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CR:110A doseBadge User Manual

1. SP Page 12 CR 110A dose Badge User Manual CR 110A dosebadge The layout of the CR 110A doseBadge is shown on the right The microphone capsule is mounted in the top of the doseBadge in a shock moun to reduce the noise generated from movement or handling of the case t 38 mm 1 49 The doseBadge is controlled via an InfraRed link to the Reader unit Behind the InfraRed window are the transmitter and receiver for communication with the Reader The charging point for the doseBadge is on the bottom in the centre and this is also used for the mounting of the doseBadge RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control Infrared Transmitter COON O pA cirrus Start doseBadge RC 101A oh Stop doseBadge 13mm 0 5 _ Microphone InfraRed Communication Window amp Status Indicator 47 mm 1 85 Charging Point amp Mounting Point 2598 Number doseBadge NSI 1 25 1991 YO14 OPH Serial CR 110A 1EC 61252 1997 Al Cirrus Researcl o x o p a Cirrus Research plc Made in the EU The RC 101A Keyfob Remote control is designed to start and stop the doseBadge The Start and Stop buttons are used to send commands to the doseBadge When the Start or Stop buttons are pressed the Status indicator will light to show that the button has been pressed
2. The InfraRed signal is sent from the transmitter on the front of the Keyfob Ensure that this transmitter is kept clean If a button is pressed and the Status Indicator does not show the battery may need to be replaced CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 13 CU 110A Charger Unit The CU 110A Charger Unit replaces all previous versions of the doseBadge chargers and is compatible with all versions of the doseBadge The charger has a number of new and important features which are different from the previous CU 100 CU 101 and CU 102 Chargers Units Important Features The maximum charge time is 2 hours for a completely flat doseBadge For a doseBadge that has a partially charged battery the charge time will be much shorter The CU 110A Charger Unit always charges ie there is no automatic discharge function The CU 110A is compatible with all previous versions of the doseBadge The CU 110A has a Discharge Charge cycle button on the bottom of the unit to allow for the doseBadges to be fully discharged and recharged This can be used where the doseBadges will not be used for more than 28 days see page 48 for details Charger Units can be daisy chained to allow 10 doseBadges to be charged Charging Point Power Indicator Charging Indicator Power Socket Page 14 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Section 3 Getting Started Quick Start There are different ways to use a doseBadge and Reader The following simple
3. AConfiguration amp Options A Currently 3dB Q 3 The Exchange Rate is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 21 Dual Channel The Dual Channel menu option allows the simultaneous measurement of Channel 1 and Channel 2 to be made The options are to switch the Dual Channel Measurement RC 110A Main Menu On and Off Threshold Level Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel It is recommended that this option is left switched ON A Dual Channel On Vv Dose Exceedence The CR 110A doseBadge can indicate when the 100 Noise Dose value has been exceeded during the measurement A When this option is switched on the LED indicator on the doseBadge will flash twice every second to indicate that Time Weighting the noise exposure has exceeded the 100 Dose value Exchange Rate Dual Channel 5 Dose Fkc edence On As the Dose value is a cumulative value once the indicator has started to flash more quickly it will continue to do so for the remaining measurement duration RC 110A Main Menu A Dose Exceedence On Page 22 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Shake to Wake function A new feature added to the CR 110A doseBadge is the Shake to Wake function Please read the information below carefully before using the doseBadge In the CR 110A doseBadge a function has been added to lengthen the battery l
4. The RC 110A Reader has a memory of 192kB which allows a large number of measurements to be stored Please refer to the Specification for full details of the memory available ensure that all measurements have been downloaded to the doseBadge a The memory of the RC 110A Reader unit can be cleared when required Please A N Database before clearing the memory RC 110A Main Menu a Clear Memory Options Clear Memory Set Cloc Clear Memory Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control A 10 Heasurements To clear the memory access the menu by pressing the Menu button and select the Clear Memory option Set Clock The RC 110A Reader unit has a clock and calendar which is used to stamp the measurement with the current time and date It is vital that the time and date of the clock in the Reader unit is correct To check the current time and date press the menu button to enter the menu options If the Reader time and time is not set then the display shows Please set clock The current Time and Date are shown at the bottom of the display RC 110A Main Menu Set the Current Time Clear Memory Set Clock Ml7 06 27 20 06 02 Adjust LCD Contrast hh mm ss dd mm yy Time History Control If the Time and Date are not correct press the OK button to enter the Clock Set menu A 17 05 28 20 06 02 W A 17 05 28 20 06 02 W The default time format in the Reader Unit is hh mm ss and the default date fo
5. displayed as CL by the Reader unit is used by the doseBadge system for the calculation of the following measurement functions Noise Dose Estimated Noise Dose To check the setting for the Criterion Level CL press the following buttons The current setting for the Criterion Level is shown at the bottom of the screen The Criterion Level can be selected from the following levels 80dB 85dB 90dB 95dB If the setting for the Criterion Level is not correct the value can be selected from the list RC 110A Main Menu Select Criterion Level 80 dB 85 dB Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Criterion Time Criterion Level A Currently 90 dB VIIA 87 dB 90 dB Threshold Level The Threshold Level displayed as TH by the Reader Unit is used in the calculation of all of the noise parameters If the Threshold is set all noise levels below this value are effectively ignored in the measurement data CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 39 To check the setting for the Threshold Level TH press the menu button and select the Threshold Level option The current setting for the Threshold Level is shown at the bottom of the screen The Criterion Level can be selected from the following levels None 80dB 85dB 90dB JAN Please note that for many applications the Threshold Level should be set to None This applies in the European Union and in many other countries that use the 3dB Exchange R
6. would generate a Dose of 100 Estimated Dose Estimates the dose described above that would have been received by the wearer if the average level measured had existed for the period defined by the criterion time For example if for a 4 hour measurement the Dose was 50 the Estimated Dose would be 100 for the 8 hours of the Criterion Time Exposure Pa5s Pathr The noise exposure expressed in linear terms rather than using the logarithmic dB unit or dose Expressed in Pascal squared hours Par or Pascal squared seconds Pa5s Estimated Exposure Estimates the exposure described above that would have been received by the wearer if the average level measured had existed for the period defined by the criterion time Expressed in Pascal squared hours Par Lae or SEL Page 56 doseBadge User Manual The level which if maintained constant for a period of 1 second would have the same sound energy as that actually received by the doseBadge during the measurement period For example if the measurement duration was 8 hours and the Leg was 85dB A the Laz would represent all of the noise energy over the 8 hour period Asquashed into a duration of 1 second Lag is the same as SEL Sound Exposure Level Threshold Sound Levels below the threshold are excluded from all averaging For example OSHA measurements use an 80dB threshold and call for a hearing conservation program to be implemented when the eight hour TWA exceeds 85dB
7. 50 dose Criterion Level CL In dB the normalised eight hour average weighted sound level the corresponds to the maximum permitted daily exposure or 100 noise dose Criterion Time CT The time in hours used in the calculation of the Dose and Estimated Dose measurement parameters By default this is set to 8 hours but can be configured to other durations in the Reader unit Peak The true peak level of the pressure wave not the highest sound pressure level which is termed the Lmax The CR 110A doseBadge measures the true Peak level Overload Indicated when the noise level exceeds the upper design limit of an instrument In the doseBadge this is set to 130dB A Sound Level Glossary A Weighting A standard weighting of the audible frequencies designed to reflect the response of the human ear to noise Acoustic Calibrator An instrument that provides a reference noise source that is used to calibrate and check the performance of a Sound Level Meter ANSI 51 25 1991 The American US Standard for Personal Sound Exposure Meters PSEM C Weighting A standard weighting of the audible frequencies used for the measurement of Peak Sound Pressure level CE Marking A label used to show that the Sound Level Meter conforms to the specification of a European Directive dB A Decibels A weighted dB C Decibel dB Fast Time Weighting IEC 61252 1993 Integrating Averaging Sound Level Meter Lae Laeg t Las La
8. 55 The Lera is the average of the measured Leq over an eight hour period The Lep a will be lower than the Leg when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Leg for a measurement of eight hours and higher than the Leg for measurements over eight hours For example If a noise measurement was made for 4 hours and the Laeq value was 90dB A the Lera value would be calculated to be 87dB A as the measurement duration is half the Criterion Time of 8 hours and the exchange rate is 3dB Lex sh Under the EU Physical Agents Noise Directive which will be introduced in member states of the EU by February 2006 the terminology for the Daily Personal Noise Level or Lep a has been changed to be Lexsn The calculation is the same and the data is calculated from the LAeq and Measurement Duration in the same way as for Lp q TWA The Time Weighted Average is the average of the measured Laya over an eight hour period The TWA will be lower than the Lavs when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Lava for a measurement of eight hours and higher than the Lava for measurements over eight hours Dose A percentage of a fixed dose value based on the criterion level and criterion time The criterion level and time are set by local standards For example some Regulations may mandate the use of 85dB for 8 hours as the limit for a daily noise exposure If the noise level was a constant 85dB for 8 hours this
9. Refer to Shake to Wake function on Page 22 for detailed information about this function CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 7 The Shake to Wake function has been added to the CR 110A doseBadge to ensure that a doseBadge that is not in use powers down to the minimum possible power consumption The doseBadge should be kept on the charger unit when not in use to ensure optimum performance The doseBadge should be charged at least every 14 days to maintain this optimum performance Battery Operating Life YN The doseBadge system should be returned to Cirrus Research plc for calibration and servicing During this calibration and service the performance 5 of the internal battery will be verified Installing the doseBadge Software The doseBadge system is supplied with the dBLink3 Download and the dBase Database software packages dBLink3 is a program that allows measurements to be downloaded from the RC 110A Reader unit to a PC The dBLink3 software automatically recognises an RC 110A Reader unit and allows measurements to be downloaded A dBLink3 and the doseBadge Database are supplied on a CD ROM and require a A PC running Microsoft Windows95 or later Install the software before N connecting the doseBadge Reader Unit to the PC To install the software 1 Insert the Disc in the CD ROM drive 2 Follow the instructions on the screen If the installation program does not automatically start run d setup e
