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Cirrus Optimus+ Quick Start Manual

Cirrus Optimus+ Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Using Bluetooth ® dBActive...
  • Page 2 (Android devices) or the App Store (iOS devices) in order for the functions outlined in this quick start guide to be utilised • Full technical details for the Optimus+ range of instruments can be found on the Cirrus Research website at www.cirrusresearch.co.uk/library/datasheets/ •...
  • Page 3 You must not modify text, images or illustrations in any way. The material must be acknowledged as Cirrus Research plc copyright and you must give the title of the source document/publication. Where any third-party copyright material is identified you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide Contents 1. Downloading dBActive and connecting to your Optimus+......2. Using your Optimus+ with your mobile device through dBActive....2.1 Viewing live data....................2.2 Starting and stopping a measurement............2.3 Reviewing measurement data.................
  • Page 5: Downloading Dbactive And Connecting To Your Optimus

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide Downloading dBActive and connecting to your Optimus+ Search for dBActive on either the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices). Download the app to your device. Enable Blutooth on your Optimus+ instrument. This can be found by navigating to the ‘Advanced Options’...
  • Page 6 Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide Before your Optimus+ can connect to your mobile device, you will be asked to input a code that will be displayed on the Bluetooth menu screen. Enter the code from your Optimus+ into your mobile device and press ‘Pair’.
  • Page 7: Using Your Optimus+ With Your Mobile Device Through Dbactive

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide Using your Optimus+ with your mobile device through dBActive 2.1 Viewing live data One of the key features of dBActive is the ability to view live noise data remotely. This information can be viewed in a number of different ways, which are outlined below: 2.1.1 Using the overview screen This screen is the default home screen for...
  • Page 8 Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.1.2 Using the live data screen This screen displays live noise data for any two chosen parameters (which can be changed by pressing the arrows on the chosen parameter). The graphs refresh every second and provide a visual representation of the noise levels where your Optimus+ is measuring.
  • Page 9: Starting And Stopping A Measurement

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.2 Starting and stopping a measurement As well as being able to view live noise data, dBActive allows you to start and stop noise measurements remotely, meaning that your Optimus+ can be used in potentially hazardous and/or difficult-to-access areas.
  • Page 10: Reviewing Measurement Data

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.3 Reviewing measurement data The ‘Measurements’ screen allows you to review previous measurement data for the connected instrument. This includes both measurements that have been made on dBActive and those that have been made natively on your Optimus+. 2.3.1 Reviewing measurements This screen displays the data for all main...
  • Page 11: Changing Your Instrument's Settings

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.4 Changing your instrument’s settings When using your Optimus+ remotely, you can change some of its settings via dBActive on the ‘Settings’ screen. From this menu you can change the date/time of your instrument, time history rate, audio quality, and timer settings.
  • Page 12 Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.4.3 Changing audio quality Press on the existing option to open a menu, from which you can select a new value. Standard quality (16-bit, 16 kHz) High quality (24-bit, 48 kHz) Studio quality (32-bit, 96 kHz) 2.4.4 Changing timer settings...
  • Page 13: Viewing Information About Your Instrument

    Optimus sound level meter - Bluetooth and dBActive quick start guide 2.5 Viewing information about your instrument The last screen in dBActive displays information about your Optimus+ instrument. current battery level % free space for measurement data % free space for audio recordings number of measurements saved on your instrument your instrument’s type unique serial number for your instrument...
  • Page 14 The world’s first wireless dosimeter • Lightweight and robust design • No controls, dials or screens • Completely tamperproof • Monitor individuals’ noise exposure • Analyse data with licence-free NoiseTools software Simplicity redefined • Bluetooth® enabled • Can be operated through a smartphone app • Includes 1:1 octave band filters •...
  • Page 15 Cirrus hold UKAS training, noise at work awareness or calibration accreditation environmental noise training, Cirrus Research offers a host of courses to help you become more We can calibrate sound level meters confident when it comes noise. and acoustic calibrators to the latest...
  • Page 16 www.cirrusresearch.co.uk Version 1 - Q1 2019 sales@cirrusresearch.com...