Larson Davis
Spartan Model 730
Noise Dosimeter
Reference Manual
Страница 1: ...Larson Davis Spartan Model 730 Noise Dosimeter Reference Manual...
Страница 2: ...ent and documentation its quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This documentation including technical data and specifications is subject to change without notice and...
Страница 3: ...730 3 4 Setting a Measurement Timer 3 5 Setting the Measurement Configuration in G4 Module 4 Making a Measurement 48 4 1 Making a Measurement 4 2 Best Practices for Measuring Noise Exposure 4 3 Deplo...
Страница 4: ...o 3 additional virtual dosimeter configurations at once Customize any standard configuration Dose ISO to meet your specific needs Use the G4 LD Utility s custom reporting features to easily generate a...
Страница 5: ...view compliance specifications and conditions for safe use for Model 730IS see the product insert Intrinsic Safety Ratings and Information and Appendix C Spartan 730IS Safety Information 1 1 1 Dosime...
Страница 6: ...USB drive E Cables Accessories Accessories include Spartan 730 Quick Start Guide LD Bluetooth dongle DVX016 Electrical outlet adapter USB to micro B cable CBL218 5 port USB charger Spare 1 4 inch ada...
Страница 7: ...C Optional Calibrator CAL150 with 1 4 inch adapter ADP109 D Cables Accessories E LD USB drive FIGURE 1 6 Spartan 10 Pack With Charging Case C A A D E A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B E Accessories inc...
Страница 8: ...und history Automatically backs up data to prevent data loss on power failure Auto calibrates when a precision acoustic calibrator is attached and stores calibration history Includes time stamps for L...
Страница 9: ...speed micro B peripheral connector for remote control and data download to a PC For detail on these features refer to A 1 1 Physical Specifications on page A 1 1 1 6 Performance Features Multi color...
Страница 10: ...measured noise exposure For more information on using this option see 5 3 Viewing Measurement Results in G4 on page 59 Option to Disable Bluetooth Capability 730 NBT This option allows you to disable...
Страница 11: ...screen WS012 is a 1 diameter cone made of open cell foam which contributes to the most accurate measurement Wind blowing across the microphone generates pressure fluctuations on the microphone diaphra...
Страница 12: ...Spartan Buttons 1 Up Down arrow buttons 2 Power button Press quickly to exit menus or Press hold for power on or off 3 Select button Press quickly to navigate horizontally to the right or Press hold t...
Страница 13: ...n time for 730IS see Model 730IS NiMH Battery Pack on page A 4 When fully discharged the included battery can recharge in typically 3 hours by using the included USB cable CBL218 or by using a Qi Wire...
Страница 14: ...ling vertically as shown in Figure 1 10 The labels for sound metrics on the meter interface are designated by international standards For many displayed values the frequency and time weighting are ind...
Страница 15: ...ation settings are displayed on the first 4 screens of the LCD The LCD displays the current measurement data in terms of your chosen configuration for Dosimeter 1 Additionally when you select a config...
Страница 16: ...r Meter Screen Detail The Meter screen displays the following information on 3 pages Meter Time Page 1 Time which displays the current date and time of day Measurement Timer which displays the time re...
Страница 17: ...with frequency A C or Z and time weighting S F I or Peak subscripts Live Sound Pressure level LAS 1 second equivalent Level LAeq 1 second peak level LCpeak Press down to view additional pages on the...
Страница 18: ...onal pages on the SLM Screen SLM Peak Exceedances Page 5 Displays three Peak Exceedance trigger level settings The number of Peak occurrences The duration over the trigger level for each trigger level...
Страница 19: ...the Glossary definition in Sound Exposure E on page 8 Press down to view additional pages on the SLM Screen SLM Any Level 1 second Page 9 Displays sound exposure levels for A C and Z frequency weight...
Страница 20: ...the meter is charging FIGURE 1 11 Status Bar Detail 1 Run Status 2 Run time of current measurement 3 Bluetooth connected 4 Overload indicator 5 Battery and Charge indicator For more information about...
Страница 21: ...y Reference Manual 1 2 10 Care and Cleaning The Spartan 730 can be cleaned using a damp cloth To sanitize wipe the device with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol or a disinfecting wipe Do not use bleach For...
