Page 1 GSI AUDIOSTAR PRO ™ USER MANUAL Part Number D-0100778 Rev. C Setting The Clinical Standard www.grason-stadler.com Grason-Stadler, 7625 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite F, Eden Prairie MN 55344 800-700-2282 • 952-278-4402 • fax 952-278-4401 • e-mail info@grason-stadler.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Table of Contents Intended Use ..............................7 Warranty ..............................7 Audiometric Standards ..........................8 Warnings, Cautions, and Errors ........................9 Status/Error Messages ..........................10 Customer Responsibility ......................... 11 Elimination of Ambient Noise ........................ 11 Safety Precautions ............................14 Cautions - General ...........................
Page 4 Stimulus Intensity Level(s) ........................30 Talk Forward ............................31 Left & Right VRA ........................... 31 Interlock ..............................31 Tracking ..............................31 Status / Audiogram Button ........................32 Data Transfer ............................32 Printing ..............................32 Stimulus Channel 1 and Channel 2 ......................35 Transducer Output Selector ........................
Page 5 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer QuickSIN ..............................64 SISI ................................67 TEN ................................. 68 Tone Decay ............................. 69 Chapter 6: Operation ........................... 70 Preliminary Checks ..........................70 Typical Evaluations ..........................71 Test Type Buttons ........................... 71 More Test Type button ..........................73 Routine Test Procedures ..........................
Page 6 Speech Level Check ..........................88 Internal Controls Check........................... 88 Bone Vibrator Check ..........................88 Masking Level Check ..........................88 Talk Forward Check ..........................88 Cleaning the System ..........................88 Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents ......................89 Appendix 1: Specifications ......................... 90 Appendix 2: Calibration Reference &...
Page 7 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions ..........115 Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the GSI AudioStar Pro ........................... 115 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity ..........116 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity ..........117 Appendix 4: Reference Materials ......................
Page 8: Intended Use
Intended Use The AudioStar Pro is intended to be used for the identification and etiology of hearing loss in patients of any age. It is intended to be used by an audiologist, ENT, hearing healthcare professional, or trained technician in a hospital, clinic, healthcare facility or other suitable quiet environment as defined in ANSI S3.1 or...
Page 9: Audiometric Standards
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Audiometric Standards The AudioStar Pro is designed to meet or exceed the following standards: Audiometer Standard Requirements - Type 1 1. ANSI S3.6 (2010) Specification for Audiometers (Type 1) 2. IEC 60645-1 Electroacoustics - Audiological Equipment - Pure-Tone Audiometers Type 1 3.
Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, And Errors
Warnings, Cautions, and Errors The GSI AudioStar Pro Clinical Audiometer is designed to be used with a hospital grade outlet. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment can result when a three-prong to two-prong adaptor is connected between the GSI AudioStar Pro power plug and an AC outlet or extension cord.
Page 11: Status/Error Messages
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer The CAUTION label identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment. NOTE: Notes help identify areas of possible confusion and avoid potential problems during system operation. Status/Error Messages Please try another selection: Indicates an incorrect selection. This could include actions such as incompatible transducers, incompatible routing, or no calibration data stored for the selected transducers.
Page 12: Customer Responsibility
Elimination of Ambient Noise The GSI AudioStar Pro may be installed in a single room environment or as part of a two room suite. Excessive noise in the test environment, such as that produced by conversation, office equipment, or printers, reduces test validity because it tends to mask the test signals.
Page 13 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Maximum Ambient Noise Test Tone Freq. (Hz) 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000 29.0 17.5 14.5 16.5 21.5 21.5 23.0 28.5 29.5 33.0 38.5 Test Room level Max dB SPL,Ears covered Max dB SPL, 23.0 13.5...
Page 14 Sound Attenuation Sound Attenuation for Earphones per ISO 4869-1 Frequency Attenuation (Hz) TDH50/DD45 with EAR-Tone 3A HDA 200 MX41/AR or PH51 (dB) (dB) Cushion (dB) 33.5 14.5 34.5 34.5 22.5 35.0 28.5 1000 1250 1500 1600 33.0 2000 2500 3000 3150 4000 39.5...
