Sound Examiner


TSI Quest Sound Examiner SE-400 Series

The TSI Quest Sound Examiner SE-400 Series is engineered to accurately measure noise levels in highly variable environments, including those that require intrinsic safety (-IS models). These meters compute average sound pressure level (LEQ/LAVG) over the run time, helping you to more accurately assess occupational and environmental noise levels. Instruments are available in Class/Type 1 and Class/Type 2 models. The SE-401 and SE-402-R models feature a removable preamp to support remote monitoring. Intrinsically safe models allow for monitoring in hazardous environments. All models are ready to use with no set-up required.
  • Choice of Microphones | User can specify microphone type (Class/Type I or Class/Type II) based on application. Select Type II for general duty, Type I for applications requiring higher accuracy.
  • Removable Preamp (SE-401 and SE-402-R models) | Preamp can be easily removed to enable interference-free low-level monitoring, especially for remote use.
  • Aerodynamic Shape | Minimizes disturbance to sound fields being measured, ensuring accurate readings.
  • Onboard Data Logging | Allows user to capture maximum, minimum and peak values at intervals down to 1 second for thorough analysis. Can be used with TSI Quest Detection Management Software to manage compliance with hearing conservation programs.
  • Conformance to Standards | Meets IEC 61672-1 (2002) and ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007) standards and is CE certified. Intrinsic Safety approvals on SE-401-IS and SE-402-IS.
  • 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 evaluation including hazardous locations
  • Environmental noise assessments
  • General acoustic analysis
  • Machinery and equipment noise evaluations
Measurements
ParametersSPL, LMax, LMin, LPk (peak), LEQ/LAVG, LE, Elapsed Time
Peak and Frequency
Weighting
A, C, Z
Response TimeFast and Slow
Ranges110 dBA total dynamic measurement range
Overall range 30 – 140 dBA (single range)
Max Peak Level143 dBA (sampled peak)
Exchange Rates3, 4, 5 dBA
Status IndicatorsRun, Stop, Battery Status, OL (overload), UR (under-range), Run-Time, Locked Status
Physical
Size11.2” (L) x 2.8” (W) x 1.3” (D) / 28.4 cm (L) x 7.1 cm (W) x 3.3 cm (D) (with preamp and microphone)
WeightSE-401 model12.9 oz / 367.5 g (with preamp and microphone)
SE-402 model13.4 oz / 380.5 g (with preamp and microphone)
SE-401-IS model14.5 oz / 410 g (with preamp and microphone)
SE-402-IS model14.5 oz / 410 g (with preamp and microphone)
HousingABS Polycarbonate IP65. (Enclosure rated to IP65. Microphone and external connectors not IP rated.)
Tripod MountStandard photographic mount on backside accepts ¼” – 20 screw threads
Drop ProtectionMinimum 2 meters onto concrete, 2 times on each face. Acceptable microphone damage.
Environmental
Operating Temperature14 °F to 122 °F (-10 °C to 50 °C )
Humidity0 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60° C)
Atmospheric PressureOperating80 to 110 kPa
Storage50 to 150 kPa
Power / Electrical Characteristics
BatteryLithium Polymer2500 mAHr for standard models / 1500 mAHr for IS models, rechargeable
Run-Time18 hours minimum (excluding the backlight) for standard models
8 hours for IS models
Battery Life3 years or 500 cycles (service replaceable)
Battery ChargeUSB charger is provided with instrument.
Battery charge time8 hours (approx.)
Internal Memory2MB (34 days at 1-minute logging)
CommunicationsUSB Interface
Standard MicrophonesClass/Type 1 Precision QE4936 microphone
Class/Type 2 General QE7052 microphone
PreamplifierPreamp directly accepts ½” (13.2 mm) microphone
Remote CableDrives up to 50 ft (15 m) of cable with negligible signal loss (not available on IS)
Standards
Intrinsic Safety (SE-401 IS and SE-402 IS)EN60079-11:2012 Part 11, IEC 60079-11 Ed. 6:2012 Part 11
EN60079-0:2013, IEC 60079-0 Ed. 5:2013
IECEx Certificate File #: 13.0006X
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU for use in potential explosive atmospheres certificate number: 1210031x
Ports and Connections
AC/DC Output3.5 mm stereo (tip – AC, center ring – DC, ring – Gnd); not applicable to IS models
I/O ConnectorRS-232 (I/O connector not applicable to IS models)
USBConforms to USB 2.0, mini-USB connector
Conformance to Standards
IEC 61672-1 (2002)Electroacoustics, Sound Level Meters, Part 1: Specifications
ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007)American National Standards: Specifications for Integrating Averaging Sound Level Meters
ANSI S1.4-1983 (R2006)Specifications for Sound Level Meters
CE MarkSelf Certified
Intrinsic Safety Standards (SE-401 IS and SE-402 IS models)Contact factory for detailed information
Sound Examiner Sound Level MetersSound Examiner SE-401Sound Examiner SE-402Sound Examiner SE-402-RSound Examiner SE-401-ISSound Examiner SE-402-IS
DMS Compatible+++++
Data Logging+++++
External AC/DC output+++
Class/Type 2 Accuracy+++
Class/Type 1 Accuracy++
Remote capability with removeable preamp++
Intrinsic Safety approvals++