Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Dosimetry	1
Noise dosimeter	2
Range of sound	3
What do the standards say?	3
Applications of the Edge	4
Noise assessment steps	5
The Edge Model	6
Virtual dosimeters……………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Getting started	7
Checking the equipment	7
Turning on	8
LED indicator	8
Navigating	9
Turning off	9
Display and keypad	10
Diagram	10
3MTMDetection Mangement Software (DMS)	11
Loading	11
Docking station functionality	11
Docking station components	12
EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5	12
Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5	13
Charging your dosimeter	14
Mounting the docking station to a wall	15
Storing the dosimeter	15

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Edge 3M The Edge Personal Noise Dosimeter Table of Contents Setting-up the Edge via DMS Time history…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Technical Support Stopping a studyViewing measurements on the display Replacing microphone and windscreen Physical attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 INDEX………………………………………………………………………………… List of Figures List of Tables Dosimetry Edge and dosimetry Noise dosimeter Illustration of how the dosimeter operates and processes Range of sound What do the standards say? Applications of the Edge Running your studies Setting-up your dosimeter parameters for your noise studiesNoise assessment steps View your results via DMS Parameter setup screen for eg4 Edge Model Checking the equipment Identifying your equipment LED indicator Turning on LED indicators explained Turning off Diagram Display and keypad Loading 3MTMDetection Mangement Software DMSDocking station functionality EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 components Docking station componentsEdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5 Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5  Powering EdgeDock1 or EdgeDock5  How to charge Charging your dosimeter Mounting the docking station to a wall Storing the dosimeter Understanding what data is stored Noise studies Summary data Time history Views on the Edge Logging Dosimeter views and definitions Definitions of data log values and viewsViews on Explanation Dose WeightingViews on Explanation Edge Response Level Descriptors Variants Lmax variants Dosimeter measurement descriptors/variants Docking Communicating & downloading data Customizing set-up parameters in DMS New Hardware wizard for Edge Dock Dosimeter setting Dosimeter screen Edge dosimeter settings Dosimeter fields explained for the Edge Display setting Edge display screen Security setting Edge security setting Auto Run setting Edge auto run screen Firmware update 10 Edge firmware update screen Saving and sending/setting configurations 11 Saving and sending Edge setups Overview of running a study Quick Help List typical dosimetry session Positioning the Edge on your shirt Windscreen and maintenance How to attach the dosimeter Checking battery power  Checking battery power Calibrating  Calibrating the dosimeter Resetting the dosimeter  Reset On/off/enter button Setting contrast on dosimeter Contrast Starting a run  How to run a noise studyRunning studies Indicator Icon Explanation Indicators/Icons on the display How to stop a noise study Indicators i.e., run, stop, battery, and OL  Viewing measurements Viewing measurements on the displayLocking or securing your dosimeter during run Locking or Securing  How to lock or secure How to unlock Unlocking Downloading data  Downloading DMS start screen Viewing data and data finder  Selecting and viewing data Report View Example of Edge Report in DMS Panel Layout Viewcharts/graphs Panel layout view viewing the data in charts and graphs LED indicator disable/enable Technical Support  Attaching/Detaching the windscreen and microphone Replacing microphone and windscreenAttaching/Detaching Hard Hat Attachment Kit Hard Hat Attachment kit Mechanical characteristics Standards User Interface Electrical characteristicsEnvironmental effects EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 Physical attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 Measurement parameters MeasurementsTypes Security CommunicationsSpecial functions Auto-Run Edge Block Diagram Edge Block Diagram Appendix B Service Department and Technical Support 1 800 3M ServiceWarranty Contacting 3M Glossary of Terms Background Noise, effects Criterion Level CL Combining Noise sourcesCrest Factor Dose Criterion TimeDecibel dB Exchange Rate ER also known as the Doubling Rate Lavg Average Level Free field setting microphoneHearing Conservation HC Hertz Hz Lep,d Maximum Level Lmax Leq Equivalent LevelLogging Measurement Range Random incidence microphone PEL Permissible Exposure LevelProjected Time Response Time TWA Time Weighted Average Threshold Windscreen Weighting A, C, Z, etcUpper Limit UL Measurement equations Index Running studies About 3M Personal Safety About Us

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