Ampetronic Loopworks Measure R1 User manual

Quick-Start Guide
& R1 Handbook
Measure
Design
Connect
Learn
UP18301-2

1. Sign up for Loopworks™
If you haven’t done so already, create an
account to access the Loopworks™ online
environment.
This stage is optional, and you can use the
Measure App + Receiver in simple Meter mode,
but will need an account to access the full range
of Loopworks functions and to save data or
record audio. Create an account at:
https://loopworks.ampetronic.com
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2. Purchase Receiver
If you haven’t done so already, you will need to
purchase a Loopworks Measure Receiver.
The Receiver contains a Telecoil and enables your
iOS device to measure electromagnetic elds. The
Loopworks Measure App will not function without
a Receiver.
Order at:
ampetronic.com/products

3. Download the FREE App
If you haven’t done
so already, you will
need to download
the FREE Loopworks
Measure App from
the Apple App Store,
using your iOS
device.
TESTS
Background Noise
Filed Strength
Frequency Response
Live Signal
System Noise
Overspill
QUESTIONS
Signage
Sta Training
SIGNAL TYPES
Sine
Pink
Combi
Live
No Signal
System O
ACCEPTANCE
Good / Pass
Qualied Pass
Unacceptable / Fail
Help
Alignment Alert
MENU
Signal Menu
Capture
Meter
Certify
Settings
Reset
Results
Overall System Ver-
tics
Freq Noise
Field Results
4. Connect the Receiver
Start your new App and plug the Receiver into
the headphone socket of your iOS device to
activate it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to allow
access to the microphone and enter the label
number (digits only) printed on the side off the
Receiver.
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Background Noise
Frequency Response
Field Strength
Test
Perimeter Loop
Unacceptable
-5.2 db
-22
0
+8
+2
1 kHz / 400 mA/m
+1
+3
+4
+5
+7
+6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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Instructions
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Start Test Test Points SettingsResults
Freq
Field Noise
-40
-35
-30
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5
0
+5
+10
Live +40.0dBL
Save
Reset
1 kHz / 400 mA/m
Field Strength
Hold -20.0dBL
PASS
System: Meeting Room 1
Audio
Type
Signal
Area Coverage
Combi

5. Calibrate Receiver
Follow the on-screen instructions to
calibrate the receiver against your
iOS device’s settings.
This is an important function to allow
accurate meter readings to be taken.
Home Advanced
Background
Noise
Frequency
Response
Field
Strength
Test
Perimeter Loop
Unacceptable
-5.2 db
-22
0
+8
+2
1 kHz / 400 mA/m
+1
+3
+4
+5
+7
+6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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Instructions
FSM
Project: Ampetronic Head Office
Start Test Test Points SettingsResults
Freq
Field Noise
-40
-35
-30
-25 -20 -15 -10 -5
0
+5
+10
Live+40.0dBL
Save
Reset
1kHz / 400 mA/m
Field Strength
Hold-20.0dBL
PASS
System: Meeting Room 1
Audio
Type
Signal
Area Coverage
Combi
6. Sign in to Loopworks
Unless you intend to use the Loopworks™
Measure App as a simple meter (no recording of
data or audio and testing guides) you will need
to sign into the account you created at stage 1.
Press the Settings icon and enter the ‘Change
User’ screen to sign in.
Synchronise with your account by entering the
Projects Menu at the top of the screen and
selecting “synchronise” to save or retrieve data.

Handbook Contents
• Safety
• Introduction
• Overviewofunit
• Operationofunit
• Troubleshooting
• TechnicalSpecications
• Warranty&Calibration
• DeclarationofConformity
Box Contents
• 1xLoopworksMeasureR1
• 1xPouch
• 1xQuick-StartGuide&
Handbook
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This symbol is used to alert the user to important
operating or maintenance instructions.
The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user
to the risk of electric shock.
SAFETY
1.Itisimportanttoreadtheseinstructions,andtofollowthem.
2.Keepthisinstructionmanualinanaccessibleplace.
3.Cleanonlywithadrycloth.Cleaninguidsmayaffectthehardware.
4.Referallservicingtoqualiedpersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhenthe
apparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchasapowersupplycord
orplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenonto
theapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtoanyrainormoisture,
doesnotoperatenormallyorhasbeendropped.
5.
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 
WARNING–Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donot
exposethisapparatustorainormoisture.Theapparatusshallnotbe
exposedtodrippingorsplashingandnoobjectslledwithliquids,such
asvases,shallbeplacedontheapparatus.
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 
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER
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R1 Handbook

INTRODUCTION
TheLoopworksMeasureR1hasbeendesignedinconjunctionwiththe
LoopworksMeasureiOSAppasahighqualitypieceoftestequipmentfor
detectionandevaluationoftheperformanceofAudioFrequencyInductionLoop
Systems(AFILS)totheinternationalstandardIEC60118-4.
Itissimpletousewithalltypesofinstallation,fromsimpleservicepoint
applicationsthroughtolowspillareacoveragedesigns.Simplyholdthe
LoopworksMeasureR1inthesamepositionthehearingaidwillbeinoncethe
systemisoperational:i.e.holdtheunitatheadheighttotakemeasurements:
eitherseated,orstandingdependingonthevenue.
Aheadphonesocketisprovidedtoallowaudiblemonitoringandsubjective
testingofthesystem.DetailsofusearegivenintheHearingLooptestand
commissioningprocedure.
OVERVIEW OF UNIT

