
appears there after fulfilling certain measurement conditions (Alarm Pulse).
Polarisation selection of the digital output signal

The Polarisation position enables the user to select which polarisation of the
signal (negative or positive) will be applied to the output signal.
Active level selection of the digital output signal

The Active Level position enables the user to select which level of the signal
should be treated as a valid one (“negative” or “positive” logic): Low or High.
Source signal selection for the alarm pulse generation

The Source position enables the user to select the measurement result which
level should be checked. If the measured result level is greater than selected
alarm level, the instrument will generate alarm signal on the I/O socket. The
measurement results from the first profile: PEAK(1), SPL(1), MAX(1) or
LEQ(1) can be used for the purpose described above.
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Selection of the alarm source type

The Source Type position enables the user to select the type of alarm
source. Available types are: Current and Periodic.
Alarm level selection on the digital output of I/O

The Alarm Level enables the user to set the level of the result to be
monitored during the measurements. If the result is greater than the one set in
this line, the instrument will generate the alarm signal in the selected logic.
The available levels are within the range [30.0 dB, 140 dB].
The Alarm Level current value can be decreased / increased by 0.1 dB by
means of the <3 3> / <4 4> push-buttons. The step can be decreased /
3> / <4
increased up to 1 dB after simultaneously pressing the <3 4> push-
buttons together with <Shift>.
Switch on or off the SMS message in case of alarm
When the alarm is generated during the measurement it is possible to send an
SMS message to the phone number, defined in the SMS Option window
(path: <Menu> / Instrument / Wireless Transfer / SMS Options).
Switch on or off the E-mail message in case of alarm

When the alarm is generated during the measurement it is possible to send an
E-mail message to the address, defined in the E-mail Settings window (path:
<Menu> / Instrument / Wireless Transfer / E-mail Settings).
8.5. Remote control mode configuration – Remote Control Mode
The Remote Control Mode position

enables the user to activate the Remote
Control mode. In this mode the messages
that require manual action from the user will
stop being shown after 5 seconds. This
mode is helpful when the instrument is
configured for remote monitoring during
which there is usually nobody present who <ENT>
can control the instrument manually. By
enabling the Remote Control mode, the
instrument's normal operations will not be
interrupted by displaying these messages.
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8.6. Programming the instrument’s internal Real Time Clock – RTC
The RTC enables the user to programme

the internal Real Time Clock. This clock is
displayed in the different places depending
on the selected presentation mode.
<ENT>
The required hour, minute and second can be selected in a special window,
3>, <4
which is opened by means of the <3 4> push-buttons.
In order to set hours, minutes or seconds the user has to enter the correct field
position by pressing the <3 3>, <44> push button and then select the correct
value by means of the <5 5>, <66> push-buttons. To set the chosen value the
user has to press the <ENTER> push-button.
The required date can be selected in a special window, which is opened after
3>, <4
pressing the <3 4> push-buttons when the Date text is displayed inversely
in the Timer sub-list.
In order to set the correct date the user has to select its position by means of
3> , <4
the <3 4> and <5 5>, <66> push button and then press <ENTER> to set
the chosen value.
8.7. Setting the parameters of the serial interface - Serial Port
The Serial Port position enables the user to

programme the RS 232 interface
transmission speed (Baud Rate) and to set
the time limit during which the
communication operation should be
performed (Time Out).
<ENT>
Setting the transmission speed of the serial interface

The RS 232 interface transmission (Baud Rate) speed can be selected from the following available values:
1200 (bits / second), 2400 (bits / s), 4800 (bits / s), 9600 (bits / s), 19200 (bits / s), 38000 (bits / s),
57600 (bits / s) or 115200 (bits / s). The selection is made by means of the <3 3>, <4 4> push-buttons. The
setting here should be the same as the connected instrument or computer to ensure successful data transfer.
The other RS 232 transmission parameters are fixed to 8 bits for data, No parity & 1 Stop bit.
Setting time limit for the performance of serial interface operation
The default value of the parameter Time Out is equal to one second but this may be too short for the printers,
which may not be fast enough. In such cases, the Time Out parameter may have to be increased to a higher
value.
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8.8. Parameters of remote communication - Wireless Transfer
The Wireless Transfer position enables the

user to select the network type and set the
parameters of the data transmission.
<ENT>
8.8.1. Selection of the network type – Network
It is possible to select one of three options:

