Sonic EXPRESSlink 3 User manual

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Instructions for use

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Software requirements and Programming cables:
Manufacturer Fitting module and
Version
Programming cables
Sonic Innovations EXPRESSfit 6.4
EXPRESSfit 2012
and newer
Sonic #2
(new Standard)
Bernafon AG Oasis 15.0 and newer Bernafon #2
(new Standard)
Computer requirements
Windows®compatible computer or laptop
USB Port, USB 2.0 or newer
Windows®XP, Windows®Vista 32/64 bit, Windows®7 32/64 bit
Noah 3.5.2 or newer

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INSTRUCTIONSFOR USE
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Safety information ..................................................................... 4
2. Introduction................................................................................. 4
3. Contents of the EXPRESSlink3 packaging ............................... 4
4. Connectors and indicators ........................................................ 5
EXPRESSlink3 front panel, programming cable sockets ............... 5
Rear side, USB socket................................................................... 5
Software and Programming cable overview ................................. 5
5. Getting started ........................................................................... 6
Installation ..................................................................................... 6
6. Operation..................................................................................... 7
Central indicator LED..................................................................... 8
7. Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 9
8. Technical description ................................................................. 11
Operating conditions..................................................................... 12
9. Service and support adresses................................................... 12
10. Regulatory Information.............................................................. 13
CE Declaration of Conformity........................................................ 13
FCC Guidelines.............................................................................. 14

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EXPRESSlink3_ILLU_Fig1
EXPRESSlink3 Programming
Interface
User Manual
USB Cable
1 SAFETY INFORMATION
These instructions for use cover the product with the following model
name: EXPRESSlink3
Throughout this manual the following signs will be used to indicate valu-
able or important information:
This sign indicates important safety information that must be
observed to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous situations
2 INTRODUCTION
EXPRESSlink
3
is a proprietary hearing instrument programming inter-
face for programming hearing instruments from Sonic, Bernafon and
Oticon.
EXPRESSlink3 connects to the computer via the enclosed USB cable. It
is powered from the computer’s USB port and does not need an external
power supply. EXPRESSlink3 offers 2 connection ports (left and right) for
NOAHlink standard programming cables.
EXPRESSlink3 is easy to install, supports plug and play, (e.g. no serial
port set-up problems) and offers faster programming speed than the
existing NOAHlink™ and HI-PRO USB™.
3 CONTENTSOF THE EXPRESSlink3 PACKAGING

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4 CONNECTORSAND INDICATORS
EXPRESSlink3 front panel, programming cable sockets
Rear side, USB socket
Software and Programming cable overview:
Please refer to the software and hardware specifications in the back of
this manual to see which fitting modules and programming cables are
compatible with EXPRESSlink3.
The programming cables mentioned are cross compatible with all prod-
ucts (from all manufacturers) which can be programmed with EXPRESS-
link3. For further details please refer to the fitting software documenta-
tion.
EXPRESSlink3_ILLU_Fig2
EXPRESSlink3_ILLU_Fig3
Left Programming
cable socket
Indicator LED
Right Programming
cable socket

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5 GETTING STARTED
Installation
• InstallthettingmoduleyouwouldliketousewithEXPRESSlink3 on
your computer. For installation information, please refer to the instal-
lation instructions from the fitting module supplier.
• AttachEXPRESSlink3 to the computer using the USB cable provided.
The flat connector on the USB cable plugs into the computer and the
square connector plugs into the rear of EXPRESSlink3 as shown in the
figure below:
• SeveralsecondsafterconnectingEXPRESSlink3 to the computer, the
power indicator on the front panel of EXPRESSlink3 turns bright green.
• Plugthehearingaidprogrammingcablesintotheconnectorsonthe
front panel of the EXPRESSlink3.
• YourEXPRESSlink3 is now ready to use.
Note:
The driver software for EXPRESSlink3 is included in the fitting software
module. In case the fitting module is uninstalled or updated, the driver
software will remain installed. Updates to the EXPRESSlink3 driver are
delivered with your fitting software.
To reduce the risk of interference use only the USB cable pro-
vided or a standard USB cable that is less than the maximum
length of 3m.
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The EXPRESSlink3 was tested to comply with the requirements
of EN 60601-1:2006. This standard addresses electrical safety
of medical electrical equipment and covers also its electromag-
netic compatibility for a typical health care environment. Please
note that some devices (cell phones, cordless phones, WLAN
systems, other intentional radiators) might generate electro-
magnetic emissions that exceed the tested limits and might
influence the operation of the EXPRESSlink3. In the event of
such interference enlarge the distance between the EXPRESS-
link3 and the interfering device.
6 OPERATION
Connecting and fitting hearing instruments
For information on how to configure EXPRESSlink3 in the fitting software
and how to connect and fit hearing instruments, please refer to the instal-
lation manuals or to the help files with your fitting software.
Some products may require a fresh battery in order to be con-
nected and fit with the programming device, while other prod-
ucts require the battery to be removed in order to be connected
and fit with the programming device. To find out which prod-
ucts need a battery inserted and which products may not have
batteries inserted, please refer to the product information, the
installation guides, or help files included with the fitting soft-
ware or contact your local sales representative or support.
Typically, EXPRESSlink3 only needs to be configured once as default
programming interface. The next time you can just launch the fitting
software and start fitting hearing instruments.

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Central Indicator LED
The indicator light or LED on the front panel indicates the following op-
erating conditions:
Green EXPRESSlink3 connected to the computer
and ready to use
Red (flashing) Data transfer to and from right hearing instrument
Blue (flashing) Data transfer to and from the left hearing
instrument
The red light of the central indicator LED does not indicate a
warning as defined in the applicable safety standard EN 60601-
1. The red colour as an indicator for the “right ear” is used to be
consistent with other audiological or audiometric equipment.