10. after 15 minutes when the batteries are removed Locate the battery compartment cover and remove it from the instrument Remove the batteries from the Reader unit and replace with batteries of equivalent type and quality The battery should be of alkaline type AA LR6 AM3 MN1500 Mignon Remove the battery cover Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is and replace the batteries Correct Replace the battery cover and switch Ensure the correct polarity the Reader unit on when replacing the batteries Page 50 doseBadge User Manual Changing the RC 101A Keyfob Battery When the red indicator of the Keyfob becomes dim the internal battery requires changing Carefully remove the small screws on the back of the Keyfob and lift off the back Slide the battery out and replace with a Lithium battery type CR2025 This is not a rechargeable battery Ensure that the PCB is located correctly within the case and replace the back cover Replace the two screws and secure the case doseBadge User Manual Section 7 Troubleshooting Page 51 IN The following information is designed to solve common problems found when _ using the doseBadge system If you cannot solve the problem please contact your local representative or Cirrus Research plc directly There are no user serviceable parts inside the doseBadge Reader or Chargers The CR 110A doseBadge Symptom The doseBadge will not Reset The doseBadge will not Calibr
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12. instructions should be followed to carry out personal sound exposure measurements using a single CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Ensure that you have read all of the instructions and information contained in this manual before operating the equipment The basic operations are Function see page e Ensure the doseBadge battery has been fully charged 15 e Wake the doseBadge if it has not been used for 1 hour or longer 22 e Check configuration of doseBadge user the Reader menu 18 e Push the doseBadge into the calibration cavity on the Reader 23 e Reset the doseBadge using the Reset key 24 e Calibrate the doseBadge using the Cal key 25 e Remove the doseBadge from the calibration cavity and attach it to the 26 wearer e Start the session using the Run key or by using the Run key of the Keyfob 28 unit e At the end of the shift stop the session using the Stop key or use the Stop 29 key of the Keyfob unit e Remove the doseBadge from the wearer and push into the calibration cavity 30 on the Reader e Perform a second calibration check using the Cal key 30 e Transfer the doseBadge session data to the Reader using the Read key 31 e View the results 32 e Download measurements to the software 32 Unpacking the instrument for the first time Carefully remove all of the components of the doseBadge system from the shipping container or carrying case and inspect it for possible damage or missing items If there appears to be dama
13. message See Section 7 Troubleshooting for more details Calibrated to 114dB The Reader will display the calibration information until a key is pressed Page 26 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Mounting the doseBadge doseBadge on the shoulder of the wearer There may be applications where the doseBadge must be mounted in an alternative location such as on a hard hat or other clothing or safety equipment IN The doseBadge is supplied as standard with accessories to mount the Mount the doseBadge within 10cm 4 of the ear The doseBadge should be mounted to the wearer on the shoulder as shown above Ensure that the doseBadge will not generate noise itself when the wearer moves The doseBadge window should be at the front to ease the starting and stopping of sessions using the infrared link with the Reader A gt CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 27 Using the doseBadge Windshield The optional UA 100 doseBadge Windshield can be used to reduce the effects of air movement upon the noise measurements The windshield also reduces the effects of impacts upon the noise measurements which may cause false Peak C readings The windshield is secured between the doseBadge case and the mounting plate or patch Ensure that the hole in the windshield is aligned with the infrared window of the doseBadge The UA 100 doseBadge windshield can also prevent dust ingress into the microphone capsule Jen Page 28
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15. the badge battery will remain charged for at least 14 days If the unit is stored longer than this and the batteries are left to become totally discharged THEY WILL EVENTUALLY BE DAMAGED To ensure optimum operation doseBadges that have not been used for one month should be recharged To prevent damage please ensure that the doseBadges are recharged every 2 weeks 14 days Page 48 doseBadge User Manual Cycle Charge of the doseBadge Battery The CU 110A Charger Unit provides a Discharge Charge cycle that allows the performance of the battery to kept at an optimum level This cycle fully discharges the battery before charging Please note that this is not the normal operation of the CU 110 Charger Unit To carry our this charge cycle connect the doseBadges to the CU 110A Charger and connect the power supply Press the Discharge Charge cycle button located on the bottom of the charger as shown below If you press the button through the hole on the bottom of the charger it will discharge all badges that are currently connected then charge them This can take up to about 6 hours depending on the battery type and initial charge state Product Number amp Seri al Number Discharge Charge Cycle Button ____ Power pes _ Power Socket 7 Socket The internal NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery like all rechargeable batteries will self discharge When arranged into a battery the individual cells within the battery
16. try again Run the dBLink software from the Programs Cirrus dBLink directory and try again Solution Ensure that the CU 195A Power Supply is connected to a supply and to the Charger unit Ensure that the CU 195A Power Supply is connected to a supply and to the Charger unit Contact your local representative Screw the doseBadge fully onto the charger unit Perform a Power on Self Test Database Press and hold the Discharge Charge Cycle button and connect the power Hold the button for 2 seconds The LED charge indicators will flash in sequence then all of the indicators will show If the LED charge indicators continue to flash contact Cirrus Research plc or your local representative Page 54 doseBadge User Manual Section 8 Glossary amp Terminology The following section lists the acoustic terminology that is found in this manual and in the CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter and RC 110A Reader Unit For further information please contact your local representative or Cirrus Research plc directly Terminology The doseBadge and Reader can produce the following metrics as defined in the relevant standards Some of these are available on the Reader display others require a printer or the computer software supplied When the data is downloaded from the RC 110A Reader unit to the doseBadge software the following parameters are provided Leg The level which if maintained constant for the same peri
17. 10A Reader Unit when used with the dBLink3 software provide Dual Channel Measurements Channel 1 can be configured to be any combination of the Exchange Rate Q Criterion Level CL Criterion Time CT Threshold TH and Time Weighting TW Channel 2 is preset to a 3dB ISO configuration as shown below Parameter Configuration Options Channel 1 Channel 2 Exchange Rate Q 3dB 4dB or 5dB 3dB Criterion Time 8hrs 12hrs 16hrs or 18hrs 8 hours Criterion Level 80dB 85dB or 90dB 85dB Threshold None 80dB or 90dB None Time Weighting None or S Slow None All of these configuration options can be selected from the RC 110A Reader Unit In addition the dBLink3 software allows user defined configurations to be loaded into the Reader Unit The software includes preset configurations such as ISO OSHA ACGIH and US ACHPPM A system can be started with a single doseBadge and a Reader unit and expanded by purchasing additional doseBadges and the appropriate number of charging units A range of additional external charging units allow a system to be expanded simply and easily without any of the components becoming obsolete This manual describes the operation of the CR 110A doseBadge unit and RC 110A doseBadge Reader Also described are the optional RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control and the UA 100 Windshield The Keyfob allows the doseBadge to be started and stopped without the RC 110A unit and should be or
18. CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Starting the measurement To start a measurement session hold the Reader with the infrared link aimed at the infrared link window of the doseBadge The Reader and doseBadge can be up to 50cm apart Press the Run key The Reader will program the start time and date into the doseBadge Indicator flashes when the doseBadge is running Align the Infra Red windows between the Reader and doseBadge Press the Run button to start the doseBadge The Reader will show the status of the communication between the doseBadge and the Reader on the display fi Do not move the Reader away from the doseBadge until g the indicators show in the doseBadge An indicator will show in the badge window for up to 2 starting ok seconds to show that it has received the message and sy started running If an indicator does not show then try again When the doseBadge is running and making a measurement the indicator will flash quickly to indicate that the unit is operating The doseBadge can now be left on the wearer The wearer should be instructed to avoid knocking the badge as this can affect the Peak measurements and add to the noise dose Using the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control The doseBadge can also be started using the RC 101B Keyfob Remote Control Point the Keyfob at the doseBadge infrared window and press the Run button The doseBadge will start in the same way as described above for the Reade
19. CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 1 User Manual for the CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter amp RC 110A Reader Unit Cirrus Research plc This manual the software to which it relates the program code and drawings are all O Copyright Cirrus Research plc 1989 2007 Rev 09 Dual Channel Page 2 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual The content of this manual any illustrations technical information and descriptions within this document were correct at the time of going to print Cirrus Research plc reserves the right to make any changes necessary without notice in line with the policy of continuing product development and improvement No part of this publication may be duplicated reprinted stored in a data processing system or transmitted by electronic mechanical photographic or other means or recorded translated edited abridged or expanded without the prior written consent of Cirrus Research plc No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual although due care has been taken to ensure that is it complete and accurate as possible Accessories supplied by Cirrus Research plc have been designed for use with the instrumentation manufactured by Cirrus Research plc No responsibility is accepted for damage caused by the use of any other parts or accessories In order to take account of a policy of continual development Cirrus Research plc reserves the right to change any of the information contain
