Noise Dosimeters

Original doseBadge

    • The Original doseBadge noise dosimeter is a wireless personal sound exposure meter for performing occupational and industrial hygiene noise measurements of personal noise exposure.

    • The original wireless personal dose meter
    • IEC 61252 and ANSI S1.25 Personal Sound Exposure Meter Standards
    • Dual channel instrument
    • LAeq, LCpeak and exposure value parameters
    • Tough, robust metal case perfect for working environments
    • Free NoiseTools software for analysis and reporting

    The Original doseBadge

    Everything you need for occupational noise and industrial hygiene measurements

    The doseBadge noise dosimeter system is the perfect solution for measuring a worker’s noise dose exposure. The badge is small and light, with no cable or controls and mounts comfortably on the worker’s shoulder. The dosimeter is then left on the worker, storing details about the noise levels throughout the day.

    The doseBadge noise dosimeter has no controls or display and all control is over the infra-red link to the Reader.  The doseBadge case is a lightweight alloy, giving added strength to the already strong cone shape.

    The Original doseBadge noise dosimeter is a dual-channel instrument that will measure, store, and calculate the parameters essential for compliance with occupational noise regulations.

    These include LAeq, LCPeak & LEP,d and % Dose, LAVG & TWA.

    Along with these overall values, the Original doseBadge will store a Time History, or Noise Profile, throughout the measurement, for both channels.

    The Original doseBadge survives in the harshest environments

    The Original doseBadge noise dosimeter has been designed to survive in the toughest and harshest environments.

    There are no cables, controls or displays to damage.

    The microphone, battery, and electronics are housed in a durable, lightweight metal case, designed to resist damage from drops, knocks, or even being stood on.

    Applications for the Original doseBadge Noise Dosimeter

    Due to its unique and robust design, the doseBadge noise dosimeter is used across a wide range of applications where there is a need to assess workers’ noise exposure, such as:

    The measurement and control of occupational noise exposure

    Compliance with Noise at Work Regulations, Industrial Hygiene Standards and Occupational Noise Exposure Guidelines.Monitoring and recording term noise exposure

    Applicable Standards

    IEC 61252:1993 Personal Sound Exposure Meters

    ANSI S1.25:1991 Personal Noise Dosimeters Class Designation 2AS-90/80-5

    RC:110A: Internal Acoustic Calibrator to IEC 60942:2003 Class 2

    Measurement Range (Typical)

    70dB(A) to 130dB(A) RMS, 120dB(C) to 140dB(C) Peak

    Measurement Functions

    Overall Measurement Data

    doseBadge Configuration (Serial Number, Date & Time)

    Calibration Record

    Measurement Duration

    Highest Peak(C) Sound Level during the measurement

    Overload Exceedence

    115dB(A) Maximum Sound Level Exceedence

    Battery Status

    1 Minute Time History of:

    LAeq (3dB) or LAVG (4dB or 5dB), Peak(C) Sound Pressure & Battery Level

    For 3dB Exchange Rate:

    LAeq, LEX,8h, LAE, % Dose, Exposure (Pa2h), Estimated % Dose,

    Estimated Exposure (Pa2h)

    For 4dB & 5dB Exchange Rates:

    LAVG, TWA, % Dose, Estimated % Dose

    Frequency Weightings

    ‘A’ for all RMS measurements

    ‘C’ for Peak Sound Pressure

    Configuration Options

    Channel 1: Independent User Configuration of:

    Exchange Rate: 3dB, 4dB or 5dB

    Criterion Level: 80dB, 85dB, 90dB

    Criterion Time: 8hrs, 12hrs, 16hrs, 18hrs

    Threshold: None, 80dB, 90dB

    Time Weighting: None, ‘S’ (Slow)

