Otoacoustic Emissions

and
Automated ABR Screener

Service Manual

Part No. 7-26-95200

Doc. No. 7-26-9520/00
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Although the information in this document has been thoroughly checked, no

liability is assumed by GN Otometrics for any discrepancies. The information in
this Service Manual is subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2003, GN Otometrics, Copenhagen, Denmark.

GN Otometrics A/S
2 Dybendalsvaenget, P.O. Box 119
DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark.
Phone: +45 72 111 555
Fax: +45 45 72 111 548
E-mail: info@gnotometrics.dk
www.gnotometrics.com

Technical Support and Hotline Service:

Phone: +45 72 111 515
Fax: +45 72 111 558

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHEN IS SERVICE NECESSARY ? ................................................................5

2. WHO CAN CARRY OUT WHAT TYPE OF SERVICE? ......................................5
3. SHIPPING AND TEST PROCEDURES .............................................................7
4 SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR SERVICE ..................................................................9
4.1 PC software.......................................................................................................9
4.2 Device software ................................................................................................9
5 TEST PROCEDURES......................................................................................11
5.1 Device check procedure after SW configuration ..........................................11
5.2 Annual test .....................................................................................................11
5.3 Calibration and final test ...............................................................................11
5.4 Probe calibration (PRE)/Check probe calibration ..........................................11
5.5 ABR trunk cable test.......................................................................................11
6. FINAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................13
7. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................15
7.1 Error codes ......................................................................................................15
7.2 Systematic troubleshooting ...........................................................................16
7.2.1 Device .......................................................................................................17
7.2.2 Probe ........................................................................................................18
7.2.3 Optional configuration............................................................................19
8. SUPPLIES ....................................................................................................21
8.1 Accessories ......................................................................................................21
8.2 Spare parts ......................................................................................................22
8.3 Test equipment...............................................................................................22
9. MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................23
9.1 Cleaning the AccuScreen PRO........................................................................23
9.2 Maintenance of the probe tip .......................................................................23
9.2.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the probe tip.................................................23
9.2.2 Changing the acoustic filter disc .............................................................25
9.3 Cleaning of probe tip and cleaning wire .....................................................25
9.4 Cleaning and disinfecting the test cavity ......................................................26
9.5 Maintenance of the battery...........................................................................26
9.5.1 Safety information...................................................................................26
9.5.2 Increasing service life...............................................................................27
9.5.3 Environmental protection .......................................................................27
10. LABELS AND OPENING THE DEVICE .......................................................29
11. APPENDICES ............................................................................................31

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1. WHEN IS SERVICE NECESSARY ?

• According to the ‘SW/HW Information’ menu on the AccuScreen device

annual service is necessary.
• After each repair or opening of the device, it must undergo a final test.
• If problems occur during correct use, and if the test procedure or the
results are faulty.

2. WHO CAN CARRY OUT WHAT TYPE OF SERVICE?

User:
• Short functional tests (Self tests)
• Cleaning of device and accessories
• Troubleshooting according to the „troubleshooting guide“

For additional repair actions, service and maintenance refer to your

distributor

Service centres authorised by the manufacturer:

• extensive functional testing
• repair of device and accessories
• software upgrades
• service including calibration and final testing

Manufacturer
• extensive repair including replacement of essential parts and
components
• probe calibration
• software upgrades
• service including calibration and final testing

Note:
Repairs and service including calibration of the AccuScreen must be carried out
only by the manufacturer or by service centres authorised by the manufacturer.
If the AccuScreen is subjected to unauthorised service or repair, the
manufacturer reserves the right to refuse any liability for the operational safety,
the reliability or the efficiency of the device

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3. SHIPPING AND TEST PROCEDURES

production
production
AccuScreen
Probe
device

'ES-Tool' 'final test' Probe

'IRDA Test' calibration

final assembly

S H I P P I N G fz

'up1.exe' software
'ES-Tool' upload

Internet &
licencing
'license1.exe'

'device check
'set_cal.exe' after SW
configuration
/firmware update'

final assembly
madsen

S H I P P I N G madsen

ANNUAL SERVICE

'annual test'
'Release Manager' includes
'set_cal.exe' firmware upgrade
test

'probe test'

REPA IR

open device / low level repair probe failure

change hardware (e.g. change
unit battery)

testing the
replace probe
probe calibration

'Release software 'Release software 'Release software

Manager-Tool' upgrade Manager-Tool' upgrade Manager-Tool' upgrade

'device check 'device check

'IRDA Test' after SW after SW
'final test' configuration
'set_cal.exe' configuration
/firmware update' /firmware update'

'probe test' 'probe test'

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4 SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR SERVICE

4.1 PC software
up1.exe DOS tool for software upload.

set_code1.exe DOS tool to send the license code to the device to unlock the
software.

set_cal.exe DOS tool to set a new calibration date on the device.

ES-Tool Software to configure settings such as sound, backlight, etc.

Release Manager Tool which updates the newest software release automatically.

IRDA Test Tool to test the IRDA link between device and PC.

For a more detailed description of these configuration tools, see appendix H.

4.2 Device software

Service Menu Main Menu -> Options -> Self test (press and keep down button
and press right button) -> Service Menu

Mic cal Microphone calibration resp. test

Spk1 1000Hz Speaker 1 calibration resp. test

Spk2 1000Hz Speaker 2 calibration resp. test

Show test counters Measurement counter reading

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5 TEST PROCEDURES

5.1 Device check procedure after SW configuration

The test procedure after software configuration is required after every software
upgrade.

For detailed specification for the software, see appendix A.

5.2 Annual test

The annual test is a required service task.

The final test includes the device check after software configuration.

For test specifications, see appendix B.

5.3 Calibration and final test

The final test is required after repair or opening of the device.

The final test includes the annual test and the check following software upgrades.

