Headpiece & Cable; Single-Unit Headpiece; Color Caps - Advanced Bionics Platinum Series User Manual

Headpiece & Cable

Single-Unit Headpiece

The single-unit headpiece integrates the system's microphone and transmitter in an
attractive headpiece, which is easily worn directly over the implant.
Two different headpieces are available for use with the processor depending on your
implant type. A "flat bottom" style headpiece is used with the Clarion 1.0, 1.2 and
CII Bionic Ear cochlear implants because these have a flat surface ceramic casing.
A "curved bottom" style headpiece is used with the HiRes 90K® implant. The curved
headpiece is designed to conform more comfortably to the shape of this implant.
Both style headpieces function in the same way.
Your headpiece is held in place by a magnet which lines up with an internal magnet
that is located in the implant. When placing the headpiece on your head, the
headpiece centers itself as the two magnets attract each other. If the headpiece
does not couple with the implant correctly, the red LED indicator (on the processor)
will flash once per second (and the alarm will sound if this feature is activated) when
the processor is turned on. This will continue until lock is obtained. The headpiece
comes with an adjustable magnetic strength. During programming, your audiologist
will determine the most appropriate magnetic strength for you using the minimum
magnet size to achieve good headpiece retention. If you experience problems with
headpiece retention, irritation or skin redness under the area of the headpiece,
contact your programming center.
NOTE : We recommend that you do not add or remove magnets from the
headpiece without first consulting your programming center.
The microphone in the headpiece is located behind the hole on the color cap. The
jack that connects the cable to the headpiece is located at the bottom of the headpiece.
NOTE : Your headpiece should be serviced only at AB. Do not attempt to open or
repair the headpiece base. Unauthorized opening of the headpiece base
will void the warranty.

Color Caps

Your Platinum Headpiece comes with six interchangeable Headpiece Color Caps,
a headpiece color cap removal tool to change the color cap, and a headpiece clip.
NOTE: The headpiece magnet(s) is located under the color cap. Be careful
not to lose the magnet(s) when changing the color caps. Felt disks are
included with the headpiece to secure the magnets in place.
User Guide for the Platinum Series Sound Processor 9