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1991
IEC 268-10:
1991
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1
Sound system
equipment
Part 10: Methods for specifying and
measuring the characteristics of peak
programme level meters
(Implementation of CENELEC
HD 483.10 S1)
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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword iv
Foreword 2
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope 3
1.2 Normative references 3
Section 2. Conditions for specification and measurement
2.1 Conditions 3
2.2 Description of peak programme level meters 3
Section 3. Characteristics of peak programme level meters
3.1 Reference indication 4
3.2 Reference input voltage and reference input level 4
3.3 Division of the scale 4
3.4 Amplitude-frequency response 4
3.5 Dynamic response 4
3.6 Pulse response 5
3.7 Dynamic linearity with scale range 5
3.8 Dynamic response below minimum calibration point 5
3.9 Delay time 5
3.10 Integration time 5
3.11 Overswing 5
3.12 Return time 5
3.13 Reversibility error 5
3.14 Input impedance 5
3.15 Distortion introduced by the peak programme level meter 5
3.16 Temperature range 6
3.17 Overload characteristic 6
3.18 Maximum input level 6
3.19 Supply voltage range 6
Section 4. Peak programme level meters, type I
4.1 Reference indication 6
4.2 Reference input voltage and reference input level 6
4.3 Division of the scale 6
4.4 Amplitude-frequency response 6
4.5 Dynamic response 6
4.6 Integration time 6
4.7 Overswing 7
4.8 Return time 7
4.9 Reversibility error 7
4.10 Input impedance 7
4.11 Distortion introduced by the peak programme level meter 7
4.12 Temperature range 7
4.13 Overload characteristic 7
4.14 Maximum input level 7
4.15 Supply voltage range 7
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Section 5. Peak programme level meters, type II
5.1 General 7
5.2 Reference indication 8
5.3 Reference input voltage 8
5.4 Indicating instrument 8
5.5 Amplitude-frequency response 9
5.6 Dynamic response 9
5.7 Pulse response (normal mode) 9
5.8 Dynamic linearity within scale range (normal mode) 9
5.9 Dynamic response below minimum
calibration point (normal mode) 10
5.10 Delay time (normal mode) 10
5.11 Integration time 10
5.12 Overswing 10
5.13 Return time 10
5.14 Reversibility error 10
5.15 Input impedance 10
5.16 Distortion introduced by the peak programme level meter 10
5.17 Temperature range 10
5.18 Overload characteristic (normal mode) 11
5.19 Maximum input level 11
5.20 Supply voltage range 11
Section 6. Peak programme level meters having incremental display
6.1 General 11
6.2 Number of discrete elements in the display 11
6.3 Display resolution 11
6.4 Indication of levels 11
6.5 Optical characteristics of displays 11
6.6 Operation above reference indication 12
6.7 Displays using multiplex technique 12
6.8 Rate of element-switching (switch-on switch-off times) 12
Section 7. Incremental peak programme level meters for
secondary and consumer applications
7.1 General 12
7.2 Reference indication 12
7.3 Number of discrete elements in the display 12
7.4 Display resolution 12
7.5 Amplitude-frequency response 12
7.6 Integration time 12
7.7 Return time 12
7.8 Reversibility error 12
Section 8. Classification for the characteristics to be specified
8.1 Introduction 13
8.2 Classification 13
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Annex A (normative) Slow mode of operation 16
Annex B (informative) Details of preferred indicating instrument 17
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
quoted in this standard with the references of the relevant
European publications 18
National annex NA (informative) Cross-references Inside back cover
Figure 1 Preferred scale markings and dimensions for
type 11a peak programme meters 14
Figure 2 Preferred scale markings for type 11b peak
programme meters 15
Figure 3 Example of the display of an incremental peak
programme level meter for secondary applications 15
Figure A.1 Circuit used to obtain the slow-indication mode 16
Table 1 Dynamic response 6
Table 2 Calibration tolerances 8
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Table 3 Dynamic response in normal mode 9
Table 4 Dynamic response in slow mode 9
Table 5 Drift in indicated readings 11
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National foreword
This Part of BS 6840 has been prepared under the direction of the Electronic
Equipment Standards Policy Committee and is identical with IEC 268-10:1991
Sound system equipment Part 10: Peak programme level meters, published by
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This British Standard
implements Harmonization Document HD 483.10 S1, published by the European
Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC). This British
Standard supersedes BS 5428-9:1981 which is withdrawn.
