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4. 65 FIGURE 5 34 NOISE EXPOSURE ISO 9612 PANELS tara a oio ha 65 FIGURE 333 SESSION HEADER PANEL 2525 wo Sama QU e oa Visor URN sort woe TAE RD Sq Uta SM e 66 FIGURE 5 36 CONFIGURABLE TEXT 4 4 eese esa essa esse esae e essa essa esse 66 FIGURE 5 3 PPOWERF LEE WHAT IE icol ene uU E 66 LIST OF TABLES TABCE 21 EXAMPLE SOUND SOURCE LEVELS seio cue a dud eua NE vaa pae duit eov ho bie E 9 TABLE 1 2 STANDARDIZATION ORGANIZATIONS hse ese ese sese ese see ese sese ese esee serre eres 10 STATUS DESCRIPTION 18 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION The SV 104 instrument is a revolutionary new approach to occupational health and safety noise monitoring offering voice comments audio events recording and vibration shock detection functions which are new and useful concepts in an instrument of this size It is a cable free dosimeter and is typically attached to the user s shoulder close to the ear usin
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6. 00 Projected time hh mm 08 00 08 00 DOSE 0 0 DOSESh 0 0 So 0 0 51 9 dB 51 9 dB PDose L SEL 51 9 dB 51 9 Wy 22 1 dB PSEL 7 3 dB LEPd 51 9 dB 51 9 m os NN Figure 5 37 Powerfull What if panel 66 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 6 5 104 MAINTENANCE 6 1 General recommendations for use e Use only high quality USB cables such as SC 156 Many poor quality cables do not ensure low resistance of the cable thus disabling proper charging of the internal cells It is not recommended to leave the instrument in direct sunlight conditions for prolonged periods of time Extended exposure such as behind the car window may affect the performance o improve accuracy of remaining battery life indicator run the dosimeter until it is fully discharged then proceed with a full charge via the micro USB port The procedure is recommended before first use Repeat this procedure every few months of use to maintain more accurate current battery condition indication 6 2 Cleaning Few things to remember e Every time the SV 104 gets too dirty clean the surface of the dosimeter with damp soft cloth e Pay special attention that the provided SA 122 windshield is clean because dirtiness can affect the measurements Take off the windshield shake off any dirt and clean it with damp cloth If necessary change the windshield to new one The foam windshield is considered
7. AN Notice Use only high quality USB cables such as SC 156 Many poor quality cables do not ensure low resistance of the cable thus disabling proper charging of the internal cells 27 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 2 Before you turn the instrument on There are only a few things to remember Make sure the microphone is properly fastened onto mounting head before turning on the instrument e When in use for a measurement run always use the SA 122 windshield provided AN Notice Warm up time After power on the instrument should be warmed up for at least 60 seconds before starting measurement to allow the internal circuits to stabilise 4 3 Turning on off TURNING ON To switch the power on the operator should hold the ENTER key for a couple of seconds The instrument switches on and goes the self test routine during this time the manufacturer s logo the name of the instrument and firmware version is displayed Then the V104 will run through a short start up sequence showing the current configuration setup loaded along with the names of all of three profiles followed by battery state screen After this the instrument will enter the stopped ready to measure mode and enter the running instantaneous SPL mode if enabled AN Notice Warm up time After power on the instrument should be warmed up for at least 60 seconds before starting measurement AN Notice If you leave the instrument in stopped ready to measure
8. acronym for Sound Level weighting filter A C Z detector type Fast Slow Impulse parameter value Figure 3 10 Running SPL view mode screen 23 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 9 2 Primary ONE RESULT parameters view mode The one result mode is always available in all measurement modes and cannot be disabled In one result mode any measurement result selected via SCROLL Ww may be presented The user may change the actual profile view by pressing lt PROFILE gt gt This view mode is useful if in low vision conditions or is suitable for operators with some visual impairment acoustic profile number measured parameter name profile preset name mm acronym for weighting filter A C Z detector type Fast Slow Impulse parameter value current criteria status bar THreshold Exchange Rate CRiterion level Figure 3 11 Primary parameters view mode screen 3 9 3 RESULTS LIST view mode To get information about a number of results at one time it is handy to switch to the results list view mode Up to three parameters at a time are accessible for the operator acoustic profile number profile preset name configuration line THreshold Exchange Rate CRiterion level parameter values measured parameters name Figure 3 12 Results list view mode screens 24 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 9 4 OCTAVE analysis spectrum view mode The instrument operates as a real time 1 1 octave band analyser
9. 73 54 Sy 104 2013 00 46 04 0790 26 0031 Od a Mayes home Mew session Delete Remove assignment 5 009 Penn source 108211 5477347171 uem i gt 50 gt D0 9 07 00 M 07 00 04 07 00 04 07 00 Time TIT 16 T Porter DEI 4T Figure 5 21 Local files Data Browser window layout 58 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT 5 6 Working with sessions and reporting One of the main advantages of the SUPERVISOR is its incredibly simple but professional and user customizable report creation Once you get familiar with the power of document design you will love it and probably never come back to the old fashioned way of reporting When the measurement data is downloaded via the download feature the data is stored and viewable via the local file Data Browser window Further work with data downloaded from dosimeter is based on so called SESSIONS the most advanced charting tables and reporting capability in its class Each SESSION is highly configurable and the template of a document once created Figure 5 24 can be saved for future use with other measurement data That gives the operator quick solutions at the fingertip The information is divided into panels and viewable in customizable graphs and or with selected measurement data parameters template manager see Figure 5 24 change sound units report options change vibra
10. button and appropriate window will appear see figure below be downloaded to local computer and the SUPERVISOR will enter Data Browser see chapter to further manage downloaded files Run data files in the instrument can be optionally deleted after download by checking the box under the Download button Change folder Set to working folder Figure 5 20 Change instrument working directory window 57 5 5 2 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 5 2 Local files Data Browser Within the Data Browser tab you can see the list of previously downloaded files ready for further processing Note that selected files will generate a short preview in the bottom area giving the operator an initial idea of the time history of the measurement results All files are simply divided per specific function In the case of a dosimeter Noise dosimetry and Wave are relevant file groups To further process the selected file or files right click on selection and choose New session command This will bring you to the Session window see chapter 5 6 where the reporting tool will allow you to quickly and professionally review and asses the data nm WnaW b 2 wae e Pecest Date tren Gute te 1 irar Shane ites Sm b gt Logger Water 177 Unt type Meas Cato amp tite Duration Quanti p 27
11. graphs with extended reporting functionality 5 1 Installing and connecting to PC Insert the Supervisor software CD DVD into your PC and run the installation program After installation we are ready to connect the SV 104 dosimeter e Plug the USB cable into the computer e Plug the opposite end of the cable micro USB into the dosimeter itself SV 104 is powered and charged directly through the computer thus you do not need separate charger The dosimeter screen will be switched on automatically with current charging information only e Turn on the dosimeter see chapter 4 3 long press of the ENTER 09 key Windows will install drivers for Svantek instruments if not previously installed e Once switched on run the Supervisor software Add i IT m y Seger G SVANTEK Figure 5 1 Supervisor splash screen AN Notice Supervisor software enables communication with multiple dosimeters Therefore with the use of a USB hub such as the SA 156 it is pretty straightforward to connect all of them at the same time Just make sure your computer system has enough power capability see chapter 4 1 for details 40 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 2 software window The main screen of the SUPERVISOR is divided into few panels Panels expose areas of interest of professional users and satisfy user s needs to find con
12. mode the display will be switched off after 30 seconds and the unit will turn off after approximately 5 minutes of no keypad activity to save the batteries AN Notice SV 104 will show a warning screen if the battery capacity is below 2 hours of potential measurement time 28 SV 104 USER S MANUAL JUS TURNING OFF To shut down the unit the operator should hold the ENTER 99 key for a couple of seconds during which a countdown Shutting down 3 2 1 is displayed Thus the SV 104 gives you time to decide if you really want to turn off the instrument If you release the key too early the SV 104 returns to the last presented VIEW mode If enabled in the configuration setup there may be presented an additional double check warning screen This is for the operator to be aware and convinced the unit is really to be turned off See figure below Figure 4 1 Power off warning screen A Notice SV 104 will automatically shut down after 5 minutes in stopped ready to measure mode A Notice If auto run timer mode is active SV 104 will automatically stop the measurement when the set time is over and then turn off If no auto run mode is used and specific time has not been preset the unit will continue to measure until the battery is exhausted Just before switch off the measurement run will be stopped and all data until that point will be saved securely for later download to the PC 29 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4
13. 104 can be locked unlocked without providing Lock Unlock sequence Simply hold the PROFILE gt for acouple of seconds during which countdown Keyboard lock unlock 3 2 1 is displayed and the unit gives you time to decide if you really want to activate deactivate the security lock If you release the key too early the operation will be cancelled Keyboard Lock During Measurement Unlock on Key Unlock Key 1 Unlock Key 2 Unlock Key 3 Unlock Key 4 Figure 5 15 Keyboard security settings panel 52 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 7 4 Auxiliary settings panel Under auxiliary settings panel it is possible to e Enable additional warning screens to be displayed under certain conditions o Logging disabled it warns the operator that time history results will not be stored o Power off additional confirmation just before switching off see chapter 4 3 e Comment file name defines the name of the Voice note comment file Comment Text is also able to be entered here if required Vibration Marker is used on the basis of acceleration threshold setting Off 1g 15g the lower the threshold level selected then the more sensitive the dosimeter will be to possible bumps and shocks during use Language enables the user to change the menu language displayed on the screen of the dosimeter The default language is English Auxillary Value Warning Logging disabled Warning Power Off
