TSI Quest EG5 User manual

THE EDGE

INTRINSICALLY SAFE

PERSONAL NOISE DOSIMETER

MODEL EG5

USER MANUAL

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information

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The Edge

Intrinsically Safe

Personal Noise Dosimeter

Model eg5

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information

Warnings concerning safe operation

WARNING:To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible

atmospheres, no user serviceable parts inside. Repair

and battery replacement must be done by authorized

service personnel only.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive

atmosphere, substitution of components may impair

intrinsic safety.

WARNING:EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 are not intrinsically safe and; therefore, cannot

be used in a flammable or combustible atmosphere.

Standards

ANSI S1.25 Personal Noise Dosimeters

IEC61252 Personal Sound Exposure Meters

RoHS compliant

Intrinsic safety: IEC 60079-0:2013 and IEC 60079-11:2012

Safety Markings

Manufacturer

TSI Incorporated

Equipment/model

eg5 Dosimeter

Code

Ex ia I/IIC 143ºC IP65

Ambient temp. range: -10ºC<Tamb<+50ºC

(Alternate Code)

Ex ia I/IIC T4 IP65

Ambient temp. range: -10ºC<Tamb<+40ºC

Certificate number

IECEx SIM 08.0012

Maximum charge input

voltage

Um=5.6V

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information

Temperature

Operating

+14 ºF to + 122 ºF (-10 ºC to + 50 ºC) for 143ºC I.S. rating.

+14 ºF to + 104 ºF (-10 ºC to + 40 ºC) for T4 I.S. rating.

Storage

-13 ºF to + 140 ºF (-25 ºC to + 60 ºC).

Humidity Range

0 to 95% Non-Condensing

TSI Contact/Service Information

Should your TSI equipment need to be returned for repair or for recalibration, please contact the

service department at the following number or access the online form via http://rma.tsi.com. For

technical issues, please contact Technical Support.

Service Department and Technical Support: 1-800-680-1220 (USA) or (651) 490-2860

E-mail: [email protected]m

Internet: www.tsi.com

International Customers

Contact your local, factory-authorized distributor from whom the product was purchased. You can

obtain the name and contact information of your local factory-authorized distributor from TSI

Incorporated by using the e-mail or telephone information listed above.

SIRA Certification: EC Type-Examination Certificate

Equipment intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Directive 94/9/EC

Safety Markings

Manufacturer

TSI Incorporated

Equipment/model

eg5 Dosimeter

Certificate number

Sira 09ATEX2269

Compliance with safety

markings

EN 60079 –0:2013; EN 60079-11:2012; EN60079-26:2014

Markings

I/II M1/1G

Ex ia I/IIC 143ºC Ma/Ga (-10ºC<Ta<+50ºC)

Ex ia I/IIC T4 Ma/Ga (-10ºC<Ta<+40ºC)

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information

Edge Dosimeter battery care best practices.

The Edge dosimeter incorporates a Lithium Polymer battery as a power source that with proper care

should give years of operational service (three years is typical).

Proper care includes these best practices:

After use, it is best to charge the Edge in an EdgeDock charger prior to storage for a prolonged

period. A prolonged period is considered to be two or more months. If the Edge is to be stored for

an even longer period, it is best to take the Edge out of storage and re-charge the dosimeter every

two to three months.

Charge the Edge in an EdgeDock before attempting to turn it on if the Edge has not been used for

a prolonged period or was stored in a low battery condition.

It is best not to store the Edge for any period of time in low battery condition.

If not using the dosimeter it is best to keep the dosimeter in a powered up EdgeDock.

