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  • Page 1 Operation Manual PILOT TEST...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Unpacking the System ................13 4.2 Hardware and Components ............... 14 Operating the Device ..................16 5.1 Getting Started with the PILOT TEST ............16 5.2 Performing the PILOT TEST ..............18 5.3 Audiometry Testing ..................22 5.4 Managing Test Results ................26 5.5 User Menu ....................
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2019 MAICO Diagnostics All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of MAICO. The information in this publication is proprietary to MAICO.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This operation manual is meant to make it as easy as possible for the operator to become familiar with the operation and functions of the PILOT TEST. If you have questions or suggestions for further improvements, please, do not hesitate to contact MAICO.

  • Page 6: Description

    • Use the thermal printer to directly print results. 1.5 Description 1.5.1 General The PILOT TEST is a portable dual functioning audiometer offering pure tone air conduction audiometry and simple screening speech audiometric test. The device was designed to offer a child-friendly appearance by placing technical controls “hidden"...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    2.1 How to Read this Operation Manual This Operation Manual contains information pertinent to the use of the MAICO device system including safety information as well as maintenance and cleaning recommendations.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Symbols

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST 2.2 Regulatory Symbols The following Table 1 gives an explanation of the symbols used on the device itself, on the packaging and the accompanying documents including the Operation Manual. Table 1 Regulatory Symbols REGULATORY SYMBOLS SYMBOL...

  • Page 9: Customer Responsibility

    (see Sections 3.2 and 3.3). Breach of the customer responsibility can lead to limitations of Manufacturer’s Liability and Warranty (see Sections 2.4 and 3.1). NOTE: In the unlikely case of a serious incident, inform MAICO as well as your local distributor.

  • Page 10: Electrical Safety And Measuring Security

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST No modification of this equipment is allowed. WARNING Equipment is not user repairable. Repairs must be performed by a qualified service representative only. No modifications of the equipment are allowed by anyone other than a qualified MAICO representative.

  • Page 11: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    6.5 of this instruction. Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the PILOT TEST, WARNING including cables specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 12: Warranty, Maintenance And After-Sales Service

    3.1 Warranty The MAICO device is guaranteed for at least one year. Ask your authorized local distributor for more information. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the device by MAICO through...

  • Page 13: Components And Replacement Parts

    • Before cleaning always switch off and disconnect the device from power supply. • For cleaning use a lightly dampened cloth with soap water solution. • Disinfect the plastic housing of the PILOT TEST and its accessories by wiping ®...

  • Page 14: Recycling And Disposal

    Within the European Union it is illegal to dispose of electric and electronic waste as unsorted municipal waste. According to this, all MAICO products sold after August 13, 2005, are marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin. Within the limits of Article (9) of DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), MAICO has changed their sales policy.

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Hardware Orientation

    4.1 Unpacking the System Check Box and Contents for Damage • It is recommended that you unpack your PILOT TEST carefully making sure that all components are removed from the packing materials. • Verify that all components are included as shown on the packing slip included with your shipment.

  • Page 16: Hardware And Components

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST The PILOT TEST comes with different components (see the following tables). The availability of configurations with the following components is country and version specific. Contact your local distributor for more information. Table 2 General Components Components...
  • Page 17 Connection for Headphones (L - Left/Blue) 4.2.3 Storage When the PILOT TEST is not in use, store in a location where it will be safe from damage to the display, acoustic transducers and cables. Store according to the recommended temperature conditions described in section 6.

  • Page 18: Operating The Device

    If the device has not been used for a while (e.g. overnight), wait for the recommended period of time before operating the device. 5.1.3 Switching the Device On and Off Switch the PILOT TEST on and off by using the power switch on the rear panel of the device: 1 = On, 0 = Off. Rev.
  • Page 19 Operation Manual PILOT TEST 5.1.4 Display and Control Panel Figure 4 shows the Display and the Control Panel of the PILOT TEST. Figure 4 Table 7 Explanation of Keys EXPLANATION EXPLANATION Group Menu Selection of the word list for Set up Menu (see Section 7 of...

  • Page 20: Performing The Pilot Test

    Hearing Level: Level of test sentence presented to the child. Ear: Test ear selected (R = Right Ear, L = Left Ear, B = Both Ears). NOTE: Both is only selected if activated in the PILOT TEST menu (see Section 5.5.3).
  • Page 21 1. Press the L/R key, located in the butterfly. R (Right) or L (Left) will display on the screen. B (Binaural) is selectable if Binaural presentation is activated in the PILOT TEST menu (see Sections 5.2.6 and 5.5.3) 2. Press the Group key in the left cloud to change the test group.
  • Page 22 5. After the instruction sentence the first word appears and presented at the starting level of 50 dB HL. The standard pause between the test words is three seconds. In the PILOT TEST menu you can change the pause length between 1 s and 20 s (see Section 5.5.3).
  • Page 23 Operation Manual PILOT TEST Pausing the Test You can interrupt the test at any time by pressing the blue Pause key (located on the kite). The green Pause LED will light up and "Test Paused" is shown on the display.

  • Page 24: Audiometry Testing

    B column of the evaluation pad. NOTE: The test results of a binaural test are typically a little better than the test results of a single ear. Binaural testing must first be enabled in the PILOT TEST Menu (see Section 5.5.3).
  • Page 25 Operation Manual PILOT TEST Table 10 Explanation of Audiometry Control Keys ITEM EXPLANATION Frequency: Press ◄ key to decrease the frequency or ► key to ◄ ► increase the frequency. Graph: Frequency is displayed on the screen with the red (right ear) or blue (left ear) cursor.
  • Page 26 Operation Manual PILOT TEST 5.3.2 Preparing for Testing 5.3.2.1 Preparing the Patient Select a quiet environment and away from distractions. The child should sit at a distance of at least 1 m from the device and at an angle with his/her back to the audiometer.
  • Page 27 Operation Manual PILOT TEST 3. Press the Tone key to present a tone for 1-2 seconds. As soon as the bar is pressed, the field on the display is highlighted. If the field is already highlighted when starting the test, the Interrupter Mode is selected within User menu settings.