20. Channel capability allows the doseBadge to be used for example where there is a requirement to measure noise exposure in accordance with both OSHA and ISO standards Please ensure that the RC 110A Reader Unit is configured for the correct functions and parameters before making measurements with the doseBadge The dBLink3 software can be used to configure the doseBadge and Reader unit to meet these requirements Please refer to the dBLink3 software for further information doseBadge Battery Performance IN The NiMH rechargeable battery within the CR 110A doseBadge is designed to _ be recharged using the supplied battery chargers Do not attempt to charge A the doseBadge battery by any other means fx A Before the first use Before the doseBadges are used for the first time ensure that the units are A allowed to fully charge which may take up to 6 hours Sa as NA Recharging the battery IN Ensure that the instructions detailed in this manual are followed carefully AAN when charging the doseBadge units To ensure optimum operation the gt doseBadge may be left on trickle charge when not in use SS 7 PAS Storage of the doseBadge IN The doseBadge should be stored in a fully charged state If the CR 110A AIN doseBadge is not used for 1 hour it will shutdown and go into sleep mode A PN a To wake the doseBadge from the Sleep mode shake the doseBadge until the indicator light shows
21. R 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Unit support Dual Channel measurements The measurement data is divided into three sections In all situations the Overall Measurement Data is stored If the doseBadge is configured with Channel 1 and Channel 2 having identical parameters the dBLink3 software will only display Channel 1 Overall Measurement Data doseBadge Configuration Calibration Record Measurement Duration Highest Peak C Sound Level Overload Exceedence 115dB A Maximum Sound Level Exceedence Battery Status Channel 1 Measurement Data For 3dB Exchange Rate Laca Lex sh Lag Dose Exposure Pa h Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h For 4dB amp 5dB Exchange Rates and configurations with Time Weighting or Threshold Lava TWA Dose Estimated Dose 1 Minute Time History of Laeg 3dB or Lava 4dB or 5dB Page 60 doseBadge User Manual Peak C Level Battery Level Channel 2 Measurement Data Laca Lex sh Lag Dose Exposure Pa h Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h Memory The RC 110A Reader Unit can store the following measurement data With 8 hours of 1 minute Time History Up to 93 measurements With 12 hours of 1 minute Time History Up to 64 measurements With 24 hours of 1 minute Time History Up to 33 measurements Weightings Frequency A for all Sound Level measurements C for Peak Sound Pressure Time None or Slow Exchange Rate 3dB 4dB or 5dB doseBadge Configu
22. SECDAd GG ivi n dele A A AAA ETES 12 RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control oocccccccoccoccncconnncnnnancnnccnncnnnnnn enna eee aetna tennant 12 CUPTIOA Charger Unit save venue na eas Neer et dais a S desea RO edad Paes kea a ta da 13 LIMPOPlA AE Feature Sia ar da 13 Section 3 Getting Started ococcoonnconnnconnncannncannncnnnncnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrncnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnanracanencanes 14 QUICK Sta Tru ni a aa E a a band aE tenance ones dees iad eewslinns DETAN iea etbaeaesauneeetee 14 Unpacking the instrument for the first timMe 0c cece eect eee e eee ee tee ene cnn nnan nn 14 Charging the doseBadges ui uss deh settee bv dade cha teach deacons 15 Inserting the RC 110A Reader Batteries c cece cece cette eee tenet tee eee nett eee nena 17 Switching on the Reader Unit 0 cecceee cece eee enna eee eee eee e eae e tetas 17 Switching on the Reader UDIT isistato nee enna ene ene nee eee ene tae 18 Checking the configuration ccec eee eee ene eee eee eee eee eee ened 18 Clock Time Se Date s r A ee 18 Time History Measurements eieae eea a tapado pura Pidan 19 Criterion TIME EM a ido 19 Criterion KeVel A A A eele 19 Threshold Setting GrH is a o aa cb ndo eco o o e A A A O A 20 Time Weighting Setting TW 0 RU ener EERE EE nS 20 Exchange Rate Setting O rusia aaa er sd nan epee Er en AAN cise ARAIA EEEa 20 Dual COANNel iiitiici aiii riani E E vie evel igs ieee 21 Dose ExceedenCE imuni rie ateei aaa aAa
23. T ii 21 Shake to Wake fUNCIION oooccoccocncnccncconcncnnnnncnncnnnnnnrnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnrrnrnnrnnrnnrnnrnnranernnrrnnnann 22 Insert the doseBadge in the Acoustic Calibrator oocooocccccccccnccncnccnnconcnnnnnnncnnncnnrnnnnnn nas 23 Resetting the doseBadge ooococccoccoccnccncnnconccnnnnnnnnnnrnnrnnnrnnrrnn rre ene eee eee etna tenet eens 24 Calibrating the dOSCBAdGe cc cece ce een t teen e nae ne tenet eed 25 Mounting the doseBadge cece cece Ee nena eee eee nents 26 Using the doseBadge Windshield cccccce eect eee eee eee eee nee teeta teens 27 Starting the MEaSUrEMENL 0 cece Eee eee eee tenes teen e eee 28 Using the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control 00 ntti 28 Stopping A measurement ee ee cE rene nr rra nr rr ene tes 29 Checking the Calibration of the dOSeBadge cecceceee cece ee eee eee ee eee eee e eee teen neta ened 30 Downloading the measurements to the Reader Unit cece cece eect ee eee teeta e ee eee nee eae 31 Viewing stored measurements 00 cece ne etna eee EEES REEERE Annn e aerate 32 Downloading stored measurements to the doseBadge Software cceceeeeeeeeeee teen nena 32 Section 4 Configuration amp OptiONS ccoomconnnconnncannncnnnncannnrncnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrannnrnnnnracanracanes 33 RC 110A Reader Keypad cece adea E ne eee a teense nena Eiai 33 Men StrUct re Lati A AAA 34 Clear the memory of the Reader
24. ains power supply and switch on the power supply Ensure the doseBadge is in Stop Mode and carefully screw it onto the charging stud on a CU Series Charger unit Do not over tighten the doseBadge onto the Charger The doseBadge should be screwed onto the charger until the indicator change status and then one more half turn Charging Point Power Indicator Charging Indicator Power Socket Page 16 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual During the charge cycle the green indicator will flash to show that the charging is in progress Once charging has finished the green indicator stops flashing and remains on continuously At this time the doseBadge is receiving a trickle charge to keep it topped up To ensure optimum operation the doseBadge may be left on trickle charge when not in use Summary of Charger Indicators No Indicator doseBadge Not Connected Green LED Flashing doseBadge Charging Green LED On doseBadge Charged The CU 110A doseBadge Charger will display errors during charging if for example the doseBadge battery does not charge as expected In this case the Green LED will flash quickly to indicate the charging error Removing the power from the CU 110A Charger If the power is removed from the CU 110A Charger Unit and then reconnected the charging cycle will restart However if the batteries in the doseBadges still contain charge when this occurs the charging time will be shorter than the maximum 2 hours
25. al and should be read carefully before use The additions to these versions of the doseBadge Reader and Charger are as follows 1 Dual Channel Measurements The software inside the CR 110A and CR 110AIS doseBadges and the RC 110A Reader Unit have been upgraded to allow the doseBadge to measure two channels at the same time Channel 1 can be set to any configuration such as OSHA MSHA AICHE ISO etc and Channel 2 is fixed to be 3dB ISO Both channels measure and record at the same time and data is downloaded for both channels to the Reader Unit Both channels will log and store 1 minute Noise Profile Time History data including Peak C levels 2 New CU 110A 5 Way Charger Unit with 2 Y hour maximum charge time i The new 5 Way CU 110A Charger Unit replaces the 2 5 and 10 way chargers ii The maximum charge time is 2 hours iii Measurement kits with 1 2 and 5 doseBadges have 1 x CU 110A Charger iv Measurement Kits with 10 doseBadges have 2 x CU 110A Chargers with a connecting cable Page 6 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual v Fully compatible with all previous doseBadge and battery variants 3 Dose Flashing Light The indicator LED on the doseBadge can be set to flash quickly when the 100 Noise Dose value is exceeded on Channel 1 doseBadge Configuration The CR 110A doseBadge can be configured to meet the requirements of many A different Occupational Noise and Industrial Hygiene Regulations and l Guidelines The Dual
26. anby North Yorkshire YO14 OPH United Kingdom Telephone 44 1723 891655 Equipment Description The following equipment manufactured after 1 January 2006 RC 110A doseBadge Reader Unit CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control Unit CU 110A Charger Unit Along with their standard accessories According to EMC Directives 89 336 EEC and 93 98 EEC meet the following standards EN 61000 6 3 2001 EMC Generic emission standard for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 61000 6 1 2001 EMC Generic immunity standard for residential commercial and light industrial environments Signed Dated 1 January 2007 St S ORourke Director doseBadge User Manual Page 67 Warranty Information 1 This document is a summary of the full warranty document and explains the Cirrus Research plc warranty in ordinary English not in legal or complex terms 2 The warranty covers any acoustic instrument such as a sound level meter acoustic calibrator real time acoustic analyser or personal sound exposure meter dosemeter manufactured by Cirrus Research plc after March 1st 2007 3 The warranty covers all faults on the instrument except the microphone and the display for the period defined in para 4 below including minor accidental damage except to the microphone or display 4 In common with almost all acoustic manufacturers Cirrus Research plc do not give a warranty on the mi
27. ate RC 110A Main Menu Bl Select Threshold Time History Control 80 dB 85 dB 90 dB Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level A Currently None v Ensure that this parameter is set to meet the requirements of any regulations that are to be met Measurements made with an incorrect Threshold Level cannot be recalculated after the measurement has been made Time Weighting The Time Weighting displayed as TW by the Reader Unit is used in the calculation of all of the noise parameters If the Time Weighting is set all noise levels are weighted before being used in the calculations To check the setting for the Time Weighting TW press the menu button and select the Time Weighting option The current setting for the Time Weighting is shown at the bottom of the screen The Time Weighting can be selected from the following levels None Slow AAN Please note that for many applications the Time Weighting should be set to A A None This applies in the European Union and in many other countries that use the 3dB Exchange Rate RC 110A Main Menu Select Time Weighting Criterion Time Slow Criterion Level Threshold Level Time Weighting A Currently None v Page 40 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Ensure that this parameter is set to meet the requirements of any regulations that are to be met Measurements made with an incorrect Time Weighting cannot be recalculated after the measuremen
28. ate The doseBadge will not Start The indicator does not show when the doseBadge is shaken The doseBadge runs for 1 minute and then stops Possible Cause The doseBadge has not been used for more than 1 hour and is in Sleep Mode The doseBadge battery is flat The InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader The doseBadge has not been used for more than 1 hour and is in Sleep Mode The doseBadge battery is flat The doseBadge is not pushed into the Acoustic Calibrator The InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader The doseBadge has not been used for more than 1 hour and is in Sleep Mode The doseBadge battery is flat The InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader The Reader is too far away from the doseBadge The communication between the Reader and the doseBadge was not completed The doseBadge is already awake The doseBadge was not reset before the measurement was started The low battery flag is still set in the doseBadge Solution Wake the doseBadge by shaking Refer to page for 22 details Charge the doseBadge Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Wake the doseBadge by shaking Refer to page for 22 details Charge the doseBadge and then reset the doseBadge using the Reader Unit Insert the doseBadge into the Aco