Off and GPRS.
Depending on the settings in the Network
list the Wireless Transfer screen has
different sets of positions.
If the Off parameter was selected the
Network window has two positions: <ENT>
Network and Data Transfer.
If the GPRS network was selected the Wireless Transfer window will have
six positions: Network, Data Transfer, Modem, Modem Connection,
SMS Options and E-mail Settings.
Communication between modem and SVAN instruments is described in
Appendix J.
8.8.2. Selection of the data transfer type - Data
In the Data Transfer window the user can

switch off or choose the data transfer type.
The Type parameter enables the user to
select the type of the Wireless Transfer.
Three options are available: Off,
Continuous and Packet.
<ENT>
8.8.3. Configuration of modem basic settings – Modem
The Modem position enables the user to

configure modem basic settings, such as
modem type and connection types.
The Modem window contains the
following options:
<ENT>
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• Internet Cfg – selecting this option ensures that the device is set to
automatically configure the modem. When the device is turned off with
this option set, it will attempt to configure the modem after the next turn
on. More about this option is written in Appendix J (Configuration and
Registration).
• Data Protocol – defines connection type

for data exchange. Available types are
TCP S (server mode), TCP C (client
mode) and UDP.
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• Register Mode – selecting this option ensures that the device instantly
attempts to register the station provided the modem is already
configured. More about the registration is written in Appendix J
(Configuration and Registration). Depending on selected Data Protocol
type the values of this parameter are different. In case when
Data Protocol type is TCP S the values of this parameter are: Off, On
(registration using Connection Request Packets), AS (periodic
registration on Svantek Server Address), SMT.AS (registration on
Svantek Server Address – performed each time internet connection is 4>
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initialized by the modem). In case when Data Protocol type is TCP C the
Register Mode position does not appear. In the case when
Data Protocol type is UDP the Register Mode is limited to Off and On.
• Sim Auth Mode – defines the method of user verification by the SIM
card. Depending on the SIM card, several options are possible, some of
them are recognized by the modem:
• none – no verification required.
• PAP
• CHAP
• MsChap – denotes MsChap in version 1.
• Send SMS – selecting this option will configure SMS service by the
modem.
• Send E-Mail – selecting this option will configure e-mail service by the
modem.
• Auto Reconnection – selecting this option will make the device attempt
to reconnect the modem in the case of errors or sudden disconnection.
More about this option is written in Appendix J (Error handling).
• Reconnection Delay – time between each reconnection attempt.
• TCP IRT - initial timeout for TCP connections. In some cases, extending
this timeout may be helpful in case of slow connections, but the default
setting is recommended.
• TCP Max. Ret. - maximum reconnection attempts performed within a
simple connection cycle. In some cases, setting higher value may be
helpful in case of slow connections, but the default setting is

recommended.
8.8.4. Setting of support modem options - Modem Connection
The Modem Connection position

enables the user to configure several
supporting options required by SIEMENS
modem to establish internet connection.
More about this option is written in
Appendix J (Configuration and
Registration).
<ENT>
The Modem Connection window
contains the following positions:
• Server Address – allows the user to enter up to 32 characters of either
IP or domain address, where the registration data will be sent during the
registration process (Data Protocol: TCP S or UDP) or to which the
modem will connect to (Data Protocol: TCP C).
• Data Port – allows the user to enter up to 5 characters for the port
number. This number denotes a port on which a communication socket
will be configured for data exchange between remote host and the
station.
• Registration Port – allows the user to enter up to 5 characters for the
port number. This number denotes a port on which a communication
socket will be configured to transmit registration packet (Register Mode:
On) or exchange Http data (Register Mode: AS or SMT. AS).
• APN – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of APN name of the
SIM card used with the modem.
• APN User – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of user name
used for verification by the SIM card used with the modem.
APN Password – allows entering up to 20 characters of password used
for verification by the SIM card used with the modem.
• DNS Server – allows the user to enter up to 15 characters of IP address
of DNS server used for establishing connection with the internet. In most
cases, leaving the default value of “0.0.0.0” will be sufficient, but some
SIM cards may require a specific address to be entered.
Editing each position is performed in the special window with the text editor function, which is opened after
3>, <4
pressing the <3 4> push-buttons.
8.8.5. Configuration of SMS service - SMS Option
The SMS Options position allows the user to configure SMS service used
for alarm notification. For more information about alarm notification see
Appendix J (Alarm notification).
The SMS Options window contains the following positions:
• Phone Number – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of the

