DATEQ SPL-D3mk2 Multi Color Display and Sound Level Logger Instruction Manual

DATEQ SPL-D3mk2 Multi Color Display and Sound Level Logger

Product Specifications

• Model: SPL-D3mk2
• Type: Multi Color Display & Sound level logger
• Manual Version: SPL-D3_200101_V1.0EN

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. All safety instructions, warnings, and operating instructions must be read first.

2.  All warnings on the equipment must be heeded.

3. The operating instructions must be followed.

4. Keep the operating instructions for future reference.

5. The equipment may never be used in the immediate vicinity of
   water; make sure that water and damp cannot get into the equipment.

6. The equipment may only be installed or fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

7. The equipment must be installed or fitted such that good ventilation is not obstructed in any way.

8. The equipment may never be installed in the immediate vicinity of sources of heat, such as parts of heating units, boilers, and other equipment that generates heat (including amplifiers).

9. Connect the equipment to a power supply of the correct voltage, using only the cables if a change in the performance of the equipment is noticed. Appropriately qualified technical staff must check it.

10. The user may not carry out any work on the equipment other than that specified in the operating instructions.

Installation

• Connections
  • Ensure proper connection of all cables as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Microphone Input
  • Connect the microphone to the designated input port on the device securely.
• Operation
  • Power on the device following the specified instructions in the manual.

Technical Specifications

• Inputs: Microphone input
• Common: Link
• Introduction Configuration
  • Follow the introduction configuration steps as outlined in the manual for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can consumers use this product?
  No, this product is intended for use and installation solely by professional and certified installers. Consumer use is not supported by the manufacturer.

Due to the nature of this product and it’s designed functionalities it is considered to be used and installed solely by professional and certified installers and is not intended for consumer usage or resale. Consumer use is not supported by the manufacturer.

Safety instructions

1. All safety instructions, warnings and operating instructions must be read first.

2. All warnings on the equipment must be heeded.

3. The operating instructions must be followed.

4. Keep the operating instructions for future reference.

5. The equipment may never be used in the immediate vicinity of water; make sure that water and damp cannot get into the equipment.

6. The equipment may only be installed or fitted in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

7. The equipment must be installed or fitted such that good ventilation is not obstructed in any way.

8. The equipment may never be installed in the immediate vicinity of sources of heat, such as parts of heating units, boilers, and other equipment that generates heat (including amplifiers).

9. Connect the equipment to a power supply of the correct voltage, using only the cables recommended by the manufacturer, as specified in the operating instructions and/or shown on the connection side of the equipment.

10. The equipment may only be connected to a legally approved earthed mains power supply.

11. The power cable or power cord must be positioned such that it cannot be walked on in normal use, and objects that might damage the cable or cord cannot be placed on it or against it. Special attention must be paid to the point at which the cable is attached to the equipment and where the cable is connected to the power supply.

12. Ensure that foreign objects and liquids cannot get into the equipment.

13. The equipment must be cleaned using the method recommended by the manufacturer.

14. If the equipment is not being used for a prolonged period, the power cable or power cord should be disconnected from the power supply.

15. In all cases where there is a risk, following an incident, that the equipment could be unsafe, such as:

    • if the power cable or power cord has been damaged
    • if foreign objects or liquids (including water) have entered the equipment
    • if the equipment has suffered a fall or the casing has been damaged if a change in the performance of the equipment is noticed
      Appropriately qualified technical staff must check it.

16. The user may not carry out any work on the equipment other than that specified in the operating instructions.

Introduction

• The SPL-D3mk2 is an advanced audio level display that stores the sound level samples for at least 60 days. The sound level samples can be viewed using the configuration software or externally stored through on a USB FAT32 drive. Other important data is also stored like powering up, sanctions or possible tampering.
• Using the configuration software the SPL-D3mk2 can be read out and adjusted.
• On release Windows 7 platforms and later are supported. All users can only view settings and logging. To adjust configuration settings an additional password and license file is required. The SPL-
• D3mk2 can be connected by network or USB to a Windows computer.
• The SPL-D3mk2 uses a measurement microphone to determine the actual sound level. When measurement shows the sound levels are about to exceed, the display will change from green to orange and red when levels are actually exceeded.
• The special calender functions allow for different sound levels during the day and year.
• With the special SRL-1 circuit breaker an external warning light can be connected along the the main power supply for example the DJ booth monitor. This way the maximum sound level is always insured without touching the sound quality.

Installation

• The SPL-D3mk2 is installed apart from the audio source (a mixing desk for example) and the speakers and amplifier.

• After installation and calibrating the SPL-D3mk2, the SPL-D3mk2 will show all measured values in green, orange or red within +/-1,5dB.

Connections

Microphone input; XLR 3-pin female

Table 1: microphone connections
USB port; USB-B female

Table 2: USB connections
Network port; RJ45 female

Table 3: Network connections
USB port; USB-A female

Table 4: USB connections
Link;
Jack 3-pens female

Microphone input

Connect the supplied measuring microphone here. The wiring of the microphone can be lengthened with standard microphone cable. Pay attention to the polarity of the wiring. If the microphone is wrongly connected it won’t work. The limiter will give an error message, and the volume will be extremely reduced.
The microphone should be installed so that it ‘hears’ both sound from the speakers as well as the sound from the crowd in the room.
Link
This is the data connection with the optional SPL-5MK2, SPL6 or SRL1 stage relay. For this a stereo 6.3mm jack cable is required.

