Microtech Gefell WS 1 User manual

Weather protector
Modell: WS 1
date of issue: 21.05.2012
Handbook

Microtech Gefell GmbH
Georg-Neumann-Platz
D-07926 Gefell
Germany
[phone]
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www.microtechgefell.de
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
1 General information 6
1.1 About this manual........................................................6
1.2 Danger and information signs ....................................6
1.3 General safety instructions.........................................7
1.3.1 Intended use ..................................................... 7
1.3.2 Unauthorised person ....................................... 7
1.3.3 Normal use........................................................ 7
1.4 Delivery contents .........................................................8
1.5 Technical data ..............................................................9
2 Initial Steps 10
2.1 Setting up the unit .....................................................11
2.2 Assembling the clamping nut...................................12
2.3 Installing the windscreen ..........................................12
2.4 Installing the tripod....................................................13
2.5 Calibrating the unit ....................................................13
2.6 Disassembling and storage of the device ...............14
2.6.1 Storage in the transport case ....................... 14
2.6.2 Separate storage ............................................ 16
3 Cleaning the device 17
4 Warranty 18
5 Disposal of old equipment 19

Please read this user guide carefully before the
initial use to prevent physical injury or damage to
property.
Keep this user guide at a suitable place during the
whole product life cycle in case questions may arise
later on.
Pass this user guide on to any user or any
subsequent owners to ensure a permanent safe use
of the product.
1 General information
Danger!
Warns of life threatening injuries
from an electric shock.
Warning!
Warns of injuries.
!
Caution!
Warns of damage to property.
!
Gives additional information.
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1.1 About this manual
1.2 Danger and information signs
1 General information 1.1 About this manual
06

1.3.1 Intended use
• The WS 1 is an accessory for measuring
microphones.
• It serves solely to protect the measuring
microphones against gentle weather conditions
(drizzle, light wind, fog, etc.) for outside use
within a temporary limit of 24 hours.
• The product is designed for outside use.
1.3.3 Normal use
Danger!
• AlwaysusetheTA202dehumidierofferedby
Microtech Gefell GmbH for measurements with
the WS 1.
• Do not use the WS 1 in case of thunderstorm,
storm, heavy rain or other extreme weather
conditions.
1.3.2 Unauthorised person
• This product may not be used by children or
persons with impaired physical, sensory or
mental abilities, or by persons who do have
a lack of experience, unless they are being
supervised.
1.3 General safety instructions
1.3 General safety instructions
07

!
Warning!
• Arrange all cables so that they do not cause the
risk of tripping.
• Set up the microphone so that it causes no risk
by falling over.
!
Caution!
• Do not use the measuring microphone capsules
with a laterally placed capillary.
• Only touch the weatherproof pipe at the
rubberized toroidal rings intended for this
purpose.
• Exclusively use the WS 1 with 1/2“ measuring
microphones.
• Repairs should only be carried out by service
personnel of the Microtech Gefell GmbH.
The delivery contents include the following
elements:
• WeatherproongWS1
• Windscreen W100
• Transport case
• Handbook
Make sure that all parts are in perfect condition.
Otherwise contact the Microtech Gefell GmbH in
case of any complaints.
1.4 Delivery contents
1 General information 1.4 Delivery contents
08

1.5 Technical data
Dimensions:
Weight:
1.5 Technical data
09
Total length: 363 mm
Weatherproof enclosure:
Length: 137 mm
Diameter: 24 mm
Clamping nut:
Length: 33 mm
Diameter: 24 mm
Weatherproof pipe:
Length: 193 mm
Diameter: 16 mm
Windscreen:
Length: 180 mm
Diameter: 70 mm
WS 1: 334 g
Transport case: 3500 g

2 Initial Steps
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Caution!
Always use the TA 202 dehumidier
offered by Microtech Gefell GmbH for
measurements with the WS 1 to avoid
penetration of air humidity into the
measuring microphone. Air humidity
can cause damage to the measuring
microphone capsule.
Danger!
Take care to prevent water getting into
the interior of the measuring microphone.
Penetration of water into the microphone
may cause an electric shock, which at
worst leads to health damage.
Caution!
Only touch the weatherproof pipe at the
rubberized toroidal rings intended for this
purpose.
To much force effect on the weatherproof
pipe can cause damage or breakage to the
material.
2 Initial Steps 2.1 Setting up the unit
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!
During measurements with following measuring
microphone capsule by Microtech Gefell GmbH, class 1
tolerance elds are met according DIN EN 61672-1 for
horizontal sound incidence:
• MK 221, MK 222, MK 223 (suituable for microphone
amp MV 203, MV 203.3)
• MK 222 E, MK 222 BE, MK 250, MK 250 B, MK 255
(suituable for microphone amp MV 204, MV 204.3,
MV 210, MV 220)
Microtech Gefell assumes no further warranties, as no
values for measurements with measuring microphone
capsules by other manufacturers exist.