ASTM F2544-06e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Central Vacuum Power Units
Standard Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Central Vacuum Power Units
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test results enable the comparison of A-weighted sound emission from central vacuum power units when tested under the condition of this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method calculates the overall A-weighted sound power level emitted by central vacuum power units, intended for operation in domestic applications. This standard applies to the power unit only at the power unit location. To test the sound power level of a central vacuum at the users location, refer to Test Method F 1334.
1.2 A-weighted sound pressure measurements are performed on a mounted central vacuum power unit in a semi-reverberant room. This test method determines sound power by a comparison method for small noise sources, that is, comparison to a broad band reference sound source.
1.3 This test method describes a procedure for determining the A-weighted sound power level of small noise sources. This test method uses a non-special semi-reverberant room.
1.4 Results are expressed as A-weighted sound power level in decibels (referenced to 1 pW).
1.5 The values stated in inch pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
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Designation:F2544–06
Standard Test Method for
Determining A-Weighted Sound Power Level of Central
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Vacuum Power Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2544; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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´ NOTE—1.4 and the Section 10 heading were editorially corrected in December 2006.
1. Scope E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This test method calculates the overall A-weighted
F820 Test Method for Measuring Air Performance Charac-
sound power level emitted by central vacuum power units,
teristics of Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
intended for operation in domestic applications. This standard
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
appliestothepowerunitonlyatthepowerunitlocation.Totest
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
the sound power level of a central vacuum at the user’s
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
location, refer to Test Method F1334.
S1.10 Method for the Calibration of Microphones
1.2 A-weighted sound pressure measurements are per-
S1.26 Method for the Calculation of the Absorption of
formed on a mounted central vacuum power unit in a semi-
Sound by the Atmosphere
reverberantroom.Thistestmethoddeterminessoundpowerby
S1.43 Specifications for Sound Level Meters, IEC 804 and
a comparison method for small noise sources, that is, compari-
IEC 61672
son to a broad band reference sound source.
S12.31 Precision Methods for the Determination of Sound
1.3 This test method describes a procedure for determining
Power Levels of Broad Band Noise Sources in Reverber-
theA-weighted sound power level of small noise sources. This
ant Rooms
test method uses a non-special semi-reverberant room.
S12.32 Precision Methods for Determination of Sound
1.4 Results are expressed as A-weighted sound power level
Power Levels for Discrete Frequency and Narrow Band
in decibels (referenced to 1 pW).
Noise Sources in Reverberant Rooms
1.5 The values stated in inch pound units are to be regarded
S12.33 Engineering Methods for Determination of Sound
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
Power Levels of Noise Sources in a Special Reverberant
only.
Test Room
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.3 ISO Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ISO 3741, 3742, and 3743 are similar to and may be used in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
place of ANSI S12.31, S12.32, and S12.33 respectively
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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2.4 IEC Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
60704.1 Test Code for the Determination of Airborne
2. Referenced Documents Acoustical Noise Emitted by Household and Similar
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Electrical Appliances
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental
3. Terminology
Acoustics
3.1 Unless otherwise indicated, definitions are in accor-
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
dance with Terminology C634.
ASTM Test Methods
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 population, n—total of all of the units of the particular
model or type, or both, of central vacuum power units being
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F11 onVacuum
tested.
Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.25 on Sound
3.2.2 population sample or sample, n—three or more units,
Measurement.
Current edition approved July 1, 2006. Published July 2006. DOI: 10.1520/
randomly taken from the population.
F2544-06E01.
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3.2.3 reference sound source, n—standard source of broad- the test room. The power unit is to be mounted on the wall per
band sound with a certified set of sound power emissions. the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.2.4 source, n—device that emits sound. 5.2 Three microphone positions are to be used. The micro-
3.2.5 test unit or units, n—singlecentralvacuumpowerunit phone positions are to be on a semi-circle with a 9-ft radius
of the model or type, or both, being tested. c
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