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- Page 1 Page 1 User Manual for the RC:112A Reader Unit and the CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeters This manual, the software to which it relates, the program code and drawings are all: © Copyright Cirrus Research plc 1989-2021 Rev. 02...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 3 Preface ......................... 5 Guidelines for Safe & Efficient Use ................... 5 Warnings ........................5 doseBadge Battery Performance ..................5 Recharging the battery ......................5 Storage of the doseBadge ......................6 Battery Operating Life ......................6 Installing the doseBadge Software ................... - Page 4 Appendix 3 Resetting the doseBadge and Reader Unit ..........53 Resetting the doseBadge ....................53 Warnings ..........................53 Resetting the RC:112A Reader Unit ................55 Appendix 4 CE Certificate of Conformity ..............56 Equipment Description ....................56 Warranty Information....................57 Cirrus Research Offices ....................58...
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Page 5: Preface
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 5 Preface Guidelines for Safe & 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. -
Page 6: Storage Of The Dosebadge
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 7: Section 1 Introduction
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 7 Section 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeter System from Cirrus Research plc. This manual describes the operation of the CR:112A and CR:112AIS doseBadge units and RC:112A doseBadge Reader. The measurements provided by these two versions of the doseBadge are identical. -
Page 8: How The Dosebadge Works
Page 8 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual 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. -
Page 9: Section 2 Layout & Controls
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 9 Section 2 Layout & Controls RC:112A Reader Unit The figure below shows the layout of the RC:112A Reader Keypad. The RC:112A Reader unit has an integral Acoustic Calibrator that has been specifically designed to suit the unique shape and performance of the doseBadge. -
Page 10: Cr:112A & Cr:112Ais Dosebadge
Page 10 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual CR:112A & CR:112AIS dosebadge The layout of the CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge is shown on the right. Please note that this is a representation of the doseBadge and details shown may differ from production items. -
Page 11: Cu:110A Charger Unit
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 11 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. -
Page 12: Section 3 Getting Started
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. -
Page 13: Charging The Dosebadges
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 13 Charging the doseBadges Please note that this manual refers to the CU:110A Charger Unit only. The information given does not apply to any previous version of the CU Charger Units. The CU:110A is identified by a Black Case with the older charger units having a White Case. - Page 14 Page 14 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual 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. During the charge cycle, the green indicator will flash to show that the charging is in progress.
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Page 15: Inserting The Rc:112A Reader Batteries
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 15 Inserting the RC:112A Reader Batteries The RC:112A Reader unit requires batteries to operate. The doseBadge contains a rechargeable battery pack which is not user replaceable. The batteries for the RC:112A Reader unit are located under the black cover on the back of the instrument. -
Page 16: Switching On The Reader Unit
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. -
Page 17: Time History Measurement
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 17 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 ΑConfiguration & Options≅. -
Page 18: Shake To Wake" Function
Page 18 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual “Shake to Wake” function A feature of the doseBadge is the “Shake to Wake” function. Please read the information below carefully before using the doseBadge. In the doseBadge, a function has been added to lengthen the battery life of the unit. -
Page 19: Insert The Dosebadge In The Acoustic Calibrator
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 19 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 the charger unit or when it is handled. -
Page 20: Resetting The Dosebadge
Page 20 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual 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. -
Page 21: Calibrating The Dosebadge
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 21 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. When the calibration is complete, the Reader unit will display the calibration information. -
Page 22: Mounting The Dosebadge
Page 22 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Mounting the doseBadge The doseBadge is supplied, as standard, with accessories to mount the doseBadge on the shoulder of the wearer. There may be applications where the doseBadge must be mounted in an alternative location, such as on a hard hat or other clothing or safety equipment. -
Page 23: Using The Dosebadge Windshield
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 23 Using the doseBadge Windshield The optional UA:100 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. -
Page 24: Starting The Measurement
Page 24 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Starting the measurement 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. -
Page 25: Stopping A Measurement
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 25 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. The Reader will show the status of the communication between the doseBadge and the Reader on the display. -
Page 26: Checking The Calibration Of The Dosebadge
Page 26 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Checking the Calibration of the doseBadge The calibration of the doseBadge can be checked by removing the unit from the wearer and performing the same calibration procedure as described above. This records the second calibration value into the doseBadge. -
Page 27: Downloading The Measurements To The Reader Unit
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 27 Downloading the measurements to the Reader Un 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 History data will be downloaded from the doseBadge. -
Page 28: Viewing Stored Measurements
Page 28 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Viewing stored meas urements 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. -
Page 29: Section 4 Configuration & Options
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 29 Section 4 Configuration & Options RC:112A Reader Keypad The keypad of the RC:112A 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. -
Page 30: Menu Structure
Page 30 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Menu Structure The menu system of the RC:112A 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:... -
Page 31: Clear The Memory Of The Reader
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 31 Clear the memory of the Reader The memory of the RC:112A Reader unit can be cleared when required. Please ensure that all measurements have been downloaded to the doseBadge Database before clearing the memory. To clear the memory, access the menu by pressing the Menu button and select the Clear Memory option. -
Page 32: Dose Exceedence
Page 32 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual % Dose Exceedence The version of the CR:112A 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. -
Page 33: Section 5 Reviewing & Downloading Measurements
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 33 Section 5 Reviewing & 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 downloaded from the Reader to the dBLink and the doseBadge Database software. - Page 34 Page 34 CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual...
