3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation User Manual
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3. All Data Use Range All 9 Single Company ABC Company Y Start date Employee Test Samantha M EndDate 24 Data Manager Export Tab pea L gt E E A Rfit 5 0 60 0 Da aa a sa iha max EAR l 1 Data Manager 3M View Exported Data Save to Excel Import Template Export Template Delete Template Export Data Export templates Export data using template Export Data Employees Due for Testing Press View Exported Datate vrew the data to export Company Employees Session Duration Row Operator Last NameOperator First Last NameEmployee First Export Data ABC Company Test Samantha Test Samantha ABC Company Test Samantha Test Samantha Employee Hearing Protector Assignmei ABC Company Test Samantha Test Samantha ABC Company Test Samantha Test Samantha Operator Tr Reports Import EARfit 4 Data Figure 28 Export Data Query Example e Hearing Protector Assignment this data query filters by company and will display the company all employees fit tested the fit test visit dates the product tested and the left PAR the right PAR and the Binaural PAR values e this export double click on the Hearing Protector Assignment Select the company and click Accept The following will be p E A RFit 5 0 590 EARTIE Data Manager Hearing Protector As
4. c Company field Basic company information is stored in this dialog box and may be used in reports Company Exposure Limit pertains to the maximum level of noise a company wishes to protect an employee s exposure This number is up to the discretion of the operator but may be either the legal limit or a number between 80 to 90 dB In the Company screen there are three optional Label fields which allow you to customize the name that appears in the software and in the reports The fields include the Employee ID Employee Section and the Employee Function For example if the company you are working with has Departments instead of Sections you may add the alternative name and it will appear in the Employee records and in the reports gt To add or edit a company record click on 3 I icon Enter the appropriate fields and click Save Note the asterisk fields are required prior to saving Add Company Enter in company information as needed and click Save This will store in the company records Add Company lt Label fields Enter in a customized field names and it will appear in the software screens and in the reports Edit Company Type over the text or add as needed and click Save Edit Company lt 556624 M Chicago Figure 5c Home page Add and Edit Operator Dialog Boxes 5 Software Start up Microphone Verification 2 Click on BD ART Button to start test
5. PAR 13 dB 02 13 2015 01 44 PM ee Detail View tab for additional explanation of PAR D OB Figure 16 Quick View Tab Results 13 Test Results Quick View The table below explains the actions you may perform in the test results screens Note See Table 1 for explanation of the tool support icons located on bottom right side of screen and the 3M Hearing Protection media icons located on left side of screen Action buttons Explained Session Duration is the length of time the employee was fit tested for each hearing protection product if more than one is tested The session timer will start and stop when a different employee is selected or the session is ended by the operator and or when the software is closed Session Duration and End Session button To end the session click on the Retest product button Retest Product button will immediately run a new test of the same product Test another product Test another product button opens the product selector to allow changing to a button different 3M Hearing Protector product Baseline Optional Check the baseline is used to set a benchmark when the employee is first tested it will store and display the history column Assigned Optional Assigned feature may be used when the employee achieves adequate hearing protection and the operator recommends wearing this hearing protector while working in noise sors it will appear in the histo
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7. Internet Connection MicroProcessor Required Memory Required Additional Disk Space 1024 X 768 pixels minimum Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 bit and 64 bit Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit and 64 bit Microsoft Windows 10 32 bit and 64 bit Microsoft NET Framework Net4Full 4 0 30319 1 Net4Client 1 USB port available If the screen is not a touch screen a pointing device such as a mouse Is required Internet is required for some features such as Software Updates and How To Videos 1 GHz or faster 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor 1 GB RAM 32 bit or 2 GB RAM 64 bit 100 MB 30 Appendix B model parts and accessories Kit Components Appendix B model parts and accessories Kit Components 3M ID 3M E A R Dual Ear Validation System Kit Components 70 0716 7411 6 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Enclosure Speaker Assembly 073 783 Dual Ear Microphone Cable Assembly 073 781 Dual Ear 20 to 5 8 27 Speaker Stand Adaptor 073 096 Test plug kit 693 1000 secureFit Protective Eyewear 70 07164 7682 Microphone stand 393 0003 USB cable 393 0007 Power cord supply 053 825 3M Roll Model 319 1003 3M Eargauge 85099 00000 Tweezers 073 092 USB flash drive with software install and user manual 093 411 antistatic ziplock bag 293 0008 Removable microphone clip 2 073 100 Carrying case assembly 073 784 Probed Test Hearing Protectors Accessories Sold Separatel
8. Metal Detectable ec Corded Earplugs w 3M Skull Screws Earplugs Figure 13 Product Selector Dialog Box 6 With the employee properly positioned click on the button You will hear a short test signal from the loud speaker v Employee History column displays the products previously tested and shows the PAR value the date and time tested and if it passed or failed o E A RFiC 5 0 59 0 l F FARTIE n Operator Samantha Test Company ABC Certip Change Edit ajr Test History employee Run a new test 9 PAR 13 dB 02 13 2015 01 44 PM Employee History MS column st PAR 27 dB 02 06 2015 09 32 AM Change 3M E A R Push Ins Earplugs earplug earmuff lt Change Product Run Test button Test Instructions O ate 9 m Figure 14 Run Test Screen 11 Test Results Quick View 7 Once the test signal ends the tests results page will display the measured attenuation The results can be used to retrain the worker to wear hearing protection more effectively and provide positive reinforcement when conducted 8 Optional Test another product or Retest Product using the buttons 9 Once completed with the employee s fit test click the end session button Note the session timer will start and stop when a different new employee is selected or the session is ended by the operator or when the software is closed a e a e
9. 3 To Edit an employee click on a specific company name see below Type over text or highlight delete and enter text with new information Click button Note to cancel select a different tab or click on the home screen s Employee screen EARTIE Data Manager A s Add button Import button Kayla Rockette 998865 Operator 77785 Delete button Sam Schultz 99865 Shari Marc 44567 Reports Export Fred Import EARfit 4 Save button taco 6 Figure 23 Data Manager Employee Tab Importing Employee Data The Import feature enables an administrator to import the company s employees whom will be fit tested via an existing Excel spreadsheet Once the employee data is imported you have the option to map the Excel file fields to the E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System database gt To import or add in employee data follow below 1 To import click on the button when Employee tab is selected from the Data Manager page see Figure 23 20 Data Manager Importing Employee Data 2 In the Import Employee list dialog box select 5816810 button 3 Map the pre existing employee record file via your network pc folder Select the file Below is an example of a pre existing Employee Record file which details last and first names exposure number mapped to employee ID department section and function E Open 1 Compu
