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  • Page 1 Larson Davis Spartan Model 730 Noise Dosimeter Reference Manual 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Changes and improvements to the information described in this manual may be made at any time. Safety If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Larson Davis, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Recycling PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.9 Upgrading Spartan 730 Firmware................. 51 Section 6 Dosimeter Settings Reference 6.1 Setting a Visual Alarm on the Spartan 730 ..............53 6.2 Setting Up a Measurement Timer ................. 57 6.3 Setting Event Sound Recording Options............... 61 6.4 Customizing Frequency Weight and Detector Settings..........62 6.5 Customizing the Meter Options..................

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1.1.7 Care and Cleaning ....................15 Larson Davis Spartan 730 Dosimeter he Larson Davis Spartan 730 dosimeter is a personal noise measuring and recording device for an individual who may be exposed to noise at work. The following high-tech, easy-to-use...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Compliance and Resources for International Standards , and Technical Specifications 1.0.1 Contents The Spartan 730 is shipped in protective packaging, or in the hard shell TAKE NOTE Report any damage or Contact shortage immediately. See Charging Case if purchased. Verify that your package contains the items Larson Davis listed for your case configuration.
  • Page 6 B. Qi® wireless charging pad (PSA042) C. Calibrator (CAL150) with 1/4” adapter D. LD USB drive E. Cables & Accessories include: • Spartan 730 Quick Start Guide • LD USB drive contains: • LD Bluetooth dongle (DVX016) G4 LD Utility Software •...
  • Page 7 B. Five (5) Qi® Wireless Charging Pads (PSA042) C. Calibrator (CAL150) with 1/4” adapter D. LD USB drive E. Cables & Accessories include: • Spartan 730 Quick Start Guide • LD USB drive contains: • LD Bluetooth dongle (DVX016) G4 LD Utility Software •...

  • Page 8: Serial Numbers

    1.0.2 Serial Numbers The Spartan 730 dosimeter’s model and serial number is printed on the TRY THIS We recommend that you record the purchase date, model, label on the back of the meter. The microphone serial number is and serial numbers for your engraved on the outside of the microphone.

  • Page 9: Performance Features

    • Peak Frequency Weighting: A, C & Z • Multiple language support: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese 1.0.7 Available Options The following optional firmware is available for the Spartan 730 dosimeter: • “Setting Event Sound Recording Options” (730-ESR) •...

  • Page 10: Dosimeter Overview

    This can contribute to an inaccurate measurement. To achieve the best result, we recommended using the WS012 windscreen provided with this model. The Larson Davis WS012 windscreen is a 1” diameter cone made of open cell foam, which contributes to the most accurate measurement.

  • Page 11: Navigating On The Lcd Color Display

    . The measurement begins. To stop the measurement, highlight, then select stop 1.1.2 Navigating On the LCD Color Display The Spartan 730 has a full color, back lit LCD. When you power the dosimeter on, you’re prompted to press select...

  • Page 12: Status Bar

    For more information about connecting to an external power source, see section 2.3 Charging the Spartan 730. Overload Indicator The Spartan 730 overload indicator, as shown in 1.1, lets you know when the dosimeter’s calibrated input range has been exceeded. For 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual Rev B Dosimeter Overview...

  • Page 13: Screen Details On The Spartan 730 Dosimeter

    1.1.4 Screen Details On the Spartan 730 Dosimeter Dosimeter 1–4 Screen Detail The Spartan 730 dosimeter configuration settings are displayed on the first 4 screens of the LCD. The LCD displays the current measurement data in terms of your chosen configuration for Dosimeter 1.
  • Page 14 Subsequent pages show OBA data in table format. The OBA Screen and associated features display when you purchase and install option 730-OB1. Table 1.1 Screens On the Spartan 730 Dosimeter Click here to return to Session Log Screen Detail The Session Log screen shows a record of actions performed on the meter during the current measurement.
  • Page 15 • Total Memory, available for storage • the current internal device Temperature Table 1.1 Screens On the Spartan 730 Dosimeter Click here to return to SLM Screen Detail The SLM screen displays the following sound level meter metrics on 10 pages.
  • Page 16 SLM–SPL Exceedances, Page 4 • Displays the SPL Exceedance trigger-level settings • The number of trigger occurrences • The duration over the trigger level for 2 SPL trigger levels Press to view additional pages on the SLM Screen. SLM–Peak Exceedances, Page 5 •...

