natus Otometrics ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG Installation And Startup Manual

ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG
Installation and Startup Guide
Doc. No. 7-26-3000-EN/11
Part No. 7-26-30000-EN
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Prepare System for Data Collection
3 Prepare Patient for Testing
4 Collect Patient Data
5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
6 Print a Patient Report
7 System Options and Settings
8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
9 Safety
10 Manufacturer
11 Technical Specifications
12 Installation
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1 Introduction
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is indicated for videonystagmography and/or electronystagmography testing for patients with a complaint of dizziness or imbalance.
The ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG Installation and Startup Guide is intended for first time users of the system. It begins with step-by-step instructions for setting up records, preparing the patient, collecting data, reviewing and analyzing data, and preparing reports. The Installation Reference section provides information on setting up the hardware.
This guide is organized as follows:
Prepare System for Data Collection
Prepare Patient for Testing
Collect Patient Data
Review and Analyze Collected Data
Print a Patient Report
System Options and Settings
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Safety
Technical Specifications
Installation
Once you are comfortable with the basics, take the time to explore the extensive capabilities of the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG system.

1 Introduction

1.1 Intended Use
The ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is a nystagmograph that is intended to measure, record,and display involuntary movements (nystagmus) of the eyeball.
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2 Prepare System for Data Collection

2 Prepare System for Data Collection
2.1 Step 1 System Startup
A. Press the Power button on the PC and wait for the Windows® Desktop todisplay.
B. Double-click (ICS VNG or ENG icon) to display the Patient Selection dialog. Alternate: Click the Start button on
the Taskbar. Select Programs >Otometrics > Chartr 200 VNG/ENG for Windows.
C. Click New to prepare the system for a new patient record.
Patient Selection Dialog Box
NoteTo comply with HIPAA regulations, the ICS Chartr 200 system relies on Windows password protection.
D. Go to Step 2 Start a New Patient Record 7
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2.2 Step 2 Start a New Patient Record
A. Complete the patient information.
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1. Select the Patient Information tab.
2. Type the patient’s
Last Name [required]
First Name [required]
Birth information [required]
3. Select the Gender [required]
4. Type the patient’s
Address
City
State, Zip Code (postal code), Country
Telephone Number
Identification (such as a Medical Record Num-
ber, etc.)
5. Click the q and select the Operator. If your name
is not on the list go to Step 5 Add an Operator
10.
Patient Information Dialog Box, Patient Information Tab
B. Go to Step 3 Select a Referring Physician and Facility 8
NoteClick New Patient to create another
patient record while an existing patient record is open.
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2.3 Step 3 Select a Referring Physician and Facility
A referring physician can be associated with a patient record. This association is called a Physician Order.
A. Select a Referring Physician and Referring Facility.
1. Click the Physician’s Order tab
2. Click the q and select the Referring Physician.
3. Click the q and select a Referring Facility. If not
4. (optional) Type information about the referral
NoteIf this patient was tested previously, click
New Order to start a new physician order for the patient.
Patient Information Dialog Box, Physician’s Order Tab
If not listed, click Info and go to Step 8 Add a
Referring Physician 13.
listed, click Info and go to Step 9 Add a Referring
Facility 13
(Referring Notes). This information will appear in the patient report.
B. Go to Step 4 Answer Clinical Information Questions 9.
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2.4 Step 4 Answer Clinical Information Questions
The clinical information questions seek information about the patient’s general condition, and eye and ear examination findings. This information can be included in the patient report.
A. Click the Clinical Information tab.
B. Click on a button and answer the questions.
1. Click the Clinical Information tab.
2. Click General and select an option. Click Next to
see another question.
3. Click Eye Movement Examination and select an option. Click Next to see another question.
4. Click Ear Examination and select an option. Click
Next to see another question.
5. Click the Patient Information tab.
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Patient Information Dialog Box, Clinical Information Tab
C. Click Patient Information tab and click OK.
D. Go to Step 5 Add an Operator 10 to modify operator information, Step 6 Modify Operator Options 11 to modify
operator options, and Step 7 Modify the Test Battery 12 to modify the test battery. Go to Step 36 Peak Fre-
quency/GDT Interface 50 to modify the German interface.
