3M 1200 User Manual

Manual is about: Sound Level Meter

Summary of 1200

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    3m personal safety division 1200/2200 sound level meter models functionality 1200/2200 slm user manual easy to use.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual i 1. Introduction ..........................................................................1 2. General overview ..............................................................2 2.1 the display ...............................................................

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual i 1. I ntroduction....................................................................................1 2. G enveral overview.........................................................................2 2.1 the display .........................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction 1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 1 1. Introduction the 3m quest models 1200 and 2200 and their remote versions (1200r/2200r) are impulse and integrating sound level meters for measuring frequency weighted and time averaged spl, weighted or unweighted peaks or frequency weig...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 1 1. Introduction the quest models 1200 and 2200 and their remote versions (1200r/2200r) are impulse and integrating sound level meters for measuring frequency weighted and time averaged spl, weighted or unweighted peaks or frequency weighte...

  • Page 6: General Overview

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 3 general overview 2. General overview 2.1 the display: the lcd display provides a numeric readout in 0.1db increments along with a lobat (low battery) indicator. The lobat indicator will turn on when the voltage of the battery is too low to allow an acc...

  • Page 7: General Overview

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 3 general overview 2. General overview 2.1 the display: the lcd display provides a numeric readout in 0.1db increments along with a lobat (low battery) indicator. The lobat indicator will turn on when the voltage of the battery is too low to allow an acc...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 5 general overview 2.2.4 a/c/z switch: the a/c/z switch controls the frequency response (weighting) of all measurements. (see figure 9) 2.2.5 range (db) switch: the displayed range of the model 1200 is 70 db and is switchable between (30-100 db),(50-120 ...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 5 general overview 2.2.4 a/c/z switch: the a/c/z switch controls the frequency response (weighting) of all measurements. (see figure 9) 2.2.5 range (db) switch: the displayed range of the model 1200 is 70 db and is switchable between (30-100 db),(50-120 ...

  • Page 10: Meter Integrity

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 7 meter integrity 3. Meter integrity 3.1 power on and battery check: set the off/pause/run switch to either the pause or run position as desired. At any time, other than initial turn-on, if the lobat indicator is displayed, the user must replace the batt...

  • Page 11: Meter Integrity

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 7 meter integrity 3. Meter integrity 3.1 power on and battery check: set the off/pause/run switch to either the pause or run position as desired. At any time, other than initial turn-on, if the lobat indicator is displayed, the user must replace the batt...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 9 3. Turn to calibrator on. If optional,set the frequency to 1 khz. 4. Place the black adapter ring fully onto the microphone. 5. Set the model 1200 to spl, pause, slow or fast, and a or c weighting. Set the measuring range so that the calibration level ...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 9 3. Turn to calibrator on. If optional,set the frequency to 1 khz. 4. Place the black adapter ring fully onto the microphone. 5. Set the model 1200 to spl, pause, slow or fast, and a or c weighting. Set the measuring range so that the calibration level ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 11 4. Operation before taking measurements, there is a series of quick checks that should be performed. After switching the unit on check for a lobat indication on the display, and replace the battery if needed (see section 3.1). Although the model 1200 ...

  • Page 15: Operation

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 11 4. Operation before taking measurements, there is a series of quick checks that should be performed. After switching the unit on check for a lobat indication on the display, and replace the battery if needed (see section 3.1). Although the model 1200 ...

  • Page 16: Technical Information

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 13 operation 4.4 data recording: the model 1200 has a dc output that is linearly related to the decibel reading on the lcd display by 16.7mv/db (1v/60db). This output, capable of driving up to 100 feet of shielded or twisted pair cable, is intended for u...

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 13 operation 4.4 data recording: the model 1200 has a dc output that is linearly related to the decibel reading on the lcd display by 16.7mv/db (1v/60db). This output, capable of driving up to 100 feet of shielded or twisted pair cable, is intended for u...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 15 technical information caution: when installing or removing the microphone, do not unscrew the protective grid. Do not touch the metal foil microphone diaphragm under this grid as permanent damage may result. Figure 6. Typical microphone response type ...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 15 technical information caution: when installing or removing the microphone, do not unscrew the protective grid. Do not touch the metal foil microphone diaphragm under this grid as permanent damage may result. Figure 6. Typical microphone response type ...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 17 technical information 5.5 weighting characteristics the weighting characteristics (frequency response) for a, c, and z are shown in figure 10. The "a" weighting response emulates the response of the human ear and is used for most industrial and commun...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 17 technical information 5.5 weighting characteristics the weighting characteristics (frequency response) for a, c, and z are shown in figure 10. The "a" weighting response emulates the response of the human ear and is used for most industrial and commun...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 19 specifications 6. Specifications standards: model 1200 : type 1 ; model 2200 : type 2 ansi s1.43-1997, ansi s1.4-1983(r1997), iec 651-1979, iec 804-1985 display: 3 1/2 digit liquid crystal display. Level display indicates to 0.1 db resolution. An enun...

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    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 19 specifications 6. Specifications standards: model 1200 : type 1 ; model 2200 : type 2 ansi s1.43-1997, ansi s1.4-1983(r1997), iec 651-1979, iec 804-1985 display: 3 1/2 digit liquid crystal display. Level display indicates to 0.1 db resolution. An enun...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 21 specifications battery life: 9 volt alkaline, approximately 25 hours 9 volt nicad, approximately 8 hours size: 2200: 2.8 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches (including mic) 1200: 2.8 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches (including mic) weight: 2200: 10.3 oz. (293 g.) including battery ...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 21 specifications battery life: 9 volt alkaline, approximately 25 hours 9 volt nicad, approximately 8 hours size: 2200: 2.8 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches (including mic) 1200: 2.8 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches (including mic) weight: 2200: 10.3 oz. (293 g.) including battery ...

  • Page 26: Customer Service

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 23 customer service 3m customer service should your 3m quest equipment need to be returned for repair or for recalibration, please contact the service department at the following number or access the online form via the website. For technical issues, ple...

  • Page 27: Service Policy

    1200/2200 sound level meter operator’s manual 23 service policy quest service policy service policy the quest product you have purchased is one of the finest sound measur- ing instruments available. It is backed by our full one year warranty which seeks to insure complete customer satisfaction. This...

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    Personal safety division 3m detection solutions iso 9001 registered company iso 17025 accredited calibration lab 1060 corporate center drive oconomowoc, wi 53066 customer service: 262-567-9157 toll free: 800-245-0779 www.3m.Com/detection please recycle. Printed in usa. © 2013 3m all rights reserved....