OPERATION OF UNIT
Method of use
1. DownloadLoopworksMeasureApptodevice
2. UnpackLoopworksMeasureR1
3. ConnecttotheiOSdevicerunningtheApp
4. Inserttheheadphonesintothesocketonthetopoftheunittomonitor
receivedsignal.Adjustthevolumeusingthecontrolsonthedevice
runningtheApp.
5. UseasbasicmeterorsignintoLoopworksMeasuretocapturetest
resultsandgeneratereports
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3.5mm(1/8inch)
Jackplugfor
connectiontoiOS
devicerunning
App
3.5mm(1/8inch)
Headphone
socket
Top Bottom
Home Advanced
Background
Noise
Frequency
Response
Field
Strength
Test
PerimeterLoop
Unacceptable
-5.2 db
-22
0
+8
+2
1kHz/ 400 mA/m
+1
+3
+4
+5
+7
+6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.1
0
2.0
Standing = 1.7m
Seated = 1.2m
Listening Height (Meters)
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
170cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
A
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
B
DE
Suggested
Oset
25cm
45˚
30cm
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
145cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
B
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
120cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
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N.B.Formostapplicationsitisthe
verticalcomponentofthemagneticeld
thatisreceivedbythehearingaid,as
aresulttheLoopworksMeasureR1is
designedtobeusedwhileheldvertically
asshown:
Home Advanced
Background
Noise
Frequency
Response
Field
Strength
Test
PerimeterLoop
Unacceptable
-5.2 db
-22
0
+8
+2
1kHz/ 400 mA/m
+1
+3
+4
+5
+7
+6
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
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3030
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0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.1
0
2.0
Standing = 1.7m
Seated = 1.2m
Listening Height (Meters)
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
170cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
A
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
B
DE
Suggested
Oset
25cm
45˚
30cm
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
145cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
B
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
0cm
100cm
50cm
150cm
200cm
120cm
0cm
-50cm
50cm
Distancefrom
counterprole
+Oset to loop
= 55cm
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TROUBLESHOOTING
No Headphone signal
Checktheheadphonesarepluggedin,andthevolumecontrolisturnedup.
Low magnetic eld strength
Checktheloopsystemisrunningcurrent.
IfthereisinsufcientCURRENT,orexcessivemetalloss,theapplicationmay
requireaspecialloopdesigntoachieveacceptableperformance,contact
Ampetronicforadvice.
Background noise
Checkallloopsystemsareswitchedoffandnotrunninganycurrent.
Iftheinterferenceisstillpresentwiththeloopsystemswitchedoff,locateand
eliminatethesourceoftheinterferencebeforeswitchingtheloopsystemback
on.Monitorwithheadphoneswhilstswitchingotherelectricalsystemssuchas
power,lightingetcONandOFF
SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER VALUE
Magnetic eld measurement Coilorientation:Verticalwhenunitheldupright
Referencelevel:400mA/m(ineldstrengthmode)
Frequency response
50Hzto8kHz±0.25dB
40Hzto10kHz±0.5dB
30Hzto15kHz±0.3dB
Gainstability:Betterthan±0.25dBoverallconditions
Audio Inputs
3.5mm4-polejackplugforconnectiontoApple
iOSdevice
3.5mm3-polejacksocketformonitoringwithstereo
headphones
Calibration power <100mW
Measurement power <1mW
Dimensions 52.0x27.5x9.5mm
Weight 10g
Operating temp range -10to+45°C(Storage-20to+75°C)
TROUBLESHOOTING
DetailsofallproductsandservicesprovidedbyAmpetroniccanbefoundatour
website:www.ampetronic.com
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WARRANTY & CALIBRATION
Thisproductcarriesaoneyearpartsandlabourwarrantyfromdateofshipment
fromAmpetronic.Thewarrantycouldbeinvalidatediftheinstructionsinthis
handbookarenotfollowedcorrectly,oriftheunitismisusedinanyway.
TheLoopworksMeasureR1iscalibratedduringmanufacturingtest,andis
validuntiloneyearfromthedatetheequipmentleavesAmpetronic.Calibration
reviewisrecommendedoneyearfromthisdate,howeverthisperiodmaybe
extendeddependingonuseandrequirements.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer: AmpetronicLtd.Unit2,TrentsideBusinessVillage
 FarndonRoadNewarkUnitedKingdomNG244XB
Declaresthattheproduct:
Description: FieldStrengthMeter
Typename: R1
ConformstothefollowingDirective(s)andNorm(s):
 Directive2004/108/EC
 EMC: EN55103-1:2009Emission
  EN55103-2:2009Immunity
 Directive: 2006/95/EC
 Safety: EN60065:2002+A12:2011
 Directive: 2011/65/EURoHS
 Part15: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCC
 Rules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)
 thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)this
 devicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including
 interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.”
Date:June2015,
J.R.Pieters,ManagingDirector,AmpetronicLtd.
Contactinformation
Website:www.ampetronic.com,Portal:loopworks.ampetronic.com
Technical:[email protected],Sales:[email protected]
Tel:+44(0)1636610062