E. Go to Step 10 Study the Main Window 14.
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2.5 Step 5 Add an Operator
A. Select Edit > Operator Info.
B. Complete the operator information.
1. Click New
2. Type your:
Last Name [required]
First Name [required]
Address
City
State, Zip Code (postal code), Country
Telephone Number
Identification (such as a work ID, etc.)
3. Click OK
Edit Operators
C. Go to Step 2 Start a New Patient Record 7 or click F2 New Patient.
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2.6 Step 6 Modify Operator Options
Each operator may establish collection, review, and report settings. These settings will be in effect each time the oper­ator’s name is selected.
A. Select Edit > System Options. Select the Operator Settings/Test Battery tab.
B. Customize the Collection, Review, and Report Settings.
System Options, Operator Settings/Test Battery Tab
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1. Click the Operator Settings / Test Battery tab
2. Select an operator. If your name is not on the list,
go to Step 5 Add an Operator 10.
3. Select the Settings Shared by All Operators:
Beats Averaged in Peak SPV Calc [x]
Automatic Save
Caloric Countdown Timer [x secs]
Automatic Analysis
Automatic Analysis Display
Automatic Waveform Filtering
Maximum Saccade Latency [x]
Omit GN Logo from Printed Report
4. Select the Operator Specific Settings:
Require Calibration Before Collection
Center Tracings Every [x] secs (except
gaze, saccade, tracking)
Footswitch/Irrigator Buttons – Center
waveform during collection
Display Lightbar Center Fixation Light
Lightbar Brightness [Low, Medium, High]
Enable Distance Ranger
Show Averaged Saccade and Tracking Val-
ues
5. Select Caloric Test Only Settings:
Automatic Fixation Light On [x] /Off [x]
(secs)
Show Directional Preponderance
Show Right Ear Data in Red
C. Click OK and go to Step 7 Modify the Test Battery 12.
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2.7 Step 7 Modify the Test Battery
In addition to establishing collection, review, and report settings, each operator may create a customized test battery (test­ing sequence).
A. Select Edit > System Options. Select the Operator Settings/Test Battery tab.
B. Arrange the test protocols in the sequence you want to conduct the tests. The Available test protocols (on the left)
lists all possible tests. The Selected test protocols (on the right) lists the operator’s test sequence. Note: if the hard­ware is not turned on, the Test Battery Lists will be empty because the available protocols are hardware dependent.
1. Click the Operator Settings / Test Battery tab.
2. Select an operator. If your name is not on the list, go
to Step 5 Add an Operator 10
3. Click on a + to show the protocols listed under a pro­cedure.
4. Click on a protocol or procedure to highlight it.
5. Click the Insert >> button to move the highlighted protocol to the selected test protocols (test battery) box.
Click the <<Remove removebutton to delete a high­lighted protocol or procedure from the test battery.
Click the Remove All button to delete all of the pro­tocols and procedures from the test battery.
Click the Default Battery button to use the ICS
System Options, Operator Settings/Test Battery Tab
default test battery.
Installation Note:
If your facility has a different protocol than what is set up in the default test battery, it is recommended that when you first install the system, you set up a facility default operator test battery. Then add all other operators, and they will inherit the default test battery. If desired, each operator’s test battery can be further customized.
C. Click OK and go to Step 10 Study the Main Window 14.
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2.8 Step 8 Add a Referring Physician
Referring physician records are available to all operators. If the referring physician’s name is not on the list, create a new record.
A. Click New to start a new record and type the requested information.
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1. Click New.
2. Type the physician’s:
Last Name [required]
First Name [required]
Address
City
Zip Code (postal code)
Country
Identification (work ID, etc.)
Telephone number (up to 5)
Fax number
Email address
Referring Physician Information Dialog Box
B. Click OK to save the record and return to the Patient Information dialog.
C. Go to Step 3 Select a Referring Physician and Facility 8 (item A3 Referring Facility).
2.9 Step 9 Add a Referring Facility
Referring facility records are available to all operators. If the referring facility’s name is not on the list, create a new record.
A. Click New to start a new record and type the requested information.
Referring Facility Information Dialog Box
3. Click OK.
1. Click New.
2. Type the facility information:
Name [required]
Address
City
State
Zip Code (postal code)
Country
Phone Number
Contact Person
3. Click OK.
B. Click OK to save the record and return to the Patient Information dialog.
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C. Go to Step 3 Select a Referring Physician and Facility 8 (item A4 Referring Notes).
