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RION sound level meters and vibration meters

RION Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of precision sound and vibration measuring instruments, founded in 1944 and the parent company of Norsonic since 2022. Norsonic Asia supplies RION instruments in the Middle East, francophone Africa and the Indian Ocean, with quotations, factory calibration certificates and engineering support from a single point of contact.

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RION sound level meters

All models below conform to IEC 61672-1:2013. Class 1 meters are the usual choice for environmental noise assessment and consultancy work; Class 2 meters suit workplace surveys and routine checks.

RION NL-53 Class 1 sound level meter

General-purpose Class 1 sound level meter for environmental, industrial and community noise measurement.

  • IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
  • 3.5-inch colour touch-panel display with language selection
  • LAN for remote control and data retrieval from a PC or smartphone browser
  • SD-card storage of up to 1,000 hours of measurement data
  • IP54 body (excluding microphone)
  • Optional waveform recording (NX-43WR)

Product details: NL-53

RION NL-63 Class 1 sound level meter with low-frequency measurement

Class 1 sound level meter for investigating low-frequency noise from machinery and plant.

  • IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
  • Low-frequency sound measurement from 1 Hz
  • G-weighting selectable alongside A-weighting
  • Colour touch panel, LAN connectivity and SD-card storage
  • Optional 1/3-octave real-time analysis (NX-63RT)

Product details: NL-63

RION NA-28 Class 1 sound level meter and real-time octave analyser

Class 1 sound level meter with 1/1 and 1/3 octave band real-time analysis as standard.

  • IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1
  • 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis as standard, both available simultaneously
  • Optional building acoustics card (NX-28BA)
  • Optional FFT analysis card (NX-28FT) and waveform recording card (NX-28WR)

Product details: NA-28

RION NL-43 Class 2 sound level meter

Class 2 sound level meter on the same platform as the NL-53, for workplace surveys and routine noise checks.

  • IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 2
  • 3.5-inch colour touch-panel display
  • LAN, USB Type-C and SD-card slot
  • IP54 body (excluding microphone)

Product details: NL-43

RION NL-28 compact Class 2 sound level meter

Ultra-compact Class 2 meter for one-hand spot checks in occupational safety, construction, traffic and HVAC work.

  • IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 2
  • One-hand operation with an OLED display for dark environments
  • Measures Lp, Leq, LE, Lmax and LCpeak without range switching
  • About 9 hours of operation on two AA alkaline batteries
  • USB export of stored data to a PC

Product details: NL-28

RION vibration meters

From groundborne vibration surveys on construction sites to condition monitoring of rotating machinery. Vibration meters are supplied in francophone Africa and the Indian Ocean.

RION VM-56 tri-axial groundborne vibration meter

Tri-axial meter for groundborne vibration surveys, from attended spot measurements to unattended and live-to-web monitoring.

  • Simultaneous peak particle velocity (PPV), vibration dose value (VDV), dominant frequency and displacement
  • Calculates quantities defined by DIN 45669-1, ISO 8041 and other national standards
  • Suited to attended measurement, unattended surveys and live-to-web monitoring
  • Optional 1/3-octave real-time analysis (VX-56RT) and waveform recording (VX-56WR)

RION VA-14 vibration analyser

Handheld vibration meter and FFT analyser for machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

  • Acceleration, velocity, displacement and acceleration crest factor measured simultaneously
  • Vibration severity measurement conforming to ISO 2954:2012
  • FFT analysis with up to 3,200 lines and a real-time analysis frequency of 20 kHz
  • ISO 10816-1 zone evaluation with the optional VX-14D fault-diagnosis program
  • LAN and USB connectivity

Product details: VA-14

RION VM-63C pocketable vibration meter

Pocket-sized vibration meter for routine maintenance and inspection of rotating machinery.

  • Approximately 200 g with integrated accelerometer and display; no cables
  • One-hand, single-button operation
  • For preventive maintenance, product development and on-site quality control

Where we supply RION

Norsonic Asia supplies RION instruments in the following regions.

Middle East: RION sound level meters

Class 1 and Class 2 sound level meters for consultants, contractors, laboratories and regulators across the region.

Francophone Africa and the Indian Ocean: RION sound level meters and vibration meters

Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, Benin, Togo, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Djibouti.

Calibration and support

  • Every instrument is delivered with a factory calibration certificate.
  • Help with model selection and configuration before you order.
  • Support in English; French documentation where available.
  • Advice on periodic recalibration to keep your measurements traceable.

Frequently asked questions

Who is RION?

RION Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of sound level meters, vibration meters and other precision measuring instruments, founded in 1944. Norsonic AS became a subsidiary of RION in 2022.

Which RION sound level meter should I choose?

For environmental noise assessment and consultancy work, choose a Class 1 meter such as the NL-53. The NL-63 adds low-frequency measurement from 1 Hz with G-weighting, and the NA-28 adds real-time 1/1 and 1/3 octave analysis. For workplace surveys and routine checks, the Class 2 NL-43 or the compact NL-28 is usually sufficient.

Which RION instruments do you supply in the Middle East?

In the Middle East, Norsonic Asia supplies RION sound level meters, including the Class 1 NL-53, NL-63 and NA-28 and the Class 2 NL-43 and NL-28.

Which African and Indian Ocean countries do you cover?

Norsonic Asia supplies RION sound level meters and vibration meters in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DR Congo, Benin, Togo, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros and Djibouti.

Are RION instruments delivered calibrated?

Yes. Every RION instrument we supply is delivered with a factory calibration certificate.

How do I request a quotation?

Complete the form on this page or email [email protected] with the model, quantity, country and application. An engineer will reply within 24 hours.

Request a quote for RION instruments

Tell us the model or application, the quantity and your country. An engineer will reply within 24 hours with a quotation and recommended accessories.

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