NoisePAD

NoisePAD

Analyzer for Sound and Vibration
Universal 4-channel Noise and Vibration Analyzer

Overview


The NoisePADâ„¢ is our new 4-channel noise and vibration analyzer. Minimal size and weight make the NoisePADâ„¢ a perfect fit for mobile applications thus closing the gap between our hand-held sound level meters and the Soundbook measuring system. Very low power consumption allows tripling of the battery life compared to the Soundbook to a maximum of 12 hours.

This combination of a robust industrial 8-inch tablet and a DSP-based analyzer complies with MIL-STD-810. Rubber seals protect all connectors from water and dust. The NoisePADâ„¢ thus fulfils the requirements of IP54.

To also meet the conditions for metering points according to articles 28 and 29 of the German federal immission control act (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz) the NoisePADâ„¢ is currently being prepared for design approval by the German federal physical-technical institute (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB).

The NoisePADâ„¢ has two additional tacho/trigger channels for rotational speed measurements as well as external control of the instrument. It also offers a signal generator output, which allows to generate noise or sweep signals for example. The integrated LEMO CAMA connectors enable secure and reliable interfacing with ICP/IPEE sensors.

The NoisePADâ„¢ features a full version of Windows 10 supporting all common Windows applications. The new optimized software interface of SAMURAIâ„¢ 3.0 has been adapted to support the NoisePADâ„¢ touch control. This allows you to cross-use our software products on the NoisePADâ„¢.

Interfaces as USB, Bluetooth, 4G and WiFi, SD cards as well as front and rear cameras extend the application scope of this instrument.

The NoisePADâ„¢ is particularly well suited for:

  • Sound intensity measurements
  • ISO 9614 sound power measurements
  • Rotor balancing
  • Machinery vibration measurements
  • Building acoustics
  • Noise and vibration monitoring
  • Occupational health/human vibration measurements
  • Environmental noise & building vibration monitoring
  • Engineering services
  • Quality assurance
  • Frequency analysis
  • Modal analysis
  • Order analysis
  • Structural analysis

    Core features


    The smallest 4-channel sound level and vibration meter

    With a size of just 226mm x 156mm x 28mm and a weight of only 950g the NoisePADâ„¢ is our smallest sound level and vibration meter complete with display and four measuring channels. The sample rate of each channel is freely adjustable between 200Hz and 51.2kHz. The instrument also features a 24-bit signal generator and two trigger and rpm inputs. The NoisePADâ„¢ closes the gap between our hand-held sound level meters of the Tangoâ„¢ series and the Soundbookâ„¢.

    Low-power, energy-efficient analyzer for noise and vibration monitoring

    Equipped with an Intelâ„¢ ATOM Cherrytrail processor the octave and FET analyzer combines high performance and low power consumption. This makes the NoisePADâ„¢ the ideal instrument for monitoring noise and vibrations. The touch screen gives easy control and allows field configuration of the instrument. The internal 128GB SSD can be used to simultaneously record and store measuring and real-time analysis data at full bandwidth from all channels, even for several days.

    Sound level meter with bright 8-inch TFT touch screen

    The NoisePADâ„¢ has a large 8-inch TFT screen that enables use as a tablet. This allows a much clearer display of the measuring data compared to the usual hand-held sound level meter. Sound level, level curves with marker traces as well as FTT and third-octave spectra can be viewed simultaneously.

    Highest precision provided by a 24-bit ADC in combination with a new powerful Apollo filter processor

    Our new powerful Apollo filter processor allows highest-precision real-time analysis with a large number of channels and a low energy consumption. Integrated weighting filters complying with IEC 61672 for sound level meters, Class 0 filters complying with IEC 61260 for the 1/3 or 1/1 octave analyzer, filters for the evaluation of mechanical vibrations complying with DIN ISO -7919, ISO -2954, ISO -10816 and DIN45666 as well as high and low pass filters provide resource-saving calculations directly on the hardware. The 24-bit ADCs safeguard a high signal bandwidth with a linearity range >110 dB (typical) complying with DIN 61672 and a sample rate of up to 51.2 kHz (switchable per channel).

    Sound intensity analyzer for up to two sound intensity probes

    As a very special feature the NoisePADâ„¢ has also been designed as an IEC 61043 Class 1 sound intensity analyzer. The software supports simultaneous sound intensity measurements with two sound intensity probes. The two integrated cameras can be used to take photos or videos to document the measurement process. The instrument features a highly accurate 24-bit signal generator for phase calibration.

    User-friendly, hand-held instrument with video function for occupational health noise and vibrations measurements

    The NoisePADâ„¢ supports the simultaneous measurement of noise and vibration in the work environment. The activity of the worker and the position of the sensors can be captured using the integrated cameras. For the measurement of human vibrations the instrument integrates HVMA weighting filters complying with DIN EN ISO 8041, ISO-2631, ISO-5349, ISO-8662, UNI-2614, UNI-11048 and UNI-9916.

