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Overview 

 

1.1

 

Introduction 

 
Thank  you  for  purchasing  a  Senti  or  Sentiero.  This  manual  is  your  guide  for  safely  operating  and 
maintaining your device. 
 

Please  read  this  manual  carefully  before  using  Senti  or  Sentiero  the  first  time.  We 
recommend taking particular note of the safety (see section 

8: Notes on Safety

), intended 

use (see section 

1.3: Intended Use

), cleaning (see section 

5: Cleaning

) and maintenance (see section 

4: Service and Maintenance

instructions. 

 
Senti  and  Sentiero  are  reliable,  easy-to-use,  and  mobile  medical  devices.  All  devices  provide  easy 
navigation  via  touch-screen  and  are  intended  for  hearing  examinations  (see  section 

1.3:  Intended 

Use

).  Some  of  the  mentioned  firmware  modules  in  this  manual  may  not  be  included  with  your 

license.  Please  contact  your  distributor  if  you  would  like  to  upgrade  your  license  to  include  more 
modules. 
 

1.2

 

Device Versions 

 
There are multiple versions available within the Senti and Sentiero device families. 
 
HANDHELD DEVICES: 

   

 

     

 

Senti  and  Sentiero  with  PCB  revision  ≥  67  differ  from  Senti  and  Sentiero  with  PCB  revision  <67  in 
extended internal memory (e.g. for speech tests). Sentiero Advanced differs from Sentiero in socket 
layout and offers the additional ability to conduct acoustically evoked potential (AEP) tests. Sentiero 
and  Sentiero  Advanced  with  PCB  revision  ≥  70  offer  the  ability  to  conduct  tympanometry  and 
acoustic reflex measurements when used together with the tympanometry add-on TY-MA (planned 
for first quarter 2019). 
 
 

 

Senti 

(Model: SIH100097)

 

Sentiero 

Including: 

Sentiero

  

(Model: SOH100098) 

Sentiero Advanced 

(Model: SOH100360) 

 

Summary of Contents for Senti

Page 1: ...User Manual Senti Sentiero...

Page 2: ...All information illustrations and specifications provided within this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication PATH MEDICAL reserves the right to make c...

Page 3: ...13 3 4 3 Device Sockets 14 3 4 4 Charging the Device 15 3 5 Device Functions 16 3 5 1 User Management 16 3 5 2 Patient Management 16 3 5 3 Device Settings 16 3 5 4 Hardware Tests 17 3 5 5 License Mana...

Page 4: ...ical Safety 32 8 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility 33 8 5 Accessories 34 8 6 Waste Disposal 35 9 Technical Specifications 37 9 1 General Device Information 37 9 2 Device Characteristics 37 9 3 Power Sup...

Page 5: ...ware modules in this manual may not be included with your license Please contact your distributor if you would like to upgrade your license to include more modules 1 2 Device Versions There are multip...

Page 6: ...ally indicated for use with cooperative patients starting at the age of two years or adequate development age which enables them to do play interactive audiometry All other physiological modules are s...

Page 7: ...o must not be used in cases of external otitis outer ear canal infection or in any case which yields to pain when inserting the ear probe or applying any other transducer SIDE EFFECTS There are no kno...

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Page 9: ...uirements according to DIN EN 60601 1 Device with safety class II according to DIN EN 60601 1 Direct current input The device is electronic equipment covered by the directive 2012 19 EC on waste elect...

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Page 11: ...d for all available transducers and specifications regarding test module parameters are described in a separate Technical Specification document You can download this document from www pathme de suppo...

Page 12: ...wing definitions Test result OK Screening test valid result Diagnostic test result within expected range of normal hearing Test result incomplete in between OK and not OK further test interpretation n...

Page 13: ...f switch can be used in some test modules e g MAGIC SUN to show the footer which may be hidden in these modules during the test Figure 2 On off switch for handheld left and desktop device right marked...

Page 14: ...used as described in Table 1 Socket Connectable accessory Blue Headphones insert earphones free field loudspeaker Sentiero Sentiero Advanced 2nd ear probe ear coupler cable tympanometry add on PCB rev...

Page 15: ...nt response button Label printer modem USB cable with type B connector Power supply Table 2 Device socket overview for desktop devices Figure 6 Socket panel of desktop devices top Senti Desktop bottom...

Page 16: ...Patient Management After switching on the device and if applicable after login a patient can be added selected from the list of patients or the test module selection can be called in Anonymous mode i...

