GRAS 40LA 1/4″ CCP Precision Surface Microphone, High Pressure

Typical applications and use

• Aerospace industry
• Wind-induced noise analysis on airplanes
• In-flight measurements
• Wind-tunnel testing
• Acoustic-fatigue testing

Design

Just 2.5 mm thick, the 40LA has an integrated CCP preamplifier and is delivered with a built-in TEDS chip, which enables it to be programmed as a complete unit.

The 40LA requires a constant-current power supply, such as the GRAS 12AL CCP Supply or any other CCP compatible power supply. Close manufacturing tolerances, together with the advantages of the TEDS chip, provide the 40LA with a high degree of interchangeability; a major advantage which excludes accounting for individual characteristics.

The 40LA is both very stable and robust. It has an integrated 1.5 m coaxial cable with a Microdot connector and is delivered with a supple, detachable silicon-rubber fairing. GRAS 40LA is also available with customized cable lengths – see Ordering info for more options.

Because of its lightness, the microphone with fairing can readily be mounted on surfaces using double-sided adhesive tape. The broad temperature range makes the 40LA well-suited for the aerospace industry.

All GRAS microphones are individually checked and calibrated before leaving the factory. An individual calibration chart is supplied with each microphone.

Calibration

When leaving the factory, all GRAS microphones have been calibrated in a controlled laboratory environment using traceable calibration equipment. Depending on the use, measurement environment and internal quality control programs we recommend that the microphone is recalibrated at least once a year.

We offer two kinds of calibration as an optional after-sales service: GRAS Traceable Calibration and GRAS Accredited Calibration.

GRAS Traceable Calibration is a traceable calibration performed by trained personnel under controlled conditions according to established procedures and standards. This is identical to the rigorous calibration that all GRAS microphones are subjected to as an integral part of our quality assurance.

GRAS Accredited Calibration is performed by the GRAS Accredited Calibration Laboratory that has been accredited in accordance with ISO 17025 by DANAK, the Danish Accreditation Fund.

If you want a new microphone set delivered with an accredited calibration in stead of the default factory calibration, specify this when ordering.

Learn more at gras/calib.

Quality and warranty

GRAS microphone sets are made of components from our proven standard portfolio and are all manufactured of high-quality material and branded parts that were chosen and processed to ensure life-long stability and robustness.

All parts are manufactured and assembled at the factory in Denmark by skilled and dedicated operators in a verified clean-room environment. The microphone diaphragm, body and unique protection grid are made of high-grade stainless steel and make the microphone set resistant to physical damage as well as corrosion caused by aggressive air or gasses.

This, together with the enforced gold-plated microphone terminal guarantees a highly reliable connection. Thanks to the high quality, our warranty against defective materials and workmanship is 5 years.

Service

Should you by mistake damage the diaphragm on a GRAS microphone we will in most cases be able to exchange it at a very reasonable cost and short turn-around time. This not only protects your investment but also meets your quality assurance department since you do not have to worry about new serial numbers etc.