TAS2 (Tunnel Alert System)
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1. Exit ONO ci cCc5rnm MENU Previous Menu Changing Values used in User Settable Parameters When you need to input a new value press the appropriate keys to give the number required and where required press enter to input this number If a mistake is made press ENTER and then re select the option to re do Note On user data use the left arrow key to re do characters as required See the details of options section for more information Sometimes the ENTER key will not be required for example if the maximum number size is four digits entering the fourth digit will automatically accept the number without pressing ENTER This will be clearly evident on the screen IMPORTANT AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE PLEASE PRESS 8 EXIT AND SAVE THE CHANGES 13 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Details of Options Trigger Level Used in impulse or dual modes The level of vibration which when exceeded will initiate an event Also used for the cut off delay Valid ranges 0 01 to 99 8 in millimetres per second PPV The trigger level can be user selectable Sound Air Overpressure dB above the Sound Meter Base Linear ON or OFF To change the Trigger Level go to Options Menu 1 then 1 Trigger Level enter the value then select 4 or 7 channel then select 2 when asked if you wish to trigger on noise in continuous mode Sound Meter Base The base level for the microphone system The unit will record from2. Peak values for this particular event are shown at the top of the Screen 29 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Peak Noise dB leq 474 LAeq 5 lal 563 La10 mess va ei 4i as ms us a ue uem wa e mo m es iis e or mum vx fes m as us a o o 04 buen ve s s m 0 0m 0n o 0o o 04 9 6 To display the next or previous event set click the TI at the bottom of page Click the Close button to close this window buttons Software Version To check which version of the software you are running from the help Menu click About WMonitor the about window will be shown 30 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Vibrosound Data Analysis Program Version 2 0 0 3 This data Analysis program is a powerful statistical tool which has been designed primarily to download batches of information from the Magus and SureWave Vibrosound range of vibration and noise instruments Waming This computer program is protected by copyright law and intemational treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Vibrosound devices are manufactured by Magus Electronics Copyright 2012 SureWave Technology Ltd All rights reserved www surewavetechnology com To check for software updates from the help menu click Check for Updates if an update is available y
3. Electronics Copyright 2012 SureWave Technology Ltd All rights reserved Opening Existing Files To open an existing raw file from the File menu click Open or click the LF icon on the tool bar An open file dialog will be shown select the raw file you wish to open then click Open When the file is loaded the data results will be shown on screen 23 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Connecting to a Vibrosound via Cable or Modem From the File menu click Connect or click the Dp icon on the tool bar You will be prompted to give a file name for the saved data to be stored Enter a suitable filename then click Save The download dialog window will appear Survey ass CM3 Magus SIM 2 Address Magus SIM 1 SureWave Technology Ltd Magus SIM Serial Port Automatic For a cable connection select CM2 or CM3 from the left index Unless you know the specific serial port number choose Automatic Click the Connect button and follow the information on screen Note for a modem connection to work the Vibrosound device must be monitoring either C Mode or I Mode When downloading via the modem you will be prompted to clear the data if required Once the data is successfully downloaded it will be displayed on screen 24 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Exporting Data In some versions data can be exported either to an ASCII file or Excel file To export to Excel from the file
4. TA1 transducer large black cylinder should be placed on something solid i e solid footpath or road for example and NOT on soft earth It should be positioned at ground level adjacent to any property being monitored The arrow marked L longitudinal should point towards the source of vibration This will make T transverse 90 to the vibration and V vertical This is the industry standard The cable supplied should be pushed into the connector on top of the TA1 and into the side of the vibrosound into the socket marked Block A Note All the connectors are push fit and must not be turned to attach To disconnect the outer collar is pulled which will release the connector Note The connector should be first orientated to align the two halves before pushing in If the seven channel option has been purchased position the second TA1 as required and connect to Block B on the side of the Vibrosound Open the instrument case by lifting up the two clips Lift the lid fully to the vertical position Push the On Off button and the green light should illuminate Follow the on screen instructions or refer to the appropriate sections of this manual Please follow instructions on Page 5 on how to protect the vibration head TA1 in adverse weather conditions Noise Set up the tripod supplied in the position required and fully extend the legs and wind up the top section using the handle and lock to the maximum height to give the correct height for the
