In Italy, regular inspections for cars, motorcycles, and mopeds are compulsory, with penalties for non-compliance including fines and suspension of vehicle registration certificates. Sound level meters are commonly used during these inspections to assess exhaust noise levels and acoustic alarms, ensuring standard compliance and reducing the risk of vehicle withdrawal.
MMB recognise the importance of technological advancement to maintain efficiency and ensure accurate measurements. Eugenio Assirelli, MMB’s Chief of Operations, spearheads development and customer service. He explains the need to upgrade devices and embrace the latest advancements. “We develop software for workshops, tyre shops, service centres, network and spare part dealers. We support them in facing everyday challenges through software solutions that are user friendly and developed based on industry needs. To find the best solutions four our customers, we need to understand their requirements. We are very conscious that our work never ends, and that our software can always be improved, while keeping in mind that it must also respect limits imposed by the MCTCNET2 protocol, regulated by Italian legislation.”
Having relied on HBK sound level meters for many years, HBK’s PTB-certified and calibrated Class 1 sound level meter B&K 2245 seemed to be the perfect new companion for both workshop and on-the-road use. With a range of new features enhancing user experience, as well as a rugged body that withstands dust and water (IP55), this device is not only well-suited for bustling workshop environments but also excels at promptly and accurately evaluating a vehicle’s stationary noise level.
With the support of test bench and network integration partners MMB, HBK successfully managed to navigate the network integration and homologation process for B&K 2245. Eugenio says, “We chose to cooperate with HBK because they are a market leader, well-known internationally and nationally. The B&K 2245 sound level meter is not only reliable and at the cutting edge of technology but also approved by the Italian Ministry of Transportation.”
