AURICAL Aud - Otometrics Extranet
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1. Aud AURICAL Aud User Guide Doc No 7 50 1270 EN 02 Part No 7 50 12700 EN 9 CE otometrics Copyright notice No part of this documentation or program may be reproduced stored ina retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of GN Otometrics A S Copyright 2014 GN Otometrics A S Published in Denmark by GN Otometrics A S Denmark All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest productinformation available atthe time of publication GN Otometrics A Sreserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Version release date 2014 02 25 Technicalsupport Please contact your supplier Otometrics AURICAL Aud Table of Contents T DEVICE GESCHIDUON OU il a aoe Ph Re hte 2 oe ae tee eet cae 5 Connecting accessories to 6 Poweringthe device 7 Connecting AURICAL Aud to OTOsuite 8 On screen controls 9 PC keyboard controls 2 lt cccc2225cc0cchectarsasseatbaciaetensahesae2. MA a 99 ASS E a a i PC USB connection Patient Responder Powered USB connections for accessories Bone oscillator External power supply Speaker Analog line output Sound field speaker output optical digital line out Line in Sound field speaker output coaxial digital line out Operator monitor headset headphones Sound field speakers power output Operator monitor headset boom microphone Insert earphones Counseling and Simulations headphones nm W D gt vO 4 2 Headphones air conduction Talk back microphone Note Blue corresponds to Left and red corresponds to Right Warning Use only the power supply provided by Otometrics Cautione When you connect other electrical equipment to AURICAL Aud remember that equipment that does not comply with the same safety standards as AURICAL Aud can lead to a general reduction in the system s safety level Connection panel HI PRO The HI PRO connection panel contains the sockets for hearing instru ment connection cables and light indicators relating to PC com munication and powering Otometrics AURICAL Aud 7 6 Powering the device A Hearing instrument connection cables B PC communication light indicator C Power light indicator Connection panel AURICAL speaker unit To access the AURICAL speaker unit connection panel remove the speaker cover A USB to AURICAL Aud BT Bluetooth for PMM communicat
3. Two separate and identical channels 16 Otometrics AURICAL Aud Frequency range Insert earphones TDH39 earphones HDA 200 HDA 300 ME 70 HOLMCO BC SF Accuracy Narrow Band Noise masking Frequency resolution Stimulus types e Tone Warble e Pulsed tone e Pulsed warble Masking types e Narrow Band Noise ACand BC SF e Speech Weighted Noise ACand BC SF e White Noise Wide band noise ACand BC SF Stimulus modulation FM Warble SISI Accuracy of sound level Entire level range AC Entire level range BC Otometrics AURICAL Aud Standard frequencies 125 8000 Hz Standard frequencies 125 12500 Hz Standard frequencies 125 12500 Hz Standard frequencies 125 12500 Hz Standard frequencies 125 12500 Hz Standard frequencies 250 8000 Hz Standard frequencies 125 12500 Hz gt 0 03 Available for each stimulus frequency 125 to 12500 Hz Correlated Correlated Correlated Correlated Correlated Correlated Adjustable modulation rate and depth e Modulation rate 1 20 Hz default 5 Hz 16 Technical specifications e Modulation depth 1 25 of center frequency default 5 5 2 1 dB increments 125 to 5000 Hz 3 dB 5000 to 12500 Hz 5 dB 250 to 5000 Hz 4 dB 5000 to 8000 Hz 5 dB 17 16 Technical specifications Attenuator 1 or 5 dBstep resolution over the entire range HL Range Maximum output will be limited by t
4. onment Emissonstet Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions Group 1 AURICALAud usesRF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very lowand are CISPR 11 not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions AURICAL Aud is suitablefor usein all environments including domestic environments and those directly CISPR 11 connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Guidanceand manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity for all equipment and systems AURICAL Aud is intended for usein the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of AURICAL Aud should ensure that it is used in such an envir onment Immunity test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance level Electrostatic 6kVcon 6kV con Floorsshould be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material discharge ESD tact tact the relative humidity should be at least 30 8kV air 8 kV air IEC 61000 4 2 22 Otometrics AURICAL Aud Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Voltagedips short inter ruptionsand voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 2kV for power supply lines 1kV for input output lines 1kVline s t
