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Vehicle Noise Measurement - Standard Kit

Exhaust Noise
Exhaust Noise
Exhaust Noise Measuring Sound Level Vehicle Noise Kit

Price List

VNK152A
€1854.00
Class 2 Vehicle Noise Measurement Kit
Lead time 1 week

VNK151A
€2862.00
Class 1 Vehicle Noise Measurement Kit
Lead time 1 week
CK309
€177.00
Case for Vehicle Noise Kit
Lead time 1 week

CM220
€51.00
Tripod Mount
Lead time 1 week

CT1
€68.00
Small Tripod
In stock

CT6
€67.00
Vehicle Noise Measurement Template
Lead time 1 week

ZL151
€153.00
Vehicle Noise Remote Push Button
Lead time 1 week

ZL205
€139.00
5m Microphone Extension Cable
Lead time 1 week

The delivery price is calculated during checkout based on your location and the goods ordered. Our basic delivery prices are:

Delivery within Ireland: €27.00

Delivery Service: Three working days*

* For products that are in stock and the order received by midday.

Some products go through a final configuration and calibration before being shipped. If the calibration labs are busy this can add up to two days on to the delivery schedule but guarantees a fresh calibration.

VNK152A
€1854.00
Class 2 Vehicle Noise Measurement Kit
1 week

VNK151A
€2862.00
Class 1 Vehicle Noise Measurement Kit
1 week

Features

  • Kit includes everything needed
  • Automatically calculates averages
  • Quick and easy to use
  • Operation by one person
  • 15 Year Warranty

Applications

  • Vehicle exhaust noise measurement
  • ISO 5130 noise assessments
  • Roadside, test station and motor sport venues
  • Stationary vehicle sound tests
  • Car, light truck and motorcycle noise levels

Overview

The VK152A and VK151A Vehicle Noise Measurements Kits include everything you need to make sound level checks on car, motorcycle and truck exhausts. As the kit is designed specifically for vehicle noise measurement, the sound level meter has a mode that takes the average from three measurements as required by ISO 5130 similar standards.

Single Person Operation

As the kit includes a microphone extension cable and remote measurement button, the processes of setting up the microphone and making the measurements can be done by a single person. The operator can sit in the vehicle controlling the engine speed while starting the measurement and averaging process at the same time.

Vehicle Noise Kit Contents

The standard VNK152A and VNK151A Vehicle Noise Kits include the following parts:

This is not a data logging meter so no software is needed.

Measuring Exhaust Noise

Vehicle noise measurements are generally carried out in line with the ISO 5130 standard and other similar measurement standards. In this case the microphone should be positioned 0.5m from the exhaust outlet at an angle of 45°. The engine is brought up to the speed specified by the standard (it varies a little for different vehicles) and a measurement is made. This is repeated three times and the sound level meter calculates the LArep as required.

A 0.5m stick with 45° template is included with the kit to assist quick and correct positioning of the microphone.

Once the microphone is in place, the operator can sit in the driver's seat, controlling the engine revs and operating the sound level meter at the same time.

 

making the vehicle noise measurement
Making the Vehicle Noise Measurement

Optimus Yellow Sound Level Meter

This Vehicle Noise Measurement Kit includes an Optimus Yellow sound level meter. This will be either the CR151A or CR152A depending on whether you choose the Class 1 or Class 2 version.

This meter is ideal for use in any other applications that need a hand-held non-logging sound level meter. It can be easily removed from the Vehicle Noise Kit for use in other areas.

You can find out more about this sound level meter on the Optimus Yellow web page.

Higher Spec Meter?

If you need a higher specification sound level meter for other applications then please have a look at either of the following kits:

The Meter

The meter can be easily removed from the vehicle noise kit and used as a basic hand-held sound level meter for other applications. The main features of the meter are:

  • Class 1 or Class 2
  • 120 dB measurement range
  • "A", "C" and "Z" frequency weightings
  • Fast, Slow and Impulse response
  • Mobile app with bluetooth connection

This meter is suitable for basic noise assessments and surveys, alarm testing, office noise checks and machinery maintenance.

Sound Level Meter

StandardsIEC 61672-1 Class 1 or Class 2
ANSI S1.4 Type 1 or Type 2
Measurement Range20 to 140 dB RMS
Noise FloorClass 1 < 18 dB(A), Class 2 < 21 dB(A)
Weight300g, 10 oz
Power4 x AA Alkaline for typically 12 hours operation

For more detailed specifications of the hand-held sound level meter please visit the Optimus Yellow CR152A / CR151A sound level meter page.

Sound Level Calibrator

StandardsIEC 60942 Class 1 or Class 2
ANSI S1.40 Class 1 or Class 2
Sound Level94.0dB ± 0.2dB
Frequency1 kHz ± 1%
Distortion< 2%
Power1 x 9v (PP3, 6LR61, 6F22

For more detailed information please visit the Class 1 Calibrator or Class 2 Calibrator page.