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THE EDGE

PERSONAL NOISE DOSIMETER

MODEL EG-4P

WITH (OPTIONAL) BLUETOOTH WIRELESS

USER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for EDGE EG-4P

Page 1: ...THE EDGE PERSONAL NOISE DOSIMETER MODEL EG 4P WITH OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH WIRELESS USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ii The Edge Personal Noise Dosimeter Model EG 4P User Manual ...

Page 3: ...iii Manual History Revision Date A July 2019 ...

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Page 5: ...ed or cleaned according to the requirements of the manual Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMI...

Page 6: ...USA or 651 490 2860 Trademarks TSI and the TSI logo are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated MSP is a registered trademark of TSI Incorporated Microsoft Excel and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Endress Hauser is under license Apple the Apple logo ...

Page 7: ...rs 1 6 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2 1 Checking the Equipment 2 1 Turning On 2 2 LED Indicator 2 3 Navigating 2 3 Turning Off 2 4 Display and Keypad 2 4 Diagram 2 4 TSI Detection Management Software 2 5 Loading 2 5 Docking Station Functionality 2 5 Docking Station Components 2 6 EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 2 6 Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 2 7 Charging your Dosimeter 2 7 Mounting the Docking Station to...

Page 8: ...5 Setting Contrast on Dosimeter 4 6 Running Studies 4 7 Starting a Run 4 7 Stopping a Study 4 7 Indicators Icons on the Display 4 8 Viewing Measurements on the Display 4 8 Locking or Securing your Dosimeter During Run 4 9 Locking or Securing 4 9 Unlocking 4 9 CHAPTER 5 VIEWING YOUR STUDIES IN DETECTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 5 1 Downloading Data 5 1 Viewing Data and Data Finder Page 5 3 Report View 5...

Page 9: ...geDock5 A 3 Physical Attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 A 4 Measurements A 4 Edge Block Diagram A 7 APPENDIX B GLOSSARY OF TERMS B 1 APPENDIX C MEASUREMENT EQUATIONS C 1 APPENDIX D RADIO APPROVALS PAGE D 1 Europe D 1 USA D 1 FCC Caution D 1 Industry Canada IC D 2 INDEX ...

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Page 11: ...r serviceable parts inside the instrument Refer all repair and maintenance to a qualified factory authorized technician All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified factory authorized technician Labels Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the instrument housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument ...

Page 12: ...ld result in serious injury to you or cause damage to the instrument Follow the procedures prescribed Caution or Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make contact with any part...

Page 13: ...lease contact Customer Service TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A Fax 651 490 3824 USA Fax 001 651 490 3824 International Telephone 1 800 680 1220 USA or 651 490 2860 International 001 651 490 2860 E mail Address technical services tsi com Web site www tsi com ...

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Page 15: ...an be used to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies or to ensure if hearing conservation programs are needed To get you started quickly with the Edge the first chapter is dedicated to introducing basic noise dosimetry terms and information The subsequent chapters will guide you through setting up the dosimeter running studies monitoring progress during the day and assessing your results with ea...

Page 16: ... weighting system The next circuit is the response circuit which controls the dampening of the readout The response choices are typically Slow or Fast Finally the results will display on the dosimeter screen For computation and storage the clock tracks the sampling time Dosimeters record how long sound levels exceeded a set upper limit The calculator computes an Lavg a dose a TWA and other data Th...

Page 17: ...ous pain and permanent damage What do the Standards Say Many organizations have studied and analyzed the effects of high sound exposure on hearing As a result standards were developed to regulate personal noise exposure In the United States the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA the Mine and Safety and Health Administration MSHA and the American Conference of Governmental Industria...

Page 18: ...vels This information can be used to ensure compliance with OSHA MSHA ACGIH IEC or your own customized parameter settings to determine if your workers are over exposed to noise As a time history monitor used to provide a worker s minute by minute noise exposure levels This data can help you identify major contributors to the average daily noise exposure As a survey monitor Throughout a plant facil...

Page 19: ...or getting started with your dosimeter See Chapter 3 for customizing your set up parameters See Chapter 5 for Noise study scenarios 3 Running your studies Calibrate dosimeter Attach the dosimeter Run observe and stop your studies Understand display indicators See Chapter 4 Running and operating the Edge 4 View your results via DMS Working with Charts and Graphs Organizing and saving your studies S...

