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Spartan 730IS

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Intrinsically safe version of the Spartan 730 personal noise dosimeter for explosive atmospheres, with ATEX, IECEx, UL 913 and CAN/CSA C22.2 approvals and an MSHA approval announced in 2022. Same display, Bluetooth Low Energy, virtual dosimeters and options as the 730, but with a NiMH battery, longer charging time and smaller internal memory.

Launched 2020. Specifications verified on .

Type
Noise dosimeter
Channels
1
Octave bands
1/1
Connectivity
Bluetooth LE 4.1, USB 2.0 Micro-B
Weight
130 g
Battery life
30 h
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Specifications

As published by Larson Davis. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.

Standards and class — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
StandardsANSI S1.25-1991 (R2017), IEC 61252 Ed. 1.2
Measurement — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
Channels1
Measurement range52 to 140 dB rms A-weighted (linear operating range); dynamic range 94 dB
Linearity range52 to 140 dB(A)
Peak range78 to 143 dB peak, C-weighted
Frequency range20 Hz to 10 kHz
Frequency weightingsA, C, Z
Time weightingsF, S, I
ParametersDose, TWA, LAeq, LCeq, LCpeak, LZpeak, LASmax, LAFmax, TWA3, TWA5, motion
DosimetryYes
Exchange rates3 dB, 4 dB, 5 dB, 6 dB
Intrinsically safe markingATEX, IECEx, UL 913, CAN/CSA C22.2, UKCA, FCC (as listed by the manufacturer); MSHA approval announced February 2022
Analysis — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
Octave bands1/1
Octave band filter class31.5 Hz to 8 kHz (optional)
Reverberation timeNo
Building acousticsNo
Audio recordingYes
Logging and data — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
Shortest logging interval1 s
Memory2 GB internal
Hardware — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
Microphone1/4" Model 375A03
Detachable preamplifierNo
Displaycolour LCD 176 x 176 pixels, always on, with light sensor and front light
Batteryrechargeable NiMH; Qi wireless or USB charging, 16 h charge time
Battery life30 h
Weight130 g
Dimensions (mm)85 x 54 x 39
IP ratingIP65
Operating temperature (°C)-10 to 50
Connectivity and software — Spartan 730IS
SpecificationValue
ConnectivityBluetooth LE 4.1, USB 2.0 Micro-B
Remote controlLD Atlas app (iOS and Android)
SoftwareLD Atlas, G4 LD Utility

Where this data comes from

Manufacturer documents used for this record
KindDocumentAccessed
Product pageSpartan Intrinsically Safe 730IS Noise Dosimeter
Product pageSpartan 730IS specifications
Press releaseProduct and support announcements (730IS released July 2020; MSHA approval February 2022)

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