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LI0056 – Revision 28 May 2015

Introduction

The 67SB Blast Probe According to ANSI S12.42 is designed to meet the require-
ments of a blast probe suitable for high-level impulse measurements as outlined in 
ANSI S12.42. The 67SB complies with ANSI S12.42 and IEC 61094-1.

The 67SB consists of a sturdy aluminium tube and a flush-mounted 1/8-inch externally 
polarized pressure microphone (40DP) as sensor. The tube has a 3/4 inch thread for 
mounting on a tripod or similar device.

Fig. 1. 

The 67SB seen from above and below.

67SB Blast 

Probe Microphone

Serial No. XXXXXX

G.R.A.S.

Sound source

Do not co

ver

sensor

For removing

probe top

For removing

sensor

Top view

Bottom view

1/4˝ thread  

(for tripod or similar)

M2 hex screws
(for 1.5 mm hex key) for 

microphone and probe 

assembly

Hole for 

microphone

67SB Blast 

Probe Microphone

Serial No. XXXXXX

G.R.A.S.

Sound source

Do not co

ver

sensor

For removing

probe top

For removing

sensor

7-pin female Lemo

Dot for 

alignment of 

calibration 

adapter

Summary of Contents for 67SB

Page 1: ...www gras dk LI0056 Revision 28 May 2015 Instruction Manual 67SB Blast Probe According to ANSI S12 42...

Page 2: ...1 4 Copyright Notice 2011 2015 G R A S Sound Vibration A S http www gras dk Any technical documentation that is made available by G R A S is the copyrighted work of G R A S and is owned by G R A S The...

Page 3: ...connecting the Two Parts of the Tube 7 Removing the Microphone Assembly 8 Reinstalling the Microphone Assembly 9 Calibration 10 In Situ Calibration 10 Separate Calibration 11 Technical Specifications...

Page 4: ...P as sensor The tube has a 3 4 inch thread for mounting on a tripod or similar device Fig 1 The 67SB seen from above and below 67SB Blast Probe Microphone Serial No XXXXXX G R A S Sound source Do not...

Page 5: ...list all items delivered with the 67SB Fig 2 shows the 67SB in its travel case Included Items Part Number Blast Probe According to ANSI S12 42 includes microphone and preamplifier in the probe housing...

Page 6: ...or removing sensor From preamplifier 7 pin LEMO G R A S Power Module Type 12AK Gain 20 10 30 40 50 0 HP Dir Lin AW Filter Overload Inst Latch SysCh Adjust Power On Ovl Reset Low Batt Signature Series...

Page 7: ...ecause of the drag provided by the O ring item 7 you may have to wriggle the parts slightly while pulling Do not use excessive force 4 8 2 3 6 5 1 7 The parts of the probe as shown in Fig 5 are 1 Prob...

Page 8: ...g Diaphragm inside the protective grid is flush with the probe s outer surface To remove the microphone 1 Use a 1 5 hex key to loosen the M2 hex screw and gently pull the microphone assembly out The p...

Page 9: ...esign and during assembly at the factory The guard ring must be properly seated against the upper inner wall of the tube M2 hex screw securing the assembly against the upper inner wall Correct positio...

Page 10: ...de the adapter ensures a proper fit over the microphone The correction factor is 0 04 dB 67SB Blast Probe Microphone Serial No XXXXXX G R A S Sound source For removing probe top For removing sensor Do...

Page 11: ...3 Mount the Calibration Adapter RA1423 in the pistonphone 4 Place the blast probe tube next to the pistonphone Do not attempt to remove the microphone cable from the tube 5 Push the microphone all the...

Page 12: ...00 Pa in this example is approximately 170 dB 2000 1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Magnitude Pa Time ms Time Domain of Impulse 67SB Dimensions and Data Probe Dimensions Length...

Page 13: ...re 20 Pa Effective front volume Nominal at 250Hz 0 1 mm3 Temperature range 30 C to 70 C Temperature coefficient 250Hz 30 C to 70 C 0 01 dB C Static pressure coefficient 250 Hz at 25 C 0 01 dB kPa Out...

Page 14: ...warranty Damaged diaphragms in microphones can be replaced The warranty does not cover products that are damaged due to negligent use an incorrect power supply or an incorrect connection to the equipm...

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