phone number where the text messages will be sent.
• Text Message – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of
additional text, which will be appended into a standard alarm message
template.
Editing each position is performing in the special window with the text editor
3>, <4
function, which is opened after pressing the <3 4> push-buttons.
8.8.6. Configuration of e-mail service - E-mail
The E-mail Settings position allows the user to configure the e-mail service
used for alarm notification. For more information about alarm notification
see Appendix J (Alarm notification).
The E-mail Settings window contains the following positions:
• SMTP Address – allows the user to enter up to 32 characters of SMTP

server address which will be used to send e-mail messages.
• User Login – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of user login
text used to establish verified connection with SMTP server.
• User Password – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of user
password text used to establish verified connection with SMPT server.
• Sender e-mail – allows the user to enter up to 48 characters of e-mail

address from which the e-mail message will be sent.
• Recipient e-mail – allows the user to enter up to 48 characters of e-mail
address to which the e-mail message will be sent.
• E-mail Subject – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of the
message's subject.
• E-mail Message – allows the user to enter up to 20 characters of
additional text which will be appended to standard e-mail message
template used for alarm notification.
Editing each position is performing in the special window with the text editor function, which is opened after
3>, <4
pressing the <3 4> push-buttons.
8.9. Checking specification of the instrument - Unit Label
The Unit Label enables the user to check

information about the model number of the
instrument, its serial number, the current
software version installed in it and the
relevant standards, which the instrument
fulfils.
The displayed text is scrolled on the display <ENT>
5> and <6
after pressing <5 6>.
Notice: The contents of the Unit Label window should be always sent to Svantek’s service
department or official representative in case of any problems faced by the user during the
instrument’s normal operation in the field.
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9. AUXILIARY SETTINGS – Auxiliary Setup
The Auxiliary Setup list contains positions

directly related with sound or vibration
measurements and not related with the
hardware components of the instrument. In
order to open the Auxiliary Setup list the
user has to press the <Menu> push-button,
select the Auxiliary Setup text and press
<ENTER>. <ENT>
In the Auxiliary Setup list, the following items are available:

Language enables the user to select the language of the user interface.
Factory Settings enables the user to return to the default, factory settings.
Reference Levels enables the user to select the reference level for the Vibration measurements and it
informs the user about the reference level in the Sound measurements.
Vibration Units enables the user to select the Vibration units in which the results of the measurements
are to be given. This position appears only in Vibration modes.
Warnings enables the user to switch the warnings on or off that can be displayed during the
normal operation of the instrument.
9.1. Setting the language of the user interface – Language
The Language sub-list enables the user to

select the language of the user interface.
For activation of the Russian version of the
user interface, the special code has to be
entered.
If after power on unknown language
interface appears on the display the user <ENT>
can reset the instrument by means of the
four <Shift/Enter/Alt/Start> push-buttons
pressed together. After this the instrument
will go back to the default setup with the
English interface.
9.2. Return to the factory settings – Factory Settings
The Factory Settings sub-list enables the

user to return to the default setup of the
instrument.
The factory setup can be installed also by
means of the four <Shift/Enter/Alt/Start>
push-buttons pressed together.
<ENT>
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9.3. Reference signal in vibration measurements - Reference Levels
The Reference Levels sub-list enables the

user to set the reference level of the
vibration signal or to inform the user about
the reference level in the case of sound
measurements. The values, which are set
here, are taken into account during the
calculations of the measurement results
expressed in the Logarithmic scale (with the <ENT>
dB as the units).
Reference level for vibration measurements
In the Acc position the user can set the reference level of the acceleration
-2 -2
signal. It is possible to set this level from 1 µms to 100 µms .
In the Vel position the user can set the reference level of the velocity signal. It
-1 -1
is possible to set this level from 1 nms to 100 nms .
In the Dil position the user can set the reference level of the displacement
signal. It is possible to set this level from 1 pm to 100 pm.
Reference level for sound measurements
In the case of sound measurements the Reference Levels sub-lists is used
to inform only the user that the reference level of the acoustic signal is equal
to 20 µPa. After pressing the <ESC> or <ENTER> push-buttons the sub-list is
closed.
9.4. Selection of the Vibration units - Vibration Units
The Vibration Units sub-list enables the