5. onment Immunity test Otometrics AURICAL Aud IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance 23 16 Technical specifications 24 Radiated RF 3V m Portableand mobile RF communications equip IEC 61000 4 3 150 kHz to 80 MHz ment should be used no closer to any part of AURICAL Aud including cables than the recom 3V m mended separation distance calculated from the 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance 4 12 d 12 for 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 23 P for 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz where Pis the maximum output power rating of thetransmitter in watts W accordingto the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recom mended separation distance in metres m Field strengthsfrom fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey 3 should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range gt Interference may occur in the vicinity of equip ment marked with this symbol 9 Note 1 80 MHzand 800 MHz the separation distancefor the higher frequency range applies Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM
6. electrical devices e g mobile telephones may generate radio fields We recommend that the use of such devices in the vicinity of this instrument be restricted as much as possible Likewise we recommend that the instrument is not used in the vicinity of devices sensitive to electromagnetic fields Otometrics AURICAL Aud 27 19 Manufacturer 16 Changesor modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 17 The device can be disposed of as normal electronic waste according to local regulations 18 Use only the specified power supply A See Power Supply in the Technical Specifications in the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual When assembling an electro medical system the person carrying out the assembly must take into account that other connected equipment which does not comply with the same safety requirements as this product e g PC and or printer may lead to areduction in the overall safety level of the system The equipment must comply with IEC 60950 When selecting accessories connected to the device the following points must be considered e Use of connected equipment in apatient environment e Proof that connected equipment has been tested in accordance with IEC60601 1 and or IEC60601 1 1 and UL60601 1 and CAN CSA C22 2 NO 601 1 90 19 To comply with 60601 1 1 computer and printer must be placed out of reach of the client i e not closer than appr
7. AC 50 60 Hz 1 5 0 8A POWER CABLE W SCHUKO PLUG MAINS CORD HO5VWV DK PLUG MAINS CORD HO5WV UK PLUG POWER CABLE AUSTRALIA POWER CABLE CHINA MAINS CORD HO5W CH PLUG POWER CABLE SJ US HOSP PLUG IEC 60645 1 Type 2 2010 IEC 60645 2 Type A 1993 ANSI 53 6 Complies with IEC 60601 1 Class 1 Type B UL 60601 1 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 601 1 90 IEC 60601 1 2 For connecting programmable hearing instruments EN 60601 1 Class 1 Type BF and UL 544 EN 60601 1 2 EN 300 328 2 EN 301 489 17 e Test software See the AURICAL AudService Manual 20 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 16 3 AURICAL speaker unit Interfaces USB port output type A USB port input type B 24V DC in 24V DC throughput Speaker output Dimensions Speaker Weight Speaker Transport and storage Temperature Air humidity Air pressure Operating environment Mode of operation Temperature Air humidity Air pressure 16 Technical specifications Primarily for USB Bluetooth dongle USB connection from PC DC power 2 5 mm DC power 2 5 mm RCA phone optimized for 8 Q speaker Approx 375 x 285 x 145 mm 14 8 x 11 2 x 5 7 inches Approx 1 5 kg 3 3 Ib 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F 10 to 90 non condensing 500 hPa to 1060 hPa Continuous 15 C to 35 C 59 F to 95 F 30 to 90 non condensing 980 hPato 1040 hPa Operation in temperatures exceeding 20 C 4 F or 60 C 140 F may
8. AL Aud 14 Service cleaning and calibration te cd eset 4 Pls gt Individual items Ifyou are using an integrated word list the word list is shown on the screen Selected for Play Tested Lists 9 Presentthe word lists with the Play button 10 Use the Correct and Incorrect buttons or click directly on the key word to score 5 11 Store the current data as the result either by clicking in the highlighted field or by Nag pressing Store S on the keyboard Limb 12 Repeat until all the measurements you need have been completed cea Vine Dime Tough 14 Service cleaning and calibration Warning Under no circumstances disassemble AURICAL Aud Contact your supplier Parts inside AURICAL Aud must only be checked or serviced by authorized personnel 14 1 Service Warninge For the sake of safety and in order not to void the warranty service and repair of electro medical equip ment should be carried out only by the equipment manufacturer or by service personnel at authorized workshops In case of any defects make a detailed description of the defect s and contact your supplier Do not use a defective device 14 2 Cleaning The device e Remove dust using a soft brush e Use a soft slightly damp cloth with a small amount of mild detergent or approved non caustic medical grade dis infectant wipes to clean the unit according to local infection control regulations Cautione Keep the uni
