ANSI/AGMA 6025-- D98

Revision of ANSI/AGMA 6025--C90

Reaffirmed January 201 0

American National Standard

Sound for Enclosed Helical,
Herringbone and Spiral Bevel
Gear Drives
ANSI/AGMA 6025-- D98
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ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98
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[Tables or other self--supporting sections may be quoted or extracted. Credit lines should
read: Extracted from ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed Helical, Herringbone
and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives, with the permission of the publisher, the American Gear
Manufacturers Association, 1 500 King Street, Suite 201 , Alexandria, Virginia 2231 4.]
Approved June 1 9, 1 998
ABSTRACT
The standard describes a recommended method of acceptance testing and reporting of the sound pressure
levels generated by a gear speed reducer or increaser when tested at the manufacturer’s facility. The results
obtained should represent only the sound of the gear unit. Other systems influenced such as the prime mover or
driven equipment are minimized. The purchaser should not expect to translate the manufacturer’s test results
directly to the system installation because of differences in environment, mounting and system effects. An an-
nex is included for use in those instances where sound power levels are required by the purchaser.
Published by
American Gear Manufacturers Association
1 500 King Street, Suite 201 , Alexandria, Virginia 2231 4
Copyright  1 998 by American Gear Manufacturers Association
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic
retrieval system or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN: 1 --55589--71 8--5

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Contents
Page
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... iv
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 1
2 Normative references . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 1
3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 1
4 Measuring instrumentation used .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 2
5 Test procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 2
6 Sound measurement . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 3
7 Acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 4
8 Typical sound levels . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 4
9 Measurement report . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 4

Tables
1 Distance between major vertical surface and microphone (for sound
pressure measurements) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Corrections for ambient sound pressure levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Figures
1 Sound test microphone position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Typical maximum sound level vs. high speed mesh pitch line velocity . . . . . . . 5
3 Typical high speed gear drive maximum sound pressure levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Typical maximum sound level vs. catalog power rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Annexes
A Gear unit sound power determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B Obtaining an average level from different sound pressure levels on an energy
basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
C Determination of the environmental correction factor, K2, with the aid of a
reference sound source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7
D Special contractual considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Foreword
[The foreword, footnotes and annexes, if any, in this document are provided for
informational purposes only and are not to be construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA Standard
6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed Helical, Heringbone and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives. ]
Concern with industrial noise created a need for acoustical standards covering all types of
gear products. Noise measurement and control is dependent upon the individual
characteristics of the prime mover, gear unit and driven machine as well as their combined
effects as a system in addition to the effects of the acoustic environment.
The complexity makes most sound standards difficult to apply or interpret properly. The
AGMA Acoustical Technology Committee developed this standard for the purpose of
providing improved communication between purchaser, gear manufacturer and user in the
areas of sound instrumentation, sound measurements and test procedures.
Because of the many variations of system response in different acoustic environments, this
standard identifies certain areas where special test conditions might be necessary and
should be part of the contractual agreement between purchaser and gear manufacturer.
The first draft of ANSI/AGMA 6025--C90 was prepared in January 1 989 as a revision of
AGMA 297.02. AGMA 297.01 was first approved by the AGMA membership in July of 1 973.
The standard presented the A--weighted sound pressure level measurement procedures
for enclosed helical, herringbone and spiral bevel gear drives. Work began on a revision of
AGMA 297.01 in 1 979 to update the terminology and to add an appendix, a procedure for
sound power measurements. AGMA 297.02 was approved for printing and distribution in
1 983. This revision of AGMA 297.02 also incorporates AGMA 295.04 and AGMA 298.01 ,
which were similar in content.
ANSI/AGMA 6025--C90 was approved by the AGMA membership and the American
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is a modification
incorporating the procedures from ISO 8579--1 :1 993 as a normative annex, updating of
references and including additional information.
There are four annexes in this standard. Annex A is normative and is considered part of this
standard when specified; Annexes B, C and D are informative and are not considered part of
this standard.
ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98 was approved by the AGMA membership in March 1 998. It was
approved as an American National Standard on June 1 9, 1 998.
Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the
American Gear Manufacturers Association, 1 500 King Street, Suite 201 , Alexandria,
Virginia 2231 4.

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PERSONNEL of the AGMA Acoustical Technology Committee

Chairman: D.D. Behlke . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin Disc, Inc.
Vice Chairman: R.A. Schunck . . . . . . . . The Falk Corporation
ACTIVE MEMBERS
J.B. Amendola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAAG Gear Company, Ltd.
J.V. Lisiecki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Falk Corporation
J. Luz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Electric Company
J.L. Radovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davis--Standard
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
E.J. Bodensieck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bodensieck Engineering
D.L. Borden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear Research Institute
F. Choy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Akron
D. Cressman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia Mixers Corporation
M.F. Dalton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Electric Company
J.M Franchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WesTech Gear Corporation
D.R. Houser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ohio State University
G. Kempf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Motors Corporation
A.J. Lemanski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State University
L. Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lufkin Industries, Inc.
W. Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State University
D.A. McCarroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Gleason Works
W. Nageli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAAG Gear Company, Ltd.
G. Nagorny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nagorny & Associates
M.W. Neesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WesTech Gear Corporation
J.R. Partridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . euro Lufkin bv
R.L. Platt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Motors Corporation
E.I. Rivin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne State University
D.C. Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Otis Elevator
J. Simonelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerson Power Transmission Corporation
N. Sonti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn State University
F.A. Thoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F.A. Thoma, Inc.
K. Umezawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tokyo Institute
R. Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schaeffer Manufacturing Company

