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Instructions for Use Oscilla SM960-C Clinical Audiometer ® Specifications are subject to change without notice 2017-05-15 ID: 1614 / ver. 210...
Table of contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................3 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT PANEL .......................... 4 DESCRIPTION OF BACK PANEL ..........................5 OPERATION ................................6 ................................ 6 4.1 A TTENUATORS ................................7 4.2 I NTERRUPTER ..............................7 4.3 O UTPUT SELECTOR ..............................7 4.4 I NPUT SELECTOR ................................
The device has a built-in memory of 17 audiograms, and the option of connection to PC or printer. The SM960-C is programmable featuring a range of useful tests including various automatic threshold tests. Display: The device has four LCD displays, three of them for traditional use: Attenuator and frequency display. The fourth display, referred to as the VU display, is meant for different purposes, mainly as a VU meter and during standard use, as an intensity indicator of ex.
2 Description of front panel Attenuator 1 - The actual sound pressure in dB Output - Selects the output for channel 1 Frequency - The actual frequency in Hz Input - Selects the input for channel 1 Vu/Volume - VU meter and volume indicator for Func.
3 Description of back panel The earphones, bone conductor and patient answer button cables are mounted with jack plugs which are hooked up to the appropriate sockets on the back side of the device. The power adapter is inserted into the POWER socket at the back of the audiometer and plugged into an electrical outlet.
4 Operation If nothing else mentioned, the description will be for both channels. Attenuators By applying light pressure to the DOWN/UP The actual sound level can be read in the two attenuator buttons the attenuator steps up or down. displays. Normally the steps are 5 dB, but by means of the 1 dB button the steps can be changed to 1 dB.
Interrupter With the interrupter button The light will shine as long as you activate the signal. the signal is present. Output selector The output from the device is chosen by means The lamps will indicate which of the output selector, which allows the choice output is selected.
Function By activating this button you determine how the The lamps will indicate which mode is selected. interrupter reacts when activated You have the following possibilities on channel 1: You have the following possibilities on channel 2: MAN: MAN: Standard operation. Standard operation.
Attenuator lock By means of the ATT LOCK, you may lock The lamp above the ATT. LOCK the channel 2 attenuator to the lights up when the lock function is attenuator on channel 1, but you may still active. use channel 2 separately. The lock is a one-way lock, which is valuable for masking.
4.11 Audiogram ID Use the SHIFT + ID The number is shown in the ID DOWN/UP buttons, to go display, which is the same as the through the audiograms channel 2 attenuator. to find one specific test. 4.12 Shift All function written in red on the front panel is activated by using the SHIFT button.
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SISI test: (Short Increment Sensitivity Index) In addition to the three automatic tests the SM960-C is equipped with an automatic SISI test. The test has three pulse amplitudes it operates at, which can be selected while it runs. The three amplitude modes are as follows: 5dB: The test starts in this mode, and is intended only for familiarizing the patient with the test method.
Duration of tone as well as the pause in between may be programmed individually, SETUP no. 7. 4.16 Setup You may individually change the basic function of the SM960-C by programming one or more of the 11 SETUP functions. The setup function is entered by Two short beeps will be heard, and the pressing the SETUP button.
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AUDIOGRAM ID RCAL FREQUENCY VU/VOLUME ATTENUATOR 2 Connects or disconnects the storage function. To include or exclude storage capacity press the channel 1 attenuator. The VU display will show ON or OFF for connected or disconnected. If the memory function is disconnected the device will operate as a standard manual audiometer, and printer, serial port and automatic tests are not accessible.
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FREQUENCY VU/VOLUME MASKING LEVEL dB Programming of ON and PAUSE time for the ABLB test. Select between ON and PAUSE time with the channel 1 interrupter button. The FREQUENCY display will show ON = ON TIME or PAUS = PAUSE. Then use the channel 1 attenuator to select a time between 0.1 and 1 second.
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To exit the SETUP, press the SETUP button again. The software program stores the selected settings, until changes are made. Reset to DEFAULT values is performed manually by using the below listed values. Mode 1: All frequencies available. Mode 2: OFF. Mode 3: ON.
5 Technical specifications Standards compliance: EN 60645-1: 1996 EN 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2: 1995 + A13:1996 EN 60601-1-2:2002 Classification: Group 1, class A EN 60601-1-2:2002 Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment Degree of protection against electric shock: Type B applied part Degree of protection against liquid penetration: IPO, ordinary equipment...
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Measurement Range Maximum Intensities: Bone Frequency Pure Tone Narrow Band Pure Tone Narrow Band 80 dB 70 dB 10 dB 0 dB 100 dB 90 dB 40 dB 30 dB 120 dB 110 dB 70 dB 60 dB 120 dB 110 dB 70 dB 60 dB...
Always use accessories supplied by the manufacturer. Maintenance & calibration It is recommended to have the device calibrated every other year by Inmedico A/S or a technician authorised by Inmedico A/S. Contact your Oscilla ® distributor for further information regarding calibration.
Symbols Manufacturer Serial number Catalogue/product number Caution Follow instruction for use Consult instruction for use Type B applied part Direct current Medical device according to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Humidity limitation Atmospheric pressure limitation Temperature limit The device must be recycled or disposed of in a proper manner in accordance with the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
8 EMC • SM960-C is an electro-medical device and is therefore subject to special safety precautions. For this reason, the installation and operating instructions provided in this document must be followed closely. • Portable and mobile high-frequency communication devices, such as mobile phones, may interfere with the functioning of SM960-C.
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Recommended separation distance d = 1.17 √P d = 1.17 √P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d = 1.23 √P 800 MHz to 2.5 MHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters (m).
9 Responsibility of the manufacturer The manufacturer is only responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of the device if: • All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications or repairs are carried out by the device manufacturer or by personnel authorized by the manufacturer. •...
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