2.10 Step 10 Study the Main Window
The Main Window is the primary workspace. When a patient record is open, it contains patient test and analysis data.
A. Study each area of the Main Window.
VNG/ENG Main Window with Patient Data
A. Title bar B. Menu bar C. Toolbar D. Waveform Display Area
B. ENG: go to Step 11 ENG – Apply Electrodes 15.
VNG: go to Step 13 VNG – Place Goggles on Patient 17.
E. Eye image area F. Function keys G. Status bar H. New Test & Review tabs
I. New Test/Review area J. Information area K. Text comments
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3 Prepare Patient for Testing
3.1 Step 11 ENG – Apply Electrodes
The ENG system records 2 or 4 channels of eye movement information. Channel designations relate to electrode place­ment both on the face and in the electrode patient cable.
A. Place electrodes on the patient as needed for 2 or 4 channel collection.

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Channel Electrode cable
Connections
red – blue
Horizontal both (HB)
Vertical right (VR) orange – white
Vertical left (VL) orange – white
Horizontal right (HR) red – black
Horizontal left (HL) blue – black
Normal Electrode Placement (4 channels)
NoteFor 2 channel recordings, use the green and brown openings on the patient cable for the vertical chan-
nel. The green and brown electrodes can be placed above and below the right or left eye.
B. Connect the electrode leads to the designated color on the patient cable.
C. Go to Step 12 ENG – Check Electrodes 16.
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3.2 Step 12 ENG – Check Electrodes
Impedance is measured at each skin-electrode interface. A question mark (?) indicates an unacceptable electrode con­nection.
A. Select a protocol in the New Test tab, then click F7 Electrode Test .
B. Read the status of each active electrode and channel.
1. Check each electrode connection.
2. Check mV or K Ohm values.
3. Click OK.
Electrode Test Dialog Box
C. Reapply electrodes or leads as needed.
D. Click OK to close the dialog.
E. Go to Step 16 Check the Range 21.
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3.3 Step 13 VNG – Place Goggles on Patient
The video goggles contain video camera lenses and mirrors. The video image displays on the monitor. For more inform­ation about how the goggles function, refer to the User Manual.
A. Place the VNG video goggles on the patient. Proper placement of the goggles is very important. Refer to the User
Manual for detailed instructions.
1. Make sure the mirror is clean. Avoid touching the mirror while placing the goggles on the patient.
2. Place the goggles on the bridge of the patient’s nose.
3. Make sure the back head strap is over the back of the patient’s head below the inion (bump on the lower part of the skull.) Replace worn head straps. See the User Manual.
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A. Fine focus adjustment knob. Turn this knob
to fine tune (focus) the eye images in the Video Adjustments dialog box. Focus adjust­ment may be needed if the patient has deep­set or protruding eyes.
B. Horizontal positioning knob. Turn knob to
adjust the horizontal position of the eyes. Adjustment may be needed if the patient has wide-set or close-set eyes.
C. Vertical positioning knob. Turn knob to adjust
the vertical position of the eyes.
VNG Video Goggles
B. VNG: Go to Step 14 VNG – Center and Focus the Video Image 18 to adjust the video image.
C. Go to Step 17 Select a Protocol 22.
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4.1 Step 14 VNG – Center and Focus the Video Image
A. Click the New Test tab on the Main Window and choose the eye(s) to be tested.
B. Click F7 Video Adjust to display the Video Adjustments dialog.
C. Adjust the eye image.
1. Ask the patient to look straight ahead.
2. Move the goggles to center and level the pupils. Make sure the pupils are inside the boxes, as close to the center as possible.
3. Tighten the back head strap until the goggles are snug. The goggles should fit securely so they will not move dur­ing positional testing.
4. Straighten and tighten the top head strap to assist in positioning the goggles on the patient’s face and positioning the pupils in the box.
5. Use the goggle horizontal and vertical positioning knobs to center each pupil image.
6. Use the goggle focus knobs to focus each image.
7. Repeat as needed to center the pupils and focus the eye images.
Video Adjustments Dialog Box, Both Eyes
NoteFor monocular testing, only the selected eye will be visible. If testing both eyes, make sure both eye images dis-
play, both pupils are centered, and both eye images are in focus.
