Page 2 - 73-300 RevA; Sound Examiner SE-400 IS Series Sound Level Meter
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery IS models 073-300 RevA i 3M TM Sound Examiner SE-400 IS Series Sound Level Meter Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery Danger! Failure to observe the following procedures may result in serious personal injury • Contains built-in lithium polymer battery. ...
Page 3 - ii; Sound Examiner SE-400 non-IS Models Sound Level Meter
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery non-IS models ii 3M TM Sound Examiner SE-400 non-IS Models Sound Level Meter Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery Danger! Failure to observe the following procedures may result in serious personal injury • Not for use in explosive or hazardous locations...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii Table of Contents Sound Examiner SE-400 Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Models an...
Page 8 - Introduction; Models and options; differences between the models.; Sound Examiner SE-400 Series overview; Display and keypad; parameters, and power on and off the sound level meter.; CHAPTER
1 Introduction Models and options Sound Examiner SE-400 Series Introduction The 3M TM Sound Examiner SE-400 Series are sound level meters used to measure noise over time with robust logging capabilities, selective measurement values, and with a variety of end-user applications including occupational...
Page 9 - Diagram and functionality; Table 1-2: Keypad keys identified; Screen components identified; The SE-400 Series has four screen components identified below.; Keypad Description; Softkeys
2 Sound Examiner SE-400 Series overview Diagram and functionality Sound Examiner SE-400 Series Diagram and functionality The following diagram for SE-400 series explains the features on the keypad and the display’s screen indicators. Table 1-2: Keypad keys identified Screen components identified The...
Page 10 - Figure 1-2: Connector and ports; USB; other end fits a standard USB connector on a personal computer.; Figure 1-3: Acoustic data and DMS charting example
3 Connectors/Ports USB Sound Examiner SE-400 Series Connectors/Ports The Hardware connector ports are identified below. Note: the SE-400 IS models are equipped with USB connector only. Figure 1-2: Connector and ports USB A USB cable is shipped with each Sound Examiner. One end fits the mini port in ...
Page 11 - Checking the equipment; Sound Examiner SE-400 Series kit with a calibrator.; Figure 2-1: Identify SE-400 Series equipment
4 Getting Started Checking the equipment Sound Examiner SE-400 Series Getting Started This chapter provides the basic information you need to “get up and go” essentially right out of the box, including receiving your first glimpses of sound pressure level (SPL). Checking the equipment If your instru...
Page 12 - Turning on; FS; Stop indicator- appears when the current session is stopped.
Turning on Softkeys Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 5 Turning on To turn on the SE-400 Series, press the key until the start screen appears. Note: the warm-up is 10 seconds. Softkeys The softkey menus provide additional/extension menus on the display and may be available in the measurement, setup, and ...
Page 13 - Measurement screen views; Figure 2-2: Measurement screen displaying multiple measurements; Navigating; Turning off
Measurement/Start screen Measurement screen views Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 6 Measurement/Start screen When powering on, the measurement screen displays six measurements which include: SPL, Max, Min, Peak, Leq, and L AE (sound exposure level). The sound pressure level (SPL) measurement is continu...
Page 14 - Charging; non-IS models and 9 hours for IS models.
Turning off Charging Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 7 Charging The SE-400 Series is charged using the supplied USB charger or a personal computer’s USB port. A fully depleted battery will require approximately 8 hours to fully charge when using the external battery charger. Note: 3M recommends charg...
Page 15 - Time response and frequency weighting; Response time and frequency weighting settings; measurement screen when in stop mode.; Figure 3-1: Response time and frequency weighting
Setup/instrument configuration Response time and frequency weighting settings Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 8 Setup/instrument configuration The SE-400 Series is shipped with default setup parameters. These customizable parameters include the following: • Time response and frequency weighting • Gener...
Page 16 - Opening the setup screen for instrument configuration
Setup/instrument configuration Opening the setup screen for instrument configuration Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 9 Opening the setup screen for instrument configuration The settings can be accessed or changed when in stop mode by selecting the icon via the corresponding softkey (see A below). The S...
Page 17 - Meter settings; Setting up meter parameters; This moves the selection to the changeable /value field.)
Setup/instrument configuration Meter settings Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 10 Meter settings The Meter Settings screen is used to select general instrument parameters including the log interval, exchange rate, language, contrast, and peak weighting. Table 3-1 outlines the meter/general settings on t...
Page 18 - Log Interval; The peak weighting parameters are selectable as A, C or Z weighting.; Language; The language setting has eight different selections including:; Contrast; Contrast settings include:; SE-400 Series information details; Unit Information screen
Setup/instrument configuration SE-400 Series information details Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 11 4. Once the settings are selected, press key to return to a measurement screen. Meter settings Explanations Log Interval The logging interval is the logging rate between the logging events. For example, ...