5. a filename enter a name then click Save 3 Highlight the site number you require then click on Connect 4 Click OK when instrument is ready 22 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration 5 The CM3 should then download any available event data 6 The CM3 will automatically have gone back to the 2 Options Menu WARNING After downloading the data please ensure the Vibrosound s memory is cleared to avoid the memory getting full If the memory is not cleared this could result in missing corrupt data The response to the point to clear the data waits for seconds only so you A need to click clear and yes immediately On the next dial in please check that the data was cleared from the previous download if this hasn t happened due to poor modem signal a site visit will be necessary to clear the Vibrosound manually WMonitor V2 Vibrosound Data Analysis Program About This data Analysis program is a powerful statistical tool which has been designed primarily to download batches of information from the Magus and SureWave Vibrosound range of vibration and noise instruments Warning This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Vibrosound devices are manufactured by Magus
6. menu click Export then Excel File or click the ry icon on the toolbar You will be prompted to give the Excel file a name click Save to continue To export to ASCII from the file menu click Export then click ASCII File or click the icon on the toolbar You will then be prompted to give the ASCII file a name click Save to continue Printing Data The data can be printed in table form to a printer from the file menu click Print or click the icon on the toolbar Closing the program X To close the program from the File menu click Exit or click the icon on the toolbar Site Database The site database holds data numbers if using the modem option to open the site database from the Settings menu click Site Database or click the Li icon on the toolbar The site database window will be shown 25 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Site Name Site Name Survey ass Magus SIM 2 Address Magus SIM 1 Magus SIM philipsSIM CM2 Telephone No CM3 Plant Memo 24 Add New ig To add a new entry click the Add New button Enter a name for the site an address if required a telephone number the data number of the SIM card in the Vibrosound and a memo if required When ready click the Save button To change or delete an existing entry select its site name from the index list on the left side To delete the entry click the Delete button To update the entry make the changes required then cl
7. 10dB below this level to 40dB above minimum Valid entries 20 40 60 80 100 120 Typically set to 100 or 120 for quarry blasting 20 or 40 for night time noise monitoring and 40 or 60 for daytime noise monitoring To change the Sound Meter Base go to Options Menu 1 then 2 Sound Meter Base Press 8 to exit and save any changes Event Length Used only in impulse mode Set to equal an anticipated impulse event duration Typically 1500 to 2000 for a quarry blast in milliseconds Valid ranges 500 to 9990 9999 will give maximum length based on the current sampling rate To select Event Length go to Options Menu 1 then 3 Event Length Press 8 to exit and save any changes Cut off Delay The best way to explain this is by example If an event is expected to last 2 seconds maximum then the event length would be set to 2000 If the cut off delay was set to 500 for example then if the event was shorter than expected say 1 second once the vibration falls below the trigger level and stays below for the cut off delay time then the event length will be reduced on this event only to 1000 500 giving an event length of 1 5 seconds User selectable from 0 1 to 1 second The user should take care to set the cut off delay greater than any delay between detonators for example in quarry blasting By using the cut off delay significant savings will be made in paper and pens and will also enable more events to be stored in the memory To selec
8. MS text alerts select option 4 press O to disable alerts 1 to enable alerts sending a SMS text only once or 2 to enable alerts sending repeated SMS texts If SMS text alerts are enabled you will be prompted for the SMS message centre see details under Modem Option for message centre numbers 1 7 for O2 Vodafone etc To change the SMS country code select option 5 choose 1 for United Kingdom 44 or 2 for Australia 61 When you are happy with your settings select Option 6 All done Menu finally press 8 to exit and save your settings 15 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Alarm Limits option if fitted Modem SMS or External Alarms There are 5 alarm limits Points to note If the alarm value is not required it must be set to zero and for entering decimal alarm values enter the full number including point i e 1 5 Alarm 1 is the amber warning level for peak vibration this triggers a strobe output on an external alarm unit and sends a SMS text alert in mm per second PPV any channel Alarm 2 is the red warning level for peak vibration this triggers the sounder output on an external alarm unit and sends a SMS text alert in millimetres per second PPV any channel You will then be asked for an alarm time delay unless this is needed please enter zero The alarm time option is used for example if monitoring next to a railway line and is designed to allow sufficient time for a train to go past before soun
