Casella dBadge2 Personal Noise Exposure Meter

Casella dBadge2 Personal Noise Exposure Meter

The Casella dBadge2 is a shoulder-worn dose meter that measures all workplace noise parameters simultaneously. With a full-colour display and motion sensing, the dBadge2 is ideal for making noise exposure measurements.

Simultaneous Measurements

The dBadge2 has a ‘multiple simulated dosimeter’ capability to display noise exposure results according to differing regional or international protocols. Regardless of what you have displayed,
the dBadge2 always measures all parameters together.

• Simultaneous measurement and storage of all noise dose parameters
• Helps ensure the wrong parameters cannot be measured
• Choose how many parameters to display

Simple Operation

With its two-button operation, the dBadge2 couldn’t be easier to use. After switching the dBadge2 on, apply the acoustic calibrator and press one button to perform calibration. Then
hold both keys down to start a measurement. 

• Lockable keys and display
• Automatic detection of acoustic calibrator
• Colour coded display
• Easy to mount on employees’ shoulders

Intrinsically Safe

For use in flammable atmospheres, intrinsically safe models are available for potentially explosive areas such as in the oil and gas, petrochemical and mining industries.

• Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
• Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da
• EX ia I Ma
• Tamb: -20°C to +45°C

Advanced Features

Different models of the dBadge2 are available with advanced functions depending on your requirements.

• Audio notes at the start of a run to record measurement details
• Audio recording of level-triggered events to identify anomalous noise
• Octave band analysis for the selection of hearing protection
• Motion sensing to assist in measurement validation

Stored Data Sets

The dBadge2 simultaneously records and computes all noise data for every measurement run. The comprehensive set of data containing all of the below parameters is available to view and analyse within the Casella Insight PC application or using the download utility. The Dosimeter Set-ups D1, D2 and D3 define which parameters are displayed on the instrument itself but all values are automatically stored in the memory of the dBadge2 for download.

LAvg

TWA (8hr) Projected TWA 8hr
Dose% Proj Dose %
LAEQ LCEQ LAIEQ
LEPd / LEX, 8h Proj LEPd/LEX, 8h
LAPk + Time LCPk + Time LZPk + Time
Pa2Hrs Pa2Secs
ISO Dose% (using ISO Criterion level)
ISO Proj Dose% (using ISO Criterion level)
Projected Exposure Points (using ISO Criterion level)
Exposure Points (using ISO Criterion level)
Exceedance time (LAS > Exceedance level)

HML (LC-LA)

LCpk >135 (count) LCpk >137 (count) LCpk. >140 (count)
LAFmx + Time LAFmin + Time
LASmx + Time LASmin + Time
LAImx + Time LAImin + Time

LAE

Cumulative Motion Index (expressed as % motion detected during a measurement run).