The purpose of this Part of BS 6840 is to standardize the characteristics to be
specified, the relevant methods of measurement and performance requirements
(in some cases) for:
peak programme level meters, in general (section 3);
peak programme level meters, type I (section 4);
peak programme level meters, type II (section 5);
peak programme level meters having incremental displays (section 6);
peak programme level meters having incremental displays, for secondary
and household applications (section 7).
In general, the methods of measurement recommended are those which are
directly related to the definitions. This does not exclude the use of other methods
which can be shown to give equivalent results.
BS 6840 consists of the following Parts:
Part 1: Methods for specifying and measuring general characteristics used
for equipment performance (supersedes part of BS 5428-1);
Part 2: Glossary of general terms and calculation methods (supersedes part
of BS 5428-1);
Part 3: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of sound
system amplifiers (supersedes BS 5428-2);
Part 4: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
microphones (previously BS 5428-3);
Part 5: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
loudspeakers (supersedes BS 5428-11 and BS 5428-11: Supplement 1);
Part 6: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of auxiliary
passive elements (previously BS 5428-4);
Part 7: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
headphones and headsets (new)1);
Part 8: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
automatic gain control devices (previously BS 5428-7);
Part 9: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of artificial
reverberation, time delay and frequency shift equipment (previously
BS 5428-8);
Part 10: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of peak
programme level meters (supersedes BS 5428-9);
Part 11: Specification for application of connectors for the interconnection of
sound system components (supersedes BS 5428-5.2);
Part 12: Specification for applications of connectors for broadcast and
similar use (supersedes BS 5428-5.3);
Part 13: Guide for listening tests on loudspeakers (new);
Part 14: Guide for circular and elliptical loudspeakers; outer frame
diameters and mounting dimensions (previously BS 5428-5.1);
Part 15: Specification for matching values for the interconnection of sound
system components (supersedes BS 5428-10);
1)
In preparation.
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Part 16: Guide to the RASTI method for the objective rating of speech
intelligibility in auditoria (new);
Part 17: Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
standard volume indicators.
Copies of CCIR and CCITT documents may be purchased from BSI Sales
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Typographical error. In 1.2.2 and 3.1.1, the reference to CMTT
Recommendation 661 should be read as CCITT Recommendation 661.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to vi,
the HD title page, pages 2 to 18, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.
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HARMONIZATION DOCUMENT HD 483.10 S1
DOCUMENT DHARMONISATION
February 1993
HARMONISIERUNGSDOKUMENT
UDC 534.86:621.317.7
Descriptors: Sound system equipments, modulation, signal level, level meters, characteristics, specifications, classifications
English version
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comit Europen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europisches Komitee fr Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels
Foreword
The CENELEC questionnaire procedure, performed
for finding out whether or not the International
Standard IEC 268-10:1991 could be accepted
without textual changes, has shown that no
common modifications were necessary for the
acceptance as Harmonization Document.
The reference document was submitted to the
CENELEC members for formal vote and was
approved by CENELEC as HD 483.10 S1
on 9 December 1992.
The following dates were fixed:
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investigate the possibility of applying the most
recent editions of the standards indicated below. method of producing a uniform alternating
Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of magnetic field;
currently valid International Standards. search coil for measuring the magnetic field
1.2.1 IEC standards strength;
65:1985, Safety requirements for mains operated scales for graphical presentation;
electronic and related apparatus for household and for safety requirements, reference shall be
similar general use. made to IEC 65 or other IEC safety standards.
268-1:1985, Sound system equipment 2.1.2 Rated conditions and standard test
Part 1: General. conditions
268-2:1987, Sound system equipment Reference should be made to IEC 268-2 and
Part 2: Explanation of general terms and IEC 268-3 concerning:
calculation methods. rated values;
268-3:1988, Sound system equipment rated conditions;
Part 3: Amplifiers.
rated value of a characteristic.
