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User Manual for the RC:110A Reader Unit and the Intrinsically Safe

1. eee e eme emen eene 78 Appendix 6 Intrinsic Safety Certificates ooonccoonocnnnnconnncnnnncnnnncnnnncnnancnnnncanannnrananeananess 79 Warranty A hau RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSRRSuRRSuR 81 Contact D tails iiri a iaa 82 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 5 Preface Guidelines for Safe amp 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 Page 6 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Intrinsic Safety Approvals A The CR 110AIS doseBadge has been certified as being suitable for use in S 2 areas where intrinsic safety is a requirement for equipment The CR 110AIS doseBadge carries the following certification Group E RSonMining rail Mining PERO 1 G CE Ni CE C Eus fivig HC TS EEx ia APPROVED In addition to these the CR 110AIS carries an IECEx Intrinsic Safety Certification as follows Group Non Mining Group II Mining Ex ia I C TA Ex ia Ex Approval is in accordance with the ATEX Directive Full details of the Intrinsic Safety Certification are available on the Cirrus Research plc website at www cirrusresearch co uk lib
2. indicator will light to show that the button has dia been pressed Start doseBadge zw StopdoseBadge Ul mui The InfraRed signal is sent from the fi ini transmitter on the front of the Keyfob Ensure J that this transmitter is kept clean a E If a button is pressed and the Status Lo Indicator does not show the battery may ac need to be replaced CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 15 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 51 for details Charger Units can be daisy chained to allow 10 doseBadges to be charged Charging Point Power Indicator Charging Indica
3. Appendix 4 Intrinsic Safety Certification CR 110AIS doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter Manufactured by Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House Bridlington Road Hunmanby North Yorkshire YO14 OPH Group I Mining Applications ATEX CR 110AIS Personal Noise Dosemeter Certificate Number Baseefa04ATEX0331X Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0331X 1 Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0331X 2 Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0331X 3 CE amp 1 M1 G Input Parameters Ui 10v li 30mA Output Parameters Uo 6 4v lo 31mA Ci 0 Li 0 EEx EEx ia 20 C lt T lt 60 C I ECEx Certificate of Conformity Certificate Number IECEx BAS 06 0083X Certificate Number IECEx BAS 06 0083X Issue 1 Ex ia 20 C lt T lt 60 C SI MTARS IEC Ex SIM 07 004X Ex ia 20 C lt Ta lt 60 C Input Parameters Ui 10v li 30mA Output Parameters Uo 6 4v lo 31mA Ci 0 Li 0 Group II Non Mining Applications ATEX Certificate No Baseefa04ATEX0330 Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0330 1 Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0330 2 Supplementary Certificate Baseefa04ATEX0330 3 6 1116G Input Parameters Ui 10v li 30mA Output Parameters Uo 6 4v lo 31maA Ci 0 Li 0 Page 76 doseBadge User Manual EEx EEx ia IIC T4 20 C lt Ta lt 60 C I ECEx EC Ex BAS 06 0084 EC Ex BAS 06 0084 Issue 1 Ex ia IIC T4 20 C lt Ta lt 60 C FM Certificate of Compliance APPROVED CR 110AIS No
4. Page 12 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual The doseBadge system can be configured in different ways to suit the requirements of different markets and measurements standards The different configuration options and possible settings are listed 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 dBLink 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 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 from the doseBadge A Please note that although the RC 110A Reader unit can be used to control the CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 13 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 s
5. 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 B ifthe setting for the Criterion Level is not correct the value can be selected from the list provided Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Criterion Time For further details of the procedure to change the Criterion Criterion Level Level please refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options A Currently 90 dB v CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 23 The Criterion Level is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Threshold Setting TH RC 110A Main Menu From the menu select the Threshold Level position The Time History Control 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 wv 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 set
6. The UA 110 doseBadge windshield can also prevent dust ingress into the microphone capsule Sealing Baseplate with Pad 43mm Metal Insert Do not use any other baseplate CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 31 Starting the measurement The CR 110AIS doseBadge must be started outside of any hazardous area A The RC 110A Reader Unit and RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control are not approved for use in hazardous areas 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 QU ME N 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 Do not move the Reader away from the doseBadge until 7 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 AA 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
7. Page 55 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 See for more details Charge the doseBadge Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Insert the 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 Page 56 There is no Time History data for the measurement 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
8. A 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 Calibrate 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
9. Cirrus Research plc accepts no responsibility for the installation of this software on systems where full access rights are not available 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 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 NN The USB Cable can only be inserted into the Communications socket in one f YN 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 Page 50 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Section 6 Maintenance amp Care Annual Verification amp Servicing N WARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside the CR 110AIS A doseBadge Service and Calibration must only be carried out by an approved 5 Service Centre
10. ceret beans a dali RR E Ce EE aa 21 Time History Measurement ore iaeoa rr 22 Griterion Time CP tds da Anne A A Pao ae Reon e beg Det cds 22 Criterion Level Climas a bt gr e p d c dada PR ER a 22 Threshold Setting TH 5 252 ciis he tit TR REIR ER LER PER FAR ETT ES EE DIET ERE RAE ERR NE EET RE PEE ET 23 Time Weighting Setting TW eee a ex e E ERU PD ERE XX EK ERR EH ER mede YR ig es 23 Exchange Rate Setting OQ sereia cnn cr nro nn nnne rennen anne nnn nnn nn nnns 23 Dual Ghatrel c A A M eb Ete Uie tus Bie 24 Dose Exceedence 5 2 eb Ree e eeiam ARUM ERR eh AR Ke x io ERES 24 Shake to Wake function ccce rene nena eee ev be a ea bcp edie SER evened ee eed need 25 Insert the doseBadge in the Acoustic Calibrator cccceceee eee e eee eee eee ee eee ee m 26 Resetting the dOSCBadge cece cece EEE nee esie enis esie esie essen eene 27 Calibrating the doseBadge Eee menie ener mene eene nne 28 Mounting the doseBadge seais Ea a E ee eene esie esie esie esie Taa esee nnns 29 Using the doseBadge Windshield sssssssssssssssse mm mehr 30 Starting the measurement ssssssssssssssssssssesee esee esee esee tesis tesis esiste see tese esee sns 31 Using the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control cect ener nena nnn nnns 32 Stopping a measurement ssssssssssssssssssssesesne esee esee esee tesis esee esses tesis tese enne 32 Checking the Calibration of the doseBadge cooc
