otometrics AURICAL Aud User manual

AURICALAud
User Guide
Doc. No.7-50-1270-EN/07
Part No.7-50-12700-EN

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are registered trademarks of GNOtometricsA/S in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.
Version release date
2017-03-12 (153432)
Technical support
Please contact your supplier.
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Table of Contents
1 Device description 4
2 Intended use 4
3 Unpacking 5
4 Installation 5
5 Connecting accessories to AURICALAud 6
6 Powering the device 8
7 Connecting AURICAL Aud to OTOsuite 9
8 On-screen controls 9
9 PC keyboard controls 10
10 Toolbar icons in the Audiometry Module 10
11 Proper transducer placement 12
12 The Masking Assistant 13
13 Performing tone audiometry 16
14 Performing speech audiometry 17
15 Service, cleaning and calibration 19
16 Other references 20
17 Technical specifications 20
18 Definition of symbols 34
19 Warning notes 34
20 Manufacturer 37
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1 Device description
AURICAL Aud AURICAL AudHI-PRO2 AURICAL Aud
with speaker unit
AURICAL AudHI-PRO2
with speaker unit
AURICAL Aud is a PC-controlled audiometer for testing a person's hearing.The audiometer is operated from the OTOsuite
Audiometry Module PC software.
• With AURICAL Aud you can perform all standard audiometric tests, tone and speech audiometry and special tests.
• With AURICAL Aud with HI-PRO2 you can program hearing instruments.
• You can connect other devices easily through the built-in USB Hub, and AURICALAud provides the necessary 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 Speech 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2 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.
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1 Device description

Use: The AURICAL speaker unit is intended to present audio signals. The AURICAL speaker unit is for use with AURICAL Aud
and the Audiometry module, with AURICALFreeFit and the OTOsuite PMM module and the OTOsuite Counseling and Sim-
ulations module.
2.1 Typographical conventions
The use of Warning, Caution and Note
To draw your attention to information regarding safe and appropriate use of the device or software, the manual uses pre-
cautionary statements as follows:
Warning •Indicates that there is a risk of death or serious injury to the user or patient.
Caution •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.
3 Unpacking
1. Unpack the device carefully.
When you unpack the device and accessories, it is a good 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.
4 Installation
Install OTOsuite on the PC before you connect to AURICAL Aud from the PC.
For instructions on installing OTOsuite, see the OTOsuiteInstallation Manual, 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 delivery, and you simply have to connect cables.
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3 Unpacking

Caution •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. USB cable between AURICAL Aud and the PC
AURICAL speaker unit
A. USB cable between AURICAL Aud and the PC
B. External power supply cable
Connecting to OTOsuite
• Run the OTOsuite Configuration Wizard to connect to and set up communication with AURICAL Aud: Select Tools>
Configuration Wizard
5 Connecting accessories to AURICALAud
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 a general rule for all electrical equipment used in the proximity of the client that:
• 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.
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5 Connecting accessories to AURICALAud

See also General warning notes ►36.
For a detailed description of the connection panel, see the AURICAL AudReference Manual.
Connection panel - AURICAL Aud
A. PC/USB connection
B. Powered USB connections for accessories
C. External power supply
D. Sound field speaker output (optical digital line-out)
E. Sound field speaker output (coaxial digital line-out)
F. Sound field speakers (power output)
G. Insert earphones
H. Headphones - air conduction
I. Patient Responder
J. Bone oscillator
K. Speaker, Analog (line output)
L. Line-in
M. Operator monitor headset - headphones
N. Operator monitor headset - boom microphone
O. Counseling and Simulations headphones
P. Talk-back microphone
Note •Blue corresponds to Left and red corresponds to Right.
Warning •Use only the power supply provided by Otometrics.
Caution •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2
The HI-PRO2 connection panel contains the sockets for hearing
instrument connection cables, and light indicators relating to PC
communication and powering.
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5 Connecting accessories to AURICALAud

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
B. BT (Bluetooth) for PMM communication
C. 24V DC out power supply to AURICAL Aud
D. 24V DC in for external power supply
E. Speaker input for connecting to AURICAL Aud
Connecting external speakers
External speakers can be connected to AURICAL Aud via powered output terminals or line-out terminals. In both cases you
should contact your service department for installation and calibration. See also Calibration ►20.
6 Powering the device
AURICAL Aud is powered through an external power supply connected directly to the mains outlet.
Warning •AURICAL Aud is not provided with a mains switch.
To connect AURICAL Aud to the mains supply, plug the mains plug into the wall mains outlet.
To disconnect AURICAL Aud 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.
1. Plug the external power supply into the Power socket in the connection panel.
2. Plug the mains plug of the external power supply into an AC mains outlet with a three-wire protective ground.
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6 Powering the device

Switching on AURICAL Aud
Use only the power supply specified in Technical Specifications.
1. Connect the mains plug of the external power supply directly to an AC mains outlet with a three-wire
protective ground.
2. Switch on the mains supply.
3. The On/Off indicator on AURICAL Aud lights green.
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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 is turned 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:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Launch OTOsuite.
3. In the OTOsuite toolbar, click Control Panel.
4. In the Control Panel, click Connect.
8 On-screen controls
Test controls provide a means of operating the audiometer if you use the mouse and on-screen options to perform tests.
• To enable test controls, select Tools> Options> Audiometry> General> On-screen controls> Show> On.
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7 Connecting AURICAL Aud to OTOsuite

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.
• To enable silence mode, select Tools> Options> Audiometry> General> On-screen controls> Silence Mode> On.
• To change the level and frequency by more than one click at a time, use the mouse scroll wheel.
9 PC keyboard controls
You can open a separate PDF-file to have a proper view of the keyboard short-
cuts.
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.
10 Toolbar icons in the Audiometry Module
The icons available in the toolbar depend on the test function that you have selected.
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9 PC keyboard controls