  • Page 17: Battery

    • Slow (Smx), Fast (Fmx), Impulse (Imx), linear time (Leq), and peak time weightings (LPk) for the overall measurement. Table 1.1 Screens On the Spartan 730 Dosimeter Click here to return to 1.1.5 Battery When fully charged and under normal use with basic features enabled, the included battery powers the dosimeter for 40–50 hours of run time.

  • Page 18: Charger And Alarm Status Leds

    1.1.6 Charger and Alarm Status LEDs When connected to an external power source, the green LED is active. When enabled, the LED alarm lights on the Spartan 730 provide exposure feedback to the wearer based on the Source metric, and the Action and Limit levels you set.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Step 1. In your browser, navigate to www.LarsonDavis.com >> Support >> Dosimeters. Step 2. On the Dosimeters Support page, select the Spartan 730. Step 3. On the Spartan Model 730 Support page, click on the G4 LD Utility link. Step 4. On the G4 LD Utility Software Support page, click the link for the full installer.

  • Page 20: Installing Ld Atlas App For Mobile Devices

    Start Menu. 2.1.2 Installing G4 from the LD USB Drive Step 1. Insert the included Larson Davis USB drive into a USB port in your PC. Step 2. Launch the Windows Explorer, and open the USB Drive (Removable Disk).
  • Page 21 Step 3. Press and hold power on the dosimeter to power the meter on. To power off, press and hold power for 3 seconds. 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual Rev B Charging the Spartan 730...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Your Dosimeter

    2.3.2 Charging by Using a USB Cable Dosimeter to PC via USB Step 1. Using the included USB to micro- B cable (CBL218), plug the micro- B end of the cable into the dosimeter’s USB port. Step 2. Plug the USB end into an open USB port on your PC.

  • Page 23: Spartan Dosimeter To Pc Via Usb

    A Bluetooth (BT) connection is established when the BT feature is TAKE NOTE Because the Spartan 730 uses a Bluetooth® Low Energy enabled and the dosimeter is near your PC with no obstructions. (BLE) connection, there is no need to pair.

  • Page 24: Spartan Dosimeter To Mobile Device Via Bt

    2.3 Charging the Spartan 730. Connect to the 730 Dosimeter using your mobile device’s Bluetooth radio. Because the Spartan 730 uses a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection, there is no need to pair. On your mobile device, enable the Bluetooth feature.

  • Page 25: Calibrating Your Spartan Dosimeter

    Step 3. To view the dosimeter’s LCD display in the app, tap the Live View icon. Recommended Next Steps: 2.5 Calibrating Your Spartan Dosimeter 2.5 Calibrating Your Spartan Dosimeter Your Spartan 730 dosimeter begins auto-calibrating when attached to a LEARN MORE Refer to the CAL150 or CAL200 calibrator.

  • Page 26: Calibration Overview

    Guidelines" on B-27. 2.6 Installing the Dosimeter On the Wearer 2.5.1 Calibration Overview Calibrating your Spartan 730 helps you determine the true sensitivity of LEARN MORE See"Calibration Check" on B-17 in the Appendix B- your dosimeter–including...

