Getting to Know Your Avant AIR+ Intended Use Statement: The MedRx Avant series of audiometers are electronic instruments intended to diagnose hearing loss in adults and children. Audiograms are created and used to set the correct gain levels of the hearing aid for various frequencies. These devices should be operated by trained professionals with education and/or training in the field of audiometry.
Computer Requirements MedRx Minimum Computer Specs: Windows®-PC compatible computer Intel™ Dual Core, 1.8 GHz or better 2 GB RAM 5 GB free hard drive space Available 2.0 USB port Windows 7 or 8 Professional (32 or 64-bit) MedRx Recommended Computer Specs: Windows®-PC compatible computer...
Avant AIR+ Bottom View – with Connectors Transducers and Accessories Talkback Mic Patient Response Switch Operator Mic and DD65 Headset Monitor (may vary) 853591-1_AIR-I-MTINI-1 Avant AIR+ Installation Manual Effective Date: 12-08-2017...
• If requested, Accept Permission to Install Software 3. On the Setup screen, choose Install AVANT Audiometer. NOTE: No MedRx driver installation is required with the AVANT Audiometers. Also, the Electronic Copy of this Manual is located under Manual. 4. This is the Welcome screen.
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5. Read the Software License Agreement. This important document defines the acceptable usage of the Audiometer software. After reading the Agreement, select “I accept …” click Next. 6. This screen sets the language and location choice. Make a selection and click Next. 7.
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8. Installation of Program is ready to start. • To continue, click Install. • To make changes, click Back. 9. Installation is in process. 10. When the installation is complete, click Finish. 853591-1_AIR-I-MTINI-1 Avant AIR+ Installation Manual Effective Date: 12-08-2017...
Connecting Device Your Avant AIR+ is USB powered. Connect the USB cable from the Avant AIR+ to your computer as shown below. Wait for the system to copy and install default Windows drivers. When this screen appears and all devices are “Ready to use”, click Close.
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Output and Input Device Tab. Click Audio Properties. In Windows Sound control panel, make sure the MedRx Audio Device is not set as default. If it is default, change this by clicking on your system (non-MedRx) audio device and then choose Set Default.
Screening Module • Once the Audiometer is connected to the PC (Connecting Device on pg 9). The Screening Icon will appear on the main screen. Tinnometer Module (Optional) • Once the Tinnometer is connected to the PC (Connecting Device on pg 9). The Tinnometer Icon will appear on the main screen.
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2. After a few seconds, this message will appear. • Click Load. 3. When the files are finished being loaded, this message will appear: Click YES to complete loading • the calibration. 853591-1_AIR-I-MTINI-1 Avant AIR+ Installation Manual Effective Date: 12-08-2017...
EMC Precautions The Avant Audiometer needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the following EMC information. List of all cables and maximum lengths of cables, transducers and accessories: Transducer / Accessories Maximum Cable length USB Cable 3 meters...
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Electrical fast transient / +/- 2 kV for power supply +/- 2 kV for power supply Mains power quality should burst lines lines be that of a typical IEC 61000-4-4 +/- 1 kV for input / output +/- 1 kV for input / output commercial or hospital lines lines...
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Recommended separation distances between Portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Avant Audiometer The Avant Audiometer is intended to use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Avant Audiometer can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Avant Audiometer as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
• All repairs should be sent to MedRx for evaluation and / or repair. However, necessary diagrams and repair instruction will upon request be provided to authorized repair personnel.
Congratulations Your MedRx system is now set up and ready for use. Please consult the Training Manual and the Interactive Help Files within the software for instructions and procedures. The Training Manual is available in PDF format on a USB flash drive and at www.medrx-int.com in our Download Section.
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