D. Use the goggle controls (knobs) if needed to align the patient’s eyes and focus the image while the patient looks
straight ahead.
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CautionDo not over tighten the knobs as this may damage the adjustment pieces that hold the mirror.
E. Click the Auto Adjust button to move the slides automatically until the pupils begintracking.
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Video Adjustments Dialog Box, One Eye
F. Go to Step 15 VNG – Fine Tune the Video Image 20.
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4.2 Step 15 VNG – Fine Tune the Video Image
A. Use the software controls to fine tune the video image for each eye, if needed.
1. Only the pupil should be blue. There should be none or a minimal amount of blue surrounding the eye (i.e., eye­lashes). The crosshair will automatically go where the blue resides, and this should only be the pupil.
2. If the room is very light, close the goggle cover during these adjustments.
3. If needed, move the sliders to manually adjust the threshold, brightness, and contrast to improve the quality of the tracking.
1. Drag the Threshold (A) slider
slightly up or down until the pupil tracks properly.
2. Select Adjust Both Eyes to
change brightness and con­trast for both eyes at the same time
3. Drag the Brightness (B) and
Contrast (C) sliders until the
image is clear and good tracking is obtained.
Video Adjustments Dialog Box
B. Ask the patient to look left, right, up, and down. Verify that the crosshairs track both eyes.
C. Click OK to accept the video image settings.
D. Go to Step 17 Select a Protocol 22.
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4.3 Step 16 Check the Range
A range sensor provides a continuous display of patient-to-light bar distance. The acceptable range during testing is 3 feet 8 inches to 4 feet 4 inches (111.8 cm to 132.1cm). If a patient is “out of range” for more than 10% of a test, a message dis­plays at the end of the test.
A. Click the New Test tab on the Main Window and select a protocol.
B. Position the patient in front of the light bar.
C. Click F6 Range to activate the range sensor.
Range Dialog Box
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Range:
Distance – in feet / inches and centimeters
Over Range
Under Range
During a test, range status updates every 3 seconds and dis­plays in the Information Area of the Main Window.
D. Click OK to close the dialog and exit the Interpretation Assistant.
E. Go to Step 17 Select a Protocol 22.
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4.4 Step 17 Select a Protocol
A. Click the New Test tab on the left side of the Main Window.
New Test tab (A)
Procedure (B)
Protocol (C)
Click on a + sign to show the hidden protocols.
Click on a – sign to show only the procedure name.
New Test Tab
B. Choose the eye(s) and the protocol prior to calibrating.
1. Choose the eye(s) to be tested on the toolbar.
Eye Buttons on Toolbar
2. Click on a protocol to select it.
C. Go to Step 18 Calibrate the Patient 23.
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4.5 Step 18 Calibrate the Patient
The horizontal channel should always be calibrated if possible. The vertical channel is more difficult for patients, and it is acceptable to use F3 Default Calibration. To perform an individual eyes calibration, select an individual eyes protocol.
A. Make sure the light bar is positioned properly (horizontally or vertically) and the patient is 4 feet (1.2 m) from the bar.
B. Select a protocol on the New Test tab on the Main Menu.
C. Click F5 Calibrate to access the calibration mode. (Ask the patient to follow the dot of light on the light bar without
moving his/her head.) The targets are ±10°. They do not extend to the end of the light bar.
D. If using Monocular VNG, click F9 Switch Eye to select the eye to be tested. The eye that is grayed out is the cur-
rently selected eye.
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1. Click F9 Switch Eye to change
the selected eye.
2. View selected protocol and selec-
ted eye (A).
Main Window, Calibration Mode, Monocular VNG
E. Click F12 Start. The system automatically adjusts the gain and offset of the eye signal to match the target. When the
two tracings match (in size), press F12 Accept and allow 2 to 3 more cycles to run to verify the accuracy of the cal­ibration.
Calibration Waveforms
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Accept Calibration Marker (A)
VNG Note: The Video Eye Display dialog
will display
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F. Click F12 Stop.
NoteThe system accepts the calibration or displays this error message:
Technical Comment
G. Use F5 Enlarge and F6 Shrink to adjust the calibration if you are unable to recalibrate or recollect data. Enlarge will
increase the size of the waveform, and Shrink will reduce it. These adjustments will apply only to this test. Press F3
Original Calibration to remove the adjustments.