user to select the units for the Vibration
measurements (this position is available
only in Vibration modes).
It is possible to select the Non-Metric units
(e.g. g, ips, mil etc.) or Metric units (e.g.
2
m/s , m/s, m etc.). <ENT>
9.5. Warnings setup – Warnings
The Warnings sub-list enables the user to

select the messages, which may be
displayed during the normal operation of the
instrument.
<ENT>
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Checking free space on the external disk

The position Ext. Disk Free Space switches on or off the checking of free
space on the external memory and generates the warning when the space is
lower than Min Free Space.
Minimum memory free space setting
In the line Min Free Space, the user can determine the amount of the
SD card memory free space. The selected limit has to be within the range
[1 MB, 1024 MB]. If the available memory is not greater than that limit, the
warning will be displayed.
Confirmation of parameter changes
In the line Save Changes the user can
switch on the option of confirmation of
parameters changes, after exit the screen
with the parameter list by means of the
<ESC> push-button.
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Confirmation of the instrument switch off

If the Power Off parameter is switch on then
the instrument will display the warning
message in case the user is switching the
instrument off.
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10. 1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER
The instrument operates as real time 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analyser (RTA) in a very similar way to the
Level Meter mode and, in addition, 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis is performed in parallel with the SLM/
VLM operations. All 1/1-octave (with 10/15 centre frequencies from 16kHz down to 31.5Hz/1.0Hz; in base two
system for Sound/Vibration measurements) and 1/3-octave (with 31/45 centre frequencies from 20kHz down to
20Hz/0,8Hz; in base two system for Sound/Vibration measurements) digital pass-band filters are working in
real-time with the weighting filters (Z, A, B or C - in the case of sound analysis; HP - in the case of vibration
analysis) selected in the Spectrum (path: Menu / Measurement / Spectrum / Filter) and the linear RMS (Leq)
detector. This enables the user to pre-weight a spectrum with one of the selected broadband frequency curves if
required for a particular application such as the provision of hearing protectors in the control of high workplace
noise levels.
Notice: The TOTAL RMS results are measured with the weighting filters (A, C and Z - in the case
of sound measurements; HP, HP3 and HP10– in the case of vibration measurements) without
taking into account the settings of the level meters for profiles. The spectra are always linearly
averaged. Thus, the Total values from 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis can be different from
those obtained for the profiles (if the RMS Integration was set as Exp).
The SVAN 977 instrument operates in two ranges, called Low and High, which can be selected in the Range
window (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Range).
The results of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave
analysis (so-called spectrum) can be examined
by the user on a display in the Spectrum
presentation mode. The availability of this mode
can be switched on or off by the user (path:
<Menu> / Display / Display Modes).
1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave spectra for all centre
frequencies of pass-band filters together with the
Total overall values measured with preselected
frequency weighting filters are presented in the
Spectrum mode if selected in the spectrum
display menu. The read-out of the value of
interest in the spectrum can be done in Sound
modes and in Vibration modes of the
presentation using a vertical cursor on the
screen.
10.1. Selection of 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis mode
In order to select the 1/1 Octave or

1/3 Octave analysis mode the user has to
enter the Function list by pressing the
<Menu> push-button, then select the
Function text and press <ENTER>. Then,
the user has to open the
Measurement Function window; highlight
the required analysis bandwidth and press <ENT>
<ENTER>.
Notice: It is not possible to change the current function during a live measurement.
In this case the instrument displays for about 2 seconds the text: “Measurement in Progress”.
In order to change the current measurement function the instrument must be stopped!
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10.2. Selecting the parameters of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis
The execution of 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis depends on a certain number of the parameters, which can
be set in the different windows of the Measurement list. Namely, the user can set there the Range of the
measurements (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Range) and Filter (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Spectrum).
Additionally, the user can set or be informed about the Band of the analysis (path: <Menu> / Measurement /
Spectrum / Band) and switch on or off the recording of the spectra in the logger file (path: <Menu> /
Measurement / Logging / Logger Results).
The output of the selected 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave filter can be also used as the triggering signal in the
Logger Trigger window (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Logging / Logger Trigger).
10.3. Measurement range selection in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis - Range
In the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analyser