9. MonitorV2 software has been installed USB TYPE A EZ to Computer r e e wow USB TYPE B to Vibrosound WMonitor Version 2 Installation The WMonitorV2 software is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista and Windows 7 platforms You will require 1 free USB port if downloading via cable or a modem if downloading remotely Ensure you have administrative rights on your computer before installing the WMonitor software Insert CD into your computers CD ROM drive and then follow the instructions on your screen gf l e If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation Note If WMonitor is minimized on the task bar and will not return to the screen do the following 1 Right click on the task bar and select cascade or 2 Highlight the small icon and press alt and space together then move from the pop up menu Press the up arrow DO NOT TRY to drag until the window is all on the desktop as required Causes This is a known bug in Windows 7 and often happens when using a laptop or PC without a mouse Or the window is dragged onto the task bar The above notes will fix This is not an issue or bug in the WMonitor program 21 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Downloading the data using the USB cable CM3 Vibrosound 1 When at the base menu select 5 for options 2 Press Menu for the next options list 3 Sel
10. Quarry Blasting By using the cut off delay significant savings will be made in paper pens and will also enable more events to be stored in the memory Print Options If the user selects block printout the printer if selected will print just the table of values Otherwise user information table results and graphs will be given In this mode when left unattended the user can specify how many graphs should be printed before returning to block printout to save paper External Printer Option required 10 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Continuous Mode Press 2 from the Base Menu Introduction This mode is used for monitoring of events from 5 minutes to several hours or continuous permanent 24 hour 7 days a week In this mode the user can obtain vibration and noise Leq data In addition a sound only sub mode enables the user to obtain Leq data for any time period chosen The continuous modes can operate with or without a three period timer repeated daily Results Given Sound amp Vibration Print At End Only Event start time Event end time User data if full print option selected For each direction vertical longitudinal and transverse Velocity PPV in mm S Resultant Velocity PPV in mm S Table of Vibration velocity Peaks per Interval maximum of 96 giving 5 minute values for an 8 hour event in mm S Noise Leq Option if fitted LMAX MAX 5 minute Leq overall Leg percentiles L1 L10 L90 an
11. R DISMANTLE THESE ITEMS ANY SUCH ATTEMPT WILL IMMEDIATELY INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND INVALIDATE THE CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE IMPORTANT USER PARAMETERS ARE ONLY SAVED WHEN THE OPTION MENUS ARE EXITED BY PRESSING 8 IF THE UNIT IS SIMPLY SWITCHED OFF WHILST IN THE OPTIONS PAGES ANY CHANGES WILL BE LOST IMPORTANT PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE LID ON THE UNIT IS CLOSED EVEN IN LIGHT RAIN THE UNIT IS FULLY SPLASH PROOF TO IP65 WITH THE LID CLOSED IMPORTANT IN HEAVY RAIN PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE VIBRATION SENSOR IS COVERED FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS POINT WILL RESULT IN VIBRATION FROM THE RAIN AND IF THE VIBRATION SENSOR LEAD CONNECTOR IS NOT PLUGGED IN CORRECTLY WATER INGRESS WILL RESULT IN HIGH READINGS IF THIS HAPPENS PHONE SUREWAVE FOR ADVICE WHEN IN OPERATION OUTDOORS PERSISTENT LONG TERM EXPOSURE OF THE MICROPHONE TO ADVERSE WEATHER RAIN CAN RESULT IN REDUCED SENSITIVITY SHOULD THIS OCCUR THE MICROPHONE NEEDS TO BE GENTLY DRIED BEST ACHIEVED BY PLACING IN A WARM ROOM FORCED DRYING WITH HAIRDRYERS ETC SHOULD NOT BE CARRIED OUT IF LONG TERM MONITORING IN ADVERSE WEATHER IS REQUIRED IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A COVER IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY 0 5 1 0 METER ABOVE THE MICROPHONE TO SHELTER IT FROM DIRECT RAIN CARE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE NO REFLECTIVE WAVES OR OBSCURATION RESULTS FROM THE USE OF ANY COVER BY A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 0 5 METERS 5 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Equipment Set up Vibration The