Page 20: ... noise studies by enabling two different parameter settings in one dosimeter also referred to as virtual dosimeters For instance you may want to set one dosimeter to log using the OSHA HC Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hearing Conversation parameters and also monitor noise with the OSHA PEL Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Level settings A few scena...

Page 21: ...he accessories you selected the dosimeter may have the following components For the docking stations you will either have an EdgeDock1 or an EdgeDock5 For more information on parts accessories please refer to https www tsi com Picture Description Picture Description Edge Model EG 4P Microphone and windscreen attached Mounting clasps attached EdgeDock1 DMS software Optional feature EdgeDock5 Extra ...

Page 22: ... for an example will appear indicating the model i e EG 4P and firmware version The screen will be in the measurement view LED Indicator Battery indicator icon If icon is fully shaded this indicates full battery power approx 35 hours View Displays measurement values battery information and calibration information Figure 2 2 Powered on with Measurement View Displayed ...

Page 23: ... indicator Figure 2 3 LED Indicator Table 2 1 LED Indicators Explained LED indicator Explanation Red A flashing red LED indicates the dose has exceeded the alarm level Amber A flashing amber LED indicates the dosimeter is stopped and has not exceeded the dose alarm level Green A flashing green LED indicates the dosimeter is running and has not exceeded the dose alarm level Navigating Once the dosi...

Page 24: ...eter Diagram Windscreen and microphone LED indicator Red indicates dose exceeded the alarm level Amber dosimeter stopped Green dosimeter measuring Display Splash screen shown View data and various indicators Up Arrow Used to scroll through display screen views On Off and Enter Used to power On Off the meter Used to switch between toggle dosimeter one and dosimeter two measurements and settings Run...

Page 25: ...Detection Internet site follow the directions online located at www tsi com Docking Station Functionality Depending on the kit you purchased you may have an EdgeDock1 and or an EdgeDock5 Both are designed similarly with the same LED indicators The main difference with the EdgeDock5 is that it has five bays for docking charging and or managing the dosimeters If desired the EdgeDock5 will charge all...

Page 26: ...wered on Power connector Attach the power connector cable to the docking station in order to charge the dosimeter s USB connector Attach the USB connector to communicate with the dosimeter s Charge Contacts Placing the dosimeter s onto the charge contacts allows charging and communication EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 The EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 are powered by a 12 volt charger adapter Figure 2 6 illustr...

Page 27: ...rs you have used your dosimeter from your last charge will impact your total charge time For example if the battery clock indicator see Checking the battery power for more information displays 20 hours remaining on the battery and you want to charge the battery the approximate charging time is 2 hours To charge a fully discharged battery allow approximately 4 to 4 5 hours of charge time How to Cha...

Page 28: ...s Dosimeter LED dock Docking station LED 3 Docked Figure 2 8 Docking the Edge with a Single and 5 bay Docks Mounting the Docking Station to a Wall The docking station is equipped with two single screw slots in case you wish to mount the docking station to the wall The figure below displays the backside of the single bay dock Screw slots Used to mount to a wall Figure 2 9 Backside of EdgeDock1 ...

Page 29: ...sing the DMS software Additionally if the dosimeter is docked and stored on the docking station when the docking station is powered off it will still draw a small amount of battery power from the dosimeter In this condition it is recommended to store the dosimeter s separately from the docking station To preserve the life of the battery it is suggested that the dosimeter is turned off when you are...

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Page 31: ...ues an upper limit value and a criterion level This chapter explains data storage the pre set views on the dosimeter and how to customize the parameters and display of your Edge via Detection Management Software DMS It concludes with an explanation of downloading data from the dosimeter to the software Family Noise Dosimeters Edge model Download panel Figure 3 1 Edge Setup and Retrieve Data Button...

Page 32: ...tire run time Peak and Max values are the highest measurements that occurred throughout the run time Figure 3 2 Sample Summary Data from Data Management Software Reporting Time History Time history data is also referred as logged data which plots measurement values in minute by minute intervals Time History data represents values that occurred over the most recent time period which is the logging ...

Page 33: ...ng the button Views on the Edge The Edge is a user friendly and customizable dosimeter In DMS you may select the appropriate measurement values or views to appear or not appear on the display of your dosimeter using the Display Setup configuration as displayed below Table 3 1 briefly identifies the displayed data values and views with a brief definition See the glossary for additional information ...

