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- Page 1 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners aural Scan free Stage one | free Stage twin mono Scan | duo Scan ds Production GmbH Copyright © 2024 smart optics Sensortechnik GmbH. All rights reserved. – Translation of the original Operating Manual –...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
Help Center support.smartoptics.de PURCHASE REQUEST www.smartoptics.de/en/contact/ CHANGES smart optics reserves the right to make changes in the products and this documentation. For current documents and software, visit the Download Center: www.smartoptics.de/en/audiology/downloads/ BRANDS AND TRADEMARKS Allied Vision Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, DE-07646 Stadtroda... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Table of contents Legal notice………………............2 3D calibration ............23 7.4.1 3D calibration object ..........23 Symbol Explanation ........... 5 7.4.2 3D calibration process ......... 24 7.4.3 Procedure .............. 24 Part 1: Operating manual for audiology scanners ..6 Upgrades ............... - Page 4 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Finish and export work ........42 13.4 Scanning settings ..........55 13.4.1 Object tone ............55 12.1 Checking the scan results ........42 13.4.2 Strategy……............55 12.2 Save project ............42 13.4.3 Diagnostic data ............. 56 12.3 Export methods ............
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Page 5: Symbol Explanation
Action step — Simple list Numbered list Cross-reference (link) smart optics Help Center (external link) Chargeable extensions (module/accessory) Important note Click with the left mouse button Click with the right mouse button Click with both mouse buttons Turn mouse wheel... -
Page 6: Part 1: Operating Manual For Audiology Scanners
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Part 1: Operating manual for audiology scanners Technical specifications Audiology scanners Housing mono Scan duo Scan ds Production free Stage twin free Stage one Shape flat, closed flat, closed flat, closed high, narrow high, narrow Color grey-black grey-black anthracite-light grey grey-black... -
Page 7: Software Features
Regarding third-party systems — Noah System: “Standard for integrated hearing care software” of HIMSA (Hearing Instrument Manufacturers’ Software Association):www.himsa.com/de/produkte/noah- system-4/ smart optics is a registered HIMSA member: HIMSA Mitgliedsfirmen — winIPRO, auditory acoustics software of IPRO: www.ipro.de System requirements PC The system requirements apply to all audiology scanners. - Page 8 Upgrade for a single license 90410 3D calibration object with Required for 3D calibration certificate 90524 Dust cover “free Stage” Handmade, precise fit, branded, to cover when not in operation Order replacements/accessories Resellers (regional) or smart optics: www.smartoptics.de/en/contact (worldwide) 11-2024...
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Page 9: Ce Conformity
The design and construction of all models comply with the basic safety and health requirements of the relevant European directives. smart optics has confirmed the conformity of the audiology scanners with EU directives and applied harmonized standards through CE marking. -
Page 10: General Safety Instructions
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners General safety instructions Intend use smart optics scanners are to be used exclusively for the purpose of their intended use, i.e.: ⎯ The optical three-dimensional measurement of human ear impressions ⎯ The digital production and archiving of earmolds. -
Page 11: Protection Against Injuries
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Protection against injuries WARNING Electric shock, burns Electric shock and burns can be caused by: ⎯ Defective electrical devices or cables (e.g. missing isolation), ⎯ moisture on electrical parts, ⎯ electrical connections without grounding, ⎯ overloaded wall sockets and cables. ... -
Page 12: Protect Against Material Damages
Keep the scanner clean. Avoid milling, grinding, and sawing work in the vicinity, for example. Use 3D scan spray outside the scanner. If electronic components become dirty, do not clean them yourself. Contact your specialist dealer or smart optics. 11-2024... -
Page 13: Device Components
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners NOTICE Data loss due to magnetic fields smart optics scanners and accessories include magnetic components. These can impair the functioning or delete the data of other technical devices or data carriers, e.g., credit cards. Keep the distance between magnets and technical devices/data carriers. -
Page 14: Rear View
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners ds Production Lid opens all the way to the stop LED pressure switch (on/off) Rear view Connections and type plate Power switch (toggle switch) (free Stage one/twin) Sensor number Type plate with technical data and serial number D Main connection* USB port * Connection type depending on... -
Page 15: Accessory
Reference for 3D calibration (optional) Operating principle smart optics scanners create open data for common CAD/CAM systems (STL, PLY, MSH, ASC file formats). In digital production, the earmold is manufactured using the scan files. The most important components of the scanner are the 3D sensor and the positioning mechanism. -
Page 16: Commissioning
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners A striped pattern is projected onto the object to be scanned by the 3D sensor and recorded by the camera. With the aid of several camera images taken from different perspectives, aural Scan calculates a 3-dimensional image of the object. Commissioning Workstation The scanner must be placed next to the PC, preferably on a lab table or... -
Page 17: Set Up The Scanner
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Set up the scanner The original packaging is the best protection for scanners and accessories during transportation. Keep it for later transportation. Check the delivery for visible damage and discoloration on the impact indicators (indicator label). Record and complain about damage in accordance with the shipping conditions. -
Page 18: Power Connection
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners NOTICE Faulty data transmission or device damage due to unsuitable cabling USB hubs, USB extensions and USB cables longer than 2 meters reduce data transmission. USB cables or power cables with the same specification as those supplied are suitable. -
Page 19: Positioning Of Ear Impressions
