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Svantek · SVAN 977 / SV 977D · Handheld sound level meter

Svantek SV 977D

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Class 1 sound and vibration level meter with a Microtech Gefell MK 255 microphone, detachable SV 12L preamplifier, 32 GB microSD, GPS, USB-C and Bluetooth 5.2. Covers 3 Hz to 20 kHz (40 kHz ultrasound option) with 1/1 and 1/3-octave analysis, optional FFT, RT60, STIPA and audio recording, and acts as an ISO 20816 vibration meter with an IEPE accelerometer.

Replaced the Svantek SVAN 977. Specifications verified on .

Type
Handheld sound level meter
Class
Class 1
Channels
1
Octave bands
1/1 and 1/3
Connectivity
USB-C, RS-232, I/O, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Weight
600 g
Battery life
12 h
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Specifications

As published by Svantek. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.

Standards and class — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
IEC 61672-1 classClass 1
StandardsIEC 61672-1:2013 class 1, IEC 61260-1:2014 class 1, ISO 20816-1 (vibration), IEC 60268-16 (STIPA option), ISO 16283 (building acoustics app)
Pattern approvalsType approved to IEC 61672-1 class 1 (bodies not named on page)
Measurement — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement range16 dB(A) Leq to 140 dB(A) peak (total range)
Linearity range23 dB(A) Leq to 140 dB(A) peak
Peak rangeup to 140 dB(A) peak
Frequency range3 Hz to 20 kHz; to 40 kHz with ultrasound option
Frequency weightingsA, B, C, Z, U
Time weightingsF, S, I
Simultaneous weightingsYes
ParametersLeq, SPL, Lmax, Lmin, Lpeak, SEL, Ln (L1 to L99), three parallel profiles
Analysis — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/1 and 1/3
Octave band filter classclass 1 (IEC 61260-1:2014)
FFToption (line count not stated on page)
Reverberation timeYes
Building acousticsYes
Speech intelligibilitySTIPA (option)
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval2 ms
Memory32 GB microSD
Hardware — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
Microphone1/2" Microtech Gefell MK 255 with SV 12L preamplifier
Detachable preamplifierYes
Outdoor microphone kitIP65 outdoor case with microphone protection and optional 4G modem (SV 277 PRO configuration)
Weather sensorsYes
DisplayColour display with 9-key keypad (size not stated)
Battery4 x AA rechargeable
Battery life12 h
Weight600 g
Dimensions (mm)343 x 79 x 39
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50
Connectivity and software — Svantek SV 977D
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityUSB-C, RS-232, I/O, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Remote controlSvanNET (with 4G outdoor kit); Building Acoustics PRO app
SoftwareSvanPC++, Supervisor, SvanNET, Building Acoustics PRO app

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
Product pageSV 977D Class 1 Sound and Vibration Level Meter
DatasheetSV 977D specification

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