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- Page 1 SV 104A ACOUSTIC DOSIMETER USER’S MANUAL SVANTEK Sp. z o.o. WARSAW, January 2017...
- Page 2 Svantek provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, its particular purpose. Svantek reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this manual, or to the products and/or the programs described in this manual, at any time.
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Page 3: General Warnings, Safety Clauses, And Standard Information
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Page 4: Special Precautions When Using And Charging Lithium Batteries
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING AND CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES SV 104A instrument contains extremely high energy density lithium-ion cell. Use special caution when working with lithium-ion cells. They are very sensitive to charging conditions and may explode or burn if mishandled. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKING OF THE UNIT INTRODUCTION Sound pressure Dosimetry Standards Applications Measurement procedures KIT COMPONENTS SV 104A dosimeter short form specification Accessories included Accessories available Instrument Software (Firmware) options available GETTING STARTED System description Input output interfaces description The windshield... - Page 6 Voice comments recording Before and after measurement run 4.10 Starting and stopping measurement run 4.11 Auto-run mode information 4.12 Security lock 4.13 Mounting and positioning the SV 104A 4.14 Reviewing measurements ® 4.15 Control of the instrument via Bluetooth wireless interface 4.16...
- Page 7 SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.5.9 Recording options tab 6.5.9.1 Event and Wave recording configuration panel Working with data files 6.6.1 Instrument files Local files “Data Browser” 6.6.2 Working with sessions and reporting 6.7.1 Report panels SV 104A MAINTENANCE General recommendations for use...
- Page 8 SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ LIST OF FIGURES 2-1 SV 104A ................14 IGURE INSTRUMENT WITH THE MICROPHONE AND WINDSHIELD 3-1 SV 104A ............................16 IGURE AT A GLANCE 3-2 SV 104A – ................17 IGURE SIDE VIEW MICROPHONE AND MICRO CONNECTOR 3-3 SV 104A ) ........17...
- Page 9 SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6-7 I ....................56 IGURE NSTRUMENT FILES PANEL AND CONTEXT COMMANDS 6-8 D ....................57 IGURE OSIMETER SETTINGS PROFILE CONFIGURATION TAB 6-9 M ....................58 IGURE EASUREMENT CONFIGURATION SETTTINGS TAB 6-10 T ......................59 IGURE ISTORY LOGGER SETTINGS TAB 6-11 D VIEW .........................60...
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Page 10: Introduction
To get started quickly with the SV 104A, the first part of the manual describes basic noise dosimetry information followed by a guide to setting up the dosimeter and running measurements. -
Page 11: Sound Pressure
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Sound pressure The human ear responds to audible sound pressure levels in the range from 20 μPa (hearing threshold) to 20 Pa (pain threshold), resulting in the enormous scale 1:10,000,000. Since using such a large arithmetic scale is not practical, a logarithmic scale in decibels (dB) was introduced which is also in agreement with physiological and psychological hearing sensations. -
Page 12: Applications
One of the most desirable SV 104A feature is the unique data logging function that stores significant number of noise parameters at regular intervals and superimposed random vibration shock or audio events during a run. -
Page 13: Measurement Procedures
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Measurement procedures Preferably, when taking measurements, the noise dosimeter should be attached to the employee at the start of a shift and collected at the end of the whole shift. In case a shorter period is sampled then care should be taken to ensure that the result is representative of the full shift exposure. -
Page 14: Kit Components
Automatic acoustic field calibration with one touch activation before and after measurement • ® Operational time > 48 hours (display off, Bluetooth off, octave analysis off) • Extremely compact, lightweight and robust case with IP65 ingress protection Figure 2-1 SV 104A instrument with the microphone and windshield... -
Page 15: Accessories Included
• SA 147 - Carrying case for 1 x SV 104A dosimeters and accessories (waterproof) • SA 156 – optional USB HUB for charging and data download from 5 x SV 104A dosimeters • SC 104AT – Equivalent Impedance for electrical calibration •... -
Page 16: Getting Started
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ GETTING STARTEDSystem description The following Figure 3-1 shows the SV 104A controls and ports: ST 104A microphone with SA 122A windshield LED status indicator ➢ AMBER: stop mode ➢ GREEN: measuring ➢ RED: Mounting alarm ➢... -
