UK & EU Noise at Work Regulations

If you are working to the UK Control of Noise at Work Regulations or the EU Physical Agents (Noise) Directive, the Leq View gives you the information that you need.

The LAeq and LCPeak values are measured at the same time which allow the LEP,d (LEX,8h) and the Peak Action Levels to be determined.

The LCeq-LAeq (C-A) value is also measured which can be used to select PPE using the HML method. LAE is also measured along with LZPeak for regulations that use this rather than LCPeak.

OSHA,MSHA other regulations

If you need to meet regulations such as OSHA HC & NC, MSHA HC or ACGIH, the two "virtual" noise meters in the Dose View can be quickly configured to provide you with this information.

The Quick Setup gives access to a number of preset functions including OSHA HC & NC, OSHA HC & ACGIH and MSHA HC & EC.

The custom settings can be used to choose any other setup or configuration that you may need. Once you've chosen the setup needed it will be stored so each time you use the meter you will have the information you need.

For the two "virtual" noise meters, the LAVG, TWA, % Dose and Estimated % Dose are displayed.

The C & D instruments also feature real-time octave band filters which will measure the noise in 10 different frequency bands.

The octave band measurement is made at the same time as the other measurements and includes the overall level in each band along with a time history of the bands across the measurement period.

NR & NC values & curves on screen

The D variants add NR & NC values and curves to the 1:1 octave band measurements. This information can be useful in checking the performance of HVAC systems and noise levels in rooms.

If you choose the data logging version of the Optimus Red, we'll include our NoiseTools noise analysis software so you can keep a record of your measurements. If you choose the Optimus Red with 1:1 Octave Bands, NoiseTools can also recommend hearing protection based on your data.

You can upgrade this instrument to a more advanced version of the Optimus Red or the Optimus Green at any time, future-proofing your investment.

In this day and age, you can find a smartphone app for just about everything! The convenience of having a sound level meter app on your smartphone may be tempting, but you should be extremely careful about relying too heavily on these sorts of applications. International regulations are clear: the equipment you use to measure and monitor noise in the workplace must meet strict standards.

Smartphone microphones and sound level meter apps are not compliant with these regulations, so while they may offer an indication of the sound levels in your workplace, the data they provide cannot be relied on and will not stand up to scrutiny should legal proceedings be brought against your organisation.

Using a specially designed occupational noise sound level meter for your noise at work assessments is a sure-fire way to ensure that you are properly and adequately reducing the risk of hearing loss for your employees, protecting their quality of life and your business's repuation. The Optimus+ Red is the perfect solution for all your noise at work needs.

• Designed as a noise at work sound level meter: includes everything you need for occupational noise measurements

• Large screen makes the data incredibly easy to read

• Lightweight and easy-to-hold shape designed for ease of use

• Available as either a Class 1 or a Class 2 instrument

• Available as an octave band sound level meter for octave band measurements, allowing for the accurate selection of the most effective hearing protection

• No complicated setup procedure – just switch on, calibrate and start measuring

• Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to use your device with a compatible smartphone

• Health and safety officers

• Environmental health officers

• Health and safety consultants

• Workers in the construction industry

• Workers in an industrial setting

• Workers in the entertainment/leisure industry

• Carrying out noise at work surveys

• Ensuring compliance with national health and safety legislation

• Measuring noise levels of machinery, heavy equipment, vehicles and generally loud areas in the workplace

• Monitoring and measuring vehicle noise as per ISO:5130 and § 29 StVZO

Applicable Standards

IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1 or Class 2

IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 1 or Class 2 Group X

IEC 60651:2001 Type 1 I or Type 2 I

IEC 60804:2000 Type 1 or Type 2

IEC 61252:1993 Personal Sound Exposure Meters

ANSI S1.4 -1983 (R2006), ANSI S1.43 - 1997 (R2007)

ANSI S1.25:1991

1:1 Octave Band Filters to IEC 61260 & ANSI S1.11-2004 (C & D variants)

Microphone

Class 1 MK:224 pre-polarized, Class 2 MK:216 pre-polarized

Microphone Preamplifier

MV:200 Removable Preamplifier (All versions)

Total Measurement Range:

20dB to 140dB RMS Single Range

Noise Floor: <18dB(A) Class 1, <21dB(A) Class 2

Frequency Weightings

RMS & Peak : A, C, & Z Measured Simultaneously

Frequency Bands: 10 Octave Bands (31.5Hz to 16kHz, C & D variants)

Time Weightings

Fast, Slow & Impulse Measured Simultaneously

Display

High resolution display. Ambient light sensor & illuminated keypad

Memory

4GB (B, C & D Versions), 32GB factory fit option

AuditStore

Measurement verification data stored in secure memory

Time History Data Rates (Global settings)

10ms, 62.5ms, 125ms, 250ms, 1/2 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec (User selectable)

VoiceTag Audio Recording (B, C & D Versions)

Up to 30 seconds of audio notes with each measurement

Bluetooth

BLE compatible with Android and iOS devices.