Page 19 - Time and date setting; on the instrument.; Setting the Time and Date parameters; Press key to save or escape to abort.
Setup/instrument configuration Time and date setting Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 12 Time and date setting The Time-Date is used to set-up the current time and date parameters. These settings are used in many of the charts and graphs in the software and when viewing calibration history and/or time-h...
Page 20 - Auto-Run and setting timed run; Setting the Timed Run; Note: Remember to manually press Run key to begin the Timed Run.
Setup/instrument configuration Auto-Run and setting timed run Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 13 Auto-Run and setting timed run With a Timed Run mode, you program the instrument’s duration (or timed run) and then manually start your study. The Auto-Run will end when the duration expires. Setting the ...
Page 21 - Security: locking and unlocking run/setup; cannot stop the session unless one unlocks the SE-400 Series.; Lock/unlock secure setup; in the 4-digit code and press the enter key.; Figure 3-9: Secure run and measurement screen
Setup/instrument configuration Security: locking and unlocking run/setup Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 14 Security: locking and unlocking run/setup You can prevent people from inadvertently terminating a session or changing settings with the security/lock feature enabled. Once the code is entered, th...
Page 22 - Deleting files and viewing memory; Viewing memory and/or deleting files; Resetting the SE-400 Series
Memory and space Deleting files and viewing memory Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 15 Memory and space Deleting files and viewing memory In the Memory screen, you have the option of deleting all sessions from the memory. It also displays the number of sessions in memory, used space, and the remaining m...
Page 23 - Overview of running a session; Calibrate; have not significantly changed during the log session.; Performing a Calibration; Operation/Field Testing; Turn on the Sound Examiner.
Calibrate, measure, run, and saved results Overview of running a session Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 16 Calibrate, measure, run, and saved results This chapter provides you with the tools used to perform a field test and review the data results. It also details how to work with the SoundPatrol feat...
Page 24 - Turn on the Calibrator by pressing the key.
Calibrate Performing a Calibration Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 17 3. Turn on the Calibrator by pressing the key. Figure 4-1: SE-400 Series and calibrating 4. From the main measurement screen, press the corresponding softkey for the menu. 5. Press the Cal softkey or select Calibration. Figure 4-2: C...
Page 25 - Press the key twice to return to the main measurement screen.
Calibrate Performing a Calibration Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 18 6. In the calibration screen, either press the CAL softkey or press the key. Note: the calibration screen details the last calibration and is saved into the memory of the instrument. If you download your data to DMS (software), the...
Page 26 - Logged Data; the user selected logged interval.; Figure 4-5: Example of logged data in DMS; microphone at all times to help protect the microphone.
Measure Logged Data Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 19 Measure Logged Data Logged measurements compute the peak, maximum, minimum, sound exposure, and average values over a run-time at the user selected logged interval. When in a run (or a session), logged data is automatically stored in the instrument...
Page 27 - Positioning and tripod mount; the microphone directly at the noise source.; Figure 4-7: Measurement positioning and tripod mount; Measurements and displayed parameters; Parameters; LAS; is not used
Measure Positioning and tripod mount Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 20 Positioning and tripod mount For area monitoring and general sound level sessions, hand-held measurements are conducted by positioning the microphone directly at the noise source. To perform stationary sound level measurements, a t...
Page 28 - Note: the duration of the session is indicated by the run-time clock.; press the / arrow keys.; Figure 4-9: Single measurement screen in stop mode
Measure Run, stop, and view results Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 21 Run, stop, and view results The run/stop key is used to run and stop integrating measurements, which is saved as a session. The viewable measurement screens include the multi-measurement screen (which is the default screen) and the ...
Page 29 - Viewing past sessions; run-time. The steps below explain how to review the session data.; From the setup screen, press / keys to select Memory and press key.; the top of the page.
Measure Viewing past sessions Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 22 Viewing past sessions The SE-400 will automatically save and store all of the run/stops performed on the instrument, which is also known as session data. You may view past sessions using the Memory menu from the Setup screen. Once selecte...
Page 30 - Note: to return to the previous screen, press the key.; Download and view logged data; Note: please reference the online DMS help for more information.
Download and view logged data Viewing past sessions Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 23 5. When selected, the session summary screen appears as indicated in Figure 4-12. Note: to return to the previous screen, press the key. Figure 4-12: Reviewing Session Data Download and view logged data If you will...