9. General warning notes 10 11 12 15 14 15 Warninge For warning notes applying to the AURICAL speaker unit charger when in use with AURICAL FreeFit see the warning notes in the AURICAL FreeFit Safety section in the AURICAL FreeFit documentation This class of equipment is allowed in domestic establishments when used under the jurisdiction of a health care pro fessional AURICAL Aud is intended for diagnostic and clinical use by audiologists and other trained health care professionals in testing the hearing of their patients To prevent cross infection use new eartips when you test the next client Accidental damage and incorrect handling can have a negative effect on the functionality of the device Contact your supplier for advice For the sake of safety and in order not to void the warranty service and repair of electro medical equipment should be carried out only by the equipment manufacturer or by service personnel at authorized workshops In case of any defects make adetailed description of the defect s and contact your supplier Do not use a defective device It is recommended to install the unit in an environment that minimizes the amount of static electricity For example anti static carpeting is recommended Do not store or operate the device at temperatures and humidity exceeding those stated in the Technical Spe cifications Transport and storage Keep the unit away from liquids Do not allow moisture
10. Input resistance 2 21 e 3 5mm 1 8 jack USB port connector Type USB device port Compliant USB 2 0 Speed High speed Transport and storage Temperature 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Air humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Air pressure 500 hPato 1060 hPa Operating environment Mode of operation Continuous Temperature 15 C to 35 C 59 F to 95 F Air humidity 30 to 90 non condensing Air pressure 980 hPato 1040 hPa Operation in temperatures exceeding 20 C 4 F or 60 C 140 F may cause permanent damage Warm up time lt 5 min Note Should be extended if AURICAL Aud has been stored in a cold environment Disposal AURICAL Aud can be disposed of as normal electronic waste according to WEEE and local regulations Dimensions AURICAL Aud Approx 275 x 205 x 60 mm 10 8 x 8 0 x 2 4 inches Otometrics AURICAL Aud 19 16 Technical specifications Weight AURICAL Aud with HI PRO AURICAL Aud without HI PRO Power supply External power supply type MeanWell MESSOA 6P1J 50W Power consumption 60 VA Mains cables 1 240 1 290 1 50200 1 52 00 8 1 86400 708 027 708 017 Standards Audiometer Patient Safety EMC 162 built in Ports for hearing instruments 2 x 6 pole mini DIN sockets Safety EMC Accessories Approx 0 85 kg 1 875 Ib Approx 0 65 kg 1 433 Ib Output 24 V 2 08A Input 100 240 V
11. Warning Indicates that there is risk of death or serious injury to the user or patient Cautione Indicates that there is a risk of injury to the user or patient or risk of damage to data or the device Note Indicates that you should take special notice Unpacking 1 Unpack the device carefully When you unpack the device and accessories it is agood idea to keep the packing material in which they were delivered If you need to send the device in for service the original packing material will protect against damage dur ing transport etc 2 Visually inspect the equipment for possible damage If damage has occurred do not put the device into operation Contact your local distributor for assistance 3 Check with the packing list to make sure that you have received all necessary parts and accessories If your package is incomplete contact your local distributor 4 Check the Test Report Calibration Certificate make sure that the transducers headphones and bone oscillator are the correct ones and that they comply with the ordered calibration standards Installation Install OTOsuite on the PC before you connect to AURICAL Aud from the PC For instructions on installing OTOsuite see the OTOsuite Installation Guide which you can find on the OTOsuite install ation medium disk or memory stick To mount AURICAL Aud on the wall or under the desktop see the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual AURICAL Aud is fully assembled on deliver
12. between viewing both ears in a single audiogram com bined audiogram or both a left and a right audiogram on your screen Combined View e Click to view both ears in a single audiogram Split View e Click to view separate audiograms for each ear Otometrics AURICAL Aud 11 Proper transducer placement wonton eos Masking Assistant Standard All High frequencies New Audiogram Frequency resolution Monitoring Talk Forward Select Orientation Enable or disable the Masking Assistant The Masking Assistant causes an unmasked threshold to flash repeatedly if masking is recommended The graph shows up to 20 000 Hz AURICAL Aud presents stimulus up to 12 500 Hz e Click to choose between viewing Standard frequencies Displaysthe audiogram from 125 to 8000 Hz All frequencies Displaysthe audiogram from 125 to 20 000 Hz High frequencies Displaysthe audiogram from 8000 to 20 000 Hz Select new audiogram You will be prompted to save or cancel current data The options for frequency resolutions are 1 6 1 12 1 24 and 1 48 octave as well as 1 Hz Select the different tone stimulus resolutions from the toolbar or from Tools gt Options gt Audiometry gt General You can store up to 24 points for each audiometry curve You will be prompted if you try to store more than the maximum number of points Enables or disables the monitor speaker for monitoring stimuli presen ted to the patient fr