12. Vibrosound Analyser Model CM3 oetup and Configuration CM3 Setup and Configuration Noise and Vibration Fast Set Up Instructions 1 Connect Vibration and Microphone Sensors as required See page 6 of the user manual for more details 2 Ensure Power is available to cover the monitoring period DO NOT ALLOW THE BATTERY TO GO FLAT see pages 8 for more details 3 Switch the unit on If the modem option is fitted wait for the network to log on If you are not using the modem option please press Enter to bypass the modem logging on 4 You will then be shown 3 screens of settings press menu to advance each screen until the base menu is shown 5 Once at the base menu press 2 Continuous Monitoring 6 Close the lid ensuring no cables are trapped 7 Atthe end of the monitoring period press the power button and wait for the event to save and the unit to power off Note For Software Versions 1 13 and above and if the modem option is fitted the CM3 will now send an SMS text alert when the internal battery is very low and then proceed to switch itself off soon after to protect the internal battery from damage Adequate power in the form of a mains supply or an external power supply i e a 12 V 110aH car battery should be provided at all times to avoid seeing the warning text message Depending on the ambient temperature and configurations installed on the CM3 you may get up to 8 hours after the warning text un
13. d table of Leq and 5 minute Leq per interval all in dB A Histograms of vibration and Leq noise if printer option is fitted and full print option selected Results Given Sound Only The printer will print the Leq LMAX MAX 5 minute Leg L1 L10 and L90 for every interval the user selected 11 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration User Parameters Relating to Continuous Mode C Mode Timer See Below ON or Off Table Time Interval Either used to produce the time interval for the table or the event length if the timer is off Print Options As n Impulse mode with the graphs becoming histograms of the vibration and noise Sound Meter Base Base at which the noise will be monitored above The microphone has approximately 50dB dynamic range so as a guide for daytime noise surveys a base of 60dB would give 55 to 110dB and night time a base of 20 or 40dB may be selected Valid ranges are 20 40 60 80 100 and 120dB only Alarm Option See Impulse Mode above Sound amp Vibration In sound only mode the print interval defines the Leq Print at End Only or time period for the printout This enables the user to Sound Only obtain any Leq period greater than 5 minutes Continuous Mode Timer ON The unit will produce an event for each of the three time periods If a period is not required setting the start and end time to the same values will skip that period The time periods are repeated daily See the details of options s
14. ding the vibration alarm In other words vibration above the alarm value is ignored for the delay time entered Alarm 3 is 1 minute average LAeq sends SMS text alerts This will also trigger the strobe output if external alarm option is fitted Alarm 4 is the table time e g 15 minute average LAeq sends SMS text alerts This will also trigger the strobe output if external alarm option is fitted Alarm 5 is the period time e g 8 hour average LAeq sends SMS text alerts This will also trigger the strobe output if external alarm option is fitted To change alarm limits go to Options Menu 2 then 1 Alarm Limits Press 8 to exit and save any changes 16 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Modem Option This option gives remote data access and SMS text alerts on 5 alarm levels 2 Vibration and 3 Noise and new Real Time remote readings The download intervals are fully user selectable If the unit is fitted with a Modem the user can select to send SMS messages Use this option to select 1 SMS or 0 No SMS under User Data Options Menu 1 then 7 User Data then 3 Change SMS Data then 4 Alarm SMS Alerts If selected the unit will ask for a message centre number This must be input according to the following list UK 44 Australia 61 1 O2 Optus 2 Vodafone Telstra 3 Virgin Vodafone 4 Three Three 5 Orange Optus without 61 6 T Mobile Vodafone without 61 7 Tesco UK Vodafon
15. e The numbers to text are stored under user data Options Menu 1 then 7 User Data then 3 Change SMS Data Press 8 to exit and save any changes Table Time With the continuous mode timer ON this is the time used to tabulate the table in minutes maximum 96 table intervals per timer period With the timer switched OFF it then becomes the event length To select the Table Time go to Options Menu 2 then select 2 Table Time this will enable you to set the table time Press 8 to exit and save any changes Please Note The Table Time cannot be currently set lower than 5 minutes 17 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration C Mode Timer Enables the user to view select timer on or off and change timer settings W ARNING The first timer period must start and end before the second P timer period The second timer period must start after the first and end before A the third timer period and the third timer period must start after the second timer period and end before the first i e to monitor 24 hours the following settings would be valid Start End Timer A 06 00 14 00 Timer B 14 01 22 01 Timer C 22 02 05 59 Note Timer C goes to the next day To set the timer first go to Options Menu 2 and then select 3 C Mode Timer you can then turn the timer on off and change the timer settings Press 8 to exit and save any changes Sound amp Vibration or Sound Only Option Sound amp vibration will give v
