Kimo DB300/1 User manual

Sound level meter
Class 1: DB300/1
Class 2: DB300/2

Table of contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Vocabulary....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Presentation of the sound level meter..............................................................................................................9
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Presentation of the screen keyboard group............................................................................................10
3.3 Screens overview................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Setting........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Set time.................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Measurement programming...................................................................................................................13
4.4 Coding_ BE Back Erase_SM Specific marking......................................................................................13
4.5 I/O.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Autonomy............................................................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Instrument.............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.8 About...................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.9 Contrast backlight................................................................................................................................ 15
5 Time evolution............................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Principle and use....................................................................................................................................16
5.1.1 Configuration before the measurement...........................................................................................17
6 Events coding _ BE_PM................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Principle................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Affected measurement modes................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 BE – Back Erase.................................................................................................................................... 20
6.3.1 Principle.......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Events coding.........................................................................................................................................20
6.4.1 Coding principle.............................................................................................................................. 21
6.4.2 To code: using of the screen and keypad........................................................................................21
6.4.3 Identification of the sources to code...............................................................................................22
6.4.4 Activate the particular marking function: PM...................................................................................22
6.4.5 Using in I/O mode........................................................................................................................... 22
6.5 Particular marking.................................................................................................................................. 22
6.5.1 Principle.......................................................................................................................................... 22
6.5.2 Mark: scree/keypad use..................................................................................................................22
6.5.3 Linked particular marking and events coding..................................................................................23
7 Perform some measurements........................................................................................................................24
7.1 Conventional and averaging integrator sound level meter with storage function....................................24
7.1.1 Conventional or classical mode......................................................................................................24
7.1.2 Possible selection for the measurement.........................................................................................24
7.1.3 Screens during measurements.......................................................................................................25
7.1.4 Conventional and integrating averaging with storage mode...........................................................25
7.1.5 Screens during measurements.......................................................................................................26
7.1.6 Stop the measurement..................................................................................................................26
7.1.7 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Sound level meter and averaging integrator with storage function.........................................................27
7.2.1 Setting to perform before a measurement......................................................................................27
7.2.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................28
7.2.3 During measurement...................................................................................................................... 28
7.2.4 Stop the measurement...................................................................................................................29
7.2.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Analyzer integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function.............................................29
7.3.1 Settings to perform before the measurement..................................................................................30
7.3.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................30
7.3.3 During measurement...................................................................................................................... 30
7.3.4 Stop the measurement...................................................................................................................32
7.3.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Measurement of noise equipment: NR mode.........................................................................................32
7.4.1 Settings to perform before a measurement.....................................................................................33
7.4.2 Launch the measurement...............................................................................................................33
7.4.3 During the measurement................................................................................................................33
7.4.4 Stop the measurement...................................................................................................................34