13. cause permanent damage 16 4 Accessories Standard accessories and optional accessories may vary from country to country please consult your local distributor e TDH 39 headphones e ME 70 headphones e headphones e 200 headphones for high frequency audiometry e 300 headphones for high frequency audiometry e B 71 bone oscillator e Insert phones E A RTONE 3A e AURICAL speaker unit for integration with AURICAL FreeFit e Sound field loudspeakers Otometrics AURICAL Aud 21 16 Technical specifications e Monitor headphones with boom microphone e Desktop microphone e Talkback microphone e Patient Responder e Power supply and mains cable Wall mounting plate e Connection cables e AURICAL Aud Reference Manual e AURICAL Aud User Guide 16 5 Notes on EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility e AURICAL Aud is part of a medical electrical system and is thus subject to special safety precautions For this reason the installation and operating instructions provided in this document should be followed closely e Portable and mobile high frequency communication devices such as mobile phones may interfere with the func tioning of AURICAL Aud Guidanceand manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions for all equipment and systems AURICAL Aud is intended for usein the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of AURICAL Aud should ensure that it is used in such an envir
14. cessary con nections to carry out probe microphone measurements using the OTOsuite PMM module and counseling using the OTOsuite Counseling and Simulations module Note For information about the PMM software see the manual for AURICAL FreeFit and the PMM module and for information about the Counseling and Simulations software see the manual for AURICAL Visible Soeech and the Coun seling and Simulations module 2 Intended use AURICAL Aud and the Audiometry module Users audiologists ENTs and other health care professionals in testing the hearing of their patients Use diagnostic and clinical audiometric testing AURICAL Aud with HI PRO and the Audiometry module Users audiologists ENTs hearing instrument dispensers and other health care professionals Use As for AURICAL Aud and hearing instrument fitting Speaker unit Users audiologists hearing instrument dispensers and other health care professionals 4 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 2 1 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 3 Unpacking Use The AURICAL speaker unit isintended to present audio signals for use with AURICAL Aud and the Audiometry mod ule with AURICAL FreeFit and the OTOsuite PMM module and the OTOsuite Counseling and Simulations module Typographical conventions The use of Warning Caution and Note For safety reasons and appropriate use of the device and or software the manual contains Warnings Cautions and Notes These headings are used as follows
15. clip the insert earphone transducers behind the child or on the back of their clothing and then fit the foam eartip into the child s ears Bone Oscillator Note For unmasked bone thresholds you can store binaural data by selecting Binaural bone in the routing section of the control panel Mastoid placement 1 Move any hair covering the mastoid out of the way and place the flat round part of the bone oscillator securely on the boniest portion of the mastoid without any part of the transducer touching the external ear 2 Make sure the bone oscillator is tight on the mastoid but still comfortable 3 Ifyou are going to perform masking with earphones position the other end ofthe bone oscillator headband over the patient s temple on the opposite side of the head so that the headband of the earphones and bone oscillator fit on the patient s head 12 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 12 PA oTOsuite FOR EVALUATION ONLY File Edit view Measurement Tools Reports Help X az os 2 F Navigator Control Panel BR aly E Tone Speech Aided Speech I Aided Speech II SISI MLD DLI Sue Mask Condition Unaided v Control C Stim On C Stim Lock C Tracking C Pulsed Monitor Level L 5 5 Threshold O MeL O AC Transducer 5 Insert Phone Stimulus 5 Tone O Warble C Stimulus 2 Ready Startup user test 50 dB Stimulus Tone Insert Right 1000 500 1k 2
16. eares husceaeseataade 10 Toolbaricons inthe Audiometry Module 11 Proper transducer placement 12 Performing tone audiometry 13 Performing speech audiometry 14 Service cleaning and calibration 15 Other references deber eons eee kaoe 16 Technical specifications 2 t7 De finition OF eo eee Sah a T8 Warning NOTES neers oy aie A aie 19 Manufacturer 2 22a ase oo ers Otometrics AURICAL Aud 10 10 11 13 14 15 16 16 25 26 28 1 Device description 1 Device description AURICAL Aud AURICAL Aud HI PRO AURICAL Aud with speaker unit with speaker unit desktop version AURICAL Aud is a PC controlled audiometer for testing a person s hearing The audiometer is operated from the OTOsuite Audiometry Module PC software e With AURICAL Aud you can perform all standard audiometric tests tone and speech audiometry and special tests e With AURICAL Aud with HI PRO you can program hearing instruments e You can connect other devices easily through the built in USB Hub and AURICAL Aud provides the ne
