AmpliVox 170 User manual

D-0115687-J
INSTRUCTION FOR USE

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE INSTRUMENT.
This manual is valid for the Model 170 (applies from firmware version 2N22 onwards –please refer to
section 1.3).
This product is manufactured by:
Amplivox Ltd
3800 Parkside, Solihull Parkway,
Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B37 7YG
www.amplivox.com
For all enquiries please contact us under:
Amplivox Ltd
10393 West 70th Street
Eden Prairie
MN 55344
United States
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Amplivox Ltd
3800 Parkside, Solihull Parkway,
Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B37 7YG
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
1. INTRODUCTION 4
1.1. THANK YOU 4
1.2. INTENDED APPLICATIONS 4
1.3. UNPACKING 4
1.4. FIRMWARE VERSION 4
1.5. STANDARD CONTENTS 4
1.6. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5
1.7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
2.1. PRECAUTIONS 6
2.2. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) CONSIDERATIONS 6
2.3. POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS 6
2.4. AUDIOMETER CONNECTIONS 7
2.5. DATA TRANSFER TO A PRINTER 7
2.6. DATA TRANSFER TO A COMPUTER 8
3. USING THE AUDIOMETER 9
3.1. SWITCHING THE AUDIOMETER ON AND OFF 9
3.2. TESTING THE PATIENT RESPONSE SWITCH 9
3.3. AUDIOMETER DISPLAY 9
3.4. AUDIOMETER CONTROLS 9
3.4.1. Multifunction Keys 9
3.4.2. MENU 9
3.4.3. Description of Function of Other Keys 10
3.5. THRESHOLD RETENTION FUNCTION 11
3.5.1. Recording thresholds manually 11
3.5.2. Recording thresholds automatically 11
3.5.3. Reviewing retained thresholds 11
3.6. SAVING AUDIOGRAMS IN INTERNAL MEMORY 12
3.7. LOADING AUDIOGRAMS FROM INTERNAL MEMORY 12
3.8. PRINTING AUDIOGRAMS 12
3.9. DATA TRANSFER TO AUDIBASE OR AMPLISUITE 12
4. SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF OPERATION AND TEST PROCEDURE 13
4.1. AUDIOMETRY PREPARATION AND AMBIENT CONDITIONS 13
4.2. TEST SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT 13
4.3. HEADSET 13
4.4. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS 13
4.4.1. Pre-test 14
4.4.2. Familiarisation 14
4.4.3. Test 14
4.4.4. Post-test 14
4.4.5. Error messages 15
5. SPECIFICATION 16

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5.1. OUTPUT DATA 16
5.2. MAXIMUM HEARING LEVELS PROVIDED AT EACH FREQUENCY 16
5.3. PHYSICAL DATA 16
5.4. EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION 17
6. SYMBOLS 18
7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 19
8. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 20
8.1. AUDIOMETER MAINTENANCE 20
8.2. TRANSDUCER MAINTENANCE 20
8.3. MAINS ADAPTER MAINTENANCE 20
9. INSTRUMENT STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 21
10. CALIBRATION AND REPAIR OF THE INSTRUMENT 21
11. GUARANTEE 21
12. ORDERING CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES 22
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION 23
APPENDIX 1 - EMC GUIDANCE & MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION 24
APPENDIX 2 - USE WITH NON-MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 28

INTRODUCTION
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1.INTRODUCTION
1.1. THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Amplivox audiometer. The Amplivox Model 170 is an automatic screening audiometer that
will give many years of reliable service if treated with care.
1.2. INTENDED APPLICATIONS
The Model 170 screening audiometer is designed for use by general practitioners, occupational health staff and child
health professionals and is the ideal instrument for primary care groups, schools and industry. The audiometer may also
be used for manual audiometry, but it is not intended for use to determine the full extent and scope of a patient’s
hearing deficiency.
Test results may be printed using the specified printer option or transferred to a PC running the Amplivox Audibase or
AudiView applications.
1.3. UNPACKING
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all the equipment. Check against the delivery note that all the
accessories ordered have been included with your audiometer. If anything is missing, please contact Amplivox Customer
Support ([phone]; sa[email protected]k). If you have purchased from a distributor you should contact them
directly.
Please retain the shipping carton and packing materials as the audiometer will need calibrating on an annual basis and
should be returned to Amplivox in its original shipping carton.
1.4. FIRMWARE VERSION
This operating manual is for firmware versions 4v47 onwards. To check the version of firmware on your audiometer
press and hold the MENU button followed by the TALKOVER button.
1.5. STANDARD CONTENTS
Model 170 Audiometer Audiometric headset
Carrying case Patient response switch
Mains adapter Audiogram cards
Operating manual & ampliSuite Calibration certificate

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1.6. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Additional audiogram cards
Audibase software USB Cable
Printer(s) Printer cable(s)
Audiocups (noise reducing earphone enclosures)
1.7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Additional audiogram cards
Audibase software USB Cable
Printer(s) Printer cable(s)
Audiocups (noise reducing earphone enclosures)

