EXTECH 407355

User's Guide
Noise Dosimeter with PC Interface
Model 407355
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech 407355 Personal Noise Dosimeter. The
407355 is designed to test noise exposure in accordance with OSHA, MSHA, DOD,
ACGIH, and ISO standards. Fast and easy on-site surveys help determine noise
reduction requirements. The meter can also be used in SLM (sound level meter) mode
where sound pressure levels are monitored from 70 to 140dB. The SLM (sound level
meter) mode has a datalogging feature that can record up to 8800 readings which can
be downloaded to a PC for analysis. Note: In DOSIMETER mode, the individual
measurements are NOT datalogged and cannot be recalled.
The built-in RS-232 PC interface offers the following capabilities:
In SOUND LEVEL METER (SLM) MODE: The meter can be connected to PC while
taking measurements so that readings can be stored in a file and readings can be
viewed in a variety of display configurations (graph, list, etc.).
In DOSIMETER mode: The meter can perform a noise survey after which the user
can transfer the survey data to a PC.
Careful use of this device will provide years of reliable service.
Warranty
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects
in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty
applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for
service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department at
(781) 890-7440 ext. 210 for authorization or visit our website www.extech.com for contact
information. A Return Authorization (RA) number must be issued before any product is
returned to Extech. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and
proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. This warranty does not apply to defects
resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of
specification, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. Extech
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific
purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Extech's total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set
forth above is inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or
implied.
CE Certification
CC
Safety
The CE-mark indicates compliance to the EMC directive
EN 61010-1 (1993) and IEC 1010-1 (1990); Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
EMC Emission EN 50081-1 (1992): Generic emission standard
Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry
EN 50081-2 (1993): Generic emission standard
Part 2: Industrial environment
CISPR22 (1993): Radio disturbance characteristics of information
technology equipment. Class B limits.
FCC rules, part 15: Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device
EMC Immunity EN 50082-1 (1992): Generic immunity standard
Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry
RF immunity implies that sound level indications of 70dB or greater will
be affected by no more than ±1.5dB
EN 50082-2 (1995): Generic immunity standard
Part 2: Industrial environment
RF immunity implies that sound level indications of 70dB or greater will
be affected by no more than ±1.5dB
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Specifications
Display
Multi-function LCD
Units of measure
dBA (‘A’ weighted decibels) for sound level
% DOSE for accumulated noise exposure
Measurement ranges
70 to 140dBA for sound level (SPL) measurements
0.01 to 9999 %DOSE for noise exposure surveys
Standards applied
ANSI S1.25-1991 A-weighting; ISO-1999; BS 6402: 1983
Criterion level
80, 84, 85, and 90dB (selectable)
Threshold level
70 to 90dB in 1dB steps (selectable)
Exchange rate
3, 4, 5, and 6dB (selectable)
High level detector
appears on LCD when measurement exceeds 115dBA
Peak flag
PK appears on LCD when measurement exceeds 140dBA
Accuracy
±1.5dB
Frequency weighting
‘A’ weighting
Frequency response
31.5Hz to 8 kHz
Response time
F (FAST) and S (SLOW) selectable
Datalogging capacity
8800 sets
Operating Temperature
32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)
Operating Humidity
10 to 90% RH
Storage Temperature
14 to 140 F (-10 to 60 C)
Storage Humidity
10 to 75% RH
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Battery power
Four (4) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries
Battery life
40 hours (approx.)
Dimensions
4.2 (L) x 2.4 (W) x 1.3 (H)"
Weight
Approx. 12.3 oz. (350g) with batteries
106 (L) x 60 (W) x 34 (H) mm
Descriptions
Display Description
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13.
FAST Response Time mode
SLOW Response Time mode
Noise Exposure test active
Memory mode alert
Noise Exposure test paused
Unit of measure for Noise Exposure test
Battery Status Indicator
Event memory banks (E1-E5)
115dB limit (headphone) indicator
Numerical display digits
Unit of measure for sound level readings
140dB PEAK indicator
Elapsed time mode for noise exposure tests
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Meter Description
1.
Microphone (lapel clip not shown)
2.
Microphone cable
3.
Microphone connector
4.
LCD display
5.
Push-buttons:
ON-OFF
Press to turn the meter ON; Press and hold
to turn the meter OFF.
RESET
This button has a variety of uses including
clearing stored data and accessing the Programming
mode as described in the manual.
