CR:110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter
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1. Cirrus Research plc dedicated to noise measurement CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter dedicated to noise measurement EOSalacle e Key Features of the doseBadge gt Small lightweight 51g 1 80z and very robust with a metal case preventing damage and reducing servicing costs gt Complete self contained 2 channel noise dosemeter with an internal microphone gt Nocables or controls on the doseBadge reduces the risk of damage misuse or tampering gt Programmable measurements allow compliance with most Occupational amp Industrial Hygiene noise regulations worldwide Dual Channel measurements allow for quick and easy comparison between different measurement standards Visual indication of when 100 noise dose has been exceeded Extremely simple and easy to operate with dual channel data logging as standard High performance rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery with a typical battery life of 30 hours Wireless infra red download of measurements to the Reader Unit with measurements presented quickly and simply Analysis amp Reporting software supplied as standard with licence free installation and free of charge updates Computer connection not required to review measured noise levels CR 110AlIS Intrinsically Safe version available with ATEX IECEx EEx amp MSHA Certification VV Vv VV VV MV Introduction The doseBadge is the original wireless personal noise dosemeter It is the ideal to2. 110A doseBadges or the Intrinsically Safe CR 110AlIS Optional items can be added to enhance the operation and use l of the doseBadge Measurement Kit A CK 110A 5 doseBadge Measurement Kit dedicated to noise measurement Specifications 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 110A Internal Acoustic Calibrator to IEC 60942 2003 Class 2 Measurement Range Typical 7OdB A to 130dB A RMS 120dB C to 140d B C Peak Measurement Functions The CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A Reader Unit support Dual Channel measurements The information provided by the doseBadge consists of the Overall Measurement Data Channel 1 measurement data and Channel 2 measurement data 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 Badge Serial Number Date amp Time Calibration Record Measurement Duration Highest Peak C Sound Level during the measurement Overload Exceedence 115dB A Maximum Sound Level Exceedence Battery Status Channel 1 Measurement Data For 3dB Exchange Rate Leoi begav bags 7 DOSE Exposure Pah Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h For 4dB amp 5dB Exchange Rates and configurations with Time Weighting or Threshold Lice LWA Dose Estimated Dos
3. C Storage Humidity Up to 95 RH Non Condensing Software dBLink3 supplied as standard with license free installation and free of charge upgrades available from the Cirrus website Intrinsic Safety Certification for the CR 110AIS version The CR 110AIS doseBadge is available with Intrinsic Safety Certification for both Mining and Non Mining Applications The CR 110AIS doseBadge carries ATEX IECEx and EEx approvals as described below Group Non Mining Group II Mining Applications Applications ATEX CE 1G CE M1 IECEx BAS 06 0084 IECEx BAS 06 0083X IEC EX Ex ia IIC T4 20 C lt L lt 60 C Ex ia 20 C lt T lt 60 C EFEX EEx ia IIC T4 20 C lt T lt 60 C EEx ia 20 C lt 1 lt 60 C IECEx SIM 07 0004X PATAR Ex ia 2010 T lt 60 C MSHA No 18 A060027 0 Please see the CR 110AlS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Datasheet contact Cirrus Research plc or visit www cirrusresearch co uk for full details of the Intrinsic Safety Certification available doseBadge and DOSEBADGE are registered trademarks of Cirrus Research plc All rights reserved Shake to Wake Trademark Pending dedicated to noise measurement Ordering Information doseBadge Measurement Kits The doseBadge is available as a complete measurement kit with either standard or Intrinsically Safe doseBadge units Standard Kit Intrinsically Safe Kit Contents CK 11
4. NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery technology to give optimum performance over along operating life The charger units supplied with the doseBadge Kits provide the optimum platform to charge and maintain the battery pack The CU 110A charger unit uses intelligent monitoring technology providing optimum performance during the charge cycle If the battery of the doseBadge is not completely empty the charger will top up the battery in the shortest time A CU 110A charger supports up to 5 individual doseBadge units of any type and additional charger units can be connected via a ZL 103 link cable when the measurement kit contains 2 CU 110A chargers Measurement Kits gt Standard Measurement Kits with between 1 and 10 doseBadges gt Kits can be expanded by adding additional doseBadges gt Robust Aluminium Case to hold up to 10 doseBadges and accessories gt Available with the standard CR 110A or the Intrinsically Safe CR 110AIS doseBadges The doseBadge measurement kits are available with various quantities of doseBadges as well as all of the items needed for occupational and industrial hygiene noise measurements Each kit contains the doseBadges along with a Reader Unit Chargers Power Supply Mounting Kits Software User Manuals USB Cable Certificates of Calibration and Batteries for the Reader Unit The measurement kits can be expanded with additional doseBadges and charger units as required These can be either standard CR