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2.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Model 170 instrument must be used only by practitioners qualified to perform audiometric
tests. It is intended for use as a screening tool.
2.1. PRECAUTIONS
READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE INSTRUMENT
To comply with the standards IEC 60601-1 for safety and IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC the audiometer is designed to be used
only with the medically-approved mains adapter supplied, which is specified as part of the equipment. Do not use any
other type of mains adapter with this instrument. Refer to Section 12 for the stock number of the adapter.
The audiometer is for indoor use only and should be used only as described in this manual.
The transducers supplied with the audiometer are specifically calibrated with it; if these transducers are changed
calibration will be required.
Do not immerse the unit in any fluids. See Section 8 of this manual for the proper cleaning procedure for the instrument
and its accessories.
Do not use the instrument in an oxygen-rich environment or in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture or
other flammable agents.
Do not drop or otherwise impact this instrument. If the instrument is dropped or damaged, return it to the manufacturer
for repair and/or calibration. Do not use the instrument if any damage is suspected.
The instrument must be stored and used within the specified temperature, pressure and humidity ranges (see Sections
7 and 9).
Do not attempt to open, modify or service the instrument. Return the instrument to the manufacturer or distributor for
all repair and servicing requirements. Opening the instrument will void the warranty.
2.2. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) CONSIDERATIONS
Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service
according to the EMC information provided in Appendix 1. This provides guidance on the electromagnetic environment
in which to operate the instrument.
Portable and mobile radio-frequency (RF) communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment. The
instrument should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment; if this is necessary the instrument should
be observed to verify normal operation.
2.3. POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
All other connections must be made before connecting the output lead from the adapter into the POWER input socket
on the back of the audiometer. Switch on the mains supply - the indicator on the adapter and the POWER indicator on
the audiometer will both illuminate green, showing that the instrument is ready for use.
The output from mains adapter is fitted with electronic circuit protection. In case of overload the adapter will shut down
and the indicator will be extinguished. When the fault is cleared the adapter will operate as normal.
The input to the mains adapter is protected with a non-replaceable fuse. If this fails the adapter will not operate.

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The mains adapter is the mains disconnect device and therefore the audiometer should be positioned such that easy
access to the mains adapter is possible.
If a replacement mains adapter is required, please contact Amplivox or your Amplivox distributor.
2.4. AUDIOMETER CONNECTIONS
All the relevant accessory terminals and connections are labelled to ensure correct identification and connection as
follows:
Socket Label
Socket Type
Colour
Code
Connected Part
Notes
RIGHT
LEFT
6.3mm jack
6.3mm jack
Red
Blue
Air conduction headset *
PRINTER
RJ12 socket (6-way)
Printer *
See 2.5
USB
USB Connector
Type B
Computer (via USB port)
See 2.6
N/A
6 pin mini DIN
Reserved port; Amplivox
diagnostic use only
See
below
POWER
2.5mm power jack
Mains AC/DC Adapter *
RESPONSE
6.3mm jack
Black
Patient Response Switch *
The relevant part numbers are indicated in Section 12
Note regarding the 6-pin mini DIN connector:
This is a restricted socket for Amplivox use only. No user access is permitted.
For connected parts marked * only connect the accessories supplied with the instrument or supplied
by Amplivox or an Amplivox distributor. These parts have been tested for use with the Model 170
Screening Audiometer for compliance with the standards IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. The use of
accessories other than those specified may compromise compliance with these standards. For other
sockets refer to Appendix 2.
2.5. DATA TRANSFER TO A PRINTER
Please refer to Appendix 2 for important information regarding the connection of non-medical
electrical equipment to medical electrical equipment.

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The audiometer can be upgraded with an option to allow connection to one of two designated portable thermal printers
for printing audiometric test results (see Section 3.6). You must use the designated cable for each printer, which is
supplied with this option.
Upon receipt of the printer it must be initially charged for a minimum of 15 hours prior to use.
2.6. DATA TRANSFER TO A COMPUTER
Please refer to Appendix 2 for important information regarding the connection of non-medical
electrical equipment to medical electrical equipment.
The audiometer is supplied with software to allow connection to a computer for the transfer of test results (see Section
3.7). You must use the designated USB cable which is available from Amplivox (see Section 12).

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3.USING THE AUDIOMETER
3.1. SWITCHING THE AUDIOMETER ON AND OFF
Press and briefly hold the switch marked (located on the back panel). No warm-up time is required. The display will
briefly show the model and the type of headphone currently in use. The display will then be similar to that shown in
Section 3.3.
To switch off, press the switch marked again, or press and hold the MENU key followed by the YES (RIGHT) key and
then release both.
3.2. TESTING THE PATIENT RESPONSE SWITCH
Press the patient response switch and the light labelled RESPONSE (above and to the right of the display) will illuminate
green.
3.3. AUDIOMETER DISPLAY
On start-up the display will show the following default setting:-
SIGNAL dBHL FREQUENCY Hz
30dB 1kHz
< > < >
This indicates that when the PRESENT key is pressed, a tone will be presented at 30dBHL at a frequency of 1kHz (1000Hz)
to the designated ear. On start up the audiometer defaults to the left ear.
3.4. AUDIOMETER CONTROLS
3.4.1. MULTIFUNCTION KEYS
Several keys on the audiometer have different functions depending on the actual mode of operation. These are MENU
(OFF), LEFT (NO), RIGHT (YES) and FREQUENCY (MENU SELECT). The use of these keys is described below.
3.4.2. MENU
Press and hold MENU to access the following options. Use the MENU SELECT keys to step through the available options
and then the NO, YES or SIGNAL  keys to select an action or modify a setting. Release of the MENU key then initiates
the action or saves the modified setting and returns to the default display.