Madsen zodiac, Reference Manual, Page: 3 / 206

Table of Contents
1 Introduction to MADSEN Zodiac 9
1.1 The OTOsuite Immittance module 10
1.2 Intended use 11
1.3 About this manual 12
1.4 Typographical conventions 13
1.5 Navigating this manual 13
2 Unpacking and installation 14
2.1 Unpacking 14
2.2 Storing 14
2.3 Installing Zodiac 14
2.3.1 Powering the device 15
2.3.2 Switching the device on and off 15
2.3.3 Connecting to the PC 16
2.3.4 Configuring the device 16
2.4 Communication between OTOsuite and Zodiac 17
2.4.1 Configuring the Immittance module 17
2.4.2 Test device information 17
3 The built-in printer 18
4 Views of Zodiac 20
4.1 Front view 20
4.2 Bottom view 21
5 The Zodiac probes 22
5.1 The Quick Check probe 22
5.2 The diagnostic probes 24
5.2.1 The diagnostic probe and shoulder strap 24
5.2.2 Using two probes with the device 26
5.2.3 The contralateral phone 26
6 MADSEN Zodiac test controls 28
6.1 The Quick Check front panel 28
6.2 The Diagnostic and Clinical front panel 30
6.3 The Zodiac menu 33
6.4 Special tests 34
7 Preparing for testing 36
7.1 Preparing the test environment 36
7.2 Hygienic precautions 36
7.3 Probe check 36
7.4 Creating a new session 37
7.5 Using a test setup 38
7.6 Inspecting the patient’s ear 38
7.7 Fitting the eartip on the probe 38
7.8 Fitting the probe in the patient’s ear 39
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