Part Number 2001-0110 Rev B

GSI Audera Service Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 1-1

GSI Audera intended usage ................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Product specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Connecting the Audera System ............................................................................................................ 2-1

Check the voltage setting - Laptop system .......................................................................................................... 2-2

Audera Base .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Laptop Computer .................................................................................................................................................. 2-2

Check the voltage settings - 115V Desktop system ............................................................................................. 2-3

Isolation transformer ............................................................................................................................................ 2-3
Computer .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Audera Base .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-3

Check the voltage settings - 230V Desktop system .............................................................................................. 2-4

Isolation transformer ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Computer .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Audera Base .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Changing the computer's line voltage setting ..................................................................................................... 2-5

Cabling a Laptop system ..................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Cable the components .......................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Connect the power cables .................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Cabling a Desktop system ................................................................................................................................... 2-8

Cable the components .......................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Connect the power cables - 115V Desktop systems ........................................................................................... 2-10
Connect the power cables - 230V Desktop systems ........................................................................................... 2-11

Switching the system on and off ....................................................................................................................... 2-12

Laptop system ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Desktop system ................................................................................................................................................... 2-12

Installing the Audera software.......................................................................................................................... 2-13

License the Audera ........................................................................................................................................... 2-13

Load Calibration................................................................................................................................................ 2-14

Enable ISO 389-6 (2007) .................................................................................................................................... 2-15

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Chapter 3 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Acoustic calibration per Standard ....................................................................................................................... 3-2

AEP/CAEP/ASSR Calibration................................................................................................................................ 3-3

Equipment Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Calibration Process ............................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Calibration Wizard .............................................................................................................................................. 3-10
Record Calibration Equipment Information ........................................................................................................ 3-11
Pure Tone Calibration Step(s) ............................................................................................................................. 3-12
2-1-2 Tone Burst Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 3-14
Click Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 3-15
CE-Chirp Octave Band(s) Calibration................................................................................................................... 3-16
Broadband Noise calibration .............................................................................................................................. 3-17
Calibration Wizard Steps ..................................................................................................................................... 3-19

DPOEA Probe Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 3-20

Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 3-20
Calibration Process ............................................................................................................................................. 3-20

Chapter 4 Board Layout and Diagrams .................................................................................................................. 4-1

Audera Amplifier ................................................................................................................................................ 4-2

Audera base........................................................................................................................................................ 4-3

Audera DSP ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Audera software problems ................................................................................................................................. 5-2

A guide to minimizing extraneous noise ............................................................................................................. 5-5

Electrical and electromagnetic interference ......................................................................................................... 5-5
Other problematic areas ....................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting for environmental noise ............................................................................................................ 5-5

Evoked Potentials ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Principles of Signal Averaging ............................................................................................................................. 5-7

Types of Noise .................................................................................................................................................... 5-8

Physiological noise ................................................................................................................................................ 5-8
System Noise......................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Stimulus Artifact ............................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Monitor Noise .................................................................................................................................................. 5-8
Environmental Noise............................................................................................................................................. 5-8

Reducing Noise Pickup ........................................................................................................................................ 5-9

Wrap-around test cable ...................................................................................................................................... 5-9

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Chapter 6 Parts List ................................................................................................................................................. 6-1

Audera Parts List ................................................................................................................................................. 6-2

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Chapter 1
Introduction
GSI Audera intended usage 1-2

Product specifications 1-3

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GSI Audera intended usage

The GSI Audera is intended to be used for the following:

• As part of an Audiometric test battery.

• As an assessment tool for the status of Cochlear Function.

• For the estimation of behavioral hearing thresholds by evoking auditory brainstem response (ABR) or
steady state brainstem response (SSEP).

• As an aid in the detection of lesions in the auditory pathway.

• Applicable use is on neonates infants, children and adults.

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Environmental Limits:
Product specifications GENERAL PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
Operating (in use):
Temperature: 60 to 90° F, (15.6 to
REGULATORY STANDARDS 32.2° C)
The GSI Audera systems are
Relative Humidity: 20-80%, non-
offered in the following
Domestic (U.S.A.): condensing
variations:
Certified and tested by ITS Altitude: 0-10,000 ft, (0-3 km)
a) 115V with desktop computer
(Intertek Testing Laboratories) to Non-operating (in storage):
b) 230V with desktop computer
UL 60601-1 American Standards Temperature: 0 to 132° F, (17.7 to
c) 115V with notebook computer
for Medical Electrical Equipment. 55° C)
d) 230V with notebook computer
Marked with ETL safety mark for Relative Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-
e) 115V without computer
compliance to UL 60601-1. condensing
f) 230V without computer
Altitude: 0 - 40,000 ft, (0 - 12 km)
International:
Isolation Transformer (for
Certified and tested for Medical Isolated Power:
Desktop Computer, Computer
Electrical Equipment. a) Main unit includes isolation
Monitor, Display, and Printer):
• IEC/EN 60601-1 Safety of transformer/power supply which
Offered in two models,
Medical Equipment; General provides isolated mains power
depending on Mains power
Requirements. only for supported notebook
voltage of Audera Main Unit.
• IEC/EN 60601-1-1 Safety a) 115V, 50 - 60 Hz in and out
computer and inkjet printer
Requirements for Medical models. This power typically not
b) 230V, 50 - 60 Hz in and out
Electrical Systems. used in desktop models of Audera.
• IEC/EN 60601-2-40 Particular Isolation Transformer Power
b) Main unit provides isolated
Requirements for power to Amplifier/Digitizer Unit.
Consumption:
Electromyographs and Evoked Approximately 115W, excluding
Response Equipments. Computer Interface:
printer
• IEC/EN 60601-1-2 Collateral USB - Type I
Standard: Electromagnetic Isolation Transformer
Compatibility. External Device Controls:
Dimensions:
• IEC 60601-1 Australian and Approx. 3.5” H x 11.5” W x 13” D
External Trigger Output:
New Zealand Variations. Standard TTL logic level
(9 x 29 x 26 cm)
External Trigger Input:
Canada: Standard TTL logic level
Isolation Transformer Weight:
Certified and tested by ITS Approx. 16.5 lb. (7.5 kg)
(Intertek Testing Laboratories) to Mobile Cart: (OPTIONAL)
CAN/CSA C22.2 # 601-1-M90. Cart for Audera Desktop models
Audera MAIN UNIT
requires some assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS
European Community (CE Assembly tool is included.
Mark): Cart has rigid rear castors and
Mains Power Supply: 2 Models
Class IIa, Medical Device front swivel castors. Cart includes
Available
Directive (MDD) Product certified (a) custom harmonizer on top unit
a) 115V, 50 - 60 Hz
by N.V. KEMA, Arnhem, the to surround Audera Base Unit,
b) 230V, 50 - 60 Hz
Netherlands, Notified Body (ID anchor display monitor and to
No.: 0344) to comply with “EC provide supplies storage area;
Power Consumption:
Directive” 93/42/EEC. (b) two shelves for computer and
Approx. 115W, excluding printer
500W isolation transformer; and
QUALITY STANDARDS (c) space on based for HP DeskJet
Dimensions:
Approx. 1.67” H x 12.99” W x printer. Cart Dimensions:
Grason-Stadler (GSI) products 10.62” D (4.2 x 33 x 27 cm) Approximately 33.25” H x 29.75” D
are designed and produced under x 23.0” (80.25 x 70.6 x 50.85 cm)
an ISO 13485, EN 46001, and Weight: Cart Weight: Approximately 70 lbs
ISO 9001 certified quality system. Approx. 6.5 lbs. (3.2 kg) (32 kg).

