Sound Power (ISO3744-3746)

Sound Power (ISO 3744-46) by SINUS Messtechnik GmbH

Multi-Channel Instrument + SAMURAI + Option: Sound Power (3744)

The SAMURAI Sound Power Option enables the standard-compliant determination of the sound power levels emitted by sound sources based on sound pressure measurements in accordance with ISO 3744, ISO 3745 and ISO 3746.

Typical SAMURAI Sound Power (ISO 3744) displays are shown below:

Field of Application:

In recent years, many new EU guidelines regarding noise emission from machinery have been enacted, e.g. the guidelines 2006/42/EG for machines in general as well as 2000/14/EG for construction machinery and other machines operated outdoors. A sound power declaration is required in order to obtain a CE mark for machines falling within the scope of these guidelines.

The determination of the sound power by means of the sound pressure method according to ISO 3744-46 is the purpose of the SAMURAI option SOUND POWER.

Description:

This option enables the sound power measurement according to ISO 3744-46 with the aid of a 3D diagram which shows the positions of the microphones in relation to the sound source. Depending on the number of available measurement channels, or the nature of the noise source, the measurements can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. The software can access several measurement devices in order to increase the number of available measurement channels. Either hemispherical or cuboid microphone deployment geometry may be selected.

The sound power declaration is made in third-octave or octave bands. A clearly laid-out graphical program interface guides the user through the whole measurement procedure.

Standards

Implemented Standards

ISO 3744: Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane

ISO 3745: Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms

ISO 3746: Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane

Measurement range:
12,5 Hz to 20 kHz

Features:

• Hemispherical or cuboid measurement surface
• Calculation of microphone positions and display in a 3D diagram
• Freely selectable measurement sequence
• Reflecting planes selectable
• Allowance for reverberation time
• Evaluation of the K1 and K2 criteria
• Sound power level declaration in third-octave or octave bands
• Remote control via network possible