KLEIN TOOLS AESEB1S SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth Earbuds User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: KLEIN TOOLS

Table of Contents

KLEIN TOOLS AESEB1S SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth Earbuds
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT
FEATURE DETAILS
NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- LEFT EARBUD
- Ambient Controls:
FCC COMPLIANCE
MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
References
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KLEIN TOOLS AESEB1S SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth Earbuds

DUAL OMNI-DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONES
BLUETOOTH 5.3 TECHNOLOGY
CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLS
INSTANT NOISE COMPRESSION AND LOW-LEVEL AMPLIFICATION
10 HOURS RUNTIME ON SINGLE CHARGE, 30 HOURS WITH CHARGING CASE
NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR) OF 22dB

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Klein Tools SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth® Earbuds keep users aware of their surrounding environment while simultaneously being able to enjoy high-quality stereo audio via Bluetooth 5.3 technology. Soft memory foam tips provide hearing protection up to 22dB NRR, while silicone tips ensure an immersive audio experience. The durable charging case nylon carabiner strap allows for convenient carrying outside the pocket.

Earbud Dimensions: 0.37″ × 0.76″ × 1.41″ (9.5 × 19.35 × 35.73 mm)
Charging Case Dimensions: 1.26″ × 1.76″ × 3.07″ (32.0 × 44.7 × 78 mm)
Weight (Charging Case and Earbuds): 2.75 oz (78 g)
Bluetooth® Version: 5.3
Bluetooth® Connection Range: 32.8 ft. (10 m) in open space
Hearing Protection: 22dB NRR (with memory foam tips)
Supported Profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP/GAVD
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Earbud Battery Type: Li-Ion Coin Cell, 3.7V / 85mAh (0.315Wh)
Case Battery Type: Li-polymer, 3.7V / 720mAh (2.66Wh)
Charging Requirements: Maximum 5V DC, Minimum 1A
Charge Time: Earbuds: Approx. 2 hours Case: Approx. 2 hours
Runtime (70% volume): ~10 hours w/ earbuds only, ~30 hours w/ charging case
Maximum Volume: 96 dBA, 16 volume levels
Certifications: FCC, IC, DOE/CEC, NRCAN, BQB
FCC ID: 2AI28-AESEB1S IC: 21655-AESEB1S
Operating/Charging Temperature: 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)
Storage Temperature: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
NOTE: Periodic recharging is recommended during prolonged storage.
Relative Humidity: <90% non-condensing
Drop Protection: 6.6′ (2 m)
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating: Earbuds: IP54 Case: IP5X Specifications subject to change.

SYMBOLS ON PRODUCT

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Klein Tools, Inc. is under license.

WARNINGS
Read, understand, and follow these instructions to ensure safe operation. Keep these instructions for future reference. These hearing protectors help reduce exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds. Misuse or failure to wear hearing protection at all times that you are exposed to noise may result in hearing loss or injury.

Silicone tips on earbuds DO NOT provide hearing protection. ONLY memory foam tips on earbuds provide hearing protection.
Use only appropriately sized Klein Tools memory foam tips for hearing protection in loud-noise environments. Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness in attenuating noise. Consult the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section for proper fit.
Prolonged exposure to high volumes can cause hearing damage. It is the responsibility of the user to set the audio input level to the recommended volume. See the table on next page for noise exposure levels.
DO NOT use this product in situations that require special attention: using noise reduction equipment and listening to audio can reduce awareness of the surrounding environment.