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Audera AMPLIFIER/DIGITIZER AEP Low Frequency (High CAEP High Frequency (Low
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Pass) Filters: Pass) Filter:
Filters are selectable under Filters are selectable under
Type: software control. Filtering is software control. Filtering is
B and BF applied parts achieved using analog, digital or achieved using analog, digital or a
a combination of analog and combination of analog and digital
Dimensions: digital filtering. Filters available filtering. Filters available include:
Approx. 1.57” H x 3.93” W x 7.48” include: CAEP filters – use for all CAEP
D (4 x 10 x 19 cm) RC type: with 12 dB / Octave tests Butterworth type with 12 dB /
roll-off with settings of 1, 3, 5, 10, Octave roll-off with settings of
Weight: 30, 150 (Hz) at -6 dB. 250,100 Hz for use with AMLR
Approx. 0.95 lbs. (0.43 kg) Butterworth type: with 12 dB / tests
Octave roll-off; settings of 1, 2, 5,
Interface To Main Unit: 10, 30, 150, 200 and 300 (Hz) at Noise:
Proprietary high-speed, serial -6 dB. ~1 µV RMS from 1 Hz - 10 kHz
digital Butterworth type: with 24 dB / with input shorted
Octave roll-off; settings of 1, 3, 5,
Number of Channels: 2 10, 30, 150, 200 and 300 (Hz) at Analog To Digital Conversion:
Optically isolated (type BF) for -6 dB. Sampling Frequency: Maximum of
patient safety 48 kHz per channel, rate varies
CAEP Low Frequency (High with application.
Electrode inputs: Pass) Filter: Resolution: 24 bit
differential Filters are selectable under
software control. Filtering is AUDITORY STIMULATOR
Electrode connectors: achieved using analog, digital or SPECIFICATIONS:
5 DIN 42802 safety connectors a combination of analog and Note, specifications vary
digital filtering. Filters available depending on application:
Sensitivity: include: AEP=ElectroCochleography,
1 µV/div to 10 mV/div in 13 steps ABR,
No Digital High Pass Butterworth AMLR, ALLR
Input Impedance: type: with 12 dB / Octave roll-off, CAEP= Cortical or Long Latency
>1000 Megohms settings of 1 - 30, 1 - 15 (Hz) AEP, AMLR
RC type: with 12 dB / Octave ASSR=Auditory Steady-State
Frequency Response: roll-off, settings of 10, 5 (Hz) Response (or Evoked Potential)
0.2 - 10,000 Hz Butterworth type: with 12 dB /
Octave roll-off, settings of 10 Hz Signal Types:
Common Mode Rejection Ratio: Butterworth type: with 24 dB / AEP: CE-Chirp, CE-Chirp Octave
>105 dB at 50 to 60 Hz, typical Octave roll-off settings of 10 Hz Band, Click, tone pip
CAEP: CE-Chirp, CE-Chirp Octave
AEP High Frequency (Low Band, Click, tone pip, tone bursts
Pass) Filter: ASSR: AM-, FM- or AM/FM-
Filters are selectable under modulated tone
software control. Filtering is
achieved using analog, digital or
a combination of analog and
digital filtering. Filters available
include:

Butterworth type: with 12 dB /

Octave roll-off; settings of 100,
250, 500 and 1,000 (Hz) at -3
dB/ 12 dB octave rolloff.
Linear phase type with > 40 dB /
Octave roll-off: settings of 1.5 k,
2 k, and 3 k (Hz).

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AEP Stimulus Rates: CAEP Tone Burst Stimuli: AUDITORY TRANSDUCER

Rate: 8 - 100 per second in steps Polarity: Condensation, SPECIFICATIONS:
of 0.01 rarefaction and alternating
Ramp: 10 ms (fixed), number of Transducers Offered:
CAEP Stimulus Rates: cycles varies with frequency Insert Phones: Standard
Rate: 0.2 - 10 per second in steps Plateau: 80 ms (fixed), number TDH-39 Headphones: Optional
of 0.01 of cycles varies with frequency Bone Vibrator: Optional
Envelope: Linear, or Blackman Speaker: Optional
Stimulus Attenuators: Frequencies: 250, 500, 750,
Keyboard controlled, separate 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, Impedance:
units for right and left signal 4 kHz, 6 kHz, 8 kHz. 50 Ohms – all transducers except
channels, each with selectable in Output Units: dB nHL or pSPL sound field speaker, which is 8
0.5 or 5 dB step size. Output Levels: dB HL or pSPL Ohms.
varies with frequency and
AEP & CAEP Click & CE-Chirp transducer, exact values to be Insert Earphones: Standard
Stimuli: determined. Model: GSI TIP-50 (ER 3A type,
Polarity: Condensation, custom made for GSI) with custom
rarefaction and alternating. ASSR Tonal Stimuli: shielded cable. Refer to the
Duration: 100 µsec (fixed) Rate: 8 Tonal Frequencies: 250, 500, manufacturer’s specifications as
– 100 per second 750,1 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, supplied.
Output Units: dB nHL or pSPL 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, 8 kHz.
Output Levels: -10 to 105 dB nHL Modulation: AM, FM, AM/FM or Earphones: Optional
or – 10 to 135 dB pSPL in steps none Model: Telephonics TDH-39 with
of 5 dB varies with stimulus rate AM Modulation Frequency: 20 - custom shielded cable. Refer to
and transducer. 200 Hz the manufacturer’s specifications
AM Modulation Depth: 1 - 100% as supplied.
AEP & CAEP Tone Pip Stimuli: in 1% steps.
Polarity: Condensation, FM Modulation: 1 - 15% of the Bone Vibrator: Optional
rarefaction and alternating Tonal Frequency. Model: Custom RadioEar B-71
AEP Rate: 8 - 100 per second Output Units: dB HL or dB SPL with custom shielded cable. Refer
CAEP Rate: 0.2 - 10 per second Output Levels: -10 to 120 dB HL to the manufacturer’s
Ramp: 2 cycles (fixed) or -10 to 130 dB SPL, varies with specifications as supplied.
Plateau: 0 or 1 cycle (fixed) frequency and transducer
Envelope: Linear or Blackman Sound Field Speaker: Optional
Frequencies: 250, 500, 750, Noise Masking: Model: RCA Refer to the
1 kHz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, Spectrum: Broadband manufacturer’s specifications as
4 kHz, 6 kHz, 8 kHz. Output Units: dB nHL or dB SPL supplied.
Output Units: dB nHL or pSPL for AEP; dB HL or dB SPL for
Output Levels: -10 to 120 dB HL ASSR
or 10 to 130 dB pSPL, varies with
frequency, stimulus rate and Specifications subject to change
transducer selected. without notice. Revised July 2011.

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Chapter 2
Connecting the Audera System
This chapter describes how to
Check the voltage setting - Laptop system 2-2 connect the components for
Audera Base 2-2 Audera Portable and Desktop
Laptop Computer 2-2 systems. It also includes
instructions for installing the
Audera software.
Check the voltage settings - 115V Desktop system 2-3
Isolation transformer 2-3 Carefully read this entire chapter
Computer 2-3 before beginning any of the
Audera Base 2-3 procedures. Please contact a
Monitor 2-3 regional sales representative with
any questions.
Check the voltage settings - 230V Desktop system 2-4
Tools Required
Isolation transformer 2-4
Computer 2-4
A small common (flat blade)
Audera Base 2-4
screw- driver may be required to
Monitor 2-4 secure some of the connectors.

Changing the computer's line voltage setting 2-5

NOTE: Please take a few minutes
to read the Safety Summary in the
Cabling a Laptop system 2-6 Audera User Manual. It contains
Cable the components 2-6 information that is helpful to guard
Connect the power cables 2-7 against injury and damage to the
system.
Cabling a Desktop system 2-8
Cable the components 2-8
Connect the power cables - 115V Desktop systems 2-10
Connect the power cables - 230V Desktop systems 2-11

Switching the system on and off 2-12

Laptop system 2-12
Desktop system 2-12

Installing the Audera software 2-13

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Check the voltage setting Audera Base - Front

- Laptop system Audera TM
L Bone Speaker

GSI
AMP OAE 50 50 50 8
IMPORTANT: The Audera Base
is dedicated to either 115V or
230V and is NOT 1 Off On
!
interchangeable.
Audera Base - Rear
1. Make sure the Base power ! AC Voltage
115

switch is in the OFF position Inpu Hz Frequency Range

60

(Figure 1).
2
Audera Base
! WARNING
2. Make sure the Base is set for Make sure the voltage (115V or 230V) marking on the
the correct power source. Audera Base's label and the voltage source match.

For example, if your power Figure 1: Place the base power switch to the OFF position and
source is 100 to 120 VAC, check the voltage setting.
make sure the Base label is
marked 115V.

Likewise, if your power source

is 220 to 240 VAC, make sure
the Base label is marked
230V.

Laptop Computer

3. Make sure the Laptop is set

for the same voltage setting
in step 2 above.

NOTE: Due to the various Laptop

models that may be used, refer to
your Laptop's User guide for
assistance.

4. If assembling a 115 VAC

Desktop system, go to page
2-3.

If assembling a 230 VAC

Desktop system, go to page
2-4.

If assembling a Portable
system, go to page 2-6.

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Check the voltage ! WARNING

settings - 115V Desktop Always make sure the AC voltage markings on

the Isolation Transformer labels read 115 V and
system the voltage source is 100 to 120 VAC.
IMPORTANT: The Isolation
Transformer is dedicated to either Isolation Transformer
115V or 230V and is NOT
interchangeable. On
Off 1

! WARNING
Make sure the Isolation
Transformer, processor, 2
Audera Base and monitor are
set for 120 VAC and the voltage
source is 100 to 120 VAC to
guard against personal injury
or damage to the System.
Figure 1: Turn off the isolation transformer power switch and
Isolation transformer make sure the Isolation Transformer's input and outputs are
set for 115V.
1. Make sure the Isolation
Transformer power switch is in
the OFF position (Figure 1). Verify the voltage setting
2. Make sure the Isolation 3 is set for 115 VAC.
Transformer is labeled 115
VAC.

