3M Quest Outdoor Measurement System Enclosure Kit User Manual
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1. Preamp assembly included with Part 053 809 SoundPro 15 Universal Input Switch able 12V 5A Battery Charger Part 053 562 16 USA 115V IEC320 Line cord 18AWG Part 068 028 17 European 230V IEC320 Line cord 18AWG Optional Part 054 462 18 Desiccant SG 40 Rechargeable canister Part 057 235 6 Microphone various models included with SoundPro and identified in Appendix A of user manual delievery note Page 3 Assemble the outdoor kit internal connections 2 Making the internal connections a Connect the other end of the cable see 9 in Figure 1 Table 1 to the meter inside the case b For brief runtimes 4 hours or less you may use the internal battery power of the SoundPro For extended runtime connect the internal 12 Volt power cable see Figure 2 to the meter at its bottom inlet Then turn On the power switch at the power distribution panel see Figure 3 Figure 2 Connecting the battery power Figure 3 On Off switch for the SoundPro Outdoor Kit On Off switch ower cord connected Power distribution panel see 16 in Table 1 for part details c When you have turned On the power switch and the SoundPro verify that the power cord is connected for external power Note the battery icon Mii will appear on the display of the SoundPro as a fully charged icon when connected with AC power cord 3 Make the measurements a Follow the SoundPro user manual to prepare and run y2. of petroleum jelly Feed the female end of the cable through the mast and then completely through the preamp adapter see 4 The insertion tool see 11 will be necessary to push the connector through the preamp adapter see 4 d Assemble the preamp adapter see 4 to the mast Then assemble the mast to the case by screwing the threaded portions together e Caution do not over tighten e Screw the microphone see 6 onto the preamp see 5 Connect the preamp to the female end of the cable by properly orienting and inserting the connector into the preamp Hold the cable connector while turning the knurled knob on the preamp to tighten the connectors f Grasp the preamp and push the connector s rubber boot into the preamp adapter until the preamp is completely seated g Insert the windscreen see 7 inside of the bird spikes see 8 Place this assembly over the microphone preamp Gently spread the bird spike wires and insert them into the holes on the preamp adapter e Note Please be cautious when bending the wires to prevent them from deforming 1 Weatherproof case assembly Part 057 832 2 Base Shaft with sealed nut 1 0 m 39 Part 056 472 3 Shaft segment with coupler 1 4m 56 Two Part 056 473 provided for optional extra height 1 9 m 73 4 Preamp adapter 2 inch 5 cm tall Part 056 462 14 SoundPro outdoor power distribution panel Part 057 826 5 SoundPro
3. inlet The lamp has three states e Yellow Indicates Charging e Green Indicates Finished Charging e Blinking Indicates Charging Problem Leave the power cord connected until you see the GREEN FINISHED indicator The charging rate is 5 Amps In the unlikely event that the batteries 84 Amp Hours are completely emptied more than eight days of discharge it will take at least 84AH 5 A 16 8 Hours overnight to completely re charge them For each hour of charging you should be able to get about 10 hours of runtime At 80 depth of discharge the batteries should be good for at least 200 cycles The batteries will age and lose capacity over time and will likely need to be replaced about three to five years from purchase When charging has completed you may unplug the charger and store the cable away The enclosure lid can safely be closed as soon as the charger is unplugged Reactivating the desiccant When you first use the silica gel canister in the area to be protected it may become saturated rather quickly as it drinks up residual moisture Once the residual dampness is removed you can maintain a dry condition with less frequent need to reactivate the silica gel Reactivation times below are minimums Sometimes when the silica gel becomes overly saturated it s good practice to extend the reactivation period However do not vary from the recommended temperatures When the blue silica gel beneath the inspection window turns
4. pinched see Figure 4 Replace cover and screws e Position and secure the cover in place with the six 6 screws you removed in Step 3 Connect the Batteries e Connect the two battery cables into the Power Distribution Panel see Figure 4 at the two connectors near the RED fuses These two connectors are the only connectors that may be used for the batteries Page 5 Maintenance and Care instructions Recharging the internal batteries 1 Open the case and leave it open for the duration of the charging See the WARNING Risk of FIRE or EXPLOSION above Keeping the case open also allows the charger to stay cool You may leave the master On Off switch in either position If you leave the master On you may also leave the meter connected but doing that will increase the charging time by about 10 Before the first use of the charger verify that the input voltage selector on the charger module is set to the appropriate line voltage The selector is a small red slide switch near the power inlet that is moved into the correct position using a small screwdriver In the USA it is 115 Volts the UP position With the European cord you will use 230 Volts the Down position When it is in it s proper location you will see your line voltage displayed Connect your line cord to the charger power inlet Connect the cord to a power outlet There is a status lamp on the charger which is located on the opposite end from the power