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Page 35: Time History Display
CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge User Manual Page 35 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 140dB marked in 10dB steps. If the measurement was paused, the display will show a solid bar over the full height of the display. -
Page 36: Other Information
Page 36 CR:112A & CR:112AIS 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 L value. -
Page 37: Downloading Measurements To A Pc
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 38: Section 6 Maintenance & Care
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 by Cirrus Research plc for the service and calibration of the doseBadge. -
Page 39: Cycle Charge Of The Dosebadge Battery
doseBadge User Manual Page 39 Cycle Charge of the doseBadge Bat tery 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:110A Charger Unit. -
Page 40: Changing The Reader Batteries
Page 40 doseBadge User Manual Changing the Reader Batteries The doseBadge Reader unit shows the battery level in the top right hand corner 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. -
Page 41: Changing The Rc:101A Keyfob Battery
doseBadge User Manual Page 41 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. -
Page 42: Section 7 Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 43: The Rc:112A Reader
doseBadge User Manual Page 43 There is no Time History data for The Time History setting in the Turn the Time History download the measurement Reader is configured to Off. function on The RC:112A Reader Symptom Possible Cause Solution The Reader will not switch on The Reader Batteries are flat Replace the batteries in the Reader unit. -
Page 44: The Chargers
Page 44 doseBadge User Manual and the PC The Reader is not switched on Switch on the Reader and try again The dBLink software is not Run the dBLink software from the running Programs, Cirrus, dBLink directory and try again The Chargers Symptom Possible Cause... -
Page 45: Section 8 Glossary & Terminology
Section 8 Glossary & Terminology The following section lists the acoustic terminology that is found in this manual and in the CR:112A doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeter and RC:112A 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. -
Page 46: Glossary
Page 46 doseBadge User Manual 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. - Page 47 doseBadge User Manual Page 47 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 dB(C) Decibels C Weighted Decibel (dB) The units of sound level and noise exposure measurement Fast Time Weighting A standard time weighting applied by the Sound Level Meter IEC 61252:1993...
- Page 48 Page 48 doseBadge User Manual expressed in decibels Time History A sample of the noise levels taken every 1 second throughout the measurement period. Type 1 Laboratory & Field Grade for Sound Level Meters. Personal Noise Dosimeters to the IEC 61252 Standard do not have a Class or Type.
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Page 49: Appendix 1 Specifications
doseBadge User Manual Page 49 Appendix 1 Specifications The CR:112A & CR:112AIS doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeter and the RC:112A Reader Unit have been designed to meet the requirements of IEC 61252:1993 Personal Sound Exposure Meters and the ANSI S1.25:1991 Personal Noise Dosimeters. The doseBadge and the RC:112A Reader unit must be used as a combination to ensure compliance with these standards. - Page 50 Page 50 doseBadge User Manual Channel 1: LAVG, TWA, % Dose, Estimated % Dose Channel 2: LAVG, TWA, % Dose, Estimated % Dose Overall Measurement Data: doseBadge Configuration Calibration Record Measurement Duration Highest Peak(C)Sound Pressure Overload Exceedence Battery Status 117dB(A) LAS Exceeded Indicator Total Duration of 117dB(A) LAS Exceeded 1 Minute Time History of LAVG , Peak(C) Sound Pressure &...
- Page 51 doseBadge User Manual Page 51 CR:112A doseBadge & CR:112AIS doseBadge Internal NiMH Battery. Typical Battery Life 30 hours @ 80dB RC:112A Reader 2 x AA/LR6 with Auto Power Switch Off CU:110A doseBadge Charger Intelligent Fast Charging. Maximum 2½ hour charge time Charges up to 5 individual CR:112A doseBadges Calibration Internal Acoustic Calibrator to IEC 60942:2003 Class 2...
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Page 52: Appendix 2 Ordering Information
Page 52 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 2 Ordering Information The doseBadge measurement kits can be ordered with standard numbers of doseBadges. Number of doseBadges Standard Measurement Kit Intrinsically Safety Kit CK:112A/1 CK:112AIS/1 CK:112A/2 CK:112AIS/2 CK:112A/5 CK:112AIS/5 CK:112A/10 CK:112AIS/10 Additional or spare components can be added to a system. The following components are available: CR:112A doseBadge... -
Page 53: Appendix 3 Resetting The Dosebadge And Reader Unit
Please contact Cirrus Research plc or your local distributor for further details. The purpose of this procedure to perform a hard reset on a doseBadge. This procedure should only be followed, if you have been instructed to do so by Cirrus Research, on an individual unit. - Page 54 Page 54 doseBadge User Manual These screws are extremely small and easily lost. Please place them in small container or similar. Take a thin small metal object (a pin or bent open paperclip is ideal) and insert it into the hole highlighted blue in the picture below. Care must be taken to insure that it is the correct hole.
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Page 55: Resetting The Rc:112A Reader Unit
doseBadge User Manual Page 55 Resetting the RC:112A Reader Unit The RC:112A Reader Unit can be reset to the factory settings by pressing the Reset Button that is located within the Battery Compartment on the back of the Reader Unit. Please note that this reset procedure will not clear the memory, and will only reset the internal microprocessor of the Reader Unit. -
Page 56: Appendix 4 Ce Certificate Of Conformity
Page 56 doseBadge User Manual Appendix 4 CE Certificate of Conformity Cirrus Research plc Hunmanby UK CE Certificate of Conformity Manufacturer: Cirrus Research plc Acoustic House, Bridlington Road Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0PH United Kingdom Telephone +44 1723 891655 Equipment Description... -
Page 57: Warranty Information
14. 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. -
Page 58: Cirrus Research Offices
User Manual Cirrus Research Offices The addresses given below are the Cirrus Research plc offices. Cirrus Research plc also have approved distributors and agents is many countries worldwide. For details of your local representative, please contact Cirrus Research plc at the address below.