17. een options to perform tests e Toenable test controls select Tools gt Options gt Audiometry gt General gt On screen controls gt Show gt On 803 SID 250 2 20 Stimulus Tone Insert Left NBN Insert Right Masking Silence Mode Silence Mode allows you to control tone levels and presentation by hovering the mouse cursor over the respective on screen controls This is particularly useful when the operator of the audiometer and the person being tested are in the same room e Toenable silence mode select Tools gt Options gt Audiometry gt General gt On screen controls gt Silence Mode gt On Otometrics AURICAL Aud 9 9 PC keyboard controls 9 10 10 e Tochange the level and frequency by more than one click at atime use the mouse scroll wheel PC keyboard controls You can open a separate PDF file to have a proper view of the keyboard short cuts f PEA a After you install OTOsuite you can find OTOsuite manuals and related doc umentation on your PC In the Start menu open OTOsuite Manuals which contains an overview with links to all manuals Note The actual position of the keys may depend on your keyboard type Toolbar icons in the Audiometry Module The icons available in the toolbar depend on the test function that you have selected Audiometry icons Tone audiometry HAY E Ar G 2 T Speech audiometry a E Combined Audiogram Click to toggle
18. he transducer Total harmonic distortion Air lt 2 5 Bone 506 Selectable transducers AC TDH 39 ME 70 HOLMCO HDA 200 HDA 300 headphones and Insert Earphones BC B71 Mastoid SF e Passive sound field speaker using the built in amplifier in AURICAL Aud or e Sound field speaker with built in amplifier or external amplifier with both types using the line output from AURICAL Aud Transducer options depend on how AURICAL Aud is ordered and calibrated Outputs AC 2 x 2 mono jacks 6 3 mm 1 4 BC 1 x mono jack 6 3 mm 1 4 SF power output 3 x terminals 3 x 40 W peak 8Q load SF line output 2 x 1 6 Vrms External inputs CD Analog line in 0 2 to 2 0 Vrms 10 kQ 1 stereo 3 5 mm 1 8 jack Talk Back microphone e Electret microphone e Input voltage 0 002 to 0 02 Vrms e Input resistance 2 21 e 3 5mm 1 8 jack USB 2 0 hub e with 3 powered USB ports 24V DC power supply e DCpower 2 5 mm Stimulus presentation Normal The signal is presented when the Stimulate button is pressed Continuous ON The signal is interrupted when the Stimulate button is pressed Pulse The signal is pulsed Pulse duration 200 ms on and 200 ms off configurable 18 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 16 Technical specifications Operator accessories Operator monitor headset headphones e 40mW 160 e 3 5mm 1 8 stereo jack Operator microphone desktop or e Electret microphone boom e Input voltage 0 002 to 0 02 Vrms e
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20. inside the unit Do not use the instrument in the presence of flammable anesthetics gases No parts may be eaten burnt or in any way used for purposes other than the applications defined in the Intended Use section of this manual The device and any device to be connected which has its own power supply should be turned off before any con nections are established To disconnect the device from the mains supply pull the mains plug out of the wall mains outlet Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to pull the mains plug out of the wall mains For safety reasons accessories connected to the equipment s outlet fittings must be identical to the type supplied with the system It is recommended that an annual calibration be performed on accessories containing transducers Furthermore it is recommended that calibration be performed if the equipment has suffered any potential damage e g headphones dropped on the floor Note that calibration has been performed only on the transducers supplied If you wish to use any other transducer for testing with the device please contact your local distributor first Disposable accessories such as eartips should not be reused and must be replaced between patients to prevent cross infection Unwanted noise may occur if the instrument is exposed to a strong radio field Such noise may interfere with the pro cess of recording an accurate audiogram and fitting a hearing instrument Many types of
