3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division
3M™ SoundPro™ Sound Level Meters SE/DL Series
Easy to Use Functionality Advanced Sound Level Monitoring The 3M™ SoundPro™ Sound Level Meters SE/DL provides advanced sound level monitoring and comprehensive data analysis. Available in Class/Type 1 and Class/Type 2 models, these instruments feature large screen displays that enable real- time frequency analysis, and data storing capabilities that make it easy to post-process and evaluate workplace noise levels.
The aerodynamic shape of the SoundPro is specifically designed
to minimize disturbance to the sound fields being measured. From industrial and task noise sampling to hearing conservation, the SoundPro SE/DL series provides accuracy, ease-of-use and, if needed, data for professional follow-through. High Performance Area SoundPro SE/DL Features Sound Level Monitoring ANSI & IEC standards compliant Available in Class/Type 1 Precision or Class/Type 2 General Purpose models The 3M™ SoundPro SE and DL’s powerful feature set Two “virtual” sound level meters running simultaneously make it easy to document and measure noise exposures. Concurrent A-weighted and C-weighted measurements These hand-held instruments include two virtual sound Programmable and level-triggered start and stop level meters to take full or third octave band real-time A, C, and Z (flat) frequency weighting Fast, slow, and IEC impulse time response measurements while simultaneously measuring broadband Selectable thresholds 10 dB – 140 dB sound. Features such as a menu driven user 3, 4, 5, 6 dB exchange rates interface, quick keypad calibration, removable Luminescent keypad and backlit display SD memory card and optional 3M™ Detection SD memory card slot USB communications port and serial RS-232 output Management Software DMS allow users to Multilingual display (English, French, Spanish, German, simply and reliably perform advanced Italian, Portuguese) sound analysis. Time history data logging with 1 second to 60 minute intervals* Back erase function The SoundPro series helps deliver the Noise dose calculation / dosimetry function
accurate sound measurement needed to *DL only
support hearing conservation programs
and can help companies comply with Applications Include: regulatory requirements for Occupational noise evaluations hearing protection. Environmental noise assessments Noise ordinance enforcement and legal metrology General sound and frequency analysis Vehicle noise evaluations Building acoustics Mobile equipment evaluations Easy-to-Read, Intuitive Displays
SPL Display 1/1 Octave 1/3 Octave
Quasi-Analogue and Numeric Screen Band Bar Chart Measurement Screen Band Bar Chart Measurement Screen Analogue Display View Broadband Bar Chart View Broadband Bar Chart View Displays the current Sound Pressure Level Displays 1/1 octave analysis measurements Displays 1/3 octave-band analysis (SPL) with selected time response and filter in filter band and broadband values for measurements in filter band and broadband weightings. The amplitude of the displayed both meters 1 and 2. This screen contains values for both meters 1 and 2. This screen measurement is shown both graphically by 13 bars with 11 filter bands and two for contains 35 bars with 33 filter bands and the length of the bar and numerically below broadband. Bars appear if the value for the two for broadband. Bars appear if the value the bar. The bar appears if the measured measurement is above the minimum value for the bar is above the minimum value for value is above the minimum value for the for the selected measurement range. the selected measurement range. selected measurement range.
Real-Time Analysis Optional Features and Expanded Capabilities 3M SoundPro Outdoor ™
Measuring System (SP-OMS)
The SoundPro Outdoor Measuring System helps protect the instrument from exposure to wind, rain, snow, chemicals, particulates, animals, vandalism and theft. It is also used for extended battery life with up to one week of continuous monitoring (two weeks with optional second battery). The weatherproof case holds the meter and battery pack with room for accessories and storage of the system components while not in use.
Exposed components are made of stainless steel, ABS and
engineered polymers. The OMS kit contains all necessary masts, windscreens, cables, battery packs and adapters required for use with the SoundPro SE and DL instruments. Provisions in the case design allow customer-supplied padlocks and cables to be used to lock the case and secure it to a stationary object.
