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3M SE-401 User Manual

3M SE-401
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3M Personal Safety Division
3M
TM
Sound Examiner SE-400 Series
Sound Level Meters with Intrinsically Safe models
User Manual
SE-400 Series Sound Level Meter
Sound Examiner
SE-401/SE-402
non-IS models
SE-401/SE-402
Intrinsically Safe models

Table of Contents

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3M SE-401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brand3M
ModelSE-401
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery IS models

Danger!

Procedures to avoid serious personal injury.

Warning!

Procedures to avoid instrument damage.

Caution! General

General precautions and battery information.

Intended Use

Defines the product's application and scope.

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions & Battery non-IS models

Danger!

Procedures to avoid serious personal injury.

Warning!

Procedures to avoid instrument damage.

Caution! General

General precautions and battery information.

Intended Use

Defines the product's application and scope.

Intrinsically Safe Models: User Warnings, Safety Markings, and Standard Information

Safety Standards

Lists relevant safety standards and certifications.

Safety Markings

Details manufacturer, equipment, and hazardous location classifications.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Models and Options

Overview of the five offered models and their differences.

Sound Examiner SE-400 Series Overview

General overview of the SE-400 Series.

Diagram and Functionality

Keypad Keys Identified

Explains the function of each key on the keypad.

Screen Components Identified

Identifies elements on the SE-400 Series screen.

Screen Indicators Explained

Explains the meaning of on-screen indicators.

Connectors and Ports

USB

Details the USB cable and its connection for data transfer and charging.

3M™ Detection Management Software (DMS)

Describes the DMS software for data analysis and reporting.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Checking the Equipment

Lists items included in the standard SE-400 Series kit.

Turning On and Softkeys

Turning On the SE-400 Series

Instructions on how to power on the device.

Softkeys Explained

Details the function of each softkey.

Screen Indicators Explained

Explains the meaning of on-screen indicators.

Measurement and Navigation

Measurement Screen Views

Describes multi-measurement and single measurement display modes.

Navigating the Interface

Explains how to move through menus and screens.

Turning Off the SE-400 Series

Instructions on how to safely power off the device.

Charging the SE-400 Series

Charging States

Explains battery icon indicators and charge status.

Chapter 3: Setup and Instrument Configuration

Response Time and Frequency Weighting Settings

How to adjust time response and frequency weighting.

Accessing Setup Menus

Opening the Setup Screen

Steps to access the instrument configuration menu.

Meter Settings

Setting Up Meter Parameters

How to configure log interval, exchange rate, language, contrast.

Instrument Information

SE-400 Series Information Details

How to view model, serial, hardware, and software revisions.

Time and Date Setting

Setting the Time and Date Parameters

Steps to set the instrument's current time and date.

Auto-Run and Timed Run

Setting the Timed Run

How to program the instrument's duration for automatic runs.

Security: Locking and Unlocking

Secure Run and Setup Mode

Procedures for enabling/disabling and using security lock codes.

Memory Management

Deleting Files and Viewing Memory

How to delete sessions and check memory status.

Resetting the SE-400 Series

Resetting the Instrument

Procedure for resetting the instrument if unresponsive.

Chapter 4: Operation and Data Handling

Overview of Running a Session

A step-by-step guide to conducting a sound level session.

Calibrate the SE-400 Series

Explains the importance and process of calibration.

Performing a Calibration

Turning on the Calibrator

Steps to turn on and use the sound calibrator.

Calibration Softkey Selection

How to select the calibration option on the device.

Calibration Procedure

Calibrating the Device

Adjusting dB level to match calibrator.

Measure and Logged Data

Logged Data Explained

How peak, max, min, and average values are logged.

Using the Windscreen

Importance and use of the windscreen for noise reduction.

Measurement Setup

Positioning and Tripod Mount

How to position the instrument for measurements.

Measurements and Displayed Parameters

Explains the displayed measurements and their labels.

