Performing A System Check - Advanced Bionics Platinum Series User Manual

Performing a System Check

You can verify your system's operating status in three simple steps:
Step 1)
Step 2)
Step 3)
To assure the system's overall proper functioning, perform all three steps. Once you
get used to the steps, it takes less than one minute to complete a system check.
Step 1: Check Battery Charge Status
Turn the processor program control to the off (o) position and then to the desired
program position ,
Next, observe the red LED indicator. The red LED light sequence will indicate the
battery charge status, as:
• 3-4 quick blinks indicate that the battery is fully charged.
• 2 quick blinks indicate that the battery is suffi ciently charged to power the system.
• 1 quick blink indicates that the battery charge is nearly depleted. The battery
should be replaced.
Instructions on how to change the battery are provided later in this section.
Step 2: Check Lock Status
The term lock refers to the successful transmission of continuous signals between the
processor, cable, headpiece and the implant across the skin.
To check the lock status, continue to observe the LED indicator. After the fast blinking
battery test sequence, the red LED will continue to fl ash approximately once per second
if the headpiece is not in its proper position over the implant.
Adjust the position of the headpiece over the implant until the red LED stops
fl ashing (Note: If the audible alarm feature has been activated during programming,
the alarm will beep once each second until proper lock status is achieved. The
audible alarm feature is usually programmed to be active in young children who
typically do not report interruptions in sound transmission).
When the headpiece is properly positioned over the implant, the red LED will stop
fl ashing. This signifi es that the system is sending information correctly between the
headpiece and the implant. If lock cannot be established, replace the cable
or headpiece, as described later in this section. If the problem continues, contact your
audiologist.
Check battery charge status.
Check lock status.
Check microphone and system status.
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