Page 17: Input Output Interfaces Description
(see chapter 5 for details) microphone mounting head micro USB connector SV 104A side view – microphone and micro USB connector Figure 3-2 Communication electrical port charging connector Figure 3-3 SV 104A back view - charging and communication port (reserved for docking station) -
Page 18: The Windshield
The windshield During use, it is strongly recommended that the SV 104A is fitted with the supplied SA 122A windshield. To calibrate the dosimeter, it is necessary to remove the windshield to gain access to the microphone. It is not necessary to remove the windshield to record the voice note comments. -
Page 19: Led Status Indicator
MEASURMENT TIME during measurement run. Figure 3-6 SV 104A display icons description Note: Bluetooth icon displayed inversely as negative means that the dosimeter is connected with remote application such as Assistant - see chapter 5. -
Page 20: Primary Key Functions
SCROLL through the results with the <SCROLL> Note: To save power consumption and extend battery life SV 104A will automatically switch off the display after 30 seconds if no button on the keypad is pressed. The LED indicator will still inform the user about the current state of operation and any possible alarm conditions. -
Page 21: Alternate Key Functions
3… 2… 1… for the <SCROLL> Keyboard lock • Voice comment 3… 2… 1… for the <PROFILE> If you release the key too early, SV 104A returns to the last used VIEW mode and the selected control is not executed. -
Page 22: Alternate Combined Keys Functions
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 3.7.3 Alternate combined keys functions Additionally, combined short press of two keys simultaneously (keypad icons marked with white colour) allow quick access to even more functionalities. <SCROLL> <PROFILE> & START/STOP MEASUREMENT RUN <PROFILE> <ENTER> & <SCROLL>... -
Page 23: Three Instruments In One - Acoustic Profile Concept
The VIEW mode presentation concept Such an advanced noise dosimeter as the SV 104A offers a large amount of parameters for the operator to inspect. Therefore, all information is divided in a neatly organized manner as VIEW modes for each PROFILE. -
Page 24: Primary "One-Result" View Mode
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Primary “ONE-RESULT” view mode 3.9.2 The one result mode is always available in all measurement modes, and cannot be disabled. In one result mode, any measurement result, selected via <SCROLL> , may be presented. The user may change the actual profile view by pressing <PROFILE>... -
Page 25: Figure 3-13 1/1 Octave Analysis Spectrum Graph Leq View Mode Screens
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Note: The three overall TOTAL LEQ results are measured with the weighting filters (A, C, Z) without taking into account the settings of the level meters for profiles. The spectra are always linearly averaged. Thus, the TOTAL values from 1/1 octave band analysis can be different from those obtained for the profiles (if the LEQ Integration was set as Exponential). -
Page 26: Third Octave Analysis Spectrum View Mode
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 3.9.5 THIRD OCTAVE analysis spectrum view mode The instrument can also operate as a real time 1/3 octave band analyser (RTA). In addition and if enabled, 1/3 octave analysis is performed in parallel with the dosimeter operations. All 1/3-octave digital pass-band filters (with 28 centre frequencies from 10 kHz down to 20 Hz;... -
Page 27: Instrument Status View Mode And Bluetooth Security Pin Code
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 3.9.6 INSTRUMENT STATUS view mode and Bluetooth security PIN code Instrument Status view presents: • the battery charge status (Bat.Charge) along with estimated working time which is left until the battery is expected to be completely drained (Bat.Left) •... -
Page 28: Alarm Screen Review
Apart from simple LED alarm indications (see chapter 3.5) there are a few alarm conditions, when ALARM presentation screens will appear. During a measurement run the SV 104A will immediately turn on the display at the time that the programmable alarm condition is exceeded. The detailed alarm state condition for each profile is presented to the user. -
Page 29: Running And Operating Basic Procedures
Ensure the SV 104A is fully charged prior to use by connecting it to a USB port or to USB charger. Ensure the power supply is connected and the supply is switched on. The SV 104A will automatically turn on the display during charging and present how much charge is within the instrument. -
Page 30: Dock Station Charging
Ensure the SV 104A is fully charged prior to use by placing it onto the docking station charger. Ensure the power supply is connected and the supply is switched on. SV 104A will automatically turn on the display during charging and present how much charge is within the instrument. The SV 104A will display ‘Fully charged’... -
Page 31: Before You Turn The Instrument On