Computer

3. Confirm that the Computer's

voltage is set for 115V (Figure
2). For example, if the power
source is 100 to 120 VAC, 115

make sure 115 is selected.

4. If the voltage setting is
incorrect, see Changing the
Line Voltage Setting on page Figure 2: Make sure the input voltage setting is set for 115V.
2-5.

Audera Base
5. Confirm that the Audera Base Verify the voltage setting
unit voltage is labeled 115V
5 is set for 115 VAC.
(Figure 3). Audera Base
!

Monitor
6. Confirm that the Monitor's
voltage is set for 115V. If
needed, see the Monitor's User Figure 3: Make sure the input voltage setting is set for 115V.
Guide for guidance.
7. If all of the voltage settings are
correct, go to page 2-8.

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Check the voltage ! WARNING

settings - 230V Desktop Always make sure the AC voltage markings on the
Isolation Transformer labels read 230 V and the
system voltage source is 220 to 240 VAC.

IMPORTANT: The Isolation

Transformer is dedicated to either Isolation Transformer
115V or 230V and is NOT On
interchangeable. Off 1

! WARNING
Make sure the Isolation
Transformer, processor, 2
Audera Base and monitor are
set for 230 VAC and the voltage
source is 220 to 240 VAC to
guard against personal injury
or damage to the System.
Figure 1: Turn off the isolation transformer power switch and
Isolation transformer make sure the Isolation Transformer's input and outputs are
1. Make sure the Isolation labeled 230V.
Transformer power switch is in
the OFF position (Figure 1).
2. Make sure the Isolation Verify the voltage setting
Transformer is labeled 230
3 is set for 230 VAC.
VAC.

Computer
3. Confirm that the Computer's
voltage is set for 230V (Figure
2). For example, if the power
source is 220 to 240 VAC,
make sure 230 is selected.
4. If the voltage setting is 115

incorrect, see Changing the

Line Voltage Setting on page
2-5.
Figure 2: Make sure the input voltage setting is set for 230V.
Audera Base
5. Confirm that the Audera Base
unit voltage is labeled 230V
(Figure 3).
Verify the voltage setting
5 is set for 230 VAC.
Monitor
Audera Base
6. Confirm that the Monitor's
!
voltage is set for 230V. If
needed, see the Monitor's User
Guide for guidance.
7. If all of the voltage settings are
correct, go to page 2-8. Figure 3: Make sure the input voltage setting is labeled 115V.

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Changing the computer's Slide Voltage Selector for

line voltage setting Line Voltage of 220V--
240V
115
230
Use this procedure to change the
line voltage setting on the
computer. 115
Slide Voltage Selector For
Line Voltage of 100V-120V
! WARNING
Make sure all power is
disconnected from the Audera
system before continuing to
guard against personal injury
or damage to the System. 115

Processor
Make sure the line voltage is
set to the proper setting of
115V or 230V as appropriate for Figure 1: Changing the line voltage setting.
the output voltage of the
Isolation Transformer

1. Turn OFF all system power

and disconnect the main power
cord from the external power
source.

2. Insert the tip of a very small flat

blade screwdriver into the
notch on the voltage selector.

3. Move the notch with the

screwdriver until it is on the
correct voltage setting.

4. Go to the next page.

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Ear Tips
3 3
Cabling a Laptop system
Use the following pages to cable Tubal Insert Phone Tubal Insert Phone
a Laptop system. If you have a 50 ohms only! 50 ohms only!
Desktop system, skip to page 2-8.

Cable the components

1. Connect the Amplifier cable

Amplifier
between the Amplifier and the
Audera base (Figure 1). CH

+ 1_ GND CH

+ 2_

Audera
TM

Amplifier

2. Connect the 50 ohm Tubal > 50

20 - 50
10 - 20
5 - 10 K

Insert Phones (or optional 2 -5

<2
!

Head Phones) to the Audera

base: GSI
L (Left) = Blue
R (Right) = Red

3. Insert the Ear Tips onto the

1
Tubal Insert Phones (infant ear 2 2
tips shown in the illustration).
Blue Red
Audera Base - Front
NOTE: Due to various Laptop
models, the Laptop computer Audera TM
L R Bone Speaker

illustrated in Figure 1 is a generic GSI

AMP OAE 50 50 50 8
representation.

4. Locate the USB port on the Footswitch (Option)

Laptop and then connect the
USB Cable between the
Audera Base and the Laptop
Computer.
6
Audera Base - Rear
NOTE: If you did not order the
!
Footswitch and/or DeskJet !
Hz
AC Voltage
Frequency Range
115
60

Printer, skip steps 5 and 6. t

Inpu VA System Power 60

5. Locate the printer port on the

Laptop computer and then 4
connect the printer interface
cable between the Laptop and
the Printer.
See the printer user guide for
information on: Laptop Computer DeskJet Printer (Option)
• setting up the printer
• loading paper
• loading and changing the ink
cartridge
• troubleshooting
6. Connect the Footswitch option 5
to the Audera base.
7. Go to the next page.

Figure 1: Connecting the Portable system components

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Connect the power cables Audera Base

!

! WARNING
4
Always turn OFF system power
before connecting or
disconnecting system 2 1
Laptop Computer
components to help guard
against personal injury.

NOTE: Due to the various Laptop Wall Outlet

models that may be used, the
Laptop computer illustrated in
Figure 1 is a generic
representation. DeskJet Printer

1. Make sure the isolation

transformer power switch and
the console base power switch
are in the OFF position (the Printer
"O" on each switch is Power Supply 3
depressed in the Off position).

Figure 1: Connecting the Portable system power cables.

2. Locate the power receptacle
on the Laptop computer and
connect the power cable
between the Laptop and the
Audera Base.

3. If the printer has a separate

power supply, connect the
printer power supply cable to
the printer.

4. Connect the Printer Power

Supply to the Audera Base.

5. Go to page 2-12.

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Cabling a Desktop LCD Monitor (style may differ)

DeskJet Printer (option)
system
Use this procedure to cable the
basic system components to the
Desktop system.

Cable the components 6

1. Connect the Video cable from
the Monitor to the Computer
(Figure 1).
1
2. Connect the Mouse cable to
the Computer.

3. Connect the Keyboard cable to

the Computer.

4. Connect the USB cable

between the Audera base and
the computer.

NOTE: If you did not order the

Footswitch and/or DeskJet
Printer, skip steps 5 and 6.

5. Connect the Footswitch option

to the Audera base. 3
6. Connect the Printer interface
Keyboard
cable between the Computer
and the Printer. Footswitch
(Option)
See the printer user guide for
information on:
• setting up the printer Mouse 2
• loading paper
• loading and changing the ink
cartridge 5 4
Audera Base - Rear
• troubleshooting

7. Go to the next page.

Figure 1: Cabling the Desktop computer

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8. Connect the 50 ohm Tubal Ear Tips

Insert Phones (or optional 9 9
Head Phones) to the Audera
base (Figure 1):
L (Left) = Blue Tubal Insert Phone Tubal Insert Phone
R (Right) = Red 50 ohms only! 50 ohms only!

9. Insert the Ear Tips onto the

Tubal Insert Phones (infant
ear tips shown in the
illustration).

10. Connect the Amplifier cable

between the Amplifier and the
Audera base.

11. Go to the next page.

8 8
Audera Base - Front
Blue Red
Audera TM
L R Bone Speaker

AMP OAE 50 50
GSI
50 8

Amplifier
CH

+ 1_ G ND

+
CH

2_

Audera TM

Amplifier

> 50
20 - 50
10 - 20
5 - 10 K

10

Figure 1: Cabling the components to the front of the Audera Base.

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Connect the power cables - 115V Monitor

Desktop systems

! WARNING
Always turn OFF system power
before connecting or
disconnecting system
components to help guard 2
against personal injury.
See the next page. Processor

1. Make sure the isolation DeskJet Printer

transformer power switch and
the console base power switch
are in the OFF position (the 115

"O" on each switch is

depressed in the Off position).
Isolation Transformer 5
3
2. Connect the monitor to the
isolation transformer.
Printer
3. Connect the processor to the Power Supply
!

isolation transformer. 6
4. Connect the Audera base to
the isolation transformer.

5. If the printer has a separate 7

power supply, connect the
printer power supply cable to 4
the printer.

6. Connect the Printer Power

Supply to the Isolation
Transformer. Wall Outlet Audera Base

7. Connect power to the Isolation

Transformer. Figure 1: Connect the power cables for a 115V Desktop system.

8. Go to page 2-12.

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Connect the power cables - 230V Monitor

Desktop systems

! WARNING
Always turn OFF system power
before connecting or
disconnecting system
components to help guard 2
against personal injury.
See the next page.
Processor

1. Make sure the isolation DeskJet Printer

transformer power switch and
the console base power switch
are in the OFF position (the 115

"O" on each switch is

depressed in the Off position).
Isolation Transformer 5
3
2. Connect the monitor to the
isolation transformer.
Printer
3. Connect the processor to the Power Supply
!

isolation transformer. 6
4. Connect the Audera base to
the isolation transformer.