16. ect option 7 PC Link Monitor 4 Make sure PC Link cable USB A USB B see drawing on page 20 USB B is attached to the CM3 and USB A is attached to the computer Select 1 to download to wmonitor or 3 to clear store after first making sure that you have downloaded all results because once they have been cleared there is no getting them back Computer Select wmonitor exe program Click on File then Connect you will be prompted for a filename enter a name then click Save Highlight the CM3 then click on Connect Click OK when instrument is ready The CMS should then download any available event data The CMS3 will automatically have gone back to the 2 Options Menu A Note When downloading via the download cable please ensure that the CM3 unit s memory is cleared manually before commencing monitoring to avoid the memory overflowing Follow step s 3 amp 4 under CM3 Vibrosound instructions above then select 3 Clear Store then 1 Yes unit will say Memory Cleared then press 8 Exit and save Please check on switch on that the CM3 says 0 Events and 0 Used NM xe c Dmm Downloading the data using the modem dial in option A WARNING Switch off power before installing or removing the SIM card The modem dial in option is only available when the CM3 QB3 is in a monitoring mode 1 Select wmonitor exe program 2 Click on File then Connect you will be prompted for
17. ection for correct setting of these times Each event produced by the time period will be tabulated using the table time interval set by the user Note At present there is a maximum of 96 intervals per time period Continuous Mode Timer OFF The unit will start an event upon selection of the continuous mode the event length will be the table time interval set by the user As soon as the results are displayed and optionally printed the next event will start for the same duration This will continue until the user stops the monitoring Reprinting Events Press 4 From the Base Menu Selecting this option Option 4 Reprint Events will enable any of the first 10 events to be displayed or printed depending on the print setting and whether the printer option is fitted The unit will first search for the events may take a few minutes depending on the quantity of events in the store Only the first 10 event date and times will be displayed To reprint or display enter the event number 0 to 9 and press ENTER 12 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Guidance on Selecting amp Setting Options Options Page 1 Trigger Level Sound Meter Base Event Length Cut Off Delay Toggle Print Mode Date Time User Data Exit co 4 0 ci ON MENU Next Options Page Options Page 2 Alarm Limits Table Time C Mode Timer Sound Only On or Off Sampling Rate User Cal of Legs PC Link Monitor
18. er value is shown immediately ring for technical support and assistance Assuming the above value is shown switch the piston calibrator off and observe the reading on the screen falling to approximately the sound meter base If this happens then you have correctly calibrated your system Note There is a factory option for different calibrators to be used lf this applies to you then the 94dB given above will be the value of your piston calibrator WARNING You must proceed to save the calibration value by pressing MENU to exit and then 8 to exit and save the menu options After the calibration detailed above the sound meter base will be automatically set to 40dB This is correct to monitor most sites but for very A quiet country sites at night this should be changed to 20dB Equally if monitoring a very noisy site with the noise expected to exceed 90 to 100dB then the base should be changed to 60dB 19 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Other Options External Alarm Option The External Alarm Option consists of the following items 1 Mains powered external alarm box 2 Cable that connects the external alarm box to the Vibrosound 3 Beacon that connects to the alarm box 4 Sounder that connects to the alarm box The External Alarm option is mains powered and should be protected from adverse weather conditions The beacon and sounder are water splash proof and both come supplied with a 12 meter cable T
19. ibration and noise Legs at the end of the event Sound Only gives LMAX Leq MAX 5 minute Leq L1 L10 and L90 values Sampling Rate Normally set to 1000 recommended It can be reduced to give longer event lengths in impulse mode only It is recommended that the sampling rate is at least 10 times the frequency of vibration being monitored It is not recommended setting this to anything other than 1000 unless required to increase the event length In continuous mode the sampling rate is fixed at 1000 To select the Sampling Rate go to Options Menu 2 then 5 Sampling Rate Press 8 to exit and save any changes User Cal of Leqs The on screen instructions must be followed to the letter A piston calibrator switched on producing 94 0 dB must be firmly fitted to the microphone and the microphone connected correctly to the unit before proceeding W ARNING Failure to calibrate correctly will result in incorrect Leq readings permanently until recalibrated 18 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Procedure for User Cal of Leqs With the microphone correctly connected to the unit and the piston calibrator switched on at 94 0 dB and firmly positioned on the microphone select this option Select Option Menu 2 then 6 User Cal of Leq s Only press MENU to start when you are sure the piston calibrator is correctly set and on and the cable is correctly connected Press MENU The display should show 94 0 0 5dB If any oth
