Outline

The SA-78 is a 2-channel FFT analyzer designed for easy portability. It is convenient for performing sound or vibration FFT
analysis as well as octave analysis in the field. The dual channel configuration allows transfer function measurement and
other advanced measurement-quality electret condenser microphone. CompactFlash memory cards are used to store data
and measurement results. Data can then be easily transferred to a computer for display as a graph or further processing by
spreadsheet applications. An optional Waveform Recording Card (SA-78WR) allows long-term time waveform recording.

Features

Direct connection of microphone or accelerometer possible. Waveform analysis can be carried out using Waveform Analysis
(Using CCLD type microphone preamplifier NH-22) Software CAT-78WR.
2-channel input allows easy transfer function measurement USB port allows easy connection to PC
in the field. (only using supplied Data Monitoring Software).
Support for FFT processing and octave analysis Hard copy of measurement results can be produced on site
(synthesized). (with optional printer).
Upper frequency limit of 80 kHz enables ultrasound analysis. Connection of data recorder with AC output supported.
Measurement results and waveform data can be stored on Light weight and compact dimensions combined with intuitive
memory card. operation allow easy use anywhere.
(For waveform recording, the optional Waveform Recording Card SA-78WR Operates up to 15 hours on a set of four IEC R14 (size C)
is required.) batteries (backlight and CCLD functions off).

System Diagram

1/2 inch electret condenser 1/2 inch electret condenser

2-channel connection microphone preamplifier 1-channel connection microphone preamplifier
1/2 inch electret (with 5-meter cable)
BNC - BNC coaxial cable
condenser microphone

Can be extended with

BNC adapter
Piezoelectric accelerometer
with built-in preamplifier Accelerometer cable 1/2 inch electret condenser microphone

1/2 inch electret condenser

Piezoelectric accelerometer Vibration input adapter microphone preamplifier 1/2 inch electret condenser microphone
preamplifier
Condenser microphone cable
Accelerometer cable

Piezoelectric accelerometer
LEVEL RANGE
with built-in preamplifier
LIGHT
BNC - RCA cable BNC - RCA cable BNC - BNC cable
Accelerometer cable
CAL
Start/ Pause/
Stop Store Mode Cont

A/C/FLAT FAST/Slow
Menu Down Page Up Range

*Required cable differs, depending on model.

Recall Recall data Cal adj
Freq PICKUP
Light Print POWER
MAX HOLD HOLD COMP ON
NL-21
Power ON/OFF RESET ON/OFF
SOUND LEVEL METER

Sound Vibration
level meter meter

preamplifier for Piezoelectric accelerometer

Accelerometer
Input connector Supplied 2-channel
(7-pin connector 1) input conversion adapter
(7-pin BNC 2)
Accelerometer cable

Printer cable
Printer Dual channel conversion adapter
(for 1-channel : )
BNC - RCA cable
Level recorder

BNC - RCA cable

Data recorder
AC adapter CompactFlash card

2-channel connection
1-channel connection USB cable (generic)
Computer
 SA-78 Display Screen Examples

Waveform and spectrum display Spectrum display 1/3 octave band display

Transfer function (amplitude, phase) display Peak list display

Option Waveform Recording Card SA-78WR

The Waveform Recording Card SA-78WR contains optional software for the
Integrates a time waveform 2-Channel Compact FFT Analyzer SA-78. The software implements a time waveform
recording function recording function directly in the SA-78. After the function has been installed, signal
in the 2-Channel Compact waveform data along with calibration data are saved in WAVE file format
FFTAnalyzer (****.WAV) on a dedicated CompactFlash card inserted in the SA-78. The resulting
data files can be processed using the Waveform Analysis Software CAT-78WR.
Specifications Maximum recording times (using 128 MB CF card)
Recording media : PCMCIA standard
CompactFlash card (128 MB) 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz

