Interacoustics ad226 User manual

D-0102163-D - 2016/06
Instructions for Use –Part 1
AD226
Diagnostic Audiometer
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Instructions for Use - EN
Diagnostic Audiometer 226

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ ................................. 1
1.1 About this Manual ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended Use....................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Product Description............................................................................................................. 0
1.4 Warnings............................................................................................................................. 0
2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.......................................................... ................................. 1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Marking ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 General Warnings and Precautions.................................................................................... 2
3 GETTING STARTED - SETUP AND INSTALLATION.............................. ................................. 5
3.1 Back Panel Connections –Standard Accessories.............................................................. 5
3.2 PC-Interface........................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Operating instructions......................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Tone test............................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 Stenger Test...................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 ABLB Test......................................................................................................................... 10
3.7 Hughson-Westlake Test.................................................................................................... 11
3.8 Setup ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.9 Sessions and clients ......................................................................................................... 12
3.9.1 Save Session.......................................................................................................... 12
3.9.2 View client............................................................................................................... 12
4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................... ............................... 13
4.1 General Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................... 13
4.2 How to clean Interacoustics Products............................................................................... 14
4.3 Concerning Repair............................................................................................................ 14
4.4 Warranty............................................................................................................................ 15
5 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................. ............................... 17
5.1 Reference Equivalent Threshold Values for transducers ................................................. 19
5.2 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)............................................................................... 19

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1Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is valid for the AD226. These products are manufactured by:
Interacoustics A/S
Audiometer Allé 1
5500 Middelfart
Denmark
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
Web: www.interacoustics.com
1.2 Intended Use
The AD226 diagnostic audiometer is designed to be a device for diagnosing hearing loss. Output and
specificity of this type of device are based on the test characteristics defined by the user, and may vary
depending on environmental and operating conditions. The diagnosing of hearing loss using this kind of
diagnostic audiometer depends on the interaction with the patient. However, for patients not responding well
possibilities of various tests allow the tester of having at least some evaluative result. Thus, a “normal
hearing” result should not allow for ignoring other contra indications in this case. A full audiologic evaluation
should be administered if concerns about hearing sensitivity persist.
The AD226 audiometer is intended to be used by an audiologist, hearing healthcare professional, or trained
technician in an extremely quiet environment according to the ISO standard 8253-1.. . This instrument is
intended for all patient groups regarding sex, age and health. Careful handling of instrument whenever in
contact with patient should be of high priority. Calm and stable positioning while testing is preferred for
optimal accuracy.

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1.3 Product Description
The AD226 is a 1½ channel portable audiometer offering air and bone conduction test capabilities with
masking. It offers a range of special test features such as SISI, HW, Stenger and Langenbeck.
As standard AD226 is delivered with the following:
1.4 Warnings
Throughout this manual the following meaning of warnings, cautions and notices are used:
Included parts
DD45 Audiometric headset
B71 Bone conductor
APS3 Patient response button
Power supply
Operation manual CD
Multilingual CE instructions for use
Optional parts
Diagnostic Suite software
OtoAccess database
21925 Amplivox audiocups, noise reducing headset
Carrying case (Standard or Trolly Style)
EARTone3A Audiometric insert phones
TDH39 Audiometric headset
CIR33 Insert earphone set for masking or monitoring
IP30 Insert phones
DD45 Audiometric headset P3100 (Pediatric headband)
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

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2Unpacking and Installation
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Check box and contents for damage
When the instrument is received please check the shipping box for rough handling and damage. If the box is
damaged it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked mechanically and
electrically. If the instrument is faulty please contact your local distributor. Keep the shipping material for the
carrier’s inspection and insurance claim.
Keep carton for future shipment
The AD226 comes in its own shipping carton, which is specially designed for the AD226. Please keep this
carton. It will be needed if the instrument has to be returned for service.
If service is required please contact your local distributor.
Reporting Imperfections
Inspect before connection
Prior to connecting the product it should once more be inspected for damage. All of the cabinet and the
accessories should be checked visually for scratches and missing parts.
Report immediately any faults
Any missing part or malfunction should be reported immediately to the supplier of the instrument together
with the invoice, serial number, and a detailed report of the problem. In the back of this manual you will find a
"Return Report" where you can describe the problem.
Please use "Return Report"
Please realise that if the service engineer does not know what problem to look for he may not find it, so using
the Return Report will be of great help to us and is your best guarantee that the correction of the problem will
be to your satisfaction.
Storage
If you need to store the AD226 for a period, please ensure it is stored uder the conditions specified in the
section for technical specifications.