The final test consists of: final test instruction

final test flowchart
final test protocol

For detailed documents, see appendix C.

5.4 Probe calibration (PRE)/Check probe calibration

This procedure is for probe calibration and/or check probe calibration.

This procedure can be done with an AccuScreen device or an OAE-ABR Simulator.

For a detailed guideline, see appendix D.

5.5 ABR trunk cable test

This procedure is for testing the ABR trunk cable.

For a detailed guideline, see appendix E.

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Note:
The clock battery of the device must be replaced every three years to make sure
that the date and time functions work correctly. In order to change the battery
you need a soldering gun and you must open the device. A ‘final test’ is
therefore necessary after replacing the battery.

For detailed work instructions for changing the battery, see appendix H.

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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY
Check the manufacturing and serial number sticker.

Check the corresponding case equipment.

Make a final visual check of the device, probes and accessories.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Error codes

Error Message Cause Solution

Probe Error! Probe error Remove the probe
- probe not connected? Check whether the probe
is connected.
- probe occluded? Clean probe if occluded.

Stopped Measurement aborted Repeat measurement on

the same ear
Cal FAIL Stimulus level calibration Assure stable probe
failed placement; avoid noise

Testing not possible! Impedance of electrodes Check electrodes and

or balance is to high renew them if necessary.
EEG values are constantly Repeat measurement if
high the baby is quiet.

Testing not possible! There is no measuring Disconnect the label

Please disconnect the possible while the printer printer from the device.
label printer! is connected to the
device.
No printer connected - Printer is not connected - Connect the printer with
with the device the device.
- Printer is turned off. - Turn printer on.

Printer error - Check manual of label

printer
Paper jam Labels not correctly Adjust labels correctly
adjusted
Out of labels No labels in printer Refill labels

Change Battery Battery empty < 5.5 Volt Replace the battery
before continuing with
the measurement
Battery charge low Replace the battery
<5.8 Volt before continuing with
the measurement

clock bat low clock battery discharged Contact your service

department (battery
lifetime > 2 years
Codec failure Codec is defect Contact your service
Please note that after department.

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Error Message Cause Solution
“Codec failure” was
displayed the device will
be automatically turned
off.
LCD test failed Contact your service
department
LED blinks, number code Internal error code Please note code and
is showed in upper left contact service
corner department
System Error System malfunction Contact your service
department
The calibration date has Contact your service
expired. Please have the department.
device calibrated soon.

7.2 Systematic troubleshooting

Use the following flowcharts to troubleshoot:

The boxes on the left contain the steps you should follow. To the right of these
boxes are instructions on how to do the steps. The procedure on how to handle
the problem is listed to the right.

How to work with the flowcharts:

• Follow the steps. If you find no fault, go to the next step.

• If you find a fault, see the repair hints to the right.

o If the trouble shooting hints require you to open the device, to replace
e. g. the processor board, follow all steps in the flowchart to ensure
that you replace the right unit.

o If you cannot repair the device by following the hints, go to the next
step. Maybe the failure can be solved in a subsequent step!

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7.2.1 Device

steps procedure troubleshooting

- sockets
external - display
demage check - housing

- goto probe test flowchart

probe test

- insert charged battery

- OK - button
power up - check battery contact
device - check fuse
- replace keyboard
- replace processor board

check ifLED flash - directly after switch on

short red and - change flash-eprom
green (boot program on flash-eprom is
out of order)

- observe LCD display

notice error e.g. Clock batt low !!!
messages

- Menu (Options
do the -> Selftest)
selftests
- check connection LCD display
- check soldering points on LCD
LCD -test - replace LCD panel
- replace processor board

- check plug-and-socket connection

keyboard - test - replace keyboard
- replace processor board

codec - test - replace processor board

- check plug- and-socket connection

probe - test (cable, soldering points)
(witch LDA) - replace analog board

(use LDA (Loopback diagnostic adapter))

- remove battery
open device - remove screws (6 pices)

- check plug- and-socket connection

visual check - check soldering points
- check for short-circuits and loose connections
.

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7.2.2 Probe

steps procedure troubleshooting

- check for loose or damaged cable

optical check - check probe housing
- check filter disk & probe tip
OK

- use a proper working Accu-Screen or OAE-ABR Simulator

probe - test - Menu (Options
-> Selftest)
- probe in test cavity

- connect LDA to Ear probe connector

- does AccuScreen identify LDA?
- display the probe data yes: no:
probe - info - eprom defect - device failure
- replace probe -> device flowchart

probe OK
probe - test ok

- The following tests are in the 'Service menu'

check probe ('Self test' menu [press down-button keep button pressed and press additional right-button]
calibration -> Service menu)
- cp. 'Testing the calibration of PRE probes'

79 +-3dB
Spk1 1000Hz - speaker defect resp. recalibration
fail
test - replace probe

ok

79 +-3dB
Spk2 1000Hz - speaker defect resp. recalibration
test - replace probe

Spks out of <70dB ~79dB

Spk polarity test - speakers out of phase (wrong polarity)
phase test (OAE-ABR - replace probe
(Akku Screen) Simulator)

.
94 +-2dB
Mic cal - microphone defect resp. recalibration
test - replace probe
.