Page 15: Safety Precautions
ANY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE GSI INSTRUMENT AND USED IN THE PATIENT VICINITY MUST BE POWERED BY AN ISOLATED POWER SOURCE TO MAINTAIN THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF THE OVERALL SYSTEM.
Page 16: Cautions - General
Always turn OFF system power before connecting or disconnecting system components to help guard against personal injury. Warning - Electric Shock Hazards Do not open the case of the GSI Instrument. Do not remove any GSI instrument covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning - Electric Grounding This device uses a three wire power cord with a hospital grade plug (for international applications, IEC 60601-1 approved plug).
Page 17: Warning - Line Voltage Brownout And Interruptions
Proper use of this device depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels. Follow all safety standards set by each place of employment. Shutdown Procedure To turn off the GSI AudioStar Pro, use the power switch on the right side of the device. Recycling / Disposal...
Page 18: Regulatory Symbols
Regulatory Symbols Symbol IEC Pub. Description 980 & 60601-1 Conforms to European Medical Device Directive 93/94/EEC. Symbol for "SERIAL NUMBER." 980 & 60601-1 Return to Authorized Representative, Special disposal 980 & 60601-1 required. Medical Equipment Classified by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.
Page 19 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Symbol IEC Pub. Description 60601-1 Patient response switch. ISO 7010-M002 Follow Instructions for Use. D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 20: Audiometric Symbols
  The AudioStar Pro Config App allows the selection of the desired symbol set. The symbol sets are shown in the following table. For symbols that are not specified in the reference documents for specific countries, the USA symbols are used.
Page 21 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer AudioStar Pro Symbol Sets Australia China Hong Kong (NR) masked (NR) (NR) masked (NR) Forehead (NR) Forehead masked (NR) (NR) masked (NR) SF Aided (NR) Cochlear (NR) (NR) (NR) Tinnitus (NR) (NR) D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 22: Chapter 1: Introduction
Complete audiometric results may be transferred to software such as GSI Suite and Noah, or integrated with your facility’s EMR/EHR system. The AudioStar Pro addresses the needs of a broad patient population. This revolutionary audiometer introduces complete flexibility in signal routing by enabling the user to select either Channel 1 or Channel 2 as the recorded stimulus channel.
Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation
Notify the carrier if any damage is observed. Unpacking Carefully remove the GSI AudioStar Pro from its shipping container. If the instrument appears to have suffered any damage, notify the carrier immediately so that a proper claim can be made. Be certain to save all packing material so that the claim adjuster can inspect it as well.
Page 24: Accessories
2 ea. 2 ea. 1 ea. 1 ea. √ √ √ 2 ea. 2 ea. 1 ea. 1 ea. 8121626 NOTE: Part numbers may change periodically. Please see the current GSI price/parts list for current part numbers. D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 25: Country Kits
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Country Kits GSI Country Kits include a power cord specific to a region of the world and a user manual in the language for the specific country. Part Number Country Description 8100120 United States Power Cord, English...
Page 26: Chapter 3: Connectors, Controls And Indicators
Chapter 3: Connectors, Controls and Indicators Rear Panel The connectors on the rear panel of the GSI AudioStar Pro are shown in the following diagram. The label and jacks are visible by turning the instrument around on a flat, stable surface.
Page 27 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Connection Description Graphic Connections Output, speaker connection and externally amplified cont. speaker connections at the same time. NOTE: The CTL connection is for future use – not currently supported. 6.35 mm stereo jack Left and Right...
Page 28: Right Side Panel
The intensity of the Channel 1 and Channel 2 stimuli may be adjusted using the monitor knob on the front panel of the instrument. Left Side Panel The following connectors will be visible on the left side panel of the GSI AudioStar Pro: Connection...
Page 29 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer USB Port The AudioStar Pro is equipped with four (4) USB ports. It is possible to connect external devices such as mouse, keyboard, or external printer to be used with the audiometer. Additionally, a memory stick may be inserted into a USB port for updating software, adding additional sound files, or exporting diagnostic log files.
