2. Intended Use ................3 3. Description ................3 3.1. Important Safety Note ..............4 3.2. Unpacking and Checking the MA 1 ..........5 3.3. Standard Accessories ..............5 4. MA 1 Connections ..............6 5. Battery Operation ..............6 6.
MA 1 is designed and manufactured to meet all quality and safety requirements. Particular attention has been taken during the designing phase of MA 1 to ensure its user-friendliness, meaning that its operation is simple, easy to learn and to understand.
The instrument is intended for professional use in clinics, hospitals or schools. 3. Description The MA 1 screening audiometer is designed to be a device for screening for hearing loss. Output and specificity of this type of device are based on the test characteristics defined by the user, and may vary depending on environmental and operating conditions.
MA 1 Operating Manual 3.1. Important Safety Note The MA 1 should always be operated in a quiet room with minimal magnetic influence, to ensure that examinations are not disturbed by external noise. Electro-medical instruments that emit strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. microwaves,...
PLEASE KEEP ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING FOR FUTURE USE! The MA 1 is packaged in a specially-designed box. Please keep the box as it will be useful for sending the instrument for the annual instrument check-up.
MA 1 Operating Manual 4. MA 1 Connections The MA 1 has a single socket for both right and left earphones. While the instrument is off, insert the headphone into the socket ensuring is is completely seated prior to turning the device on.
MA 1 Operating Manual 6. Front Panel Controls and Display Figure 3 Power button and R/L Ear Selector LED Ear Indicator LED Level Indicator dB Level selector buttons Frequency selector buttons/stimulus presentation buttons. 8100216-3 (D-0100192)
MA 1 Operating Manual 7. Audiometric Testing 7.1. Instructing the Patient: Place the patient at ease concerning the test. Explain the purpose of the test and what kind of sound or sounds will be heard. An unvarying and uniform explanation to the person being tested will help provide test results that are consistently high in reliability.
7.3. Conducting the Test Press the black right/left button to turn on the MA 1. Use this same button to select the right (red LED) or left (blue LED) ear. Press the up or down arrow keys to select 20dBHL. Next press the 1 kHZ button to present the tone at 1kHZ to the patient. The tone will be presented as long as the corresponding frequency key (i.e .5, 1, 2, or 4...
8. Warranty and Disclaimer Warranty, Maintenance and After-Sales Service Hardware The MA 1 audiometer is guaranteed for 1 year. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the instrument by MAICO through the Distributor from whom it was purchased and covers defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery of the instrument to the original purchaser.
MA 1 Operating Manual 9. Care and Maintenance Remove the unit’s batteries before cleaning! If the surface of the instrument or parts of it is contaminated, it can be cleaned using a soft cloth slightly damp with a mild solution of water and dish washing cleaner or similar.
If repair and recalibration is needed, be sure the work is done by a Maico Special Instrument Service Center. This assures the use of quality materials by trained and experienced technicians using accurate and reliable test equipment.
In order to ensure safety and quality of the measurement, an annual inspection and calibration should be performed. The annual check-ups can be performed by one of MAICO’s authorized service centers. 11.2. Instrument Handling: The instrument should be checked once a week.
MA 1 Operating Manual 12. Technical Data Standards: Audiometer : EN 60645-1/ANSI S3.6, Type 5 Frequencies and Maximum Intensities: Freq. Hz. AC (Air Condition) dB 1000 2000 4000 Inputs: None Outputs: AC headset, 10 ohm impedance Attenuator: 15 to 50 dBHL in 5 dB steps...
MA 1 Operating Manual 13. Regulatory Symbols Label or International Reference Placement Symbol Serial Number Registration Label Date of Manufacture Registration Label yyyy Address of Manufacturer Registration Label Package Label Return to Authorized Registration Label Representative B Patient Applied Part Registration Label according to IEC60601-1.
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