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1. Exporting Record Data You may wish to export a measurement record to a text file which can be manipulated in another program such as a spread sheet or for use in a report To export data from an open measurement record Step 1 First open the measurement record you want to export an La sie leot Gh e se ale xi a VOL 1616 10 a eT 7 bj Lem Log q E y Omeia El M ww Doak OLE cas 7 Poscia Does ME LG 10 di Teih ti dii E us Petr Loe Ti diih Mal js L pash 130 1 dr L khai dha Dread Mo Miel Porra Midi Dhns 1d Maita Pia Ce Gao X Haidi Too dla Maiiesd Paid Bd dia Moda ST 1 Patr adie Lira 14 5 dl pihan Mas paa 124 1 a Mote Lean ar dla 110 1H dla E AS dl tal 145 dls LD Lati dl La 15 dia Lachange Plate J lead i dla Ppr arca w h zj MA J SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 101 Mendes 1 Septerder 100 14 JOU Murstay optado ms Step 3 Select Export Data or select the export data button from the toolbar The following dialog box will appear xl 2 102 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Comma delimited is for spreadsheet programs others are useful for exporting into word processors SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 4 Choose the data from the measurement record that you wish to export by clicking the appropriate check box Your choices are e Results Summary e Time History Data e Statistical Data Step
2. Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Ser Ed Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Silicon Laboratories CP2102 VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 P 2003 Server Vista in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder o SiLabs4MCLI Click Next Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF You want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Install Cancel Click Next 1 24 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Ser E Setup Status i A A The InstallShield Wizard iz installing Silicon Laboratories CP210 CP Drivers for Windows 2000P 2003 Servervista Installing ch AMCUSCP217 Oe indows 26 sP S263 Vista seb silabser sys Wait for install to finish Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Server InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully copied the Silicon Laboratories CP210 YCF Drivers for Windows 2000 P 2003 Server Vista to pour hard drive The driver installer listed below should be executed in order to Instal
3. 2 24 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man Gain Battery Type WARNING Dose Dose Default Values Exchange Rate SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Time Histories are very helpful if you wish to see how the sound varies during the measurement period A short Sample Interval 1 second will provide excellent resolution but requires more Spark ATEX instrument memory A longer Sample Interval 1 minute is normally sufficient for work noise exposure surveys For general dosimetry measurements the gain should be set to 0 dB Adding gain using 10 20 or 30 dB will allow you to measure lower sound pressure levels While this feature is very useful for general sound level meter measurements it is not necessary or advisable for dose measurements The battery type selection allows the user to select the type of battery they wish to use The three selections are Alkaline NiCD and NiMH The Alkaline battery selection is the default selection and alkaline s are the factory supplied batteries The NiCD and NiMH batteries must be user provided It is important that this selection be accurate so that the remaining battery time indicator is accurate In explosive environments only approved alkaline batteries can be used in this instrument See page A 9 for approved batteries The Spark ATEX instrument is capable of measuring 4 simultaneous noise dose measurements Dose 1 Dose 2
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5. Under Mode Normal Statistics Graph B950B Fo5dB 5I5d8 99546 109 546 119 546 125 540 139 540 149 5 dB Cursor 1 72 0 dB Cumulative Distribution 30 1 Adding a Note A note can be added to the statistics graph by clicking on the Add Note button on the toolbar alal e E Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Follow the steps as outlined on in the section Add Note on page 2 78 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 91 Ln Data aja a 2S2 Time History Display 2 92 Measurement Summary The Spark ATEX creates an Ln table every five minutes Blaze will now store these tables so that a selected Ln value can be displayed on the Time History graph both on the screen display and in the Summary report When displaying the Time History graph on the screen there are two new buttons at the right end of the Time History toolbar as shown below Ol El kl lle be ete LoL Pressing the L button displays the dialog box shown below which is used to set the Ln value to display and the Ln interval The choices for the Ln Interval are 5 10 15 30 and 60 minute intervals For example if the user desires to plot values every 15 minutes rather than 5 minutes he will select 15 in the Ln Interval drop down list Set Ln alues for Display Ln Percent a5 Lr Interval F Minutes The L button toggles the display of the selected Ln value on the graph with the selected
6. BL Save Cond i The Backlight Save feature allows you to set a time whereby the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX screen backlight automatically powers off If a 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX key has not been pressed during this Auto Off period the backlight is automatically turned off to conserve power Step 5 Press to exit to the Display menu Power Timers Display 3 34 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual CHAPTER Menu Structure SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 706RC ATEX Operation The 706RC ATEX is a 706 ATEX with the added capability to communicate with other Spark Family instruments 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 706 ATEX This remote function will allow the user to have complete control including observation of the data being gathered on the 706RC ATEX screen The menu structure for the 706RC ATEX is identical to the menu structure of the standard 706 ATEX except that an Emulate selection has been added to the top of the tools menu and the Upload section has been added to the Mem ory menu Within the Emulate menu the user will select either Connect or Invert The Upload selection allows for uploading data from other Spark Family instruments into the 706RC ATEX These settings are explained later in this chapter Emu late i Calibrate Lock 706RC ATEX Operation 4 Controlling a Remote Device Note The remote dosimeter 703 ATEX or 705 ATEX utilizes a digital infrared
7. H 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Displays 3 5 Lcseg equivalent sound level C Step 4 Press to view the noise dose data for Dose 1 weighted slow detector The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX will log four simul taneous doses These dose computations can have Lesmn Minimum sound pressure independent dose variables such as exchange level C weighted slow detector rates threshold levels criterion levels and crite rion times This display shows the current dose Lepk peak level C weighted value the projected 8 hour dose and the TWA Time Weighted Average ise 1 776 IUFRO THE Step 8 Press W to view the SPL 1 Exceedance data The instrument counts the number of times the SPL 1 Exceedance level was exceeded and also records the amount of time for which the level was exceeded The Hysteresis is 2 dB 1 e the level must fall 2 dB below the exceedance level before a new exceedance will be recorded 3 6 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Displays SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 9 Press to return to the sound pressure level screen Leq 94 6 dB Step 10 Press to move to the sound pressure level set ting screen Here you will see the current 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX settings for the gain rms weighting peak weighting and detector rate Step 11 Press twice to advance to the SE data display A 0569 soot Pla2H Step 12 Press to view the SE data in Pa S Pasques the 8 hour proj
8. Measurement Summary 2 95 2 96 Measurement Summary Modified Data Report Not Available with the 703 ATEX 705 ATEX This report is also a one page report and prints information about the 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX or 703 ATEX including serial number when the measurement was performed and measurement type It also shows the modified and original Dose Projected Dose Leg TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and Lmin The lower part of the report shows the Edited Time History Graph with Leq Max Peak and TWA for each interval Time History Detail Report Not Available with the 703 ATEX 705 ATEX This report prints information about the Spark ATEX instrument such as serial number when the measurement was performed and measurement type The detail portion of the report provides a tabular display of each interval with its beginning time Leq Max Peak and TWA values with a bar graph on the right side This report can be very long depending on the time history interval that was used Statistics Report Not Available with the 703 ATEX 705 ATEX The statistics window is a tabular report and bar graph that prints a row for each dB value from 60 0 dB to 150 0 dB or whatever the range is and the percentage of time that each dB level occurred during the measurement The Statistics Report resolution can be increased by selecting Fractional Display from the Print window before printing the report The Statistics Report usually span
9. larger than the original sample interval Current Interval listed in seconds is 1 second I want the new interval to be 10 seconds I enter a value of 10 seconds in the box Modify Time History Interval Current Interval secs f ew Interval secs 10 2 60 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual NOTE The Time History Interval cannot be changed if the Time History has already been modified Step 5 Press the OK button Modify Time History Interval E Current Interval secs f New Interval secs hd Cancel A L Step 6 Notice that the Sample Interval Time has now been changed in the General Information section of the Data record Averaging Time Histories between Different Files The user can select different files and then select a record from each of the selected files to average together Left click the Average File Records button to open the Select Blaze Files dialog bo This can also be achieved from the Main Menu by left clicking Records and then left clicking Average Records from Files Files must be within the same directory After the files have been selected clicking the Open button will display a series of dialog boxes displaying the records saved in each selected file as shown below The user can select only one record from each file Select 1 Record to Merge Instrument Serial Number f 051 Record Name ID 1 11 09 05 10 02 ID 2 09 12 05 15 02 ID 09 73 05 15 02
10. tion below These time constants are required by both ANSI and IEC standards In the LwT symbol the w designates the frequency weight ing A or C and the T designates the exponential time con stant SLOW or FAST For example on the Spark dosimeters Lag signifies the A weighted SLOW expo C 4 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual nential time weighted sound level Similarly Leg signi fies the C weighted FAST level t Lwt 10Log 19 3 00 t E T de dB 2 gy l P ie 2 Ko LwT frequency and exponential time weighted sound level in dB w designates the frequency weighting A or C T designates the exponential time constant SLOW or FAST dummy variable of time integration P t instantaneous frequency weighted A or C sound pressure in pascals Po reference sound pressure 20 uPa t time of observation T exponential time constant SLOW 1 second or FAST 0 125 seconds Frequency Weighting See Frequency and Exponential Time Weighted Sound Level LEP d See Daily Personal Noise Exposure Lmax Lmax is the maximum value expressed in dB of the fre quency and exponential time weighted sound level LwT in a given time interval For the Spark dosimeters an Lmax value is recorded for 2 different time intervals First an Lmax is recorded for the entire record s Run Time Second an Lmax is recorded for each individual time history sample On the Spark display the Lmax annotation inclu
11. ATEX instrument Stop the Spark ATEX instrument Reset the data to clear the Spark ATEX instrument memory View live data SPL Leq Peak Max in the live display Lock the Spark ATEX instrument Unlock the Spark ATEX instrument Refresh the Manual Control screen Step 2 Press the Run button to start a measurement Notice that the Instrument Status area in the Manual Control page has changed to RUNNING to indicate that the Spark ATEX instrument is in the run mode Also note that 2 36 Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual the Session Log has been updated to reflect the running status of the Spark ATEX instrument Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Man Aun Control Run Status RUNNING E Stop Live Display Step 3 Press Live Display to see a 50 second window of the running SPL Sound Pressure Level time history W Live Display Spark Live Display 40 50 Run Time 00 00 16 Not only can the graphical representation of the SPL be viewed but the current SPL value in the lower left field of the Live Display window can also be seen Step 4 Click on the pull down menu at the lower left cor ner of the Live Display Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument 2 37 Other parameters can also be viewed Leq Lmax and Lpeak can all be viewed instead of the current SPL Aun Time SPL Leg Lax Lpe
12. Ln Data box as shown below and select the desired Ln time interval from the Ln Interval drop list The export file will list the date time and five L values at each selected interval Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 1 Time History Data Ln interval 60 Min Sechons to Include Statistical Data Cancel W Ln Data M Export az Comma Delimited File Output Filename M Automatically Launch Viewer App a Printing Reports SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Please note that the Ln values are based on a Base dB value dependent on the gain The Base dB value at 0 gain is 60 dB and at 30 gain is 30 dB Thus if gain is set at O ina quiet environment the Ln graph will always be at 59 5 which will generally be above the Leq because the Spark normally has a noise floor below the Base dB at the given range This will look strange on the graph but it is a result of improperly setting up the Spark In a quiet environment the gain should be set at 30 Blaze has a number of excellent canned reports that you may wish to use for your own record keeping The reports include Summary Report The Summary Report is a one page report that prints measurement settings measurement results and a time history graph that is condensed to fit the page A detailed graph or an averaged graph for the summary report may be printed by selecting the appropriate radio button in the Advanced Print Options window
13. Measurement range of 40 dB to 143 dB rms in four ranges Peak detector range of 80 to 146 in four ranges Leq Max and Peak levels stored at 1 5 15 30 or 60 second time intervals 4 user defined time weighted aver age levels or calculations are also stored as well as Lmin SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual En statistics 1 99 in 0 5 dB resolution stored at 5 min ute intervals Automatic detection of Microphone Failure Spark ATEX instruments will detect and display a warning message if the microphone is disconnected Microphone failure is also recorded in the status byte of each time his tory record 4 Megabyte of nonvolatile memory Infrared interface providing transfer rates to the PC at up to 115 000 bits per second User programmed daily start stop times PC based setup dose calculation report generation and graphics Manual setup of instrument functions Timers can only be set from the Blaze software Slow or Fast rms detection using A or C weighting Calculation of noise exposure in percentage dose pro jected dose SE Pa hours and Pasques Pa seconds units using a variety of exchange rates threshold and criteria values Continuous display of SPL level The instrument will continue to display the current SPL level even when the instrument is not running During this time the instru ment will not be logging data the value is only being dis
14. RAM on the 706RC ATEX limits the size of the data packet A 1 Megabyte transfer will take approximately 6 minutes The 706RC ATEX will refuse to start the transfer if it does not have enough free memory to store the entire used memory of the remote Record Transfer 4 5 4 6 Record Transfer If the beam is broken during a file transfer the 706RC ATEX will continuously attempt to complete the transfer unless the user elects to cancel the operation Please restore link to or to abort If the beam is restored the file transfer will resume During transfer the 7O6RC ATEX s screen will display transfer sta tistics After the data upload is complete the remote instrument may momentarily display a higher sound pressure level which will then quickly come down to the regular ambient noise level This is normal The following screen shows what type of information is available during a transfer e The total number of bytes to transfer i e 117kB e The percentage of total bytes transferred 1 e 12 e The total number of records to transfer 1 e 2 e The record currently being transferred i e 1 e The percentage of the current record that has been trans ferred i e 80 If the operator of the 7O6RC ATEX elects to cancel a trans fer the 7O6RC ATEX will automatically delete the partially transferred record from its memory The records on the 706RC ATEX can be transferred into Blaze as usual each rec
15. Step 1 Press to initiate the reset Clear ALL HRES Step 2 Press to highlight YES Clear All NORE Step 3 Press Y to clear the memory Mem Free 1007 Clear llL Notice that the Memory Free value has changed to 100 and the Memory Used value has changed to 0 Step 4 Press twice to exit to the Tools menu About About screen contains the firmware version and serial number of your 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Step 1 Press to highlight About Setup Menor J About E Step 2 Press Y enter the About Screen Version f 1 go Serial The firmware version of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX is displayed SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 29 Step 3 Press to see the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX serial number ee Serial E sal The706 ATEX s serial number appears Step 4 Press to exit to the About Screen The Power Menu Step 1 Press to highlight Power About JE Power Ele Step 2 Press Q to enter the Power menu Batt Time jji 3254 Batt Type The first displayed value is the Battery Time This indicates the remaining time run time on the cur rent batteries This run time is dependent on a proper battery type selection Step 3 Press the W to see the battery type being used Press the Q key to select the type of battery you wish to use Batt Type E LALkal Taal Auto OF WARNING In explosive environments only app
16. The complete set of choices are e Leg e Max e Peak e TWAI e TWA2 e TWA3 e TWA4 Highlight the desired choice with the cursor and left click to make the selection To add notes to the Multi File Time History Graph left click the Add Note button place the cursor at the position on the Measurement Summary 2 83 2 84 Measurement Summary graph where the note is to begin and left click to open the Annotate Graph menu Annotate Graph Enter text to add to the graph select the color for the note Select the font size Type the text for the note in the field provided select color and font size and click OK to print the note on the graph Note that the background color on the Add Note button turned light when clicked to indicate a pressed button state which remains in that state after adding the note This means that another note can be added by clicking another location on the graph Thus a series of notes can be added in succession until the Add Note button is clicked again to disable that function as shown below AE SA ajaj mila gt z E slelzle HWM Time History Graph Large Note 2 le Large Note 1 o ou 1 imita nE a by Cx ale 18 Pe LB bts ae at OS a a ce da M0 60055 Cursor 1 0000 01 4 34600 54500 E 57300 Sum 54000 iraia dirid Bitar an Miria rar SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Show Graph in Actual Time The Statistics Graph SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The fol
17. as the Blaze software installs all of them for you Step 1 Go to Start Control Panel and double click System System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager z3 The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Step 2 B 2 Frequently Asked Questions SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Within System Properties go to the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager S Device Manager File Action View Help e meea El Ports COM amp LPT a J ATEN USB to Serial Bridge COM9 H Sound video and game controllers H Processors iG H System devices Step 3 Within Device Manager if you see anything that has to do with an IR port disable it This will ensure that the connection will be clear for Blaze Step 4 Within Device Manager go to Ports to see which COM port to use You can see in the example above that the correct COM port is next to ATEN USB to Serial Bridge COM9 in this example This is the COM port you will use in Blaze Step 5 Close Device Manager and System Properties Connecting to a Spark Dosimeter in Blaze Step 1 Q Open Blaze and go to Options Connection Connection Settings Select Inst Type Select COM Port COM1 lt Communications Port gt COM1 lt Communications Port gt COMS lt DVX0084 ATEN Serial to USB Bridg
18. download If the Spark ATEX instrument is If you wish to clear the Spark ATEX instrument internal running when Download is memory at this point press Yes Otherwise select No to pressed the unit will stop running view the Blaze measurement summary window and the download will occur You can view the summary regard less of whether or not memory has been cleared Ja ul el al aieo ells lala e do Plazo a Correcta 11 Moa 20 af Pun 11 Mai 3006 tad af Slop 11 Ma 005 14 a Locked 11 Mew 2005 1 ay Urtocived 11 Mar 200 Dormivaded 11 Mai 2 Sunday 08 Orinber 1909 14 429 Sunday UG Dclobe TA 2241 23 A Here Hore EN Sec 2 46 Downloading Data from the Spark ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary Results Dose This window presents a summary of complete information from the first measurement record This General Information section lists User Job description location and measurement results This field is blank until information is entered in these fields as described in the Set Parameters section on page 2 52 Other information listed in this General Information section includes the Spark ATEX instrument serial and model numbers the start and stop times for the measurement total run time and sample interval of the time history that was gathered The Results section contains the Dose Projected Dose Leq TWA Time Weighted Average SE Peak Lmax Lmin and
19. occurred This can happen when extremely loud noise levels 4 y occur or if the microphone was bumped The icon will remain visible until a reset of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX has been performed During an overload event the alarm icon will flash The bell Icon will also come on and flash during a microphone fault After the microphone is connected the bell will remain on until the Spark instrument is reset Run Time Clock The clock icon is always present in the top right corner of wW EN W SW the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX display It indicates the total pid D d D d d running time of the current measurement This time can be gt gt Dad a Dad Dad set to zero by pressing the reset button on the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX During the first hour of run time the clock will display in minutes and seconds mm ss After completion of the first hour the clock display will adjust to show hours and minutes hh mm After 99 hours the clock will start over again although the actual run time in hh mm ss will always be maintained internally Vas Powering up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX If you have not already done so turn the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX on by pressing the On Off key The instrument will move through a short start up cycle where it briefly flashes the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX ID screen Immediately following the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX will stabilize to its ready state The screen that will be displayed is the same s
20. these values are shown as E1rg and E440 A frequency weighting or Ecg and E 4 C frequency weighting T gt T2 Bye gt P t dt and Ex 2 P t dt T T 17 P t instantaneous frequency weighted A or C sound pressure in pascals T Ty measurement period Run Time Sound Exposure SE Sound Exposure is the total sound energy of the actual sound in a given time interval For the Spark dosimeters the time interval is the record s Run Time The units for sound expo sure are Pa S pascal squared seconds or Pa H pascal squared hours Blaze denotes sound exposure as SE On the Spark dis play sound exposure is shown as E or E A or C fre quency weighted sound exposure T2 P O di 11 P t instantaneous frequency weighted A or C sound pressure in pascals T T measurement period Run Time Threshold Level ANSI S1 25 defines threshold as a sound level below which the dosimeter produces little or no dose accumulation as specified in this stand The threshold should be selected to be within the measurement range of the instrument which is between 70 dB and 140 dB for the Spark The current OSHA threshold 1s 80 dB Time Weighted Average TWA The level of a constant sound expressed in dB which in a given time period T T T would expose a person to the same noise dose as the actual unsteady sound over the same period ANSI S1 25 1991 refers to the time weighted average
21. with an input signal of 1000 Hz at 114 0 dB SPL Storage Temperature Permanent damage can occur when stored or operated above 60 C or below 20 C Condensation of moisture will make readings inaccurate but will be correct when moisture has dissipated Effects of Magnetic Fields The SPL level varies lt 0 5 dB when the complete instrument is tested in an 80 A m 60 Hz magnetic field worst case ori entation Even at a field strength of 240 A m the SPL level variation is still lt 0 5 dB Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualGeneral Characteristics A 3 Effects of Strong Acoustic With the microphone replaced by an equivalent electrical Fields impedance the instrument was placed in a sound field of 100 dBSPL The acoustic signal sine wave was swept from 31 5 Hz to 8000 Hz at a 0 1 octave second rate The strong acoustic field did not affect the reading on the instrument Compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards CE Standard Description Electrical equipment for measurement IEC 61326 1 control and laboratory use EMC 2005 requirements Part 1 General requirements Consisting of the tests below IEC 61000 4 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test 2008 4kV contact 8kV air discharge Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test AM at 1 kHz 80 26 MHz to 1 0 GHz 10 V m 1 4 GHz to 2 0 GHZ 3 V m 2 0 GHz to 2 7 GHz 1 V m A lt 2 dB from 85 dB SPL P
22. 08 23 99 16 33 08 to 08 23 99 16331 3 E 4 08 23 99 16 33 16 to 08 23 99 16 33 17 5 08 23 99 16 33 18 to 08 23 99 16 33 30 E 6 08 23 99 16 33 32 to 08 23 99 16 33 37 7 08 23 99 16 33 46 to 08 23 99 16 33 50 E DES 16 33 56 to 08 23 99 16 34 00 Ef 08 23 99 16 34 02 to 08 23 99 16 34 06 E 10 08 23 99 16 34 07 to 08 23 99 16 34 10 11 08 23 99 16 34 12 to 08 23 99 16 34 15 12 08 23 99 16 35 56 to 08 23 99 16 41 00 Left Mouse button plus the Control key to select two separate records Step 5 After selecting the desired records Press the Merge button Merge Records Select Records to Merge El ul 08 23 33 16 28 27 to 08 23 33 16 28 37 El 3 002399 16 34 02 to 08 23 99 16 34 06 E 10 08 2399 16 34 07 to 08 23 99 16 34 10 11 06 23 99 16 34 12 to 08723799 16 34 15 12 06 23 99 16 35 56 to 08723799 16 41 00 Done 2 58 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 6 The new merged record will now appear in the record list Press the Done key New record created from multiple records Select Records to Merge 1 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 37 2 08 23 99 16 32 54 to 08 23 99 16 34 06 3 08 23 99 16 33 08 to 08 23 99 16 33 13 4 08 23 99 16 33 16 to 08 23 99 16 33 17 5 0823 99 16 33 18 to 08 23 99 16 33 30 6 08 23 99 16 33 32 to 08 23 99 16 33 37 710842399 16 33 46 to 08 23 99 16 33 50 8 08 23 99 16 33 56 to 08 23 99 16 34 00 10 08723799 16 34 07 to 087 23 99 16 34 10 11
23. 1t It will now appear in the configuration field Step 5 To delete a setup click on the configuration pull down menu and select the setup you would like to delete Click on the Delete button Saving the Instrument Settings Once you have developed the settings you wish to use press Configure to upload these parameters into the Spark ATEX instrument The following message will appear Press Yes to continue Changing the instrument s configuration will also clear the overall results Do ou want bo continues Yes Mo Setting the Auto Timer NOTE Setting a timer mode or other The Auto Timer is used to establish the date and time when settings will have no affect on the you wish to have the Spark ATEX instrument Spark ATEX instrument until the Set automatically turn on and gather data You also set the Timer Button is pushed amount of time you require the Spark ATEX instrument to measure before it automatically stops and turns itself off The Auto Timer can be programmed at any time prior to the required date time Press the Auto Timer tab to enter the Auto Timer page 2 30 Setting the Auto Timer SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Timer Mode at Twice Daily Set Timer M Timer Settings First Day Last Day Date 1 32000 12 722000 Start Stop Time 1 08 00 1200 a j Instrumen