14. Alternate combined keys function Additionally combined short press of two keys simultaneously keypad icons marked with white colour allow quick access to even more functionalities lt SCROLL gt amp lt PROFILE gt START STOP MEASUREMENT RUN lt SCROLL gt amp lt ENTER gt lt PROFILE gt amp lt ENTER gt Enter Exit predefined Enter Exit SETUP LOADER CALIBRATION Figure 3 9 Control keypad on the front panel alternate combined keys function AN Notice Extra additional keypad functionality is also available to display the instrument s Unit Label screen showing the current firmware revision number It is accessible by a short press of all three keys at once 22 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 8 Three instruments in one ACOUSTIC PROFILE concept SV 104 is able to monitor and log noise by enabling up to three different parameter configuration settings also referred to as ACOUSTIC PROFILE One can set profile no 1 to run measurements using the OSHA HC Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hearing Conversation parameters and at the same time set profile no 2 to monitor the noise with the OSHA PEL Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Level parameters while profile no 3 is set to ACGIH parameters This is the true triple instrument in one 3 9 The VIEW mode presentation concept Such an advanced noise dosimeter as the SV 104 offers a large amount of parameters for the oper
15. Comment File Comment Text Vibrations Marker Threshold 89 Language English Figure 5 16 Auxiliary settings panel 53 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 8 Auto Run settings timer pauses tab The Timer panel enables the user to program the internal real time clock to act as a delayed start and stop timer The instrument can be switched on by itself at the pre selected programmed time and it can then perform the measurement run which was used before it was last switched off Auto run feature is useful if you wish to pre set the instruments to run and stop for a specific time period such as a week long study 4 Time History ks Display Mil Spectrum Genera Auto Run Recording P Pause Timer Value Mode Regular Start Day day of month 31 Start Time hh mm 01 25 Repeat days hours minute 01 00 00 Repetitions Number 5 T Value Relative Mode Begin hh mm 00 01 Start Day of month Pause 1 Duration hh mm 00 01 Start Time hh mm Absolute R Begin hh mm 04 00 Enabled Duration hh mm 02 00 ay aye Pause and Timer mode of operation Figure 5 17 Auto run configuration tab The timer configured in right panel named Timer can be switched Off e switched on only once Single e or switched on many times on regular basis Regular Multiple times with the period between two consecutive m
16. Eis Display Spectr p 1 2 77 5 7 OSHA PEL IEZ User 1 Filter Peak Filter 2 2 A Detector Slow Stow Slow Exchange Rate 5 5 Criterion Level 90dB 90dB 85dB Threshold Level 80dB 90d8 7548 Threshold Level 115 dB 115 dB 115 4 PTC Threshold Level 115 dB 115 dB 115 dB Alarm DOSE Threshold 200 6 100 96 100 Alarm D_8h Threshold On Ot Off Alarm PTC Threshold Off Ot on Alarm ULT Threshold Off oti Off N change additional source of alarm Figure 5 7 Dosimeter settings profile configuration tab A Notice Note that some profiles can be disabled to be seen later during measurement run see chapter 5 4 5 46 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 3 Measurement parameters settings tab Within the measurement tab you can choose in which mode of operation the SV 104 should work Dosimeter or Dosimeter with 1 1 octave analysis AN Notice Enabling octave analysis shortens battery life so take it into consideration and double check the battery status before measurement run Other basic parameters configuration is per figure provided below 4 Dosimete Measurement Time History Display Spectrum General Measurement Function Dosimeter and 1 1 Octave Start Delay 15 select Start Sync Off measurement T mode of Infinity Leg Integration Linear Exposure Time 8 00 h Leg amp Lav Both Integration Perio
17. Primary key functions 3 7 2 Alternate key functions 3 7 3 Alternate combined keys function Three instruments in one ACOUSTIC PROFILE concept The VIEW mode presentation concept 3 9 1 Running SPL view mode 3 9 2 Primary ONE RESULT parameters view mode 3 9 3 RESULTS LIST view mode 3 9 4 OCTAVE analysis spectrum view mode 3 9 5 INSTRUMENT STATUS view mode 3 10 ALARM screen review 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 RUNNING AND OPERATING BASIC PROCEDURES Charging Before you turn the instrument on Turning on off Battery check Reviewing unit label Measurement Setups basic configuration CALIBRATION 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 30 31 32 33 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 8 4 9 Voice comments recording Before and after measurement run 4 10 Starting and stopping measurement run 4 11 Auto run mode information 4 12 Security lock 4 13 Mounting and positioning the SV 104 4 14 Reviewing measurements 4 15 Resetting the dosimeter 5 5 1 Ba 5 3 5 4 Uu 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 6 8 6 9 SUPERVISOR BASIC OPERATIONS Installing and connecting to PC Main software window Instruments inventory panel Advanced configuration setup 5 4 1 Working with configuration setup files 5 4 2 Profile settings tab 5 4 3 Measurement parameters settings tab 5 4 4 Time history data logging settings tab
18. RTA In addition and if enabled 1 1 octave analysis is performed in parallel with the dose meter operations All 1 1 octave digital pass band filters with 9 centre frequencies from 8 kHz down to 31 5 Hz in base two system are working in real time with the broadband frequency weighting filters Z A or C and the linear LEQ LEQ detector This enables the user to pre weight a spectrum with one of the selected broadband frequency curves if required for a particular application such as the provision of hearing protectors in the control of high workplace noise levels AN Notice The three overall TOTAL LEQ results are measured with the weighting filters A C Z without taking into account the settings of the level meters for profiles The spectra are always linearly averaged Thus the TOTAL values from 1 1 octave band analysis can be different from those obtained for the profiles if the LEQ Integration was set as Exponential The results of 1 1 Octave analysis so called spectrum can be examined by the user on a display in Spectrum VIEW presentation mode 1 1 Octave spectra for all 9 centre frequencies of pass band filters together with the 3 TOTAL overall values measured with the user selected frequency weighting filters are presented in the Spectrum mode if enabled in configuration setup Spectrum cursor can be moved left and right with lt SCROLL gt lt PROFILE gt gt keys respectively weighting filter weighting curr
19. a consumable item and will need replacing if it becomes lost or its condition deteriorates too much Packs of 3 replacement windshields are available under the part number SA 122 3 e Pay special attention that the SV 27 microphone front part is clean because dirtiness can affect the measurements Avoid the small inlet hole getting too dirty Clean carefully with a dry and soft non fraying cloth 6 3 In situ calibration lt is advised to perform an acoustic calibration of the instrument each time before and after the measurement run A single calibration at the start of each day of use is usually sufficient for most regulations See 4 7 chapter for calibration details please 6 4 Periodic testing The manufacturers recommended factory calibration interval is every 12 months for SV 104 to be confident in its continuing accuracy and compliance with the international specifications AN Notice Please contact your local SVANTEK distributor for further details on traceable recalibrations that are recommended by most regulatory authorities 67 104 USER S MANUAL 6 5 Changing the microphone and windshield To change the microphone take off the windshield first see chapter 3 3 Now you need to unfasten the microphone from the mounting head Unscrew the microphone in a counter clockwise direction To attach a new microphone screw the microphone on clockwise until it fits tightly It is critical to make sure the sensor is tightly fitted
20. and the calibration procedure is started The user simply has to press ENTER lt 2 key to confirm the calibration results Calibration is only allowed in the stopped mode A sound measurement cannot be in progress while the calibration is being performed AN Notice It is advised to perform an acoustic calibration of the instrument each time before and after the measurement run A single calibration at the start of each day of use is usually sufficient for most regulations AN Notice The calibration factor is always added to the results in the Dose Meter or 1 1 Octave analysis mode A Notice The manufacturer s recommended factory calibration interval is every 12 months for this instrument to be confident in its continuing accuracy and compliance with the international specifications Please contact your local SVANTEK distributor for further details To calibrate the instrument manually the user has to enter the Calibration menu 1 Adjust the actual calibration level of the calibrator to be used with the lt SCROLL gt CO and PROFILE 22 keys Figure 4 7 Calibration menu 2 Attach the acoustic calibrator SV 30A SV 31 SV 34 B amp K 4231 or equivalent 114 dB 1000 Hz carefully yet tightly over the microphone of the instrument The presence of the calibrator will be detected automatically AN Notice It is also possible to use an electro mechanical pistonphone which generates the signal ca 124 dB or different type
21. automatically at a preset start and end time without the need for any onsite supervision Additionally the SV 104 allows for custom voice note comments to be added before or after the measurement run and therefore this is the ideal instrument for the professional occupational hygienist to use for all noise exposure studies 11 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 1 5 Measurement procedures Preferably when taking measurements the noise dosimeter should be attached to the employee at the start of a shift and collected at the end of the whole shift In case a shorter period is sampled then care should be taken to ensure that the result is representative of the full shift exposure Shorter sampled periods require that the sampler has a deep and full understanding of the expected working tasks during the shift and the duration cycles of those tasks Before performing any noise measurements ensure that employees selected for evaluation are operating equipment or performing tasks under normal representative conditions and emphasise the importance of continuing to work in their usual manner wearing the dosimeter should not interfere with normal duties Explain the purpose and procedures of sampling to the employee who will be wearing the dosimeter and the importance of not touching tapping or interfering with the microphone Instruct the employee not to remove the dosimeter unless absolutely necessary The general procedure for taking measurements could be a
