Rion Sound Level Meters | NL-42 & NL-52
Rion - Sound Level Meters | NL-42 & NL-52
All Purpose Sound Level Monitoring from Rion
The NL-42 and NL-52 Sound Level Meters are designed with a full colour three-inch LCD screen for ease of use. They are water resistant, use rechargeable batteries and can record sound data for up to one month.
Both units are capable of measuring A, C and Z frequency weighted measurements with either F (Fast) or S (Slow) time weightings. Along with the following values and statistics:
- Instantaneous SPL: Lp
- Equivalent continuous SPL: Leq
- Sound Exposure Level: Le
- Maximum SPL: Lmax
- Minimum SPL: Lmin
- Percentile sound levels: Ln (0.1% to 99.9% in 0.1 increment steps. Max 5 values)
The Rion NL-42 and NL-52 are water resistant to a rating of IP54.
Items Included with Purchase
- 1x Rion NL-42/52 Sound Level Meter
- 4x Alkaline AA cell Batteries
- 1x Microphone Windshield
- 1x Wrist Strap
Optional Software / Functions
NX-42EX The -EX option enables continuous long-term measurement in Lp and Leq mode over user selectable statistical intervals. The -EX option also enables communication via the unit's RS-232C serial interface as well as the comparator function, which allows the user to set a predetermined sound pressure level at which a voltage is output via the serial interface jack.
When you purchase an NL-42 or NL-52 with the -EX option pre-installed, a 512MB SD card is included to allow for long-term logging sessions.
The -EX option is required to be installed before any of the other following options (-RT, -WR, -FT, -RV)
NX-42RT The -RT option enables the unit to function as 1/1 and 1/3 Octave Band Analyser. The -RT option allows the unit to log octave data in both 1/1 and 1/3 bandwidths.
NX-42WR The -WR option enables high resolution audio recording of up to 24bit audio at 48kHz. The audio recorded can be played back via a computer or can be used with Rion's audio waveform post processing software AS-70 for further analysis.
NX-42FT The -FT option enables FFT (Fast-Fourier-Transform) analysis with a resolution of 8000 spectrum lines and a maximum zoom of x40. Recorded FFT graphs can be saved to the unit's SD card for analysis at a later date.
NX-42RV The -RV option enables reverberation time measurement. This option allows the user to measure and view reverberation time for T20/T30 and Txx (user defined interval) calculations as well as save the reverberation time-decay curves to the SD card.
Logging Kit
The NL series sound level meters (NL-42, NL-52, NL-62) are available from ARL with an optional logging kit that extends the capabilities of the sound level meter's to become a fully featured noise logger.
Applicable Standards
NL-42
- IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 2
- ANSI S1.4-1983 Type 2
- ANSI S1.4A-1985 Type 2
- ANSI S1.43-1997 Type 2
- JIS C 1509-1:2005 Class 2
NL-52
- IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 1
- ANSI S1.4-1983 Type 1
- ANSI S1.4A-1985 Type 1
- ANSI S1.43-1997 Type 1
- JIS C 1509-1:2005 Class 1
To contact Acoustic Research Labs Pty Ltd about Rion Sound Level Meters | NL-42 & NL-52 use Get a quote.
The NL-42 and NL-52 Sound Level Meters are designed with a full colour three-inch LCD screen for ease of use. They are water resistant, use rechargeable batteries and can record sound data for up to one month.
Both units are capable of measuring A, C and Z frequency weighted measurements with either F (Fast) or S (Slow) time weightings. Along with the following values and statistics:
- Instantaneous SPL: Lp
- Equivalent continuous SPL: Leq
- Sound Exposure Level: Le
- Maximum SPL: Lmax
- Minimum SPL: Lmin
- Percentile sound levels: Ln (0.1% to 99.9% in 0.1 increment steps. Max 5 values)
The Rion NL-42 and NL-52 are water resistant to a rating of IP54.
Items Included with Purchase
- 1x Rion NL-42/52 Sound Level Meter
- 4x Alkaline AA cell Batteries
- 1x Microphone Windshield
- 1x Wrist Strap
Optional Software / Functions
NX-42EX The -EX option enables continuous long-term measurement in Lp and Leq mode over user selectable statistical intervals. The -EX option also enables communication via the unit's RS-232C serial interface as well as the comparator function, which allows the user to set a predetermined sound pressure level at which a voltage is output via the serial interface jack.
When you purchase an NL-42 or NL-52 with the -EX option pre-installed, a 512MB SD card is included to allow for long-term logging sessions.
The -EX option is required to be installed before any of the other following options (-RT, -WR, -FT, -RV)
NX-42RT The -RT option enables the unit to function as 1/1 and 1/3 Octave Band Analyser. The -RT option allows the unit to log octave data in both 1/1 and 1/3 bandwidths.
NX-42WR The -WR option enables high resolution audio recording of up to 24bit audio at 48kHz. The audio recorded can be played back via a computer or can be used with Rion's audio waveform post processing software AS-70 for further analysis.
NX-42FT The -FT option enables FFT (Fast-Fourier-Transform) analysis with a resolution of 8000 spectrum lines and a maximum zoom of x40. Recorded FFT graphs can be saved to the unit's SD card for analysis at a later date.
NX-42RV The -RV option enables reverberation time measurement. This option allows the user to measure and view reverberation time for T20/T30 and Txx (user defined interval) calculations as well as save the reverberation time-decay curves to the SD card.
Logging Kit
The NL series sound level meters (NL-42, NL-52, NL-62) are available from ARL with an optional logging kit that extends the capabilities of the sound level meter's to become a fully featured noise logger.
Applicable Standards
NL-42
- IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 2
- ANSI S1.4-1983 Type 2
- ANSI S1.4A-1985 Type 2
- ANSI S1.43-1997 Type 2
- JIS C 1509-1:2005 Class 2
NL-52
- IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 1
- ANSI S1.4-1983 Type 1
- ANSI S1.4A-1985 Type 1
- ANSI S1.43-1997 Type 1
- JIS C 1509-1:2005 Class 1
To contact Acoustic Research Labs Pty Ltd about Rion Sound Level Meters | NL-42 & NL-52 use Get a quote.
The Rion NL-42 and NL-52 are sound level meters that measure sound pressure levels for monitoring work. Their sound-data recording runs for up to one month, allowing users to collect results over longer monitoring periods. Acoustic Research Labs offers an optional logging kit for buyers who need the NL series to operate as a noise logger.
- Three-inch full-colour LCD screen
- Water-resistant to IP54
- A, C and Z frequency weightings, with Fast or Slow time weightings
- Optional NX-42RT enables octave analysis; -EX must be pre-installed
- IEC classifications: NL-42 Class 2; NL-52 Class 1
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- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, North
- Korea, South
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
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