the user can select the input ranges
specified in Appendix C, named as Low
and High. The selection of the input range
is possible after entering the Range window
of the Measurement list.
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10.4. Setting the parameters of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis - Spectrum
In the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave mode a

context element (Spectrum) appears on the
Measurement list (path: <Menu> /
Measurement / Spectrum). In the Spectrum
window the user can select the pre-
weighting broadband frequency filter and
the band in the case of sound
measurements. <ENT>
Selection the band

The Band position informs the user about the applied band of 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis.
Available values of the bands of the sound
analysis are as follows:
- 1/1 Octave:
o Audio (31.5-16k) - 10 filters with
centre frequencies 31.5 Hz ÷16 kHz,
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o Ultra (1-31.5k) - 16 filters with centre
frequencies 1 Hz ÷31.5 kHz;
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- 1/3 Octave:
o Audio (20-20k) - 31 filters with
centre frequencies 20 Hz ÷20 kHz,
=>
o Ultra (0.8-40k) - 48 filters with centre

frequencies 0.8 Hz ÷40 kHz.
=>
Available values of the bands of the
vibration analysis are as follows:
- 1/1 Octave:
o Full (1-16k) - 15 filters with centre
frequencies 1 Hz ÷16 kHz,
=>
o Ultra (1-31.5k) - 16 filters with centre
frequencies 1 Hz ÷31.5 kHz;
=>
- 1/3 Octave:
o Full (0.8-20k) - 45 filters with centre
frequencies 0.8 Hz ÷20 kHz,
=>
o Ultra (0.8-40k) - 48 filters with centre

frequencies 0.8 Hz ÷20 kHz.
=>
Weighting filter selection
The following pre-weighting filters are available in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave
analysis.
For sound analysis with Audio band:
• A type 1 according to the IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• C type 1 according to the IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• B type 1 according to the IEC 651 standard,
• Z type 1 according to the IEC 61672-1 standard.

For vibration analysis with Full band:
• HP type 1 according to the IEC 61672-1 standard.
For sound and vibration analysis with Ultra band:
• HPE.
The characteristics of the filters are given in Appendix D.
Detector for 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis
The Detector position informs the user about the default Linear detector for
the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis.
10.5. Saving of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results - Logger Results
The RMS results from 1/1 Octave or 1/1 Octave analysis can be saved in the
logger’s file. The spectrum saving in the logger file is defined by activation /
deactivation in the Spectrum position by means of the <3 3>, <4 4> push-
buttons.
10.6. Selecting the result which triggers recording for the logger in 1/1 Octave and
1/3 Octave analysis - Logger Trigger
In the SLM mode the Leq result from the first profile (Leq(1)) only is used for
triggering the measurement results recording for the logger of the instrument.
The Source position in the Logger Trigger window is not accessible in that
mode. However, in 1/1 Octave or 1/1 Octave analysis it is possible to access
mentioned above position and to make a selection of a specific filter band for
triggering purposes.
The results coming from the output of the 1/1 Octave filters (125 Hz, 250 Hz, 4>
<4
500 Hz, 1.00 kHz, 2.00 kHz, 4.00 kHz, 8.00 kHz and 16.0 kHz), or
1/3 Octave filters (125 Hz, 160 Hz, 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 315 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz,
630 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.00 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 1.60 kHz, 2.00 kHz, 2.50 kHz,
3.15 kHz, 4.00 kHz, 5.00 kHz, 6.30 kHz, 8.00 kHz 10.00 kHz, 12.50 kHz,
16.0 kHz and 20.0 kHz), are available as well as the Leq or RMS result from
the first profile.
10.7. Display options in 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis mode
The Display list is used for setting the various parameters, which are mainly dedicated for the control of the
display. The following windows contain the elements that influence the presentation of the results of the
1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis:
Display Modes enables the user to select the mode of the presentation the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave
spectra;
Display Scale enables the user to change the scale of the vertical and horizontal axis of the spectra
presentation and switch on or off the grid;
Spectrum View enables the user to choose the type of the spectrum to be presented and to activate the
Max and Min spectrum;
Spectrum Type enables the user to change the spectrum type presented on the display: Acceleration,
Velocity and Displacement.
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10.8. Presentation of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results
The Spectrum position of the