H. Click F12 Save to save the calibration.
I. Click F10 Next Channel or F11 Previous Channel to calibrate a different channel.
J. Click F9 Done to return to the test mode.
K. Go to Step 19 Start Data Collection 25.
Click OK to calibrate the system
before running the selected test. Then press F4 Resume and repeat D through F.
Click Use Default Calibration to
calibrate the system using the default calibration (applies only to this test). Then press F4 Resume and repeat D through F.
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4.6 Step 19 Start Data Collection
The operator may start and stop data collection at any time. A test may be repeated and saved. The first test is designated as primary, the others are secondary. Primary test results will be included in the patient report (see Step 32 Print the
Report 46) and the primary designation may be reassigned during a review (see Step 22 Reassign Primary Test Status
29).
The suggested minimum collection time is 1 minute 30seconds for Saccade and Tracking tests and approximately 2 minutes for Caloric tests. Other tests should be run for 20 seconds or longer, if needed.
If your system uses a Otometrics caloric stimulator, you may use the caloric handset or footswitch to start a test. Selecting a caloric test on the New Test tab automatically selects the cool or warm temperature on the stimulator.
ENG Note: After a test is started, press the handset or footswitch to remotely center a tracing.
VNG Note: After a test is started, press the handset or footswitch to remotely start or restart the video recording.
A. Click on a protocol on the New Test tab.
B. Click F12 Start to begin data collection.
C. Use the function keys during data collection.
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Function Keys, During Data Collection
F2 Event
F3 Eyes Open
F4 Vision Denied
F5 Center
F7 Hide Wave
F8 Show Wave
F9 Cancel Test
F10 Overlap Waves
F11 Spread Waves
F12 Stop/Save
Place an Event (E) marker on the tracing.
Place an Eyes Open (EO) marker on the tracing.
Place a Vision Denied (VD) marker on the tracing.
Move the tracing to the center of the waveform area.
Display the selected wave.
Do not display the selected wave.
Stop data collection without saving test results.
Stack (overlap) tracings in the waveform area.
Spread all tracings evenly in the waveform area.
Stop the test./Stop data collection and save the results.
VNG Note: Go to Step 20 VNG – Record Video Image 26 to record eye images during data collection.
D. Press F12 Stop.
E. Press F12 Save to save the collected data and advance to the next protocol.
F. Repeat A through E for each protocol.
G. VNG: go to Step 20 VNG – Record Video Image 26.
ENG: go to Step 21 Display Collected Data 28.
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4.7 Step 20 VNG – Record Video Image
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG records up to 2 minutes of eye movement video for each test and saves the recording with the patient record. A small camera icon next to a patient name in the Patient Selection dialog or protocol in the Review tab indicates the existence of a video recording.
Video recording may be started at any time during data collection. The video controls are in the Video Recording Control dialog.
A. Click the New Test tab and select a protocol.
B. Click F12 Start to begin data collection and display the Video Recording Control dialog.
C. Click the Record button to start the video recording.
NoteYou may also use the optional footswitch to start or restart a video recording.
1. Click the Record button (A).
NoteThe system puts an
event marker (V) on the tracing at the point video recording begins.
Video Recording Control Dialog Box, Both Eyes
Video Recording Control Dialog Box, One Eye
2. Note available recording time (B).
1. Click the Record button (A).
NoteThe system puts an event
marker (V) on the tracing at the point video recording begins.
2. Note available recording time (B).
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D. Monitor video collection activity.
Video Recording Control Dialog Box (Recording)
E. Click the Stop button.
F. Click F12 Save to save the collected data and video recording.
G. Go to Step 21 Display Collected Data 28.
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1. Monitor right and left eye move­ment (A).
2. Monitor remaining time (B).
Click Restart button to discard
any recorded video and to begin video recording.
Click Stop button to stop
recording video.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
5.1 Step 21 Display Collected Data
A. Click the Review tab.
B. Select a Physician Order date and Session.
1. Click the q and select a date.
2. Expand a session (A).
3. Click on a protocol to select it (B).
Click a + sign to expand a list.
Click a – sign to collapse a list.