Running and Stopping Measurements

Starting and Stopping a Session

How to start and stop sound level measurements.

Viewing Measurement Screens

Describes run mode and stop mode displays.

Viewing Past Sessions

Session Directory Screen

How to access the list of saved measurement sessions.

Saved Sessions

How to select and view data from saved sessions.

Downloading and Viewing Data

Reviewing Session Data

How to view summary data for a selected session.

Sample Data Report

Example of a data report generated by the software.

DMS Data Management

Viewing Data in DMS

How to view and analyze downloaded data in DMS.

SoundPatrol Feature (Non-IS Models)

Connecting Printer and Settings

Steps to connect the printer and set baud rate.

SoundPatrol Print Setup

Changing Summary Report Settings

How to select parameters for print reports.

SoundPatrol Reports

1-Second Continuous Data Report

Details and printing of 1-sec data.

Summary Data Report

Details and printing of summary data.

Microphone Preamp

Attaching the Preamp

Instructions for connecting the removable preamplifier.

Connecting an Extension Cable

Steps for connecting the microphone to an extension cable.

Logging Rates for Non-IS Models

Logging Parameters and Intervals

Table showing parameters logged and log intervals.

Appendix A: Specifications

Standards and Directives

Lists compliance standards and certifications.

Acoustical Characteristics

Details microphone types and specifications.

Measurements and Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Covers size, weight, housing, and tripod mount.

Environmental Characteristics

Specifies operating temp, humidity, and storage.

User Interface and Power

User Interface Characteristics

Details logged data, languages, and keypad.

Power/Electrical Characteristics

Battery type, runtime, charge time, and memory.

SE-400 Series Models and Accessories

SE-400 Series Models and Part Numbers

Lists available models and their corresponding part numbers.

Accessories (Sold Separately)

Catalog of optional accessories with part numbers.

Appendix B: Glossary of Terms

Decibel (dB)

Definition of decibel as a unit of sound pressure level.

Exchange Rate (ER)

Explains the doubling rate and its effect on sound energy averaging.

Glossary Terms Continued

LEQ and LE

Definitions of Equivalent Continuous Sound Level and Sound Exposure Level.

Noise and Noise Floor

Definitions of unwanted sound and instrument noise floor.

Glossary Terms Continued

Response Time (Fast/Slow)

Explains fast and slow time response settings.

Weighting and Windscreen

Frequency Weighting (A, C, Z)

Explains A, C, and Z frequency weighting curves.

Windscreen Function

Explains the purpose of the windscreen.

Appendix C: Customer Service and Warranty

Contacting 3M Instrumentation

Contact information for repair, recalibration, and technical support.

Warranty Information

Details the product warranty terms and limitations.

Data Addendum: IEC 61672-1 Compliance

Linear Operating Range

Details operating range for SPL and LEQ with different weightings.

Electrical and Noise Specifications

Self-Generated Noise Levels

Lists self-generated noise in dB for different weightings.

Peak Level and Background Noise

Effects of Background Noise

Explains how background noise affects measurements and correction.

Frequency Weighting Curves

A-Weighting Nominal Response

Graph of nominal A weighting frequency response.

Frequency Weighting Curves Continued

Z-Weighting Nominal Response

Graph of nominal Z weighting frequency response.

BK4936 Microphone Corrections

Frequency Response, Diffraction & Reflection Corrections

Table of corrections for BK4936 microphone.

Pressure to Free Field Corrections (BK4936)

BK4936 Microphone Free Field Corrections

Table of pressure to free field corrections.

Random Incidence Corrections (BK4936)

BK4936 Microphone Random Incidence Corrections

Table of random incidence corrections.

QE7052 Microphone - Random Incidence Corrections

Random Incidence Corrections for QE7052

Table of random incidence corrections for QE7052.

QE7052 Microphone Directional Response (Back Facing)

Directional Response (0-30° Incidence)

Graphs of directional frequency response.

Directional Response (0-90° Incidence)

Graphs of directional frequency response.

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