29. charge time CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 17 Inserting the RC 110A Reader Batteries The RC 110A Reader unit requires batteries to operate The doseBadge contains a rechargeable battery pack which is not user replaceable The batteries for the RC 110A Reader unit are located under the black cover on the back of the instrument Before changing the main batteries ensure that the Reader is switched off The memory and clock of the Reader unit are protected when the main batteries are removed from the instrument The memory of the instrument is protected and the clock is kept for a maximum of 10 minutes Locate the battery compartment cover and remove it from the instrument Remove the batteries from the Reader unit and replace with batteries of equivalent type and quality The battery should be of alkaline type AA LR6 AM3 MN1500 Mignon Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct Replace the battery cover and switch the Reader unit on Remove the battery cover and replace the batteries Ensure the correct polarity when replacing the batteries Page 18 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Switching on the Reader Unit Press the Power button on the Reader to switch on The Reader will power on and will display the start screen The Reader unit will automatically switch off after 4 y UCi rrus minutes of inactivity The backlight of the display will switch on when any key RC 110A 12345 pressed and w
30. configuration data programmed 2 Cal Calibrates the doseBadge using the internal Acoustic Calibrator This key is also used for the second calibration check if required 3 OK Accepts data entry or confirms menu options 4 Arrow Keys Allows the user to move around the menus and information shown on the display 5 Menu Displays the menu options 6 Read Downloads the measurement information from the doseBadge to the Reader 7 Stop Stops the doseBadge measurement 8 Run Starts the doseBadge measurement 9 Cancel Exits from the menu options 10 Power Switches the Reader on and off The Reader will automatically switch off after 2 minutes of inactivity Page 34 Menu Structure The menu system of the RC 110A Reader unit is entered by pressing the Menu key The menu system can be exited by pressing the Cancel key at any time The layout of the CR 110A doseBadge User Manual menu system is shown below P Cirrus Research ple RC 110A 12345 doseBadge Reader 000 of 000 001 of 010 a Serial No F54321 Meas Time 16 55 bi Meas Date 06 02 07 Run Time 07 45 12 17 05 28 20 06 07 17 05 28 20 06 07 RC 110A Main Menu a Clear Memory Options Set 7 Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control o Memory A 10 Measurements A RC 1104 Main Menu Set the Current Time Clear Memory Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control 17 06 27 20 06 07 mm ss d
31. creen of the Reader Unit Page 32 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Viewing stored measurements When the measurement download has been completed the Reader unit will display the last measurement data The different measurement parameters can be viewed by pressing the Down Arrow button For further details please refer to section 5 Reviewing amp Downloading Measurements Downloading stored measurements to the doseBadge software Measurements can be downloaded from the Reader unit to the doseBadge software supplied with the RC 110A Reader Unit If the dBLink3 and dBase Database programs have been installed connect the Reader unit using the supplied USB cable to the PC The dBLink3 software will automatically connect to the Reader and the measurement information can be downloaded Please refer to the help provided with the dBLink and the dBase Database for details of the download procedure Refer to section 5 Reviewing amp Downloading Measurementsafor details of connecting the Reader to a PC CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 33 Section 4 Configuration Options RC 110A Reader Keypad p Cirrus Research ple 050 of 050 Serial No F54321 Meas Time TEISS Meas Date 06 02 02 Run Time 07 45 12 17 05 28 20 06 02 doseBadge Reader I The keypad of the RC 110A Reader unit has the following keys as shown in the figure above 1 Reset Resets the doseBadge All information in the doseBadge is deleted and the
32. crophone or display normally an LCD because of their fragile nature 5 The period of the warranty is 2 two years or 104 weeks from the date of purchase as a new instrument from Cirrus Research plc or their formally approved distributors OR 130 weeks from the date the instrument passed its final manufacturing inspection at Cirrus Research plc whichever is the shorter 6 Any rechargeable battery only has the battery manufacturer s one year warranty 7 No warranty is offered for used equipment unless a special arrangement is made and a written confirmation of the warranty is given by Cirrus Research plc 8 The warranty becomes void if the instrument is not returned for calibration within 18 months or 78 weeks of purchase In the International Standard IEC 61672 this calibration is described as Routine Verification and it is required to ensure that any acoustic instrument measures correctly 9 On completion of the Routine Verification by Cirrus Research plc the instrument will automatically be given an additional free one year warranty 10 There will be a charge for this routine verification and the price is published in the Service Price List 11 It follows that should the instrument be routinely verified by Cirrus Research plc every year the warranty is effectively continuous to a maximum of 12 twelve years from the date of purchase 12 Cirrus Research endeavour to ensure stocks of instrument components
33. d Measurement Kit 1 CK 110A 1 2 CK 110A 2 5 CK 110A 5 10 CK 110A 10 Additional or spare components can be added to a system The following components are available CR 110A doseBadge RC 110A Reader Unit CU 195A Mains Power Supply Specify UK EU or USA Standard Plug UA 100 doseBadge Windshield SP 125 Mounting Kit for doseBadge SW 100 dBLink3 Software dBase Database Software RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control CK 100 Carrying Case for doseBadge System CU 110A 5 Way doseBadge Charger doseBadge User Manual Page 63 Appendix 3 Resetting the doseBadge and Reader Unit Resetting the doseBadge from the Reader Unit and if all of the troubleshooting steps have been A If in the event that the doseBadge does not respond correctly to commands A followed this reset procedure can be followed This procedure should only be followed if the CR 110A doseBadge does not respond to commands from the RC 110A Reader Unit Please ensure that all of the troubleshooting listed above has been followed before carrying out this procedure In particular ensure that the section covering the Shake to Wake function has been read and understood Please contact Cirrus Research plc or your local distributor for further details The purpose of this procedure to perform a hard reset on a CR 110A doseBadge This procedure should only be followed if you have been instructed to do so by Cirrus Research on an individual unit The actions descr
34. d mm yy A 17 05 28 20 06 07 VW A 17 05 28 20 06 07 WV RC 110A Main Menu Adjust LCD Contrast Clear Memory Set_Clock Time History A ALI de RC 110A Main Menu i Time History Control Clear Memory Set Clock Time History Off Time History On A Tine History On v RC 110A Main Menu a Select Criterion Time Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast Time rion Ti Control 12 16 hours 18 hours A Currently 8 hours W RC 110A Main Menu a A Select Criterion Level Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Criterion Time 80 dB 85 dB A Currently 90 dB v RC 110A Main Menu sl Time History Control Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level A Currently None v RC 1104 Main Menu Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level t Time Weighting A Currently None v v RC 110A Main Menu Select Exchange Rate Criterion Level Threshold Level Time SETTER A Currently 3dB 0 3 Y Vv RC 110A Main Menu Threshold Level Time Weighting mua Rate Dual Channel Off Dual Channel On A Dual Channel On v RC 110A Main Menu a Dual Channel Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel Dose Exceedence Off dence On CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 35 Clear the memory of the Reader
35. d the Reader on the display The second calibration does not affect the measurement information and is used for information only calibrating ok Po The Reader will display the calibration information until a key is pressed CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 31 Downloading the measurements to the Reader Unit The doseBadge must be in the Acoustic Calibrator cavity on the Reader before the measurements are downloaded History data will be downloaded from the doseBadge Ensure that the Time History configuration is set to the required setting before reading measurement data from the doseBadge If the Time History Measurement configuration has been set to Off no Time To download the measurement information from the doseBadge to the Reader press the Read key The Reader will display the status of the communication during the download period A ru 32d AT y Be yp ES a Press the Read button to download the measurement doseBadge Reader Gand data from the doseBadge to op the Reader o gt A a e wD D The Reader unit downloads the measurement parameters before downloading the Time History If there are errors during the download of the Time History data the Reader will store the measurement parameters and show the message Trace Error at the bottom of the display The measurement data is downloaded automatically from the doseBadge and is then displayed on the s
36. dB Drift 0 0 dB Recal due 10 01 05 001 of 010 il Q 3 CT 08 CL 85 TH No 001 of 010 il OHO sts Q 3 CT 08 CL 85 TH No 001 of 010 il if eae Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 il El Est A sarr Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 il 399 Run Time 07 45 12 Page 43 Lavg amp TWA Measurement Data 001 of 010 i Serial No CA015 Meas Time 16 55 Meas Date 06 02 05 Run Time 07 45 12 12 42 53 28 02 05 001 of 010 i E Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 i 0G is THA 115dBA Yes 001 of 010 i Battery OK 001 of 010 E MES a Q 5 CT 08 CL 90 TH 80 001 of 010 m ches Q 5 CT 08 CL 90 TH 80 001 of 010 a Time 11 01 06 02 02 Cal to 114 dB Offset 0 0 dB Drift 0 0 dB Recal due 10 01 03 110 100 90 80 16 55 01 LAVG MINUTE SAMPLE These options can be turned off using dBLink3 software Page 44 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Time History Display The measured Time History Data is displayed on the Reader display The Time History graph is drawn with a fixed range of 80dB to 130dB in 10dB steps with a marker at 133dB for overload If the measurement was paused the display will show a solid bar over the full height of the display The stored time history data is compressed into a sample size so that the
37. dered separately Please note that the RC 110A Reader unit supports all previous versions of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter However some features and functions may not CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 9 be available when using the RC 110A Reader with previous versions CR 100A or CR 100B of the doseBadge Please refer to Checking the Configuration on page 18 and Configuration of the Measurement Parameters on page 37 for more information Also refer to Section 7 Troubleshooting on page 51 Page 10 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual How the doseBadge works The doseBadge is controlled by the Reader unit through an infrared link The link between the doseBadge and the Reader is used to send information in a similar way to a television remote control The RC 101A Keyfob also provides a method to start and stop the doseBadge without using the Reader unit Each doseBadge contains a rechargeable battery which powers the unit throughout the measurement period Each charge of the battery is designed for one measurement The battery contains sufficient power to carry out a single measurement for over 20 hours although the doseBadge will run for much longer provided the battery is fully charged previous CR 100A and CR 100B doseBadges if the user attempts to program an older doseBadge with a configuration that is not supported an error message will be displayed when the doseBadge is reset or data is read fro