Page 34: ... or Fast and weighting A or C LMAX is the highest value that is included in Lavg or dose calculations Under OSHA regulations unprotected workers may not be exposed to maximum sound levels greater than 115 dB measured with a Slow response rate Lcpk Peak Level is the highest instantaneous sound pressure level recorded during a measurement interval Unlike the maximum level the peak is detected indepe...

Page 35: ...maximum allowable exposure to accumulated noise For OSHA 100 dose occurs for an average sound level of 90 dB over an 8 hour period or any equivalent exposure Please see Glossary of Terms for more details UL Upper Limit is the amount of time that the sound level exceeds a preset level the Upper Limit Response Level Fast Slow Typically noise is not constant Using a response of Slow or Fast simply fl...

Page 36: ...s Lmax variants Sound pressure level is the basic measure of noise loudness expressed in decibels In DMS this is noted as SPL LASMX Maximum sound level is the highest sound level recorded during a measurement interval with a particular response setting Slow or Fast and weighting A or C LMAX is the highest value that is included in Lavg or dose calculations Under OSHA regulations unprotected worker...

Page 37: ...trieve the data from the dosimeter into DMS in order to view and analyze your studies in DMS charts graphs and reporting functionality How to Connect your Dosimeter to the Computer 1 Dock the dosimeter on the EdgeDock1 or 5 and turn on the dosimeter by pressing the button 2 Plug the USB cable into the computer See A in Figure 3 4 3 Plug the opposite end into the docking station See B and C NOTE Th...

Page 38: ...s Next through the remaining wizard At the end of the wizard press Finish This will install the hardware components associated with your EdgeDock1 and or EdgeDock5 NOTE If you have more than one EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 this wizard will appear for each new dock which is connected to your PC Figure 3 6 New Hardware Wizard for Edge Dock ...

Page 39: ...ing in the checkbox es Example of EdgeDock 5 with Edge 4 selected in the first bay Figure 3 7 Example of EdgeDock 5 with Edge 4 Selected Dosimeter Setting The Edge general settings are used to setup the instrument with basic parameters The EG 4P model features two virtual dosimeters in one with two customized user defined settings Refer to the Edge dosimeter settings table below for an explanation...

Page 40: ... Name Field Note Refer to Glossary for more detailed information Heartbeat enable When enabled or checked the LED will flash green while running and flash amber when stopped Response Either Slow Time Response or Fast Time Response is applied to the measurements Typically Slow time response is used in the US market while Fast is used in the EU communities C A enable EG 5 ONLY When enabled or checke...

Page 41: ...ill result in 100 dose over the criterion time and is typically set by a regulatory agency such as OSHA EU directive Exchange Rate Enter in or select with up down arrows 3 4 or 5 dB ER refers to how sound energy is averaged over time OSHA uses a 5 dB doubling rate while most of the world uses 3 dB Display Setting The display screen is used to customize the parameters which will appear on your Edge...

Page 42: ...ss run stop key three consecutive times and then press power key To set this feature follow the steps below 1 Click on the Security tab from the Edge s Instrument Configuration panel see 1 To enable click on the Enabled check box Ensure the specific Edge is selected and communicating to the software See Communicating Downloading Data for more information 2 Next select either Not Displayed see 2 or...

Page 43: ...ab from the Edge s Instrument Configuration panel see 1 and click in the Enable auto run mode checkbox see 2 2 To program Date 1 click in the Enabled checkbox and select a Start Date by using the calendar icon or type in a date Select the Duration by either typing in the time designated in hours minutes and seconds or using the up down arrows see 3 Repeat this step to setup a second Auto run mode ...

Page 44: ...r to updating your Edge s NOTE This feature enables you to update all of your docked Edges when powered on and not in run mode 1 Click on the Firmware tab from the Instrument Configuration panel see 1 and ensure to dock the Edge or Edges Please read steps under Firmware Update prior to updating see 2 Press button to refresh the docked instruments if necessary 2 Press the button and please wait unt...

Page 45: ... Refer to this section as you setup your instrument 1 To save the Edge configuration in the software click on a name in the Configuration Profile Management panel See 1 NOTE The name will be shaded a light gray when selected To create a new profile name click and type in a profile name Click Save It will save under the configuration profile management panel 2 Click on the button see 2 and type in ...