  • Page 27: Larson Davis Calibrator & Accessories

    FIGURE: Spartan 730 Overload Indicator in the LCD Display Overload indicator Calibration Stability The Spartan 730 maintains a stable value of sensitivity over long periods of time. As part of the meter’s auto-calibration, the result is documented as the Calibration History.
  • Page 28 • Larson Davis Model CAL150 or CAL200: 94/114 dB @ 1 kHz TRY THIS Press the power button on the side of the calibrator to activate it. It automatically powers off after 1 minute. 1/4-inch adapter (ADP109) About the Adapter (ADP109) The CAL150 and CAL200 calibrators require a 1/4-inch adapter (ADP109).

  • Page 29: Installing The Dosimeter On The Wearer

    2.6 Installing the Dosimeter On the Wearer Clip the dosimeter to clothing on the worker’s shoulder, with the LEARN MOREFor more information about gathering the most accurate microphone nearest to the ear. It may be effective to consider the noise measurement, see 4.2 Best worker’s position in relation to the loudest sounds in the environment, Practices for Measuring Noise...

  • Page 30: Setting A Measurement Configuration

    Section 3 Setting a Measurement Configuration he Spartan 730 dosimeter calculates the current noise exposure according to your chosen configuration for Dosimeter 1. You can also enable up to 3 additional virtual dosimeter configurations (Dosimeter 2, 3, and 4). The dosimeter displays preset configurations based on international noise exposure standards.
  • Page 31 • TAKE NOTE You can also set up In this section, use down to highlight an option. measurement configurations for virtual dosimeters from the LD Atlas select to set the option. app and from the G4 LD Utility. For 3.4 Saving a details, see Configuration to the Dosimeter in G4...

  • Page 32: Setting A Custom Configuration

    e. Repeat from step 4 above to set a configuration for the newly enabled dosimeter. Step 7. When your desired configurations are set, quick press power to exit all menus. 3.2 Setting a Custom Configuration If you chose Custom from the Select Config menu, follow this process to complete the custom configuration.

  • Page 33: Saving A Configuration To The Dosimeter In G4

    3.3 Saving a Configuration to the Dosimeter in G4 Using the G4 LD Utility software, you can save a new configuration to a connected dosimeter. Before you begin: • Install and launch G4. For details, see section 2.1 Installing • Connect the dosimeter to your PC. For more information, see Connecting to Your Dosimeter Step 1.

  • Page 34: Importing A Configuration Setup File To A Dosimeter

    Step 4. If desired, select options and settings from other sections of the Settings page. Step 5. When you configuration is complete, scroll to the top of the Settings page and click Export in the top right. This opens the G4 Save as window.

  • Page 35: Default Dosimeter Settings

    3.6 Default Dosimeter Settings For your reference, the following chart shows the default configurations for Dosimeter 1 and the virtual dosimeters (Dosimeter 2, 3, and 4). FIGURE Default Dosimeter Configurations Dosimeter 1 Dosimeter 2 Dosimeter 3 Dosimeter 4 Always Enabled Configuration Title OSHA-PEL OSHA-HC...

  • Page 36: Making A Measurement

    Section 4 Making a Measurement 4.1 Making a Measurement ................33 4.1.1 Pausing a Measurement in Progress ..............33 4.1.2 Stopping a Measurement in Progress ..............34 4.1.3 Making a Measurement in Locked Run Mode ............34 4.2 Best Practices for Measuring Noise Exposure ..........35 4.2.1 Survey the Noise You Want to Measure ..............
  • Page 37 Step 2. Highlight, then select Stop. The measurement ends. 4.1.3 Making a Measurement in Locked Run Mode The Spartan 730 dosimeter enables you to lock the dosimeter buttons. LEARN MORE For more information about controlling the Spartan This prevents the wearer from accidentally or incidentally tampering dosimeter using G4, see with measurement data.

