We are pleased to announce that the SVANTEK SV 977D Class 1 Sound Level Meter has officially received type approval from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Germany.
PTB certification is one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized validations of measurement accuracy and compliance. By meeting the stringent requirements of IEC 61672-1, the SV 977D has demonstrated superior performance in terms of frequency response, dynamic range, directional characteristics, and stability under varying environmental conditions.
Why This Matters
Confidence for Professionals
For acoustic consultants, environmental agencies, health and safety professionals, and researchers, this certification provides peace of mind that the SV 977D is ready for the most demanding and regulated applications. The PTB approval further strengthens SVANTEK’s reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable measurement solutions.
We are pleased to announce EHS-LYNX as the official distributor of SVANTEK sound and vibration monitoring solutions in West and Central Africa.
With strong experience in environmental, health, and safety services, EHS-LYNX will support customers across the region with access to professional measurement instruments, technical expertise, and local support.
The distribution territory covers:
Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.
Through this collaboration, SVANTEK aims to improve the availability of high-quality monitoring solutions for occupational health, environmental noise assessment, and industrial vibration analysis throughout the region.
The SBR-A guideline relates to the assessment of risk of damage to buildings, while SBR-B focuses on human vibration comfort in buildings. With both standards implemented directly in the instrument firmware, users can perform measurements and evaluations without the need for external data processing tools.
The updated functionality includes automated evaluation based on SBR criteria, ensuring reliable comparison with applicable limit values and facilitating efficient reporting for clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
For customers operating in the BeNeLux region, SVANTEK cooperates with its official distributor BASystemen, who provides local support in selecting and configuring appropriate vibration monitoring solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
More information about the SV 804 vibration monitor is available at: Meet SV804
