Ivie IE-45 RTA - Real Time Analysis User Manual

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 1May, 2007IE-45Audio Analysis SystemOwner's and Operator's ManualCopyright 2007Ivie Technologies Inc.Lehi, UTPrinted i

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 10Pref. Curve, LED Display, WeightingPreferred Curve OverlayThe Preferred Curve overlay is an IE-45 feature that allows the user

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 11Pref. Curve, LED Display, WeightingEntering a Preferred Curve OverlayThe Preferred Curve Overlay is a valuable aid in the equa

page 12Ivie IE-45 ManualRTA: Peak Curves, Freq. DetectionPeak Hold CurvesThe IE-45 will display peak information in addition to real time information

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 13RTA: Peak Curves, Freq. DetectionPeak CurveRTA CurveDisplaying the Peak Hold CurveTo display the Peak Hold Curve, use the “Opt

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 14RTA: Memory FunctionsMemory FunctionsThe IE-45 memory system provides all the tools necessary to save various types of files

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 15RTA: Memory FunctionsStore a Curve to MemoryTo store a curve to memory, tap an empty (red in color)Scratch Memory stylus butt

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 16NIC and (F)STC MeasurementsNIC MeasurementsSound transmission field testing of operable walls and field partitions is almost

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 17NIC and (F)STC MeasurementsooooooooooooooooooooOSourceRoomReceiveRoomOmnidirectionalSound SourceMeasurementpoints @ 1 meterfro

page 18Ivie IE-45 ManualRTA: Average ModeAverage ModeThe IE-45 Average Mode offers very powerful features that allow you to create continuous or trig

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 19RTA: Average ModeAverage ModeThe Average Mode of the IE-45 allows taking samples one at a time, or continuously, as desired.

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 2IE-45 IM InputsIntroductionCongratulations! With your purchase of the Ivie IE-45, you not only have one of the most powerful,

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 20Spectrograph DisplaySpectrograph DisplayAn example of the Spectrograph Display is shown across the page.To select the Spectrog

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 21Spectrograph DisplayIE-45 Spectrograph DisplayIn the example above, the spectrograph shown by the IE-45 Spectrograph Display r

page 22Noise Criteria (NC) and Noise Rating (NR) MeasurementsThe IE-45 is equipped to make quick, accurate Noise Criteria (NC) and Noise Rating (NR) m

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 23RTA: Noise Criteria & Noise Rating Making a Noise Criteria (NC) MeasurementStep 1. While in the RTA Function, select “NC”

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 24Sound Level MeasurementIntroductionThe decibel (dB) scale has been adopted internationally for use with sound level meter test

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 25Sound Pressure Level (SPL)Making SPL MeasurementsTo make an SPL measurement, turn on the IE-45 and select RTA mode. Using the

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 26Sound Pressure Level (SPL) MonitorMaking SPL MeasurementsAn IE-45, as shown on the opposite page, can make all the SPL measure

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 27Sound Pressure Level (SPL) MonitorUsing the SPL Monitor ModeThe large SPL display of the IE-45 in the SPL Monitor mode, combin

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 28Sound Pressure Level: Seat-to-SeatThe large numeral SPL reading reflects the SPL response of the detector selected (Fast, Slow

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 29Sound Pressure Level: Seat-to-SeatUsing the IE-45 Seat-to-Seat SPL FunctionThe Seat-to-Seat function of the IE-45 is intended

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 3IE-45 IM Inputs IE-45 Input Module (IE-45 IM)IE-45 M Microphone. The IE-45 M is a Type II, electret microphone. Asoptions,

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 30Strip Chart RecorderStrip ChartThe Strip Chart feature of the IE-45 harks back to the days of pen on strip chart paper. We st

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 31Strip Chart RecorderUsing the Strip Chart Recorder Function of the IE-45The Strip Chart Recorder function can be selected from

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 32Polarity PolarityThe Polarity feature of the IE-45 allows the user to test for the polarity of a loudspeaker with respect to t

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 33Polarity Making a Polarity MeasurementStep 1. Connect the Polarity Pulse Generator output of the IE-45 (Samsung Q1 headphone

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 34Preference Menu, Scope & Sig. Gen.Preferences MenuDiagnosticsChoosing Diagnostics provides a temporary setting (resets whe

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 35Preference Menu, Scope & Sig. Gen.Preferences MenuThe “Preference” menu (in the “File” pull-down menu) isused primarily to

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 36Volt MeterVolt MeterOne of the most useful functions of the IE-45 is its ability to measure electrical signals as well as acou

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 37Volt MeterUsing the Volt Meter Function of the IE-45CAUTION - To avoid damage to the IE-45, do not exceed the rated input volt

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 38Appendix I: Mic Cal ProcedureCalibrating the Microphone of your IE-45Whichever microphone is calibrated to your IE-45, it is

page 39Schematic for Ivie 45MC-25, 25 Foot Extension CableSchematic for Microphone Cable: IE-45 IM to Ivie IE-2PSchematic for Microphone Cable: IE-4

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 4IE-45 ControlsIE-45 ControlsAs demonstrated across the page, the IE-45 makes use of a number of different controls, both softwa

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 40Appendix III: IvieXLS-45IvieXLS-45 Instructions The IvieXLS-45 software provided with the Ivie IE-45 is actually a template f

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 41Appendix III: IvieXLS-45Use to select data files for importing from the IE-45.Use to “overlay,” or matchone curve to another.

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 42Appendix III: IvieXLS-45data that numerically represents all of the data recorded in that measurement. As you'll see a

page 43When you are finished with the Delta display, simply tap the “Return to Control Panel” button to return to themain control panel and the main d

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 44Strip ChartThe “Strip Chart” function in IvieXLS-45 is used to display the special “.cha” files that are created when using th

Speed and “Horsepower”Because the IE-45 RTA software is simultaneously running four digital filter sets (octave, 1/3 octave, 1/6 octaveand 1/12 octave

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 46“A" and "C" Curves -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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IE-45 Manualpage 48Notes

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 5IE-45 ControlsAudio OutputJack:3/5mm stereo.Can be used asa headphonejack, or as the output for theSignal Generator.IE-45 Input

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 6Getting StartedGetting Started with Your IE-45If you purchased the IE-45 complete, you will not need to install the software i

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 7Getting StartedStep 2Step 3Step 1Getting started is as easy as 1, 2, 3...Step 1: Connect the IE-45 IM to the Q1 orcomputer o

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 8Real Time Analyzer ControlsReal Time Analyzer ControlsStylus Buttons: The IE-45 is several instruments in the same package: R

Ivie IE-45 Manualpage 9Real Time Analyzer ControlsThe RTA can display four different resolutions over its 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth: 1/1 octave, 1/3