Страница 22: ...tan dosimeter Additionally you can use G4 to download chart and analyze measurement data files print and share a custom report and export data to third party software for post processing and analysis...
Страница 23: ...Mobile Devices The LD Atlas app is available for Android from the Google Play Store or for iOS from the Apple App Store With an established Bluetooth connection you can use the app to set up calibrat...
Страница 24: ...Step 2 Plug the case power cord into a wall socket When connected to an external power source the green LED on the front of the dosimeter is active CAUTION Keep case open while charging 2 3 2 Chargin...
Страница 25: ...before continuing 2 4 1 Connecting Dosimeter to PC via Bluetooth Before you begin Install the G4 LD Utility For help doing this see 2 1 Installing G4 Charge your dosimeter and power it on For more inf...
Страница 26: ...s described in this section For more information on working with G4 LD Utility refer to the G4 LD Utility Software Manual Step 1 Connect the 730 Dosimeter to PC with the provided USB to micro B cable...
Страница 27: ...le device s Bluetooth radio Because the Spartan 730 uses a Bluetooth Low Energy BLE connection there is no need to pair Step 1 On your mobile device enable the Bluetooth feature Step 2 Tap to open the...
Страница 28: ...For more information in G4 go to Help Manuals G4 LD Utility Manual Module 4 Upgrading Software Firmware and Options 2 6 Calibration In this section 2 6 1 Calibrating Your Spartan Dosimeter 2 6 2 Abou...
Страница 29: ...nto the slot on the bottom of the calibrator The adapter ADP109 is required for a proper fit Step 3 Press the button on the side of the calibrator to power it on The dosimeter detects the calibrator s...
Страница 30: ...changes in sensitivity or a pattern of small but regular sensitivity changes indicate that your dosimeter should be serviced Overload Condition During calibration your meter determines the overload le...
Страница 31: ...er has been calibrated and certified to exact specifications We recommend that you recertify the calibration periodically Users typically recertify once per year or once every 2 years We can also sche...
Страница 32: ...g data files connect your dosimeter to G4 or the LD Atlas app once again to automatically add the previous calibration results to the measurement file In this case the calibration result just prior to...
Страница 33: ...3 Setting a Visual Alarm on the Spartan 730 40 3 4 Setting a Measurement Timer 43 3 5 Setting the Measurement Configuration in G4 47 3 1 Defining a Measurement Configuration In this section navigate...
Страница 34: ...standard configurations for virtual dosimeters 1 2 3 and 4 The Custom configuration is also an option for each dosimeter Table 3 1 Properties of International Standard and Custom Configurations In thi...
Страница 35: ...etting and the sound field is constant this means that an increase of 5 dB in the Time Weighted Average TWA would result in the dose being doubled A decrease of 5 dB in the TWA would result in the dos...
Страница 36: ...s in section 3 1 to complete a measurement configuration To begin a measurement see 4 1 Making a Measurement on page 48 3 1 1 Activating Options for a Measurement This section describes how to utilize...
Страница 37: ...help you determine the most appropriate type of hearing protection for the specific noise frequencies shown About the Remove Bluetooth Capability Option 730 NBT This firmware option allows you to dis...
Страница 38: ...s exposure to LAS levels greater than 115 dB should be limited to a certain duration or to a specific number of occurrences An exceedance occurs when the measured sound level rises above one or more o...
Страница 39: ...vel On the Dosimeter Use up or down to change the digit Press select to set the digit and progress to the right Set all 4 digits to return to the menu Quick press POWER to step back to the left at any...
Страница 40: ...ighting Step 1 Press and hold select to open the dosimeter Menu Step 2 Highlight then select Settings to enter the Settings menu Step 3 Highlight then select Det Weight This opens the Detectors and We...
Страница 41: ...lect Settings to enter the Settings menu Step 3 Highlight then select Det Weight This opens the Detectors and Weighting menu Step 4 Highlight then select Detector This opens the SPL Detector screen St...
Страница 42: ...from 70 to 100 dB The alarm state is active while the measured sound pressure level is above the set alarm level The alarm deactivates when the measured sound pressure level or Dose level drops below...