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Positioning of ear impressions Side determination It is very important to always determine the left and the right side for the entire production process. Impressions of left ears must be placed on the left base and impressions of right ears on the right... -
Page 20: Removing And Inserting Object Holders
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Correct False Gap between impression and object Gapless fit, alignment parallel to the holder, no alignment with the guiding line guiding line The Object Tone setting must match the color of the ear impressions or has to been set to Detect automatically. Removing and inserting object holders You can remove the object holders from the scanner to scan only one side, to attach ear impressions or to clean the object holders/the interior. -
Page 21: Installation And Upgrade
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Installation and upgrade Installation 1. Insert the aural Scan data carrier into a drive of the PC. 2. Double-click the file auralScan.exe. 3. The setup starts with the selection of the language for installation (Suggested value: operating system language). 4. -
Page 22: Axis Calibration
The calibration of the axes of the scanner ensures the correct alignment of the axes and thus accurate measurement results. Schedule smart optics recommends performing an axis calibration after: the first installation of aural Scan, an aural Scan upgrade, ... -
Page 23: Calibration
A 3D calibration object is required for 3D calibration (chargeable accessory). 7.4.1 3D calibration object The 3D calibration object is manufactured industrially and individually certified by smart optics. It is optionally available (from your reseller or smart optics). Pillar* Hemispheres* QR-Code and Label with reference values * Pillar and hemispheres are measuring points for calculating height and distance. -
Page 24: Calibration Process
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 7.4.2 3D calibration process aural Scan compares the current measured values with the documented values of the 3D calibration object and calculates correction values to achieve precise measurement results. If the 3D calibration is completed with a validation (optional), the correction values are used for a new measurement. - Page 25 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Completion ✓ The 3D calibration will be completed without testing and a log. aural Scan will observe the determined correction values of subsequent measurements. Validate results 1. Click on Validate Results. A test measurement will be carried out. ✓...
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Page 26: Upgrades
To request a 30-day trial version: www.smartoptics.de/en/contact/ Request a 30-day trial To purchase an upgrade extension or request a quote: From smart optics: www.smartoptics.de/en/contact/ From a reseller: www.smartoptics.de/en/contact/ Request a quote / Contact a reseller 7.5.1... -
Page 27: Device Care
Keep activation codes together with the upgrade files and the data carrier from the scope of delivery. Device care smart optics scanners do not require maintenance. The following device care tasks are necessary for the scanner to function properly: Axis calibration ... -
Page 28: Faults And Repairs
Persistent malfunction despite device care and troubleshooting. Repair or custom help required. Repairs may only be carried out by your authorized dealer and smart optics Serial numbers When contacting your Support please have the serial number and sensor number of your scanner at hand. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting For Audiology Scanners
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Troubleshooting for audiology scanners 9.2.1 Requirements for error-free work Windows updates are installed (Windows settings) Your first version of aural Scan or an upgrade is installed. The calibration data for the connected scanner are loaded. ... -
Page 30: Disposal
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, 2002/96/EC) WEEE registration number of smart optics: DE47893210 Send your smart optics scanners for disposal to smart optics (manufacturer), or your reseller (if you are a resident of the area of application of the EU directive). -
Page 31: Part 2: Software Usage Aural Scan
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Part 2: Software usage aural Scan Scan 11.1 3D viewer workspace The 3D viewer is the workspace of aural Scan. The left and right sides are worked on independently of each other and saved together as a scan project. -
Page 32: Mouse In The 3D Viewer
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Both scans are rotated to the selected side and zoomed to 100%. Centering Both scans are displayed centrally and zoomed to 100%. On/Off (Show markers) The markers (pins) are hidden and shown on both scans (e.g., to check the scan). -
Page 33: Starting A Scan Project
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 2. Click, hold, and move the mouse to start the rotation. 3. Release the mouse button to stop the rotation. Move the scan 1. Click and hold the right mouse button (any point in the 3D viewer). 2. -
Page 34: Color Texture Scan
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 11.3 Color texture scan Color texture scans are used to add markings to the surface of an ear impression in a scan. The color of the ear impression is also scanned (by default instead of the Scan color, blue... -
Page 35: Naming Scans
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 11.4 Naming scans aural Scan names scans automatically. To identify scans more easily, you can enter scan names manually, e.g., with patient names or case numbers. 11.4.1 Naming rules Automatic naming Based on date and time (timestamp). Example 200612_094143 YY|MM|DD_HH|MM|SS... -
Page 36: Editing Scan Names
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 11.4.2 Editing scan names Scan names are displayed on both sides of the 3D viewer. Scan names: ⎯ Can be edited before, during, and after scanning. ⎯ Can no longer be edited after work is finished. Field representation Valid Invalid (empty, longer/shorter than allowed) -
Page 37: Repeat Scan
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Abort The scan project is discarded. 11.6 Repeat scan You can repeat a scan to replace a bad scan result with a new scan (alternatively: Correcting a scan). 1. Correct possible causes for the poor scan result: ⎯... - Page 38 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Note icon Note field Marker Moving a marker Markers (pins) are movable so that they can be arranged clearly. 1. Click and hold the marker with the left mouse button. 2. Move the mouse to the desired target position. ✓...
