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Setting the masking volumes can be approached in one of two ways:
BEST: If a sound level meter is available, it is recommended that
the control module’s masking volumes be adjusted up or down to
achieve the following readings on the meter:
Private Ofce Zones
38-42 dBA, averaged spatially within the ofce
Open Area Zones
45-48 dBA, measured 3 ft. (0.9 m) above oor level
OTHERWISE: If a sound level meter is not available, the above levels
are likely to be achieved in most environments by setting the control
module’s masking volumes as follows:
Private Ofce Zones
05-09, for all ceiling heights
Open Area Zones
13-16, for 8 ft. (2.4 m) ceilings
15-18, for 10 ft. (3 m) ceilings
17-20, for 12 ft. (3.7 m) ceilings
Masking volumes must be set sufciently high to improve speech
privacy and reduce distraction but not so high that the masking
sound becomes objectionable. Settings within the above ranges
should accommodate both objectives. As a general rule, use the high
end of the range. Base nal settings on site conditions and customer
preferences. If people object to the sound level, set masking volumes
toward the bottom of the range or refer to the ‘Ramping’ section of
this guide, found on page 24 for more information on introducing
masking into the space gradually. Remember that the effectiveness
of the system relies on sufcient masking sound level and that initial
objections are often overcome as people become accustomed to the
sound.
Different day and a night volumes may be set. The control module
ramps linearly between these two settings beginning at the time
specied and over the period of time specied. As the control
module ramps between settings, the current volume is displayed
under “Current.”
NOTE: This document uses the QtPro software version 6.0.0 for
feature conguration.
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