Page 31 - DMS & downloaded measurements; Viewing data in DMS
Download and view logged data DMS & downloaded measurements Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 24 DMS & downloaded measurements When you download the data via the the instrument download panel, the data is stored and viewable via the data finder page with advanced charting, tables, and reporting c...
Page 32 - Connecting the printer and settings; switches; using the settings listed below:; A green; time to view the measurement screen.
SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only) Connecting the printer and settings Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 25 SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only) In some applications, the SoundPatrol feature is used for noise enforcement assessment with the capability to print to a cabled hand-held portable pri...
Page 33 - Print setup for summary reports; parameter or omitting a parameter from the report.; Changing the summary report print settings; measurement screen, press key twice.
SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only) Print setup for summary reports Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 26 Print setup for summary reports With the SoundPatrol feature (SE-400 Non-IS models only), you have the option to change the measurements and other parameters to appear on the summary data report....
Page 34 - Printing and reports; SoundPatrol Reports and Samples; Calibration Report:
SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only) Printing and reports Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 27 Printing and reports The SoundPatrol features (non-IS models only) an easy to access print icon , located on the measurements and calibration screens, which is used for report printing when connected to the...
Page 35 - may be purchased separately, see Accessories in Appendix A).; Attaching the preamp; Rotate the preamp ring until secure.; Connecting an extension cable; distancing the microphone from the instruments body.; Figure 4-17: Example of extension cable and preamp
Microphone preamp Attaching the preamp Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 28 Microphone preamp The removable preamplifier (model SE-402R non-IS when equipped) can be used for remote distance monitoring. An extension cable is connected between the SE-402R model and the preamplifier. (The cable may be purch...
Page 36 - and; at; Days
Sound Examiner (non-IS models) and logging rates Connecting an extension cable Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 29 Sound Examiner (non-IS models) and logging rates When logging is enabled, the following parameters are logged: L MAX , L MIN, L Peak, and L EQ at a specific logged interval. The SE-400 non-...
Page 37 - Appendix A; Specifications; Standards/Directives; Techniques – Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test.; Acoustical Characteristics; Microphones; Supports Class/Type 1 and Class/Type 2 microphones; APPENDIX
Appendix A Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 30 Specifications Standards/Directives • IEC 61672-1 (2002) - Electroacoustics, Sound Level Meters, and Part 1: Specifications. • IEC 61010-1 (2010) (2002): Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory use – Part 1: Gene...
Page 38 - Measurements; Calibration; Mechanical Characteristics; Physical Characteristics; Environmental Characteristics
Appendix A Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 31 Measurements Parameters L AS , L MAX , L MIN , L PK , L EQ /L AVG , L E , Elapsed Time Frequency Weighting A, C, Z Peak Frequency Weighting A, C, Z Response Time Fast and Slow Range 110 dB total dynamic measurement range Overall measurement range 30 to 140 ...
Page 39 - User Interface Characteristics
Appendix A Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 32 User Interface Characteristics Logged data Stored logged data includes: L MAX , L MIN , L PK , L eq . Use 3M TM Detection Management Software (DMS) to interpret data files. Summary data Stored session summary data includes: L MAX , L MIN , L PK , L eq , L E...
Page 40 - SE-400 Series models and part numbers
Appendix A Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 33 SE-400 Series models and part numbers 3M ID Sound Examiner SE-400 Kit Description 70-0716-0794-2 3M TM Sound Examiner SE-402 non-IS Includes meter with Class/Type 2 Microphone, USB cable, external power cord with USB, windscreen, calibrator adapter, carry c...
Page 41 - Appendix B; Glossary of Terms; dB; Example; Dynamic range; for more; the one hour period, then the L
Appendix B Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 34 Glossary of Terms dB Sound Level Meters use the decibel as the unit of measure known as Sound Pressure Level (SPL). SPL uses the ratio between a reference level of 20 microPascals (.00002 Pascals) and the level being measured. SPL = 20 log (measured level/r...
Page 42 - noise that would be equal in; Logging; Noise; E R; log
Appendix B Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 35 due to a telephone ringing near the instrument, then only those seconds will contribute to the L AVG resulting in a level perhaps around 40 dB (notably lower than the actual levels in the environment). L EQ The true equivalent sound level measured over the ...
Page 43 - Reference pressure; accepted magnitude of this pressure is 2 .00002 Pascals .
Appendix B Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 36 Overload (OL) An overload will occur whenever the input signal exceeds the dynamic range of the instrument. Pascal (Pa) Unit of pressure equal to 1 Newton per square meter. Reference pressure The sound pressure at the threshold of human hearing, as measured...
