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Road Surface Absorption Measurement System Type 9740

Road Surface Absorption Measurement System Type 9740 is state-

of-the-art in normal incidence absorption measurement technology.
Affixed directly to the surface of an ISO 10844 and ISO 13472
regulated test track, the system is used to measure the absorption
coefficient of the asphalt without drilling a core sample, based on
ISO 13472.

Type 9740 is a lightweight, compact, robust and user-friendly

system, suitable for research and production quality control with
absorption and impedance measurements up to 155 dB SPL. It
allows extraction of key acoustic parameters, such as impedance
spectra versus overall SPL, and acoustic resistance versus
acoustic velocity.

Uses and features

Uses Features
• Research and quality control absorption measurements • Turnkey system for ease of operation during calibration,
• Measurement of the acoustic properties of ISO test track measurement and data export
based on ISO 10844 and ISO 13472 • Measure at overall SPL (OASPL) up to 155 dB
• Measurement of: • Measurement parameters and routines include:
– Acoustic absorption coefficient – Absorption and reflection coefficients
– Acoustic reflection coefficient – Normalized impedance and admittance
– Normalized impedance • Measurements viewable in real time for ease of monitoring
• Measurements on complex or composite materials • Measure with broadband, pure-tone, or user-defined source
• Measurements on orientation-sensitive materials • Based on two-microphone transfer function test method,
allowing fast data measurement
• Employs LAN-XI data acquisition and PULSE LabShop
analysis system, providing high speed and accuracy
• Continuing customer support to ensure system longevity
• Compact: Length 619 mm (24.37 in), max. diameter 110 mm
(4.33 in)
• 100 mm (3.94 in) inner diameter tube sized for optimum
performance between 220 Hz and 1800 Hz with narrow-band
analysis and 250 Hz to 1600 Hz with 1/3-octave analysis
• One carrying case for complete system
• Flat flange designed for optimized sealing: flange removable
for replacement with custom-built curved flanges, for
maximized sealing to contoured panels

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A versatile and modern measurement system

Road Surface Absorption Measurement System Type 9740 can Fig. 1 Road Surface Absorption Measurement System (PC not included)
be used for in situ measurement of the quality assurance
acoustic properties of test track asphalt, which is regulated by
ISO 10844 and ISO 13472. 2735
(oponal power amplifier)
The system is based on the two-microphone transfer function
test method, which means that measurements take only a
fraction of the time required by traditional, standing-wave ratio 3160-A-042 + UA-3102-042
systems. Using two fixed microphones, the test system makes (LAN-XI module + front panel)
simultaneous measurements at all frequencies of interest.

PULSE Acoustic Material Testing in a Tube Type 7758 works in

conjunction with a LAN-XI data acquisition unit and Road
Surface Absorption Measurement Tube WA-1599. As a result, all
the benefits of the PULSE LabShop platform are available,
including advanced features for calibration, measurement,
display and reporting, the PULSE LabShop task-oriented user-
interface, and extreme accuracy. The system also contains all PULSE soware incl. 2 × 4178 (microphone)
the functionality of the standard material testing software, which Acousc Material 2 × 2670 (preamplifier)
is a complete and fully integrated system for making acoustic Tesng 7758-N
measurements in the frequency range 220 Hz to 1.8 kHz with
WA-1599
narrow-band analysis, and 250 Hz to 1.6 kHz with 1/3-octave
Road Surface Absorpon Measurement Tube
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Compliance with standards

NOTE: The equipment is not suitable for operation in residential areas as it complies with Class A emission requirements.

The CE marking is the manufacturer's declaration that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
RCM mark indicates compliance with applicable ACMA technical standards – that is, for telecommunications, radio
communications, EMC and EME in Australia.
China RoHS mark indicates compliance with administrative measures on the control of pollution caused by electronic
information products according to the Ministry of Information Industries of the People’s Republic of China.
WEEE mark indicates compliance with the EU WEEE Directive.
Safety EN/IEC 61010–1 (2010): Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
EMC Emission EN/IEC 61000–6–4: Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial environments.
EN 61326–1 (2013): Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General
requirements. Class A equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES–001 (interference causing equipment standard).
EMC Immunity EN/IEC 61000–6–1: Generic standards – Immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.
EN/IEC 61000–6–2: Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments.
EN/IEC 61326–1 (2013): Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements.
Note: The above is only guaranteed using accessories listed in this document.
Temperature EN 60068–2–1: Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
EN 60068–2–2: Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
• Operating Temperature: –10 to +55 °C (15 to 131 °F)
• Storage Temperature: –25 to +70 °C (–13 to +158 °F)
Humidity EN 60068–2–78: Damp Heat: 93% RH (non-condensing at 40 °C (104 °F)).
Mechanical Non-operating:
EN 60068–2–6: Vibration: 0.15 mm, 20 m/s2, 10 – 500 Hz
EN 60068–2–27: Shock: 500 m/s2
EN 60068–2–29: Bump: 1000 bumps at 150 m/s2
Enclosure EN 60529: Protection provided by enclosures: IP 20