24. 4 Megabyte of nonvolatile memory Infrared interface providing transfer rates to the PC at up to 115 000 bits per second User programmed daily start stop times PC based setup dose calculation report generation and graphics Manual setup possible with the 7O6RC ATEX Slow or Fast rms detection using A or C weighting Calculation of noise exposure in percentage dose pro jected dose SE Pa hours and Pasques Pa seconds units using a variety of exchange rates threshold and criteria values Noise Floor typical of 35 dBA A weighted Slow Fast using 30 dB gain Frequency Response of A and C weighting meets ANSI and IEC standards SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Detector accuracy True RMS less than 0 7 dB error from 40 to 143 dB 703 ATEX only Two standard AA internal alkaline batteries provide greater than 100 hours of continuous battery life 705 ATEX only One standard AA internal alkaline battery provides greater than 35 hours of continuous bat tery life Spark 703 ATEX 705 ATEX Features NOTE The 703 ATEX and 705 ATEX are identical in operation and features The 705 ATEX offers an extruded metal housing and runs on a single AA battery The 703 ATEX offers a tough but light weight housing and runs on two AA bat tertes SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Maximum security with full functionality in an extremely durable case Faceless instrument provides indicators on face for Run Status and Ba
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26. 706RC ATEX and 706 ATEX are fully functional 703 ATEX can also be controlled by the dosimeters that are controlled either independently via their 706RC ATEX own keypads and display or by the Blaze software The 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX and 703 ATEX are programmed using the Blaze software only since they maintain a tamperproof configuration with no keypad or display SPARK Ti i ru idii piia Figure 1 1 706 ATEX 705 ATEX and 703 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark ATEX Instruments 1 9 Getting Started Unpacking and Inspection 1 10 Getting Started The Spark ATEX family instruments include a 3 8 in 10 6mm diameter microphone This section outlines the steps to follow after unpacking the dosimeter The following topics are covered e Unpacking and Inspection e Assembling the dosimeter e Standard and Optional Accessories e Installing the Batteries e Connecting the dosimeter to a PC e Environmental Considerations e Data Retention You will then be ready to use the dosimeter for actual measurements as described later in Chapter 2 of this manual Your Spark ATEX dosimeter has been shipped in protective packaging Please verify the package contents with the list Accessories and Optional Equipment later in this chapter and retain the product packaging for safe shipment at a future date Report any damage or shortage immediately to PCB Piezotronics Inc
27. Click on the Set Preferences button Step 2 Enter a value in the User defined Limit box in dB in the Set Preferences dialog box Measurement Summary 2 69 Set Parameters Dose Parameters General Information o Dosez User Curtis Melson Taa Location North Pole Exchange Rate E Job Desc Cleaning the Sleigh Threshold Level dB B0 Note da eq This is a noble profession Criterion Duration rs E Statistics Parameters l o T Display Limit Line a e Lj L jo m L Step 3 Click on OK A horizontal line will now appear when a Time History graph is created and will also appear on the previously mentioned reports Excluding Sections from the This powerful analysis feature provides the ability to Record s Time History exclude a section s from the overall Leq and dose calculations It allows you to exclude anomalous data like a slamming door that skews the overall Calculations Time History can be edited and the overall Dose Projected Dose Leq TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and Lmin will be recomputed This is achieved by selecting or highlighting a section of the time history then recomputing the Leq without the highlighted section s contributions To exclude a section 2 70 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 Within the time history graphic click the left mouse button above the line graphs to select the left most area you wish to remove from the overall Leq computat
28. Dose 3 and Dose 4 Each dose can have independently set dose parameters exchange rates threshold levels criterion levels and criterion times Blaze software allows you to setup each of the dose parameters for each of the dose calculations Furthermore Blaze is capable of partially recomputing dose combination s after the acquired data has been downloaded into the software The criterion level and criterion time can be changed after the data is downloaded Although the dose default values can be changes as described below the user can reset them all to the default values by pressing the Defaults Button Exchange rate is defined in ANSI S1 25 as the change in sound level corresponding to a doubling or halving of the duration of sound level while a constant percentage of criterion exposure is maintained Possible values for this Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 Threshold Level dB Criterion Level dB Criterion Duration hrs S E A Metric field are 3 4 5 or 6 The current OSHA exchange rate is 5 A value of 3 will produce Leq like levels ANSI S1 25 defines threshold as a sound level below which the dosimeter produces little or no dose accumulation as specified in this standard Noise levels below the threshold will not be included in the Spark ATEX instrument dose computation The current OSHA threshold is 80 dB Outside of the U S the threshold level is typically set to
29. Peak Weighting Unweighted or C e Detector Setting Slow or Fast e Time History Period 1 5 10 30 or 60 seconds e Dose 1 Threshold Level Exchange Rate 3 4 5 6 Cri terion Time Criterion Level e Dose 2 Threshold Level Exchange Rate 3 4 5 6 Cri terion Time Criterion Level e Dose 3 Threshold Level Exchange Rate 3 4 5 6 Cri terion Time Criterion Level e Dose 4 Threshold Level Exchange Rate 3 4 5 6 Cri terion Time Criterion Level Changing the Gain of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX will alter the measurement range of the instrument An increase in Gain will enable the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX to measure lower noise levels It will also reduce the upper measurement range of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX To change the Gain Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 19 Step 1 Verify that Gain is the highlighted choice in the Setup menu Gain C 0O Step 2 Press Y to enter the Gain selection menu Ga lt 1 Er Gain Pra a y Step 3 Press to increment through the four Gain choices use W to return to the previous selec tions Step 4 Press to enter the new Gain value or to exit without making the change Gain E1O AA The new Gain selection is now active Changing the Frequency Weighting The choices are either A or C weighting although A is the most common setting Step 1 To change the RMS frequency weighting first highlight Frq Wght by pressing W in the Setup menu Cai
30. To deactivate the lock press any key on the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX keypad to bring up the Lock combination entry screen Note If the 4 digit lock combination Step 2 Using and to move between number has been forgotten the unit can be fields and and W to increment and decre unlocked by connecting to the unit ment the numbers enter the 4 digit Lock combina using the Blaze software tion you defined earlier i fs Ji Step 3 Press Y to enter the combination code and deacti vate the Lock You will be returned to the display screen prior to entering the Tools menu LAS 64 1 A SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Using the Lock Feature 3 15 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Setting the 706 ATEX Date and Time Step 1 Opening the TOOLS Menu Press the TOOLS key to open the Spark dosimeter s menu The following display should appear with a 706RC ATEX Emulate will be the first item displayed on the menu Lock Setup Cal aa E E Step 2 Selecting Set Time Press the DOWN arrow key several times until Set Time is highlighted Timers le Set Time ml Press the CHECK key and the following display will appear ie sae ADS 49 0010 E The first time displayed 1 e 09 50 38 is the time that is currently set in the dosimeter The seconds will be incrementing as the display 1s viewed Step 3 Setting the Hours Minutes and Seconds The display shows the value that can be changed For ex
31. Tp normalization period Criterion Duration T T measurement period Run Time Detector Rate See Frequency and Exponential Time Weighted Sound Level Dose See Noise Dose Exchange Rate Exchange rate is defined in ANSI S1 25 as the change in sound level corresponding to a doubling or halving of the duration of sound level while a constant percentage of crite rion exposure is maintained Possible values for this field are 3 4 5 or 6 The current OSHA exchange rate is 5 A value of 3 will produce Leq like levels Equivalent Continuous Sound Leq is the level of a constant sound expressed in dB which C 2 Level or Leq ina given time period T T T has the same energy as does a time varying sound For the Spark dosimeters an Leq value is recorded for 2 different time intervals First an Leq is recorded for the entire record s Run Time Second an Leq is recorded for each individual time history sample On the Spark dosimeters Leq is annotated as Leg or Lceg A or C frequency weighted Leq Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual T2 Leq 10Log y f 4 T 2 1 dt dB 2 1 Po P t instantaneous frequency weighted A or C sound pressure in pascals Po reference sound pressure 20 uPa T measurement period Run Time or time history interval T T T Equivalent Time Weighted The level of a constant sound expressed in dB which if Average or TWA X measured for a time period equal to the
32. and a Time History table A data record is a measurement segment that has a distinct run and stop segment This will typically be the work shift you are measuring 8 hours for example The total number of data records with its own Ln Table and Time History is listed in the Download page In this example the number is 1 Adding General Information During Download The Download dialog box has a check box entitled Add General Records Info as shown below s General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Number of records to download 17 Add General Record In E By selecting the Add General Records Info box before downloading you will be able to add general information to each of the downloaded records during the download process As soon as the download is initiated the following dialog box is displayed into which information can be 2 44 Downloading Data from the Spark ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Note The general information stored during download can be modified later or if it had not been added during download it can be added later as well Setting a Reference Line SPARK and BLAZE User Manual entered using the computer keyboard Pressing OK will continue the download process General Infomation Location assembly Floor Job Desc Noise Exposure Note Worker A Display Limit Line on Graphs jo dE Use for all Downloaded records If the Use for all Downlo
33. at 888 258 3222 If you have not already done so please record your instrument s serial number located on the label on the back of the dosimeter and the purchase date at the beginning of this manual see the copyright page You may be asked to give this information in any future communications with Larson Davis The following system diagram Figure 1 2 illustrates the standard configuration of the Spark 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX The Spark 704 ATEX is identical except that it has SPARK and BLAZE User Manual no IR Port The Spark 703 ATEX and 703 ATEX are identical except they have no keypad or screen Microphone pre amplifier 4 Pin LEMGw connector Keypad with tactile feedback Battery door back side Figure 1 2 Spark 706 ATEX Spark ATEX dosimeter Standard and Optional Accessories Standard Accessories Optional Accessories SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Your Spark ATEX dosimeter was delivered with a number of additional items Please make sure that you have received the following equipment with your dosimeter Spark ATEX dosimeter e Detachable 3 8 in 10 6 mm microphone preamp and integrated 3 ft 1 m cable MPROO1 e AA alkaline batteries e Windscreen e CCSO018 nylon pouch 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 704 ATEX 703 ATEX and 703 ATEX only e Microphone clip e Blaze software e CALI150 Type 2 microphone calibrator Getting Started 1 11 e DVX008 external IR inf
34. data transmission and control mechanism The infrared transceivers operate on a line of sight principle yet the infrared light beams will disperse in a conical manner and may reflect off highly polished surfaces including tabletops and notebook paper The 7O6RC ATEX can only process digital information from ONE remote dosimeter at a time Thus it is important to allow only ONE remote dosimeter to communicate with the 706RC ATEX at one time Physically separate the remote devices such that they do not interfere with one another Keys pressed on the 706RC ATEX will be immediately sent to the remote as if you had pushed the but ton on the remote unit All functions available in the remote device will be accessible from the 7O6RC ATEX The key response and screen update performance of the remote will typi cally be as quick as a regular 706 ATEX To exit the emulation mode and terminate the connection to the remote the 7OGRC ATEX operator presses the power key It is not possible to turn the remote off by using the 7O6RC ATEX The remote remains fully functional during emu lation 4 2 Controlling a Remote Device Place a single remote unit in front of the 706RC ATEX To connect with the remote select Connect from the Emu late menu The 706RC ATEX master will indicate that it 1s searching for ANY 70x The serial number of the first remote that comes in range is recorded by the 706RC ATEX Wit Searching For
35. ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 706 4 Weighting Linwelghted Siow Ode 60 seconds Percent dS counied Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual op Aun Time Pre Callbration Past Callbrallon Devlation Peods 05 February 2006 02 42 09 Jos Jonson 1254 Hangar 1 Helicopter Engine Malntenance 2000 12258039 05 56 10 None None 356 Measurement Record Summary Report General Information Serial Number Model User Job Description Location Tuesday 21 November Stop Tin Tuesday 21 November Run Time Calibration Post Calibration Calibration Deviation Sample Interval un qn e Note running Jonek O w J M un Pob co n w Re Me 1 3 6 1 6 1 4 9 0 Er Statistics L10 L30 L50 L70 00 LO Wh ow wna L90 Settings Exchange Rat Threshold Criterion Leve dBA dBA hours A Weighting oot om 0 Unweignted dB E 4 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Time History Graph Printout Time History Graph 50 00 40 00 30 00 T 07 03 59 07 33 58 08 03 59 04 33 59 09 09 59 09 33 59 10 09 59 10 33 59 11 03 59 11 33 59 12 03 30 12 33 50 Cursa 1 07 03 59 Led 733 dBA Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual E 5 Statistics Graph Printout Statistics Graph 18 00 18 00 17 00 16 007 15 00 14 0084 13 00 12 00 11 00 10 005 9 00 8 00 FOS 6 00 5 005 4 00 3 0
36. fine and connect to Blaze but there is not enough to allow the download process Also it is often the case that the energy capacity in NiCd and NiMH batteries will degrade over time If NiCd or NiMH batteries are being used and this problem occurs try newly purchased NiCd or NiMH batteries or temporarily install alkaline batteries for the download instead Temporary Workaround A temporary workaround is as follows Step 1 Connect the Spark unit to the Blaze software Step 2 Locate the GENERAL SETTING tab of the SPARK INSTRUMENT MANAGER box SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Searching the Blaze Database 2 109 Step 3 Change BATTERY TYPE from NiCd or NiMH to ALKALINE Step 4 Click on the CONFIGURE INSTRUMENT button Step 5 Perform download Step 6 set BATTERY TYPE back to whatever it had been previously Step 7 click on the CONFIGURE INSTRUMENT button 2 110 Searching the Blaze Database SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Manual Operation of the 706 ATEX 06RC ATEX Spark 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Quick Reference Overview User Interface SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Congratulations You now have your hands on the most powerful smartest noise dosimeter available It is also one of the smallest and lightest We at Larson Davis thank you for your purchase of the Spark 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX and trust you will receive many years of good service from 1t This section has been developed to guide you through t
37. following is a list of the appropriate settings e RMS Weighting A e Peak Weighting Unweighted e Detector Rate Slow e Exchange Rate 5 dB Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 e Threshold Level 80 dB e Criterion Level 90 dB e Criterion Time 8 hours Modifying the General Settings 2 18 The Spark ATEX instrument settings can be modified in the General Settings window Changing settings is accomplished by selecting a choice from the pull down menu next to each field or by typing directly into the field Step 1 To change the setting of an item with a pull down menu click on the down arrow on the right side of the field Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto T imer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration lt Instrument Sethngs gt Save Delete AMS Weight Dose 1 A Weight Peak Weight Exchange Rate E Detector Setting Fast 7 Threshold Level dB 80 Sample Interval 160 Sec Criterion Level dB Gain 10 dB Criterion Duration hrs Batten Type Alkaline Dose Defaults Configure Instrument Advanced Step 2 Use the up or down arrow on your computer keyboard to cycle through the options and highlight your choice Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual C
38. instrument you must first disconnect the currently connected Spark ATEX instrument by clicking on the Disconnect button before re establishing a new connection Setting the Spark ATEX instrument clock To set the date and time of the built in clock of the Spark instrument do the following Step 1 Press Set Time Fe Ek ew Opens PA sD Sermon Log p 1 2 v Corrmciad 14 Jan JA A x Ineournert Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Coriri Downissa Catrate LOL 705 Retiesh 180 34 xm semasining 1000 k Uned 11 of 50 seconds Instrument Tine 14 Jornsary 2002 1451 03 Computer Tine 14 Jory 2002 1451 05 This will open the Instrument Date and Time Window Instrument Date and Time Instrument Date Instrument Time 10 Mar 2005 17 25 39 Sync date time with PC Cancel There are two methods of setting the data and time e Synchronize data and time with computer 2 8 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument clock SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Synchronize Date and Time with Computer Synchronize to computer time forces the active Spark ATEX instrument s internal clock to match that of the connected computer Set Date and Time Manually SPARK and BLAZE User Manual e Set date and time Left click the check box to the left of the text Synch date time with PC and left click Set This will bring up the message shown below to indicate that this action has been
39. lany 70x to quit After the connection is made the 706RC ATEX s screen will be replaced by the remote s screen The mail icon will flash on the 706RC ATEX as an indication that the display is showing the remote s data The mail icon of the remote 706 ATEX and 706RC ATEX only will come on solid to indicate that it is being controlled by the 706RC ATEX If the connection is interrupted the 706RC ATEX will indicate that it is searching for a remote with the given serial number To terminate the search press the power key on the 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Inversion Mode The 706RC ATEX can be used to control a remote instru ment while a user is still wearing it In order to point the 706RC ATEX s IR window at the remote s IR window the 706RC ATEX can be held upside down To facilitate this type of use the 706RC ATEX has an optional inversion mode Enabling this option causes both the 706RC ATEX s display and the arrow keys on the keypad to be inverted An example of an inverted screen is shown below Figure 4 1 Inverted and Standard Display Modes The inversion mode allows the user to operate the 706RC ATEX while it is upside down The Invert menu has 3 possi ble settings e never The display and keypad are never inverted invert Iiii ll SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Inversion Mode 4 3 4 4 Inversion Mode e master The inversion occurs only when the 706RC ATEX is connected t
40. left mouse button or the arrow keys ae 13 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 9 00 6 00 7 005 gt 6 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 gt 2 00 1 00 0 00 T Under 69 546 79 5 d5 Mode Normal SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Statistics Graph B950B8 99546 1095d8 119545 129545 139546 145 5 dB Cursor 1 72 0dB8 Cumulative Distribution 30 1 4 This displays the selected dB level the percentage of time the dB level occurred during the measurement and the cumulative distribution up to that dB level Zooming the Statistics Graph Here the Zoom in function allows you to investigate details of the Statistics Graph by magnifying selected sections of the measurement Step 1 Click on the magnifying glass in the Statistics Graph toolbar to select the zoom tool al ea Measurement Summary 2 87 Step 2 Ata desirable place within the Statistics Graph graph click and hold down the left mouse button to anchor the start zoom selection point Then drag the mouse to the end zoom selection point drawing a box around the data to be examined Blaze6 2 Ra el kl 4 al x Statistics Graph 13 00 y A 12 00 11 00 10 00 7 9 00 6 00 r00 6 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 1 00 Under 69 5 de 79 5 dB 69 5 dB 99 546 109546 118 546 1295d6 139508 149 5 dB Mode Zoom gt Cursor 1 Under Cumulative Distribution 0 0 2 88 Measurement Su
41. output level go to Step 2 If the Cal Level is already set to the correct value the output signal in dB of your calibrator press Y and proceed to Step 8 Step 2 Press to enter the Calibrate tools menu Perform Cal i Cal Level 114 0 gt If you are using a Larson Davis Model CAL250 this should be set to 114 0 If you are using a Larson Davis CAL150 or CAL200 the value could be set to either 94 0 or 114 0 depending on the setting of the calibrator s adjustable level switch Calibration of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 11 NOTE The instrument will verify that Step 3 Press W to highlight the Cal Level Then press the calibration tone is within the Q to enable editing the Cal Level expected range if it is not the calibra ial tion will not be changed PerformCal f Step 4 Use or to highlight the number s you wish to change Cal Levelt 501 0 db Step 5 Then use or Y to increment decrement to the desired number gral Leve IP 184 0 Step 6 When you have the correct calibrator output level entered press Y to accept Cal Level 114 03 PerformCal i Step 7 Press to highlight Perform Cal Performa Cal i 3 12 Calibration of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 8 Insert the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX microphone into the calibrator opening Switch the calibrator on Step 9 Press 5 to initiate the calibration During the calibration no
42. overload status for the active measurement See Appendix B for a more detailed explanation of these metrics Projected Dose Led Tia TWA 8 Lmax Lpeak max Lrrurt SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 47 Selecting Display of Dose Data 2 48 Projected Dose Leg TWA PA 8 Lmax Lpeak max Lmin Measurement Summary The measurement summary window can display data for all four dose setups simultaneously as shown below The display of these dose data is controlled by the Dose Display toolbar at the upper left of the measurement summary window shown larger below D1 De D3 D4 The measurement summary will display data for those doses whose corresponding buttons in this toolbar are highlighted Each time a button is clicked it s status will change from highlighted to not highlighted If no buttons are selected it will display the dose selected in the Set Parameter dialog box The Modified Results section of the summary contains the Modified Leq and Modified Peak information This section of the report will only be visible if the Results of the measurements are modified If no parameters are modified SPARK and BLAZE User Manual then this section will not be visible These values are derived from editing the Time History Modified Results Modified Dose Modified Pro Dose Modified LEG Modified TWA Modified SE Modified Lmax Modified Max Lpeak Modified
43. played on the screen Noise Floor typical of 35 dBA A weighted Slow Fast using 30 dB gain Frequency Response of A and C weighting meets ANSI and IEC Standards Detector accuracy True RMS less than 0 7 dB error from 40 to 143 dB Two standard AA internal alkaline batteries provide greater than 100 hours of continuous battery life Spark ATEX Family Features 1 5 Spark 703 ATEX 705 ATEX Features NOTE The 703 ATEX and 705 ATEX e are identical in operation and features The 705 ATEX offers an extruded metal housing and runs on a single AA battery The 703 ATEX offers a tough but light y weight housing and runs on two AA bat tertes 1 6 Spark ATEX Family Features Maximum security with full functionality in an extremely durable case Faceless instrument provides indicators on face for Run Status and Battery life Measurement range of 40 dB to 143 dB rms in four ranges Peak detector range of 80 to 146 in four ranges Leq Max and Peak levels stored at 1 5 15 30 or 60 second time intervals 4 user defined time weighted aver age levels or calculations are also stored as well as Lmin En statistics 1 99 in 0 5 dB resolution stored at 5 min ute intervals Automatic detection of Microphone Failure Spark ATEX instruments will detect and display a warning message 1f the microphone is disconnected Microphone failure is also recorded in the status byte of each time his tory record
44. pre calibrate the instrument either in the office using Blaze 3 0 software or in the field using a Larson Davis 706RC ATEX A calibration history can be included in the printed Summary Report The option to print calibration information on the Summary Report can be found on the toolbar as a drop down menu after clicking on the Options tab and can be turned on or off by selecting the appropriate Print Cal History Info checkbox Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument 2 15 If there 1s a merged record with intervening calibrations between the pre and post calibration the report will indicate the number of calibrations performed between the pre and post calibration You can refer to the calibration log to view the intervening calibrations 1f desired Again the printing of the pre and post calibration information on the Summary Report can be turned on or off by selecting the appropriate Print Cal History Info checkbox in the Options Settings menu option Press Close to exit the Calibration History window Calibration Log File OK Cancel Larson Davis BlazeCalHistory hc e Print Cal History Info on Reports iM Print Views in Color Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data General Settings To collect data you should establish the type of data and time periods for which data will be collected These options are set in the General Settings and Auto Timer pages Click the General Settings tab to view
45. silica gel available at photographic equipment stores or from Larson Davis LD part number DSC001 See pages A 3 for further information regarding environmental considerations 1 20 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Data Retention The measurement data gathered by the dosimeter is stored in non volatile memory Therefore the data will not be lost if the batteries expire However the dosimeter will halt data gathering and the built in clock will lose time and date information should the batteries run out In this case the clock settings will need to be re entered using the Blaze software In order to avoid losing the clock settings and having the dosimeter stop during a measurement data should be downloaded and the batteries changed at the end of every 100 hours of continuous usage 35 hours of continuous usage for the 705 ATEX and 705 ATEX Good measurement practice is to download data after every shift and replace the batteries when they are running low Installing the Blaze Software NOTE During the installation procedure the Blaze software will prompt the user to enter a product serial number The serial number is located on the bottom of the Blaze CD SPARK and BLAZE User Manual To install the Blaze software in Windows Step 1 Select Run from the Start menu on the Task bar at the bottom of the Windows desktop Step 2 Type in the Run window d set
46. the IR dongle e All other instruments are Facing away From the IR dongle Place a checkbox on each condition as it is met When all conditions are satisfied click the Finish button to test the connection lt Back Cancel Before finishing ensure that all of the criterion listed are satisfied and after verifying and checking each click Finish Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualBlaze Connection Wizard for IR Communications D 7 D 8 If the IR connection is successful the Blaze Instrument Manager will be displayed Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Model TORC Serial Number 17123 Firmware Version 2 29 Power 105 33 h mm remaining 2 91 Volts Free Memory 12 47 h mm remaining 955 k Records Used 14 of 50 records Instrument Time 17 December 2008 17 16 19 Set Time Computer Time 17 December 2008 17 16 19 If the connection was not successful please follow the troubleshooting suggestions listed in the screen below 4 connection with the Spark unit could not be established The Following suggestions may Fix the problem 1 Make sure the IR cover on both the instrument and IR dongle are clean 2 IF using in bright or direct light shade the instrument and IR dongle 3 Fusing a DYS0084 or DYXO09 plug these into a powered USB hub 4 Reboot the instrument by removing its batteries and replacing them P