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7.2.3 Optional configuration

steps procedure troubleshooting

IRDA

- scratched IR window on top screen? - replace analog board

visual check

- data exchange with working IRDA PC - check internal IR wiring

test link - make sure that PC IRDA adapter is working - replace analog board

printer

- test printer with PC or - buy a new printer

test printer working AccuScreen
- notice printer manual

- e. g. data exchange with EchoLink - replace processor board

test serial port

- data exchange printer - AccuScreen - replace printer cable

test printer with a spare printer cable
cable

ABR trunk
cable

-connect the cable with the 'ABR trunc - replace ABR trunk cable
leakage cable test adapter'
resistance test -follow the ABR trunk cable test
document (appendix)

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8. SUPPLIES

8.1 Accessories
FZ part GN part
Units Reference Description Design Manufacturer
no. number
Accessory box
1389 Accessory box AS complete
1069 Accessory box
1040 1/5 Cleaning wire 1-08-038
1339 50 / 200 blue Eartip DP 4 mm 4.0 mm 8-68-31200
1340 50 / 200 red brown Eartip DP 4.5 mm 4.5 mm 8-68-31201
1341 50 / 200 green Eartip DP 5.0 mm 5.0 mm 8-68-31202
1342 50 / 200 iceblue Eartip DP 5.5 mm 5.5 mm 8-68-31203
transparen
1343 50 / 200 t Eartip DP 6.0 mm 6.0 mm 8-68-31204
1344 50 / 200 white Eartip DP 7.0 mm 7.0 mm 8-68-31205
1345 50 / 200 blue Eartip DP 8.0 mm 8.0 mm 8-68-31206
1346 50 / 200 red Eartip DP 9.0 mm 9.0 mm 8-68-31207
1347 50 / 200 redbrown Eartip DP 10 mm 10.0 mm 8-68-31208
white
1487 50 / 200 aluminium Eartip DP 11 mm 11.0 mm 8-68-31215
1488 50 / 200 ivory Eartip DP 12 mm 12.0 mm 8-68-31216
1368 50 / 200 green Ear tip DP mushroom 8-68-31209
1369 50 / 200 yellow Ear tip DP tree 8-68-31210
1414 AS Accessory box label

Case
Case green "AS" + Inlay T
1415 1/5
Mad
1387 Case green "AS" printed
1388 Inlay T Madsen
1372 Test cavity DP
1112 Charger FW 7206/09
1089 Accu T Ni MH 6V/1500 mAh
1113 Main adapter f. char. Euro
Main adapter f. char.
1114 USA/Japan
Main adapter f. char.
1115 Australia
1117 Main adapter f. char. WW
1116 Main adapter f. char. UK

Cables
1307 Transfer cable PC serial
1367 Label printer cable
1370 ABR trunk cable 8-71-83500
1371 Electrode cable set 8-71-83600
1326 1/5 IR - adapter
1425 USB/Serial converter on request
1491 Cable clip

Probe
1402 Probe DP 8-69-26600
1401 Probe TE 8-69-26500
1361 1/5 blue Probe tip TEOAE+DPOAE 1-21-62600
1362 1/5 green Probe tip TEOAE 1-21-62700
1353 1/5 yellow Acoustic filter DP 8-68-31300

Various accessories
1384 Label printer Dymo LabelWriter 330 T Dymo 8-62-36100
1405 Label for Label printer 54x101mm 220 pc Dymo 1-26-230
1420 AccuLink SW
1440 400 Electrodes 1 pkg (3 in each pkg)
Electrodes 20 packages 8-64-21100
Electrodes 100 packages 8-64-21200

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Manuals
FZ part GN part
Units Reference Description Design Manufacturer
no. number
1421 User Manual Basic 7-26-68300
1422 User Manual PRO 7-26-68100
1423 Quick guide Basic 7-26-68400
1424 Quick guide PRO 7-26-68200

8.2 Spare parts

FZ part GN part
Qty Reference Description Design Manufacturer
no. number

1392 1 Housing upper part AS Rose / Haas

1393 1 Display window printed AS Rose / Haas
1184 1 LCD - graphic display PG-12864 LRU-FTA-H Powertip
1272 1 LCD connection cable
1437 1 LCD display with cable
1310 6 Screws for housing
1296 1 Keyboard 5 keys assembled
1297 1 Keyboard cover 5 keys Rose
1419 1 Front label AS 5 keys Haas
1273 1 Keyboard 17 keys assembled
1274 1 Keyboard cover 17 keys Rose
1394 1 Front label AS 17 keys Haas
1413 1 manufacturing label
1385 1 serial number label basic
1386 1 serial number label pro

1289 1 shaft cover

1182 1 housing base part Taguan 230 / RAL 7035 Rose
rounded head screws for
1309 10 pcb’s
1311 1 foam self-adhesive 30 x 9 x 6mm

1429 1 foam 55 x 30 x 10mm

1328 1 ES Analog B. TD
1329 1 ES Analog B. TDA
1330 1 ES Analog B. TD Plus
1331 1 ES Analog B. TDA Plus

1255 1 ES Proc. B. T past equipped

1436 1 G1 Clock battery
1439 1 piezo buzzer
1278 1 IC3 Flash EPROM PLCC 32 S

8.3 Test equipment

FZ part GN part
Qty Description Design Manufacturer
no. number
1459 1 OAE-ABR Simulator fz
1460 1 Battery symbol threshold adapter fz

1461 1 Adapter for IEC711 coupler (probe PRE) fz 8-67-41000

Adapter for sound level meter calibrator (probe
1462 1 fz 8-67-41100
PRE)
1463 1 LDA (loopback diagnostic adapter) fz 8-67-41800
1464 1 ABR trunk cable test adapter fz 8-67-41900

1465 1 coupler IEC711

model:SIP95S
1466 1 sound level meter ACLAN
calss:1
1467 1 sound level calibrator model: 513A Cirrus Research

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9. MAINTENANCE

9.1 Cleaning the AccuScreen PRO

• Before cleaning, switch off the AccuScreen PRO

Note and separate it from any external power supply.
Before you clean the device, unplug the probe
and the data transfer cable plugs from the device.

• The device can be cleaned with a moist cloth – if

necessary with a little surface disinfectant.

• Note: Only use wiping disinfectant.

• Make sure that no moisture enters the probe or

the socket (data interface and probe plug.

• Never immerse the AccuScreen PRO into water

or any other cleaning solution.