    Memory

    CR:110A doseBadge

    The CR:110A doseBadge can store up to 24 hours of data in a single measurement

    RC:110A Reader

    Up to 999 Individual doseBadge Measurements

    Power

    RC:110A doseBadge

    Internal NiMH Battery. Typical Battery Life 24 hours @ 80dB

    RC:110A Reader

    2 x AA/LR6 with Auto Power Switch Off

    CU Series Chargers

    CU:195A Mains Power Supply. Fast Charge Option

    Output

    CR:110A doseBadge

    Wireless Infrared to RC:110A Reader Unit

    RC:110A Reader

    USB 2.0 (which also provides power to the RC:110A Reader)

    Dimensions

    CR:110A doseBadge

    Microphone Apex dia 13.0mm, Base 47mm dia, Height 38mm

    Weight

    CR:110A doseBadge 51g (1.8oz)

    RC:110A Reader 400g (14oz)

    Temperature

    -10

    Intrinsically Safe doseBadge

    • The Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Noise Dosimeter carries all the benefits of the original doseBadge Noise Dosimeter, with the advantage of also carrying intrinsically safe Certification, and is ideal for monitoring personal noise exposure in hazardous zones and explosive atmospheres.

    • UKEX, ATEX, EEx, FM & SIMTARS Intrinsic Safety
    • MSHA Intrinsic Safety (CR:112AIS version)
    • All the same benefits and features of the Original doseBadge
    • Ideal for use in Petrochemical, Mining and Confined Spaces
    • High level of protection with a rugged, robust design

    The Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Noise Dosimeter

    The Intrinsically Safe doseBadge Noise Dosimeter is a wireless personal noise dosimeter with added intrinsically safe Certification that will measure, store, and calculate personal noise exposure for your workers.

    This instrument can be used in hazardous zones, for example underground mines, petrochemical plants and other areas that require safe measurement equipment.

    With all the features of the Original doseBadge Noise Dosimeter, such as no cables, control or displays, and the added intrinsically safe Certification, the dosebadge noise dosimeter is perfect for a number of different applications.

    What is Intrinsic Safety?

    Intrinsically Safe equipment has energy levels so low that they cannot cause an explosion. Hazardous areas are those with combustible materials such as gases, dusts, or fibres that might produce an ignitable mixture.

    What is ATEX and EEx?

    The ATEX Directive, (ATmosphere EXplosible), is an EU Directive that provides the technical requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive and hazardous atmospheres.

    The ATEX Directive became a mandatory requirement for all hazardous area equipment sold in the European Union from 2003.

    In addition to the technical requirements demanded by the appropriate standards for each type of produce, the Atex Directive imposes additional requirements on the certificate holder in terms of quality systems and product documentation.

    Intrinsic Safety Limitations

    The doseBadge noise dosimeter, mounting kit and wind shield are approved for hazardous and explosive environments.

    None of the other items (Reader, Charger, etc.) have I.S. approval as the doseBadge charging, calibration and start-up is carried out outside the hazardous area.

    Intrinsic Safety Certifications

    Certification BodyGroup I Non-Mining ApplicationsGroup II Mining Applications
    UKEXBAS21UKEX0374
    Ex II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
    (-20 ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60 ºC)    		BAS21UKEX0375X
    Ex I M1 Ex ia I Ma
    (-20 ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60 ºC)
    ATEXBaseefa04ATEX0330
    Ex II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
    (-20 °º ≤ Ta ≤ +60 ºC)    		Baseefa04ATEX0331X
    Ex I M1 Ex ia I Ma
    (-20 ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60 ºC)
    IECExIECEx BAS 06.0084
    Ex ia IIC T4 (-20ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60ºC)    		IECEx BAS 06.0083X
    Ex ia I (-20ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60ºC)
    EExEEx ia IIC T4 (-20ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60ºC)EEx ia I (-20ºC ≤ Ta <≤ +60ºC)
    FMIS / I / 1 / ABCD / T4 Ta ≤ 60ºC; Type IP54
    I / 0 / AEx ia / IIC / T4 Ta ≤ 60ºC; Type IP54
    MSHA – CR:112AIS OnlyMSHA Intrinsic Safety Approval (No. 18-A060027-0)
    SIMTARSIECEx SIM 07.0004X
    Ex ia I -20ºC ≤ Ta ≤ +60ºC

    doseBadge5 Personal Noise Dosimeter

    • The advanced doseBadge5  personal noise dosimeter offers an enhanced analysis of noise levels and noise frequencies for the ultimate protection against noise in the workplace. Ideal for noise-at-work assessments, industrial hygiene and for protecting workers from excessive noise.

