Instantel Minimate Pro User manual

The World’s Most Trusted Monitors — Vibration · Noise · Air Overpressure
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Instruction Sheet
Physical Installation
(for a detailed description see page 4.)
1. If required, assemble the 3-piece microphone stand (see Figure 1. on page 4).
2. Point the microphone in the direction of the pressure source.
(If required, place the windscreen on the end of the microphone.)
3. Minimate Pro4: Connect the microphone to red port indicated with Channel 4, Pressure.
Minimate Pro6: Connect the microphone to either of the ports indicated with Channel 1-3 Vibration or
Channel 4-6 Pressure.
4. Make sure the Minimate Pro has the proper Setup File (see THOR Software Setup below) and then perform a
sensor check by pressing the Sensor Check key on the keypad.
Linear Microphone
Tools and Materials Required
• Minimate Pro4 monitoring unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N: 720A2301) or
• Minimate Pro6 monitoring unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N: 720A2401)
• Linear Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N: 720A1801)
(stand and windscreen included)
• Microphone Stand Extension Rod (28 cm/11 in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N:400-720020-000)
• Extension cables, as required:
30 m (100 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N: 720A3301)
75 m (250 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(P/N: 720A3302)
Custom Cable Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (P/N: 720A3305)
Custom Length Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (P/N: 301-000034-000)
• THOR software (free version included with any Minimate Pro purchase) or
• THOR Advanced software (Additional license purchase required). . .(P/N: 72300201)
Range of Applications
• Construction
• Dynamic Compaction
• Tunnels and Subways
• Blasting
• Demolitions
• Quarries
The Minimate Pro’s Linear Microphone automates the monitoring of
air overpressure for any application requiring dual monitoring.
The Minimate Pro combines air overpressure and vibration
monitoring in the same unit, making it a cost effective and
flexible device for these applications.
The Linear Microphone is calibrated to the ISEE-2017
standard with a frequency measuring range from
2 to 250 Hertz and an amplitude range up to 500
Pascals (0.0725 psi, or 148 dB).
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Calibration
Note : The Linear Microphone must be sent to a manufacturer certied calibration facility, or Instantel headquarters
for calibration. Please visit our calibration facility locator at www.instantel.com. Instantel recommends calibrating
all air overpressure microphones once a year and provides the Next Calibration date on the unit and sensors.
The calibration process is the only method to ensure the instrument is performing as it was designed and
accurately measuring the air overpressure it receives.
Using a manufacturer certied facility ensures the proper procedures are followed when calibrating your
microphone. This removes any uncertainty associated with the reliability and measurement accuracy of
your microphone. It also helps ensure the integrity of the measured recorded events if they are ever called
upon as evidence in a court of law. Using unauthorized facilities may have negative legal consequences if the
reference equipment is not traceable, the proper procedures are not followed or if the certication documents
are incomplete. Please visit our calibration facility locator at instantel.com.
Specications
Field Values
Response Standard ISEE - 2017
Frequency Weighting Linear
Frequency Range 2 Hz - 250 Hz
Amplitude Range Up to 500 Pa (0.0725 psi, or 148 dB)
Trigger Levels 2 to 500 Pa (0.00029 to 0.0725 psi, or 100 dB(L) to 148 dB(L))
Sample Rates 1,024 - 4,096 S/s
Resolution 0.0156 Pa (0.05 dB)
Cable Length 2 m (6.5 ft)
Maximum Cable Length 75 m (250 ft)
Temperature Range -10° to 50°C (14° to 122°F)
Minimate Pro Setup
The four available record modes are:
1. Waveform (Compliance Setup: records up to 9,000 seconds at 512, 1024, 2048 S/s, 26,100 seconds at 4096 S/s,
Advanced Setup: records up to 12,300 seconds at 8,192 S/s, 6,190 seconds at 16,384 S/s,
3,180 seconds at 32,768 S/s, and 125 seconds at 65,536 S/s once it has been triggered)
2. Waveform Manual (can record up to 24 hours long at 1,024 S/s with extended memory).
3. Histogram (2 sec. to 1 hour recording intervals).
4. Histogram-Combo records both Waveform and Histogram components of an event.

THOR Compliance License
Installation Steps:
1. Click on the Unit Tab.
2. Click on the Unit Setup icon.
3. In the Unit Setup section, right-click and select
“New unit setup le”.
4. Fill in the details and select Unit Type: Minimate Pro.
5. Under Active Sensors, add the necessary sensors by
clicking the Add Sensor button.