38. doseBadge into the Acoustic Calibrator cavity on the Reader unit Avoid using the doseBadge in very bright sunlight Shield the Infra Red windows from very bright light Change the configuration to suit the CR 100A or CR 100B doseBadges or use a CR 110A doseBadge Charge the doseBadge Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Avoid using the doseBadge in very bright sunlight Shield the Infra Red windows from very bright light Change the configuration to suit the CR 100A or CR 100B doseBadges or use a CR 110A doseBadge Turn on the Time History download option Trace Error The Reader will not download to the software The Chargers Symptom The doseBadge will not charge No lights appear on the charger unit The Green charging light does not flash when the doseBadge is connected The charger unit is not charging the doseBadges doseBadge User Manual There has been an error during the download of the Time History Data The connection between the Reader and the PC is not correct The Reader is not switched on The dBLink software is not running Possible Cause The power is not connected to the Charger The power is not connected to the Charger The mains power supply is damaged The doseBadge is not properly connected to the charger Page 53 Ensure that the cable is connected between the Reader and the PC Switch on the Reader and
39. e Connecting the Reader to a PC The Reader unit must be connected to a PC to allow measurements to be downloaded to the software The Reader unit is supplied with a USB Cable which must be used to download the information M The USB Cable can only be inserted into the Communications socket in one _ orientation If the connector will not fit into the socket do not force it Ensure that the orientation of the connector is correct and that the arrow on the cable is pointing downwards When the cable has been connected to the Reader and the PC ensure that the Reader is switched on If the dBLink3 software program is running it will automatically detect the Reader unit and allow the measurements to be downloaded If the connection is not automatically made run the dBLink program from the Programs Cirrus dBLink3 directory Once the connection is made the measurements can be downloaded For more information please refer to the dBLink3 and doseBadge Database help files provided with these programs doseBadge User Manual Page 47 Section 6 Maintenance amp Care Annual Verification amp Servicing M It is strongly recommended that all doseBadges and Readers are returned to YN Cirrus or an authorised service centre at least every 12 months for verification calibration and servicing This should only be carried out by Cirrus Research plc or a service centre authorised by Cirrus Research plc for the service and calibrat
40. ed in this publication without prior notice Produced by Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunmanby North Yorkshire YO14 OPH United Kingdom O Copyright Cirrus Research plc 2007 Reference Number 01 07 CR 1104 10 Document Printing Date Friday 19 October 2007 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 3 PROTACC A O O O a aae Aaa Aee aa oraaa E Ai Aaa sarani 5 Guidelines for Safe Efficient USC 2 0 0 nee ren nrnnrrnnnnnnnnns 5 A O A sui ianh eathhg N E sacs 5 What s new in the CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Unit cc cece eee eeeee eee tees 5 doseBadge Configuration o li a 6 doseBadge Battery PerforManCe ooccocccconcncconccnncnnnnnncnnnrnnn nn nrn rn nr eee rnrnnrrnrrrnrnrnnnnnans 6 Recharging the battery citsicc seca ra o A os 6 Storage of the dOseBadQe ss vieorosaron aerosol aerea pesos ERA teged Aena teeaueyeensesaceeeeeescdne rs seaveeesaey es 6 Battery Operating Litio Ais Ae io a Meine andar nem eli alee 7 Installing the doseBadge Software 0 ce ccec cece eee nena ete 7 Section 1 IntroductiON cmoomccoococnonnconcncnnrncnnrncnnrncnnnncnnnncnnnnrnnnncnnnnrnnnnrnnrnrnnrncnnancnnanennaneans 8 How the doseBadge WoOrKkS ocococcoccccccccccconcncnncnnnnncnnranrnnnrnnrrnrrnnnrnrrnnnrrnnrnnrnnnrnrrnrnnranianes 10 Section 2 Layout amp COntrols occcoonnconnnconnncnnnncannncnnnncncnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnrnnnnrnnnnrannrnanrncanencanes 11 RE LIOA Reader Unitaria Panos a aa e E ia 11 GR ITOA dO
41. ed to Off Possible Cause The Reader Batteries are flat The doseBadge battery is flat The InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader The ambient light is too high and is interfering with the Infra Red Communications The doseBadge is a CR 100A or a CR 100B and the configuration is not supported by these units The doseBadge battery is flat The doseBadge is not pushed into the Acoustic Calibrator The ambient light is too high and is interfering with the Infra Red Communications The doseBadge is a CR 100A or a CR 100B and the configuration is not supported by these units The doseBadge battery is flat The InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader The ambient light is too high and is interfering with the Infra Red Communications The doseBadge is a CR 100A ora CR 100B and the configuration is not supported by these units The Time History setting is configured to Off Turn the Time History download function on Solution Replace the batteries in the Reader unit Charge the doseBadge Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Avoid using the doseBadge in very bright sunlight Shield the Infra Red windows from very bright light Change the configuration to suit the CR 100A or CR 100B doseBadges or use a CR 110A doseBadge Charge the doseBadge Insert the
42. entire time history will be displayed on a single graph For example a 3 hour 50 minute measurement will be displayed as 2 minute Legs to allow all of the measurement information to be shown on the display The graph also display the start time of the Time History and the sample size The figure below shows an example of a Time History measurement The Time History display is either Leq for 3dB Exchange Rate No Time Weighting and no Threshold or Lave for any other configuration Time History Data dB Scale 16 55 01 MINUTE LEQ SAMPLE Measurement Data Type Start Time Stamp Other Information CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 45 Other information may be displayed by the Reader unit during the measurement review These are covered below 001 of 010 Lex 8 dB A Run Time 00 08 00 001 of 010 o t Q 3 CT 08 CL 85 TH No 001 of 010 a HHHH ooie 6 Q 3 CT 08 CL 85 TH No 001 of 010 Unit not calibrated since last reset Recal due 10 01 03 Shown when The Run Time and Leq are too low for the Reader unit to accurately calculate an Lex value Shown when The value for the Noise Dose is too large to be calculated Shown when The value for the Estimated Noise Dose is too large to be calculated Shown when The doseBadge was not calibrated before the measurement was started Page 46 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Downloading mea
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44. esetting the doseBadge doseBadge will clear any information from the doseBadge program the doseBadge with the user configuration set the date and time and prepare the unit for calibration 4 The doseBadge must be reset before a measurement is made Resetting the C pacos S50 of 090 Press the Reset button to reset the doseBadge The Reader will communicate with the doseBadge and when Reset doseBadge the Reset is complete the indicator on the doseBadge will Cancel l flash twice If there is an error resetting ok the Reader will indicate the problem When the doseBadge is Reset the configuration of the doseBadge as described above is programmed into the instrument by the Reader Press the OK or Cancel button to return to the main resetting error screen CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 25 Calibrating the doseBadge The doseBadge must be calibrated before operation to ensure that the measurements are correct To calibrate the doseBadge press the Cal key Cirrus Research PIC Press the Cal button to calibrate the doseBadge as D SS es gt oe o P a DO O ge Reader ane When the calibration is complete the Reader unit will ES display the calibration information calibrating ok N calibrating ok AS If the calibration of the doseBadge cannot be completed sucessfully the Reader will display an error
45. for the full twelve year period but do not guarantee to do so as certain components do become obsolete or discontinued 13 If a sub component becomes obsolete and stocks are depleted then Cirrus Research will endeavour to facilitate a repair but will not offer the same length guarantee 14 In the event of any dispute on the terms of the warranty Cirrus Research plc will accept pendulum arbitration by the United Kingdom Institute of Acoustics Ltd 15 The warranty does not in any way reduce any legal right of the buyer or user of the sound level meter it is in addition to all legal rights determined by the European Union Page 68 doseBadge User Manual Cirrus Research Offices The addresses given below are the Cirrus Research plc offices Cirrus Research plc also have approved distributors and agents is many countries worldwide For details of your local representative please contact Cirrus Research plc at the address below Contact details for Cirrus Research authorised distributors and agents are also available from the Internet Web site at the address shown below Main Office Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunmanby North Yorkshire United Kingdom YO14 OPH Telephone 0845 23 0 2434 44 1723 891655 Fax 01723 891742 e mail sales cirrusresearch co uk Technical Support support cirrusresearch co uk Web Site www cirrusresearch co uk Germany Cirrus Research Buro Dresden Schlueterstrasse 29 01277 Dresden G
46. ge or something is missing contact Cirrus Research plc or your local representative immediately Each CR 110A doseBadge is supplied with an SP 125 Mounting Kit which contains the following components e Round Mounting Plate e Mounting Clip System The RC 110A Reader Unit is supplied with the following accessories USB Cable doseBadge Software CD Operating Manuals Certificates of Calibration Please check that any other components that you have ordered are included with your equipment CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 15 Charging the doseBadges JAN Please note that this manual refers to the CU 110A Charger Unit only The A A information given does not apply to any previous version of the CU Charger Units The CU 110A is identified by a Black Case with the older charger units having a White Case The CU 110A Charger Unit has a maximum charge time of 2 hours If the doseBadge is not fully discharged the charge time will be shorter than this It is essential that this procedure is carefully followed otherwise damage will occur to the doseBadge battery Before using the doseBadges for the first time ensure that the units are allowed to charge fully The doseBadges should be regularly recharged to maintain the performance of the battery pack inside the doseBadge For further information regarding the charging and maintenance of the doseBadge please refer to Page 47 Maintenance amp Care Connect the Charger to the m
47. he Reader unit The Glossary on page 54 provide additional information about these different parameters Please note that the RC 110A Reader Unit will not allow a CR 100A or 1 CR 100B doseBadge to be programmed with settings that are not compatible with these older instruments If the user attempts to program a CR 100A or CR 100B doseBadge with an incorrect configuration an error message will be displayed as shown below oN Not Compatible Criterion Time CT The Criterion Level displayed as CT by the Reader unit is used by the doseBadge system for the calculation of the following measurement functions Lepa or TWA Noise Dose Estimated Noise Dose To check the setting for the Criterion Time CT press the menu button and select the Criterion Time option The current setting for the Criterion Time is shown at the bottom of the screen Page 38 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual RC 110A Main Menu Select Criterion Time 12 hours Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast 16 hours 18 hours Time JEAN Control A Currently 8 hours VW A By default the Criterion Time is set to 8 hours The Criterion Time can be selected from the following durations 8 hours 12 hours 16 hours 18 hours If the setting for the Criterion Time is not correct the value can be selected from the list by pressing the OK button and selecting the required value Criterion Level CL The Criterion Level