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American National Standard --
Sound for Enclosed
Helical, Herringbone and
Spiral Bevel Gear Drives
1 Scope
This standard describes the instrumentation, mea-
suring methods and test procedures necessary for
the determination of a gear unit’s sound pressure
levels for acceptance testing. Sound power
measurement methods are provided in annexes A, B
and C for use when required by specific contract
provisions between the manufacturer and
purchaser.
1 .1 Application
This standard is applicable to gear drives designed
and rated in accordance with the following stan-
dards: ANSI/AGMA 601 0--F97, Standard for Spur,
Helical, Herringbone and Spiral Bevel Enclosed
Drives ; ANSI/AGMA 601 1 --H97, Practice for High
Speed Helical and Herringbone Gear Units; ANSI/
AGMA 601 9--B89, Standard for Gearmotors Using
Spur, Helical, Herringbone, Straight Bevel or Spiral
Bevel Gears; and ANSI/AGMA 6021 --G89, Standard
for Shaft Mounted and Screw Conveyor Drives
Using Spur, Helical and Herringbone Gears.
ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98 applies to only those gear
units which are lubricated in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and tested in a
system of connected rotating parts free from serious
critical speeds, torsional vibrations or overloads as
tested at the gear unit manufacturer’s facility.
Where performance of actual shop tests to
determine sound level is required, it shall be the
responsibility of the purchaser to so state in his
inquiry and order.
NOTE: The gear unit is only part of the total acoustic
system which includes, in addition to the gear unit, the
ANSI/AGMA 6025-- D98
prime mover, driven equipment, gear unit mounting,
foundation and acoustic environment. Each of these
might affect the measured level of sound emitted from
the gear unit. Unless otherwise agreed, the gear
manufacturer’s responsibility is to ensure that the level
of noise emitted from a gear unit under the test condi-
tions in his factory is within contractually specified or
negotiated limits.
Special contractual considerations are discussed in
annex D.
CAUTION: Compliance with this standard does not
constitute a warranty of the measured gear unit sound
levels under installed field service conditions.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which,
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this American National Standard. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this American National
Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibil-
ity of applying the most recent editions of the
standards indicated below.
ANSI S1 .1 (1 994), Acoustical terminology
ANSI S1 .4 (1 983), Specification for sound level
meters
ANSI S1 .6 (1 984), Preferred frequencies and band
numbers for acoustical measurements
ANSI S1 .1 1 (1 986), Octave, half--octave and third--
octave band filter sets
ANSI S1 .1 3 (1 995), Methods for the measurement
of sound pressure level
NOTE: These standards may be obtained from:
American National Standards Institute
1 1 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 1 0036
(21 2) 642--4900
3 Definitions
The following definitions are provided to identify
specific terms and phrases used in this standard.
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A-- weighted sound pressure level (dBA): The
measurement obtained from a sound level meter
having an A--weighting network conforming to ANSI
S1 .4, Specification for Sound Level Meters, which
filters the frequency content of the sound pressure
measurement to match the human ear’s sensitivity.
acoustics: Science of sound.
acoustic environment: Surroundings of a sound
source which determine the type of sound field
(direct, reflected or combination of direct and re-
flected sound) the source will create .
ambient sound: All sound associated with a given
acoustic environment which is not generated by the
gear unit or associated equipment required for its
operation.
decibel (dB): Unit of measure for sound pressure
level.
isolation: Resistance to the transmission of sound
by materials and structures.
octave band analyzer: An instrument for the
measurement of sound pressure levels within
prescribed ranges of frequency or frequency bands,
see ANSI S1 .6.
semi-- reverberant acoustic environment: The
surroundings of a sound source composed of
boundaries which are neither
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absorbing nor completely sound--reflecting, which
create a sound field that is a combination of both
direct and reflected sound.
slow meter response: Sound pressure level meter
setting that includes damping to reduce fluctuations.
sound: A periodic pressure variation in a medium or
the resulting hearing sensation caused by the
pressure variation.
sound level: Weighted sound pressure level
obtained by the use of a weighting network (A, B or
C) of a sound level meter. In this standard sound
level means the A--weighted sound pressure level
(dBA).
sound level meter: An instrument for measuring
the root mean square (rms) level of sound with an
A--weighting network which alters the frequency
response in a prescribed manner.
sound pressure, P: A dynamic variation in atmo-
spheric pressure. The pressure at a point in space
minus the static pressure at that point.
sound pressure level, Lp : The fundamental
measure of sound pressure. Defined as:
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L p = 20 log P , dB ...(1 )
Po
(normally stated as dB re 20 mPa)
where
P is the rms value of sound pressure in
Pascals, Pa (1 .0 Pa = 1 .0 N/m 2 ).
Po is the measurement reference pressure in
Pascals, Pa, taken as 20 mPa for sound
measurement in air.
4 Measuring instrumentation used
4.1 Sound level meter
The sound level is to be measured with either a Type
1 (precision) or Type 2 (general purpose) sound level
meter per ANSI S1 .4.
4.2 Octave band meter
Octave band sound pressure levels are to be
measured with an octave analyzer per ANSI S1 .11 .
4.3 Calibration
Sound level instrument acoustic calibration should
be checked before and after each test per ANSI
S1 .1 3.
4.4 Meter setting
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5 Test procedure
For the purpose of sound pressure measurement in
accordance with this standard the following
conditions shall apply.
5.1 Environment
The acoustic environment for sound pressure test-
ing shall be the manufacturer’s test location which is
typically semi--reverberant. Since the purpose is to
determine the sound pressure level generated by the
gear unit, other equipment should be acoustically
isolated from the gear unit during the test.
5.2 Mounting
The gear unit should be mounted for testing in its
designed normal operating position. The test
transmission system (driver, gear unit and load)
should preferably be connected by means of the final
intended components, if available.
5.3 Test conditions of the gear unit
For the purpose of sound measurement tests in
accordance with this standard, the following
conditions will apply:
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-- a gear unit intended for service at fixed each of the unit’s major vertical surfaces, near the
constant speed shall be tested at that design approximate center but not less than 1 .0 foot (0.3
speed unless otherwise agreed upon between meter) above the test floor or plate (see figure 1 ).
gear manufacturer and purchaser; The microphone position which is most typical of the
-- the test speeds for a gear unit intended for gear unit’s maximum A--weighted sound level shall
service over a range of operating speeds shall be used for acceptance level measurements. The
span that range of operating speeds, unless distance between the major vertical surface of the
otherwise agreed upon between the gear unit and the microphone, if not otherwise
manufacturer and the purchaser; specified, is to be as listed in table 1 . A microphone
-- gear units may be operated with or without distance such as the employee normal working
load at the gear manufacturer’s discretion unless distance shall be specified, but shall not be less than
specific test loads, agreed upon between the gear three feet (1 meter).
manufacturer and the purchaser, are stated in the
purchase contract;
-- the direction of rotation during the test shall be
the same as that intended in service. If the direc- Table 1 - Distance between major vertical
tion of rotation is unknown, the test should be in surface and microphone
both directions. (for sound pressure measurements)
In individual cases, especially where unusually high
speeds or powers are involved, alternate operating Center distance of the Microphone
conditions may be negotiated. lowest speed gear set distance
Less than 4 in 3 ft (1 m)
(less than 1 00 mm)
6 Sound measurement 4 in to 1 5 in 5 ft (1 .5 m)
(1 00 mm to 380 mm)
6.1 Microphone location 1 5 in and above 1 0 ft (3 m)
The microphone shall be located perpendicular to (380 mm and above)