    • Complies with IEC and ANSI Personal Sound Exposure Meter Standards
    • LAeq, LCpeak and exposure parameters
    • 1:1 Octave noise filter measurement for hearing protection calculations
    • Four integrator channels allow you to meet any occupational noise measurement standard or regulation worldwide
    • Associated dBLink app for wireless Bluetooth operation, configuration, and data review
    • Scheduled measurement timers that reduce the potential for user error

    The doseBadge5 Personal Noise Dosimeter

    Simple, effective & compliant noise exposure measurements

    The Advanced doseBadge5 Personal Noise dosimeter is a high-performance wireless noise dosimeter that allows you to make compliant occupational noise exposure measurements, put into place effective control measures, and ensure that workers are not exposed to noise levels that will put their hearing at risk.

    Personal Noise dosimeter is simple to use and allows you to gather robust, reliable information for use in the assessment of occupational noise exposure. There are no cables, controls, or displays on the individual badges so they remain tamper-proof.

    In addition to the four independent channels or integrators (which you can configure to meet any combination of Regulations, Standards or Guidelines worldwide), the doseBadge5 Personal Noise dosimeter also provides real-time octave band analysis over the entire measurement and when combined with our license-free NoiseTools software, allows individual noise sources to be identified, making the selection of hearing protection, quicker, simpler and more effective.

    Real-time octave band analysis

    Throughout a measurement, the doseBadge5 Personal Noise dosimeter will measure the noise levels in octave bands from 63Hz to 8kHz, giving you detailed information about the frequency content of the noise.

    This allows you to accurately detemine the levels of hearing protection needed based not only on noise levels (dB(A)), but also based on the dominant frequency of the noise.

    You can download this information into the NoiseTools software for analysis and to create compliant noise exposure reports. NoiseTools also includes a comprehensive list of hearing protectors and will recommend the best ones to you based on your measurements.

    Time history

    Not only does the doseBadge5 noise dosimeter give the overall data (unweighted Leq) for each octave band, it also logs and stores a time history (or noise profile) for each band throughout the entire measurement.

    This feature allows you to identify specific noise sources within a measurement, mark and annotate them, and use the hearing defender selector within NoiseTools to choose the correct level of hearing protection.

    In summary with the doseBadge5 noise dosimeter, you can:

    Measure the frequency content of the measured noise exposure

    Highlight sections of the measurement and assess hearing protection against known noise sources

    Assess hearing protection against a number of different measurements using the Measurement Group functions in NoiseTools

    Gather detailed insights into the noise exposures of workers and make effective, informed decisions based on accurate data

    Use Time History, to highlight sections of the measurement and understand more about the exposure levels at particular timesProduce compliant occupational noise reports with ease

    Standards

    • IEC 61252:1993 +AMD1:2000 Personal Sound Exposure Meters
    • IEC 61252 Ed 1.1 (2002-03) Personal Sound Exposure Meters
    • ANSI S1.25:1991 (R2017) Personal Noise Dosimeters
    • IEC 61260-1:2014 Class 2 (Octave Bands from 63Hz to 8kHz)
    • ANSI S1.11-2014 Class 2 (Octave Bands from 63Hz to 8kHz)

    Measurement Range

    • RMS Range – 60 dB(A) to 140 dB(A)
    • Peak Range – 80 dB(C) to 143 dB(C)
    • Octave Bands – 70 dB(A) to 140 dB(A)

    Measurement Functions

    • 4 Simultaneous Independent Integrator Channels
    • 2 Simultaneous Independent Peak Channels
    • 1:1 Octave Bands (63Hz to 8kHz)