268-17:1990, Sound system equipment
Part 17: Standard volume indicators. 2.2 Description of peak programme
1.2.2 Other standards level meters
CMTT Recommendation 661, Signals for the This part of the standard covers peak programme
alignment of international sound-programme level meters based on instruments developed for
connections. broadcasting in Germany and Scandinavia (type I)
CCITT Recommendation J.15, Lining-up and and in the United Kingdom and other countries
monitoring and international sound-programme (type II). They are used by the broadcasting
connection. authorities both in studios and at transmission
CCITT Recommendation N.15, Maximum control points and by the EBU for exchanges of
permissible power during an international programmes between the member countries. It is
sound-programme transmission. now common to find peak programme level meters
of simple realization in secondary and consumer
CCIR Report 292-6, Measurement of programme
audio equipment.
level in sound broad-casting.
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The peak programme meter is designed for directly NOTE The reference indication is not inherently associated
measuring the quasi-peak level of complex electrical with any particular programme level.
signals occurring in the transmission of music or
speech, without varying the sensitivity of the device,
3.2 Reference input voltage and
to achieve an optimum technical utilization of the reference input level
transmission channel or of the recording medium. 3.2.1 Characteristics to be specified
For this purpose, a full-wave rectifier is used and
a) the r.m.s. value of a steady-state sinusoidal
the integration time is chosen so as to obtain an
signal of 1 000 Hz, which results in reference
amplitude as high as possible without overloading
indication;
the transmission link for a period long enough to
give rise to audible non-linear distortion of the b) the level of the reference voltage, in decibels
programme. The return time is relatively long in referred to a stated reference, preferably 0,775 V.
order to avoid unnecessary fatigue of the observer.
3.3 Division of the scale
As there are different kinds of peak programme
meters, the dynamic characteristics cannot always 3.3.1 Characteristic to be specified
be specified by a single figure. The relation between input level and the indication
Peak programme meters normally consist of two of the meter. Unless otherwise specified, this shall
different parts: refer to a sinusoidal test signal of 1 000 Hz.
the electronic unit, normally containing an
amplifier, a rectifier, an integrating circuit and 3.4 Amplitude-frequency response
means for obtaining an approximately 3.4.1 Characteristic to be specified
logarithmic relation between the (quasi-) peak of
The difference, expressed in decibels, between the
the source e.m.f. and the resulting indication of
indicated level and the input level as a function of
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The maximum input level of a sinusoidal signal at least 31,5 Hz to 16 kHz the deviations from the
which the programme level meter is capable of ideal flat response shall be less than 1 dB.
withstanding for a specified time interval without Outside the specified frequency range, the response
damage or effect on the calibration. shall decrease smoothly. At 40 kHz, the indication
should fall to at least 15 dB below the indication
3.19 Supply voltage range at 1 000 Hz.
3.19.1 Characteristic to be specified NOTE The frequency range of the peak programme level meter
shall in any case exceed the frequency range of the applied
The supply voltage range within which the programme material.
indications corresponding to input voltages over a
specified range do not change by more than the 4.5 Dynamic response
specified amounts.
4.5.1 Characteristic to be specified
NOTE This relates only to peak programme level meters
containing amplifiers. See clause 3.5.
4.5.2 Performance requirement
Section 4. Peak programme level
meters, type I The dynamic response shall be in accordance with
the following relations between burst durations and
4.1 Reference indication indications.
Table 1 Dynamic response
4.1.1 Characteristic to be specified
Burst duration Indication Tolerance
See clause 3.1.
4.1.2 Performance requirement ms dB dB
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See clause 3.14. 4.15.1 Characteristic to be specified
4.10.2 Performance requirement See clause 3.19.
The input impedance shall be higher than 10 k7. 4.15.2 Performance requirement
4.11 Distortion introduced by the peak For input levels between reference voltage
programme level meter and 10 dB below reference voltage, the
corresponding indications shall not change by more
4.11.1 Characteristic to be specified than 0,5 dB with power supply voltages
See clause 3.15. between 20 % and + 10 % of the rated value.
4.11.2 Performance requirement
Section 5. Peak programme level
The total harmonic distortion introduced by the meters, type II
meter into a source of 600 7 impedance shall be less
than 0,1 %, even if the supply voltage to the 5.1 General
electronic unit is switched off.
The type II instrument is used incidentally for
4.12 Temperature range line-up procedures employing tones at several
amplitudes other than reference voltage. This is
4.12.1 Characteristic to be specified facilitated by the large resolution obtained by virtue
See clause 3.16. of the relatively short scale range and the
application of tight tolerances not only at reference
indication but over most of the scale.