L = Length of gear drive

H = Height of gear drive
W = Width of gear drive
D = Distance as defined in 6.1
h = Height of microphone as defined in 6.1
d = Distance of microphone from
corner of drive = L or W
2 2
GEAR *NOTE: Load is optional
DRIVE
for factory testing

D
TYPICAL
h

Figure 1 - Sound test microphone position

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6.2 Single point measurements weighted sound pressure level measured in accor-
dance with clause 6 is less than, or equal to, a
Standard production tests for the same type of gear
specified level. Acceptance criteria based on octave
unit may be conducted using a single point sound
or one--third octave band measurements must be
pressure measurement provided that:
specifically negotiated.
-- the single point selected for measurement
must be the point established by previous tests in
accordance with 6.1 ;
-- the single point measurement method is 8 Typical sound levels
agreed upon between manufacturer and
purchaser.
6.3 Obtaining measurement Typical sound levels are shown in figure 2 for
enclosed helical, herringbone and spiral bevel gear
The sound level, A--weighted or octave band levels
drives. The sound levels of figure 2 were obtained
are to be measured and recorded for ambient level
from either test results of identical comparable units
and for the unit under operation at the same
or empirical data extrapolated from similar equip-
microphone position. The meter should be set on
ment. The levels, based on pitch line velocity of the
slow meter response. If there is fluctuation in the
gearing, do not generally include driving or driven
meter indicated pressure level, the average meter
equipment noise and system influences.
reading should be used as the measured sound
pressure level (ANSI S1 .1 3). Typical sound levels are shown in figure 3 for
6.4 Determining the sound level of the unit enclosed high speed helical and herringbone gear
drives.
Compare the sound levels measured for both
operating and ambient conditions. If the difference in Typical sound levels are shown in figure 4 for
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Therefore, the measured unit operating sound level
should be corrected by subtracting a correction
value as shown in table 2.
NOTE: When a gear unit is actually installed, the pre- 9 Measurement report
diction or estimation of its sound level is difficult, since
the gear unit is now a part of a different acoustic system.

The sound measurement report shall, when agreed

Table 2 - Corrections for ambient sound upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser,
pressure levels include the following items. Additional items may be
Difference between Correction to be included if necessary.
gear unit and ambient subtracted from
sound pressure source unit sound -- type and definition of the gear unit
levels, dBA pressure level, dBA investigated;
5 or less 2
6 to 9 1 -- test procedure (see clause 5). Special atten-
1 0 or greater 0 tion is to be drawn to any deviation from the
conditions specified in clause 5;

-- description of the test including arrangement

of gear unit and position of measurement points
(see clause 6);
7 Acceptance criteria
-- list of the measuring instrumentation used, by
make and type (see clause 4);
The criteria for acceptance of the sound generated
by a gear unit shall normally be when the A-- -- test measurement data.