9.2 Maintenance of the probe tip

9.2.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the probe tip

NEVER place the probe tip in the ear canal without

Note using a proper eartip.

The probe tip usually does not come into contact

with the skin or secretion from the ear canal as it is
covered by the ear tip. In some cases, i.e. a large
amount of cerumen in the ear canal, debris may be
deposited on the probe tip. Please change the probe
tip to continue the screening process.

Even small amounts of cerumen can occlude one

channel of the probe.

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Two step cleaning procedure:

1. Regular cleaning (without water or disinfectant)

must be performed if there is any debris (e.g.
cerumen) at the probe tip.

Then:

2a Cleaning with water and/or disinfectant must be

performed at the end of the day, even if the probe
tip shows no signs of occlusion.

Or:

2b. Cleaning with water and/or disinfectant and

sterilization must always be performed after use in an
infected ear canal.

A Regular cleaning (without water or disinfectant):

Press the button (A) to remove the probe tip (B) while
you push the probe tip carefully upwards out of the
probe body.

D Use the cleaning wire (C) to take out the acoustic filter
disc (D) from the probe tip

C Use the cleaning wire (C) to clean the sound channels of

the probe from the rear.

Cleaning with water and/or disinfectant, as well as the

sterilization procedures are described in section 9.3.
Make sure that the sound channels are completely dry
before you refit the tip on the body of the probe.

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Even the slightest amount of moisture may dissolve any

residual cerumen and thus contaminate the sensitive
micro filter in the body of the probe.
NOTE

The probe body contains sensitive components. Never

clean the sound apertures in the probe housing
mechanically or with liquids. Doing so may cause damage
to the probe. Please contact your authorized service
department for a periodical cleaning of the probe body –
see section 9.2.

9.2.2 Changing the acoustic filter disc

If the calibration procedure fails and the message

“Probe Error!” is displayed, the acoustic filter of the
Note probe may be damaged or blocked.

In such a case, the acoustic filter disc must be

changed. To do so, remove the probe tip and use the
cleaning wire (C) to take out the acoustic filter disc
from the probe tip (see section 9.2.1). When you
insert a new disc, make sure that it is placed
correctly.

Acoustic filters are disposable. Cleaning and

disinfecting is not possible.

9.3 Cleaning of probe tip and cleaning wire

Please respect the local hygienic standards for

disinfecting & sterilization.

Sterilization of the probe tip may be required after

having been used in infected ear canals.

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Regular cleaning
- Use a wet tissue for regular surface cleaning.
- Immerse for 5-10 min. in a lukewarm mild soap
water bath.

Disinfecting
Immerse for 5-10 min. in a bath of chemical
disinfectant ethanol (70-80%), propanol (70-80%9 or
aldehydes (2%-4%).

Sterilization
Use autoclaving in accordance with the national
standards for vapor sterilization with an exposure
time up to 45 min. at a maximum temperature of
150°C.

It is recommended not to exceed 50 sterilization

cycles for each item.

Please make sure to check the probe tip for

deformation after sterilization.

9.4 Cleaning and disinfecting the test cavity

The test cavity should only be used for disinfected

probe tips.

If the test cavity has been contaminated with debris,

use gas sterilization according to the local hygienic
standards (i.e. with ethyleneoxide, temperature.
55°C, pressure: 0.8 to 1.0 bar).

Do not use bath or autoclaving!

9.5 Maintenance of the battery

9.5.1 Safety information

• Do not throw the battery pack into fire and keep

it away from fire as it may explode. Incorrect
handling, applying excessive charging current or
reversing the poles can overcharge or destroy the
batteries.

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• Do not open, alter or dismantle the battery pack.

• Do not place the battery pack into contact with

metal objects.

• The terminals may under no circumstances be

short-circuited.

9.5.2 Increasing service life

• Only use the recommended charging unit.

• Charge the battery pack at room temperature

whenever possible.

• Do not drop the battery or expose it to sharp

impact.

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Keep the battery pack’s terminals clean (if

necessary, clean with a dry cloth)

9.5.3 Environmental protection

• Please return any used NiMH-battery packs to

your dealer.

• Damage resulting from failure to observe the

operating instructions will invalidate all warranty.
The manufacturers take no responsibility for
damage resulting from negligence.

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10. LABELS AND OPENING THE DEVICE

To open the device unscrew the 6 screws (*), after repair remount the screws and
seal off the screws with sealing wax (see picture).

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11. APPENDICES

A. Device check procedure after SW configuration/firmware update

B. Annual test
C. Final test
D. Testing the calibration of PRE probes
E. ABR trunk cable test
F. Probe datasheet (probe handling and cleaning)
G. AccuScreen configuration tools
H. Change battery (work instruction)
I. OAE-ABR Simulator instruction manual
J. Schematics

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Appendix A Device check Procedure after SW

configuration / Firmware update

General remarks
All devices are delivered fully tested, which means that every function supported by
the hardware is tested.

The final production step is the uploading of the software package, as required by
the customer. After this step, an additional final test is needed.

The test should cover hardware failures as well as faulty software uploads.

Material:
• AccuScreen device with fully charged battery
• PC or laptop equipped with a serial port and the firmware CD
• Transfer cable for uploading software
• License code for the desired software
• Loop back test cable for final test
• Probe and test cavity
• ABR cable if ABR option is available.

Software test:
After uploading the software, switch on the device and check the version code
visually (Options -> HW/SW-info).

Hardware tests:
From Options -> Selftest, run all tests except battery discharge:
• Codec test
• probe test, using the test cavity
• display test
• keyboard test

Connect the loop back test cable to probe and ABR socket (ABR, only if available).
From the selftest menu, start probe test again. The cable is recognized as a special
probe type and the speaker, microphone and ABR amplifier frequency responses are
tested using voltage dividers contained in the test cable.