5. noise exposure is to be measured and the unit is started The mounting kit supplied with each doseBadge has been specially designed to be simple and easy to use It uses clips rather than pins which can cause problems with clothing that has been treated or coated such as fire proof jackets In addition to this the N doseBadge can be mounted onto a helmet using the optional CM helmet NAN mount When the doseBadge is started it starts to measure and store the noise levels The LED indicator will flash during the measurement period It can also be set to flash quickly when an exposure action level has been exceeded a feature which can be switched on and off using the Reader Unit At the end of the measurement the doseBadge is stopped using the Reader or the Keyfob remote control unit and the unit removed from the wearer The doseBadge can then be recalibrated if required and the measurement data downloaded The data having been download to the Reader unit can then be viewed The Reader will show the overall noise levels such as the bt and Peak C levels or L TWA and Dose as well as a simple graph of the noise profile or time history data EP d AVG The serial number of the doseBadge the calibration data along with battery levels and setup information are also stored for each measurement If more than one doseBadge has been used each can be downloaded into the Reader and placed on the charger ready for the next use The
6. 0A 1 CK 110AIS 1 doseBadge Measurement Kit with 1 doseBadge amp 5 way charger CK 110A 2 CK 110AIS 2 doseBadge Measurement Kit with 2 doseBadges amp 5 way charger CK 110A 3 CK 110AIS 3 doseBadge Measurement Kit with 3 doseBadges amp 5 way charger CK 110A 5 CK 110AIS 5 doseBadge Measurement Kit with 5 doseBadges amp 5 way charger CK 110A 10 CK 110AIS 10 doseBadge Measurement Kit with 10 doseBadges amp 2 x 5 way chargers The measurement kits include the CR 110A or CR 110AIS doseBadges an RC 110A Reader Unit a CK 100 Carrying Case Mounting Kits for each doseBadge a CU 195A Mains Power Supply with UK EU or US style plug dBLink3 Software CD a User Manual a Quick Start Guide a ZL 102 USB Data Cable and Certificates of Calibration Ordering Information for Accessories amp Options doseBadge units can be ordered as individual items along with the optional accessories as follows CR 110A doseBadge Noise Dosemeter SP 125 Mounting Kit for CR 110A doseBadge CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Noise Dosemeter SP 131 Mounting Kit for CR 110AIS doseBadge RC 110A doseBadge Reader Unit RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control UA 110 doseBadge Windshield SW dBLink dBLink3 Software CD CU 110A 5 Way doseBadge Charger CM 100 A Type A Helmet Mount CU 195A Mains Power Supply CM 100 E Type E Helmet Mount CK 100 Kit Case for up to 10 doseBadges CM 100 H Type H Helmet Mount Language Options The dBLink3 software is supplied with user selectable options of En
7. AlIS version of the doseBadge carries IS Intrinsic Safety Certification to ATEX EEx IECEx SIMTARS and MSHA gt Measurement of noise exposure in the Entertainment and Music Industries There are also many other industries and environments where this type of measurement is the ideal way to assess noise exposure For example in the entertainment and music industries employees are often exposed to high noise levels over irregular shifts It is usually not possible to take static noise measurements in these environments and the doseBadge is the ideal solution The doseBadge has already been used at a number of music festivals concerts and carnivals as well as by a number of major international orchestras to carry out noise risk assessments dedicated to noise measurement Simple Operation Using the doseBadge is quick and easy Only five steps are needed to complete a measurement gt Reset gt Calibrate gt Start gt Stop gt Read The Acoustic Calibrator is part of the Reader Unit and this is used to verify the doseBadge before and after each measurement The calibration is automatic and the information is stored for later use and reporting The Reader unit is used to both start and stop the doseBadge which removes the need for buttons and controls on the doseBadge itself reducing the risk of tampering and damage as well as on going servicing costs The doseBadge is securely fastened to the person whose
