5.1.5 Importing WAV files for stimuli ................................................................................................... 71
6 Operating instructions IA OAE suite .......................................................................................... 75
6.1 Handling and selection of ear tips ........................................................................................... 76
6.2 Daily system checks for OAE devices..................................................................................... 77
6.2.1 Probe integrity test ..................................................................................................................... 77
6.2.2 Real-Ear Check ......................................................................................................................... 78
7 The IA OAE suite .......................................................................................................................... 79
7.1 PC power configuration ........................................................................................................... 79
7.2 Compatible devices ................................................................................................................. 79
7.2.1 Starting from OtoAccess® Database ......................................................................................... 79
7.2.2 Starting from Noah 4 .................................................................................................................. 79
7.2.3 Simulation mode ........................................................................................................................ 79
7.2.4 Crash report ............................................................................................................................... 80
7.3 Using the menu ....................................................................................................................... 81
7.4 Using the DPOAE module ....................................................................................................... 82
7.4.1 Preparing for the test .................................................................................................................. 82
7.4.2 Elements in the DPOAE module ................................................................................................ 84
7.5 Using the TEOAE module ....................................................................................................... 90
7.5.1 Preparing for the test .................................................................................................................. 90
7.5.2 Element in the TEOAE module .................................................................................................. 92
7.6 Using the Print Wizard ............................................................................................................ 98
8 Operating instructions ASSR .................................................................................................... 101
8.1 Using the ASSR module ....................................................................................................... 101
8.2 Preparations prior to the ASSR test ...................................................................................... 102
8.3 Preparations prior to testing .................................................................................................. 102
8.3.1 Preparation of the Skin ............................................................................................................. 102
8.3.2 Placement of electrodes ........................................................................................................... 102
8.3.3 Impedance check ..................................................................................................................... 102
8.4 Mounting electrodes .............................................................................................................. 104
8.5 Impedance check .................................................................................................................. 104
8.6 System performance / loop back (LBK15) testing ................................................................. 104
8.7 The ASSR tab ....................................................................................................................... 105
8.7.1 Main menu items ...................................................................................................................... 105
8.7.2 Protocol selection ..................................................................................................................... 105
8.7.3 Temporary setup ...................................................................................................................... 106
8.7.4 Reporting ................................................................................................................................. 106
8.7.5 Printing ..................................................................................................................................... 106
8.7.6 Save & exit ............................................................................................................................... 106
8.7.7 Viewing historic sessions ......................................................................................................... 106
8.7.8 Stimulus window ...................................................................................................................... 106
8.7.9 Total session status window .................................................................................................... 107
8.7.10 Stimulus rate ............................................................................................................................ 107
8.8 Making an ASSR recording ................................................................................................... 108
8.8.1 Start & stop .............................................................................................................................. 108
8.8.2 Pause ....................................................................................................................................... 108
8.8.3 Raw EEG graphs ..................................................................................................................... 108
8.8.4 Test frequency graph ............................................................................................................... 108
8.8.5 ASSR table .............................................................................................................................. 109
8.8.6 Extending the test time ............................................................................................................. 110
8.8.7 Adjusting the stimulus intensity ................................................................................................ 110