Sonic Fitting Guide 1 Cheer Compact Power Plus Power Nano Fitting Guide www.sonici.com
Sonic Fitting Guide 3 Fitting Guide Table of Contents Fitting Guide 3 Hearing Systems Overview 4 Acoustic Options 6 Thin Tube lengths 7 Determining the proper Thin Tube length 7 Fitting Ranges 8 Attaching and Removing the Earhook or Thin Tube Adapter 9 Compact Power Plus and Power BTE 9 Nano BTE 9 Changing the Dome 10 Installation of Right/Left Indicators 10 Replacing the Battery Door 12 DAI and FM Adapters 14 Attaching and Removing the DAI and FM Adapters 14 Using the FM Adapter 15 Using the DAI Adapter 15 Fitting Sonic BTE Hearing Instruments with EXPRESSfit 16 Attaching the Programming Cables 16 FittingLINK 18 Screen shot Expressfit 18 Screen shot Expressfit 19 Ordering Information 20
4 Sonic Fitting Guide Hearing Systems Overview Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instruments are available in different styles and with various acoustic options, depending on the patient s degree of hearing loss, the anatomy of the client s ear, and individual style preferences. This guide is designed to help you fit and manage BTE hearing instruments. Compact Power Plus (CPx) BTE with Earhook 2 2a 1 1 3 4 1 Multi control 2 Microphone 2a Second microphone 3 Earhook 4 Sound outlet 5 Battery door 6 Direct Audio Input (with an optional DAI adapter) 6 5 Power BTE with Earhook (also available with thin tube system) 2 2a 1 1 3 4 5 1 Multi control 2 Microphone 2a Second microphone 3 Earhook 4 Sound outlet 5 Battery door 6 Direct Audio Input (with an optional DAI adapter) 6
Sonic Fitting Guide 5 Nano BTE with Thin Tube System (also available with earhook) 2 2a 1 8 3 4 5 6 1 Push button 2 Microphone 2a Second microphone 3 Adapter 4 Thin tube 5 Sound outlet 6 Dome 7 Ear Grip (optional) 8 Battery door 7
6 Sonic Fitting Guide Acoustic Options All BTE models covered in this Fitting Guide can either be fitted with a conventional earhook or with the minifit thin tube system. Traditional earhooks are used with a custom earmold. The thin tube system can be combined with a variety of different domes and customized ear pieces. All Compact Power Plus, Power and Nano BTEs need to be fitted with the minifit thin tube system. All BTEs also allow custom fittings with a Custom Mold and Lite Tip. Conventional Earhook Available Acoustic Options minifit Thin Tubes Thin Tube Adapter Thin Tube 0.9 mm Thin Tube 1.3 mm Thin Tube Domes minifit Domes 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm Open Bass, Double Vent Bass, Single Vent Power Custom Fit Custom Mold Lite Tip
Sonic Fitting Guide 7 Thin Tube lengths To ensure a secure fitting with maximum patient comfort, the proper thin tube length should be selected for each patient before fitting a BTE instrument. Length Size Code XShort 0 Short 1 Medium 2 Long 3 Sonic minifit Thin Tubes come in four different lengths, and a red (Right) or blue (Left) marker on the thin tube identifies the orientation. Determining the proper Thin Tube length Fitting tool for minifit Thin Tubes To determine which thin tube length is most appropriate for your patient, use the fitting tool from your Sonic minifit Thin Tube Kit. 0 1 2 3
8 Sonic Fitting Guide Fitting Ranges BTE hearing instruments offer a variety of different styles which are appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses. Expected fitting ranges of each hearing instrument style are shown below. 0 Fitting Range CPx Frequency in Hertz (Hz) 0 Fitting Range P Frequency in Hertz (Hz) 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 Hearing Level in decibels (db) 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Hearing Level in decibels (db) 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000 3000 4000 6000 8000 0 10 20 30 40 Fitting Range N Frequency in Hertz (Hz) Hearing Level in decibels (db) 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
Sonic Fitting Guide 9 Attaching and Removing the Earhook or Thin Tube Adapter All BTE hearing instruments are available with either the minifit thin tube system or a conventional earhook. Compact Power Plus and Power BTE 1 Use the pointed end of the disassembly tool to push the lock pin free 2 Replace the hook or adapter with the desired part 3 Replace the lock pin (tweezers make this easier) Use the pointed end of the disassembly tool to push the lock pin. Remove hook or adapter. Nano BTE 1 Pull the adapter or the hook upwards from the instrument 2 Replace with a new hook or an adapter by pushing the desired part firmly onto the instrument
10 Sonic Fitting Guide Changing the Dome 1 Pull the used dome off the thin tube and discard 2 With clean hands, firmly push a new dome onto the thin tube as far as it will go If the dome is not pushed all the way onto the thin tube, it could fall off in the ear canal. Note! The soft domes are a disposable part. The client should be supplied with spare domes and shown how to change them. Installation of Right/Left Indicators 1 Open the battery door and insert the marker end into slot as shown 2 Twist and rotate the stick to break off the marker 3 Close the battery door VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking3_CMYK_HI VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking1_BW_HI VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking2_CMYK_HI Nano BTE
