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place the hearing aids inside the neck loop close to the USB Link unit  
(as illustrated) 

•  place BTE hearing aids directly on the table.
•  Insert ITE/cIc in the holes in the instrument fixture included with the USB 

Link, with the face plate facing upwards.

3. click on the detect wireless icon for wireless fitting in compass. 

Summary of Contents for USB LINK

Page 1: ...1 Widex USB Link User instructions ...

Page 2: ...troduction 4 INSTALLING THE WIDEX USB LINK DRIVER AND CONNECTING THE WIDEX USB LINK 5 Using the Widex USB Link 11 Activating the Widex USB Link 11 Detecting the hearing aids 12 Fitting the hearing aids 14 Interrupting the fitting 16 Hearing aids which can be programmed wirelessly with the Widex USB Link 17 WARNINGS 18 Troubleshooting 19 REGULATORY INFORMATION 20 ...

Page 3: ...bols used in this manual or on the device label Display Status Flashing green light The Widex USB Link is communicating with the instruments Not for general waste See this user manual for information not included on the Widex USB Link label Non ionizing radiation ...

Page 4: ...kes it possible to fit hearing aids using wireless technology without the use of cables connected to the hearing aids The Widex USB Link allows direct connection to the fitting computer and sup ports the wireless fitting offered by Widex ...

Page 5: ...steps involve connecting the Widex USB Link It is recommended that Compass is closed during the installation Please do not connect the Widex USB Link to the computer before com pleting the driver installation step 1 INSTALL THE DRIVER UNDER WINDOWS XP SP2 SP3 1 The driver is installed from the Compass V5 1 CD or a newer version 2 Select setup exe in the folder Support USB driver Ver X X 3 Click Ne...

Page 6: ...6 4 When the installation is completed select Finish ...

Page 7: ... the Widex USB extension cable to the USB outlet on the com puter as illustrated 2 Connect the other end to the Widex USB Link 3 To ensure safe data transmission from the computer to the Widex USB Link the USB extension cable must not exceed 16 feet ...

Page 8: ...8 Step 3 The Found New Hardware wizard starts 1 Select No not this time and click Next 2 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next ...

Page 9: ...9 3 Select Finish and the Widex USB Link is ready to be used ...

Page 10: ...nnect the Widex USB Link Windows Vista automatically installs it You must use Windows Vista SP2 Edition or later Windows 7 When you install under a Windows 7 system the steps are the same as earlier described see pages 5 6 but when you connect the Widex USB Link you have to open the Windows Device Manager and activate Scan for New Hardware ...

Page 11: ...11 Using the Widex USB Link Activating the Widex USB Link The first time you perform a wireless fitting you must add the Widex USB Link as the Interface in Compass under Setup ...

Page 12: ...12 Detecting the hearing aids 1 Insert fresh batteries in the hearing aids and turn them on 2 Place the Widex USB Link on the table Note the position of the Widex USB Link unit see illustration ...

Page 13: ...e USB Link unit as illustrated Place BTE hearing aids directly on the table Insert ITE CIC in the holes in the instrument fixture included with the USB Link with the face plate facing upwards 3 Click on the Detect wireless icon for wireless fitting in Compass ...

Page 14: ... to the USB Link unit Use the Play buttons under Identify HA When you select a play button the relevant hearing aid plays a sound for 6 seconds and in some models a light emitting diode lights up 1 2 While this is happening remove the hearing aid from the Widex USB Link and listen to it 3 In Compass select whether the hearing aid is for the left or right ear 4 Repeat the procedure if you are fitti...

Page 15: ...old configura tion is correct 7 Position the hearing aids in the client s ears Place the Widex USB Link around the neck of the client 8 Make sure that the Widex USB Link unit is positioned correctly as in the illustration 9 Click OK and proceed with the fitting ...

Page 16: ...s necessary to interrupt the fitting in Compass it is recommended that you click on Offline programming under Communication and remove the Widex USB Link To proceed with the fitting in Compass click Online programming under Communication ...

Page 17: ...n be programmed wirelessly with the Widex USB Link All Widex CLEAR440 and more recent Widex hearing aids with wireless technology from Widex can be fitted wirelessly with the Widex USB Link Use Compass V5 1 or a later version ...

Page 18: ...r with the hearing aids 5 Although your Widex USB Link has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical devices 6 Do not use the Widex USB Link on aircraft 7 Do not use the Widex USB Link in mines or other areas with explosive gases 8 Do no...

Page 19: ...ion cable The Widex USB Link is connected if the LED flashes when you click on De tect wireless Wireless program ming is not working The hearing aids are not within the Widex USB Link range Reposition the Widex USB Link so that the USB Link unit on the neck loop is in close prox imity to the hearing aids Place CIC ITE hearing instruments in the fixture The hearing aids are not detected by Compass ...

Page 20: ... distance 54dBμA m at 10m distance Output power 5nW EIRP 29pW EIRP Range 30cm between hearing aid and Widex USB Link 1m remote unit to hearing aid 30cm between hearing aids or hearing aid to Widex Tech Module Center frequency 10 6MHz 10 6MHz Channels Single channel radio Single channel radio Bandwidth 660kHz 15dB 660kHz 15dB Data rate 212kbit s raw channel capacity 212kbit s raw channel capacity D...

Page 21: ...e channel radio Modulation FSK Radiated output power 32 nW 45 dBm Magnetic field strength 12 dBlA m 10 m Duty Cycle 50 averaged over 1 hour of operation Simplex or semi duplex capability The radio receiver in the USB Link programming module is using the same frequency and band width as the transmitter Cables and transducers The USB Link is using a standard USB extension cable ...

Page 22: ...on latency in each direction 2x and a receive to transmit mode RX to TX time The data are saved in the hearing aid even when transmission is interrupted Wireless Security Measures Security of the wireless signals is assured through device system design that includes Individual MAC address for each unit which is checked during each transmission A built in pairing table which specifies valid and leg...

Page 23: ...roup 2 The USB Link must emit elec tromagnetic energy in order to perform its intended function Nearby electronic equipment may be affected RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B The USB Link is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic emiss...

Page 24: ...for power line sup plies 1 kV for input output lines Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Voltage dips short interrup tions and volt age variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cyc...

Page 25: ...ty Test IEC 60601 Test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF com munications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the USB Link including cables than the recommended separa tion distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separatio...

Page 26: ... guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cord less telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electr...

Page 27: ... transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 2 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 2 3 P 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum out...

Page 28: ...303 330 2 V1 3 1 RF emissions incl Spurious emission EMC and radio spectrum matters for Short Range Devices in the frequency range 9 kHz 25 MHz IEC 60601 1 2 2007 EMC emission Immunity RF and ESD Medical electrical equipment General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Electromagnetic compatibility EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 Immunity RF and ESD Standard for Low Power Transmitters in th...

Page 29: ... History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or...

Page 30: ... the audiolo gist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if y...

Page 31: ...radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna In...

Page 32: ...desired operation of the device Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inférieur approuvé pour l émetteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la p...

Page 33: ...consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items Hereby Widex A S declares that this USB Link is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http www widex com ...

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Page 36: ...36 CIB199 0411 2011 04 9 502 1810 041 01 Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widexpro com ...

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