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13. company and employee reports Note that these buttons change when clicked View toggles between employee and company Print enables you to print the viewed report and will toggle based on the View Used to print the selected company report The open file after saving is selected as the default in order to quickly view the report after saving as a pdf Uncheck to disable this feature T Slider bar The slider bar is used to scroll up and or down the report Table 6 Company Report Explained 18 Data Manager Company records Data Manager The data manager is used as a user support portal to manage the company employee and operator data without having to have hardware connected Additionally reports can be generated fit test data can be exported and data from 3M E A Rfit 4 database files can be imported The following sections outline how to use these operator tools Company records In lieu of the home page the Company Tab may be used to modify add or delete company data or records The required fields are noted by an asteriks which include the name country and company exposure limit The company exposure limit is a required value and is used to compute the the target minimum attenuation the protected exposure and protection maximum value v Tip to change the field labels for the employee ID employee section and or employee function you may enter in a different field decriptors if desired When saved
14. modify repair or remove EARfit5 To continue dick Next Follow prompts by clicking on Next through the wizard screens Click Finish Re open the software Figure 34 Install Shield Wizard for Software Updates 28 Appendix A Specifications Standards Directives References Appendix A Specifications Standards Directives References IEC 61010 1 2010 Revision Edition 3 0 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements International Electrotechnical Commission EN 61326 1 2013 Revision Edition 2 0 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EM requirements Part 1 General Requirements International Electrotechnical Commission Code of Federal Regulations CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B 2012 Revision Radio Frequency Devices Unintentional Radiators Federal Communications Commission ROHS Directive 2011 65 EU June 8 2011 The Restriction and Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment European Parliament and the Council of the European Union WEEE Council Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment European Parliament and the Council of the European Union Safety Council Directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Equipment Safety European Parliament and the Council of the European Union EMC Council Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Com
15. otherwise entered into or generated by the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System Access to the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear System is not password controlled Purchaser should implement all necessary administrative physical and technical safeguards it determines are necessary to ensure the integrity confidentiality and security of the data against both internal access by unauthorized personnel misuse of data and external threats e g hacking 19 Data Manager Employee records Employee records The Employee Tab of the data finder page may be used to add edit delete and import employees into the E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System database The first name last name country and the employee s exposure level are the required fields when completing these records If there is no employee s exposure level available you may click the exposure data not available check box However if not selected this will affect the protected exposure results displayed in the Detail View of the Test Results page gt To add edit and delete employee do one of the following 1 To add an employee click on the BEEN icon Fill in the appropriate fields noting the company is a required field with an astricks Use the drop down arrow and type the first few letters to quickly find and then click the button 2 To Delete an employee record click on an employee s name in the employees name box and then click on the icon
16. the microphone to monitor changes Today s Response The last response curve for the microphone Minimum Indicates the minimum boundary of proper operation Table 2 Verification test results Left ear verification results with legend Verification Test Results Right ear verification results with legend Maximum o 0 Maximum Baseline Response 27 Baseline Response AU Today s Response AU Today s Response J Minimum 20 J Minimum T V an N ne 20 e _ NO Pe 9 Quy A Qo 2 5395 ey 09 AX Qo b 2 y AN 9 b 2 y AN Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Figure 9A Verification Test Results with Legend Verification Test Results Show Legend Close 9 Frequency Hz Figure 9B Verification Test Results without Legend 8 Run Test Overview How it Works Run Test Overview How it Works The 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System encompasses a specially designed loudspeaker that allows for accurate presentation of the test signal and real time communication between the microphones speaker and software The dual element microphones make it possible to measure the sound level simultaneously inside and outside the hearing protector The external microphone measures the level of the test signal outside the ear The internal microphone is connected to one of the specially modified 3M Hearing Protectors Probed Earplugs to allow measurement of the sound level
17. the user s noise spectrum and the measureme maximum itself PAR 11 dB 02 13 2015 01 43 PM D rote cti 0 n Enter Test Notes PAR 27 dB 2 06 2015 09 32 AM Session Duration 00 14 i Assigned moo 9 Figure 19 Detail View Tab Results 16 Reports Employee Report Reports There are two types of reports used to either view online save as a file and or print Employee Report The employee report provides a basic personalized fit test report When the 85771722 button is selected from the Test results page the employee report will appear as a mid size pop window To view the report select the right hand slider bar to scroll through the details The employee report actions are identified in Table 5 3M 1 General information At the top of the report the Date 2 2 2015 10 53 46 employee s general information is EN ent provided along with the tested m lt T 5 hearing protector reported exposure HAGA this is the inputted value via the add edit employee data the calculated maximum exposure limit af E A R E Z Fit and assigned checkbox The date and time and optional company logo is presented in the report header 2 Summary The PAR minus the uncertainty is 2 7 d B displayed with the hearing protector Personal Attenuation Rating PAR product type The left and right PAR values are also displayed 3 Educational messages Educational messages rotate through to increase heari