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The use of a short scale range and a simple 5.4.2 Performance requirement
moving-coil meter encourages the design of The scale of the type IIa instrument shall be divided
inexpensive instruments having a variety of circuit into six approximately equal 4 dB divisions by
arrangements. It is therefore necessary to include numbered lines, marked in white on a matt black
tests which guard against spurious responses which surface and numbered 1 to 7. The mark 4 shall be
could lead to discrepancies between the readings at the mid-scale position. A preferred scale layout
obtained from instruments of different design. with dimensions is given in Figure 1.
The type IIa and type IIb instruments differ only in The scale of the type IIb instrument shall be divided
respect of the scale divisions and marking. The type into twelve approximately equal 2 dB divisions
IIb scale is particular to the EBU and conforms to marked in white on a matt black surface. The
the CCITT Recommendation concerning
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See clause 3.6.
5.6 Dynamic response
5.7.2 Performance requirement
5.6.1 Characteristic to be specified
Isolated unidirectional rectangular voltage pulses
See 3.5.1. with a duration of about 1 ms are applied to the
5.6.2 Performance requirement input terminals and the pulse amplitude adjusted to
give an indicated reading to 4 on the type IIa
a) Dynamic response in normal mode
meter, or test on the type IIb meter. When the
The dynamic response shall be in accordance pulse duration is progressively shortened to less
with the following relations given in Table 3 than 50 4s, the indicated readings shall also
between burst duration and indications, taking progressively decrease. The indicated reading for a
the reference voltage as 1,94 V r.m.s. in both pulse duration of 100 4s shall be not greater
cases. than 10 dB relative to 4 (or test).
Table 3 Dynamic response in normal mode
Burst duration Type IIa Type IIb Tolerance
5.8 Dynamic linearity within scale
Indication Indication range (normal mode)
ms dB 5.8.1 Characteristic to be specified
100 6 +8 0,5 See clause 3.7.
10 5 +6 0,5 5.8.2 Performance requirement
5 5 +4 0,75 When the amplitude of successive tone bursts,
having a constant duration of 10 ms (the amplitude
1,5 3 1 1,0
of the initial burst having been adjusted to give
0,5 (see note) 1 9 2,0 reference indication) are reduced progressively, the
NOTE Since it is necessary for the tone burst to include a indications shall decrease by directly proportional
minimum of five cycles, a frequency of at least 10 kHz is amounts (within 1 dB) over the scale range of the
required for this measurement. instrument.
b) Dynamic response in slow mode For accurate measurement of the deflections
observed in the dynamic linearity test, it is
The dynamic response shall be in accordance
necessary to substitute continuous tone, in each
with the following relations given in Table 4
case adjusting the level until the same pointer
below, between burst duration, burst repetition
deflection is observed.
period and indications, taking the reference
voltage as 1,94 V r.m.s. in both cases.
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5.9 Dynamic response below minimum The return speed (in decibels per second) should be
calibration point (normal mode) approximately constant.
On instruments intended for monitoring
5.9.1 Characteristic to be specified
multi-channel programmes, the difference in return
See clause 3.8. time should be less than 0,1 s.
5.9.2 Performance requirement
Isolated 10 ms tone bursts (of 5 kHz) at a level
5.14 Reversibility error
of 30 dB below reference voltage shall cause 5.14.1 Characteristic to be specified
perceptible movements of the pointer, for example See clause 3.13.
approximately 1 mm deflection at the tip of the
pointer. 5.14.2 Performance requirement
The reversibility error shall be not greater
5.10 Delay time (normal mode) than 0,5 dB.
5.10.1 Characteristic to be specified
5.15 Input impedance
See clause 3.9.
5.15.1 Characteristic to be specified
5.10.2 Performance requirement
See clause 3.14.
The delay time shall be not greater than 150 ms nor
less than 75 ms. 5.15.2 Performance requirement
It is recognized that too short a delay time is The input impedance shall be higher than 10 k7.
undesirable, as this can lead to significant
eye-fatigue problems with, for example, LCD 5.16 Distortion introduced by the peak
displays. A lower limit of 75 ms is, therefore, programme level meter
advisable to cover electronic displays, but this does 5.16.1 Characteristic to be specified
not affect conventional electromechanical
indicators. See clause 3.15.