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Figure 2 - Typical maximum sound level vs. high speed mesh pitch line velocity

Figure 3 - Typical high speed gear drive maximum sound pressure levels

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Figure 4 - Typical maximum sound level vs. catalog power rating

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Annex A
(normative)
Gear unit sound power determination
[This annex should not be construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98,
Spiral Bevel Gear Drives , unless otherwise specified.]
A.1 Purpose
This annex describes the instrumentation and pro-
cedures necessary for the determination of a gear
unit’s A--weighted sound power. The choice of this
method requires a specific provision of the contract
between manufacturer and purchaser.
The measurement method prescribed in this annex
is valid for determining an A--weighted sound power
analysis for sound radiation over a reflective surface;
e.g., in an anechoic room with a reflective floor.
Correction values are provided so that, within limits
specified, the procedure can be applied in factory
test areas commonly used by manufacturers.
This procedure is limited to enclosed speed reducing
or increasing gear drives as designated in the scope
of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98.
CAUTION: Compliance with this procedure does not
constitute a warranty of the measured gear unit’s sound
power under installed field service conditions.
Acoustic intensity methods for sound power mea-
surement are not included. However, a useful
reference on this subject is ISO 961 4.
A.2 Definitions
The following definitions are provided in addition to
those stated in clause 3 of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98 to
identify specific terms and phrases.
far field: That part of a sound field where the sound
is spreading spherically. Characterized by a 6 dB
reduction in sound pressure level for each doubling
of distance from the source.
free field: An environment in which there are no
reflective surfaces within the frequency region of
interest.
sound power, W: The total energy radiated by a
source per unit time.
sound power level, LW: The fundamental measure
of sound power.
 
L W = 10 log 10 W , dB ...(A.1 )
Wo
where
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Sound for Enclosed Helical, Herringbone and
W is the rms value of sound power in watts, W;
Wo is the reference constant of 1 ¢ 10 --12 W or 1
picowatt , pW.
sound power level, A-- weighted, LWA : The
A--weighted value of sound power level.
A.3 Instrumentation
The instrumentation for measuring a gear unit’s
sound power level should conform to clause 4 of
ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98.
A.4 Test recommendations
A.4.1 Test objective
In principle, only the sound power emitted from the
gear unit should be determined. However, such
equipment as is integral or immediately adjacent to
and essential to the functioning of the gear unit in
service, e.g., pumps, fans, etc., should be included.
To minimize the influence of driving or load produc-
ing equipment upon the sound level measurement,
the test machinery should be acoustically isolated
from the gear unit being tested. The type of
additional equipment used, and under which condi-
tion it was operated, should be accurately described
in the measurement report.
A.4.2 Test conditions of the gear unit
For the purposes of sound power level testing, the
gear unit test conditions should be in accordance
with clause 5 of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98.
A.4.3 Sound power consideration for installation
and coupling of the gear unit
The test setup and coupling arrangements can have
significant influence on sound radiation from gear
units.
The gear unit should be installed for sound power
measurements such that the influence of the test
environment including the driving machine, loading
device and foundation, will be minimized to the
greatest practical extent. Some of the methods
which can help to achieve this objective are given in
A.5.2. Noise radiated from driving machines,
loading devices or foundations are to be regarded as
background noises. If necessary, background
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noises are to be determined with the provisions of
A.5.2.
A.4.4 Measurement surfaces
The number and location of measuring points shall
be determined by the use of hypothetical reference
measurement surfaces.
tion, that part may be disregarded and the remaining
parts of the measurement surface may be extended
to the corresponding wall or panel, if that surface is
reflective (see figure A.3).
Machine enveloping 6
reference parallelepiped

5
A reference parallelepiped (or semispherical sur-
face) should be set out as a hypothetical boundary 9
7 2
around the gear unit. Projecting features that do not d
make significant contributions to sound radiation are 3 8
1 c
neglected. The measurement surface should be c
4 2
selected to conform to this reference parallelepiped
at a distance, d, (see figures A.1 to A.4 and figures L3 d
A.7 and A.8) and end at a sound reflecting surface or L2 2b
d
boundary of the installation, e.g., at the floor or at 2a
L1 d
walls. d Measurement
surface

Figure A.2 - Measurement point arrangement

>2 d d
according to figure A.1
d

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d
Figure A.3 - Example of machinery mounted
on the floor and near to a wall

A.4.5 Measurement distance

Figure A.1 - Example of machinery mounted
on the floor or by a wall
The distance from the measurement surface to all
other surfaces, such as walls of the room or other
machine panels, should be at least twice the
distance from the measurement surface to the
surface of the reference parallelepiped. If any part of
the measurement surface does not meet this condi-
In general the measurement distance, d, should be
equal to 3 feet (1 meter). A smaller distance may be
used but there is danger of entering a near field zone
where sound power determination is not properly
obtainable from simple pressure measurements.
Measurements at very small distances, minimum 1 0
inches (0.25 meter), offer data which may be used
only for comparison between gear units of the same
type which have been measured in the same way.

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d
Machine enveloping 4
reference parallelepiped
6

d 2

c
5

L3 >2 d

c L2
1

2 3

d 2b Figure A.7 - Example of machinery mounted at

L1 a considerable distance from sound-- reflecting
2a d surface
Measurement
surface M ach i n e e n ve l o p i n g

re fe re n ce

p aral l e l e p i p ed
6

5
Figure A.4 - Measurement point arrangement 9
according to figure A.3 7
d
2
8

3 1
c L3
4 12 c
2
d 11
13 d
10 L2 2b
d
L1 14 d
2a d
M eas u re m e n t

Figure A.5 - Example of machinery mounted in s u rface

pits with hard sound-- reflecting walls Figure A.8 - Measurement point arrangement
according to figure A.7
Measurement distances other than 3 feet (1 meter)
are to be stated in the measurement report.
Machine enveloping A.4.6 Position and number of measurement
reference parallelepiped
points
a a 2a The measurement points will lie on the measure-
2
2b ment surface and should be selected by one of the
b b following methods:
2
1 ) Complete measurement point arrangement.
The measurement points should be chosen with
regard to the size of the reference parallelepiped
and the arrangements shown in figures A.2, A.4,
A.6 and A.8. The number of measurement points
Measurement should be increased if the distance between adja-
surface cent points exceeds 7 feet (2 meters) or if the dif-
ference in dB between the highest and lowest
Figure A.6 - Measurement point arrangement measured value of sound pressure level exceeds
according to figure A.5 the number of measurement points. Care should