11. 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 Besiscise the battery Coves and replace he Dat tea dens Erne the comect polasity when replacing the batteries CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 21 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 p Ci rrus minutes of inactivity The backlight of the display will switch on when any key RC 110A 12345 pressed and will automatically switch off after 10 seconds doseBadge Reader Research plc to preserve battery power Checking the configuration n m 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 Before making a measurement with the doseBadge system ensure that the configuration of the parameters listed below are as required to meet the regulations or guidelines for which the measurement are being made If you are in doubt abo
12. Please contact Cirrus Research plc for details of approved Service Centres YN It is strongly recommended that all doseBadges and Readers are returned to A 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 specifically by Cirrus Research plc for the service and calibration of the CR 110AIS 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 A The doseBadge Reader and Keyfob should only be cleaned with a damp N lightly soaped cloth No solvent based cleaners should be used as they may l 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 AAN If the doseBadge is left unused for a period of time longer than a few days it YN is recommended that the doseBadge be fully charged This will avoid any 5 potenti
13. Stop key of the Keyfob unit e Remove the doseBadge from the wearer and push 33 into the calibration cavity on the Reader e Perform a second calibration check using the Cal 33 key e Transfer the doseBadge session data to the Reader 34 using the Read key e View the results 35 e Download measurements to the software 35 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 damage or something is missing contact Cirrus Research plc or your local representative immediately Each CR 110AIS doseBadge is supplied with an SP 131 Mounting Kit which contains the following components CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 17 Round Black Mounting Plate with Brushed Stainless Steel metal insert Mounting Clip System No other mounting system or mounting accessories are to be used with the CR 110AIS doseBadge The RC 110A Reader Unit is supplied with the following accessories e USB Cable e doseBadge Software CD e Operating Manuals e Certificates of Calibration Please check that any other components that you have ordered are included with your equipment Page 18 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Charging the doseBadges information given does not apply to any previous version of the CU Charger Units The CU 110A is i
14. Terminology The following section lists the acoustic terminology that is found in this manual and in the CR 110AIS 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 Laeq The level which if maintained constant for the same period 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 Laya see below is not used for the calculation of Lag 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 Lavc Lava 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 Laya wit
15. The Time History setting is configured to Off 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 Turn on the Time History download option Ensure that the cable is connected between the Reader and the PC Switch on the Reader and 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 doseBadge User Manual Page 65 Section 8 Glossary amp Terminology The following section lists the acoustic terminology that is found in this m
16. 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 25 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 25 details Charge the doseBadge and then reset the doseBadge using the Reader Unit Insert the doseBadge into the Acoustic 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 25 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 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 Comp
17. 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 7 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 format 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 Clear Memory Lighter can be adjusted to Set Clock Darker accommodate different ambient light conditions To Time History Control change the contrast of the LCD display press the OK key on A wv CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 39 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 RC 110A Main Menu Time History Control Please note that selecting the
18. esee sense 45 Reviewing stored measurements sssssssssssssssssssses esses mese ene es me s ense enne nen 45 Time History Display aeree a robin ans ea A eR aad Miete aka ette tee up ret unen hs s 47 Qther Inf rmationi ho dd te zer re em des 47 Downloading measurements to a PC rrenan ens ens enis enses 49 Connecting the Reader to a PC sirene nana ana a ens ene en nen nne nnn 49 Section 6 Maintenance amp Care mccocnococnoracnnracnnracnnracnnrncnnrncnnrncnnrncnrnnrncnnrnrnnrarnnraranencnnes 50 Annual Verification amp Servicing csssssssssssssssssssem mee enn enn e en enn enn ene enn nnns 50 Cleaning ios e ERREUR ERE ERR A n duras asia ANI ER UNE SERIE ERR ERN c AN Nr ts 50 Storing the doseBadge 0 ec EEE esses tesis tese nennen 50 Cycle Charge of the doseBadge Battery 0 0 0 nr ens erem emen 51 Changing the Reader Batteries ooococcoccccnccncoccnnnccnncncnnnccnnnccnnncrnnnnrnnncrnnnnnnancrnnnnrnanennnnnes 51 Changing the RC 101A Keyfob Battery c iara ehe ene eene eene 53 Section 7 Troubleshooting mccocnorocnoracnnracnncncnnracnnrncnnrncnnrncnnrnnnrnnrnrnnrncnnrnrnnrncnnrncanencanes 54 The CR 110A doseBadge eie iR Ern ode peu bri tra tr de pr ERI Ep e Rr PEE Rr E reg 54 The RE LOA Reader be tete eie estratti beendet std CIO 55 The Chargers IMS 56 Section 8 Glossary amp Terminology ococoococnococnnracnnracnncncnnracnnrannnracnnrncnnrnracnnrnrnnracanea
19. 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 S1 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 Page 60 dB C Decibel dB Fast Time Weighting IEC 61252 1993 Integrating Averaging Sound Level Meter Lae Laeg t Las Lasmax Lcpeak Lera Leg Overload Peak Personal Sound Exposure Meter SEL Slow Time Weighting Sound Level SPL Time History doseBadge User Manual 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
20. length guarantee 12 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 13 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 82 doseBadge User Manual Contact Details The addresses given below are the Cirrus Research plc offices 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 44 0 1723 891655 Fax 44 0 1723 891742 E mail sales cirrusresearch co uk Web Site www cirrusresearch co uk Germany Cirrus Research plc Deutschland Arabella Center Lyoner Strasse 44 48 D 60528 Frankfurt Germany Tel 49 0 69 95932047 Fax 49 0 69 95932049 E mail vertrieb cirrusresearch de Website www cirrusresearch de France Cirrus France Ltd 40 Bis Avenue Gabriel Faur 09500 Mirepoix France Tel 33 5 61 67 40 01 Fax 33 5 61 67 40 56 Email sales cirrusresearch fr Web www cirrusresearch fr Cirrus Environmental Unit 2 Bridlington Road Industrial Estate Hunmanby North Yorkshire YO14 OPH United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1723 891722 Email sales c
21. not used for 1 hour it will shutdown and go into sleep mode To wake the doseBadge from the Sleep mode shake the doseBadge until the indicator light shows Refer to Shake to Wake function on Page 25 for detailed information about this function The Shake to Wake function has been added to the CR 110AIS 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 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 9 Battery Operating Life N The doseBadge system should be returned to Cirrus Research plc for calibration and servicing During this calibration and service the performance of the internal battery will be verified M a Fife 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 QN dBLink3 and the doseBadge Database are supplied on a CD ROM and require a YN PC running Microsoft Windows98SE or later To install the software 1 Insert the Disc in the CD ROM dr
22. the bottom of the screen Select Criterion Time 12 hours 16 hours 18 hours RC 110A Main Menu Set Clock Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Criterion Time A Currently 8 hours W 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 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 Select Criterion Level 80 dB 85 dB RC 110A Main Menu Hi Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Criterion Time Criterion Level A Currently 90 dB VIIA 37 dB 90 dB Page 42 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Threshold Level The Threshold Level displayed as TH by the Reader Unit is used in the calculatio