Страница 43: ...select to open the Enable screen This opens the Enable Disable option for Alarm 1 Step 6 Press up or down to toggle the option to Enabled Step 7 Press select to set the option and return to the Alarm...
Страница 44: ...up or down to change the digit Press select to set the digit and progress to the right Set all 3 digits to return to the menu Quick press POWER to step back to the left at any time Your Action Level m...
Страница 45: ...enu highlight LED Off On by pressing up or down Press select to toggle the highlighted option Step 5 When your alarm is configured quick press power to exit one menu at any time Recommended Next Step...
Страница 46: ...d Stop This returns you to the Timers menu Step 6 From the Timers menu highlight then select Duration Step 7 On the Duration screen set the duration of the timed measurement in hh mm ss format Using t...
Страница 47: ...nu highlight then select Timers This opens the Timers menu Step 4 Highlight then select Mode from the list This opens the Timer Mode screen Step 5 On the Timer Mode screen choose Daily Timer to return...
Страница 48: ...opens the Timer 1 Stop screen Step 12 Set the time the measurement should stop in hh mm ss format This returns you to the Timers menu Step 13 If you want to set up additional timers do the following...
Страница 49: ...5 Highlight then select Manual to set the mode and return to the Timers menu Step 6 Quick press power to exit all menus 3 5 Setting the Measurement Configuration in G4 G4 LD Utility provides a simple...
Страница 50: ...e 2 6 1 Calibrating Your Spartan Dosimeter on page 26 TAKE NOTE You can also begin a measurement from the LD Atlas app or G4 Select a measurement configuration For more information see 3 1 Defining a...
Страница 51: ...light then select Pause The measurement is paused To Resume the Measurement Repeat the steps in section 4 1 Making a Measurement 4 1 2 Stopping a Measurement in Progress TRY THIS You can merge 2 or mo...
Страница 52: ...nlock it LEARN MORE For more information about operating the Spartan dosimeter using G4 see 2 4 Connecting to Your Dosimeter in G4 Step 1 Press and hold select to enter the Menu Step 2 Highlight then...
Страница 53: ...ogether will contribute to the most accurate representation of a worker s noise exposure The following sections provide details on how to accomplish this 4 2 1 Survey the Noise You Want to Measure Exa...
Страница 54: ...simeter in the LD Atlas app or in the G4 LD Utility To set a daily timer on the dosimeter see section 3 4 Setting a Measurement Timer on page 43 4 2 3 Preventing and Detecting Meter Tampering The Spar...
Страница 55: ...umn K L in the Time History table In the LD Atlas app or G4 you can view the Time History after downloading and opening a measurement s data file FIGURE 4 1 Time History Table columns K L in the G4 LD...
Страница 56: ...e source If the worker moves to one or more areas during the noise exposure it may be helpful to suggest that they stand with the dosimeter closest to the noise source Make any necessary adjustments s...
Страница 57: ...o Download 5 1 3 Downloading Files from a Dosimeter Exception 5 1 4 Downloading Data Files Manually The Spartan 730 dosimeter s helpful auto download feature is enabled by default when you use G4 Afte...
Страница 58: ...n G4 go to Help Manuals G4 LD Utility Manual 4 3 Using the G4 Files View 5 1 1 Enabling or Disabling Auto Download in G4 Step 1 In G4 click Tools Options This opens the G4 Options window Step 2 Select...
Страница 59: ...you open the meter tab by clicking on your dosimeter in the Meters Panel 5 1 3 Downloading Files from a Dosimeter Exception This section shows how to download files from a dosimeter listed as a downlo...
Страница 60: ...details see section 2 4 Connecting to Your Dosimeter in G4 on page 22 Step 1 If needed bring your Spartan dosimeter within Bluetooth range of your PC Step 2 Click the name of your connected dosimeter...
Страница 61: ...name of your connected dosimeter This opens the Files view in a new tab Step 2 Select the checkbox in line with the two files you want to merge then click the merge icon This opens the Merge Files win...
Страница 62: ...lick on an item in the legend to show or hide it in the graph 7 Graph Navigator Select the portion of the measurement you want to see in the graph window To continue using the Graph view in G4 go to H...
Страница 63: ...lly On the Meter 65 6 5 Setting Localization Preferences 66 6 6 Disabling or Enabling Auto Shut Off 67 6 7 Troubleshooting Dosimeter Power 68 6 1 Setting Event Sound Recording Options When you purchas...