5. If the printer has a separate 7

power supply, connect the
printer power supply cable to 4
the printer.

6. Connect the Printer Power

Supply to the Isolation
Transformer. Wall Outlet Audera Base

7. Connect power to the Isolation

Transformer. Figure 1: Connect the power cables for a 230V Desktop system.

8. Go to the next page.

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Switching the system on LAPTOP System

and off
Audera Base - Front
Laptop system Audera
TM
L R Bone Speaker

GSI
AMP OAE 50 50 50 8
Place the Audera Base power
switch to the ON position (Figure
1).
Off On 1
Locate and then depress the Figure 1: Audera Base power switch location.
Laptop power switch to the ON
position (not pictured).

Desktop system DESKTOP System

Place the Isolation Transformer
power switch to the ON position Isolation Transformer
(Figure 2).
On
1
Locate and then depress the Off
Monitor power switch to the ON
position (not pictured).
Figure 2: Isolation Transformer power switch location.
Locate and then depress the
Computer power switch to the ON
position (not pictured).

NOTE: For Desktop systems,

power to the monitor and
computer must be controlled by
the isolation transformer. Always
leave the monitor and computer
power switches in the ON position
and control power from the
isolation transformer.

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Installing the Audera software

The Audera software must be installed only when a laptop computer is
not purchased from GSI with the Audera system. All systems ordered
from GSI with a computer will be delivered with the software already
installed.

! CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify, repair or remove the GSI Audera

software unless instructed to do so by an authorized GSI
representative.

1. Insert the GSI Audera software CD into the PC’s CD ROM drive.

2. If the Installation Program does not begin automatically, select Run

from the Start menu and then, at the prompt, type D:\setup (or the
correct CD ROM drive on the system).

3. Click the OK button. The installation program will now commence

execution. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

The system will now be available from the Program Menu or from the
installed Desktop icons.

NOTE: For further information and step by step installation

instructions, please refer to the Audera Reference Manual.

License the Audera Upon completion of the installation, it may be necessary to re-license
the Audera software. Licensing registration can be completed online
or by phone.

1. From the main screen, select Options > Licensing

2. The licensing wizard will ask for the serial number of the
Audera unit.

NOTE: The serial number is located on the right side of the

Audera base and will consist of two letters and several numbers.

3. License by phone - dial 1-800-700-2282 or 952-278-4402

Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm CST.

a. The license wizard will generate an 18 character

computer key used by GSI to generate the license
key.
b. Enter the 18 character license key.
c. Press Next.

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4. License online (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

a. Enter the serial number of the Audera in the field.

b. Press Next.

NOTE: If this is an upgrade from a version of software older than

2.6.7, the Activation Code located on the original Audera CD is
required in place of the serial number. If the Activation code is not
available, it will be necessary to use the phone option to license the
software.

5. The license wizard will indicate the purchased modalities are

enabled.

Load Calibration When the purchased modalities are licensed, the user must load the
transducer(s) calibration files. These files are located on the CD
included with the transducers.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and follow the
instructions to install the calibration files.

Note: If the installer does not start automatically, go to Start > Run >
D:\setup.exe

2. From the main screen, select Options > Assign Calibration

Information.

3. Verify that the transducer selected has the same serial

number as this Audera base unit.

4. If this Audera has DPOAE testing capabilities, it may be

necessary to load the Probe Cal file (included on a CD with
the probe). Press “Load File” and then browse to the CD
ROM drive on the computer. Double-click on the file that is the
same as the serial number of the DPOAE probe.

5. Press Ok.

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Enable ISO 389-6 (2007) Before use, it is important to determine that the appropriate calibration
values have been applied. The following steps will enable the ISO
389-6 (2007) calibration:

1. From the main screen, select Options > Main Options.

2. Ensure that the box “ISO 389-6 (2007)” has been checked.

3. To utilize calibration from previous versions of software, do not

select the box.

After these steps have been completed, the Audera is ready to

perform tests. For further information on test procedures, please see
the Audera User Manual.

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Chapter 3
Calibration
Acoustic Calibration per Standard 3-2 This chapter contains information
on calibrating the Audera system.
AEP/CAEP/ASSR Calibration 3-3

Equipment Requirements 3-3

Short Duration Stimuli Calibration 3-3

Calibration Process 3-5

Calibration Wizard 3-10

Record Calibration Equipment Information 3-11

Pure Tone Calibration Steps 3-12
2-1-2 Tone Burst Calibration 3-14
Click 3-15
CE-Chirp® Octave Band(s) Calibration 3-16
Broadband Noise Calibration 3-17

Calibration Wizard Steps 3-19

DPOEA Probe Calibration 3-20

Equipment Requirements 3-20

Calibration Process 3-20

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The Audera Software is supplied

Acoustic calibration per with factory calibration data for
NOTE: The stimulus and
transducers selected during Test
Standard the following transducer types if Set definition must have the
purchased with a new Audera calibration details applied from the
system. selected calibration file or will have
the default calibration applied if
1. TIP 50 Insert Earphones none has been set. If an Audera
(standard transducer) unit was purchased without the
laptop option, the calibration files
2. TDH-39 Headphones must be applied at installation.
(optional transducer) The insert phones and the
headphones are displayed as one
3. B-71 Bone Conductor option of transducer but separate
(optional transducer) calibration data must be used for
each of them. Both transducers
4. Loudspeaker are connected to the Audera base
(optional transducer) using the same jack sockets, so
the Audera is unable to identify
The calibration data supplied which transducer is in use. As a
from the factory is only valid for result, it is necessary for the user
GSI supplied transducers and to make the appropriate selection
cannot be applied to non-GSI in the Main Menu > Options >
supplied transducers. Accuracy Assign Calibration Information
is approximately ±3 dB for all dialog.
transducers, except speakers,
which are ±5 dB. It is recommended that Calibration
of the transducers be performed
annually by authorized GSI
Representatives using appropriate
calibration instrumentation.

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AEP/CAEP/ASSR Calibration
Equipment Requirements

PC with current Audera application installed and licensed

Oscilloscope
This equipment needs to have the ability to mark the peak to peak level of a waveform and have
isolated inputs.
Sound Level Meter (SLM) - Type 1
ANSI Type 1 (and/or IEC Class1)
Mic calibrator (e.g. piston phone)
TIP 50 Inserts
Mic: ½ inch with pre-amp
Couplers: IEC 60318-4 Occluded ear simulator (formally call 711 coupler) or IEC 60318-5 2 cc
coupler (HA 2)
TDH 39 earphones require:
Mic: 1 inch with pre-amp
NBS-9A (IEC 60318-3) - 6 cc coupler
IEC 60318-1 ear simulator
B71 (Bone Vibrator)
Coupler: Artificial Mastoid (IEC 60318-6)

1) Short Duration Stimuli Calibration

Calibration of short duration stimuli is done by matching the peak to peak output of each stimulus
to the peak to peak of the appropriate pure tone reference. The Calibration Wizard will ask you to
capture and mark the peak to peak of the pure tone signal for a reference. This will be done for
each frequency. This reference will be used during the process of calibrating the following
stimuli. From a calibration point of view, the TIP 50 is expected to be equivalent to the ER-3A
insert earphone.

a. Tone Burst
The numbers below are peRETSPLs (and couplers) from ISO 389-6:2007 (E). The
values in blue are the peRETSPL values that were derived from values in the ISO
standard.

Transducer 250 500 750 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 8.0
Hz Hz Hz kHz kHz kHz kHz kHz kHz kHz
TDH 39 with 32.0 23.0 20.5 18.5 21.5 25.0 25.5 27.5 36.0 41.0
IEC 60318-1
TDH 39 with 30.5 21.0 19.0 18.0 20.5 25.0 24.0 25.0 35.5 38.5
IEC 60318-3
(6cc/NBS9A)
ER-3A with 28.0 23.5 22.5 21.5 25.0 28.5 30.5 32.5 36.5 41.0
IEC 60318-4
ER-3A with 24.5 19.5 18.5 16.0 17.5 20.0 21.0 23.0 22.5 25.5
IEC 60318-5

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b. Click
ISO 389-6 provides the reference threshold hearing values for test signals of short
duration per transducer as follows:

Transducer Coupler/Mic Reference Threshold

TDH 39 IEC 60318-1 31.0 dB peRETSPL
TDH 39 IEC 60318-3 31.0 dB peRETSPL
ER-3A IEC 60318-4 35.5 dB peRETSPL
ER-3A IEC 60318-5 35.5 dB peRETSPL
B71 IEC 60318-6 51.5 dB peRETVFL
Loud Speaker WS2F according to IEC 61094-1 20.0 dB peRETSPL

Note: Use of the ear stimulators is preferred for the TDH 39 and ER-3A calibration.