8. Charger Power Supply and software all contained in a robust carrying case The dBLink3 software program is supplied as standard with the doseBadge and this allows the user to configure the system download data and produce measurement reports quickly and easily Covered by a standard 2 year warranty and an extended 10 year warranty the doseBadge is the ideal tool for simple and reliable noise measurements dedicated to noise measurement Applications gt The measurement and control of occupational noise exposure gt Monitoring and recording of long term noise exposure gt Compliance with Noise at Work Regulations Industrial Hygiene Standards and Occupational Noise Exposure Guidelines gt Noise exposure measurements in Hazardous environments such as Oil Refineries Petrochemical Plants and Underground Mines gt Measurement of noise exposure in the Entertainment and Music Industries gt The measurement and control of occupational noise exposure There are many situations where there is a need to accurately assess the risk of exposure to high noise levels and to continually monitor any employees who are exposed to potentially damaging noise Workers who move between different locations or where their noise exposure pattern changes throughout the day are very difficult to assess using traditional methods Machinery or moving equipment can also present problems to those responsible for carrying out risk assessments and noise e
9. e 1 Minute Time History of beta 3dB or L 4dB or 5cB Peak C Level Battery Level AVG Channel 2 Measurement Data Lica Bean ae 7 DOSE Exposure Pah Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h 1 Minute Time History of Lieg 3B amp Peak C Weightings Frequency A for all RMS measurements C for Peak Sound Pressure Configuration Options 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 None Memory CR 110A doseBadge The CR 110A doseBadge can store up to 24 hours of data in a single measurement RC 110A Reader Up to 999 Individual doseBadge Measurements Power RC 110A doseBadge Internal NiMH Battery Typical Battery Life 30 hours 80dB RC 110A Reader 2 x AA LR6 with Auto Power Switch Off CU Series Chargers CU 195A Mains Power Supply Fast Charge Option Output CR 110A doseBadge Wireless Infrared to RC 110A Reader Unit RC 110A Reader USB 2 0 which also provides power to the RC 110A Reader Dimensions CR 110A doseBadge Microphone Apex 13 0mm Base 047mm Height 38mm Weight CR 110A doseBadge RC 110A Reader 51g 1 802 400g 1402 Environmental Temperature 10 C to 50 C Operating 20 C to 60
10. erground mines petrochemical plants and other areas that require safe measurement equipment Explosive atmospheres can be caused by flammable gases mists or vapours or by combustible dusts and the CR 110AIS doseBadge is ideal for use in these types of environments The CR 110AIS has the same measurement functions as the standard CR 110A version and can be used in the same way as the standard version The CR 110AIS doseBadge meets the requirements of the ATEX Directive for both Mining and Non Mining applications In addition the CR 110AIS carries IECEx EEx and MSHA Certifications Details of the certification are shown in the specifications section of this datasheet Other certifications and approvals may also be available for the CR 110AIS doseBadge Please visit the Cirrus Research plc website at www cirrusresearch co uk for further information dedicated to noise measurement Intelligent Charging gt Intelligent charging of the doseBadge for optimum performance gt Compatible with all versions and variations of the doseBadge gt Fast charge amp Top up function reduces charging time with a 2 hour maximum charge time gt Full charge gives typically 30 hours operating time gt Conditions the rechargeable battery for longer operating life gt Simple indicators to show charging status CU 110A doseBadge Charger gt Supports 5 doseBadges and charger units can be linked together The CR 110A doseBadges use a
11. glish French German Spanish and Portuguese The user manuals are available in English French German Spanish and Portuguese The Quick Start Guides are available in these languages as well as Italian and Chinese This documentation is included in PDF format on the dBLink3 software CD Your Cirrus Distributor Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunmanby North Yorkshire YO14 OPH Warranty 9 United Kingdom Tel 0845 23 0 2434 44 0 1723 891655 Fax 44 0 1723 891742 Email sales cirrusresearch co uk Web www cirrusresearch co uk CR 110A 11 07 02r1 dedicated to noise measurement
12. measurement data can be downloaded from the Reader unit to a PC at a convenient time This means that a PC does not need to be available when the data is downloaded Optional Accessories In addition to the standard components of the doseBadge measurement kit the following accessories can be purchased e UA 100 Windshield The UA 100 Windshield protects the doseBadge from dust and other contaminants as well as reducing the effects of the movement of air over the microphone capsule of the doseBadge e RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control Unit The Keyfob Remote Control allows the doseBadge to be started and stopped without using the RC 110A Reader Unit e CM 100 Helmet Mount The CM 100 Helmet Mount allows the doseBadge to be secured to a standard Helmet or Hard Hat using the mounting point designed for Hearing Defenders Various versions of the CM 100 Helmet Mount are available to suit different helmets CM 100 E Helmet Mount RC 101A Keyfob Remote CR 110A doseBadge with Mounting Kit Control Unit shown with UA 100 Windshield dedicated to noise measurement Software The doseBadge is supplied with the dBLink3 software program dBLink3 is a simple easy to use program that allows the measurement data to bia gs pg acd iia Tra 17 Dh imam Fi breun be downloaded from the RC 110A Reader Unit via a USB connection a When the measurements have been downloaded both the numerical information and the time history data can be reviewed Commen