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2.2 Marking
The following marking can be found on the instrument:
Symbol
Explanation
Type B applied parts.
Patient applied parts that are not conductive and can be immediately
released from the patient.
Refer to instruction manual
WEEE (EU-directive)
This symbol indicates that when the end-user wishes to discard this product,
it must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.
Failing to do so may endanger the environment.
0123
The CE-mark indicates that Interacoustics A/S meets the
requirements of Annex II of the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC. TÜV Product Service, Identification No. 0123,
has approved the quality system.
Year of manufacture
Do not re-use
Parts like ear-tips and similar are for single use only
Type plate is located beneath the instrument
2.3 General Warnings and Precautions
External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output or other connectors shall comply
with relevant IEC standard (e.g. IEC 60950 for IT equipment). In these situations an optical isolator is
recommended to fulfill the requirements. Equipment not complying with IEC 60601-1 shall be kept outside
the patient environment, as defined in the standard (usually 1.5 meter). If in doubt, contact qualified medical
technician or your local representative.
This instrument does not incorporate any separation devices at connections for PC’s, printers, active
speakers etc. (Medical Electrical System)
When the instrument is connected to a PC and other items of equipment of a medical electrical system
assure that the total leakage current cannot exceed the safety limits and that separations have the dielectric
strength, creepage clearances and air clearances required fulfilling the requirements of IEC/ES 60601-1.
When the instrument is connected to a PC and other similar items be aware of not touching the PC and
patient simultaneously

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This instrument contains a coin-type lithium battery. The cell can only be changed by service personnel.
Batteries may explode or cause burns, if disassembled, crushed or exposed to fire or high temperatures. Do
not short-circuit.
No modification of this equipment is allowed without Interacoustics authorization.
Interacoustics will make available on request circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, calibration
instructions, or other information that will assist service personnel to repair those parts of this audiometer that
are designated by the Interacoustics as repairable by service personnel
Never insert or in any way use the insert headset without a new clean non defect test tip. Always make sure
that foam or ear-tip is mounted correctly. Ear tips and foam are single use.
The instrument is not intended to be used in environments exposed to fluid spills.
It is recommended that the disposable foam ear tips supplied with the optional EarTone5A insert transducers
are replaced after each patient tested. Disposable plugs also insure that sanitary conditions exist for each of
your patients, and that periodic cleaning of a headband or cushion is no longer required.
The black tubing protruding the foam ear tip is attached to the sound tube nipple of the insert
transducer.
Roll the foam tip into the smallest possible diameter.
Insert into the ear canal of the patient.
Hold the foam tip until expanded and a seal is achieved.
After testing the patient the foam tip including the black tubing is detached from the sound tube
nipple.
The insert transducer should be examined prior to attaching a new foam tip.
The instrument is not intended to be used in oxygen rich environments or use in conjunction with flammable
agents
To prevent system faults take appropriate precautions to avoid PC viruses and similar.
Use only transducers calibrated with actual instrument. To identify a valid calibration, the serial number for
the instrument will be marked on the transducer.
Although the instrument fulfils the relevant EMC requirements precautions should be taken to avoid
unnecessary exposure to electromagnetic fields, e.g. from mobile phones etc. If the device is used adjacent
to other equipment it must be observed that no mutual disturbance appears.Please also refer to EMC
concideration in the appendix.
Within the European Union it is illegal to dispose electric and electronic waste as unsorted
municipal waste. Electric and electronic waste may contain hazardous substances and therefore
has to be collected separately. Such products will be marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin
shown below. The cooperation of the user is important in order to ensure a high level of reuse and
recycling of electric and electronic waste. Failing to recycle such waste products in an appropriate
way may endanger the environment and consequently the health of human beings.
To prevent system faults take appropriate precautions to avoid PC viruses and similar.
Remove the batteries in the bottom if the instruments will not be used for some time.

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3Getting Started - Setup and Installation
3.1 Back Panel Connections –Standard Accessories
When connecting to back panel connections tilt up/turn the instrument carefully for better overview.
Power
connector
USB Host for
Printer or
Keyboard
USB Device for
PC communi-
cation
Patient
Response
Switch
Bone
conductor
B71
Insert Masking
CIR33
Left Phone
or
Left Insert
Right Phone
or
Left Insert
AUX Input ( for
future use )

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3.2 PC-Interface
Please refer to the Diagnostic Suite operation manual regarding hybrid mode (on-line and PC-operated
mode) as well as patient/session data transfer.
3.3 Operating instructions
The figure below shows the outline of the front plate of the AD226 including buttons, dials and display:
The following table describes the functions of the various buttons and dials.
Name(s)/Function(s)
Description
1
Power on/off button
For turning the instrument on/off.
2
Color Display Screen
For displaying the different test screens.
3
Tone Indicator
Indication sign seen when a tone is presented to the patient.
4
Response Indicator
Green indication sign seen when the
patient activates the patient signal using the patient response.
6
Channel 1
Indicates intensity level for channel 1, e.g.:
6
Masking / Channel 2
Indicates masking or Intensity level for channel 2, e.g.:
(2
)
(3)
(6)
(4)
(1
)
(7
)
(8)
(9
)
(10
)
(11
)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16
)
(17
)
(18
)
(19
)
(20)
(21)
(22
)
(23
)
(24
)
(25
)
(26)
(27
)
(28
)
(29
)
(30)
(31
)
(32
)
(33
)
(34)
(35
)