ISO 389-6 also provides correction values for different repetition (rep) rates for clicks in
Annex A, Table A.1 for the TDH 39 only. See below.

Rep Rates
Transducer 10 Hz 20 Hz 40 Hz 60 Hz 80 Hz 100 Hz
TDH 39 1.3 0 -1.7 -2.9 -3.2 -4.9
______________________________________________________________________
NOTE: The default setting for the rep rate calibration shall be set to the 20 Hz,
independent of the rep rate selected. However, the operator can elect to utilize the
correction values given above based on the rep rate chosen in their protocol.

c. CE-Chirp
Calibration of the CE-Chirp is not required. The frequency spectrum of the CE-Chirp is
identical to the Click so the Click calibration value is used for the CE-Chirp.

d. CE-Chirp Octave Band

The numbers below are peRETSPLs (and couplers).

Transducer TIP 50 TIP 50 TDH 39 TDH 39 B 71 LdSpkr

711 occl. ear Ear Artificial FFMic
Coupler 2cc / HA2 sim. 6cc / NBS9A Simulator Mastoid 0° Azimuth
IEC 60318-5 IEC 60318-4 IEC 60318-3 IEC 60318-1 IEC 60318-6
dB p.p.e.SPL dB p.p.e.SPL dB p.p.e.SPL dB p.p.e.SPL dB p.p.e.VFL dB p.p.e.SPL
PTB Report PTB Report PTB Report PTB Report PTB Report PTB Report
Frequency
500 22.5 26.5 24.0 26.0 75.0 21.5
1000 18.5 24.5 21.0 21.5 61.0 21.0
2000 22.0 30.5 27.0 27.0 50.0 17.5
4000 25.0 35.0 27.5 30.0 55.0 14.0

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Calibration Process
1) On the main screen, press Control Alt Shift C.

2) Launch the Earphone Calibration dialog.

Main Menu > Options > Earphone Calibration

3) From the Name pull down field, select the transducer to be calibrated. The default calibration files
cannot be edited. A new calibration file must be created.

a. Select from the Name pulldown list one that is for the same transducer type you will be
calibrating. Then press the Copy and Edit button to make an editable copy of an existing
calibration file.

i. On Copied Transducer enter a new unique name for the transducer calibration
data.

It is recommended to use the following naming format:

transducer type, IEC coupler number, transducer serial number.

ii. Press OK.

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iii. The calibration setting(s) for the original transducer will be displayed. Edit the
setting as required.

NOTE: If calibrating GSI supplied transducers, do not make changes to any of the
following fields: Acoustic delay, Acoustic Polarity, Hardware Maximum, or Enter
Manufacturer’s deltas (i.e., RETSPL).

iv. Acoustic Delay

The Acoustic delay, for the transducer being calibrated, represents the time the
sound takes to travel from the transducer to the eardrum.

GSI recommend 0.85 ms delay for GSI TIP 50 insert phones and 0.0 ms for TDH
39 headphones and B71 Bone Vibrator.

Note: In all cases, the delay value is an approximation and is dependent on the
ambient air temperature and composition. The speed of sound is almost
independent of atmospheric pressure. However the acoustic characteristics of the
intervening space/ cavity between the transducer and the eardrum will affect the
delays to some degree.

For example, the length of the sound tube from the miniature speaker located inside
the transducer, to the end of the foam ear tip used on the GSI TIP- 50 tubal inserts,
measures 292mm. Assuming the ear tip is very close to the ear drum (tympanic
membrane) and also assuming the ambient pressure is equal to 1013.5hPa and the
ambient temperature is 20° Celsius, then the delay will be 0.85 milliseconds.

v. Acoustic Polarity
If set to Normal, it means the earphone diaphragm will move towards the ear when
a condensation stimulus is used. In this case, electrically the tip of the plug is
considered positive and the ring of the plug is considered negative.

All GSI supplied earphones and insert phones are wired for this convention. Some
non-GSI supplied earphones may be wired in reverse. In this case, select Inverted
for the polarity.

vi. Hardware’s Maximum Checkbox

This box is normally checked. This limits the power to the transducer to that set by
the Audera system. If you want to use other limits, uncheck the box. GSI does not
recommend using limits higher than those set by the Audera system as this may
overdrive the Transducer.

vii. ISO 389-6 (2007)

This field reflects the ISO calibration state for the selected calibration entry
(i.e., Name pulldown field). If the calibration entry supports ISO, then it will be
“Yes”, otherwise it will be “No”.

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1. Connect the transducer to be calibrated to the relevant calibration coupler and cavity.

a. The TIP 50 (From a calibration point of view, the TIP 50 is expected to be equivalent to
the ER- 3A) insert phones RETSPL values for the pure tones are in the following table:

Frequency RETSPL, dB RETSPL, dB

Hz IEC 60318-5 IEC 60318-4
2cc/HA2 coupler 711/occluded ear simulator
250 14.0 17.5
500 5.5 9.5
750 2.0 6.0
1000 0 5.5
1500 2.0 9.5
2000 3.0 11.5
3000 3.5 13.0
4000 5.5 15.0
6000 2.0 16.0
8000 0 15.5

NOTE: ISO 389-2:1994 (E) lists the 2 cc coupler by the old number of IEC 126 and
the occluded ear simulator by its old name of IEC711 in Table 1. ANSI S3.6-2010 in
Table 7a provides a column called HA-2 w rigid tube which has the same RETSPL
values as the 60318-5 2 cc coupler and a column called the occluded ear simulator
that refers back to the IEC 60711 which is now called the IEC 60318-4.

b. The TDH 39 phones RETSPL values for the pure tones are in the following table:

Frequency RETSPL, dB, RETSPL, dB

Hz IEC 60318-3 IEC 60318-1
6cc/NBS9A Coupler Wide- Band/ear simulator
250 25.5 27.0
500 11.5 13.5
750 7.5 9.0
1000 7.0 7.5
1500 6.5 7.5
2000 9.0 9.0
3000 10.0 11.5
4000 9.5 12.0
6000 15.5 16.0
8000 13.0 15.5

NOTE: These values are found in ISO 389-1:1998 Tables 1 and 2. ANSI S3.6-2010
also provides the octave and half octave values in Table 5. Only the octave and half
octave values are used on the Audera. Please note that there is a discrepancy in ANSI
standard for the values for 750 Hz with the NBS 9A (6 cc coupler specified in ANSI). It
lists the value of 750 Hz as 8.0. It should be listed as 7.5. ANSI S3.6-2010 Table 5
references ISO 389-1 standard.

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c. The B71 Bone Vibrator RETSPL values for the pure tones are in the following table:

Frequency RETFL, dB RETFL, dB

Hz ANSI S3.6 ANSI S3.6 &
Artificial Mastoid ISO 389-3:1994 (E)
Forehead
250 67.0 79.0
500 58.0 72.0
750 48.5 61.5
1000 42.5 51.0
1500 36.5 47.5
2000 31.0 42.5
3000 30.0 42.0
4000 35.5 43.5
6000 40.0 51.0
8000 40.0 50.0

NOTE: ISO 389-3:1994 (E) lists the mastoid values in Table 1 and provides a listing of
the forehead minus mastoid dB values in Annex C whereas ANSI S3.6 provides the
mastoid and forehead values specifically along with a third column which list the
differences. Both sets of forehead minus mastoid dB values match per frequency.

d. The Loudspeaker RETSPL values for the pure tones are in the table below. These
values were derived from ISO 226 - 2003. Loudspeaker calibration is typically
performed in free field with the microphone of the sound level meter positioned at 1
meter distance, zero degree incidence.

Frequency RETSPL, dB
Hz FF mic
250 11.5
500 4.5
750 2.5
1000 2.5
1500 2.0
2000 -1.5
3000 -6.0
4000 -5.5
6000 6.0
8000 12.5

2. Select the Calibrate Left button and follow the instructions in the Calibraion Wizard.

3. Select the Calibrate Right button and follow the instructions in the Calibration Wizard.

4. Select the Print button to print out a calibration certificate.

NOTE: Printing must be done before calibrating a different transducer. It will not be possible to
print the calibration certificate later.

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5. It recommended saving the calibration data out to a separate file.

a. To do this, on the Earphone Calibration dialog, select Export button to save the
calibration data to a known file location. The Windows file name should match that of
the calibration data name on the Earphone Calibration dialog. This must be done
before calibrating a different transducer.

b. Copy the calibration files to a CD or other secure location.

6. Select the Save button.

NOTE: All Frequencies and both sides of the transducer must be calibrated or the information
will not be saved. Once saved, the calibration file will now be displayed in the Options >
Assign Calibration Information list of available transducers.