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Specifications – Road Surface Absorption Measurement Tube WA-1599-W-003

FREQUENCY RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS

Tube: 220 Hz to 1.8 kHz (narrow-band analysis) Integrated sensors measure temperature, pressure and relative
ZERO ABSORPTION humidity
250 Hz to 1.6 kHz: <4% (calculated in 1/3-octave bands) LOUDSPEAKER
¼-INCH CONDENSER MICROPHONE CARTRIDGE TYPE 4187 Max. average power: 10 W at 20 °C (68 °F)
Max. pulsed power: 50 W for 2 s (limited by protection circuit)
To optimize the measurement accuracy, the microphones have a non-
Impedance: 4 Ω
removable protection grid that forms an airtight front cavity. This gives
a coupling between the tube and the microphones that is well-defined Diameter: 80 mm (3.2 in)
with respect to phase. OPERATION
Open-circuit sensitivity (250 Hz): 4 mV/Pa (–48 ± 3 dB re 1 V/Pa) Sound source activation and status indicator integrated in handle
Capacitance (250 Hz): 6.4 pF, typical
DIMENSIONS
Frequency response characteristic (flush-mounted) ±1 dB:
Tube inner diameter: 100 mm (3.94 in)
1 Hz to 8 kHz Tube length: 619 mm (24.37 in)
Polarization voltage: 200 V
Max. diameter: 110 mm (4.33 in)
PREAMPLIFIER WEIGHT (WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
Type 2670-W-012
4.2 kg (9 lb 4 oz)

Specifications – PULSE Acoustic Material Testing in a Tube Type 7758

PULSE Acoustic Material Testing Type 7758 is a PULSE LabShop SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
software application for use with LAN-XI data acquisition hardware and • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro or Enterprise (x64) with either Current
Road Surface Absorption Measurement Tube WA-1599-W-003 Branch (CB) or Current Branch for Business (CBB) servicing model
• Microsoft® Office 2016 (x32 or x64) or Office 2019 (x32 or x64)
• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2017

Ordering information

Due to the variety of options, systems are ordered via Project Sales. Related products and services
A typical Road Surface Absorption Measurement System Type 9740 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
may include the following: M1-7758-N Agreement for Type 7758-N
• Type 7758-N: PULSE Acoustic Material Testing Program (node-locked M1-8400-N Agreement for Type 8400-N
licence) M1-8401-N Agreement for Type 8401-N
• Type 8400-N: BK Connect Data Viewer (node-locked licence) M1-8403-N Agreement for Type 8403-N
• Type 8401-N: BK Connect Hardware Setup (node-locked licence)
• Type 8403-N: BK Connect Data Processing (node-locked licence) ADDITIONAL HARDWARE
• Type 3160-A-042: LAN-XI Generator, 4/2-ch. Input/Output Module Type 4228 Pistonphone
51.2 kHz (Mic, CCLD, V) Type 4231 Sound Calibrator
• UA-3102-042: LAN-XI Front Panel, generator for 200 V microphone DP-0775 Adapter for ¼-inch microphones (for Type 4231)
• WA-1599-W-003: Road Surface Absorption Measurement Tube WC-0015 Microphone Fixing Knob
(220 Hz – 1.8 kHz, max. 155 dB SPL) including:
– Power cable, 10 m (32.8 ft)
– 2 × ¼-inch Condenser Microphone Type 4187
– 2 × Preamplifier Type 2670-W-012
– WE-0252: Carrying case
• Type 2735: 2 × 35 Watt Measurement Power Amplifier (optional)

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