23. 0331X latest supplement Baseefa04ATEX0331X 3 issued 08 June 2007 Notified Body for production Baseefa 1180 Buxton UK Harmonised Standards used EN 50303 2000 EN 50014 1997 A1 1999 amp A2 1999 A review against EN 60079 0 2006 which is due to be harmonised and is State of the Art shows no significant changes relevant to this equipment EN 50020 2002 A review against EN 60079 11 2007 which is due to be harmonised and is State of the Art shows no significant changes relevant to this equipment Other Standards and Specifications used EN 60079 26 2004 A review against EN 60079 26 2007 which is due to be harmonised and is State of the Art shows no significant changes relevant to this equipment Directive Dec 2004 2004 108 EC EMC Harmonised standards used EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 with minor amendments as specified in following standard EN 61252 1997 A1 2001 Electroacoustics Specifications for personal sound exposure meters The user manual also contains details of IECEx and other non EU specific approvals held On behalf of the above named company I declare that on the date the equipment accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market the equipment conforms with all technical and regulatory requirements of the above listed directives Mr S T O Rourke Engineering Director 22 April 2008 Document DECofCON CRI10AIS revB doc RevB 22 04 2008 Page 1 1 doseBadge User Manual Page 75
24. 10A Main Menu B Dual Channel Dual Channel Off Threshold Level Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel A Dual Channel On Va N It is recommended that the Dual Channel measurement function is left A switched on M A Page 44 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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 flash twice per second P O a amp 100 50 0 time A doseBadge indicator flashes doseBadge Indicator flashes 2 x per second 1 x per second 100 DoseExceeded This function can be switched On or Off as required RC 1104 Main Menu B Dual Channel Dose Exceedence Off Dose Exceedence On Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel Dose Exceedence On A Dose Exceedence On CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 45 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 downloa
25. 5 doseBadge Reader 000 of 000 001 of 010 a No Measurements Serial No F54321 Meas Time 16 55 Meas Date 06 02 07 Run Time 07 45 12 17 05 28 20 06 07 17 05 28 20 06 07 Clear Memory Options Set Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control Clear Memory A 10 Measurements A RC 110A Main Menu ij Set the Current Time Clear Memory Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control 06 27 20 06 07 mm ss dd mm yy A 17 05 28 20 06 07 W A 17 05 28 20 06 07 W Main Menu i RC 110A Main Menu B adjust LCD Contrast Clear Memory EERE Set Clock Darker A wv wv RC 110A Main Menu B Time History Control Clear Memory Set Clock Adjust LCD Time Hi Off Time History On A Adjust LCD Contrast RC 1104 Main Menu Select Criterion Time Set Clock proa Time History Control Criterion Time Time History Control 16 hours Criterion Tino A Currently 8 hours W A RC 110A Main Menu Select Criterion Level j 80 dB Adjust LCD Contrast 85 dB A Currently 90 dB WV RC 1104 Main Menu a Time History Control Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level A Currently None v RC 1104 Main Menu Select Time Veighting Criterion Time Criterion Level Threshold Level Time Weighting RC 110 Main Menu Criterion Level Thres
26. CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 1 User Manual for the RC 110A Reader Unit and the Intrinsically Safe CR 110AIS doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter Group II Non Mining Group Mining CEG 111 G CEG I M1 EEx ia IIC T4 EEx ia IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 IECEx Ex ia C E C E uu APPROVED y q Cirrus Hesearcn pic ded ateg be noise measurement This manual the software to which it relates the program code and drawings are all O Copyright Cirrus Research plc 1989 2012 Rev 06 Page 2 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe 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 N
27. EX Zone 2 Gas Vapours amp mists Category 3 Gases vapours mists dusts Zone 1 Gas Vapours amp mists Category 2 Gases vapours mists dusts Zone 0 Gas Vapours amp mists Category 1 Gases vapours mists amp dusts Zone 22 Dusts Zone 21 Dusts Zone 21 Dusts Because the ATEX Directive is different to the EC CENELEC Certification different numbers are used for the Intrinsic Safety Approval These are described below Group li Non Mining Applications Group Mining Applications MA S PAS sini Wai ing Expos Equipment Ept Equi prat Mire i ee AE Rtrre phi ere Grou Ti Equipment T Equipm ent ires Category Typi of me Cibao ap be zimoghere ram i Equipment Group Gsh Ges Equipment Group E amp lnil Dif Dat Arto i Mon vilning ret apt cable E Wining for the CR TIOAGI Equipment Category T Very High Protection Equipment Category MI Engergised in the presence of explosive atmosphere Page 78 doseBadge User Manual CENELEC IEC Certification Description The certification for the CR 110AIS doseBadge is as follows EEx ia II C T4 Group 2 for Non Mining Applications EEx ia Group 1 for Mining Applications The classifications are described below Group Il Non Mining Applications Group Mining Applications E EX la Ihe 14 E EX Groupi Ld t a ia L id Contras e Exploson kh Ex plasion DM Paniaction Type ne eal Poet Tapa IE a Parvati aru E mm EDEN Ga Grup mariang nca Ta
28. 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 doseBadge User Manual The Time History setting in the Reader is configured 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 InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader 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 or a CR 100B and the configuration is not supported by these units Page 63 Turn the Time History download function on Solution Replace the batteri
29. On option will increase the download time over the No Time History option Time History Off Time History On Clear Memory Set Clock 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 required the setting can be changed A Time History On VIIA In the Dual Channel version of the CR 110A doseBadge the Time History data A for Channel 2 is always stored as a 1 minute LAeq samples a For Channel 1 when 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 54 for further information Page 40 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Configuration of the Measurement Parameters The CR 110AIS doseBadge when used with the RC 110A Reader Unit allows configuration of several different measurement param
30. 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 Laegt Normalised over an 8 hour reference period Lep q 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 usually with C frequency weighting An instrument for measuring the noise exposure of a person Sound Exposure Level displayed as La 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 Type 1 Type 2 Lave Dose Estimated Dose Exposure in Pa hr Estimated Exposure in Pa hr doseBadge User Manual Page 61 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 P
31. The Reader will communicate with the doseBadge and when Reset doseBadg i i the Reset is complete the indicator on the doseBadge will OK Canis l flash twice If there is an error resetting ok the Reader will indicate the e DT Problem When the doseBadge is Reset the configuration of the doseBadge as described above is programmed into the i instrument by the Reader Press the OK or Cancel button to return to the main resetting error screen Page 28 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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 j gt WU Cirrus Research OIC Press the Cal button oe doseBadge Reader to calibrate the doseBadge E Qu Be Ca CD O Go qe ca Y ge Y XS When the calibration is complete the Reader unit will display the calibration information calibrating ok calibrating ok III Calibrated to 114dB If the calibration of the doseBadge cannot be completed sucessfully the Reader will display an error message See Section 7 Troubleshooting for more details The Reader will display the calibration information until a key is pressed CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 29 Mounting the doseBadge Please note that only the mountings supplied with the CR 110AIS should b