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Page 47: ...eck your battery power 2 Reset the dosimeter 3 This will clear out all of the data history before your study begins to ensure you have sufficient memory space on the Edge 4 Set up your study parameters via DMS 5 Calibrate the dosimeter 6 Attach the dosimeter for your personal noise study 7 Press the Run Stop button to start the study 8 When you are ready to end your study press the Run Stop button...

Page 48: ...ing keep clothing from coming into contact with the windscreen to avoid contaminating your results Positioning Figure 4 2 Positioning Attaching the Edge Dosimeter Windscreen and Maintenance Before measuring ensure the windscreen is free from any accumulated dirt If you ordered a kit as explained in Chapter 2 there are replacement windscreens in the carrying case for your convenience Please refer t...

Page 49: ...gh the views of the dosimeter NOTE The battery time remaining measurement can be disabled from the view of the meter See Chapter 3 for explanation on changing the display Battery indicator icon When fully shaded this indicates full battery life Battery time remaining Figure 4 3 Battery indicators Calibrating TSI recommends you calibrate your dosimeter before you run your study ies and after your s...

Page 50: ...nd DOWN at the same time for about 3 seconds 6 Press the on off enter button to trigger the field calibration display 7 To match the values on the calibration display press repeatedly the up or down arrow in order to select the exact output on the calibrator i e 114 dB 8 When you have selected the appropriate dB level press the on off enter button 9 A shaded bar will appear loading your calibratio...

Page 51: ...etup menu appears on the Edge Press the up or down arrow to select the reset icon symbol NOTE Setup menu is used to reset the dosimeter change the contrast and return to the main view Reset icon Arrows and enter key Indicates the valid keys are selected Checkmark icon Is the selection to exit the setup menu Figure 4 6 Resetting the Edge from the keypad 5 Press and hold the on off enter button 6 A ...

Page 52: ... selected NOTE Setup menu is used to reset the dosimeter change the contrast and return to the main view Contrast icon Arrows and enter key Indicates the valid keys are selected Checkmark icon Is the selection to exit the setup menu Figure 4 7 Changing the Contrast from the Keypad 5 Next press the on off enter button 6 A number will appear on your display i e 50 Press the up or down arrow to incre...

Page 53: ...ton A 3 2 1 countdown will appear 3 When running the following will appear A run indicator will appear on the top right side The LED indicator will flash green unless you disabled this in DMS Measurements Use up down arrow to move through values Views are customizable via DMS setup Flashing green LED Indicates running Battery indicator Run indicator Appears when running Figure 4 8 Display screen w...

Page 54: ...ck this indicates full battery power If half shaded this represents battery power OL Overload will appear whenever the input signal exceeds the range of the dosimeter Viewing Measurements on the Display The up down arrows on the keypad of the dosimeter enable you to move through the various measurements For specific information on the views of the Edge please see Views on the Edge Viewing Measurem...

Page 55: ...will appear Key indicator Indicates dosimeter is locked while running Padlock icon Secure all Figure 4 10 Locking Securing run NOTE If lock secure run does not activate check that locking is set up on your dosimeter Unlocking How to Unlock 1 To unlock press run stop button three consecutive times within one second intervals and then press the on off enter button a If the padlock icon and the key i...

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Page 57: ...ption of ten different languages in DMS including Chinese Simplified English French German Italian Korean Portuguese Japanese Russian and Spanish Downloading Data Loading your studies entails communicating downloading the sessions studies files and viewing the files in the data finder page charts and graphs and or report views Downloading 1 Ensure DMS is downloaded Install the software from the US...

Page 58: ...icated by icon on the top of the screen 4 In DMS software s start screen choose Figure 5 2 Detection Management Software Start Screen 5 Select Noise Dosimetry see 1 Edge see 2 and Edge 4P see 3 from the family panel 6 Select the docked Edge s to download by clicking in the checkboxes by the EdgeDock 1 section see 4 Figure 5 3 Downloading with the Edge Model EG 4P Download ...

Page 59: ... Data Finder Page After the data is downloaded it is stored and viewable in the data finder With a quick double click the information is viewable in customizable graphs and or charts Selecting and Viewing Data 1 In the Data Find page see 1 select the Noise Dosimetry data see 2 by clicking on either the session study NOTE You may need to expand to see the study data Once selected it will appear wit...

Page 60: ...5 Data Finder Page with the Downloaded Data Report View The button provides a quick link to view print the Edge data To customize the data refer to the next session panel view page Click to print the report Figure 5 6 Example of Edge Report in Detection Management Software ...