If any of the above tests fails, the device is not ready for delivery. It has to be
returned to the manufacturer with a failure description for detailed testing and
repair.

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Loop test results:

Spk1 to mic: Passed
Spk2 to mic: Passed
Spk1 to ABR: Passed
Spk2 to ABR: Passed
ABR Impedance: Passed
10000Ω 10000Ω
Press any key...

The result of the loop back cable test should look like the sample above. For a unit
not equipped with ABR, only the top two tests are available.

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Appendix B Annual Test

The ‘annual test’ covers hardware failures of the device and tests the probe
calibration.

The ‘annual test’ ensures that the device is equipped with the newest software
release.

Preparation
• Sound level meter + Coupler ICE711 + probe adapter ( for PRE probe)
• Sound level calibrator + probe adapter (for PRE probe)
• LDA (loop back diagnostic adapter)
• ‚Release Manager’ software tool
• ‚set_cal.exe’ software tool.

Test procedure
• Visual check (probe, probe cable, device and connectors)
• Check software release and update, if possible (Release Manager)
• Set new calibration date.

Additional tests:
• Probe test (see Appendix D, „Testing the probe calibration“)
• ABR trunk cable test (see Appendix E, „ABR trunk cable test“)
• Device test (see Appendix A, „Device check procedure after SW configuration”)

All test results must be documented in a hardcopy protocol.

The protocol should include:

• Serial number of the device and the probes
• The Software and the (updated) release
• The test counter*
• The results of the three test procedures.
• Date of test
• Signature of the testing person

*) The “test counter” is a hidden software tool which shows you the grand total of
measurements of each type done with this device (Service Menu -> ‘Show test
counters’).

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Appendix C Final Test

Introduction
This document gives an overview on the final test each AccuScreen must pass.
Note: For the final test, use a calibrated ear probe. If necessary check the calibration according
to the document ‘Test the calibration of PRE probes’.
The final tests go through 3 major steps. These are:
• Ensuring that no false PASS result will be found with the device.
• Ensuring sufficient sensitivity to detect TEOAE, DPOAE and ABR even in noisy
environments and thereby minimizing referral rates with normal hearing children.
• Ensuring long term stability and reliability of instrument function and calibration.

Preparation
• OAE-ABR Simulator
• Sound level meter
• Coupler 711 + probe adapter
• LDA (loopback diagnostic adapter)
• Battery symbol threshold adapter
• “IRDA Test” software and IRDA adapter
• “ES tool” software

Visual inspection
A visual inspection of the device and the supplied accessories should be done to reveal any
damage of the case, the instrument housing and the accessories as well as possible missing
parts.
Check the probe for any damage, especially for any damages of the probe cable.

Filling out the final test protocol

To facilitate filling out of the “final test” protocol, use the “final test step by step” sheet. Use a
fully charged battery.
Test counter
This section must be done after the “final test”. The device saves every
measurement it makes. So before the device leaves the service center, write the
current counter reading in the final test protocol.

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To see the counter reading:

• Select “Main Menu” -> Options -> Self test
• Keep the “arrow down” button pressed and press the right button -> Service
Menu -> ‘Show test counters’.

Settings
Follow the ‘final test step by step’ sheet.
If one test is OK, tick it off with a 9

Current drain
Use the battery symbol threshold adapter at a power supply with current limiter
(300mA).
1. Measure the current drain after booting. The device displays the “Main
Menu” and the backlight is off.
2. Measure the current drain during the self test “Discharge battery” (max.
current drain)
You can find the limits of the current drain in the “Final test” sheet (subtract the
current drain of the adapter).

LED red/green
When you have pushed the OK button to start the device, the LED should briefly
flash red and then green.

Contrast:
Adjust the LCD contrast with R63.

R53

R63

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Battery symbol threshold

Use the battery symbol threshold adapter to adjust the battery symbol threshold
with R53.
• Put the switch of the adapter to ‘low’. Adjust R53 until the symbol appears.
• Put the switch to ‘high’. The symbol should disappear after pressing a key of
the device.
You may have to repeat this procedure until it works correctly.
Note: You can turn R53 to an invalid position (sweeper has no contact)!

Self-tests
Check if all self-tests are OK.
Loop back test:
• Plug the LDA (loop back diagnostic adapter) to the Ear Probe connector and,
if available, to the ABR electrodes connector.
• Following this, start the “Probe test” in the “Self test” menu again. The
device will identify the adapter and start the loop back test.

Date/time, sound, backlight, patient list…

Use the ES-Tool to configure these settings (time and date will be set
automatically).
Check all settings in the ‘Settings’ menu of the AccuScreen.

IRDA test
Use the ‘IRDA Test’ software tool for IRDA test. The software shows you all
information and limits for the test.

Sound level
• Measure the sound level of the TEOAE stimulus.
• Use the sound level meter with the coupler 711 and the adapter for the PRE
probe.
• Put the probe into the coupler and start the TOAE measurement.
• After calibration, measure the sound level.
You will find the limit of the sound level in the “final test” protocol.

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LED red/green (polarity test):

After a ‘PASS’ measurement, the LED must light green for about 10 sec. Do this
measurement in your ear or with the OAE-ABR Simulator.
After a ‘REFER’ measurement, the LED must light red for about 10 sec. Do this
measurement in the test cavity.

Test cavities
The device is first tested in the 5 different test cavities of the OAE-ABR Simulator
with the volumes 2, 1, ½, ¼, 1/8 cm³. For testing, use the calibration procedure of
the TEOAE measurement. In the 2 cm³ - coupler, the device should not calibrate,
it should indicate a “Probe Error” message. At all other volumes the device
should calibrate and the TEOAE measurement indicates ‘REFER’. This tests the
maximum sound pressure which the device is able to transmit within its self-
calibration range.

