WinCHAP
Computer Hearing Aid Program
for Windows
Version 2.82
© 2006 by Frye Electronics, Inc. All Rights reserved. 05/10/06
Contents
Changes and Improvements ........................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................
1.1.1 Installing WinCHAP ...............................................................................................................................................................
1.1.2 Upgrading from an old version of WinCHAP ..............................................................................................................
1.2 Computer Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
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1.3.1 Adding Communications Ports .........................................................................................................................................
1.4 Instrument Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................
1.5 Registration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 2: Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 The Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................
2.1.1 Getting NOAH 3 information .............................................................................................................................................
2.1.2 Going to the Frye website ...................................................................................................................................................
2.1.3 Checking your FONIX analyzer connection ................................................................................................................
2.1.4 Getting basic WinCHAP information ..............................................................................................................................
2.1.5 Setting your analyzer’s internal printing
2.1.6 Controlling your analyzer remotely ................................................................................................................................
2.2 Serial Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................
2.2.1 Entering the Communications Setup window ...........................................................................................................
2.2.2 Designating the COM ports ..............................................................................................................................................
2.2.3 Adjusting the communication baud rate ...................................................................................................................
2.3 Database Manager ..........................................................................................................................................................................
2.3.1 Opening the Database Manager ....................................................................................................................................
2.3.2 Opening an existing database ........................................................................................................................................
2.3.3 Using WinCHAP with a network ....................................................................................................................................
2.3.4 Importing a CHAP database ............................................................................................................................................
2.3.5 Importing a WinCHAP database ....................................................................................................................................
2.3.6 Creating a new database ..................................................................................................................................................
2.3.7 Deleting a database ............................................................................................................................................................
2.4 The Print Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5 Date/Time Settings .........................................................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 3: Office Management ................................................................................................................................................19
3.1 The Data Entry Window ................................................................................................................................................................
3.2 The Quick Entry Windows ...........................................................................................................................................................
3.2.1 Using the Quick Entry Client Window ..........................................................................................................................
3.2.1.1 To enter a client .....................................................................................................................................................
3.2.1.2 To attach a new hearing aid record ..............................................................................................................
3.2.1.3 Other stuff in the Quick Entry Client window ..........................................................................................
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3.2.2 The Quick Entry Hearing Aid Window .......................................................................................................................21
3.2.2.1 To enter a hearing aid ........................................................................................................................................
3.2.2.2 To attach a client from the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window ...........................................................
3.2.2.3 Other stuff in the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window .............................................................................
3.2.3 Example ...................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3 The Office Manager .........................................................................................................................................................................
3.3.1 Using the Client-Patient Window ..................................................................................................................................
3.3.1.1 To enter a client record ......................................................................................................................................
3.3.1.2 To delete a client record ....................................................................................................................................
3.3.1.3 To attach a hearing aid .......................................................................................................................................
3.3.1.4 To un-attach a hearing aid ................................................................................................................................
3.3.1.5 To add account information ............................................................................................................................
3.3.2 Using the Hearing Aid Window .....................................................................................................................................
3.3.2.1 To enter a hearing aid
3.3.2.2 To enter an individual hearing aid ...............................................................................................................
3.3.2.3 To attach a client ..................................................................................................................................................
3.3.2.4 To record hearing aid repairs: .........................................................................................................................
3.3.2.5 To delete a hearing aid model ........................................................................................................................
3.3.2.6 To delete an individual hearing aid .............................................................................................................
3.3.2.7 To un-attach a client from a hearing aid .....................................................................................................
3.3.3 Using the Manufacturer Window .................................................................................................................................
3.3.3.1 To create a manufacturer record ...................................................................................................................
3.3.3.2 To delete a manufacturer record ...................................................................................................................
3.3.4 Using the Test Instruments Window ............................................................................................................................
3.3.4.1 To create a test Instrument record ................................................................................................................
3.3.4.2 To delete a test instrument record ...............................................................................................................
3.3.5 Using the Personnel Window ........................................................................................................................................
3.3.5.1 To create a personnel record ..........................................................................................................................
3.3.5.2 To delete personnel record .............................................................................................................................
3.3.6 Performing miscellaneous functions ..........................................................................................................................
3.3.6.1 To search for a record ........................................................................................................................................
3.3.6.2 To use the First
3.3.6.3 To sort the records ...............................................................................................................................................
3.3.6.4 To list all records ...................................................................................................................................................
3.3.6.5 To list specific records ......................................................................................................................................
3.3.6.6 To add a picture to a file ..............................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 4: Test Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................41
4.1 The Test Menu Display ...................................................................................................................................................................
4.1.1 Moving between records ..................................................................................................................................................
4.1.2 Changing the order of the records ...............................................................................................................................
4.1.3 Finding a record ..................................................................................................................................................................
4.1.4 Editing a record ....................................................................................................................................................................
4.1.5 Displaying all records ........................................................................................................................................................
4.2 WinCHAP Measurements ..............................................................................................................................................................
4.2.1 Creating a client test ...........................................................................................................................................................
4.2.2 Creating a hearing aid test ...............................................................................................................................................
4.2.3 Opening an existing test ...................................................................................................................................................
4.2.4 Deleting a test ........................................................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 5: Audiometric Test ......................................................................................................................................................47
5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................
5.1.1 Starting a new test ...............................................................................................................................................................
5.1.2 Opening an existing test ...................................................................................................................................................
5.1.3 Checking your connection ..............................................................................................................................................
5.1.4 Setting details about the test ..........................................................................................................................................
5.1.5 Printing audiometric information ................................................................................................................................
5.1.6 Talking to your client .........................................................................................................................................................
5.2 Pure-tone and Bone Testing ........................................................................................................................................................
5.2.1 Capturing tests from the audiometer ..........................................................................................................................
5.2.2 Using the Patient Response Button ..............................................................................................................................
5.2.3 Recording a No Response ...............................................................................................................................................
5.2.4 Remotely controlling your audiometer .....................................................................................................................
5.2.5 Manually entering audiograms ......................................................................................................................................
5.2.6 Copying ears, Deleting data, and Changing the display .....................................................................................
5.2.7 Changing the
5.3 Speech Audiometry .......................................................................................................................................................................
5.4 Impedance .........................................................................................................................................................................................
5.5 Hearing Aid Analyzer Functions ...............................................................................................................................................
5.5.1 Generating a target ..............................................................................................................................................................
5.5.2 Sending an audiogram to the analyzer ......................................................................................................................
5.5.3 Starting a hearing aid test ................................................................................................................................................
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6.1 General Information ........................................................................................................................................................................
6.1.1 Opening an existing test ....................................................................................................................................................
6.1.2 Creating a new test ..............................................................................................................................................................
6.1.3 Changing the client ..............................................................................................................................................................
6.1.4 Printing results .......................................................................................................................................................................
6.1.5 Deleting data ..........................................................................................................................................................................
6.1.6 Using the DSL/NAL-NL1 Settings window ..................................................................................................................
6.1.7 Customizing Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................
6.1.8 Changing the
6.1.9 Other functions ....................................................................................................................................................................
6.2 Audiometry .........................................................................................................................................................................................
6.2.1 Entering threshold data .....................................................................................................................................................
6.2.1.1 To use the assessment graph ...........................................................................................................................
6.2.1.2 To use the audiometry table ............................................................................................................................
6.2.2 Entering/Predicting Upper Limit values .....................................................................................................................
6.2.3 Entering Bone Conduction values .................................................................................................................................
6.2.4 Performing or Predicting an RECD measurement ...................................................................................................
6.2.4.1 To perform the coupler measurement ........................................................................................................
6.2.4.2 To perform the real-ear measurement (all analyzers) ..........................................................................
6.2.5 Performing the REDD measurement .............................................................................................................................
6.3 DSL Verification .................................................................................................................................................................................
6.3.1 Setting up .................................................................................................................................................................................
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6.3.2 Performing the measurements ........................................................................................................................................73
6.3.3 Testing with Live Speech ..................................................................................................................................................
6.3.4 Adding the LTASS ..................................................................................................................................................................
6.3.5 Matching measurements with targets ..........................................................................................................................
6.3.6 Understanding Speech Weighting .................................................................................................................................
6.3.7 Measuring with Pure-tones ...............................................................................................................................................
6.4 NAL-NL1 Verification ........................................................................................................................................................................
6.4.1 Setting up .................................................................................................................................................................................
6.4.2 Performing the measurements ........................................................................................................................................
6.4.3 Checking Curve Parameters ..............................................................................................................................................
6.5 Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.6 Reference ............................................................................................................................................................................................
6.6.1 Understanding General Settings ..................................................................................................................................
6.6.2 Understanding NAL-NL1 Settings ..................................................................................................................................
6.6.3 Understanding DSL Settings ............................................................................................................................................
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Chapter 7: Hearing Aid Measurements ..............................................................................................................................87
7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................
7.2 General Test Information ................................................................................................................................................................
7.2.1 Creating & Opening Tests ..................................................................................................................................................
7.2.2 Checking the analyzer’s connection ............................................................................................................................
7.2.3 Viewing the graph ...............................................................................................................................................................
7.2.4 Viewing numerical
7.2.5 Understanding the curve parameters .........................................................................................................................
7.2.6 Controlling your analyzer ..................................................................................................................................................
7.2.7 Changing your analyzer’s label .......................................................................................................................................
7.3 The Response Curves Test Window ........................................................................................................................................
7.3.1 Opening a Response Curves Test window .................................................................................................................
7.3.2 Using the Connect button .................................................................................................................................................
7.3.3 Getting curves from your analyzer ...............................................................................................................................
7.3.4 Sending curves to your analyzer ...................................................................................................................................
7.3.5 Adding saved curves ..........................................................................................................................................................
7.3.6 Deleting curves .....................................................................................................................................................................
7.3.7 Changing the curve labels ...............................................................................................................................................
7.4 The Real-Ear Test window .............................................................................................................................................................
7.4.1 Using the Connect button ............................................................................................................................................... 10
7.4.2 Getting curves from your analyzer ............................................................................................................................. 10
7.4.3 Sending a target to your
7.4.4 Sending curves to your analyzer .................................................................................................................................10
7.4.5 Adding Curves & Deleting Curves ............................................................................................................................... 10
7.5 Automated Test Sequences .......................................................................................................................................................10
7.5.1 Getting a test sequence .................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.5.2 Starting a test sequence ..................................................................................................................................................10
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Chapter 8: WinCHAP NOAH
8.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 Installation & Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................10
8.2.1 Installing the WinCHAP NOAH Module ................................................................................................................... 10
8.2.1.1 To install the NOAH Module from WinCHAP ......................................................................................... 10
8.2.1.2 To install the NOAH 3 Module from NOAH 3. ........................................................................................10
8.2.2 Opening the WinCHAP NOAH Module ....................................................................................................................10
8.2.3 Selecting the WinCHAP database and executable .............................................................................................10
8.3 NOAH Audiograms ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
8.4 WinCHAP Audiograms ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
8.5 Miscellaneous Functions & Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 10
8.6 Importing the entire NOAH 3 database ...............................................................................................................................10
8.7 Incorporating the NOAH 3 Module into your practice .................................................................................................... 11
8.7.1 If you have a FONIX analyzer and non-FONIX audiometer .............................................................................11
8.7.1.1 Create client information and audiogram in NOAH 3 ........................................................................... 11
8.7.1.2 Send Insertion Gain Target to FONIX analyzer .......................................................................................11
8.7.1.3 Enter the hearing aid into the WinCHAP database ............................................................................... 11
8.7.1.4 Save the measurement curves ...................................................................................................................... 11
8.7.2 If you have a FONIX analyzer and FONIX audiometer .......................................................................................11
8.7.2.1 Create the client information in NOAH 3. .................................................................................................11
8.7.2.2 Create audiogram in WinCHAP .....................................................................................................................112
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WinCHAP User’s Manual Changes and Improvements 1
Changes and Improvements
Version 2.80
• Added electronic help files
• Fixed some bugs in the NAL-NL1 target
• Added ability to re-label curves in the Response Curves and Real-Ear tests.
• Changed the no-response behavior in the Audiometric Test window to use
last stimulus amplitude instead of maximum amplitude. This duplicates
NOAH behavior.
• Fixed importation of no-response values into NOAH with NOAH WinCHAP
module.
• Added importation of speech data into NOAH with NOAH WinCHAP module.
• Fixed a bug in the Response Curves and Real-Ear tests in which, if you had
more than 9 curves in the window, Curve #10 would be re-labeled as Curve
#1 upon saving and re-entering the test.
• Added ability to change the COM port configuration to every test window.
• Added Spectrum Analysis mode in the DSL/NAL-NL1 test
• Updated the Audiometric Test window display to make it more readable
Version 2.71
• Added support for the 7000 Hearing Aid Test System.
• Added ability to copy data onto clipboard
Version 2.70
• Improved the fitting module (DSL/NAL-NL1)
° Added NAL-NL1 screen
° Added Composite & Digital Speech measurements
° Improved the user interface for taking measurements
• Improved the Audiometric Test screen
° Added cursor lines on the graph to make identifying frequencies easier
° Improved the layout of the Speech Audiometry screen
° Added an Impedance screen
• Fixed some NOAH 3 data import bugs
• Added new date formats
• Added new print header options
• Added analyzer functions to Main Menu.
• Added ability to specify the curves, including reference curves, that are
grabbed with the “Get Curves” command in the Response Curves and RealEar screens.
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WinCHAP version 2.60
• Added NOAH XML data import to allow import of entire NOAH 3 database,
including hearing aid information.
• Added Quick Entry Hearing Aid and Quick Entry Client screens.
• Improved Hearing Aid Entry screen in the Office Manager.
° Removed show/hide individual aids button.
° Changed individual aid listing to a cleaner format.
° Added attached client to aid listing.
° Moved individual aid edit to its own window.
° Cleaned up the user interface.
° Aid type & battery info moved to individual aid info from hearing aid
model info.
° Aid warranty & purchase dates added to individual aid info.
• Enhanced the List, Sort, & Search buttons in Office Manager.
° Sort order can be saved.
° Column widths and heights are changeable.
• Added “Client Services” screen that works like a checkbook register to add
basic payment and charge information to the client’s account.
• Hot keys added to some menu functions.
• Test Menu listings modified to display more information about the aid.
• Added more checks in data so that when a user creates a test or updates data
in the Office Manager, WinCHAP prompts whether or not to save data when
user leaves the screen without saving.
• Icons in many screens have been enlarged and are more consistent with each
other for easier use.
• Added some RS232 functions to test screens that cause the FONIX analyzer
to print and reset. Also added ability to change print label on analyzer.