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Page 39: Commenting A Scan Project
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 11.7.2 Commenting a scan project You can enter general information about the scan project, e.g., to process the order. 1. Click on “Add project note“. 2. Enter and save the note in the text field (150 characters max.). ✓... -
Page 40: Matching
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners ✓ The coordinates X, Y, and Z (spatial orientation of the scan) and a crosshair cursor are displayed on the selected side. The crosshair cursor marks the starting position of the additional measurement. It must be located on the scan, not beside it. 3. -
Page 41: Cutting
In aural Scan, scan names can be created, and new projects can be started using a barcode scanner. USB barcode scanners are not available from smart optics. Preparation 1. Connect the USB barcode scanner to aural Scan‘s PC following the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 42: Finish And Export Work
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 2. Scan the barcode. ✓ The scanning process will start. Renaming scans with a barcode 1. Mark the scan name you wish to change. 2. Scan the barcode. ✓ The scan will be kept and the scan name changed. Finish and export work 12.1 Checking the scan results... -
Page 43: Export Methods
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 12.3 Export methods 12.3.1 E-Mail The email method is used to send the export files via email. Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird is required as the standard e- mail program under Windows. Starting the sending of an E-Mail Click the Send via E-Mail button in the user interface. -
Page 44: Editing And Exporting
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Export files Files can be added or removed when completing work in the export dialog. Exporting the data does not affect the project directory. This is just a data export without creating subfolders. 12.3.4 Editing and exporting You can edit the finished project at a later time and export them again. - Page 45 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Barcode Coded order data to be captured by a barcode scanner Company logo Configurable Fixed text Title “Order Left Side/Right Side” Front, back, top Fixed perspectives, with markers screenshots Notes Text from an annotation with a number assigned in the image Comment Text from the project note...
- Page 46 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Project log “Project.log“ aural Scan generates by default the order project log “project.log” for a project. Certain settings and general conditions are logged (useful for analyzing scan results). The scanner’s sensor number Timestamp: Creation time + Name ...
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Page 47: Software Settings
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Software settings aural Scan usually achieves good results with the standard settings. However, you can change these settings during operation, should it be necessary. smart optics recommends checking the following settings after installation: File formats Language ... -
Page 48: Search Path Calibration Data
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.1.2 Search path calibration data This setting defines the path to the scanner's calibration data. Multiple data can be saved centrally in one location, the software searches for the folder matching the scanner independently. 13.1.3 Folder 3D calibration protocol Determines the folder in which aural Scan saves the 3D calibration logs (logs are optional). -
Page 49: Advanced
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Default Customized Dialog PDF (printout) — Default value: 13.1.6 Advanced Use the same name for the left and right ear cast Determines whether only a single scan name can be entered for the left and right sides. If the scan names are the same, the side identification must necessarily be appended. - Page 50 Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Always add side description to scan names Side identification: anatomical location identification: left, sinister right, dexter Left and right ear casts use the Scan name always with side same name description Default value: enabled, file names are formed with _L and _R Use standard mouse button assignment Changes the assignment of the right and left mouse buttons for moving scans:...