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be taken to ensure that the measurement points
are evenly spaced. The microphone measure-
ment points should be arranged to avoid air cur-
rents streaming from exhaust openings or
rotating parts. Figure A.6 shows the measure-
ment point arrangement for the special case of a
gear unit installed in a pit.
2) Simplified measurement point arrangement .
The basic arrangements of measurement points
shown in figures A.2, A.4, A.6 and A.8 may be
simplified to a fewer number of points. However, it
should be established by prior test measure-
ments of a similar gear unit type, that the sound
field is sufficiently uniform. This is verified if the
sound power level determined from the fewer
number of measurements is equal to or higher
than that which would be determined by a full
complement of points per method (1 ).
3) Single point measurement for acceptance
testing. Standard production tests for the same
type of gear unit may be conducted using a single
point sound pressure measurement provided that
the user understands the following:
-- single point measurement cannot consis-
tently obtain a true sound power level value;
-- testing point by single point measurement
is acceptable only after
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mination in accordance with method (1 ) of this
annex;
-- the single point sound pressure measure-
ment must be the point of least perturbation as
established in the sound power measurement
point arrangement of method (1 );
-- the single point sound pressure measure-
ment method may be used only when agreed
upon between manufacturer and purchaser.
A.4.7 Measurement room
Gear unit sound power measured in accordance with
this annex should not be influenced by room acoustic
environmental effects on the sound field in the
vicinity of the measurement points by more than 3
dB. This requirement is met if the correction factor
for room influence, K2, is  3 dBA (see A.6.1 .4).
When the distance from the measurement surface to
the nearest flat surface, including room walls and
other machines, is at least twice the measurement
distance, it can be assumed that the measurement
room is suitable if the interior volume of the room in
cubic meters is nearly numerically equal to, or
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greater than, the area of the measurement surface in
square meters multiplied by 1 00. If the measure-
ment room does not meet these volumetric require-
ments, room suitability may be determined as
follows. Place a small broadband noise source at the
position to be occupied by the geometric center of
the gear unit under test. Using this noise source,
determine the mean source levels at two sets of
measurement points. The difference between the
two means must be at least 5 dB. These two sets of
measurement points are:
-- the pre--selected measurement points;
and
-- corresponding points half or twice the dis-
tance from the source (provided that the points
are not in the near field).
Measurements can then be corrected for the envi-
ronmental effects in accordance with A.6.1 .4.
If the room correction factor, K2, exceeds 3 dBA, then
measurements cannot be corrected in accordance
with the procedure of A.6.1 .4. In such cases
re--calibration may be tried with a smaller distance
between the reference surface and the measure-
ment points, additional sound absorption material
may be installed or a more suitable room should be
chosen.
A.5 Procedure for obtaining sound pressure
data
After the conditions set out in A.4 are established,
the test may proceed as described in the following
paragraphs.
NOTE: Vibrations, electrical and magnetic fields, air
movements, gas streams, abnormal temperatures or a
combination of them may influence the correct meter
indication during measurement. Care should be taken
to avoid these conditions.
A.5.1 Obtaining the A-- weighted sound pressure
levels
At each measurement point, using the A--weighted
frequency scale and slow meter response character-
istic, the sound pressure level, LAS , should be
observed on the sound level meter. From the
observed levels, the time--related mean level, LASm ,
should be recorded.
The measurement time for this mean level, LASm ,
should be chosen such that the sound pressure
recorded will be representative of normal operating
conditions.
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A.5.2 Background noise where

With only the gear unit and essential auxiliaries (see S is the measurement surface area;
A.4.1 ) at a standstill, background noise levels should
be observed and recorded at each measurement So is 1 1 ft2 (1 m 2 ) .
point. These levels should preferably be 1 0 dBA or Only an approximate value of the measurement
more below the time--related mean level, LASm , surface area need be determined, since an error of
recorded per A.5.1 . If this is not the case the --20 to +25% will result in a measurement surface
following measures may help to reduce background value change of only 1 dB.
noise:
-- move the background noise sources out of Table A.1 - Measurement surface quantity
the test area. If this is not practical the back-
ground noise sources may be acoustically
Measurement surface quantity relative to
measurement surface area based on
screened; So = 11 ft 2 (1 m 2 )
-- subject to agreement, operating conditions Measurement Measurement surface
may be altered to avoid such things as structural surface area, S quantity, LS
resonances and other adverse conditions in the ft 2 m 2 dB
test area, which may contribute to background 4 (0.6) --2
noise. 9 (0.8) --1
If background noise is 3 to 9 dBA below the observed 11 (1 .0) 0
time--related mean levels, LASm , a correction in 13 (1 .2) +1
accordance with A.6.1 .2 should be applied. 17 (1 .6) +2
21 (2.0) +3
CAUTION: The observed time--related mean values
may be inaccurate if one of the following conditions 27 (2.5) +4
exists: 34 (3.0) +5
-- the difference between the observed back- 43 (4.0) +6
ground level and the observed time--related mean 54 (5.0) +7
value is less than 3 dBA; 68 (6.5) +8
-- when the observed time--related mean value is 86 (8.0) +9
less than the observed background level.
11 0 (1 0.0) +1 0
When either of the above conditions exists a re-- 1 35 (1 2.5) +1 1
measurement may be necessary.
1 70 (1 6.0) +1 2
A.5.3 Calculation of the measurement surface 21 5 (20.0) +1 3
area, S, and the measurement surface quantity, 270 (25.0) +1 4
LS 345 (32.0) +1 5
The measurement surface area, S in square feet
,
430 (40.0) +1 6
(square meters) is calculated from figures A.2, A.4, 540 (50.0) +1 7
A.6 and A.8 as follows: 680 (63.0) +1 8
860 (80.0) +1 9
S = 4 (ab + ac + bc), ref. figure A.2 ...(A.2)
1 1 00 (1 00.0) +20
S = 2 (2ab + 2ac + bc), ref. figure A.4 ...(A.3) 1 350 (1 25.0) +21
S = 4 ab, ref. figure A.6 ...(A.4) 1 700 (1 60.0) +22
S = 4 (2ab + ac + bc), ref. figure A.8 ...(A.5) 21 50 (200.0) +23
2700 (250.0) +24
The measurement surface quantity is then obtained
3400 (320.0) +25
from the formula:


