Interacoustics AA222 User Manual

Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About this manual ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended use ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Contraindications for performing impedance audiometry ............................................ 1
1.3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Warnings and precautions ..................................................................................................... 3
2 Unpacking and installation ................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Unpacking and inspection ...................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Important safety instructions .................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Connections ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Changing probe system ............................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Safety precautions to take when connecting the AA222 ........................................... 11
2.5 License ................................................................................................................................. 13
3 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................... 15
3.1 AA222 operation panel ......................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Startup .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Instrument settings ............................................................................................................... 20
3.4 About .................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Clients and session handling ............................................................................................... 23
3.5.1 Clients ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.5.2 View historical sessions ............................................................................................. 25
3.5.3 Save session .............................................................................................................. 26
3.6 Operating instructions – Impedance .................................................................................... 27
3.6.1 Calibration cavities ..................................................................................................... 27
3.6.2 Handling and selection of ear tips .............................................................................. 27
3.6.3 Probe status ............................................................................................................... 28
3.6.4 Tympanometry test screen ........................................................................................ 29
3.6.5 Reflex test screen ...................................................................................................... 31
3.6.6 Reflex decay test screen ............................................................................................ 33
3.6.7 Reflex latency test screen (extended license) ........................................................... 34
3.6.8 Eustachian tube function – Non-perforated eardrum ................................................. 34
3.6.9 Eustachian tube function – perforated eardrum ......................................................... 36
3.6.10 Eustachian tube function – patulous eustachian tube (extended license) ................. 37
3.7 Operating instructions – audiometry .................................................................................... 38
3.7.1 Tone audiometry test screen ..................................................................................... 38
3.8 Operating in sync mode (only with the Diagnostic Suite) ..................................................... 49
3.8.1 PC power configuration .............................................................................................. 49
3.8.2. Starting from OtoAccess™ ........................................................................................ 49
3.8.3 Starting from Noah 4 .................................................................................................. 49
3.8.4 Crash report ............................................................................................................... 49
3.8.5 Instrument setup ........................................................................................................ 50
3.9 Using sync mode .................................................................................................................. 51
3.9.1 Using IMP sync .......................................................................................................... 51
3.9.2 Using AUD sync ......................................................................................................... 53
3.9.3 Sync mode ................................................................................................................. 55
3.9.4 Client upload .............................................................................................................. 55
3.9.5 Session download ...................................................................................................... 56

Interacoustics AA222 Specifications

General

Brand	Interacoustics
Model	AA222
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English