Honeywell Howard Leight VeriPRO User manual

VeriPRO Quick Reference Guide
Guide de référence rapide VeriPRO
VeriPRO Kurzanleitung
Guía de referencia rápida de VeriPRO

Table of Contents FR Table des matières
0.0 Welcome Bienvenue
1.0 VeriPRO at a Glance VeriPRO en un coup d’œil
1.1 How It Works Fonctionnement
1.2 Components Composants
1.3 System Requirements Exigences du système
2.0 Getting Started Démarrage
2.1 Installing the Software Installation du logiciel
2.2 Managing Users Gestion des utilisateurs
2.3 Set-Up and Preferences Configuration et préférences
2.4 Audio Settings Paramètres audio
3.0 Using VeriPRO Utilisation de VeriPRO
3.1 Main Menu Menu principal
3.2 Select Earplug Screen Sélection d’un écran Bouchon d’oreille
3.3 Complete Check Vérification complète
3.4 Quick Check Vérification rapide
3.5 User Reports Comptes-rendus utilisateurs
3.6 Earplug Fit raining Formation à la mise en place de bouchons d'oreille
4.0 roubleshooting Guide de dépannage
4.1 Care and Maintenance Entretien
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0.0 Willkommen Bienvenida
1.0 Überblick über VeriPRO VeriPRO en un vistazo
1.1 Funktionsweise Cómo funciona
1.2 omponenten Componentes
1.3 Systemanforderungen Requisitos del sistema
2.0 Erste Schritte Guía de inicio
2.1 Die Software installieren Instalación del software
2.2 Benutzer verwalten Administración de usuarios
2.3 Einrichtung und Benutzervorgaben Configuración y preferencias
2.4 Audio-Einstellungen Configuración de audio
3.0 VeriPRO verwenden Uso de VeriPRO
3.1 Hauptmenü Menú principal
3.2 Bildschirm „Gehörschutzstöpsel auswählen“ Pantalla de selección del tapón auditivo
3.3 Vollständige Prüfung Control completo
3.4 Schnellprüfung Control rápido
3.5 Benutzerberichte Reportes del usuario
3.6 Schulung zur Passform der Gehörschutzstöpsel Capacitación de colocación de los tapones auditivos
4.0 Fehlersuche Detección y solución de problemas
4.1 Pflege und Wartung Cuidados y mantenimiento
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Welcome 1.0 VeriPRO at a Glance
Howard Leight’s VeriPRO makes it easy to get an accurate, real-
world picture of your employees’ hearing protection.
This Quick Reference Guide gives you an overview of VeriPRO
hardware and software and gets you on your way to providing a
valuable hearing conservation service to your employees. The
guide provides information needed to set up, install and begin
using VeriPRO.
Developed by Howard Leight, in conjunction with the House Ear
Institute, VeriPRO makes it easy to get an accurate, real-world
picture of your employees’ hearing protection. Find out whether
your employees are receiving optimal protection, require additional
training on how to fit their earplugs, or need to try a different
model. VeriPRO uses sophisticated software in a user-friendly
format to measure the Personal Attenuation Rating [PAR] – the
real-ear attenuation your employees are receiving from their
earplugs.
Designed to be as easy to use as an automated cash machine or
self-service ticket kiosk, VeriPRO is a simple yet powerful
component of any Hearing Conservation program.
• Measures the Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) for each
employee
• Captures real-world attenuation by using unmodified earplugs
• Works with any earplug, corded or uncorded
• Fulfills regulatory requirements to ensure proper initial fitting of
hearing protection
• Creates accurate, easy-to-understand reports within minutes
• Provides an ideal opportunity for one-on-one education

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Unlike typical audiometric tests that measure the softest level at
which a listener can hear a tone, VeriPRO utilizes a relative
measurement of hearing level – the loudness of a tone in one ear
is balanced to a tone in the opposite ear at a known level. This
unique “loudness-balance” method allows an accurate hearing
test to be performed with normal background noise levels found
in a typical office or worksite – no special sound booth or
accommodations are needed.
he VeriPRO test procedure
VeriPRO’s test method is simple to learn and fast to complete. Users
balance tones using an on-screen slider bar so that the tones are
equally loud in both ears.
1. VeriPRO measures the user’s relative hearing level without
earplugs, across a range of frequencies.
2. The user inserts an earplug in the right ear and repeats the
loudness-balance procedure.
3. The user repeats the loudness-balance procedure with earplugs
in both ears.
1.1 How It Works

