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- Page 1 Audio Manual v2.05 ® s o u n d B a d g e personal noise dose recorder...
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Page 2: In The Box
In the box ® protective case s o u n d B a d g e usb cable pler Audio acoustic calibration cou Ltd. soundBadge® Manual version 2.05 © Audio Ltd. (2014) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome in the box ..........1 calibrating ........44 Th ank you for purchasing the Audio3 soundBadge. We believe it is one of the fi niest acoustic contents ..........2 specifi cations ........46 measuring devices available and hope you will enjoy it. -
Page 4: Safety Information
7. Non-use periods must be used as denoted by the WEE symbol. During long periods of non-use, store the soundBadge in a cool (< 30 °C), dry place (< 2. Water and moisture 50 % humidity). It should be charged at least once a year to retain its calendar and clock Keep your soundBadge dry, water and moisture can damage it. - Page 5 Noise Induced Hearing Loss Noise Induced Hearing Loss Th e soundBadge is designed to measure a personal noise dose. Th e dose can be used to Noise induced hearing loss demonstrate regulatory compliance for your organization or to provide information An estimated 10 million EU/US workers suff er from noise-induced hearing needed to design a compliant hearing conservation program.
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Page 6: Meet The Soundbadge
Before using the soundBadge for the fi rst time, charge the battery by connecting it buttons: on the left , and on the right, to a computer USB port with the USB cable. It takes 3 hours to recharge. While an LCD display, and a micro USB jack for charging, the battery indicator on the display will fl ash. -
Page 7: Display
The Display PEAK maimum instantaneous peak level recorded Th e soundBadge displays information about the amount of sound it has measured PEAKS number of peak events recorded above user set level over periods of elapsed time. Th ere are 7 main display areas: measurement, numeric, units, options, alert, bar graph and special annunciators. - Page 8 55 dBA. On TIME or stops fl ashing when charging complete) ELAPSED TIME pages it indicates count-down timer. soundBadge not currently recording a measurement latching over-range indicator, latches above 143 dBCkp. On soundBadge currently recording a measurement...
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Page 9: Clock
Press to advance to setting the About the clock hour (24-hour format). Th e hours Th e soundBadge includes a clock and a calendar that you should set before using it. digits will fl ash. Press until the Data fi les stored on the soundBadge use this clock and calendar to timestamp the correct hour is displayed. -
Page 10: Sound Level
C-weighted sound level, which spans the range of can measure sound levels using a ‘fast’ human hearing and mimics the ear’s sensitivity at high sound levels. Th e soundBadge Press and hold to cycle through response mode (1/8 s time constant—an... - Page 11 Press to advance to the LEVEL page. Press and together again to end the When regulations specify time limits Th e soundBadge calculates energy- sub-measurement. Press and hold to cycle through to the tied to an A-weighted level, it is...
- Page 12 US for various A-weighted average sound Press to advance to LEVEL page. levels. Th e soundBadge retains the maximum sound Regulations in the European Union levels that occurred during a measurment. and the United States use average Press and hold ...
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Page 13: Peak Level
(1) during a sub-measurement; (2) Th is will also reset and record the noise dose, using 1 s or 1/8 s time-averaging (in ‘slow’ or ‘fast’ mode). soundBadge peak measures while recording a main-measurement. max levels, average levels, and peak counts. -
Page 14: Peak Counts
How do I count peaks? About the instantaneous Cpk peak counter displayed, press the button to display it. Th e soundBadge counts Cpk events Th e soundBagde has an advanced analog Cpk counter that captures true instantaneous that exceed a pre-set dB threshold peaks. -
Page 15: Noise Dose
DOSE to indicate a sub- Change the area, criterion level and exchange rate measurement is in progress. Th e soundBadge calculates noise dose in 3 Press to cycle to the units you diff erent units (dBA, %, Pa •hrs). When the... - Page 16 ‘E’ will now be displayed dose calculation on soundBadge. It is used soundBadge is mainly used on channel 4 (internal microphone), however, an Audio3 with the exchange rate fl ashing. Press to store the noise reduction rating (NRR) Ltd.
- Page 17 What are the EU/US Noise Dose Regulations? How well does the soundBadge measure Noise Dose? Th e soundBadge can report the ‘noise dose’ as a percentage. Depending on the settings, Th e soundBadge calcaulates noise dose as a percentage of your daily allowed dose...
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Page 18: Recording Data
Press the and together. Th e timer Press until the correct number of hours A main measurement can be paused When the soundBadge is recording is displayed. will display 00:00 and begin to count-up. and resumed. When paused no data... - Page 19 What data does the soundBadge store? About the timer Th e soundBadge can record and store 3 diff erent sound levels: dBA, dB Cpk, and Th e soundBadge timer is the heart of its measurements. It is used to calculate average either dBC or dBZ every 1/4 s.
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Page 20: Protecting Data
How do I change the passcode? Press to advance to the PEAK Th e soundBadge has a password protection function that locks the device during a main page. If PEAKS is displayed, measurement. When the soundBadge is locked, ‘LOC’ is displayed and only the ‘!’... -
Page 21: Managing Data
Managing Data What do I do when I see ‘FULL’ displayed? How do I erase a specific data file? When the memory is full the soundBadge will stop recording automatically and Press the button to advance to display ‘FULL’... -
Page 22: Viewing Data
What can I do with the soundView software that I cannot do with the soundBadge Th e soundBadge stores its data to an internal USB fl ash disk. Connecting the Th e soundView soft ware allows you to re-analyze data, print reports, calculate noise... -
Page 23: Positioning
How should I position the soundBadge to measure a personal noise dose? from 90 degrees. We recommend you hold the device in one of its two reference To measure a personal noise dose, the soundBadge must be worn. Th e closer it is worn directions for these measurements: to the wearer’s ear, the more accurate the dose will be. - Page 24 94.0 dB SPL signal (the new calibration). bargraph will indicate calibration progress (takes 2 minutes). If a signal of 94.0 dB SPL +/-5dB is detected, soundBadge will auto-calibrate soundBadge will automatically exit and return to normal operation when done.
- Page 25 Specifi cations Specifi cations Acoustic test of typical soundBadge Z-weight frequency response (85dB SPL, 90°) Acoustic test of typical soundBadge C-weight frequency response (85dB SPL, 90°) Measured Response (85dB) Measured Response (85dB) C-weight target Z-weight target ISO 67672 Type 1 Limits...
- Page 26 Acoustic test of typical soundBadge A-weight frequency response (85dB SPL, 90°) Acoustic testing Th e soundBadge’s internal microphone is not removable. Th e best way to test all aspects of the dosimeter without removing the lens is to use acoustic signals. Alternately contact your authorized dealer who can access the sealed electrical test points.
- Page 27 Specifi cations Specifi cations Performance Specifi cations Calibration Conditions Sound Level Operating Range 55 - 140 dB SPL / 120-143 dB Cpk Sound 94 dB @ 1kHz Max Level Before Damage 155 dB Cpk Integration Time 6 minutes (or 8 seconds via SLM) Sound Exposure Range (Pa 0.01 to 9999 Sound Incident Direction...
- Page 28 Th is warranty entitles you to have the unit repaired or replaced free of charge, during the fi rst two years aft er purchase, at any authorised Audio3 Ltd. distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised dealer or distributor and you IEC 61000-4-2:1995, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –...
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