7. Go back to step 2 to calibrate another transducer or go to the next step if all transducers have
been calibrated.

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Calibration Wizard
There are several steps for calibration. The wizard will now walk the user through the calibration of each
of the required stimuli at the necessary frequencies for:

• Pure Tone
• Tone Burst
• Click (CE-Chirp uses Click as the calibration reference)
• CE-Chirp Octave Band
• Broadband Noise (for masking)

Welcome dialog:

Steps:

a. Select Next.

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Record Calibration Equipment Information

Steps:

a. Enter all the appropriate information into each field.

b. Select Next.

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Pure Tone Calibration

For each pure tone frequency there will be a dialog similar to the following.

Steps:

a) The target level can be adjusted if necessary to get a better signal to noise ratio in your
environment.

b) When calibrating the Bone vibrator, a Correction Factor can be entered and an Expected
Level field will be displayed. The Correction Value is added to the Target Level to
determine the Expected Level. This is only used when calibrating a bone vibrator (i.e. to
account for the MIC and mastoid calibration values).

c) Using the sound level meter measure the actual acoustical output of the transducer.

d) Use the up and down Adjustment buttons on the left side of the dialog to adjust the output
level, until it is within the required accuracy limits.

e) Enter the measured output level from the sound level meter into the Measured Level (dB
SPL) field.

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f) If the System is licensed for AEP, capture the reference peak to peak on an oscilloscope
for short duration stimuli calibration.

a. Use an oscilloscope attached to the electrical output of the sound level meter to
capture the peak to peak level of the pure tone output of the transducer. (HINT:
For an improved signal, you may need to increase the output gain of the sound
level meter. See the manual for your sound level meter for instructions on
adjusting the gain.)

b. On the oscilloscope, use markers to note the peak to peak levels of the signal.

c. Enter the measured peak to peak value (mV) into the field on the wizard.

g) Select Next.

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2-1-2 Tone Burst Calibration

If the system is licensed for AEP, the wizard will display the 2-1-2 Tone Burst stimuli calibration pages.
There will be one dialog for each frequency: 250, 500, 750, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 6 kHz, 8
kHz.

Steps:

a) The Audera will now output a Tone Burst 2-1-2 stimulus.

b) Use the up and down buttons on the left side of the dialog to adjust the peak to peak
output level, until it matches the peak to peak levels of the pure tone markers and it is
within the required accuracy limits.

c) Select Next.

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Click Calibration
If the system is licensed for AEP, the wizard will display the Click stimuli calibration page.

Steps:

a) The Audera will now output the Click stimulus.

b) Use the up and down Adjustment buttons on the left side of the dialog to modify the peak
to peak output level, until it matches the peak to peak levels of the pure tone markers for
1000 Hz pure tone and it is within the required accuracy limits.

c) Enter the measured peak to peak value in the field on the wizard.

d) Select Next.

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CE-Chirp Octave Band(s) Calibration

If the system is licensed for AEP, the wizard will display the CE-Chirp Octave Bands stimuli calibration
pages. There will be one dialog for each Octave: 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Hz.

Steps:

a) The Audera will now output a CE-Chirp Octave Band stimulus.

b) Use the up and down Adjustment buttons on the left side of the dialog to modify the peak
to peak output level, until it matches the peak to peak levels of each corresponding pure
tone marker appropriate to the Octave Band chirp selected (e.g. 500 Hz pure marker for
500 Hz CE-Chirp Octave Band) and it is within the required accuracy limits.

c) Enter the measured peak to peak value into the field on the wizard.

d) Select Next.

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Broadband Noise Calibration

Steps:

a) The target level can be adjusted if necessary to get a better signal to noise ratio in your
environment.

b) Enter any correction factors that are required. The correction value is added to the
Target Level to determine the Expected Level. This is typically only used when
calibrating a bone vibrator (i.e. the MIC and mastoid calibration values).

c) Using the sound level meter to measure the actual acoustical output of the transducer.

d) Use the Adjustment up and down buttons on the left side of the dialog to modify the
output level, until it is within the required accuracy limits.

e) Enter the measured output level from the sound level meter into the Measured Level (dB
SPL) field.

f) Select Next.

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Calibration Wizard Finish

Steps:

a. Select Finish.

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Start
Calibration Wizard Steps

Pure Tone Tone Burst

250 hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst Octave Band

500 hz Calibration Step Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst

750 hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst Octave Band CE Click

1K hz Calibration Step Calibration Step Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst

1.5K hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst Octave Band

2k hz Calibration Step Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst

3k hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst Octave Band

4k hz Calibration Step Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst

6k hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Pure Tone Tone Burst

8k hz Calibration Step Calibration Step

Broadband noise
na Calibration Step

Finish

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DPOAE Probe Calibration

Equipment Requirements

Larson Davis Model 800B or Equivalent Sound Level Meter (Type 1)

B&K 711 coupler (IEC 60318-4)
Audera OAE Test Cavity (2001-7010)
0.2CC & 7.0 CC Test Cavities (1760-7010)

Calibration Process

Connect a 711 coupler to a SLM and calibrate it with an acoustic calibrator or piston phone to ensure
proper SPL measurements for all of the following tests. Set the SLM up as follows: Range = 50 - 110,
Linear, Continuous, filtering OFF, Sample Rate/Slow.

Connect the DPOAE probe to be tested to the Audera base unit and connect the Audera to the laptop
with the Audera program. Turn on the Audera base unit and double-click the Audera icon.

To access the calibration mode, simultaneously press Ctl, Alt, Shift, and C. A “Manufacturer” menu will
appear. Click the Manufacturer menu and select Calibrate an Earprobe.

Step 1 of 12: Introduction

Click Next to advance to the next step.

Step 2 of 12: Load existing calibration data

If no data to load, click Next to start the calibration process or choose an existing file as a template to edit.

Step 3 of 12: Enter details of the calibration environment

Enter the probe serial number and calibration information. Click Next to advance to the next step.

Step 4 of 12: Compute microphone calibration curve

Connect the probe to the 711 coupler and click OK on the pop window.

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Observe the SPL measurement on the SLM and use the up or down arrows (with the appropriate step
size) to set the SPL measured on the SLM to measure 75 dB for each frequency. Click the SLM Reading
OK button to advance to the next frequency. Repeat this method until all frequencies are checked and
then click Next to advance to the next step.

Step 5 of 12: Calibrate speakers in IEC 711 coupler

This test will run the speaker tests in automatic mode. When the test is complete, verify that all results for
F1 and F2 pass. Click Next to advance to the next step.

Step 6 of 12: Compute maximum harmonic distortion level

This test will run the distortion test in automatic mode. When the test is complete, verify that all results for
F1 and F2 pass. Click Next to advance to the next step

Step 7 of 12: Verify speaker dynamic range

Observe the SPL measurement on the SLM for each frequency and verify the following tolerances:

Speaker Tolerance Target Level

F1 +/- 1.5 dB 83.5 dB – 86.5 dB SPL
F2 +/- 3.0 dB 82.0 dB – 88.0 dB SPL

Click Pass if the SPL measured falls within the target level or Fail if it does not. All frequencies must
pass. When all frequencies for both transducers have been checked, click Next to advance to the next
step.

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Step 8 of 12: Compute test cavity baseline

Connect the probe to the test cavity that is to be calibrated with the probe. Click OK on the pop up
window.

Verify that all results pass and click Next to advance.

Step 9 of 12: Compute minimum cavity volume threshold

Connect the probe to the .2 CC test cavity and click OK on the pop up window.

When the measurement is complete, click Next to advance.

Step 10 of 12: Compute maximum volume threshold

Connect the probe to the 7.0 CC test cavity and click OK on the pop up window.

Verify the test result is Pass and click Next to advance.

Step 11 of 12: Save the results

If all tests have passed click the SAVE button. The file C:\Grason-Stadler\GSI Audera\Utility will open as
default.

Important Note: Next to “Save as Type,” you MUST press the Drop down arrow and choose “Audera
calibration files (*.ecl).” DO NOT save as the default selection “(*.cal, *.ecl)” or the file will not be usable
and the calibration process must begin anew.

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Enter the serial number as the file name; then click Next to advance.

Step 12 of 12: Print the calibration certificate

Click Print to print the calibration certificate. Click Next to complete the calibration. The Earphone
calibration is complete, click OK on the pop up window to return to the main Audera screen.

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Back Up and Restoring of Calibration Files

Audera has two calibration files:
1. Common_calibration.dat.
a. This file contains entries for Earphone, Bone Conduction and Speaker transducers.
2. Common_earprobe_calibration.dat
a. This file contains the OAE probe calibration data.

It is possible to back up all calibration data or individual calibrations done for a transducer.

Backing Up all Audera Calibration Data

1. Copy the following files that are located in the directory “C:\Grason-Stadler\GSI Audera\Config” to
a known safe location:
a. common_calibrat.dat
b. common_earprobe_calibration.dat

Backing Up Individual Transducer Calibration Data

It is possible to backup an individual calibration entry. To do this, follow the following steps:
Enable calibration menu items: Press CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+C
From the main menu, select Options->Earphone Calibration
From the Earphone Calibration dialog, select the calibration entry (i.e., the Name pulldown field) you
want to backup from the Name drop down.