RUN
Press to begin a noise survey test in Dosimeter
mode or datalogging in SLM mode. Also used as the
Left Arrow in the Programming mode
CLOCK
Press to view the Date and Time. Also used
as the Right Arrow in Programming mode
MODE Press to select ELAPSED TIMER, SLM (dBA)
mode, or noise survey (%DOSE) mode. Also used as
the Down Arrow in the Programming mode
EVENT Press to select a memory bank (E1 through
E5). Also used as the Up Arrow in the Programming
mode
6.
RS-232 PC Interface plug
7.
RS-232 PC Interface jack
8.
Calibration potentiometer
9.
Battery compartment screw
10. Belt clip / Battery compartment cover
11. Battery compartment
12. Microphone jack
13. Housing screws (service personnel only)
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Operation
Getting Started
1. Power the instrument by pressing the green
button.
2. When the unit is turned on, all display annunciators switch on briefly followed by
‘dOSE’, the Criterion Level (Lc), Threshold Level (Lt), and Exchange Rate (ER)
respectively. These parameters are defined in the Noise Exposure related sections of
this manual.
3. If the meter does not switch on when the power button is pressed, check that the
batteries are installed and are fresh. Refer to the Battery Replacement section of this
manual.
4. To turn the meter OFF, press and hold the green power button; the display will count
down from 3dB to 0dB and then switch off.
5. The 407355 can be used as a Sound Level Meter or a Dosimeter.
Sound Level Meter Operation (dBA)
Press the MODE button repeatedly until the unit of measure is dBA (A-weighted decibels).
In SLM mode the meter operates as a Type 2 sound level meter. The 407355 measures
and displays sound pressure levels from 70 to 140dB. Read the measured sound level on
the LCD. For Sound Level measurements < 68dBA the LCD will display dashed lines. For
readings > 115dBA, the headphone
icon appears. For readings > 140dBA, the Peak
Detector PK icon appears.
Datalogging
In Sound Level Meter (dBA) mode, the internal memory of the meter can store up to 8800
readings. Press the RUN key to start recording the measured readings. The MEM icon will
appear in the display. To stop datalogging, press the RUN key again. The MEM icon will
no longer be displayed on the screen. To download the data to a PC, refer to the PC
Interface section in this manual.
Note: If the low battery mark is flashing or Dosimeter surveys E1 through E5 have been
saved in memory, the datalogging function will not operate. The memory must be cleared.
To clear memory, turn the meter off then hold down the RUN key and turn the meter on. EEP will appear in the display to indicate that all memory data has been cleared.
Dosimeter Operation (Accumulated Noise Exposure - %DOSE)
1. Program the Response Time (Fast or Slow), Criterion Level (Lc), Exchange Rate (ER),
and Threshold Level (Lt) manually (see Programming section) or through the supplied
software (see PC Interface section).
2. Use the MODE button to select %DOSE as the unit of measure.
3. Select an unused Event Bank (E1 through E5) using the EVENT button.
4. Attach the meter to the user’s belt buckle, breast pocket, or where convenient
5. Clip the microphone as close as possible to the user’s ear (shirt collar, for example)
using the lapel clip.
6. Route the cable as to not hinder the working movements of the user.
7. Press the RUN button to begin measuring accumulated noise exposure. The Clock
display icon will switch on.
8. Press the RUN button momentarily to PAUSE the test (PAUSE display icon will switch
on). Press the RUN button again to resume the test (PAUSE icon will switch off).
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9. Use the MODE button at any time to view the elapsed time of the test. Press the
MODE button until the TIME display icon appears. Now the elapsed time will appear in
hours and minutes. Press the RUN button again to return to the %DOSE display.
10. To end the noise survey, press and hold the RUN key for 3 seconds. Read the
accumulated noise exposure value on the LCD.
11. Testing notes:
Never shout into the microphone as this will affect the test.
To obtain reliable data, the user’s activities must reflect a typical working day.
For best results, test over the course of several days and average the %DOSE
Refer to the dosimetry parameter descriptions below:
Event Select
Press the EVENT button to enter the EVENT mode. Each time the EVENT button is
pressed the LCD increments the Event bank (E1 through E5). Each bank is a memory
location. The user can store (or write over) the data in any of these locations. Each bank
location (E1, for example) is displayed on the LCD along with the stored data. If data is
present in a bank, the bank ID blinks. To erase data in a bank, press and hold the RESET
button until the display ID stops blinking.
% DOSE
The unit of measure, % DOSE, is used to quantify noise exposure measured during a
work shift. 100% dose is the maximum allowable noise exposure in accordance with
OSHA, MSHA, DOD, ACGIH, and ISO standards. Most standards specify Criterion
Level, Exchange Rate, Response Time, and Frequency weighting for the dosimeter as
discussed next.