32. adge 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 E DAA Windows E Lo La CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 27 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 Resetting 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 A The doseBadge must be reset before a measurement is made Resetting the y AC EM Y54321 16 95 96 92 08 aC A jm Time Press the Reset button a e to reset the doseBadge gt Gon Qn amp B
33. al 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 25 for details If the doseBadge is left unused the internal batteries in the badge must be left charged When fully charged and not used 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 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 51 To prevent damage please ensure that the doseBadges are recharged every 2 weeks 14 days 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 dischar
34. alculated from the LAeq and Measurement Duration in the same way as for Lp a TWA The Time Weighted Average is the average of the measured Lava over an eight hour period The TWA will be lower than the Layc when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Lava for a measurement of eight hours and higher than the Lave 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 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 Pas 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 Pa5 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 square
35. and secure the case Page 54 doseBadge User Manual Section 7 Troubleshooting A A 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 Calibrate 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
36. anual 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 Laeq The level which if maintained constant for the same period 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 Laya see below is not used for the calculation of Lag 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 Lavc Lava 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 Laya with any levels below the threshold not being included For example Assume the threshold l
37. atible 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 doseBadge User Manual The Time History setting in the Reader is configured 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 InfraRed window on the doseBadge is not aligned with the InfraRed Port on the Reader 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 or a CR 100B and the configuration is not supported by these units
38. canes 57 Terminology ic x ht AEREO RAPTI ETAT INC ae Dee 57 GIOSS APY p HELD 59 Section 7 Troubleshooting mococoorocnoracnnracnnracnnrncnnracnnrncnnrncnnrncnrnnrncnnrncnnrnrnnracanraranencanes 62 The CR 110A doseBadge eet eee ee deu VR ee Sale oec Y Mex eR eae Elis vd da 62 The RC ITONA REI dEi deste Per able 63 Thie Chargers uiss AA 64 Section 8 Glossary amp Terminology ococoococnonacnncacnnracnnracnnracnnrannnrncnnrncnnrnracnnracanracaneacanes 65 Terminology ii is 65 GIOSSARY AA A Da 67 Appendix 1 SpecificatiONS coomccoonoconnacannncnnnncnnnncnnnncnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnanrnnanrnnanencaness 70 Appendix 2 Ordering InformatiON coomcconnoconnncancncnnnncanancnnnncnnancanancnnannnrananrnnanennaneaniness 73 Appendix 3 EC Declaration of Conformity coocccoonnconcncannncannncnnnncanancnnancanancnnancanananennaness 74 Appendix 4 Intrinsic Safety Certification oomcoonoconnnconnncnnnncnnnncanancnnancananennancnnananeananess 75 Group Mining Applications sssssssesssss III mess ee emen e ee e eene nnn 75 Group II Non Mining Applications ccc nen n mee emen eee nenne 75 doseBadge Case Specifications sssssssssssssssssssssssesesse e eee ehem essen see nennen 76 Appendix 5 Intrinsic Safety Markings coomccoonoconnnconnncannncannncannncannncnnancananennananennanennaness 77 ATEX Directive Certification Description sssssssssssssssss m mnes enn 77 CENELEC IEC Certification Description
39. d EN 50020 2002 Page 8 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Full details of the Intrinsic Safety Certification of the CR 110AIS doseBadge are given in Appendix 5 doseBadge Configuration AN The CR 110AIS doseBadge can be configured to meet the requirements of A many different Occupational Noise and Industrial Hygiene Regulations and Guidelines The Dual 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 to be recharged using the supplied battery chargers Do not attempt to charge Y The NiMH rechargeable battery within the CR 110AIS doseBadge is designed A the doseBadge battery by any other means Recharging the battery when charging the doseBadge units To ensure optimum operation the 1 Ensure that the instructions detailed in this manual are followed carefully gt doseBadge may be left on trickle charge when not in use Storage of the doseBadge A The doseBadge should be stored in a fully charged state If the CR 110AIS A doseBadge is
40. d hours Pamr Lac or SEL doseBadge User Manual Page 59 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 Leq was 85dB A the Lag would represent all of the noise energy over the 8 hour period Asquashed into a duration of 1 second Las 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 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 110AIS 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
41. ded from the Reader to the dBLink and the doseBadge Database software Reviewing stored measurements 000 of 000 l 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 B This display shows that there are 10 measurement stored in the memory of the Reader and that the measurement Serial No CA015 h ber 1 of 10 Meas Time 16 55 SNOWN PIDO 25 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 information stored for each measurement will be determined by the configuration of the doseBadge Laeg and Lex g 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 Lavs and TWA Ik Please note that the information provided by the 3dB configuration will include A y Laea 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
42. dentified by a Black Case with the older charger units having a White Case ix Please note that this manual refers to the CU 110A Charger Unit only The DN 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 50 Maintenance amp Care Connect the Charger to the mains 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 DNS AS Charging Point Power Indicator Charging Indicator CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 19 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 A
43. e A used Using any other mountings may invalidate the Intrinsic Safety Certification The round sealing baseplate with the round metal insert must be used This baseplate seals the charging point of the doseBadge The CR 110AIS is only approved for use in hazardous areas when the sealing baseplate is screwed onto the bottom of the doseBadge Sealing baseplates without the 43mm Metal Disc are not approved and must not be used The use of the sealing base plate is required as a Special Condition for safe use Group 1 Mount the dove Badge 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 Sealing Baseplate with A 43mm Metal Insert Do not use any other baseplate Page 30 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Using the doseBadge Windshield The optional UA 110 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
44. e for details of the download procedure Refer to section 5 Reviewing amp Downloading Measurementsafor details of connecting the Reader to a PC Page 36 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Section 4 Configuration amp Options RC 110A Reader Keypad 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 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 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Menu Structure Page 37 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 menu system is shown below p Cirrus Research plc RC 110A 1234