Page 17: ...eck if the ear probe is properly connected to the device If not connect the ear probe to the device Probe failed 1 Check if the ear probe is placed in the correct test cavity If not use the correct te...

Page 18: ...ce until the end of the day Please note that after activating the demo mode you cannot change your device date and time until the end of the day If you are interested in upgrading your device permanen...

Page 19: ...ination is correct please contact your distributor If possible do not hold the ear probe while it is placed inside the ear during OAE testing This may introduce noise into the measurement Common sourc...

Page 20: ...or Error ID Device error recognized by device self test Contact your service partner for more information Table 4 Errors and recommended actions If the recommended actions in Table 4 or in the online...

Page 21: ...ailable via download from the PATH MEDICAL homepage via restricted area login The PATH Service Tool is needed for servicing devices and for calibrating transducers Additional hardware e g CaliPro devi...

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Page 23: ...irs PATH MEDICAL reserves the right to decline any responsibility for the safety in operation reliability and capability of the device or accessory if any service activities or repairs were conducted...

Page 24: ...e may influence the calibration accuracy For more information please refer to section 8 2 Handling Transport and Storage In addition to the annual metrological inspection a regular visual inspection a...

Page 25: ...be test cavity must be used with a disinfected and clean new probe tip In case of contamination with pathological material or suspected dirt inside the cavity please discontinue the use of the test ca...

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Page 27: ...lectrode cable yes 1 8 m 71 Electrode trunk cable EC 03 connected to electrode lead cable no 1 4 m 55 Electrode lead cable Multiple configurations connected to electrode trunk cable yes 0 5 m 20 Relat...

Page 28: ...t your distributor for an up to date list of available accessories Please note that the same accessory may be available with different connectors and therefore different article numbers for different...

Page 29: ...lid in cases of breakage malfunction due to manipulation or unintended usage negligence non observance of manufacturer s instructions including cleaning instructions crashes or accidents damages by ex...

Page 30: ...ng in any way to the defect in or failure of the device or accessory including but not limited to claims based upon loss of use lost profits or revenue environmental damage increased expenses of opera...

Page 31: ...ests e g MAGIC according to instructions from qualified personnel Do not allow children handicapped persons e g mentally handicapped subjects or other persons who may need assistance to operate the de...

Page 32: ...ve normal temperature before it is switched on Make sure that any platform table cart or other surface used during the operation transport or temporary or permanent storage of the device and its compo...

Page 33: ...or with other electronic equipment in a stacked form should be avoided as this could result in improper operation Senti Sentiero e g occurrence of unwanted noise Electronic equipment may include e g m...

Page 34: ...o not drop throw or hit any transducer on a hard object Sensitive parts e g ear probe microphone and loudspeakers may get damaged and deteriorate measurement performance Do not use a cable or transduc...

Page 35: ...rrect disposal and storage of the battery pack Do not dispose of the batteries in your normal household waste bin Please follow your local regulations for proper disposal Within the European Union the...

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Page 37: ...9 3 DIN EN ISO 389 4 DIN EN ISO 389 5 DIN EN ISO 389 8 transducer calibration DIN EN ISO 10993 1 biocompatibility DIN EN ISO 15223 1 manual DIN EN 60601 1 electrical safety DIN EN 60601 1 2 EMC DIN EN...

Page 38: ...andheld 9V 1 2 A Desktop 9 12 V 0 4 A Rechargeable battery pack Handheld 4 8 V NiMH Desktop 3 7 V Li Ion Maximum operating time with fully charged batteries ca 6 8 hours dependent on usage Maximum cha...

Page 39: ...to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative air humidity 20 to 90 non condensing Barometric pressure 70 to 106 kPa In the following cases a transducer recalibration at the point of use is recommended Air pressure a...

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Page 41: ...ence its HF emissions are very low and it is unlikely that adjacent electronic devices are disturbed Class B The medical electric device may be used in all establishments including those in residentia...

Page 42: ...ce tests and resulting requirements for electromagnetic environment The user must take care that the device is used in an environment with minimum distances to potential radiators as described in Tabl...

Page 43: ...Page 43 44 The device is intended for use in an environment in which high frequency disturbances are controlled...

Page 44: ...PATH MEDICAL GmbH Landsberger Stra e 65 82110 Germering Germany Tel 49 89 800 765 02 Fax 49 89 800 765 03 Internet www pathme de Contact information from distributor service partner...

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