6. Under Sensor select ISEE Linear Microphone.
7. Fill in the optional Trigger and Alarm settings.
8. Click OK (save the changes in the popup dialog box).
9. Send the Setup File to the unit by selecting the unit
from the list and clicking the “Send to Unit(s)”button.
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THOR Advanced License
Installation Steps:
1. Click on the Unit Tab.
2. Click on the Unit Setup icon.
3. In the Unit Setup section, right-click and select
“New unit setup le”.
4. Fill in the details and select Unit Type: Minimate
Pro, then Setup Type: Advanced.
5. Under Active Channels add the necessary
channels by clicking the Add Channel button.
6. Under Sensor Type select ISEE Linear Microphone.
7. Fill in the optional Trigger and Alarm settings.
8. Click OK (save the changes in the popup dialog box).
9. Send the Setup File to the unit by selecting the
unit from the list and clicking the “Send to Unit(s)”
button.
THOR Software Setup
The Linear Microphone can be congured using Instantel’s THOR software. Once congured, THOR must
send the microphone’s setup le to update the Micromate unit. Depending on the active THOR License,
the interface will vary.
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A visual display of the THOR software installation steps for a Linear Microphone
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Installing the Linear Microphone
The microphone installation procedures are based on ISEE eld practice guidelines for blasting seismographs.
This section illustrates the installation procedures recommended by Instantel. Your particular monitoring
activities may employ one, or a combination of all, of the following procedures.
The Linear Microphone is supplied with a 3-piece microphone stand. The top section has a clip to hold the
microphone, the extension section is threaded at both ends and the bottom section is pointed to assist in the
installation. When the three pieces are assembled the microphone stand is approximately 0.8 m (33 in) tall. If
the air overpressure is to be monitored at a height greater than 0.8 m (33 in), additional extension sections can
be purchased. (Microphone Stand Extension Rod, P/N: 400-720020-000)
Installation Steps:
1. Assemble the microphone stand at the desired location (see Figure 1.). Section 1 has a pointed tip to drive the
stand into the ground. Section 2 has a male and female thread. Screw in the female threaded end of section 2
into the male threaded end of section 1. Section 3 contains the microphone clip. Screw in the female threaded end
of section 3 into the male threaded end of section 2.
2. Push the pointed end of the microphone stand into the ground. If the ground is too hard, use a rubble mallet
to install the microphone stand.
Note : Do not use a metal hammer or other hard object as it may damage the top of the microphone stand.
3. Attach the windscreen to reduce false triggering caused by wind. The windscreen attenuates the microphone
reading by approximately 0.2 dB.
4. Install the Linear Microphone in the clip at the top of the microphone stand and point the microphone in the
direction of the noise source.
5. Ensure that the microphone cable is securely attached to the Minimate Pro unit.
6. Press the Sensor Check key on the Minimate Pro unit ensuring the microphone is properly attached and has
passed the Sensor Check.
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Figure 2.
Soft Ground Installation
Figure 3.
Hard Ground Installation
Figure 4.
Installing the Microphone
Figure 1.
3-Piece
Microphone Stand
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Warranty
Instantel products come with a one-year warranty. Monitoring units and sensors will have the warranty extended for a second year if they
are returned to the Instantel factory for service and calibration within 30 days of the ‘Next Calibration’ date printed on the calibration label
located on the product.
If within a period of one year from the date of shipment to a customer, the instrument fails to perform in accordance with Instantel’s
published specications and the operator’s manual, due to a defect in materials or workmanship, it will be repaired or replaced at
Instantel’s option, free of charge. This warranty is void if the equipment has been dismantled, altered or abused in any way. This warranty
is nontransferable.
This warranty does not include any implied warranty of functionality for a particular purpose. Instantel assumes no responsibility for
damages of any description resulting from the operation or use of its products. Since it is impossible to anticipate all of the conditions
under which its products will be used either by themselves or in conjunction with other products, Instantel cannot accept responsibility for
the results unless it has entered into a contract for services which clearly dene such an extension of responsibility and liability.
Any shipments returned directly to Instantel Inc. must have our prior approval and all packages must display the Return of Material
Authorization (RMA) number issued by Instantel. Shipping charges to Instantel’s plant will be paid by the customer and those for return
to the customer will be paid by Instantel.
To protect your warranty, you must complete and return a Warranty Registration Certicate, or complete the online Warranty Registration
Form, within ten days of purchase. Products will be assumed out of warranty if there is no warranty card on le at Instantel. Retain this
portion and the proof of purchase for your records.
EC Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
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