Page 30: Bottom Panel Label
Manufacture Date (year will be inserted below). China RoHS symbol for products with a 50 year life cycle. B Patient Applied Part according to IEC 60601-1. Serial Number and GSI Part Number. Return to authorized representative, special disposal required. Manufacturer.
Page 31: Chapter 4: Front Panel Controls
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Chapter 4: Front Panel Controls The controls on the front panel of the GSI AudioStar Pro are shown below. Power The green LED, located in the upper right portion of the front panel, is illuminated when mains power is supplied to the GSI AudioStar Pro. This indicates that the power switch is in the on position.
Page 32: Talk Forward
Talk Forward button interrupts the stimulus that is being presented and activates the microphone in all selected transducers on Channel 1 and Channel 2. The GSI AudioStar Pro resumes the test status when the pushbutton is released. The light pipe around the Talk Forward button will be illuminated when enabled.
Page 33: Status / Audiogram Button
Print pushbutton is pressed. An HP color printer may be attached to the GSI AudioStar Pro to allow printing of the audiometric test results directly from the AudioStar Pro. The HP Printer must be PCL 5E, PCL 3, or PCL 3 GUI compatible.
Page 34 Printer Output Formats The printout formats are shown in the following figures. D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 35 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 36: Stimulus Channel 1 And Channel 2
Stimulus Channel 1 and Channel 2 Tone — The Tone pushbutton allows the selection of a pure tone stimulus for air/bone conduction testing with the choice of five transducer types. NOTE: The selection of Tone on Channel 1 and Mic on Channel 2 is a valid combination.
Page 37: Transducer Output Selector
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer The selection of any stimulus will deselect a previously selected stimulus on the opposite channel if the stimuli are not compatible. Refer to the following table for the stimuli compatibilities listing: Valid Stimuli Combinations Channel 1 Stimulus...
Page 38: Routing Output Selector
Attenuators (HL Controls) Channel 1 and Channel 2 The GSI AudioStar Pro contains two independent HL rotary controls for test signal and masking intensity level control with a range of -10 dB HL to 120 dB. HL Maximum dB HL values apply to the mid-frequencies with earphones only.
Page 39: Tone Bar / Interrupt
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Present Bar / Interrupt The function of the present bar in each channel is determined by the status of its Interrupt button. When the interrupt button is in the off position, pressing the present bar presents the stimulus to the selected transducer(s) for as long as the present bar is depressed.
Page 40: Scorer / Timer
Scorer / Timer The Correct, Clear and Incorrect pushbuttons are used for scoring results in Speech, QuickSIN, BKB-SIN and SISI tests. The scorer is displayed in the test status area of the Status screen. When Speech, QuickSIN, BKB-SIN or SISI is selected, the scorer initializes to 0/0 = 0%.
Page 41: Monitoring
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Monitoring Channel 1 (CH 1), Channel 2 (CH 2), AUX Intercom, Talkback Controls — The Monitor Headset or Internal Speaker allows the operator to listen to the stimuli as they are presented and to listen to the patient’s comments through the talk-back system.
Page 42: Function Buttons
Configure - From this screen, it is possible to view the instrument information such as serial number, software version and the custom logo. This button displays setup options to update the AudioStar Pro software, set the date and time, configure bone conduction symbol settings, set the print format, enable/disable the Aux Intercom and adjust the screen brightness.
Page 43: Keyboard
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Keyboard The AudioStar Pro works with a keyboard and many of the operations of the front panel keys on the instrument may be performed using the keyboard. The following table shows the mapping of the keyboard keys to the instrument.
Page 44: Chapter 5: Test Type Displays
The AudioStar Pro comes standard with an LCD display. The LCD is hinged to the GSI AudioStar Pro and is used to display all of the testing information from the instrument. When the LCD is in the lowered position, easy access to the rear connector panel is provided.
Page 45 Left and Right VRA – A two-toy VRA system may be connected to the AudioStar Pro. The LVRA and RVRA icons will appear on the display when the front panel buttons have been pressed to activate the VRA system. Pressing both BVRA buttons will send the signal to the center toy in GSI compatible VRA systems.