Display Modes list is accessible only for
the 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave functions.
<ENT>
When the Spectrum mode is switched on

the measurement screen in the Spectrum
visualisation mode is shown here for octave
and third octave bands in the sound mode.
Field description of the Spectrum view 4 5

1. Type of spectrum
2. Cursor position
1 6
3. Value for the cursor position
4. Averaging used
5. Spectrum plot 7
6. Frequency weighting filter used 2
7. Total values
8. Central frequency for the cursor position
3 8

<Shift> and <55> (or <Shift> and <6 6>)
push-buttons.
6>
<Sh/6

3>, <4
means of the <3 4> push-buttons. The
frequency and the appropriate value are
presented in the line below the plot. The
user can change quickly to the first or last
spectrum line by simultaneously pressing
3> or <4
the <3 4> buttons with <Shift>.
4> ...
<4
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10.9. Setting the scale of the spectrum presentation and the grid - Scale
The Display Scale sub-list enables the

user to change the scale in the available
modes of graphical presentation of the
measurement results and to switch the grid
on or off.
<ENT>

The Scale position is accessible only in
case of Vibration measurement modes.
Two options are available: Lin (linear) and
Log (logarithmic). In case of Lin the
graphical presentation and the units are =>
linear. In case of Log the graphical
presentation is given in the logarithmic
scale and the measurement results are
expressed in decibels (the result is related
to the values set in the Reference Levels
(path: <Menu> / Auxiliary Setup /
Reference Levels).
In case of the sound measurements the =>
presented in dB.
Scaling the vertical axis
select the required dynamic range scaling
of the spectrum presentation. It is possible
to select the range from the set: 10dB,
20dB, 40dB, 80dB, 100dB and 120dB.
3>
<3

The Grid enables the user to switch on or
off the horizontal grid lines in the spectrum
presentation mode.
=>
_
10.10. Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View
The user can select the different spectra to

be visible on the display in the
Spectrum View window (path: <Menu> /
Display / Spectrum View). In the
Spectrum View window the following
spectrum types may be selected:
Averaged, Instantaneous, Max or Min.
<ENT>
When the Averaged or Instantaneous

spectrum is selected the user can
additionally switch on or off the presentation
of the Max and/or Min values for every
displayed spectrum band by placing or
replacing the special character in the
displayed inversely line with the Max or Min
text by means of the <3 3>, <4 4> push- =>
buttons.
10.11. Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type
The user can select the different type of

vibration spectrum to be presented on the
display in the Spectrum Type window
(path: <Menu> / Display / Spectrum Type).
The Spectrum Type position is available
only for Vibration modes and the following
spectrum types can be selected in the
Spectrum Type window: Acceleration, <ENT>
Velocity or Displacement.
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11. FFT ANALYSER
The instrument operates as FFT analyser in a very similar way to the Level Meter mode and, in addition, FFT
analysis is performed in parallel with the SLM or VLM operations.
The results of FFT analysis (spectra) can be examined by the user on a
display in the Spectrum presentation mode. The availability of this mode
can be switched on or off by the user (path: <Menu> / Display /
Display Modes).
FFT spectra with the single Total overall value measured with preselected
frequency weighting filters and windows are presented in the Spectrum
mode if selected in the spectrum display menu. The read-out of the value of
interest in the spectrum can be done using a vertical cursor on the screen.
11.1. Selection of FFT analysis mode
In order to select the FFT analysis mode the

user has to enter the Function list by
pressing the <Menu> push-button, then
select the Function text and press
<ENTER>. Then, the user has to open the
Measurement Function window highlight
the FFT line and press <ENTER>.
<ENT>
Notice: It is not possible to change the current function during live measurements.
In this case the instrument displays for about 2 seconds the text: “Measurement in Progress”. In
order to change the current measurement function the instrument must be stopped!
11.2. Selecting the parameters of FFT analysis
The execution of FFT analysis depends on a certain number of the parameters, which can be set in the different
windows of the Measurement list. Namely, the user can set there the Range of the measurements (path: Menu
/ Measurement / Range) and set the pre-weighting filter (Filter), frequency band (Band), weighting window
(Window) and number of lines (Lines) in the FFT window (path: <Menu> / Measurement / FFT). Additionally,
the user can switch on or off the recording of the spectra in the logger file (path: <Menu> / Measurement /
Logging / Logger Results).
11.3. Measurement range selection - Range
In the FFT analyser mode the user can