Select “Export”.

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From the Select Calibration File dialog, specify the files name and location where you would like the
calibration data to be saved.

Restoring Calibration Data

To restore the complete calibration data follow these steps:
1. Shutdown Audera
2. Copy the files:
a. common_calibrat.dat
b. common_earprobe_calibration.dat

that were backed up when doing the following the Backing Up All Calibration Data instructions
above to the directory: “C:\Grason-Stadler\GSI Audera\Config”.
3. Start up Audera

Installing/Restoring Individual Transducer Calibration Data

Audera 2.7 provides the ability to install one or more calibration data entries into an existing Audera
system. The installer and supported files are provided as part of the Audera install.
To use this installer follow these steps,
1) Copy all the files located in the directory
“C:\Grason-Stadler\GSI Audera\Config\CalibrationInstaller”
to a USB Thumb Drive or blank CD. This installer updates the Audera’s common_calibration.dat
file with any calibration entries (files whose extension it .cal) found in the same directory as it is
located.
2) Copy the calibration files saved when following the instructions in the “Backing up Individual
Transducer Calibration Data” section, to the same USB Thumb Driver or blank CD.
3) Install the Thumb Drive to the desired PC where Audera is located (or put the CD in the drive).
a. If using a thumb drive, on the target PC, select setup.exe.

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b. If using a CD, there is an autrorun.inf file that will automatically launch the “GSI Audera
Calibration File Setup Wizard”. If this does not automatically run select setup.exe.
4) Follow the instructions in the wizard.

The installer will copy the .cal files into the directory specified by the user. It will then merge
these .cal files into the customer’s common_calibration.dat file.

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Select Close.

Start Audera.

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Chapter 4
Board Layout and Diagrams
This chapter contains the board
Audera Amplifier 4-2 layout and diagrams for the Audera
system.
Audera base 4-3

Audera DSP 4-4

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Audera Amplifier

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Audera base

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Audera DSP

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Audera software problems 5-2

A guide to minimizing extraneous noise 5-5

Electrical and electromagnetic interference 5-5
Other problematic areas 5-5
Troubleshooting for environmental noise 5-5

Evoked Potentials 5-6

Principles of Signal Averaging 5-7

Types of noise 5-8

Physiological noise 5-8
System Noise 5-8
Stimulus Artifact 5-8
Monitor Noise 5-8
Environmental Noise 5-8

Reducing Noise Pickup 5-9

Wrap-around test cable 5-9

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Audera software problems

Symptom Solution

When entering the Audera software you get the following error or if the 1. Check to make sure the
system starts looking for the USB driver: Audera Base unit is
powered on and the USB
cable is connected
between the computer and
base.

2. If the Audera is not

powered on, or the
application did not close
correctly, the user will
need to do the following:
a. Select Exit from the
dialog window.
b. Power off the Audera
and count to 10.
c. Power the Audera unit
back on.
d. Launch the Audera
Software

3. Check to see if Grason-

Stadler Audera is in the
device manager under
Universal Serial Bus
Adapters

4. If the Audera Driver is not

loaded. You will need to
add new hardware and the
driver is located at
C:\Grason-Stadler\GSI
Audera\Drivers and the file
is called dpinst.exe (for 32
bit machines) or
dpinst64.exe (for 64 bit
machines).
Audera.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
1. This error occurs in
versions 2.6.7 and 2.7.
The auderaconf.xml file is
recreated.

2. The user will have to

reenter their site name,
audio limit and assigned
calibration information.

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When entering the Audera Software you get the following error: 1. Check to verify that the
Amplifier cable is
connected properly reset
the cable and try again.

2. Is the >50 Impedance LED

on the amplifier lit? If yes
replace the amplifier
cable. If no call GSI
Technical support for
assistance.

3. Amplifier possibly needs

to be replaced.

The customer reports that the unit will not generate a stimulus level above 1. From the Main Audera
90 dB. Screen select Options
then Main Options and
adjust the Artificial Audio
Level limit to the level
desired.

2. NOTE: The Maximum

output is 130 dB SPL.

The customer reports that the Facility Name is missing. 1. From the Main Audera
Screen, select Options
then Main > Options
enter Facility Name in the
box labeled Site Name
then select OK.
Symptom Solution

The customer reports that part of the screen is missing. Example: Right 1. This is usually caused by
hand portion of the screen is being cut off. the display setting DPI
(dots per inch) being set to
120.

2. To correct this setting:

From the desktop select
Start > Control Panel >
Display

3. Select the tab labeled

Settings.

4. Select the Advanced

button.

5. Using the drop down

menu under DPI select
Normal Size (90 DPI).

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6. Select Okay to the Font

changes message.

7. Select Apply.

8. Select Yes to reboot.

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A guide to minimizing The interfering source may not even Alternatively, the Audera
be in the same room and can still
extraneous noise
amplifier can be placed in
cause difficulties. Some power one position and different
devices can radiate interference for devices in the nearby vicinity
Electrical and electromagnetic some distance. The following may suspected of causing
interference contribute: interference can be switched
On and Off or moved to see
Biologic signals are of extremely • Anything with a large electrical motor if this reduces the
low amplitude and can be easily (i.e., lifts, refrigerators, pumps) interference. Check nearby
covered up by electrical and • MRI Systems rooms, including the floor
electromagnetic interference giving • Transmitter antennas commonly above and below in
poor results during testing. The found on hospital roofs multistory buildings. In this
electrode leads and the Audera case, the “delta network”
described earlier can be
amplifier are vulnerable to these Other problematic areas replaced by attaching the
types of interference.
electrodes to a volunteer.
• Physically touching a patient can
Never place the Audera amplifier alter stray electrical fields around
on or near other electrical Electrode impedance, as
the patient. measured when the
equipment, including the Audera
base unit and its associated electrodes are attached to a
• Touching the electrodes themselves patient, should be as low as
computer and monitor. Most or their leads should especially be
electrical equipment contains possible because this helps
avoided. to reduce interference
power supplies, which could
interfere with the Audera amplifier. • Any device as it is being switched problems. It is unsatisfactory
Be aware of possible interference to test a patient when the
On or Off, such as a light switch, impedance is high. In
sources in the nearby vicinity. A list can cause transient interference.
of possible sources are the general, other equipment in
following: the room should be switched
• Other devices or monitoring Off, if not required.
equipment attached to a patient, Be especially suspicious of
• Any power cables such as ECG monitors. the following:
• Computers and Computer
monitors
• Electrode “extension
• Plug in “power adaptors” Troubleshooting for environmental
leads”
• Fluorescent lighting should not noise
• Power cables crossing
be used
over the leads
• Light dimmers should not be Ideally, a delta network of three • increases the problem
used resistors of 47K ohms should be
• Computers and monitors
• Medical equipment connected to the electrode inputs.
• Fluorescent lights
• Communication cables (i.e., This can then be used to help identify
a problem source by running a test in • Light dimmers
computer network cables)
• Mobile phones
• Oscilloscopes the Paused mode and observing the
• Motors
• Microwave ovens results as the Audera amplifier is
• Televisions moved from position to position. The
• Radios stimulus can be set to Off by setting
• Step up, step down transformers the stimulus level to -10 dB.
• Stereos and amplifiers
• CD players

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Evoked Potentials
An evoked potential is an electrical
response of the nervous system to
a sensory stimulation. The three 10
types of stimulation are: μV
• Auditory
• Visual
• Somatosensory (electrical
stimulus)
0 250 ms 100 ms
EEG
Each type of response has a (1 second)
unique appearance (Figure 1).

Compared to the ongoing electrical

activity of the brain
(Electroencephalogram or EEG),
an evoked potential is quite small.
The amplitude of the ongoing EEG
may reach 50 µV. The typical
amplitude of an auditory evoked
potential is less than 0.5 µV ABR VEP
(Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Size Relationship of EEG to Evoked Potentials

ABR VEP SEP

SNS 25 μV SNS 100 μV SNS 100 μV

10 ms 250 ms 40 ms

Stimulus Rarefaction Click Reverse Checkerboard Current Pulse set for

Rate @ 75dB nHL 32 x 32 mild twitch
Duration 11.4 / sec 1.9 / sec 5.1 / sec
Repetitions 100 μs — 100 μs
Low Frequency Filter 2000 100 500
High Frequency Filter 30 Hz to 150 Hz 1 Hz 5 Hz
3 kHz 100 Hz 1.5 kHz

Figure 1 – Types of responses

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Principles of Signal
Averaging
Signal averaging is a method for
extracting a small signal from a noisy
environment (Figure 3). In other
words, it improves the signal-to-noise
ratio.