Page 46: Tone Test Type - Audiogram
Tone Test Type - Audiogram Tone Test - Audiogram Display Title Bar On the left side of the title bar, the patient name, if entered, will be displayed. In the center of the title bar, the test type (Pure Tone) will be displayed. On the right side of the title bar, the examiner name will be displayed.
Page 47 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer selected for each channel. If Left/Right routing is selected, the Channel color will be black. At extreme intensity levels, the intensity value will be highlighted in yellow. When the attenuator has reached its upper limit (per transducer and frequency), an NR label will be displayed (and highlighted in yellow if the intensity is 100 dB or more), indicating No Response.
Page 48 Navigation Menu The navigation menu contains the options for the Tone test type. The options may be selected by using the navigation keys on the instrument or by using a mouse. The right side of the menu displays the current date and time. Signal Menu The signal menu displays a sub menu with the choices of signal type.
Page 49 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Auto Hz The Auto Hz button controls whether or not the frequency automatically advances to the next frequency to be tested when the store button is pressed. The frequency presentation order is defined in the Configuration application. When the Auto Hz option is checked, each time a threshold is stored (pressing Store) the frequency will advance to the next test frequency automatically.
Page 50: High Frequency Test Type - Audiogram
High Frequency Test Type - Audiogram The display for the High Frequency and the Tone tests are similar except for the “range” option on the navigation menu. The High Frequency Range display does not have the data calculations for the PTA or SII and only displays frequencies from 8 kHz to 20 kHz.
Page 51: Full Frequency Test Type - Audiogram
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Full Frequency Test Type - Audiogram The display for the Full Frequency and the Tone tests are identical except for the “range” option on the navigation menu and the additional high frequencies displayed in the audiogram.
Page 52: Tone Test Type - Status
Tone Test Type - Status Tone Test Status Display The Status display for the Tone Test Type presents the data in a tabular format. The columns indicate the frequency, dB HL level and the effective masking level (dB EM). The display contains the same elements as the audiogram display. You may navigate the list of frequencies using the mouse or the frequency keys.
Page 53: High Frequency Test Type - Status
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Tone Test Status Display – Single Hz Resolution The right and left outlined areas show the list navigation icons. The top (darker icon) moves +/- 1000 Hz and the other arrow moves to the next/previous page.
Page 54: Speech Test Type - Status
Speech Test Type - Status Speech Test Status Display Title Bar On the left side of the title bar, the patient name, if entered, will be displayed. In the center of the title bar, the test type (Speech) will be displayed. On the right side of the title bar, the examiner name will be displayed.
Page 55 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Channel 1 and Channel 2 Windows The sound wave icon and the VU meter indicate when a stimulus is being presented. The sound wave icon and VU meter will remain active through the duration of the stimulus.
Page 56 Words/Sentences for Presentation The lower part of the Speech display shows the words from the selected word list. The words on the list may be presented by selecting the word with the mouse or by using the navigation buttons on the device (and the Word Nav option from the Navigation Menu) to highlight the word and pressing the present button.
Page 57 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer to the Navigation Menu, deselect Word Nav (by pressing the select key of the navigation controls). The Auto Advance check box determines the word movement behavior that is set up in the Configuration application. The Auto Advance moves to the next word in the list after a score key (Correct/Incorrect) is pressed.
Page 58 Speech Test Status Display – Pure Tone AC Audiogram Comments This pencil icon opens a comments window (must use external keyboard to utilize comment section). Comments may be entered from any test screen and it is possible to review and edit comments from any test screen. Stenger Test Results In addition to entering comments, the dialog has the options for recording Stenger test results (both pure tone and speech).
Page 59: Speech Test Type - Audiogram
Word recognition scores will be plotted on the Speech Audiogram based on the intensity at which the test was performed and the score that was achieved. As additional WRS are plotted, the AudioStar Pro will determine PIPB (Performance Intensity Function for Phonetically Balanced Words) function.
Page 60 Navigation Menu The Navigation menu has the same functionality and selections as the Speech Status display and the addition of the New Curve menu item. New Curve The new curve button on the Navigation Menu starts a new curve on the speech audiogram.