1.2 VeriPRO Components
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CD
Includes software, specially designed interface for users and
reporting features.
Audio Processor
Powers the system and serves as an external sound card and
headphone amplifier. Plug the audio processor into the USB port of
your computer and plug the headphones into the audio processor.
Headphones
Audiometrically balanced specifically for use with VeriPRO, these
headphones provide optimal audio output and greater backset of
the speaker for testing earplugs. Color-coded earcups: Red for right,
Blue for left.
Note: Do not use other headphones with VeriPRO, as this will
affect test results and may cause discomfort if the earplugs ma e
contact with the headphone.
Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR)
Based on the results, VeriPRO calculates the amount of
attenuation at each frequency in each ear and displays a Personal
Attenuation Rating (PAR) for each ear. The users know exactly
how much attenuation they are getting from their earplugs the
instant they are fitted (see Section 3.3).
Quick Check Results
Quick Check uses the same loudness balance procedure, but only
tests one critical frequency (500 Hz) in each ear (see Section 3.4).
1.1 How It Works (continued)

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1.3 System Requirements 2.0 Getting Started
Minimum Requirements 700Mhz CPU, 256MB RAM
Recommended Requirements 1.2Ghz CPU or faster,
512MB RAM
Hard-Disk Space Requirements 500MB
Software Requirements Windows XP, Windows 7 or
Windows Vista with SP3 or later,
Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0
When using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, VeriPRO must be
installed/opened with Administrator privileges.
To get started using VeriPRO, simply plug in the hardware
components, load the software onto your computer and enter users
into the database.
1. Plug VeriPRO audio processor into USB port of your computer
2. Plug VeriPRO headphones into audio processor
3. Turn off computer-generated sounds in your Control Panel
4. Install VeriPRO software
5. Enter user names into the database
6. Run VeriPRO test

You must add user names and other information into the data-
base before you begin testing.
o add users to the database:
1. Open program by clicking the VeriPRO icon.
2. At the welcome screen, click Continue. This brings you to the
Main Menu screen.
3. Click the oolbox icon in the top right corner.
4. Enter the Administrator Password into the pop-up box. Type the
word “password” for your initial log-in, then change the
password to your own preference. This password is encoded and
cannot be retrieved by anyone but you.
5. Click Manage Users.
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o install the VeriPRO software onto your computer:
1. Insert the VeriPRO CD into your computer’s CD drive.
2. Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop or in
your Start menu.
3. Access your CD drive by clicking on the D:\ drive icon.
4. Double-click on the VeriPRO icon to begin the installation
process.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install VeriPRO in the
directory of your choice.
2.1 Install & Register Software 2.2 Managing sers

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o enter user names:
1. Click Add User.
2. Enter an employee’s first
/ middle / last name, ID
number, Noise Exposure
Level, Department, and
Work Location. Required
fields are indicated with
an asterisk (*).
After a Department or
Work Location has been
entered initially, these
entries can be selected
from the drop-down
menu in future tests. They do not need to be entered again.
Instead of entering user names individually, you can also
upload a batch file of users. Click on Upload Users and follow
the instructions to prepare a tab-delimited text file, with data in
appropriate columns. Once the file is prepared, click on Upload
File.
3. Enter the employee’s noise exposure level, if known. This
exposure level should be the 8-hour Time-Weighted Average
exposure level, and may be entered as dBA (most common) or
dBC. This entry must be between 70 - 170 dB.
2.3 Set- p and Preferences2.2 Managing sers (continued)
Preferences
This function allows the administrator to select various testing options.
1. Select your preferred language.
2. Select the rating method used in your region (NRR for North
America, SNR for Europe, SLC80 for Australia).
3. Select your Safe Noise Criterion. This is the level you would like to
define as a safe noise exposure. We recommend 80 dB as the Safe
Noise Criterion; however, some companies and regulatory
agencies use other levels between 80-85. Your selection of Safe
Noise Crtierion does not affect the VeriPRO test itself, but does
affect the calculation of Safe Exposure Level in the results.
The other settings in the Preferences screen allow the administrator
to adjust the parameters of the VeriPRO test, including audio output
levels and timing. (continued on next page)