18. these will appear in the E A Rfit software screens and in the reports gt edit and delete a company do one of the following 1 To add a company click on the icon Fill in the appropriate fields noting the company is a required field with red outline shading Use the drop down arrow and type the first few letters to quickly find and then click to button 2 To Delete a company record click on the icon 3 To Edit a company click on a specific company name see below Type over or highlight and the delete the text Then enter the new information Click Note to cancel click the Home icon or select a different tab without saving ie E A RFit 5 0 59 0 Company tab EARTIE Data Manager ProHealth Chicago Add button Disney World Kissimee Blue Cross Blue Shield Minneapolis Employee ABC Company Sacremento Delete button Operator Label fields enter ABC Company 555690 different field names Reports pu and it will appear in E A Rfit screens xport CA o and in the reports if Import EARfit 4 ee desired Data Save button 0sooeo GR Figure 22 Data Manager Company Tab Important Responsibility for Data Privacy and Security Purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all privacy and security related laws and regulations applicable to the collection storage use import and export of all data personally identifiable or
19. to complete the installation 2 Hardware setup speaker stand assembly and cable connection Install 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Software Hardware setup speaker stand assembly and cable connection 1 After removing the items from the case lay the speaker down on a table and thread the stand post to the bottom of the speaker see Figure 3 A Then attach the stand base to the stand post by threading clockwise see Figure 3 B Set upright on table see Figure 3 C tand post Figure 3 A Thread stand Figure 3 B Thread stand Figure 3 C Assembled post to bottom of speaker post to bottom the stand base Figure 3 Speaker Stand Assembly 2 To attach all the necessary cords remove the power cord the microphone assembly and the USB cord from the grey compartments of the kit e After plugging the power cord into a power outlet attach the other end of the power cord into the top socket on the back of your speaker A green light will illuminate e Insert the microphone assembly into the middle socket on the back of the speaker being careful to align the microphone plug into the socket e Hang both microphones by their integrated clips to the clip on the front of the speaker e Attach the USB cord into the bottom socket on the back of the speaker and insert the other end of the USB cord in the computer s USB port e A device driver message appears in the task bar when connecting the speaker component to the USB 3M EARfit 5
20. 0 Select an Employee 9 Run Test Overview Run Test gt selected these buttons will appear REESE Fa Test Instructions B 3 When adding or editing enter the appropriate fields by clicking and highlighting the pre populated text if applicable See Table 2 for details Click button when complete gt To Edit an employee select the icon when visible after an employee is added to the software gt Highlight and or type over the appropriate text and click button This will return you to the run test screen Add Employee Edit Employee First Name Employee ID A E ee RR First IName Employee New Samantha 99875 Last Name Section aa ee mot Test Runner e Level dBA Function 2 E F CN LE e data not available un check to edit 90 m Delivery L Exposure data not available un check to edit Requir Figure 11 Add and or Edit Employee Record Enter in the employee s A weighted Sound Pressure Level dBA or the employee s A weighted exposure level over an 8 hour period also as TWA if applicable Exposure data not available Check this box when hearing exposure levels are unknown checkbox PM user customizable field used to correspond to the users needs Enter in the employee s company ID number Optional user customizable field used to correspond to the users needs Enter in your company s section number of the employee For exa
21. 3M Personal Safety Division 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System E AR f I The Right fit test Hight now 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System User Manual 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System Dangers Warnings Cautions amp Battery A Warning To avoid the risk of electric shock which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Do not immerse the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System in any liquid Use indoors only Disconnect power cord before cleaning Clean the exterior surface of the speaker with a clean anti static cloth Do not attempt to clean the interior components There are no user serviceable parts e The E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System must be returned to the manufacturer for repair A Caution General To avoid possible environmental contamination dispose of the 3M E A RFit Dual Ear Validation System according to applicable governmental regulations Substitution of components may impair the accuracy of the instrument Repair should be performed by authorized service personnel only Read the manual before operation Hearing Protection and Measurements Test results PAR values and hearing protector sufficiency determinations are based upon data entered by the operator and from the employee s test results at a given 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System testing session i Table of Contents Table of Contents Jo igere I UON u u
22. 71577772 10080529190871 3M 1100 Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each ME 393 2011 50 70071647740 10093045937124 3M Tri Flange Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M Skull Screws M Probed Test Plugs 393 2012 50 70071647757 10093045937131 90 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 31 Appendix B model parts and accessories 3M Probed Test Hearing Protectors Accessories Sold Separately Probed Product 3M Stock ID UPC Number Product Number Number image 393 2014 50 70071650249 1007837 1659490 393 2015 50 70071650298 1007837 1660397 10093045937483 10078371664838 393 2018 50 7007167327 4 10078371667587 m 4 N 393 2018L 50 7007167414 0 1007837 1667594 393 2020 50 70071674157 10078371667600 393 3001 2 70071691110 10078371668341 e 393 3003 2 70071691128 10078371668358 393 3005 2 70071691136 1007837 1668365 Table B 1 3M Hearing Protector Test Probes 92 C Description 3M E A Rsoft Yellow Neons Large Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M E A R Push Ins with Grip Rings Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M No Touch Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M 1260 1270 1271 Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M Pomp Plus Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M Combat Arms 4 0 Probed Test Plugs Small 5 bags o
23. H MR 30 3M Probed Test Hearing Protectors Accessories Sold Separately sse 30 Contacting SMM ESA RfitiM Dual Ear Validation uuu 32 ETE ETE ENT 32 Callibia r luu 32 rc 33 List of Figures Figure 1 E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System kit 1 1 isse meyer 1 Figure 3 Speaker stand assembly u ctu uuu u u 2 Figure 4 Connecting Hardware Figure Hardware connected cccccsccsscscsssssssscsecessecsccscsessessessesseseesessassasseseesaesaesansateaees 2 NR 3 Figure Homepage Selecting Language uu uu u uu ct t en ct me ttt beet 3 Figure 5b Add and Edit Operator dialog boxes reu bal tert t uix os ub ul ul eta ud ix dun 4 Figure 5c E A Rfit home page Add and Edit Operator dialog boxes sese 4 Figure 6 Begin Test and quick tools explained on start 5 Figure 7 Microphone placement and start verification button ccccsssssss