47. the allowed time of exposure The allowed time of exposure is determined by the Criterion Duration and by the sound level the higher the level the shorter the allowed time The sound levels must be measured with A weighting in frequency and slow exponential weighting in time Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual 5 Dose 100 T jolas Fe 4 gy OR T Dose 100T Te 10 Las frequency A and exponential time SLOW weighted sound level in dB TWA Le q in the formula above if the sound level is less than the user specified threshold level then Lag 00 L criterion level in dB Te Criterion duration in hours 8 hours typical T Measurement period Run Time T T T TWA time weighted average in dB q exchange rate constant if exchange rate 3 gq 10 if exchange rate 4 q 4 Log 9 2 13 29 if exchange rate 5 q 5 Log 2 16 61 if exchange rate 6 q 20 Peak The maximum value of the instantaneous frequency weighted C or Unweighted sound pressure in a given time interval For the Spark dosimeters a Peak value is recorded for 2 different time intervals First a Peak is recorded for the entire record s Run Time Second a Peak is recorded for each individual time history sample Note the Peak metric is not an integrated or averaged value and it is measured with a separate peak detector circuit which has a very fast rise time see specifications for more details Bla
48. the level was SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Tools SPARK and BLAZE User Manual exceeded The Hysterisis 1s 2 dB 1 e the level must fall 2 dB below the exceedance level before a new exceedance will be recorded The Tools area is where you go to change settings in the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Let s tour the Tools menu Step 1 Press 4 on the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX keypad PEI Lock i Setup A number of sub menus are available within the Tools menu including Calibration Lock Setup Emulate Available only on the 706RC ATEX Step 2 Press to move to the next set of Tools sub menus Power Memory About Power Step 3 Press to move to the last set of Tools sub menus Set Time Set Date Display Ht limers and Set Time We will learn more about each of these sub menus in upcoming sections Step 4 Press a few times in the Tools menu to high light Calibrate Tools 3 9 Remote Control of Remote unit 706RC ATEX ONLY The 706RC ATEX can be used to control a remote unit The units that can be controlled are the 706RC ATEX the 706 ATEX 705 ATEX and 703 ATEX To start communication with a remote unit Step 1 Goto the menu Emu late re Calibrate Lock Step 2 Verify that the Emulate menu item is highlighted at the top of the tools menu Step 3 Press the Y key to bring up the Emulate menu items Connect TORN H B Cnever IIE The Emulate menu contain
49. the serial or USB port For optimal data transfer performance it is recom mended that the instrument be placed a distance between one and three feet from the IR interface module Ensure that the IR lens on both the instrument and the IR interface module are clean and not obstructed from each other Ensure that all other Spark instruments are facing away from the IR interface module Ensure latest version of Blaze is being used You can find the version by clicking on Help on the main menu and About Blaze If using in bright or direct sunlight shade the instrument and IR interface module If instrument and IR interface module are sitting on a reflective surface i e gloss white or stainless steel sur face try moving them to a non reflective surface The software supplied with the DVX008 should not be installed If 1t has already been installed remove it The following message will be displayed when Blaze can not communicate with a Spark unit A connection could not be established Make sure your instrument is turned on and pointing at the IR receiver and that the receiver is plugged into the correct Com port D 2 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Still having problems In this case try connection the IR adaptor to a different COM port Find out what the connection settings are for the Blaze software Step 1 Open the Blaze software Step 2 Click on the Options selection near the tool bar
50. time Py eal le 9 13 99 15 00 00 Step 4 Press to exit to the Timers menu Power 7 Timers Lad If the Repeat Twice Daily selection had been made there would be two more timer indicators TO3 and TO4 If the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX is manually started run prior to the timer start time the unit will still stop at the programmed timer stop time date Display Display allows you to adjust the contrast of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX display adjust the brightness of the display backlight and establish a backlight shut off time to conserve battery power Step 1 Press Y to highlight Display Set Time Set Date Display SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 33 Step 2 Press Y to enter the Display menu Contrast E Li 51 BL Bright Contrast adjusts the contrast of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX screen The larger the percentage the darker the screen will appear To adjust the contrast highlight the contrast menu item press the Y key and use the and Y arrows to adjust to the desired level When finished press the Y key to return to the display menu Step 3 Press Y to highlight BL Bright Backlight Brightness i au BL A 0z This adjusts the brightness of the backlit display of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX A value of 0 turns the backlight off This maximizes the battery life of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Step 4 Press Y to highlight BL Save Backlight Save Mr
51. you to select a Start Time Date and a Stop Time Date that spans several days This mode is selected if you wish to turn on and off the Spark ATEX instrument automatically for a daily work shift such as 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M every day between the start and stop date the meter will turn on and off for this work shift While you can set the Spark ATEX instrument s timer mode for an extended period of time be certain there is enough battery life to complete the test You may need to change batteries in the Spark ATEX instrument between shifts Repeat Twice Daily provides a means for entering two start and stop times for each day This typically is used when you wish to disable the Spark ATEX instrument during the lunch hour In this case the start stop time 1 might be 8 00 A M and 12 00 P M Start stop time 2 could then be 1 00 P M to 5 00 P M The instrument would then stop gathering data between the lunch hour 12 to 1 P M Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Suto Timer Manual Control Download Timer Mode Repeat Twice Daily Timer Settings First Day Last Day Date 17 522000 Tf 722000 7 Start Stop 07 00 1200 aed 120 izo p SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Set Timer Instrument Settings Default Settings Save as Default The Set Timer button enables the connected Spark ATEX instrument s automatic timer This button sends all the settings found in th
52. 0 2 00 1 00 O00 Under 69 5 dB 78 3 0B 89 5 dB 34 5 d6 1085d6 1195d86 129 5 dB 1365d8 149 506 E 6 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual APPENDIX ATEX Intrinsic Safety Approvals This appendix presents details of the Spark ATEX instrument instrinsic safe approvals Classification Applicable Standards Group II Category 2G Sub Group IIB EN 60079 0 2004 EN 50020 2002 Ex Il 2G EEx ib IIB T4 Ambient Temperature 10 to 40 C NOTES Group II Non Mining Category 2G Non mining explosive air gas mixture is likely to occur ib Intrinsically safe with 1 countable fault and all non countable faults Group IIB Ethylene Maximum surface temperature produced under fault conditions at an ambient temperature of 40 C T4 135 C Intertek Intrinsic Safety Approval ITS 05 ATEX 25065X Warning For safe operation Do not replace batteries in an explosive atmosphere To comply with the intrinsic safety rating of this instrument one of the following battery types must be used when this instrument is operated in an explosive environment O Duracell MN1500 AA Alkaline o Eveready Energizer E91 AA Alkaline Warning To reduce the risk of explosion do not mix old batteries with new batteries or mix batteries from different manufacturers NOTE The 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX 706 ATEX and the 706RC ATEX must remain in the protective case during service The user should replace the protective pouch when it sh
53. 0 00 40 00 Yy 30 00 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 10 06 23 18 46 29 19 26 23 2006 lo area t9 21 20 29 22 06 23 Cursor 1 15 29 29 Cursor 2 17 48 29 Leg 67 2 dB Step 3 Press the Create New Record button on the toolbar ell Bal elle ED es lp ele llo el La A new record appears showing the new calculated results highlighted between the cursors SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 77 Add Note 2 78 a Blaze f D1 D2 o3 D4 El 1 03 Oct 1999 15 29 29 to 03 Oot 1999 17 48 29 General Information Serial Number Model User Job Description Location Start Time Stop Time Aun Time Pre Calibration Post Calibration Calibration Deviation Sample Interval Hote Results Dose Projected Dose Lmin alal e Measurement Summary Sunday 03 October 1999 15 29 29 Sunday 03 October 1999 17 48 29 02 19 00 None None BO Sec A note can be added to the time history graph to identify problem areas or noise sources As many notes as you want can be added Follow the steps below to add notes to the time history graph Step 1 Press the Add Note button on the toolbar eje e E Qee elelee Step 2 Within the time history graph move your mouse to the area of the graph where you would like to add a note Click the left mouse button to activate the Annote Graph window SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The note will appear on the graph and will
54. 0 dB Criterion Level is the level of sound that will produce a dose of 100 if continually applied for the criterion time The current OSHA criterion level is 90 dB Criterion duration is the time required for a continually applied sound of the selected criterion level to produce a dose of 100 Criterion duration is typically 8 hours This metric is the summation of the acoustical energy of impact measured in dB Peak unweighted greater or equal to 120 dB The formula used by Blaze s SEA 10 log10 gt 10 where Iw is the unweighted Peak value exceeding or equal to 120 dB Because the metric is for impact peak data the Spark ATEX must take 1 second data even if the desired sample interval is greater than one second It also must set the Peak weighting to Unweighted When the Store SEA data check box is checked only the Unweighted option will be available in the Peak Weighting combo box In order to satisfy both requirements of required 1 second data and the user s desire for larger sample intervals Blaze will download the 1 second Peak data from the Spark ATEX and calculate the SEA Blaze will then compress the 1 second data into the desired time intervals The SEA data will be displayed in the Summary section of all reports if it is selected Otherwise it will not be calculated and will not be displayed Once a file has been saved SEA cannot be calculated if 1t was not done at download time To calculate and store th
55. 0823 99 16 34 12 to 08 23 99 16 34 15 12 0823 99 16 35 56 to 08 23 99 16 41 00 Step 7 To select the merged record for display go to the records pull down list at the top of the Data Record window You will now see the new merged record in the list 1 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 37 1 08723799 16 28 27 to 08723799 16 28 37 TA 2 08 23 99 16 32 54 to 08 23 99 16 34 06 3 08723799 16 33 08 to 08723799 16 33 15 4 0042399 16 35 76 to 08723799 16 33 17 5 08723799 16 33 78 to 08723799 16 33 50 6 08723799 16 33 32 to 08723799 16 34 37 210042399 16 55 46 to 082399 16 33 50 Modifying the Time History Interval Blaze will allow you to modify the time history interval that was originally selected on the Spark ATEX instrument The Spark ATEX setup allows you to choose from Sample Intervals of 1 5 15 30 and 60 Seconds You can now combine the selected interval to create a longer Time History record Step 1 Press the Modify Time History Interval Button SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 59 Step 2 The Modify Time History Interval dialog box will appear Modify Time History Interval Current Interval secs f New Interval secs Cancel Step 3 The Current Interval will be listed in the first field Modify Time History Interval El Current Interval secs New Interval secs NOTE The new sample interval must be Step 4 Enter the new interval desired In this example the
56. 4 00 9 08423439 16 34 02 to 08723799 16 34 06 10 0872399 16 34 07 to 08723799 16 34 10 11 087 2399 16 34 12 to 08723799 16 34 15 12 087 2399 16 35 56 to 08723799 16 41 00 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 57 Merge Records ES Select Records to Merge E 1 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 37 Ey 33 56 to 0 34 00 E 9 08 23 99 16 4 02 to 08 23 99 16 4 06 E 10 08 23 99 16 34 07 to 08 23 99 16 34 10 11 08 23 99 16 34 12 to 08 23 99 16 34 15 12 08 23 99 16 35 56 to 08 23 99 16 41 00 Step 4 Left Mouse button plus the shift key to select adja cent records Hold the Shift key to select the record or records adjacent to the first selected record To select a record further down the list without selecting all of the records in between use the Control key instead of the Shift Key See examples below Select Records to Merge Merge E i 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 s El n 08 23 99 16 33 16 to 08 23 99 16 33 17 E 5 08 23 99 16 33 18 to 08 23 99 16 33 30 6 08 23 99 16 33 32 to 08 23 99 16 33 37 7 08 23 99 16 33 46 to 08 23 99 16 33 50 8 08 23 99 16 33 56 to 08 23 99 16 34 00 El 9 08 23 99 16 34 02 to 08 23 99 16 34 06 10 08 23 99 16 34 07 to 08 23 99 16 34 10 11 08 23 99 16 34 12 to 08 23 99 16 34 15 12 08 23 99 16 35 56 to 08 23 99 16 41 00 Done Select Records to Merge EJ 1 08 23 99 16 2 to 08 23 99 16 37 382 08 23 99 16 32 54 to 08 23 99 16 33 06 E 3
57. 5 You can create an easily parsed text file by clicking the Export as a Comma Delimited File check box Step 6 You can select to export all downloaded files Placing a check in the Export all downloaded files check box will export all downloaded files to separate csv or txt files at the same time These will be stored to the file name defined in step 3 with _001 _002 etc appended sequentially to that file name To choose the name of the text file you wish to create and the location where you require to be it stored x Sections to Include pa M Results Summary M Ln Data Cancel e Time History Data The cal history 5 Mir Step 7 Click on the Output Filename selection box I Statistical Data e Export as Comma Delimited File e Export all downloaded files Output Filename DrilPress1 E iM Automatically Launch Viewer App ls Step 8 Select a location and filename as you would with any other Windows application then click Save Measurement Summary 2 103 Select Output File EI Save in E Noise Survey Data E File name Testa Save as type Comma D elimited Files cz Cancel The text file has been created and resides in the Windows directory you selected Blaze can automatically send the export file to an application such as a spreadsheet or word processor by enabling the Automatically Launch Viewer Application feature When this feature is selected the application y
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59. A values for the selected records for the time interval as described above with the Lmin Lmax and peak values if present set appropriately The new record can be saved in a new blaze blz download file Step 1 Click the Time History button to view a time history of the current measurement record OK sha SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The Time History graph of the Leq Max and Peak Data can now be viewed a ejsjo E tel fee elelee Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 150 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 O a000 g 77 80 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 i 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 18 06 29 18 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 220629 Cursor 1 14 46 29 Led 73 2 dBA ade oF If the microphone is disconnected the instrument will place a note in the status byte of each time history record until the problem is corrected This will let the user know that the measurement was corrupted SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 63 New tools are associated with the Time History graph alal ml Ze Sle El kl e kel ee to 10 Le The Time History toolbar includes a number of useful functions including The Zoom In button allows the user to draw a box around a specific part of the data and Blaze will zoom in on the specific data The Zoom Out button reverses the action of the Zoom In button and takes you all the way out to 1 1 The Copy To Clipb
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62. B 80 AMS weight Peak Weight Detector Setting Sample Interval Gain Battery Type RMS Weighting Peak Weighting Detector Setting Sample Interval O dB BO Sec hi Criterion Level dB E Criterion Duration hrs 1 E Alkaline F Dose Default Configure Instrument Advanced The choices are A or C The instrument detector converts the sound signal into a useful form by first squaring the signal then taking the mean value and finally taking the square root Root Mean Square During this process certain frequencies can be selectively attenuated weighted such as A weighting and C weighting so the resultant level better corresponds to human hearing The Peak is the maximum sound level during a given time interval when the normal frequency and time weighting is NOT used The Spark ATEX instrument has a Peak detector that responds rapidly to changing sound levels unlike the normal time weighting RMS of the instrument Peak weighting is the weighting attenuation of the peak detector Possible selections are C weighted or Unweighted Peak weighting is independent of the RMS weighting The RMS Root Mean Square detector is used to collect data and is typically set to SLOW for dosimetry measurements The Spark ATEX instrument supports either a SLOW or FAST detector The Sample Interval of the Time History determines how often a sample is stored in the Spark ATEX instrument
63. B Threshold Level 80 dB Criterion Level 90 dB Criterion Time 8 hours 3 26 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Memory Settings Memory Time Memory Used SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 17 Press to return to the Setup Menu Step 18 Press again to exit to the Tools Menu The 706 ATEX comes standard with 1 Mbyte of non volatile memory The 706RC ATEX has a memory capacity of 4 Mbytes The Memory Time how much run time you have with the current 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX settings can be viewed Memory Used in and the Memory Free in can also be viewed You can also clear the Memory by using Clear All Step 1 Inthe Tools menu press Y to highlight Memory Lock Setup m Henory Step 2 Press to enter the Memory menu Use the W and arrow keys to navigate through the menu Mem Time i 1124232 Mem Time Memory Time lists the total time in hh mm the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX can run before the memory is full using the current measurement settings The main variable controlling this value is the Time History Period setting Mem Time 13 128 Mem Used Memory Used lists the amount of consumed memory in percent The 706 ATEX and the 706RC ATEX both have 4 Mbytes of on board memory 13 41 Mem Used i 1z M00 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 27 Memory Free Number of Records Stored Installed Bytes of Memory Upload 706RC ATEX onl
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65. E ES Select a folder to be searched 239 New Blaze Pictures H E Nowell 2 44 Program Files H E Accessories Ci Internet Connection Wizard 23 Internet Explorer ef Larson Davis H E 824 Utility 2 4 Blaze en Netheeting lt Online Services x Cancel Step 5 Enter the parameter value you wish to search on Searches can be performed on multiple values or on one value lel ES Filename NOTE If the search is performed on a level such as an Leq the search will identify records that are at or above the specified level SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The search above was performed specifically on records taken at the Location of Geneva Steel You can also search for records on User Serial number Job Description etc This function can be very useful in pinpointing problem areas or simply to gather specific records on a location Searching the Blaze Database 2 107 2 108 Step 6 After entering the search parameters values press the Search button Search Files Iofs al El Look Ir CAProgram FillestLarson DavisBlazet Data Browse T Look in Sub Folders arameo Je O E O O e TN O DRAC i eilet Filename Step 7 Blaze will bring up a status window and then report the findings of the search in the bottom of the dialog box Search Files OF x Look In Es M Look in Sub Folders a Je an ue SSS Job Description Se
66. EX 3 17 Tour Tools Menu For example the figure below shows that the date has been changed to 12 08 2011 Set Date 9 22 2001 12 06 Pa rr Bee Press the CHECK key to store the new date in the dosimeter If you decide to not change the current date press the RESET key instead of CHECK to exit the menu Step 6 Viewing the New Time and Date After setting the date and pressing the CHECK key 7 the instrument will again display the TOOLS menu as shown below Set Time E Set Bate LE Use the UP arrow key to highlight the Timers selection and CHECK key to display the newly set time and date The tools area is where you go to changes settings in the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Let s tour the Tools Menu Step 1 Press on the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX keypad to enter the Tools menu Calibratel Lock i Setup Step 2 Press to highlight Setup Calibratel Lock a Getur 3 18 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Changing the Gain SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 3 Press Y to enter the Setup menu Gain C O1 E AA Within the Setup menu you can access the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX setup functions such as Gain Frequency Weighting Peak Weighting Detector setting Time History Period Dose 1 settings Dose 2 settings Dose 3 settings and Dose 4 settings The choices for these different setup functions are e Gain 0 10 20 or 30 dB e Frequency Weighting A or C e
67. ID 4 75 43 05 1 7402 DE 09 29 0842002 ID 6 09 30 052002 ID 7 13 08 0604 02 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Hha Measurement Summary 2 61 Time History Graph 2 62 Measurement Summary Beginning with the first file selected once a record has been selected a dialog box for the next file will automatically be displayed when the Next button 1s clicked or the entry 1s double clicked The Finish button will be grayed out until the last file is opened at which time it will appear and the Next button will be grayed out The Back button is grayed out when the dialog box for the first file is open but it will appear subsequently for the later files in case the user wishes to change the record selected for one of the files earlier in the selection sequence The serial number of the instrument from which the file was downloaded will be displayed Each selected record must have the same sample interval weighting detector gain peak weighting and the same parameters for each dose They must also have the same beginning and ending times There are two methods which will ensure that these last criteria are satisfied A Set the timers for all Spark ATEX units to start and end at the same time B Modify existing records by cropping the non overlap ping data from each desired record save it in a new file and then perform the averaging of records from different files The averaged record will be an average of all the Leq and TW
68. Lmin The Statistics section contains five Ln values including L10 L30 L50 L70 and L90 These values can be modified so that other Ln values can be computed Statistics The Settings section show the dose settings that were established in the General Settings of the Spark ATEX instrument These include the Exchange Rate Threshold Criterion Level and Criterion Duration In addition the RMS Weighting the Peak Weighting the Detector rate settings are shown Settings Exchange Rate 3 Threshold o0 dBA Criterion Level o0 dE4 Criterion Duration o hourg AMS Weighting A Weighting Peak Weighting C Weighting Detector Fast Gain o dE SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 49 Viewing Other Data Records The remaining tool bar buttons are now active and used in the reporting functions of the Blaze software This pull down menu at the top of the Data Record window lists the downloaded data records along with their associated start and stop dates and times Step 1 Click on the arrow next to the pull down menu to view all data records 1 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 37 1 08 23 99 16 28 27 to 08 23 99 16 28 37 4 08 23 99 16 33 16 to 08 23 99 16 33 17 5 08 23 99 16 33 18 to 08 23 99 16 33 30 6 08 23 99 16 33 32 to 08 23 99 16 33 37 7 08 23 99 16 33 46 to 08 23 99 16 33 50 Step 2 A different data record can be sele
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70. R port the user can one Spark ATEX instrument at a use the Blaze Connection Wizard The wizard can be started time by clicking on Options in the main menu and Connection Wizard For additional information regarding first time setup of the IR interface module please refer to Appendix B of this manual Although distance and angle tolerance may very from PC to PC for optimal data transfer performance it is recommended that the instrument be placed a distance between one and three feet from the IR interface module When using the IR port the Blaze Step 4 Click the Connect button on the Blaze toolbar software will automatically select the Baud rate and Port cll el Gy alale slalu E 2 6 Communication Methods in the Blaze software SPARK and BLAZE User Manual During the connect process infor mation is read from the Spark ATEX instrument which then updates the Session Log with the serial number of the Spark ATEX instrument Run stop status is updated whenever initiated by the software Once a connection has been made the Session Log will be updated to show that a Spark ATEX instrument is connected along with its serial number The data and time of the connection is also shown fe Ect Www Opeon Pecor s Gah Widow ro Als aluj ej y Allo lu Ala el LE v Corrmciad 14 Jan HA To view the instrument manager window the Spark ATEX instru ment must be connected Important You must disco
71. Serial Made in USA M705 29 H Il 2 G ITS 05 ATEX 25065X INTRINSICALLY EEx ib IIB T4 SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS WARNINGS 1 Use only with one Duracell MN1500 or one Eveready Energizer E91 1 5 Volt AA alkaline battery 2 External connection port is for use only with an MPR001 or MPR002 microphone TYPE 2 NOISE DOSIMETER ANSI 1 4 1983 1 25 1991 IEC 60651 1979 60804 1985 61252 2002 Temperature 10 C lt Tamb lt 40 C Read manual Do not replace LARSON DAVIS a Division of PCB Piezotronics Inc A batteries in an explosive atmosphere YY is the year code 07 for 2007 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual ATEX Intrinsic Safety Approvals 705 ATEX Model Serial For more info see www larsondavis com Made in USA q 0359 M705 30 H Il 2 G ITS 05 ATEX 25065X INTRINSICALLY EEx ib IIB 14 SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS WARNINGS 1 Use only with one Duracell MN1500 or one Eveready Energizer E91 1 5 Volt AA alkaline battery 2 External connection port is for use only with an MPR001 or MPR002 microphone TYPE 2 NOISE DOSIMETER ANSI 1 4 1983 1 25 1991 IEC 60651 1979 60804 1985 61252 2002 Temperature 10 C lt Tamb lt 40 C Read manual Do not replace LARSON DAVIS a Division of a PCB Piezotronics Inc F 4 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual batteries in an explosive atmosphere YY is the year code 07 for 2007
72. Spark ATEX Noise Dosimeters and Blaze Software Technical Reference Manual FOR NOISE DOSIMETERS 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 706 ATEX and 706RC ATEX OLARSON DAVIS A PCB PIEZOTRONICS DIV Larson Davis Spark 706 ATEX Personal Noise Dosimeter Technical Reference Manual 1706 ATEX 01 Rev J Copyright Copyright 2006 2007 2008 and 2009 by PCB Piezotronics Inc This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved The manual may not be copied in whole or in part for any use without prior written consent of PCB Piezotronics Inc Disclaimer The following paragraph does not apply in any state or country where such statements are not agreeable with local law Even though PCB Piezotronics Inc has reviewed its documentation PCB Piezotronics Inc makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to this instrument and documentation its quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This documentation is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment or representation by PCB Piezotronics Inc This publication may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors PCB Piezotronics Inc will periodically update the material for inclusion in new editions Changes and improvements to the information described in this manual may be made at any time Record of Serial Number and Purchase Date Serial Number Purchase Date Re
73. Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Sample Reports E 1 Time History Report Time History Detall Report 05 February 2006 09 42 09 User Joe Johnson 1234 Locator Hangar 1 Job Description Hellcapter Engine Maintenance Pour Geer z am TW E LES S iode Humber 706 Sp 21 How 2000 12 39 59 RAS MWelghting A Weighting Aun Time 05 36 00 Peak MWelghiing Are Calbrailon Hora Detector Posi Calibration done Calne i Delala O CULO i 21 Nov 2000 07 04 59 21 Nov 2000 07 05 59 21 Nov 2000 07 06 59 21 Nov 2000 07 07 59 21 Nov 2000 07 09 59 21 Nov 2000 07 09 59 21 Now 2000 07 10 59 21 Nov 2000 07 11 59 21 Nov 2000 07 13 59 21 Nov 2000 0721259 21 Nov 2000 07 14 59 21 Now 2000 07 15 59 21 Nov 2000 07 16 59 21 Nov 2000 07 17 59 21 Nov 2000 07 19 59 21 Nov 2000 07 19 59 21 Noy 2000 07 20 59 21 Nov 2000 07 21 59 21 Nov 2000 07 2259 21 Nov 2000 07 23 59 21 Nov 2000 07 24 59 21 Now 2000 07 25 59 21 Nov 2000 07 26 59 21 Nov 2000 07 27 59 21 Now 2000 07 29 59 21 Nov 2000 072354 21 Nov 2000 07 30 59 21 Nov 2000 07 31 59 21 Nov 2000 07 32 59 21 Nov 2000 07 33 59 21 Nov 2000 17 34 59 21 Nov 2000 07 35 59 21 Nov 2000 07 36 59 21 Nov 2000 07 37 59 21 Nov 2000 07 39 59 21 Nov 2000 07 39 59 21 Now 2000 07 21 59 21 Nov 2000 07 41 59 21 Nov 2000 07 4259 21 Nov 2000 07 43 59 21 Now 2000 07 44 59 21 Nov 2000 07 45 59 21 Nov 2000 07 46 59 21 Nov 2000 07 47 59 21 Now 2000 07 43 59 21 Nov 2000 07 49 59 7 50 58 oa i Ol Oh i Be ei
74. This is achieved by selecting the excluded section and then using the Include tool Aja ll A fee E Ef fe bee ee Le SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 75 Edit Restore Restore removes all changes to the Time History and brings it back to its original unedited state beef poe edele Create a New Record Creates a new record from the selected data Calculates new values based on the data selected between the cursors on the time history graph Use your left and right mouse buttons and select the data of interest This assists in evaluating how reduced levels would affect the overall dose and time weighted average Step 1 Within the time history graph click the left mouse button to select the left most area you wish to include in the new calculation Blaze6 2 ajal al zelela E ke fte eelle Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 150 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 90 00 60 00 FO D0 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 10 06 29 10 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 15 29 29 Leg 67 2 dBA ode Normal 2 76 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 2 Move the mouse to the right most point you wish to include in the new calculation then click the right mouse button Blaze6 7 ajal Ba Alesse a tel fe be 10 12 Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 m 90 00 80 00 70 00 60 00 5
75. X 705 ATEX 1 17 Step 3 If there is a battery in the unit carefully remove and replace with a new AA battery Figure 1 13 Replacing the battery Step 4 Replace the door by aligning the battery door with the bottom of the 705 ATEX Re tighten the screws to secure the battery door in place using a screwdriver Figure 1 14 Replacing the battery door Using Rechargeable Batteries NOTE Only AA type batteries can be used in the Spark ATEX instruments Note The instrument should not be operated in an explosive environ ment if using any batteries other than those approved and listed in Appendix F The 7O06RC ATEX 706 ATEX 704 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX dosimeters can provide over 40 hours 15 hours for 705 ATEX and 705 ATEX continuous operation with NiCD and NiMH rechargeable batteries If you wish to use rechargeable batteries rather than alkaline cells we recommend the following batteries and battery chargers 1 18 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Radio Shack Rechargeable Batteries 23 149 A NiCd 1000mAH AA 2 pack 23 525 NiMH 1200mAH AA 2 pack Table 1 1 Rechargeable battery recommendation Radio Shack Battery Chargers 23 405 NiCd NiMH 1 Hour Charge NiCd NiMH 5 Hour Charge Table 1 2 Battery charger recommendation Connecting the dosimeter to a PC Communication between the dosimeter and a PC is made via an IR infrared interface module Not only does
76. a time history sample once every 1 5 15 30 or 60 seconds user selectable If neces sary longer sample periods can be calculated by the Blaze software Each time history sample contains the Leq Lmax Lmin and Peak level for each sample period In addition four time weighted averages TWAs for each sample period are also stored the four TWAs have four corresponding user selectable exchange rates and thresholds In addition to the time history samples the Spark instru ments also store an LN table once every 5 minutes The LN table has bins from 60dB to 150dB in 0 5dB increments Storage Capacity of Spark Instruments 4 Mbyte Memory Sample Period Maximum Storage Time hh mm 30 second 60 second e Infrared serial interface for computer communications Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualGeneral Characteristics A 7 e Data Rate 115 000 bits per second Digital Display 97 x 32 pixel graphical LCD display e Icons for displaying battery life run time overload IrDA activity and Microphone Disconnect Digital Display Resolution dB levels 0 1 dB e Dose 0 001 e Update Rate 5 times second Real time Clock Calendar Accuracy 0 02 10 to 50 degrees C e 24 hour clock hh mm ss e 1 second resolution e Year 2000 compliant e 98 Automatic run stop timers Run time Clock e One second resolution e Format mm ss switches to hh mm after 59 minutes and 59 seconds and colon flashes to indicate sec
77. aded records box is selected prior to download this information will be stored with all downloaded records and there will be no further interruptions during the remainder of the download process If the Use for all Downloaded records box is not selected the same dialog box will be opened as each record is downloaded permitting the user to modify the general information to be stored with that particular record before the next record is downloaded The check box and data field associated with the text Display Limit Line on Graphs permits the addition of a reference line to a time history graph as described in the section Setting a Reference Line on page 2 69 Step 2 Press the Download button to download the data from the Spark ATEX instrument to the PC Downloading Downloading file 11 of 12 A Data Transfer in Progress window will appear on the screen A horizontal bar will show the progress of the Downloading Data from the Spark ATEX 2 45 download for each data record When the download is complete the following message will appear gt The file was downloaded and a record window has been created Would you like to reset the instrument s data and delete all stored records This will indicate a successful transfer of the data records from the Spark ATEX instrument to the PC via the Blaze software Notice that the Session Log indicates that one download has occurred along with the date and time of the
78. ain OdB 35 0 dBSPL 40 0 dBSPL 143 0 dBSPL 146 0 dBSPL Noise Floor Lower Limit Overload Max Peak Level A Weighted A Weighted Gain 30 dB Gain 30 dB Gain 0 dB Gain 0 dB 40 dB SPL 45 dB SPL 140 dB SPL 143 dB SPL Peak Detector e Dynamic Range gt 40 dB e Primary Indicator Range gt 35 dB e Measurement Range is approximately 80 to 146 dBSPL Peak in 4 ranges Calibration Reference Level The reference level is 114 0 dBSPL Frequency Weightings The available frequency weightings for the Model 706 ATEX 703 ATEX are described in the following table Flat A 2 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics The typical frequency response of the Peak detector with FLAT weighting is shown in the following table Nominal Unweighted Nominal Unweighted Nominal Unweighted Frequency Peak FLAT Frequency Peak FLAT Frequency Peak FLAT Weighting Hz Weighting Hz Weighting dB dB Detector Time Weightings The available RMS detector time weightings are FAST and SLOW Operating Temperature Range The SPL level varies lt 0 5 dB when the complete instrument is tested over the 10 C to 50 C temperature range The ref erence reading for this test is taken at 20 C and 36 rela tive humidity RH the input signal is at 1000 Hz at 114 0 dB SPL Effects of Humidity The SPL level varies lt 0 5 dB when the complete instrument is tested over the 30 to 90 RH range This test is per formed at 40 C
79. ak Step 5 Select Leq Now the Live Display window is showing the current Leq level Step 6 Press OK to close the Live Display window Step 7 Press Stop to halt the Spark ATEX instrument 2 38 Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 5park Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Downoad Calibrate Aun Contral Reset Click Clear All Data to reset overall Run Status RUNNING data and delete all stored records Clear All Data Refresh Display Lock Control Lock Status UNLOCKED Lock UnLock The Instrument Status area in the Manual Control page has changed to STOPPED to indicate that the Spark ATEX instrument is no longer running Also note that the Session Log has been updated to reflect the Stop status of the Spark ATEX instrument Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Run Control Reset Click Clear All Data to reset overall Run Status STOPPED data and delete all stored records Stop Live Display Clear All Data Refresh Display Lock Control Lock Status UNLOCKED Lock UnLock SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument 2 39 WARNING To clear the memory in the connected Spark ATEX instrument press the CLEAR ALL Data button This deletes the measurement da
80. al Step 3 Enter a new value and press OK Set Parameters Dose Parameters General Information Show Dose2 User Ralph Elf Cancel Location North Pole Exchange Rate BO Job Desc Sleigh cleaner Threshold Level dB 80 Note tai e B fo Thiz is a noble profession Criterion Duration hrs E E era lin Statistics Parameters Display Limit Line jo dE L fio L fzo L 30 L so L 50 Remember General Information This will return you to the data record window Setting a Reference Line in a Blaze will allow you to define a limit line that will appear Time History Graph on the Time History Graph the Summary Report time history graph the Modified Data Report time history graph and the Time History Detail Report graph The limit must be set for each record Step 1 Left click to put a check in the check box to the left of the text Display Limit Line on Graph which will make accessible a data field for the entry of the value for the amplitude of the limit line SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 55 Merging Records NOTE Only records with matching set tings can be merged i e Interval Period Dose Settings Gain Settings etc 2 56 Measurement Summary Step 2 Enter a value in the User defined Limit box in Display Limit Line on Gra 89 Step 3 Click OK A horizontal line will now appear when a Time History graph is created and will also appear on the previou
81. al and then the user does the following steps SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 e Selects Show SEA e Sets the Sample Interval to other than 1 second e Configures the instrument e Downloads Blaze will compress the file into the new sample interval and the 1 second data will be lost if you tell Blaze to delete the files after download The second warning is the result of forcing the Spark ATEX to take 1 second data even though the user desires a higher sample interval If the user desires 60 second data the actual run time will decrease by a factor of about 60 because it will use up almost 60 times more memory User Defined Configurations Once you have selected the instrument settings for your particular measurement you can save them as the default or as a custom setup This allows you to set up a library of alternate instrument setting configurations as needed or required by the applicable governing body This makes it possible to set up the instrument configurations once and save them for quick and easy instrument configuration at any time in the future Step 1 To save the current parameters as a setup click on Save A window will appear to allow you to name the setup Save Configuration Enter the name of the configuration you wish to save Ifthe name already exists that configuration will be overvrithen with the new information IE the configuration doesn t exist
82. ally unlocked when connected to the software Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Run Control Rezet i Click Clear All Data to reset overall Run Status STOPPED data and delete all stored records Aun Stop e Display Em Clear All Data Lock Control Refresh Display Lock Status LOCKED The Spark ATEX Lock has now been disabled as indicated in the Lock Status field 2 42 Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Aun Control Reset Click Clear All Data to reset overall Run Status STOPPED data and delete all stored records stop e Display Clear All Data Lock Control Refresh Display Lack Ss UNLOCKED Lock UnLock Downloading Data from the Spark ATEX If download fails see Troubleshooting Download Problems on page 2 109 Step 1 Press the Download tab to enter the Download page Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate m Number of records to download Add General Record Into SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Downloading Data from the Spark ATEX 2 43 Each data record stored in the Spark ATEX instrument contains an Ln Table statistics table
83. ample in the figure above the hours 09 are highlighted Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to move back and forth between the hours minutes and seconds settings Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change each setting 3 16 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual For example the figure below shows that the time has been changed to 14 27 30 Press the CHECK key to store the new time in the dosimeter If you decide to not change the current time press the RESET key instead of CHECK to exit the menu Step 4 Selecting Set Date After setting the time and pressing the CHECK key the instrument will again display the TOOLS menu as shown below Timers E Set Time ul Press the DOWN arrow key once to highlight the Set Date selection as shown below Set Time _ E Set Date E Press the CHECK key and the following display will appear Set Date E 9 42 2003 s Zz OSE The first date displayed 1 e 9 22 2003 is the date that is currently set in the dosimeter The date is displayed as month day year Step 5 Setting the Month Day and Year The display shows the value that can be changed For example in the figure above the month 9 is highlighted Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to move back and forth between the month day and year settings Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change each setting Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC AT
84. an 2 8 3 0 volts is full power Two bars indicate that the voltage is greater than 2 4 With one bar illuminated the voltage is greater than 2 2 volts If the voltage is greater than 2 0 only the outlined battery will appear When the voltage drops below 2 0 the outlined battery will begin to flash At 1 8 volts the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX will shut itself off The mail icon is used to indicate a connection between a 706RC ATEX and a remote unit On the 706RC ATEX the mail icon will come on and flash anytime the 706RC ATEX is connected to a remote unit This indicates that the 706RC ATEX screen is showing the data being collected from the remote or that data is being transferred When the connection is lost the mail icon will go away On a remote unit the mail icon will come on and stay on solid anytime the remote is in communication with a 706RC ATEX If you are connecting 2 706RC ATEX s together the master unit s mail icon will be flashing and the remote s mail icon will be on solid The signal icon indicates IR communication When the antennae is present communication is occurring between the connected 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX and the computer via the IR interface User Interface 3 3 Run Indicator When the instrument is running this bar graph will be animated rolling from left to right When the instrument is in the stopped mode the icon will not be present Overload The alarm icon indicates that measurement overloads have
85. as L y or average sound level Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual C 9 The Spark dosimeters simultaneously calculate 4 separate TWA values The user specifies the exchange rate criterion level criterion duration and threshold level for each TWA These 4 separate TWA values are recorded for 2 different time intervals First 4 TWAs are recorded for the entire records record s Run Time Second 4 TWAs are recorded for each individual time history sample 12 17 Las frequency A and exponential time SLOW weighted sound level in dB in the formula above if the sound level is less than the user specified threshold level then Las T measurement period Run Time or time history interval T T T q exchange rate constant if exchange rate 3 q 10 if exchange rate 4 q 4 Log 9 2 13 29 if exchange rate 5 q 5 Log 2 16 61 if exchange rate 6 q 20 C 10 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual APPENDIX The First Step Still having problems Communications Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty establishing communication between your 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX and computer this section 1s provided to help you with a few basic steps to setting up IR communication This section will help you get your infrared communications working in the shortest amount of time If you prefer feel free to call Larson Davis tech nical support to h
86. at the top of the window and select Connection Step 3 Ensure that the corresponding COM port is being used If using the DVX008 IR interface module e Verify no other programs have control of the COM port e Try using a different COM port if available If switching to another COM port ensure that the COM port number 1s switched as well using the Connections Settings dia log box This can be found by clicking on Options on the main menu and Connection USB Connection If a direct COM serial port is not available on the computer being used a Larson Davis DVX008A with DVX008 or a DVX009 USB to IR interface module should be used instead e If DVXO008A with DVX008 or DVX009 is being used try using a different USB port Note If the DVX008A or DVX009 is switched to a different USB port reconfiguring the port through the Connections Settings dialog box 1s not necessary Ensure the latest version of Blaze is being used The version can be found by clicking on Help in the main menu and About Blaze e Try using the IR interface module with an externally powered USB hub Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Still having problems D 3 Blaze Check for COM Port The Options menu on the Blaze toolbar includes Check for virtual port at startup as shown below Blaze File Edit view Options Records Graph Window Help Settings Connection Check For virtual port at startup H Sessio
87. atistics Graph Button will produce statistics graphs for the current database record The Spectrum Graph Button is not used with Spark ATEX The Graph Multiple File Button permits the user to select different files and then select records from each to be plotted on a single graph This function can also be accessed from the Main Menu by clicking on Window and then on Multi File Graph in the drop down menu The Measurement Log Button is not used with Spark ATEX The Print button will print the currently displayed record It will print the current selection whether it is a Time History Graph a Statistics Graph or the text data as displayed on the screen The Print Reports button will give you access to the predefined reports that Blaze can print The Export Data button will export the currently displayed record as a Comma Delimited File that can be opened in a spreadsheet application It will also allow the user to select the output location and file name and whether or not to automatically launch the viewer application SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Starting Blaze Software 2 3 The About button will bring up the Blaze splash screen with the current revision number On the left side of the screen you ll find the Session Log This useful area provides information with respect to the status of an active connected Spark ATEX instrument This indicates if the PC is currently connected to a Spark ATEX in
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89. be used Ifthe data field associated with Select Inst Type already with either the Spark ATEX instru indicates Spark move on to the next section to select the ments the Sound Track LxT or the type of IR connection If not click on the down arrow to the HVMI00 Human Vibration Meter right of the item in the Select Inst Type field to open the This manual is concerned only with pull down menu click Spark and then left click or press it s use with Spark ATEX units Enter to close the menu SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Communication Methods in the Blaze software 2 5 Select the IR Connection Type If using a DVX008 select which COM port it is attached to or select the DVX008A or DVX009 if one of these is being used instead These all will appear in the Select COM Port pull down menu as the following e DVX008 appears as COMn lt Communications Port gt e DVX008SA with DVX008 appears as COMn lt DVX008A ATEN Serial to USB Bridge with DVX008 gt e DVX009 appears as COMn lt DVX009 Infrared IR interface with USB gt Step 1 If connecting to a 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX press the ON key gt al Step 2 to power the unit up The 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX will automatically turn on when it is placed in front of an active IR port Step 3 Aim the IR window on the top of the instrument toward the Larson Davis IR interface module Blaze can only communicate with For the first time setup of the computers I
90. change AO Di Exch Eta 41 Step 10 Press Y to highlight the Dose 1 Criterion Time sl Di rtn Tmi c 29 Step 11 Press Y to enter the Dose 1 Criterion Time edit field DI Crtn Tm hours Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 25 Step 12 Press and to move between digits and A or Y to increment or decrement that digit DI Crin Trl im hours Step 13 Press Y to accept the new Dose 1 Criterion Time or press to exit without making the change eee oe E E Di Crtn Tre 10 gt a Changing the Criterion Level Step 14 Press to enter the Dose 1 Criterion Level edit field E Te Di rtn Ly ct 3 TERU Step 15 Press and to move between number fields and or W to increment decrement the num bers to your Dose 1 Criterion Level of choice la DI crtn Lv Si db Step 16 Press to accept this new Dose 1 Criterion Level or press to exit without making the change E E UA Di Crtn Lv 351 Changing the Dose 2 Dose 3 and Dose 4 measurement setup 1s achieved in the same manner as shown with Dose 1 The values that were entered in this tutorial do not necessarily reflect desirable or accurate dose settings Please ensure that your 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX contains the settings that are pertinent to your particular country s regulatory requirement For OSHA these values are RMS Weighting A Peak Weighting Unweighted Detector Rate Slow Exchange Rate 5 d
91. completed 1 The instrument time was set Do not left click the check box but use the down arrows for the two data fields Instrument Date and Instrument Time to set these values To change the date click on the down arrow in the date pull down menu A calendar will appear Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto T imer Manual Contral Download Calibrate Model LOFOE Refresh Serial Number Instrument Date and Time Firmware Version Instrument Date Instrument Time Bole 10 Mar 2005 18 33 21 ze Set Time Close Click on the appropriate date to change the date of the Spark ATEX instrument To change months click on the left or right arrow at the top of the calendar Setting the Spark ATEX instrument clock 2 9 To adjust the time click in the Time Field on the hour minute second that you would like to change Instrument Date and Time Instrument Date 10 Mar 2005 Sync date time with PE ce Use the up and down arrows in the time field to adjust the clock Step 2 Press Set to send the selected date and time to the Spark ATEX instruments built in clock Instrument Date and Time Instrument Date Instrument Time 10 Mar 2005 17 25 39 Sync date time with PE Cancel If you inadvertently close the Instru This will bring up the message shown below to indicate that ment Manager window you can re this action has been com
92. creen that was active during the previous power down unless there are timers set 3 4 Powering up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual If there are timers set then the following screen will be displayed each time the unit is powered up This will allow the user to immediately know if there are timers set The message will not be displayed if no timers have been set Timers Lad CA dE If you are in a menu press one or more times to exit to a measurement display Then press or W until you see the following screen Las Of Sup Laseg 589 648 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Displays L pen detector Type of level weighting Below is an explanation of the metric abbreviations used in the 706 ATEX Lis sound pressure level A weighted slow detector Laseq equivalent sound level A weighted slow detector Lcsmx Maximum sound pressure SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 Press 6h to start a measurement Notice that the current sound pressure level and Leq are currently being displayed Laseq 58 6 4B Step 2 Press to view the next display screen This shows the current Lmax maximum sound pres sure Leq equivalent sound pressure level or average Lmin minimum sound pressure level and Lpeak the largest peak sound pressure level Step 3 Press to view the current SE sound expo sure the 8 hour projected SE and the 40 hour projected SE in units of Pa
93. criterion duration will produce the currently measured noise dose The x in TWA x represents the criterion duration For example suppose a worker is exposed to a noise envi ronment with a TWA of 90 dB Also assume that the exchange rate is 5 the criterion level is 90 dB and the crite rion duration is 8 hours After 1 hour the worker s noise dose will be 12 5 the TWA 8 will be 75 0 dB and the TWA will be 90 0 dB A TWA 8 of 75 dB indicates that if the worker is instead exposed to a noise environment with a TWA of 75 dB then the noise dose after 8 hours will be 12 5 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual C 3 Frequency amp Exponential Time Weighted Sound Level or Lwt TWA x TWA alo810 z C TWA time weighted average sound level in dB T measurement period Run Time Tc criterion duration q exchange rate constant if exchange rate 3 gq 10 if exchange rate 4 q 4 Log 9 2 13 29 if exchange rate 5 q 5 Log 9 2 16 61 if exchange rate 6 q 20 LwT is the frequency and exponential time weighted sound level in dB LwT is sometimes referred to as the rms sound level Similarly the A or C frequency weightings are some times referred to as the rms frequency weighting rms is an acronym for root mean square The Detector Rate setting on a Spark dosimeter corresponds to an exponential time constant of SLOW 1 second of FAST 0 125 seconds which is designated as T in the equa
94. cted by using the mouse pointer to highlight the desired measurement 2 08 23 99 16 32 54 to 08 23 99 16 33 06 3 08 23 99 16 33 08 to 08 23 99 16 33 13 4 08 23 99 16 33 16 to 08 23 99 16 33 17 5 08 23 99 16 33 18 to 08 23 99 16 33 30 6 08 2 9 16 33 3 7 08 23 99 16 33 46 to 08 23 99 16 33 50 8 08 23 99 16 33 56 to 08 23 99 16 34 00 2 50 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 3 Click the left mouse button to activate and display the selected data record NOTE The set parameters button will Step 4 Press the Set Results Parameters button to only change parameters for the currently view the Set Parameters window displayed record 7 Set Parameters General Information User Cancel Location Exchange Rate 5 Job Desc Threshold Level dB eo Mote Criterion Level dB 80 Criterion Duration hrs E Statistics Parameters Display Limit Line fo dE L 0 L 30 L 50 TF Remember General Information SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 51 General Information 2 52 Measurement Summary The General Information area is located on the right side of the window This contains fields for editing or entering information such as User Location Job Description and any note you may wish to attach to the current measurement record Click each field and type in an entry General Information ser Location Job Desc Note Display Limit Line on G
95. cycling PCB Piezotronics Inc is an environmentally friendly organization and encourages our customers to be environmentally conscious When this product reaches its end of life please recycle the product through a local recycling center or return the product to PCB Piezotronics Inc Attn Recycling Coordinator 1681 West 820 North Provo Utah USA 84601 1341 where it will be accepted for disposal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Table of Contents Introduction 1 1 About Thais Mandala 1 1 ADO Pins CAP a 1 2 Eormattins COn Ent ia 1 2 Spark lt A TEX Family Features i 1 3 Spark 706 ATEX RC Peares ad 1 3 SPakO706 ATEX Meares cala 1 4 Spark 703 ATEX 705 ATEX Features ooooccccocccononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninnnnnninoos 1 6 SparkO 703 ATEX 705 ATEX Peatures asii 1 7 Spark IIA TEX Pedra ia 1 8 Spark ATEX TiS Ce Mens tdi 1 9 Geine Stared ea ee as 1 10 Unpacking and InsSpectiON ococcccncncnonononnnnnnnonnnononnnonononononnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnos 1 10 Sparka ATEX dosimeter Standard and Optional Accessories 008 1 11 Standard ACOSO esca 1 11 Option al AN CCESSOLICS sa salian las 1 11 Assembling the Sparka ATEX Dosimeter ooocccccnncnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 1 12 Installing Batteries in the 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 704 ATEX 703 ATEX A A A sacs aha Neasdecenaatas 1 14 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX coooocoooncooccccoccncnnnncnnnnnininininininoos 1 17 Usinge Rechargeable Ba
