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ARC-I-MARCI-2 MedRx AVANT ARC Installation Manual 

Effective Date: 10-21-2016 

Safety 

  Regarding electrical safety, this device is designed to be used only by professionals in the hearing healthcare 

industry.  

  It is Class II Medical Electrical (ME) equipment that is part of an ME system. 

 This device provides Type B 

protection 

  (Type B equipment, Type B applied part) 

  This device is not protected from ingress of water. The water protection level is 

IP21.

 

  Power is supplied by an un-grounded mains power cable to a medical grade power supply and also supplied by the 

USB cable connected to a computer. The USB computer power must be able to supply at least 500mA at the 
standard USB voltage. 

  Power is supplied by the USB cable connected to a computer. 

  A USB Optical Isolator, with a minimum of 1000 DC volt isolation, should be placed in-line between the computer’s 

USB connection and the MedRx device. The Optical Isolator should be powered by a power supply that conforms to 
IEC 60601-1. The computer, Optical Isolator’s power supply and the speaker’s power supply should be connected to 
the Medical Grade isolation transformer that conforms to IEC 60601-1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for 
installation and use. 

  The computer used with this device should conform to the requirements of IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60601-1-4. 

  A MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKET-OUTLET or extension cord shall not be connected to the system. 

  The device warm-up time is less than 5 minutes. 

  Use only the 15 VDC, 2A medical power supply supplied with your Avant REM+: ETMA150200UD-P5P-IC. 

  The power supply cable should always be accessible in order to disconnect it from the supply mains. 

  Do not connect items that are not specified as part of the system.  

  The use environment should be between 10°C and 35°C 

, humidity within 30% to 90% 

 

 and an atmospheric pressure range from 80 kPa  to 104 kPa. 

  Storage temperature range at least from 0°C to 50°C. 

  All components with patient contact are made of bio-compatible materials. 

  This device does not produce any adverse physiological effects.   

  Install the device as directed by this manual to achieve optimal use. Clean accessories per the cleaning instructions 

prior to use.  No Sterilization is required for components of this device. However, new probe tubes and new foam 
inserts are needed for each patient where applicable. Cleaning of the device and accessories should follow the 
procedure outlined below.  

  The device is not intended to be operated in an environment with anesthetics, oxygen or NO. It is not an AP or APG 

device.  This ME System is not intended for use with flammable anesthetics. 

 

This device uses Type B application parts temporarily placed on the patient during testing. They are nonconductive 

and can be immediately withdrawn from the patient at any time.

 

  The device is intended for continuous operation. 

  The computer and the MedRx device or accessories may be located in the patient environment if required.   

  The colored lights are as designated by ANSI S 3.6 and IEC 60645-1, conforming to the standard color designations 

for audiology. They signify that either the left (blue) channel is active or the right (red) channel is active, or no channel 
is active (green). The colors do not signify any dangerous or faulty condition.    

  Contact the local MedRx distributor for safe and proper disposal of this equipment. 

  

Proper disposal may require that it be sent to collection facilities for recovery and recycling. 

  All repairs should be sent to MedRx for evaluation and / or repair. However, necessary diagrams and repair 

instruction will upon request be provided to authorized repair personnel. 

  There are no known contraindications for the use of this equipment. 

  The Instructions for Use (the Installation and Software Training manuals) are supplied as an electronic copy on a CD. 

Paper copies of the manuals may be also requested from the company, and will be sent within one business day of 
the request.  

  Refer to the Training manual and Help files for test options and descriptions.  

  

Содержание AVANT ARC

Страница 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL www medrx usa com...

Страница 2: ...alibration Files 14 EMC Precautions 15 Safety 18 Cleaning 19 Technical Information 20 Limited Warranty 23 0086 www medrx usa com 1200 Starkey Rd 105 Largo FL 33771 U S A Toll Free 888 392 1234 727 584...

