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General| Brand | GSi |
|---|---|
| Model | PELLO |
| Category | Medical Equipment |
| Language | English |
The GSI Pello is intended to determine patient hearing sensitivity by presenting pure tone stimuli.
US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed hearing care professional.
This instrument is a 1.5 channel audiometer ideal for ENT offices, hospitals, and clinics.
Grason-Stadler warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
This equipment must only be connected to supply mains with protective earth.
No modifications of the equipment are allowed by anyone other than a qualified GSI representative.
Operate and maintain the product according to manual instructions; use genuine replacement parts.
Excessive noise in the test environment reduces test validity; a quiet room is required.
Follow all safety precautions and employer's instructions for safe operation and maintenance.
Use hospital grade outlets, isolated power sources, and avoid extension cords.
Ensure external equipment complies with standards; use separation devices to reduce leakage currents.
Do not open the case or remove covers; refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Ensure proper grounding and do not use in presence of flammable gases.
Ensure proper connections before power-up; switch off power before connecting/disconnecting.
Handle battery with care; follow all instructions and labels for proper use.
Turn off using the power switch; follow local regulations for recycling/disposal.
Examine the container for damage upon receipt and notify the carrier if any is observed.
Carefully remove the instrument, save packing material, and notify carrier/representative of any damage.
Details the connectors on the rear panel of the GSI Pello, including Mains Power, USB, LAN, Headphone, etc.
Locates the power switch on the right side panel and advises not to block access.
Details the connectors on the left side panel, including Monitor Headset, Headphones, and USB Port.
Indicates the power status via a green LED on the front panel.
Controls for calibrating test signal levels using Select, left, and right buttons.
Allows operator to speak to the patient, interrupting stimulus and activating microphone.
Locks the presentation function of two channels together for synchronized stimulation.
Allows the Channel 2 signal level to track the Channel 1 signal level.
Selects screen display format (Status vs. Audiogram) for Tone, HF, TEN, and Speech tests.
Transmits stored test data to an external computer.
Describes printing progress via a status bar and troubleshooting printing errors.
Details Tone, Mic, Int/Ext A, Int/Ext B stimulus options for Channel 1.
Discusses Narrow Band Noise, Speech Noise, and White Noise stimulus options.
Allows easy selection of transducers for Channel 1 and Channel 2.
Determines stimulus routing to output transducers for Channel 1 and Channel 2.
Independent HL rotary controls for Channel 1 test signal and Channel 2 masking level.
Controls stimulus presentation in Channel 1 based on interrupt button status.
Controls stimulus presentation in Channel 2 based on interrupt button status.
Allows selection of audiometric frequencies and high frequencies.
Saves current dB HL level, transducers, and routing information.
Uses four navigation buttons and select button for menu selections and .Wav file navigation.
Buttons used for scoring Speech test results and timing tests.
Allows listening to stimuli and patient comments via the monitor headset.
Allow transitioning between audiometric evaluations with one button press.
Allows creating new sessions, managing patient lists, and transferring/deleting sessions.
Clears a test session, saving tests to internal memory.
View instrument info, update software, set print format, manage licenses.
Place USB drive with update to update instrument software, device, files, or fonts.
Select bone oscillator placement (Mastoid/Forehead) and loads symbol/calibration.
Select to change the printing format for the current session.
Sends log files from the instrument to an attached USB Drive.
View and manage licensed options and license keys for the instrument.
Configure audiogram orientation, symbols, printer protocol, brightness, date and time.
The LCD display shows all testing information and hinges for rear panel access.
Displays vary by Test Type, showing common elements like Channel settings and Title Bar.
Displays test type, patient name, and examiner list; allows selection via mouse.
Displays current output in dB HL for channels and other test-specific information.
Located at the bottom, used to access menu options via navigation buttons or mouse.
Displays date and time; can be configured via Config App or instrument.
Icons indicating Talk Forward, Store, Interlock, Tracking, and Data Transfer status.
Opens comment window for entering and editing text, accessible via external keyboard.
Shows patient, test type (Pure Tone), and examiner information in the title bar.
Displays patient, test type, and examiner info; allows selection via mouse.
Shows current output in dB HL, stimulus presence, and NR status.
Displays the test frequency, with a gray bar indicating patient response.
Logs PTA, SII, and reliability status; calculates PTA automatically.
Allows determining the layout of audiogram graphs (Right/Left, Left/Right, combined).
Contains options for Tone Test Type, selectable via keys or mouse.
Offers choices for signal type: Steady, FM, Pulsed, or Lock Menu.
Toggles choices for decibel steps (1 dB, 2 dB, 5 dB) when adjusting attenuator dials.
Displays sub-menu for test types: HTL, MCL, UCL, Tinnitus.