7.4.5 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 34
7.5 Calculate two sound sources.................................................................................................................35
7.5.1 Settings to perform before measurement........................................................................................35
7.5.2 Make calculation of two sound sources..........................................................................................35
7.6 Determine a sound source among two...................................................................................................35
7.6.1 Perform the measurement..............................................................................................................35
7.6.2 Store data....................................................................................................................................... 36
8 Modes of measurement launching.................................................................................................................37
8.1 Generalities............................................................................................................................................37
8.2 Immediate mode.................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Delayed – Tim. mode............................................................................................................................. 37
8.4 Repetitive delayed mode – Tim..............................................................................................................38
8.4.1 Delayed mode: Tim. – waiting for measurement.............................................................................39
8.4.2 Delayed mode: Tim. – interrupt the programming...........................................................................39
8.4.3 Delayed mode: Tim. – Data storage and audio files........................................................................40
8.4.4 I /O mode........................................................................................................................................ 40
9 Read the stored files...................................................................................................................................... 41
9.1 Access to files........................................................................................................................................ 41
9.2 Read data of the file............................................................................................................................... 41
9.2.1 L Leq mode file............................................................................................................................... 41
9.2.2 Leq St mode file.............................................................................................................................42
9.2.3 1/1 oct file mode............................................................................................................................. 43
9.2.4 NR noise equipment file..................................................................................................................45
9.2.5 S1+S2 mode file.............................................................................................................................45
10 Transfer files to a PC................................................................................................................................... 46
10.1 Transfer................................................................................................................................................ 46
10.2 Files format and structure on the micro SD card..................................................................................46
11 Reset memory..............................................................................................................................................47
12 Audio recording function..............................................................................................................................48
12.1 Temporal synoptic................................................................................................................................ 49
12.2 Synoptic of the management of the recording dynamic........................................................................49
12.3 Use of audio recording.........................................................................................................................50
12.4 Measurement in progress – Data reading............................................................................................51
13 Direction for use and maintenance of the sound level meter.......................................................................52
13.1 Use warnings....................................................................................................................................... 52
13.2 Direction for use................................................................................................................................... 52
13.3 Calibration............................................................................................................................................52
13.4 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................53
13.5 Regular checking................................................................................................................................. 53
13.6 Replace the battery by a batteries pack...............................................................................................53
13.7 Replace the batteries (if equipped).......................................................................................................54
13.8 Load the battery................................................................................................................................... 54
13.9 AC adapter........................................................................................................................................... 54
14 Running information..................................................................................................................................... 55
14.1 Over range........................................................................................................................................... 55
14.2 Power supply........................................................................................................................................55
14.3 Inputs / outputs / I/O programming.......................................................................................................55
14.3.1 I/O 1 In......................................................................................................................................... 55
14.3.2 I/O 1 Out...................................................................................................................................... 56
14.3.3 I/O 2 Out....................................................................................................................................... 57
15 Technical features........................................................................................................................................ 58
15.1 Microphone and windscreen of the class 1 DB300 sound level meter..................................................58
15.1.1 Sheet............................................................................................................................................ 58
15.1.2 Normal frequency response in free field.......................................................................................58
15.1.3 Windscreen...................................................................................................................................58
15.2 Microphone and windscreen of the class 2 DB300 sound level meter..................................................59
15.2.1 Sheet............................................................................................................................................ 59
15.2.2 Normal frequency response in free field.......................................................................................59
15.2.3 Windscreen...................................................................................................................................59
15.3 Preamplifier PR23................................................................................................................................ 60
15.4 Class 1 A – C – Z weightings and free field response...........................................................................60
15.5 Class 2 A – C – Z weightings and free field response...........................................................................60

15.6 Filters by octave bands: from 16 Hz to 16 kHz (class 1) and from 31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (class 2)..............61
15.7 Measured and displayed values...........................................................................................................61
15.8 Metrology of the class 1 DB300............................................................................................................62
15.9 Metrology of the class 2 DB300............................................................................................................63
15.10 Plugs and connections....................................................................................................................... 64
15.10.1 Removable preamplifier PR23....................................................................................................64
15.10.2 Plugs.......................................................................................................................................... 64
15.10.3 I/O interface................................................................................................................................ 65
15.10.4 Transfer plug / load / mains voltage adapter...............................................................................65
15.11 Memory and storage autonomy..........................................................................................................65
15.12 Audio recording capacity....................................................................................................................66
15.13 Power and operating autonomy..........................................................................................................66
16 Packaging and accessories.........................................................................................................................67
16.1 Supplied with........................................................................................................................................ 67
16.2 Optional................................................................................................................................................ 67
17 LDB23 software........................................................................................................................................... 68
18 Options........................................................................................................................................................ 69
18.1 Analyzer – integrating averaging with storage sound level meter function – filters by third octave
bands: 1/3 octave.........................................................................................................................................70
18.1.1 Settings before measurement.......................................................................................................71
18.1.2 Measurement launch.................................................................................................................... 71
18.1.3 During measurement.................................................................................................................... 71
18.1.4 Stop the measurement.................................................................................................................72
18.1.5 Store data..................................................................................................................................... 73
18.1.6 Read the file data in 1/3 octave mode...........................................................................................73

1 Introduction
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6Introduction

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•%#
•<
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2 Vocabulary
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3 Presentation of the sound level meter
3.1 Overview
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NF EN 61804
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Information
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N° : 12120399
Versin :
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Etalonné le :
07/04/2012
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09 11
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6 vents coding _ B _PM
6.1 Principle
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•    &  /2 9
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6.2 Affected measurement modes
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•0D%0
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)D Events coding _ BE_PM

6.3 BE – Back-Erase
6.3.1 Principle
C
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