96. des the cur rent settings for frequency weighting and exponential time weighting For example on a Spark dosimeter L1smx signifies the maximum A weighted SLOW level Simi larly Lcrmx signifies the maximum C weighted FAST level Lmin Lmin is the minimum value expressed in dB of the fre quency and exponential time weighted sound level LwT in a given time interval For the Spark dosimeters the time interval is the record s Run Time Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual C 5 C 6 Ln Noise Dose On the Spark display the Lmin annotation includes the cur rent settings for frequency welghting and exponential time weighting For example on a Spark dosimeter E1smn signifies the minimum A weighted SLOW level Simi larly LCFmn signifies the minimum C weighted FAST level An Ln is the frequency and exponential time weighted sound level LwT that is exceeded n percent of the time in a give time interval In Blaze the time interval is the record s Run Time For example L10 is that sound level expressed in dB which was exceeded for 10 of the total Run Time The default Ln percentages are 10 30 50 70 90 Different Ln values can be entered and recalculated in Blaze Noise dose is the percentage of time that a person is exposed to noise that is potentially damaging to hearing Zero repre sents no exposure and 100 or more represents complete exposure It is calculated by dividing the actual time of exposure by
97. e Automatic Timer window to the connected Spark ATEX instrument including the timer start and stop dates times and turns the timer on At this point you may exit the Blaze software as the Spark ATEX instrument will be ready to collect data Pressing Instrument Settings interrogates the connected Spark ATEX instrument and downloads its Timer settings into the Auto Timer page Default Settings recalls the previously saved Timer defaults and brings them into the Auto Timer page If you would like to establish these Auto Timer settings to be the default values press Save as Default These will now be the Timer values shown when the Default Settings button is pressed Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Manual Control provides a means to operate the Spark ATEX instrument remotely from the Blaze software Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument 2 35 Step 1 Press the Manual Control tab in the Instrument Manager window Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Run Control Run Statys STOPPED Reset Click Clear All Data to reset overall data and delete all stored records atop e Display Clear All Data Lock Control Lock Status UNLOCKED Refresh Display Lock UnLock From the Manual Control page the following operations can be performed Run the Spark
98. e Dose you wish to modify Step 1 Click on the down arrow on the right side of the Dose field pull down menu 2 20 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration lt Instrument Settings Save Delete RMS Weight C Weight Peak Weight E weight Detector Setting Fast e sample Interval 60 Sec Criterion Level dB 30 Gain 0 de Criterion Duration hrs Battery Type Alkaline Dose Defaults Configure Inatrument Advanced Step 2 Use the up or down arrows on your computer keyboard to choose a Dose number SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 2 22 Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings l uto T imer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration Instrument Settings gt Save Delete RMS Weight C Weight Peak Weight JC weight l Detector Setting Fast Sample Interval js0Sec l Criterion Level dE Gain jog o Criterion Duration hrs Battery Type Alkaline Dose Defaults Configure Instrument Advanced Step 3 Press the carriage return to select your choice or click the left mouse button for your desired setting 5park Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settin
99. e SEA data 2 26 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man connect to the Spark ATEX select the General Settings tab and then click on the Advanced button Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuratior Save Delete AMS Weighting la Weight Dose Peak weighting Unweighted Exchange Rate f Detector Setting Slow y Threshold Level aB e0 Sample Interval f55es H Criterion Level dB jo Gain jogs H Criterion Duration Are fe Batten Type Akane Dose Defauts Configure Instrument Advanced This will display the Advanced Settings dialog box shown below with the Store SEA check box It also displays warnings about using the SEA metric Advanced Settings WARNING 1 Setting this metric may change the interval period for stored files ltiz advisable to first download all data select Clear all Data in the Manual Control page and then set this metric 2 Setting this metic may greatly decrease the actual run time because the Spark must take 1 second data W Store SEA metric The first warning message indicates that if you have files stored in the Spark ATEX that were generated before selecting the Store SEA metric the sample interval for the stored files may change when downloaded This will happen if the stored file s was taken with 1 second time interv
100. e bat tery provides greater than 35 hours of continuous battery life 703 ATEX only Two standard AA internal alkaline bat teries provide greater than 100 hours of continuous bat tery life Limited to Summary Report from the Blaze software Measurement range of 40 dB to 143 dB rms in four ranges Peak detector range of 80 to 146 in four ranges Leq Max Min and Peak levels Manual Start and Stop functions Manual setup from the instrument front panel with con trol of weighting dose parameters and start and stop functions Slow or Fast rms detection using A or C weighting Automatic detection of Microphone Failure Spark ATEX instruments will detect and display a warning message if the microphone is disconnected Microphone failure is also recorded in the status byte of each time his tory record SPARK and BLAZE User Manual e Calculation of noise exposure in percentage dose pro jected dose SE Pa hours and Pasques Pa seconds units using a variety of exchange rates threshold and criteria values e Noise Floor typical of 35 dBA A weighted Slow Fast using 30 dB gain e Frequency Response of A and C weighting meets ANSI and IEC standards e Detector accuracy True RMS less than 0 7 dB error from 40 to 143 dB e Two standard AA internal alkaline batteries provide greater than 100 hours of continuous battery life Spark ATEX Instruments NOTE The 706 ATEX 705 ATEX and The
101. e every 3 seconds Only 4 hours of battery life remain 3 NEW Quickly blinks three times IR connection is failing low battery 4 NEW Blinks once every 10 seconds The battery MUST be replaced or no further operation can occur Figure 1 16 Indicators on Front Panel of 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX instruments 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX Front Panel Indicators SPARK and Using Larson Davis Blaze Software Starting Blaze Software To start the Blaze software in Windows Step 1 Click on the Start menu on the Task bar at the bottom of the Windows desktop Step 2 Go to the All Programs submenu Step 3 From the PCB Piezotronics submenu or wher ever the program was installed select Blaze Blaze Main Window When the Blaze software is fully loaded the Blaze Main window is displayed Fle Edt View Options Reres Graph Wide Help ajl alel el al llo leie e aE e Bilal Pal Section Log SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Using Larson Davis Blaze Software 2 1 Just below the menu bar is the tool bar sal el Ga aleo ele al 2 The tool bar provides quick access to commonly used software functions The following table describes each toolbar function in detail The connect button will make the connection to the Spark ATEX instrument currently in range of the IR port The Disconnect button will terminate the connection between Blaze and
102. e with D WX008 gt COMS lt D X009 InfraRed IR interface with USB gt Connect Step 2 Ensure that the instrument type is Spark SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Frequently Asked Questions B 3 NOTE A text box may come up stating that the instrument time needs to be resolved with the computer time Clicking OK will resolve the times and the Instrument Manager will come up Step 3 If using a DV X008 select which COM port it is attached to or select the DVXOO8A or DV X009 if one of these is being used instead These all will appear in the Select COM Port pull down menu as the following e DVX008 appears as COMn lt Communications Port gt e DVX008SA with DVX008 appears as COMn lt DVX008A ATEN Serial to USB Bridge with DVX008 gt e DVX009 appears as COMn lt DVX009 Infrared IR interface with USB gt Click Connect to make the connection B 4 Frequently Asked Questions SPARK and BLAZE User Manual APPENDIX A weight Calibration Calibration Check Criterion Duration Criterion Level C weight Daily Personal Noise Exposure LEP d Glossary A standard frequency weighting to simulate the response of the human ear Adjustment of the system so that the measured sound level agrees with a reference sound source A check for variations between the measured level and a ref erence level no adjustment is made to the system Criterion duration is the time required for a continually app
103. ected Pa S and the 40 hour pro jected Pa S Step 13 Press to advance to the Dose 1 display is 2 347 da 1230 Ls Step 14 Press to inspect the Dose 1 settings for the cri terion time criterion level exchange rate criterion time rms detector and rms weighting CTime E se E Level 90 ESOO If you are measuring to OSHA regulations the following is a list of appropriate settings e RMS Weighting A 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Displays 3 7 3 8 e Peak Weighting Unweighted e Detector Rate Slow e Exchange Rate 5 dB e Threshold Level 80 dB e Criterion Level 90 dB e Criterion Time 8 hours Step 15 Press to inspect the Dose 2 settings As previ ously stated independent dose settings for all four of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s simultaneous dose measurements can be established Step 16 Press three times to move to the SPL 1 Exceedance display Step 17 Press to examine the SPL 2 Exceedance val ues This feature allows you to measure and view a second sound pressure level RMS exceedance It counts the number of times the SPL 2 Exceedance level was surpassed and the total time the RMS sound levels were above the threshold 120 dB Step 18 Press again to examine the Peak Exceedance 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Displays values The instrument counts the number of times the Peak Exceedance level was exceeded and also records the amount of time for which
104. elp you with the infrared communica tions Technical support is also available by e mail support larsondavis com The first step in solving problems in IR communications is to establish that the 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX is operating If you are using a 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX it should be powered on If you are using a 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX the green LED should be blinking If the units do not power up install new batteries The 706 ATEX can be set to automatically power down after a specified time from within the power menu see page 3 27 To disable this feature set the auto off function on the 706 ATEX to never 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX and no further adjustments need to be made to the infrared software If the 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX If you are still experiencing problems please contact Larson Davis technical support Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualCommunications Troubleshooting D 1 Additional IR Connection Solutions General Information A Direct Serial Connection Verify that no other programs have control of the COM port that the external IR adapter is using The following suggestions and procedures will help in resolving most connection problems Ensure the unit is powered on Install new or freshly charged batteries Ensure that IR interface module is firmly secured to the PC either to
105. erial to USB Bridge with Ovoga Please note the Following concerning the IR dongle Tf you have multiple IR dongles please remove all but one Only use the recommended iFoundry IR dongles Using a powered USB hub with the IR dongle may improve reliability lt Back Cancel Select the IR interface module you are using and click Next If using the DV X008 ensure that it is plugged into the COM port that is being selected here Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualBlaze Connection Wizard for IR Communications D 5 Step 3 Select communications port Select the COM Port where the donale is connected Please note the Following guidelines when selecting a COM Port For DYx008 dongles the port will be listed as lt Communications Port gt For DYX0084 dongles the port will be listed as lt DVXO084 ATEN Serial to USB Bridge with DYXODS gt For DYX009 dongles the port will be listed as lt DVX009 InfraRed IR interface with USB gt lt Back Cancel Highlight the port on which the desired IR interface module is connected Click Next Step 4 Test IR dongle Test the IR dongle by clicking on the button below Test IR Dongle If the LED on top of the dongle isn t illuminated please contact PCB IF vou are trying bo connect to a 703 703 705 or 705 the IR dongle test can also be used to determine if the instrument is Functioning correctly To perform this additional test make sure the instrument is turned o
106. eturns a zoomed Time History to 1ts original unexpanded scale Step 1 Click on the magnifying glass on the Time History toolbar to select the Zoom Out tool 2 2 0 E bel e eleele SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 67 Step 2 You will be automatically zoomed out to the original Time History graph v Blaze2 2 ajaj ml ziela E rl fle eleele Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 w sooo M 20 80 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 18 06 29 18 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 14 46 29 Leg 73 2 dBA ode Normal Editing the Time History NOTE The Cursor placement can be The Time History can be edited and the overall Dose fine tuned by using the Left and Right Projected Dose Leq TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and arrow keys instead of the mouse Lmin recomputed You can select areas to be removed from the time history using the cursors You can also add or subtract a dB offset from within a selected section to understand the effects of noise reduction measures hearing protection increased noise sources etc Time History Editing is a powerful tool for understanding the cause and effect of such changes The following editing functions are available in Blaze e Exclude a section s in the Time History recomputation 2 68 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Sett
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108. ght Detec tor by pressing W in the Setup menu Detector m ii land Step 2 Press Y to enter the Detector edit field Step 3 Press or W to move to your desired Detector rate Patanta De Detect Fas 3 22 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 4 Press to accept the new choice or to exit without making the change Fis ss ERA Detector a LF Changing the Time History Period The Time History Period or Sample Interval sets how often a sample is stored within the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Time Histories are very helpful if you wish to see how the sound varies during the measurement period A short Sample Interval 1 second will provide excellent resolution but requires more 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX memory A longer Sample Interval 1 minute is normally sufficient for work noise exposure surveys The choices here are 1 5 15 30 or 60 seconds Shorter sample periods can be combined later in the Blaze software after download Step 1 To change the Time History Period first highlight Tm Hst Per by pressing W in the Setup menu EPA 57 Tm Hst Peri C601 Step 2 Press Y to enter the Time History Period edit field i Tm Het Step 3 Press or W to cycle to your desired Time History Period Tm Het EE seconds m SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 23 Step 4 Press Y to accept the new choice or to exit wit
109. gs Auto T imer Manual Control Downoad Calibrate Configuration instrument 5 ettings gt save Delete RMS Weight een E id de CWeight Exchange Fate Detector Setting Fast Threshold Level dE Sample Interval BO Sec Criterion Level dE Gain E dE tl Criterion Duration hrs Batten Type Alkaline hal Dose Defaults Configure Instrument Advanced Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man Step 4 Click the left mouse button inside a field such as Exchange Rate Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration lt Instrument Settings Save Delete AMS Weight C Weight Dose 2 Peak Weight CWeight gt Exchange Rate Detector Setting Fat vr Threshold Level dB Sample Interval E0 Sec Criterion Level dE Gain O dB Criterion Duration hrs Battery Type Alkaline Dose Defaults Configure Inetrarmert Advanced Step 5 Type in the new value SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration lt Instrument Settings gt Save Delete CWeight Doe2 Cweight y Exchange Rate E Fast Threshold Level d
110. he operation of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX independent of the Blaze software This manual is best used with the instrument at your side You will be guided through a step by step tour of the Spark 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX The appropriate keypad button will be shown on the page The resultant 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX display will then be presented to verify that you have performed the correct action You will likely find the user interface of the Spark 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX to be intuitive This section 1s intended to give you a tour of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s capabilities and insights to its operation You will navigate through the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s simple interface and make measurements immediately You may find that it will also be useful to refer to this guide when trying something new with the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Navigation within the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX display is achieved using the keypad The keypad allows the user to Manual Operation of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 1 Keypad Functions You will not lose any data when doing a RESET 3 2 User Interface maneuver through the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s simple menu structure change settings and view data The keypad functions are as follows this key is used to power the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX on or off 6D this is the RUN STOP key It initiates or ends a measurement the RESET key performs a reset of the current measurement The measurement scree
111. he post calibration that you just performed using the CAL150 and the Blaze software If you calibrate every time with the Blaze software you will always get pre and post calibration information To get the pre and post calibration s to show up on the summary report use the Blaze software at least every other time you do a calibration Calibration History 2 14 Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument Calibration field contains the date and time a calibration was performed on the connected Spark ATEX instrument The serial number of the connected Spark ATEX instrument is shown in the Serial Number field The offset field displays an Offset number each time a calibration is performed The Offset number generated before leaving the factory is entered into a log for the service technicians to be able to track how the dosimeter has adjusted or corrected itself over time to deal with varying microphone sensitivities This offset naturally changes from instrument to instrument depending on those varied microphone sensitivities The Deviation Field is very important as it can alert you to problems with your Spark ATEX instrument preamp microphone and or calibrator A calibration compares the dB level being read by the Spark ATEX instrument with a known dB level coming from the calibrator The difference between the two dB levels becomes the calibration deviation for the Spark ATEX instrument which is added to the relative o
112. hey also have quick Infrared communication capabilities with Blaze software LCD Keypad Infrared Remote Control Report Capability Casing Screen Communication Capability in Blaze sn with Blaze Mc OS 706RC X X X Control Display Complete Report Lightweight Upload Case 706 X X X Sends info to Complete Report Lightweight 706RC or PC Case 705 X Sends info to Complete Report Metal Case A a oe 705 X N A Basic and Summary Metal Case Reports 704 X X N A N A Display Only Lightweight NO PC interface Case 703 X Sends info to Complete Report Lightweight 706RC or PC Case 703 X N A Basic and Summary Lightweight Reports Case SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Frequently Asked Questions B 1 Basic and Summary Reports means Complete Report means Summary Report Condensed Event Report Detailed Event Report Summary Report Condensed Event Report Detailed Event Report Time History Report Time History Detailed Report Statistics Report Connecting the IR Interface Identifying the COM Port l E This FAQ describes how to connect the Spark noise dosimeter to a computer The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX and the 703 ATEX all use an accompanying infrared interface module The DVX008 can be used for direct serial connections No driver is required for it Or for USB connections use the DVX008A with DV X008 or DVX009 These two interface modules do not need any additional drivers
113. hout making the change A e Tm Hst Pere i o Changing the Dose Measurement Settings The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX has the facility to measure 4 simultaneous dose measurements These are denoted as Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 and Dose 4 Each of these Dose measurements can have independent settings and thus be set with different Threshold Levels Exchange Rates Criterion Levels and Criterion Times Step 1 Tochange the Dose 1 settings highlight Dose 1 by pressing W in the Setup menu 5 Her Liaj Dose 1 E Step 2 Press Y to enter the Dose 1 Settings menu Di Thr Lw i Cc 380 Ik ech E Changing the Threshold Level Step 3 Press to enter the Dose 1 Threshold Level edit field Step 4 Press and to move between digits and or Y to increment or decrement that digit 3 24 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Changing the Exchange Rate Changing the Criterion Time SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 5 Press to accept the new choice or to exit without making the change D1 kir L 90 Ik La A k Step 6 Press to highlight the Dose 1 Exchange Rate O E Di Exch Rte C31 Step 7 Press to enter the Dose 1 Exchange rate edit field Di Exch Rt Edo Step 8 Press or Y to cycle to your desired Exchange Rate 3 4 5 or 6 DI Exch Rt Edb Step 9 Press to accept this Exchange Rate choice or press to exit without making the
114. iation of greater than a few dB between calibrations should alert you to a potential problem with your Spark ATEX instru ment microphone or calibrator This alert can also indicate to the user that the microphone has been replaced with a different one since last calibrating the instrument Different microphones will usually require different calibration offset values Printing Calibration Data SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Deviation Date lt O OdB Fridi Mar 2005 14 05 00 0 048 Thu 10 Mar 2005 17 58 00 OOdB Thu 10 Mar 2005 17 20 00 0 048 Wed 09 Mar 2005 10 17 00 In this window the history of a single Spark ATEX instrument can be studied by making a selection from the pull down menu when the Display selected serial number radio button is used Alternatively you can view all the calibration histories from each of the Spark ATEX instrument s that have been connected to your PC by choosing the Display all serial numbers radio button The calibration history displays a table Each row of the table presents information for one calibration Each row lists the serial number of the calibrated Spark ATEX instrument the dB level of the calibrator used the Spark ATEX instrument offset after calibration and the date and time of calibration The data from the last or most recent calibration done in the Spark ATEX instrument is saved and added to the selected calibration log This allows you to
115. ied Lep 8 Modified SE Statistics L10 Adding Subtracting dB Values from Selected Sections Step 4 Click the Selected button The selected section will now be removed from the overall calculations You can view the effect this had by looking at the Modified Results area of the Measurement Record You can do this by closing or resizing the Time History window Compare the results with the Modified Results to see the effect of removing the section from the Time History In this case the dose changed from 25 to 17 4 The Leq changed from 82 5 to 81 1 If you wish additional modifications can be made to the Time History by repeating Steps 1 4 Closely related to the Exclude option is the Edit Value button With the Edit button you can increase or decrease the dB level over a section of the Time History graph To edit a section Step 5 Press the Edit Value button ajaj Ej A bee g PES Pra ee ee ee Ds L SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 73 The following Edit dialog box will appear Edit Time History Data Enter the amount to add or subtract from the selected region Cancel Step 6 Enter the dB level you wish to add or subtract from the interval or interval region in the field Enter a minus to enter a negative number Edit Time History Data Enter the amount to add or 2 subtract from the selected region Cancel Step 7 Press OK to execute this operation
116. ill be noted on the left column and described on the right SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark ATEX Family Features The Larson Davis Spark ATEX family of products meet all national and international requirements for dosimeter standards The family is segmented into 7 instruments The 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 706 ATEX and 706RC ATEX Each instrument has unique features that will fit the needs of a wide variety of users Spark 706 ATEX RC Features SPARK and BLAZE User Manual e The 706RC ATEX has the ability to connect to the 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 706 ATEX and other 706RC ATEX units The Remote Control functionality allows manual setup and control of the remote instrument The 706RC ATEX can also download and store data from several other Spark ATEX units e Stand Alone capability In addition to the Remote Con trol functions the 706RC ATEX is a fully functional Noise Dosimeter having all the functionality of a stan dard 706 ATEX instrument e Measurement range of 40 dB to 143 dB rms in four ranges e Peak detector range of 80 to 146 in four ranges e Leq Max and Peak levels stored at 1 5 15 30 or 60 second time intervals 4 user defined time weighted aver age levels or calculations are also stored as well as Lmin e Lun statistics 1 99 in 0 5 dB resolution stored at 5 min ute intervals e Automatic detection of Microphone Failure Spark ATEX instrumen
117. ing a Reference Line SPARK and BLAZE User Manual e Include a previously excluded section s into the Time History recomputation e Restore the Time History to its original unedited state e Define the Amount in dB to add subtract from a selected Time History section When excluding data from a record you may choose to include the time span for the excluded data in the Leq and TWA calculations or you may choose to compress the time by excluding the time as well as the data for the excluded range s in the record This is done by selecting the appropriate radio button under the Include Excluded Time heading as shown Modifications made to the time history remain separate from the original time history data After making changes to the time history each measurement record will then contain two time histories the original time history and the modified time history As changes are made to the time history a new Dose Projected Dose Leq TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and Lmin will be calculated for the modified data The results of modifications to the time history are displayed both in the Time History graph window and the Modified Results section of the Measurement Summary window Blaze will allow you to define a limit line that will appear on the Time History Graph the Summary Report time history graph the Modified Data time history graph and the Time History Detail Report graph The limit must be set for each record Step 1
118. interval 5 minutes by default An example of a Time History graph with the L90 trace is shown below SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Blaze1 2 alal al zelela E le fee bejtejtefus L Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 a 90 00 80 00 DA al 70 00 Pl yh 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 i 14 46 28 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 18 06 29 18 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 14 46 29 L90 Summary Report Display To display the Ln values on the Summary report first select the Summary Report icon in the Print dialog box This will show the Ln Data specific controls Checking the Show Ln Data box will enable the Ln Percent edit box and the Ln Interval drop down list The entered and selected values will be used to display the Ln line on the Time history graph in the Summary report SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 93 Title Summary Report Date jos February 2004 10 36 45 Close Report Options M Show Leg Data M Show Ln Data il M Show Limas Data O fs M Show LPeak Data M Show TWA Data Time History Detail Report Ln Interval 105 ir Advanced i Ln Data Export 2 94 Ln data may be exported Blaze uses the L percentile values set in the Set Parameters dialog box which is opened by selecting the Set Parameters menu item under the Records menu To export the Ln data check the Show