24. Results shows the employee s protected exposure as it compares to the European Union guidance document EN 458 and in regulatory documents in other parts of the world Table 1 identifies the screen icons and action buttons e How is protected exposure calculated The protected exposure is calculated by subtracting the binaural PAR minus the uncertainty from the employee s exposure Looking at the Safety guide the you are here indicator and dB Level indicates if the employee s fit test results are insufficient acceptable good acceptable or at risk of overprotection The Fitting Gauge is a rough estimate of where the employee s PAR value compares to what can be achieved with this hearing protector See 2 below e How to view percentage detail on fitting gauge Roll your mouse over the green needle and a pop up window explains your fitting percentage fit compared to the laboratory population Also roll your mouse over the Your Fit and a pop up appears with the PAR value See 3 E A Rfit 50 600 0 0 n Operator Samantha Test Company ABC Company Samantha Test 99875 Test results Baseline Safety Guide Acceptable 80 85dBA Good 75 80dBA Acceptable 70 75dBA Risk of Overprotection 70 dBA You Are Here p 63 dBA Enter Test Notes m Om Figure 17 Protection Tab Results Fitting Gauge Less Protection More Protection Your fitting is bett
25. a Manager Import Employee List Company ABC Company Field Mappia r LR rev O r s _ 2 mmm pm i EARS Field Data File Field Last Name First Mame Exposure Employee ID Section Function Last Name Last Name Orbitz Mika 85 1323 124 grinding m a LI E a Derek mG 13325 120 weder First Name First Name T Rockette Kayla L3 welder 2 Exposure Exposure Employee ID Number Section Section Function Function Figure 24 Import Employee List 21 Data Manager Operator records Operator records In the Operator Tab of the Data Manager you may add edit and delete operator safety personnel information The operator information is saved and is presented in system information section of the Company Report gt To edit delete and or view operator information follow below 1 Click the EE button to add an operator Fill in the appropriate fields noting the first and last names are the required fields Use the drop down arrow and type the first few letters to quickly find and then click the 388 button E A RF t 50580 EARTIE Employee oH z Enter applicable operator details and click the Save button Reports Operator Export Import EARfit 4 Data 08 2 Edit and or Delete an Operator do one of the following
26. ditions a pop up will alert the operator The first condition is when the PAR value is less than 10 dB at 125 Hz The second condition is when there is a 15 dB or more difference between the left and right PAR measurements In both cases the pop up will suggest that the hearing protector be retested after adjusting how it is worn Although you may mark a cautioned measurement as a baseline you will not be able to assign a hearing protector when a caution symbol is present Agray o symbol is displayed if the employee record does not have a noise exposure level included Without an employee exposure value protection sufficiency cannot be determined Although you may mark a grey measurement as a baseline you will not be able to assign a hearing protector where protection sufficiency cannot be determined tested hearing protection is identified see 2 and stored as History in the Test History column See 4 The Left and Right Values are the computed results from the fit test for each ear with the uncertainty value subtracted See 3 See Detail View for additional details B 3M E A Rfit 5 0 60 0 Operator Samantha Test Company ABC Company EAR i n m Test results lseie EA Asionea BEENSRMETIR AR 02 17 2015 08 45 AM 9 PAR 11 dB 1 aseline 1 pP FEX 2 2 d B NU Em PAR 11 dB 02 16 2015 02 30 Personal Attenuation Rating PAR
27. e Inthe operator s window select an operator To Edit Change the information click in desired fields and enter in new information Click the TN button e Delete click on a name from the Operators section and select the button R E A RFit 5 0 58 0 EARTIE 2 Data Manager Operator s window Company To delete click on the m delete button once the Employee Tom Smith operator is selected New Operator R To edit select a user eports Seasons and then type over text and Click Save Export 608 667 9898 Import EARfit 4 Data English 0 ooo Bm Figure 25 Data Manager Operator Tab Edit and or Delete 22 Data Manager Reports Tab Reports Tab In the Reports Tab of the data manager you can generate the hearing protector fit test reports gt create reports do one of the following 1 2 E A Rft 5 0600 F Select a Company from the drop down list In the employee selection click in one of the following select latest visits select dates select all and or unselect all Select either Employee Report or Company Report by clicking in the appropriate radio button Click Generate Reports button The selected reports will appear on your screen to view save as pdf and or for printing Ex Data Manager 3M selection Company ProHealth Company Employee Sel
28. ection Iran ompany Employee uin selection Operator Click to create reports lt lt Figure 26 Data Manager Reports Tab 23 Data Manager Export Tab Export Tab In the Export Tab of the data manager you may run an export or data query of the stored fit test data There are three Export options which are illustrated and explained below e Employees due for testing this data query will provide a list of employees due for testing for a given company The query can be filtered by a selected cut off date parameter The query results will display the employee name the employee ID their function and section and the last known test date e this export double click on the Employees Due for Testing Select the company and date parameters Click Accept The following will be displayed Fiir ge Ye Faces Display employees not tested since cut off date Select the two parameters and click rans Accept to continue your data query i 3M E A RFit 5 0 59 0 EARTIE Data Manager Select Employees due Q Export templates Export data using template exces tre for resting g Employees Due for Testing l S parameters Then click 55 View Exported Data to view the data to export E Export Data R Last First Name Employee ID Function Section Last Know mpioyee Hearing Protector Assignment
29. ee Data Manager for additional details 12 Test Results Quick View Measurements and hearing protection product When viewing this screen you can review the test results and give guidance to the employee The measurements and the test results symbols are identified below he PAR is displayed for both the left and right ears as well as a binaural The values have the uncertainty subtracted and displayed on this tab The Binaural is calculated using the lowest PAR value per octave band for each ear e The checkmark indicates the measurement passed denoting the employee s binaural PAR minus the uncertainty is equal or above the target minimum attenuation TMA TMA is the employee s exposure minus the company exposure limit For example if you enter the employee s exposure of 95 dBA and the company exposure limit is entered as 80 dBA then the TMA is 15 dB The employee s binaural PAR minus the uncertainty must be 15 dB or above in order to Pass The operator may mark the measurements that Pass as a baseline and assign the hearing protector if desired checkmark indicates the employee s binaural PAR minus uncertainty failed to meet the target minimum attenuation Although you may mark a failed measurement as a baseline you will not be able to assign a hearing protector that has failed Note the uncertainty is displayed in the Detail View Tab e The caution symbol is displayed under two different conditions In both con