Page 61: ... view page it is divided into Work Items see 1 Add panel see 2 Arrange Panels see 3 and data panels see 4 Work items 1 select either the session or study in order to view appropriate measurement parameter data Add panel 2 double click on a chart table type and it will appear as a panel on your screen Arrange panels 3 displays the order of the sessions studies displayed in the panel section of your...

Page 62: ...range is selected NOTE It will span the numbers up or down depending on how you drag the mouse To add labels click on the add labels icon Right click and select edit text to add note label on the chart Type in text and press the Enter key on your keyboard To move the label left click and hold to drag to appropriate location on graph To customize chart colors click on the icon and using the propert...

Page 63: ...g run mode If checked red LED will flash Heartbeat enable Will disable the flashing green LED the dosimeter is running If checked a green LED will not flash NOTE For more information see section on Dosimeter Settings Replacing Microphone and Windscreen Attaching Detaching The Edge features a field replaceable microphone and a screw on removable windscreen TSI Incorporated suggests that you replace...

Page 64: ...e replacing the windscreen screw on a new windscreen in a clockwise direction until it fits firmly 3 To unscrew the microphone holding the microphone near its base turn the microphone in a counterclockwise direction until it is removed NOTE Be careful not to remove the upper microphone grid which could damage the microphone 4 To attach a new microphone screw the microphone on clockwise until it fi...

Page 65: ...plications engineer at one of the locations listed below If the instrument fails or if you are returning it for service visit our website at http rma tsi com or contact TSI at TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Phone 1 800 680 1220 USA or 1 651 490 2860 E mail technical services tsi com TSI GmbH Neuköllner Strasse 4 52068 Aachen GERMANY Telephone 49 241 52303 0 Fax 49 241 52...

Page 66: ...mation The instrument model number The instrument serial number A purchase order number unless under warranty A billing address A shipping address Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI If you no longer have the original packing material seal off any ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the display and the connectors on the instrument fron...

Page 67: ...simeter 2AS V V 5 with frequency weighting C Time constant F and exchange rates 3 and 4 also available A criterion level of 90 dB and a threshold level of 80 dB are used for measurements to OSHA requirements Mechanical Characteristics Housing Plastic case with black gray check background and red outlined buttons Size 3 5 long x 2 1 wide x 75 thick without microphone 88 mm long x 53 mm wide x 19 mm...

Page 68: ... 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Humidity Range 5 to 95 Non Condensing Operating Barometric Pressure Range 65 kPa to 108 kPa 19 to 32 inches of Hg Approximate 3500 m to 600 m elevation relative to sea level 11500 ft to 2000 ft Field calibration should be performed near intended operating elevation Vibration Effects Applied Vibration of 0 1 g 10 Hz to 500 Hz can pro...

Page 69: ...n No degradation of performance during application of RF per IEC 61000 4 3 industrial levels User Interface Display Size 128 x 96 color OLED graphic Keypad 4 keys Up Arrow Down Arrow Run Stop On Off Enter EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 are powered by a 12 volt charger adapter with international plug adapters The backside of the Edge slides into the hook of the EdgeDock1 or EdgeDoc...

Page 70: ...9 cm x 5 6 cm Size of EdgeDock5 12 75 x 2 2 x 2 75 32 29 cm x 5 08 cm x 6 99 cm Measurements Types Displayed Data and status indicators SPL Average value Lavg or Leq Maximum value Lmx Minimum value Lmn Peak Value Lpk Exposure Run Time TWA UL Time Measurement Parameters and Specs Dosimeters Two dosimeters at once EG 4P each with its own assignable profile via DMS only RMS Range RMS Linear operating...

Page 71: ... minimum time 1 32 sec plus delay of time response F S Integration time duration Limits At sound level L of 70 to 140 dB the Integration period t is 1 sec to over 10 Hours 140 dB This spec is about size and resolution of internal math functions to meet measurement standards and does not limit runtime to 10 hours Reference range Not Applicable unit is auto ranging Reference Sound exposure 1 Pa 2 h ...

Page 72: ... related study file Calibrator requirement Calibrations should be performed at 114 dB at 1 kHz Reference SPL Frequency Pressure to Free field The pressure field to free field correction at 1 kHz is zero Calibration Interval Annual laboratory recalibration is recommended Communications The Edge communicates via the EdgeDock1 and or the EdgeDock5 Communications is supported via USB cable from the do...