119. ion Blaze sg ELA aja el 2Jeljelo 61 kl fe elelee Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 MO 9000 T 50 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 19 06 29 15 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 16 06 29 Led 61 6 dBA ode Normal SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 71 Step 2 Move the mouse to the right most point you wish to remove from the Leq calculation then click the right mouse button above the line graphs Blaze alal al 2J8 8 0 6 tel fee elelee Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 o 90 00 80 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 14 46 23 15 26 2916 06 24 16 46 29 17 29 10 06 29 10 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 2206 29 Cursor 1 16 06 29 Cursor 2123229 Leg 61 6 dBA 3 Press the Edit Exclude button on the toolbar All Retain complete tine base it Yes C No Cancel 2 72 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Exclude All removes the entire Time History from the Dose Projected Dose Leg TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and Lmin computation Results Dose Projected Dose Leg Tia TA 8 Lmax Lpeak mas Lmin Modified Results Modified Doze Modified Pro Dose Modified LEQ Modified TWA Modified Twi B Modified Lrnax Modified Lpeak mas Modified Lmin Modif
120. it will be created default Cancel 2 28 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man Step 2 Type in the name of the configuration and click OK This will save the new setup and the new name will now show up in the configuration field Save Configuration Enter the name of the configuration you wish to save IF the name already exists that configuration will be overwritten with the new information Ff the configuration doesn t esist it will be created Interior Noise Exposure Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto T imer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration Interior Noite Exposure ka RMS weight la Weight Peak Weight Cweight Exchange Rate Detector Setting Fast Threshold Level dB Sample Interval s0Sec Criterion Level dB Gain O dB Criterion Duration rs Battery Type Alkaline Dose Defaults Configure Instrument Advanced NOTE You can save as many setups as Step 3 Click on the configuration pulldown menu to you would like select a setup You will notice all of the new setups that have been saved hstrument Configuration Interior Mowe Ex default gt Instrument Settings E Interior Nose Exposure SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 Step 4 To select a setup simply highlight your setup of choice and click on
121. itary 24 Hour format Save as Default Once the Block Timer is selected the appropriate Start Stop dates and times can be selected using the Date and Time 2 32 Setting the Auto Timer SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual pull down menus Select the Dates by clicking in the calendar Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Suto Timer Manual Control B Timer Mode Block Timer M Timer Settings First Day Last Day Date av 372000 127 2000 Ez January 2000 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fi Sat S19P Eo at sg 2a g St 12 00 2 EP 4 5 3 10 11 12 15 16 12 18 13 0 et 4 25 2b a 20 31 l E 3 3 Today 371672005 Times are chosen by using the Start Stop Time fields Click on the hour and use the up and down arrows to increment to the desired hour The same process is used for the minute and seconds selection IMET SEL Ags First Day Last Day Date 17 522000 12 722000 Start Stop Time 1 Time 2 13 00 17 00 Note Time must be in Military 24 Hour format The Spark ATEX instrument will run continuously from the Start Date Time to the Stop Date Time Setting the Repeat Once Daily and Repeat Twice Daily Auto Timers are handled in the same way as the Block Timer Setting the Auto Timer 2 33 Repeat Once Daily Repeat Twice Daily 2 34 Setting the Auto Timer Repeat Once Daily mode allows
122. k weighting and the same parameters for each dose The records from different files may have overlapping data The graph will begin with the minimum start time of all the records and end with the maximum end time of all the records By default the graph will display the Leq from each of the records but the user may select other parameters Lmax etc to graph Only one data type will be graphed at a time 2 80 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual To select the data to be plotted click the Graph Multiple Records button to bring up the Select Blaze Files dialog box Look in E Spark Daa y es Blaze1 blz Files of type Blaze Files blz Cancel Highlight the files from which records will be selected for plotting and press Open This will present the Select Records to Graph dialog box listing the records saved under the first of the selected files belect Records To Graph x Instrument Serial Number f FOO2 UB Next gt 2 Back Cancel ID 1 17 10 12709702 Highlight the records you wish to plot from this file and press Next which will open a similar dialog box listing the records saved under the next of the files which had been selected in the Select Blaze Files dialog box This sequence will continue until the dialog box listing the records from the last selected file is displayed at which time the Next button will be grayed ou
123. l drivers or update an existing driver Click Finish to complete the Silicon Laboratones CP210 VCP Drivers for Windows 200044P 2003 ServerViska setup Check the Launch the CP210x VCP Driver Installer box and click Finish SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 1 25 Note If you are reinstalling Blaze or installing Blaze on a machine that already has this driver installed the display will look as follows a Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer E Installation Location Driver Version 5 3 CA Program Files Silabs MCLNCP2 10s Change Install Location l Cancel Click Install System Settings Change You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do vou want to restart your computer now Select the appropriate application instance to update Existing Installed Instances Detected Setup has detected one or more instances of this application already installed on pour system Yon can maintain or update an existing instance or install a completely new instance O Install a new instance of this application Maintain or update the instance of this application selected below Display Name Silicon Laboratories EP270 VCP Drivers for Windows 200048P 2003 ServerVista CAJ 1 26 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Check the Maintain or update the ins
124. lease contact PCB at 1 716 926 8243 or in USA toll Free 888 258 3222 for Further assistance If none of thee suggestions help please call Larson Davis Technical Support at 716 926 8243 or in the US toll free 888 258 3222 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Blaze Connection Wizard for IR Communications APPENDIX Sample Reports Summary Report Summary Report 05 February 2006 09 42 09 User Joe Johnson 21234 Hangar 1 Helicopter Engine Mamerance 2116 Sart 21 Now 2000 07 03 59 Model Number 70 Stop 21 Nov 2000 12 59 59 RMS Weighting A Weigtting Run Time 05 56 00 Peak Weighting Unweignted Pre Callbraton None Siow Post Callbration None 008 Deviation 60 seconds Tnresnold Criterion Levet Criterion Duration t10 L30 Lpeak max L50 Lep 8 L70 se Lag Note With APU running Time History j PA x Ag f e as aoe w es fs w m w a eg m w faa fo hd w lo w Ds w e lo wae PAN TY an A AN a Pp T gt NV y Ac I j F Sees ne lima manana Y 33 0131 osso 047 1416 1 hr 20D OF 04 Se H New 100 071146 D Ms 20D OF eee J tee 20 OF 77 0 A New 20m OF DO te D ew 00 014100 J Mo 00 OT 44 a H hos 1000 OF Sete J teow 1000 01 46 3 Mos 20 007140 3 hos 100 010 te H hos 200 00476 D Ms 700 wm A Mos 200 00 10 50 A New 10 06 14 16 A Mos 200 004150 A ls 0 CORT He H Mos 2000 0 z hs 0 A lew 200 3 hs 20m n te 0D thew 2D Y tee TO Page 1 of 1
125. lect a logo press the browse button next to the logo file name field This will bring up a stan dard windows file tree where a new logo can be selected Logo is in a Windows Metafile format l Advanced Print Options E x Advanced Options I Include Graph Summary and Modified only Averaged HiRes shows all exceedances Cancel Fractional dB Display Statistics Report only V Include Logo LDLogo wnt Font Size 7 00 After all adjustments have been made and the report is selected press the Print button The report will be printed to the default printer To select a different printer change the default printer using the Control Panel found in Microsoft Windows Printing Windows Reports can also be printed from other areas within Blaze You can print from within the Measurement Record window Time History window or Statistics window This action will print items in the active window First ensure that the window or screen you wish to Print is active Eo Bie L y pion jeah ioh hiies le l xi ala 28 e a alejo slal ajaj 1 fall A a AA of Domei ELF ww Doea OLE r de Fou Help pora Pi TS SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Then select Print from the File Menu or press the print button in the tool bar You can also choose Print Preview to observe what will be sent to the printer Monday 11 epientsa TPR 1430 00 Monday 1 epi VES 190000 000 00 Te
126. lied sound of the selected criterion level to produce a dose of 100 Criterion duration is typically 8 hours It is the level of a sound which will produce a dose of 100 if continually applied for the criterion time The current OSHA criterion level is 90 dB A standard frequency weighting that simulates the response of the human ear to high amplitude loud noise Egpa is the level expressed in dB of a constant sound over a specified normalization time period T that contains the same energy as the actual unsteady sound measured over a stated measurement period T T The measurement period is generally shorter so the actual noise exposure is spread out or normalized over the normalization time period In Blaze the Criterion Duration is the normalization time period and the Run Time is the measurement period For example a measured Leq of 86 dB Run Time 4 hours will produce an Lgpg of 83 dB Criterion Duration 8 hours Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Glossary C 1 In Blaze Lgpg is annotated as Lep x where x represents the normalization time period or Criterion Duration i e 8 10 12 etc hours T2 I Lep a 10L08 19 a T 2 P Dar dB E OR Esp q Leg l0Log y1 B T Tn dB Leq frequency weighted A or C equivalent continuous sound pressure level in dB P t instantaneous frequency weighted A or C sound pressure in pascals Po reference sound pressure 20 uPa
127. lowing graph shows overlaid plots of two records which were measured at different times as they would appear on the default Multi File History Graph Multi File Time History Graph Left clicking the Absolute Time Graph button will produce a display of the same two time history files using the same time axis for both HANS Gas Multi File Time History Graph l AAA F I a ait J 4 A j 1 1 Y i Y vy NA ER PU ee ee ee ee eee ee E Par Lege Left click the Absolute Time Graph button to return to the overlaid plot format The Statistics graph shows how often each dB level from 60 dB to 150 dB occurred during the measurement or whatever the range is based on gain Measurement Summary 2 85 Step 1 Click the Statistics Graph icon from the main toolbar ila SHl So Gol ello elude Sela 2 The Statistics Graph for the current measurement record will appear Blaze6 2 QQ ea ke Statistics Graph 13 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 9 00 6 00 7 00 6 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 gt 1 00 0 00 T Under 695d fo5dB 95d 985d 109546 119546 129 540 1395406 149 5 dB ode Normal gt Cursor 1 Under Cumulative Distribution 0 0 On the horizontal axis each tic mark on the grid represents a dB level 2 86 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Blaze6 2 Step 2 Click on a grid line using the
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129. mes are longer than the times listed in the table below If problems are encounter during downloading of data simply install a fresh battery the data will still be safe Dosimeter Run time and still downloadable hrs 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 12 All of the above times are with units using alkaline batteries Run times will be shorter when using NiCd and NiMH bat teries A 10 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics Microphone Pinout Looking into connector on 5park dosimeter 1 GND SIGNAL 3 5 WDC 4 MIC FAULT Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualGeneral Characteristics A 11 A 12 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics APPENDIX Frequently Asked Questions Measurements and Interfaces i This FAQ answers the question What do the Spark Family of Instruments measure and how do they communicate with the computer and other instruments The Spark Family of Instruments are personal noise dosimeters They are designed to measure workplace noise exposure The metrics they measure are Dose 5 kinds Projected eae Lmin Lm ax ee ISO 4 user Dose 5 as User eats selected with Dose aa or C wght PLUS 4 6 Overall Ln values Ln values can be changed even after measurement e The Spark instruments deliver an incredible battery life of over 100 hours continuous on two AA batteries 35 hours for 705 and 705 on 1 AA battery e T
130. meters The calibration procedure for the Spark series meters is described on page 2 13 and 3 11 of this manual The reference frequency is 1000 Hz At power on the Spark series meters will not proceed to a running condition until it is allowed to stabilize A short sta bilization time approx 5 seconds is also invoked when cer tain settings Weighting Gain etc are changed The Larson Davis ADP046 should be substituted for the MPROOI microphone when performing electrical tests on the Spark series meters e Dose Projected Dose Time Weighted Average TWA and Leq e Exposure in Pa S and Pa H including the E8 and E40 calculations e SPL Lmax Lmin and Lpeak e Exceedance count and duration for 115 and 120 dBSPL RMS and 140 dBSPL Peak A 6 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics Data Storage Note Recording time is also limited by battery life See Larson Davis Spark Dosimeters Run time Speci fications on page A 9 Data Communications e Ln Table for SPL measurements 5 minute intervals 0 5 dB resolution bins e Time History e 4 Mbyte Memory e Unlimited data memory retention with batteries removed e 2 minute typical data retention for clock during battery change e 5 second download typical time required to transfer 8 hours of data sampled at a 60 second rate from a Spark instrument to the Blaze software The Spark noise dosimeters store
131. mmary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 0 Blaze1 2 Ql tal el 13 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 9 00 6 00 7 00 6 00 3 00 4 00 34 00 2 00 1 00 0 00 Mode Zoom SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 3 Release the left mouse button to execute the zoom DERK Statistics Graph Flot area 60 0 d8 61 508 83 0 48 64 508 56 0 dB 07 5 dE 69 006 90 5 db 92 0 d8 93 5 db 95 008 96 508 95 0 db Cursor 1 89 0 dE Cumulative Distribution 99 6 Further zooming can be achieved by repeating the above procedure The dB levels that are displayed directly under the statistics graph show which portion of the graph is currently displayed The Underflow level displays the percentage of time all dB levels were under 60 dB The Over flow level displays the percentage of time all dB levels were over 150 dB As the graph is scrolled the dB labels change to identify the low and high dB levels displayed in the graph Zooming Out the Statistics Graph Zoom Out returns a zoomed Statistics Graph to its original unexpanded scale Measurement Summary 2 89 2 90 Blazeb Step 1 Click on the magnifying glass in the Statistics Graph toolbar to select the Zoom Out tool Step 2 You will be automatically zoomed out to the original Statistics Graph graph OX 13 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 3 00 8 00 7 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 1 00 0 00
132. n and leave it alone for 60 seconds This will put it in sleep mode Then with the instrument Facing the IR dongle click the Test IR Dongle button IF everything is working correctly the sleeping instrument should wake up and briefly illuminate its red and green LED s Iv Check this box if the LED was illuminated To ensure that the IR interface module is connected correctly to the PC and to ensure that it is working properly click on the TEST IR DONGLE button The LED on the top of the IR dongle should light up If it does click Next D 6 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Blaze Connection Wizard for IR Communications If 1t does not light up ensure that the dongle is properly connected to the PC Try testing with another COM or USB port Step 5 Verify IR dongle instrument placement Make sure the instrument and IR dongle are positioned as Follows S The instrument and IR dongle should be separated by a distance of 12 inches 3Dcr However iF you are still having connection problems try moving the instrument closer or Further away as necessary Norrmal operating range is between Sin and 36in 1 5cm to 91cm Place the instrument facing towards the IR interface module at between 12 and 36 and click Next Step 6 Test connection Before continuing make sure the Following conditions are true I The instrument is turned on and has fresh Alkaline batteries M The instrument is pointed directly at
133. n Connection Wizard When enabled Blaze will always search for a virtual COM port upon startup To enable this click on this feature which will place a checkmark as shown above i When Blaze detects a COM port is present and available it will provide the following message DYX009 InfraRed IR interface with USB Found A DYXO09 InfraRed IR interface with USB has been found on port 9 Would you like to make this the default port for Spark units F Do not show this dialog again Blaze Connection Wizard for IR Communications The Blaze software contains a Connection Wizard to aid in troubleshooting any possible IR connection problems between Blaze anda Spark instrument This Connection Wizard will start automatically if an instrument is not found on a connection attempt D 4 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual Blaze Check for COM Port Note that the rest of the instructions for the Connection Wizard are the same whether it was started manu ally or automatically To start the Connection Wizard manually for initial setup click on Options in the main menu and then on Connection Wizard to open the screen shown below Step 1 Select instrument Select the instrument you are trying to conmect to Select Spark and click Next Step 2 Select IR dongle Select the type of IR dongle supplied with your Spark unit C DVY008 InfraRed IR interface with Serial Port RS232 f Dwx0054 ATEN S
134. n LiU fo Fra Hoht CAI 3 20 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 2 Press Y to enter the Frequency Weighting edit field Step 3 Press or W to move to your desired weight ing value Step 4 Press to accept the new choice or press to exit without making the change Cain Livild Fra Hoaht R CLEC Changing the Peak Weighting This function is used to change the weighting of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s Peak Detector The choices are either C or U Unweighted Peak weighting is independent of the RMS weighting Step 1 To change the Peak weighting first highlight Pk Weht by pressing W in the Setup menu O KT Pk Hoht cc Step 2 Press Y to enter the Peak Weighting edit field PE He higa k A A SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 21 Step 3 Press or W to move to the desired weighting value re HER Hahti TU FO Step 4 Press to accept the new choice or to exit without making the change a 49 ff Fk Hoht F cug Changing the Detector This function is used to change the rate of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s rms root mean square detector which is used to collect data This is normally set to Slow for dosimetry applications however you need to verify this with your particular countries regulations Choices are either S Slow or F Fast Step 1 To change the Detector rate first highli
135. n will clear and a new measurement can be acquired RESET is also used to exit from menus screens the TOOLS key is used to access various system functions of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX such as calibration setting the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX locking feature changing the instrument setup viewing the available memory viewing the firmware version viewing battery capacity viewing the timers and adjusting the contrast of the display The arrow keys G A and Y provide a variety of different navigation operations within the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX operating system This includes maneuvering through menus and displays Typically the up and down arrows move the user up and down through displays and menus The up and down arrow are also used to navigate through menu choices The left and right arrows move the user from one related screen to another O The check key is used to select an option or choice from a 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX menu SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Icon Descriptions Battery Mail Icon Communication Y SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s graphical display also has its own icons that provide status information eee Yul Bees The Battery icon provides information with respect to the remaining battery voltage of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Notice that there are 3 bars within the battery graphic When all 3 sectors are present the battery voltage is greater th
136. nia eter tree ee rere ree F 3 IN O eC nine get ann ery Rrra F 4 i vii i viii About This Manual SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Spark ATEX Blaze noise dosimetry system The Spark ATEX family instruments are among the smallest most powerful noise dosimeters available for work place noise measurement Spark ATEX s rugged construction will provide you with years of trouble free operation The 706 ATEX and 706RC ATEX are full featured dosimeters and sound level meters that can operate independently under manual control via keypad The 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX and 705 ATEX are similar in Operation except that they have no keypad or display making them virtually tamper proof Spark 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX and 703 ATEX work integrally with the Blaze software Blaze provides a simple way to setup the Spark ATEX instruments download and analyze the measured data Blaze software runs on Windows NT SP4 Windows Xp and Windows Vista We invite you to read this manual to achieve the best results from your Spark ATEX lt instrument and Blaze software This manual has 4 chapters and 6 appendices covering the following topics e Chapter 1 Introduction user manual overview and an introduction to the functionality and measurement capa bilities of the dosimeter e Chapter 2 Using Blaze instructions for u
137. nnect from the Blaze software before physically moving the Spark ATEX instrument away from the IR device This is accomplished by closing the Instrument Manager dialog box and clicking on the Disconnect button SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Instrument Manager xj Invrumert Status General Settings Auto Timer Marasi Control Oownioad Cattrate wm t lt SCiOS Retiesh 1180 34 fren remaining 1000 k Led 11 ol 50 recorde 114 Jornsary 2002 145103 14 dorar 2002 145106 The Instrument Manager window also appears on the screen The Instrument Manager contains tabbed pages for performing various Spark ATEX instrument functions The page that appears initially is the Instrument Status page It contains information about the currently connected Spark instrument the instrument s serial number the firmware version the remaining battery voltage note that full voltage is approximately 3 00V for the 703 ATEX 703 ATEX if using alkaline batteries or approximately 1 5V for 705 ATEX 705 ATEX if using alkaline batteries the remaining run time the available free memory in the Spark instrument the number of records used up to 50 and the remaining run time based on the free memory and current data storage selections the date time of the Spark ATEX Communication Methods in the Blaze software 2 7 instruments built in clock and the date time from your computer Before connecting another Spark ATEX
138. nnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnoss 3 23 Changing the Dose Measurement Settings oocccccncnncnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnss 3 24 Chansine the Threshold Level courier 3 24 Changing the Exchange Rate aid 3 25 Chansine the Criterion Ti ot 3 25 Changing the Criterion Level is 3 26 Memory SCONES casa 3 27 Memory A E O 3 27 A A A E E ENA 3 27 Memory Ere ania OD 3 28 Number or Records Sd aaa 3 28 Installed Bytes Of Mem ii 3 28 Chapter 4 Appendix A Upload 706RC A TEX Online neu eine ae 3 28 A emcee E er ee er 3 28 A ro E E On O a ecta toed 3 29 The Power Menta Shs sen Ge Ae ees meg an hiw aoe aces en teioe aa 3 30 PAU a a or E Aanacdeaes capa seasseaen case EE E 3 31 A E E E 3 32 A N 3 33 706RC ATEX Operation 4 1 Titodic t oien a 4 1 MEMES OC A AEAEE 4 1 Controlling a Remote DEVICE srren 4 2 Inversion Mode das doo 4 3 Record ras did 4 5 Spark 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 703 ATEX Specifications A 1 General E haractenstos dad A 1 Is O O A 1 Referente DIE cOn ia a A 1 Typical Measurement Ranges india A 1 Calibration Reference Level S A 2 ErEquency We SUN 96 naaa A 2 Detector Time W cightin S ederent iow we eben areetincaiet ante A 3 Operating Temperatite Rang Srita noite A 3 Bitects ot Humidity dd A 3 Storage Emperador A 3 Ertects or Mar neie SA E eel nai as A 3 Effects of Strong Acoustic Piclds a a A 4 Compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards o o A 4 E
139. nstrument one of the following battery types must be used when this instrument is operated in an explosive environment Duracell MN1500 AA Alkaline Eveready Energizer E91 AA Alkaline Do not replace batteries in an explosive environment In NON explosive environments NiCd or NiMH recharge able batteries may be used See page 1 17 for recommended rechargeable batteries Running at Various Temperatures Dosimeter un time un time Dir OCA 25 C s 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX a CC lt lt _ _ Running at Various Temperatures Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualGeneral Characteristics A 9 Notes e The reduction of run times in colder environments is due to the chemical attributes and nature of the batteries e Run times at higher temperatures will give similar run times as those of 25 C e All of the above times are with units using alkaline batteries Run times will be shorter when using NiCd and NiMH batteries 705 ATEX 705 ATEX downloading after run times Because the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX units use only one bat tery they tend to consume more battery energy during the downloading of data Below are times listed on how long the unit can run and still be able to download data with no prob lems The times in the table above still apply for continuous run times however the user may encounter problems during the downloading if the run ti
140. o a remote Ccmvert We leas ter iE e always The display and keypad are always inverted Ccmvert We pla twaysh To change the invert status of the instrument Step 1 From the tools menu verify that Emulate is highlighted and press the check key Emu late Calibrate Lock Step 2 Use the arrow key to highlight Invert and press the check key comect J pavers IE Cnever IE Step 3 The Y and arrow keys can now be used to select the inversion mode for the 706RC ATEX Step 4 After the desired mode is showing press the Y key to enter the selection and return to the Emu late menu Connect TI Invert pea EmasterJ Ill The screen and keypad will invert when the connect menu item is selected and the Y key pressed SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Record Transfer SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The 706RC ATEX is able to upload records from remote units Both the 7O6RC ATEX and the remote will need to be stopped prior to initiating the transfer To initiate the Upload Step 1 Press the tools key on the 706RC ATEX while 1t is connected to a remote unit Ll Emulate lib Calibrate Lock p Step 2 Usethe and W arrow keys to scroll to the Memory menu item Step 4 Usethe and Y arrow keys to scroll to the Upload menu item and press the Y key The data transfer rate will be 1 3 to 1 2 the speed of an equivalent transfer to a PC the available amount of free
141. oard button copies the graph to the clipboard to make it available for pasting to another docu ment The Edit Time History data section allows the user to add or subtract an amount from a region selected by the cur sors It will bring up the following dialog box where the amount can be entered as a positive or negative value dit Time History Data Enter the amount to add or subtract from the selected region Cancel After entering a value press OK The value will then be added to the area defined by the Left and Right cursors The Included Selected data button will include the data selected by the Left and Right Cursors The Exclude Selected data button will exclude the data selected by the Left and Right Cursors The Restore all data button will restore all excluded and edited data back into the Time History graph 2 64 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Creates a new record from the selected data This button will allow you to add a note to the Time His tory graph The Leq button will display the Leq trace on the Time History Graph It will have a dark blue trace The Max button will display the Max trace on the Time History Graph It will have a red trace The Peak button will display the Peak trace on the Time History Graph It will have a dark green trace The TWA button will display the TWA trace on the Time History Graph for the currently selected Dose Calculation It will have a ligh