select the input ranges specified in
Appendix C, named as Low and High. The
selection of the input range is possible after
entering the Range window of the
Measurement list.
4>
<4
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11.4. Setting the parameters of FFT analysis - FFT
In the FFT mode a context element (FFT)

appears on the Measurement list (path:
<Menu> / Measurement / FFT).
In the FFT window the user may select the
averaging type (Averaging), the pre-
weighting filter (Filter), the frequency band
(Band), the weighting window (Window) <ENT>
and the number of lines (Lines) for the FFT
analysis.
There are two averaging options: Linear
and Exponential. In case of Exponential
averaging an additional position appears in
this window: Time Constant. The
Time Constant parameter can be selected
from the values: 100ms, 125ms, 200ms,
500ms, 1.0s, 2.0s, 5.0s and 10.0s.
4>
<4
The following pre-weighting filters are available for the FFT analysis of sound:
• A type 1 according to the IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• C type 1 according to the IEC 651 and IEC 61672-1 standards,
• B type 1 according to the IEC 651 standard,
• Z type 1 according to the IEC 61672-1 standard
• HP type 1 according to the IEC 61672-1 standard
Only one HP weighting filter is available for the FFT analysis of vibration.
The characteristics of the filters are given in Appendix D.
In the Band position the user can select the band in which the FFT analysis of the signal has to be performed.
The user can select: 20 kHz, 10 kHz, 5 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 625 Hz, 312 Hz, 156 Hz and 78 Hz.
In the Window position the user can select the weighting window for the FFT analysis of the signal. The user
can select Hanning, Rectangle, Flat Top and Kaiser-Bessel weighting windows.
In the Lines position the user can select the number of lines for the FFT analysis of the signal. The user can
select 1600, 800 and 400 lines.
11.5. Saving of FFT analysis results - Logger Results
The RMS results from FFT analysis can be saved in the logger’s file.
Spectrum saving in the logger file is defined by activation / deactivation in
the Spectrum position by means of the <3 3>, <44> push-buttons.
_
11.6. Display options in FFT analysis mode
The Display list is used for setting the various parameters, which are mainly dedicated for the control of the
display. The following windows contain the elements that influence the presentation of the results of FFT
analysis:
Display Modes enables the user to select the mode of the presentation of the FFT spectra;
Display Scale enables the user to change the scale of the vertical and horizontal axis of the spectra
presentation, switch on or off the grid and autoscale;
Spectrum View enables the user to choose the type of the spectrum to be presented;
Logger View enables the user to select and present the spectra results stored in the logger files.
11.7. Presentation of FFT analysis results
The Spectrum position of the

Display Modes list is accessible for the
FFT function.
When the Spectrum mode is switched on
the measurement screen in the Spectrum
visualisation mode is shown here.
Spectrum Table mode is not available. =>
<Shift> and <55> (or the <Shift> and
6>) push-buttons.
<6
6>
<Sh/6
The user may change the cursor position

by means of the <3 3>, <44> push-buttons.
The frequency and appropriate value are
presented in the line below the plot.
4> ...
<4
The user may zoom in/out the frequency

scale at the cursor position by means of
3>, <4
the <3 4> push-buttons, pressed with
<Shift>.
4>
<Sh/4
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11.8. Setting the scale of spectrum presentation - Scale
The Display Scale sub-list enables the user

