Soft-db I-Track User guide User Manual

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8 Step 5 Post-processing When the measurement is recorded, the map computation process is launched. This computation process performs advanced opera

9 You can select the displayed band by clicking on the corresponding band on the spectrum. Step 6 Exporting Data The exported data consists of map

10 5 Main Interface 5.1 Menu Bar The Menu bar allows access to different functions, interfaces and tools. • File; • Open; • Save; • Save as; •

11 • About; • Shortcuts; • User Guide. • New Measure. 5.2 Map Scale This area displays the color scale of the sound map and also displays the ti

12 5.7 Measure Controls These controls are used to control the measurement. These controls can be accessed either form the remote control probe or d

13 6 Configuration Setup The configuration setup is an aggregate of different information which relates to a measurement such as: • File informatio

14 6.2.2 Input This interface shows the inputs configuration. This is where the user can perform microphone calibration. Sensor Info The sensor in

15 Amplitude Calibration The amplitude calibration interface allows calibrating the sensitivity of each microphone using a single-tone calibrator. To

16 2) Insert both microphones in the calibration chamber; 3) Enter the calibrator info (optional); 4) Click the “Start Calibration” button to laun

17 It is strongly recommended to perform an amplitude calibration and a phase mismatch compensation calibration prior to the measurement of the PI r

i Contents 1 Introduction ...

18 Recommended frequency range for most common microphone spacers (mm) 6.2.3 Output This interface shows the output configuration. The outputs o

19 6.2.4 Advanced The advanced parameters can be adjusted in this interface. Delta t The Delta t value sets the time interval between each acquire

20 Temperature, Pressure and Humidity The temperature, pressure and humidity parameters allow the user to define the atmospheric conditions prevaili

21 Maximum Time and Maximum Speed The maximum time and speed refer to the tracking parameters. The maximum time specifies the maximum elapsed time b

22 6.2.5 Display The display interface allows setting several display parameters. These parameters are: • Spectrum: 1/1 Octave, 1/3 Octave or FFT;

23 6.2.6 Configuration File The configuration file allows saving all the settings in a single file to be recalled later or to transfer settings fr

1 1 Introduction Congratulation on your purchase of the I-Track Sound Mapping System. I-Track is a powerful tool for easy and accurate sound intensi

2 3 Warranty SOFT DB INC. warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six-month li

3 4 Quick Start 4.1 Sound Mapping Measurement Step 1 Launch Software Start the I-Track SMP software:

4 Step 2 Take Background Picture Before performing a sound mapping measurement, a background picture must be taken. In order to do this, plug the di

5 Step 3 Run a Measurement When returned form the background picture interface to the main interface, the recently acquired background image should

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7 Step 4 Stop the Measurement When the measurement is done, click the “Stop” button on the software interface or press the corresponding button on t