WL_Programmer_en.indb 1 1 ConnexxLink Wireless Programming System User Guide 29.04.
1 Introduction ConnexxLink is a wireless programming system for all hearing instruments equipped with e2e wireless 2.0. Place ConnexxLink around your patient's neck and wirelessly connect your patient's hearing instruments to the programming software on the PC. No programming cables are necessary. Follow these instructions to set up ConnexxLink and to understand how ConnexxLink works. For instructions on programming a hearing instrument please refer to the specific Fitting Guide.
2 Contents 3 ConnexxLink wireless programming system 4 4 Intended use 5 5 General notes on safety 6 6 Safety notes for batteries 8 7 Handling the rechargeable battery 9 - Before first use - Charging the wireless programming system - Running time of the rechargable battery 8 Working with the wireless programming system 10 - Before first use Bluetooth dongle Wearing the wireless programming system Connecting wireless programming system and Bluetooth dongle 9 Screens and symbols 12 10 Maintena
3 ConnexxLink wireless programming system Features 1 ConnexxLink 2 On/Off button 3 3 Lanyard 4 USB Bluetooth Dongle 5 Rechargeable battery 6 Power supply and adapters 5 1 2 4 6 4
Intended use 4 The ConnexxLink wireless programming system is intended to program hearing instruments wirelessly. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the wireless programming system. Symbols: Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE! WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries. CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
5 General notes on safety CAUTION The wireless programming system is a Bluetooth class 2 device. It may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. X Turn the wireless programming system off when in airplanes. X Observe restrictions for the use in hospitals. X Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.
General notes on safety 5 The function of the wireless link might be affected by a nearby electro-magnetic noise source, such as computer monitors. X Please keep an appropriate distance from these sources. WARNING Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers. not use the wireless programming system if the patient is fitted with a cardiac pacemaker. X Do WARNING Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas! X Don't use the wireless programming system in areas where there is a danger of explosions.
6 Safety notes for batteries WARNING Risk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled incorrectly. X Do not short circuit, pierce, crush or disassemble the rechargeable battery. X Do not place in oven or fire. X Do not immerse in water. X Charge the rechargeable battery between 0ºC and 45ºC X Remove the rechargeable battery when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time. X Do not throw old rechargeable batteries into household trash.
Handling the rechargeable battery 7 Before first use the rechargeable battery into the wireless programming system. X Charge the rechargeable battery before first use. X Insert Charging the wireless programming system the wireless programming system with the power plug to a power supply. The charging process starts. Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the status of the rechargeable battery. X Connect Charging is complete when the battery symbol shows a full battery.
8 Working with the wireless programming system Before first use X Make sure to have Connexx 6.0 or a higher version installed. X Plug the Bluetooth dongle into a USB slot of your computer. Bluetooth dongle Bluetooth dongle and wireless programming system need to be within a range of 10 m (32 ft). The green LED of the Bluetooth dongle blinks when the Bluetooth dongle is searching for a connection to the wireless programming system.
Working with the wireless programming system 8 X When the hearing instruments and the wireless programming system are lying on the table, do not exceed a distance of 5 cm (2 in) between hearing instruments and wireless programming system. Connecting wireless programming system and Bluetooth dongle X Turn the wireless programming system on by pressing the On / Off button.
9 Screens and symbols full empty charging full Bluetooth When the Bluetooth symbol blinks, the wireless programming system is connecting to the Bluetooth dongle. When the Bluetooth symbol is constantly showing, the wireless programming system is connected to the Bluetooth dongle. Battery status X Charge the wireless programming system when the battery is turning low.
Maintenance and care 10 X Clean the wireless programming system as necessary with a soft tissue. X Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citronid aids, ammonia, etc. NOTICE NOT put the wireless programming system in water! X Do NOT clean the wireless programming system with alcohol or benzine.
11 Technical information Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz Max. field strength @ 10m: -24.1 dBμA/m Max. field strength @ 30m: -6.2 dBμV/m CE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found inside the battery compartment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Technical information 11 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
12 Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment". Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). NOTE Recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to national regulations.
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© Siemens AG, 04.2008 Document No. A91SAT-00459-99T1-7600 Order/Item No. 104 174 29 Printed in Germany Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 www.siemens.