2.4 Audio Settings
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2.3 Set- p and Preferences (continued)
Typically no adjustment is
needed in these settings − the
default settings accommodate
nearly all users. The settings
are programmed as shown:
Upload Company Logo
VeriPRO allows you to
customize the screen with
your company logo. Simply upload a .jpg, .gif or .png file. Image
dimensions should not exceed 416 pixels W x 33 pixels H.
Quick Reference Guide
An electronic copy of this Quick Reference Guide is available from
this menu.
Export Data
VeriPRO results may be exported to an external file for data col-
lection and analysis.
1. In the Toolbox menu, select Export Data.
2. Select the date range for the tests you would like to export.
3. Click on Export.
Before you begin running tests, you must disable the internal
computer-generated sounds in the Windows Sound Control
Panel. Otherwise, computer sounds (such as incoming e-mail
alerts) will sound uncomfortably loud for users and will interfere
with the test.
Disable internal sounds
From your Windows desktop, click:
• Start
• Settings
• Control Panel
• Sounds and Audio Devices

3.0 sing VeriPRO
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2.4 Audio Settings (continued)
From the Sounds and Audio Devices window
• Open the Sounds tab
• From the Sound Scheme window, select No Sounds and then
click “O ”
Note: Simply turning down the volume control or muting the
volume from the Windows des top does NOT turn off computer-
generated sounds.
VeriPRO is designed to be easy to use, requiring minimal training for
you and your employees. It provides options for Complete Check and
Quick Check, as well as a variety of reporting formats for administrators.

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3.2 Select Earplug Screen3.1 Main Menu
Complete Check
Leads users through a sequence of five test
frequencies in three different parts. End result is a
Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR). Usually
completed in eight to ten minutes.
Quick Check
Ideal for earplug selection, training and periodic
testing. Tests at one critical frequency: 500 Hz.
Usually completed in three minutes or less.
Reports
Provides options for viewing and printing VeriPRO
test results. Reports can include a selected user’s
most recent individual test, any past individual
test, or a summary of all VeriPRO tests on file for a
given user.
Fit raining
Helpful on-screen instructions and videos
demonstrating proper fit of Howard Leight
earplugs.
From the Main Menu, users are directed to the Earplug Selection screen.
Although Howard Leight®earplugs are shown in the selection
screen, a user can perform a VeriPRO test with other types of earplugs
by selecting Other Earplugs.
If using ‘Other Earplug’, enter the model name and rated attenuation
value of that earplug. After an earplug has been entered the first time, it
can be selected from the drop-down menu.

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3.3 Complete Check
Complete Check leads the user through a sequence using five test
frequencies inthree different parts:
Part 1 – Loudness balance with no earplugs (Both Ears
Unoccluded)
Part 2 – Loudness balance with earplug in right ear only (Right
Ear Occluded) NO E: After Part 2 is complete, it is
important to keep the right earplug in place. Remind
users to not remove the right earplug after Part 2.
Part 3 – Loudness balance with earplugs in both ears (Both Ears
Occluded)
The frequencies used for each test are 500 Hz (repeated twice as a
reliability check), 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz. Complete
Check is ideal for use as a periodic check for workers with a significant
shift in their hearing.
Quality Controls
To increase test accuracy, four quality checks are built into the
VeriPRO software:
Roving Slider Bar – An arbitrary scale that changes with every new
screen. This prevents users from “benchmarking” their loudness-
balance, as the middle position of one slider bar will sound very
different from the middle position of the next slider bar.
500 Hz Retest – Demonstrates retest reliability within 6 dB
between the first and second trials.
Minimum Attenuation – Warns users if they are not achieving a
minimum level of attenuation. Users can refit the earplug if they
wish. If minimum attenuation is still not achieved, the user will be
warned a second time and the test will continue.
Slider Bar Movement – Tracks how many times the slider bar is
engaged. If a user leaves the slider bar in the same position
throughout the test, a warning is displayed on the screen and the
Results screen encourages the user to retest.

