Nor850 Sound Power
A seamless workflow for sound power measurements
A dedicated solution for the determination of sound power from acoustic sources, combining measurement, processing and reporting in a single workflow tailored to testing in accordance with international standards.
Nor850 Sound Power is designed to meet the specific requirements of sound power determination using standardized methods based on sound pressure measurements. From tests in reverberation and anechoic chambers to field measurements, it enables structured workflows and reliable, comparable results for every test.
Designed for acoustics professionals, Nor850 Sound Power ensures full traceability and consistency throughout the entire measurement and evaluation process.
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Measurement workflow for sound power
Nor850 Sound Power implements a workflow tailored to standardized sound power measurements, covering all stages from acquisition to reporting:
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Test setup according to the selected measurement method and applicable standard
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Data acquisition using sound pressure measurements according to the selected method
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Automatic calculation of sound power in accordance with the ISO 374x series of standards
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Generation of standards-compliant test reports
This workflow ensures consistent and comparable results across different tests and measurement conditions.
Integrated within the Nor850 system
Nor850 covers the main sound power measurement scenarios in both industrial and laboratory environments.
Sound power measurements
Determination of sound power for machinery, equipment and products in accordance with international standards, both in controlled environments and in field conditions.
Advanced capabilities with Nor850 Sound Power
Nor850 Sound Power includes features specifically designed for sound power testing, ensuring accuracy and control in real measurement conditions:
- Sound power determination using methods based on sound pressure in accordance with international standards
- Flexible configuration of measurement surfaces and microphone positions according to the selected method
- Integration with Norsonic multi-channel systems, enabling setups with a large number of microphones for complex measurements
- Automatic result processing, including corrections and calculation according to applicable standards
- Integrated standards verification, supporting validation of tests in accordance with the ISO 374x series
- Support for complementary sound power determination methods, including comparison with reference sound sources in accordance with ISO 6926
- Advanced data management, with full traceability and structured project organization, enabling comparison of results across tests, measurement configurations and product versions to evaluate acoustic changes, compare sound performance between models and document compliance with applicable standards
- Alternatively, sound power can be determined using intensity-based methods in accordance with ISO 9614, available through the Nor850 SI software
Flexible configuration
Nor850 can be used as a complete solution for sound power measurements or as a post-processing tool for the evaluation of existing data.
Complete solution for sound power measurement, analysis and reporting
Post-processing and reporting tools with report templates compliant with international standards, including the ISO 374x series
Scalable depending on equipment and test method, including intensity-based measurements with the Nor850 SI module
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ISO 3741
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ISO 3743-1, -2
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ISO 3744
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ISO 3745
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ISO 3746
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ISO 3747
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ISO 6395
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ISO 6396
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ISO 6926
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Directive 2000/14/EC og 2006/42/EC
Part of the Nor850 Suite
Nor850 Sound Power is part of the Nor850 platform, bringing together dedicated solutions for different acoustics applications.Explore the full Nor850 solution range and find the configuration that best fits your needs.
Applications
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