Recorded data : WAVE format 66 h 33 h 13 h 6h 3h 1h

Capacity : 1 MB/(10 s/1 ch/20 kHz) 1 channel recording 40 m 20 m 20 m 40 m 20 m 20 m 40 m 20 m
Frequency range : 100Hz 20kHz
Trigger : Free-run, single 33 h
2 channel recording 20 16 h 6h 3h 1h
40 m 20 m -
Waveform analysis software : Waveform Analysis Software m 40 m 40 m 20 m 40 m
CAT-78WR or Multi-Channel
Analyzer SA-01 *Use only CompactFlash cards supplied by Rion as recording media. SA-78WR screen
Supported operating systems:
Option Waveform Analysis Software CAT-78WR Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
(This software is a product of Catec Inc.)
The software allows processing and storage management of WAVE format files containing data recorded using the 2-Channel Compact
FFT Analyzer SA-78 in conjunction with the Waveform Recording Card SA-78WR. FFT analysis or octave analysis can be selected.
Specifications
FFT analysis
Frequency range : 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k
Number of sampling points : 64 - 32768
Averaging functions : Linear, maximum hold
Window functions : Rectangular, Hanning,
Flat-top, Exponential, Force
Display functions : Power spectrum, cross spectrum,
spectrum map, transfer function,
coherence Waveform read-in screen FFT & 1/3 octave analysis screen
1/N octave analysis
Filter compliance : JIS 1514:2002
IEC 61260-1995 CLASS 1
Analysis frequency : 1/1 octave
0.5 - 8,000 Hz (15 bands)
1/3 octave
0.4 - 10,000 Hz (45 bands)
1/12 octave
0.36 - 11,000 Hz (180 bands)
Averaging functions : Linear, exponential, maximum hold
Display functions : Bar graph, numerical list 4-graph screen Spectrum map screen
 Specifications