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3.4 Quick Check
The Quick Check mode is a fast screening check of the earplug fit.
It is ideal for earplug selection, training and periodic testing. It
uses the same test procedures as the Complete Check mode, but
only tests at one critical frequency: 500 Hz. If an earplug is fit
poorly enough to allow noise to easily leak through, this always
shows up at 500 Hz.
The Quick Check leads the user through the same three parts:
loudness balance with no earplugs, with earplug in right ear only,
and with earplugs in both ears. Due to testing at only one
frequency instead of five frequencies, the test is completed much
more quickly – usually in three minutes or less for most users –
but is not as accurate as the Complete Check. The result of the
Quick Check is simply the attenuation of the earplug at 500 Hz.
3.3.1 sing the Slider Bar
Remark Effect
I couldn’t hear the
sound in my left ear.
I couldn’t hear the
sound in my right ear.
I couldn’t hear the
sound in either ear.
Sound in my left ear
is softer than in my
right ear.
Sound in my left ear
is louder than in my
right ear.
Clicking on this choice adjusts the dB range 10 dB
higher in the left ear.
Clicking on this choice ends the test, since the
subject cannot hear even the reference tone. To
correct this, the System Operator should adjust the
Reference Ear Level in the Both Ears Unoccluded
section of Preferences.
The test ends, similar to above.
Clicking on this choice re-adjusts the scale on the
slider bar 10 dB higher.
Clicking on this choice re-adjusts the scale on the
slider bar 10 dB lower.
To proceed with the VeriPRO test, the user moves the slider bar
up and down to adjust the loudness of the left ear until it matches
the reference tone in the right ear. When volume in the left ear
and right ear match, press MATCH.
• To extend the range of the slider bar higher or lower, press the
double-arrows at the top or bottom of the slider bar. Note that
the double arrows flash red when the slider bar range has been
extended.
• If user cannot match the loudness of the tones, press CANNOT
MATCH and click on the appropriate remark.

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3.6 Earplug Fit Training
Under this menu, you can select the way you would like to view
VeriPRO reports:
• Select the test you would like to view
• Select optional views of the report (attenuation chart by
frequency or summary of all tests)
• Select whether you would like to create a PDF file of the report
to save on your computer, or view as a printable document.
3.5 ser Reports
VeriPRO offers helpful on-screen fitting instructions and fitting
videos for all Howard Leight earplugs. Users select which style they
are using. The fit training video lasts less than two minutes and
provides step-by-step text instructions and video demonstrations on
how to insert an earplug properly for optimal attenuation.

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4.0 Troubleshooting
VeriPRO System Problem Recommendation
Overall
Sounds
Problems with hardware, software loading, computer
compatibility.
No tones are audible.
Contact VeriPRO Technical Support.
• Check all cable connections.
• Restart the VeriPRO software, allowing your computer to recognize the VeriPRO
hardware [“New Hardware”] to be found by the operating system.
Headphones Hissing or popping sound in headphone. Due to the high output levels required for the VeriPRO headphones, some background
hissing or popping sounds are normal. Since VeriPRO tests above threshold levels,
these headphone noises do not affect the test results.
Headphones The tones are heard in both ears at the same time,
instead of just one ear at a time. Reconnect the headphone cable to the audio processor. Make sure the cable is fully
inserted — partial insertion will cause the signal to be heard in both channels
simultaneously.
Audio Processor Power LED display does not light. The LED will light whenever power is going into the audio processor. If the LED is not
on, try reconnecting the mini-USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to the
audio processor.
Software When program launches, there is a warning box:
System May Not Be Properly Calibrated. VeriPRO cannot identify the correct audio processor or headphone.
• Make sure only the VeriPRO audio processor and VeriPRO headphones are used with
the software.
• Check all cable connections. Reconnect the headphone cable to the audio processor.
Make sure the cable is fully inserted — partial insertion will cause the signal to be
heard in both channels simultaneously.

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4.0 Troubleshooting (continued)
VeriPRO System Problem Recommendation
Sounds The tones are too loud. There are four reasons why tones in the headphone may sound too loud:
1. System Operator did not disable internally-generated computer sounds (see Section
2.4). Make sure the Sound Scheme is set to “No Sounds” during VeriPRO testing.
2. Headphone was switched. Make certain the red earcup (R) is on the right ear and the
blue earcup (L) is on the left ear.
3. Earplugs were not inserted. The VeriPRO software generates loud tones during those
parts of the test for which earplugs are worn. Make sure earplugs are inserted
correctly at appropriate times during the test sequence.
4. Other programs are running on the computer’s desktop. For best results, do not
launch or run other programs while testing with VeriPRO. These can interfere with
the test and the presentation of tones.
Sounds The background noise in the test room is so loud,
users cannot hear the VeriPRO tones. VeriPRO can compensate for loud background noise:
• Open the System Toolbox and click on Preferences to access the settings.
• Raise the Reference Ear Level (Both Ears Unoccluded) to 70 dB.
• The reference tone will be easier to hear over the background noise without affecting
validity of test results.

