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Acoustic test of typical soundBadge A-weight frequency response (85dB SPL, 90

°

)

Adaptation of the micro-USB connector to 

accept electrical test signals 

Electrical test signals

Electrical test signals from a  low impedance (<100 ohms) source can be used to test 
the frequency response of the soundBadge via the micro-USB connector. Th

 ese signals 

should be in the range 5.0 mVrms - 1.0 Vrms.

Acoustic testing

Th

  e soundBadge’s internal microphone is not removable. Th

  e best way to test all 

aspects of the dosimeter without removing the lens is to use acoustic signals. Alternately  
contact your authorized dealer who can access the sealed electrical test points.

NC

NC

3.3v

VCC

Signal In

GND

Sense

10

1

10

2

10

3

10

4

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

Frequency (Hz)

M

a

g

nitude (dB r

e: 1kH

z)

 

 

Measured Response (85dB)

A-weight target

ISO 67672 Type 1 Limits
ISO 61252 Dosimeter Limits

Summary of Contents for soundBadge

Page 1: ...Audio3 soundBadge personal noise dose recorder Manual v2 05...

Page 2: ...1 in the box acoustic calibration coupler usb cable protective case s o u nd Ba d g e In the box Audio3 Ltd soundBadge Manual version 2 05 Audio3 Ltd 2014...

Page 3: ...of the most accurate meters ever made due to our true RMS technology This manual gives you information about hearing health and all the instructions you will need to get the most from your soundBadge...

Page 4: ...age it The glass lens however may be cleaned using a soft lint free cloth dampened with a non abrasive household glass cleaner 6 Connecting and Recharging Connect your soundBadge to a standard compute...

Page 5: ...tive personal sampling to comply with the monitoring requirements of this paragraph unless the employer can show that area sampling produces equivalent results 1910 95 d 1 ii your hearing health Noise...

Page 6: ...splay will flash When fully charged the indicator will stop flashing and indicate a full charge How long will the battery last The battery will last 20 hours Each bar on the battery indicator represen...

Page 7: ...sub measurement dots and a headphone measurement indicator not implemented in all devices getting started Display Explanation DOSE cumulative noise dose from current or the last recording displayed in...

Page 8: ...calibration and acoustic signal noise dose in units proportional to energy pascals2 hrs noise dose in of daily allowed dose typ 85 dBA for 8 hrs on DOSE page noise dose units are equivalent dBA normal...

Page 9: ...to advance to the TIME main page If ELAPSED TIME is displayed press to remove it Hold down for 2 seconds to begin to set the clock and calendar The display will show hh with flashing Set the current m...

Page 10: ...olution When calibrated the levels are within 2 0 dB of acoustic values from 63 Hz to12 kHz or better In accordance with sound metering standards the soundBadge can measure sound levels using a fast r...

Page 11: ...When a sub measurement is ended the display reverts to its previous value Take an average reading using a main measurement Press to advance to the LEVEL page Press and hold to cycle through to the com...

Page 12: ...th the soundBadge ThesoundBadgeretainsthemaximumsound levels that occurred during a measurment Levels are compared every 1 4 s Like average levels there are two ways to make a maximum measurement 1 du...

Page 13: ...re hearing protection must be supplied 140 Hearing protection must be supplied and a noise control Hearing protection must be supplied and a noise control regime must be adopted to limit exposure regi...

Page 14: ...lding the button for 5 seconds until the timer displays 00 00 and begins to count up This will also reset and record the noise dose max levels average levels and peak level Press to return to the PEAK...

Page 15: ...Pa2 hrs If AVE is also displayed this is the LAeq or average level not a dose Press and together to end the sub measurement Record the noise dose using a main measurement Press the button to advance t...

Page 16: ...Press or hold down to select the desired NRR Select the Input Channel soundBadge is mainly used on channel 4 internal microphone however an Audio3 Ltd external microphone may be connected to the micr...

Page 17: ...5 dBA 8 hr exchange rate 3 dB US regulation 29 CFR 1910 95 specifies criterion 90 dBA 8 hr exchange rate 5 dB 100 measurements Noise Dose Table of actions required according to EU regulations when var...

Page 18: ...easurement using the count down timer Press the button to advance to the TIME main page If ELAPSED TIME is not displayed press the button to display it Hold down for 2 seconds to begin to set the coun...

Page 19: ...and each bar represents 2 hours When the memory becomes full the device stops recording and displays FULL About the timer The soundBadge timer is the heart of its measurements It is used to calculate...

Page 20: ...the digits will flash Press to set the passcode and return to the PEAK page or Hold for 2 seconds to lock the device with the new passcode How do I lock the soundBadge during a measurement Press to a...

Page 21: ...milar will be displayed and will be flashing Press the button or hold down the button to cycle to the file number you want to delete Only exiting files are displayed If a main measurement is in progre...

Page 22: ...soundViewsoftware is available to download from audio 3 com A core mission of Audio3 Ltd is to encourage independent unbiased and high quality hearing research so soundView can export the raw data to...

Page 23: ...ents Hold the meter vertically while facing the sound source Hold the meter horizontally with the sound source coming directly from the right or left positioning Positioning How should I position the...

Page 24: ...ence between the sound level as measured with the current calibration and your constant 94 0 dB SPL signal the new calibration If a signal of 94 0 dB SPL 5dB is detected soundBadge will auto calibrate...

Page 25: ...red Response 85dB Z weight target ISO 67672 Type 1 Limits 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Frequency Hz Magnitude dB re 1kHz Measured Response 85dB C weight target ISO 67672 Type 1 Limits Acou...

Page 26: ...e soundBadge via the micro USB connector These signals should be in the range 5 0 mVrms 1 0 Vrms Acoustic testing The soundBadge s internal microphone is not removable The best way to test all aspects...

Page 27: ...ghtings Fast 1 8s Slow 1s Impulse dB C pk Environmental Temperature 10 to 50 C 0 5 dB Humidity 10 90 RH 0 5 dB Static Atmospheric Pressure 65 to 108 kPa 0 5 dB Magnetic Fields Negligible Vibration 1g...

Page 28: ...ponsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit Audio3 Customer Support 221 New North Rd Lond...

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