CRITERION LEVEL (Lc)
To take an on-site noise exposure survey in accordance with standards such as OSHA
and MSHA, the dosimeter’s Criterion Level must first be set. The 100% DOSE
parameter discussed above is determined by the following equation: 100% DOSE =
Criterion Level for 8 hours. Each country has a unique Criterion Level (most countries,
including the U.S., use 90dB). The Criterion level is selectable (80, 84, 85, or 90dB).
Select the appropriate level per the Programming section of this manual.
EXCHANGE RATE (ER)
Exchange rate is best illustrated by example; refer to the following example: Since
100% DOSE = Criterion Level for 8 hours, a person would receive 50% DOSE in 4
hours if the noise level equals the Criterion Level setting. Now consider a Criterion
Level of 90dB, a noise measurement of 95dB (5dBA higher than the Criterion Level),
and an Exchange Rate of 5dB; in this example a 100% DOSE would be received in
only 4 hours. This is because with a 5dB Exchange Rate, a 5dB increase in sound level
is considered a doubling of the DOSE. Other Exchange Rates can be selected (3, 4, 5,
or 6dB). Refer to the local regulations or standards.
FAST (F) SLOW (S) RESPONSE TIME
Set the response time to Fast (F) to capture quick bursts of sound such as discharging
firearms, fireworks, hammering, and other impulse noises. Use the Slow (S) setting if
the noise under test is more of a continuous drone or background din. The Slow setting
is typically specified by OSHA and MSHA standards for use in noise surveys. Refer to
the Programming section of this manual to set the response time.
THRESHOLD LEVEL (Lt)
The threshold level is the sound level at which the 407354 begins to integrate noise into
the exposure test. For example, if the threshold level (Lt) is set to 85dB, the meter will
integrate all noise that equals or exceeds 85 dB. Sound levels below this threshold
would not be included in the dose calculation. See the Programming section to change
the level. The Threshold Level can be set from 70 to 90dB in 1 dB steps.
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PEAK FLAG
When sound levels above 140dB are present the meter displays the PK symbol
HIGH LEVEL INDICATOR
When sound levels above 115dB are present the meter displays the headphone
symbol
Real Time Clock
Press the CLOCK key to display the current Day and Time accompanied by the TIME icon
blinking. Note that the DATE and TIME settings are saved when the meter is turned off. To
set the TIME and DATE refer to the Programming section.
Manual Programming
NOTE: The meter can be automatically programmed using the supplied software. Refer to
the PC interface sections for details. Specifically, the OCCUPATIONAL NOISE
EXPOSURE STANDARD software window can be used to configure the meter with one
click of the mouse. To Manually Program the meter, follow these steps:
1. To access the programming mode, start with the 407355 power off.
2. Press and hold the
(RESET) button while turning the instrument on.
3. Release the RESET button when SEP (Setting Parameters) appears.
4. Use the left
5. Use the up
and right
and down
arrow buttons to select the desired parameter
arrow buttons to change a parameter’s setting
6. Refer to the parameter display symbols and their definitions below. These parameters
are discussed throughout this manual
LC
LT
ER
20
04
0_7_
0_8_
0_3_
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S F
(Criterion Level): 80, 84, 85, 90dB selections
(Threshold Level): 70 to 90dB selectable in 1dB steps
(Exchange Rate): 3, 4, 5, and 6 dB selections
First two digits of calendar year
Last two digits of calendar year
Calendar Month
Day of the Month
Hour of the day
Minutes
Slow (1 second) and Fast (125ms) response time settings
7. Press the
button to exit the programming mode. Changes made in the programming
mode will be saved upon exiting. Note that settings are not lost when the meter is
turned off.
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Calibration Procedure
Note that an acoustical calibrator (such as the Extech 407744 or 407766) is required to
calibrate the 407355. Extech Instruments can also calibrate the instrument and provide an
N.I.S.T. certificate if desired.
1. Set the instrument to the Sound Level Measurement Mode (dBA) using the MODE
button.
2. Set the response time to SLOW (see the Programming section)
3. Insert the 407355 microphone into the microphone cavity of the calibrator.
4. Turn the calibrator ON and adjust the CAL screw on the 407355 so that the LCD
display matches the calibrator output signal (94dB typically).