20. ick the Update button Note To exclude a number from dialing with a download schedule set put the word EXCLUDE without the quotes in the Plant Memo box The number will then be skipped during a scheduled download Note The site name cannot be changed once it is set Note CM2 and CMS cable connections cannot be deleted Download Schedule If a download schedule is set the program will automatically connect to remote Vibrosound devices at the specified time and day PES To set the schedule from the Settings menu click the LU icon on the toolbar The download schedule window will appear 26 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Biooresceenu ESEENNEESCO S 0 mm Schedule Day and Time Path C wibro _ Enable Schedule The settings are a day of the week daily or time interval Select this interval from the drop down box then set the time from the time box Select a folder where the downloaded raw files will be saved Click Enable Schedule to enable the download then click Close The download schedule will be shown in the status strip on the main application window Viewing Data 27 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Qi Viersound Wer ger File View Settings Help amp ug 339 9 EJ Q x Peak Vibration 2012 05 09 10 16 Peak Noise 2012 05 08 16 31 V L BLOCK A 74 t 1 leq 474 LAeq5 53 8 LMAX 438 lal 859 laid 563 La90 4839 Fi
21. le Name cm3 raw raw C Mode Events 12 Location A Download scheduled every Monday at 01 00 2012 05 09 16 51 50 The data is displayed on a grid view showing the peak events within a given time period To expand on the data double click on any number within the selected row There a 2 types of event Continuous Mode C Mode and Impulse Mode I Mode The event types are shown separately to change the view from the View Menu click Continuous Mode Events or Impulse Mode Events a m Alternatively from the toolbar click J iar continuouse mode events dr 1 orimu mode events Peak Events The absolute peak vibration and noise events will be highlighted in red and are shown at the bottom of the window These are the overall peak events for a given set of data To highlight the peak events use the View menu click Highlight Peak Events and choose Vibration or Noise The selected line on the data grid will then be the peak values C Mode 28 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration The C Mode Data Analysis window will be shown if a C Mode event is double clicked from the main screen Peak values for this particular event are shown at the top of the Screen i To display the next or previous event set click the at the bottom of page Click the Close button to close this window buttons Mode The I Mode Data Analysis window will be shown if a I Mode event is double clicked from the main screen
22. microphone Position such that the microphone when clipped into its fastening on the top of the tripod is pointing towards the source of the noise Ensure the windshield supplied is pushed on to the microphone By aligning the two red dots connect the supplied cable to the back of the microphone and connect the other end into the Vibrosound socket marked INT MIC Open the instrument case by lifting up the two clips lift the lid fully to the vertical position Push the On Off button and the green light should illuminate Follow the on screen instructions or refer to the appropriate sections of this manual Microphone To comply with BS5228 the microphone should ideally be mounted 3 meters up and 0 5 meters out when monitoring noise on adjacent buildings Long term monitoring will require a cover to protect the microphone from direct rain mounted 0 5 meters above Alternatively for short term monitoring use the supplied tripod fully extended to its maximum height 6 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Please follow instructions on Page 5 on how to protect the microphone in adverse weather conditions Ensure the sound meter base is correct for the range of noise to be monitored Remember the dynamic range is approximately 10dB to 40dB from the base value The unit can only be calibrated for sound on 60 or 80dB and the unit will automatically set the base value to 40dB you can then change the sound meter base as required Ensure
23. o Operate When this option is used alarms 1 3 4 amp 5 will activate the beacon alert when the noise vibration limits are exceeded If the alarm limits are exceeded on alarm 2 red alert for vibration the sounder will be activated 1 Setup your alarm parameters as detailed on Page 16 under Alarm Limits 2 Connect the external alarm box to the Vibrosound The socket is located on the back of the Vibrosound 3 Connect the beacon and the sounder to the external alarm box 4 Plug the external alarm box into a mains power source 5 Set the Vibrosound monitoring as normal Wind Option The Wind Option consists of the following items 1 Weather Vane with 20 meter cable 2 User to provide their own 10 meter pole To operate 1 The weather vane plugs directly into the Vibrosound in the socket labelled Wind 2 Mount the weather vane onto the pole this must be mounted 10 meters above the ground to comply with the ETSU R 97 standard 3 The weather vane must be pointing North it may be necessary to weigh the base down with sandbags to secure 4 Set the vibrosound monitoring as normal you will get the following values Noise Vibration Wind Speed Peak Gust and Direction The table time must be set at 10 minute intervals to comply with ETSU R 97 20 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration How to download data from CM3 to PC WMonitor Version 2 IMPORTANT Do not connect the USB cable until the W