Page 61: More Test Type
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer More Test Type ABLB In ABLB (Alternate Binaural Loudness Balance) test the tone is presented alternately between the two ears. The level of the tone stays the same in one ear (i.e. fixed ear) and is varied up / down in the other ear (i.e. variable ear).
Page 62: Bkb-Sin
BKB-SIN The BKB-SIN is a speech-in-noise test that uses BKB (Bamford-Kowal-Bench) sentences, recorded in four-talker babble. The BKB-SIN can be used to estimate SNR loss in children and adults for whom the QuickSIN test is too difficult. The BKB-SIN display has the Title bar and the Channel 1 and 2 Output sections that are similar to what has been described for the speech displays.
Page 63 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer BKB-SIN Test Results The BKB-SIN Test Results Table displays the information for the tests that have been stored. The data is separated by ear and group. The results include the SNR 50 and the SNR Loss. For details on the scoring see the BKB-SIN manual.
Page 64 been entered in the demographic information. If the date of birth has not been entered, toggle the age button to choose the appropriate age range. selections correspond to the BKB-SIN test norms. Group The Group menu item acts as a toggle to indicate the ‘group’ for the testing. In the BKB-SIN test, up to 2 groups may be used to compare different conditions.
Page 65: Quicksin
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer QuickSIN The QuickSIN is a speech-in-noise test that quickly and easily measures the ability to understand speech in noise. The QuickSIN is comprised of sentences recorded in four-talker babble. The QuickSIN display has the Title bar and the Channel 1 and 2 Output sections that are similar to what has been described for the speech displays.
Page 66 QuickSIN Test Results The QuickSIN Test Results Table displays the information for the tests that have been stored. The data is separated by ear and group. The results include the SNR 50 and the SNR Loss. For details on the scoring see the QuickSIN manual. QuickSIN Sentences and Score The lower section of the display contains the QuickSIN sentences.
Page 67 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Group The Group menu item acts as a toggle to indicate the ‘group’ for the testing. In the QuickSIN test, up to 2 groups may be used to compare different conditions. Such comparisons might be used to demonstrate the benefits of amplification (unaided vs.
Page 68: Sisi
The Navigation Menu has an option for the dB Step (continuous HL level) and an option for the SISI step (intensity increment). The results are not transferred to GSI Suite via the data transfer and therefore should be entered as a comment. D-0100778 Rev C...
Page 69: Ten
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer The TEN test involves measuring the threshold for detecting a sinusoidal tone presented in a special background noise called “threshold-equalising noise” (TEN). The methods used to conduct the test are similar to those used for...
Page 70: Tone Decay
Navigation Menu will stop the timer after the defined number of minutes is reached on the timer. The results are not transferred to GSI Suite via the data transfer and therefore should be entered as a comment.
Page 71: Chapter 6: Operation
Inspect all cords for fraying and damage. If there is any damage to any cord, do not use the AudioStar Pro. If speech testing with recorded voice from an external source is to be performed, check that the CD or digital music player device is connected and operating properly.
Page 72: Typical Evaluations
Configuration application. Tone Test Type Button Pressing the Tone Test Type button prepares the AudioStar Pro for pure tone air and bone conduction testing from 125 to 12,000 Hz. Each selection on the blue Navigation Menu is specific to Pure Tone Testing. It is possible to utilize headphones (TDH 50, DD45) insert earphones (ER3A, IP30) bone vibrators (B71, B81) and Sound Field speakers from this test type.
Page 73 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer High Hz Test Type Button Pressing the High Hz test type button prepares the AudioStar Pro for high frequency air and bone conduction testing from the high range (8,000 to 20,000 Hz) or the full range (125 to 20,000 Hz). Select full or high range from the blue navigation menu.
Page 74: More Test Type Button
NOTE: A total of six (6) individual speech test results may be stored for each ear. Right ear results will be stored in the left column, left ear results will be stored in the right column and binaural results will typically be stored in the left column.
Page 75: Threshold Determination (Pure Tone): Modified Hughson-Westlake
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Threshold Determination (Pure Tone): Modified Hughson-Westlake  Present the tone at 50 dB.  Present the tone for 1 or 2 seconds. The time between the tones should vary, but should not be shorter than the test tone.