• DSL Screen updated.
° Performance vastly improved.
° Mid & High level verification screens combined.
° Moved verification data to its own lookup screen, allowing for a larger
graph.
° Removed client data screen and moved some functions to Info screen.
° Changed Specification screen to Info screen, removed its graph.
° Added ability to save client & general default settings.
° Removed separate verification windows. Now measurements are done
directly on the verification graph.
Chapter 1 3
Introduction
WinCHAP is the Windows-based FONIX Computer Hearing Aid Program. This
program makes interfacing FONIX instruments with a computer easy and con
venient while providing you with an office management database.
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The WinCHAP Office Manager lets you store extensive client, hearing aid, man
ufacturer, test instrument, and personnel information. This information can be
entered manually or imported from NOAH 3.
The WinCHAP Test Menu lets you to save important measurements made with
your FONIX analyzer or audiometer, eliminating the need for paper files.
WinCHAP has gone through some fairly significant changes since its incep
tion, including 32-bit programming, improved user interface, and greater test
ing capabilities. Many of these changes came from direct feedback from our
valued customers. In order to further improve WinCHAP’s usability, we invite
you to contact us with any comments or suggestions for improvement at:
support@frye.com.
1.1 Installation
This section describes how to install WinCHAP and upgrade it from an older
version.
1.1.1 Installing WinCHAP
If you are upgrading from version 1.0 through 2.0, read Section 1.1.2 first.
• Close all programs running on your Windows system.
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• Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
• The “Install Program” should begin to run automatically. If it does not,
run “setup.exe.” You can start the setup.exe program from Windows
Explorer or by using the
• Let the Install Shield guide you through the installation process.
Note: In some cases, on machines with Windows 95, one of the .dll files being
installed is perceived to be in use. An error message will open. Choosing
allows the installation to continue. Once the installation is finished, restart your
computer. WinCHAP will operate normally.
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1.1.2 Upgrading from an old version of WinCHAP
If this is an upgrade from version 1.0 through 2.0 of WinCHAP, it will be necessary to perform a few simple tasks in order to make sure all your old data will
be useable with the new version of WinCHAP.
A. Back up existing WinCHAP database files
First, you should back up any WinCHAP database files you may have. The
process of uninstalling WinCHAP shouldn’t delete any database files, but it’s
always a good idea to backup your data before making any big changes.
1. Open WinCHAP.
2. Open the
3. Look at the bottom of the Database Manager window and find the file
name of the current database. See Figure 1.1.2.
4. Open Explorer and locate the database file. Ask your local computer
expert for help if necessary.
5. Right-click on the file name and click copy.
6. Find a secure directory such as “C:\My Documents,” right click on the
directory name, and select “Paste” to save a copy of the database to that
directory. Again, ask your local computer support person for help if nec
essary.
Settings menu and click Database Manager to open it.
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B. Uninstall current version of WinCHAP
You will need to uninstall the current version of WinCHAP from your computer.
To do this:
1. Press the Start button of your Windows operating system.
2. Select
3. Select Add/Remove Programs
4. Find and highlight WinCHAP or WinCHAP 32 in the list of programs.
5. Click the Add/Remove button.
6. The install shield will guide you through the uninstall process. It
should take just a few minutes.
C. Install new version of WinCHAP
You are now ready to install the new version of WinCHAP. See Section 1.1.1 for
instructions.
D. Import WinCHAP database
Import WinCHAP database using the database saved in Step A. See Section 2.3.5.
Settings and Control Panel.
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Figure 1.1.2—Database Manager
1.2 Computer Requirements
WinCHAP runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT 4.0, and XP. It
needs a Pentium
30 MB of free hard disk space for the program to function optimally. Large data
bases could require an additional 100 MB or more disk space. For best readabil
ity, set your monitor to 800 x 600.
chip or equivalent. You will need at least 32 MB of RAM and
1.3 Setup
The RS232 connectors and cable will have come with your FONIX instrument
or with the RS232 package. Insert the ends of the cable into each of the con
nectors. Attach the 25-pin or 9-pin connector (depending on your serial port)
labeled “COMPUTER” to COM 1 or COM 2 on your computer. Attach the other
connector to your FONIX instrument. See your instrument manual for more
detail.
1.3.1 Adding Communications Ports
In many cases, your computer will only have one COM port that is already
being taken up by your hearing aid programmer. There are a couple of different
solutions to this problem.
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Most new computers have one or more USB ports. (They look like small rectangular holes on the back of your computer.) If you have one, you can get a
USB to RS232 hub. This is a small box that plugs into the USB port that adds
multiple communications ports onto your computer. You can hook your FONIX
analyzer up to one port, your FONIX audiometer to another, and your program
mer to a third.
A cheaper solution, if you have a desktop computer, is to buy an electronics
card with an additional serial port. Ask your local computer expert for help.
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1.4 Instrument Requirements
In order to communicate with WinCHAP, your FONIX instrument needs to be
equipped with RS232. The required software versions for each instrument are:
6500-CX 4.50 and higher
FP40 and FP40-D 3.40 and higher
FP35 2.0 and higher
FA-10 and FA-12 all versions
7000 1.10 and higher
Note: WinCHAP may work with earlier software version of the FP40 and 6500CX, but not all functions may be available.
1.5 Registration
If you purchased your copy of WinCHAP, or if you are receiving a free upgrade
from a previous version of WinCHAP, both the serial number and the registra
tion key should be included on the WinCHAP CD-ROM case.
If you ordered a demo copy of WinCHAP in order to evaluate the software
before purchasing it, only the serial number of that copy of WinCHAP was
included. In order to purchase the software and receive the registration key,
please contact us at:
Frye Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 23391
Tigard, OR 97281-3391
(503) 620-2722
(800) 547-8209
Fax: (503) 639-0128
sales@frye.com
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If you have not yet registered your copy of WinCHAP, upon opening WinCHAP,
a window will pop up, asking if you would like to register your copy of
WinCHAP. Click Yes and enter in the serial number and registration key. Once
this has been done, the prompts will no longer appear.
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Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your analyzer’s connection to your
FONIX analyzer or audiometer, set up your database, and change your printing
header.
2.1 The Main Menu
When you first open WinCHAP, you will come to the Main Menu. See Figure
2.1. The Main Menu is the navigational focus of WinCHAP. It is from this win
dow that you will enter the Data Entry Menu, the Test Menu, and the various
configuration windows.
In addition to being a portal into other parts of the program, the Main Menu
also contains several miscellaneous functions.
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Figure 2.1—Main Menu
2.1.1 Getting NOAH 3 information
You can go to the NOAH Tools window from the Main Menu. See Chapter 8 for
more information.
2.1.2 Going to the Frye website
You can go directly to the Frye website by clicking Frye Website from the About
menu in the Main Menu.
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We are constantly updating our website to contain our latest product features as
well as any supplementary instructional information available. WinCHAP pre
fers to use Internet Explorer for opening the Frye Website.
Shortcut: Type Ctrl+W from the Main Menu to go directly to the Frye website.
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2.1.3 Checking your FONIX analyzer connection
You can check your FONIX analyzer connection from the Main Menu:
1. Open the
2. Point to
3. Click Check Analyzer. This will display the status of your analyzer’s con
nection to your computer at the bottom of the Main Menu.
Shortcut: Type Ctrl+M from the Main Menu to check your analyzer’s connection.
Settings menu.
Communications.
2.1.4 Getting basic WinCHAP information
You can get basic Frye contact information, WinCHAP’s software version, and
your product’s serial number in the About WinCHAP window.
Open the
open the About WinCHAP window.
About menu in the Main Menu and click About WinCHAP. This will
2.1.5 Setting your analyzer’s internal printing label
WinCHAP can change the label used when performing a print screen from your
analyzer.
1. Open the
2. Point to
3. Point to Analyzer Tools
4. Click
5. Fill in the lines as you would like them to appear on your analyzer print
outs.
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analyzer.
7. Click
Settings menu.
Communication.
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Set Label. This will open the Analyzer Label Settings window.
Set. This will save the displayed label, even when you reboot your
Back to close the Analyzer Label Settings window.
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2.1.6 Controlling your analyzer remotely
In addition to setting the label and checking the analyzer’s connection, you
can also perform a few other remote operations from WinCHAP’s Main Menu.
The following controls are reached when you open the
Communication, and point to Analyzer Tools:
• Reset: Remotely presses your analyzer’s reset button.
• Level: Remotely levels the sound chamber of your analyzer. See your
analyzer’s operator’s manual for correct setup.
• Print: Remotely prints to your analyzer’s internal or connected external
printer, depending on how your analyzer is set up.
• Line Feed: Remote feeds your analyzer’s internal thermal paper printer.
Settings menu, point to
2.2 Serial Port Configuration
WinCHAP communicates with your FONIX analyzer or audiometer using one
(or more) of your computer’s serial communication ports (also known as “
ports”). See Section 1.3 for information on the physical connection between
your FONIX equipment and your computer.
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2.2.1 Entering the Communications Setup window
Enter the Communications Setup window from the Main Menu.
1. Open the
2. Point to
3. Select Serial Port Configuration. This will open the Communications
Setup window shown in Figure 2.2.
Shortcut: Type Ctrl-L from the Main Menu to go directly to the Communication
Setup window.
Settings menu.
Communication.
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Figure 2.2.—Communications Setup Window
2.2.2 Designating the COM ports
To connect your FONIX analyzer or audiometer to your computer for use with
WinCHAP,
1. Select the COM port used by your FONIX analyzer or audiometer in the
appropriate drop-down list.
2. Click Check Analyzer
3. Click Save Settings
or Check Audiometer to verify your connection.
.
2.2.3 Adjusting the communication baud rate
Most FONIX equipment, such as the FONIX 6500-CX analyzer, FP40 analyzer,
and FA10/12 audiometer, have a fixed baud rate of 9600. You should not attempt
to adjust the communications baud rate for these instruments.
The FP35 and 7000 analyzers, however, have an adjustable baud rate. To adjust
it in WinCHAP, select the new baud rate with the Baud Rate selection in the
Communications Setup window. You will also have to make the same adjust
ment to the baud rate on your FP35 or 7000 analyzer. See your FP35 or 7000
Operator’s Manual for more information.
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2.3 Database Manager
You will need to use the “Database Manager” if:
• You have been using versions 1.0 through 2.0 of WinCHAP. We expanded
the WinCHAP database with the including of the DSL module in soft
ware version 2.1. This means that if you were using a previous version of
WinCHAP, you will have to use the Database Manager to import your old
data.
• You have a reason to separate your records into categories—for instance,
according to different office branches—you can create new databases in
addition to the default database.
• You have been using the original FONIX CHAP software, and you want to
import the information you have stored there to a WinCHAP database.
• You wish to combine existing WinCHAP databases.
2.3.1 Opening the Database Manager
Enter the Database Manager from the Main Menu.
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1. Open the
2. Click
Shortcut: Type Ctrl-B from the Main Menu to go directly to the Database
Manager.
Settings menu.
Database. This will open the Database Manager. See Figure 2.3.1.
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Figure 2.3.1—Database Manager
2.3.2 Opening an existing database
1. In the Select Directory column in the Database Manager, select the directory containing the WinCHAP database you wish to open.
2. In the Database Files column, highlight the database you wish to open.
3. Click Open WinCHAP Database
4. Click Run
. This database will now be your default database.
2.3.3 Using WinCHAP with a network
It’s very easy to set up WinCHAP to work within a network.
1. Copy your WinCHAP database file onto the network computer accessible
by the other computers on the network. If needed, get your local comput
er support person to help you with this.
2. Install WinCHAP on each computer that will be using it.
3. On each computer, follow the instructions found in Section 2.3.2 to open
the database stored on the network in Step 1.
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2.3.4 Importing a CHAP database
CHAP is the DOS-based predecessor to WinCHAP. All CHAP data can be imported to WinCHAP, although not all of it will correspond exactly to the WinCHAP
data entry text boxes. See Table 2.3.4.
1. Click Import CHAP Database in the Database Manager.
2. Use the Select Directory column to find the directory where your CHAP
database is stored.
3. Click Run. This will open the “CHAP Database Import Menu” window
that will detail your CHAP database transfer as it happens. See Figure
2.3.4.
4. Decide how you would like to deal with redundant client records by
using the radio buttons on the window.
5. Click
Start to begin the import process. As the data is being imported,
you will see the import process being detailed on the window. The CHAP
import process can take a long time because every action is reported to a
log file, and all the data is examined before it is imported to make sure it
is not corrupt or redundant.
TABLE 2.3.4
Differing Fields Between CHAP and WinCHAP
CHAP WinCHAP
Addr1, Addr2, Addr3, Addr4 Address (will assign to City, State
and Zip Code fields, if possible)
Name First Name, Last Name
Note1, Note2, Note3, Note4 Comment
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Figure 2.3.4—CHAP Database Import window
2.3.5 Importing a WinCHAP database
1. Click Import WinCHAP Database in the Database Manager
2. Use the Select Directory column to find the directory where your
WinCHAP database is stored. Use the Database Files column to select the
database you want to import.
3. Click Run. This will open the WinCHAP Database Import window that
will detail your WinCHAP database transfer as it happens. See Figure
2.3.5.
4. Choose what to do if the database encounters redundant client informa
tion, using the radio buttons at the bottom of the window.
5. Choose what type of data you would like to import, using the buttons
on the right side of the window. You can import everything or limit the
import to specific fields. To choose more than one field, hold down your
control key as you choose your selections.
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6. Press Start to start the import process. As the data is being imported, you
will see the progress being detailed on the window. The WinCHAP import
process can take a long time because every action is reported to a log file,
and all the data is examined before it is imported to make sure it is not
corrupt or redundant.
7. Click
ished.
Back to exit from the Import WinCHAP Database window when fin-
Figure 2.3.5—WinCHAP Database Import window
2.3.6 Creating a new database
If you need more than one database to separate files into different categories,
you can easily create a second, a third, or as many databases as you need.
1. Click Create WinCHAP Database in the Database Manager.
2. Click Run. A message will open asking you to name the new database.
Choose a name that is eight characters or less (not including the exten
sion).
3. Click
OK to create the database.
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2.3.7 Deleting a database
While you can delete individual items from a database directly from WinCHAP;
you have to use Windows Explorer to delete a complete database.
1. Enter Windows Explorer.
2. Find the WinCHAP folder and open it.
3. Locate the database you want to delete, and highlight it.
4. Click the delete button on your keyboard. A message will open confirm
ing the decision to delete.