22. check version details This users manual presents some aspects of SUPERVISOR software revision named 1 0 7 see the software start up splash screen The succeeding software revisions marked with the higher numbers can change the view of some displays presented in the text of the manual WEEE Notice Do not throw the device away with the unsorted municipal waste at the end of its life Instead hand it in at an official collection point for recycling By doing this you will help to preserve the environment Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Copyright 2013 SVANTEK sp 2 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without prior written consent from SVANTEK Warsaw Poland Thank you for buying and using this SVANTEK product SV 104 USER S MANUAL CONTENTS 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 1 4 1 9 2 2 1 2 3 2 4 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 9 7 3 8 3 9 INTRODUCTION Sound pressure Dosimetry Standards Applications Measurement procedures KIT COMPONENTS SV 104 dosimeter short form specification Accessories included Accessories available Instrument Software Firmware options available GETTING STARTED system description Input output interfaces description The windshield The mounting clips LED status indicator Status bar icons Manual control of the instrument 3 7 1
23. of acoustic calibrator dedicated for 72 microphones with an alternative output level such as 94 at 1 kHz any case before starting the calibration measurement the user has to set the level of the signal generated by the given calibrator Level position which is stated in the calibration certificate of the unit the default expected value of the Calibration Level set by the manufacturer of SV 104 is equal to 114 33 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 Switch on the calibrator and wait ca 30 seconds for the tone to stabilise before starting the calibration measurement 4 Start the calibration measurement by pressing the ENTER key 5 The calibration measurement time is set to 1 second with 3 seconds delay and stops until the same result is obtained 3 consecutive times It is possible to stop the calibration measurement by pressing two keys at the same time PROFILE gt ENTER 9 Figure 4 8 Calibration initial delay screen 6 Delay before starting calibration measurement is counted down on the display After the measurement its result is presented on the display Figure 4 9 Calibration in progress screen AN Notice To quit the calibration procedure without saving the calibration factor press PROFILE P and ENTER 7 is recommended to repeat the calibration measurement a few times The obtained results should be almost the same with 0 1 dB difference The reasons for
24. screen will appear that will allow you to confirm you really want to load the selected setup or cancel the selection and return to configuration setup list key navigating thru the list with Figure 4 5 Load setup confirmation Press lt SCROLL gt to cancel the setup loading lt PROFILE gt gt key to confirm loading selected setup configuration Confirming the loading of configuration setup leads to the screen with status of the loading procedure Figure 4 6 Status of setup loading After successfully setup loading it is possible to return back to list of predefined setups by pressing the lt SCROLL gt or go further to measurement screen by pressing the lt PROFILE gt gt 32 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 47 CALIBRATION The SV 104 dosimeter is offered with the dedicated SV 27 MEMS microphone with 7 housing It makes the calibration very easy by direct usage of commonly available acoustic calibrators with a 72 cavity The instrument is factory calibrated with the supplied microphone for the standard environmental conditions Because the microphone sensitivity is a function of the temperature ambient pressure and humidity the absolute calibration of the measurement channel should be performed locally The instrument performs the acoustic calibration automatically when the calibrator is placed over the microphone first remove the windshield The calibrator level is automatically detected
25. threshold 1g 15g e Automatic acoustic field calibration with one touch activation before and after measurement e Operational time gt 40 hours display off octave analysis off e Extremely compact light weight and robust case with IP65 ingress protection Figure 2 1 SV 104 instrument with the microphone and windshield 13 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 2 2 Accessories included SV 27 5 microphone for SV 104 dosimeter SA 122 windshield e SC 156 micro USB 2 0 cable e CD with instruction e Built in rechargeable batteries charger power supply wall adapter not included 23 Accessories available SV 27 MEMS microphone for SV 104 dosimeter SA 122 3 Windscreens for SV 104 dosimeter 3 pcs per pack SV 34 Class 2 acoustic calibrator 1000Hz 114dB e SC 156 micro USB 2 0 cable 5 54 Charger power supply for 1 x SV 104 SA 73 Carrying case for 5 x SV 104 dosimeters and accessories waterproof SA 156 USB HUB for charging and data download from 5 x SV104 dosimeters e Supervisor Software for configuration viewing and exporting data USB drivers MS Windows XP Vista Windows 7 for 32 and 64 bit operating systems available as freeware 24 Instrument Software Firmware options available SF 104 OCT 1 1 real time 9 band 1 1 Octave analysis option e SF 104 WAV Audio events recording option AN Notice The software options can be purchased in any time as only the introduction of
26. trickle charges for a short time prior to the fast charge cycle this prevents damage to the batteries The number of hours you have used your dosimeter from your last charge will impact your total charge time For example if the battery clock indicator displays 40 hours remaining on the battery and you wish to charge the battery the approximate charging time is 1 hour AN Notice To charge a fully discharged battery it would take approximately 1 5 to 2 5 hours Note also that instrument under charging condition is slightly warm It is normal state for NiMH type cells and does not affect the measurement accuracy AN Notice To charge multiple dosimeters at the same time via the USB port ensure your computer or possibly the powered USB hub such as the SA 156 or switch is capable in terms of providing enough current performance Standard hub or switches without external power supply are not capable to charge multiple 5 104 dosimeters due to insufficient current supply Current estimation Assume the current consumption on 0 5A level and calculate required power supply requirement x 0 5A Power wattage estimation With nominal voltage of 5V per USB the power supply wattage should be 2 5W per dosimeter Nx2 5W For example 5 dosimeters charged at once require 2 5A 12 5W USB power supply For example 3 dosimeters charged at once require 1 5A 7 5W USB power supply For example 1 dosimeter charged alone requires 0 5A 2 5W USB power supply
27. 013 07 31 EA TRIAL 2013 07 24 t list of setup files saved in local database download selected setup file or current Settings upload selected setup file Import Delete Delete all Figure 5 4 Setup files manager panel 43 SV 104 USER S MANUAL For example To download current settings from the SV 104 modify it save with custom name send it back to the device export the setup to USB flash memory and make sure the uploaded settings are applied in the dosimeter follow the presented procedure described below Once connected and selected in the inventory panel Figure 5 3 SV 104 dosimeter is ready for the operation 1 2 select the Settings row position in left side panel named Instrument files Figure 5 4 Click the right arrow pictogram to download instrument Settings configuration setup to Local files right side panel Figure 5 4 Select the just copied Settings with a click this will display quite a few configuration tabs on the right side so called Instrument configuration panel of the main Supervisor window Figure 5 2 Go through all the tabs to verify or change required parameters of the measurement runs Follow the chapters from 5 4 2to 5 4 9 to understand and configure the instrument Once configured come back to setups file manager Figure 5 4 and click the just edited Settings in Local files panel Next click the save button in b
28. 3 3 SV 104 BACK VIEW CHARGING AND INFRARED PORT RESERVED FOR FUTURE 95 nennen 16 FIGURE 3 4 SA 122 WINDSHIELD s ei pott aeu EU E EAE 17 FIGURE 3 0 OV 104 STANDARD MOUNTING CUPS SIR Ara 17 FIGURE 3 6 SV LO DISPLAY ICONS DESCRIPTION a S RUSO UM CAE 18 FIGURE 3 7 CONTROL KEYPAD ON THE FRONT PANEL PRIMARY KEY FUNCTIONS rese esse esse e isses sese nens 20 FIGURE 3 8 CONTROL KEYPAD ON THE FRONT PANEL ALTERNATE KEY FUNCTIONS 21 FIGURE 3 9 CONTROL KEYPAD ON THE FRONT PANEL ALTERNATE COMBINED KEYS enema 22 FIGURE S LO RUNNING SPLWIEW MODE SCREEN 4446 Ee c ir ORO 23 FIGURE 3 11 PRIMARY PARAMETERS VIEW MODE SCREEN seme sess esse esse e esse esse esse nens 24 FIGURE 3 12 RESULTS LIST VIEW MODE SCREENS ato imus ws PENES E Da da S E V pas ua Ue 24 FIGURE 3 13 OCTAVE ANALYSIS SPECTRUM GRAPH LEQ VIEW MODE SCREENS
29. 4 Battery check Observe the battery icon in the instrument s icon status bar or press the ENTER e key until the Instrument Status VIEW mode is presented and check the battery state If it is too low charge the batteries chapter 4 1 Figure 4 2 Instrument Status Battery state Battery status screen is moved down and up with SCROLL 62 lt PROFILE gt gt keys Press lt ENTER gt e to change to the next VIEW mode A Notice Battery state of charge calculation is based on internal charge counter and should be considered only as an overall not very precise determined estimation Therefore the time left could be noticeably different Although the newest technology cells are used the slight degradation over time is inevitable thus aging requires occasionally factory based or authorised service centre replacement of the rechargeable battery cells A Notice Battery power indicator To improve accuracy of remaining battery life indicator run the dosimeter until it is fully discharged then proceed with a full charge via the micro USB port or docking station The procedure is recommended before first use Repeat this procedure every few months of use to maintain more accurate current battery condition indication 30 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 5 Reviewing unit label Unit label screen provides information about elementary dosimeter properties such as Copyrighted manufacturer name SVANTEK Instrument name S
30. 5 4 5 Display VIEW configuration tab 5 4 6 Octave analysis Spectrum configuration tab 5 4 7 General settings tab 5 4 7 1 Calibration settings panel 5 4 7 2 Statistical levels settings panel 5 4 7 3 Security settings panel 5 4 7 4 Auxiliary settings panel 5 4 8 Auto Run settings timer pauses tab 5 4 9 Recording options tab 5 4 9 1 Event and Wave recording configuration panel Working with data files 5 5 1 Instrument files 5 5 2 Local files Data Browser Working with sessions and reporting 5 6 1 Report panels SV104 MAINTENANCE General recommendations for use Cleaning In situ calibration Periodic testing Changing the microphone and windshield Firmware update Storing the instrument Transportation and carrying Troubleshooting 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 42 43 43 46 47 48 49 50 50 51 51 52 53 54 56 56 57 57 58 59 61 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 68 69 69 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 7 SVANTEK SERVICE 70 SV 104 USER S MANUAL LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 2 1 SV 104 INSTRUMENT WITH THE MICROPHONE AND 5 13 FIGURE SA LSV LOA Ay A GLANCE EEUU outa dea 15 FIGURE 3 2 SV 104 SIDE VIEW MICROPHONE AND MICRO USB sese sse esse ess esse essen 16 FIGURE