Страница 64: ...tting the Trigger Level by Using the Dosimeter Buttons Press up or down to change the digits Press select to set the digit and progress to the right Set all digits to exit the Trigger Level screen Qui...
Страница 65: ...t then select Enable in the Sound Rec menu Step 5 On the Enable screen press down to toggle between Enabled and Disabled Step 6 Highlight Enabled then press select to set this option and return to the...
Страница 66: ...Menu Step 2 Highlight then select Settings to enter the Settings menu Step 3 Highlight then select Meter This opens the Meter menu Step 4 Highlight then select Device Name This opens the Device Name...
Страница 67: ...dd format Using the Dosimeter Buttons to Set the Date Manually a Press up or down to edit the year in yyyy format b Press select to set the year and highlight the month mm c Repeat steps a b to set th...
Страница 68: ...6 6 Disabling or Enabling Auto Shut Off 6 5 1 Setting Your Decimal Preference Step 1 Press and hold select to open the dosimeter Menu Step 2 Highlight then select Settings to enter the Settings menu S...
Страница 69: ...all menus 6 6 Disabling or Enabling Auto Shut Off With the Auto Shut off setting enabled when the Spartan 730 is not taking a measurement and is inactive for 30 minutes it powers off The meter remain...
Страница 70: ...tons while connecting power Step 2 Wait at least one minute then press the power button for 1 second to attempt to power the meter If the meter turns on skip to step 6 Step 3 Repeat step 2 up to three...
Страница 71: ...A 13 A 1 Instrument Specifications In this section A 1 1 Physical Specifications A 1 3 SLM Specifications A 1 4 Industrial Hygiene Specifications A 1 5 OBA Specifications A 1 6 Time History Specificat...
Страница 72: ...Spartan 730 730IS Dosimeter Manual A 2 FIGURE A 1 A Weighted RI Frequency Response of Supplied Microphone FIGURE A 2 C Weighted RI Frequency Response of Supplied Microphone...
Страница 73: ...ingle range Full Scale Input 2 35 Vpeak Type USB 2 0 Full speed Micro B connector Power Draw 500mA charges battery Supported Hosts Computer with SLM Utility G4 Type BLE 4 1 Power Use 30 mW viewing dow...
Страница 74: ...re controlled environment between 10 and 30 C 68 86 F Charge Time 12 hours Voltage 3 6 V Nominal 4 65 V maximum Features Not user replaceable USB to micro B charge cable CBL218 included Compatible wit...
Страница 75: ...mary Data 2568 bytes measurement Time History 1 s 1084 bytes minute Time History 1m 22 bytes minute Sound Recording 192052 bytes recording Measurement Annotation Characters plus 30 bytes Calibration R...
Страница 76: ...r and Peak simultaneously for selected time weightings S F or I indicated by Frequency Weightings A C Z parallel and simultaneous for each time weighting selected frequency weighting A C or Z indicate...
Страница 77: ...n LZFmin dB Fast Maximum Level LAFmax LCFmax LZFmax dB Impulse Minimum Level LAImin LCImin LZImin dB Impulse Maximum Level LAImax LCImax LZImax dB Peak Maximum Level LApeak max LCpeak max LZpeak max d...
Страница 78: ...at 24 hr clock Time Resolution 1 second Measurement Start Date and Time yyyy mm dd hh mm ss Measurement Stop Date and Time yyyy mm dd hh mm ss Elapsed Run Time hh mm ss Up to 99 59 59 Range Units Meas...
Страница 79: ...omplete calibration history is retained by each dosimeter Format and Restore erases the calibration history stored in the dosimeter Configurations Predefined and Custom OSHA HC OSHA PEL ACGIH and NIOS...
Страница 80: ...Weighted Exponential Maximum L max dB Motion Percentage Motion Label Units Sound Exposure Level SEL dB Sound Exposure in Pa s E Pa s Sound Exposure 8 hour in Pa s E 8h Pa s Sound Exposure 40 hour in...
Страница 81: ...260 1 2014 section 5 19 Integration Method Linear for Leq Exponential for OBA Min and OBA Max Frequency Weighting Z Time Weighting Detectors Time Weighting Slow Fast or Impulse indicated by follows SL...