  • Page 38: Best Practices For Measuring Noise Exposure

    Step 2. Highlight, then Run. The dosimeter buttons are locked, select the measurement begins, and the LCD displays a lock. Step 3. Use the LD Atlas app or G4 to operate or unlock a locked dosimeter. 4.2 Best Practices for Measuring Noise Exposure Because you’re taking time to obtain noise exposure readings, you’ll want the measurement data to be an accurate representation of a subject’s noise exposure.
  • Page 39 Using a Timed Stop A timed stop takes a measurement for the duration you set. You can set a timed stop on the Spartan 730, in the LD Atlas app, or in the G4 LD Utility. 6.2.1 Setting a...
  • Page 40 Making a Measurement in Locked Run Mode Monitoring the Live Data The Spartan 730’s internal motion sensor is always active during a measurement. It senses and records general motion and “bump” events. When using a mobile device with an active Bluetooth connection to the dosimeter, you can monitor these events as they occur.
  • Page 41 Viewing Motion Events in the Time History Table Motion and “bump” events display in column K–L in the Time History table. In the LD Atlas app or G4, you can view the Time History after downloading and opening a measurement’s data file. FIGURE: Time History Table (columns K–L) in the G4 LD Utility Viewing Motion Events in the Time History Chart...

  • Page 42: Installing The Dosimeter On The Wearer

    FIGURE: Open File on the Data Page Step 3. Open the Time History table or the Chart. To view the Time History Table: a. Click the Time History tab near the bottom of the screen. b. Scroll to the right to view columns K and L. To view the Time History Chart: a.

  • Page 43: Working With Data Files In G4

    • 5.1.3 Setting a Dosimeter Exception For Auto-Download • 5.1.4 Downloading Files from a Dosimeter Exception The Spartan 730 dosimeter’s helpful auto-download feature is TAKE NOTE For more information on connecting using Bluetooth, see enabled by default when you use G4. After the measurement, bring Connecting to Your Dosimeter.

  • Page 44: Downloading Data Files Manually

    5.1.1 Downloading Data Files Manually The Spartan 730 comes with a helpful auto-download feature. When LEARN MORE To enable or disable auto-download, see 5.3 Data Page enabled, measurement data files begin downloading when the meter Overview. comes within Bluetooth range of your PC (or the LD Atlas app on a mobile device).

  • Page 45: Enabling Or Disabling Auto-Download In G4

    Step 4. When the file is downloaded, double-click again to open it. The file opens in a new tab on the Data page. 5.1.2 Enabling or Disabling Auto-Download in G4 Step 1. In G4, click Tools >> Options. This opens the G4 Options window. Step 2.

  • Page 46: Merging Data Files In G4

    Step 3. Select the Download checkbox in-line with the dosimeter, and click Save. Step 4. Click OK in the pop-up window that appears, then close and restart G4. When the dosimeter again connects to G4, the files begin auto- downloading. If you want the dosimeter to again be excluded from the auto-download, repeat this process from step 1.
  • Page 47 • 730-OB1 1/1 Octave Band Analysis In this section: 5.3.1 Accessing Your Event Sound Recording Files • 5.4 Using the Octave Band Analysis Feature • When you open a Spartan dosimeter file in G4, the Data page displays and organizes all of your measurement data on the following 5 tabs: •...

  • Page 48: Accessing Your Event Sound Recording Files

    Your entries display at the top of the official report, as part of the report heading. The Settings Tab With the data file open in G4, click the settings tab near the bottom of your screen. This opens the record of the settings used for the measurement.

  • Page 49: Using The Octave Band Analysis Feature

    5.4 Using the Octave Band Analysis Feature When you purchase option 730-OB1, the Octave Band Analysis (OBA) feature on your Spartan 730 allows you to analyze the measured noise exposure in full octaves. In this section: 5.4.1 Viewing the OBA Summary Table...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Oba Summary Table

    5.4.1 Viewing the OBA Summary Table Step 1. In G4, in the Meters panel, click on your connected dosimeter. This opens the dosimeter in a new tab on the right with the Files page active. Step 2. Double-click the file you want to open. If auto-download is not enabled, this will download the file.