48. ibed in this procedure should not erase any data from your doseBadge unit but Cirrus Research plc do not take any responsibility for loss of data or any damage that occurs to your doseBadge from following this procedure Please fully read and make sure you understand the whole procedure before starting it If you do not feel confident about following the procedure please do not attempt it Warnings This symbol is used throughout this procedure to indicate that special A attention should be taken and any instructions followed carefully 8 1 With a small high quality Philips PHOO screwdriver remove the three screws from the base of the doseBadge SCREWS 2 Place the metal label and three screws to one side Page 64 doseBadge User Manual These screws are extremely small and easily lost Please place them in small A container or similar 3 Take a thin small metal object a pin or bent open paperclip is ideal and insert it into the hole highlighted blue in the picture below Care must be taken to insure that it is the correct hole Use the locating pin A in the case and the notch in the baseplate as a reference RESET 4 Move the metal object in the hole until you see the Blue LED flash through the optical window on the doseBadge What you are trying to do with the metal object is connect the pin directly below the hole with the silver metal baseplate 5 Insert the doseBadge into the calibrator cavity on the to
49. ife of the unit If the doseBadge has not been used for 1 hour and it is not measuring data it will go into Sleep mode This reduces the amount of power required to run the doseBadge and a fully charged unit will remain charged and ready for use for up to 28 days Shake the dosBadge in this direction to activate the sensor and wake the instrument AA The status indicator will flash when the doseBadge wakes A x The doseBadge may notwake if shaken in this direction If the doseBadge is in Sleep mode it will not communicate with the Reader Unit until it has been woken by physically shaking the doseBadge To check if the doseBadge is in Sleep mode point the Reader Unit at the doseBadge and press the Stop button If the status indicator flashes blue the doseBadge is awake and can be used If the doseBadge does not respond it is in Sleep mode and must be woken before use The CR 110A doseBadge has an internal sensor that must be activated to wake the doseBadge from Sleep mode CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 23 To wake the doseBadge shake the unit as shown in the diagram below When the sensor is activated the doseBadge status indicator will flash blue twice and the doseBadge can be used Note that the sensor may be activated when the doseBadge is removed from the charger unit or when it is handled If the indicator light does not flash when the doseBadge is shaken check that the doseBadge is not already awake by p
50. ill automatically switch off after 10 seconds doseBadge Reader Research plc to preserve battery power Checking the configuration A Before making a measurement with the doseBadge system ensure that the configuration of the parameters listed below are as required to meet the ja y regulations or guidelines for which the measurement are being made Cirrus Research plc accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of measurements made where the configuration of the doseBadge and Reader unit is not correct for Local National or International Regulations If you are in doubt about the correct settings for your system please contact your local Cirrus Research representative or contact Cirrus Research plc directly CR 100B doseBadge to be programmed with settings that are not compatible with these older instruments If the user attempts to program a CR 100A or CR 100B doseBadge with an incorrect configuration an error message will be displayed as shown below IN Please note that the RC 110A Reader Unit will not allow a CR 100A or a A N Not Compatible lll Clock Time amp Date The RC 110A Reader unit has a clock and calendar which is used to stamp the measurement with the current time and date It is vital that the time and date of the clock in the Reader unit is correct RC 110A Main Menu The current time and date is displayed at the bottom of the Clear Memory display If the Cloc
51. ion of the doseBadge The date that the Reader and doseBadges are due for recalibration can be seen on the print out and in data transferred to the computer Cleaning N The doseBadge Reader and Keyfob should only be cleaned with a damp _ lightly soaped cloth No solvent based cleaners should be used as they may y damage the doseBadge window or the case labels The doseBadge microphone grill must be protected against soiling as blocked grill holes can deteriorate the performance of the unit Attempting to remove dirt from these holes with sharp implements can damage the sensitive membrane underneath The RC 110A Reader Unit should be cleaned with a damp cloth only Ensure that the InfraRed port and the Acoustic Calibrator are free from damage and dirt Do not insert any sharp objects into the Acoustic Calibrator Storing the doseBadge IN If the doseBadge is left unused for a period of time longer than a few days it Y N is recommended that the doseBadge be fully charged This will avoid any potential damage to the internal batteries through unwanted discharge If the doseBadge is not used for 1 hour it will go into Sleep mode to protect the internal battery and to prolong the operating life To use the doseBadge the Shake to Wake sensor must be activated Please refer to page 22 for details If the doseBadge is left unused the internal batteries in the badge must be left charged When fully charged and not used
52. k has not been set the Reader unit will show Clock not set Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control The current Time and Date are shown at the bottom of the display If the Time and Date are not correct press the OK A 17 05 28 20 06 02 W button to enter the Clock Set menu CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 19 The Time is set in the format hh mm ss and the Date is set in the format dd mm yy For details of the procedure to set the clock refer to section 4 Configuration amp Options This is the default configuration and can be changed in the dBLink3 software Time History Measurement RC 110A Main Menu The Reader unit can be configured to download Time Clear Memory History data from the doseBadge at the end of the Set Clock measurement Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control The current setting for the Time History download is shown at the bottom of the screen If the setting is not as A Time History On W required the setting can be changed For details of the procedure to change the Time History storage function refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options VN Please note that the Time History data is stored as 1 Minute LAeq samples for A 3dB Exchange Rates and as 1 Minute Lavg samples for 4dB or 5dB samples Please note that this manual refers to the CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Units that provide Dual Channel Measurement The configuration options for the Criterion Time Criterion Leve
53. l Threshold Level Time Weighting and Exchange Rate detailed below apply to Channel 1 Channel 2 is preset with the following Criterion Time CT From the menu select the Criterion Time position The current setting is displayed at the bottom of the screen RC 110A Main Menu If the setting for the Criterion Time is not correct the value can be selected from the list provided Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control For further details of the procedure to change the Criterion Time please refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options A Currently 8 hours Ww The Criterion Time is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Criterion Level CL From the menu select the Criterion Level position The current setting for the Criterion Level is shown at the bottom of the screen RC 110A Main Menu If the setting for the Criterion Level is not correct the value can be selected from the list provided Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control a Criterion Time For further details of the procedure to change the Criterion Level please refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options A Currently 90 dB v Page 20 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual The Criterion Level is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Threshold Setting TH RC 110A Main Menu M From the menu select the Threshold Level position The Time History Co
54. lash twice per second O Q gt 100 50 0 time A 100 DoseExceeded doseBadge indicator flashes doseBadge Indicator flashes 2 x per second 1 x per second This function can be switched On or Off as required RC 110A Main Menu Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel Dose Exceedence On Page 42 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Section 5 Reviewing amp Downloading Measurements Once measurements have been downloaded from the doseBadge into the Reader unit they are stored in the memory of the Reader automatically The measurements can be reviewed on the display of the Reader unit or they can be downloaded from the Reader to the dBLink and the doseBadge Database software Reviewing stored measurements 000 of 000 Press the Cancel button to exit any menus and return to the Measurement Display Mode If there are no measurements stored in the Reader unit the following No Measurements information will be displayed 17 05 28 20 06 02 Where measurements are stored the Reader will show the last measurement to be downloaded as follows 001 of 010 This display shows that there are 10 measurement stored in the memory of the Reader and that the measurement e Te shown is number 1 of 10 Meas Date 06 02 05 Run Time 07 45 12 The arrow keys allow the measurement information to be viewed and the different measurements to be accessed as 12 42 53 28 02 05 follows The inf
55. m the doseBadge IN Please note that although the RC 110A Reader unit can be used to control the CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 11 Section 2 Layout amp Controls RC 110A Reader Unit The figure below shows the layout of the RC 110A Reader Keypad The RC 110A Reader unit has an integral Acoustic Calibrator that has been specifically designed to suit the unique shape and performance of the doseBadge The Acoustic Calibrator is located on the top of the Reader unit Cirrus Research plc Next to the Acoustic Calibrator is the InfraRed Port which is used to communicate with the doseBadge The battery compartment is located on the rear of the Reader unit The USB connector which is used to download data to a PC is located on the bottom of the Reader unit below the battery compartment 1 Reset Resets the doseBadge 2 Cal Calibrates the doseBadge 3 OK Accepts changes amp selects menu options 4 Arrow Keys Select Change Data Entry 5 Menu Displays the Reader Menu 6 Read Reads data from the doseBadge to the Reader Unit 7 Stop Stops the doseBadge 8 Run Starts the doseBadge 9 Cancel Cancel Changes Exit from Menu 10 Power Switches the Reader Unit On amp Off Acoustic Calibrator InfraRed Window Display doseBadge Reader ii IOD o EN atten sl Compartment T s Ds Ne poe cE USB Connector Keyboard
56. not being identical will not all discharge at the same rate This means that the first cell to discharge may be forced into a reverse current situation by the other cells and will be damaged If the batteries are simply left discharged there is no way of preventing this as the discharge is within the cell Even if they are removed from the doseBadge the self discharge will still occur To prevent this it is recommended that the badge be charged monthly when not being used for measurements If the doseBadges are left on a charger without power the doseBadges will discharge To ensure that the doseBadges do not discharge remove them from the Charger unit when the Charger is not connected to the power supply Changing the Reader Batteries The doseBadge Reader unit shows the battery level in the top right hand corner of the display as shown below The figure on the left below shows a full battery level and the figure on the right shows the battery level at 10 of the full capacity doseBadge User Manual Page 49 O The batteries for the RC 110A Reader unit are located under Meas Time 16 55 Meas Time 16 55 001 of 010 001 of 010 Meas Date 06 02 02 Meas Date 06 02 02 the instrument Before Run Time 07 45 12 Run Time 07 45 12 Changing the main batteries ensure that the Reader is switched off The memory of the Reader unit is protected when the batteries are removed The clock of the Reader will be reset
