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  • Page 1 Widex USB Link User instrUctions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    InSTALLInG THE WIdEX USB LInK drIVEr And connEcTInG THE WIdEX USB LInK ......5 USInG THE WIdEX USB LInK.

  • Page 3: Symbols

    Status Flashing green light The Widex USB Link is communicating with the instruments. not for general waste. See this user manual for information not included on the Widex USB Link label. non-ionizing radiation.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Widex USB Link makes it possible to fit hearing aids using wireless technology, without the use of cables connected to the hearing aids. The Widex USB Link allows direct connection to the fitting computer, and sup- ports the wireless fitting offered by Widex.

  • Page 5: Installing The Widex Usb Link Driver And Connecting The Widex Usb Link

    Widex USB Link. It is recommended that compass is closed during the installation. Please do not connect the Widex USB Link to the computer before com- pleting the driver installation. STEP 1: INSTALL THE DRIVER UNDER WINDOWS XP SP2/SP3 1.
  • Page 6 4. When the installation is completed, select Finish.
  • Page 7 STEP 2: CONNECTING THE WIDEX USB LINK 1. connect the Widex USB extension cable to the USB outlet on the com- puter as illustrated. 2. connect the other end to the Widex USB Link. 3. To ensure safe data transmission from the computer to the Widex USB...
  • Page 8 STEP 3: THE “FOUND NEW HARDWARE” WIzARD STARTS. 1. Select ‘no, not this time’ and click Next. 2. Select ’Install the software automatically (recommended)’ and click Next.
  • Page 9 3. Select Finish, and the Widex USB Link is ready to be used.
  • Page 10 Windows Vista SP2 When you install under a Windows Vista system, the steps are the same as earlier described (see pages 5-6), but when you connect the Widex USB Link, Windows Vista automatically installs it. you must use Windows Vista Sp2 Edition or later.

  • Page 11: Using The Widex Usb Link

    USinG tHe Widex USB Link Activating the Widex USB Link The first time you perform a wireless fitting, you must add the Widex USB Link as the Interface in compass, under Setup.

  • Page 12: Detecting The Hearing Aids

    Detecting the hearing aids 1. Insert fresh batteries in the hearing aids and turn them on. 2. place the Widex USB Link on the table. note the position of the Widex USB Link unit: see illustration.
  • Page 13 USB Link unit (as illustrated) • place BTE hearing aids directly on the table. • Insert ITE/cIc in the holes in the instrument fixture included with the USB Link, with the face plate facing upwards.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Hearing Aids

    1. To identify hearing aids, make sure they are placed inside the neck loop close to the USB Link unit. Use the play buttons under Identify HA. When you select a play button, the relevant hearing aid plays a sound for 6 seconds, and in some models a light-emitting diode lights up.
  • Page 15 7. position the hearing aids in the client’s ears. place the Widex USB Link around the neck of the client. 8. make sure that the Widex USB Link unit is positioned correctly, as in the illustration. 9. click OK and proceed with the fitting.

  • Page 16: Interrupting The Fitting

    If it is necessary to interrupt the fitting in compass, it is recommended that you click on ‘offline programming’ under communication, and remove the Widex USB Link. To proceed with the fitting in compass, click ‘online programming’ under communication.

  • Page 17: Hearing Aids Which Can Be Programmed Wirelessly With The Widex Usb Link

    HeArinG AidS WHiCH CAn Be proGrAmmed WireLeSSLy WitH tHe Widex USB Link All Widex cLEAr440 and more recent Widex hearing aids with wireless technology from Widex can be fitted wirelessly with the Widex USB Link. Use compass V5.1 or a later version.

  • Page 18: Warnings

    WArninGS 1. clean the Widex USB Link with a soft cloth. never wash your Widex USB Link with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids. 2. never try to open or repair the Widex USB Link yourself. (This should only be done by authorized personnel.) 3.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    The hearing aids are reposition the Widex USB Link ming is not working not within the Widex so that the USB Link unit on USB Link range. the neck loop is in close prox- imity to the hearing aids. place cIc / ITE hearing instruments in the fixture.

  • Page 20: Regulatory Information

    10m distance output power 5nW EIrp *) 29pW EIrp *) range <30cm between hearing <1m remote unit to aid and Widex USB Link hearing aid. <30cm between hearing aids or hearing aid to Widex Tech module center frequency 10.6mHz 10.6mHz...
  • Page 21 • duty cycle: 50 % (averaged over 1 hour of operation) • Simplex or semi duplex capability The radio receiver in the USB Link programming module is using the same frequency and band- width as the transmitter. Cables and transducers:...
  • Page 22 • Individual mAc address for each unit which is checked during each transmission. • A built-in pairing table which specifies valid and legitimate pairing among units • A proprietary Widex communication protocol which checks the package numbers during each transmission.
  • Page 23 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration Electromagnetic emissions The USB Link is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The cus- tomer or the user of a USB Link should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance...
  • Page 24 Electromagnetic immunity The USB Link is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The cus- tomer or the user of a USB Link should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601 Compliance...
  • Page 25 Electromagnetic immunity – cont. The USB Link is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The cus- tomer or the user of a USB Link should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601...
  • Page 26 If the measured field strength in the location in which the USB Link is used exceeds the applicable rF compliance level above, the USB Link should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 27 USB Link. The USB Link is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which rF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the USB Link can help prevent electromagnetic interfer-...
  • Page 28 (EMI/EMC Compliance) The USB Link complies with the following Emc/EmI standards: Standard Test type Note 47 cFr part 15, rF emissions USA Federal communications com- subpart c mission (Fcc) requirements for inten- tional radiators. En 303 330-2 V1.3.1 rF emissions incl.
  • Page 29 Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available infor- mation concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following condi- tions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
  • Page 30 Important notice for prospective hearing aid users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a li- censed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists.
  • Page 31 This equipment complies with Fcc radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 32 Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada Under Industry canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
  • Page 33 Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items. Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this USB Link is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/ A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.com...
  • Page 36 Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge Denmark www.widexpro.com...

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