    Overall Measurement Parameters

    • Measurement duration, Start time & date, Instrument serial number & name
    • Calibration information (field & factory calibration), Overload & Tamper sensor detection

    Overall Integrator Parameters

    • Average Integrated Sound Level (Leq/LAVG), Time Weighted Average (LEP,d/LEX,8/TWA)
    • Sound Exposure & Estimated Sound Exposure, % Dose & Estimated % Dose, ULT Duration
    • SPL Max Level & Time, SPL Min Level
    • Overall Peak Channel Parameters
    • Overall LPeak level for each channel (Up to 2 channels)
    • Overall Octave Band Parameters
    • Overall unweighted Leq for each octave band (63Hz to 8kHz)

    Communication

    • Bluetooth® Wireless communication to the doseBadge5 dBControl
    • Bluetooth® Wireless communication to the dBLink App (Android & iOS)
    • USB download to NoiseTools via the doseBadge5 Dock

    Integrator Channel Options

    • Channel name – Preset or user defined
    • Exchange rate – 3, 4 or 5 dB
    • Criterion Level – 80 dB to 100 dB in 1 dB steps
    • Criterion Time – 1 hr to 24 hrs in 1hr steps
    • Threshold Level – None, 70 dB to 100 dB n 1dB steps
    • Time Weighting – Fast, Slow or None
    • Frequency Weighting – A, C or Z
    • ULT Level – 70 dB to 140 dB in 1 dB stepsULT Time Weighting – None, Fast or Slow
    • ULT Freq. Weighting – A,C, or ZSPL Max Time Weighting – Fast or Slow
    • SPL Max Freq Weighting – A,C or Z
    • LED Threshold Trigger – User selectable channel with user selectable % Dose trigger levels (75% to 100% in 5% steps)

    Peak Channel Options

    • Frequency weighting – A,C or Z (2 channels)

    Calibration

    • Automatic detection of external acoustic calibration
    • User configurable calibration level (typically 114dB or 94dB)

    Data Logging

    • 1 second or 1-minute time history data (user selectable)

    Memory

    • Up to 80 hours of Time History Data for each channel including 1:1 Octave Bands
    • Up to 40 individual measurements
    • Maximum duration of any single measurement: 24 hours

    doseBadge5 Dimensions

    • 66 mm x 43 mm x 53 mm (excluding clips)
    • 2.53” x 1.69” x 2.01” (excluding clips)
    • 85 g/2.9 oz

    Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit

    • The Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit contains everything you need for compliant occupational or environmental noise assessments

    • A complete noise measurement solution for occupational or environmental noise
    • Combine any Optimus+ Sound Level Meter with up to 5 doseBadge noise dosimeters
    • Single robust carry case for all the components & accessories
    • Includes the NoiseTools software for download, reporting & analysis

    Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit

    The Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit combine your choice of Optimus+ Sound Level Meter with any of our doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeters to create a Complete Noise Measurement Kit. The Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit includes all of the accessories you need for each instrument, supplied together in a single robust carry case.

    Optimus+ Sound Level Meters

    The Optimus+ Sound Level Meters use the very latest technology to provide instruments that are simple to use whilst giving you the measurement information that you need to make an effective noise measurement. Choose from the Optimus+ Industrial Sound Level Meter or the Optimus+ Environmental Sound Level Meter to create Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit that suits your needs.

    doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeters

    The addition of doseBadge Noise Dosimeters allows you to track the noise exposure of individuals throughout their shift, giving you a Lep,d. Workers wear the doseBadge on their shoulders to determine their individual levels of exposure so that you can prescribe the correct level of hearing protection they need.

    All of our doseBadges feature data logging, allowing you to download all of your measurements to NoiseTools for detailed analysis and the production of compliant noise at work assessments. Choose from our full range of doseBadge Personal Noise Dosimeters to create Safety Officer’s Noise Measurement Kit that suits your needs.

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