5. The deleted database will remain in your computer’s Recycle Bin until
the Recycle Bin is emptied.
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2.4 The Print Menu
If desired, you can add your company logo and a three line header to every page
printed by WinCHAP. To open the Set Printer Header window, select Printing
from the
in Figure 2.4.
Settings menu in the Main Menu. This will open the window shown
Figure 2.4—Set Report Header and Logo window
You can choose to use one of three sizes of logos at the top of the printouts:
Short (4 cm x 2 cm), Medium (13 cm x 2 cm), and Long (16 cm x 2 cm). Click
the Browse box located to the right of the each selection in order to choose
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a picture file of the appropriate size to use for your logo. Make sure to select
Enable Logo to make the logo appear on your printouts.
Click the Report Header tab and input up to three lines to use as the header on
your printouts. To use the header, select Enable Header
The General tab lets you set the paper size to be used in your printouts. Select
8.5” x 11” for the standard U.S. paper size or
paper size.
Click Save to store all print settings.
A4 for the standard European
.
2.5 Date/Time Settings
There are several different ways to display the date format in WinCHAP. To
change the selected format:
1. Open the
2. Point at the Date/Time selection.
3. Point at
4. Choose the desired setting where D = day, M = month, and Y = year.
The following are available:
• mmm/dd/yyyy (Jan/02/1970)
• dd/mmm/yyyy (02/Jan/1970)
• yyyy/mmm/dd (1970/Jan/02)
• mm/dd/yyyy (01/02/1970)
• dd/mm/yyyy (02/01/1970)
• yyyy/mm/dd (1970/01/02)
Your selected date format will automatically be saved. You cannot change the
time format at this time.
Settings menu in the Main Menu.
Date..
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Office Management
Before you can start testing clients and hearing aids, you must enter basic information about them into the WinCHAP database. You can enter data using the
Quick Entry windows and the Office Manager.
• The Quick Entry windows let you enter limited client and hearing aid
information quickly and easily. It’s a good tool to use if you’re in a rush,
and you don’t need to enter detailed information about a hearing aid or
client.
• The Office Manager is a more complete data entry window that lets you
enter extensive client, hearing aid, manufacturer, test instrument, and
personnel information.
3.1 The Data Entry Window
In the Data Entry window, you choose between using the Quick Entry windows
and the more complete Office Manager.
Figure 3.1—Data Entry window
To enter the Data Entry window, click the Data Entry button in the Main Menu.
See Figure 3.1 for a view of the Data Entry window. All hearing aids and cli
ents entered in the Quick Entry windows will be accessible through the Office
Manager after you’ve entered them.
Shortcut: Type Ctrl+D to go directly to the Data Entry Menu from the Main Menu.
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3.2 The Quick Entry Windows
There are two Quick Entry windows: one for entering client information, and
one for entering hearing aid information.
• If you want to enter a client and an attached hearing aid, use the
Entry Client window.
• If you want to enter a hearing aid, use the Quick Entry Hearing Aid win
dow. You can attach the aid to an existing client, if desired.
3.2.1 Using the Quick Entry Client Window
In the Quick Entry Client window, you can quickly enter basic client information such as first name, last name, client number, birthday, and a few other
fields. See Figure 3.2.1.
Quick
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Figure 3.2.1—Quick Entry Client window
3.2.1.1 To enter a client
1. Enter the Data Entry window by clicking Data Entry in the Main Menu.
2. Click the
Client window (Figure 3.2.1). Alternatively, you can open the Tools menu
and select Quick Entry Client.
3. Enter relevant client information using the provided fields. You must at
least enter the client’s first and last name.
4. Click
Client button in the Data Entry window to open the Quick Entry
Save when satisfied.
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3.2.1.2 To attach a new hearing aid record
Creating a hearing aid record from the Quick Entry Client window will link the
records together within WinCHAP.
1. Enter the client information into the Quick Entry Client window as
described in Section 3.2.1.1.
2. Click Add Aid. This will open the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window. See
Section 3.2.2 for instructions on entering a hearing aid.
3. Click
Any hearing aids entered in this manner will be automatically attached to the
client. See Section 3.2.3 for an example.
Back in the Hearing Aid window to reenter the Client window and
confirm that your hearing aids have been attached to the client.
3.2.1.3 Other stuff in the Quick Entry Client window
• Click New to enter a new client and begin the process again.
• Click Test
• Click
to go to the Test Menu and start testing the client.
Back to close the window.
3.2.2 The Quick Entry Hearing Aid Window
In the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window, you can quickly enter the hearing aid
model, serial number, ear, and a few other fields. If you enter this window from
the Quick Entry Client window, any aids entered will be attached to that client.
See Figure 3.2.2.
Figure 3.2.2—Quick Entry Hearing Aid window
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3.2.2.1 To enter a hearing aid
1. Enter the Data Entry window by clicking Data Entry in the Main Menu.
2. Click the Hearing Aid button in the Data Entry window to open the Quick
Entry Hearing Aid window (Figure 3.2.2). Alternatively, you can select
Quick Entry Hearing Aid in the Tools menu.
3. Enter relevant hearing information using the provided fields. You must
enter the hearing aid’s model and serial number.
4. Click
Note: You can also enter the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window from the
Quick Entry Client window. This will attach the hearing aids to the client
shown in the Client window.
Save when satisfied.
3.2.2.2 To attach a client from the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window
Use the Attach Client button to attach an existing client record to a newly
entered hearing aid record.
1. Follow the directions in Section 3.2.2.1 to create a hearing aid.
2. Click Attach Client to bring up the Client Search window.
3. Type the appropriate search criteria into the provided fields to locate the
client in the database.
4. Select the client’s name to select the client and attach it to the hearing
aid. This will close the Client Search window and return to the Quick
Entry Hearing Aid window. The attached client’s name will be displayed
at the bottom of the window.
5. Click
Save.
3.2.2.3 Other stuff in the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window
• Click New to enter a new hearing aid.
• Click Test
• Click
3.2.3 Example
Here’s an example of a client with a binaural pair of hearing aids:
to go to the Test Menu and start testng the hearing aid.
Back to exit the window.
Jeff Jones
Left Aid: Acme model, serial number 12345678
Right Aid: Acme model, serial number 12345679
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To enter this client and hearing aid:
1. Click Data Entry in the Main Menu.
2. Click
3. Enter
4. Click
5. Click Add Aid. This will open the Quick Entry Hearing Aid window.
6. Enter
7. Click
8. Click
9. Enter
10. Click
11. Click Test to enter the Test Menu and start testing.
Client in the Data Entry window. This will open the Quick Entry
Client window.
Jeff into the First Name category, and enter Jones into the Last
Name category.
Save.
Acme into the Model category, enter L in the Ear category, and enter
12345678 into the Serial Number category.
Save.
New.
Acme into the Model category, enter R in the Ear category, and enter
12345679 into the Serial Number category.
Save and Back. This will return you to the Quick Entry Client
Window. You should see both aids in the Client’s Hearing Aid box.
3.3 The Office Manager
In the Office Manager you can enter and modify client and hearing aid data,
track your hearing aid inventory, store information about manufacturers and test
equipment, and organize your personnel records.
There are five sub-windows in the Office Manager: Client-Patient, Hearing Aid,
Manufacturer, Test Instrument, and Personnel. Enter each sub-window by click
ing on its icon located in the left column of the window.
Each window has multiple text boxes where you can enter and update informa
tion. Select one by clicking on it, or use the tab key on your keyboard to move
among text boxes. Some of these text boxes have a small black check next to
them. These fields must be filled in order to save the record.
To enter the Office Manager:
1. Click Data Entry in the Main Menu.
2. Click Office Manager in the Data Entry window. This will take you to the
Office Manager.
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3.3.1 Using the Client-Patient Window
In the Client-Patient window you can store detailed client information including
contact information, insurance information, and the type of hearing loss.
Figure 3.3.1—The Client-Patient window
3.3.1.1 To enter a client record
1. Enter the Client-Patient window by clicking the Client-Patient icon in the
left column of the Office Manager. window See Figure 3.3.1 for a view of
the Client-Patient window.
2. Click
Note: If you are starting with a blank database, you will automatically be
3. Enter the first name and last name of the client (required fields) and any
4. To add a picture to the client’s record, see Section 3.3.6.6.
5. Click
New in the top left corner of the window. This will open a new
record.
in a new record.
other desired information.
Save to save the record.
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You can click the Cancel button in the top left corner of the window to cancel the new record without saving.
3.3.1.2 To delete a client record
1. Use the Search icon (represented by a pair of binoculors) to locate the client you want to delete. See Section 3.3.6.1 for details.
2. Click the
toolbar. This will delete the selected client.
Delete icon (represented by a recycle bin) on the Office Manager
3.3.1.3 To attach a hearing aid
1. Enter the hearing aid data by following the instructions found in Section
3.3.2.
2. Enter the Client window by clicking Client-Patient in the left column of
the Office Manager.
3. Find the client to whom you want to attach the hearing aid. Use the
Search button if necessary. See Section 3.3.6.1.
4. Locate the Available Hearing Aids box on the right side of the Client win
dow. This is the list of aids unattached to any client records.
5. Highlight the hearing aid you would like to attach and click Add Aid
-or-
,
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Click Search Aid to open a hearing aid search window and search for the
hearing aid among the list of available hearing aids. When you find the
aid you want, double-click it, and it will automatically attach itself to the
client and close the search window.
6. Locate the Client’s Hearing Aids box above the Available Hearing Aids
box. You should see the newly attached hearing aid in that box.
7. Click
Note: You can also attach the hearing aid in the hearing aid data entry
Save to save the attachment.
window.
3.3.1.4 To un-attach a hearing aid
1. Open the client record to want to alter. Use the Search icon if necessary.
(See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Locate the Client’s Hearing Aids box above the Available Hearing Aids
box on the right side of the Client window.
3. Select the hearing aid that you want to remove. A box will pop up to con
firm your decision.
4. Click Yes to complete the action.
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3.3.1.5 To add account information
WinCHAP includes very basic client account information that can keep track of
any charges and payments associated with the client. This accounting information basically works like a checkbook register. The client’s account balance is
shown in the box below the list of available hearing aids.
To add a new transaction:
1. Click on the Client Services button below the list of available hearing
aids in the lower right corner of the window. This will open the Client
Services window shown in Figure 3.3.1.5.
2. Click Add to add a new record. This will open the data entry window.
3. Choose whether the transaction is a charge or a payment.
4. Enter any relevant information such as the date, amount, and comments.
If the transaction is a charge, enter a description of the service by using
the Service Type pull-down list, or simply typing a short description into
the provided box.
5. Click
6. Click
7. Click
Save when done.
Back to close the data entry window. The new transaction will be
displayed.
Back to close the Client Services window. The new balance will be
shown in the Account Balance box.
Figure 3.3.1.5—The Client Services window
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3.3.2 Using the Hearing Aid Window
Hearing aids are organized in the WinCHAP database first by model name, and
then by serial number. So, you can have many different aids with the same
model name.
To enter a hearing aid into the WinCHAP database, first you enter the
name, and then you enter the individual serial number.
model
Figure 3.3.2—The Hearing Aid window
3.3.2.1 To enter a hearing aid model
1. Enter the Hearing Aid window (Figure 3.3.2) by clicking Hearing Aid in
the left column of the Office Manager window.
2. Click
3. Enter the
4. Enter any other desired information into the boxes provided.
5. Click
New in the top left corner of the window.
Model. This is a required field.
Save in the top left corner of the window to save the model record.
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3.3.2.2 To enter an individual hearing aid
1. Locate an existing hearing aid model using the Search button (Section
3.3.6.1) or enter a new model using the procedure described in Section
3.3.2.1).
2. Click Add on the right side of the window to add a new serial number.
This will open the Hearing Aid Information window. See Figure 3.3.2.2.
3. Type in the
Serial Number is the only required field.
4. Click
number.
5. Click
6. Click
number should be listed.
Ear, Serial Number, and any other desired information.
Save in the Hearing Aid Information window to save the serial
New to enter a new serial number.
Back to close the Hearing Aid Information window. The new serial
Figure 3.3.2.2—Hearing aid information window
3.3.2.3 To attach a client
1. Find and highlight the individual hearing aid you would like to attach to
a client. Use the
2. Click
Edit to open the selected hearing aid. This will bring up the Hearing
Aid Information window.
Search button if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
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3. Click Attach Client. This will bring up a client search window. See Figure
3.3.2.3.
4. The current client will be automatically listed in the client search win
dow. If you would like to attach the aid to a different client, type the
client’s name into the appropriate boxes.
5. Select the client’s name to attach the hearing aid and close the search
window.
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6. Click
7. Click
Figure 3.3.2.3—Client Search window
Save to save your changes.
Back to close the Hearing Aid Information window.
3.3.2.4 To record hearing aid repairs:
You can create a hearing aid repair log for each individual hearing aid. This will
record useful information such as when it was sent to the repair lab, when it
was returned, and any comments you would like to make about the repair. See
Figure 3.3.2.4A. Whenever a repair is recorded for a hearing aid, an asterisk will
appear next to the aid’s listing, indicating the existence of the repair record.
1. Locate and highlight the hearing aid being repaired. Use the
ton if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Click Repair Info on the right side of the hearing aid list. This will open
the repair record window.
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3. Enter the desired information into the provided boxes.
4. Click
5. Click
If you want to see a spreadsheet list of all of the hearing aid repair histories,
select Repair Records List in the Hearing Aid window. See Figure 3.3.2.4B. To
refine the repair list, use the
Save when satisfied.
Back to return to the main Hearing Aid window. An asterisk will
be displayed to the left of the aid listing, indicating the existence of the
repair record.
Criteria button. See Section 3.3.6.5.
Figure 3.3.2.4A—Hearing Aid Repair Record window
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Figure 3.3.2.4B—Repair Records List of all repairs
3.3.2.5 To delete a hearing aid model
This action deletes the hearing aid model and all individual hearing aids of that
model.
1. Find the hearing aid model you would like to delete. Use the
ton if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Click
3. Click Yes to complete the deletion.
Delete in the upper toolbar. A box will pop up to confirm your deci-
sion.
Search but-
3.3.2.6 To delete an individual hearing aid
1. Locate and highlight the individual hearing aid you would like to delete.
Use the
2. Click
firm your decision.
3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Search icon if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
Delete on the right side of the window. A box will pop up to con-
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3.3.2.7 To un-attach a client from a hearing aid
1. Locate and highlight the individual hearing aid record that you want to
alter. Use the
2. Click
3. Click Remove Client.
4. Click
Edit to open the Hearing Aid Information window.