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information

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Table of Contents

Warnings, Safety Markings, & Standard Information .................................................................................... iii

Warnings concerning safe operation ..................................................................................................................iii

Standards............................................................................................................................................................iii

Safety Markings ..................................................................................................................................................iii

TSI Contact/Service Information........................................................................................................................ iv

International Customers..................................................................................................................................... iv

SIRA Certification: EC Type-Examination Certificate ....................................................................................... iv

1: Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Dosimetry............................................................................................................................................................ 1

Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Noise Dosimeter ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Range of Sound.................................................................................................................................................. 3

What do the Standards Say?.............................................................................................................................. 3

Applications of the Edge ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Noise Assessment Steps.................................................................................................................................... 5

eg5 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Virtual Dosimeters ......................................................................................................................................... 6

2: Getting Started...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Checking the Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 7

Turning on........................................................................................................................................................... 8

LED Indicator ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Navigating...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Turning off........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Display and Keypad ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

TSI Detection 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

3: Setting up the Edge via DMS............................................................................................................................ 17

Noise Studies.................................................................................................................................................... 17

Understanding what Data is Stored ............................................................................................................... 18

Summary Data.................................................................................................................................................. 18

Time History...................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Logging ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Views on the Edge............................................................................................................................................ 19

Definitions of Data Log Values and Views........................................................................................................ 19

Edge Measurement Descriptors/Variants......................................................................................................... 21

Docking ............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Communicating & Downloading Data............................................................................................................... 22

Customizing Setup Parameters in DMS......................................................................................................... 23

Dosimeter Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 24

General Edge Parameters........................................................................................................................... 24

Setting up and Viewing C-A Measurements................................................................................................ 26

Dose % Indicator LED.................................................................................................................................. 27

Display Setting.................................................................................................................................................. 28

Security Setting................................................................................................................................................. 29

Auto Run Setting............................................................................................................................................... 30

Firmware Update .............................................................................................................................................. 31

Edge: Miscellaneous Setup .............................................................................................................................. 32

Setting/Getting the Date Time ..................................................................................................................... 32

Setting/Getting the Identity .......................................................................................................................... 32

Saving and Sending Configurations ................................................................................................................. 33

4: Running and Operating..................................................................................................................................... 35

Overview of Running a Study ......................................................................................................................... 35

Positioning the Edge on your Shirt ................................................................................................................... 36

Checking Battery Power ................................................................................................................................... 37

Calibrating......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Resetting the Dosimeter ................................................................................................................................... 39

Adjusting the Contrast on the Edge.................................................................................................................. 40

Running Studies............................................................................................................................................... 41

Starting a Run................................................................................................................................................... 41

Stopping a Study.............................................................................................................................................. 42

Indicators/Icons on the Display......................................................................................................................... 42

Viewing Measurements on the Display.......................................................................................................... 42

Locking or Securing your Dosimeter During Run ............................................................................................. 42

Locking or Securing .......................................................................................................................................... 43

Unlocking .......................................................................................................................................................... 43

5: Viewing your Studies in DMS ........................................................................................................................... 45

Downloading Data............................................................................................................................................. 45

Viewing Data and Data Finder Page ................................................................................................................ 47

Report View ...................................................................................................................................................... 48

Panel Layout View(charts/tables) ..................................................................................................................... 49

Quick Tips with Panels (charts/tables) ........................................................................................................ 50

6: Technical Support/ Customer Service............................................................................................................. 51

Replacing Microphone and Windscreen........................................................................................................ 51

Attaching/Detaching.......................................................................................................................................... 51

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Hard Hat Attachment Kit.................................................................................................................................. 52

Contact/Service Information ........................................................................................................................... 53

Technical Support Contacts.............................................................................................................................. 53

Service Contact Information ............................................................................................................................. 53

Returning for Service ........................................................................................................................................ 54

A: Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 55

Standards.......................................................................................................................................................... 55

Safety Markings................................................................................................................................................ 55

Mechanical Characteristics............................................................................................................................. 55

Power/Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................................................... 56

Environmental Effects ..................................................................................................................................... 56

Temperature...................................................................................................................................................... 56

User Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 56

Display .............................................................................................................................................................. 56

Keypad.............................................................................................................................................................. 56

EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5............................................................................................................................ 57

Physical Attributes of EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5.......................................................................................... 57

Measurements .................................................................................................................................................. 58

Types ................................................................................................................................................................ 58

Measurement Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 58

Calibration......................................................................................................................................................... 58

Communications ............................................................................................................................................... 58

Special Functions.............................................................................................................................................. 58

Edge Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 59

Warranty............................................................................................................................................................ 61

B: Glossary of Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 63

C: Measurement Equations............................................................................................................................ 71

List of Figures

Figure 1-1: Sample measurement display .................................................................................................................1

Figure 1-2: Illustration of how the dosimeter operates and processes ......................................................................2

Figure 1-3: Parameter setup screen for Model eg5...................................................................................................6

Figure 2-1: Identifying your equipment ......................................................................................................................7

Figure 2-2: Powered on with measurement view displayed ......................................................................................8

Figure 2-3: Edge Keypad .........................................................................................................................................10

Figure 2-4: EdgeDock1 ............................................................................................................................................11

Figure 2-5: Attaching the charger adapter with the plug adapter ............................................................................12

Figure 2-6: Attaching charger adapter to EdgeDock1 ..............................................................................................13

Figure 3-1: Edge Setup and Download options in DMS ..........................................................................................17

Figure 3-1: Sample summary data from DMS reporting ..........................................................................................18

Figure 3-3: Sample time history data (or logged data) chart ...................................................................................18

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Figure 3-4: Communicating—connecting a docked Edge to a PC ...........................................................................22

Figure 3-5: New Hardware wizard for Edge Dock ...................................................................................................23

Figure 3-6: Dosimeter screen ..................................................................................................................................24

Figure 3-7: C-A measurement setup .......................................................................................................................26

Figure 3-8: Edge display screen ..............................................................................................................................28

Figure 3-9: Edge security setting .............................................................................................................................29

Figure 3-10: Edge auto run screen ..........................................................................................................................30

Figure 3-11: Edge firmware update screen .............................................................................................................31

Figure 3-12: Set/Get Date-Time screen...................................................................................................................32

Figure 3-13: Set/Get Identity screen........................................................................................................................32

Figure 3-14: Saving and sending Edge setups........................................................................................................33

Figure 4-1: Quick help list for running a study .........................................................................................................35

Figure 4-2: Attaching the Edge on your shoulder ....................................................................................................36

Figure 4-3: Battery indicators...................................................................................................................................37

Figure 4-4: Calibrating .............................................................................................................................................38

Figure 4-5: Splash screen........................................................................................................................................39

Figure 4-6: Resetting the Edge from the keypad.....................................................................................................39

Figure 4-7: Changing the contrast from the keypad ................................................................................................40

Figure 4-8: Display screen while running.................................................................................................................41

Figure 4-9: Locking/Securing run.............................................................................................................................43

Figure 5-1: Communicating between your PC and the Edge ..................................................................................45

Figure 5-2: DMS start screen...................................................................................................................................45

Figure 5-3: Downloading in DMS with the Edge ......................................................................................................46

Figure 5-4: Data Finder page with the downloaded data.........................................................................................47

Figure 5-5: Sample data report in DMS ...................................................................................................................48

Figure 5-6: Panel layout view (viewing the data in charts and tables).....................................................................49

Figure 6-1: Microphone and windscreen assembly .................................................................................................51

Figure B-1: C-A weighting response curve ..............................................................................................................64

List of Tables

Table 2-1: LED indicators explained..........................................................................................................................9

Table 2-2: EdgeDock1 and EdgeDock5 components..............................................................................................12

Table 3-1: Dosimeter views and definitions .............................................................................................................19

Table 3-2: Dosimeter measurement descriptors/variants........................................................................................21

Table 3-3: Dosimeter fields explained for the Edge.................................................................................................25

Table 4-1: Indicators (i.e., run, stop, battery, and OL).............................................................................................42