45. eighted Average is the average of the measured Lava over an eight hour period The TWA will be lower than the Lava when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Lava for a measurement of eight hours and higher than the Lave 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 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 96 Dose was 50 the Estimated Dose would be 100 for the 8 hours of the Criterion Time Exposure Pas 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 Pa5 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 doseBadge User Manual Page 67 The level which if maintained co
46. el A Dual Channel On wv Dose Exceedence The CR 110A doseBadge can indicate when the 100 Noise Dose value has been exceeded during the measurement 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 10096 Dose value Exchange Rate Dual Channel o Dose Fxceedence s n 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 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 25 Shake to Wake function A new feature added to the CR 110AIS doseBadge is the Shake to Wake ae function Please read the information below carefully before using the doseBadge In the CR 110AIS doseBadge a function has been added to lengthen the battery life 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 The status indicator will flash when the doseBadge wakes The doseBadge may notwake if shaken in this direction If the d
47. els None Slow CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 43 None This applies in the European Union and in many other countries that A Please note that for many applications the Time Weighting should be set to Y wi JJ use the 3dB Exchange Rate RC 110A Main Menu Select Time Weighting Ensure that this parameter is None set to meet the requirements Criterion Time None Slow of any regulations that are to be met Criterion Level Threshold Level Time Weighting A Currently None v Measurements made with an incorrect Time Weighting cannot be recalculated after the measurement 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 A Ensure that this parameter is set to meet the requirements of any regulations VN cannot be recalculated after the measurement has been made RC 110A Main Menu Select Exchange Rate 3dB Q 3 4dB 0 4 5dB Q 5 Criterion Level Treshold Level Time Weighting Exchange Rate A Currently 3dB Q 3 Dual Channel Measurement The CR 110A doseBadge provides Dual Channel measurements This can be switched On or Off RC 1
48. equirements 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 CR 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 en Lac Y Dose Exposure Pa h Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h For 4dB amp 5dB Exchange Rates and configurations with Time Weighting or Threshold Lavc TWA 96 Dose Estimated 96 Dose 1 Minute Time History of Laeg 3dB or Lave 4dB or 5dB doseBadge User Ma
49. er Manual Page 47 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 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 Lava for any other configuration Time History Dara dE Scale E Measurement Data Type Start Time Stamg Page 48 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Other Information Other information may be displayed by the Reader unit during the measurement review These are covered below 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 d
50. er 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 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 of the Reader unit is protected when the batteries are removed The clock of the Reader will be reset 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 batterycover Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is andseplace the batteries correct Replace the battery cover and switch Essurethe correct polariy the Reader unit on when replacing the batteries doseBadge User Manual Page 53 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
51. ersonal 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 Lav and the measurement duration TWA replaces Lep y 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 Lavc 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 projected 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 90GB 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 Page 62 doseBadge User Manual Section 7 Troubleshooting A
52. es 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 See for more details Charge the doseBadge Align the InfraRed window on the doseBadge with the InfraRed Port on the Reader unit Insert the 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 Page 64 There is no Time History data for the measurement 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
53. eters 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 ANNAN Please note that any changes of the doseBadge configuration will only be programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader unit The Glossary on page 57 provide additional information about these different parameters AAN Please note that the RC 110A Reader Unit will not allow a CR 100A or y N 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 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 Lep a or TWA Noise Dose Estimated Noise Dose CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 41 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
54. evel 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 Lava 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 Lera Page 66 doseBadge User Manual The Lepa is the average of the measured Leg over an eight hour period The Lep q will be lower than the La when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Le 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 Laxe 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 Lex gn The calculation is the same and the data is calculated from the LAeq and Measurement Duration in the same way as for Lp a TWA The Time W
55. ge 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 Serial Number Discharge Charge Cycle Button ye E J Cirrus A Medii Norba CUTIA E ee rr n der Ph s Pre OK Qupr Petar Guo Puhing Cuneo CE 5 pue Con aar Dret Ta 17ADGU1AIE oie podes oneroso Power pus ss Power Socket 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 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 Page 52 doseBadge User Manual The doseBadge Reader unit shows the battery level in the top right hand corn
56. h 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 Lave 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 Lera Page 58 doseBadge User Manual The Lepa is the average of the measured Leg over an eight hour period The Lep q will be lower than the La when the measurement duration is less than eight hours equal to the Le 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 Lyeg value was 90dB A the Lep a 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 8h 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 Lex sn The calculation is the same and the data is c
57. hape and performance of the doseBadge The Acoustic Calibrator is located on the top of the Reader unit 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 Harbord US Co rims tor Page 14 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual CR 110AIS dosebadge The layout of the CR 110AIS doseBadge is shown on the right The microphone capsule is mounted in the top of the doseBadge in a shock mount to reduce the noise generated from movement or handling of the case 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 Microphone IR Windows amp Indicator Serial Number Intrinsic 3 Safety Approval Markings Battery Charging Point The RC 101A Keyfob Remote control is infrared Transmitter designed to start and stop the doseBadge z The Start and Stop buttons are used to send k commands to the doseBadge When the Start S or Stop buttons are pressed the Status Fi FI