Save and Back to return to the main Hearing Aid window.
Search icon if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
3.3.3 Using the Manufacturer Window
The contact information for the manufacturers of your office equipment and
hearing aids is managed in this window. There are fields for the company name,
type, address information, phone number, and email, and general comments.
All manufacturers entered in this window will come up as choices in the manu
facturer drop-down lists in the Hearing Aid and Test Instruments windows in
the Office Manager.
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Figure 3.3.3—The Manufacturer window
3.3.3.1 To create a manufacturer record
1. Enter the Manufacturer window (Figure 3.3.3) by selecting Manufacturer
in the left column of the Office Manager window.
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2. Click New in the top left corner of the window.
Note: If this is your first manufacturer record, you will automatically be
in a blank manufacturer window; you can skip this step.
3. Enter the company
any other information you would like to record about the manufacturer.
4. Click
You can click the
cel the new record without saving.
Save. Your record will now be saved.
Name (required field), Address, Phone Number, and
Cancel button in the top left corner of the window to can-
3.3.3.2 To delete a manufacturer record
1. Find the manufacturer record you would like to delete. Use the Search
button if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Click
3. Click Yes to complete the deletion.
Delete in the upper toolbar. A box will pop up to confirm your deci-
sion.
3.3.4 Using the Test Instruments Window
The Test Instruments window gives you a place to store information about the
test equipment you use in your office. You can record the instrument type,
model, serial number, manufacturer, and calibration information.
Figure 3.3.4—The Test Instruments window
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3.3.4.1 To create a test Instrument record
1. Enter the Test Instruments window (Figure 3.3.4) by selecting Test
Instruments in the left column of the Office Manager window.
2. Click
Note: If this is your first test instrument record, you will automatically be
New in the top left corner of the window.
in a blank test instrument window; you can skip this step.
3. Enter the
other desired information.
4. Click
You can click the
cel the new record without saving.
Model and Serial Number (required fields), Address, and any
Save. Your record will now be saved.
Cancel button in the top left corner of the window to can-
3.3.4.2 To delete a test instrument record
1. Find the test instrument record you would like to delete. Use the Search
button if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Click
3. Click Yes to complete the deletion.
Delete in the upper toolbar. A box will pop up to confirm your deci-
sion.
3.3.5 Using the Personnel Window
This window organizes your personnel records. You can keep a record of your
staff, their contact information, their job start dates, and their current positions
as well as their social security numbers, their work titles and general comments.
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Figure 3.3.5—The Personnel window
3.3.5.1 To create a personnel record
1. Enter the Personnel window (Figure 3.3.5) by clicking Personnel in the
left column of the Office Manager window.
2. Click
Note: If this is your first personnel record, you will automatically be in a
3. Enter the First
4. Click
You can click the
cel the new record without saving.
New in the top left corner of the window.
blank test instrument window; you can skip this step.
Name and Last Name (required fields), and any other
desired information.
Save. Your record will now be saved.
Cancel button in the top left corner of the window to can-
3.3.5.2 To delete personnel record
1. Find the personnel record you would like to delete. Use the Search button if necessary. (See Section 3.3.6.1.)
2. Click
Delete in the upper toolbar. A box will pop up to confirm your deci-
sion.
3. Click Yes to complete the deletion.
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3.3.6 Performing miscellaneous functions
Once you’ve entered your data, you can use WinCHAP to perform various
reports that will help you search for particular records or sets of records. The
Search, List, Sort
ety of ways.
All the functions described in this section work in each of the five sub-windows
in the Office Manager.
, and arrow keys will assist you in accessing the data in a vari-
3.3.6.1 To search for a record
To bring up a particular record on your window in order to view it or edit it, use
the Search button.
1. Click on the window containing the record type you would like to search:
Client, Hearing Aid, Manufacturer, Test Instrument, or Personnel.
2. Click the
window (Figure 3.3.2.3) will open
3. Fill in the search criteria. As you type, a list of search results will appear
in the list on the right side of the window.
Search button (represented by a pair of binoculors). A search
4. Click the
5. To open a particular record, select it and then click
double-click on the record.
Note: Clear List will erase the match list, and Clear Criteria will clear the
information you entered.
Search button to perform a search for your exact criteria.
Open. You can also
3.3.6.2 To use the First, Previous, Next, and Last buttons
The First, Previous, Next, and Last buttons are represented as the four different
arrow icons in the Office Manager toolbar. They are used to move from record to
record through the list of client, hearing aid, manufacturer, test instrument, and
personnel records. Their operation is fairly straight forward.
1. Click the window containing the record type that you would like to
scroll through: Client, Hearing Aid, Manufacturer, Test Instrument, or
Personnel
2. Click Previous
immediately next to the displayed record. Click First
first and last records.
The order of the records is determined by the order in which the manufacturers
are entered with new records going to the end of the list. To determine a new
order, use the
.
and Next to go to the record immediately previous or
Sort button (Section 3.3.6.3).
or Last to go to the
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3.3.6.3 To sort the records
The Sort button is used to change the order of the list of records.
1. Click the window you would like to sort:
Manufacturer, Test Instrument, or Personnel
2. Click
3. In the left column, click on the field you want to use to sort.
4. Click Add. This will add the selected field to the Sort Order List column.
5. If desired, repeat steps 3-4 to further refine your sort.
6. Click either
7. Click
8. Click
Sort. This will bring up a sort window such as the one displayed in
Figure 3.3.6.3.
Ascending or Descending.
Sort. This will perform the sort.
Back to close the sort window.
Client, Hearing Aid,
.
Figure 3.3.6.3—The Hearing Aid Sort window
3.3.6.4 To list all records
The List button is used to list all records of the same type in a spreadsheet format. For instance, you can list all the client records. To list only records that ful
fill a certain criteria, see Section 3.3.6.5.
1. Click the window you would like to list:
Manufacturer, Test Instrument, or Personnel
2. Click
The list order is determined by the order in which the records are entered. To
determine a new order, use the
List. This will open a spreadsheet of all the records from your
selected window. See Figure 3.3.6.4 for a listing of hearing aid
Sort button (Section 3.3.6.3).
Client, Hearing Aid,
.
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Figure 3.3.6.4—The Hearing Aid List window
3.3.6.5 To list specific records
When using the List command, you can refine your list criteria by using the
Criteria button. For instance, you can list all clients within a certain area code.
1. Click on the window you would like to list: Client, Hearing Aid,
Manufacturer, Test Instrument, or Personnel
2. Click
3. Click
4. Look at the column of six criteria that correspond to the six columns
5. Look at each criteria row. There are three empty fields in each row with
List. This will bring up a complete listing of all the selected record
type.
Criteria. A new window will open. See Figure 3.3.6.5 for the Client
Criteria window.
in the List spreadsheet. These are the fields you can use to refine your
record listing. For example, in the Client List window, you can use First
Name, Last Name, Client #, Zip, Phone, and Last Visit
an “operation” to the left of each one. These operations are used to specify
how the entered criteria is used. For example, if you would like to list all
client records in a specific zip code, you would choose the
the Zip code criteria row, and input the desired zip code.
.
.
= operator in
6. Enter the desired criteria into the appropriate box and choose the desired
operation, as explained in Steps 4-5.
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Figure 3.3.6.5—The Client Criteria window
7. If you would like to specify more than one criteria, choose AND above the
second criteria to specify a listing where both criteria are fulfilled at the
same time. Choose
OR to specify a listing in which one or the other crite-
ria is fulfilled.
8. Click Apply Query. This will run the specified criteria on the list. To fur
ther refine your listing, repeat Steps 6-7. This will apply additional crite
ria to your new, refined list.
9. Click Reset Database to undo the criteria selection and return to the full
listing of records.
10. Click
Back to close the Criteria window.
Example 1
To list all clients from the zip code “90210”, do the following:
1. Click the Client – Patient
2. Click
3. Click
4. Input “
5. Choose
List to bring up the listing of all clients in the database.
Criteria to bring up the Client Criteria window.
90210” in the first empty box in the Zipcode row.
“=” to the left of the zip code (this is the default selection).
6. Click Apply Query
icon in the left column of the Office Manager.
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7. Click Back. You will now see a listing of all clients from the entered
zip code.
8. Click Print to print the spreadsheet listing.
Example 2
To list all hearing aids with a warranty expiration date ranging from January
1, 2002 to April 1, 2002, do the following:
1. Click the Hearing Aid icon in the left column of the Office Manager.
2. Click List to bring up the listing of all hearing aids in the database.
3. Click
4. Input
5. Choose
6. Click Apply Query
7. Replace
8. Choose
9. Click Apply Query
10. Click
Criteria to bring up the Hearing Aid Criteria window.
“2002/01/01” in the first empty box in the Warranty Date row.
“>” to the left of the box you entered.
. This will refine the listing to all warranty expira-
tion dates after January 1, 2002.
“2002/01/01” with “2002/04/01 in the Warranty Date row.
“<” to the left of the date.
. This will refine the listing to all warranty expira-
tion dates before April 1, 2002.
Back. You will now see a listing of all hearing aids with warranty
expiration dates ranging from January 1, 2002 to April 1, 2002.
3.3.6.6 To add a picture to a file
You can add a picture to client records, hearing aid records, or personnel
records. You will need to have scanned the photograph into your computer and
saved it as a bitmap file.
1. Click on the box where you would like to add the picture. A new window
will open.
2. Find the directory where the picture file is stored. We recommend storing
picture files in the WinCHAP UserPictures subdirectory.
3. Highlight the desired picture and click
picture box.
4. Click
5. Right-click on the picture box and select Remove Picture to remote the
Note: If you are using a WinCHAP database imported from an old version of
WinCHAP that included client picture files, it may be necessary to reassign
those pictures to the relevant client data files.
Save in the Office Manager toolbar to save the record with the pic-
ture in it.
picture from the record.
Open. The picture will load in the
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Test Menu
The Test Menu is the window from which you can open any WinCHAP test. It is
divided into two sub-windows: the Client-Patient window and the Hearing Aid
window.
The Client-Patient window lists all records in order by client. Any attached
audiometric tests, DSL/NAL tests, or hearing aids are listed under the client
record.
The Hearing Aid window lists all records in order by hearing aid model and
serial number. Any saved hearing aid tests are listed under the hearing aid
record.
There are two ways to get to the Test Menu.
• From WinCHAP’s Main Menu, click Test Menu. This will allow you to
test any client or hearing aid entered in the Office Manager
• From the Office Manager, click Test Menu
the Test Menu and list only the client or hearing aid displayed in the
Office Manager.
4.1 The Test Menu Display
The Test Menu contains records of all clients, hearing aids, and measurements
saved in WinCHAP. There are two sub-windows: the Client-Patient
the Hearing Aid window.
The Client-Patient window lists all records in order by the client attached
to them. Whenever a client has a saved audiometric test, DSL/NAL test, or
attached hearing aid, a PLUS (+) will appear to the left of his name. If you click
it, the client’s record will open and display the attached list of tests and hearing
aids. If the client has an attached hearing aid, that hearing aid listing may have
a PLUS (+) next to it. Click it to open the hearing aid record containing the list
ing of all tests attached to the aid. See Figure 4.1A.
The Hearing Aid window lists all records in order by the hearing aid attached to
them. It works much like the Client-Patient listing; whenever a hearing aid has a
saved test record, a PLUS (+) will appear to the left of its listing. If you click it,
the hearing aid record will open and display the attached tests. See Figure 4.1B.
Both windows have the same basic format and share the same toolbar.
in the toolbar. This will open
window and
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• The left column of the window contains the Client-Patient and
Aid icons that are used to switch back and forth between the two subwindows.
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• The middle column of the Test Menu displays details of the current
selected record. In the Client-Patient
basic information about the selected client. In the Hearing Aid
the middle column displays basic information about the selected hearing
aid.
• The right column of the window contains the client or hearing aid record
listing. Groups of twenty records are displayed together at one time. Move
between the groups of records by using the First, Previous, Next
arrow keys in the Test Menu toolbar.
window, the middle column displays
window,
, and Last
Figure 4.1A—Client-Patient view
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Figure 4.1B—Hearing aid view
4.1.1 Moving between records
All of the client and hearing aid records saved in the WinCHAP database are
sorted into groups of thirty. Only one group of thirty is displayed in the Test
Menu at a time.
To scroll through the different groups, use the First, Previous, Next
arrow buttons.
• First lists the first thirty records in the database
• Previous goes back one group of thirty records
• Next goes to the next group of thirty records
• Last lists the last thirty records in the database
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4.1.2 Changing the order of the records
The Sort button is used to change the order of the displayed records.
1. Enter the Test Menu.
2. Click the window that you would like to sort: Client-Patient
Aid.
3. Click
4. Double-click the desired Table Field you would like to sort by. This will
Sort.
move the field to the Sort Order List column.
or Hearing
5. Choose to have an
6. Click
7. Click Save Settings
Sort to complete the sort.
4.1.3 Finding a record
The Search icon is used to find specific client or hearing aid records.
1. Enter the Test Menu.
2. Select the type of record you are looking for: Client-Patient
Aid.
3. Click
4. Input the criteria for which you want to search.
5. Double-click on the record in the list of search results to view it in the
Search. This button is represented by a pair of binoculars in the
Test Menu toolbar.
Test Menu.
4.1.4 Editing a record
To edit the details of a client or hearing aid record, you must go to the Office
Manager. You can do this directly from the Test Menu.
1. Find the record you want to edit. See Section 4.1.3.
Ascending or a Descending sort.
to save the sort order as the default order.
or Hearing
2. Click Office in the Test Menu toolbar. This will open the Office Manager
to the selected record.
3. Make any desired changes to the record.
4. Click
5. Click
Save in the Office Manager.
Back in the Office Manager to close it and return to the Test Menu.
4.1.5 Displaying all records
When you use the Search function, or you enter the Test Menu from the Office
Manager, the records listing in the right column will narrow to the selected
record. To reset this list to include all records (in groups of 30), click Reset List
in the Test Menu toolbar.
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4.2 WinCHAP Measurements
Each measurement window in WinCHAP is either attached to the hearing aid,
or it is attached to the client:
• Client: Audiometric Test,
• Hearing Aid: ANSI 96, ANSI 87, ANSI 92, ACIC,
Curves, and Real Ear.
4.2.1 Creating a client test
1. Click Client-Patient in the left column of the Test Menu to enter the
Client-Patient
2. Locate the record of the client that you want to test. Use the
ton if necessary. (See Section 4.1.2.3.)
3. Click the name of the client in the right column of the Test Menu. This
will bring up a window containing the client test options.