30. ee as 2 erat Sam ha lest Company ABC Company 1 Samant Saman tha Test 99875 m Test results LER e est Another Product button or e Retest Product button Session Duration Figure 15 Test Results Test Results The hearing protection fit test results are displayed on the tabs entitled Quick View Protected Exposure Attenuation Graph and Detail View The action buttons are repeated in each tab and are identified in Table 3 below Please refer to Table 1 for the repeated tool support icons and 3M Hearing Protection Links Quick View The Quick View Tab Results main components detail the PAR results from the fit test the values in the left and right ear the type of hearing protector Baseline and Assigned check boxes the Session Duration and the Test History column When you visit this view the Baseline and Assigned checkboxes may be assigned or selected The Baseline indicates the benchmark or target of the measurement The Assigned checkbox may be used when the employee achieves adequate hearing protection and the operator recommends wearing this hearing protector while working in a noise environment If these are assigned this information will appear in the test history column with the hearing protection product the PAR value and the date and time of the test It will also appear on the company and employee reports e Note a data export may be exported into a report or to Excel S
31. er than 36 of the population for this product Your Fit Your PAR value is 27 Session Duration 00 14 Test History PAR 13 dB 02 17 2015 08 46 PAR 11 dB 02 17 2015 08 45 AM 353 PAR 11 dB 02 16 2015 08 08 PM Baseline o PAR 11 dB 02 16 2015 02 30 PM lt PAR 13 dB 02 13 2015 01 44 PM PAR 11 dB 02 13 2015 01 43 PM lt PAR 27 dB 02 06 2015 09 32 AM 15 Test Results Attenuation Graph Attenuation Graph The Attenuation Graph Results Tab plots the PAR at each of the seven octave bands for the left ear blue and the right ear red See 1 and 2 The PAR values for left right and binaural are values carried over from the Quick View tab See 3 This information allows the operator to analyze the shape of the curve and look for abnormalities i 3 E A RAt 50 500 EARfII 71 Operator Samantha Test Company ABC Company Samantha Test 99875 A Bas Test History Test resul o args a escam Jer 2 Quick View PAR results for Binaural 27dB Left 27dB Right 29 dB Left Right and Binaural 02 16 2015 08 08 PM Baseline EJ PAR 11 dB 02 16 2015 02 30 O 5 FI 02 13 2015 01 44 PM r T r T 5 T EM PAR values for 7 Octave PAR 11 dB Frequency Hz 4 Bands for Left and Right ear PAR 27 dB m 98m Figure 18 Attenuation Graph Resul
32. f 10 pair each 3M Combat Arms 4 0 Probed Test Plugs Medium 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M Combat Arms 4 0 Probed Test Plugs Large 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M E A Rcaps Model 200 Hearing Protector Test Pods 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 3M PELTOR Earmuffs X1 X2 Probed Test Cushions 2PR CS 3M PELTOR Earmuffs Probed Test Cushions 2PR CS 3M PELTOR Earmuffs X4 X5 Probed Test Cushions 2PR CS 32 Contacting 3MTM E A RfitTM Dual Ear Validation System User Support US Contacting 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System User Support US Should your 3M equipment need to be returned for repair or for recalibration please contact the one of the following in the United States e Technical Support 1 800 243 4630 e Customer Service and or Service 1 800 245 0779 e Direct Government Orders 1 800 752 3623 e User support website EARfit 3M com Outside US Customers Please contact your local 3M Technical Service person to coordinate the service or repair Guidelines for Calibration Repair Return 1 Contact Customer Service and or Service as stated above in User Support 2 Package the unit s in accordance with the shipping guidelines 3 Once the shipment is received the Service Center will complete the requested calibration or Diagnostic Analysis Shipping Guidelines 1 All material must be packaged in an appropriate container that will ensure undama
33. g from any defective instrument or product or any associated damages injuries or property loss including loss of use or measurement data Limitation of Liability 3M takes no responsibility and shall bear no liability for use or misuse of individual or personally identifiable data All responsibility for such data resides with the purchaser and or employer For warranty outside the United States a minimum of 90 day warranty applies subject to the same limitation and exceptions as above with service provided or arranged through the authorized 3M distributor or our 3M European Service Laboratory Foreign purchasers should contact the local 3M authorized sales agent for detail Responsibility for Data Privacy and Security Purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all privacy and security related laws and regulations applicable to the collection storage use import and export of all data personally identifiable or otherwise entered into or generated by the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System Access to the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear System is not password controlled Purchaser should implement all necessary administrative physical and technical safeguards it determines are necessary to ensure the integrity confidentiality and security of the data against both internal e g access by unauthorized personnel misuse of data and external threats e g hacking EARTIE Personal Safety Division 3M Center Building 235 2W 70
34. ged delivery Options include double corrugated cardboard boxes or shipment in original E A Rfit case 2 Ensure all parts within the box are packed in such a way to prevent movement within the box 3 Speakers returned for calibration that include a microphone clip fastened to the grill must be protected with an appropriate wrapping for protection if not returned in the original E A Rfit case e Contact the 3M Customer Service 800 245 0779 for additional assistance if needed e Please refer to the following for additional information E A Rfit Repair Service Guide Via Earfit 3m com Calibration A calibration once every two years is recommended For additional details please refer to calibration Policies for 3M E A Rfit Validation Systems 33 Warranty Responsibility for Data Privacy and Security Warranty 3M warrants our instruments to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days under normal conditions of use and service For United States customers we will replace or repair our option defective instruments at no charge excluding batteries abuse misuse alterations physical damage or instruments previously repaired by other than 3M Microphones sensors printers and chart recorders may have shorter or longer warranty periods This warranty states our total obligation in place of any other warranties expressed or implied Our warranty does not include any liability or obligation directly resultin