31. Be gently and be aware not to break or strip the thread A Notice Note When the microphone is changed the new microphone serial number should be programmed into the SV 104 internal memory It can be easily programmed thru the freely provided SUPERVISOR software In case the windshield is destroyed lost by any accident or it gets too dirty to afford the microphone the best protection then SVANTEK offers SA 122 3 three pcs per pack windscreens for SV 104 dosimeter 6 6 Firmware update SVANTEK is committed to continuous innovation path of development and as such reserves the right to provide firmware enhancements based on user s feedback To update the instrument firmware Unpack the provided firmware package provided as a suitable compressed file e sure the unit is turned off e Hold down the lt PROFILE gt gt key and press the ENTER koy to turn on the unit This ensures the unit will switch on and enter the special reprogramming BOOTLOADER mode Then connect the USB cable The lt USB gt text will now appear on the instrument display Run the start bat file ouccessful firmware update will be indicated by relevant message Turn off the unit AN Notice With use of SUPERVISORH software it is very easy to check if there are any new firmware releases available for download see Figure 5 3 commands 6 7 Storing the instrument e preserve the life of the internal batteries it is recommended
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33. ITIAL DELAY SCREEN 45 PV a Quis 34 FIGURE 4 9 CALIBRATION IN PROGRESS SCREEN REIS Peg RES LEO Xii bac ERU bu 34 FIGURE 4 10 CALIBRATION CONFIRMATION SCREEN veas ont i ena FEM eu PS UNIS o ue ead uS uta 34 FIGURE 4 11 CALIBRATION MICROPHONE NOT IN TOLERANCE 5 se sse esse esse esee 35 FIGURE 4 12 VOICE COMMENT LINKING SCREEN 5550654 etu x uua iod eu ao eS Drak bs duis 36 FIGURE 4 13 VOICE COMMENT RECORDING COMMAND 5 menses esse esse 36 FIGURE 4 14 VOICE COMMENT RECORDING IN PROGRESS SCREENS seme sse esses sse esse esse esse esse sese ens 36 FIGURE 4 15 VOICE COMMENT RECORD CONFIRMATION SCREEN 4 esse e ssa essa essa esses asses asse suns 36 FIGURE 4 16 AUTO RUN MODE TIMER AND PROGRAMMABLE PAUSE SCREEN 2 lt ense ese essi esse e esses esses nnns 37 FIGURE 4 17 UNLOCKING THE UNIT SEQUENCE SCREENS eraot ne nana mun haeo naa opa
34. NUAL DRAFT 104 20 130808 0407344 71 5 iMi Summary results CR vllo Octave 58 fficonmenis Chi 2 it Pavel loudness contours grad 53 3 Figure 5 28 Logger 1 1 Octave panel select saved settings gt vi Deez E Sv 304 20130806 0407344 71 54 04 07 00 04 08 04 04 09 06 04 10 12 04 11 16 04 12 20 04 13 24 04 14 28 04 15 32 04 16 36 Time E Whole date marier Stop Duration 1 1 Octave SR 1 1 Octave MIN SR w 1 1 Octave LEQ SR bs IConmeras 5 Chi 7 Chl 7 Chl 74 seecbon man re 53 3 dB 44 8 98 49 0 48 Date amp time V SV 104 20130806 040734 L71 5VL 1 2013 08 06 04 07 01 21 19 history l l GM Channel 1 3 aE 1 1 Octave H E Summary results SR Figure 5 30 Logger combined panel 63 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT E V sv 104 20130806 040734 71 5VL EH history TH 1 i 3 04 07 00 04 08 04 04 09 08 04 10 12 04 11 16 04 12 20 04 13 24 04 14 28 04 15 32 Octave 21 9 5 results SR 04 07 01 1 StaiSto Du P P a AI IIIS cleleieieeleleleleleieielelieleicieleleiexeieleieieleieiclele 515 5 0 09750 0 0 0 55 55555 5 Figure 5 31 Logger results panel 5 104 20130806 040734 L71 5VL 21 8
35. SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT SV 104 ACOUSTIC DOSIMETER USER S MANUAL SVANTEK Sp 2 0 0 WARSAW July 2013 TAT CI nstrumentation for S cience and ndustry 151 sa nv Rue du Doyenn 3 1180 Brussels Tel 32 0 2 343 30 81 Fax 02 343 12 05 web http www isi be com mail sales isi be com SV 104 USER S MANUAL AN Notice The SV104 dosimeter contains no user serviceable parts Opening product case invalidates the warranty AN Notice When in normal use always fit the SA 122 windshield provided It is suggested that the SA 122 windshield is removed whenever measurements are to be made in extremely clean environments such as food preparation or pharmaceutical manufacturing in order not to accidentally lose the windshield during the survey AN Notice Battery power indicator To improve accuracy of remaining battery life indicator run the dosimeter until it is fully discharged then proceed with a full charge via the micro USB port The procedure is recommended before first use Repeat this procedure every few months of use to maintain more accurate current battery condition indication AN Notice On account of continuous product improvement SVANTEK reserves the right to make changes to product specifications without notice To download the most up to date user s manual please visit our web site at www svantek com This user s manual presents the firmware revision named 1 02 01 see the Unit Label review chapter 4 5 to
36. V104 Unit serial number SN SV 27 microphone serial number MicSN Unit name John Smith user programmable name Firmware version 1 02 1 CRC OK 94F6 Standards list that dosimeter conforms to o IEC 61252 2002 o ANSI 51 25 2007 meaning ANSI 51 25 1991 R2007 o 2 IEC 61672 2002 o Type 1 IEC 61260 1995 meaning with Am1 2001 To access Unit Label screen short press all three keys lt SCROLL gt lt PROFILE gt gt and ENTER at the same time The following screen will be presented serial number version user programmable conformity Figure 4 3 Unit label screens Unit label screen is moved with lt SCROLL gt lt PROFILE gt gt keys To exit the Unit Label screen just short press the ENTER Then SV 104 will return to the last presented VIEW mode AN Notice The personalized Unit Name can be set arbitrarily with SUPERVISOR software 31 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 6 Measurement Setups basic configuration p Press two keys lt SCROLL gt and ZENTER 6 at the same time The Load Setup menu will appear with the list of loaded configuration setups to choose Figure 4 4 Load setup menu PEN 7 abandon setup selection press again the lt SCROLL gt and lt ENTER gt at the same time Otherwise select the required configuration setup with lt ENTER gt lt SCROLL gt v lt PROFILE gt gt The following
37. a special code is required for their activation 14 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 System description The following Figure 3 1 shows the SV 104 controls and ports SV 27 microphone with SA 122 windshield LED status indicator gt AMBER stop mode gt GREEN measuring Mounting RED alarm accessories suspender clips Colour display 128 x 64 pixel resolution Keypad Three control keys SCROLL PROFILE ENTER 9 9 Figure 3 1 SV 104 at a glance 15 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT 3 2 Input output interfaces description SV 104 instrument is equipped with a set of useful interfaces microphone connector essential for measuring micro USB connector charging and data download charging connector reserved for future use fast infrared port reserved for future use microphone mounting head micro USB connector Figure 3 2 SV 104 side view microphone and micro USB connector infrared port charging connector 7 4 Figure 3 3 SV 104 back view charging and infrared port reserved for future use 16 3 3 windshield During use it is strongly recommended that the SV104 is fitted with the supplied SA 122 windshield To calibrate the dosimeter it is necessary to remove the windshield to gain access to the microphone It is not necessary to remove the windshield to record the voice note comments The SV 104 uses an innovative windshield magnetic tech
38. ach profile Figure 3 16 Alarm view screens PROFILE list AN Notice At any time when battery power is almost exhausted the low battery alarm screen may inform you about immediate recharging requirement 26 SV 104 USER S MANUAL RUNNING AND OPERATING BASIC PROCEDURES 4 1 Charging SV104 dosimeter is equipped with an internal charger so that the fixed internal batteries can be charged directly from USB port or optionally provided charger SA 54 Ensure the SV 104 is fully charged prior to use by connecting it to a USB port or to USB charger Ensure the power supply is connected and the supply is switched on The SV 104 will automatically switch on during charging and display how much charge is within the instrument The SV 104 will display Fully charged once charging is complete This should take approximately 2 hours from a fully discharged state A charging time of about 30 minutes will be sufficient to perform greater than 8 hours of measurement A fully charged instrument holds enough charge to run for approximately 40 hours Note that once disconnected from USB power supply the dosimeter will automatically switch off If returned to the USB connection or put again onto the docking station the dosimeter keeps trickle charging regardless of whether or not it is fully charged This keeps the battery performance in steady condition If the battery is fully discharged prior to being placed on a charger the SV 104
39. ary short press key functions description ACOUSTIC PROFILE number and status bar RESULTS lt SCROLL gt key scroll down thru RESULTS PROFILE key change presented ACOUSTIC PROFILE 1 2 3 1 etc ENTER key Change VIEW mode see chapter 3 9 Figure 3 7 Control keypad on the front panel primary key functions 20 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 7 2 Alternate key functions Alternative long press of single key keypad icons marked with red colour allows quick access to special functions POWER ON OFF the unit by holding down the ENTER 4 key Record the VOICE COMMENT by holding down the lt PROFILE gt key LOCK keypad and screen by holding down the lt SCROLL gt 2 SCROLL key lt PROFILE gt key LOCK ON VOICE COMMENT the keypad and recording screen lt ENTER gt key POWER on off Figure 3 8 Control keypad on the front panel alternate key functions Holding down individual key for few seconds during which a countdown is displayed the SV 104 gives you time to decide if you really want to access the function that is going to be executed Shutting down 2 1 for the ENTER CP key Keyboard lock 3 2 1 for the ScRoLL key e Voice comment 3 2 1 for the lt PROFILE gt gt If you release the key too early SV 104 returns to the last used VIEW mode and the selected control is not executed 21 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 7 3
40. ator to inspect Therefore all information is divided in neatly a organized manner as VIEW modes for each PROFILE The VIEW mode is a way in which the measurement parameters are presented to the operator In other words when you change the VIEW mode specific measurement parameters and status information will be presented in different manner as distinct screen content SV104 features the following VIEW modes where most of them can be individually disabled Running instantaneous SPL view mode 3 9 1 can be disabled with PC software Primary one result parameters view mode 3 9 2 cannot be disabled Results list view mode 3 9 3 can be disabled with PC software Octave analysis spectrum LEQ view mode 3 9 4 can be disabled with PC software Octave analysis spectrum MAX view mode 3 9 4 can be disabled with PC software Instrument Status view mode 3 9 5 can be disabled with PC software 3 9 1 Running SPL view mode Running SPL presentation mode is used when measurement run is not actually running that is when the instrument is in standby mode before or after a measurement In this mode the current SPL result is calculated and displayed but not stored in the instrument s memory The purpose of this information is to give the user first indication of the sound levels about to be measured This can be useful for some measurements The instrument behaves as a simple general purpose sound pressure level meter in this view mode