Options to indicate HA or CI presentation, which adjusts transducer and signal type.
Controls automatic frequency advancement when the store button is pressed.
Enables pure tone stimulus in Channel 2 for same frequency at different levels.
Opens comment window for entering and editing text, accessible via external keyboard.
Options for recording Stenger test results (pure tone and speech).
Option to record patient test reliability within the comments dialog.
Displays tone test data in a tabular format with frequency, dB HL, and masking level.
Shows Speech test data, including scores and word lists.
Displays patient, test type (Speech), and examiner info.
Indicates stimulus presence, level, and NR status in speech testing.
Displays speech scores as percentages, calculated from correct/incorrect responses.
Logs PTA, SRT, SII, and WRS data for comparison.
Displays words from the selected list; highlights presented words and scores.
Contains options like Test Type, Word Lists, Word Nav, Aided, dB Step, Ch2 Mic.
Select SRT, SDT, WRS, MCL, or UCL to determine how records are scored.
Pulls up a menu of available word lists from internal or external sources.
Includes Manual navigation, Auto Advance, and Auto Play settings.
Options to indicate HA or CI presentation, which adjusts transducer and signal type.
Toggles decibel step sizes (1 dB, 2 dB, 5 dB) for attenuator adjustments.
Enables microphone in channel 2 for live voice speech stimulus presentation.
Toggles display between pure tone audiogram and speech results table.
Opens comment window for entering and editing text, accessible via external keyboard.
Options for recording Stenger test results (pure tone and speech).
Option to record patient test reliability within the comments dialog.
Displays speech results in graphic and tabular format.
Replaced by Speech Audiogram and Speech Rollover Results Table.
Similar functionality to Speech Status display with added New Curve menu item.
Starts a new curve on the speech audiogram; current data is maintained.
Calls up a menu of special tests included with Special Test and Speech Plus modules.
Ensure power cord is plugged, cords are secure, and transducers are functional before testing.
Inspect ear canals, center earphones, adjust headband, and place correctly on ears.
Push eartip onto earphone and place insert phone securely into the patient's ear.
Describes placement of bone vibrator on mastoid process or forehead.
Positions transducer on head, aligns cushions, and adjusts headband for a tight fit.
Discusses Test Type buttons for accessing customized protocols.
Prepares Pello for pure tone air/bone conduction testing using various transducers.
Prepares Pello for Speech testing using internal .Wav files or external sources.
Discusses using internal .Wav files or external files for recorded speech testing.
Follows ANSI and ISO recommendations for Manual Pure Tone Threshold Audiometry.
Provides instructions for preparing the subject and explaining the test procedure.
Familiarizes the subject with the test and determines the starting point.
Details the procedure for determining pure tone thresholds using the Hughson-Westlake method.
Determines hearing level at which patient repeats 50% of presented words correctly.
Instructs patient to repeat words and describes scoring using correct/incorrect buttons.
Details the procedure for performing the Stenger test with pure tones.
Details the procedure for performing the Stenger test with speech stimuli.
Discusses the Pello Config App for defining instrument and test settings.
Steps for installing the Config App on a computer.
Explains the Instrument and Audiometry sections of the Config App.
Describes Download and Upload functions for configuration settings.
Loads all factory default settings into the Config App.
Allows selection of a specific protocol from saved configurations.
Saves selections and settings from Config App to a specific location.
Sections for Security, Facility, Printout, and Word Lists configuration.
Enter examiner names and passwords for the Config App.
Configure facility name, address, logo, date format, and regional settings.
Determine report preferences, print format, graph orientation, and printer protocol.
Manage existing word lists, add external CD names, and define Favorites.
Upload or email log files for troubleshooting.
General Tab, Pure tone Tab, Speech Tab, Norm Values Tab for audiometry settings.
Select default start-up test mode, graph orientation, and customize settings.
Define pure tone start-up stimulus, transducer, PTA, test level, and routing.
Define default speech settings, signal format, and scoring methods.
Enter custom norm values for the Speech Audiogram screen.
Allows electronic transmission of test parameters to a computer.
Data capture occurs when Store button is pressed; data transfer via Data Transfer button.
Transfers audiometric data in XML format for EMR integration.
Provides backwards compatibility for data transfer into EMR solutions.
Audiometric Data Management software for importing, saving, and storing Pello data.
SQL database for networking audiometric systems and creating a master database.
Software for seamless integration between audiometric evaluation and hearing instrument fitting.
Software for saving audiometric data in multiple report formats.
Recommended to routinely record and file an audiogram for calibration.
Routine checks that may identify instrument problems.
Evaluate cord status by listening for intermittent signals or scratchy sounds.
Check for hum and noise at various attenuator levels through earphones.
