3M eg4, eg3 user manual Getting started

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CHAPTER

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Checking the equipment

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The Edge Models

 

Getting started

This chapter is designed to guide you through basic information you will need to begin logging your studies.

If your instrument was sent to you in a storage case, you will want to remove all the packaging and acquaint yourself with the following equipment so you can quickly get started with your noise studies.

NOTE: Depending on the accessories you selected, the dosimeter may have the following components. For the docking stations, you will either have an EdgeDock1 or an EdgeDock5. (For more information on parts/accessories, please refer to www.questtechnologies.com.)

USB cable- connects

EdgeDock to the PC

Edge models eg4/eg3 microphone and

windscreen attached

mounting clasps attached

 

 

 

EdgeDock1

DMS software

 

 

 

 

 

EdgeDock5

Optional feature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Universal charger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra windscreen for

 

 

adapter (Power supply

microphone

 

 

cord for the docking

 

 

 

station)

 

 

 

Figure 2-1: Identifying your equipment

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eg4 & eg3

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Contents Edge Getting started Checking the equipment Turning on Introduction DosimetryTurning off Display and keypad 3MTMDetection Mangement Software DMSViews on the Edge Noise studiesDocking Running studiesStopping a study Appendix a Specifications StandardsTechnical Support User InterfaceContacting 3M Quest Technologies International customers Physical attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5INDEX………………………………………………………………………………… List of Tables Introduction Illustration of how the dosimeter operates and processes Range of sound Time history manufacturing Peak Measurement 121.20 dB Running your studies Setting-up your dosimeter parameters for your noise studiesView your results via QSP-II Develop corrective actionsParameter setup screen for eg4 Getting started Powered on with measurement view displayed Edge LED Explanation Indicator LED indicators explainedEdge Keypad EdgeDock1 EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 components Attaching charger adapter to EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5  Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5Docking the Edge with a single and 5-bay docks  How to chargeBackside of EdgeDock1 Setting-up the Edge via DMS Sample summary data from DMS reporting Logging Dosimeter views and definitions Views on ExplanationViews on Explanation Edge WeightingDose Response LevelDosimeter measurement descriptors/variants Descriptors Variants Lmax variantsCommunicating connecting a docked Edge to a pc New Hardware wizard for Edge Dock Dosimeter screen Dosimeter fields explained for the Edge Edge display screen Edge security setting Edge auto run screen 10 Edge firmware update screen 11 Saving and sending Edge setups Quick help list for running a study Quick Help List typical dosimetry sessionPositioning/Attaching the Edge  How to attach the dosimeterBattery indicators  Checking battery powerCalibrating  Calibrating the dosimeterOn/off enter  ResetOn/off/enter button  ContrastContrast icon Checkmark icon Is the selection to Display screen while running  How to run a noise studyIndicator Icon Explanation  How to stop a noise studyIndicators i.e., run, stop, battery, and OL Measurement view on the Edge  Viewing measurements How to unlock  How to lock or secureCommunicating between your pc and the Edge  DownloadingDMS start screen  Selecting and viewing data Recent downloaded dataExample of Edge Report in DMS Panel layout view viewing the data in charts and graphs Technical Support  Attaching/Detaching the windscreen and microphone Microphone and windscreen assemblyHard Hat Attachment Kit Weight HousingSize Type LifeMemory capacity OperatingLED Red indicator LED amber indicatorLED Green indicator Size of EdgeDock1Displayed Data Status indicatorsDosimeters RMS RangeAuto-Run SecurityLogging eg4 only Analog Board Edge Block Diagram International customers Service Department and Technical Support 1 800Background Noise, effects Crest Factor Combining Noise sourcesCriterion Level CL Decibel dB Criterion TimeDose Exchange Rate ER also known as the Doubling RateHearing Conservation HC Hertz Hz Free field setting microphoneLavg Average Level Lep,dLogging Leq Equivalent LevelMaximum Level Lmax Measurement RangeProjected Time PEL Permissible Exposure LevelRandom incidence microphone Response TimeThreshold TWA Time Weighted AverageUpper Limit UL Weighting A, C, Z, etcWindscreen Dose = Edge Dock IndexRunning studies QSP-II
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