HMEC 25-KA - Communication headset SENNHEISER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Communication headset with active noise reduction NoiseGard™
Brand	Sennheiser
Model	HMEC 25-KA
Intended use	Communication in aircraft cockpits
Transducer principle (headphone)	Dynamic, open, supra-aural
Frequency response (headphone)	16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance (headphone)	200 Ω (mono) / 400 Ω per side (stereo)
Active noise reduction (NoiseGard™)	15 dB ± 3 dB from 100 Hz to 2 kHz (compensation frequency: 50-600 Hz)
Microphone type	Electret condenser capsule (self-polarized) with noise compensation
Microphone frequency response	300 Hz - 5 kHz (DO-214 compliant)
Max. sound pressure level	120 dB SPL (at 1% distortion)
Microphone output voltage	400 mV ± 3 dB at 114 dB (at 6 mm, DO-214 compliant)
Microphone load impedance	150 Ω
Power supply (NoiseGard™)	2 alkaline-manganese LR6 (AA) batteries, 1.5 V, 2700 mAh
Battery life (NoiseGard™)	Approx. 20 hours
Battery status indicator	Bi-color LED: green (good), red (low/empty)
Supply voltage (microphone/headphone)	8-16 V DC, 8-25 mA (per ARINC, connections RTCA/DO 214)
Weight (without cable)	170 g
Cable length	1.8 m (single-sided cable)
Connectors (HMEC 25-KA)	6.3 mm stereo jack (headphone, mono wiring) + PJ-068 5.25 mm (microphone)
Included accessories	Carrying pouch, windscreen, self-adhesive velcro strap, MZQ 2002-1 clip holder
Maintenance and cleaning	Adjust the microphone boom carefully (do not force). Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh liquids.
Safety	NoiseGard™ is not a medical hearing protector. Do not use as a substitute for industrial noise protection.
General information	Complies with EC standards. Subject to change. More info at www.sennheiser.com

Frequently Asked Questions - HMEC 25-KA SENNHEISER

How to turn the NoiseGard™ noise compensation on or off?

Use the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the battery box integrated into the cable.

How do I know if the batteries are low?

The LED indicator on the battery box shows: green = sufficient batteries, red = batteries almost empty, replace immediately. If the LED remains red when turned on, batteries are completely empty.

Can I use the headset without batteries?

Yes, you can use the headset/microphone without batteries, but the active noise reduction (NoiseGard™) will not work. The microphone remains operational thanks to the aircraft power supply.

What type of batteries should I use?

Use two alkaline-manganese LR6 (AA) batteries, 1.5 V, with a capacity of 2700 mAh.

How to insert the batteries into the box?

Open the battery box integrated into the cable and insert two AA batteries respecting the indicated polarity (see diagram in the manual).

What is the battery life?

The battery life is approximately 20 hours with new alkaline-manganese batteries of 2700 mAh.

Is the headset compatible with all aircraft?

The HMEC 25-KA is designed for communication in aircraft cockpits, with a supply voltage of 8-16 V DC per ARINC and connectors compliant with RTCA/DO 214. Check compatibility with your onboard system.

How to adjust the microphone boom?

The microphone boom is individually adjustable. Caution: do not adjust it multiple times as it may break. Gently adjust it to the desired position.

What to do if the LED remains red after changing the batteries?

If the LED remains red after changing the batteries, check the polarity and that the batteries are new. If the problem persists, contact Sennheiser customer service.

Can NoiseGard™ replace industrial hearing protection?

No, NoiseGard™ is designed to improve comfort and communication clarity, but it is not a medical hearing protector. In a noisy environment, use an appropriate industrial protection system.

USER MANUAL HMEC 25-KA SENNHEISER

Instructions for use

Notice d'emploi

HMEC 25-CA/HMEC 25-KA

The Problem of Noise

The negative effects of noise pollution have been proven by studies, and everybody will have experienced them at some time or another:

Nervousness
Lack of concentration
Irritability

And these are only the most obvious effects on the human body. Noise also affects the autonomic nervous system and can lead to permanent hearing damage.

There are a multitude of noise sources, and the individual very often has no influence over them. The only solution when being in a noisy place is protecting oneself against ambient noise. These noise problems are particularly prevalent in an aircraft cockpit where a pilot often has to have the communications headset so loud as to risk permanent hearing damage.

With the NoiseGard™ system, Sennheiser has come up with an effective solution. These operating instructions explain the NoiseGard™ principle and show you how to use the NoiseGard™ headset.

Noise levels

loud

140 dB Jet engine (at a distance of 25m )

130 dB Aircraft engine (This is the threshold of pain)

120 dB Pneumatic drill

110 dB Blacksmith's hammer, concrete works

100 dB Die-cast machine

90 dB Metal workshop

80 dB Tractor

70 dB Office

60 dB Conversation

50 dB Ambient noise

40 dB Living room

30 dB Library

20 dB Bedroom

10 dB Forest, no wind

Unit of sound levels is the decibel (dB). A noise reduction of 10 dB is generally perceived as being of the loudness, another 10 dB decrease halves the loudness yet again which corresponds to a loudness reduction of 75% , and so on.