24. oring for long periods please use an A external battery source using the supplied crocodile clips The external charger battery leads must never be connected to a voltage greater than 16V DC A 12V battery is recommended A 60aH external battery will run the unit for approx 20days This will vary depending on exact settings and unit configuration particularly if the modem option is fitted The user must replace the internal battery with an identical one Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to the unit Please ring our AS offices for more information if needed If using an external battery source please ensure that the red lead crocodile clip is connected to the positive terminal and that the black lead crocodile clip is connected to the negative terminal Charging It is recommended that the unit is charged after each use Connect the supplied power supply to your mains socket and plug the lead into the charger socket on the front panel of the unit Fastest charging will be achieved with the main unit switched off Turn the Vibrosound OFF Switch the mains socket ON the red power light should be lit and whilst charging the amber light will be on When fully charged the amber light will automatically go off the charger should then be switched off and disconnected It is recommended that if the unit is to be stored for long periods without use that it is charged for approximately one day every month or so Failu
25. ou will be notified with instructions on how to download and install it 81 Issue 1 9
26. over pressure monitor As such the equipment must be used in accordance with this manual and instructions given and reasonable care taken in its use and maintenance In addition for the requirements of various standards including BS5228 the noise Leq s should be user calibrated with a calibrated piston calibrator set to 94dB or other value factory fit option only before each major noise survey is undertaken In addition the equipment is guaranteed to provide the stated accuracy as per its specifications subject to a 12 monthly calibration return to base This calibration should only be performed by SureWave Technology Ltd or a SureWave Technology approved agent to ensure appropriate accuracy and that all standards are met Please consult the latest promotional leaflet for specifications of the CM3 Please Note Under the Weee Directive It is the responsibility of the customer to dispose of the equipment when it is no longer needed or to return it to SureWave s offices for disposal 4 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration A A A AS A IMPORTANT THE SEPARATE MAINS ADAPTER AND MAINS LEAD SHOULD NOT BE USED OUTSIDE OR IN ANY DAMP OR WET CONDITIONS The Vibrosound Analyser Model CM3 QB3 is a low voltage unit and there are no hazardous voltages present IMPORTANT THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THE MAIN UNIT TRANSDUCER MICROPHONE POWER SUPPLY OR CABLES NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO OPEN ADJUST O
27. re to do this will result in a discharged battery which may need to be replaced The charger is automatic and can be safely left on without the risk of overcharging If powering from the supplied mains adaptor and you wish to close the lid to prevent tampering please use the supplied external battery to charger adaptor lead This connects to the external charge socket and provides a cable socket for you to plug in the mains charger 8 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Impulse Mode Press 1 from the Base Menu Introduction This mode is used to record impulse events These are one off type events lasting a second or so The idea is to set a trigger level then enter the impulse mode and only when the trigger level is exceeded will the unit wake up and record for the specified time and then go back to sleep whilst waiting for the next event Results Given Time and date set and triggered User data if full print option selected For each direction vertical longitudinal and transverse Velocity PPV in mm S Displacement in mm Acceleration in M S S Frequency of the peak in Hz Resultant Velocity PPV in mm S Linear Air Overpressure in dB Graphs of Vibration and Air Overpressure if full print option is selected and quantity of graphs set The graphs can either be combined useful for observing the relationship between the channels and also saves paper or separate External printer option is required 9 I
