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Stethophon

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions S t e t h o p h o n 0 4 ...

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Page 3: ...ng an external microphone Display Loudspeaker key z z start stop measurement z z switch off noise Arrow up key z z increase volume filter level values in normal settings Arrow down key z z reduce volume filter level values in normal settings Filter key z z change filter level ON OFF key z z switch device on off Bar z z for attaching carrying strap ...

Page 4: ... available Note All of the figures with the exception of zero in the illustrated displays are examples You will generally obtain other values when working with the device Abbreviations Status message menu item Abbreviation for See APF Auto Power Off Section 3 5 BAT Battery Section 3 5 END End Section 5 LDS Loudspeaker Section 5 2 LED Light emitting diode display illumination Section 5 2 LOC Lock f...

Page 5: ...Operating Instructions 22 07 2013 V3 XX 104854 en Stethophon 04 ...

Page 6: ... dangers which may either result in hazards for the operators or in severe damage or even destruction of the product Note This symbol is used to call attention to information and tips which may be helpful and which are exceed ing the basic operating procedures ...

Page 7: ... 11 4 1 How to switch the device on measuring mode 11 4 2 How to measure 11 4 2 1 What you need to know about the noise picked up 13 4 2 2 What you need to know about the measured value displayed 13 4 3 How to influence the quality of the measurement result 14 4 3 1 Changing the filter level 14 4 3 2 Using an external microphone 17 4 3 3 Extending the probe tip 18 5 Normal settings 19 5 1 How to u...

Page 8: ...II Contents Page 7 Appendix 25 7 1 Technical data 25 7 2 Accessories 26 7 3 EC Declaration of Conformity 27 7 4 FCC Compliance Statements 28 7 5 Advice on disposal 29 ...

Page 9: ...s a relative measure ment according to the internal amplification of the vibrations and emits the corresponding noise through the headphones Ranges of use z z Leak detection in the water distribution network z z Inspecting house service connections z z Inspecting and pinpointing damage in compressed air sys tems z z Troubleshooting in heating and sanitation facilities in build ings z z Bearing ins...

Page 10: ...sed for its intended purpose z z This product is designed for use in industrial and commercial applications z z Repairs must only be carried out by the manufacturer or by other suitably trained personnel z z Changes or modifications to this product must not be carried out without approval from Hermann Sewerin GmbH The manu facturer cannot be held responsible for damages if unapproved modifications...

Page 11: ...e tip of the device probe Handle the device carefully therefore when transporting it and using it to measure z z The device has an automatic hearing protection function How ever only set the volume as loud as is necessary to analyse the noise Excessive noise can cause permanent damage to hearing Risks to the device z z Do not drop the device This could damage the internal mi crophone z z Never ope...

Page 12: ...s or with headphones without a radio module e g K3 or S4 head phones Stethophon 04 without radio module The device can only be used with headphones without a radio module e g K3 or S4 headphones CAUTION Correct recognition of the limit for the automatic hearing protection function is only guaranteed if SEWERIN s F5 K3 or S4 headphones are used 3 2 Structure Illustrations with z z all parts of the ...

Page 13: ...o modes of operation z z Measuring see Section 4 z z Normal settings see Section 5 It is not possible to switch directly to the normal settings from measuring mode You must first switch the device off 3 4 Reset All the menu items in the normal settings are set to 0 The filter level is 5 ...

Page 14: ...e display This is simply because the visible changes can be explained in greater detail than the audible ones There is a volume setting for picking up the noise see Section 3 4 1 If the noise becomes so loud that it poses a health risk to the user the sound will be switched off automatically see Section 3 4 2 Practising listening Practise listening for example on an exposed water pipe with a tap L...

Page 15: ...ing segment in the volume display indicates the selected volume z z loud z z quiet Changing the volume Action What happens Hold down Noise gets louder OR Hold down Noise gets quieter Release key Selected volume will be saved The volume can also be changed during a measurement ...

Page 16: ... automatic hearing protection is set in the normal settings under PRO The automatic hearing protection function can be disabled How automatic hearing protection works z z You measure z z The current minimum sound level of the measurement exceeds the defined limit z z The noise is switched off The loudspeaker symbol will appear crossed out in the display How to continue listening z z Continue witho...

Page 17: ...lso starts and stops meas urements This means that if you do not wish to hear noise during a measurement you will have to remove the headphones 3 6 Automatic shut down The Stethophon 04 switches off automatically z z if there is insufficient battery power BAT will appear briefly in the display In some cases this may also happen immediately after switch ing the device on Replace recharge the batter...

Page 18: ...mation about the device 3 7 Illumination of display The device display automatically illuminates when any key is pressed stays lit for 20 s Note The automatic display illumination function can be locked see Section 5 2 ...

Page 19: ...ow to measure The device is switched on see Section 4 1 z z Establish a radio electric connection between the headphones and device Wireless headphones Press the ON button on the headphones The green LED on the headphones will illuminate The radio connection will be established automatically Headphones without radio module Plug the cable of the headphones into the headphone socket z z Place the he...

Page 20: ...lay 1 Press z z Device is preparing for measurement z z Noise switched off 2 Place probe tip on object of examina tion see note be low 3 Press z z The measurement starts z z Current minimum sound level counts down z z Noise switches on 4 Wait until the measurement rests at a constant value 5 Press z z Measurement com plete z z Measurement result in example on right minimum sound lev el 361 z z Noi...