Страница 3: ...agnosis of otologic disorders as well as to evaluate the fitting of hearing aids and for hearing loss simulation in adults and children The software includes targets for DSL v5 0 and NAL NL2 A unique...

Страница 4: ...Selected Bottom View A unique feature of the AVANT ARC is the light panel which indicates which ear is selected in the software When the unit is powered up and no ear is selected the light shines gree...

Страница 5: ...re into the opening then remove the screw driver Be sure the wire is secure Repeat until all the speaker wires are secured then plug both connectors into the device Use passive speakers with 4 ohm imp...

Страница 6: ...p program starts If the Setup program does not automatically start Press the Win R keys on the keyboard Type D Setup exe in the window where D is the drive letter assigned to the CD ROM drive on your...

Страница 7: ...Select Accept Click Next 5 This screen sets the language and location choice Make a selection Click Next 6 This screen indicates the location of the program files The default location is recommended...

Страница 8: ...Effective Date 10 21 2016 7 Installation of Program is ready to start To continue click Install To make changes click Back 8 Wait while the InstallShield Wizard Installs the AVANT Audiometer Click Ne...

Страница 9: ...On the Setup screen choose Install Avant REM 2 Wait for the program to setup the InstallShield Wizard 3 This is the Welcome screen To continue click Next 4 Read the Software License Agreement This im...

Страница 10: ...or most users If necessary this location can be changed To continue with the default settings click Next To change the location of the files advanced users or system administrators only click Change 6...

Страница 11: ...lls the Avant REM program Click Next 9 When the installation is complete Click Finish Your AVANT ARC is USB powered Connect the USB cable from the AVANT ARC to your computer as shown below Wait for th...

Страница 12: ...age 4 Click Audio Properties 5 In the Windows Sound control panel make sure the MedRx Audio Device is not set as default If it is default change this by clicking on your system audio device non MedRx...

Страница 13: ...gured properly during driver installation the Audio Tab will appear like the image on the left If not use the pull down lists to adjust the settings to match the image 5 Open Audio B tab 6 When the au...

Страница 14: ...a CD bearing the same serial number as your AVANT ARC device The final step before using your AVANT ARC to evaluate hearing is to load these device specific calibration files onto the computer used t...

Страница 15: ...equipment can affect the Avant ARC Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Avant ARC is intended for use in electromagnetic environment specific below The customer or the...

Страница 16: ...80 to 800 MHz d 2 33 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distan...

Страница 17: ...wer of transmitter W Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter meters 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 1 17 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 17 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 2 33 P 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 233 0 1 0 37 0...

Страница 18: ...om 0 C to 50 C All components with patient contact are made of bio compatible materials This device does not produce any adverse physiological effects Install the device as directed by this manual to...

Страница 19: ...oth should never be wet just damp A mild soapy water solution is an alternative cleaning liquid 3 To ensure that cross contamination does not occur use clean cloth or sealed Alcohol swabs for each dev...

Страница 20: ...xternal input is through the computer CD memory card Wave file Operator Microphone Modulation Pulse tone 0 25 0 5 s on time Warble tone 5 sinus frequency modulation repetition rate 5 Hz Patient Respon...

Страница 21: ...re 20 Pa 125 45 0 250 25 5 500 11 5 750 8 0 1000 7 0 1500 6 5 2000 9 0 3000 10 0 4000 9 5 6000 15 5 8000 13 0 9000 13 0 10000 13 0 11200 13 0 12500 13 0 Speech 19 5 Calibration values Calibration val...

Страница 22: ...ent should perform a subjective instrument check once a week The purpose of routine checking is to ensure as far as possible that the equipment is working properly that its calibration has not noticea...

Страница 23: ...reater than 100 F and water liquid damage Repair or replacement of the system as provided under this warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser MedRx shall not be liable for any conseq...

Страница 24: ...t Probe Microphone Left Probe Microphone Client Headphone Patient Response Button Patient Talk Back Microphone Bone Conductor Air Conduction Right Air Conduction Left USB Connection Left and Right Spe...

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