  • Page 51: Disabling Or Enabling The Oba Feature In G4

    Step 3. Click the Graph icon and scroll down to view the Overall OBA chart for your measurement. The G4 Overall OBA Chart shows the most common octave band frequencies, and the decibel levels of a typical sound sample. The frequencies shown are called octaves because each frequency doubles the previous one.

  • Page 52: Utilizing The Time History Graph

    Step 3. Scroll down to the Meter section, and toggle the Octave Band setting off or on. 5.5 Utilizing the Time History Graph To access the Time History Graph in G4, do the following: Step 1. Select your connected dosimeter in the meters panel. This opens your Spartan dosimeter in a new tab with the Files page active.

  • Page 53: Meters Panel Overview

    The Values Panel The Values Panel pop-up window displays the currently active metrics wherever you place your mouse pointer. To view more metrics in the values panel, enable them in the Key. Disabling a metric in the key also hides it in the Values Panel.

  • Page 54: Updating The G4 Ld Utility

    5.8 Updating the G4 LD Utility 2.1.1 Installing G4 For help updating to the latest version of G4, see from the Web 5.9 Upgrading Spartan 730 Firmware Use the G4 LD Utility to upgrade the device firmware. Before you begin: • Power on your dosimeter.
  • Page 55 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual Rev B Upgrading Spartan 730 Firmware...

  • Page 56: Dosimeter Settings Reference

    Disabling or Enabling Auto Shut Off ..............70 6.1 Setting a Visual Alarm on the Spartan 730 The Spartan 730’s visual alarm settings enable you and the worker to be aware of milestones within the current noise exposure period. The Dosimeter 1 setting comes with 2 customizable visual alarm settings: Alarm 1, Alarm 2.

  • Page 57: Enabling Dosimeter 1 Alarm 1

    Enable/Disable option for Alarm 1. Step 6. Press down to toggle the option to Enabled. Step 7. Press select to set the option and return to the Alarm 1 menu. 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual Rev B Setting a Visual Alarm on the Spartan 730...

  • Page 58: Selecting Alarm Options

    • Press select to set the digit and progress to the right. power TAKE NOTE Quick press to step back to the left at any time. 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual Rev B Setting a Visual Alarm on the Spartan 730...
  • Page 59 LED alarm lights. Enabling or Disabling LED Alarm Lights When enabled, the LED alarm lights on the Spartan 730 provide exposure feedback to the wearer based on the Source metric, and the Action and Limit levels you set. The lights display a range of yellow (action) to red (limit) •...

  • Page 60: Setting Up A Measurement Timer

    6.2 Setting Up a Measurement Timer In this section: • 6.2.1 Setting a Timed Stop Measurement Timer • 6.2.2 Setting a Daily Measurement Timer • 6.2.4 Disabling a Measurement Timer Measurement timers enable you to gather noise exposure data at specific times without interfering with the wearer’s daily routine.

  • Page 61: Setting A Daily Measurement Timer

    6.2.2 Setting a Daily Measurement Timer The Spartan 730 enables you to set one or more time periods per day (daily timers) during which the dosimeter will automatically power on, take a scheduled measurement, and power off. You can schedule up to 3 daily noise measurements using the Daily Timer.
  • Page 62 Step 9. Highlight, then select Stop Date from the list. This opens the Stop Date screen. Step 10. Set a value for the timer Stop Date in yyyy-mm-dd format. This return you to the Timers menu. Repeat the process shown in step 7. Step 11.

  • Page 63: Using Merge Files On The Dosimeter

    6.2.3 Using Merge Files On the Dosimeter If you want to combine the data from each measurement timer into a LEARN MORE You can also choose to merge the files in G4 after single data file, complete the following steps to merge the files. downloading them.