Operation

1. Display 1:
   Shows the actual measured dB value in green, orange or red.

2. Filter weight:
   Shows the used filter weight in dBA, dBC or dB (no filter).

3. VU bar:
   Shows the actual fast PPM level in dB.
   Linked to the SPL-5MK2 or SPL6 the VU meter can also be used to show selected Leq.

4. Displays 2 and 3:
   Shows the actual measured dB value in green, orange or red.
   Both displays can be selected with an independent value/ filter.

5. Leq/min:
   Shows the used time frame for Leq. In this example 10 minutes for display 2 and 60 minutes for display 3.

6. USB-A connection:
   Allows an external FAT32 drive to export measurement data from past 30 days.

7. Push button:
   Allows to export measurement data to external FAT32 drive.

8. Seal:
   Allows to seal the cable cover using two M4 screws and a cable seal.

9. Microphone:
   3 pin XLR connection for DCM-5 microphone.

10. Link:
    Link connection for data link with SRL-1 stage relay, SPL-5MK2 or SPL6.

11. USB:
    USB-B connection for configuration with a windows computer.

12. Ethernet:
    Ethernet connection with PoE+ for power. Consumption 12 Watt.

13. Power:
    Power connection, 24 volt, advised 1 amp (24 Watt) Normal operation 0.5 amp (12 Watt).

14.  USB:
    USB-A connection for data dump on external FAT32 drive.

15. Control button:
    Control button for dump of 30 day measurement data on external FAT32 drive.

16. Seal:
    2x M4 DIN 404 seal screws for sealing the cable cover.

17. VESA 50:
    Standard VESA 50 mount for wall mount, M4, max length 12mm.

18. Standard:
    Standard mounting bracket provided with the SPL-D3mk2, M4, max length 12mm Standard mounting bracket for M10 G-hook mounting. M4, max length 12mm

19. Safety mount:
    M5 DIN screw for mounting an extra safety cable. Max screw length: 12mm

Technical specifications

• Inputs
  • Mic (Measurement microphone)XLR-3 female. Use only the original DCM-5 microphone.
• Common
  • Audio
  • Frequency response30Hz…16kHz @ -1,5dB
• Network connection
  • Internal memory60 days * sound pressure information (resolution 1 second)
• External memory
  • Norm
  • Up to 32Gb FAT32 USB drive60 days * sound pressure information (resolution 1 second export in .CSV format.EU: Measurement chain designed to comply according specifications IEC-61672-1 class
  • 2France: Measurement chain designed to comply according specifications
  • NFS 31-122-1-2017 and decrét 2017-1244BE: Measurement chain designed to comply according specificationsVLAREM-II Cat.1, Cat.2 and Cat.3DE: Measurement chain designed to comply according  specifications
  • DIN-61672, DIN-60651 and DIN15905-5
• Power supply
  • Supply voltage24 volt
  • Power usage (max)24 Watt
  • Power usage (normal operation)12 Watt
• Dimensions and weight
  • Front 282mm x 192mmDepth 55mmWeight 2.8kg
  • Sound level data and event logging are stored for maximal 365 days or less when memory is full. The memory system will delete and override oldest data first.

Configuration

Introduction configuration

• The SPL-D3mk2 is an advanced audio level display that stores the sound level samples for at least twelve months. The sound level samples can be viewed using the configuration software or externally stored through on a USB FAT32 drive. Other important data is also stored like powering up, sanctions or possible tampering.
• Using the configuration software the SPL-D3mk2 can be read out and adjusted.
• On release Windows 7 platforms and later are supported. All users can only view settings and logging. To adjust configuration settings an additional password and license file is required. To connect to the SPL-D3mk2 a windows computer with USB support is required.
• The SPL-D3mk2 uses a measurement microphone to determine the actual sound level. When measurement shows the sound levels are about to exceed, the display will change from green to orange and red when levels are actually exceeded.
• The special calender functions allow for different sound levels during the day and year.
• With the special SRL-1 circuit breaker an external warning light can be connected along the the main power supply for example the DJ booth monitor. This way the maximum sound level is always insured without touching the sound quality.

Installation

• The SPL-D3mk2 configuration software is complaint with the following operating systems:
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
• Apple OSX, Linux and other operating systems are not supported. Minimum display resolution 1400 * 1050 pixels.
• Web based configuration, SPL-D3mk2 has a network connection with DHCP on board. The unit can be powered by the PoE or 24V adapter (included).
• Always use the latest software and firmware release that can be found at www.dateq.nl.
• Configuration
• In this chapter the configuration and system settings for the SPL-D3mk2 are explained. These settings normally are made once on installation. All made settings can be stored in a backup file for later use or restoring the original settings after changing.
• Connecting the computer
• The computer is connected to the display using a standard USB-A to USB-B cable. After connecting the SPL-D3mk2 to your computer the standard windows drivers will be loaded. No extra drivers are needed, they are included in your windows operating system.
• On first connection installation of the standard windows drivers can take several minutes depending on your operating system.