21. ion 24V DC out power supply to AURICAL Aud 24V DC in for external power supply Line input for connecting to AURICAL Aud moo 6 Powering the device AURICAL Aud is powered through an external power supply connected directly to the mains outlet Switching on AURICAL Aud A Use only the power supply specified in Technical Specifications in the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual 1 Connectthe mains plug of the external power supply directly to an AC mains outlet with a three wire protective ground 2 Switch onthe mains supply 3 The On Off indicator on AURICAL Aud lights green 8 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 7 Connecting AURICAL Aud to OTOsuite AURICAL Aud AURICAL Aud with HI PRO Switching off AURICAL Aud 1 To switch off AURICAL Aud disconnect the power supply from the mains outlet 7 Connecting AURICAL Aud to OTOsuite When you use AURICAL Aud for the first time run the Configuration Wizard to set up the connection between AURICAL Aud and OTOsuite After you have configured OTOsuite for the first time if AURICAL Aud isturned on when you open the Control Panel in OTOsuite then AURICAL Aud will connect to OTOsuite automatically Otherwise you can connect AURICAL Aud as follows Switch on the device Launch OTOsuite In the OTOsuite toolbar click Control Panel In the Control Panel click Connect 8 On screen controls Test controls provide ameans of operating the audiometer if you use the mouse and on scr
22. k 4k ak H25 250 go 100 110 120 Masking AC dB EML R L 125 250 500 750 ik 1 5k 2k 3k 4k 6k 8k Performing tone audiometry 5 20 O NBN Insert Left Masking Reliability Stenger Pure Tone data PTA AC PTA BC Right dB Left dB Overlays C Pictures O Severity C Unusable Area Speech Banana C Speech Letters Legend L 14 10 2010 otometrics 12 Performing tone audiometry A Quick Select panel B Test Options panel C Monitor Level panel Whenever the test buttons and other functions are used you can use the corresponding keys on the keyboard or the on screen controls located at the top ofthe screen or in the Control Panel to the left For detailed examples of audiometric testing see the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual 1 2 So Op e Select the Tone screen in the OTOsuite Audiometry module Prepare the patient If you wish to instruct the patient after you have placed the transducers on the head of the patient you can use the Talk Forward button You can talk to the patient to adjust the patient communication levels when Talk Forward is active In the Control Panel select test conditions for ear transducer unmasked masked and test type Select the test frequency with the Right Left arrow buttons Select the stimulus level with the Up Down arrow buttons Present the tone with the Stimulus Presentation button Use the Store butto
23. n to store the data point and proceed to the next frequency Repeat steps 4 to 8 until all the measurements you need have been completed If needed did you test Both ears Air conduction Bone conduction Masking Threshold MCL and UCL Save the audiogram Otometrics AURICAL Aud 13 13 Performing speech audiometry 13 Performing speech audiometry rea A Quick Select panel R a a Eh F E Conroe iss HEY ee pe B Test Options panel Tone Pediatric Speech sisi MLD 511 QuickSIN Bekesy LiPread Tinnitus Loudness Scaling AO 0 0 0 40 l C Monitor Level panel Stimulus Pre recorded Phone Right 20 1 56 32401 2 3 2 i 5 32401 2 3 gt Reset Pl Selected for Play Tested Lists Audiogram SWN Phone Left Masking Pure Tone data PTA AC PTA BC Al 8 Ear Test dB Score SNR 6 Right d 8 1 R SDT Left dB 48 B lt Browse gt gt SDT i gt SRT gt SRT gt MCL gt MCL gt UCL gt UCL gt WRS gt WRS HL 125 250 500 ik 2k 4k 8k 10 2 L 3 R 4 L 5 R 6 L 7 R 8 jL 9 R 10 L 1 0 1 750 1 5k 3k 6k 11 26 2013 Se otometrics Whenever the test buttons and other functions are used you can use the corresponding keys on the keyboard or the on screen controls located at the top ofthe screen or in the Control Panel to the left For detailed exam
24. o line s 2 kV line s to earth 5 U_ gt 95 dip in U for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 96 dip in U for 5 cycles 70 U_ 30 dip in U for 25 cycles 506 U_ gt 95 dip in U for 5s 2 kV for power supply lines 1 kV for input output lines 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth lt 5 Us gt 95 dip in U for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in U for 5cycles 70 U 30 dip in for 25 cycles lt 5 gt 95 dip in U for5s is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level 16 Technical specifications Mains power qualityshould bethat of a typical commercial or hospital environment Mains power qualityshould bethat of a typical commercial or hospital environment Mains power qualityshould bethat of a typical commercial or hospital environment If the user of the AURICALAud requires continued operation during power mains interruptions it is recommended that the AURICAL Aud be powered from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typicallocation in a typ icalcommercial or hospital environment Guidanceand manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity for equipmentand systems that are NOT life supporting AURICAL Aud is intended for usein the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of AURICAL Aud should ensure that it is used in such an envir