5. Calibration should be performed before each use.
PC Interface
Connecting the meter to the PC via the supplied interface cable
Connect the 5-pin end of the supplied interface cable to the DOSE Meter. Connect the 9pin connector end of the cable to the PC COM Port. Cable and adaptor wiring are detailed
later in this manual for reference.
Installing the supplied DOSE WindowsTM Software
1. Insert the supplied software CD in the PC CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for installation of the DOSE software program.
3. Open the DOSE program from the location where it is installed on the PC.
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PC Interface Operational Modes
The PC Interface for the Model 407355 is used for both the Sound Level Meter (SLM) and the
Noise Exposures Survey modes of meter operation:
Sound Level Meter (SLM): There are 2 modes, Data Acquisition and Datalogging. In
‘Data Acquisition’ mode, the meter is connected to the PC and used as a Sound Level
Meter. The PC captures the SLM readings (0.2 to 60 sec. sampling time), displays them
in a variety of formats, and saves them to a file. In ‘Datalogging’ mode, the meter is used
to capture up to 8800 readings in its internal memory (0.1 to 6553 sec. sampling time).
The meter is disconnected from the PC while this function is performed. After the
readings are captured, the meter is connected to the PC and the data is transferred from
meter to PC.
Noise Exposure Survey mode: In this mode, the meter is used normally as a Noise
Survey Dosimeter. The meter is disconnected from the PC while the noise survey is
performed. After the survey, the meter is connected to the PC and survey data is
transferred from meter to PC.
Each mode is discussed below:
Sound Level Meter (SLM) Data Acquisition mode
1. Connect the meter to the PC using the supplied interface cable.
2. Run the DOSE software program.
3. Use the meter in the SLM mode as described previously.
4. Use the MAIN SOFTWARE and CONTROL PANEL windows to operate the meter,
view the readings, and save the data file. The MAIN and the CONTROL PANEL
windows are described in the Software Reference section.
Sound Level Meter (SLM) Datalogging mode
1. Perform a Datalogging operation as described previously.
2. After the test, connect the meter to the PC.
3. Run the DOSE software program.
4. Click the MEMORY tab in the MAIN software window. The MEMORY window will open
and the readings will be copied from the meter to the PC.
5. After the data is downloaded, the Recorded Sets will be listed. Click an individual set
and a detailed view of the data will appear.
Note: Datalogging sampling time can be set from 0.1 to 6553 seconds. Click in the Interval
window, enter a time, and press the Return Key to accept the sampling time.
Noise Exposure Survey Data transfer to PC
1. Perform a Noise Survey as described previously.
2. After the test, connect the meter to the PC.
3. Run the DOSE software program.
4. Click the EVENT tab in the MAIN software window. The EVENT window will open as
shown in the Software Reference section.
5. Click on the BANK tab in the EVENT window and select an individual bank (E1, E2,
E3, E4, or E5) or all of the banks (E1-E5). The data will appear in the relevant bank
column in the EVENT window. Alternatively, the user can click on the column of the
Bank in order to download the noise survey results for a particular memory bank (E1
through E5).
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Software Reference Information
The REMOTE CONTROL and MAIN SOFTWARE Windows
When the DOSE program is opened, two windows appear. The CONTROL PANEL
window is used to remotely control the meter and to remotely view the meter’s readings.
Simply click on the meter’s push-buttons in the CONTROL PANEL window. The MAIN
SOFTWARE window has numerous functions and displays as detailed below.
CONTROL PANEL WINDOW
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MAIN Software Window Menu Headings
FILE
OPEN: Use an existing data file or create a new data file to store readings in SLM mode.
Readings will be stored in this file when START RECORDING is selected.
START and STOP RECORDING: Start or Stop data recording in the currently opened
file.
VIEW FILE: Open a previously stored data file on the PC and view the contents.
EXIT: Close the DOSE program
DISPLAY
This selection allows the user to view data in DATA ACQUISITION SLM MODE in
LIST, GRAPH, ANALOG, or DIGITAL formats (see diagrams). The CONTROL PANEL
can also be opened from this menu.
Analog, Digital, Graph and List Display Modes
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EVENT WINDOW - Download data from meter bank (E1 through E5) to PC
In this window the user can download, view, and save the contents of the meter’s Event
banks E1 through E5. Use the BANK tab to select one bank or all banks; this will
automatically start a download operation. Alternatively, simply click on a column to
initiate a download operation. The MENU headings are described below:
FILE: Save the event data in a file
BANK: Select one bank or all banks to initiate a download from meter to PC
PRINT: Click to print the data to the local printer
EXIT: Close the EVENT window
The Parameters shown in the left-most column of the EVENT window are explained
below:
USED OR NOT: Indicates that there are or are not data records in a particular
bank. The word RECORDING will appear if the meter is currently performing a
noise survey.