Input section Memory section

Number of channels 2 Manual store
Input connectors BNC 2 (with supplied input converter) Store data Data shown on display when STORE key is pressed, setup
Input impedance 100 parameter, date and time information
Maximum input voltage 20 V Store media CompactFlash card (use Rion supplied cards for assured operation)
Input coupling type AC or DC (for 0.5 Hz/-3 dB for AC) Number of blocks 8 (default), expandable to 99 in folders created by user on
Sensor drive power supply (CCLD) 2 mA, 18 V (4 mA sensors can also be connected) card in a computer
Frequency range DC - 80 kHz Total number of data approx. 1000 (zoom ratio 1, using supplied 16 MB card)
Level range -40 to +20 dB (10-dB steps) 0 dB/1 Vrms Recall Call up data from any address
Input filters High-pass filter : 20 Hz, 100 Hz (-1 dB point) Low-pass filter : 1 kHz, Setup parameter memory
20 kHz (-1 dB point) Both switchable, attenuation slope -18 dB/oct. Stored data Unit settings
Overload Range full-scale +2 dB (overload warning indication on display) Number of data 8 sets
A/D converter 16 bit (sigma-delta type) Store location Internal memory
Dynamic range Overall 85 dB (60 dB for 50 kHz range and 80 kHz range) File operations CompactFlash card initialization for SA-78, display of files on
Analyzer section CompactFlash card, selective overwrite and erase
Frequency range 100, 200, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 5 k, 10 k, 20 k, 50 k, 80 k Hz Resume function Settings established when unit is turned off are memorized and
Reference channel Channel A or B, selectable restored when unit is next turned on.
Analysis functions Time waveform, power spectrum, cross power spectrum (amplitude, Input/output section
phase), transfer function (amplitude, phase), coherence AC output Connector type: 2.5 dia. stereo jack
Window types Rectangular, Hanning, Flat-top Output impedance: 100
FFT zoom settings 101 ( 1), 201 ( 2), 401 ( 4), 801 ( 8), 1601 ( 16) lines Output voltage: 1 Vrms at range full-scale
Averaging processing Processing modes: linear averaging, exponential averaging, peak External trigger input Connector type: 2.5 dia. mono jack
hold (power spectrum only) Input signal: Falling edge
Processing domain: time (linear averaging only), frequency (Low level for 1 ms or more) (HI level 3 - 6 V, LOW level 0 V)
Number of averaging runs: 1 to 8000 Printer port Connector type: 9-pin D-sub, male
* To perform averaging in the time domain, analysis of averaged time waveform is used. Transfer principle: RS-232C, 9600 bps
Arithmetic frequency Types: A characteristics, 2 user-defined characteristics Function: Hard copy of display contents
weighting Weighting target: overall value Compatible printers: DPU-414, CP-11, CP-10
* User-defined characteristics are read from file with frequency Cable: Generic straight-wired cable
compensation data (created with Excel or similar) on CompactFlash card. USB port Connector type: USB Type B, female
Octave synthesis Types: 1/1 octave, 1/3 octave Transfer principle: USB 1.1
Targets: power spectrum, cross power spectrum ( 16 zoom) Function: Communication with supplied software
Differentiation Types: -1/ 2, 1/j , j , - 2 Cable: Generic USB cable
Targets: power spectrum, cross power spectrum, transfer function Other specifications
Overall value Normal overall value and frequency weighted overall value are calculated Ambient conditions for operation 0 to +40 , 20 to 90% RH (no condensation)
simultaneously. (If frequency weighting was specified, partial overall is calculated.) Power requirements IEC R14 (size C) battery 4 or AC adapter
Display Power supply voltage range 4.5V - 6.8V
Display type 192 128 dot LCD (77.5 54 mm) with backlight Current consumption* Approx. 250 mA (LCD backlight off, rated voltage 6 V)
Number of graphs 1 or 2 (* With sensor power supply off) Approx. 350 mA (LCD backlight on, rated voltage 6 V)
Graph types Time waveform, power spectrum, cross power spectrum (power), cross power Battery life* Alkaline batteries (LR14): approx. 15 hours continuous operation
spectrum (phase), transfer function (amplitude), transfer function (phase), coherence (* With sensor power supply off) Manganese batteries (R14PU): approx. 5 hours continuous operation
Peak list Frequency and numerical value for ten highest values in selected (at 20 , sensor power supply off, LCD backlight off)
function type are shown as list display. Dimensions, Weight 156 (W) 174 (H) 45.7 (D) mm (without protruding parts), Approx. 840g
* Notavailable fortimewaveform,crosspowerspectrum(phase),transferfunction(phase),andcoherence. Supplied accessories IEC R14 (size C) alkaline battery 4
Number of frequency lines 101 + overall value + frequency weighted overall value 2-channel input conversion adapter (7-pin BNC 2) 1
Numberoftimewaveformdisplaypoints 128 Data Monitoring Software 1
Display units X axis: Hz, ms Y axis: V, EU, dB, dBEU, DEG (degrees) 16 MB CompactFlash card 1
Y axis display Linear, dB
Display zoom
X axis Time waveform: 1 - 32 (depending on FFT zoom ratio) Optional accessories Name Model number
Other: 1 - 16 (depending on FFT zoom ratio) Waveform Recording Card SA-78
Y axis Linear display: 1 - 1024 Waveform Analysis Software CAT-78
(lower limit fixed to 0, upper limit depending on zoom ratio) Printer DPU-414
dB display: 80 dB span, 40 dB span AC adapter NC-98
Cursors X value and Y value readouts for cursor position (for single-graph, Carrying Case CF-21
differential readout for 2 cursors possible), overall value display for power BNC Adapter VP-52C
spectrum graph, partial overall frequency range can be specified. Vibration Input Adapter UA-03
Calibration functions Preamplifier for Accelerometer VP-26C
Calibration value setting When Y axis display is linear, specify voltage value [V] corresponding to 1 [EU]. BNC - RCA Cable CC-24S 2.5 dia. mono plug BNC
When Y axis display is dB, specify voltage level [dB] corresponding to 0 [dB EU]. Dual Channel CC-59S01
(Setting can be made while checking overall value reflecting the calibration input.) Conversion Adapter 2.5 dia. stereo plug dia. mono jack 2)
Reference setting Specify EU value corresponding to 0 [dB EU] Printer cable 5WCD2320
Clock function Date and time indication BNC - BNC Coaxial Cable EC-90A (2 m and up)
Trigger section Condenser Microphone Cable EC-04 (2 m and up)
Trigger mode Free-run, repeat, single Accelerometer Cable VP-51 series (2 m and up)
Trigger source Input signal level or external trigger signal Accelerometer Cable VP-51K
Trigger position -4096 (pre-trigger) to +4096 (post-trigger) (for PV-57)
Trigger slope Rising edge (+) or falling edge (-) BNC - RCA Cable CC-24
Trigger level -15/16 to +15/16 of range full-scale, in 1/16-steps BNC - BNC Cable NC-39A
* Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice

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