28. ssue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration User Parameters Relating to Impulse Mode The following parameters can be changed by the user to suit their requirements The length of the event in milliseconds 1000 of Event Length a second Trigger Level The vibration level in PPV required to start an event Sound Meter Base The base level of the microphone system for a Quarry Blast it is suggested that this base would be set to 100 or 120dB as required Valid ranges are 20 40 60 80 100 and 120dB WARNING Setting a base below 100dB may result in the microphone over scaling and the unit indicating a lower blast value than actual Sample Rate The number of samples per second on each channel normally 1000 Print Options Full Block and quantity of graphs See Below Alarm Levels Amber and Red alarm levels in PPV option for external beacon siren or sms text alerts Cut off Delay The best way to explain this is by example If an event is expected to last 2 seconds maximum then the event length would be set to 2000 If the cut off delay was set to 500 for example then if the event was shorter than expected say 1 second once the vibration falls below the trigger level and stays below for the cut off delay time then the event length will be reduced on this event only to 1000 500 giving an event length of 1 5 seconds The user should take care to set the cut off delay greater than any delay between detonators for example in
29. t Cut off delay go to Options Menu 1 then 4 Cut off delay Press 8 to exit and save any changes Toggle Print Mode External Printer Option Required Short block print option gives table information only full gives user data table information and graphs with the option to select single or combined graphs and the quantity of graphs printed when left unattended 14 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Date amp Time Use to enter current date and time information Follow the format given on the screen i e 2 digits then the dot key followed by the next 2 digits etc The date and time is also displayed at switch on Please check after resetting To set the date and time go to Options Menu 1 then 6 Date Time Press 8 to exit and save any changes User Data The User Data enables the user to enter information relevant to them and setup SMS text alerts Set in five parts heading data SMS data SMS alerts and SMS country code To input user data select option 1 heading or option 2 data each can be 10 characters use the to redo any character the gt for the next character Y to scroll through the characters Press ENTER when finished To delete previous characters use spaces after the word if not simply press enter then enter again To change SMS Data SMS text numbers select option 3 your current numbers will be shown Select 1 to change or 0 to go back Up to 4 text numbers can be stored To set S
30. that the base is one of these only 20 40 60 80 100 40dB will be the value after calibration For regulative standards care should be taken to ensure a b The microphone system is calibrated by the user before each new monitoring project and at regular intervals on long term monitoring The height of the microphone system complies with BS5228 The supplied tripod ensures its height All operators may be required to be competent persons as defined by the noise regulations and referred to in the ISO standards The vibrosound must be calibrated by the manufacture at least as often as they state For the Vibration head TA1 this is 12 monthly The Vibrosound Noise system is a type 1 precision grade system as defined by the ISO standards This is the best type rating available Results should only be interpreted by a competent trained person SureWave Technology offers a reporting service Price on application Correct set up is critical to obtaining correct meaningful results If in doubt ring SureWave Technology for free advice over the phone 7 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration WARNING Flattening the battery in use to the point where the instrument no longer operates should be avoided where possible If this does occur the unit should be switched OFF and re charged immediately using the above procedure If possible try and run the unit from the mains and put the unit on charge when not in use If monit
31. til the unit switches itself off however this is not guaranteed A basic set up video can be found on our website by following the link below www surewavetechnology co uk CM3DemoVideo CM3 Demo 1 wmv 2 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Table of contents Page Overview and Equipment Set Up sss 4 5 Equipment Set up Vibration ssesesssssesesseseeeeeenen 6 Equipment Set up Noise Charging the CM3 ssseeeseeeeeeeesesse 6 8 Running Impulse Mode and Cut Off Delay ssessesessseeeses 9 10 Running Continuous Mode sssssssssee eee 11 12 Guidance on selecting and setting options ssuesseseesseeees 13 19 External Alarm Option and Wind Option ccccccecceeeeee eee ee eens eaten nee 20 Downloading from CM3 to PC and Modem Dial In using WMonitor VOSTON Zy rm RENE 3 Issue 1 9 CM3 Setup and Configuration Overview This document outlines the basic setup of the CM3 its sensors and cables It is intended as a guide only and should be read in conjunction with any other CM3 documentation available Please consult the latest promotional leaflet for specifications of the CMS Specifications The equipment is a state of the art piece of electronic apparatus When used correctly it meets the requirements of a precision grade Type 1 noise analyser if fitted and a precision vibration and air
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