Check for distortion and frequency shift by listening to output at different frequencies.
Check speech level with recorded speech at 40 dB HL.
Turn off power, wait, then power on if front panel controls lock.
Check bone vibrator audibility at 2000 Hz and 40 dB HL.
Listen for a smooth, even hiss from narrow band noise on Channel 2.
Check if speech is clearly audible via Talk Forward at 45 dB HL.
Turn off power, use a soft cloth dampened with cleaning solution, wipe dry.
Adds ability to test full frequency range from 125-20,000Hz with specific headphones.
Determines displayed audiogram frequency range (Standard, High, Full).
Allows selection of different octave band frequency resolutions, including single hertz.
Shows list navigation icons and allows movement between pages/increments.
Procedure for high frequency testing above 8000 Hz using Range Selection.
Change print format for current session; reverts to Config App preference on new session.
Includes additional test signals, keyboard shortcuts, and special tests.
Buttons for scoring SISI test or starting/pausing/stopping tone decay timer.
Control Pello operations using keyboard shortcuts included with Special Test license.
Two additional signal types: Pediatric noise and Pulsed pediatric noise.
Calls up a menu of special recorded speech tests (ABLB, SISI, TEN Test, Tone Decay).
Presents tones alternately, varying level in one ear to find equal loudness.
Presents tones alternately, varying level in one ear to find equal loudness.
Detects small level changes in a steady-state signal to test cochlear disorder sensitivity.
Detects small level changes in a steady-state signal to test cochlear disorder sensitivity.
Measures threshold for detecting sinusoidal tone in threshold-equalising noise.
Identifies cochlear dead regions by measuring threshold in threshold-equalising noise.
Evaluates auditory fatigue by measuring ability to perceive and maintain a pure tone.
Includes additional speech in noise tests and Auto Play/Auto Score functionality.
Scoring and playing selection with Auto Advance and Auto Play options.
Buttons for scoring speech tests like QuickSIN, BKB-SIN, AZ Bio.
Lists recorded speech tests like BKB-SIN and QuickSIN with Speech Plus license.
Speech-in-noise test using BKB sentences in four-talker babble.
Shows calculated average of test scores, separated by ear and group for SNR loss.
Displays test results including SNR 50 and SNR Loss.
Displays BKB-SIN sentences and score boxes with Signal to Noise ratio.
Options similar to Speech display plus items unique to BKB-SIN test.
Selects age ranges for scoring results and calculating SNR loss.
Indicates test group for comparisons, e.g., unaided vs. aided amplification.
Detailed description of the BKB-SIN test procedure.
Explains the BKB-SIN lists, key words, and presentation ratios.
Instructions for child subjects for the BKB-SIN test.
Instructions for adult subjects for the BKB-SIN test.
Steps for selecting BKB-SIN, transducers, age, and scoring words.
Quickly measures ability to understand speech in noise using recorded sentences.
Displays calculated average test scores for ear, group, and sentence type as SNR loss.
Displays test data including SNR 50 and SNR Loss.
Displays QuickSIN sentences and score boxes with Signal to Noise ratio.
Options similar to Speech display plus items unique to QuickSIN test.
Indicates test group for comparisons, e.g., unaided vs. aided amplification.
Measures SNR loss, important for predicting speech understanding in noise.
Presents sentences in babble noise at decreasing SNR steps.
Sets attenuator levels based on PTA for Channel 1 and 2.
Provides instructions for adult subjects for the QuickSIN test.
Steps for selecting lists, verifying type, and scoring AZBio tests.
Provides physical dimensions and weight of the GSI Pello unit.
Lists power consumption, voltage, amperage, and frequency.
Specifies the number of channels available for audiometry.
Details frequency range, accuracy, distortion, and hearing level range for pure tones.
Details microphone and input specifications, and hearing level range for speech.
Table of ANSI Speech max HL values for different earphones.
Table of IEC Speech max HL values for different earphones.
Table of ANSI Speech RETSPL values for insert earphones.
Table of IEC Speech RETSPL values for insert earphones.
Table of ANSI Speech max HL values for insert earphones.
Table of IEC Speech max HL values for insert earphones.
Table of ANSI Speech RETSPL values for bone vibrators.
Table of IEC Speech RETSPL values for bone vibrators.
Table of ANSI Speech max HL values for bone vibrators.
Table of IEC Speech max HL values for bone vibrators.
Avoid adjacent/stacked equipment; use specified accessories to maintain immunity.
Defines essential performance and notes compliance with IEC60601-1-2.
Lists relevant electrical safety and EMC standards.
Specifies the intended electromagnetic environment and emissions compliance.
Provides distances between RF equipment and GSI Pello based on transmitter power.
Specifies the intended electromagnetic environment and immunity compliance.
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