L S = 10 log 10 S , dB or from table A.1
So ...(A.6)
4300
5400
6800
(400.0)
(500.0)
(630.0)
+26
+27
+28

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A.6 Processing of observed sound pressure for
determining A-- weighted sound power
A.6.1 Determination of the surface sound
pressure level mean value
The value LA should be determined from the
corrected time--related mean values of sound pres-
sures measured at the measurement surface.
A.6.1 .1 Time-- related mean
Values obtained in accordance with A.5.1 are
time--related mean values, LASm .
A.6.1 .2 Corrections for background noise
If it is necessary to take account of background
noise, correction values, K1 , at each measurement
point, i, should be chosen from table A.2. The
correct value of K1 depends upon the difference in
dB between measurements in accordance with
A.5.1 and background noise measurements.
Table A.2 - Corrections values, K1 for,
background noise
Difference between Correction to be sub-
gear unit and ambient tracted from unit
sound pressure source sound pres-
levels dBA sure level 1 ) , dBA
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6 to 9 1
1 0 or greater 0 The factor, K2, is to be used as necessary to calculate
NOTE: the corrected mean sound pressure level, LAc .
1) See A.5.2 for statements on the accuracy of
corrections not included in this table.
A.6.1 .3 Surface sound pressure level
The mean value, LA , is to be evaluated from all the
time--related mean values determined at all
measurement points and corrected if necessary in
accordance with A.6.1 .2. If the difference between
the highest and lowest values of LASm does not
exceed 6 dB, the arithmetic mean may be used for
the surface sound pressure level mean.
n
L A = 1n  L ASmi − K i
1 ...(A.7)
i= 1 measurement uncertainty for the sound power
where:
K1i is the K1 correction at each point if
necessary;
n is the number of individual measurement
points.
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If the difference exceeds 6 dBA, the surface sound
pressure level mean is to be determined on the
energy basis. Guidance on this method is given in
annex B.
A.6.1 .4 Determination of the environmental
correction factor, K2
The sound power calculations are dependent on the
relationship of the measurement surface, S, to the
equivalent absorption surface area, A , and the
volume, V, of the test room.
This environmental effect (for the purpose of this
standard 0 to 3 dBA) can be dealt with by subtracting
a correction factor, K2, from the surface sound
pressure level mean value. The correction factor
can be determined by either of two methods:
-- use of table A.3;
-- use of a reference sound source
(see annex C).
NOTE: Table A.3 provides help towards estimating
correction value, K2, without frequent reference to
sound source measurements (see A.4.5). The suitabil-
ity test by direct measurement is, however, essential in
cases where the application of table A.3 raises doubts
or provides K2 values greater than 3 (hatched zones).
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LAc = LA - K2 ...(A.8)
A.6.2 Calculation of an A-- weighted sound
power level, LWA
The A--weighted sound power level is the sum of the
corrected mean sound pressure level, LAc , and the
measurement surface quantity, LS (see A.5.3).
LWA = LAc + LS ...(A.9)
A.6.3 Measurement uncertainty
Because of characteristic tolerances of instruments,
disturbances during measurement and uncertainties
inherent in the above correction procedure, the
determination is + 2 dB.
NOTE: If the distribution is “normal” and the standard
deviation  = 1 dB, measurement uncertainty of +2 dB
means that in 68% of all cases, errors are less than + 1
dB, and that only 5 % of all cases are errors greater than
+2 dB.
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Table A.3 - Correction room factor values, K2, in dB for usual machine and testing room, dependent
on the measurement surface
Surface area in square feet (square meters) and the room characteristics (equivalent absorption surface area,
A ) in square feet (square meters) and volume, V, in cubic feet (cubic meters).
Method A. An approximate value of the equivalent absorption surface area is known.
Ratio absorption surface to measurement surface
A/S
2.5 3.2 4 5 6.3 8 1 0 1 2.5 1 6 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 1 00

K2 = 3 K2 = 2 K2 = 1 K2 = 0
Method B. Volume, V, of the room and the furnishings and fitting are known.
Quotient room volume by measurement surface
(volume/surface) 1 )
Room furnishings 80 1 05 1 30 1 65 21 0 260 330 41 0 525 655 820 1 050 1 31 0 1 640 2065 2625 3280
and fittings (25) (32) (40) (50) (63) (80) (1 00) (1 25) (1 60) (200) (250) (320) (400) (500) (630) (800) (1 000)

(a) Strongly reverberant.