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7-12
Function Keys
These keys are context sensitive and depend on the selected test
screen. The fuctions of these keys will be explained further in later
sections.
13
Shift
The shift function will enable the clinician to activate the sub
functions written in italic underneath the buttons.
14
Setup
Allows the clinician to make changes in certain settings within
each test and change settings for the instrument.
Choose between the different settings using the right rotary wheel
(33). Change the individual settings using the left rotary wheel
(32).
15
Tests
Allows the clinician to access special tests. Hold down the “Tests”
button and use one of the rotary wheels (32)/(33) to select the
individual tests.
16
Del Point /
del curve
Delete points during testing by selecting a point using the “Down”
(30) and “Up” (31) buttons and pressing the “Del Point” button.
Delete the entire test curve of a graph by holding “Shift” (13) and
pressing the “Del Point” button.
17
Save Session/
New Session
Save a session after testing or alternatively create a new session
by holding “Shift” (13) and pressing the “Save Session” button.
In the Save Session menu it is possible to save sessions, delete
and create clients and edit client names.
The maximum capacity is 200 clients. By choosing the “About” tab
in the Setup menu it is possible to see available client storage
space.
Please see section below for a screenshot of the Save Session
dialog.
18
Print
Clients
Allows results to be printed directly after testing (via a supported
USB printer). Hold ”Shift” (13) and press “Print” to access the
clients and sessions stored on the device.
19
Talk Forward
Instruction to the patient directly through his headphones via the
microphone (35) can be given. The intensity changes by turning
the “HL dB” (32) while holding the “Talk Forward” button.
20
Tone / Warble
Pure tones or warble tones can be chosen as stimuli by activating
this button once or twice. The stimulus chosen will be shown on
the display, e.g.:
21
Ext Range
Extended Range: Usually the maximum output is e.g. 100dB but if
a higher output e.g. 120 dB is needed then “Ext Range” can be
activated when reaching a certain level.

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22
Mask on/off
Masking channel on/off:
First push: turns masking on
Second push: turns masking off
23
Sync
This allows the masking attenuator to be locked to the tone
attenuator. This option is used for e.g. synchronous masking.
24
Store
no resp
Use this function to store test thresholds / results. Press “Shift”
(13) + “Store” to use the No Response function if the patient has
shown no response to stimuli.
25
Right
For selecting the right ear during testing.
26
Left
For selecting the left ear during testing.
27
R Bone L
For bone conduction testing (can only be selected when
calibrated).
First push: selects the right ear for testing.
Second push: selects the left ear for testing.
28
Man / Rev
Manual / Reverse tone presentation modes:
First push: Manual tone presentation each time “Tone
Switch” (34) is activated.
Second push: The reverse function- continuous tone
presentation which will be interrupted each time “Tone
Switch” (34) is activated.
29
Single / Multi
Pulsing modes:
First push: the tone presented will have a pre-set length
when “Tone Switch” (34) is activated. (Set up in the
“Setup” (13)).
Second push: the tone will be pulsing continuously.
Third push: returns back to normal mode.
30
Down
Used to decrease the frequency level.
31
Up
Used to increase the frequency level.
32
HL db Channel 1
This allows for the adjusting of the intensity in channel 1 shown at
(5) in the display.
33
Masking Channel 2
Adjust the intensity level in channel 2 or masking levels when
masking is used. Shown at (6) in the display.
34
Tone Switch / Enter
Used for tone presentation where the “Tone” indication sign (3)
will show. Can also be used as “Enter” (selection) button.
35
Microphone
For talk forward instruction to the patient.

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Battery operation
Insert batteries correct according to marking.
Use 4x1.5V/1.2V Alkaline/NiMH Type AA
Note:
When the instrument is battery powered or USB-only
powered the maximum stimuli output level is reduced
20dB
3.4 Tone test
Text on screen
Description
7
1 2 5 dB
Choose between 1, 2 and 5 dB intervals when adjusting the intensity levels in
channel 1 and 2 or adjusting the masking level when masking is used.
8
HL UCL
Choose between HL and UCL.
9
Subtests
Choose the different subtests, Stenger and ABLB by holding the Function Key
(9) and choosing the required test by using one of the rotary wheels (32)/(33)
10
Magnify
Switch between magnified top bar and normal sized top bar.
11
View Mask
View the masking levels when masking is on by holding the Function Key (11)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

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3.5 Stenger Test
Please refer to the Tone Test section above for key function descriptions for Function Keys (7), (8), (9),
(10).
3.6 ABLB Test
Please refer to the Tone Test section above for key function descriptions for Function Keys (7), (8), (9),
(10).
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

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3.7 Hughson-Westlake Test
3.8 Setup
Text on screen
Description
7
Tone
Access the settings for the Tone Tests.
8
Tests
Access the settings for other tests.
9
Common
Access the common instrument settings.
10
Clock
Access the clock and date settings.
12
About
Access the about info.
Text on screen
Description
7
Famili
Select familarity
12
Start HW test
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

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3.9 Sessions and clients
3.9.1 Save Session
3.9.2 View client
Text on screen
Description
Session
Open the View Session –Select Session menu and access or delete the session(s)
saved under the selected client.
Back
Go back to the session.
Text on screen
Description
7
Save
Save session under the selected client.
8
Delete
Delete the selected client.
9
New
Create new client.
10
Edit
Edit the selected client.
12
Back
Go back to the session.
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)