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TSI Quest SE-401 and SE-402 Sound Level Meters

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TSI Quest Sound Examiner SE-401 and SE-402 sound level meters

Sound Examiner SE-400 Series – Class/Type 1 and Class/Type 2 Professional Sound Level Meters

The TSI Quest Sound Examiner SE-401 and SE-402 are SE-400 Series models developed for professional sound level measurement in variable noise environments. The SE-401 is intended for the Class/Type 1 accuracy class, and the SE-402 for the Class/Type 2 accuracy class. Both models support SPL and Leq/Lavg measurement, data logging, and analysis and reporting via TSI Detection Management Software (DMS).

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Product Specifications
  • SE-401 – Class/Type 1: for applications requiring higher accuracy; offers remote measurement support via a removable preamplifier.

  • SE-402 – Class/Type 2: a professional Class/Type 2 solution for general occupational hygiene, industrial, and environmental noise assessments.

  • SE-402-R: combines Class/Type 2 accuracy with a removable preamplifier and remote measurement capability.

  • DMS and data logging: measurement data, including maximum, minimum, and peak, can be stored at selectable logging intervals; charts, tables, and reports can be generated with DMS.

  • Applications: occupational noise, environmental noise, general acoustic analysis, and machinery and equipment noise assessments.

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    Technical Specifications

    Technical Table 1
    Series / ModelsSound Examiner SE-400 Series: SE-401, SE-402, and SE-402-R
    SE-401 Accuracy ClassClass/Type 1
    SE-402 Accuracy ClassClass/Type 2
    SE-402-RClass/Type 2; remote measurement support with removable preamplifier
    Sampling MethodAmbient sound level measurement; SPL, Leq/Lavg, maximum, minimum, and peak parameters
    Data LoggingSelectable logging intervals; data transfer, analysis, and reporting with TSI Quest DMS software
    Microphone / PreampSE-401 Class/Type 1; SE-402 and SE-402-R Class/Type 2. SE-401 and SE-402-R feature a removable preamplifier.
    StandardsIEC 61672-1 (2002), ANSI S1.43-1997 (R2007), CE
    DMS CompatibilitySE-401, SE-402, and SE-402-R
    ApplicationsOccupational noise, environmental noise, general acoustic analysis, machinery and equipment noise
    Technical Table 2
    Class/Type 1 – SE-401Class/Type 1 model for applications requiring higher accuracy.
    Class/Type 2 – SE-402Class/Type 2 model for general-purpose professional sound level measurement.
    Remote MeasurementSE-401 and SE-402-R support low-level or remote microphone positioning tasks via a removable preamplifier.
    DMS and LoggingData-logging models in the series support measurement data transfer, graphical/tabular analysis, and reporting via TSI Detection Management Software.
    Application SelectionThe instrument class to be used in occupational and environmental noise studies must be determined in accordance with the relevant standard, regulations, and measurement procedure.

    Measurement and Standards Approach

    Although the SE-401 and SE-402 belong to the same Sound Examiner SE-400 product family, their accuracy classes differ. SE-401 is in the Class/Type 1 accuracy class, and SE-402 and SE-402-R are in the Class/Type 2 accuracy class. The instrument class required by the measurement standard, field calibration, microphone placement, frequency and time weightings, and reporting method should be evaluated jointly on a project-by-project basis.
    SE-401Class/Type 1; applications requiring high accuracy and remote measurement with removable preamplifier.
    SE-402Class/Type 2; general occupational hygiene, industrial, and environmental noise measurements.
    SE-402-RClass/Type 2; remote microphone applications with removable preamplifier.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About TSI Quest SE-401 and SE-402

    What is the key difference between SE-401 and SE-402?
    SE-401 is the model intended for Class/Type 1 accuracy, while SE-402 is intended for Class/Type 2 accuracy.
    What does the SE-402-R model provide?
    The SE-402-R combines Class/Type 2 accuracy with a removable preamplifier to support remote measurement applications.
    Can the SE-401 and SE-402 be used with DMS software?
    Yes. The SE-401, SE-402, and SE-402-R offer data logging and TSI DMS compatibility.

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