  • Page 64: Setting Event Sound Recording Options

    6.3 Setting Event Sound Recording Options When you purchase and install the 730-ESR firmware option, the following features are available. In this section: • Part 1: Setting Options for Event Recording • Part 2: Disabling Event Sound Recording Setting Options for Event Recording Part 1: This section reviews how to set the Event Sound Recording options, which include the following values: Trigger Source, Trigger Level, and...

  • Page 65: Customizing Frequency Weight And Detector Settings

    Minimum Interval is the number of seconds between event recordings. The default setting is 30 seconds. Set a longer Min Interval to minimize the number of recorded events and conserve dosimeter memory. Disabling Event Sound Recording Part 2: If you don’t want events recorded, complete this section to disable the feature.

  • Page 66: Setting The Frequency Weight

    • 6.4.1 Setting the Frequency Weight • 6.4.2 Setting the Peak Frequency Weight • 6.4.3 Setting the Detector 6.4.1 Setting the Frequency Weight down In this section, use on the dosimeter to highlight an select option. Use to set the option. Step 1.

  • Page 67: Customizing The Meter Options

    Step 6. Quick press power to exit all menus. 6.4.3 Setting the Detector The detector setting affects how quickly your dosimeter can begin A.7 Model 730 recording a noise event. For more information, see Event Sound Recording Specifications down In this section, use on the dosimeter to highlight an select option.

  • Page 68: Enabling Time History

    Please note that the name you set on the dosimeter will only display in the LCD. To display a custom meter name in the LD Atlas App or in the G4 LD Utility, edit the meter name in each utility. down In this section, use on the dosimeter to highlight an...

  • Page 69: Disabling Octave Band Analysis On The Dosimeter

    Before you begin: • Power on the dosimeter. • Stop any measurement in progress down In this section, use on the dosimeter to highlight an select option. Use to set the option. Step 1. Press and hold select to open the dosimeter Menu. Step 2.

  • Page 70: Setting A Custom Noise Level Increment

    Step 1. Press and hold select to open the dosimeter Menu. Step 2. Highlight, then select Settings to enter the Settings menu. Step 3. Highlight, then Meter. This opens the Meter menu. select Step 4. Highlight, then select OBA Enable. This opens the OBA Enable screen. Step 5.

  • Page 71: Setting Date And Time Manually On The Meter

    • Press select to set the symbol and progress to the right. power TAKE NOTE Use quick press to step back to the left at any • Press down to edit the digit. time. • Press select to set the digit and progress to the right. Set all digits to exit the Noise Level screen.

  • Page 72: Customizing The Meter Preferences

    Step 6. From the Meter menu, highlight, then select Time. This opens the Time screen. Step 7. Set the time on the dosimeter in hh:mm:ss format. Using the Dosimeter Buttons to Set the Time Manually a. Press down to edit the hour in 24-hour (hh) format. b.

  • Page 73: Setting The Language On The Dosimeter

    6.7.3 Disabling or Enabling Auto Shut Off When the Spartan 730 is not taking a measurement and is inactive for 30 minutes, it will power off. The meter remains active with a Bluetooth connection to the LD Atlas app or G4, or any button press.