Sonic Fitting Guide 11 Compact Power Plus 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert the marker end into the slot as shown 3 Twist and rotate the stick to break off the marker 4 Close the battery door Power BTE 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert the marker end into the slot as shown 3 Rotate the stick to break off the marker 4 Close the battery door
12 Sonic Fitting Guide Replacing the Battery Door Compact Power Plus 1 Open the battery door and place the battery removal tool as shown 2 Gently pull the battery door off 3 Snap the new battery door in place and close Power and Nano BTE 1 Push out the metal pin with the disassembly tool 2 Pull the pin out with a pair of tweezers 3 When replacing the battery door, snap in the new door (closed position) and use the tweezers to place the pin into the hole 4 Use the flat end of the tweezers to push the pin completely in
Sonic Fitting Guide 13 Tamper-Resistant Battery Door The following models have an optional tamper-resistant battery door that can be ordered separately. A tamper-resistant door should be used for small children and vulnerable persons. Compact Power Plus BTE To lock the door, close the battery door completely. To unlock the door, insert the screwdriver into the slit in the bottom of the instrument and push to open. Power BTE 1 Open the tamper-resistant battery door 2 Insert the special left/right marker into the slot 3 Close the tamper-resistant battery door. The battery door is now locked. 4 To unlock the battery door, insert the tip of the tool into the small hole at the back 5 Move the tool to the right side. While holding this position, open the battery door. 1 2
14 Sonic Fitting Guide DAI and FM Adapters Attaching and Removing the DAI and FM Adapters Compact Power Plus BTE 1 Open the battery door fully 2 With the battery in place, slide the DAI or FM adapter into the slot until it lines up with the hearing instrument 3 Close the battery door 4 To remove the DAI or FM adapter, open the battery door and slide out Power BTE Before you attach the FM or DAI adapter to the hearing instrument, the standard battery door must be replaced with the one dedicated for these adapters. Refer to page 11 to see how to change the battery door. 1 Replace the battery door 2 With the battery in place, plug the DAI or FM adapter as shown 3 Close the battery door 4 To remove the DAI or FM adapter, open the battery door and unplug
Sonic Fitting Guide 15 Using the FM Adapter The Compact Power Plus and Power BTE hearing instruments are compatible with all commonly available ear level FM systems (FM receivers). The connection is established via the Europlug. Choose the FM adapter also when attaching a CROS microphone unit to the hearing instrument. Using the DAI Adapter Direct Audio Input (DAI) enables the hearing aid to receive signals directly from external sources such as a TV, personal stereo, PC audio output, MP3 player, etc. The DAI Adapter offers a Europlug connection to establish a wired coupling via the DAI cord to an external source. The DAI Adapter comes with two adjustable trimmers. Use the trimmer on the front to adjust the individual volume. The trimmer on the top selects the input impedance. 2 2 1 4 1 4 HI LO Position HI: TV, stereo, MP3 player, PC, etc. Position LO: Bodyworn FM solutions
16 Sonic Fitting Guide Fitting Sonic BTE Hearing Instruments with EXPRESSfit BTE hearing systems are programmed with EXPRESSfit using new standard (no. 2) programming cables. Some BTE models need a battery to be programmed. Please always insert a fresh battery prior to programming. Attaching the Programming Cables Compact Power Plus BTE 1 Open the battery door fully and slide the programming adapter into the slot until it lines up with the instrument 2 Close the battery door again and plug in the cable as shown Power BTE 1 Open the battery door fully. There is no need to insert a battery when programming. 2 Plug the cable into the connector
Sonic Fitting Guide 17 Nano BTE 1 Remove the cover with the small tool as shown 2 Plug the cable into the connector 3 To replace the cover, hook the top end under the shell first, then snap it in place
18 Sonic Fitting Guide FittingLINK Programming with FittingLINK FittingLINK is a wireless programming interface which allows fitting of all wireless hearing instruments. FittingLINK is connected to the PC via the provided dedicated Bluetooth dongle or USB cable. The FittingLINK Instructions for Use, provided in the packaging, contains important information about the product, its functions and pairing it with the PC. Please read the Instructions for Use carefully before using FittingLINK with EXPRESSfit. Getting Started Please prepare FittingLINK and pair it with your PC, as described in the FittingLINK Instructions for Use. When opening EXPRESSfit the first time after FittingLINK has been installed on the PC, it will automatically be detected as a programming interface. A dialog will offer to change your preferred programming interface to FittingLINK. This can be done any time later in Preferences Communication. Thereafter FittingLINK can be used in EXPRESSfit.