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Page 75: ...ion of the noise source of interest the combined measurement 2 Make a second measurement under exactly the same conditions as in Step 1 but without the presence of the noise source of interest the background noise measurement 3 Determine the decibel difference between these two measurements 4 Find that difference on the x axis of the figure below 5 Find the point on the curve directly above this d...

Page 76: ...signals that have peaks that are substantially higher than their RMS averages Criterion Level CL Criterion level is the average SPL that will result in a 100 dose over the Criterion time usually 8 hours The Criterion Level is typically set by a regulating agency such as OSHA and is not usually applicable for community noise monitoring Examples OSHA mandates the Criterion Level maximum allowable ac...

Page 77: ... levels and they felt that the 3 dB exchange rate should be changed to more closely match the response of the human ear OSHA currently uses a 5 dB exchange rate which would mean that the reported DOSE would double with every 5 dB increase in the time weighted average The exchange rate affects the integrated reading Lavg DOSE and TWA but does not affect the instantaneous sound level Field Calibrati...

Page 78: ...ter is set to log Lavg and max at one minute logging intervals If the dosimeter runs for one hour then it would log 60 Lavg results and 60 max levels You would be able to see the average and maximum levels for each minute of the one hour run time Maximum Level LMAX The highest sampled sound level during the instrument s run time allowing for the unit s Response Time setting Fast or Slow Measuremen...

Page 79: ...han one second SEL is the equivalent one second noise that would be equal in energy to the noise that was sampled SEL is typically measured using a 3 dB exchange rate without a threshold SEL is not used by OSHA Example Suppose you wanted to measure in a location next to railroad tracks which also happened to be in the takeoff path of an airport A train passes by taking 10 minutes with an average s...

Page 80: ... measurements are often reported as dBA The A weighted filter attempts to make the dosimeter respond closer to the way the human ear hears It attenuates the frequencies below several hundred hertz as well as the high frequencies above six thousand hertz B weighting is similar to A weighting but with less attenuation The B weighting is very seldom if ever used The C weighting provides a fairly flat...

Page 81: ...s are used in the Edge calculations Some of the terms used in these equations are explained above in the Glossary of Terms appendix dt ER CL LS 2 RTIME 0 TC 100 DOSE RTIME t Pr DOSE hours Prd RTIME TC DOSE hours 8 Prd dB RTIME 2 01 3 LS 2 log ER AVG L 2 log dt ...

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Page 83: ... interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This transmitter MUST NOT be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter W A R N I N G This equipment complies with FCC radiation ...

Page 84: ...e l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement W A R N I N G This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without test...

Page 85: ...3 2 retrieve data button 3 1 setting up Edge 3 1 setup data button 3 1 start screen 5 2 summary data 3 2 time history 3 2 viewing data 5 3 viewing studies 5 1 views 3 3 what data is stored 3 2 Docking station 2 5 3 7 components 2 6 Dose 3 5 B 3 Dose indicator LED 3 10 Dosimeter attaching 4 2 calibration 4 3 charging 2 7 connecting to computer 3 7 definition 3 4 locking 4 9 operation 1 2 4 1 proces...

Page 86: ...k level 3 4 3 6 B 4 Peak weighting 3 10 PEL B 4 Plug adapter 2 6 Power turn off 2 4 Turn on 2 2 Power connector 2 6 Power indicator 2 6 Power off 2 4 Projected time 3 10 B 4 Q Quick help list for running a study 4 1 R Radio approvals Europe D 1 FCC caution D 1 Industry Canada D 2 USA D 1 Radio approvals page D 1 Random incidence B 5 Range of sound 1 3 Repair xi Report view 5 4 Resetting 4 5 from k...

Page 87: ...ng data 5 3 Viewing measurements on display 4 8 Viewing studies in DMS 5 1 Views 3 3 Virtual dosimeters 1 6 W X Y Z Warning xi description xii description of symbol xii symbol xii Warranty v Weighting 3 5 Weighting A C Z etc B 6 Windscreen 2 1 2 4 4 2 B 6 replacing 6 1 ...

Page 88: ... more information USA Tel 1 800 680 1220 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 France Tel 33 1 41 19 21 99 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 India Tel 91 80 67877200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 P N 6013118 Rev A 2019 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A ...

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