Page 76: Spondaic Speech Testing, Speech Reception Threshold (Srt)
Spondaic Speech Testing, Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) Speech Reception Thresholds (SRT) refer to the intensity level at which a patient can repeat 50% of the presented words correctly. Use the following instructions to prepare the patient: “You will now hear some two syllable words such as hotdog, ice-cream, baseball, mushroom or toothbrush.
Page 77: Special Test Procedures - More Test Type Button
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Special Test Procedures - More Test Type button The AudioStar Pro may be configured to perform many audiologic evaluations for further diagnosis, to rule out the presence of malingering and for research purposes. This section describes special test procedures that have been optimized for use with the GSI AudioStar Pro audiometer.
Page 78: Bkb-Sin
BKB-SIN For a detailed description of the BKB-SIN test the user is referred to the BKB- SIN manual provided on the AudioStar Pro CD. The BKB-SIN Test uses the Bamford-Kowal-Bench sentences (Bench and Bamford, 1979; Bench, Kowal and Bamford, 1979) spoken by a male talker in four-talker babble (Auditec of St.
Page 79: Quicksin
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer  Select the proper transducer and intensity levels for each channel.  Select the appropriate age from the Navigation Menu  Using the Word Nav and front panel navigation buttons or an external mouse, select the first sentence.
Page 80 Test Procedure  Select QuickSIN from the More Tests Menu.  Select the proper transducer and intensity levels for each channel.  Using the Word Nav and front panel navigation buttons or an external mouse, select the first sentence.  Press the present bar or click the first sentence.
Page 81: Sisi (Short Increment Sensitivity Index) Test
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer SISI (Short Increment Sensitivity Index) Test The SISI test is used to detect small intensity changes in a steady-state signal in patients with disorders of the cochlea. The SISI tests a patient’s ability to detect 1 dB change of intensity in a pure tone stimulus at 20 dB SL.
Page 82: Ten Test
TEN Test Purpose of the TEN Test is to identify cochlear dead regions. This is useful for several purposes including the following:  Counseling about the benefit of hearing aids.  Assisting in hearing aid selection or cochlear implant candidacy. ...
Page 83: Tone Decay Test
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Tone Decay Test Carhart Tone Decay Test (1957) Patients with retrocochlear pathology of the eighth nerve exhibit a rapid “abnormal auditory adaption” or “temporary threshold drift” in response to a continuous pure tone presentation. Presentation Level ...
Page 84: Chapter 7: Application Software & Integration
The AudioStar Pro uses configuration application software to define the instrument and test settings defaults. These settings are downloaded from the application software on the PC to the AudioStar Pro. It is recommended that a copy of the custom configuration is saved as a back-up. This will allow the custom configuration to be loaded quickly onto multiple AudioStar Pros.
Page 85 Log Tab In the event of a repeatable error, the log window allows the examiner to upload or email a file from the AudioStar Pro to the computer. This file “retraces your steps” (button pushes) for the purposes of troubleshooting.
Page 86: Gsi Instrument Services
BKB-SIN and QuickSIN tests. Norm Values Tab The GSI factory does not include sample norm values to be used on the Speech Audiogram screen. Each facility should enter its own values, if desired. If Display on the AudioStar Pro box is checked, the normative curves will appear on the Speech Audiogram screen based on the transducer being used.
Page 87: Gsi Suite
GSI Suite GSI Suite Audiometric Data Management software (Rev. 2.0 and higher) is compatible with the GSI AudioStar Pro as well as legacy products. GSI Suite imports, saves, and stores audiometric data from the AudioStar Pro and allows the addition of comments into a report. The report data is saved in a PDF or other format that may be saved to the local PC, a remote location or attached with electronic medical data records (EMR).
Page 88: Chapter 8: Routine Maintenance
With extended use, all transducer cords tend to fray internally at the connectors. To evaluate the cord status, turn on the GSI AudioStar Pro. Set the HL to a comfortably audible level. Place the transducer on your head. Activate both Interrupt buttons.