57. nt DeSCription ocooncconnnconcnconcncannncnnnncnnnncnnnncnnnnrnnnnrnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrananennanrananennaness 66 Warranty Information cccccccnconconconcnncnncnncnncnnn nen 67 Cirrus Research OFFI COS iii 68 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 5 Preface Guidelines for Safe Efficient Use Please read all sections of this manual before attempting to use the instrument Warnings This symbol is used throughout the manual to indicate that special attention should be taken and any instructions followed carefully Information covered in these sections relates to operations that are vital to the efficient use of the instrument What s new in the CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Unit This User Manual refers to the CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter the RC 110A Reader Unit and the CU 110A Charger Unit shipped from the Cirrus Research plc factory after the 30 February 2007 Please note that this manual does not refer to any previous version of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter For operating instructions and user manuals for any previous version or variant please contact Cirrus Research plc or your local representative YN There are several major technical differences between the CR 110A doseBadge and the previous versions Please ensure that all sections of this l manual have been read before using the equipment For users who have previous experience of the doseBadge the following information is essenti
58. ntrol current setting for the Threshold Level is shown at the Criterion Time bottom of the screen If the setting for the Threshold Level Criterion Level is not correct the value can be selected from the list provided A Currently None y For further details of the procedure to change the Threshold Level please refer to section 4 Configuration Options The Threshold Level is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Time Weighting Setting TW From the menu select the Time Weighting position The current setting for the Time Weighting is shown at the bottom of the screen Reg LE Mee MEP If the setting for the Time Weighting is not correct the Criterion Time value can be selected from the list provided Criterion Level For further details of the procedure to change the Time El El Weighting please refer to section 4 Configuration amp Options A Currently None v The Time Weighting is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Exchange Rate Setting Q From the menu select the Exchange Rate position The current setting for the Time Weighting is shown at the bottom of the screen RO TEORA Marn MENU If the setting for the Exchange Rate is not correct the Criterion Level value can be selected from the list provided Treshold Level priua TN For further details of the procedure to change the sis a A Exchange Rate please refer to section 4
59. od as the measurement would contain the same amount of energy as the fluctuating noise level A weighted and expressed in decibels dBA Doubling the energy results in a 3dB change in the Leq This is denoted by Q 3 The Threshold used in the calculation of Lava see below is not used for the calculation of Laeq For example If the noise level in a factory was a constant 85dB and the measurement period was 4 hours the Lae would be 85dB A Lave Lave is the average Sound Level over the measurement period when the exchange rate Q is other than 3dB or where there is a Threshold applied or a Time Weighting applied Lave is the equivalent of Leg for exchange rates other than 3dB for example Q 5 The Threshold value is used during the calculation of Lava with any levels below the threshold not being included For example Assume the threshold level is set to 80dB and the exchange rate is 5dB which are the settings for OSHA s Hearing Conservation Amendment If a one hour measurement was taken in an environment where the noise levels varied between 50dB and 70dB the sound level would never exceed the threshold level and the instrument would record no value for the Lavs If the sound level exceeded the 80dB threshold for only a few seconds then only these seconds would contribute to the Lave giving a level of around 40dB which is much lower than the actual ambient sound levels in the environment Lepra doseBadge User Manual Page
60. ointing the Reader Unit at the doseBadge and pressing the Stop button If the indicator shows the doseBadge is awake and ready to use Please note that if the doseBadge is running it will not go into Sleep mode The doseBadge will only enter Sleep mode if it has been stopped for more than 1 hour and does not receive commands from the Reader unit Please note that if the internal battery in the doseBadge is not charged it will not be possible to wake the doseBadge from Sleep mode Ensure that the doseBadge is fully charged before attempting to use the unit gt gt Insert the doseBadge in the Acoustic Calibrator Before the doseBadge can be reset or calibrated it must be inserted into the Acoustic Calibrator cavity to allow communication between the doseBadge and the Reader unit The figures here show the alignment of the doseBadge in the Reader cavity Ensure that the InfraRed window of the doseBadge is aligned with the InfraRed Port of the Reader unit Align the InfraRed Windows Carefully twist doseBadge to ensure a good fit between the doseBadge and the calibrator cavity and align the InfraRed Windows Page 24 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual The doseBadge must be pushed firmly into the calibrator cavity to make sure that there is a good quality seal around the microphone If the doseBadge is not pushed into the calibrator cavity the acoustic calibration level will be reduced and the calibration will fail R
61. ormation stored for each measurement will be determined by the configuration of the doseBadge AIN Laeg and Lex s data only if the Threshold Level is None and if the Time Weighting is None If either of these parameters are set to other values the measurement data will be displayed as Lava and TWA AAN Please note that the information provided by the 3dB configuration will include A Laeg and Lex g data cannot be calculated where a Threshold or a Time Weighting are used Ensure that the doseBadge is correctly configured before making measurements Measurement data cannot be recalculated after the measurement has been made An example of the measurement data parameters provided are shown on the next page Please note that the dBLink3 software allows the user to select which additional measurement functions are displayed on the Reader display When these additional parameters are downloaded they are automatically stored in the Reader unit but are not displayed on the screen CR 110A doseBadge User Manual LAeq amp LEX 8 Measurement Data 001 of 010 i Serial No CA015 Meas Time 16 55 Meas Date 06 02 05 Run Time 07 45 12 12 42 53 28 02 05 001 of 010 i gles Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 i Lex 8 hr Al dB A 115dBA Yes 001 of 010 i y Bs Battery OK 16 55 01 MINUTE LEQ SAMPLE 001 of 010 i Time 11 01 06 02 05 Cal to 114 dB Offset 0 0
62. p of your doseBadge reader Test the doseBadge is now communicating 6 Place the metal label back onto the bottom of the doseBadge Rotate the label until all three holes are lined up Care must be taken lining up the three holes If all three holes are not lined A up rotate the metal label further Inserting a screw into the incorrect hole y could seriously damage your doseBadge 7 Carefully place the three small screws through the holes in the metal label and screw them into the baseplate N DO NOT over tighten the three small screws as damage to their heads will AN occur 8 Place the doseBadge onto a CU 10xA charger and allow the doseBadge to go through a full charge cycle before using doseBadge User Manual Page 65 Resetting the RC 110A Reader Unit The RC 110A Reader Unit can be reset to the factory settings by pressing the Reset Button that is located within the Battery Compartment on the back of the Reader Unit Please note that this reset procedure will not clear the memory and will only reset the internal microprocessor of the Reader Unit This may be required if the Reader Unit has been stored without batteries for a long period of time and the internal backup battery is discharged Reset Button Page 66 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 4 CE Certificate of Conformity Cirrus Research plc Hunmanby UK CE Certificate of Conformity CE Manufacturer Cirrus Research ple Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunm
63. r unit CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 29 Stopping a measurement At the end of a measurement period hold the Reader up to the doseBadge as shown above and press the Stop key Press the Stop button to stop the doseBadge The Reader will show the status of the communication between the doseBadge and the Reader on the display An indicator will flash through the doseBadge window to indicate the change from Run to Stop Handling the doseBadge will now have no affect on the measurements and so the doseBadge can now be removed from the wearer Aas stopping ok The doseBadge can also be stopped using the RC 101A 17 05 28 20 06 02 Keyfob Remote Control Page 30 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Checking the Calibration of the doseBadge The calibration of the doseBadge can be checked by removing the unit from the wearer and performing the same calibration procedure as described above This records the second calibration value into the doseBadge Insert the doseBadge into the Acoustic Calibrator on the Reader unit ensuring that the InfraRed Port on the Reader is aligned with the InfraRed window on the doseBadge Align the InfraRed Windows Carefully twist doseBadge to ensure a good fit between the doseBadge and the calibrator cavity and align the InfraRed Windows Press the Cal button to perform the second calibration The Reader will show the status of the communication between the doseBadge an
64. ration Channel 1 Independent User Configuration of Exchange Rate 3dB 4dB or 5dB Criterion Level 80dB 85dB 90dB Criterion Time 8hrs 12hrs 16hrs 18hrs Threshold None 80dB 90dB Time Weighting None S Slow Channel 2 Preset to Exchange Rate 3dB Criterion Level 85dB Criterion Time 8hrs Threshold None Time Weighting doseBadge User Manual Page 61 None Power CR 110A doseBadge Internal NiMH Battery with intelligent charging system RC 110A Reader 2 x AA LR6 CU Series Chargers CU 195A Mains Power Supply Memory Backup The memory of the RC 110A Reader is protected when the main batteries are removed Calibration Internal Acoustic Calibrator to IEC 60942 2003 Class 2 Calibration Level 114dB Calibration Frequency 1kHz Output doseBadge Infrared to RC 110A Reader Unit Reader USB2 0 Dimensions doseBadge Microphone Apex 13 0mm Base 47mm Height 38mm RC 110A Reader 160mm x 80mm x 38mm Environmental Temperature 10 C to 50 C Operating 20 C to 60 C Storage Humidity Up to 99 RH Non Condensing Weight CR 110A 45 gms 1 6 oz RC 110A Reader 400 gms 14 oz Software The dBLink3 Download program and the dBase Database supplied as standard Compatible with Microsoft Windows versions 98SE or later Page 62 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 2 Ordering Information The doseBadge measurement kits can be ordered with standard numbers of doseBadges Number of doseBadges Standar