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143. onds e 99 hours and 59 minutes Standards Met IEC60651 1979 including amendment 1 1993 e JEC60804 1985 including amendment 1 1985 and amendment 2 1993 e JEC61252 1993 including amendment 1 2000 e ANSIS1 4 1983 e ANSI S1 25 1991 Power Supply e 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX706 ATEX 706RC ATEX operate with 2 AA alkaline batteries approximately 100 hour operation e 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX706 ATEX 706RC ATEX operate with 2 AA NiCd or NiHM batteries run time is reduced to approximately 40 hours e 705 ATEX 705 ATEX operate with 1 AA alkaline battery approximately 35 hour operation A 8 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics Dimensions Weight with Microphone Preamplifier and Battery and Case Approved Battery Types WARNING Larson Davis Spark Dosimeters Run time Specifications e 705 ATEX 705 ATEX operate with 1 AA NiCd or NiHM batteries run time is reduced to approximately 15 hours e Current draw when unit is off is approximately 800HA batteries will drain down in about 3 months e Actual run times vary depending on operating conditions e Battery life indication selected from keyboard or computer program e Width 2 5 inches 6 4 cm e Length 5 6 inches 14 cm without MPROO1 Microphone Preamplifier cable and connector combination e Depth 1 25 inches 3 2 cm e Weight 8 4 ounces 238 gm To comply with the intrinsic safety rating of this i
144. only be printed on the Sum mary report 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 m 90 00 80 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Annotate Graph Enter test to add to the graph rd Cancel Select the color for the note Black pa Select the font size iM edium 11 pt jel Step 3 Type in the text you would like to appear on the graph You can also select the color and size of the text Click OK button when you are finished Time History Graph 16 46 29 17 26 29 18 06 29 19 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 14 46 29 Measurement Summary 2 79 To Move or Delete Note Step 1 Click on the text to be moved or changed The Annotate graph window will appear Enter text to add to the graph OK Cancel Select the color for the note Black hd ove Select the font size Medium 11 pt Delete Step 2 To change the text enter new text and click the OK button To move text click the Move button and then click on the graph at the new location The text will be moved automatically to the new location on the graph To delete text click on the text to be deleted then choose the Delete button and the text will disappear Graph Records from Different Files This is a display only feature the file cannot be saved The records to be plotted must have the same sample interval weighting detector gain pea
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146. ontrol Download Calibrate Configuration Instrument Settings Save Delete AMS Weight A Weight Dose y pe Peak weight Weight Exchange Rate Detector Setting Fast hal Threshold Level dB Sample Interval 60 Sec Criterion Level dB Gain O dB Criterion Duration hre Battery Type Alkaline be Dose Defaults Configure Instrument Advanced Step 3 Press the carriage return or click the left mouse button to select your choice SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data2 Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration lt Instrument Settings Save Delete AMS Weight Dose 1 Peak weight C Weight T Exchange Rate 5 Detector Setting Fast r Threshold Level dB Sample Interval E Sec T Criterion Level dE Gain de r Criterion Duration hrz Battery Type Alkaline T Dose Defaults Configure In trument Advanced This technique is used to change the following settings in the General Settings tab RMS Weighting A or C Peak Weighting Unweighted or C Detector Setting Slow or Fast Sample Interval 1 5 10 30 or 60 seconds Gain 0 10 20 or 30 dB Battery Type Alkaline NiCd NiMH Dose Dose 1 Dose 2 Dose 3 and Dose 4 Changing the dose settings is accomplished by first choosing th
147. oper range if the signal is out of range the calibration will not be changed SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark ATEX instrument microphone fully into the calibrator microphone opening Activate the calibrator Figure 2 1 Calibrating the Spark ATEX Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument 2 11 Step 3 Press Calibrate on the Blaze calibrate menu to initiate the calibration process Calibrating Calibrating Cancel You will see that a bar appears on the screen showing the calibration in progress When the bar is at 100 the calibration is complete The following message appears Calibration Successful Calibrator Lewel Current Level 114 0 Deviation 0 0 Accept Calibration Y Cancel Step 4 Click Yes to accept this calibration or click Cancel to abort the calibration process If you click Yes your Spark ATEX instrument is now calibrated Notice that the Last Calibration field has been updated to reflect this most recent calibration Calibration Information Serial Number 7680 Last Calibration 03 10 05 17 58 Offset 3 5 View Calibration History 2 12 Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Possible Dialog Boxes There are two dialog boxes which may appear during the calibration of a Spark unit Level Greater than Cal High Range El A Level 117 8 is greater than Cal High range 1 allows Ignore This dialog bo
148. or when the Spark instrument is in range of any active IR device Step 6 Press to edit the Auto Off time Power OFF are Mind Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 31 Timers 3 32 Step 7 Press W to cycle through the Auto Off times Step 8 When you have highlighted your Auto Off time press Q to accept 49231 Auto OFF Cnever A Step 9 Press to exit to the Power menu sate About JE Pouer ele The Timers area is used to view the current time and date of the instrument s built in clock and to view the automatic run stop timers if they have been established The time date and the timers can be changed using the Blaze software Time and date can also be changed manually with the instrument Automatic timers however can only be changed using Blaze Step 1 Press Y to highlight Timer Step 2 Press Q to enter the Timers screen Time Now 3402 99 13 59 57 Time Now show the Time and Date of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s clock Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 3 Press to see if Timers have been set prat a P da 30 aa 432 00 30 00 lala If a Timer is set you can view the Start Stop Times and Dates from this display TO1 displayed in the upper right corner of the screen is the first action to be taken This will always be a Timer start In this case the timer is set to start on Sep tember 13 1999 at 2 30 PM Press the Y arrow to see the stop
149. ord will contain the serial number of the unit that created the record SPARK and BLAZE User Manual APPENDIX Spark 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 703 ATEX 03 ATEX Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Numeri cal values given are typical Refer to specific calibration or test results for accurate data on a specific unit General Characteristics Type Precision The Larson Davis Spark series meters with attached MPROO1 combined preamplifier 3 8 microphone cable and connector is a Type 2 combination personal noise dosimeter and personal noise exposure meter Reference Direction The reference direction is perpendicular to the plane of the microphone diaphragm Typical Measurement Ranges RMS Detector e Dynamic Range gt 75 dB e Primary Indicator Range gt 70 dB Measurement Ranges Gain 30dB Gain 20dB Gain 10dB Gain 0dB 43 113 dBA 53 123 dBA 63 133 dBA 73 143 dBA e Crest Factor Limit gt 50 e Pulse Range 70dB Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualSpark 706RC ATEX 706 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 The instrument s Noise Floor Lower Limit and Overload Level vary depending upon the sensitivity of the attached microphone Typical values for a MPROO1 or MPROO2 3 8 microphone are listed in the table below Typical N oise Floor Typical Lower Limit Typical Overload Typical Max A Weighted A Weighted Peak Level Gain 30dB Gain 30dB Gain 0dB G
150. ors ETN Graph exe ES Misato J Noise Survey Data J istart a hMeaccesz exe a Osa ex Files of type Executable Files eee Cancel File name Step 12 Select OK to export the file and launch the viewer application Searching the Blaze Database SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Blaze incorporates a powerful search function which will allow you to search through saved Data Records on specific items Searching the Blaze Database 2 105 Step 1 Select the Query Files button from the Tool bar la ul aDelelslo elulu e aelel e Step 2 The Query Files dialog box will appear Search Files ilal Look Ir C Program FillestLarson DavisiBlazet Data Browse T Look in Sub Folders ramas SSCS baie A We O ee Step 3 Use the Browse button to select the file folder you wish to query Search Files Iofs ilal Look In C Frogram FlesiLarsonDavisBlazeiDar Browse Look in Sub Folders Parameter ti OA ae a y A A Me Seamer CI ans Dba ii om na led 2 106 Searching the Blaze Database SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Search Files El DRAC i eilet Look Ir C Program Files Larson Davis Blazet Data Browse T Look in Sub Folders JC A E O A O Seamer CI Step 4 Select the folder that contains your Blaze Data Records and press the OK button Check the Search Sub folders box 1f you wish to search the sub folders as well Browse for Folder
151. ou have chosen will automatically run and display the exported text file Step 9 Check the Automatically Launch Viewer __ Application check box wee eS eee eer eee ee x Cancel Sections to Include i Results Summary Ln Data W Time History Data The cal history E Min W Statistical Data M Export as Comma Delimited File M Export all downloaded files Output Filename DrilPress1 Ea 4 Automatically Launch Viewer Sop ES 2 104 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual If the check box is checked and the edit field is left blank the default viewer for the file type csv or txt will be invoked to read the created file Step 10 You can then browse to the application you want to launch by clicking the selection box to the right Export Data eee x Sections to Include Cancel W Lr Data The cal history E v Min 4 Results Summary e Time History Data I Statistical Data M Export as Comma Delimited File M Export all downloaded files Output Filename DrilPresst E M Automatically Launch Viewer App Step 11 Choose your desired application to view the exported data Select Viewer Application Look in E3 Office ka T Actors la Setup C bind exe __ Bitmaps T Shortcut Bar gt Binder exe a Meo rf _ Borders EI Startup oe Excel exe Msoi Z Examples J wordhail Fh Findfast exe 67 E Z Library T lat
152. ow much data is already in memory this startup screen may be displayed from 3 to 90 seconds 1 16 Getting Started Step 3 If there are batteries in the unit carefully remove and replace them with new AA batteries Replace the door by first inserting the bottom side of the battery cover in the dosimeter case An T a M TTE Figure 1 9 Re inserting the battery door Step 4 Move the top side of the battery cover flush against the dosimeter case Then move the sliding tab to its original up position Figure 1 10 Locking the battery door Internal battery life varies depending on the operating mode Operating continuously the dosimeter will last SPARK and BLAZE User Manual beyond 100 hours Using the backlight or communicating via the IR port will reduce the battery life Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX NOTE Only AA type batteries can be To insert the AA battery in the 705 ATEX dosimeter used in the Spark ATEX instruments remove the battery cover on the bottom of the instrument WARNING Do not replace the batteries in an explosive environment Step 1 To remove the battery door unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the 705 ATEX using a flat bladed screwdriver a aie Figure 1 11 Removing the battery door Step 2 Remove the battery door to expose the battery compartment Figure 1 12 Battery compartment SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Installing Batteries in the 705 ATE
153. ower frequency magnetic field immunity test 80 A m A lt 2 dB from 85 dB SPL IEC 61000 4 3 2006 IEC 61000 4 8 2001 A 4 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual General Characteristics Effects of Mechanical Vibration The entire instrument including the microphone and pream plifier was sinusoidally vibrated at an acceleration of 1 m s at 1 3 octave frequencies from 10 Hz to 1000 Hz The results of this test are shown in the following tables X Axis Acceleration parallel to the mic diaphragm mic preamp body was laid on its side on the shaker Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading 10 sec Leq Hz 10 sec Leq dB C SPL dB C SPL Y Axis Acceleration perpendicular to the mic diaphragm mic preamp body was laid on its side on the shaker Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading 10 sec Leq 10 sec Leq dB C SPL dB C SPL Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualGeneral Characteristics A 5 Z Axis Acceleration perpendicular to the top surface of the MRP001 cap Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading Nominal Frequency Instrument Reading 10 sec Leq Hz 10 sec Leq dB C SPL dB C SPL Microphone Extension Cables Calibration Procedure Reference Frequency Stabilization Time Microphone Electrical Impedance Functions Measured Microphone extension cables cannot be used with the Spark series
154. ows signs of deterioration Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference ManualATEX Intrinsic Safety Approvals F 1 Back Panel Labels This section presents the intrinsic safe labels which appear on the back of the different instruments of the Spark ATEX family Note that the year of manufacture is provided in the year code which is part of the serial number as indicated in the following figures 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 704 ATEX 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Serial number will appear as YYXXXX where Y Y is the year code 07 is 2007 r OE Serial O Made in USA TYPE 2 NOISE DOSIMETER ANSI 1 4 1983 S1 25 1991 IEC 60651 1979 60804 1985 61252 am1 2000 M706 15 G INTRINSICALLY SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS For more info see www larsondavis com WARNINGS 1 Use only with two Duracell MN1500 or two Eveready Energizer E91 1 5Volt AA alkaline batteries 2 Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers Replace both batteries at the same time 3 Do not replace batteries in an explosive atmosphere External connection port is for use only with an MPRO001 or MPR002 microphone 5 Keep product in protective case during service Temperature 10 C lt Tamb lt 40 C Read manual LARSON DAVIS a Division of 126 PCB Piezotronics Inc ITS 05 ATEX 25065X EEx ib IIB T4 d Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual ATEX Intrinsic Safety Approvals 705 ATEX Model For more info see www larsondavis com
155. pleted open it by pressing the Instrument Manager button on the toolbar The Instrument Manager window will then reappear The remaining tabbed pages in the Instrument Manager will be discussed in the sections that follow Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument It is always good practice to calibrate your Spark ATEX instrument before each measurement To calibrate select the Calibrate tab from the Instrument Manger window to show the Calibrate page 2 10 Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Insert the 706 Microphone into the calibrator and turn the calibrator on Then set the calibrator level and click on the Calibrate button EE Calibration Information Calibrator Level Calibrate Serial Number TESO Last Calibration 03 70 05 17 51 Offset eee View Calibration History Step 1 First verify that the Calibrator Level field contains the appropriate output level of your calibrator If you are using a Larson Davis Step 2 Remove microphone windscreen and insert the Model CAL250 this should be set to 114 0 If you are using a Larson Davis CAL150 or CAL200 the value could be set to either 94 0 or 114 0 depending on the setting of the adjustable level switch The instru ment will verify that the signal from the calibrator is within the pr
156. pouch while firmly holding the sides Installing Batteries in the 7O6RC ATEX 706 ATEX 704 ATEX 703 ATEX and 703 ATEX NOTE Only AA type batteries can be To insert the two AA batteries in the dosimeter remove the used in the Spark ATEX instruments battery cover on the back of the instrument WARNING Do not replace the batteries in an explosive environment 1 14 Getting Started SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 Move the sliding tab towards the bottom away from the microphone end of the dosimeter Figure 1 7 Moving the battery door sliding tab Step 2 Grasp the sides of the battery door towards the top of the dosimeter and pull outward to remove o URACERE VITRO ff Figure 1 8 Opening the battery door SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Getting Started 1 15 NOTE When installing batteries into a 703 ATEX or 703 ATEX 705 ATEX or 705 ATEX both indicator LED s should illuminate when the batteries are first installed for approximately 5 seconds This time can be extended by up to 60 seconds if there is data in the units mem ory See section titled 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX Front Panel Indicators for further details on the 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX and 705 ATEX indicators Note When installing batteries into the 706 ATEX or 7O6RC ATEX the instru ment startup screen will be displayed During this time the instrument is check ing previously stored data in memory Depending on h
157. ppendix D of this manual Add a Title or change the Date if desired Title Modified Data Report Date 24 August 1999 16 41 09 Close Report Options M Show Leg Data IY Show LMax Data MW Show LPeak Data IY Show TWA Data Advanced Modified Data Report SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Advanced Print Options SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 Press the Advanced button on the Print Dialog Box Title Summary Report Print Date 24 August 1999 16 41 09 Close Report Options M Show Leg Data IY Show LMax Data IY Show LPeak Data I Show TWA Data Summary Report Modified Data Report Step 2 The Advanced Print Options dialog box will I Include Graph Summary and Modified only Averaged HiRes shows all exceedances Cancel Fractional dB Display Statistics Report only appear advanced Print Options ES m Advanced Options T Include Logo LDLogo wmf E Font Size 7 00 Step 3 This dialog box will allow you to include a graph either an averaged graph or a detailed graph showing all exceedances for the summary report You also have the option to include a Fractional dB Display Statistics Report only and the option to include a logo To choose any of these adjustments simply check the appropriate box in the Advanced Print Options window Measurement Summary 2 99 2 100 Measurement Summary Step 4 To se
158. ra dB Remember General Information Notice that the General Information area has been updated with the information that was entered in the General Information fields General Information Serial Number 0203 Model Number O3 User Ralph Elf Job Description Sleigh cleaner Location North Pole Start Time Friday 16 November 2001 10 75 00 Stop Time Friday 16 November 2001 10 23 43 Aun Time 00 08 43 Pre Calibration None Post Calibration Friday 08 Februar 002 11 03 00 Calibration Deviation Sample Interval 1 Sec Note This ig a noble profession SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Recalculating the Results NOTE Only one Dose calculation may be displayed on a Data Record at a time To show multiple Dose calculations the reports must be printed each time indi vidually for each new Dose Calculation Modifying The Dose Parameters SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The dose projected dose and TWA can be from among the ATEX 4 Dose calculations originally programmed into the Spark ATEX family instrument In addition the Criterion Level the Criterion Duration can be modified and the selected Dose will be recalculated using those new values Step 1 To select the Dose Parameters go to the Dose Parameters section select the pull down list next to the current Dose selection and select from Dose 1 2 3 or 4 Set Parameters Dose Parameters General Information User Ralph Elf Location North Pole Job De
159. rared interface module e DVX008A IR infrared USB to DBM9 serial adapter e DVX009 IR infrared USB interface module e MPROO2 3 cylindrical mast type preamp for use as SLM If any of these items are missing please contact your Larson Davis sales representative or contact Larson Davis directly Assembling the Spark ATEX Dosimeter Remove the microphone and preamplifier from its protective packaging The windscreen and microphone clip should already be attached Figure 1 3 Integrated microphone and preamplifier MPRO001 shown on left 3 cylindrical mast type preamp for use as SLM MPR002 shown on right 1 12 Getting Started SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 Align the red dots of the microphone connector plug on cable and the microphone connector receptacle on the dosimeter N NOISE DOSIMETER I SLM N Figure 1 4 Aligning the microphone connectors Step 2 Carefully push the microphone connector plug into the connector receptacle on the dosimeter Figure 1 5 Connecting the microphone SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Getting Started 1 13 Step 3 If you wish to use the protective carrying case recommended slide the dosimeter into the con forming pouch and secure the Velcro strap Figure 1 6 The CCS027 protective case Important When removing the dosimeter from the pouch do not pull microphone connector This can cause damage Instead push the dosimeter at the bottom of the
160. rial Humber Dba ii om na led R CAWINDOW S DESETOPSBlaze1 blz 1 CAWINDOW S DE SETOPSBlaze1 blz 2 CAWINDOW S DE SE TOPS Blaze blz 3 4 5 6 CAWINDOMWS SDE SK TOPS Blazel blz CAWINDOMWS SDE SKTOPSBlaze blz CAWINDOMWS SDE SKTOPSBlaze blz Step 8 To view a record that was located by the search Double Click on the desired record and the Data Record window will be brought up Searching the Blaze Database SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 9 You may also print the results of the search by pressing the print button Search Files _ Oy ES E 8 Look Im ER Base IM Look in Sub Folders remeros JA e OA O s be Me SerialNumber Qe Med y DRAC i eilt CA WINDOWSADESKTOPBlazel blz C AWINDOWS DESKTOP Blaze ble C AWINDOWS DESKTOP Blazel ble C AWINDOWS DESKTOPSBlaze ble C AWINDOWS DESKTOPSBlaze ble C AWINDOWS DESKTOP Blazel ble mon eho Troubleshooting Download Problems A situation can occur in which the instrument connects to the Blaze software but the download process fails indicated by the message The file could not be downloaded Check the battery and the connection and try again There might also be a message restore the connection with a countdown Note All stored data is in non If this occurs replace the batteries with fresh new batteries volatile memory and will be safe Often times the batteries will have just enough energy to while the batteries are changed allow the unit to run
161. roved alkaline batteries can be used in this instrument See page A 8 for approved batteries 3 30 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Auto Off SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 4 Press Y until Auto Off is highlighted ME 02 59 Auto OFF C33 ia Step 5 Press until Volts is highlighted Auto OFF CLnever J Volts erah The Volts value displayed reflects the remaining voltage in the batteries New alkaline batteries will yield 1 5V each for a total displayed battery volt age value of about 3V Fully charged NiCD s or NiMH s should indicate roughly 2 4V If you are using rechargeable batteries NiCD or NiMH 1t may take a few moments for the battery voltage value to stabilize The Auto Off feature allows you to set a time whereby the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX automatically powers off If a 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX key has not been pressed during this Auto Off period the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX automatically shuts off to conserve power The maximum time that can be set is 60 minutes The minimum is minute Selecting the Never option disables this feature leaving the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX power on indefinitely or until the unit is powered off using If the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Timer has been set the Auto Off feature will be disabled until one minute after completion of the last timer stop time Auto Off is also disabled during a manual start run until the unit is stopped
162. rs 1 22 Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Selecting Yes takes you the first screen of the install wizard Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Ser ES Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Silicon Laboratories CP210x CP Drivers for Windows 200074 PF72003 Server ista The InstallShield Wizard will copy Silicon Laboratories CP2108 EP Drivers for Windows 2000 44P 2003 Server Vista onto pour computer To continue click Next Click Next Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Ser ed License Agreement a A Please read the following license agreement carefully E A END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING TO TERMS THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CERTAIN COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY PROPRIETARY MATERIAL LICENSED PRODUCT THE USE OF WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT INDICATING YOUR AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES YOUR AND IF APPLICABLE YOUR COMPANYS ASSENT TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE LICENSE OR AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS YOU MUST NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WRITTEN APPROVAL IS NOTA 4 meses OT aA ee a Oe RO Ia E Ol accept the terms of the license agreement SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 1 23 Click I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next
163. s several pages SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 First verify that a measurement record you wish to print is open Ele Da ye pi jeah uoh gdes List ll ala ita j a ello sla aloja e aia TOA 1016 10i AAA vi Comet e Donec OL Mirad Peral Madied Doe 1d Xx Biaid Puy Di ao ho nda LO ih dba 7i di Made Si Gi Fer Midi ed Lira 14153 dii Moder Mas peak 124 1 a adhe Lean kh d 110 VHS dla La 104 8 dia 150 1a 5 dls LD Mo dla La k d a arhar Paiz head i HA i ii El Fea dsp pem Fl ad z Step 2 To Print the data select Print Reports from the File menu or press the Print Reports Button on the toolbar ma E bieda 11 rs 1 i E kimie 11 kata TEE 15 00 B m0 a 1 25 SHl S al alo su lee The following Print window appears SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 97 NOTE The TWA printed is the TWA for the currently selected Dose 2 98 Measurement Summary Date 24 August 1999 16 41 03 Cloze Report Options M Show Leg Data IY Show LMax Data MW Show LPeak Data IY Show TWA Data Advanced Summary Report Modified Data Report Here you can select the report you wish to Print add a title to the printout edit the date which appears on the report and select which data you would like to show on the report Step 3 Select the report style that you wish to Print by clicking on it You can see report samples in A
164. s two items connect and invert The connect selection is what starts the 706RC ATEX looking for a remote unit The inversion mode allows the user to operate the 706RC ATEX while it is upside down The Invert menu has 3 possible settings e never The display and keypad are never inverted e master The inversion occurs only when the 706RC ATEX is connected to a remote unit e always The display and keypad are always inverted Step 4 Verify that the connect selection is highlighted and press the Q key 3 10 Remote Control of Remote unit SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The 706RC ATEX will now start searching for a remote unit The 706RC ATEX will connect to the first available remote unit to come in range Jde Searching for lav 70x bto quit Once the 706RC ATEX finds a remote unit the screen on the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX RC becomes the screen for the remote When you press a key on the 706RC ATEX you are really pressing the key on the remote unit All setup functions are then available from the controls of the 706RC ATEX that would normally be available for manual control Please see Chapter 4 for a complete explanation of the 706RC ATEX functionality Calibration of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 1 To calibrate the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX enter the Tools menu and highlight Calibrate Ca libratejji Lock i Setup If you need to change the Cal Level to reflect a different calibrator
165. sc Sleigh cleaner Note This is a noble profession Criterion Level dB jes Criterion Duration hrs E Statistics Parameters Display Limit Line jo Step 2 Click OK to incorporate the new dose selection on the Data Record Results Dose Projected Dose LEW TWA TA 8 Lmax Max Lpeak Lmin Overload Results These values change based on the selected dose criterion The selected Dose parameter may be modified for a different Criterion Level and a different Criterion Time Measurement Summary 2 53 Step 1 Set Parameters Dose Parameters Exchange Rate E Threshold Level dB eo Criterion Level dB es Criterion Duration hirs E Statistics Parameters L fio L fao L 50 Step 2 Select the parameter you wish to change Set Parameters Dose Parameters Show Dose 2 Exchange Rate fa Threshold Level dB feo Criterion Level dB E Criterion Duration hrs E Statistics Parameters Measurement Summary Open the Set Parameters window General Information User Rialp Elf Location North Pole Job Desc Sleigh cleaner Note This i a noble profession Display Limit Line jo dE Remember General Information General Information User Ralph Elf Location North Pole Job Desc Sleigh cleaner Mote This i a noble profession Display Limit Line fo dE Remember General Information SPARK and BLAZE User Manu