  • Page 74: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications The specifications contained in this appendix are subject to change without notice. Please refer to calibration and measure- ment results for data on a specific unit. A.1. Model 730 Noise Dosimeter Standards Compliance ......A-1 A.2. Spartan Model 730 Instrument Specifications ........A-1 A.3.
  • Page 75 20 Hz to 5 kHz (±2 dB) >5 kHz to 8 kHz (±3 dB) >8 kHz to 12.5 kHz (+3 / -∞ dB) A-Weight Random Incidence Frequency Response C-Weight Random Incidence Frequency Response Frequency Response Z-Weight Random Incidence Frequency Response Thread for 1/4-inch microphone, M5.7-60UNS Microphone Connection Absolute maximum of ±10 Vpeak...
  • Page 76 ±2.35 Vpeak Full Scale Input A.2.2 USB Client Interface USB 2.0 Full-speed, Micro-B connector Type ≤500mA, charges battery Power Draw Computer with SLM Utility-G4 Supported Hosts A.2.3 Bluetooth Low Energy Interface BLE 4.1 Type 30 mW viewing/downloading data Power Use 22k B/s Throughput LD Atlas Application for Android and iOS...
  • Page 77 A.2.7 Data Storage Category Capacity Summary Data 2568 bytes/measurement Internal Data Storage: Time History 1084 bytes/minute 8 GB non-volatile flash memory, ~7.5 GB formatted for Sound Recording 192052 bytes/recording measurement data Measurement Annotation Characters, plus 30 bytes Calibration Record 36 bytes/record A.2.8 Environmental Conditions Variations with atmospheric pressure are within the allowed tolerance for a ±10% change in pressure.
  • Page 78 A.3 Spartan Model 730 SLM Software Specifications The Spartan Model 730 dosimeter complies with the following international standards for sound level exposure, and personal sound noise dosimeters: • IEC 61252 Ed. 1.2 b:2017 with reference to IEC 60651, IEC 60804 •...
  • Page 79 Occurrence Time for Min and Max Levels Units yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss Slow Minimum Occurrence Time ASmin CSmin ZSmin yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss Slow Maximum Occurrence ASmax CSmax ZSmax Time yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss Fast Minimum Occurrence Time AFmin CFmin ZFmin yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss Fast Maximum Occurrence Time AFmax CFmax ZFmax...
  • Page 80 A.3.3 SLM Performance Range Units Measurement Range, A-weight (@1kHz) 52–140 Dynamic Range, A-weight (@1kHz) 46–140 Measurement Range, C-weight (1kHz) 57–140 Dynamic Range, C-weight (@1kHz) 50–140 Measurement Range, Z-weight (@1kHz) 60–140 Dynamic Range, Z-weight (@1kHz) 52–140 Peak Range, C-weight 78–143 Peak Range, Z-weight 80–143 Note: Range values guaranteed for typical microphone sensitivity.
  • Page 81 A.4.1 Virtual Dosimeters Activate up to 3 virtual dosimeters to measure for various criteria or requirements. Virtual dosim- eters have the following customizable values: OSHA–HC, OSHA–PEL, ACGIH, and NIOSH, ISO–9612, or CUSTOM Configurations, Predefined and Custom A, C, or Z Frequency Weightings A, C, or Z Peak Frequency...
  • Page 82 100 (% or dB) Limit Level A.5 Model 730 Optional OBA Software Specifications The following specifications apply to the Spartan 730 dosimeter option 730-OB1. IEC 61260-1:2014/Part 1, 1/1 Octave Bands, Class 1, Group X, all filters Compliant with these Octave Filter ANSI/ASA S1.11-2014/Part 1, 1/1 Octave Bands, Class 1, Group X, all filters...
  • Page 83 A.5.1 Option 730-OB1 OBA Measurement System Linear for Leq Integration Method Exponential for Max and Min (follows SLM Detector setting) Frequency Weighting Time Weighting (Slow, Fast, Impulse), indicated by Ƭ (follows SLM Detector Time Weightings/ setting) Detectors 0.1 dB Resolution 0.0 dB (for all bands) Reference Attenuation A.5.2 Option 730-OB1 Octave Band Analysis Measurements...
  • Page 84 Time History Metrics Overload, Motion, Bump, Run, Stop, Pause Other Indicators A.7 Model 730 Event Sound Recording Specifications The following specifications apply to the Spartan 730 dosimeter option 730-ESR. 16-bit WAV File Format 8000 sps Sample Rate 2 second pretrigger...