25. om the Stimulus or Masking channel Enables communicating with the patient in the sound booth This will display the Talk Forward dialog box where you can control the talk for ward microphone sensitivity and the output level in dB HL to the patient Click to select the perspective of the patient s ears as presented on the screen for graph and table views You can also select the location of the stimulus control 11 Proper transducer placement Headphones 1 Loosen the headband and place both the left and right side of the headphones simultaneously Otometrics AURICAL Aud 11 11 Proper transducer placement Note Ifthe headphones are not placed properly there is risk of causing the ear canal to collapse which will result in elevated thresholds 2 Aim the center of the headphones towards the patient s ear canals and gently place them against the ears 3 Tightenthe headband while holding the headphones in place with your thumbs 4 Examine the placement of the headphones to make sure they are level and properly positioned Insert Earphones Young children tolerate insert earphones better than headphones 1 Select the largest foam eartip that will fit into the patient s ear Ifthe eartip istoo small the sound will leak out and the dB level will not be accurate at the eardrum Insert earphones have greater attenuation between ears especially at the low frequencies this reduces the need for masking 2 Itis best to
26. ox 1 5 meters 5 ft 20 The charger unit should be kept away from the client area 21 There are no user serviceable parts inside the charger unit cabinet For the sake of safety and in order not to void the warranty the cabinet should only be opened and serviced by authorized service personnel In case of defects please make a detailed description of the defect s and contact your supplier Do not use a defective instrument 22 The charger unit can be disposed of as normal electronic waste according to local regulations 19 Manufacturer GN Otometrics A S 9 Hoerskaetten DK 2630 Taastrup Denmark f 4545 755555 45 45 7555 59 www otometrics com 19 1 Responsibility of the manufacturer The manufacturer is to be considered responsible for effects on safety reliability and performance of the equipment only if e All assembly operations extensions re adjustments modifications or repairs are carried out by the equipment man ufacturer or personnel authorized by the manufacturer e The electrical installation to which the equipment is connected complies with EN IEC requirements e The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use 28 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 19 Manufacturer The manufacturer reserves the right to disclaim all responsibility for the operating safety reliability and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties Otometrics AURICAL Aud 29 19 Manufacturer 30 Otometr
27. ples of audiometric testing see the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual m e 14 Select the Speech screen in the OTOsuite Audiometry module If needed click the Scoring and Playing icon to set up word or phoneme scoring a Prepare the patient If you wish to instruct the patient after you have placed the transducers on the head of the patient you can use the Talk Forward button You can talk to the patient to adjust the patient communication levels when Talk Forward is active In the Control Panel select test conditions for ear transducer unmasked masked and test type Select the stimulus level with the Up Down arrow buttons Select speech input signals You can choose from either microphone input or pre recorded input sources Combining Source A and Source B as Input sources in the Test Options section of the Control Panel will replace the audiometer speech masking with a recorded input Select your speech input from the right click menu in the Sunshine Panel or for Source A or Source B from the drop down lists in the Test Options section of the Control Panel Int CD CD material in CD DVD drive Int File integrated OTOsuite Speech Material or regular sound files Line In analog input from external sound players eg CD MD MP3 or cassette recorders connected to the audi ometer via the Line in input You can find speech material files in the File track list selection drop down list Otometrics AURIC
28. radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which AURICAL Aud is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the AURICAL Aud should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures might be necessary such as reorienting or relocating AURICAL Aud Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and AURICAL Aud The AURICAL Audis intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the AURICAL Aud can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimumdistance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the AURICAL Audas recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum output Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter power of transmitter ee W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 12VP Otometrics AURICAL Aud 17 Definition of symbols For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in me