Simulations
For OAE-ABR Simulator handling read the OAE-ABR Simulator Manual.
TEOAE
1. Start TEOAE simulation and set signal and noise level as shown in the final
test protocol.
2. Place the probe in the ear probe coupler.
Notice the maximum values for A(artefact) and S(stimulus) shown in the
protocol.
Example for filling out the fields:

PASS REFER
Time: |||||||||| Time: ||||||||||
TEOAE:|||||||||| TEOAE:||||||||||
A: 0% S: 100% A: 0% S: 100%

MENU OK BACK MENU OK BACK

Fill in the blank: 40p Fill in the blank: 50r

Hearing test: Do a TOAE measurement in your ear.

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ABR
1. Start ABR simulation and set signal and noise level as shown in the final test
protocol.
2. Place the probe in the ear probe coupler.
3. Connect the ABR trunk cable to the ABR electrodes jack.
4. Write down the impedance displayed by the device for the red and white
electrode.
5. Fill out the fields like in the TEOAE example!

DPOAE:
1. Start DPOAE simulation and set signal and noise level as shown in the final
test protocol.
2. Place the probe in the ear probe coupler.
3. Start the measurement and wait until the measurement is completed.
4. Transfer the result to the final test protocol.

Example:

PASS 6dB (NOISE: - oo)

Time: |||||||||| 50 dB (55dB) 2000 R
TEOAE:|||||||||| 2500 P
P
A: 0% S: 100% 3200
4000 P
(Diagnostic 1500
(45dB & 55dB) 2000
3000
MENU OK BACK 4000

For multilevel device

Hearing test: Do a DPOAE measurement in your ear.

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Burn-in
Place the probe in the test cavity
Insert a charged battery
For ABR burn-in, connect the ABR trunk cable with the ABR electrodes jack (The OAE-ABR
Simulator can stay switched off).
To start the burn-in test, press the keys according to the following table during boot-up (the
AccuScreen rabbit)
Keep the keys pressed until you switch to the burn-in menu.

Do/continue Burnin?
left + right TD
left + up D
To do:
right + up T
T: 100
up + down A
D: 50
left + down TDA
right + down TA
A: 100

YES RESET NO
After the burnin test has finished, transfer the result to the “Final test” protocol.
Example:

TEOAE: 68 29 2 1
Burnin:
0 0 0 0 0
T 68 29 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 DPOAE: 49 1 0 0
D 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
A 10 11 28 20 ABR: 10 11 28 20
13 10 6 2 0 13 10 6 2 0

Delete data
After the ‘final test’ procedure you must clear the memory.
The results of the burn-in procedure are saved in the memory and reduce the capacity.
Procedure: Main Menu -> ‘Delete data’ -> ‘Yes’

Documentation
All test results are documented and stored in paper form for each instrument. No Accu-
Screen will be delivered that did not pass the complete final test.
All instrument documents are stored for at least 7 years.

Packing and preparation for shipment

Before packing the AccuScreen for shipping, do a final visual inspection.
After packing, check shipping documents and address labels.

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 Final test step by step
steps procedure

- use test volumes of the OAE-ABR Simulators

test volumes - test volumes 1/4 - 1ccm and test cavity -> TOAE calibration 'OK'
- test volume 2ccm -> TOAE calibration 'Probe Error'

- OAE-ABR Simulator
TOAE - notice OAE-ABR Simulator manual
- use the settings according to the 'final test' sheet

- OAE-ABR Simulator
ABR - notice OAE-ABR Simulator manual
- use the settings according to the 'final test' sheet

- OAE-ABR Simulator
DPOAE - notice OAE-ABR Simulator manual
DPOAE diagnostic device: fill the table in DPOAE diagnostic mode
additional hearing test in DPOAE mode
DPOAE device: fill the parts of the table for DPOAE mode

-ear probe in test cavity

Burn In -connect ABR trunk cable to OAE-ABR Simulator connector
(OAE-ABR Simulator can stay switched off)
-press the keys according to the following table during the boot up (Accu Screen rabbit)
keep the keys pressed until you switch to the Burn In menu

Key: left + right TD

left + up D
right + up T
up + down A
left + down TDA
right + down TA

- goto Self test menu

test counter - keep down-button pressed and press additional right-button -> Service Menu
- Select 'Show test counters'
- write the counter reading in the 'final test' document

- MainMenu -> 'Delete data'

delete data
 Final test step by step
steps procedure

- use battery symbol theshold adapter at power supply with current limiter
check current (subtract the current drain of the adapter)
drain - measure at: 1. 'Main Menu' no backlight
OK 2. 'Discharge Battery'(Selftest)

- after pushing the OK Butten to start the device

LED green/red the LED should flash short red and then green
(monitor program started)

load software - optional

- adjust LCD contrast with R63

check LCD - use the battery symbol threshold adapter to adjust it with R53
contrast & batterie -switch 'voltage low': the batterie symbol should appear
symbol threshold -switch 'voltage high': the batterie symbol should disappear (after pressing a key)

- Menu (Options
selftests probe - test
-> Selftest)
(with LDA)
- plug LDA (loopback diagnostic adapter)
- start probe-test

codec - test - Menu (Options

-> Selftest)

- Menu (Options
LCD - test -> Selftest)

- Menu (Options
keyboard - test -> Selftest)

- sound on/off
check ES-Tool - backlight
settings -date/sound
-default measurement

- Use 'IRDA Test' software and follow its instructions.