(“Shutting down” 3… 2… 1… ) is displayed. Thus, the SV 104A gives you time to decide if you really want to turn off the instrument. If you release the key too early, the SV 104A returns to the last presented VIEW mode. -
Page 32: Battery Check
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Battery check Observe the battery icon in the instrument’s icon status bar or press the <ENTER> key until the Instrument Status view mode is presented and check the battery state. If it is too low, charge the batteries (chapter 4.1). -
Page 33: Measurement Setup - Basic Configuration
Unit label screen is moved with <SCROLL> , <PROFILE> keys. To exit the Unit Label screen just shortly press the <ENTER> key. Then SV 104A will return to the last presented VIEW mode. Note: The personalized Unit Name can be set arbitrarily with Supervisor software. -
Page 34: Calibration
<SCROLL> key, or go further to measurement screen by pressing the <PROFILE> key. Note: Detailed description of uploading setup files onto the SV 104A can be found in chapter 6.5.1 of this manual. CALIBRATION The SV 104A dosimeter is offered with the dedicated ST 104A MEMS microphone with ½” housing. -
Page 35: Figure 4-8 Calibration Menu
(the default expected value of the Calibration Level set by the manufacturer of SV 104A is equal to 114 dB). 3. Switch on the calibrator and wait ca 30 seconds for the tone to stabilise before starting the calibration measurement 4. -
Page 36: Figure 4-11 Calibration Confirmation Screen
9. Post calibration. If enabled, the post processing is performed automatically under acceptance of calibration measurement. Note: If it is required to perform so called post-calibration of the instrument. In case the Post Calibration is pre-programmed within configuration setup the SV 104A automatically adds the results to the previously saved files. -
Page 37: Voice Comments Recording
(“Voice comment” 3… 2… 1… ) is displayed. Thus, the SV 104A gives you time to decide if you really want to record a voice comment. In case you release the key too early, SV 104A returns to the last used VIEW mode. -
Page 38: Before And After Measurement Run
(see chapter 4.4) required configuration setup is selected (see chapter 4.6) the SV 104A is calibrated, because it affects the results (see chapter 4.7) the windshield is put on because it protects the microphone from industrial environment such as dust and moisture or from effects of impact (see chapter 3.3) After stopping the measurement run, make sure: the calibration is still maintained (see chapter 4.7) -
Page 39: Auto-Run Mode Information
(“Keyboard lock” 3… 2… 1… ) is displayed and the unit gives you time to decide if you really want to activate security lock. If you release the key too early, SV 104A returns to the last presented VIEW mode. -
Page 40: Mounting And Positioning The Sv 104A
Unless specified by local legislation, personal noise dosimeters should always be mounted on the shoulder, circa 10 cm from the most exposed ear, with the microphone approximately a few cm above the shoulder. SV 104A shape and microphone height ensures proper instrument position. see Figure 4-20 below. Figure 4-20 SV 104A positioning 4.14... -
Page 41: Control Of The Instrument Via Bluetooth ® Wireless Interface
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ ® 4.15 Control of the instrument via Bluetooth wireless interface ® The Long–Range Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and the supporting Assistant mobile application enables remote control and monitoring of the instrument’s status such as battery usage, memory capacity and measurement progress and results without having to disturb the worker. -
Page 42: Assistant Basic Operations
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ ASSISTANT BASIC OPERATIONS Assistant is an application for mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running on Android platform (5.0 or higher) and iOS platform (9.0 or higher) extending functionalities of SV 104A. The application uses the ® Low Energy Bluetooth 4 interface enabling current results to be previewed on a mobile device as well as controlling the measurement Start / Stop. -
Page 43: Connection Via Bluetooth
Assistant will detect them and ask you to select these new Bluetooth connections. If some SV 104A are switched off they appear on the instrument list with the comment “Turned off”. You may switch them on by clicking on the specific instrument. -
Page 44: Control Via Bluetooth
If measurement is stopped the field is red, if in progress it is green, if in pause – yellow. The third field contains several icons that inform you about: Internal battery status of selected SV 104A. The battery capacity is displayed in percentage. If battery is close to be empty its colour changes to red. - Page 45 SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Internal memory status of selected SV 104A. The green area and the percentage display the empty memory capacity. Dose alarm. If dose is above the threshold level the icon is red and the device starts to vibrate.