    Portable analyzer for structural and modal analysis

    The light-weight NoisePADâ„¢ offers the ideal feature for the mobile structural and modal analysis. Our SAMURAIâ„¢ FRF option supports excitation with an impulse hammer as well as a shaker. The intuitive software guides the user through several easy measurement steps. Analysis of the measured data can be done on the instrument immediately after the measurement. The integrated signal generator output can be used to drive the shaker.

    Report function for use in the field, on the move or at the office

    The integrated high-end tablet PC offers all functions and interfaces of a regular notebook allowing to post-edit the measured data virtually everywhere. Thus the NoisePADâ„¢ combines the performance of a high-quality measuring instrument with the capabilities of a PC.

    Standards


    IEC 61672: Class 1 sound level meter

    IEC 60651: Class 1 sound level meter

    IEC 60804: Class 1 sound level meter

    IEC 61260: Class 0 filter

    DIN EN ISO 8041, ISO-2631, DIN EN ISO 5349, ISO-8662, UNI-2614, UNI-11048 and UNI-9916:
    HVMA weighting filters

    DIN ISO 7919, ISO 2954, ISO 10816:
    Evaluation of mechanical vibration

    SAMURAI
    SAMURAI is our universal software package for the real-time noise and vibration analysis and offers comprehensive evaluation functions for post-processing. SAMURAI includes IEC 61672-1 standard sound level meters and 1/3 octaves according to IEC 61260.

    SMT
    The SINUS Measurement Toolbox for MATLAB® (SMT) provides the functionality of the globally established engineering tool MATLAB®.

    Technical specifications


    Integrated PC

    Device basis: 8″ Tablet PC
    Finish IP54 magnesium case
    Processor Intel ATOM Cherrytrail
    RAM 4GB
    Display Bright 8″ TFT 1024 x600
    Storage medium 128 GByte SSD
    Interface 12x USB, WLAN, Bluetooth, SD-Card, 4G-modem, HDMI, GPS, 2x Kamera
    Operating system Windows 10, multiple languages

    Specifications

    General technical specifications of NoisePADâ„¢
    Input channels 4
    Plug type Lemo NIM-CAMAC (BNC Adapter cable available)
    Resolution 24 bit
    Real-time bandwidth DC … 51.2kHz @ 4 channels
    Dynamic range 110dB
    Noise < 1μV(A), < 2μV(Z) @ 0.1Hz … 20 kHz
    Sample rates 200Hz to 51.2 kHz
    Decimation up to 200Hz sample rate, selectable per channel
    Anti-aliasing filter yes
    Max. input voltage ±10Vpeak @ head room of 1dB
    Gain 0dB, 20dB
    Over-voltage detection yes, automatically with self-calibration
    Phase shift < 0.1° @ 20Hz … 20 kHz
    Offset correction yes, automatically at internal calibration
    Imput coupling DC, AC 0.15Hz, HP 1Hz, HP 10Hz, LP 2kHz
    ICP supply 2 mA
    Cable error detection yes, for ICP sensors
    TEDS according to IEEE 1451.4 yes
    Output channel
    Resolution 24 bit
    Bandwidth DC … 20 kHz
    Max. output voltage ±3.16Vpeak
    Plug type Lemo NIM-CAMAC (BNC Adapter cable available)
    Special channels
    Trigger 2x trigger / tacho, trigger level adjustable 0.1Hz … 6 MHz
    Plug type Lemo NIM-CAMAC (BNC Adapter cable available)
    Synchronisation no
    Dimensions and weight
    Dimensions 226 mm x 156 mm x 28 mm
    Weight 950 g
    Battery Lithium-ion battery, 12 h measurement capacity
    External power supply 100 … 240VAC or 5 VDC with adapters
    Environmental conditions
    Protection class IP54 / IP50 without with Lemo NIM-CAMAC protecting caps
    Shock resistance complies with MIL-STD 810F
    Humidity 30% … 90%
    Temperature range -10°C … +50°C
    Storage conditions -20°C … +60°C, 95% humidity maximum
    EMC
    Emissions complies with EN50081-1
    Immissions complies with EN50082-1
    Order details
    Part no.Description
    903000.2 NoisePad_4C
    Order details NoisePAD accessories
    Part no.Description
    802165.4 NoisePad_carrying case
    903010.7 NoisePad_docking
    601370.3 NoisePad power supply
    601370.3 NoisePad power supply
    978074.4A CAMAC/BNCw Adapter cable 0.25 m
    978070.3A CAMAC/BNC cable 1.5 m
    978071.1 CAMAC/BNC cable 3 m
    978072.8 CAMAC/BNC cable 10 m
    978065.6 CAMAC/UNF10-32 cable 1.5 m
    978066.4 CAMAC/UNF10-32 cable 3 m
    801729.7 SIS190 1/2″ sound intensity probe USB

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