Страница 82: ...sps Recording Time 2 second pretrigger 10 second record time 12 seconds per sound recording total Minimum Time Between Recordings Selectable 15 3600 sec default is 30 sec Trigger Source Selectable 40...
Страница 83: ...E Module Markings Personal Dosimeter Standards IEC 61252 Ed 1 2 b 2017 ANSI S1 25 1991 R2017 EU WEEE Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use IEC 61010 1...
Страница 84: ...netic Fields Operating the Spartan 730 in proximity to a source of electromagnetic radiation equal to 10 V m may cause up to 1 5 dB variation on the sound exposure level reading The Spartan 730 meets...
Страница 85: ...radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le onctionnement Class Designation Class 2 with variable A or C frequency weighting variable for F or S time constant varia...
Страница 86: ...artan 730 730IS Dosimeter Manual A 16 A 2 5 IEC 61252 Compliance The following compliance is provided for the Larson Davis Spartan 730 dosimeter according to IEC 61252 Ed 1 2 See Table A 1 on page A 1...
Страница 87: ...on page A 5 14 q With the unit in the normal mode of operation the sound exposure level of the unit was not affected when exposed to a magnetic field of 80 A m for 1 hour 14 r Operating the Spartan 73...
Страница 88: ...Duration 8 hours for Model 730 and Exchange Rate Ti is calculated using the following equation Average Sound Level Lavg The level of a constant sound expressed in dB which in a given time period T T2...
Страница 89: ...e Exchange Rate It is expressed in Pascal squared seconds Pa2 s and Pascal squared hours Pa2h when the exchange rate is 3 dB and q is the Exchange Rate Factor Standard ANSI S1 25 See also Exchange Rat...
Страница 90: ...ibration signal from the microphone to one that indicates its amplitude It first squares the signal then averages it in accordance with the time weighting characteristic and then takes the square root...
Страница 91: ...d ANSI S12 19 this definition applies only for a Criterion Duration of 8 hours D Dose and q is the Exchange Rate factor Energy Equivalent Sound Level Leq The level of a constant sound over a specific...
Страница 92: ...required by both ANSI and IEC standards In the L equation designates the frequency weighting A or C For example on the dosimeter LAS signifies the A weighted SLOW exponential time weighted sound level...
Страница 93: ...f time a person is exposed to noise that is potentially damaging to hearing Zero represents no exposure and 100 or more represents complete exposure The allowed time of exposure is determined by the C...
Страница 94: ...uming that the current rate of noise exposure continues for the full duration of an 8 hour work shift Displays on the dosimeter LCD as P Dose Leq frequency weighted A or C equivalent continuous sound...
Страница 95: ...2 or 3 Single Event Noise Exposure Level SENEL LAX The Single Event Noise Exposure Level is the total sound energy over a specific period It is a special form of the Sound Exposure Level where the tim...
Страница 96: ...ould be selected to be within the measurement range of the instrument which is between 70 dB and 140 dB for the dosimeter The current OSHA threshold is 80 dB Time Weighted Average Sound Level TWA LTWA...
Страница 97: ...ezotronics Inc In this section C 1 Intrinsic Safe Specifications C 1 C 2 Conditions for Safe Use C 2 C 1 Faults and Damages C 3 C 2 Intrinsic Safe Markings C 3 C 3 Intrinsic Safety Ratings and Informa...
Страница 98: ...her equipment in an ex hazardous area Do not calibrate the microphone in an ex hazardous area The battery is not user replaceable Contact Larson Davis for authorized battery replacement Contact inform...
Страница 99: ...evice has been stored improperly the device has been connected to a malfunctioning computer or charger the markings and labels on the device are illegible We highly recommended that you return a devic...
Страница 100: ...or attempt to install a lithium battery Without exception contact Larson Davis for authorized battery replacement Only use accessories approved by Larson Davis with this device Applicable Standards I...
Страница 101: ...sonDavis com P N I730 01IS Rev F firmware version 1 106 2021 PCB Piezotronics Inc Contact Larson Davis Worldwide Corporate Headquarters 3425 Walden Avenue Depew NY 14043 2495 USA Toll free in the US 8...