58. hold Level Time IE Select Exchange Rate 3d 4dB Q 4 5dB Q 5 A Currently 3dB 0 3 Y RC 110A Main Menu a Dual Channel Threshold Level Time Weighting BEITE Rate Dual Channel Off Dual Channel On A Dual Channel On RC 1104 Main Menu a Dual Channel Time Weighting Exchange Rate Dual Channel dence On Dose Exceedence Off Dose Exceedence On A Dose Exceedence On Page 38 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Clear the memory of the Reader 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 VN The memory of the RC 110A Reader unit can be cleared when required Please 7 N VN Database before clearing the memory RC 110A Main Menu E Clear Memory Options Clear Memory Set Cloc Clear Memory Adjust LCD Contrast Time History Control A 10 Measurements 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
59. in 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 Options YN 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 N 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 Level 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 Criterion Time Time Time please refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options A Currently 8 hours Y
60. ing Peak Sound pressure level with C frequency weighting Daily personal noise exposure as defined by ISO 1999 This is the Laegt Normalised over an 8 hour reference period Lep q 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 usually with C frequency weighting An instrument for measuring the noise exposure of a person Sound Exposure Level displayed as La 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 Type 1 Type 2 Lave Dose Estimated Dose Exposure in Pa hr Estimated Exposure in Pa hr doseBadge User Manual Page 69 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 A
61. intrinsic safety certification and y therefore must not be used in hazardous zones The CR 110AIS doseBadge must be started stopped read calibrated and charged outside of any areas designated as hazardous UN Before entering an hazardous area with the CR 110AIS doseBadge the following items must be checked a cad 1 Check that there is no sign of damage to the CR 110AIS doseBadge that may affect the integrity of the instrument 2 Check that the CR 110AIS doseBadge is running and the blue indicator is flashing The RC 110A Reader Unit and the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control are not approved for use in hazardous areas and so the doseBadge must be reset calibrated started stopped and read outside of the hazardous area 3 The sealing baseplate with the 43mm metal insert has been screwed onto the doseBadge Do not use any other baseplate 4 The doseBadge is at ambient temperature for example has not just been removed from a hot environment Servicing amp Maintenance YN There are no user serviceable parts inside the CR 110AIS doseBadge and no N user adjustment is possible of the internal components of the doseBadge Service and Calibration must only be carried out by Cirrus Research plc or by an service centre that has been approved by Cirrus Research plc The information relating to the CR 110AIS version of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter is provided in accordance with the requirements of EN 50014 1998 an
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63. is connected The charger unit is not charging the doseBadges doseBadge User Manual The Time History setting is configured to Off 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 Turn on the Time History download option Ensure that the cable is connected between the Reader and the PC Switch on the Reader and 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 doseBadge User Manual Page 57 Section 8 Glossary amp
64. ise Dosemeter IS 1 1 ABCD TA Ta 60 C IP54 I 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ta 60 C IP54 Special Conditions of Use 1 The Sealing Base Plate must be fitted to the charging socket in service to ensure that a degree of protection against the ingress of dust and moisture of at least IP54 is maintained Equipment Ratings Intrinsically safe for Class Division 1 Groups A B C D and Class Zone 0 Group IIC Temperature Class T4 with a maximum surface ambient temperature of 60 C Ingress protection P54 doseBadge Case Specifications The doseBadge case is manufactured from the following material Silicon Brass comprising typically 1496 Zn 496 Si Plated with 5u Electroless Nickel 0 25u Gold US Equivalent C87500 ASTM B198 Alloy 13B doseBadge User Manual Page 77 Appendix 5 Intrinsic Safety Markings ATEX Directive Certification Description The ATEX Directive became a mandatory requirement for all hazardous area equipment sold in the European Union from 2003 In addition to the technical requirements demanded by the appropriate standard for each type of product the ATEX Directive imposes additional requirements on the certificate holder in terms of quality systems and product documentation The technical details of gas groupings and temperature classifications are unchanged but zoning references are amended and gas vapour and dust categories are combined into a single classification as shown below Pre ATEX AT
65. ive 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 N 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 A 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 10 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe 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 110AIS and the RC 110A Reader Unit provide a range of configuration options which allow the system t
66. 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 Page 46 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual LAeq amp LEX 8 Measurement Data 001 of 010 Serial No Meas Time Meas Date Run Time 001 of 010 An Leg Li dB A Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 Lax 5 hr dB A li5dBA Yes 001 cf 010 i 001 of 010 Time 11 01 06 Cal tc Offset 0 0 dB Drift 0 0 dB Recal due 001 of 010 pose m MS Q 3 CT O28 CL 835 001 cf 010 GH Q 3 CT 09 CL 95 001 of 010 Run Time 07 45 12 Est x Exp Pazhr Run Time 001 of 010 x Run Time Lavg amp TWA Measurement Data 001 of 010 Serial No CA015 E Time Date Run Time qu ante Run Time 07 45 12 001 of 010 iL h PE Battery OK 001 of 010 E Dose E Time 11 01 906 Cal to 114 lt Offset 0 0 dB Drift 0 0 dB Recal due 10 01 03 16 56 01 LAVO MINUTE SAAB These options can be turned off using dBLink3 software CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Us
67. n of all of the noise parameters If the Threshold is set all noise levels below this value are effectively ignored in the measurement data 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 None This applies in the European Union and in many other countries that A Please note that for many applications the Threshold Level should be set to use the 3dB Exchange Rate RC 110A Main Menu Select Threshold Ensure that this parameter is Time History Control 80 dB set to meet the requirements Criterion Time Criterion Leye of any regulations that are to Threshold Level B be met A Currently None wv 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 lev
68. n rating Bii rg cry mmi rthg Chis miss hanc ver kamapil chars Type af Protector Type of Protection la intrinsic Safety to CENELEC EN 5002 la inmingc Safety To CEMELEC EN Sten CEC 791 Th for Group E ton Miningl UEC 75 113 for Category M1 Mining Gas Group Gas Group HE Hydroseniurdass Above Groundi pathos ne ir ng Tempers E Cars Porous ty T m Modan surface heno mtu o of eqnepment 15520 ignkiontenperture e apoi dr TL doseBadge User Manual Page 79 Appendix 6 Intrinsic Safety Certificates The certificates relating to the Intrinsic Safety Certification of the CR 110AIS doseBadge are available from the Cirrus Research plc website at www cirrusresearch co uk library iscertificates The FM Certificate of Compliance is included in this manual These are uncontrolled copies of the certificates and should not be reproduced without the permission of Cirrus Research plc Page 80 doseBadge User Manual doseBadge User Manual Page 81 Warranty 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 fo
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70. nstant 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 Leq was 85dB A the Lag would represent all of the noise energy over the 8 hour period Asquashed nto 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 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 ins
