Faq - Interacoustics Affinity 2.0 Additional Information

1.16 FAQ

When I open my AC440 it shows that I am in Simulation mode on the left of the screen. What could be
the cause of this?
Ensure that the Af f inity
the instrument in the lower lef t corner of the screen. Check both the power cable and the USB connection.
Also check f or the light indicating that the instrument is switched on.
If you have not been connected to the device bef ore ensuring that you run the New Hardware Found wizard
that installs the USB driver.
Some functions are greyed out in my AC440 module. How can I use these?
Functions greyed out can be caused by more than one f actor. Some f unctions require a special licence such
as High Frequency and Multi Frequency testing. If the licence is not purchased the f unctions are greyed out.
Other f unctions may be greyed out due to the current setting.
My test has locked. I cannot present any tones – why could that be?
Please check that you are not in Edit mode. When Edit mode is active no testing can be perf ormed.
Deactivate Edit mode,
You should also check that you are testing in the Current Session as testing is not permissible in historic
sessions.
Can I change my settings for one session only?
Yes, this is done in the Temporary Setup
Changes made here will automatically disappear when saving or closing the session. Notice that f unctions
that cannot be changed temporarily will be greyed out.
Can I delete a point or make changes to my audiogram?
The current audiogram can be edited using right mouse click in the audiogram or via the 'Edit Mode'.
Previously saved audiograms cannot be edited in this manner, and you will need to transf er an old session to
the current one via the Menu | Edit | Transfer to current session.
How do I insert a no response?
This can be done in three ways:
1) Press "N" on the PC keyboard.
2) If using the dedicated audiometry keyboard, hold down the "store" button f or approximately 2
seconds.
3) Right click on the point of no response in the curve and choose Add no response.
How do I get my masking level on the audiogram?
This is done in the AC440 setup. Select Menu | Setup | AC440 setup f ollowed by Tone, Common. Ensure
that Store masking inf ormation on screen is ticked.
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Affinity/Equinox2.0 – Additional Information
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