to change the scale in the available modes
of graphical presentation of the
measurement results and to switch the grid
on or off.
<ENT>
The Scale position is accessible only in
case of Vibration measurement modes. Two
options are available: Lin (linear) and Log
(logarithmic). In case of Lin the graphical
presentation and the units are linear. In
case of Log graphical presentation is given =>
in the logarithmic scale and the
measurement results are expressed in
decibels (the result is related to the values
set in the Reference Levels (path: <Menu>
/ Auxiliary Setup / Reference Levels).
In the case of the Sound measurements the
=>
presented in dB.
Scaling the vertical axis of the graphical
mode presentation – Dynamic
select the required dynamic range scaling of
the spectrum presentation. It is possible to
select the range from the set: 10dB, 20dB,
40dB and 80dB. In another words the user =>
may obtain double, four and eight times the
expansion of the vertical axis (as the default
the vertical axis corresponds to 80 dB, after
expansion it corresponds to 40 dB, 20 dB
and 10 dB – respectively). Additional display
scales of 100dB and 120dB are also
available for FFT spectra.
=>
The Grid option enables the user to switch
on or off the horizontal grid lines in the
spectrum presentation mode.
=>
_
11.9. Setting the parameters of the spectrum presentation - Spectrum View
The user can select the different spectra to

be visible on the display in the
Spectrum View window (path: <Menu> /
Display / Spectrum View). In the
Spectrum View window the following
spectrum types may be selected:
Averaged, Instantaneous, Max or Min.
The Max or Min spectra can be also =>
superimposed on the Averaged or
Instantaneous spectra.
When the Averaged or Instantaneous
spectrum is selected the user can
additionally switch on or off the presentation
of the Max and/or Min values for every
displayed spectrum band by placing or
replacing the special character in the
inversely displayed line using the <3 3>,
<44> push-buttons. =>
To switch the cursor to read the Max or Min

values the user should select the field in the
lower left hand corner of the display by
means of the <5 5>, <6 6> push-buttons.
Then select the appropriate value by means
of the <33>, <4 4> push-buttons pressed
together with <Alt>.
4>
<Alt/4
11.10. Selection of the Spectrum Type in Vibration mode - Spectrum Type
The user can select the different type of

vibration spectrum to be presented on the
display in the Spectrum Type window
(path: <Menu> / Display / Spectrum Type).
The Spectrum Type position is available
only for Vibration modes and the following
spectrum types can be selected in the
Spectrum Type window: Acceleration, <ENT>
Velocity or Displacement.

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2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT 8

3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT 12

4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function 18

5. MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Measurement 24

5.8 Exposure time setting - Exposure Time 36

6. DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display 39

7. SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File 46

8. SETTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS – Instrument 50

9. AUXILIARY SETTINGS – Auxiliary Setup 59

10. 1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER 62

11. FFT ANALYSER 69

1.1. SVAN 977 as Sound Level Meter & Analyser

1.2. SVAN 977 as Vibration Level Meter & Analyser

1.3. General features of SVAN 977

1.4. Accessories included

1.5. Accessories available

• SC 27 – coiled cable for accelerometer 2 m

1.6. Software options available

2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT

2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel

The following control push-buttons are located on the front panel of

The name given in (...) brackets denotes the second push-button

2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument

Top cover of the instrument

Bottom cover of the instrument

3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT

3.1. Basis of the instrument’s control

Recent Items list

Text editing window

3.2. Powering of the instrument

3.3. Starting the instrument

Switching the instrument on

Default profile settings for Sound measurements:

Description of the instrument state

The meanings of the icons are as follows:

3.5. Memory organisation

All available measurement results and settings can be stored in the

The SD Card external memory is activated automatically after insertion of

4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function

In order to select the Function list the user

4.1. Selecting the mode of the instrument – Mode

The device can work in two modes:

4.2. Measurement functions of the instrument - Measurement Function

- SLM Sound Level Meter, - VLM Vibration Level Meter,

4.1. Instrument’s calibration – Calibration

4.3.1. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Acoustic signal

Calibration by using the microphone’s published sensitivity information can be

4.3.2. Calibration by Sensitivity in the case of Vibration signal

The calibration by using the accelerometer’s published sensitivity information

4.3.3. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Acoustic signal

Calibration by measurement for the sound measurements can be done in the

4. Start the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

5. Stopt the calibration measurement by pressing the <Start/Stop> push-

6. Press the <ENTER> push-button to accept the calibration measurement

4.3.4. Calibration By Measurement in the case of Vibration signal

Calibration by measurement for the vibration measurements can be done in

3. Switch on the calibrator and wait approximately 30 seconds before starting

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