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029-M296-03 Rev B

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Advanced Bionics AG

Laubisrütistrasse 28

8712 Stäfa, Switzerland

+41 58 928 78 00

MANUFACTURED BY:

Advanced Bionics LLC

California, USA

+1 661 362 1400

www.AdvancedBionics.com

USER GUIDE

By Advanced Bionics

PLATINUM SERIES

 

Sound Processor

Summary of Contents for Platinum Series

Page 1: ...ates All rights reserved Advanced Bionics AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 8712 Stäfa Switzerland 41 58 928 78 00 MANUFACTURED BY Advanced Bionics LLC California USA 1 661 362 1400 www AdvancedBionics com USER GUIDE By Advanced Bionics PLATINUM SERIES Sound Processor ...

Page 2: ...User Guide for the Platinum Series Sound Processor PLATINUM SERIES By Advanced Bionics ...

Page 3: ...oubleshooting Action Table 30 Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System 31 Cleaning 31 Labeling The symbols below are used on the labeling for the product and for transportation and their meanings are as follows CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale distribution and use by or on the order of a physician REF Model Number SN Serial Number EN60601 1 Classification Information Continuous Ope...

Page 4: ...eadpiece microphone tester function detailed in the Using the Platinum Series Sound Processor section of this manual The o position will turn the processor off Volume Control The volume control indicated by and located to the right of the program control allows the user to adjust the loudness level of the processor Turning the control to the left toward the smaller end of the scale decreases the v...

Page 5: ...s in place indicates a communication problem between the processor and implant For more information refer to the Using the Platinum Series Sound Processor section of this manual Additionally when the battery is near depletion and cannot power the processor the alarm will emit a slow beeping tone until the battery dies or is replaced Sensitivity Control The sensitivity control indicated by and loca...

Page 6: ...use choking if swallowed Attaching the UHP Color Cap Align the color cap with your headpiece Gently press the cap and headpiece together The Color Cap will snap into place Removing the UHP Color Cap Insert the UHP Removal Tool into the slot above the headpiece cable connector Gently push the tool straight back to lift the color cap as shown below Figure 2 Removing the UHP Color Cap Auxiliary Jack ...

Page 7: ...s are provided for use when carrying rechargeable batteries or the AA battery compartment WARNING Power supplies and battery chargers should be operated in an open area to ensure adequate airflow While no injury cases have resulted components may become hot during normal use or a fault condition If the device s temperature results in discomfort or pain when touched disconnect the power source and ...

Page 8: ...he underside of the processor and the top of the battery Position the battery so the battery contact is toward the lever on the processor Guide the battery into the tracks on the processor Slide the battery onto the processor until it engages Do not force the battery into the processor The battery is designed to be inserted in only one direction To insert batteries into the AA battery compartment ...

Page 9: ... AB 5620 into your car s power outlet connect the cable from the car adapter to the charger Figure 15 Car Charger Adapter To charge the lithium ion rechargeable batteries Place charger on a flat surface Connect the power supply cord to the power supply use only AB 7610 or AB 5620 Charger Car Adapter Connect the cable from the power supply to the charger Plug power supply cord into power outlet Fig...

Page 10: ...e belt clip extend the life of headpiece cables when used as illustrated on the following page See Figures 18 20 Accessories Carrying Cases A variety of carrying cases are available for your processor Pediatric Kits are packaged with a belt and harness case Adult Kits come with a belt worn carrying case that is also available in additional colors and styles that can be purchased as accessories NOT...

Page 11: ...for use with your auxiliary microphone IMPORTANT Please consult with your audiologist or AB prior to using an auxiliary microphone purchased from a third party vendor to determine if you have the appropriate cables and connectors and that the device in question is compatible with your system Telecoil Pickup The telecoil pickup provides an interface to audio induction loop assistive listening syste...

Page 12: ...e microphone of the headpiece or auxiliary microphone Figure 21 Telephone Adapter Set up the telephone adapter as follows Unplug the handset cord from the telephone base Plug the short cord into the handset jack on the telephone base Mount the unit in a convenient location with the adhesive pad Plug the handset into the modular jack on the telephone adapter To use the telephone adapter plug the lo...

Page 13: ...off position o 2 Check that a charged battery or an AA battery pack has been correctly inserted onto the processor 3 Adjust the volume so that the indicator notch on the control is all the way to the left 4 Check the position of the sensitivity control so that the indicator notch on the control is at the 12 00 position 5 Check that the headpiece connector is properly plugged into the headpiece jac...

Page 14: ...ng those problems After trying the remedies below if the problem persists contact your programming center or AB for support No Sound Heard No Response From User Ensure that the cable is inserted into the processor and the headpiece is properly positioned Turn the processor off o and back to position or If the red LED indicator Does not blink or blinks once replace the lithium ion battery or batter...

Page 15: ...this user guide Using another fully charged lithium ion battery align the slide track on the top of the replacement battery with the slide track on the underside of the processor Guide the battery onto the processor slide track and slide the battery until it Performing a System Check You can verify your system s operating status in three simple steps Step 1 Check battery charge status Step 2 Check...

Page 16: ...ing it closed Align the slide track on the top of the replacement battery compartment with the slide track on the underside of the processor Guide the battery compartment onto the processor slide track and slide until it engages into place on the processor Do not force the battery compartment it is designed to be inserted in only one direction Forcing the battery compartment may jam or damage the ...

Page 17: ...rgeable battery or AA battery pack If there are no blinks after replacement clean the contacts with a hearing aid brush or dry cotton swab If problem continues contact your cochlear implant center Red LED indicator continu ously blinks at one second intervals and or audible alarm if activated sounds at one second intervals Remove and re lock headpiece with implant Replace headpiece cable If proble...

Page 18: ...ou at all times You might also hear a distorted sound caused by the magnetic field around the security scanner door or hand held screening wand Turning down the volume on your Processor before passing through security screening will ensure that those sounds if they occur are not too loud or uncomfortable To maintain and improve the life of the headpiece microphone we recommend that you store your ...

Page 19: ...afety requirements of IEC 60601 1 2005 in ambient temperatures up to 33 C RF emissions CISPR 11 RF emissions CISPR 11 Harmonic emissions IEC 61000 3 2 Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Platinum Series system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the ...

Page 20: ...tres m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey b should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range c Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol 6 kV contact 8 kV air 3 A m 3 V m Note 1 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and ...

Page 21: ...pplies a range of accessories for use with the Platinum Sound Processor although not all accessories may be included in your sound processor kit or listed here For additional information regarding the Platinum Sound Processor or its ac cessory parts contact your clinician or Advanced Bionics Model Number Description AB 7250 Platinum Sound Processor AB 7500 Rechargeable Battery Pack AB 7510 AA Batt...

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