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Page 46: Working With The Results View And Control Screen
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 5.3.2 Working with the results view and control screen From the result view/control screen you may view measured results and control the measurement of the particular instrument. From this screen, you can Pause, Start or Stop a measurement run. Touch the appropriate icon on the bottom bar of the mobile device screen. -
Page 47: Sms And E-Mail Notification
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 5-5 Changing of results view After pressing the button the popup menu appears in which you can: • Turn the instrument off. • Exit the application. • Identify corresponded SV 104A. After clicking the Identity this instrument position the corresponded instrument will display its current name. -
Page 48: Figure 5-6 Sending E-Mail
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 5-6 Sending e-mail Figure 5-7 Sending SMS... -
Page 49: Leaving The Application And Software Version Information
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Furthermore, you can set auto SMS recipient phone number selecting Set auto SMS command, entering phone number and pressing OK button. Consecutive notification is send when the certain alarm limits are exceeded. Figure 5-8 Auto SMS configuration screen... -
Page 50: Supervisor Basic Operations
4. Plug the opposite end of the cable (micro USB) into the dosimeter itself 5. The SV 104A is powered and charged directly through the computer; thus, you do not need separate charger. The dosimeter screen will be switched on automatically with current charging information only 6. -
Page 51: Main Software Window
Control panel enables you to select: Instrument control, Data browser or Session you work with • Instrument filter enables SV 104A device selection, or other Health and Safety dedicated instruments • Inventory panel detects all SV 104A connected devices (see chapter 6.3) •... -
Page 52: Instruments Inventory Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Instruments inventory panel Click the SV 104A instrument icon in the left “Instrument filter” Panel (see Figure 6-2) to get access to the devices. Inventory panel (Figure 6-3) enables you to see all currently connected, or previously connected instruments of the same type. -
Page 53: Instrument Options Unlock
Instrument options unlock Certain features of SV 104A such as 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave measurement or time domain signal recorder are not available before activation. Activation of these options is fairly easy and can be done in a few steps: 1. -
Page 54: Advanced Configuration Setup
Setting described here apply to the type SV 104A model. If you are also using other instruments and have them connected, they will appear in the Inventory section panel, but no device will appear unless you first select the appropriate model picture on the left side of the application in instrument filter section. -
Page 55: Figure 6-6 Exporting The Configuration Setup File
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ For example: To download current settings file from the SV 104A, modify it, save with custom name, send it back to the device, export the setup to USB flash memory, and make sure the uploaded settings... -
Page 56: Figure 6-7 Instrument Files Panel And Context Commands
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 10. Now it is time to upload the configuration back to the instrument. Just click the left arrow pictogram. 11. Once copied select the copied file in the Instrument files, and right click onto it to open context menu. -
Page 57: Profile Settings Tab
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.5.2 Profile settings tab The main settings where specific acoustic profile configuration can be set are located under “Dosimeter” tab. There are already predefined pre-sets in each profile column. By choosing predefined configuration some obvious fields will be automatically greyed. Others must be setup by the user. -
Page 58: Measurement Parameters Settings Tab
6.5.3 Measurement parameters settings tab Within the measurement tab you can choose in which mode of operation the SV 104A should work: Dosimeter, or Dosimeter with 1/1 octave or 1/3 octave analysis. Note: Enabling 1/1 or 1/3 octave analysis shortens battery life, so take it into consideration and double check the battery status before measurement run. -
Page 59: Time-History Data Logging Settings Tab
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.5.4 Time-history data logging settings tab To enable logging time-history data go to the “Time History” settings tab and switch the very first switch button on the left panel. • In the left panel named “Time History Setup” there are basic configuration fields related to: how frequently do you want to log the parameters, what name the logger file should have, and if extended summary results should be saved. -
Page 60: Display View Configuration Tab
• In the right panel named “Display Results”, you will find a list of over a dozen measurement parameters, that can be configured to be presented on the SV 104A display, when you press <SCROLL> key. See Appendix D to review acronyms for each parameter. -
Page 61: Octave Analysis Spectrum Configuration Tab
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.5.6 Octave analysis Spectrum configuration tab Real time 1/1 or 1/3 octave analysis is an additional optional feature. Therefore, it has its own settings tab. Within this tab there are the following panels: • named “Data”: This configures the weighting filter that is to be used with octave calculation. -