41. ces SV 104 as both the most technically advanced and the most robust personal dosimeter out there Advanced time history logging for each profile provides safe and complete information about measured signal in the internal large 8GB memory The instrument is powered from internal new generation Ni MH rechargeable batteries offering circa 40 hours of continuous operation This new cell technology offers up to 1800 charge cycles in comparison to standard maximum 500 cycles Low battery self discharge is about 3 per month in comparison to 40 per month in standard NiMH technology The powering and charging of the instrument from the USB interface is provided which also enables easy data exchange connection between the SV 104 anda PC without the requirement of a special docking station The instrument works with Svantek s specialist health and safety software package Supervisor and also with the full analysis package SVAN PC Robust and lightweight design including innovative magnetic mounted windshield enhances the exceptional features of this new generation instrument Add to it the automatic calibration feature and one can say Never before has a noise dosimeter been so accomplished yet so affordable making your measurements more accurate and reliable than ever before To get started quickly with the SV 104 the first part of the manual describes basic noise dosimetry information followed by a guide to setting up the dosimeter and runnin
42. d Figure 5 8 Measurement configuration setttings tab 47 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 4 Time history data logging settings tab To enable logging time history data go to the Time History settings tab and switch the very first switch button on the left panel e Inthe left panel named Time History Setup there are basic configuration fields related to how frequently do you want to log the parameters what name the logger file should have and if extended summary results should be saved AN Notice Summary results are saved on Integration Period basis not on Logger Step time See Figure 5 8 how to set Integration Period parameter Right panel named Results is accessible only if Logger switch button is set to On You have the ability to choose which basic results for each acoustic profile should be logged during measurement run and saved in internal storage memory profile number d Dosimeter 4 Time History Display 5 General d Time History Setup Logger Logger Step Logger Name Summary Results logger enable Figure 5 9 Time History logger settings tab 48 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 5 Display VIEW configuration tab As mentioned in chapter 3 9 there are quite a few VIEW mod
43. d lt PROFILE gt gt allows the user to stop the measurement run All run results are always saved automatically there is no need to save them manually 4 11 Auto run mode information Note that when auto run mode timer and or pause is configured there is information on the screen available for the user There is no need to turn on the instrument manually All the timer procedures can be easily pre programmed with the use of the SUPERVISOR software Figure 4 16 Auto run mode timer and programmable pause screen 37 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 12 Security lock Please consider locking the keypad and display during the measurement to prevent the wearer or anybody else from tampering with the measurement run The SV 104 can be set up to automatically go into locked mode when it starts see chapter 5 4 7 3 That automatically prevents any tampering but the unit can still be unlocked if necessary with proper sequence of key presses Locking SV 104 unit To lock the instrument the operator should hold the lt PROFILE gt gt a couple of seconds during which a countdown Keyboard lock 3 2 1 is displayed and the unit gives you time to decide if you really want to activate security lock If you release the key too early SV 104 returns to the last presented VIEW mode Unlocking SV 104 unit To unlock the unit one has to press the keys in the correct sequence The sequence 15 pre programmed in the configuratio
44. d it as the current configuration See chapter 4 6 for details Instrument files Selected SV 104 64 Date E Settings current setti ER TRIAL 2013 07 24 2013 07 31 JOHN 2013 07 31 Apply Download Export Delete Delete all Figure 5 6 Instrument files panel and context commands 11 This ends the procedure Disconnect the dosimeter and the instrument is now ready for a new measurement run using the settings you have just uploaded AN Notice During configuration there are quite a number of parameters to set To understand detailed meaning of parameters and how the results are calculated refer to Appendix D and check the following by chapters 45 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 2 Profile settings tab The main settings where specific acoustic profile configuration can be set are located under Dosimeter tab There are already predefined presets in each profile column By choosing predefined configuration some obvious fields will be automatically greyed Others must be setup by the user There are three additional user defined presets whose name can be changed during configuration with use of the little icon notes with a pen which 15 then enabled Apart from alarm DOSE threshold there are three additional source of warning alarm which can be set See figure below change user defined preset name General Dosimeter Mp Measurement 24 Time History
45. each panel can be added more than once It is possible to change the information in each panel for example one panel with parameters sorted in a table layout and the other with a graph or a zoomed graph Panels contains the list of currently added information chunks to the report detailed configuration area Here you can change the names of the individual added panels Reports contains information about user generated documents saved by the software SESSIONS can be archived or deleted with single button click 60 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT Save current layout as a template Modification time 2013 05 24 14 52 34 Apply selected template Set as default template Clear default template Delete selected template Epot Figure 5 24 Managing templates with SUPERVISOR 5 6 1 Report panels See the following panels then configure and generate report Report options With Report options window it is very straightforward to edit basic report information and predefined graphics colour and style Use start page Edit start page Measurement Report DATE 8 6 2013 2 49 16 AM RMS 041 RMS 05 P1 Figure 5 25 SUPERVISOR Report Options 61 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFTI NN Integration period Logger step ts _ Figure 5 27 Instrument configuration panel 62 SV 104 USER S MA
46. easurements set in the Repetition line In the Simple instrument interface mode the Timer position doesn t appear in the Measurement list Selecting the mode of the timer function The timer can be switched off Off switched on only once Single or switched on many times regularly Regular multiple times with the period between two consecutive measurements set in the Repetitions Number line In the case when the timer function is active Single or and the instrument is switched on the Time screen appears until the programmed measurement runs are finished 54 SV 104 USER S MANUAL Setting hour and day of the measurement s start The Start Time determines the time for the measurement to start The required hour and minute can be selected The Start Day determines the date of the measurement start The timer can be programmed up to one month ahead and during the date setting the current state of the Real Time Clock is taken into account The required date can be selected Make sure to check that the real time clock settings for the measurement location are correct before beginning a delayed timer measurement Selecting the period between two consecutive measurements The Repetitions Number position is displayed when Regular mode is selected This parameter be programmed from 1 up to 100 The required date can be selected There is also possibility to program two indepe
47. ent filter value of the centre spectrum frequency at cursor position cursor current em Figure 3 13 Octave analysis spectrum graph LEQ view mode screens weighting current filter value of the centre spectrum frequency at cursor position cursor current Total Lmax weighting filter Hi Figure 3 14 Octave analysis spectrum graph MAX view mode screens 25 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 9 5 INSTRUMENT STATUS view mode Instrument Status view presents e battery charge status e along with estimated working time which is Left until the battery is expected to be completely drained e andcurrent configuration information Instrument status screen is moved down and up with lt SCROLL gt 62 lt PROFILE gt gt respectively Battery status time left charge status profile presets names Figure 3 15 Instrument Status view mode screens name of the currently setup loaded profile presets names 3 10 ALARM screen review Apart from simple LED alarm indications see chapter 3 5 there are a few alarm conditions when ALARM presentation screens will appear During a measurement run the SV 104 will immediately turn on the display at the time that the programmable alarm condition is exceeded The detailed alarm state condition for each profile is presented to the user Press any key to confirm the information Two alarm conditions Alarm conditions detected in detected in profile no 1 e
48. es accessible on the display when the dosimeter is performing a measurement run In the left panel named Modes views you can select which VIEW mode will be present when you press the ENTER e key on the dosimeter keypad AN Notice If you do not want to use all three ACOUSTIC PROFILES it would be convenient for you to enable only one acoustic PROFILE to be displayed just select the required one AN Notice The ONE RESULT chapter 3 9 2 is the only VIEW mode that is always present and cannot be disabled e n the right panel named Display Results you will find a list of over a dozen measurement parameters that can be configured to be presented on the SV 104 display when you press SCROLL v key See Appendix D to review acronyms for each parameter 4 Dosimeter ae Measurement V Time Histor Display Spectrum General d Modes Views Display Hesults Dosimeter Spectrum Leq TIME Spectrum Max Lpeak Results List Lmax Running SPL Lmin Instrument Status Display Profiles v Profile 1 Profile 2 E Profile 3 Up to three ofiles can be Figure 5 10 Display VIEW configuration tab 49 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 6 Octave analysis Spectrum configuration tab Real time 1 1 octave analysis is an additional optional feature Therefore it has its own settings tab Within this tab there are the following panels e named Data This configures the weighting filter that is to be u