Cirrus mobile applications available from Google Play and the App Store

Integrators

Three simultaneous "virtual" noise meters. Integrator 1 is preset to Q3 for Leq functions. Integrators 2 & 3 can be configured with the following:

Exchange Rate: 3, 4 or 5 dB

Threshold: 70dB to 120dB (1 dB steps)

Time Weighting: None or Slow

Criterion Level: 70dB to 120dB (1 dB steps)

Criterion Time: 1 to 12 hours in 1 hour steps

Integrator Quick settings

EU, OSHA HC & OSHA NC, OSHA HC & ACGIH,

MSHA HC & MSHA EC, Custom 1 & Custom 2

Measurement control

Pause & Back Erase with user selectable duration

Dimensions

Size: 283mm x 65mm x 30mm

Weight: 300gms/10oz

Batteries

4 x AA Alkaline

Battery life

Typically 12 hours with Alkaline AA

Typically 20 hours with Lithium AA Non-Rechargeable

Battery life is dependent upon the battery type, quality & screen brightness

Connections

USB Type B to PC

AC & DC Output via ZL:174 (2 x Phono, 1m)

Multi-pin IO for external power via ZL:171 cable (2.1mm socket)

External Power: 5v-15v via MultiIO socket via ZL:171 cable (2.1mm socket)

Tripod Mount

1/4" Whitworth socket

Case

Material: High Impact ABS-PC with soft touch back & keypad

Environmental

Temperature: Operating -10°C to +50°C, Storage -20°C to +60°C

Humidity: Up to 95% RH Non Condensing

Electromagnetic performance

IEC 61672-1:2002 & IEC 61672-2:2003

Except where modified by EN 61000-6-1:2007 & EN 61000-6-1:2007

Language options

English, French, German, Spanish. Other language options may be available

Software Support

NoiseTools Download, Configuration & Analysis software supplied as standard. Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 (32bit & 64bit)

Measurement Functions

CR:162A & CR:161A

Displayed Functions

LXY, LXYMax, LXYMin, LXeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LCeq-LAeq, LXE

Graph of Short LAeq, LCPeak

Integrators 2 & 3: TWA, Dose%, Est Dose%v

Measurement Run Time

CR:162B & CR:161B

Displayed Functions

LXY, LXYMax, LXYMin,,LXeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LCeq-LAeq, LXE, LAIeq

Graph of Short LAeq, LCPeak

Measurement Run Time

Integrators 2 & 3: TWA, Dose%, Est Dose%

Stored Functions

LXYMax & Time History of LXYMax

LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak

Time History of LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak, LAIeq

Integrators 2 & 3: LAVG , TWA. %Dose

Time History of LAVG

CR:162C & CR:161C

Displayed Functions

LXY, LXYMax, LXYMin, LXeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LCeq-LAeq, LXE, LAIeq

Graph of Short LAeq, LCPeak

Measurement Run Time

Integrators 2 & 3: TWA, Dose%, Est Dose%

Real-Time Octave Band Filters

Stored Functions

LXYMax & Time History of LXYMax

LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak

Time History of LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak, LAIeq

Integrators 2 & 3: LAVG , TWA. %Dose

Time History of LAVG

Octave Bands: Overall Leq & Leq Time History for each band

Measurement Run Time

Time & Date of Measurement Start

CR:162D & CR:161D

Displayed Functions

LXY, LXYMax, LXYMin, LXeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LCeq-LAeq, LXE, LAIeq

Graph of Short LAeq, LCPeak

Measurement Run Time

Integrators 2 & 3: TWA, Dose%, Est Dose%

Real-Time Octave Band Filters

NR & NC values & curves

Stored Functions

LXYMax & Time History of LXYMax

LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak

Time History of LAeq, LCeq, LZeq, LCPeak, LZPeak, LAPeak, LAIeq

Integrators 2 & 3: LAVG , TWA. %Dose

Time History of LAVG

Octave Bands: Overall Leq & Leq Time History for each band

NR & NC values & curves

Measurement Run Time

Time & Date of Measurement Start

where x=A ,C ,Z; y= F, S, I

Other functions may calculated by the NoiseTools software and displayed on download.

There are eight variants of the Optimus+ Red sound level meter: four with Class 2 performance and four with Class 1 performance.

The table below shows the different versions and options available with each instrument.