71. nual Page 71 Peak C Level Battery Level Channel 2 Measurement Data Laeq Lex sh Lag Dose Exposure Pa h Estimated Dose Estimated Exposure Pa h doseBadge Configuration 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 Power CR 110AI S 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 I EC 60942 2001 Class 2 Page 72 Calibration Level Calibration Frequency Output doseBadge Reader Dimensions doseBadge RC 110A Reader Environmental Temperature Humidity Weight CR 110AIS RC 110A Reader Software doseBadge User Manual 114dB 1kHz Infrared to RC 110A Reader Unit USB2 0 Microphone Apex 13 0mm Base 47mm Height 38mm 160mm x 80mm x 38mm 10 C to 40 C Operating 20 C to 60 C Storage Up to 99 RH Non Condensing 45 gms 1 6 oz 400 gms 14 oz The dBLink3 Download program and the dBase Database supplied as standard Compatible with Microsoft Windo
72. o be used to measure and record noise levels to most Occupational Noise and Industrial Hygiene Regulations The CR 110A doseBadge and RC 110A 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 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 110AIS doseBadge unit and RC 110A doseBadge Reader Also described are the optional RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control and the UA 110 Windshield The Keyfob allows the doseBadge to be started and stopped without the RC 110A unit and should be ordered separately Please note that the RC 110A Reader unit supports all previous versions of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemete
73. o 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 contained 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 2012 Reference Number 03 11 CR 110AIS 06 Document Printing Date Monday 26 November 2012 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 3 Preface A o A 5 Guidelines for Safe amp Efficient Use rear nemen nana nana eene nnn 5 Warnings ce ket e dn ERE er EROR ER PLANER EN t E REIN ER RE E eta ee SOS qs Re TEN ad 5 Intrinsic Safety Approvals eei ke ii E e i XR Rr ea ale uer Re E e Dni Rn oe 6 Approved Equipment coast 6 Non Approved Equipment caes assar aaa di 7 Using the CR 110AIS doseBadge iii eterna nana 7 Servicing amp Maintenace saite estreito e 7 doseBadge Configuration ciis Ene eee nana eee nana nana ented 8 doseBadge Battery Performance iiiiiii siena eene nana nana nana nana ee eene 8 Recharging the battery cence ia All e a aes a d 8 Storage of the doseBadge Sie tete ta 8 Battery Operating Life netas tada eH M deitas 9 Installing the doseBadge SoftWare ococccccccccocnccnnnncnnnccnnnncnnnncnnnncnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrrnnnrnn
74. occcccccoccncnccnnnccnnnccnnnccnnnccnnnncnnnnrnnnnenanccnnnnes 33 Downloading the measurements to the Reader Unit sssssssssssmm 34 Viewing stored measurements cee seen esee esee ee esee esee esee enne nnn 35 Downloading stored measurements to the doseBadge SOftWare ooooccccccccncoccnnnconcnconcncannnos 35 Section 4 Configuration OptiONS ocoococnorocnnracnnracnncacnnrannnrncnnrananrncnnraracnnrarnnrncanrananes 36 RG 110A Reader Keypad misil 36 Menu Structuren e Danca Danado cx ADR RR ae ein Pi Vale de ead elena Da Wa oh vada Du Wale de ead aln 37 Clear the memory of the Reader entertain ee nee nn 38 Page 4 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual SOECES M 38 Adjust Display Contrast 1 1 tent ipse eat a e Dies 38 Time History Measurement Mode cssssssssssssm me eme enne enn enn ener nne 39 Configuration of the Measurement Parameters csssssssssssssssssssee sees eene 40 Criterion Tirmie C E assina aka er Rr RATER RR RS De UP EE Mab ware cada OR LER AGE D E CER 40 Griterion Level CL iiio recor a rU E wide dan ca ace onc a a e CLA CP a D c D RR PAL OP AC c 41 ThresholdiLevel sas ida 42 RAR A ON 42 Exchange Rate iii ideada weeded 43 Dual Channel Meas rernent itx E TEGERE LER ER AE a AA R EA ai ARRE 43 26 Dose Exceedencet othe m Ae eee ee a OE ENEE VRA Duel Sa aan te Sie os 44 Section 5 Reviewing amp Downloading Measurements
75. oseBadge 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 110AIS doseBadge has an internal sensor that must be activated to wake the doseBadge from Sleep mode Page 26 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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 YN 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 pointing 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 doseB
76. oseBadge was not calibrated before the measurement was started CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 49 Downloading measurements 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 IN dBLink3 and the dBase Database are supplied on a CD ROM require a PC running Microsoft Windows98SE or later A USB communications port is 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 AA Please note that if you are running on a network you may need to contact E your network administrator to ensure that you have sufficient access rights to A install this software This software should be installed with full administration rights to ensure that the configuration of the software can be completed
77. r However some features and functions may not 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 21 and Configuration of the Measurement Parameters on page 40 for more information Also refer to Section 7 Troubleshooting on page 54 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 11 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 Please note that the RC 101A Keyfob is not certified as Intrinsically Safe 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 longer provided the battery is fully charged This figure however may decrease over the life of the battery pack doseBadge System Configuration The version of the CR 110A doseBadge provides Dual Channel measurements Channel 1 of the doseBadge can be configured by the user as required with Channel 2 providing a fixed measurement as described below
78. r the period defined in para 4 below including minor accidental damage except to the microphone or display 4 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 5 Any rechargeable battery only has the battery manufacturer s one year warranty 6 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 7 On completion of the Routine Verification by Cirrus Research plc the instrument will automatically be given an additional free one year warranty 8 There will be a charge for this routine verification and the price is published in the Service Price List 9 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 10 Cirrus Research endeavour to ensure stocks of instrument components for the full twelve year period but do not guarantee to do so as certain components do become obsolete or discontinued 11 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
79. rary iscertificates It is essential that the operator or user of the CR 110AIS doseBadge ensures AAN that the certification provided by the unit is sufficient for the application and A2 i E environment in which the equipment will be used A Other approvals may be available for the CR 110AIS doseBadge Please contact Cirrus Research plc for further details No other versions of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter manufactured by Cirrus Research plc have been approved or carry Intrinsic Safety certification Approved Equipment The following components of the doseBadge system are approved for use in A hazardous zones CR 110AIS doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter UA 110 doseBadge Windshield for CR 110A IS doseBadge SP 131 doseBadge Mounting Kit Supplied with the CR 110AIS doseBadge No other components or parts of the doseBadge system are approved CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 7 Non Approved Equipment A The following components of the doseBadge system are not approved for A use in hazardous zones and do not carry intrinsic safety approval RC 110A doseBadge Reader Unit RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control CU 195A Mains Power Supply CU 110A Charger Unit ZL 102 USB Download Cable CK 100 Carrying Case for doseBadge Measurement Kits Using the CR 110AIS doseBadge VN The CR 110AIS doseBadge is controlled by the RC 110A Reader Unit The YN RC 110A Reader Unit does not carry