49. figure download review and assess stored data in very simple but still professional way Control panel enables you to select Instrument control Data browser or Session you work with Instrument filter enables SV 104 device selection or other Health and Safety dedicated instruments Inventory panel detects all SV 104 connected devices see chapter 5 3 Quick access file manager enables you to copy configuration setup files between computer and instrument internal memory see chapter 5 4 1 e Instrument configuration panel enables access to all measurement run configuration settings see chapter 5 4 1 for details control panel inventory panel V Lal Cu Con 2012 02 33 82 11 43 wa Delete instrument setup files Instrument filter manager configuration panel Figure 5 2 Supervisor main window 41 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 3 Instruments inventory panel Click the SV 104 big instrument icon in the left Instrument filter Panel see Figure 5 2 to get access to the devices Inventory panel Figure 5 3 enables you to see all currently connected or previously connected instruments of the same type There are a number of columns with information related to each particular instrument related to the correct allocation of instrument and calibrator calibration report details Settings confiaure setup files and the dosimeter Download download measurement data from t
50. g measurements Display off Octave analysis off SV 104 USER S MANUAL 1 1 Sound pressure The human ear responds to audible sound pressure levels in the range from 20 yPa hearing threshold to 20 Pa pain threshold resulting in the enormous scale 1 10 000 000 Since using such a large arithmetic scale is not practical a logarithmic scale in decibels dB was introduced which is also in agreement with physiological and psychological hearing sensations Therefore it is common that sound pressure is measured in decibels Below there is sample information about expected sound levels for different sources Sound source Sound level dB or gunshot at close range Conversational speech 1 m Quiet librar Rustling leaves Hearing threshold Table 1 1 Example sound source levels Vacuum cleaner distance 1 m 1 2 Dosimetry Noise is definitely a serious hazard in many workplaces In case exposure to noise from machinery processes and equipment is not correctly eliminated or controlled it may cause permanent hearing loss in workers The so called inner ear is very fragile part of our hearing sense which with current knowledge in medicine cannot be truly repaired Therefore it is of great importance to protect our senses from excessive noise Exposure to high levels of noise may also create physical and psychological stress reduce productivity and interfere with normal communications This may lead to accidents and injuries by ma
51. g the mounting clips supplied This personal dosimeter has an incredibly robust 1 2 MEMS microphone part number SV 27 enabling easy and automatic calibration using most commonly available acoustic calibrators The class beating high resolution amazing colour OLED screen displays information in both text and graphical form and offers excellent visibility in dark sites as well as in full daylight conditions This makes taking noise measurement a real pleasure Three independent acoustic profiles allow parallel measurements with separately defined filters and RMS detector time constants Each profile provides an extensive number of results like Leq Lmax Lmin Lpeak L LE All required weighting filters A C Z can be calculated in parallel For instance it is trivial to set one profile to monitor noise parameters using the ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists preset second profile set to OSHA HC Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hearing Conversation preset and simultaneously monitor noise with the OSHA PEL Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Level settings Using the computational power of its digital signal processor the SV 104 instrument simultaneously measure the dosimeter results and perform real time 1 1 Octave analysis including the calculations of the statistical levels An inbuilt tri axial accelerometer for vibration shock detection firmly pla
52. guration setup Customizing and saving set ups are performed via the Supervisor The following sections discuss each of the setup screens and explain how to save and send the parameters to the multiple dosimeter s Setting described here apply to the type SV104 model If you are also using other instruments and have them connected they will appear in the Inventory section panel but no device will appear unless you first select the appropriate model picture on the left side of the application in instrument filter section The clicked instrument picture denotes that the models are selectable from inventory panel when setup changes are applied and the send setup to instruments is selected To gain access to settings window click the Settings button near the Inventory panel see chapter 5 3 5 4 1 Working with configuration setup files The idea behind the configuration setup is to download the configuration setup file from the instrument to the computer you are working on and referred as Local files destination Then it is possible to modify the settings and save with a custom name Instrument files Selected 5 104 64 Name Date Settings TRIAL 2013 07 24 2013 07 31 FA JOHN 2013 07 31 list of setup files that are in dosimeter internal memory Apply Change dir Delete Delete all current setti Local files Selected JOHN Name Date 2013 07 31 EA 2
53. he device 1 Connected Instrument Chock Inzrumeot Cert Cal validity date Calbrator 5 N Instrument report 7 Sy 104 54 0 03 05 31 3 wa N A N A 2013 07 31 v 104 247 2033 92 31 03 08 20 152 UA 04 42 2013 97 31 012 03 08 30 N A N A 2 0 7 11 13 08 33 small clock update icon button 106 231 configurable columns right click possible context Firmware version on top menu row operations Last setup upload date right click on instrument row Last uploaded setup name Last setup activation date Edit calibration info Last setup activation name Open instrument calibration report v Instrument calibration certificate Change instrument calibration report v Calibration validity date Remove instrument calibration report v Calibrator Serial Number Add calibrator calibration report v Instrument Calibration Report Look for new firmware Calibrator Calibration Report Remove from Inventory Figure 5 3 Inventory panel and its capabilities There are two control buttons near the Inventory Panel top menu Settings button enables to configure current local configuration file that can be later uploaded to the SV 104 dosimeter Download button enables to navigate and download files directly from the dosimeter AN Notice To download any setup or data file first click the row related to the chosen dosimeter 42 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 Advanced confi
54. hort form specification e Acoustic Dosimeter conforming to international standards IEC 61252 ANSI 1 25 Class 2 Microphone MEMS type SV27 1 2 housing e OLED colour display with super brightness and contrast e Large 8GB memory e USB 2 0 high speed interface e Parallel Slow Fast Impulse detectors for the measurements with A C Z filters Frequency Range 30 Hz 8 kHz Measurement range 55 dBA RMS 140 1 dBA Peak e Dynamic Range 80 dB e Exchange rates 2 3 4 5 6 Measurement results Run Time Lpeak Lmax Lmin Lp DOSE D 8h PrDOSE Lav Leq LAV LE SEL8 E E 8h LEPd PSEL Ltm3 Ltm5 Lstat PTC ULT TWA PrTWA Lc a independent user configurable acoustic measurement profiles Easy in use predefined setups data logging of Leg Lav Lmax Lmin Lpeak with variable 0 1 s to 1 hr logger step and separate summary results intervals with statistical levels e 1 1 Octave real time analysis 9 filters with centre frequencies 31 Hz 8 kHz Type 2 IEC 1260 presented as a bar graph with Leq and Lmax band levels plus overall A and Z broadband weightings as option called SF 104 OCT e Audio events recording triggered and continuous mode 12 24 kHz sampling rate wav format as option called SF 104 WAV e Voice Comments records audio on demand created before or after measurement added to measurement file e Vibration shock detector with user selectable variable
55. king it difficult to hear moving equipment other workers and warning signals Undoubtedly hearing loss has a very significant impact on the quality of life for many workers and their families Therefore measuring noise exposure in the workplace is fundamental part of all good hearing conservation and noise reduction programs The aim of taking a measurement with a noise dosimeter is to evaluate the average exposure of employees to noise during a normal shift Wherever the worker goes the noise dosimeter goes too so that it captures all of the harmful noise during the typical day The dosimeter may be worn for the complete shift if the work pattern is so variable that it is difficult to predict exactly what will occur or it may be worn for a shorter but representative period and then the full day s dose extrapolated from that sample SV 104 USER S MANUAL 1 3 Standards The effects of high sound exposure hearing have been studied for many years As far back 1954 AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association Rosenwinkel amp Stewart described a new device which integrates sound energy over finite time periods In 1956 von Witternand amp von Gierke obtained a patent for a noise exposure meter for indicating the total time that noise exceeded a certain predetermined levels Since then measurements could be conducted over long periods of time and the instrument was worn by personnel under normal work conditions Final
56. les In this case the recording screen will appear with default linking the comment to the next logger file 36 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 9 Before and after measurement run Before starting a measurement ensure 1 turn on the instrument see chapter 4 3 2 there is sufficient battery operating life and free memory by checking the status screen see chapter 4 4 3 select the required configuration setup see chapter 4 6 4 the SV 104 is calibrated because it affects the results see chapter 4 7 5 the windshield is put on because it protects the microphone from industrial environment such as dust and moisture or from effects of impact see chapter 3 3 After stopping the measurement run make sure 1 the calibration is still maintained see chapter 4 7 2 download the data to PC for further analysis see chapter 5 3 turn off the instrument see chapter 4 3 4 10 Starting and stopping measurement run START To start the measurements the user has to press the SCROLL v and PROFILE gt keys the same time The results of the measurement are displayed in the last used result s display view mode As an example one profile mode is displayed One profile mode is always available for most Functions of the instrument The results of the measurements can also be presented in other display modes which can be enabled or disabled and adjusted to the user s needs STOP u The same combination of keys SCROLL an
57. les which will be created after last calibration Files after last calibration Auto calibration can be disabled if required for any reason Calibration Value Post Calibration Files after last calibration Auto Calibration Figure 5 13 Calibration settings panel 5 4 7 2 Statistical levels settings panel In the Statistical Level panel it is possible to define ten percentile statistical levels named from 1 to N10 The default statistical levels have the following settings 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 and 90 All values have to be within the integer range 1 99 Each one value can be set independenily from the others Statistical Levels Figure 5 14 Statistical levels settings panel 51 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 7 3 Security settings panel The security setting enables you to protect access to the instrument when in use with a simple keypad password to prevent users from inadvertently terminating a measurement run This feature is set through the Supervisor s General settings tab To turn on the security option switch on Lock During Measurement button Once turned on the SV 104 will disable the keyboard every time the measurement run is started See the chapter 4 12 how to lock and unlock the SV 104 instrument If Unlock on Key is set to On SV 104 will require special code to be input by pressing four keys defined in this panel in a particular sequence If Unlock on Key is set to Off SV
