Sonova Bluetooth IF Excalibur Manuale utente
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User Guide
Valid from: March 2019
Table of Contents
1Introduction.........................................................................................................................2
2Read before use ..................................................................................................................2
2.1 Intended use 2
2.2 Electromagnetic waves emission 3
2.3 Electrical safety 3
3Installation...........................................................................................................................3
3.1 Connecting to power supply / PC 3
4User interface ......................................................................................................................3
4.1 Power supply status 3
4.2 Status LED 3
4.2.1 Normal mode 3
4.2.2 Firmware update mode 4
5Maintenance ........................................................................................................................4
6Disposing.............................................................................................................................4
7Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................4
8Labeling ...............................................................................................................................4
9Device detector instructions ..............................................................................................5
10 Version Control ...................................................................................................................6
11 Appendix..............................................................................................................................6
11.1 References 6
11.2 Definitions, terms, abbreviations 6
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1 Introduction
In Figure 1 the assembling parts of the Bluetooth IF Excalibur (Excalibur in short) are displayed.
Figure 1 Excalibur parts
1) Enclosure 3) Excalibur printed circuit board (PCB) 5) LED pipes holders
2) Status LED 4) Power supply status LED 6) DIN Rail holder
2 Read before use
2.1 Intended use
Excalibur is a device / equipment that is used in the test field of the production of Hearing Instruments
(HI) to transfer data between the device under test (DUT) and the computer controlling the test. The
data transfer between the Excalibur and the DUT is done via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The data
transfer between the Excalibur and the computer controlling the test is done via a wired USB
connections.
The Excalibur is powered via the USB connection from the computer controlling the test.
The Excalibur is compatible to all Sonova wireless Boston HI devices and future Bluetooth HIs based
on BLE.
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It can be used by any Sonova brand.
The use of the Excalibur is restricted to Operation Centers (OCs) and Group Companies (GCs).
The Excalibur is intended to be installed and operated by trained personal only.
The operator will not be in permanent contact with the Excalibur device.
The Excalibur is used to communicate with the DUT, during manufacturing processes and only
during that period time.
The Excalibur device:
•establishes a wireless connection with the DUT, and a wired connection with the computer
controlling the test
•sends and receives data via Bluetooth BLE, using a Sonova specific profile only
•allows configuration and programming of DUT during manufacturing tests
•is re-usable for future HI generations of the Sonova AG
•has LEDs for visual feedback about its power state and its status
•can be used by all Sonova Hearing aids brands
•does NOT process any personal data, therefore no further detailed privacy impact assessment
is required
2.2 Electromagnetic waves emission
The device is conform to the required standards for Europe (CE), USA and Canada (FCC/IC),
China (CCC) and Vietnam.
2.3 Electrical safety
The device is conform to the required standards for Europe (CE), USA and Canada (FCC/IC),
China (CCC) and Vietnam.
3 Installation
Excalibur shall be installed in a ESD protected environment only.
3.1 Connecting to power supply / PC
To connect the Excalibur to the PC, make exclusively use of certified USB-IF cables.
Ensure that the used PC is properly connected to earth on its power supply lines.
4 User interface
4.1 Power supply status
When the USB cable is properly connected to the device and to a PC, and the power is within the
correct range the LED turns on in a light-green color.
4.2 Status LED
4.2.1 Normal mode
The description of the LED color meaning is shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Color-to-Status mapping in normal mode
Color
Status
Green
Excalibur is ready to operate
Blue
Excalibur is busy
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Red
A fatal error occurred. The device requires a
power cycle.
Yellow
PC to Excalibur communication error detect
Light blue
Homologation functionality active
4.2.2 Firmware update mode
The description of the LED color meaning is shown in Table 2Table 1.
Table 2 Color-to-Status mapping in normal mode
Color
Status
White
Excalibur is ready to operate
Light blue
The firmware update process is active
Red
A fatal error occurred. The device requires a
power cycle.
Yellow
The firmware update process is ongoing
Purple
The firmware update was not successful
Green
The new downloaded firmware is up and
running
5 Maintenance
Excalibur is an electronic equipment, and it should be used with care.
Avoid all kind of drops of the device.
Keep the device housing clean.
Disconnected the USB cable and the RF antenna from the device before any cleaning operation on
the device.
Clean with a dry tissue only.
Do not use water or any detergent.
6 Disposing
The device is a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and has to be disposed
according to the this directive.
7 Troubleshooting
See the LED behavior description in chapter 4.
8 Labeling
The following figures are showing the labels of the Excalibur product.
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Notice 1:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Notice 2:
Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by
Sonova AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this device.
Notice 3:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of
Industry Canada.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This device 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. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device
and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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It is designed not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the the Federal Communications
Commission and ISED.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm between the radiator and your body.
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