HMEC 25-KA/HMEC 25-CA

A headset is comprised of two units, a headphone and a microphone. The HMEC 25-KA/-CA headset is mostly used for communication in aircraft cockpits.

The microphone is a high quality back-electret condenser microphone. As per ARINC it receives its operating voltage via a connector from the aircraft's internal power supply.
The headphone is a Sennheiser NoiseGard™ system. This is a dynamic headphone system which, in addition to reproducing the original audio signal, electronically cancels the low frequencies of the ambient noise. This active noise compensation operates on the principle that sound and "anti-sound" (in phase opposition) cancel each other out. The NoiseGard™ compensation circuitry in the headphone requires an extra power supply, so a battery compartment has been integrated into the headset cable (see illustration on the right).

Clearly intelligible communication is ensured, and the pilot no longer has to turn the volume up to overcome ambient noise.

NoiseGard™ increases your comfort, but it is not a medical hearing protection!

Active noise compensation with NoiseGard™

Inserting the batteries into the battery box

The NoiseGard™ compensation circuitry is powered via a battery pack integrated into the headset cable. Insert two AA size batteries into the box as shown in the digram below.

Switching the power supply on/off

The on/off switch for the power supply of the compensation circuitry is at the front of the battery box.

Pilot light

An LED on the battery box indicates the battery status:

• When the LED lights up green, the power supply for the compensation circuitry is sufficient.
• When the LED is red, the batteries are almost flat and should be changed immediately. The NoiseGard™ system is still operational.
• If the LED does not light up at all when the power supply is switched on, the batteries are completely flat. The headset is still operational but without the noise compensation.

The microphone is powered by the aircraft's internal power supply. Thus, it is independent of the batteries and always remains operational.

N.B.: The microphone boom is adjusted for an individual user. However, care should be taken when doing this. Once set, the boom should not be re-adjusted. If it is continually flexed it is liable to break.

Adjusting the headband

N.B.:

NoiseGard™ reduces noise and increases comfort.

NoiseGard™ is not a medical noise protection system!

NoiseGard cannot replace an industrial ear defender system for use in noisy environments!

Volume up? - NO!

When people use headphones, they tend to choose a higher volume than with loudspeakers. Listening with high volume levels for a longer time can lead to permanent hearing defects. Because the NoiseGard™ circuitry is reducing the ambient noise, the headphones can be set at a correspondingly lower level leading to more comfortable hearing conditions so protecting your hearing.

HMEC 25-CA Block Diagram

HMEC 25-KA Block Diagram

1

2

Supply schedule

1 HMEC 25-KA or HMEC 25-CA
1 Carrying case
1 wind-shield MZW 45 (Art.No 75823)
1 self-adhesive piece of velcro, fig. ①
1MZQ2002-1 clip (Art.No 44740), fig. 2

Technical data NoiseGard™ HMEC 25-KA / -CA

		Headphone
Transducer principle		dynamic, open, supra-aural
Frequency response		16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance active/passive		200 Ω (mono) 400 Ω per side (stereo) same volume for active and passive
THD		< 1 %
Compensation active and passive		15 dB ± 3 dB in the range of 100 Hz - 2 kHz
Frequency response of the active compensation		50 - 600 Hz
		Microphone incl. preamplifier
Transducer principle		Noise-cancelling back-electret condenser microphone capsule
Frequency response (2 cm distance between mic and corner of mouth)		300 Hz - 5 kHz (as per DO-214)
Max. sound pressure level		120 dB (THD=1 %)
Output voltage		400 mV ± 3 dB at 114 dB and a distance of 6 mm (as per DO-214)
Terminating impedance		150 Ω
Operating voltage		8 - 16 V DC, approx. 8-25 mA, connections as per RTCA/DO 214
		General Data
Contact pressure		approx. 2.5 N
Weight without cable		170 g
Cable		single-sided, total length 1.8 m
Connectors	HMEC 25-KA	headphone: 3-pole 1/4" (6,35mm) jack plug wired mono microphone: PJ-068, 5.25 mm
	HMEC 25-CA	XLR-5
Power supply		2 x 1.5 V AA sizealkaline-manganese batteries (2700 mAh)
Operating time		approx. 20 hrs
Display		two-colour LED for indicating battery status

HMEC 25-CA/HMEC 25-KA

Impedance active/passive

Distorsion harmonique

Compensation active et passive

HMEC 25-CA/HMEC 25-KA

HMEC 25-CA / HME 25-KA

Noise compensation HMEC 25

HMEC 25-CA/HMEC 25-KA

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.

Certification

Up to date information on Sennheiser products can also be found on the Internet at "http://www.sennheiser.com".

Subject to alterations