35. gure 31 Import Data Screen Reporting Tab In the Reporting Tab you can select the location of the Report Queries folder via the button or click to allow the local drive default location In the Reporting Tab the company logo image on the reports can be customized via the 3 button Reset to return back to the 3M Company logo which is set as the default Report query folder Option to browse to Settings 9 a different folder location Database Company logo image Select browse to select a different image from your 3M computer mapped folders Figure 32 Settings Report Tab 27 Software updates Software updates Software update messages will appear on the bottom of the home screen e To update Click on the message box Click button B 5040 E EARfIL Validation System Language English Click to update software Operator JoAnne Silverspoon I 1 1 om when it appears on the home screen Review Tests Figure 33 Software Update Prompt Example e Note you will have to close the E A Rfit screen behind the small wizard box Click as displayed below Follow the install wizard prompts by selecting Next through each screen Click Finish at the last screen Reopen the software 3M E A RFit 5 0 48 0 Close by clicking on X Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for EARfit5 The InstallShield R Wizard will allow you to
36. icaon button Slide right left microphones onto clip on front of speaker Start verification button Figure 7 Microphone Placement and Start Verification Button 2 Click button when connected properly in the microphone verification screen appear See below for details v If microphone is functioning correctly the Verified icon will appear Click 7170772 277738 button see Figure 8 A v If connected incorrectly Verification Failed gt icon will appear Please unconnect and reconnect microphones to speaker and press button see Figure 8 B See troubleshooting section Microphone Verification Place the microphones on the speaker clip as Microphone Verification shown then click the Start Verification button Place the microphone on the speaker clip facing down then start verification Ge Verification Failed etm Figure 8 A Microphone Verification Verified Figure 8 B Verification Failed Prompt 3 Optional Click Show Results button to view the verification test results Click 22 22 button to view graph details 7 Software Start up Microphone Verification e verification graph will display four curves explained in the table below of the 7 tested octave band frequency levels Verification test results Explained Maximum J Indicates the upper boundary of proper operation Baseline Response Plots the first response curve for the microphone This will be used through the life of
37. ing with the 3M M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System V Tip for reporting click on button See Data manager section for details v for test results click on button See Review Tests section for details Begin Testing Select to get started with fit testing English Tools support icons 3M Hearing Protection media links tace Ani Figure 6 Begin Test and Quick Tools Explained on Start Page Quick Support Tools and 3M Explanation HPD media links U Verify Microphone Used to verify microphone is functioning correctly See Figure 2 A for screen example Screen Capture Provides the capability to capture a screen for user support purposes a Settings Provides a link to database folder storage options and reporting settings See Settings section for more information o User Support Used to send a technical support question with the ability to attach a screen capture See User support section page xxx X Speaker not connected Displays a red x speaker icon indicating the Speaker is not connected Check speaker cables and USB is connected to the computer g Speaker connected Displays a speaker icon when connected appropriately for Fit Testing or 4 Speaker and Speaker and Microphone calibration icon notice When you mouse over a pop text Microphone calibration appears explaining the due dates for speaker and microphone calibration f Facebook 3M Hearing Protection on Facebook link provides dialog w
38. inside the wearer s earcanal while the earplug is worn The difference between the outside and inside microphone levels is used to calculate the Personal Attenuation Rating for each employee the amount of noise reduction in decibels obtained by that individual with the specific model and size of hearing protector being worn The PAR is an indication as to whether or not the standard version of that model of hearing protector without the test probe attached will provide sufficient attenuation for the noise exposure in the workplace After properly setting up the fit test and running the test the software will quickly measure the noise reduction or attenuation of the earplugs the employee is wearing The results can be used to retrain the worker to select and wear hearing protection more effectively and provide positive reinforcement when they do so Below explains the steps to run a test once the employee is seated and has the probed hearing protectors inserted For a live demo of 3M E A Rfit Validation System and fit testing please refer to http earfit 3m com Run Test 1 Welcome the employee to sit in a chair in front of the speaker Explain the fit test process 2 In the software select the employee via the drop arrow Begin typing and press enter to select an employee If adding an employee click the icon to Add refer to step 2 erator Laura Dionne Select an employee to begin Add Employee elect Employee Figure 1
39. ith work and friends through the online social media when signed in in Linked In Hearing Conservation LinkedIn Community business collaboration group 3M Hearing Protection video training links you to 3M E A R Hearing videos Table 1 Support and 3M HPD Media Links Microphone Verification The microphone speaker serial number sensitivity and speaker serial number and firmware version will automatically be detected and stored in the software under the system details section of the user support screen Before you can begin testing employees you will verify the microphone and speaker are in good working order gt start the verification please follow below 1 Slide the right red and left blue microphones into the speaker clip as illustrated on the microphone verification screen in the software 6 Software Start up Microphone Verification 2 Click the 570272778 button see Figure 7 Awarning statement will appear indicating E A Rfit will store the baseline data as the new response Click Ok WARNING The calibration response wil be stored as baseline response v Note The microphone verification process must be conducted before you begin testing each time the software is launched You may re check the microphone by going back to the home screen by clicking on the microphone icon Microphone Verification Place the microphones on the speaker clip as showy then dick the Start Verif
40. mple assembly line at a manufacturing site Optional user customizable field used to correspond to the users needs e Enter in the employee s work position job function Table 3 Add Edit Employee Explained 4 Fittesting is conducted with the employee and operator Click the Test instructions button for an illustration of fit ES und erator JoAnne Silverspoon Compa ProHealth George Clausen 55669 55669 George Clausen 55669 Run a new test Test instructions Figure 12 Employee Selected in Run Test Screen 10 Run Test Overview Run Test 5 Click and or PR22242 i button to add and or change a product for new previously tested employees e Tonavigate and or select a product expand the selector arrows by clicking on an arrow s Using the right hand scroll bar drag up down accordingly To select click on a product type and it will appear on the run test page Select a Product Disposable Roll down Earplugs x Arrow collapsed gt click to expand and view select products Arrow expanded click again to roll up collapse products Banded Hearing Protectors Push to fit Earplugs 4 Scroll bar Slide up down to view product line Ne 3M E A R Push Ins Earplugs 3M E A R Push Ins Metal Detectable Example of selected earplugs Corded Earplugs 3M E A R Express PodPlugs Earplugs 3M E A R Express