IRDA test

- sound level meter

sound level + 711 coupler
<=83dB + adapter for probe PRE
- measure the TOAE stimulus (after calibration in the
. 711 coupler)
- after 'refere' measurement (e.g. TOAE) -> led light red (measurement in test cavity))
LED red/green - after 'pass' measurement (e.g. TOAE) -> led light green (measurement in ear or simulator)
(polarity)
Final test form
Serial number Identifier SW release Customer:
Device T D A C +

Probe 1 Date of dispatch:

Probe 2
ABR trunk cable
Comment:
Recha. battery 1
Recha. battery 2
Modem

Repair
Manufacturing test Check

Counter readings:
TEOAE:
DPOAE:
DP Diagnostics:
ABR:

Settings:
Current drain; 'Menu' (20-30mA)
Discharge Battery' (230-255mA)
Contrast
Battery symbol threshold
Loopback test (LDA)
Codec test
LCD test
Keyboard test
Date/time
Sounds on/off
Backlight
IRDA test
Sound level ≤83dB
LED red/green

Test volumes:
results:
0.125 cm³
0.25 cm³
0.5 cm³
1 cm³
2 cm³
Test cavities

TEOAE:
Test signal Test period: (in % of graphical display); A ≤ 5% S ≥ 95%
6dB (NOISE: OFF)
A: ?%
S: ?%
9dB + 27dB Noise
A: ?%
S: ?%
Hearing test
ABR:
Impedance measurement Results: (10kΩ ±0.5kΩ Æ OK)
White
Red

Test signal Test period: (all results in % + r resp. p for refer and pass;for example: 50r)
Noise OFF OFF EEG in %: EEG in %: EEG in %: EEG in %:
9dB
Noise 33dB OFF EEG in %: EEG in %: EEG in %: EEG in %:
9dB

DPOAE / DPOAE-Diagnostic:
Test signal Result:
6dB (NOISE: OFF)
Screening: 2000
(50 dB) 2500
3200
4000
Diagnostic: 1500
(45 dB & 55 dB) 2000
3000
4000
6 dB + 24 dB Noise
Screening: 2000
(50 dB) 2500
3200
4000
Diagnostic: 1500
(45 dB & 55 dB) 2000
3000
4000
Hearing test

DPOAE: Notice: hearing test for DPOAE test (only for DPOAE-Diagnostic devices)
Hearing test

Burn-in: 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9

TEOAE: Maximum: x,x,-,-,0,0,0,0,0. (x = any, - = ∑ of field 3 + 4 = 5)

DPOAE: Maximum: -,-,0,0,0,0,0,0,0. ( ∑ of field 1 + 2 = 50 & field 2 ≤ 4 )

ABR: Maximum: x,x,x,x,x,50,12,6,0. (x = any)

Date:

Signature:

Comment

Failure:

release 1.21 THK 02.07.2003

 Appendix D – Testing the Calibration of PRE probes

Appendix D Testing the Calibration of PRE probes

General remarks
The PRE type probe contains up to 2 speakers and 1 microphone. All 3 elements are
tested during probe calibration. The material was defined to standard equipment.
The only special parts needed are adapters for connecting the probe tip to calibrator
and coupler.

Material
• Sound level calibrator with probe adaptor
• Sound level meter with IEC711 coupler and adaptor plate
• AccuScreen device supporting PRE probes or AccuScreen OAE - ABR simulator
• Probe for testing
• Standard test cavity supplied by the manufacturer.

Procedure

Microphone
Connect the probe to the calibrator which should generate 94.0 dB SPL @ 1000 Hz.
From the selftest menu, press and hold the 'arrow down key', then press the right
key. The service menu pops up. From this menu, go to 'Mic cal'. The device should
display a sound level of 94.0 +- 2 dB SPL.

If the calibrator uses levels other than 94 dB SPL, the reading should be this sound
level +- 2 dB. The sound level should not be higher then 100 dB SPL as clipping will
occur then (the red LED will light).

Speakers
From the service menu (see above), go to 'Spk1 1000Hz' and put the probe to the
IEC711-coupler connected to the sound level meter. Set the sound level meter to
linear, fast average SPL measurement. The reading should be 79 +- 3 dB SPL.

Repeat the procedure with 'Spk2 1000 Hz' if the probe is a DPOAE-type.

Finally, when you use the AccuScreen, select 'Spks out of phase' and read the sound
level. The sound level should be lower than 60 dB SPL. This checks the symmetry of
the speakers. When you use the OAE-ABR Simulator, select 'Spk polarity test'. The
calibrator will drive the speakers in phase. The level should be close to 79 dB SPL.

Overall test:
From the selftest menu, execute the probe test while the probe is placed in the
standard test cavity. The test result should be a 'probe OK'.

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 Appendix E – ABR Trunk Cable Test

Appendix E ABR Trunk Cable Test

General remarks
For service tasks such as the annual test, and final test after repair the ABR trunk
cable must be tested.

The wires in the plug could get a high resistance connection. Accordingly, the
impedance between the wires, and especially the GND wire, must be tested.
Furthermore the resistance of the wires should also be checked.

Material
• Ohm meter
• ABR trunk cable test adapter

Test procedure
Plug the ABR trunk cable to the test adapter.
Measure the impedance between the measuring pins according to the following
matrix:

Measuring pins: Limit:

GND(blue) - white >10M Ohm
GND(blue) - black >10M Ohm
GND(blue) - red >10M Ohm
white - red >10M Ohm
white - black >10M Ohm
red - black >10M Ohm

Measure the resistance of the “black, red and white” wire. Connect the Ohm meter,
for example to the red plug socket of the ‘ABR trunk cable adapter’ and to the pin of
the trunk cable distributor which is marked red. Repeat this procedure also for white
and black.