80. still set in the doseBadge Solution Wake the doseBadge by shaking Refer to page for 25 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 25 details Charge the doseBadge and then reset the doseBadge using the Reader Unit Insert the doseBadge into the Acoustic 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 25 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 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
81. t 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 I ndicators 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 charge time Page 20 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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
82. the status of the communication during the download period O os Press the Read button to download the measurement data from the doseBadge to the Reader je Reader row doseBada 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 screen of the Reader Unit CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 35 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 AReviewing 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 Databas
83. ting for the Time Weighting is shown at the bottom of the screen PET LIUA Maini Men If the setting for the Time Weighting is not correct the Criterion Time value can be selected from the list provided Criterion Level a d Leve For further details of the procedure to change the Time Weighting please refer to section 4 AConfiguration amp Options A Currently None wv 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 RC 110A Main Menu M fthe setting for the Exchange Rate is not correct the Criterion Level value can be selected from the list provided Treshold Level For further details of the procedure to change the El Exchange Rate please refer to section 4 Configuration amp Options A Currently 3dB 0 3 The Exchange Rate is programmed into the doseBadge when it is Reset by the Reader Reset key Page 24 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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 It is recommended that this option is left switched ON Exchange Rate Dual Chann
84. tor Power Socket Page 16 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Section 3 Getting Started M RC 110A Reader Unit does not carry intrinsic safety certification and therefore must not be used in hazardous zones The CR 110AIS doseBadge must be started stopped read calibrated and charged outside of any areas designated as hazardous The CR 110AIS doseBadge is controlled by the RC 110A Reader Unit The A Quick Start There are different ways to use a doseBadge and Reader The following simple instructions should be followed to carry out personal sound exposure measurements using a single CR 110AIS 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 for more information see page e Ensure the doseBadge battery has been fully 18 charged e Wake the doseBadge if it has not been used for 1 25 hour or longer e Check configuration of doseBadge user the Reader 21 menu e Push the doseBadge into the calibration cavity on 26 the Reader e Reset the doseBadge using the Reset key 27 e Calibrate the doseBadge using the Cal key 28 e Remove the doseBadge from the calibration cavity 29 and attach it to the wearer e Start the session using the Run key or by using the 31 Run key of the Keyfob unit e At the end of the shift stop the session using the 32 Stop key or use the
85. trument that provides a reference noise source that is used to calibrate and check the performance of a Sound Level Meter ANSI S1 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 Page 68 dB C Decibel dB Fast Time Weighting IEC 61252 1993 Integrating Averaging Sound Level Meter Lae Laeg t Las Lasmax Lcpeak Lera Leg Overload Peak Personal Sound Exposure Meter SEL Slow Time Weighting Sound Level SPL Time History doseBadge User Manual 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 weight
86. 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 and the Reader on the display The second calibration does not affect the measurement information and is used for information only calibrating ok AA RA The Reader will display the calibration information until a key is pressed Page 34 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Downloading the measurements to the Reader Unit The doseBadge must be in the Acoustic Calibrator cavity on the Reader before the measurements are downloaded If the Time History Measurement configuration has been set to Off no Time A 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 To download the measurement information from the doseBadge to the Reader press the Read key The Reader will display
87. ut the correct settings for your system please contact your local Cirrus Research representative or contact Cirrus Research plc directly Ik Please note that the RC 110A Reader Unit will not allow a CR 100A or Y CR 100B doseBadge to be programmed with settings that are not compatible y 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 Clock Time 8 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 Clock 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 Page 22 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual 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 OptionsO This is the default configuration and can be changed in the dBLink3 software Time History Measurement RC 110A Ma
88. verage The daily personal exposure level calculated from the Lave and the measurement duration TWA replaces Lep y 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 Lavc 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 96 Dose projected 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 90GB 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 Page 70 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 1 Specifications The CR 110A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter and the RC 110A Reader Unit have been designed to meet the r
89. wearer The wearer should be instructed to avoid knocking the badge as this can affect the Peak measurements and add to the noise dose Page 32 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Using the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control The RC 110A Reader Unit and RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control are not The CR 110AIS doseBadge must be started outside of any hazardous area approved for use in hazardous areas 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 Reader unit 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 SS and so the doseBadge can now be removed from the wearer stopping ok The doseBadge can also be stopped using the RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control 17 05 28 20 06 02 CR 110AIS Intrinsically Safe doseBadge User Manual Page 33 Checking the Calibration of the doseBadge The calibration of the doseBadge can be checked by removing the
90. ws versions 98SE or later doseBadge User Manual Page 73 Appendix 2 Ordering Information The doseBadge measurement kits can be ordered with standard numbers of doseBadges Number of doseBadges Standard Measurement Kit 1 CK 110AIS 1 2 CK 110AIS 2 5 CK 110AIS 5 10 CK 110AIS 10 Additional or spare components can be added to a system The following components are available CR 110AIS doseBadge RC 110A Reader Unit CU 195A Mains Power Supply Specify UK EU or USA Standard Plug UA 110 doseBadge Windshield SP 131 Mounting Kit for CR 110AIS doseBadge SW 100 dBLink3 Software amp dBase Database Software RC 101A Keyfob Remote Control CK 100 Carrying Case for doseBadge System CU 110A Charger Unit ZL 102 USB Download Cable Page 74 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 3 EC Declaration of Conformity q Cirrus Hesearcn pic dedik ateg lo noise measurement Manufacturer s name Cirrus Research plc Manufacturer s address Bridlington Road Hunmanby Y 014 OPH North Yorkshire UK Product description Personal Sound Exposure Meter Product name Noise DoseBadge Product Number CR 110AIS Directive 94 9 EC ATEX Provisions of the Directive fulfilled by the Equipment Group I Category 1M Ex ial Group II Category 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Notified Body for EC type Examination Baseefa 1180 Buxton UK EC Type examination certificates Baseefa04 ATEX0330 latest supplement Baseefa04ATEX0330 3 issued 08 June 2007 Baseefa04ATEX

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