58. ly organizations developed standards to regulate personal noise exposure International standards are specified by health and safety regulations such as the European Union Parliament and Council Directive 2003 10 EC of February 6 2003 on minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents noise or International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 61252 guidelines The EU directive links to the ISO 9612 2009 Acoustics Determination of occupational noise exposure Engineering method In the United States the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations CFR 1910 General Industry Regulations Standard No 1910 95 Occupational noise exposure the Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH have created slightly different regulations and limitations on tolerable noise exposure Noise requirements are to ensure that the hazards associated with the exposure of workers to noise are eliminated or properly controlled Organization Website address ISO J http www iso org http www iec ch ttp Awww osha gov http www odc gov niosh Table 1 2 Standardization organizations websites Additionally at present dosimeters should meet relevant accuracy and performance requirements defined by IEC 61252 ANSI 51 25 10 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 14 Ap
59. n setup look the chapter 5 4 7 3 Note that in case the security sequence is configured via SUPERVISOR software the simple hold of lt PROFILE gt gt key for a couple of seconds during which a countdown Keyboard unlock 2 1 is displayed and the unit gives you time to decide if you really want to deactivate security lock Figure 4 17 Unlocking the unit sequence screens 4 13 Mounting and positioning the SV 104 Unless specified by local legislation personal noise dosimeters should always be mounted on the shoulder circa 10 cm from the most exposed ear with the microphone approximately a few cm above the shoulder SV 104 shape and microphone height ensures proper instrument position see Figure 4 18 below 38 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 14 Reviewing measurements Most of the parameters can be inspected in real time during either measurement run or stopped mode of operation If the display screen is turned off just press any key but watch notice below The keys on the keypad of the instrument enable you to navigate thru most of the parameters For specific information on the VIEW modes please see chapter 3 9 Use the SCROLL Y key to move down the list through the various measurements e Use the lt PROFILE gt gt key to change the ACOUSTIC PROFILE you would like to inspect e Use the lt ENTER gt key to change the VIEW mode A Notice In most cases the keypad will be probably locked To gain acce
60. ndent PAUSES in the form of Relative or Absolute time programming See Figure 5 17 for detailed settings in magnified area 55 SV 104 USER S MANUAL DRAFT 5 4 9 Recording options tab Event and wave recording are mutually exclusive functions and as such you need to turn off the one option in order enable the other one 5 4 9 1 Event and Wave recording configuration panel Audio Event and Wave Recording may be configured to measure in different Recording Mode See figure below Event Hecording Wave Recording Value Recording Mode Trigger Slope Recording Mode Filter Sampling 12 kHz 1 1 Octave Trigger Source Leq Prof 1 Trigger Slope Trigger Level 100 dB Trigger Step Logger Step Continuous Pre Trigger Off Trigger Slope Trigger Slope Trigger Level Trigger Level Iv Time History Display Spectrum General Auto Rur Recording Event Recording Wave Recording Recording Time Value Recording Mode Recording Mode Trigger 51 Wave File Name R4 Wave File Format PCM Filter Sampling 24 kHz 1 1 Octave Trigger Source Leq Prof 1 Trigger Level 100 dB Trigger Step Logger Step Pre Trigger Off Recording Time 5 Figure 5 18 Audio Event and Wave recording configuration panels 56 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 5 Working with data files 5 5 1 Instrument files If you want to download any recorded files whatever it is logger voice commen
61. ndicator incremental flashing during charging UNDER RANGE OVERLOAD CURRENT TIME indicator indicator when in stopped mode or MEASURMENT TIME during measurement run current ACOUSTIC PROFILE number Figure 3 6 SV 104 display icons description 18 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 7 Manual control of the instrument Although the Instrument is small its keypad is designed to be minimal but still highly ergonomic and easy to use providing effective operational capabilities Thanks to that the number of the control push buttons of the instrument is reduced to only three Generally the user can operate the instrument by change the VIEW mode with the lt ENTER gt e key select the required ACOUSTIC PROFILE with the lt PROFILE gt gt SCROLL thru the results with the lt SCROLL gt Notice save power consumption extend battery life SV 104 will automatically switch off the display after 30 seconds if no button on the keypad is pressed The LED indicator will still inform the user about the current state of operation and any possible alarm conditions Press any key to reactivate the display See chapter 3 9 about VIEW modes See chapter 3 8 about 3in1 functionality 3 independent acoustic profiles 19 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 7 1 Primary key functions On the front panel of the instrument the following control push buttons are located See below for prim
62. nique to fit tightly onto the microphone housing To remove the windshield just put more force holding the lower half of the foam and lift the windshield off the microphone housing Once the SV 104 has been calibrated refit the windshield by carefully placing it back over the microphone again Figure 3 4 SA 122 windshield 3 4 The mounting clips Upon delivery the SV 104 will be fitted with the standard mounting clips Mounting clips can be easily changed using just hand force Figure 3 5 SV 104 standard mounting clips 17 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 3 5 LED status indicator There is a three colour instrument LED status indicator on the SV 104 located to the right of the microphone mounting head and above the display Table 3 1 explains conditions under which the specific LED colour appears LED status indication Description once per second the alarm level once per over a dozen seconds the dose alarm level with a duration of nominally one second This will go off once the high vibration shock has ceased four times per second for instance the dose has exceeded the alarm level Table 3 1 LED status description 3 6 Status bar icons The upper part of the display is designed as basic status information provider See the description below MEASUREMENT RUN EVENT or WAVE flashing indicator recording activation indicator LOGGER activation indicator BATTERY STATUS i
63. on 67 Instrument status view mode 26 K Kit components 13 Led status indicator 18 71 Measurement procedures 12 Measurement setups 32 Mounting 38 Mounting clips 17 P Periodic testing 67 Positioning 38 Primary parameters view mode 24 Profile 19 21 R Resetting the dosimeter 39 Results list view mode 24 Running spl view mode 23 S Scroll 19 21 49 Security lock 38 Service 70 Software options 14 Sound pressure 9 Standards 10 Starting and stopping measurement 37 U Unit name 31 V Vibration marker 53 View mode 23 Voice comments 36 W Windshield 17 ISl nstrumentation for S cience and ndustry 151 sa nv Rue du Doyenn 3 1180 Brussels Tel 32 0 2 343 30 81 Fax 02 343 12 05 web http www isi be com mail sales isi be com
64. ottom area of the panel Figure 5 4 To change the name right click on the selected row and choose Rename command which enables you to input a custom name for the setup that has just been edited see the figure below To export the setup file right click again on the selected row to open context menu and select the Export command see the figure below This will open standard save file window where you can choose the USB flash memory disk and save the configuration file to use on a different PC Note it is also possible to import the previously saved settings file to re use a created setup configuration Instrument files Local files Selected SV 104 64 Selected JOHN Name Date Name Date Settings current setti ES ss 2013 07 31 ff TRIAL 2013 07 24 FEA JOHN 2013 07 21 fff 2013 07 31 m JOHN 2013 07 31 Duplicate Rename Export D elete Delete All upload selected setup file Apply Change dir Import Delete Delete all Delete Delete all Figure 5 5 Exporting the configuration setup file 44 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 9 Now itis time to upload the configuration back to the instrument Just click the left arrow pictogram 10 Once copied select the copied file in the Instrument files and right click onto it to open context menu Then choose Apply command Figure 5 6 Alternatively you can enter the Load Setup menu directly in the instrument and loa
65. plications The SV 104 noise dosimeter is extremely well suited to ISO OSHA ACGIH MSHA NIOSH workplace noise measurements in noise exposure assessments The dosimeter comes with pre defined setups that suit different measurement requirements and offer versatile possibilities to be specifically configured by the user for special requirements if needed Measurement and control of the industrial noise work site assessments sites plants facilities survey monitoring systems hearing conservation compliance transportation noise studies personal noise verifications dosimeter for example in military applications One of the most desirable SV104 feature is the unique data logging function that stores significant number of noise parameters at regular intervals and superimposed random vibration shock or audio events during a run Noise profiled results can be easily transferred to the Supervisor or SvanPC software packages The noisiest times can be immediately seen in the graphical report and actions directed to the appropriate area This makes checking for different regulatory bodies compliance and ensuring if hearing conservation programs are needed definitely easier than ever before The SV 104 answers all the important questions such as WHEN and HOW did the noise exposure appear The data logging measurements can be started immediately or they can be pre programmed in advance so that measurement run can begin and end