5.16.2 Performance requirement
5.11 Integration time The total harmonic distortion introduced by the
5.11.1 Characteristic to be specified meter into a source of 600 7 impedance shall be less
than 0,1 % even if the supply voltage to the
See clause 3.10.
electronic unit is switched off.
5.11.2 Performance requirement
The integration time in normal mode shall be 10 ms. 5.17 Temperature range
5.17.1 Characteristic to be specified
5.12 Overswing
See clause 3.16.
5.12.1 Characteristic to be specified
5.17.2 Performance requirement
See clause 3.11.
The drift in indicated readings with a change in
5.12.2 Performance requirement ambient temperature from + 10 C to + 50 C shall
The overswing shall be not greater than 0,5 dB. not exceed the following:
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8.2 Classification
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Classification
Clause Characteristics to be specified
A B
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Nominal length: 45 mm
Total scale length measured along the arc defined by the tip of the pointer between the two end-scale
marks: 80 mm 5 mm
Figure 1 Preferred scale markings and dimensions for type IIa peak programme meters
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Scale shown full-size. Dimensions of scale and pointer are as stated for type IIa instrument in Figure 1.
Figure 2 Preferred scale markings for type IIb peak programme meters
Figure 3 Example of the display of an incremental peak programme level meter for
secondary applications
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Annex A (normative)
Slow mode of operation
The slow mode may be obtained by inserting a network with the following characteristics between the
output of the processing amplifier and the display device.
The total resistance of the meter circuit should be ascertained (including the output resistance Rs of the
processing amplifier, the resistance of display device Rm and any series resistance R1 provided to allow for
the possibility of adding extra display devices in series with the main one) and this value divided in the
proportions 13 : 10 (the former corresponding to the source resistance).
A capacitor of value such that when its value is multiplied by the total load resistance calculated above
gives a product equal to 1, 15 s should be connected between the points in the circuit which divide it in the
ratio previously mentioned.
NOTE The above values apply to instruments having the logarithmic stage preceded by the integration circuit. Earlier instruments
arranged differently use other values in order to give the same readings on programme signals.
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Annex B (informative)
Details of preferred indicating instrument
Full-scale current
1 mA 2 %.
Calibration of indicating instrument
The relationship between the deflection and current shall be as shown in the following Table B.1, to an
accuracy of 1 % of the full-scale value:
Table B.1
Type IIa scale Type IIb scale mark % full-scale current
mark
4 Test 51
5 +4 67
6 +8 80
7 + 12 93
Full scale 100
Damping
When a direct current giving a pointer deflection to mark 7 (0,93 mA) (type IIa) or + 12 (type IIb) is
suddenly applied from a source resistance of 100 k7 5 %, the pointer overshoot shall not exceed 5 % of
the steady-state reading.
Speed
When a rectangular, unidirectional pulse of the stated duration and with a peak e.m.f. equal to the steady
(d.c.) e.m.f. which causes a pointer deflection to the mark 7 (i.e. 0,93 mA) (type IIa) or + 12 (type IIb) is
applied to the indicating instrument from a source resistance of 6,2 k7 5 %, the response shall be as
follows:
Table B.2
Pulse duration Peak reading relative
to mark 7
ms dB
80 3,5 1
20 19 1
Annex ZA (normative)
Other international publications quoted in this standard with the references of
the relevant European publications
When the international publication has been modified by CENELEC common modifications, indicated by
(mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
65, mod 1985 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic HD 195 S6 1989
and related apparatus for household and similar
general use
268-1 1985 Sound system equipment HD 483.1 S2 1989
Part 1: General
268-2 1987 Part 2: Explanation of general terms and calculation HD 483.2 S2 1993
methods
268-3 1988 Part 3: Amplifiers HD 483.3 S2 1992
268-17 1990 Part 17: Standard volume indicators HD 483.17 S1 1992
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HD 195 S6:1989 BS 415:1990 Specification for safety requirements for mains-operated electronic
and related apparatus for household and similar general use
BS 6840 Sound system equipment
HD 483.1 S2:1989 Part 1:1987 Methods for specifying and measuring general characteristics used
for equipment performance
HD 483.2 S2:1993 Part 2:1993 Glossary of general terms and calculation methods
HD 483.3 S2:1992 Part 3:1992 Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of sound
system amplifiers
HD 483.17 S1:1992 Part 17:1991 Methods for specifying and measuring the characteristics of
standard volume indicators
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