CR:245/3 & CR:245/4 Portable Noise Monitors

The CR:245/3 and CR:245/4 are self contained Portable Environmental Noise Monitors, designed for short and medium term measurements. Both periodic environmental groups and recognised noise events are stored, along with a 7 Day Noise Profile (time history). The instrument is fully weather protected, and can run for up to 7 days on the internal battery pack. External power can be provided to extend the operation of the unit.

The standard unit meets IEC 60651:1979 and IEC 60804:1984, and has the CR:245/3 carries PTB Type approval for a Type 1 instrument. In addition to the basic measurements and functions provided by the CR:245/3, a wide range of options and accessories can be added. These allow the instrument to be used for many different applications and in diverse measurement situations.

These currently include:

• Automatic Remote Calibration using Electrostatic Actuation
• Extended Battery Operation with external power source
• Remote Download via Standard PSTN or GSM Cellular Modem (CR:245/3 only)
• Solar Power Pack

When the CR:245/3 is fitted with the additional functions listed above, a larger case is used to allow the components to be held in a single, weatherproof enclosure. The figure on the next page shows the CR:245/3 fitted with the optional GSM Cellular Modem and the larger case required to contain the additional hardware.

• Type 1 to IEC 60651 & IEC 60804 with PTB Type approval (No. 1.41-98000415)
• Operation for 7 days with standard internal battery (standard instrument only with no options fitted)
• 110dB Measurement Span, 20dB(A) to 130dB(A)
• 3 Independent Environmental Measurement Groups
• Recognised Noise Events with active templates
Noise Profile (Time History) data
• 10m Microphone Cable with extension cables up to 50m
• Robust Design provides protection during operation and transport
• Fully Weather protected
• Options include PSTN or GSM Cellular Modem for remote download (CR:245/3 only) & Automatic Actuator Calibration


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Feature Comparison

Features CR:245/3 CR:245/4
Case Style "Large Box" "Small Box"
Remote Microphone with 10m cable . .
RS232 Download . .
GSM Modem ° Not available
Landline Modem ° Not available
Weather Measurment ° Not available
Automatic Calibration ° °
External Power ° °

. = Standard Feature ° = Optional Feature (Can be fitted when the instrument is new or at a later date. Please refer to the individual product page for further information)

  1. Links:
  2. more information? Product Datasheets: CR:245/3 Portable Noise Monitor
  3. Product Information: CR:243/1 Noise Monitoring Terminal
  4. Product Information: CR:243/4 "Noise Pole" Noise Monitoring Terminal
  5. Product Datasheets: CR:243/1 Noise Monitoring Terminal
  6. Product Datasheets: CR:243/4 "Noise Pole" Noise Monitoring Terminal

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