66. s displayed Thus the SV 104 gives you time to decide if you really want to record a voice comment In case you release the key too early SV 104 returns to the last used VIEW mode Entering the voice comment recording usually brings up a window with a question to which logger file the voice comment is to be linked to the previous or to the next one NOTE This window will be skipped if there are no previous logger files or the unit is just turned on Figure 4 12 Voice comment linking screen After selecting an answer by pressing the lt SCROLL gt Ww or the lt PROFILE gt gt key the record command window will open Figure 4 13 Voice comment recording command screen Starting the recording by means of the lt PROFILE gt gt key flashing circle that indicates recording in progress will appear on the screen Figure 4 14 Voice comment recording in progress screens Further one can continue to record a comment about the measurement and press lt PROFILE gt gt key to finish recording recording end will be confirmed with the screen comment Saved O K Figure 4 15 Voice comment record confirmation screen AN Notice The voice comment can be recorded before or after the measurement run takes place and linked to the Previous or the Next measurement run But be beware that linking to the previous measurement will not be possible in case when the unit is switched off and on again or there are no previous logger fi
67. s follows 1 2 3 4 Check that the indicated instrument battery is at least twice the time required for the measuring period Check the instrument setup mode 15 appropriate and change if necessary Check the calibration of the instrument and adjust the settings if required secure the instrument onto the shoulder of the employee selected for sampling Refer to the chapter with specific requirements regarding orientation of the microphone Start the recording session manually if it is not programmed for an automatic timed start At the end of the measurement period stop the recording session and remove the dosimeter from the employee Recheck the dosimeter s calibration If the instrument is not within the calibration limits then the results are invalid usually if a discrepancy is found between two successive checks of more than 0 5dB in the reference level then the results of the measurements taken between the two checks should be considered invalid and the cause investigated and the measurement repeated Follow your organisation s specific procedure for personal noise exposure recordings analysis Ensure the report is submitted to the appropriate person Distribute copies of noise exposure recordings to test participants explain the results and ensure that their hearing protection adequately protects against the recorded noise exposure levels 12 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 2 5 21 SV 104 dosimeter s
68. sed with octave calculation e named Scale Here the visible dynamic range of the graphical plot can be set as well as the grid visibility enabled q Dosimeter Measurement Iv Time History Spectrum General gt Data Scale Dynamic Grid Figure 5 11 Spectrum configuration tab 5 4 7 General settings tab General settings tab concerns to many different usability options See the followed by chapters to understand exactly how to configure these instrument settings 4 4 Dosimeter Measurement Time History Display Spectrum Calibration Statistical Levels Value Post Calibration Files atter last calibration General Auto Calibration On Keyboard Auxillary Value Lock During Measurement Warning Logging disabled Unlock on Key EF Warning Power Off Unlock Key 1 Comment File Unlock Key 2 Comment Text Unlock Key 3 Vibrations Marker Threshold 89 Unlock Key 4 Language English Figure 5 12 General settings tab 50 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 4 7 1 Calibration settings panel Sometimes it is required to perform so called post calibration of the instrument The position Post Cal enables the user to perform additional calibration after a measurement session and add the results to the file saved in the memory In the panel below there are three options for saving results not to save Off save in the last file Last File or save in the fi
69. ss to the results and unlock the keypad see chapter 4 12 A Notice After reviewing results remember to lock the keypad again in order to maintain the integrity of the measurement run by preventing uncontrolled access to the instrument 4 15 Resetting the dosimeter SYSTEM RESET internal software reset clears any setup configuration and brings back the default factory settings See Appendix A for remote control commands description HARDWARE RESET internal hardware reset no user data is changed p Make sure the battery is not exhausted and the unit is turned off Hold down the ENTER key for more than 15 seconds and then release it Turn on the instrument as usually see chapter 4 3 AN Notice Hardware reset is only to be used in extreme situations such as an instrument hang up Be aware that a hardware reset will stop any pre programmed auto run modes will stop measurement run HARDWAHE HESET works even if the keyboard becomes locked out 39 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 5 SUPERVISOR BASIC OPERATIONS This chapter explains data storage the configuration setup of the dosimeter and how to customize the parameters via the Supervisor software With use of micro USB cable software and SV104 it is easy to Set up required configuration parameters and download these so called SETUPS straight to the SV 104 instrument e retrieve time history data to view and analyze your noise recorded charts
70. t or audio events Coenectemt Inmetrumeet T 4 104 s Hama Pius musa 145 54 146 97 147 57 Biss Aisom Misi 52 54 152 91 154 9 Miss Miso Ais Piss L60 SVt L61 5V1 Misz m gt up 21 4271210025 Downlesd Uni Mer Iretrurmment CN Cert 2011 87 21 03 12 29 3 files you should click the Download button on the control area inventory control buttons Cal date 5 N 4 repor Selected Sy 754 Doce 2013 07 24 2013 07 24 10 17 44 2013 07 24 10 36 12 2013 07 24 11 02 10 2013 07 24 11 19 16 3013 07 24 11 28 58 2013 07 24 11 32 16 2013 07 24 11 12 48 2013 07 24 11 33 02 2013 07 24 15 48 14 2013 07 24 15 49 58 2013 07 24 16 04 44 2013 07 24 16 13 56 2013 07 25 09 27 02 2013 07 25 11 55 28 2013 07 25 12 35 14 2013 07 25 15 59 30 2013 07 25 16 02 04 2013 07 31 00 59 14 2013 07 31 01 01 14 2013 07 31 01 07 28 2013 07 31 01 21 18 LIII ILIO e Location D User ino change ne change Appty Press here to download selected files Figure 5 19 SV 104 Download window ne change Aotrenh Chamgn Delete Delete all Select all Press the Download button located in bottom area and the previously selected run data files will To change the working directory or scan other folders press the Change dir
71. ter 4 15 In case the measurement of the sound level is frozen or set to a fixed value proceed with turn off turn on procedure chapter 4 3 then with hardware reset of the instrument chapter 4 15 In case the reset does not help proceed to chapter 7 69 SV 104 USER S MANUAL SVANTEK SERVICE Should your SVANTEK professional measurement equipment need to be returned for repair or for calibration please contact the service office at the following number or contact via the SVANTEK s website Service Office 48 22 51 88 320 or 48 22 51 88 322 Office hours are 8 00 a m to 4 00 p m Central European Time E mail at office svantek com Internet at www svantek com Address SVANTEK Sp z 0 0 otrzyglowska 81 04 872 Warszawa Poland A Notice International customers Contact your local authorized distributor from whom the product was purchased You can obtain the name and contact information of your local authorized distributor from SVANTEK by using the e mail or telephone information listed above or use our website to find nearest distributor office 70 SV 104 USER S MANUAL INDEX A Accessories available 14 Accessories included 14 Applications 11 B Basic configuration 32 Battery check 30 C Calibration 33 Charging 27 Cleaning 67 Control of the instrument 19 D Dosimetry 9 Enter 19 21 49 F Firmware update 68 Icons 18 In situ calibrati
72. that the SV 104 instrument is turned off when it is stored e Do not store the instrument permanently connected to the USB port It shortens battery lifecycle When the SV 104 is turned off it still draws small amount of battery power Therefore itis recommended to charge the cell every few months if it is not going to be used regularly 68 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 6 8 Transportation and carrying For transportation or storage purpose always use the packaging provided by the manufacturer In a potentially dirty industrial environment it is advisable to use the carrying case provided by the manufacturer such as the SA 73 see chapter 2 3 which ensures excellent mechanical and environmental protection and long term storage conditions 6 9 Troubleshooting 1 2 Upon connection to the USB port if automatic charging is not started check the USB cable and power supply ratings of the source If the incorrect time or date is displayed when turning on the instrument connect the device to the computer and use Supervisor software to set the time and date see ensuring PC clock 15 set correctly In case the instrument is not able to turn on ensure the unit is charged by connecting to USB or recommended charger This ensures the battery is not exhausted Then proceed with hardware reset chapter 4 15 In case your dosimeter does not respond proceed with turn off turn on procedure chapter4 3 and hardware reset of the instrument chap
73. the unstable results are as follows the calibrator is not properly attached to the instrument e there are external acoustic disturbances such as high noise levels close by calibrator or the measurement channel for example the microphone is damaged AN Notice During the calibration measurement the external disturbances acoustic noise or vibrations should not exceed a value of 100 dB when using a calibrator that generates a level of 114 aB 8 Press the ENTER 2 key in order to accept the measurement result previous new calibration factor Figure 4 10 Calibration confirmation screen AN Notice If a calibration factor does not meet tolerance criteria you still can manually accept the microphone but be aware of results see Figure 4 11 34 SV 104 USER S MANUAL Figure 4 11 Calibration microphone not in tolerance screen 9 Post calibration If enabled the post processing is performed automatically under acceptance of calibration measurement AN Notice f it is required to perform so called post calibration of the instrument In case the Post Calibration is pre programmed within configuration setup the SV 104 automatically adds the results to the previously saved files 35 SV 104 USER S MANUAL 4 8 Voice comments recording In order to record a comment the user should press lt PROFILE gt gt for a few seconds during which a countdown Voice comment 3 2 1 i
74. tion units zoom see Figure 5 25 generate report preview font control generate report S 4 3 Heeg grctertors CA Iinrtrument conmtguratian T Logger 11 Logger 11 Octave 2 logge comis red Logger rendt Seren hutrerert 2013 09 27 OTE 22130 27 16 25 3 4 101 gh 1 14 SESSION configuration panel see detailed Figure 5 23 report detailed configuration area Figure 5 22 SUPERVISOR main SESSION window 59 SV 104 USER S MANUAL Session data z OP 164 5 1 double click to add panel to the report Hearing protectors Instrument configuration Logger combined Logger results 5 Logger statistics Marked periods Totals Panels Session header m Instrument configuration Logger results pixels L Reports double click to jump to the selected panel Date 2013 08 06 I Report Kove to archive Delete session Figure 5 23 SESSION configuration panel SESSION configuration panel enables you to see the currently selected measurement data in the Session data sub panel Add panel contains list of available information sections or chunks so called panels that are available to place in the report Just double click to add a new panel section to the report detailed configuration area Note that

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