Failure to observe these warnings can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

DO NOT use the product if it is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or injury.
Risk of fire and burns. DO NOT open, crush, heat above specified maximum temperature or incinerate. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can result in elevated temperatures.
DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.
Properly seal the charging port cover to achieve specified water & foreign object ingress protection. Keep the seal free of dirt, oil, sand, or other material that interferes with proper sealing. Failure to do so can result in risk of fire or electric shock.
DO NOT open the charging port cover if wet or in a wet environment. Thoroughly dry the unit and the seal around the water-resistant cover completely before opening water-resistant cover
DO NOT subject to impacts or drops greater than 6.6ft (2m). Drops larger than this may not show signs of damage, but internal components may have been compromised. It is advisable to replace the unit if any such severe events occur.
DO NOT attempt to repair the product or charging cable. There are no user-serviceable parts.
NOISE EXPOSURE VALUES

EXPOSURE| EXPOSURE LEVEL PER NIOSH| EXPOSURE LEVEL PER OSHA
TIME| RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT| PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT
8 hours| 85 dBA| 90 dBA
4 hours| 88 dBA| 95 dBA
2 hours| 91 dBA| 100 dBA
1 hour| 94 dBA| 105 dBA
30 minutes| 97 dBA| 110 dBA
15 minutes| 100 dBA| 115 dBA

See www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/reducenoiseexposure for more details.

FEATURE DETAILS

NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Capacitive Touch Area (on each earbud)
Dual-color earbud LEDs (on each earbud)
Omni-directional microphone (on each earbud)
Bluetooth® Microphone (on each earbud)
Charging Case Cover
Charging Case LED
USB-C Silicone Port Cover
USB-C Port
Nylon Carabiner Strap
USB-A to USB-C cable
Memory Foam Tips (3 sets)*
Silicone Tips (3 sets)*

NOTE: Silicone Tips 12 are intended for casual listening only. When hearing protection is required, use the Memory Foam Tips 11.

NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR)

The NRR for the AESEB1S SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth® Earbuds is 25dB. It is tested and by ANSI S3.19-1974. To ensure adequate hearing protection, the provided memory foam tips must be used with the Bluetooth® Jobsite Earbuds.

ANSI S3.19-1974 TESTING

Frequency (Hz)| 125| 250| 500| 1000| 2000| 3150| 4000| 6300| 8000| NRR
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Mean Attenuation| 29.7| 29.3| 26.3| 27.3| 33.8| 37.5| 34.5| 40.1| 40.9| ****

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Standard Deviation| 3.6| 2.8| 3.5| 3.3| 2.9| 2.3| 2.2| 3.6| 2.5

The level of noise entering a person’s ear when the hearing protector is worn as directed is closely approximated by the difference between the A-weighted environmental noise level and the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).

EXAMPLE

The environmental noise level as measured at the ear is 93dB(A).
The NRR is 22dB.
The level of noise entering the ear is approximately equal to 71dB(A).

CAUTION: For noise environments dominated by frequencies below 500 Hz, the C-weighted environmental noise level should be used.

NOTE: Although hearing protectors can be recommended for protection against the harmful effects of impulsive noise, the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is based on the attenuation of continuous noise and may not be an accurate indicator of the protection attainable against impulsive noise such as gunfire. The Environmental Protection Agency uses the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) as a rating of a hearing protector’s noise-reducing performance. Klein Tools cannot guarantee the suitability of the NRR as a method of rating protection as protection relies on the level and exposure of sound and how well a product fits.

AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
The audio level in the hearing protector is dependent on the audio input level. To prevent harmful noise levels, the AESEB1S SMART SENSE Situational Awareness Bluetooth® Earbuds automatically default to 85dB(A) when connected to music device. If the hearing protector is connected to a music device with a high audio output level, it is the user’s responsibility to set the audio input level to safe level. See table in WARNINGS section for noise exposure levels.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE CASE
Open the USB-C Port Cover 7 and insert the USB-C end of the included charging cable 10 into the USB-C Port 8 of the charging case. Connect the USB-A end of the cable into an appropriate charging source (not included, see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section).
While the case is charging (0% to 99%), the Charging Case LED 6 will breathe red (dim to bright). Once the case is fully charged (100%), the Charging Case LED 6 will turn green.