  • Page 28: Managing Test Results

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST 5.4 Managing Test Results 5.4.1 Delete/Print Test Results It is best practice to delete any results stored in the device from one child to the next. To access the menu, press and hold the Group key or Audiometer key for two seconds to delete, print, or print/delete the results (Figure 10).
  • Page 29 (Figure 14) dependent on the settings made. Figure 14 Figure 13 PILOT TEST results are shown in short table view (Figure 15) or a table with Pictures (Figure 16) dependent on the settings made in the PILOT TEST menu (submenu Print size, see Section 5.5.3).

  • Page 30: User Menu

    5.5 User Menu 5.5.1 General The PILOT TEST is pre-configured, but allows customization with the User Menu. After having set the changes they are saved in the device. The settings remain unchanged even if the device has been switched off.
  • Page 31 Results table displays within the PILOT TEST screen when this setting is On. Fast PILOT TEST Set On to start the test at 25 dB rather than at 50 dB. Pause length Pause length between the test sentences can be set between 1 s and 20 s.
  • Page 32 Operation Manual PILOT TEST Table 12 Audiometry menu ITEM EXPLANATION Results are displayed with: Display type • Graph: The level and frequency of the response is highlighted by a for the right ear and blue for the left ear. The results are connected by lines when octave frequencies are tested (Figure 21).
  • Page 33 35 to 40 dB). Recommended to use with Display type Graph. 5.5.5 Start with… Select the test selected upon turning on the device: PILOT TEST or Audiometry (Figure 25). Figure 25 5.5.6 Display Language Select the operating language of the device 26).
  • Page 34 Operation Manual PILOT TEST 5.5.7 Device Information General information can be found here (Figure 27). • PILOT TEST: The firmware release date and version installed on the device. • Hardware ID: Internal serial number of the device. • Version: Calibration standard selected.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Disturbed from monitor connection • Is the lead loose or defective? phone NOTE: Monitor is only available for PILOT TEST, not Audiometry. • Is the printer cable connected to the device and printer? Printing is not Disturbed • Is the printer on?

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    General Information About Specifications The performance and specifications of the device can only be guaranteed if it is subject to technical maintenance at least once per year. MAICO Diagnostics puts diagrams and service manuals at the disposal of authorized service companies. STANDARDS...
  • Page 37 Operation Manual PILOT TEST DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Operation: +15 °C to +35 °C / conditions: + 59 °F to +95 °F Relative humidity 30 % to 90 % (non-condensing) Air pressure 98 kPa to 104 kPa Maximum altitude: 2000 m / 6561 ft above sea level Warm up time: approx.
  • Page 38 Operation Manual PILOT TEST AUDIOMETRY Patient Response One push button switch (optional): Air conduction: DD45 with HB7 MAICO Standard Values DD65 V2 MAICO Standard Values Transducers – DD45 with HB7: Headband Static Force 4.5 N ± 0.5 N Headband tension: DD65 V2: Headband Static Force 10.0 N ±...

  • Page 39: Connections

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST THERMAL PRINTER Type HM-E300 Display OLED display Accessories USB Cable, Paper (2 rolls), Quick Guide Connection 2300 mAh/7.4 V rechargeable Li-ion battery Battery 5 days stand-by Charger Output: DC 5 V/1A Battery: 2300 mAh/7.4 V rechargeable Li-ion battery Dimension 38.8 mm x 106.3 mm x 61.2 mm...

  • Page 40: Pin Assignment

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST 6.3 Pin assignment SOCKET CONNECTOR PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 Mains L (Live) (Ground) (Neutral) DC socket Rated current international: 250 V/2,5 A Phone L Ground Signal Phone R Free Field 6.3 mm Mono Patient...

  • Page 41: Calibration Values And Maximum Levels

    Operation Manual PILOT TEST 6.4 Calibration Values and Maximum Levels Calibration values and Max Levels: Headphone DD45 Coupler IEC 60318-3, PTB Report 2009, DTU Report 2010 Calibration values and Max Levels: Headphone DD65 V2 Coupler IEC 60318-1, PTB Report 2018, AAU Report 2018...

  • Page 42: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    EMC information presented in this Section. The PILOT TEST has been tested for EMC emissions and immunity as a standalone device. Do not use the PILOT TEST adjacent to or stacked with other electronic equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the user should verify normal operation in the configuration.
  • Page 43 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity The PILOT TEST is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the PILOT TEST should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 44 Operation Manual PILOT TEST Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration — electromagnetic immunity The PILOT TEST is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the PILOT TEST should assure that it is used in such an environment, Electromagnetic environment –...

  • Page 45: Checklists

    RIGHT EAR LEFT EAR RIGHT EAR LEFT EAR If the difference between today's and last answer of the test person is 10 dB or more on the same ear, perhaps the PILOT TEST needs service! Tested: Date: Rev. 06/11/2019 8504660...
  • Page 46 Operation Manual PILOT TEST 6.6.2 Checklist for subjective Audiometer Testing Rev. 06/11/2019 8504660...
  • Page 47 Specifications are subject to change without notice. MAICO Diagnostics GmbH Sickingenstr. 70-71 10553 Berlin Germany Tel.: + 49 30 / 70 71 46-50 Fax: + 49 30 / 70 71 46-99 E-mail: sales@maico.biz Internet: www.maico.biz...

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