Signal averaging involves applying

multiple stimuli and sampling for the
response after each stimulus
presentation. The response is time-
locked to the stimulus, and therefore
additive. The ongoing electrical
activity is random, and therefore
subtractive.

The averaged signal = sum of

sweeps / number of sweeps.

Figure 3

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System Noise Environmental Noise

Types of Noise
There are several categories of Stimulus Artifact The sensitive amplifiers can
pick up electromagnetic
background noise that can affect the The patient electrodes can pick
radiation through the electrode
quality of the evoked response. We up electromagnetic radiation
leads or power lines. Some
use the term “artifact” to describe any from the headphones or
typical sources of environment
background noise level that exceeds electrical stimulator probe. Route
noise are:
the level of the incoming patient the headphone leads or
electrical stimulator probe leads • 50/60 Hz power radiation
signal (the ongoing EEG). There are
away from the patient electrode • switching noise from light
several sources of artifact.
leads to minimize this source of dimmers
noise. • electrocautery instruments
Physiological noise • other instruments in vicinity
• nearby radio station
Muscular artifact (Electromyogram or Monitor Noise
EMG). For an ABR, this typically This can appear on the incoming
Typically, these effects are
comes from tense neck or jaw signal if the headbox or patient is
magnified by a poor ground
muscles. Relax the patient. too close to the display monitor.
connection at the power
receptacle.

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Reducing Noise Pickup Wrap-around test cable NOTE: Channel 1 of the

Amplifier always corresponds
Try the following suggestions to To help in diagnosing Amplifier to the Blue (left) channel of the
reduce the pickup of environmental and signal issues each Audera is Audera Main Box. Channel 2
noise: shipped with a test cable that is corresponds to the Red (right)
referred to as the Wrap-Around channel.
• Achieve low electrode impedances Cable. This cable can be used to
(less than 5 k). input a signal from the output 3. Enter the Audera Program
jacks of the Audera into an and select a patient from the
• Balance electrode impedances (less individual channel of the Audera list or create a test patient.
than 1.5 k difference). Amplifier. This signal can be
used in both the ASSR and ABR 4. Select the ASSR button at
• Dress (braid or tape) the electrode test screens. the bottom of the screen.
lead wires together or bundle them
up to reduce the effective length. 1. To use this feature find the 5. From the Main ASSR test
Wrap-Around Cable part screen select the Hardware
• Choose a stimulus rate that is NOT number 2001-9608. test for BioMed Dept.
a harmonic of the line voltage.
2. Insert the ¼ inch phone plug 6. From the Test Set drop
• Make sure all unused amplifier into the Blue (Left Ear) Jack down menu. Be sure that the
inputs are on STANDBY or are on the Audera Main Box. Plug Left Ear button is selected
shorted together. the other end of the cable into and then select Start Test.
channel 1 on the Audera
• Keep headbox, stimulus and power Amplifier – red-to-red, black- The response will be similar
leads separated. to-black. to the graphic below.

• Make sure ground in the power

receptacle is intact.

• Turn off (unplug, if possible) any

unnecessary electrical devices in
the area.

• Keep instrument away from

anything that radiates or picks up
electromagnetic energy such as
fluorescent lights, light dimmers,
heating lamp, other instruments,
elevator controls, etc.

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Notice that there is a sine wave in the

lower right hand area in blue with a
label that reads EEG chn 1. Also, on
the left in the Vector View you will see
a solid line that extends from the
center to the outside of the circle.
Finally, there should be in the center,
a line going up the red line on the left
side of the Probability View.

If this result is not seen, check all

connections and verify that the left ear
is being tested. If problems still
persist, repeat the process for the
right ear by plugging the wrap-around
cable into the red (right) channel of
the Audera Base and into the red and
black connecters labeled channel 2
on the Audera Amplifier and selecting
the Right Ear from the main ASSR
screen. If the waveforms are still not
correct, replace the Amplifier and/or
cable and contact GSI Service for
assistance.

The Wrap-Around Cable can also be

used to verify AEP functionality. To do
this,

1. Select a patient name or create a

new patient from the main menu
screen.

2. Verify that the Wrap-around cable is

plugged into the left (blue)
connector on the Audera Main Box
and the other end is plugged into
channel 1 of the Audera Amplifier.

3. Select AEP from the bottom of the

screen. Select Left Ear then select
Acquisition Screen. From the Test
Set drop down menu, select 39.1/s
Tone-Pip ABR- Ipsi only 1
channel (Figure 1).

Figure 1

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4. Select Start Test. After a few

sweeps the following waveform
should be seen in the active
Acquisition area (Figure 1).

5. When the Acquisition has been

completed, either Accept or
Discard the waveform (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

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6. If the waveform is Accepted it will

place the waveform in the Previous
Results area of the screen (Figure
1). This can be very helpful in
verifying the operation of the
system. Retest the Left Channel or
exit to the Review Screen. If the
Left Channel is retested:

7. Select Start Test. The system will

rerun the Left Channel. Upon
completion, and again Accept or
Discard the acquired waveform. If
the waveform is accepted, this
waveform should overlay the
previous waveform in the Previous
Results area. If the waveform does
not overlay the previous waveform,
verify that no parameters have Figure 1
been changed.

8. To Test the Right Channel, select

Back to Acquisition Screen.

9. Select Right Ear then select

Acquisition Screen.

10. Remove the Wrap-Around Cable

from the Blue (left) headset jack
and insert it into the Red (right)
headset jack.

. 11. Place the other end of the Wrap-

. Around cable into channel 2 of the
. Audera Amplifier.

12. Verify that the test set still is set

for 39.1/s Tone-Pip ABR- Ipsi only
1 channel. Select Start Test. The
acquired waveform should now be
colored red and mirror the
previous recorded waveforms.

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13. After the test run is

completed, select Accept.
The acquired waveform will
be placed in the Previous
Results area under the Blue
waveforms. These waveforms
should appear as shown in
Figure 2.

If the waveforms do not line up and

they were acquired with the exact
same settings contact GSI
Technical Support for assistance.

NOTE: Acquired waveforms that are

blue correspond to channel 1 (Left)
and red waveforms correspond to
channel 2 (Right).
Figure 2

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Chapter 6
Parts List
Audera Parts List 6-2

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Audera Parts List

Category GSI Part Number Description

Amplifier 2001-9635 2 Channel Amplifier

Assembly’s 2001-3000 Audera 115V Main Base

2001-3001 Audera 230V Main Base

2001-3002 Audera 100V Main Base

2001-9650 500VA Isobox 220V

2001-9652 500VA Isobox 115V

Cables 2001-9607 Audera AC Power

4204-0291 Euro Shielded Power

4204-0292 UK Shielded Power

4204-0293 Australian Power

4204-0294 Indian Shielded Power

2001-9609 9 Foot Amplifier cable

2001-9612 US Power cord 3 m

2001-9611 Cable PB II intf. 12" (isobox - printer)

2001-9610 Monitor Power Cable 1 m

1700-0232 USB Cable .5 m

1700-0233 USB Cable 1 m

2001-9608 Audera Wrap-Around Cable

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Category GSI Part Number Description

Circuit Boards 2001-4700 Audera DSP Board

2001-4705 Audera Impedance Board

2001-4710 Audera Amplifier Board

Computers 2001-0300 Audera Desktop Computer

2001-0305 Audera Laptop

1700-9691 Mouse/2Button W/PS2

1700-9692 Keyboard/83 Key Low Profile

1700-0477 DRV/CD-RW

2001-9682 External CD-RW

Consumables 2001-9645 Gel Nu Prep 40 oz Tube

2001-9646 Ten 20 Paste 40 oz Tube

2001-9640 6mm Cup Electrodes 12pk

2001-9641 10mm Cup Electrodes 12pk

2001-9642 Electrode Linkers(jumpers) 1per

2001-9643 Disp Side Snap Electrode 25pk

2001-9644 1.0m Reusable Snap Electrodes 5pk

1700-9621 Eartip Disp 3.5mm 20pk

1700-9631 Eartip Disp 4.0mm 20pk

1700-9634 Eartips/Disp Foam 13mm 100/pk

1700-9632 Eartips/Disp Foam 10mm 100/pk

1700-9688 Tip Tubes Pairs 3/pk

1700-9686 Replacement Nubbies 10/pk

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Category GSI Part Number Description

Manuals 2001-0141 Audera AEP/CAEP User Manual

2001-0142 Audera ASSR User Manual

2001-0143 Audera DOAEP User Manual

2001-0144 Audera Abbreviated User Manual

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Software 2001-0648 Audera V2.7 Application Software, CD Assy (USA)

2001-0649 Audera V2.7 Application Software, CD Assy (International)

Transducers 8000-0130 Bone Vibrator 50 Ohm B71

8000-0152 Headphone 50 Ohm TDH39P

1700-9624 TIP-50 Insert Phones (pair)

8000-2010 8 Ohm Speaker 30W 140-20 KHz

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