Bold text indicates primary status (res­ults will be included in the patient report). To change the status, go to
Step 22 Reassign Primary Test Status
29.
Review Tab
C. Go to Step 23 Reposition Waveforms 30.
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5.2 Step 22 Reassign Primary Test Status
When a test is run more than once during a test session, the system assigns primary status to the first test run and sec­ondary status to the others. Only primary test results are included in the patient report and only the four bolded caloric tests are included in the caloric summary display and the calculations.
A. Select the Review tab and click on a secondary (not bold) protocol.
B. Select Test > Assign Primary from the Menu bar.
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C. Make sure the protocol is now bold text. Repeat A and B, if needed.
D. Go to Step 23 Reposition Waveforms 30.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
5.3 Step 23 Reposition Waveforms
During review, you may view and manipulate collected waveforms.
A. Select and move a waveform.
Waveform Display Area
1. Use the scroll bar to view the entire waveform (A).
2. Click on a waveform handle (B).
3. Click and drag (or press the äã keys) to move selected waveforms up or down.
The letter on Waveform Handle indicates the channel:
H Horizontal
V Vertical
ST Stimulus
HR Horizontal Right
HL Horizontal Left
VR Vertical Right
VL Vertical Left
A gray handle indicates data was collected for the channel but not displayed.
Displayed Time indicates the time for the section of waveform displayed on the screen (A).
Information Area During Collection
B. Go to Step 32 Print the Report 46 to print a waveform or group of waveforms.
C. Go to Step 24 Review a Calibration 31.
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5.4 Step 24 Review a Calibration
A. Click on a test on the Review tab.
B. Press F8 Review Calib.
Saved Calibration
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The calibration data is saved with a test and can be reviewed. Each calibration record contains the last 10 seconds of the calibration. The age (calculated from the end of the calibration to the beginning of the test) displays in the Main Window Information Area (ENG only).
(A) Indicates when operator accepted the calibration.
C. Use the function keys to work with the calibration waveforms.
Function Keys, Calibration Review
F3 Original Calib.
F5 Enlarge
F6
Shrink
F7 Up
F8 Down
F9 Close
F12 Save
D. Go to
Step 25 Analyze Saccade Test Results 32, Step 26 Analyze Sinusoidal Tracking 34, Step 27 Analyze Slow Phase Velocity (SPV) Measurements 36 or Step 28 Analyze Caloric Test Results (Pod and Butterfly Views) 39.
Return to the original calibration.
Increase the gain of the waveform.
Reduce the gain of the waveform.
Move selected wave up.
Move selected wave down.
Close any adjustments.
Save calibration and return to test data.
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5.5 Step 25 Analyze Saccade Test Results
A. Click the Review tab and select a Saccade test.
B. Click F12 Analysis.
C. Select Analysis > Averaged, Raw, or Averaged & Raw to see different views of thedata.
1. Click an option to select it (A).
Analysis Menu
D. Use the function keys to work with the results.
Function Keys, during Saccade Review and Analysis
F2 Reanalyze
F3 Delete Analysis
F5 Enlarge
F6 Shrink
F7 Up
F8 Down
F9 Close Close Analysis
F10 Previous Saccade
F11 Next Saccade
F12 Save
Discard the current results.
Remove the outlined saccade.
Increase the gain of a tracing in relation to the target.
Reduce the gain of a tracing in relation to the target.
Move selected wave up.
Move selected wave down.
Move to previous saccade.
Move to next saccade.
Save analysis and return to Review mode.
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Saccade Analysis, Raw and Averaged Values
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Click on a data point (A) to move the tracing (B) to correspond with the analysis result.
Amplitude – eye movement (in
degrees) between the initial pos­ition and the first stop.
Accuracy– amplitude of a saccade
divided by the amplitude of target movement; expressed as a per­cent.
Peak Velocity – maximum velo-
city reached in a saccadic move­ment.
Latency – time between stimulus
movement and the first eye move­ment
The shaded area is the abnormal area.
Notes:
The saccade being examined corresponds with the outlined data point ( ) in the Velocity, Accuracy, and Latency win­dows.
Use the waveform handle on the Amplitude chart to move the waveform up or down.
The shaded areas on the Peak Velocity, Accuracy, and Latency charts represent normative data. Use this information to compare the averaged responses.