Other Options Include:
Full (1/1) octave band real-time analysis Third (1/3) octave band real-time analysis Acoustic spectral curves option Speech intelligibility option Audiometric calibration kit configurations GPS data incorporation (using compatible GPS receiver) Optional microphones in 1/4", 1/2", and 1" sizes Reverberation Time (RT-60 option) Specifications for the SoundPro GENERAL: DISPLAY LANGUAGES English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese USER INTERFACE 10 pushbuttons and 4 soft keys, menu driven DISPLAY TYPE Transflective 128 X 64 Dot Matrix LCD with additional fiber optic backlighting CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS:
EMC REQUIREMENTS EN/IEC 61326-1(2005) Group 1, Class B Emissions / Industrial Location Immunity. CFR:47 (2008) Part 15 - Meets FCC Class B Emissions EN/IEC 61672-1(2002), ANSI S1.4 (R2006), ANSI S1.43(R2007), EN/IEC 61260 (2001), ANSI S1.11 (R2009), PERFORMANCE (also meets requirements of former standards IEC 60651 and 60804) REQUIREMENTS IEC60268-16 (2003) with Speech Intelligibility option SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IEC61010-1 (2010) CERTIFICATIONS CE Mark, WEEE, RoHS MEASUREMENTS:
RANGES 120 dB+ (A-weighted) total dynamic measurement range over 8 individual ranges of 90 dB (A-weighted) each (with filters - 80 dB ranges); overall measurement range 0 dB to 140 dB PEAK RANGE Up to 143 dB using standard BK4936 microphone; higher with optional microphones and preamps FREQUENCY WEIGHTING A, C, Z and F (Flat) RESPONSE TIME Fast, Slow, IEC Impulse EXCHANGE RATES 3, 4, 5, and 6 dB CRITERION LEVEL 40 to 100 dB UPPER LIMIT TIME LOGGING 10 to 140 dB selectable
RUN MODES Level triggered run/pause, clock/date triggered power on and run for programmed duration, external logic input run/pause, and keypad initiated run/pause for programmed duration MEASUREMENT REFERENCES SPL: 114 dB Frequency: 1 kHz Direction: 0 degrees using free-field response microphone OCTAVE AND THIRD OCTAVE FILTERS (OPTIONAL): (base-10 bands, as recommended by IEC61260 [2001])
FULL OCTAVE FILTERS 11 bands with center frequencies from 16 Hz to 16 kHz
THIRD OCTAVE FILTERS 33 bands with center frequencies from 12.5 Hz to 20 kHz CALIBRATION: HISTORY Complete calibration history with post study verification logged with calibration history LOGGING AND STORAGE: DL Models only. LMax, LMin, LPk (peak), LN, LEQ/LAVG may be logged at 11 selectable intervals from one second to 60 LOGGING minutes to the included SD (secure digital) memory card. Use 3M™ QuestSuite™ Professional II or 3M™ Detection Management Software DMS to interpret data files
SUMMARY DATA All session/study data is stored to the SD card. Summary data may be interpreted with 3M™ QuestSuite™ Professional II or 3M™ Detection Management Software DMS, or exported to spreadsheet or XML file with an available utility
MEMORY Accepts 32 MB to 32 GB SD memory cards. Card included with all models and stores multiple summary sessions/studies and for setup storage (Contact factory for preferred SD card manufacturers) SPECIAL FUNCTIONS: BACK ERASE Selectable 1 to 20 seconds removal of measurement data (data removed by back erasing and retained in session file) SECURITY 4 digit code protection for Runs and Setups available
OPTIONAL ACOUSTIC Noise Criterion (NC) Curves, Preferred Noise Criterion (PNC) Curves, Room Criterion (RC) Curves, Balanced Noise SPECTRAL CURVES Criterion (NCB) Curves, Noise Rating (NR) Curves, Audiometric Room Curves (per ANSI S3.1, per OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment, and per ISO Hearing Screen for Audiology Booths)
OPTIONAL SPEECH Firmware can be installed in the SoundPro™ series to allow the testing and evaluation of intelligibility of human speech INTELLIGIBILITY FUNCTION through public address (PA), fire alarm and mass notification systems (MNS), the STI-PA method in accordance with IEC 60268-16 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code. Results are in STI or CIS. On meter post-processing available OPTIONAL REVERBERATION TIME (RT-60) Used to measure decay time or acoustic decay performance of a room or closed space
All Specifications Subject to Change
SoundPro Specifications (cont.) PORTS AND CONNECTIONS: POWER JACK External power supply 9-16 VDC AC/DC OUTPUT 3.5 mm stereo (tip-AC, Ring-DC, Ring2-Ground) 10 PIN AUXILIARY CONNECTOR RS-232, 3 digital outputs, 1 digital input USB Conforms to USB 2.0, mini-USB connector ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
BATTERIES 4 disposable AA alkaline cells, typically >10 hours continuous use without backlight (SLM only without filters activated); optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells, typically 10+ hours (SLM only) EXTERNAL DC POWER INPUT 100 – 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz transformed to 9 VDC
STANDARD MICROPHONES Class/Type 1 Precision – BK4936; Class/Type 2 General Purpose – QE7052; other optional types and sizes available from ¼" to 1" prepolarized or standard condenser types MICROPHONE POLARIZATION Selectable 0 volts or 200 volts (Class/Type 1 models only) MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY Selectable nominal values in decibels relevant to 1 Volt/Pa METER INPUT IMPEDANCE 20 kΩ in series with 11 μF capacitance, with 100 pF capacitance to ground REMOTE CABLE Will drive up to 15 meters of cable with negligible signal loss PREAMPLIFIER Removable preamp directly accepts ½" (0.52" or 13.2 mm) microphone; other sizes require adapter PREAMPLIFIER INPUT IMPEDANCE Greater than 1 GΩ; less than 2pF PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: SIZE 3.1"W X 11.1"H X 1.6" thick (with preamp & microphone); 7.9 cm X 28.2 cm X 4.1 cm WEIGHT 0.54 kg or 1.2 lbs. (including batteries) HOUSING Stainless fiber filled ABS polycarbonate with additional internal EM/RFI shielding TRIPOD MOUNT Standard photographic mount on rear accepts ¼"- 20 screw threads ENVIRONMENTAL: TEMPERATURE Operating -10 ºC to +50 ºC (<± 0.5 dB effect); Storage -25 ºC to +70 ºC HUMIDITY 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
EXTERNAL FIELDS Electric – 10 V/meter, 1 kHz modulated, 30 MHz – 1 GHz, <55 dBC; magnetic - 80 A/m, 50/60 Hz, no significant effect All Specifications Subject to Change
DMS Software: Data Management Made Easy
New 3M Detection Management ™ • Retrieve, download, share and Software DMS makes it easy to record, save instrument data
report, chart and analyze data collected • Generate charts and reports 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division
