Download Print this page
Cochlear Freedom Bodyworn Troubleshooting Manual

Cochlear Freedom Bodyworn Troubleshooting Manual

Sound processor, bodyworn

Advertisement

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

Guide
Your introduction to cochlear implants
Freedom
Bodyworn
Freedom
BTE
SPrint
Sound Processor
ESPrit
Sound Processor
3G

Advertisement

loading

Summary of Contents for Cochlear Freedom Bodyworn

  • Page 1: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Guide Your introduction to cochlear implants Freedom ™ Bodyworn Freedom ™ SPrint ™ Sound Processor ESPrit ™ Sound Processor...
  • Page 2 For information on working with a child with a Nucleus cochlear implant, please refer to the booklet, “A Teacher’s Guide to the Nucleus ®...
  • Page 3 SPrint ™ Sound Processor The SPrint ™ sound processor is compatible with the Nucleus ® 24 cochlear implant. The pieces pictured here are important parts comprising the external components of the SPrint sound processor. Earhook Transmitting Microphone coil External input...
  • Page 4: Troubleshooting Guide

    31” lapel microphone & clip for the SPrint • Monitor earphones for the SPrint STEP 2: Check if the sound processor is transmitting sound to the cochlear implant Before doing step-by-step troubleshooting, conduct a maintenance • Turn on the sound processor and set at the check of the equipment by visually inspecting it.
  • Page 5 The child’s family (spare processor) • • The child’s implant center (loaner processor) • Cochlear, ask to speak with customer service or the audiologist on call (for additional troubleshooting/instructions) 800 523 5798 STEP 4: Identify help messages on LCD • Read manual •...
  • Page 6 24 cochlear ® implants and Nucleus ® 22 cochlear implants. The only difference between the two sound processors is the transmitting coil/cable. These differences are outlined below. The pieces pictured here are important parts comprising the external components of the ESPrit 3G sound processor.
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Guide If the child reports no sound from the processor and the above inspection is good, take the following steps: ESPrit 3G Sound Processor ™ Troubleshooting Steps STEP 1: Check/change the batteries Troubleshooting Kit Contents Switch the ESPrit 3G off and •...
  • Page 8 Socket for attaching the Accessories Adaptor • The child’s implant center (loaner processor) • Cochlear, ask to speak with customer service or the audiologist on call (for additional troubleshooting/instructions) 800 523 5798 Plug for your ESPrit 3G Socket for your monitoring earphones...
  • Page 9 Nucleus ® Freedom, Nucleus ® 22 and Nucleus ® 24 cochlear implants. Each of the pieces pictured here is an important part comprising the external components of the Freedom BTE sound processor. ™ Coil Magnet...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting Guide Each of the pieces pictured here is an important part comprising the external components of the Mini ™ BTE sound processor. Freedom BTE, Mini ™ ™ and Babyworn ™ Processing unit Sound Processor Controller panel Select Troubleshooting Kit Contents Display •...
  • Page 11 H6 on one or both screens as you look while both are on the Battery holder child’s head, contact his or her cochlear implant clinician. Help message H2 = battery low • Replace all of the batteries or the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 12 Indicator light To use the monitor earphones: When the indicator light is turned on , it: • Ensure the sound processor is on. • Flickers when incoming sounds are being received. • Plug the monitor earphones into the base of the BTE controller. Shows a slow flash rate as a low battery warning.
  • Page 13 Processoressor The Freedom ™ Bodyworn sound processor is compatible with Nucleus ® Freedom cochlear implants. Each of the pieces pictured here is an important part comprising the external components of the Freedom Bodyworn sound processor. ™ Bodyworn Controller with two AAA batteries...
  • Page 14 Freedom magnet – #2 beige • Freedom lapel microphone • Freedom monitor earphones • Freedom Bodyworn shoe and cable Freedom earhook set (small and large) • • Freedom microphone protector Before troubleshooting step-by-step, conduct a maintenance check Help message H2 = battery low of the equipment.
  • Page 15 Replace the processing unit (use back-up processing unit or contact the H6 on one or both screens as you look while both are on the child’s cochlear implant clinician). child’s head, contact his or her cochlear implant clinician. LCD blank (but sound OK) •...
  • Page 16 Public alarm Monitor earphones only indicate that sound can be heard. They do not When the public alarm is turned on, it: indicate the quality of sound as heard by the speech processor user. • Provides an audible beep for button presses or for help messages. Electromagnetic Interference Move away from any electronic device that may be causing interference, e.g.
  • Page 17 For life. Nucleus is a registered trademark of Cochlear Limited. Freedom is a trademark of Cochlear Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Cochlear and the elliptical logo are trademarks of Cochlear Limited. FUN599 ISS3 JAN09...