4. Double-click the test you would like to create. See Chapter 5 for details
on using the Audiometric Test window, and Chapter 7 for details on using
the DSL/NAL Test window.
window.
4.2.2 Creating a hearing aid test
1. Locate the record of the hearing aid that you want to test. If the hearing
aid is attached to a client, it might be more convenient to find the client
record and click the PLUS (+) next to his name. This will display all tests
and hearing aids attached to that client.
2. Double-click the hearing aid record in the right column of the Test Menu.
This will bring up a window containing all the hearing aid test options.
DSL/NAL Test.
IEC, JIS, Response
Search but-
3. Double-click the test you would like to create. See Chapter 6 for details
on using the hearing aid testing windows.
4.2.3 Opening an existing test
1. Locate the hearing aid or client record to which the test is attached.
2. Click the PLUS (+) next to the client or hearing aid record. This will
list all attached tests. (If you are viewing a client record, you may see an
additional PLUS (+) next to any hearing aid attached to that client. Click
it to view the tests saved to that hearing aid.)
3. Double-click the existing test to open it.
4.2.4 Deleting a test
You can delete any measurement attached to a hearing aid or client. Entire hearing aid or client records must be deleted in the Office Manager.
1. Select the test you would like to delete.
2. Click the Delete button in the Test Menu toolbar.
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Audiometric Test
The Audiometric Test window stores all of the client’s audiometric information.
It also provides a remote, computer-based interface to a connected FONIX audi
ometer. The information available in the Audiometric Test window has been
organized into six different sub-windows, each of which is accessible by click
ing on the appropriate icon on the left side of the main window. They are:
• Audiometric Curves: Graphical display for air, bone, aided & unaided,
and other miscellaneous audiometric measurements. Also contains inter
face for remote operation and data collection from a FONIX audiometer.
• Curve Data Values: Numeric display of the air and bone data graphically
displayed in the Audiometric Curves sub-window.
• Speech Audiometry: Place to store speech audiometry and speech discrimination measurements.
• Sound Field Audiometry: Numeric display of the aided & unaided data
graphically displayed in the Audiometry Curves sub-window.
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• Impedance: Place to store impedance measurements. Note: FONIX audiometers are not capable of these measurements.
• Client & Test Info: Display of basic information about the client and test
such as name, birthday, date & time of the test. Also shows any hearing
aids attached to the client. Hearing aid tests can be created from this win
dow by highlighting a listed hearing aid and clicking the Test Hearing Aid
button.
Each of these sub-windows share a toolbar and menus.
To open the Audiometric Test window, follow the instructions found in Section
4.1.3.1 and choose to open Audiometric Test in Step 4.
See Section 5.5 for information on sending an insertion gain target to your ana
lyzer and opening a hearing aid test window.
5.1 Introduction
This section describes how to start an audiometric test, open a saved test, check
your audiometer’s connection, and other basic features.
5.1.1 Starting a new test
All Audiometric Tests are tied to a client record. To create a new test:
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1. Create a client file for your client, if you haven’t already done so. See
Section 3.2.1.1 or 3.3.1.1.
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2. Enter the Test Menu window by clicking Test Menu from the Main window.
3. Search for your client record. See Section 4.1.3.
4. Select your client’s name in the right column of the Test Menu. This will
open the Client Tests window.
5. Select Audiometric Test. This will open the Audiometric Test window
and start a new test.
5.1.2 Opening an existing test
To open a previously saved Audiometric Test:
1. Enter the Test Menu by clicking Test Menu from the Main window.
2. Search for your client record. See Section 4.1.3.
3. Click the PLUS (+) to the left of the client’s name in the right column of
the Test Menu. This will display any audiometric tests saved to that client
record. If there is no PLUS (+) next to the client’s name, no audiometric
tests have been saved for that client.
4. Open the desired test by clicking on it.
5.1.3 Checking your connection
Before you can get any measurement curves from your FONIX audiometer, your
computer must be connected to your audiometer. See Section 1.3.
Click the
connection. You can also open the Tools menu and select Check Audiometer
Connection. This will establish whether or not a successful connection had
been made from the computer to the audiometer. If successful, the Talk
Forward button will appear in the Audiometric Curves window.
To change the COM port used for the audiometer connection:
1. Open the Tools menu from the Audiometric Test window and select
2. Select the COM port used by your FONIX audiometer in the appropriate
3. Click the Check Audiometer button to verify your connection.
4. Click Save Settings
5. Click
Check button located in the toolbar to confirm your audiometer’s
FONIX Communication Setup. This will open the Communications Setup
window.
drop-down list.
.
Back to exit the window.
5.1.4 Setting details about the test
The Client & Test Info window displays the name and birth date of the client
and the date and time of the audiometric test. If desired, you can specify the
operator of the audiometric test and the audiometer that was used by clicking
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on the pull-down lists. Those pull-down lists will contain all the operators and
audiometers entered into the database as described in Section 3.3.4 and Section
3.3.5, respectively.
5.1.5 Printing audiometric information
Use the Print button in the toolbar to print the audiometric information.
1. Click the Print button in the toolbar. A print window will open.
2. Choose the type of data you want to print.
• Print Test Curves will print the audiometric curves
• Print Test Data will print the numerical test curve data
• Print SF and Speech Data will print the data from the Sound Field
Audiometry window
3. Click Print
. The will start the printing of the data.
5.1.6 Talking to your client
When the Check button is clicked and a successful connection has been confirmed, the Talk Forward button will appear in the Audiometric Curves win
dow. Click and hold this button in order to activate the Talk Forward feature
on the audiometer. When you speak into the audiometer’s microphones (goose
neck, internal, or boom), your voice will be carried into the patient’s transducer
(sound field speakers, insert earphones, or TDH headphones). This feature
is used for instructing the patient inside a sound booth, NOT for performing
speech measurements.
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5.2 Pure-tone and Bone Testing
The Audiometric Curves (Figure 5.2), Curve Data Values, and Sound Field
Audiometry windows are used to perform pure-tone air (with or without mask
ing) and bone audiometric testing. You can input the following data into these
windows:
• Air conduction HTL
• Masked air conduction
• Bone conduction HTL
• Masked bone conduction
• Uncomfortable levels
• Unaided,
• Aided
• Target
• Other
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The Audiometric Curves window contains the graphical display of this data
while the Curve Data Values and Speech Audiometry windows contain the
numerical displays.
Figure 5.2—Audiometric curves
In the Audiometric Curves graphical display, these curves are listed in a legend below each graph. There is a box next to each curve. Selecting a curve will
mark the box with an “x” and display the curve on the graph. Deselecting the
curve will turn off its display but will not delete it.
5.2.1 Capturing tests from the audiometer
The Connect button is used to establish a real-time connection between your
audiometer and your computer. When you use it, you will operate the audiom
eter as usual by using its knobs and buttons. Whenever you push the stimulus
button on your audiometer, the graph marker on your WinCHAP display will
automatically be updated with the selected frequency and amplitude. The type
of test that is recorded is dependent upon the position of the input and output
dials on your audiometer. See Table 5.2.1.
Note: The
the computer. See Section 5.2.4 for more details.
Connect button is NOT used to remotely control the audiometer from
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To capture an audiometric test:
1. Set up the audiometer as usual to run the desired test.
2. Click
3. Administer the test. WinCHAP will automatically display the test results
CONNECT in the Audiometric Test toolbar.
as you run through the different frequencies on the audiometer. The test
results will be recorded as indicated in Table 5.2.1.
4. Click DISCONNECT
5. Click
Save to store results.
when done.
TABLE 5.2.1
Recorded as Tested Ear Other Ear
Air Conduction HTL Input: tone no stimulus
Output: phone
Masked Air Conduction Input: tone Input: NBN
Output: phone Output: phone
Bone Conduction HTL Input: tone no stimulus
Output: bone
Masked Bone Conduction Input: tone Input: NBN
Output: bone Output: phone
Unaided Input: tone no stimulus
Output: speaker
5.2.2 Using the Patient Response Button
When capturing tests from your FONIX audiometer (Section 5.2.1), you can set
the audiometer to respond to the patient response button in the following man
ner: whenever a signal is presented, the WinCHAP display will update with an
appropriate symbol placed at the specified frequency and amplitude. This sym
bol will include the no-response diagonal arrow, specifying that the patient has
not yet responded to it. When the patient pushes the patient response button
while the signal is being presented, the no-response diagonal arrow will disap
pear, leaving a normal audiometric symbol on the WinCHAP display.
The patient response button update only works when a stimulus is being
presented. If the patient pushes the button when there is no stimulus, the
WinCHAP display will not be updated.
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To use the patient response button:
1. Open the
2. Click
3. Go to your FONIX audiometer and administer the test. When you present
the stimulus, a no-response button will appear on the WinCHAP display.
When the patient pushes the button while a stimulus is being presented,
this no-response symbol will change into a normal response.
Settings menu, point at Patient Response Button, and select ON.
Connect to establish a real-time connection to your audiometer.
5.2.3 Recording a No Response
There are two ways to record a no response in an Audiometric Test:
• You can use the patient response switch to automatically record each
stimulus without a patient response as a no response, as described in
Section 5.2.2, or
• You can input the no response manually in the Curve Data Values window
by inputting input an * symbol at the desired frequency. To input the
response at a specific amplitude, just add the * symbol to that amplitude.
For instance, use “*100” to input a no-response at 100 dB HL. When you
go back to the Audiometric Curves window and click Refresh, the
response symbol should appear.
5.2.4 Remotely controlling your audiometer
You can remotely control many of the functions of your FONIX audiometer
from the Audiometric Test window, including the Input, Output, Hearing Aid
Simulator settings. You can also remotely present a tone with the frequency and
amplitude of your choice.
no
no
In the following instructions, steps 1-4 describe how to remotely set the audi
ometer’s Input, Output, and Hearing Aid Simulator settings. When you do this,
these new settings override the manual knob controls on the audiometer. If you
do not perform these steps, WinCHAP will use the manual knob controls set
tings to determining the type of signal to present.
1. (
optional) Open the Settings menu, point to Audiometer Settings, and
select Audiometer Control Panel. See Figure 5.2.4.
optional) Select the desired Output, Input, and Aid Simulator settings
2. (
for each ear. You can also turn on and off
Reverse
optional) Click Set Audiometer to enable your selections.
3. (
optional) Click Back to close the Audiometer Control Panel.
4. (
5. Right-click on the audiogram graph at the desired frequency and ampli
tude. The tone will be presented for the length of your click; hold your
.
Pulsed, Warbled, and Output
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right-mouse button down for longer tone presentations. While the signal
is being presented, the stimulus circle in the middle of the Audiometric
Curves window will turn green.
6. Administer the test in this fashion and click
Figure 5.2.4—Audiometer Control Panel
Save to save the results.
5.2.5 Manually entering audiograms
1. Choose the curve by selecting it in the list below the graph. A checkmark
will appear next to it when it is selected.
2. Use the mouse to enter the values on the graph by pointing and clicking
at points you want marked. Alternately, go to the Curve Data Values win
dow and input the numerical audiometric values.
3. Click
Save to store results.
5.2.6 Copying ears, Deleting data, and Changing the display
There are a few miscellaneous functions you can perform in the Audiometric
Curves window.
• Use the Copy L
the right ear.
• Use the Copy R
to the left ear.
→R button to copy all audiometric data from the left ear to
→L button to copy all audiometric data from the right ear
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• Use the Refresh button to refresh the graphics on the window.
• Use the
delete all test curves. If you would like to selective data, click on the
arrow next to the
can delete the selected right or left curve, all the right curves, all the left
curves, or all curves.
There are several ways to change the display of the window. Open the
menu and point to Graphic Settings. You will see the following selections:
• Symbols: Turn ON and OFF the display of the curve symbols on the
audiometric graphs.
• Grid: Turn ON and OFF the display of the grid lines on the audiometric
graphs.
You can also choose between using US audiometric symbols and
audiometric symbols. To do this, open the
Settings, point to Symbols, and select Symbols Type. This will open the Print
Configuration window. Changing the Audiometric Symbols setting in the
General tab will also change the symbols used in the Audiometric Curves
graph.
Delete button (represented by a recycle bin in the toolbar) to
Delete button and choose the desired function. You
5.2.7 Changing the curve colors
You can change the curve colors used in the Audiometric Curves window. To do
this:
Settings
UK
Settings menu, point to Graphic
1. Open the View menu and point to Color Palette
2. Select Right Ear Curve Colors or Left Ear Curve Colors. This will open
the Curve Colors window.
3. Select the curve you want to change in the List of Curves box.
4. Click Select Curve Color. This will open the Color Palette window.
5. Choose one of the Basic Colors and click
Colors to open the Custom Color Palette window.
To define a custom color:
1. Follow the instructions above to open the Custom Color Palette window.
2. Select the desired color in the color box.
3. Select the desired shade of the color in the shade box, just to the right
of the custom color box. The actual selected color will be shown in the
Color/Shade box.
4. Click Add to Custom Colors to add the selected color to one of the
Custom Colors boxes.
.
OK, or click Define Custom
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5. Select the new custom color in the Custom Colors box.
6. Click
Click Save Settings to save the new color selection as the default setting.
Click Reset Colors to return colors to their factory default settings.
OK.
5.3 Speech Audiometry
In the Speech Audiometry window, you can record values for measurements
made using earphones or a sound field. See Figure 5.3. When entering earphone
measurements you can distinguish among measurements made with left ear,
right ear, and both ears. The sound field measurements have fields for both
unaided and aided values.
For each type of measurement, you can enter values for speech reception thresh
olds and corresponding masking levels, uncomfortable levels, most comfortable
levels, and word discrimination scores and corresponding masking levels. You
can also note the word list and method used to attain scores.
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Figure 5.3—Speech Audiometry window
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5.4 Impedance
Impedance is a measurement of how sound energy flows through the middle
ear. Although FONIX equipment does not measure impedance, if you have per
formed the measurements with an impedance audiometer, you can store the
data here. When importing data from NOAH 3 (See Chapter 8), any impedance
data saved to the patient’s record will be transferred to this window.
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Figure 5.4—Impedance
5.5 Hearing Aid Analyzer Functions
From the Audiometric Test window, you can generate a target (NAL-R, POGO,
BERGER, 1/3 Gain, 1/2 Gain, or 2/3 Gain), send it to a connected FONIX analyzer, and start a hearing aid test.
5.5.1 Generating a target
1. Click on the Target button. A new window will open (Figure 5.5.1).
2. Select whether you would like to use the left or the right audiometric
curve when generating a target.