CHARGING THE EARBUDS
Provided the charging case has been charged, open the Charging Case cover 5 and place the earbuds in their respective slots. The Charging Case LED 6 will flash white indicating the earbuds are successfully charging, and will stop flashing once fully charged. USING MEMORY FOAM TIPS 11 FOR HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Inspect before each use. Damage to the memory foam tip can reduce noise reduction performance.

INSERTING EARBUDS INTO EARS

The AESEB1S comes with three silicone 12 and three memory-foam 11 ear-tip sets:
The silicone ear tips 12 are best suited for casual or leisure use.
The memory foam 11 ear tips must be worn for hearing protection (NRR):

Choose the ear tip size (S/M/L) that best fits your ear canal and install onto the earbuds (FIG. A). Inspect each tip for dirt and damage before use.
With clean hands, roll and compress the memory foam tips along the stem of the earbud (FIG. B).
Reach over your head with a free hand to pull your ear up and back and insert the memory foam tip portion of the earbud as deep as possible (FIG. C).
Hold the earbud and wait 30 seconds, until the memory foam tips are fully expanded (FIG. D).
Rotate the earbud if necessary to make sure the earbuds rest firmly and securely inside the inner ear (FIG. E).
Repeat process for another earbud.

TURNING EARBUDS ON/OFF

ON: If the earbuds are inside the charging case, opening the Charging Case Cover 5, will automatically power on the earbuds. If the earbuds are not inside the case, touch and hold the Capacitive Touch Area 1 on either earbud for 1.5 seconds.
OFF: Placing both earbuds into the charging case and closing the Charging Case Cover 5 will automatically power off the earbuds. Alternatively, touch and hold the Capacitive Touch Area 1 on either earbud for 5 seconds.

PAIRING
After successfully powering on, the earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. “Pairing” voice prompt will be heard and the Earbud LEDs
2 will alternate between flashing Red and Blue every second. To pair with your device:

Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device and it has discovered “Klein SMART SENSE Buds” in the pairing list.
Select “Klein SMART SENSE Buds” and upon successful connection, the “Connected” voice prompt will be heard, and the Earbud LEDs 2 will turn solid blue for three seconds, then turn off.

NOTES:

In the event auto pairing fails, power the earbuds off and on again.
The earbuds will automatically attempt to connect to the last paired wireless device when turned on but are ready to pair with any compatible device within two minutes of powering on if the last paired device is not detected.

AUTO POWER-OFF
If no Bluetooth device is connected and situational awareness is off, the earbuds will automatically power off after 10 minutes.

LEFT EARBUD

Music Controls

Play/Pause: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
Next Track: Double-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
Previous Track: Triple-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.

Controls During Phone Calls

Answer / End Call: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
Reject Call: Touch & hold Capacitive Touch Area 1 for one second.
End Current Call, Answer Incoming Call: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
Hold Current Call, Answer Incoming Call: Double-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
Switch Between Two Active Calls: Double-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1.
End Current Call and Other Call on Hold: Touch & hold Capacitive Touch Area 7 for one second to end the new call, then touch & hold again to end the initial call.
Cancel Outgoing Call: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1 .
NOTE: In-call volume is adjustable on the phone only, not via earbud controls.

Other functions

Enter Voice Assistant: Touch & hold Capacitive Touch Area 1 for 1.5 seconds.
Exit Voice Assistant: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1 .

RIGHT EARBUD

Ambient Controls:

Ambient On/Off: Touch & hold Capacitive Touch Area 1 for 1.5 seconds.
Volume Up: Single-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1 .
Volume Down: Double-tap Capacitive Touch Area 1 .

FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC RULES. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENTS:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC RF Exposure Guidelines. This device must not be co‐located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC COMPLIANCE
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-247 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
The equipment complies with SAR limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC RF Exposure Rules. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING: Be sure earbuds are turned off and the case is unplugged, and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
STORAGE: If the earbuds are to be left unused for an extended time, charge before storing, and recharge periodically during storage, to maintain the battery’s charging capacity.

WARRANTY

www.kleintools.com/warranty

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of per local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

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