Page 21: ... leak the sound of the noise will still be steady but it will be much louder and clearer than at an intact measuring point To ensure reliability when analysing noise you may have to prac tise listening see Section 3 3 4 2 2 What you need to know about the measured value displayed The measured value shown in the display dur ing a measurement here 859 indicates the current minimum value of the noise...

Page 22: ...sary use an external microphone which does not have to be held steady see Section 4 3 2 or extend the probe tip to allow easier access to the object of examination see Sec tion 4 3 3 z z Never measure just once Firstly familiarise yourself with the acoustic environment by conducting several test measurements Repeat the actual measurement at various points around a suspected leak to obtain an infor...

Page 23: ...ipe diameters z z Metal pipes 8 high clear The filter levels also allow frequency ranges of different widths to pass Width of frequency range in the individual filter levels Filter level Low Frequency High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Note The filter level influences the device s internal cal culation of the minimum sound level It is therefore important only to compare measurement values that have been calcula...

Page 24: ... level flashes z z Instead of the volume the frequency range is dis played 2 Press z z Filter level increases OR z z Filter level decreases Press 3 Press z z New filter level is applied z z Filter symbol is hidden z z Volume visible again The last filter level used is saved when the device is switched off or when the batteries are replaced ...

Page 25: ...0 and EM 35 Piezo microphones Points to note when working with an external microphone z z The external microphone can be plugged into the microphone socket when the device is both switched on and off z z Once the microphone is connected to the device the status message MIC will appear in the display z z The device can only be switched off if the microphone is first unplugged from the microphone so...

Page 26: ...oo far away or awkward to reach One or more probe tip extensions can be screwed between the device and the probe tip Always follow the safety advice in Section 2 when working with an extended probe tip When measuring with an extended probe tip Do not hold the device by the housing but rather by the probe tip close to the housing ...

Page 27: ...splay 1 Condition Device must be switched off 2 Hold down whilst pressing z z The device switches on z z Software version is displayed briefly 3 Wait a moment z z First menu item in normal settings ap pears Accessing the menu items and changing values Action What happens Press briefly Next menu item appears Value increases Values decreases ...

Page 28: ... in display Exit 1 Select END from the menu 2 Set value to 1 z z Changed settings will be saved OR Leave value at 0 z z Changed settings will not be saved 3 Press z z Device switches to measuring mode Cancel 1 Select any menu item but not END 2 Hold down z z Device switches off ...

Page 29: ...ding to the principle of the button Listening switched on as long as is held down PRO Limit for activation of hearing protection 0 Noise is switched off at average volume good hearing protection 1 Noise is switched off at high volume poor hearing protection 2 Hearing protection function switched off no hearing protection VOL Noise when hearing protection activates 0 Noise is switched off 1 Noise g...

Page 30: ... a key is pressed RES Reset 0 Menu items are not reset when you exit normal settings 1 All menu items are reset when you exit normal settings END Exit normal settings 0 Set values are not applied 1 Set values are applied The set values except END are permanently saved until the next change They apply both when the device is switched back on again and following battery replacement ...

Page 31: ...st troubleshooting If you cannot pick up any noise through the headphones first check the following z z Has the noise been switched off accidentally loudspeaker symbol visible z z Have the headphones been plugged into the right socket Perform the following function test as soon as you suspect that the device is not working properly z z Open the normal settings and reset the device RES 1 then END 1...

Page 32: ...rgeable batteries The battery compartment is locked with a quick release fastener 1 4 turn It can be opened using a tool e g coin screwdriver CAUTION The polarity of the two disposable rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment points in the same direction ...

Page 33: ... 0 64 lbs Dimensions 50 228 30 mm W H D 1 96 8 97 1 18 in Operating temperature 10 C 50 C 14 F 122 F Storage temperature 25 C 70 C 13 F 158 F SDR radio module z z Transmitting power 10 dBm z z Connection time typically 10 ms z z Frequency band 2 408 2 476 Ghz z z Marking FCC ID WSP EZ1300102 IC 7994A EZ1300102 Pressure 950 1100 hPa 13 78 psi 15 95 psi Permissible relative humidity 15 90 non conden...

Page 34: ...ck 3 5 mm z z M6 external thread for attach ing adapters Piezo microphone EM 30 Art no EM30 10400 z z particularly for use outdoors z z Tension resistant cable 1 3 m z z Phone jack 6 3 mm z z M10 internal thread for attach ing adapters Other accessories are available for the device Please contact our sales department for further information ...

Page 35: ...x 7 3 EC Declaration of Conformity HermannSewerinGmbHherebydeclaresthattheStethophon 04 fulfils the requirements of the following guideline z z 2004 108 EC The complete declaration of conformity can be found online ...

Page 36: ...harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment The device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to c...

Page 37: ...essories Description of waste Allocated EWC waste code Device 16 02 13 Disposable battery rechargeable battery 16 06 05 End of life equipment Used equipment can be returned to Hermann Sewerin GmbH We will arrange for the equipment to be disposed of appropriately by certified specialist contractors free of charge ...

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