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Page 51: Appearance Settings
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.2 Appearance settings 13.2.1 View Visualization Separator Left Right Rescan Buttom Scans, rescanned areas, and the background are differentiated by colors. These colors belong to the 3D viewer, not to the scan (this is different for the Color texture scan). -
Page 52: Object Rotation
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Reflection brightness Determines the brightness of the light reflection on the scans in the 3D viewer. Default value: 20 Reflectivity Determines the intensity of the light reflection on the scan in the 3D viewer. Default value: 40 Effect of the reflection in the 3D viewer (brightness + reflectance);... -
Page 53: Advanced
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Default value: 2 (slow) 13.2.3 Advanced Show point clouds in highest quality Determines the quality of the display in the 3D viewer during scanning. Requires a better graphics card performance and slows down the scanning process. It does not influence the 3D measurement itself. High quality Normal quality Default value: disabled... -
Page 54: Project Folder
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.3.1 Project folder Determines the folder in which aural Scan saves the scan projects. Enter the path or select it from the folder structure with Browse (local folder, network path, or network drive). aural Scan saves directly to the NOAH database as soon as a project is started from NOAH. -
Page 55: Scanning Settings
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Default value: enabled 13.4 Scanning settings 13.4.1 Object tone Categorization of the impression material to be scanned as light, medium, or dark according to the color scale. Select the setting that is most similar to the impression material to be scanned. -
Page 56: Diagnostic Data
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Mode Scanning Time Number of Images Ultra-fast 52 % Fast 71 % Standard 100 % + + + Enhanced 132 % + + + + If necessary, change the scanning strategy to regulate the scan coverage. -
Page 57: Quality
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.5.1 Quality Level of Detail Determines the accuracy, i.e., the distance between the pixels that are linked to form a data set. The maximum accuracy is limited by the maximum resolution of the sensor. The size of the data increases with greater accuracy. -
Page 58: Advanced
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Top cutting height | Bottom cutting height Uncut Top cutting height: Impression Bottom cutting height: Base The cutting filters are only applied if the Enabled setting has been checked. Change the values if matched scans include unnecessary areas, e.g., the base, or are cut excessively, e.g., in the auditory canal area. -
Page 59: Export Settings
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.6 Export settings 13.6.1 Copy to target folder The export directory is used to share and save scan files. Enter a path or search for it in the folder structure. ✓ If the recorded folder does not exist, it will be created during the next export. -
Page 60: Managing Connections
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Managing connections 1. The link Change FTP Password allows you to replace the default password (smartoptics) with a new password. 2. Log in with the current password. 3. To add an FTP connection: Enter the information under Parameter and Login. Connection —... -
Page 61: Files To Include
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners Server — URL of the FTP server, e.g., uploads.labor.de — Can be changed /Path/ — Shared path on the server where the export files are saved — A slash must be placed before and after folder names —... -
Page 62: Interfaces
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 13.7 Interfaces 13.7.1 Noah These settings only concern the operation of aural Scan with Noah System from HIMSA: Apply patient name Determines whether the patient names in Noah are included in the scan names. The default name (timestamp) is appended. Default value: disabled Apply patient ID Determines whether the patient ID from Noah is included in the scan... -
Page 63: Noah Interface Setup
To view the patient browser and sessions (linked files) at the same time, use the "Mixed view" in Noah“. 14.2 Scanning with Noah 1. Switch on the scanner. 2. Choose a name (Noah patient browser, left). 3. Start aural Scan with the smart optics button. 11-2024... -
Page 64: Viewing, Editing And Exporting Scans From Noah
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners ✓ aural Scan will start and open a scan project for the patient. 4. Finish work, optionally with an export (FTP, E-Mail, Export). ✓ Noah saves a patient folder (for all scans concerning a patient) and Links to the scan files (under Sessions). -
Page 65: Shortcuts
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners ✓ aural Scan loads the scan into the 3D viewer on the right or left side. Noah actions ⎯ Tooltip: Information on the scan, the Noah server, and saving time 1 sec ⎯ Context menu: Delete Action deletes the link to the scan file (not the file itself). -
Page 66: Troubleshooting For Aural Scan
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 3D viewer Jump from the left to the right scan (the focus must be in the 3D viewer) Dialogues and Select the next user control, e.g., input field, messages, e.g., checkbox, button settings Scan Start scanning Dialogues and Trigger the function of a selected button messages, e.g.,... -
Page 67: File Paths
Operating Manual Audiology Scanners 16.1 File paths Open protected Windows folder Enter the path name into the Explorer using the placeholder „Percent“: %appdata%, %programfiles% Data paths by default Details in square brackets are placeholders for your individual details. Note on XML files: XML files are important for software functionality. - Page 68 Manufacturer smart optics Sensortechnik GmbH Lise-Meitner-Allee 10 D-44801 Bochum, Germany +49 (0) 234 / 29 828-0 +49 (0) 234 / 29 828-20 info@smartoptics.de sales@smartoptics.de support.smartoptics.de www.smartoptics.de...
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