3. Select the desired fit rule.
4. Click Create Target Curve. A message will open verifying the successful
creation of the target curve.
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5. Click Send RIGHT Ear Target Curve to Analyzer or Send LEFT Ear
Target Curve to Analyzer. This will send the insertion gain target to your
connected FONIX analyzer.
6. Click
Figure 5.5.1—Creating a target
Back to exit the target window.
5.5.2 Sending an audiogram to the analyzer
If you are using the FONIX 7000 or FP35 analyzer, you can send the WinCHAP
audiogram to your analyzer. To do this, right click on the audiogram you want
to send in the Audiometric Curves window and select Send (curve name) to the
analyzer. This will send the audiogram to the analyzer. You will have to push
the suitable buttons on the analyzer to actually generate a target. See your ana
lyzer’s Operator’s Manual for more details on generating a target.
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This feature is not available on the 6500-CX or FP40 analyzers.
5.5.3 Starting a hearing aid test
If you have assigned hearing aids to your client (as described in Section 3.2.2.2
and Section 3.3.2.3), you can go directly to a hearing aid test window from the
Client & Test Info window.
1. Click Client & Test Info in the left column of the window.
2. Look at the bottom half of the Client & Test Info window. You will see a
list of hearing aids attached to the client.
3. Double-click on the hearing aid you would like to test. This will open the
hearing aid test selection window.
4. Choose the test you would like to perform. The testing window will open.
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The DSL/NAL-NL1 Module
The DSL/NAL-NL1 test window was designed to help fit non-linear hearing aids
according to the DSL or NAL-NL1 fitting formulas. Both formulas are highly
adaptable and have many different settings that will allow you to fine-tune your
hearing aid fittings.
The University of Western Ontario developed the Desired Sensation Level (DSL)
method of hearing aid fitting. The goal of the DSL method is to make amplified
speech audible. The DSL method differs from many traditional methods; it uses
an SPL-o-gram rather than insertion gain and, when necessary, incorporates 2-cc
coupler measurements made in the sound chamber into the hearing aid fitting.
DSL was originally designed to expedite fitting hearing aids for young children
and to improve the accuracy of those fittings.
The NAL-NL1 fitting formula is the natural non-linear extension to the NALR linear formula that has been dominant in the hearing aid industry for many
years. NAL-NL1 is based on insertion gain measurements, and it takes into
account many factors including the number of channels of the hearing aid,
whether the patient has a binaural or monaural fitting, and even what type of
output limiting is present on the hearing aid.
To enter the DSL/NAL-NL1 test window:
1. Click Test Menu in the Main Menu.
2. Locate the client you want to test. See Section 4.1.3.
3. Select the client’s name in the right column of the Test Menu. This will
bring up the client test selection window.
4. Choose DSL/NAL-NL1 Test
The DSL/NAL-NL1 test has four windows: The Audiometry window, DSL win
dow, NAL-NL1 window, and the Info window. The Audiometry window is used
to input audiometric information such as thresholds and upper limit values. You
can also use it to perform RECD and REDD transforms or input existing data.
The DSL and NAL-NL1 windows are used for taking real-ear and coupler mea
surements and compare them to the displayed targets. The Info window records
the date the test is taken, the clinician performing the fitting, and the equipment
used to take the measurements. The DSL 2-cc coupler derivations are also dis
played in this window; they are generally used when ordering a hearing aid to
match the patient’s hearing loss.
6.1 General Information
General operations of the DSL/NAL-NL1 test such as opening existing tests,
creating new tests, changing clients, printing results, and saving defaults are
described in this section.
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6.1.1 Opening an existing test
There are a couple of different ways to open an existing test. The easiest way is
to open the test from the Test Menu:
1. Locate your patient in the Test Menu. See Section 4.1.3.
2. Click the PLUS (+) button next to the patient’s name to display any existing tests that have been saved for that patient.
3. Find the DSL/NAL-NL1 test listing and double-click it. This will open the
existing test.
If you have the DSL/NAL-NL1 test window open, and you would like to open
another existing test for the same patient:
1. Click Open in the DSL/NAL-NL1 toolbar. Alternately, select Open in the
File menu. This will open a listing of all saved DSL/NAL-NL1 tests for
that client. See Figure 6.1.1.
2. Select the test you would like to open.
3. Click
Figure 6.1.1—Open an existing DSL/NAL-NL1 test
Open to open the test.
6.1.2 Creating a new test
When you open the DSL/NAL-NL1 test by using the directions described in the
introduction above, a new test is automatically started. If you would like to start
a new test without closing the DSL/NAL-NL1 test, use the
toolbar. Alternately, you can select
key.
When a new DSL/NAL-NL1 test is created, the threshold and upper limit values
are copied to the new test, but the measurements are not copied. If you would
like to create a new test without copying the audiometric values, select
(Empty) in the File menu.
New button in the
New in the File menu, or just push the F1
New
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6.1.3 Changing the client
If you want to change the client being tested without exiting from the DSL/NALNL1 test, use the
Search button.
1. Click
2. Enter the client’s name (or other search criteria) into the provided boxes.
3. Select the client’s listing and click
Search in the DSL/NAL-NL1 toolbar. A pair of binoculars represents
this button. This will bring up a client search window. See Figure 6.1.3.
As you enter the criteria, the search results will appear.
Open.
Figure 6.1.3—Client Search window
6.1.4 Printing results
Use the Print button to print the DSL/NAL-NL1 test results.
1. Go to the window you would like the print (normally the DSL or NALNL1 windows).
2. Click Print in the DSL/NAL-NL1 toolbar. This button is represented as a
picture of a printer. The Print window will open. See Figure 6.1.4.
3. Choose whether you want to print the graphical curves (Print Test) and/or
numerical data (Print numerical data
4. Click Configure Header if you want to change the header located at the
top of the printout. Click
5. Click Print to start printing.
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Back to close the configure window.
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Figure 6.1.4—DSL/NAL-NL1 Print window
6.1.5 Deleting data
The Delete button, represented by a picture of a recycle bin in the DSL/NALNL1 toolbar, is used to delete the test data and audiometric curves. To use it,
first enter the window containing the data you would like to delete.
• To delete the current selected curve, click the
a picture of recycle bin.
• To delete all curves all curves in the window, click the arrow to the right
of the
will delete all curves in the window.
• To clear all curves from the current graph (without deleting them perma
nently), click the arrow to the right of the
choices. Choose Clear current graph
Delete button to open the delete choices. Choose the option that
6.1.6 Using the DSL/NAL-NL1 Settings window
Enter the DSL/NAL-NL1 Settings window by clicking the Settings button. See
Figure 6.1.6. In this window, you can set many of the parameters used in the
DSL and NAL-NL1 fitting formulas.
See Section 6.6 for a complete explanation of all available settings.
Delete icon represented by
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Delete button to open the delete
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Figure 6.1.6: Settings window
6.1.7 Customizing Settings
The DSL and NAL-NL1 fitting protocols can be fairly complicated fitting processes with a variety of settings and variables that can affect the targets. For this
reason, we make it possible to customize the settings for the particular client as
well as save new default settings for the program as a whole.
1. Click
2. Configure your desired settings.
3. Click
4. Open the Tools menu and select Save as Default Settings to save these
Settings to open the Settings window. See Figure 6.1.6.
Save to save these settings as the client’s customized settings.
settings as the general default settings that are used for all clients. (Any
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6.1.8 Changing the curve colors
You can change the curve colors in the Audiometry, DSL, and NAL windows.
To set the curve colors:
1. Open the View menu, point at Color Palette, and select NAL, DSL, or
Audiometry
2. Select the curve you want to change. This will open the Color window.
3. Select the color you want to use by either choosing from the preset basic
colors, or by defining your own custom color by clicking on the color
map to select the custom color and then clicking Add to Custom Colors
4. Click
5. Click Apply Changes to apply the changes only to the current test. Click
Save Settings to apply the changes as the new default colors.
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OK to complete the selection and close the Colors window.
6. Click
To reset the colors to their factory default setting, open the Curve Colors win
dow and click Reset Colors
6.1.9 Other functions
• Use the Check button to check the connection between your computer and
your FONIX analyzer and/or audiometer.
• Use the Refresh button to refresh the graphics on your window and update
any changes you may have made.
• Use the Copy Ear button to copy audiometric data from the current ear to the
other ear. Verification data will not be copied.
6.2 Audiometry
The first step in a hearing aid fitting is to obtain the patient’s audiometric information. These can include hearing threshold levels (HTL), bone conduction
values, uncomfortable levels (UCL), and audiometric transforms. All of these
measurements can be stored in the Audiometry window. Some values, such as
the UCL and transform values, can be predicted from the patients HTLs and age.
See Figure 6.2.
Back to close the Curve Colors window.
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Figure 6.2—The Audiometry window
6.2.1 Entering threshold data
There are two ways to enter audiometric data: you can use the graph and your
mouse to “click in” your values, or you can use the numerical tables at the bot
tom of the window and enter the values manually.
6.2.1.1 To use the assessment graph
1. Enter the Audiometry window by clicking the Audiometry icon in the left
column of the DSL/NAL-NL1 test.
2. Click
3. Select the Transducer used to make the audiometric measurements. If a
4. Click
5. Make sure AC
6. Use your mouse to input the amplitude for each frequency on the graph.
7. Click
Settings and select the General tab.
loud speaker was used, also select the Loud Speaker Orientation. This
should also be the orientation that you use for any real-ear measurements.
Back to close the Settings window.
Threshold is selected in the legend to the right of the
Assessment Data graph. It should have a small black check to the left of
the listing.
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6.2.1.2 To use the audiometry table
1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section.
2. Select the appropriate column in the Audiometric Information table in the
lower half of the Audiometry window.
3. Enter the amplitude data in the boxes corresponding to the appropriate
frequencies. Use your Enter key to move between fields.
4. Click
Save in the toolbar to save the results.
6.2.2 Entering/Predicting Upper Limit values
The AC Upper Limit values are defined as the client’s upper limits of comfort.
You can choose to have WinCHAP predict these values, based upon the client’s
age and entered thresholds, or you can enter measured values. WinCHAP uses
the DSL method to make these predictions.
Choose between Predicted or
of the Assessment Data graph. Measured upper limit values are entered in the
same manner as threshold values. See Section 6.2.1.
Measured in the Upper Limit box to the right
6.2.3 Entering Bone Conduction values
Bone conduction values are entered in the same manner as threshold values. If
entered, NAL-NL1 uses them in creating measurement targets. DSL does not use
these values.
6.2.4 Performing or Predicting an RECD measurement
The real-ear to coupler difference (RECD) measurement finds the acoustical difference between a 2-cc coupler and your patient’s ear. The DSL and NAL-NL1
formulas take these differences and create realistic coupler target curves. This is
particularly useful when fitting babies and small children who don’t allow you
to take an actual real-ear measurement.
To predict the RECD based on the patient’s age, selected Predicted in the
box in the Audiometry window. The predicted RECD (as well as the predicted
REUR and REDD) values are displayed in column format on the bottom half of
the window. DSL and NAL use different predictions for these transforms in their
fitting formulas; the Settings window lets you set which prediction values are
displayed.
RECD
To measure the RECD, select
tions in the following sections.
Measured in the RECD box and follow the instruc-
6.2.4.1 To perform the coupler measurement
This section describes how to perform the coupler part of the RECD measurement. The procedure is different for the 6500-CX and FP40 than for the FP35
and 7000 analyzers.
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The DSL and NAL methods for performing RECD measurements are slightly
different. DSL recommends performing all RECD measurements using an HA-2
coupler, even when fitting a canal-type aid that would normally be tested with
an HA-1 coupler; DSL automatically compensates for the acoustical difference
between the couplers.
NAL recommends performing the RECD measurement using the coupler that
will be later used for performing coupler measurements. That is, when fitting a
BTE aid, use an HA-2 coupler for the RECD. When fitting a canal aid such as an
ITE, ITC, or CIC, use an HA-1 coupler. Unlike DSL, NAL doesn’t compensate for
the difference between the HA-1 and HA-2 couplers.
FP40 and 6500-CX Analyzer
The coupler measurement part of the RECD is taken with a 50 Ohm insert ear
phone plugged into the external speaker jack of the FP40 or 6500 hearing aid
analyzer. Once this measurement has been taken, it will automatically be used
for all future RECD measurements, even those taken with different clients.
1. Connect the insert earphone to the appropriate coupler. There are several
different possible methods. Use the method most appropriate for your fit
ting.
• BTE without custom mold available and ITE/Canal per DSL specs:
Connect the insert earphone directly to the ear level adapter on an
HA-2 coupler.
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• BTE with custom mold: Connect the insert earphone to the patient’s
custom ear mold, and use putty to connect the ear mold to the HA-1
coupler.
• ITE/Canal per NAL specs: Connect the insert earphone to an HA-1
coupler using a foam ear tip and Fun Tak.
2. Thread a probe tube through the probe calibration adapter. The tip of the
probe tube should extend no more than three millimeters past the nonridged end of the adapter. Fix the probe tube in place at its entry point,
with a bit of Fun-Tak. See Figure 6.2.4.1A.
3. Push the probe calibration adapter into the coupler.
4. Plug the insert earphone into the external speaker jack on the back of the
analyzer.
5. Click Get RECD in the Audiometry window. This will open the RECD
measurement window. See Figure 6.2.4.1B.
6. Select
7. Select the source level by using the arrow buttons located to the left of
the Coupler button. The default level of 70 dB SPL is recommended.
8. Click Start Test. The coupler measurement will be performed.
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Probe calibrator
adapter
HA-2
Coupler
Putty to hold probe
tube in place
Probe mic
To
3A
insert earphone
Not more than
3mm
25 mm
(I.D. 1.93 mm)
Use tape or putty to
seal this connection
Ear level adapter
FP40 users should note that the WinCHAP RECD procedure differs from the
FP40’s built-in RECD procedure.
Figure 6.2.4.1A—Coupling of the probe microphone to the insert earphone using an HA-2
coupler.
Figure 6.2.4.1B—RECD Measurement window
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FP35 and 7000 Analyzers
The coupler measurement part of the RECD on the FP35 and 7000 analyzers is
made according to the calibration procedure described in the Operator’s Manual
of the analyzer. WinCHAP merely gathers this data when the real-ear part of the
RECD measurement is performed.
6.2.4.2 To perform the real-ear measurement (all analyzers)
1. Position the earhook on the client’s ear. Attach the probe microphone to
the earhook. The reference microphone is not used in this measurement.