5. pink reactivate as follows Place the unit in a vented 150 C 300 F oven for at least 3 hours Or until the silica gel turns blue again Note The desiccant can be reactivated as many times as you want to Storage Recommendations The batteries have an extremely low self discharge rate thus providing extended storage capability while maintaining high state of charge levels for dependable operation These batteries have a shelf life more than two times that of conventional lead batteries To assure maximum reliability we recommend that all stored batteries be recharged boost charged at least every 12 months or when the open circuit voltage drops to 12 00 volts per battery whichever occurs earlier The batteries should be checked more frequently if storage temperature regularly exceeds 25 C 77 F The outdoor measurement system should be stored in a cool dry location with the lid closed whenever possible High battery storage temperatures will lead to excessive self discharge and premature battery failure Page 6 3M SoundPro SE DL Outdoor Kit Specifications Windscreen Attenuation Battery type Battery runtime Operating Temperature Overall Dimensions In Transit Ready to Use Overall Weight Occupational Health amp Environmental Safety Division Quest Technologies a 3M company 1060 Corporate Center Drive Oconomowoc WI 53066 Customer Service 262 567 9157 Toll Free 800 245 0779 0 5dB 2kHz 1d
6. 3M Occupational Health amp Environmental Safety Division 3M SoundPro Outdoor Kit Instructions 3M SoundPro Outdoor Measuring System SP OMS The SoundPro Outdoor Measuring System helps protect the instrument from environmental exposure such as wind rain snow chemicals particulates animals vandalism and theft It is also used for extended battery life with up to one week of continuous monitoring two weeks with optional second battery The weatherproof case holds the 3M SoundPro and battery pack with room for accessories and storage of the system components while not in use The exposed components are made of stainless steel or plastic to resist corrosion A Dangers Warnings Cautions amp Battery Failure to observe the following procedures may result in serious personal injury Risk of Electrical Shock Avoid nearby overhead wires and electrical fixtures The conductive electrical mast will tend to attract stray voltages and currents including the possibility of Lightning Risk of Fire or Explosion Do Not connect to AC power while the lid is sealed or closed Do Not connect to AC power while the lid is sealed or closed Do Not modify the enclosure to provide AC power from an external sources while the lid is closed Hydrogen gas may be released from the lead acid batteries during charging leading to a risk of explosion The cover must be left open during the re charge process Risk of Chemical Bu
7. B 6kHz 1 4dB 10kHz 2dB 20kHz 1 12 Volt 42 Amp Hour battery Total EE 80 of 42 Amp Hours 34 Amp Hours of 12 Volt power Approximately 3 5 days with nominal 400 mA load and de rated to 80 depth of discharge 5days x 24Hours day x 0 4Amp 34 Amp Hours When other additional accessories are used reduced runtimes are calculated from the 80 de rated 34 Amp Hour Capacity With the optional second battery installed runtime will increase up to 7 days doubling the runtime 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F e Excessively hot and extreme sun exposure may lead to over heating Use additional sun shields to reduce running temperature if necessary Repeated or extended time in extreme environments will lead to premature battery failure 64 cm W x 51 cm D x 38 cm H 25 W x 20 D x 15 maximum Height 64 cm W x 51 cm D x 200 cm H 25 W x 20 D x 78 maximum Height 30 kg 67 Ibs with one battery 45 kg 100 Ibs with two batteries Figure 5 Sample SoundPro outdoor kit assembly parts SoundPro is sold separately QUEST TECHNOLOGIES now pat af 3M www 3M com detection Please recycle Printed in USA 2012 3M Company All rights reserved 057 829 Rev C 8 12
