SoundPro
TSI Quest SoundPro SE-DL Series
TSI Quest SoundPro SE-DL Series Sound Level Meters and Real-Time Analyzers help provide advanced sound level monitoring and comprehensive data analysis. Instruments are available in Class/Type 1 and Class/Type 2 models. A large screen display allows for real-time frequency analysis and data-storing capabilities make it easy to post-process and evaluate workplace noise levels.
- ANSI and IEC standards compliant
- Available in Class/Type 1 Precisions or Class/Type 2 General Purpose models
- Two “virtual” sound level meters running simultaneously
- Concurrent A-weighted and C-weighted measurements
- Programmable and level-triggered start and stop
- A, C and Z (flat) frequency weighting
- Fast, slow, and IEC impulse time response\
- Selectable thresholds 10 dB – 140 dB
- 3, 4, 5, 6 dB exchange rates
- Luminescent keypad and backlit display
- SD memory card slot
- USB communications port and serial RS-232 output
- Display adjustable among multiple languages
- Time history data logging with 1 second to 60 minute intervals*
- Back erase function
- Noise dose calculation/dosimetry function
- Full (1/1) octave band real-time analysis
- Third (1/3) octave band real-time analysis
- SoundPro Outdoor Measuring System
- Option-1: Speech Intelligibility (STI-PA) and Acoustic Spectral Curves
- Option-2: Speech Intelligibility (STI-PA) with accessories and Acoustic Spectral Curves
- Reverberation: Reverberation measurement and RT60 analysis (Part Number: 053-768)
- Audiometric calibration kit configurations
- GPS data incorporation (using compatible GPS receiver)
- Optional microphones in 1/4”, 1/2”, and 1” sizes
- Detection Management Software | Offers a variety of functionality allowing the ability to intuitively interpret measurements and generate reports for export and sharing of results.
- Occupational noise evaluations
- Environmental noise assessments
- General sound and frequency analysis
- Automotive design and vehicle noise evaluations
- Building acoustics, including STI-PA method
- HVAC testing per NEBB
- Selection of hearing protection
| 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 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 | |
| Performance Requirements | EN/IEC 61672-1(2002), ANSI S1.4 (R2006), ANSI S1.43(R2007), EN/IEC 61260 (2001), ANSI S1.11 (R2009), (also meets requirements of former standards IEC 60651 and 60804) | |
| IEC60268-16 (2003) with Speech Intelligibility option |
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| Safety Requirements | IEC61010-1 (2010) | |
| Certifications | CE Mark, WEEE, RoHS | |
| 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 | -10ºC to +50ºC (<± 0.5 dB effect) |
| Storage | -25ºC to +70ºC | |
| 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 | |
| Measurements | ||
| Parameters | SPL, LMax, LMin, LPk(peak), LEQ/LAVG, SEL, LN (selectable L1 to L99), TWA, Taktm, Taktmx, Dose, PDose, Exposure (Pa2H/Pa2S), LDN, CNEL, PTWA, LC-A | |
| Ranges | 120 dB+ (A-weighted) total dynamic measurement range over 8 individual ranges of 90 dB (A-weighted) each (with filters - 80 dB ranges) |
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| Overall measurement range | 0 dB to 140 dB | |
| Peak Range | Up to 143 dB using standard BK4936 microphone; higher with optional microphones and preamps |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 | |
| Logging and Storage | ||
| Logging | DL Models only. LMax, LMin, LPk(peak), LN, LEQ/LAVG may be logged at 11 selectable intervals from one second to 60 minutes to the included SD (secure digital) memory card. Use TSI Quest 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 TSI Quest 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Spectral Curves | Criterion (PNC) Curves, Room Criterion (RC) Curves, Balanced Noise 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 Intelligibility Function | Firmware can be installed in the SoundPro series to allow the testing and evaluation of intelligibility of human speech 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 |
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| Calibration | ||
| History | Complete calibration history with post study verification logged with calibration history | |
| 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 | |
| Sound Pro Models: Type/Class 2 | Summary Data Logging | Time History / Data Logging | 1/1 Octave RTA | 1/3 Octave RTA |
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| SE SLM (SP-SE-2) | + | |||
| SE 1/1 Octave RTA (SP-SE-2-1/1) | + | + | ||
| SE 1/1 & 1/3 Octave RTA (SP-SE-2-1/3) | + | + | + | |
| DL Data Logging SLM (SP-DL-2) | + | + | ||
| DL 1/1 Octave Data Logging RTA (SP-DL-2-1/1) | + | + | + | |
| DL 1/1 & 1/3 Octave Data Logging RTA (SP-DL-2-1/3) | + | + | + | + |
| Sound Pro Models: Type/Class 1 | Summary Data Logging | Time History / Data Logging | 1/1 Octave RTA | 1/3 Octave RTA |
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| SE Sound Level Meter (SP-SE-1) | + | |||
| SE 1/1 Octave RTA (SP-SE-1-1/1) | + | + | ||
| SE 1/1 & 1/3 Octave RTA (SP-SE-1-1/3) | + | + | + | |
| DL Data Logging SLM (SP-DL-1) | + | + | ||
| DL 1/1 Octave Data Logging RTA (SP-DL-1-1/1) | + | + | + | |
| DL 1/1 & 1/3 Octave Data Logging RTA (SP-DL-1-1/3) | + | + | + | + |
| Add-On Features | Compatible with the following SoundPro Sound Level Meter Models |
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| Option 1: Speech Intelligibility (STI-PA) and Acoustic Spectral Curves | SP-SE-2-1/1, SP-SE-2-1/3, SP-SE-1-1/1, SP-SE-1-1/3, SP-DL-2-1/1, SP-DL-2-1/3, SP-DL-1-1/1, SP-DL-1-1/3 |
| Option 2: Speech Intelligibility (STI-PA) with accessories and Acoustic Spectral Curves | SP-SE-2-1/1, SP-SE-2-1/3, SP-SE-1-1/1, SP-SE-1-1/3, SP-DL-2-1/1, SP-DL-2-1/3, SP-DL-1-1/1, SP-DL-1-1/3 |
| Reverberation: Reverberation measurement and RT60 analysis (part number 053-768) | SP-SE-2-1/1, SP-SE-2-1/3, SP-SE-1-1/1, SP-SE-1-1/3, SP-DL-2-1/1, SP-DL-2-1/3, SP-DL-1-1/1, SP-DL-1-1/3 |
| BK4936 | QE7052 | QE4110 | QE4130 | QE4150 | QE4170 | |
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| Standard Microphone | + | + | ||||
| Optional Microphone | + | + | + | + | ||
| Type 1 Microphone: +/- 1 dB | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Type 2 Microphone: +/- 2 dB | + | |||||
| Industrial Hygeine/Workplace Safety | + | + | + | + | ||
| Product Sound Design - Automotive, Appliances, etc. | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Environmental | + | + | + | |||
| HVAC | + | + | + | + | ||
| Military/Gun Range | + (160 dB) | |||||
| Audiometric Booth | + | |||||
| Microphone Diameter | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1" |
| Free Field Microphone | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Random Incidence Microphone | + | |||||
| Pressure Microphone | + | |||||
| Electret | + | + | ||||
| Condenser | + | + | + | + | ||
| High Frequency (greater than 10kHz) | + | + | + | + | + |