166. sing the Blaze software connecting to the dosimeter setting up the dosimeter to take measurements downloading data from the dosimeter to a file and printing reports Introduction 1 1 About This Chapter Formatting Conventions 1 2 About This Chapter Chapter 3 Using the Spark 706RC ATEX and 706 ATEX without Blaze This chapter reviews manual operation on the 706RC ATEX and 706 ATEX via its built in keypad and on board user interface Chapter 4 Using the 706RC ATEX to control and upload other Spark ATEX family instruments Appendix A Dosimeter specifications Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Glossary Appendix D IR Communications Troubleshooting Appendix E Sample Reports Appendix F ATEX Intrinsic Safe Approvals Specifically this introductory chapter covers the following topics Formatting Conventions explanation of the fonts and other formatting conventions used in this manual Getting Started instructions for unpacking inspecting and initially assembling the dosimeter This manual uses the following formatting conventions In step by step directions the process what you do is shown in the right column and the rationale why you do it with other cautions and comments shown in the left column Especially important information is shown in italics Where it is necessary to distinguish the operation of the different Spark ATEX family instruments it w
167. sly mentioned reports Blaze will allow you to merge multiple data records into one data record This would allow you to take two measurements one before lunch and one after lunch and have the results as one continuous record Step 1 Click on the Merge Records Button c r Epa san Step 2 The Merge Records dialog box will appear SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Merge Records Select Records to Merge 1108423439 16 20 27 bo 08723799 16 28 37 Hege 2 08423439 16 32 54 to 08723799 16 33 06 3 08423499 16 33 08 to 08723799 16 33 13 4 08423499 16 33 16 to 08723799 16 33 17 a 0872399 16 33 18 bo 08723799 16 33 30 6 08723799 16 33 32 to 08723799 16 33 37 r 08425799 16 33 46 to 08723799 16 33 50 o 08423439 16 33 56 to 08723799 16 34 00 9 08423439 16 34 02 to 08723799 16 34 06 10 087 2399 16 34 07 to 08723799 16 34 10 11 087 2399 16 34 14 to 08723799 16 34 15 12 087 2399 16 35 56 to 08723799 16 41 00 Step 3 Select the records you wish to merge More than two records can be selected Use the Left Mouse button to select the first record Merge Records Select Records to Merge 11084234349 16 20 27 bo 08723799 16 28 37 2 0823 99 16 32 54 to 0823 99 16 33 06 3 08423499 16 33 08 to 08723799 16 33 13 4 0872399 16 33 16 to 08723799 16 33 17 a 08423499 16 33 18 bo 08723799 16 33 30 6 08723799 16 33 32 to 08723799 16 33 37 r 08425799 16 33 46 bo 08723799 16 33 50 o 08423439 16 33 56 to 08723799 16 3
168. strument if the connected Spark ATEX instrument is running or stopped the serial number of the Spark ATEX instrument and if data has been downloaded from the Spark ATEX instrument It also indicates if the unit has been calibrated The Session Log will be automatically updated when any of these operations has occurred 2 4 Starting Blaze Software SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Communication Methods in the Blaze software Direct Port Access Direct port access is used to establish the IR connection from your Windows operating system This method will work in any of the Windows operating system but will only work with the DVX008 external IR port Direct port access does not require installing any IR drivers or installing any additional network communication protocols Selecting the Communication Method After loading the software which will bring the Blaze main window to the computer screen it is necessary to set up the connection to work with the Spark ATEX instrument To do this use the left mouse key to select Options Connections which will display the Connection Setting dialog box Connection Settings Select Inst Type Select COM Port LO Mii Commu nications Ports COM lt Communications Port COMS lt DV lt 0084 TEN Serial to USB Bridge with OV 008 COM lt 24 lt 009 InfraRed A interface with USB gt Connect Selecting the Spark ATEX Instrument The Blaze software can
169. t Settings Time 2 fizo he Default Settings Note Time must be in Military 24 Hour format Save as Default Use the Timer Mode popup field to select one of the following timer modes Timer Off Block Timer Repeat Once Daily Repeat Twice Daily Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Timer Mode Repeat Twice Daily Y set Timer Block Timer Repeat Once Daily Repeat Twice Dail 17 3 2000 17 7 2000 Start Stop Time 1 08 00 fizo i x Instrument Settings Time 2 13 00 17 00 nme Default Settings Note Time must be in Military 24 Hour format Save as Default SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Setting the Auto Timer 2 31 Timer Off This 1s used to turn off the automatic timer and must be done if you need to start and stop the Spark ATEX instrument manually this is done in the Manual Control tab Block Timer You can establish both a start date and start time and an end date and end time of a measurement by selecting Block Timer from the pull down menu Spark Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Timer Mode Block Timer Dd set Timer Timer Settings First Day Last Day Date 1 3 2000 y 1 722000 Start Stop Time 1 08 00 1200 Za i Instrument Settings Time 2 a P Default Settings Note Time must be in Mil
170. t and the Finish button displayed Clicking on Finish will initiate the initialization of the graph as indicated by the following display Measurement Summary 2 81 Initializing Graph Adding Data When the data has been initialized the multiple graph will be displayed as shown below p alal ber Displayed Dataset Lea Multi File Time History Graph The Multi File Time History Graph has the following toolbar associated with it QQ E k Displayed Dataset Leg The first five buttons perform the same functions as described in the section above The sixth button performance is described below The Show Actual Time button shifts the origin of each graph such that they are shown on an absolute time axis rather than overlaid as they are in the display which first appears Repeatedly clicking this button will toggle the display between overlaid graphs and graphs using an absolute time axis 2 82 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Adding Notes SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The Displayed Dataset field is used to select which data are to be graphed The default value is Leq Left clicking the down arrow to the right of the field will open a drop down menu listing the possible datasets which can be displayed Displayed Dataset The graphic above does not show all the possible datasets left clicking the down arrow to the right will reveal additional choices
171. t blue trace The Ln Data button displays a dialog box used to set the En value and its interval to display on a time history graph The Set Ln button toggles the display of the selected Ln value on the graph with the selected interval Zooming The Zoom In function allows you to investigate details of the Time History by magnifying selected sections of the measurement Step 1 Click on the magnifying glass on the Time History toolbar to select the zoom tool KISSASI SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Measurement Summary 2 65 Step 2 Ata desirable place within the Time History graph click and hold down the left mouse button and draw a box around the desired zoom location Blaze2 2 Qa al ejeje E kl e telte Time History Graph 150 00 140 00 130 00 120 00 110 00 100 00 O 9000 as 80 00 70 00 60 00 50 00 40 00 30 00 E E 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 19 06 29 15 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 14 46 29 Leg 73 2 dBA Mode Zoom 2 66 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 3 Release the left mouse button to execute the zoom Blaze2 2 QQ Bal jejeje E kl fee e i 10 Le Time History Graph 15 35 29 15 45 29 15 55 29 16 05 29 16 15 29 16 25 29 16 35 29 Cursor 1 14 46 29 Ley 73 2 dBA ode Zoom Further zooming can be achieved by repeating the above procedure Zoom Out Zoom out r
172. ta residing in the on board memory of the Spark ATEX instrument Caution should be exercised when using this function as deleted data cannot be recovered Data that you wish to save should be downloaded prior to using the Reset Data func tion Setting the Lock Using Blaze 2 40 Spark ATEX instruments have a very useful keypad Lock feature When the Lock is activated the Sparks ATEX display and keypad are disabled This renders the Spark ATEX virtually tamperproof during operation The Lock 1s activated and deactivated by way of a 4 digit user defined password To set the lock via Blaze Step 1 Press Lock Stop Clear All Data Lock Control Refresh Display Lack Status UNLOCKED Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 2 The Set Password dialog box appears Set Password Please enter a password between 0000 and di ok OF 1111 Cancel Step 3 Type in your desired password 4 digits maxi mum Set Password Please enter a password between 0000 and 9999 3999 Step 4 The Spark ATEX instrument is now locked as indicated in the Lock Status field Lock Control Lock Status LOCKED Unlocking the Spark ATEX Instrument Using Blaze From within the Blaze Instrument Manager screen on the Manual Control Tab select Unlock SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Manual Control of the Spark ATEX instrument 2 41 The unit is automatic
173. tance of this application selected below and then select the first entry in the listbox Click Next and continue the wizard Silicon Laboratories CP210x VCP Drivers for Windows 2000 XP 2003 Ser Welcome Modify repair or remove the program n Select the features you want to install and deselect the features you want to uninstall O Modify Select new program features to add or select currently installed features to remove Se Reinstall all program features installed by the previous setup Remove all installed features Select Repair and click Next 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX Front Panel Indicators The Spark 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX and 705 ATEX instruments have two front panel indications SPARK and BLAZE User Manual 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX Front 1 28 Green Power Indicator LED Indicates when the instrument is turned on with 4 indication modes 1 When powering up both LED s turn on steady The instru ment is checking stored data in memory This time is from 3 to 90 seconds 2 Blinks once every 5 seconds low power sleep mode Place in front of the IR port to initiate communication 3 Blinks twice every 3 seconds Awake mode ready to communicate and be programmed 4 Blinking constantly Spark is running and taking data Red Battery Indicator LED indicat bs 1 Blinks once every 3 seconds 8 hours of battery life remaining 2 Blinks twic
174. the Spark ATEX instrument settings 2 16 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument to Collect Data SPARK and BLAZE User Man 5park Instrument Manager Instrument Status General Settings Auto Timer Manual Control Download Calibrate Configuration AMS Weight Peak Weight Detector Setting Sample Interval Gain Battery Type Save Delete la Weight Dose 1 C Weight had Exchange Rate 5 Fast T Threshold Level dE BO Sec Criterion Level dB O de Criterion Duration Hrs Alkaline Dose Defaults SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Configure Instrument Advanced Within this page the properties for RMS weighting A or C Peak Weighting C or unweighted Detector rate fast or slow Time history sample interval 1 5 15 30 or 60 seconds and Gain 0 10 20 or 30 dB can be set You can also establish settings for four separate simultaneous dose measurements For each of the four doses you can establish the Exchange Rate Threshold Level Criterion Level and Criterion Duration Each of these terms is defined in the glossary located in Appendix B of this manual The settings used for your particular dose measurement are dictated by the applicable government body that regulates these issues within your country In the United States OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines these parameters If you are measuring to OSHA regulations the
175. the Spark ATEX instrument in range The Open File button will bring up a standard Windows browser window that will allow the user to open an existing database record The Save file button will bring up a standard Windows Save File dialog box that will allow the user to save the current Blaze file The dialog window will also allow the user to select a file name and location The Instrument Manager button will bring up the Instrument manager screen The user can then setup the instrument set the clock download data files etc The Query Files button brings up a dialog window that will allow the user to search through the existing Spark ATEX database records for records containing specific items The Set Result Parameters button will bring up a dialog box that will allow the user to select from different dose settings change Ln Values and place general information onto the current record The Merge Records button will allow the user to combine 2 or more downloaded records into a single record 2 2 Starting Blaze Software SPARK and BLAZE User Manual The Average File Records button permits the user to select different files and then select a record from each of these files to average together The Modify Time History Interval button will allow the user to change the time history period for the current record The Time History Graph will bring up a time history graph for the current database record The St
176. this provide a cable free way to connect to the computer but it also yields a very fast transfer rate of 115 000 bits per second The following Larson Davis IR interface modules are available for this purpose e DVX008 for direction serial port connections e DVX008A with DVX008 for USB port connections e DVxX009 for USB port connections These modules are all shown in Figure 1 15 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 1 19 DVX008 DVX008 with DVX008A DVX009 Figure 1 15 External IR Interface Modules External IR interfaces connect to the computer s serial or USB port If you need assistance in installing or configuring the DVX008 DV XO08A or DV X009 see Communications Troubleshooting on page D 1 Environmental Considerations The dosimeter can be used and stored in a wide range of temperature and non condensing humidity conditions However some precautions should be taken For example allow the dosimeter ample time to adjust to abrupt temperature changes Condensation may form inside a cold dosimeter if it is brought into a warm room or vehicle and may persist long after the outside case has adjusted to the ambient temperature Also temperatures inside closed vehicles can reach excessive levels Therefore do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight inside a vehicle A simple safeguard is to keep the instrument inside a sealed foam insulated case or bag with desiccant
177. tice the circle building on the left side of the display When the calibration is finished the completed circle changes to a check y Step 10 Press to accept the calibration ajheer neu ip Lue BEING Step 11 Press Y again to keep this calibration You will be returned to the Calibrate menu Perform Cal E Cal Level 114 0 SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Calibration of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX 3 13 Using the Lock Feature Activating the Lock 3 14 Using the Lock Feature Step 12 Press to return to the Tools menu Ca librateljj Lock f Setup The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX has a very useful keypad Lock feature When the Lock is activated the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s display and keypad are disabled This renders the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX virtually tamper proof during operation The Lock is activated and deactivated by way of a 4 digit user defined Lock code Step 1 From the Tools menu press to highlight Lock Lock a Step 2 Press to bring up the Lock combination screen Step 3 Type in any four digit combination using and gt to move between number fields and and Y to increment and decrement the numbers Step 4 Press YW to enter the combination code The fol lowing message warning will appear SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Step 5 Press to highlight YES DK To Lock 5ustem HO Step 6 Press to activate the Lock Deactivating the Lock Step 1
178. ts will detect and display a warning message if the microphone is disconnected Microphone failure is also recorded in the status byte of each time his tory record e 4 Megabytes of nonvolatile memory Spark ATEX Family Features 1 3 Spark 706 ATEX Features 1 4 Spark ATEX Family Features Infrared interface providing transfer rates to the PC at up to 115 000 bits per second User programmed daily start stop times PC based setup dose calculation report generation and graphics Manual setup of instrument functions Timers can only be set from the Blaze software Slow or Fast rms detection using A or C weighting Calculation of noise exposure in percentage dose pro jected dose SE Pa hours and Pasques Pa seconds units using a variety of exchange rates threshold and criteria values Continuous display of SPL level The instrument will continue to display the current SPL level even when the instrument is not running During this time the instru ment will not be logging data the value 1s only being dis played on the screen Noise Floor typical of 35 dBA A weighted Slow Fast using 30 dB gain Frequency Response of A and C weighting meets ANSI and IEC Standards Detector accuracy True RMS less than 0 7 dB error from 40 to 143 dB Two standard AA internal alkaline batteries provide greater than 100 hours of continuous battery life The 706 ATEX is a fully functional Noise Dosimeter
179. ttects ot Mechanical VibratiOn ds A 5 Microphone Extension Cables sanusa saina AA a A 6 Calibrati n Proc dret dia A 6 IRGlerence PE o Ea A 6 Solza on TIE tdci caccit A 6 Microphone Electrical Impedancia iio A 6 Foncions Meastred nl a iiiada A 6 DAS dd A 7 Data Communica toms a A 7 Disttal AD IS Ol ay cardiac A 8 Appendix B Appendix C i Vi Digital Display Resol ass A 8 Real time Clock Calendar on ieanenaenes A 8 A AA A A 8 Standards Met A A A 8 POWer Supo era A 8 Dimensions Weight with Microphone Preamplifier and Battery and Case E EE A EN PET E E ATEN E E A SA E gat A A 9 Approved Banery Ly Ps OS A 9 Larson Davis Spark Dosimeters Run time Specifications oooooooooccocccnnncos A 9 Frequently Asked Questions B 1 Measurements and Interact ab B 1 Connectine the IR Interface snc tek indict a B 2 Identityins the COM Portas B 2 Connecting to a Spark Dosimeter in BlaZe occcccnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos B 3 Glossary C 1 A a C 1 a C 1 Calibrati n Checo aiiora lios C 1 CHEMO DUO trata C 1 Criterion Level ra nities oa ae ae C 1 A A C 1 Daily Personal Noise Exposure LEP Dian C 1 Detector Rate snoot C 2 POS Crea eke O C 2 Exchange Rates a C 2 Equivalent Continuous Sound Level or Leq oocccccncncnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoss C 2 Equivalent Time Weighted Average or TWA X oocccccccccnoncnnnonnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnss C 3 Frequency amp Exponential Time Weighted Sound Level or Lwt
180. tteries cansada rica 1 18 Connectme the dosimeter to a Piti 1 19 Environmental Considerations oooccccncncnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 1 20 Data Retentions ario A tess eck bed onsets ea eeeeeoaeke 1 21 Installing the Blaze O SoftWare std anan a a 1 21 703 ATEX 703 ATEX 705 ATEX 705 ATEX Front Panel Indicators 1 27 Using Larson Davis Blaze Software 2 1 Starting Blaze SOM ware risa oasis dneuties 2 1 Blaze S Vai WAndOw sates sauas te aaa Ue E 2 1 Communication Methods in the Blaze SO TWare ooooonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneninoninonoss 2 5 Direct Pon ACCESS ata allan oi 2 5 Selecting the Communication Method coocccccnnnncnnncnnnononononnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnononnnnnnos 2 5 Selecting the Spark ATEX Instrument ooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininoss 2 5 Select the IR Connection TPC ee 2 6 Setting the Spark ATEX instrument clock ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeesesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 2 8 Synchronize Date and Time with Computer cccccceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 9 Set Date and Time Manually ic da 2 9 Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument cccccceeseseeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 10 Possible Dialogs DOxXE Std dica 2 13 Level Greater than Cal High Range cias 2 13 Current Level Greatly Exceeds the Calibration High Limit cccnnn 2 13 Calibration MOrmano Meena nka ea e EEE RR 2 13 Cali DEA OM OSO enes a E 2 14 Callbration SO
181. ttery life Measurement range of 40 dB to 143 dB rms in four ranges Peak detector range of 80 to 146 in four ranges Leq Max and Peak levels stored at 1 5 15 30 or 60 second time intervals 4 user defined time weighted aver age levels or calculations are also stored as well as Lmin En statistics 1 99 in 0 5 dB resolution stored at 5 min ute intervals Automatic detection of Microphone Failure Spark ATEX instruments will detect and display a warning message if the microphone is disconnected Microphone failure is also recorded in the status byte of each time his tory record 4 Megabyte of nonvolatile memory Infrared interface providing transfer rates to the PC at up to 115 000 bits per second User programmed daily start stop times PC based setup dose calculation report generation and graphics Slow or Fast rms detection using A or C weighting Spark ATEX Family Features 1 7 Spark 704 ATEX Features 1 8 Spark ATEX Family Features Calculation of noise exposure in percentage dose pro jected dose SE Pa hours and Pasques Pa seconds units using a variety of exchange rates threshold and criteria values Noise Floor typical of 35 dBA A weighted Slow Fast using 30 dB gain Frequency Response of A and C weighting meets ANSI and IEC standards Detector accuracy True RMS less than 0 7 dB error from 40 to 143 dB 705 ATEX only One standard AA internal alkalin
182. up exe or the drive letter of your CD Rom and press the OK button The install program installs the program files and prompts for any additional required information For Windows XP and Vista users a PCB Piezotronics Blaze menu item is created under the All Programs menu item in the Start menu The drivers for both the DVX008A and DVX009 can be installed during the Blaze install If you are planning to use either of these IR interface modules ensure that they are not connected during the installation process When the driver install screen appears for the DVX009 driver install only be sure to check the box labeled Launch the CP210x VCP Driver installer if you are planning on using the DVX009 Enter the product serial number found on your Blaze CD in the Serial Number fields Installing Batteries in the 705 ATEX 705 ATEX 1 21 ie PCB Pievotronics Blaze Customer Information Enter pour name in the box below The installer will use this information for subsequent installations Mame Customer Hame Enter your senal number below The installer will use this information tor subsequent installations Seral number E Blaze now contains the drivers needed to accept the DVX009 IR to USB adaptor The following screens illustrate the process of installing the drivers When installing Blaze you will be prompted as follows MM DVX009 Drivers br el Do you want to install the 02009 InfraRed IR interface with USB drive
183. utput of the Spark ATEX instrument This is how the instrument corrects itself to compensate for the drift that the instrument may experience during its lifetime making adjustments internally to compensate for varying microphone sensitivities due to environmental considerations like heat cold humidity accidental abuse or neglect of the microphone A significant change over 1 5 dB in deviation after calibration may indicate an instrument error or drift It can also indicate an error in the calibration process like having the calibrator switched to an incorrect output level or a problem with the microphone as described above If you happen to change the microphone you could see a larger difference in your offset and deviation as different microphones have different sensitivities Under this circumstance do not be alarmed by this large change in offset and deviation as the instrument will correct itself for the new microphone sensitivity and will function normally Each time a Spark ATEX instrument is calibrated an entry is logged in the calibration history database The calibration history can be reviewed by pressing the View Calibration History Button This opens the Calibration History window SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Calibration History Display selected serial number C Display all serial numbers senal Level Offset 07680 0 de 3 5 dB 07680 114d8 3 5dB 07680 O de 3 5 dB 07680 O de 3 5 dB A dev
184. v Dlaze9 Z INS ajal al Jejejo 0 tel fe elelee Time History Graph 30 00 E 14 46 29 15 26 29 16 06 29 16 46 29 17 26 29 18 06 29 18 46 29 19 26 29 20 06 29 20 46 29 21 26 29 22 06 29 Cursor 1 15 51 29 Cursor 2 17 34 29 Leg 54 2 dBA ode Normal The overall Time History is re displayed with the edited section altered This appears as an offset in the Time History The overall Dose Projected Dose Leq TWA SE Lmax Max Lpeak and Lmin will also be recomputed based on this modification You can view the effect this had by 2 74 Measurement Summary SPARK and BLAZE User Manual looking at the Modified Results area of the Measurement Record You can do this by closing or resizing the Time History window Compare the Results with the modified results to see the effect of removing the section from the Time History Results Dose Projected Dose Leq Tita Thei 8 Lmasx Lpeak max Lmin Overload Modified Results Modified Dose Modified Pro Dose Modified LEG Modified TWA Modified TWA 5 Modified Lmax Modified Lpeak mas Modified Lmin Modified Lep 8 Modified SE Statistics Edit Include Edit include is used when you wish to restore a previously excluded section into the overall Leg dose Lmax and Lpeak calculation This is useful if you have excluded multiple sections of the Time History and wish to recover a single section or two while leaving other exclusions intact
185. x indicates that the calibration upper limit value set at the factory 1s too low for the microphone being used This does not necessarily indicate a problem with the microphone Selecting No will terminate the calibration but selecting Yes will permit the calibration to continue It will also create a new offset so that there will be no interruption of the calibration procedure the next time the Spark is calibrated using the same microphone Current Level Greatly Exceeds the Calibration High Limit This dialog box appears when the value the instrument 1s reading is so high more than 15 dB above the Calibration Level that it almost certainly indicates a fault in either the microphone or the Spark unit It is recommended that a calibration be attempted using a different microphone to determine if it is a bad microphone causing the high reading before contacting Larson Davis for technical support Calibration Information The Calibration Information area is located on the left side of the screen within the Calibration window The Last SPARK and BLAZE User Manual Calibrating the Spark ATEX instrument 2 13 Calibration Offset NOTE The dosimeter only remembers the last time it was calibrated When connected to Blaze software this date is recorded as the pre calibration date By calibrating with the CAL150 and the Blaze software the software recognizes the earlier or most recent calibration and adds 1t along with t
186. y Clear All WARNING Mem Free Memory Free lists the amount of available memory remaining in the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX Hem Free TE SEAN E Records e This screen shows you how many files are currently stored in the Spark instrument A record consists of a Run and a Stop Each Run Stop is considered a separate record The 706RC ATEX can only hold 50 Records as well E Fecords Al 8 50 gE Indicates the number of bytes of memory that were originally installed in the Spark instrument 1 50 E Installed E 1048576 m Upload is the function that is used to upload data from a remote unit into the 706RC ATEX which can then be uploaded to the Blaze software Multiple instrument uploads can be taken before the 706RC ATEX s memory fills The 7O6RC ATEX will not allow you to upload a remote unit unless there is sufficient memory available in the 706RC ATEX to take the entire remote memory ci Load Clear All memory is used to reset the memory in the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX All measurement data residing in the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX memory will be lost when this function is performed a sy E ma Clear All is an unrecoverable function All of the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX s data will be lost when this feature is used The 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX must be stopped to per form this function To clear the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX memory 3 28 Setting up the 706 ATEX 706RC ATEX SPARK and BLAZE User Manual
187. ze denotes the Peak value as Max Lpeak On the Spark display the Peak value is annotated as Lcpk C weighted peak or Lup Flat or Unweighted peak Peak Frequency Weighting It is the frequency weighting of the peak detector Possible selections are C weighted or U unweighted Peak weight ing is independent of the RMS frequency weighting Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual C 7 Projected Noise Dose The Noise Dose assuming that the current rate of noise dose exposure continues for the duration of a work shift On the Spark display projected dose is shown as Dpgoy T3 ProjectedDose 100 7 f TS ENG 5s OR T ProjectedDose 100 ight hero Las frequency A and exponential time SLOW weighted sound level in dB in the formula above if the sound level is less than the user specified threshold level then Lag 00 L criterion level in dB TWA time weighted average in dB q exchange rate constant if exchange rate 3 gq 10 if exchange rate 4 q 4 Log pQ 13 29 if exchange rate 5 q 5 Log 2 16 61 if exchange rate 6 q 20 Projected Sound Exposure Projected sound exposure shows what the actual sound exposure will be for a specified time period if the current equivalent continuous sound level Leq remains at its cur rent level The Spark dosimeters calculate an 8 hour and a 40 hour projected sound exposure On the Spark display C 8 Spark 706 ATEX Technical Reference Manual

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