Jabra Noise Guide User manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW JABRA NOISE GUIDE BEFORE YOU START Box Contents Installing the device How to insert the USB memory How does Jabra Noise Guide work? Mounting – Aluminum Table Stand 5 5 5 6 6 7 SOFTWARE SETUP Software Installation Set time Formatting the USB-key Configuration 1. Direct configuration 2.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW JABRA NOISE GUIDE We are pleased that you have chosen one of our products to help you create a better auditive environment for yourself and others. This manual provides you with information on how to take advantage of your product to the fullest. In order to fully understand the features and possibilities of Jabra Noise Guide, we advice you to read this manual carefully before you start using your Jabra Noise Guide.
BEFORE YOU START BOX CONTENTS Check the box contents: 1. Jabra Noise Guide 2. USB-key with software 3. Power adaptor with EU, US, UK and AUS plugs 4. USB adapter cable (A-plug to micro-B) 5. Base 6. Table grip 7. Tube A and B 5 INSTALLING THE DEVICE Jabra Noise Guide has 2 inputs at the bottom of the device. 1) A micro USB for power supply and export of data via a PC. 2) A standard USB input for exporting data from the internal log memory via the USB, and for offline configuration.
HOW TO INSERT THE USB MEMORY STICK IN THE NOISE GUIDE 1. Face the Noise Guide, so you have the USB port on the left from the tube. 2. Insert the USB memory stick with the JABRA logo facing forward. HOW DOES JABRA NOISE GUIDE WORK? 6 Microphone on top of the unit The Ear symbol indicates the current noise level. The LED panel indicate the average noise level over the past 15 minutes. This can be adjusted to other value in the software.
MOUNTING – ALUMINUM TABLE STAND A CONTENT: • Base • Table grip • Tube A • Tube B (extension tube) B Pass the cable through the disc base, and then through the hole in the table grip.
MOUNTING – ALUMINUM TABLE STAND A Insert the micro USB pin and pull the cable through tube A. If the exstension tube is needed, pull the cable through tube B. B A 8 Assemble tube A and B. Screw tube AB onto the base disc and connect the Jabra Noise Guide to the power cable. Screw the Jabra Noise Guide onto the tube. Mout to a flat surface as shown below. B Please ensure that the cable comes out where there is a hole in the disc base so the cable is not pinched.
SOFTWARE SETUP SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Please find the software on the included USB key. When you have installed the software, make sure to check for software updates to ensure that you are always updated with the latest version. Read more about this in the chapter ”About Jabra Noise Guide” p. 17. SET TIME 1. Connecet your Jabra Noise Guide to a PC 2. Move the cursor to the clock in the upper right corner of the screen 3. Left click on mouse. You will see the text ”Setting time on device”. 9 4.
FORMATTING THE USB-KEY The USB key included is formatted in the format called ”FAT32”. Read more about the functionality of the USB-key in the chapter: ”Software Setup” under ”Export setup to USB” p. 10. PLEASE NOTE! Remember to export any files you may have on your USB key before formatting, as the formatting will override any existing files. 1. Connect the USB key to your PC. 2. Right-click on the USB-drive. 3. Select ”Format” from the drop-down menu. 10 4. Select “Fat 32” under File System. 5.
CONFIGURATION There are 2 ways of saving your configurations: 1. Connect the device directly to your PC while performing the configuration. 2. Uploading your configuration to the USB-key. 1. DIRECT CONFIGURATION: Connect the device directly to your PC. Click ”Configure” every time you have changed settings. This way, your settings will be saved directly on the device. 2. EXPORT SETUP TO USB: Exporting the configuration to the USB-key is useful if you need to apply the same settings to multiple devices. 1.
OPERATING THE SOFTWARE QUICK SETUP There are 3 types of standard settings to choose from. 12 To help decide which of the 3 options to choose, click on the question mark to get further details. NOISY OFFICE: • The device is lit green when the noise level is below 60 dB. • The device is lit yellow when the noise level ranges from 60 dB to 70 dB. • The device is lit red when the noise level exceeds 70 dB.
QUICK SETUP NORMAL OFFICE: • The device is lit green when the noise level is below 55 dB. • The device is lit yellow when the noise level ranges from 55 dB to 65 dB. • The device is lit red when the noise level exceeds 65 dB. QUIET OFFICE: • The device is lit green when the noise level is below 50 dB. • The device is lit yellow when the noise level ranges from 50 dB to 60 dB. • The device is lit red when the noise level exceeds 60 dB.
SETUP 14 DEVICE INFORMATION Version: Shows the firmware version that is installed on the Jabra Noise Guide. Name: Name your device. Files in the internal log memory will be saved with this name and the date. Please note that the Jabra Noise Guide must be connected directly to the PC in order to name the device. Location: Name the location of the device.
