Casella CEL-352 dBadge Instruction Manual Page 1

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 1 March 2010 CEL-350 dBadge & CEL-352 dBadge ‘Plus’ Including Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) Ve

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 10 4 CHARGING THE CEL-35X 4.1 Charging The CEL-35X dBadge uses internal NiMH batteries. Ensu

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 11 Figure 6 Note that once removed from the charger, the dBadge will automatically sw

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 12 5 GENERAL OPERATION 5.1 Switching on the dBadge Once the instrument is switched on by pressing the

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 13 Figure 9 The subsequent screens will cycle through results from the last measuremen

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 14 5.2 Calibration It is important to calibrate each dBadge before and after use, in accor

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 15 Figure 12 Press the ‘R’ key to confirm you wish to calibrate the unit, it will take a few

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 16 5.3 Starting A Measurement Run Ensure the windshield is fitted according to section 3.4.

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 17 Figure 16 Once the measurement run has begun, the ‘Play’ symbol will appea

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 18 Casella CEL recommends the dBadge is locked to prevent the wearer from tampering with the un

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 19 5.4 Stopping A Measurement Run If the CEL-35X dBadge is locked, first unlock the keypad by

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 2 Caution UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should this equipment be cleaned using a solvent based cleaner.

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 20 5.5 Reviewing Measurement Run Data As soon as a measurement run has been stopped, the dBadge will a

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 21 By pressing the ‘R’ key when on any of these screens, the display will stop cycling for a period of 5

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 22 On the language screen, the available options are English, Spanish, French, Italian, German

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 23 For a definition of each of these terms please see Appendix 1, section 10.1. Note tha

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 24 Display Setup Blue LED Off Blue LED Flashing Slow Blue LED Flashing Fast ISO Leq <=79.9dB(A) AND L

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 25 6 MOUNTING THE CEL-35X The recommended location for mounting a noise exposure meter varies dep

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 26 Note, when any of the mounting clips are ordered, they are supplied in pa

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 27 CEL-6354 Hard Hat Mounting Kit 6.3 CEL-6353 Harness Mounting Kit The CEL-6353 is used for atta

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 28 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 7.1 Specification Sound Exposure Meter/Dosimeter Standards: IEC 61252:

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 29 Overload Indication: 140.4dB RMS (i.e. 0.1dB above the top of the range), Peak Overload Value

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 3 Instructions specific to hazardous area installations (reference European ATEX Directive (94/9/EC, An

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 30 8 SERVICING AND WARRANTY ARRANGEMENTS To ensure conformity with the specification, this instr

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 31 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The dBadge will not switch on The dBa

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 32 10 APPENDIX 10.1 Glossary of Terms This Appendix gives a glossary of the acoustic terminology used i

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 33 Decibel (dB) The standard physical unit for measuring sound level and noise exposure. Estim

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 34 LAVG This is a parameter used in OSHA measurements. It is the average sound level over

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 35 Peak The maximum level in dB reached by the sound pressure at any instant during a measu

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 36 10.2 Measured Parameters Regardless of which display mode is selected (ISO or OSHA) ALL parameters

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 37 10.3 Using the CEL-352 for the Selection of Hearing Protection The CEL-352 dBadge ‘Plus’

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 38 Where PNR is the predicted noise level reduction provided by the hearing protection. For example,

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 39 10.4 ATEX Certificate

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 4 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ...

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Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 5 1 INTRODUCTION The CEL-35X family consists of the CEL-350 dBadge and the CEL-352 dBadge ‘Pl

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 6 2 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT Carefully remove all components of the dBadge from the shipping container and

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 7 Optional items at time of order: D8147/Z 3 Point Harness CEL-6351 Spare Pin Mounting Kit (5 Pac

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 8 Figure 2 3.3 The CEL-6362 Charger A CEL-6362 is a drop-in intelligent 3-way charger unit, required

Casella CEL-35X dBadge Users Handbook – Page 9 charged in non-hazardous areas in the absence of any flammable atmospheres. 3.4 The Windshield Duri