E. Click F12 Save to save the analysis.
F. Go to Step 26 Analyze Sinusoidal Tracking 34,
Step 27 Analyze Slow Phase Velocity (SPV) Measurements 36 or Step 28 Analyze Caloric Test Results (Pod and Butterfly Views) 39.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
5.6 Step 26 Analyze Sinusoidal Tracking
A. Click the Review tab and select a Tracking test.
B. Click F12 Analysis.
C. Select Analysis > Averaged, Raw, or Averaged & Raw to see different views of thedata.
Click an option to select it (A).
Analysis Menu
D. Use the function key options to work with the results:
Function Keys during Tracking Review and Analysis
F2 Reanalyze
F3 Delete Analysis
F5 Enlarge
F6 Shrink
F7 Up
F8 Down
F9 Close Close Analysis
F10 Previous Cycle
F11 Next Cycle
F12 Save
Discard the current results.
Remove the outlined cycle.
Increase the gain of a tracing in relation to the target
Reduce the gain of a tracing in relation to the target.
Move selected wave up.
Move selected wave down.
Move to previous cycle.
Move to next cycle.
Save analysis and return to Review mode.
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Sinusoidal Tracking Analysis, Raw and Averaged Values
E. Click F12 Save.
F. Go to Step 28 Analyze Caloric Test Results (Pod and Butterfly Views) 39.
5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
1. Click on a data point (A) to move the tracing (B) to correspond with the analysis result.
The shaded area on the Tracking Gain chart represents normative data. Use this information to compare the aver­aged responses.
The shaded area is the abnormal area.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
5.7 Step 27 Analyze Slow Phase Velocity (SPV) Measurements
A. Click the Review tab and select a Caloric or other test to analyze nystagmus.
B. Press F12 Begin to measure the slow phases and plot them on the lower chart. The number of beats analyzed displays
in the Information area.
C. Use the function keys to work with the results:
Function Keys, during SPV Analysis
F2 Reanalyze
F4 Pods - Butterfly
F5 Locate Peak
F6 Set Peak
F7 Delete
F8 Insert
F9 Close Close Analysis
F10 Previous Beat
F11 Next Beat
F12 Save
Clear previous analysis and begin a new analysis.
Display pod (summary) and butterfly view of caloric ana­lysis.
Identifies the second in time with the fastest average value.
Computes the average of the highest SPVs in the 10­second window at the current cursor location.
Delete the SPV beat measurement.
Accept a new SPV value for the beat.
Move to previous beat.
Move to next beat.
Save analysis and return to Review mode.
D. (Optional) Measure the slope of a beat manually.
SPV Analysis
1. Select a beat (A):
Click and drag the scroll bar or
press the áâarrow keys to move through the tracing (B).
Click F10 Previous Beat and
F11 Next Beat to move
through the tracing.
Click on a beat in the lower
chart or click in the upper chart to move to that section on the tracing.
2. Click F7 Delete to delete artifactual
beats
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
NoteThe vertical cursor represents the same point in time as the vertical cursor in the lower chart and exactly
bisects the slow phase of the nystagmus being measured.
Vertical cursor (A).
3. Adjust the slope of the velocity measuring line to measure the slow phase of a beat:
Press the ãäarrow
keys to raise and lower the line
Press Ctrl +á and
Ctrl +â to change the
angle of the line.
Press F8 Insert to
enter the new SPV value.
Measuring SPV
SPV Analysis with Peak Selected
Caloric Peak values are rep­resented as:
RC = Right Cool
LC = Left Cool
RW = Right Warm
LW = Left Warm
FI = Fixation Index
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
Caloric peak values in Information Area
E. Press F12 Save to save the analysis.
F. Go to Step 28 Analyze Caloric Test Results (Pod and Butterfly Views) 39.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
5.8 Step 28 Analyze Caloric Test Results (Pod and Butterfly Views)
When analyzing caloric test results, the system calculates the caloric unilateral weakness and gain asymmetry. The results are shown in “Pods” and “Butterfly” views.
A. Click the Review tab and select a Caloric test.
B. Click F12 Analysis.
C. Click F4 PODS - Butterfly to display the Pods and Butterfly views.
Pods view – displays a plot of indi-
vidual beats (SPV (degrees/second) / time (seconds)). Caloric weakness and gain asymmetry data display in the Information Area. Gain asymmetry is shown if the option is selected in the Operator Settings/Test Battery tab.