SETUP CHECK FOR FIRMWARE UPDATE Under ”Device Information” you can also check for firmware updates for the Jabra Noise Guide device. Note! You need to do a factory reset of your device after the firmware update. If you want to keep your log files make sure to save the files to an USB key before making the update. 1. Connect Jabra Noise Guide to your PC. Make sure that your PC is connected to the internet. 2. Click on ”Check for firmware updates”. 3.
SETUP LIGHT SETTINGS Under “Light Settings” you can adjust the settings for the alarm levels. Here is an example: 1. The Ear-symbol is lit green up to 60 dB. 2. The Ear-symbol is lit yellow from 60 dB to 70 dB. 3.
SETUP RED EAR SETTING By default, the red Ear-symbol will be lit for 1 second when the noise limit is exceeded. Under ”Light Settings” you can change the duration and type of alarm: • • • • Lit 1 sec. Lit 2 sec. Flashing 1 sec. Flashing 2 sec. LEQ 15/ 60 By default, the light panel at the bottom of the device will indicate the average noise level over the past 15 minutes.
SETUP USER MANUAL Go to “User Manual” to download the latest version of the manual in your preferred language. 18 ABOUT JABRA NOISE GUIDE Here you can see what software version is installed on your computer. Click “Software update” to update to the latest software version. The”Software Update” button links to our web site where you can find the latest software version.
MEASUREMENTS DATA LIVE MEASUREMENT You can view live measurements in the software by connecting your Jabra Noise Guide directly to your PC. All data will be saved automatically to the ”Noise Guide Data” folder on the C-drive every 24 hours. CHART Under ”Live Measurement”, select the left tab ”Chart” to view live measurements in a graph. 19 The green, yellow and red colour blocks on the graph visualize the light settings for your Jabra Noise Guide.
MEASUREMENTS DATA SUMMARY Click the right tab ”Summary” to get a statement of your measurements in percentage.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE READING THE GRAPH Place the cursor over the graph to view time and noise level values. 21 Select what values you want the graph to show. In the bottom right corner a box shows the chart statistics for the certain period. VALUES EXPLAINED: LAeq, 1s min: Lowest noise measurement for a certain period. LAeq, 1s max: Highest measurement for a certain period. LAeg(average): Average noise level for a certain period. LCpeak max: Highest peak measurement for a certain period.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE SHOW MARKER The “Show marker” function allows you to examine the measurements in a certain period of time. To select a period on the graph, check the box “Show marker”. A red and a blue marker will now appear. 22 Move the markers by pulling them from side to side. Alternatively, you can move them to a certain point by typing the time in the white box at the top of the marker. Remember to put a colon between hours and minutes.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE ZOOM FUNKTION Whenever data is shown on the graph, it is possible to zoom in to look more closely on a specific area. 1. Current measurement. 23 How to zoom in: 2. Position your cursor anywhere on the graph. 3. Left-click and use the cursor to pull a grey area, pulling towards the right. 4. Release the cursor when the wanted area is selected. 5. View the magnified area.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE ZOOM FUNKTION The screen is now showing the magnified area. 24 How to exit the zoom function: 1. Position your cursor anywhere on the graph. 2. Left-click and use the cursor to pull a grey area, pulling towards the left. 3. Release the cursor and the whole measurement area is visible again.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE MEASUREMENT LIBRARY Jabra Noise Guide automatically saves all live measurements to the C-drive in the folder called ”Noise Guide data”. Data imported from the Jabra Noise Guide via USB are also saved in this folder. All files are saved in a CSV format that is compatible with Excel. Log files will be named “PC” if they are live measuements, and “Internal” if they are exported from the Jabra Noise Guide’s internal memory. The log file names are created as follows: 1.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE CSV FILE FOR THE NOISE GUIDE When you open your Noise Guide measurements as SCV files, you are able to see the full picture of what is being measured. Date: Shows the date of the measurement Time: Shows what time the Noise Guide has measured 26 LASmax: LAS is an A-weighted slow measurement. Slow means that it measures 1 time a second. LASmax is the highest A-weighted slow measurement within the last minute. LAFmax: LAF is an A-weighted fast measurement.
NAVIGATING IN THE SOFTWARE IMPORT DATA FROM USB 1. Connect a USB-key to your Jabra Noise Guide. While the data is exporting from the internal log to the USB-key, the Ear-symbol will light yellow for a few seconds. 2. Remove the USB-key from the device when the yellow light has stopped flashing. Insert the USBkey in your PC. 3. Open the software and click ”Import from USB”. The software will open the folder automatically. 4. Select the EAR file you want to import. 27 5.
FAQ: For updated FAQ’s, go to www.noiseguide.org MAINTENANCE Maintenance and service must be performed only by a trained service technician. After completing maintenance / service, a functionality check and a visual inspection of the device must be performed before it may be used again. DESINFECTION / CLEANING Jabra Noise Guide contains materials that cannot tole-rate substances used in conventional surface disinfectants. Therefore, use only alcohol to clean the product.
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