Etymotic ER•200DW8 Personal Noise Dosimeter with Data Loggi Manuel d'utilisateur

User ManualER-200DW8Personal Noise Dosimeter

10Status CheckPower ON · Press and release the power button one time. The 12.5% green LED illuminates briefly. · The previously measured noise dose is

1111Normal ModeRun Length: Programmable (16 hours; 3 days; 5 days; 7 days)Power ON · Press and release the power button two times. - The 12.5% (gre

12Interpreting ResultsNormal Mode (Based on NIOSH Criteria)LED Dose% Risk FactorHearing Protection Neededgreen 12.5% (slow flash)< 12.5%No risk of h

1313QuickCheck Mode(Estimated Dose per Hour) Test Time: 2 minutesPower ON · Press and release the power button three times. - The 12.5% (green) LED i

14Interpreting ResultsQuickCheck Mode (Based on NIOSH Criteria)Solid LED isEst. Dose per hourEst. Dose per 8 hoursNo LED lit < 12.5% <100%green

1515Reading the Display: What the LEDs MeanLED ColorThe dosimeter uses color-coded LEDs to display noise dose in percent. Green (Safe): Noise dose is

16What Dose % MeansNoise dose is a measurement of noise exposure. It is the combination of the amount of sound and the amount of exposure time. While

1717NIOSH vs. OSHA Criteria for Estimating Allowable Noise DoseIn the United States two standards are used to define how noise dose is calculated: Na

18Data LoggingNormal and QuickCheck results are stored in the dosimeter and can be downloaded, saved and printed using the ER-200DW8 Utility Suite. S

1919Any combination of runs can be used up to the memory capacity of the device. Examples:a. 24 QuickCheck runs [24 * 2 blocks each = 48 total]b. N

2Operating InstructionsIntroduction ...4Getting Started Package Contents ...5 Identificatio

20SpecificationsThe default settings used by the ER-200DW8 for calculation of noise dose are consistent with ANSI S1.25–1991 (R2002) Specification for P

2121Care and Maintenance · Do not expose to extreme temperatures · Do not immerse in any liquids · Clean with a soft dry cloth · Avoid dropping and ha

22Risk Factors for Hearing LossHealth risks from excessive noise exposure include permanent hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Other fa

23About the Utility SuiteThe ER-200DW8 Utility Suite allows you to: · Download, view, save, and print data from the ER-200DW8 Personal Noise Dosimete

24Insert the Utility Suite installation CD into the PC. Using AutoPlay, Click “Run setup.exe” to begin installation. If AutoPlay is disabled, navigate

25Accept all licensing agreements.Click Next >>Click Next >>Click Next >>

26An ETYMOTIC RESEARCH Logo for the Utility Suite will be on your computer desktop. After installation is complete you will be prompted to restart th

2727Connecting to the PCImportant: Plug the cable directly into a PC USB port. Do not plug it into a USB hub.Note: Each dosimeter has a unique serial

28282. Connect the USB cable to the ER-200DW8.3. Connect the USB cable to the computer.29

Utility Suite Screens29Open the ER-200DW8 Utility Suite by double-clicking the icon. There are 3 main screens in the Utility Suite: Home, Setup, and

3Utility Suite InstallationAbout the Utility Suite ...23Installation ...23-26Connecting to the PC ...

30MenusFile · Open: Opens saved reports · Save: Creates and saves a report for the currently selected data run · Save All: Creates and saves reports

31 · Describe Highlighted Run: Opens a text box for the user to enter details for the highlighted data run · Describe All Runs: Opens a text box for

Setup ScreenThe Setup Screen is used to customize the dosimeter.32 From the menu bar click “Setup.“ Click “Read ER-200D Setup.” The Status Bar will di

33Measurement Mode NOTE: Exchange rate, criterion level and threshold level determine how noise dose is defined and computed, and will impact the dose

34Run Length Normal Run Length 16 Hours (default) Allows for adequate run time before and after a typical 8-hour work shift, as well as any overtime

35Allow Previous Results to Be OverwrittenThe dosimeter automatically overwrites the oldest data when the device memory is full without signaling the

36Writing Settings to the DosimeterWhen settings are changed on the Setup screen, “Unsaved setup information” flashes until the setting are written to

Restore Default Settings · Click “Setup” from the menu bar · Click “Restore Factory Defaults” 37 · Click “Yes” · Status bar indicates “Restoring F

38Data Screen Downloading Stored Data · From either the Home screen or Setup screen, click “Data” on the menu bar. · Click “Read ER-200D Data.”The blu

39 · Serial Number: Device serial number · Run: Sequential, beginning with 001 · Run Type: Normal or QuickCheck · Final Dose %: Dose at end of run · O

IntroductionHearing loss from loud sound affects millions of people. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable, but most people don’t know how long th

40Data Graphs · The data graph displays dose data from the run highlighted in the Data Table. · To display graphs for other runs, select the run by cl

41QuickCheck Runs · QuickCheck run time is approximately 2 minutes. · Estimated dose per hour is displayed in the data table.Predictive Data FeatureR

42When “8” (hours) is entered, the estimated dose is over 1200%Note Only dose per hour data are displayed on the printed report.Clearing the MemoryIm

43Saving DataReports are created and saved in pdf format. Data are also saved in a text file when a report is created. · Prior to saving a report enter

44Printing ReportsTo Save and Print · Save the selected report as described above. A dialog box appears asking if you would like to print.To Print Wit

45Reports and Data FilesThe default location for reports is C:\Etymotic Research\ ER-200D Utility Suite\Reports. The user can save reports to a diff

46The Raw Data are used by the PC Interface program for calculations.Text File:The text file contains a data table documenting: Time; Dose%; Leq; and P

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55Getting StartedThe ER-200DW8 Personal Noise Dosimeter is an inexpensive, easy-to-use device that provides a good estimate of noise dose and alerts

6Identification of PartsA MicrophoneB Windscreen SocketC LEDs D Power ButtonE ClipF Battery CompartmentG USB SocketAABCBDGFEG

77Using the WindscreenFor accurate measurements, the 35 mm (1.4”) windscreen included with the ER-200DW8 should be used when noise is measured outdoor

8Pull up the foam and line up the windscreen pin with the windscreen socket on top of the dosimeterWindscreenWindscreen fits on top of the dosimeter

99Operating InstructionsBattery InsertionOn the back side of the dosimeter, locate the arrow on the battery compartment. · Press down and slide the c