Page 89: Speech Level Check
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer earphones are at fault and should be replaced. In any case, the audiometer should be scheduled for immediate maintenance. Speech Level Check To check the speech level with recorded speech, select the Speech test type button.
Page 90: Cleaning And Disinfecting Agents
Cleaning and Disinfecting Agents According to the recommendations from the CDC, audiometric equipment is considered to be non-critical medical equipment and typically requires cleansing followed by low to intermediate level disinfecting, depending on the nature of the contamination. Cleaning should be done with a mild soapy detergent (such as dishwashing liquid) and a damp cloth or an Endozime Sponge followed by an application of EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
Page 91: Appendix 1: Specifications
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Appendix 1: Specifications Dimensions and W x D x H: 20.1 inches x 14.6 inches x 13.2 inches (LCD raised) Weight 51.0 cm x 37.0 cm x 33.5 cm Height with LCD lowered: 5.5 inches 14.0 cm...
Page 92 Paired Inserts:* -10 dB HL to 95 dB HL Masking Intensity Range Speech Noise: Air Conduction -10 dB HL to 95 dB HL (TDH 50P) Bone Conduction -10 dB HL to 50 dB HL (mastoid) -10 dB HL to 35 dB HL (forehead) Sound Field: -10 dB HL to 80 dB HL White Noise:...
Page 93 GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Quality System Manufactured, designed, developed and marketed under ISO 13485 certified quality systems Compliance/Regulatory Designed, tested and manufactured to meet the following domestic (USA), Canadian, European and Standards International Standards: ANSI S3.6, IEC 60645-1, IEC 60645-2, ISO 389...
Page 94: Appendix 2: Calibration Reference & Maximum Levels
Appendix 2: Calibration Reference & Maximum Levels The AudioStar Pro is supplied from the factory calibrated for the transducers that were purchased with it. The exception is the speakers, as those must be calibrated in the environment where they will be used. The calibration data supplied from the factory is only valid for GSI supplied transducers and cannot be applied to non-GSI supplied transducers.
Page 95: Earphones - Pure Tone Retspl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Earphones - Pure Tone RETSPL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance Coupler 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL...
Page 96: Earphones - Ansi Speech Retspl
Earphones - ANSI Speech RETSPL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL 18.5 14.5 Speech Speech 18.5...
Page 97: Earphones - Iec Speech Retspl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Earphones - IEC Speech RETSPL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL...
Page 98: Earphones - Pure Tone Max Hl
Earphones - Pure Tone max HL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler Signal Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL...
Page 99: Earphones - Nb Noise Effective Masking Level
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Earphones - NB noise effective masking level Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler 51.5 51.5...
Page 100: Earphones - Nb Noise Max Hl
Earphones - NB noise max HL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL 80.0...
Page 101: Earphones - Ansi Speech Max Hl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Earphones - ANSI Speech max HL Transducer DD45 DD45 TDH50 TDH50 HDA200 HDA300 10 Ω 10 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω 23 Ω 23 Ω Impedance 318-3 318-1 318-3 318-1 318-1 318-1 Coupler Max HL...
Page 102: Insert Earphones - Pure Tone Retspl
Insert Earphones - Pure Tone RETSPL Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL 125 Hz 160 Hz 24.5 24.5 200 Hz 21.5 21.5 17.5 17.5 250 Hz 315 Hz 15.5 15.5...
Page 103: Insert Earphones - Ansi Speech Retspl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Insert Earphones - ANSI Speech RETSPL Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL RETSPL Speech Speech Equ.FF. Speech Non-linear 12.5 12.5 Speech noise Speech noise Equ.FF.
Page 104: Insert Earphones - Pure Tone Max Hl
Insert Earphones - Pure Tone max HL Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler Signal Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Tone 125 Hz Tone 160 Hz Tone 200 Hz Tone 250 Hz Tone 315 Hz Tone 400 Hz...
Page 105: Insert Earphones - Nb Noise Effective Masking Level
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Insert Earphones - NB noise effective masking level Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler NB 125 Hz NB 160 Hz 28.5 28.5 NB 200 Hz 25.5...