Sonic Fitting Guide 19 Detecting and Programming Hearing Instruments Make sure that FittingLINK is paired with your PC, fully charged, and switched on (steady green light on the top LED indicator). For safety reasons the hearing instruments should not be in the client s ear during detection. To ensure a good connection, make sure that the hearing instruments are aligned the correct way towards the FittingLINK neck loop antenna. Refer to the FittingLINK Instructions for Use. Open EXPRESSfit and click Detect. If FittingLINK is not selected as the default programming interface, select the FittingLINK option from the pull down menu besides the Detect button. Verify Right and Left Hearing Instruments In the Detect Hearing Instruments dialog, you can play a tone in each hearing instrument to identify to which side it is currently assigned. If the assignment is correct, click Next. If you would like to change the assignment, click Exchange and then click Next. Thereafter the fitting process is the same. For troubleshooting, please also refer to the FittingLINK Instructions for Use.
20 Sonic Fitting Guide Ordering Information Fitting Kit Product Comments Part Number minifit Thin Tube Kit For P BTE, CPx and N BTE Containing different types of domes and thin tubes, tools and other equipment 156557 Thin Tubes 0.9 mm (minifit) Product Comments Part Number minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 left 156522 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 left 156523 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 left 156524 Clamshell containing: minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 left 156525-5 minifit thin tubes 0.9 mm minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 right 156526-5 eargrips for minifit tubes minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 right 156527 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 right 156528 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 right 156529 Thin Tubes 1.3 mm (minifit) Product Comments Part Number minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 left 156533 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 left 156534 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 left 156535 Clamshell containing: minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 left 156536-5 minifit thin tubes 1.3 mm minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 right 156537-5 eargrips for minifit tubes minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 right 156538 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 right 156539 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 right 156540 Domes Product Comments Part Number Open Dome minifit 6 mm 149303 Open Domes Open Dome minifit 8 mm 149304 Clamshell including 10 domes Open Dome minifit 10 mm 149305 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 6 mm 149306 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 8 mm Bass domes with double vent 149307 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 10 mm Clamshell including 10 domes 149308 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 12 mm 149309
Sonic Fitting Guide 21 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 6 mm 149310 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 8 mm Bass domes with single vent 149311 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 10 mm Clamshell including 10 domes 149312 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 12 mm 149313 Power Dome minifit 6 mm 149314 Power Dome minifit 8 mm Power Domes 149315 Power Dome minifit 10 mm Clamshell including 10 domes 149316 Power Dome minifit 12 mm 149317 Programming Equipment Cables Comments Part Number NOAH Link Prog Cables set 6001157 NOAH Link Prog cable blue/left 3003388 NOAH Link Prog cable red/right 3003387 HiPro/EXPRESSlink 3 Prog cable Nr. 2 red/right 120900 HiPro/EXPRESSlink 3 Prog cable Nr. 2 blue/left 120902 Adapter Comments Part Number Programming Module White Suitable Compact Power Plus BTE 399-50-640-00 Programming Interface Comments Part Number FittingLINK Allows wireless programming of hearing instruments 144720 DAI and FM Adapters Product Comments Part Number Adapter, DAI 4 147602 Suitable for Compact Power Plus BTE Adapter, FM 9 147435 DAI Adapter, AP1000 Suitable for Power BTE only. 142207 Require a dedicated battery FM Adapter, FM10 door. 142328
22 Sonic Fitting Guide Tools Product Comments Part Number Accessory Kit CPx BTE Contains: - Cleaning cloth - Auto-T magnet 154283 - Multi Tool - Clean Tube Accessory Kit Power BTE Contains: - Cleaning cloth - P BTE Magnet (for Auto-T) 163970 - Multi Tool Accessory Kit Nano BTE Contains: - Cleaning cloth - MultiTool 155118 Battery door removal tool set For CPx BTE, Nano BTE and Power BTE 101484 Disassembly Tool for lock pin 890-21-270-00 Measurement tool for Thin Tubes Tool to measure the correct Thin Tube length 890-21-222-00 0 1 2 3 Spare Parts Product Comments Part Number Color plug set, right/left for CPx BTE Color plug set, right/left for Power BTE Color plug set, right/left to lock TAR battery drawer for Power BTE 1 red and 1 blue 101217 1 red and 1 blue 145367 1 red and 1 blue 142708 Color plug set, right/left for Nano BTE 2 red and 2 blue 136395 Ear grips (10 pcs.) For minifit thin tubes 156570 Magnet for Auto-T For CPx BTE 589-01-130-00 Magnet for Auto-T For Power BTE 162758
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