41. ng loss prevention awareness Have you heard 4 Action buttons 5 you to save the file When it is loud enough that you need to shout to be in a local directory heard at 3 ft or about arm s length prolonged repeated exposures can be hazardous to your hearing Used to toggle between company and employee 4 reports Note that these buttons oo change when clicked View toggles between employee and company Print enables you to print Figure 20 Employee Report Example the viewed report and will toggle based on the View Used to print the selected company report The open file after saving is selected as the default in order to quickly view the report after saving as a pdf Uncheck to disable this feature Select the slider bar to scroll up down through the report see 7 Table 5 Employee Report Explained 17 Samantha Test Sim L Software Versio Reports Company Report Company Report The company report provides additional fit test detail desired for company record keeping A signature line is available for companies who wish to have employees sign after they have been tested The company report actions are identified in Table 6 EARTIE Hearing Protector Fit Testing Report 3M Date 2 17 2015 8 46 13 AM Samantha Test 99875 Protector 3M E A R TaperFit 2 Earplugs Reported Exposure Target Min Attenuation Company 90 dBA 5 dB BC Company Company E
42. oting the text will highlight Press Enter to select You may also use the slider bar to scroll and click the desired language The software will save the selected language as the default for subsequent uses Language click and or use the slider bar to select your language Dual Ear Validation System Language Slider bar Deutsch Espa ol portugu s Company Bahasa Melayu Figure 5a Home Page Selecting Language 4 Software Start up Home Screen b Operator field The person conducting the test is the operator e Toadd an operator click on the button and enter the last and first name fields required and any other applicable fields Click Save to store or click x to close e edit an operator click on the button and enter the appropriate fields Note the light gray button indicates the button is not accessible until an operator is added to the software Add Operator Edit Operator Company First Name Company Test Center a Test Center ddress Last Name Address 56698 Coporate Center Drive 56698 Coporate Center Drive stest testcenter com conomowoc Phone State Province Zip Postal Code 262 889 9568 WI 53066 Zip Posta 262 889 9568 Country Language Country M UNITED STATES d English M VIRGIN ISLANDS BRITISH Required Field Figure 5b Add and Edit Operator Dialog Boxes
43. patibility European Parliament and the Council of the European Union hnh CE mark European Conformity Conformit Europ enne US Patents 3M com patent Measurements Computed Octave band data computed in 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz PAR Personal attenuation rating Frequency weighting A Mechanical Specifications Speaker housing Aluminum black material Speaker size 6 5 long x 3 75 width x 6 depth 2 54 long x 9 5cm width x 15 24cm depth Speaker Weight 3 1 lbs 1406 1 grams Speaker Status Indicators LED Red blinking indicator light signifies USB is not connected It will disappear when connected successfully LED Green Indicator light signifies power is on Power Supply and Operating Conditions Voltage 120 to 240VAC Frequency 90 60 Hertz Current 250 mA 29 US Patents Environmental Operating Conditions Environmental Operating Conditions Altitude Operating temperature Relative Humidity Voltage Range Transient overvoltage 3000 maximum meters 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 140 F 80 for temperatures up to 31 C 87 8 F decreasing linearity to 50 at 40 C 140 F 12 Volts DC Impulse withstand overvoltage category Il Rated pollution degree 2 User Interface requirements ports and connectors AC DC output power 2 LED indicators USB connector Power connector Software requirements Screen Resolution Operating System USB Port Pointing Device
44. roducts mdb Employee Operator OQ Reports SENE orm i a e 01 9138 Completed all files NIE PRIS EO Tee eT CT eR TET rere Export es mport EARfit 4 Data Figure 30 Import E A Rfit 4 Data Tab 26 Settings Database folder location option Settings Database folder location option In the Database tab you can determine where you wish to store your test results either on the local hard drive or remotely to a SQL Server of your choice You may also store your test results on a remote server not on your local hard drive without using SQL By default the data is stored on the local hard drive on your computer Note be sure to consult your company IT department before proceeding 1 To change the database location click on the 22 icon select the 249255 button 2 Select a mapped location and click Ok e Click the button to revert back to the default saved location 3 Advanced user option click store results remotely to SQL server checkbox Then enter a SQL Server Connection otring and click Test Click Save e Note this allows the database to run in a different mode while prohibiting software updates For software updates please refer to the ear 3m com website Settings Database Folder Select Browse to change Database Database Folder C ProgramData 3M EARFit5 Database folder location if desired ww Advanced user option Choose an SQL Reporting nce S Server String Fi
45. ry column and store in the database as the primary hearing protector Create Report Create a report opens a window to view two types of reports Employee Report and Company Report v To view click buttons Note that the View buttons toggle between Employee Report and Company Reports when selected v To print click on the or button depending on which one appears Toggle between Print Employee and Print Company Reports via the View buttons Print the report that appears if desired Delete The delete icon allows you to delete a fit test when selected from the Test History column e delete first select a product from the test history column Then select Confirm the prompt Okay or Cancel to return without deleting the measurement Change employee 34 Change employee icon allows you to return back to the run test screen and select a Edit employee icons different employee ra Edit employee icon allows you to change the employee record information Add employee text to the notes field when applicable These will appear on the Company Report and store in the E A Rfit software Notes can be edited at any time Home Home icon ll is displayed to provide a quick return to the home screen when applicable E A Rfit logo Earfit logo when clicked EAR I will also return you to the home screen Table 4 Test Results User Actions 14 Test Results Protection Results Protection Results The Protection Tab
46. signment Export templates Employees Due for Testing Export Data Rov Employee Name Visit Date juct Left PARRight PARBinaural PAR Employee Hearing Protector Assignment 1 ABC Combes Johansen Joe 2 2 2015 4 53 46 E A R E Z Fit 27 29 27 2 Company Johansen Joe 1 20 2015 7 02 31 PM E A Rsoft FX 12 20 12 Company Operator Reports Import EARfit 4 Data Figure 29 Export Hearing Protector Assignment Example v Note If there is data query you would like customized please contact the technical services as outlined in the User Support section at the end of the user manual 25 Data Manager Import 3M E A Rfit 4 Data Import Import 3M E A Rfit 4 Data Import This feature is used to Import EARfit 4 data into the 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System software 1 To Import E A Rfit4 database files click on the button 2 Selectthe files from your computers directory and click Open x Select and click Open or Hold Control and select more than one database Click Open Languages mdb f Products mdb Results mdb Local Disk C 3 The files will appear in the Selected Files listing see 1 of the Data Manager screen Click the button The program will display when the import completed importing the files see 2 EARTIE Data Manager Selected Files Select EARFit 4 database files Company Select EARFIt 4 database files C ProgramData 3M EARfit P