4.1 Care and Maintenance
Daily Listening Check
To check headphone output, the VeriPRO administrator should
perform a short listening check prior to testing:
• Connect all hardware and open the VeriPRO program.
• Start a Complete Check at 500 Hz and balance the loudness of
the tones. For a listener with normal hearing, if several Cannot
Match responses are required before you reach a loudness
balance, the headphone output may be questionable. A
calibration check is recommended.
Cleaning of Headphones
Recommendations for cleaning the VeriPRO headphones are
similar to other earmuffs. Wipe down the cushions and headband
with mild soap and damp cloth, and dry before use. Do not
submerge headphones in water. Replace the cushions if they
appear stiff or cracked. Extra cushions are included with each
VeriPRO system, and can also be ordered from your safety
distributor.
Calibration Check
We recommend an annual calibration check of the VeriPRO audio
processor and headphones. Contact your Howard Leight
representative for details.
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Bienvenue 1.0 VeriPRO en un coup d’œil
VeriPRO de Howard Leight vous donne une vision précise et
réaliste des protections auditives de vos employés.
Ce guide de référence rapide vous donne un aperçu du matériel et
du logiciel VeriPRO et contribue à fournir à vos employés un
service de protection auditive d’excellence. Ce guide contient les
renseignements dont vous avez besoin pour configurer, installer
VeriPRO et commencer à l’utiliser.
Conçu par Howard Leight conjointement avec le House Ear Institute
(Institut américain de l'Audition), VeriPRO vous donne une vision
précise et réaliste des protections auditives de vos employés. Il vous
permet de savoir si vos employés bénéficient d’une protection
optimale, s’ils nécessitent des formations supplémentaires sur la
mise en place des bouchons d’oreille ou s’ils devraient essayer un
autre modèle. VeriPRO a mis au point un logiciel sophistiqué dans un
format convivial afin de mesurer l'atténuation procurée par
l’équipement de protection individuelle [EPI] - l’efficacité des
protecteurs auditifs mesurée sur oreille réelle pour vos employés.
Conçu pour une utilisation aussi élémentaire qu’un distributeur
automatique de billets, VeriPRO est un composant simple mais
puissant nécessaire à tout programme de protection auditive.
• Mesure le degré d’atténuation procuré par l’équipement de
protection individuelle (EPI) pour chaque employé
• Capture l’atténuation réelle grâce à des bouchons d’oreille non
modifiés
• Fonctionne avec tout type de bouchon d’oreille, avec ou sans
cordon
• répond aux exigences réglementaires pour s’assurer d’une bonne
mise en place initiale de la protection auditive
• crée des comptes-rendus précis et faciles à comprendre en quelques
minutes seulement
• Constitue une réelle opportunité d’accompagnement individuel
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Contrairement aux examens audiométriques traditionnels qui
mesurent le niveau le plus bas à partir duquel une personne peut
entendre une sonorité, VeriPRO utilise une mesure relative du
niveau d’audition – l’intensité d’une sonorité dans une oreille est
équilibrée avec l’autre oreille, à un niveau connu. Cette méthode
unique d’«intensité-équilibre » permet d’effectuer des examens
auditifs précis avec des niveaux de bruit de fond que l’on trouve
dans des conditions normales au bureau ou sur des chantiers. Il
n’est pas nécessaire d’utiliser de cabines ou d’autres installations
sonores spéciales.
Mode opératoire VeriPRO
La méthode de contrôle de VeriPRO est facile à apprendre et
rapide à compléter. Les utilisateurs créent un équilibre entre les
sonorités grâce à des curseurs sur l’écran, de manière à ce que
ces sonorités soient de même intensité dans chaque oreille.
1. VeriPRO mesure le niveau d’audition relatif de l’utilisateur sans
bouchon d’oreille, d’un côté à l’autre d’une gamme de
fréquences.
2. L’utilisateur introduit un bouchon d’oreille dans l’oreille droite
et recommence la même procédure.
3. Il l’effectue à nouveau avec un bouchon d’oreille dans chaque
oreille.
1.1 Fonctionnement
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