65. rmat dd mm yy However the dBLink3 software allows the user to change these to suit the country where the doseBadge will be used Please refer to the dBLink3 software for further details Adjust Display Contrast RC 110A Main Menu adjust LCD Contrast The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted to Light accommodate different ambient light conditions To change the contrast of the LCD display press the OK key on Clear Memory Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control A v Page 36 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual either the Lighter or Darker options Time History Measurement Mode The doseBadge system can be configured to download Time History data from the doseBadge at the end of the measurement The Time History data download can be selected to be either On or Off as required Time History Control Please note that selecting the On option will increase the Time History Off i yA download time over the No Time History On RC 110A Main Menu Clear Memory Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast Time History option Time History Control A Time History On VIIA The current setting for the Time History download is shown at the bottom of the screen If the setting is not as required the setting can be changed In the Dual Channel version of the CR 110A doseBadge the Time History data WN for Channel 2 is always stored as a 1 minute LAeq samples ON For Channel 1 when
66. s max Lc peak Lera Leq Overload Peak Personal Sound Exposure Meter SEL Slow Time Weighting Sound Level SPL Time History doseBadge User Manual Page 57 Decibels C Weighted The units of sound level and noise exposure measurement A standard time weighting applied by the Sound Level Meter The International Standard for Personal Sound Exposure Meters PSEM A Sound Level Meter which accumulates the total sound energy over a measurement period and calculates an average Sound Exposure Level SEL with A frequency weighting Equivalent continuous sound pressure level A measure of the average sound pressure level during a period of time t in dB with A weighting Sound level with A Frequency weighting and Slow Time weighting The maximum Sound level with A Frequency weighting and Slow Time weighting Peak Sound pressure level with C frequency weighting Daily personal noise exposure as defined by ISO 1999 This is the Laeq t Normalised over an 8 hour reference period Lep assumes that the noise level for the rest of the 8 hour reference period is quiet Equivalent continuous sound pressure level A measure of the average sound pressure level during a period of time t in dB The input to the Sound Level Meter is too high for the current measurement range Change the range The maximum value reached by the sound pressure at any instant during a measurement period in dB u
67. sually with C frequency weighting An instrument for measuring the noise exposure of a person Sound Exposure Level displayed as Lae A standard time weighting applied by the Noise Measurement Instrument Sound Pressure Level with a Frequency weighting such as dB A Sound Pressure Level the basic measure of noise loudness expressed in decibels A sample of the noise levels taken every 1 second throughout the measurement period Page 58 Type 1 Type 2 TWA Lave Dose Estimated Dose Exposure in Pa hr Estimated Exposure in Pa hr doseBadge User Manual Laboratory amp Field Grade for Sound Level Meters Personal Noise Dosemeters to the IEC 61252 Standard do not have a Class or Type General Field Grade for Sound Level Meters Personal Noise Dosemeters to the IEC 61252 Standard do not have a Class or Type Time Weighted Average The daily personal exposure level calculated from the Laya and the measurement duration TWA replaces Lep g in the OSHA Q 5 version of the doseBadge The continuous A weighted sound level measured over the measurement period with an exchange rate of 5dB Laya replaced Leq in the OSHA Q 5 version of the doseBadge The noise level measured expressed as a percentage of a fixed level For example the reference 100 level would be a continuous level of 90dB for 8 hours The Criterion Time CT and Criterion Level CL are used for the 8 hours and 90dB level The Dose projec
68. surements to a PC Measurements that have been stored in the Reader unit can be downloaded to a PC using the dBLink3 software dBLink3 is a simple program that allows measurements to be downloaded from the RC 110A Reader unit to a PC The dBLink3 software automatically recognises an RC 110A Reader unit and allows measurements to be downloaded saved as a basic text file and printed The dBLink3 program also allows the measurement data to be passed to the doseBadge Database program jx dBLink3 and the dBase Database are supplied on a CD ROM require a PC AN running Microsoft Windows98SE or later A USB communications port is f eee required for connection to the RC 110A Reader unit via the supplied USB Cable To install the software 1 Insert the Disc in the CD ROM drive 2 Follow the instructions on the screen If the installation program does not automatically start run d setup exe program from the Start Run option in the task bar where d is the letter of the CD ROM drive AN Please note that if you are running on a network you may need to contact A your network administrator to ensure that you have sufficient access rights to install this software This software should be installed with full administration rights to ensure that the configuration of the software can be completed Cirrus Research plc accepts no responsibility for the installation of this software on systems where full access rights are not availabl
69. t has been made Exchange Rate The exchange rate is used in the calculation of all of the noise parameters To check the setting for the Exchange Rate Q press the menu button and select the Exchange Rate option The current setting for the Exchange Rate Q is shown at the bottom of the screen that are to be met Measurements made with an incorrect Exchange Rate IN Ensure that this parameter is set to meet the requirements of any regulations IN cannot be recalculated after the measurement has been made RC 110A Main Menu Select Exchange Rate Criterion Level 4dB Q 4 Threshold Level 5dB 0 5 Time EA A Currently 3dB 0 3 W Dual Channel Measurement The CR 110A doseBadge provides Dual Channel measurements This can be switched On or Off RC 110A Main Menu Dual Channel Dual Channel Off Dual Channel On Threshold Level Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel A Dual Channel On via i It is recommended that the Dual Channel measurement function is left switched on NA CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 41 Dose Exceedence The version of the CR 110A doseBadge referred to in this manual provides a visual display of when the accumulated noise has exceeded the Dose level For example if the Criterion Level is set to 90dB the 100 Noise Dose is equivalent to a level of 90dB over 8 hours If this Dose level is exceeded during the measurement the doseBadge indicator will f
70. ted forward over an 8 hour duration assuming that the noise level continued at the same level for the rest of the 8 hour reference period The Criterion Time CT and Criterion Level CL are used for the 8 hours and 90dB level The noise level measured expressed in as a linear term in Pa hr Pascal Squared Hours For example a noise level of 94dB for 4 hours would be 1Pa x 4 hours 94dB 1Pa giving an Exposure of 4 Pa hr The 8 hour period is taken from the Criterion Time CT The Noise Exposure above projected forward over an 8 hour duration assuming that the noise level continued at the same level for the rest of the 8 hour period The 8 hour period is taken from the Criterion Time CT doseBadge User Manual Page 59 Appendix 1 Specifications The CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter and the RC 110A Reader Unit have been designed to meet the requirements of IEC 61252 1993 Personal Sound Exposure Meters and the ANSI S1 25 1991 Personal Noise Dosemeters The CR 110A doseBadge and the RC 110A Reader unit must be used as a combination to ensure compliance with these standards Applicable Standards CR 110A doseBadge IEC 61252 1993 Personal Sound Exposure Meters ANSI S1 25 1991 Personal Noise Dosemeters Class Designation 2AS 90 80 5 RC 110 Reader Unit Internal Acoustic Calibrator to IEC 60942 2003 Class 2 Measurement Range Typical 70dB A to 130dB A RMS 120dB C to 140dB C Peak Measurement Functions The C
71. the Exchange rate is set to 3dB the Time History data is stored as 1 Minute LAeq samples When the exchange rate is set to 4dB or 5dB the Time History data is stored as 1 Minute Lavs samples In addition the 1 Minute Peak C level and 1 Minute doseBadge Battery level are also stored and downloaded and stored as a Time History These two parameters are not displayed on the Reader unit and are only available via the dBLink3 software The data stored can be viewed in the dBLink3 software and the doseBadge Database programs Please refer to these software programs for details of the data storage type Also refer to the Troubleshooting guide on page 51 for further information CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Page 37 Configuration of the Measurement Parameters The CR 110A doseBadge when used with the RC 110A Reader Unit allows configuration of several different measurement parameters which can be adjusted to meet the requirements of Local National or International Standards as required The version of the doseBadge referred to in this manual provides Dual Channel measurements Channel 2 is preset to a 3dB ISO configuration and cannot be altered by the user The following parameters can be configured for Channel 1 as required Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level Time Weighting Exchange Rate ANNIAYA Please note that any changes of the doseBadge configuration will only be programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by t
72. ustic Calibrator cavity on the Reader unit Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Wake the doseBadge by shaking Refer to page for 22 details Charge the doseBadge and then reset the doseBadge using the Reader Unit Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Move the Reader closer to the doseBadge and retry Ensure that the communication between the Reader and doseBadge is completed before moving the Reader unit Point the Reader Unit at the doseBadge and press the Stop key The indicator will flash if the doseBadge is awake Ensure that the doseBadge was Reset before Calibration to clear the low battery flag Page 52 There is no Time History data for the measurement The RC 110A Reader Symptom The Reader will not switch on The Reader gives an error when Resetting the doseBadge No Badge The Reader gives an error when Resetting the doseBadge Not Compatible The Reader gives an error when calibrating the doseBadge No Badge Too Low The Reader gives an error when Calibrating the doseBadge Not Compatible The Reader gives an error when downloading Reading the doseBadge No Badge The Reader gives an error when Reading the doseBadge Not Compatible There is no Time History data for the measurement doseBadge User Manual The Time History setting in the Reader is configur
73. xe program from the Start Run option in the task bar where d is the letter of the CD ROM drive ix Please note that if you are running on a network you may need to contact A your network administrator to ensure that you have sufficient access rights to 4 N install this software This software should be installed with full administration rights to ensure that the configuration of the software can be completed Cirrus Research plc accepts no responsibility for the installation of this software on systems where full access rights are not available Page 8 CR 110A doseBadge User Manual Section 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter System from Cirrus Research plc The doseBadge is a unique solution to the problems associated with the measurement of Personal Noise Exposure The doseBadge itself has no controls or cables which means that the unit can be used in situations where the wearer is working in confined spaces or where there is a risk of a cable being caught in machinery Measurements are downloaded from the doseBadge to a Reader unit via an infra red link which removes the need for keys or controls on the instrument This version of the doseBadge the CR 110A and the RC 110A Reader Unit provide a range of configuration options which allow the system to be used to measure and record noise levels to most Occupational Noise and Industrial Hygiene Regulations The CR 110A doseBadge and RC 1

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