Page 106: Insert Earphones - Nb Noise Max Hl
Insert Earphones - NB noise max HL Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL NB 125 Hz NB 160 Hz NB 200 Hz NB 250 Hz NB 315 Hz NB 400 Hz...
Page 107: Insert Earphones - Ansi Speech Max Hl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Insert Earphones - ANSI Speech max HL Transducer EAR3A IP30 EAR3A IP30 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Impedance 2ccm 2ccm Coupler Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Speech Speech Equ.FF.
Page 108: Bone Vibrators - Pure Tone Retfl
Bone Vibrators - Pure Tone RETFL Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler RETFL RETFL RETFL RETFL 125 Hz 160 Hz 200 Hz 250 Hz 67 315 Hz 64 76.5 76.5 400 Hz 61 74.5 74.5 500 Hz 58...
Page 109: Bone Vibrators - Ansi Speech Retspl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Bone Vibrators - ANSI Speech RETSPL Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler RETFL RETFL RETFL RETFL Speech Speech Equ.FF. Speech Non-linear 63.5 63.5 Speech noise Speech noise Equ.FF.
Page 110: Bone Vibrators - Pure Tone Max Hl
Bone Vibrators - Pure Tone max HL Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler Signal Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Tone 125 Hz Tone 160 Hz Tone 200 Hz Tone 250 Hz Tone 315 Hz Tone 400 Hz...
Page 111: Bone Vibrators - Nb Noise Effective Masking Level
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Bone Vibrators - NB noise effective masking level Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler NB 125 Hz NB 160 Hz NB 200 Hz NB 250 Hz NB 315 Hz 80.5...
Page 112: Bone Vibrators - Nb Noise Max Hl
Bone Vibrators - NB noise max HL Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL NB 125 Hz NB 160 Hz NB 200 Hz NB 250 Hz NB 315 Hz NB 400 Hz NB 500 Hz...
Page 113: Bone Vibrators - Ansi Speech Max Hl
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Bone Vibrators - ANSI Speech max HL Transducer 50 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω 10 Ω Impedance Mastoid Forehead Mastoid Forehead Coupler Max HL Max HL Max HL Max HL Speech Speech Equ.FF. Speech Non-linear Speech noise Speech noise Equ.FF.
Page 114: Free Field Speakers - Ansi Retspl And Max Hl
Free Field Speakers – ANSI RETSPL and Max HL ANSI Free Field ANSI S3.6-2010 Max HL Binaural Basic GSI High GSI High Performance ISO 389-7 Speakers Performance Speakers with external Speakers Amplifier 0° 45° 90° 45° 45° 45° RETSPL RETSPL...
Page 115: Appendix 3: Emc Compatibility
AudioStar Pro. Install and operate the GSI AudioStar Pro according to the EMC information presented on this page and the next 4 pages. The GSI AudioStar Pro has been tested for EMC emissions and immunity as a standalone instrument. Do not use the GSI AudioStar Pro adjacent to or stacked with other electronic equipment.
Page 116: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions The GSI AudioStar Pro is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the GSI AudioStar Pro should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Page 117: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The GSI AudioStar Pro is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the AudioStar Pro should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Page 118: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity
To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the AudioStar Pro is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the AudioStar Pro should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the AudioStar Pro.
Page 119: Appendix 4: Reference Materials
GSI AudioStar Pro™ Clinical Audiometer Appendix 4: Reference Materials Moore, B.C.J. (2004). Dead regions in the Cochlea: Conceptual Foundations, Diagnosis, and Clinical Applications. J Ear and Hearing 2004; 25; 98-116. USA. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Moore, B.C.J., Glasberg, B.R., Stone, M.A. (2004). New Version of the TEN Test With Calibrations in dB HL. J Ear and Hearing 2004;...

GSi AUDIOSTAR PRO User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3: Connectors, Controls and Indicators

Chapter 4: Front Panel Controls

Chapter 5: Test Type Displays

Chapter 6: Operation

Chapter 7: Application Software & Integration

Chapter 8: Routine Maintenance

Appendix 1: Specifications

Appendix 2: Calibration Reference & Maximum Levels

Appendix 3: EMC Compatibility

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