Room with strongly reflect-- K2=3 K2=2 K2=1 K2=0
ing walls; e.g., tile, flat
concrete or plaster.
(b) Semi--reverberant.
Room with medium re- K2=3 K2=2 K2=1 K2=0
flecting wall surfaces.
(c) Slightly reverberant.
Room with slightly reflect-- K2=3 K2=2 K2=1 K2=0
ing surfaces with some
sound absorbing areas.
NOTE:
1 ) Units of V/S relationship are expressed in feet, and are parenthetically in meters.

A.7 Measurement report -- A--weighted time--related sound pressure

The measurement report should be in accordance
with clause 9 of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98, and also
include:
-- type and definition of any gear unit isolation, if
used (see A.4.1 );
-- description, including dimensional sketch of
the measurement room, arrangement of the gear
unit, position of measurement points, distance of
measurement points from the gear unit surfaces,
and data from individual measurement points in
accordance with A.4.4;
-- description of noise characteristics such as
tones, surges and pulse content.
A.7.1 The A-- weighted sound power level of the
gear unit
The A--weighted measurements and results should
include:
level, LASm , (A.5.1 ) at each measurement point;
-- background noise level and correction
factors, K1 , at each measurement point (A.6.1 .2);
-- calculated surface sound pressure level
mean value, LA , from LASm and K1 at each
measurement point (A.6.1 .3);
-- applied correction term, K2, for the room
influence (A.6.1 .4);
-- the measurement surface quantity, LS ,
corresponding to the measurement surface area,
(A.5.3);
-- the sound power level, LWA (A.6.2).
A.7.2 Additional measurement points
Under certain conditions, it may be desirable to
obtain measurements from points other than the
minimum specified. When additional readings are
taken, they should be recorded and properly
reported.

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Annex B
(informative)
Obtaining an average level from different sound pressure levels on an energy basis
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6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed Helical, Herringbone and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives . ]

B.1 Purpose L = LO + Δ L ...(B.3)

This annex presents a method for obtaining an where
average or mean pressure level, L , from individual g is the introduced auxiliary parameter ;
sound pressure levels on an energy basis. This
method assumes a relatively uniform grid spacing.   
g = 10 0.1 L i− L O ...(B.4)
gi is the i th value of g in a range of n values;
B.2 Procedure
g is the mean value of a range of values, gi ;
A mean sound pressure level may be obtained by
Li is the ith individual sound level value in a
using a procedure based on the following formula:
range of n values;

= L O 10 + log 10 n
⎧⎪  ⎫⎪ n
...(B.1 )
LO is a convenient reference sound level within
the range of measured values, Li ;
⎩ = ⎭
L 1 gi
i 1 n is total number of measurements, Li ,
considered for determining L ;
or
ΔL is the mean difference corresponding to the
L = L O + log 10 (g) ...(B.2)
mean value, g, obtained from table B.1 using
or the ΔL and g values for each ΔLi ;
Table B.1 - Values of g corresponding to ΔL
ΔL g
ΔL g
ΔL g
ΔL g
ΔL g
dB dB dB dB dB
--20.0 0.01 00 --1 0.0 0.1 00 0.0 1 .00 1 0.0 1 0.0 20.0 1 00
--1 9.5 0.01 1 2 --9.5 0.1 1 2 0.5 1 .1 2 1 0.5 1 1 .2 20.5 11 2
--1 9.0 0.01 26 --9.0 0.1 26 1 .0 1 .26 1 1 .0 1 2.6 21 .0 1 26
--1 8.5 0.01 41 --8.5 0.1 41 1 .5 1 .41 1 1 .5 1 4.1 21 .5 1 41
--1 8.0 0.01 58 --8.0 0.1 58 2.0 1 .58 1 2.0 1 5.8 22.0 1 58
--1 7.5 0.01 78 --7.5 0.1 78 2.5 1 .78 1 2.5 1 7.8 22.5 1 78
--1 7.0 0.0200 --7.0 0.200 3.0 2.00 1 3.0 20.0 23.0 200
--1 6.5 0.0224 --6.5 0.224 3.5 2.24 1 3.5 22.4 23.5 224
--1 6.0 0.0251 --6.0 0.251 4.0 2.51 1 4.0 25.1 24.0 251
--1 5.5 0.0282 --5.5 0.282 4.5 2.82 1 4.5 28.2 24.5 282
--1 5.0 0.031 6 --5.0 0.31 6 5.0 3.1 6 1 5.0 31 .6 25.0 31 6
--1 4.5 0.0355 --4.5 0.355 5.5 3.55 1 5.5 35.5 25.5 355
--1 4.0 0.0398 --4.0 0.398 6.0 3.98 1 6.0 39.8 26.0 398
--1 3.5 0.0447 --3.5 0.447 6.5 4.47 1 6.5 44.7 26.5 447
--1 3.0 0.0501 --3.0 0.501 7.0 5.01 1 7.0 50.1 27.0 501
--1 2.5 0.0562 --2.5 0.562 7.5 5.62 1 7.5 56.2 27.5 562
--1 2.0 0.0631 --2.0 0.631 8.0 6.31 1 8.0 63.1 28.0 631
--1 1 .5 0.0708 --1 .5 0.708 8.5 7.08 1 8.5 70.8 28.5 708
--1 1 .0 0.0794 --1 .0 0.794 9.0 7.94 1 9.0 79.4 29.0 794
--1 0.5 0.0891 --0.5 0.891 9.5 8.91 1 9.5 89.1 29.5 891
--1 0.0 0.1 000 --0.0 1 .000 1 0.0 1 0.00 20.0 1 00.0 30.0 1 000

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ΔLi is the difference between an individual level, NOTE: For values of Δ L , not in table B.1 , use equation
Li , and a reference level, LO , for each gi . B.4 to calculate g.