Page 44 - is the reference; Threshold; in some calculations.; S P L
Appendix B Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 37 Figure B-3: Fast response to a tone burst SPL/L AS Sound pressure level. A ratio of one sound pressure to a reference pressure. Because of the enormous dynamic range of the human ear, the ratio is calculated logarithmically by the formula below, where L r i...
Page 45 - Figure B-5: All frequency weightings plotted together
Appendix B Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 38 Weighting (A, C, Z) SPL measurements are commonly weighted (scaled) in relation to their frequency components in order to provide a consistent basis for comparison to other measurements of the same type. The three Sound Examiner curves are plotted in Figure...
Page 46 - Appendix C; Customer service; Contacting; issues, please contact Technical Support.; International customers; authorized sales agent for detail.
Appendix C Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 39 Customer service Contacting 3M Instrumentation Should your 3M equipment need to be returned for repair or for recalibration, please contact the service department at the following number or access the online form via the website. For technical issues, pleas...
Page 47 - Data Addendum; Sound Examiner SE-400 Series sound level meter; Frequency; Equivalent input
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 40 Data Addendum: SE-400 Series measuring to IEC 61672-1 About this data addendum This data addendum presents submission information for testing the 3M TM Sound Examiner SE-400 Series sound level meter to the IEC61672-1 standard. The SE-400 Series is a data...
Page 48 - 2 pF 50 Ohm input adapter
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 41 Linear operating range with SPL Z-Weighting and LEQ Z-Weighting (sections: 5.5.10, 5.5.11, 9.2.7e, 9.3e, 9.3f) Note: Reference level 114 dB, Cal Point: 400mVrms = 114 dB @ 1 kHz Frequency SPL Z-Weighting LEQ Z-Weighting Linear Operating Range (dB) Linear...
Page 49 - The nominal peak C level range is 55 dB to143 dB.; Cor
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 42 Peak C Level Range The nominal peak C level range is 55 dB to143 dB. Effects of background noise (sections: 5.6.4, 5.6.5, 9.2.5d) Background noise can cause considerable error in measurement when its intensity is close to that of a particular sound sourc...
Page 50 - The graph below is the nominal A weighting frequency response; C-Weighting Nominal; The graph below is the nominal C weighting frequency response
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 43 Frequency weighting (sections: 5.1.10, 5.4.12) A-Weighting Nominal The graph below is the nominal A weighting frequency response C-Weighting Nominal The graph below is the nominal C weighting frequency response
Page 53 - Note: Add correction to electrical frequency response.
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 46 Nominal BK4936 microphone frequency response, diffraction and reflection corrections (section: 5.2.8) Note: Add correction to electrical frequency response. Nominal Frequency Hz Nominal corrections in dB 3162 -0.3 3350 -0.3 3548 -0.1 3758 0.0 3981 0.2 42...
Page 61 - Note: Add correction to electrical frequency response
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 54 Nominal QE7052 microphone frequency response, diffraction and reflection corrections (section: 5.2.8) Note: Add correction to electrical frequency response Nominal Frequency Hz Nominal corrections in dB 63 0.6 80 0.4 100 0.3 125 0.4 160 0.2 200 0.2 250 0...
Page 63 - Note: add to pressure response to get 0
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 56 Pressure to free field corrections with BK4936 microphone (sections: 5.2.8, 9.2.7d) Note: add to pressure response to get 0 ⁰ incidence free-field response. B&K 4226 calibrator may be used to determine the pressure field response. Frequency in Hz BK4...
Page 86 - The reference direction is at 0
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 79 Windscreen corrections with QE7052 microphone *Note: add to the windscreen response to calculate the response without the windscreen Frequency in Hz Corrections in dB 1000 0.0 1250 -0.2 1600 -0.2 2000 -0.3 2500 -0.4 3150 -0.4 4000 -0.2 5000 0.0 6300 0.0 ...
Page 87 - The charging cable is a shielded 1 meter long USB cable.; a computer USB port. The SE-400 Series was set to display SPL.; center of the microphone face.
Data Addendum Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 80 Cable and radio frequency emission (sections: 5.18.1, 5.18.2, 9.3n) The charging cable is a shielded 1 meter long USB cable. Battery voltage range and power supply (sections: 5.20.2, 5.20.3, 9.3j) The charging circuit stops charging when the battery volt...
Page 89 - Index
Index Sound Examiner SE-400 Series 82 QE7052 microphone back facing Tolerance: IEC 61672 class 2 Directional frequency response facing back toward sound source (0 ⁰ -30 ⁰ incidence angles) Directional frequency response facing back toward sound source (0 ⁰ -90 ⁰ incidence angles)
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