2. Insert probe tube into client’s ear.
3. Insert the client’s custom earmold or a foam eartip into the client’s ear.
Attach the insert earphone. See Figure 6.2.4.2.
4. Open the RECD measurement window by clicking the
Audiometry window.
5. Select Real-Ear in the RECD measurement window.
6. If you are using the 6500-CX or FP40, you can select the source level by
using the arrow buttons located to the left of the Real-Ear button.. The
default level of 70 dB SPL is recommended, but you should select the
level that was used for the coupler measurement. You cannot change the
source level used with the 7000 and FP35 analyzers; those analyzers will
always use 70 dB SPL.
6. Click Start Test. This will start the pure-tone measurement sweep.
RECD button in the
7. Click Save Test to store the test results.
8. Click
9. Make sure
10. Click
11. Click
Back to close the RECD window. If you performed the coupler measurement, you will be asked if you wish to save it for future use. If you
click Yes, the measurement will be automatically appear the next time
you perform an RECD, even with another patient.
Measured is selected next to the RECD button.
Settings to open the Settings window.
• Under the General tab, the Transducer should be set to Insert
Earphone or Insert Custom Mold, depending upon whether you
used a custom mold.
• Under the NAL-NL1 tab, in the Measured RECD selection, choose
HA-1 if you used an HA-1 coupler without a custom ear mold, or
choose HA-2/own mold if you used an HA-2 coupler or an HA-1
with a custom ear mold in the measurement.
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Probe mic
Custom earmold
To 3A
insert earphon
e
Figure 6.2.4.2—RECD real-ear measurement setup
6.2.5 Performing the REDD measurement
The REDD gives you a custom HL to SPL transform. You use your FONIX analyzer to measure the SPL output of the HL input of your FONIX audiometer.
Take this measurement in the Audiometry window.
You must have both a FONIX hearing aid analyzer and a FONIX audiometer
connected to your computer at the same time to perform this measurement
automatically.
1. Put the earhook on the client’s ear and attach the probe microphone.
2. Insert the probe tube into the client’s ear.
3. Put the TDH earphones onto the client’s head or insert the insert ear
phones. (Use the transducer you used to take the audiometric measure
ments.) See Figure 6.2.5A.
4. If you are using a 6500-CX, do the following. Otherwise, skip to step 5.
a. Enter Probe mode by pressing [PROBE] on the main module.
b. Press [START/STOP] to start the composite source.
c. Press [
5. Select
∧] repeatedly until the source is completely turned off.
Measured in the REDD box in the Audiometry window.
6. Click Get REDD in the Audiometry window. This will open the REDD
measurement window. See Figure 6.2.5B.
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8. Click Save Test to store the test results.
9. Click Back to return to the Audiometry window.
Figure 6.2.5A— Setup for the REDD measurement. The TDH earphone is placed on top of the
probe mic setup.
Figure 6.2.5B— The REDD measurement window – use old figure
6.3 DSL Verification
There are two ways to verify that the hearing aid meets the DSL prescription:
through coupler measurements and through real-ear measurements. In the DSL
window, you can view the coupler and real-ear targets in dB GAIN or dB SPL.
When displaying in dB SPL, you can also view the patient’s thresholds, upper
limits, and the LTASS. Coupler and real-ear measurements can be performed
and compared to the displayed targets. See Figure 6.3.
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Many of the steps to set up WinCHAP for a DSL verification measurement are
the same for both coupler and real-ear measurements. These steps are described
in Section 6.3.1. The actual measurement process is described in Section 6.3.2.
Figure 6.3—DSL Measurement window
6.3.1 Setting up
1. Click Settings and choose the General tab.
2. Select the Hearing Aid Style
Compression Threshold
3. Choose the DSL Settings tab.
4. Select the appropriate Circuit Type. Choose between Linear, WDRC
Fixed, and WDRC Variable
5. Select the desired HL to SPL Transform. This affects how the threshold
values are converted into SPL.
6. Select whether you want to use a
Transform in creating the coupler targets. If you choose
will have to perform the RECD measurement in the Audiometry window.
See Section 6.2.4.
7. Select whether to use a Predicted or
, Transducer, Loud Speaker Orientation, and
.
.
Measured or Average RE to 2cc
Measured, you
Measured Maximum Output. In gen-
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eral, if you entered measured upper limit values, select Measured here.
Otherwise, select Predicted
8. Click
9. Set up the analyzer for a real-ear or a coupler measurement. Make sure
Back to close the Settings window. If you haven’t already, click DSL
in the left column of the window to enter the DSL Verification window.
See Figure 6.3.
that the sound chamber or the sound field speaker is leveled.
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6.3.2 Performing the measurements
1. Select whether you are performing Coupler measurement or a Real-ear
measurement.
2. Select whether you want to want to display measurement results and tar
gets in dB
3. Display the target to which you are measuring by selecting it in the tar
get column. If the display is set to
Upper Limits, and the LTASS
4. Select the curve you are going to measure. A checkmark is displayed next
to the current selected measurement curve.
Gain or dB SPL by filling in the appropriate radio button.
SPL, you can also display Thresholds,
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5. Select the Source Type for the curve. Choose between
Composite, DS ANSI (Digital Speech ANSI), and DS ICRA (Digital Speech
ICRA). The target will automatically adjust to fit the selected source type.
6. Select the SRC (source) of the curve. Choose between 40 and 100 in 5 dB
increments. (95-100 dB SPL is only available for coupler pure-tone mea
surements.)
7. Click
8. Repeat steps 3-7 to take any other desired measurements. WDRC aids are
9. Click
10. Click View Curve Data underneath the measurement graph to display the
Start to start the measurement. If performing a real-time measure-
ment, click
usually measured at 50, 65, 80, and 90 dB SPL. Linear aids are generally
only measured at 65 and 90 dB SPL. See Figure 6.3.2.
numerical results.
Stop to stop the measurement after it has stabilized.
Save in the toolbar to save the measurement.
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Figure 6.3.2—DSL window including measured curves
When using WinCHAP to do a research project, it is often useful to be able to
cut and paste the measurement data into a spreadsheet such as Excel. This can
be done in WinCHAP by right clicking on the measurement data. Choose
All to copy all the displayed measurement data to your computer’s clipboard.
You can then go to your spreadsheet project and use CTRL+V to paste the data
there.
If desired, you can also copy a limited amount of data. Click and hold down
the left button of your mouse and use it to select the data you want to copy.
Unfortunately this data is not visibly highlighted. Then use your right mouse
button and select Copy Selection. This will copy only the selected data to the
clipboard.
6.3.3 Testing with Live Speech
The Spectrum Analysis mode, available when your analyzer has the Composite
signal, lets you use the external signal of your choice with your real-ear mea
surements. You can use sounds from a CD player, the patient’s own voice, or the
voice of a spouse or family member. Using the SPL display in the DSL window,
you can display the reponse to the live speech signal and compare it to the
patient’s threshold values, uncomfortable levels, and the LTASS speech banana.
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To do this, just follow the instructions for testing as described in Section 6.3.2.
In step 5, select the Source Type to
to 0 (Spectrum Mode). Press Start to start the measurement. Now use the live
speech signal as the input source and see how the aid responds to it. Use the
noise reduction setting on the analyzer to control how much long-term averag
ing the analyzer uses when displaying the measurements. When noise reduction
is set to OFF on the analyzer, the display will update very quickly in response to
all the changes in speech. When the noise reduction is set to 16X, the response
curve will update very gradually, showing the aid’s long-term response to the
speech signal. See your analyzer’s Operator’s Manual for details on setting the
noise reduction setting.
Composite. In step 6, set the Src. amplitude
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6.3.4 Adding the LTASS
The LTASS is a set of three curves based on the long-term, average speech
spectrum. The middle curve is the average, the upper curve is the average plus
12 dB and the lower is the average minus 18 dB. The LTASS curves show the
boundaries of average speech, and can be used as a counseling tool to show a
client how their hearing range relates to average speech sounds. It can be dis
played in the DSL window in an SPL display.
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6.3.5 Matching measurements with targets
DSL targets are dependent upon signal type and signal level. When adjustments
are made to the signal, the DSL target makes corresponding adjustments.
Each measurement is tied to a particular target; it is important to compare
appropriate targets to each measurement. Only measurements tied to the select
ed targets will be displayed. That is, if you have taken a measurement at 65 dB
SPL, and then you change the target to 70 dB SPL, the 65 dB measurement will
be removed from the window but not deleted. You can redisplay the 65 dB mea
surement by changing the target back to 65 dB.
6.3.6 Understanding Speech Weighting
The DSL method was designed around the LTASS speech weighting. However,
FONIX equipment normally uses the ANSI speech weighting, which rolls off the
high frequencies more gradually. When working in dB Gain, the speech weight
ing differences have little effect because the speech-weighted input signal is
subtracted out to arrive at the gain values. However, when viewing targets and
measurements in dB SPL, the speech weighting is not subtracted out and has a
large impact on the displayed target.
In order for the FONIX measurements to be directly compared to the DSL tar
gets, WinCHAP has altered the DSL targets to incorporate the FONIX speech
weighting. If you would like to view the targets in their non-altered state,
change the Signal Filter selection in the Settings window under the DSL tab.
You will not be able to take a measurement when this speech weighting is
selected.
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6.3.7 Measuring with Pure-tones
The FONIX FP35, 7000, and FP40 analyzers are equipped with several different types of pure-tone measurements. The “Normal” pure-tone sweep performs
a standard sweep once and automatically stops. The “Fast” sweep measures 16
different frequencies repeatedly until the user stops the test. The “Short” sweep
measures 10 different frequencies once and automatically stops.
WinCHAP automatically specifies the Short signal when performing real-ear
measurements at 90 dB SPL. This means that only one quick sweep will be run
before the test automatically terminates.
You can choose whether you want to use a Normal or a Fast sweep when per
forming pure-tone measurements below 90 dB SPL by changing the PT Signal
Mode in the Settings window.
Notes:
• The 6500-CX does not have the Fast or Short selections available. Real-ear
pure-tone measurements are performed using only frequencies specified by
NAL and DSL. Coupler measurements are performed with a Normal pure-tone
sweep.
• The FP40 is not very responsive to computer commands during a Fast sweep
when the reference microphone is on. During those conditions, WinCHAP
will only perform only one sweep before terminating the test.
6.4 NAL-NL1 Verification
The NAL-NL1 window is used to fit a hearing aid to the NAL-NL1 fitting formula. You can choose to perform the fitting with insertion gain or gain targets;
any measurement taken in one scaling is automatically converted for use with
the other scaling. The SSPL90 selection is used for testing output at loud levels.
See Figure 6.4.
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Figure 6.4: NAL-NL1 measurement window
6.4.1 Setting up
The procedure for setting up for an NAL-NL1 fitting is very similar to that for a
DSL fitting.
1. Click
2. Select the desired HA type
3. Set the Transducer and Loud Speaker Orientation if you haven’t already
done so.
4. Select the Compression Threshold level of the hearing aid if you are fit
ting a WDRC aid.
5. Choose the NAL-NL1 Settings tab.
6. Select the appropriate Reference Position. If you use the recommended
leveling procedure performed with the patient in the sound field, this
should be set to Head Surface. If you level with the patient outside of the
sound field (not recommended), set this to Undisturbed Field
7. Select aid’s Output Limiting. Choose between Multi-Channel, Wideband
or Off. (The Off selection will not give you an SSPL target.)
Settings and choose the General tab.
: BTE, ITE, CIC, or ITC.
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8. Select the Fitting Type. If Bilateral is selected, make sure that the
audiometric data for both ears is entered in the Audiometry window.
9. Set the
tions.
10. Click
NAL in the left column of the window to enter the NAL-NL1 window. See
Figure 6.4.
13. Set up the analyzer for a real-ear or a coupler measurement. Make sure
that the sound chamber or the sound field speaker is leveled.
Channels, Measured RECD coupler, Tubing, and Venting selec-
Back to close the Settings window. If you haven’t already, click
6.4.2 Performing the measurements
1. Select whether you are performing a Coupler measurement or a Real-ear
measurement.
2. Select whether you want to want to display measurement results and tar
gets in dB
suring the saturation response of the aid.
3. Display the target to which you are measuring by selecting it in the target
column.
4. Select the curve you are going to measure. A checkmark indicates the cur
rent selected curve.
5. Select the Source Type for the curve. Choose between
Composite, DS ANSI (Digital Speech ANSI), and DS ICRA (Digital Speech
ICRA). The target will automatically adjust to fit the selected source type.
See Section 6.3.7 for details on pure-tone measurements.
Gain or dB Insertion Gain. The SSPL selection is used for mea-
Pure-tone,
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6. Select the amplitude SRC (source) of the curve. Choose between 40 and
100 in 5 dB increments. (95-100 dB SPL is only available for coupler
pure-tone measurements.)
7. Click
8. Repeat steps 3-7 to take any other desired measurements. WDRC aids are
9. Click
10. Click View Curve Data underneath the measurement graph to display the
Start to start the measurement. If using a real-time signal, wait for
the measurement to stabilize and click
usually measured at 50, 65, 80, and 90 dB SPL. Linear aids are generally
only measured at 65 and 90 dB SPL. See Figure 6.4.2.
Save in the toolbar to save the measurement.
numerical results.
Stop to stop it.
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Figure 6.4.2—NAL window with measurements
When using WinCHAP to do a research project, it is often useful to be able to
cut and paste the measurement data into a spreadsheet such as Excel. This can
be done in WinCHAP by right clicking on the measurement data. Choose
All to copy all the displayed measurement data to your computer’s clipboard.
You can then go to your spreadsheet project and use CTRL+V to paste the data
there.
If desired, you can also copy a limited amount of data. Click and hold down
the left button of your mouse and use it to select the data you want to copy.
Unfortunately this data is not visibly highlighted. Then use your right mouse
button and select Copy Selection. This will copy only the selected data to the
clipboard.
6.4.3 Checking Curve Parameters
The NAL-NL1 Parameter window is displayed by clicking View Parameter
Table. See Figure 6.4.3. The Parameter window displays the compression ratio,
crossover frequency, and the recommended gain values for the displayed param
eters. Instead of showing an entire gain curve, the Parameters window just
shows the targets for the selected frequencies. The number of target values dis
played matches the number of channels selected in the Settings menu.
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You can change:
• Output Conditions: Speech levels are used when testing with a broadband
signal such as Composite or Digital Speech. Pure tone should be selected
when measuring with a flat weighted pure-tone signal.