Criterion, Threshold, Exchange, and Time weighting are the settings configured by
the user for a noise survey as described previously.
115VdB RMS: Alerts the user that the sound level reached 115dB
EXCEED 140dB: Alerts the user that the sound level reached 140dB
START DATE and TIME: Date and time when noise survey began
STOP TIME: Time of day noise survey ended
EXPOSURE TIME: Duration of test
DOSE VALUE: Dose value in percent for the period of the test
TWA: Projected sound level in dB. In the example above, the elapsed time of the
noise exposure test is only 17 minutes; much shorter than an 8-hour test. However,
if sound levels remain relatively constant for the next 8 hours, the projected sound
level average will be 57.2 dB.
PEAK FLAG TIME: Time of day when sound level reached 115dB
PEAK DURATION: Interval of time that sound level was equal to or greater than
115dB
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AVERAGE
When AVERAGE is selected the
window shown in the accompanying
diagram opens. In the AVERAGE
mode, the user selects a sampling
interval and the software shows a
value that represents the average of
all the readings taken during the
sampling interval.
The USER field can be used to personalize the data record (optional).
The DATE field is automatically filled-in with the START DATE/TIME and the
user-selected Time Interval (time between records).
The METER SET TO field is automatically filled-in with the Criterion level and
Exchange rate. If these fields do not automatically fill in, go to the EVENTS menu
item and download the EVENT register information.
The MEASUREMENT SUMMARY window automatically fills in when the test is
stopped. The RUN TIME is total test time. The SPL MAX field is highest average
reading taken during the course of the test. The DOSE field automatically fills in
the %DOSE value for the test (in noise survey mode).
OPTION
TWA (Time Weighted Average) Information Window
TWA is the 8-hour projected average sound level in dB based on data collected from the
start of the test up to the time the TWA is checked. See the information window below.
TWA is automatically calculated in the EVENTS window, discussed previously.
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OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE STANDARD Window
The Occupational Noise Exposure Standard window (see diagram) is a convenient way
to automatically set up the meter’s noise survey parameters for a given country. Simply
click on the desired country and then click the SET button. It may take a minute or so for
the operation to complete.
SET MODE
The Set Mode is used to change the noise survey parameters and the Time/Date (see
diagram). Select the desired settings and press the OK button when finished. It may
take several minutes for the operation to complete.
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PC Interface Cable and Adaptor Wiring Reference
The wiring diagrams and pin-outs for the supplied PC Interface cable is provided below:
DIN to DB-9 Cable
Battery Replacement and Status Display
The 407355 is powered by four (4) ‘AAA’ 1.5V batteries and the LCD display employs a 5segment battery status indicator.
5-segment battery LCD status indicator
When the batteries are fully charged, all five segments of the indicator will be visible. As
the batteries discharge, the segments switch off one by one. Do not use the instrument if
all five segments have switched off.
To replace the batteries:
1. Remove the large flat-head screw from the back of the instrument. This will free the
belt clip; remove the clip.
2. The discharged 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries will be visible behind the clip.
3. Replace the batteries observing polarity.
4. Re-assemble the clip
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Conversion Charts
OSHA Permissible Noise Exposures
Duration per day, hours
Sound level dBA, slow response
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1.5
102
1
105
0.5
110
0.25 or less
115
Source:29 CFR 1910 Table G-16
Conversion from Percent Noise Exposure or Dose to 8-Hour Time Weighted Average
Sound Level(TWA)
Dose or percent
TWA (dBA)
50
85.0
55
85.7
60
86.3
65
86.9
70
87.4
75
87.9
80
88.4
85
88.8
90
89.2
95
89.6
100
90.0
105
90.4
110
90.7
115
91.1
120
91.3
125
91.6
Note: Assumes 5-dB exchange rate and 90-dBA Criterion
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Calibration and Repair Services
Extech offers repair and calibration services for the products we sell. Extech also
provides NIST certification for most products. Call the Customer Service Department for
information on calibration services available for this product. Extech recommends that
annual calibrations be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy.
Support line (781) 890-7440
Technical support: Extension 200; E-mail: [email protected]
Repair & Returns: Extension 210; E-mail: [email protected]
Product specifications subject to change without notice
For the latest version of this User’s Guide, Software updates, and other
up-to-the-minute product information, visit our website: www.extech.com
Copyright © 2004 Extech Instruments Corporation
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.
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