13. ol to carry out occupational and industrial hygiene noise measurements and provides a unique solution to these applications Combining an innovative design with simple robust and reliable operation the doseBadge weighs only 51g 1 80z With no cables controls or displays the doseBadge can be worn in areas where there is a risk 4 of damaging traditional style units or where there is a risk of tampering The robust metal case protects the internal systems and microphone of the doseBadge By locating the microphone inside the case the doseBadge is completely self contained and will give many years of reliable operation The user can configure the doseBadge to meet the requirements of almost any noise measurement standard or regulation The dual channel operation allows comparisons to be made between different measurement standards quickly and easily thus ensuring compliance with both local and company noise measurement standards across the world Data logging is provided as standard Inside the CR 110A doseBadge is a high performance rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery an internal microphone and electronic systems which measure and log the noise data The doseBadge communicates via an Infra Red link to the RC 110A Reader Unit which also contains a specially designed acoustic calibrator to ensure accurate noise measurements The doseBadge system is usually supplied as a complete measurement kit including doseBadges Reader Unit
14. ts and notes about the measurement such as the person under assessment can be added and this information is saved with the data for use in the reports The program uses a Step by Step wizard to guide the user through the setup and download procedures and allows the measurement data to a Sten Fa Fam Fa 78s ee ee eee be ee eed be viewed and printed Three preformatted report types are provided to present the measurement data and these reports can be either printed or exported into a range of formats including Word Excel and PDF The data can also be exported as an XML file allowing Ir iry buted Goo Bar re dS es eee Spt eqn fe Pender Mure ep i lt _r the information to be used in other analysis and reporting software siege Al aca tae i aa a The software provided with the doseBadge is free from any license ame f TEEPA PE AE A restrictions and can be installed on as many PC s as required na mahari iiias i misal yiyi Fa jaan fuia Updates and the latest versions of the software programs can be T prana en tee Stee wat haa emesis downloaded free of charge from the Cirrus Research plc website and EEA ajili dBLink is compatible with Windows Vista Sag feig ee e ey et Beer gey le iei Se iea le Be E E T elje Intrinsically Safe 1 S Version r 3 Q An Intrinsically Safe version of the doseBadge the CR 110AlIS is available O r Sy The CR 110AIS can be used in hazardous zones for example in und
15. xposure measurements The doseBadge is the ideal tool to carry out these tasks gt Monitoring and recording of long term noise exposures If employees have a noise exposure pattern that is not easily controlled or where the noise levels vary each day using a noise dosemeter may be the only way to accurately measure and record the long term exposure Although exposure to high noise levels over a short time can result in temporary effects it is the long term exposure which causes hearing damage and other physical effects gt Compliance with Noise at Work Regulations Industrial Hygiene Standards and Occupational Noise Exposure Guidelines The regulations used for occupational noise vary around the world with different exposure levels and calculation methods used The doseBadge can be setup to meet almost every Occupational or Industrial Hygiene noise measurement standard such as I1SO85 ISO90 OSHA MSHA DOD ACGIH USA Standards as well as the EU Physical Agents Directive and the 2005 Control of Noise at Work Regulations UK gt Noise exposure measurements in Hazardous environments such as Oil Refineries Petrochemical Plants and Underground Mines There are many environments where noise measurements must be made but where there is a risk of explosion such as Oil Refineries Petrochemical amp Pharmaceutical Plants and Underground Mines In these environments equipment must be certified as being Intrinsically Safe and the CR 110
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