The method for determining the mean sound Example:

pressure level, L , on an energy basis can be
The Li levels in table B.2 were measured for a gear
facilitated with a procedure using table B.1 . This unit. Any convenient reference value can be used for
procedure is to first use the measured Li values and LO . To demonstrate the method, 85 dBA was chosen
the selected reference level, LO , to establish the in this example.
differences, ΔLi . Then for each ΔLi value, obtain the
corresponding values from table B.1 . The sum of all The sum of all the values of gi or Σ gi = 8.88
the gi values is then divided by the number of
measurements, n , to obtain g. The value of ΔL is g = 1n  g i = 0.89
obtained from table B.1 with g = g. The mean sound ΔL from table B.1 = --0.5 dBA
pressure level, L , is equal to the sum of the reference L = LO + ΔL = (85 -- 0.50) dBA
level, LO , and the determined mean difference, ΔL . L = 84.5 dBA

Table B.2 - Example values

Measurement point no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li in dBA 82 84 86 85 87 84 82 83 85 84
ΔLi in dBA --3 --1 +1 0 +2 --1 --3 --2 0 --1
gi from table B.1 0.5 0.8 1 .25 1 .0 1 .6 0.8 0.5 0.63 1 .0 0.8

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Annex C
(informative)
Determination of the environmental correction factor, K2, with the aid of a reference sound
source
[This annex is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA
6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed Helical, Herringbone and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives . ]

C.1 Purpose C.3 Making the measurements and

This annex presents a method for determining the
test measurement room environmental correction
factor, K2, using a reference sound source for sound
power determination.
C.2 Requirements for the reference sound
source
The reference sound source should be able to
radiate broad band sound covering the frequency
range of interest without significant directivity or pure
tone content.
The requirement for constancy of level may be
deemed adequate if the sound pressure level
measured does not vary by more than 0.5 dB in one
hour at a fixed microphone position with the meter
set on “slow” response unfiltered.
The near field zone of the reference sound source
must be known over the entire frequency range of
interest.
NOTE: Small reference sound sources have, in gener-
al, less extensive near field zones. A fan driven at high
rotational speeds with variable speed control is
especially suitable; e.g., the motor/fan assembly of a
vacuum cleaner.
determination of K2
The reference sound source should be installed in
the measurement room in the position to be occu-
pied by the geometric center of the gear unit to be
tested for sound power. Using all the points chosen
for the measurement of gear unit sound pressure,
the sound power level, LWA , is to be determined in
accordance with A.6. This first determination is
designated LWA 1 .
The determination of sound power level, LWA , of the
reference sound source is to be repeated for another
set of measurement points nearer to the source, but
remaining outside the near field zone. It is recom-
mended that for this purpose the original measure-
ment distance should be at least halved. The result
of the second determination of sound power level is
to be designated LWA 2.
Any difference between the determination of LWA 1
and LWA 2 is the value of the environmental correction
factor, K2, in the gear unit test location for
subsequent sound power testing. Therefore:
K2 = LWA 1 - LWA 2 ...(C.1 )

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Annex D
(informative)
Special contractual considerations
[The annex is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA
6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed Helical, Herringbone and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives . ]

D.1 Specific installations tween the manufacturer and purchaser. Negoti-

The measured sound level of a gear unit depends on
its acoustic environment. Acoustic environments
range from those with sound absorbing boundaries
to those with sound reflecting boundaries. When a
sound level limit is specified for a particular environ-
ment at the user’s installed location, special test
conditions may be necessary to measure the
acceptance sound level.
D.2 Total system response
The purchaser must recognize that a gear unit
becomes part of the total acoustic system which
includes the gear unit, the prime mover, driven
equipment, gear unit mounting, foundation and
surrounding acoustic environment. Each of these
may contribute to the sound level measurement.
WARNING: The acoustic system is not the responsibil-
ity of the gear unit manufacturer unless there is a
specific contractual agreement.
D.3 Specific conditions
Testing procedures other than those specified in this
standard shall be established by negotiations be-
ations might include acoustic environment, noise
control measures, sound power measurement,
system effects, test load, unit mounting or a com-
bination thereof.
D.3.1 Initial negotiations
Acceptance specifications for sound levels may be
dictated by government regulations and noise codes
which limit noise exposure to workers. Acceptance
sound pressure levels shall be negotiated before test
measurements. Initial negotiations between the
manufacturer and the purchaser should include
methods of noise control in case the gear unit
subsequently exceeds specified sound levels.
Methods of noise control are described in AGMA
299.01 Section III, Gear--Noise Control.
D.3.2 Sound power level measurements
Annex A describes the procedure to determine the
sound power level generated by a gear unit, when
sound power measurements are negotiated
between manufacturer and purchaser.

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[The following documents are either referenced in the text of ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed
Helical, Herringbone and Spiral Bevel Gears Drives or indicated for additional information.]

AGMA 299.01 (R1 994) , Gear Sound Manual: Section I, Fundamentals ofSound as Related to Gears; Section
II, Sources, Specifications, and Levels of Gear Sound; Section III, Gear Noise Control.
ANSI S1 .2 , Method for the Physical Measurement of Sound.
ANSI S1 .8 (1 989 ), Preferred Reference Quantities for Acoustical Levels.
ISO 961 4-- 1 :1 996 , Acoustics -- Determination of sound insulation performances of enclosures -- Part 1 :
Measurements under laboratory conditions (for declaration purposes).

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