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SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only)

Connecting the printer and settings

SoundPatrol feature (non-IS models only)

In some applications, the SoundPatrol feature is used for noise enforcement assessment with the capability to print to a cabled hand-held portable printer. If purchased, the feature operates by pressing the print icon from one of the measurement or calibration screens.

Connecting the printer and settings

The portable thermal printer and the SP-Fuji cable, 057-342, is used to communicate between the SE-400 Series and the portable thermal printer. Before using the printer for the first time, set the dip switches (located on side next to RS232C port) using the settings listed below:

 

Dip Switch

 

 

Function

 

 

Switch Setting

 

 

1

 

 

Interface

Selection

 

Off (wireless)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On (wired interface)

 

2

 

 

Communication mode

 

On

 

3

 

 

Reserve

 

Off/On

 

4

 

 

Start selection

 

Off/On

The Baud Rate settings may be changed to: 4800, 9600, 19200, 115200 via the setup screen. Please follow below to connect the printer and view/change the baud rate setting.

Connecting the printer and adjusting/viewing the baud rate for the SoundPatrol feature

1.Connect the SP Fuji cable, 057-341, by inserting it into the serial port on the bottom of the SE-400 non-IS models.

2.Turn on the portable printer by depressing and holding the power button for about 1 second. A green

LED blinks when the printer is ready.

Note: refer to the portable thermal printer manual to power on (with either AC/DC power adapter or insert Li-ion battery.)

3. To set/view the baud rate, open the Communications screen by pressing

key from the setup

screen. (Skip steps 3 – 5 if not applicable.)

 

4. Press key to move to the editable field and press / keys to select a setting.

5. Press

key to save the changes. Press

key to return to the setup screen. Press a second

time to view the measurement screen.

 

Baud rate settings

4800, 9600, 19200, 115200

Printer icon

Press to print

SoundPatrol reports

Figure 4-15: Baud rate setup and print icon

Sound Examiner SE-400 Series

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3M SE-400 user manual SoundPatrol feature non-IS models only, Connecting the printer and settings