8. e The cover is held in place with six Phillips Head screws The power distribution panel and the charger are also mounted on the battery cover It is optional to remove the shaft segments the accessory parts and some of the foam layers e Carefully remove the six larger screws around the perimeter and remove the cover Install batteries into enclosure e While holding the outer enclosure lid open tip the entire case on its side so that the wheel side is up the battery enclosure is near the top and the right handle is on the floor This will make it much easier to slide the batteries down into their compartments Position each battery so that the wires and posts can still be seen as you slide it into position Lay the enclosure back down in its normal orientation e As displayed in Figure 4 below it is optional to connect two SoundPro outdoor battery assemblies See 13 in Table 1 inside the case for additional battery power Figure 4 Connecting two SoundPro outdoor battery assembly Installed Soundpro outdoor battery assembly see 13 in Table 1 for part details Battery cables routed Route the battery cables e While positioning the battery cover over the batteries in the correct orientation take one of the battery wires and its green connector and feed it through one of the rubber grommets Take the other connector and feed it through the other grommet Carefully route the wires under the cover so that they will not be
9. o provide protection to re chargeable batteries for extended outdoor operation of the SoundPro Consult your company s safety professional for local standards or call 3M at 1 800 243 4630 with questions 3M SoundPro Outdoor Measuring System SP OMS How it works The weatherproof case provides a stable base for mounting the microphone mast There is an internal battery monitor circuit to reduce the risk of damaging the batteries by over discharge The circuit also protects against over voltage over temperature 70 C or 158 F and over current 2 Amps each output There is an on board universal input battery charger that fully re charges empty batteries in about 16 hours or less Provisions in the case design allow customer supplied padlocks and cables to be used to lock the case and secure it to a stationary object Page 2 Assemble the outdoor kit Field Instructions e To assemble the outdoor kit refer to Figure 1 and Table 1 1 Mounting the outdoor microphone and mast to the weatherproof case a Assemble the mast pieces by screwing the threaded coupler of the shaft segment with coupler of item 3 see Figure Table to the threaded base shaft see 2 Multiple extensions see 3 may be used to increase the height of the microphone b From inside the case see 1 feed the smaller female end of the cable assembly 9 through the hole in the case cover c For easier insertion you may lubricate the connector boot with a bit
10. our measurements Note this may require a pre calibration setup changes and pressing the run key or programming an auto run b When you are ready place the SoundPro in the pocket of the case and verify the SoundPro is running on external power and close up the case 4 Turn off and disassemble a When you are finished turn Off the SoundPro and then turn Off the power switch at the power distribution panel b Remove and disassemble the mast microphone and windscreen and place the parts back into the case c Remove and store the case plug with o ring see 10 in Figure 1 Table 1 Page 4 Battery first assembly and replacement Open and unpack the batteries e Note The battery is packaged separately from the outdoor kit to ensure the shipping weight of each Hae carton is under the 70 pound limit which is imposed by common freight carriers such as Federal i Express FEDEX and United Parcel Service UPS Please skip step 2 for first assembly If replacing the batteries disconnect and remove the old batteries Disconnect the battery s connectors from the power distribution panel see Figure 3 Remove the battery cover as discussed in Step 3 While holding the case open stand the case on its right side away from the wheel end Gently slide the battery out of the compartment one at a time if more than one battery Open the enclosure and remove the battery cover e Unlatch and open the outdoor system enclosure Not
11. rn Although the batteries provided are Absorbent Glass Mat AGM Sealed Lead Acid SLA batteries that can be stored trans ported operated and re charged in any orientation there is still a slight risk of being exposed to sulfuric acid if the case is cracked or punctured These batteries can be shipped as dry cargo and do not require special hazardous material shipping Not for use in explosive or hazardous locations This product is not intrinsically safe Failure to observe the following procedures could damage the instrument Read the manual before operation Do not operate in temperatures exceeding 50 C 122 F Excessively hot and extreme sun exposure may lead to over heating Use additional sun shields to reduce running temperature if necessary Repeated or extended time in extreme environments will lead to premature battery failure Substitution of components may impair the accuracy of the instrument Repair should be performed by authorized service personnel only General Before first use insure that the voltage select switch on the charger is set to the line voltage in your location It may be set to either nominal 115V or 230VAC Battery cycle life is preserved by storing the batteries fully charged Turn OFF the power at the power distribution panel when not in use Fully charge the batteries as soon as possible after any use and before storing them for long periods of time The SoundPro Outdoor measurement system is intended t
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