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- Page 1 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division The Edge Personal Noise Dosimetry The Edge Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 Resetting (or clearing the data) is performed by either using the Detection Management Software DMS when downloading or setting up parameters. Another option is from the Edge’s shortcut reset menu. • To reset from the keypad ensure the Edge is off, then: 1. Press key. 2. Press and hold keys when the splash screen appears.
- Page 3 Calibrating A calibration may be performed before and/or after a dosimetry test. 1. Remove the windscreen while the Edge is turned on and stopped. 2. Slide the Edge into the cavity of the calibrator, ensuring the adapter ring is inserted into the calibrator.
- Page 4 Running a study 1. Once the Edge is turned on, press and hold the button. • A 3, 2, 1 countdown will appear. Then, a run indicator will appear on the top of the display. Also the LED will flash green unless this was disabled in the DMS via the heartbeat field.
- Page 5 • The EdgeDock’s lower LED will appear solid amber when powered on. 2. Slide the Edge downward onto the hook of the EdgeDock until it clicks. It should be fully seated. • The top LED will appear as red flashing if charging or solid green when fully charged.
- Page 6 Downloading data and DMS 1. To communicate with DMS and the Edge, turn on the Edge and plug in the USB cable from the edge to the pc. Then, open 3M Detection Management software DMS. Communicating DMS start screen 2. Click on the button.
- Page 7 Common noise dosimeter terms Criterion Level (CL) - expressed in decibels (dB), it is the maximum allowable accumulated noise level that results in 100% dose. Regional noise standards specify criterion level. Dose - expressed in percent, it is the percent of the maximum exposure that has accumulated over the run time. 100% is the maximum allowable exposure.
- Page 8 Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division 3M Detection Solutions Quest Technologies, a 3M Company ISO 9001 Registered Company ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Lab 1060 Corporate Center Drive Please recycle. Printed in USA. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Customer Service: 262-567-9157 © 2012 3M Toll Free: 800-245-0779 All rights reserved.
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