Configuration license

• The configuration software are commonly only used to view settings and read sound sample logging. For viewing or exporting no license or password is required. Changing settings, including first installation an installer license and password is requirer.

• The installer license is only granted to certified professional audio installers. When you own an SPL limiter and settings need to be changed, you need to contact your local installer.

• An installer license is linked and registered to the installing company and can not be transferred to third parties. The installer license contains all company and contact details, that will be stored into the SPL limiter during configuration.

• Unlocking the limiter

• Before changes can be made the license password must be entered. This password is linked and stored within the license file
  SPLD3.DSR.

• The license file SPLD3.DSR must be copied into the folder that contains the software.

• If no valid license is detected the software will display this. Please note; a valid license file must be installed before starting the software.

• Live
  The live view of the software allows to monitor the SPL-D3mk2 current measurements. These displays follow in color of the actual display in green orange and red.

• Display configuration
  The manual configuration of sound level parameters.

• Displays
  All three displays can be set to different frequency responses, times and colors.

Frequency filters :

• A-weight filter
• C weight filter
• Unweighted Flat filter (Z)

Response times :

• Fast(125mS)
• Slow(1000mS)
• Leq(1000mS ~ 60 minutes)

Colors :

• Green30 – 110dB

• Orange70 – 130dB

• Red70 – 130dB

• Note the minimum and maximum settings of the color change follow on green/orange and orange/red threshold.

• VU meter

• The VU meter shows the actual dB value, unweighted (Z) in Fast response time (125mS). The green orange and red threshold points can be set in:

• Green30 – 110dB

• Orange70 – 130dB

• Red70 – 130dB

• Microphone

• The Microphone correction can be used to adjust for the placement of the microphone and the actual official measurement point.

• Microphone correction -12dB till +12dB

• Illumination

• Brightness of the display can be adjusted between 10% and 100% or set to automatic ambient light correction. Default the illumination is set to 50%.

• Time slots

• The time slots allow different dB values during the week. Three slot’s a day are available, for each display. The slot reduces the maximum allowed value by the selected amount of dB.
  Changes are automatically stored.

• The time and date are set manually by synchronizing the display time to the connected computer time.

Circuit breaker

• The SRL1 circuit breaker can be linked to SPL-D3mk2 to act as a warning or cut power on overshooting the maximum set dB level. The source of the dB value can be selected to one of the three displays.

• Sanction level shows the maximum level, corresponding with the orange/red threshold setting. This can be dB fast, slow or Leq, depending on the setting of the display.

• Sanction delay timer starts running on overshooting the maximum set dB value. During the sanction delay timer the SRL-1 starts blinking the warning light. When the timer runs out the sanction time starts and the SRL-1 switches of it’s main power relay. After sanction the main power relay will be switched on again to restore power.

•  Calibration

  • The calibration allows to test all display LED’s and to calibrate the used microphone.

• LED test:

  • Tests all LED’s in green, Orange and Red.

• Microphone:

  • Use a standard approved calibrator at 94dBA and click on Microphone. The microphone will now be calibrated to the applied reference source and be internally recalculated to mV/pA

• System

  • The system page allows to update firmware, backup and restore settings and read the serial number of the unit and microphone.
  • Language selection and IP settings.

• Firmware update:

  • Select latest release firmware and click on update.
  • When a valid firmware is found the display will show E3 (bootloader mode) on the large display and update the firmware.

• Note;

  • Some windows builds do not fully support the bootloader mode. When the progress bar does not start and the display is in E3; disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it again. The update starts running after reconnecting.

• Settings:

  • Save settings allows a backup of the current device settings.
  • Load settings allows to restore previous saved settings.
  • Restore to factory default allows to restore all settings to factory default. All previous settings will be lost.
  • • Device:
      Shows the serial number of the device, along with the physical hardware address (MAC address) of the ethernet connection. These are hardware programmed and can not be changed.

• Language :
  Shows the current software language. Select to change the language of the software.

• History
  The SPL-D3mk2 logs all measured values and stores these encrypted into it’s internal memory. Attempts to alter measured sound sample data within the SPL- D3mk2 is prevented and will result in a defective unit that can only be restored at the Dateq service desk.

• Select date :
  Select the date that needs to be inspected.

• Display Graph :
  Select the checkbox of measurement value(s) that needs to be displayed.

• Zoom:
  Use the scroll wheel of your mouse to zoom in and out of selected measurement areas.

• Print:
  Print the current graphic view (including zoom) to your printer.

• Export :
  Export all measurement data from the selected day to comma separated value (CSV).

Product support
For questions about the SPL series limiters, accessories or other products contact Dateq at:

• Dateq Audio Technologies B.V. De Paal 37
  1351 JG Almere
  The Netherlands

• Phone:

  • (036) 54 72 222

• E-mail:

  • info@dateq.nl

• Internet:

  • www.dateq.nl

References

• Dateq - DATEQ
• Dateq - DATEQ

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