Page 62: Calibration Settings Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.5.7.1 Calibration settings panel Sometimes it is required to perform so called post-calibration of the instrument. The position Post Cal. enables the user to perform additional calibration after a measurement session and add the results to the file saved in the memory. -
Page 63: Keyboard Security Settings Panel
See the chapter 4.12 how to lock, and unlock the SV 104A instrument. If “Unlock on Key” is set to On, SV 104A will require special code to be input by pressing four keys defined in this panel in a particular sequence If “Unlock on Key”... -
Page 64: Auto-Run Settings (Timer, Pauses) Tab
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 6-17 Auxiliary settings panel 6.5.8 Auto-Run settings (timer, pauses) tab In the Pause panel the user may program five independent PAUSES in real time – Begin and End of the pause. The Timer panel enables the user to program the internal real time clock to act as a delayed start and stop timer. -
Page 65: Recording Options Tab
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ The timer can be switched off – “Off”, switched on– “On”. In case the timer function is active (On) and the instrument is switched on the Time screen appears until the programmed measurement runs are finished. -
Page 66: Working With Data Files
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Working with data files 6.6.1 Instrument files If you want to download any recorded files, regardless the type: logger, voice comment, or audio events files, you should click the “Download” button on the control area. inventory control buttons Press here to download selected files. -
Page 67: Local Files "Data Browser
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.6.2 Local files “Data Browser” Within the Data Browser tab, you can see the list of previously downloaded files ready for further processing. Note that selected files will generate a short preview in the bottom area giving the operator an initial idea of the time history of the measurement results. -
Page 68: Working With Sessions And Reporting
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Working with sessions and reporting One of the main advantages of the Supervisor is its incredibly simple but professional and user customizable report creation. Once you get familiar with the power of document design you will love it and probably never come back to the old-fashioned way of reporting. -
Page 69: Figure 6-25 Managing Templates With
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ SESSION configuration panel enables you to see the currently selected measurement data in the “Session data” sub-panel. double click to add panel to the report “Add panel” contains a list of available information sections or chunks so called panels that are available to place in the report. -
Page 70: Report Panels
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ 6.7.1 Report panels See the following panels, then configure, and generate report. Report options: With “Report options” window it is very straightforward to edit basic report information and predefined graphics, colour and style. Figure 6-26 Supervisor Report Options... -
Page 71: Figure 6-28 Instrument Configuration Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 6-28 Instrument configuration panel Figure 6-29 Logger 1/1 Octave panel Figure 6-30 Logger 1/1 Octave TSect panel... -
Page 72: Figure 6-31 Logger Results Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 6-31 Logger results panel Figure 6-32 Logger Statistics panel... -
Page 73: Figure 6-33 Totals Results Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 6-33 Totals results panel Figure 6-34 Noise exposure (ISO 9612) panels... -
Page 74: Figure 6-35 Session Header Panel
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ Figure 6-35 Session header panel Figure 6-36 Configurable Text panel Powerful “What if” panel Figure 6-37... -
Page 75: Sv 104A Maintenance
Cleaning Few things to remember: • Every time the SV 104A gets too dirty, clean the surface of the dosimeter with damp soft cloth. • Pay special attention that the provided SA 122A windshield is clean because dirtiness can affect the measurements. -
Page 76: Changing The Microphone And Windshield
SV 104A internal memory. In case the windshield is destroyed/lost by any accident, or it gets too dirty to afford the microphone the best protection then SVANTEK offers SA 122A_3 three pcs per pack (windscreens for SV 104A dosimeter). Firmware update... -
Page 77: Storing The Instrument
• When the SV 104A is turned off, it still draws a small amount of battery power. Therefore, it is recommended to 50% charge of the cell every few months if it is not going to be used regularly. -
Page 78: Risk Assessment And Mitigation Of Risk
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MARKING OF THE UNIT, page 4 HAZARDS related to reliable function, performance and wrong software setup are covered by: • Chapter 4, RUNNING AND OPERATING BASIC PROCEDURES, page 29 • Chapter 6, SUPERVISOR BASIC OPERATIONS, page 50 • Chapter 7, SV 104A MAINTENANCE, page 75... -
Page 79: Svantek Service
SVANTEK SERVICE Should your SVANTEK professional measurement equipment need to be returned for repair or for calibration, please contact the service office at the following number or contact via the SVANTEK’s website. Service Office: +48 (22) 51-88-320 or +48 (22) 51-88-322. -
Page 80: Index
SV 104A USER'S MANUAL_______________________________________________________ INDEX Accessories available · 16 Measurement procedures · 14 Accessories included · 16 Measurement Setups · 36 Applications · 13 Mounting · 43 ASSISTANT · 45 mounting clips · 19 Battery check · 35 Periodic testing · 78 Bluetooth ·...
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