3M eg4 user manual Running studies, Starting a run,  How to run a noise study

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Running studies

Starting a run

Running studies

With a couple pushes on the keypad buttons, you will be running and viewing your study (ies). Following your study (ies), you can load the data/files into DMS to manipulate, analyze, save, and create reports (See Chapter 5 for viewing your logged data in DMS).

Starting a run

How to run a noise study

1. If your dosimeter is turned off, press the on/off enter button to power on.

2. Press and hold the run/stop

button.

A 3, 2, 1 countdown will appear.

3.When running, the following will appear:

A run indicator will appear on the top-right side.

The LED indicator will flash green (unless you disabled this in DMS.)

Measurements

Use up/down arrow to move through values.

Views are customizable via DMS setup

Flashing green LED indicates running

Battery indicator

Run indicator Appears when running

Figure 4-8: Display screen while running

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Contents 3M The Edge Personal Noise Dosimeter EdgeTable of Contents Time history…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Setting-up the Edge via DMSReplacing microphone and windscreen Stopping a studyViewing measurements on the display Technical SupportINDEX………………………………………………………………………………… Physical attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5List of Tables List of FiguresEdge and dosimetry DosimetryIllustration of how the dosimeter operates and processes Noise dosimeterWhat do the standards say? Range of soundApplications of the Edge View your results via DMS Setting-up your dosimeter parameters for your noise studiesNoise assessment steps Running your studiesEdge Model Parameter setup screen for eg4Identifying your equipment Checking the equipmentTurning on LED indicatorTurning off LED indicators explainedDisplay and keypad DiagramDocking station functionality 3MTMDetection Mangement Software DMSLoading EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 Docking station componentsEdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 components  Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5Charging your dosimeter  How to chargeStoring the dosimeter Mounting the docking station to a wallNoise studies Understanding what data is storedTime history Summary dataLogging Views on the EdgeViews on Explanation Definitions of data log values and viewsDosimeter views and definitions Response Level WeightingViews on Explanation Edge DoseDosimeter measurement descriptors/variants Descriptors Variants Lmax variantsCommunicating & downloading data DockingNew Hardware wizard for Edge Dock Customizing set-up parameters in DMSDosimeter screen Dosimeter settingDosimeter fields explained for the Edge Edge dosimeter settingsEdge display screen Display settingEdge security setting Security settingEdge auto run screen Auto Run setting10 Edge firmware update screen Firmware update11 Saving and sending Edge setups Saving and sending/setting configurationsQuick Help List typical dosimetry session Overview of running a study How to attach the dosimeter Windscreen and maintenancePositioning the Edge on your shirt  Checking battery power Checking battery power Calibrating the dosimeter Calibrating Reset Resetting the dosimeter Contrast Setting contrast on dosimeterOn/off/enter button Running studies  How to run a noise studyStarting a run Indicators i.e., run, stop, battery, and OL Indicators/Icons on the display How to stop a noise study Indicator Icon ExplanationLocking or securing your dosimeter during run Viewing measurements on the display Viewing measurements Unlocking  How to lock or secure How to unlock Locking or Securing Downloading Downloading dataDMS start screen  Selecting and viewing data Viewing data and data finderExample of Edge Report in DMS Report ViewPanel layout view viewing the data in charts and graphs Panel Layout Viewcharts/graphsTechnical Support LED indicator disable/enableAttaching/Detaching Replacing microphone and windscreen Attaching/Detaching the windscreen and microphone Hard Hat Attachment kit Hard Hat Attachment KitStandards Mechanical characteristicsEnvironmental effects Electrical characteristicsUser Interface Physical attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5Types MeasurementsMeasurement parameters Auto-Run CommunicationsSpecial functions SecurityEdge Block Diagram Edge Block Diagram Appendix B Contacting 3M 3M ServiceWarranty Service Department and Technical Support 1 800Background Noise, effects Glossary of TermsCrest Factor Combining Noise sourcesCriterion Level CL Exchange Rate ER also known as the Doubling Rate Criterion TimeDecibel dB DoseLep,d Free field setting microphoneHearing Conservation HC Hertz Hz Lavg Average LevelMeasurement Range Leq Equivalent LevelLogging Maximum Level LmaxResponse Time PEL Permissible Exposure LevelProjected Time Random incidence microphoneThreshold TWA Time Weighted AverageUpper Limit UL Weighting A, C, Z, etcWindscreen Measurement equations Index Running studies About Us About 3M Personal Safety
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