  • Page 85: Appendix B Glossary

    Appendix B Glossary This glossary contains technical definitions of key acoustical and vibration terms commonly used with Larson Davis instruments. If you need additional information, please refer to the American National Standards Institute document S1.1-1994 (R2004) for additional definitions. Specific use of the terms defined are in the main body of this manual.
  • Page 86 Calibration Check A check for variations between the measured level and a reference level—no adjustment is made to the system. Criterion Duration The time required for a continually applied sound of the selected criterion level to produce a dose of 100%. Criterion Duration is typically 8 hours.
  • Page 87 To directly add or subtract physical quantities expressed in decibel form, you can use the following equation to convert deci- bels to Pascals.         μPa        With regard to measuring noise exposure, remember the following rules when dB values are used for sound levels: •...
  • Page 88 Energy Equivalent Sound Level (Leq) The level of a constant sound over a specific time period that has the same sound energy as the actual (unsteady) sound over the same period. In the equation below, p is the sound pressure and the Measurement Duration (specific time period) T=T2-T1. "Sound Pressure Level (SPL, Lp)".
  • Page 89 dosimeters, L signifies the A weighted, SLOW exponential-time weighted sound level. Similarly, L denotes the C weighted, FAST level. Frequency Weighting See also "Frequency and Exponential Time-Weighted Sound Level". LEP, d "Daily Personal Noise Exposure (LEP,d)". See also "Energy Equivalent Sound Level (Leq)".
  • Page 90 OSHA Level (LOSHA) The Average Sound Level calculated in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Exchange Rate and Threshold Level. Peak The maximum value of the instantaneous, frequency weighted (C or Unweighted), sound pressure in a given time interval. For the dosimeters, a Peak value is recorded for 2 different time intervals.
  • Page 91 Projected Sound Exposure Projected Sound Exposure shows what the actual sound exposure will be for a specific time period if the current Equivalent- Continuous Sound Level (L ) remains at its current level. The dosimeters calculate an 8 hour and a 40 hour projected sound exposure.
  • Page 92 Threshold Level The threshold level is applied in hearing damage risk assessment. According to the ANSI S1.25 standard, it refers to the A-weighted sound level below which the 49.03 degF ft sec  dosimeter produces little or no dose accumulation. For that reason, measured sound below this level may be disregarded.

  • Page 93: Appendix C Compliance And Standards Reference

    Compliance and Standards Reference C.1 IEC Compliance The Spartan 730 dosimeter complies with the following standards as specified: IEC 61252, IEC 61260-1, IEC 61010 Reference Orientation The unit is angled at about 45 degrees so that the microphone is pointing up. The unit is facing toward the radio-frequency electromagnetic field emitter or receiver.
  • Page 94 88 dB Pulse Range The frequency response is listed in section A.2.1 Microphone, Frequency Response, Microphone Frequency and illustrated graphically in section A.7 Frequency Response Graphs. Response 143 dB peak Maximum Safe SPL No sensitivity detected at 80A/m Sensitivity to Magnetic Field A.2.8 Environmental Conditions.
  • Page 95 C.4 IEC 61252 Specific Compliance The following compliance is provided for the Larson Davis Spartan 730 dosimeter according to IEC 61252 Ed. 1.2. With the unit in the normal mode of operation, the sound exposure level of the unit was not...
  • Page 96 C.5 Certificate of Compliance C.6 International Noise Monitoring Authorities The following international noise monitoring agencies provide a wealth of informa- tion about how to conduct and report on noise exposure in the workplace. International Agencies The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides standard ISO 1999:2013 for Acoustics and the Estimation of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
  • Page 97 • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • US Coast Guard (USCG) • US Department of Defense (USDoD) • US Department of Transportation (USDOT) •...
  • Page 98 Larson Davis - a PCB Piezotronics division LarsonDavis.com P/N I730.01 Rev B ©2019 PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Toll-free (in the US): 888-258-3222 3425 Walden Avenue Phone: 716-926-8243 Depew, NY 14043-2495 USA USA fax: 716-926-8215 E-mail: sales@larsondavis.com 730 Dosimeter Reference Manual...

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