29. st edition 2003 CAN CSA 22 2 No 601 1 M90 Suitable for direct current only Used in error message dialogs if software program fails See the detailed information in the dialog box Otometrics AURICAL Aud 25 18 Warning notes 18 18 1 26 Warning notes This manual contains information and warnings which must be followed to ensure the safe performance of the devices and software covered by this manual Local government rules and regulations if applicable should also be followed at all times Standards and safety related issues relating to HI PRO are comprised by the AURICAL Aud symbols standards and warning notes See Definition of symbols gt 25 Connector warning notes 26 and General warning notes 27 Connector warning notes Warning Never mix connections between the two types of connectors shown below Direct connectors e All connectors within the red frame are connected directly to patient transducers OPTICAL Fig 1 Socketswith direct connections to patient transducers AURICAL Aud connection panel Isolated connectors e All connectors within the red frame are isolated from patient transducers Note The safety standards listed in Technical specifications 16 do not apply to the isolated connectors used in the AURICAL Aud audiometer Fig 2 Connectors isolated from patient transducers AURICAL Aud connection panel Otometrics AURICAL Aud 18 Warning notes 18 2
30. t away from liquids Do not allow moisture inside the unit Otometrics AURICAL Aud 15 15 Other references Accessories These parts are in constant contact with your patients and should therefore be kept clean e Headphones Use a non alcohol based wipe e g Audiowipe to clean the headphones between patients e Eartips for Insert Earphones The eartips are disposable and therefore should not be cleaned or re used e Bone oscillator Use a dry cloth to wipe clean the bone oscillator between patients Disposal There are no special requirements for the disposal of eartips i e they can be discarded according to local regulations 14 3 Calibration Annual calibration The audiometer headphones bone oscillators and sound field speakers must be calibrated once a year by your authorized service department Cautione Note that calibration has been performed only on the transducers supplied If you wish to use any other transducer for testing with the device please contact your local distributor first 15 Other references For more information see the online Help in OTOsuite which contains detailed reference information about AURICAL Aud and the OTOsuite modules For instructions on installing OTOsuite see the OTOsuite Installation Guide which you can find on the OTOsuite install ation medium disk or memory stick 16 Technical specifications 16 1 AURICAL Aud AURICAL Aud is type 1081 from GN Otometrics A S Channels
31. tres m can be estimated using the equa tion applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer Note 1 At 80 MHzand 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people 17 Definition of symbols Electronic equipment covered by the Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE All electrical and electronic products batteries and accumulators must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life This requirement applies in the European Union Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste You can return your device and accessories to Otometrics or to any Otometrics supplier You can also con tact your local authorities for advice on disposal Consult user manual for warnings and cautions Consult instructions for use Without HI PRO Complies with Type B requirements of IEC60601 1 With HI PRO Complies with Type B requirements of IEC60601 1 Complies with Type BF requirements of IEC60601 1 Complies with Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC MEDICAL General Medical Equipment as to electrical shock fire and mechanical hazards only in accord ance with UL 60601 1 fir
32. y and you simply have to connect cables 5 Connecting accessories to AURICAL Aud Cautione To connect AURICAL Aud to the PC use the supplied USB cable The cable length must not exceed 3 m approx 10 feet AURICAL Aud A External power supply cable B USBcable between AURICAL Aud and the PC H AURICAL speaker unit A USB cable between AURICAL Aud and the PC B External power supply cable Connecting to OTOsuite e Run the OTOsuite Configuration Wizard to connect to and set up communication with AURICAL Aud Select Tools gt Configuration Wizard 5 Connecting accessories to AURICAL Aud A The installation must be carried out in accordance with IEC 60601 1 1 plus addendum in the form of Part 1 General provisions 1 and UL 60601 1 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 601 1 90 The supplementary provisions on the reli ability of electro medical systems It is ageneral rule for all electrical equipment used in the proximity of the client that e The connected equipment must comply with IEC 60601 1 and or IEC 60601 1 1 except for the PC and equipment connected to the line in and the line out sockets of AURICAL Aud 6 Otometrics AURICAL Aud 5 Connecting accessories to AURICAL Aud See also General warning notes gt 27 For a detailed description of the connection panel see the AURICAL Aud Reference Manual Connection panel AURICAL Aud Dk OPTICAL C3 Jy 2 8 f
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