Casella HB4056-01 dBadge2 User manual

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FIELD GUIDE for dBadge2®
Personal Noise Dosimeter
dBadge2 is designed to make personal noise exposure
measurements simpler than ever before. It is available in Intrinsically
Safe models and features up to three simultaneous dosimeters (D1,
D2 & D3). It consists of the instrument body, microphone,
windscreen and mounting clips which are all pre-assembled on
delivery. This field guide is designed to get you ‘up and running’but
we recommend that to get the best from your purchase that you
refer to the full dBadge2 handbook (HB4056). The handbook, P.C
data download utility plus other useful information and updates are
available from the Support section of the Casella website.
The Airwave app is available at:-
For important safety information
relating to Intrinsically Safe models,
please refer to the dBadge2
handbook (HB4056) available for
download at:-
www.casellasolutions.com

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Introduction
The dBadge2 is available in one of three models, described in the
table below. Intrinsically Safe versions of these models are also
available.
*Bluetooth may be disabled if not required
Switching On/Off
To switch the dBadge2 on, press and release the left hand key. The
display will show a number of start-up screens which include the
dBadge2 logo, specific model type (PLUS/PRO), serial number and
firmware version followed by an indication of battery, memory and
Bluetooth® status. You can navigate and review data from the
previous run by pressing the left or right keys.

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The display may go blank if no keypress is detected during the user
defined display timeout period. The status indictor will flash Red
whilst the display is blank. The display may be ‘woken’ by pressing
either key. To switch the dBadge2 off, press and hold the left hand
key during the 3-2-1 countdown.
Charging
Charge the dBadge2 by placing it in any available ‘pocket’ in the
combined Docking Station & Charger (part 207107B). The charger is
powered using the PC18 universal power adaptor. Note that the left
hand pocket also serves as the USB download interface as indicated
by the symbol.
The dBadge2 display will initially show the battery charge status but
will go blank after approximately 20 seconds; the status indicator will
flash red during charging and will change to steady blue once fully
charged. To ‘wake’ the display whilst charging, press either key or tilt
the Docking Station forward.

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Configure the dBadge2
You will typically not need to do this every time the dBadge2 is used.
Press the left hand key to power up the dBadge2, release the key
then immediately press both keys to enter the configuration mode.
This allows the following settings to be made:-
Select language
Adjust date and time
Set the display contrast
Set the display timeout interval
Specify the dosimeter setup to be displayed for D1 and optionally
D2 and D3
Select/deselect the capture of Audio Notes (Pro & Plus)
Select/deselect real-time octave band analysis (Pro)
Select/deselect the availability of ‘Pause’function
Select/deselect events & audio capture (Plus & Pro)
Select/deselect the visual alarms feature
Select/deselect Auto Lock of the keys
Select large or small display font
Select/deselect Auto Scroll of the display
Select/deselect the Timer mode (Off, fixed run duration, or
delayed start)
Select/deselect Bluetooth connectivity (see note below)*
Clear the memory
Cycle back through the configuration menu or exit
Note: For use in Radio or Security sensitive locations (i.e. Hospitals, Aviation, etc.),
Bluetooth® connectivity may be fully disabled by using the firmware upgrade utility. When
disabled, the Bluetooth menu option will not be shown in the settings menu.
Generally, pressing the left hand key scrolls through the available
options for each setting and the right hand key accepts the change

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and moves to the next setting. Any changes made will become the
default when the dBadge2 is next powered up.
Fitting and Removing the Windscreen
The Windscreen protects the sensitive microphone against dirt,
moisture, impact damage and air movement that may otherwise
affect the measurement. To remove the Windscreen (e.g. in order to
perform a calibration), grip the black plastic body and push in the
direction of the arrow indicated on the tab of the Windscreen. Refit
by aligning the tab with the recess in the main body of the dBadge2.
An audible “click” confirms that it is securely in place.
Mounting Clips
It will not normally be necessary to remove the clips. Please refer to
the full handbook for details of how to do this.
Calibration
With the dBadge2 in stop mode, remove the Windscreen and place a
CEL-120/2 acoustic calibrator firmly over the microphone and switch

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on (note a red arrow indicating an overload may temporarily appear
but will clear and may be ignored).
The dBadge2 will automatically detect a 1KHz calibration tone and
enter the calibration mode (the target calibration level is set in
Casella Insight Data Management Software). Press the right hand
key to confirm you wish to calibrate. Two further screens will show
progress and confirm that calibration has been completed.
Starting a Measurement Run Manually
With the dBadge2 turned on, press & hold both keys during the 3-2-1
countdown to start a measurement run. The ‘play’ icon indicates
that a run has started.
If Audio notes are enabled (Plus and Pro models), the user will be
given the opportunity to record up to 15 seconds of notes by
pressing and holding the right key.
European users may only want an ISO setup on D1 and therefore
deselect D2 & D3 (in the Configuration Menu) whereas users in the
USA may wish, for example, to simultaneously display OSHA HC,

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OSHA PEL or ACGIH criteria. The screens below show some of the
Dosimeter setup options:-
Locking the keys
If the Auto Lock feature has been selected in the Configuration Mode
(shown below) the keys will lock automatically when a measurement
run has started and a padlock symbol will appear in the display:-
To lock manually (and unlock) after a measurement run has started,
press & hold the right hand key for 2 seconds and whilst still holding
the right key, press the left key 3 times in quick succession.
Stopping a Measurement Run Manually
To stop a measurement run, if necessary first unlock the keys (see
above), then press & hold both keys during the 3-2-1 countdown.
The icon indicates that the run has stopped.

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Starting & Stopping a Measurement Run
Remotely
Bluetooth® low energy wireless connectivity is a standard feature of
all models which allows remote start/stop/pausing and data review
using the Airwave App.
Ensure that Bluetooth is switched on (i.e. indicated in the status
screen and/or switched on in the Configuration settings). Load the
Casella Airwave App on your IOS or Android mobile device (Android
OS from ver4.3 with Bluetooth 4.0 hardware support). Open the App
and it will scan for all instruments in range and display them
accordingly.
‘Tapping’ the screen will take you to the monitor screen shown
overleaf

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Example of ISO D1 settings (left) and OSHA D1 & D2 (right)
Touch and hold the appropriate icon during the 3-2-1 countdown to
Start, Pause or Stop a run.
Touching the Menu option will allow data to be copied to the
clipboard or emailed along with additional field notes and any
photographs of the task.

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Downloading data to PC
With the Docking Station connected to both the power supply
adapter (part PC18) and to a PC using a USB Mini B to USB (PC) cable
(part CMC51), place the dBadge2 in the left-most pocket. The
dBadge2 will begin to charge and a USB connection symbol will
be displayed. Data can either be downloaded using the dBadge2
Data Download Utility or Casella Insight Data Management Software;
both applications are available for download on the product support
page of our website.
Error Messages
A number of different error messages may be shown for situations
such as battery failure, full storage memory or calibration errors.
Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the dBadge2
handbook.
Useful Casella contact details:-
UK: [e-mail]
USA: [e-mail]
China: [e-mail]
India: [e-mail]
dBadge2 Field Guide
FG65-03 English
March 2016