47. sssscsecsecsessessessessessseceecaecaessesenseeseeseesascateansansansaneeess 6 Figure 8 Microphone verification and 6 Figure 9 Verification test results with legend displayed sss 7 Figure segnes 8 Figure 11 Add and or edit employee record l tieu tein decal camus 9 Figure 12 Employee selected in run test screen ccceccsssssssscssesssssssssssessessesseessessesseseeseeseesaeeseesaesaeseeseeserseesaesseeseesaesarsansansanss 9 Figure 13 Product Selector dialog uuu tl heat ue Resa ert ud a dude 10 FOUE TA SIME uu EET M 10 Figure 5 Test Isesulis and QUICK uum y u usus has 11 mieu ee SU eT u N ta u 12 FIgure 17 Protection Tab Results adotta 14 Figure 18 cancer uu dtes tinet 15 Figure 19 Detail View Tab Results 15 Figure 205 Employee ReDOREXAITIBIG suyu m S eG 16 Figure 21 Company Report EX AIT DIG potett settle ood bs A tlc tv cd toe aded 17 22 Data Manager Company u
48. ter Local Dist C Eafit Fit Testing Mn X Employee record file example of Tm Ya mapping the file example Music gt Sales us xsw comenon G La 1 22 WUSFRE02 MMM COM USERS tg TE Vus w comenon E File name Home Inset Pagelayout Formulas i i Add Ins Get Si Loads the column headings into the m cut Calibri MI I Biwrap Text z data file fields drop down boxes n a Merge amp Center Alignment 1 Last Name First Name Exposure Number Section Function 2 Orbitz Mike 85 333 12a grinding machine 3 Kuepper Derek 86 3335 12b welder 84 4 Rockette 222 12c welder 2 4 Select the dropdown box data file fields to map the fields Example Last is mapped to Last Name and Number is mapped to Employee ID refer to Figure 24 5 Select the button A preview of the import data appears in the right preview pane of the Import Employee List refer to Figure 24 6 Click button when correct refer to Figure 24 Note 721119 button is reselected the data will create duplicate employee entries which may be manually deleted 7 Optional Select Save Template to save the mapped files and select Load Template to reload 7 Close the dialog box via x refer to Figure 24 The imported employees will appear in the Employee s field of the Dat
49. ts Tab Detail View In the Detail View Tab Results the full value of the PARs are displayed for Left Right and Binaural along with associated uncertainty values In the middle of the screen the formula for the protected exposure is displayed and calculated providing the results for the recommended user protected exposure The formulas are provided below e Protected Exposure employee exposure inputted via the add edit icons subtracting the binaural PAR minus uncertainty equals the protected exposure e Maximum Protection company exposure limit plus the binaural PAR minus the uncertainty equals the protected maximum 8 3M E A RFit 5 0 60 0 FARTIE 71 Operator Samantha Test Company ABC Company PAR binaural with Test results Baseline x Assigned v variability PAR 13 dB i Detail View 1 02 17 2015 08 46 AM PAR dB 02 17 2015 08 45 Binaural Left Right 33 dB 6 6 3548 6 PAR 11 dB o c PM Computed cur n vee Exr Bin a AR cted Ex sure PARZ z Protected Exposure Employee Exposure Binaural PAR Protected Exposure 0550 PM protected 90 dBA 24 63 dBA Maximum Protection Company Exposure Limit Binaural PAR Protection Maximum o exposure and 85 dBA 27 112 dBA PAR 13 dB 02 13 2015 01 44 PM Note 3M uses the PAR minus the uncertainty value to predict user protection includes user fitting variability variability in
50. um tta d T Table 3 Add Edit Employee explained rr aor tonno d dendo e on Cena Pn oci n a c e nnde e 9 Test iesus User ACUOPS uu a 13 Table 5 Enmployee rebDort explalfT amp Q uscito bote atento adc Pad tede 16 Company explained uuu a m a uiro tS 17 Table B t SMM Mearino Protector Test Ir ODES uu uu itus t ebbe ad 31 1 Introduction Introduction The 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System is comprised of hardware and software that enables the operator to test and record the personal attenuation rating PAR of many hearing protection products by 3M See Appendix B Model Parts and Accessories for details Getting Started The 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System contains the components illustrated below Please follow the illustrated quick set up guide in the lid of the case to assemble your hardware 297 Figure 1 E A Rfit Dual Ear Validation System kit contents Install 3M E A Rfit Dual Ear Software 1 Insert the 3M E A Rfit flash drive into your computer s USB drive Figure 2 Installing USB Drive into the Computer 2 Run the setup exe file by double clicking the file 3 Follow the screens prompts by clicking Next through the wizard and click Finish
51. xposure Limit Protection Maximum Section 85 dBA 98 dBA 3M E A R TaperFit 2 Earplugs 13dB Runner Summary Personal Attenuation Rating 13dB 20dB PAR Left Right LP 199 PAP OA Values shown are the average all banked values in each ear Left Right System Information Operator Serial Number Left Mic Serial Number Right Mic Serial Number Sim R Employee Signature Report Figure 21 Company Report Example 1 Employee and Atthe top of the report the employee s Hearing Protector general information is provided and Information includes hearing protector type the reported exposure company exposure limit targeted minimum maximum attenuation calculations and if the baseline and or assigned were selected during the testing 2 Measurement The company test results summary data displays the PAR minus uncertainty values for left right and binaural as well as the attenuation graph 3 Notes field Operator s notations are displayed here 4 System The system information includes the information operator s name software version speaker serial number date and time calibration occurred of the last factory calibration and the serial numbers for the left and right microphones 5 Signatures The employee and operator signatures may be hand signed after printing 6 Action buttons 3 5 you to save the file in a local directory Used to toggle between
52. y The following 3M Hearing Protector Test Probes are used for testing and may be purchased through a distributor Probed Product 3M Stock ID UPC Number Description Product Number Number 393 2000 50 70071562741 10080529190731 3M E A Rsoft Yellow Neons Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2001 50 70071562758 10080529190748 3M E A R UltraFit Probed Test Plugs 50 EA Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2002 50 70071562766 10080529190755 3M E A R Push Ins Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2003 50 70071562774 10080529190762 3M E A R Classic Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2004 50 70071562782 10080529190779 3M E A Rsoft FX Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2005 50 70071562790 10080529190786 3M E A R E Z fit Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each gt 393 2006 50 70071562808 10080529190793 3M E A R TaperFit 2 Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2007 50 70071562816 10080529190809 3M Classic Small Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2008 50 70071562725 10080529190816 3M E A R Express Pod Plugs Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each 393 2009 50 70071562733 10080529190823 3M Classic Plus Probed Test Plugs 50 PR Case 5 bags of 10 pair each ra 393 2010 50 700
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