• Scaling: Select the type of target value you want to display. REIG shows
real-ear insertion gain target values, REAG displays real-ear aided gain,
coupler shows coupler target values, and Ear Simulator displays simulated
real-ear target values.
• Test Frequency: Choose the frequency for which the target is displayed.
• Amplitude: Select the input amplitude for the displayed target.
Click Back to NAL Curves to return to the NAL graphical display.
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Figure 6.4.3—Curve parameters window display
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6.5 Info
The Info window (Figure 6.5) is used to identify the Operator, Analyzer, and
Audiometer used to perform the hearing aid fitting. It also contains the DSL
prescriptions for the amplification that a hearing aid should produce in order to
be a good fit for your client. These values can be compared to the hearing aid’s
published manufacturer specifications.
The coupler values displayed in this window are:
• SSPL: Target maximum output SPL.
• Full-on Gain: A reserve gain ranging from 1 dB to 20 dB (in 1 dB steps) is
used to calculate this target value.
• User Gain: For linear aids, the user gain is tied to the speech spectrum
selected in the
spectrum minus its input. For WDRC aids, the user gain is tied to the input
level selected on the Info window. It is the coupler target output at that level
minus its input.
DSL tab of the Settings window. It is the output of that speech
Figure 6.5—The Info window
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6.6 Reference
This section describes all of the different settings available in the Settings window.
6.6.1 Understanding General Settings
• Hearing Aid Style: Select the hearing aid style affects the natural resonance
of the ear, and so compensations are made for style when calculating the cou
pler prescription curves. Choose from BTE, CIC, ITC, ITE, and Body.
• Transducer: This selection specifies the transducer used in making the
audiometric measurements. It affects the HL to SPL transform, the targets,
and some of the other settings. See Table 6.6.1 for a listing of allowed set
ting combinations. The RECD and HL to SPL settings referred to by the table
are located in the DSL settings tab. A selection of “Insert Custom Mold” will
require a measured RECD in order to generate coupler targets in the DSL win
dow.
• Loud Speaker Orientation: This selection specifies the position of the loud
speaker used to obtain audiometric and real-ear sound field measurements.
We recommend using a 45 degree angle for most repeatable results.
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• Show HL to SPL Transform in: This selection chooses whether to display the
SPL values in the tables of the Audiometry window as coupler SPL or real-ear
SPL.
• Compression Threshold: Choose from 40 dB to 65 dB. Your choice should
match the compression threshold of the hearing aid.
• Show Curve Symbols: Turn on or off the display of the numbers and symbols
identifying the displayed curves.
• Show Graph Lines: Turn on and off the display of the graph lines in the vari-
ous windows.
• Share DSL w/NAL Meas: Choose whether or not to make tests taken in the
DSL window be available in the NAL window.
• Share NAL w/DSL Meas: Choose whether or not to make tests taken in the
NAL window be available in the DSL window.
• Apply Corrections: Choose whether or not to correct the NAL and DSL dB
SPL targets to take into consideration the FONIX speech weighting. It is rec
ommended to select Yes.
• PT Signal Mode: Select the type of signal used with pure-tone measurements.
The Fast selection does a quick, repeating pure-tone sweep that doesn’t stop
until you tell it to stop. The Normal selection does one full pure-tone sweep.
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• Show Aud. Predicted In DSL or NAL-NL1: This selection specifies which
type of predicted transform is displayed in the tables of the Audiometry win
dow. This will have no affect on any actual measurements or target values in
the measurement windows.
• Audiometric Symbols: Type of audiometric symbol displayed on the graphs.
Choose between USA and UK.
• Refresh on click/Refresh only when requested: This will select whether the
DSL window is refreshed every time you click your mouse and make a selec
tion, or whether it will be refreshed only when you click the Refresh button.
For better speed performance, choose Refresh only when requested. For more
window updates, choose Refresh on click
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List of allowable setting combinations
Transducer HL to SPL RECD Aid Style
ER3 Insert Earphone Predicted Predicted Any
RECD Measured
REDD
TDH headphones Predicted Predicted Any
REDD Measured
Loudspeaker 0, 45, 90 Predicted Predicted Any
REUR Measured
Insert Custom Mold RECD Measured BTE
SPL Transform Predicted Measured Any
6.6.2 Understanding NAL-NL1 Settings
• Reference Position: Select Head Surface when sound field leveling is performed with the reference microphone placed on an earhook on the patient’s
ear. Select Undisturbed Field when leveling is performed without the patient
in the sound field. Head Surface leveling is preferred for all FONIX real-ear
measurements.
• Limiting: Select the aid’s type of output limiting. Choose between Wideband
and Multi Channel. No SSPL90 targets will be created when this selection is
set to Off.
• Fitting Type: Select between Unilateral and Bilateral. If Bilateral is selected,
make sure to input audiometric data from the left and the right ear. This will
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• Apply HL Corrections: Choose whether to apply NAL age-correcting HL values. It is recommended to select Yes for this setting.
• Channels: Select the number of channels that the aid has.
• Measured RECD: Select whether the RECD measurement was made with an
HA-1 coupler or with an HA-2 coupler. This is only used when an RECD is
measured.
• Tubing: Select the tubing used in a BTE fitting. This is used when creating
coupler targets.
• Venting: Select the venting used in the earmold or the body of the aid. This is
used when creating coupler targets.
6.6.3 Understanding DSL Settings
• Circuit Type: Select whether the aid is linear, WDRC-fixed, or WDRC-vari-
able.
• HL to SPL Transform: Select the transform to use when converting data from
dB HL to dB SPL. This affects the targets and the display of the audiometric
data in the SPL displays.
° Predicted: Uses the client age and selected transducer to predict the HL to
SPL transform. Note: there are no age correction factors for the TDH head
phones transducer type.
° RECD: Only available when a Transducer Type of ER3 Insert Earphone or
Insert Custom Mold is used.
° REUR: Only available when the Loudspeaker Transducer Type is select-
ed. It is assumed that the loudspeaker azimuth used for measurement of
the REUR is the same as the azimuth used for audiometric testing. You
must enter REUR values manually.
° REDD: When taking this measurement, use the transducer used for mea-
suring the audiometric values.
• RE to 2cc Transform: Choose whether to use an Average or Measured RECD
when creating coupler targets.
• Maximum Output: Choose whether the maximum output value uses the
Measured or Predicted upper limit values. The maximum output is not displayed, but it is used in the calculation of some values.
• Loudness Function: Factors the exponent values into compression targets.
DSL defines the exponent values as the “ratio of a normal hearing loudness
exponent to the hearing-impaired individual’s loudness exponent.” Only
available with WDRC-Variable circuit type. It is recommended to have a selec
tion of Predicted for this field.
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• Signal Filter: Select the speech weighting used to create the targets. A selection of FONIX is necessary for making measurements. The DSL selection
uses UWO Child for children and Cox & Moore for adults. DSL and FLAT are
intended for informational purposes only; you can’t use them to make mea
surements with FONIX analyzers.
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Hearing Aid Measurements
7.1 Introduction
WinCHAP can gather data from nearly all of the tests available on the FONIX
FP40, 6500-CX, 7000, and FP35 hearing aid analyzers.
The following tests and test sequences are available:
• Response curves & Real Ear
• ANSI S3.22-1987
• ANSI S3.42-1992
• ANSI S3.22-1996
• ACIC test sequence (based on ANSI ’87 using CIC coupler and correction
factors)
• IEC
• JIS
Most hearing aid analyzers are not equipped to run all of these measurement
curves; we included all of them to make WinCHAP more universally friendly.
You will, however, only be able to run those automated test sequences sup
ported by your analyzer. If you try to run an automated test sequence that your
analyzer doesn’t support, WinCHAP will give you an error message.
WinCHAP cannot change such variables as source type, aid type, or automated
test sequence setting, so you have to set your analyzer up the way you want
your aid to be tested. WinCHAP will, however, determine those settings from
the analyzer.
The different hearing aid tests that WinCHAP supports can be grouped into two
categories, individual curve tests (Response Curves and Real-Ear) and automat
ed test-sequences (ANSI ’87, ANSI ’96, ANSI ’92, ACIC, JIS, and IEC).
7.2 General Test Information
Every test window in WinCHAP share some similarities and common interfaces.
The functions listed in this section apply to all measurement windows. For
more information on the Response Curves window, see Section 7.3. For more
information the Real-Ear window, see Section 7.4. For more information on any
of the automated test sequence windows, such as ANSI 96, ANSI 87, and IEC,
see Section 7.5.
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Each test window has the following features:
• You can check the connection of your analyzer.
• The main window of the display contains graphical representations of the
test results.
• There is a button or tab containing the numerical data of the test results.
• There is a button or tab containing all of the test parameters.
• There are basic analyzer controls that can be performed remotely from
within WinCHAP.
7.2.1 Creating & Opening Tests
All hearing aid tests are attached to a particular hearing aid. These are the steps
you must take to save a hearing aid test in WinCHAP:
1. Create the hearing aid record in the Office Manager or in the Quick Entry
Hearing Aid window. See Sections 3.2.2.1, 3.3.2.1, and 3.3.2.2.
2. Open the hearing aid record in the Test Menu. See Section 4.1.3.
3. Create a new hearing aid test and choose the type of test you would like
to take. See Section 4.2.2.
4. Get the test from the analyzer. See Section 7.3 for information on using
the Response Curves window, Section 7.4 for information on using the
Real-Ear window, and Section 7.5 for information on using the automated
test sequence windows such as ANSI 87, ANSI 96, and IEC.
5. Save the test by clicking
6. Close the window by clicking
7. The new test will be listed under the hearing aid in the Test Menu. You
can open it again by double-clicking it.
Save in the toolbar of the measurement window.
7.2.2 Checking the analyzer’s connection
Before you can get any measurement curves from your FONIX analyzer, your
computer must be connected to your hearing aid analyzer. See Section 1.3 and
Section 2.2.2 for instructions on setting up the connection.
Use the
analyzer’s connection. If you are unable to establish a connection, try click
ing the Check button again, making sure the analyzer is powered up and that
the connections between the analyzer and the computer are solid. You can also
check your COM port configuration.
Check button in the toolbar of the measurement window to check your
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To change the COM port used for the analyzer connection:
1. Open the Tools menu from the test window and select
Communication Setup. This will open the Communications Setup win
dow.
2. Select the COM port used by your FONIX analyzer in the appropriate
drop-down list.
3. Click the Check Analyzer button to verify your connection.
4. Click Save Settings.
5. Click
Back to close the Communications Setup window.
7.2.3 Viewing the graph
Each WinCHAP test window contains a graphical display of the test results. See
Figure 7.2.3 for an example of the Response Curve window.
FONIX
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Figure 7.2.3—The graphical display of the Response Curves window
Each curve on each graph is labeled with a number. A legend to the right of the
graph identifies the curves. By default, this legend includes the source type and
level used when taking the measurements, but, in the Response Curves and Real
Ear tests, this label can be changed to whatever the user wants it to be.
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There are several things you can do to alter the graphical display:
• To turn off the display of a particular curve, click the box next to its list
ing in the graph legend, and remove its “x.” This will temporarily clear
the curve from the graph. To redisplay the graph, just select it again.
• To center the graph on a particular curve, right click on the curve’s listing
in the graph legend.
• To remove the identifying numbers from the curves on the graph, click
the box labeled “Show curve numbers” in the lower left corner of the
window, and deselect it.
• To change the curve colors, open the View menu and select Color Palette.
This will open a window that will let you change the color of each curve.
7.2.4 Viewing numerical data
Each graph has corresponding numerical data. In the Response Curves and RealEar window, you get to this window by clicking the Test Curves tab. In an auto
mated test sequence window, you get to this data by clicking the
A listing containing the amplitude and frequency of each graph (the x and y val
ues) is displayed in the data window. See Figure 7.2.4 for an example of the data
display in the Response Curve window.
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When using WinCHAP to do a research project, it is often useful to be able to
cut and paste the measurement data into a spreadsheet such as Excel. This can
be done in WinCHAP by right clicking on the measurement data. Choose
All to copy all the displayed measurement data to your computer’s clipboard.
You can then go to your spreadsheet project and use CTRL+V to paste the data
there.
If desired, you can also copy a limited amount of data. Click and hold down
the left button of your mouse and use it to select the data you want to copy.
Unfortunately, this data is not visibly highlighted, but it is invisibly selected
(we will add the highlighting in a future software revision of WinCHAP). Then
use your right mouse button and select Copy Selection. This will copy only the
selected data to the clipboard.
Copy
The Response Curves and Real-Ear windows also display a second data list
ing containing any harmonic distortion measurements taken when measuring
the curves. The automated test sequence windows may also contain data from
input/output measurements.
7.2.5 Understanding the curve parameters
Every graphical test display has a corresponding window showing the parameters used when taking each response curve measurement. In an automated test
sequence, you get to this display by clicking the
Curve Parameters tab. In the Response Curves and Real-Ear windows, you get
to this display by choosing the Curve Parameters tab in the main window. See
Figure 7.2.5 for the curve parameters display of the Response Curves window.
There are 22 curve parameters. Here is a short explanation of each parameter:
• Crv. Signal Type—The type of signal used to perform the test (for exam
ple, composite)
• Distortion Status—Notes the type of distortion measured (for example,
total harmonic distortion)
• Insitu Correction—Notes whether or not an insitu correction has been
used.
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• Reference Mic—Records whether the reference mic is on or off.
• Smoothing—Notes whether or not smoothing was used.
• Environment—The place the test took place (for example, sound chamber).
• Applied Filtering—Notes the use of filtering in the measurement.
• Leveling Status—Records the degree of leveling achieved for the test.
• Curve Values—The type of values used (for example, gain or SPL).
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• OES Correction—Notes whether or not an MZ coupler and corrections
were used.
• Ear Used—Records the ear tested.
• Crv. Modification—Notes whether or not the curve has been modified.
• Data Points—The number of data points measured for the curve.
• Correction—Notes whether or not a CIC coupler and corrections were
used.
• Curve Type—Records the type of measurement made (for example, REUR).
• Curve Subtype—Further categorizes the curve.
• Source Amp.—Notes the level of the input used to make the measurement.
• Highest Value—Notes the maximum value of the curve.
• Overall RMS—Records the overall amplitude of the curve.
• Noise Reduction—The amount of noise reduction used for the test.
• Bias Source—The intensity of the bias signal, if a bias signal is used.
• Bias Freq.—The frequency of the bias signal, if a bias signal is used.
To view the parameters of a particular curve, select the curve in the box labeled
Test Curves and click
Show Parameters.
Figure 7.2.5—Curve parameters in the Response Curves window
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