otometrics Aurical Hit - 1 Introduction; 1.1 Intended use; 1.2 Typographical conventions

1 Introduction
AURICALHIT is designed for Hearing Instrument Testing and Coupler-Based Fitting.
AURICALHIT connects via USB to a computer running the OTOsuite software.
• With the OTOsuite HITModule you can perform traditional hearing instru-
ment testing according to either the ANSI or IEC test protocols, and obtain a
consistent picture of every hearing instrument, regardless of manufacturer or
type.
• With the OTOsuite PMM Module you can perform Probe Microphone Meas-
urements in a coupler for pre-programming and pre-fitting hearing instruments
without the client being present.
1.1 Intended use
AURICALHIT is intended for testing purposes by audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, and other health care pro-
fessionals in testing programmable hearing instruments.
Required qualifications
It is assumed that the user has a basic knowledge of how to compare the results of the hearing instrument tests with the
specifications from the hearing instrument manufacturer and to detect typical malfunctions of the hearing instrument.
1.2 Typographical conventions
The use of Warning, Caution and Note
For safety reasons and appropriate use of the device and/or software, the manual contains Warnings, Cautions and Notes.
These headings are used as follows:
Warning• Indicates that there is risk of death or serious injury to the user or patient.
Caution• Indicates that there is a risk of injury to the user or patient or risk of damage to data or the device.
Note • Indicates that you should take special notice.
4 Otometrics - AURICALHIT
1 Introduction