Measuring pins: Limit:

red <5 Ohm
black <5 Ohm
white <5 Ohm

If one of the measurements exceeds the limit, replace the ABR trunk cable.
Appendix E – ABR Trunk Cable Test
 Datasheet
TEOAE-Probe PRE-T DPOAE-Probe PRE-D

Acoustic filter

Probe tip

Probe

Changing the tip:

In order to change the tip press the coloured release button
n. Now the probe tip can be easily removed by moving it
Characteristics: away from the probe body o.
There are two different probes: To insert a new probe tip press the button again. An
- TEOAE/ABR probe (type 5) internal probe sledge will move backwards and allow the
- DPOAE/TEOAE/ABR probe (type 7) probe tip to be inserted. Make sure to insert only a new
probe tip together with a clean yellow acoustic filter. After
The TEOAE/ABR probe contains one microphone and changing the probe tip or the filter you should always run
one speaker. Therefore the probe tip is configured with two the 'probe test' on the device itself according to the manual.
canals. The TEOAE probe can be recognized by its green
probe tip and the green release button. This probe can be
used for all TEOAE and ABR measurements. o
The DPOAE/TEOAE/ABR probe instead is configured
with one microphone and two speakers. Therefore the
probe tip contains three canals. You can recognize this
probe by its blue tip and the blue release button. This n
probe is for all TEOAE, DPOAE and ABR measurements. Changing the filter:
If, after a 'Probe test', the message 'Probe not ok' or, during
a normal operation, the message 'Probe Error' appears,
please check the probe tip. The canals of the probe tip
might be blocked by earwax. If they are clean, the yellow
Basic parts and measurement
26 mm micro-filter must be changed. Replace the filter with a new
length of probe body
length of probe with tip 34,5 mm
one and make sure that the corners fit into the rectangular
overall length of probe 49 mm part of the tip. NOTE: FILTERS
max. diameter of probe 11 mm ARE DISPOSABLES ! DO NOT PUT BACK USED
length of cable 1m FILTERS INTO THE ACCESSORY BOX.
connector type Fischer Connector Type 103
weight of probe head 2,35 g
weight of all with cable 39,17 g
microphone Knowles Electronics Typ: EM-3046
speaker Knowles Electronics Typ: FH-3377

Removing the filter:

For changing the filter the cleaning tool can be used. Use Cleaning:
the short side of the cleaning tool by levering the filter For cleaning the tip remove the tip from the probe! Then
gently out of the probe tip. Apply the cleaning wire at the remove the filter from the probe. Use the cleaning tool only
small gap in the tip. from the back side of the tip as shown below.

App-F-1_Data sheet probe

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Appendix G AccuScreen Configuration Tools

All configuration tools are based on a communication protocol via the serial port
which can access the flash and EEPROM memory of the device and the real time
clock. Flash memory is used for storing the program code, patient and test data. The
EEPROM is used for storing user selectable options, the examiner list, the comments
list, calibration dates etc.

All tools have been tested with Windows95, 98, ME.

Upload new firmware: up1.exe, ups1.exe

Version: 1.2, 6/2002

This executable uploads a file in FZ1-format to the AccuScreen flash. The FZ1 format
is a binary format, which contains image data of the flash to write along with a build-
number. This number is used to detect the version of software installed on the
AccuScreen.

Upload speed selection

up1.exe and ups1.exe are identical. The difference in the name causes the program to
select different upload speeds: up1.exe uses 115200bps, ups1.exe uses 38400bps.

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Changing the file name to up2.exe or ups2.exe will make the program use COM2
instead of COM1.
Use the “slow” versions if you experience trouble with the high speed. On some
laptops, the cable length is critical due to a limited drive current of the port.

The only argument to the program is the filename to upload, such as

ups1 AS_PRE_P_TDA_E1M.fz1
which will upload the AccuScreen PRO TDA software to the device. Language set is
E1, Distributor is Madsen, probe supported is PRE. See below for the filename
system.

The easiest way to use the tool is to click on the fz1-file to upload and at 'open with'
select up1.exe. Associating the file extension fz1 with up1.exe will then upload fz1
files with just a double-click in Windows.

When the software has been uploaded, up1.exe will read it back and verify. If
anything went wrong during the upload or verify, an error message will be shown.

File name system for firmware

The file name of the firmware contains all information on the variation that is stored.
The filename should never be changed, as it is also written to the AccuScreen for
automatic upgrading. The auto-upgrade reads the filename and build code from the
AccuScreen, compares them with a set of files available on the firmware disc and
uploads a new build, if available.

Filename example:
AS_PRE_P_TDA_E1M.fz1
means

AccuScreen for PRE type probe PRO TDA language set Europe1 distributed
by Madsen.

As the device is available as PRO and Basic, and each of the options T, D, A can be
active or not, a set of firmware contains 14 versions.

Reset calibration date: set_cal1.exe

This program resets the calibration date which is shown in 'HW/SW details' from the
options menu on the AccuScreen. The date is set to the current date of the PC.
Changing the name to set_cal2.exe will let the program use COM2 instead of COM1.

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Upload licence code: set_code1.exe

This program writes the code which is needed to run a firmware to the AccuScreen.
Renaming this file to set_code2.exe will use COM2 instead of COM1.

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Pre-configuration: ES_tool.exe
This tool programs the parameters stored in the EEPROM of the AccuScreen. The
user configurable data can be preset to defaults stored in a file or individually
changed. This includes language setting, clock format, mains frequency, examiner list
etc.

The program provides an easy-to-use user interface. It incorporates the ability for
setting the clock.

The default parameters are stored in the file es_set.txt and can be edited using
notepad.exe or any ASCII editor.

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 Appendix H – Change Battery

Appendix H - Change battery

General remarks:
The clock battery of the device must be replaced every three years to make sure that
the date and time functions work properly. To change the battery you need a
soldering gun and you must open the device. Accordingly, a ‘final test’ is necessary
when the battery has been replaced.

Procedure:
1. Remove the battery and all cables.
Clock battery
2. Open the device (unscrew the six rounded head
screws). The clock battery is on the processor
board (see figure).

3. Use the soldering gun to remove the battery.

4. Solder the new battery in its position on the board.

5. Close the device.

6. Insert a battery and check if the AccuScreen functions properly.

7. Check and set the correct date and time.

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