SDT SDT340 - CE Compliance

DC.R340TT.MAN.001—01—User Manual SDT340TANKTEST EN
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Ultrasound inspectors using SDT instruments with audio outputs are exposed to sounds levels having
noise exposure characteristics daily, which, if not managed by the manufacturer, can increase your risk
of hearing loss. Legislation in Europe has fixed a threshold at 80 dB(A) for a maximum exposure of 8
hours per day.
Government Legislated Noise Exposure Levels
Sound Level dB(A)
Max Exposure Per Day
80
8 hours
83
4 hours
86
2 hours
89
1 hours
92
½ hour
95
15 minutes
98
7.5 minutes
The audio output paired with the Peltor headsets supplied by SDT, having the references FUHDPH-1
and FUHDPH-2 delivers a maximum sound pressure level of 79 dB. SDT makes an additional safety
guarantee to our users. When connecting a sensor, or selecting/changing sensors, SDT instruments
self-adjust the volume to a default, maximum sound pressure level of 58 dB typical. This applies to all
compatible, SDT manufactured sensors and is done so, willingly for the protection and safety of anyone
who uses our products. At full power, prolonged listening to the audio signal can cause hearing loss
and/or irreversible hearing damage.
3. CE compliance
SDT340 and its accessories have been designed and tested to meet the following directives and
standards. The SDT340 kit meets the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives:
• 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
• 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
• 2014/35/EU; Low Voltage Directive (LVD), applied to battery charger
• 2006/66/EU; Batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators
The declaration of CE conformity is available on SDT website at:
https://sdtultrasound.com/support/downloads/certificates/