TSI EDGE 5 User Manual

THE EDGE 5

PERSONAL NOISE
DOSIMETER

The TSI Quest™ Edge 5 Personal Noise Dosimeter is a comfortable,
compact dosimeter that easily mounts to your shoulder. The
Edge 5 model oers three independent dosimeters that can
simultaneously measure against separate industry standards,
all in one compact unit.

Features and Benets

+ Compact, 3-ounce (85 grams) unit mounts easily to the shoulder
+ Large display with easy-to-use interface provides crucial

information at a glance

+ Choose from three independent dosimeters that can simultaneously

measure against separate industry standards, all in one compact unit

+ MSHA, SIRA (ATEX), CSA (US/Canada) and Simtars (iECEx)

Intrinsic Safety Approvals

DESIGNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL

EASE OF USE

LED Dose Indicator

+ LED indicator can be programmed

to ash when dose level has
been exceeded

+ Helps safety manager and employees

easily identify who has reached their
daily maximum noise dose exposure

Three Independent Dosimeters

+ Edge 5 enables simultaneous

measurement against as many
as three industry standards
(ex: OSHA PEL, OSHA HC, ACGIH)

+ Saves time and cost by reducing the

need for multiple sampling surveys

Display with Lockout Ability

+ Easy-to-read design enables

workers to monitor their own noise
exposure. If desired, unit can be set
to inhibit display for easier testing
and verication

+ Provides safety professionals the

options needed to achieve compliance

OTHER FEATURES

with hearing protection standards

Ecient Setup

+ Infrared communication port

to EdgeDock provides quick
USB connection to the Detection
Management Software

+ Helps safety professional easily

setup one or more Edge dosimeters

Contoured Shoulder Mount

+ Ergonomically designed and

comfortable; weighs just 3 oz

+ Lightweight and unobtrusive

design assures comfort

Intrinsic Safety Approvals

+ The Edge 5 carries intrinsic

safety approvals from MSHA, SIRA
(ATEX), CSA (US and Canada) and
Simtars (IECEx)

+ Monitoring can be safely performed in

potentially hazardous environments
where devices must be certied

Acoustical AC-300 Calibrator

The Acoustical AC-300 Calibrator is specically designed for eld calibration
of Quest sound level meters and noise dosimeters across a wide range of
temperature, humidity and pressure conditions.

Features and Benets

+ Produces two signals, 250 Hz or 1,000 Hz at a sound pressure

level of 114 dB

+ Simply insert the microphone of your instrument, select the correct

signal from the one-button keypad, and calibrate

+ Conforms to the requirements of IEC 60942 (2003-01) for sound

calibrators and ANSI S1.40-2006 (R2011): Specications and
Verication Procedures for Sound Calibrators

Conforms to Standards

+ Enables condent use in a wide range of

applications and conditions

+ Meets the requirements of IEC 60942 (2003)

for sound calibrators and ANSI S1.40-2006
(R2011) for sound calibrators

One-Button Simplicity

+ Single On/O/Function key assures ease

of use

+ Makes calibrations fast and trouble-free

Detection Management Software

Designed for dosimetry, sound level measurements, heat stress
assessments and environmental monitoring, this advanced
software helps occupational health and safety professionals:

+ Congure instrumentation and save pre-congured setups
+ Retrieve, download, share, and save instrument data
+ Create charts, tables, and reports to intuitively interpret

your measurements

+ Export and share recorded results

Designed for Ecient Operation

+ Low battery icon indicates when

replacement is needed, to help prevent
service interruption

+ Auto-OFF function powers down 4 minutes

after last key press, reducing power drain
and maximizing battery life (approximately
18 hours)

The software integrates with TSI Quest Detection
Solutions data logging instruments and will help you
improve operating eciency

SPECIFICATIONS

THE EDGE PERSONAL NOISE DOSIMETER

Functional Requirements Include

Microphone 1/4 inch prepolarized condenser (electret)

eld replaceable threaded microphone

Measuring Range 70dB - 140dB
Windscreen Rugged foam permanently attached to a

threaded mount for maximum protection

Dosimeter

The Edge 5 has three independent dosimeters.
Independent

Thresholds Selectable from 70dB to 90dB or none
Independent

Exchange Rates 3dB, 4dB or 5dB for each dosimeter
Independent

Criterion Levels From 70dB to 90dB in 1dB increments

Measurement Settings

RMS Range 70dB to 140dB
Peak Range 110dB to 143dB
RMS Time Response Fast or Slow
RMS Weighting A, C
Peak Weighting A, C, Z

(Peak is independent of the RMS dosimeter settings)

Displayed Data / Values

+ L

or LEQ + Current Date

AVG

+ Exposure + L

C-A

+ SPL + Max Level
+ Min Level + SEL (L

)

EP

+ Dose + Threshold (TH)
+ TWA + Peak Level
+ Upper Limit (UL) + Run Time
+ Identity Field + Projected Dose

(assigns a custom name
to The Edge)

Displayed Status Indicators

+ Battery + Memory
+ Run/Pause + Overload Indication
+ Dose Exposure Indicator

(Multicolored LED, user selectable)

Docking Station: Single and Five Bay Versions

Communications Via the EdgeDock and USB to PC
Typical Recharge 2 to 4 hours
Complete Instrument Fits neatly into EdgeDock without

removing mounting device

Power / Electrical Characteristics

Battery Lithium Polymer (Flat cell)
Battery Life 40 hours nominal

without LED activated

Battery Charge Quick charge in EdgeDock in 2 to 4 hours.

Daily data download with simultaneous battery
charging recommended for maximum eciency

Memory Capacity 180 hours
Communications Short haul serial Infrared (SIR)

via the EdgeDock

Standards

ANSI S1.25 Personal Noise Dosimeters
IEC61252 Personal Sound Exposure Meters
Intrinsic Safety + EN 60079-0:2013, EN 60079-11:2012,

EN 60079-26:2014
+ IECEx certication number: SIM 08.0012
+ ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU for use in

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere certication

number: Sira 09ATEX2269
+ CSA International (US and Canada)

certicate number: 2283414
+ MSHA Approval number: 18-A100008-0

Physical Characteristics

Weight 3 ounces (85 grams)
Size 3.5” long x 2.1” wide x .82” thick

(88mm x 53mm x 21mm),

Case Material Engineered Polymer
IP Rated 65
Keypad 4 keys – Up Arrow, Down Arrow,

Run/Stop, On/O/Enter

Display 128x64 LCD
RoHS Compliant
Lockable Windscreen
Alligator Clothing Clip / Suspender Clasp

Environmental Characteristics

Operating
Temperature Range 14 °F to 122 °F (-10 °C to 50 °C)

Storage
Temperature Range -13 °F to 140 °F (-25 °C to 60 °C)

Humidity Range 0 to 95% Non-Condensing

Additional Features

Device Setup Easy, quick setup via DMS software in Chinese,

Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish

Data Logging L

or LEQ, Max, Peak and Overload Indication at

AVG

one minute intervals

Calibration times displayed
Lock out security function (multilevel)

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