Butterfly view – two intersecting lines
represent cool and warm stimulations.
Vertical axis = slow phase velo-
city
Horizontal axis = percent of cal-
oric weakness
The lines are connections between the values of the peak responses from right ear caloric stimulations plotted on the left edge and the left ear responses plot­ted on the right edge. A normal
Caloric Test Results, Pods and Butterfly Views
response is an intersection point within the “normal” box (A).
D. Adjust the baseline in the Pods view, if needed.
Caloric test results, Pods View
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1. Press F5 Move Baseline
Up and F6 Move Baseline Down to move the
baseline on the tracing.
2. Press F7 Set Baseline Shift
to set a new baseline.
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Function Keys during Pods review
F1 Help
F3 Interpret Tests
F4 SPV Graph
F5 Move Baseline Up
F6 Move Baseline Down
F7 Set Baseline
F9 Close
F12 Done
E. Go to Step 29 Interpretation Assistant 41.
Run Interpretation Assistant.
Go to SPV Analysis view
Move the green baseline up on the tracing.
Move the green baseline down on the tracing
Accept the new baseline position
Close this analysis.
Save changes.
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5.9 Step 29 Interpretation Assistant
The Interpretation Assistant, a software tool provided with some systems, provides suggestions as to the validity and clin­ical significance of VNG/ENG test results. Currently, this tool works with the results from caloric and static position tests.
A. Perform four caloric tests or one or more static position test.
B. Select the Review tab and analyze each test. Save the results.
C. For caloric tests, click F4 PODS - Butterfly, then click F3 Interpret Tests to view the analysis.
5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
1. Click Paste to Report to copy
the results into the patient report.
2. Click OK to close the dialog
and exit the Interpretation Assistant.
Caloric Test Interpretation Dialog; results within normal range
Caloric Test Interpretation Dialog; results outside of normal values
1. Review results and resolve any technical errors.
2. If no technical errors are found, click Paste To Report to copy the results into the patient report.
3. Click OK to close the dialog and exit the Interpretation Assistant.
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5 Review and Analyze Collected Data
D. For static positions tests, click F3 Interpret Tests to view the analysis.
Static Position Test Interpretation Dialog; results within normal values
1. Select Horizontal or Ver-
tical Nystagmus to gen-
erate results for the selected channel.
2. Click Paste to Report to
copy the results into the patient report.
3. Click OK to close the dia-
log and exit the Inter­pretation Assistant.
Static Position Test Interpretation Dialog; results outside of normal values
E. Go to Step 30 Prepare the Patient Report 43.
1. Select Horizontal or Ver-
tical Nystagmus to gen-
erate results for the selected channel.
2. If no technical errors are
found, click Paste To
Report to copy the res-
ults into the patient report.
3. Click OK to close the dia-
log and exit the Inter­pretation Assistant.
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6 Print a Patient Report
6.1 Step 30 Prepare the Patient Report
Patient reports consist of patient information and graphic representations of test results. The operator selects test results that will be included in the printed report and may enter his/her impression of the results in the word processor.
A. Click F6 Report to open the word processor.
B. Review the patient report and complete the results section.

6 Print a Patient Report

1. Place the cursor in the report and make changes as needed.
2. Click File and select Save to save the changes and return to the Main Window.
The system places the Facility and Report Header information in the patient report. See Step 33 Print
Waveforms 47.
Patient Report in the Word Processor
C. Select File > Save on the Menu bar.
D. Go to Step 31 Set Report Options 44.
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6 Print a Patient Report
6.2 Step 31 Set Report Options
Each operator should plan and designate how the test results (waveforms) will appear in a printed report. The report “tem­plate” is saved with the operator information and used each time the operator prints a report.
A. Select Setup > Report from the Main Window to display the Report Setup dialog.
1. Click on a procedure
2. Click Edit.
Saccade, Tracking, and Caloric test result printouts are fixed and cannot be modified by the operator.
Report Setup Dialog Box
B. Click Edit to display the Report Page Setup dialog.
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C. Select the location on the page for each protocol in the report.
6 Print a Patient Report
Highlight indicates selected position (A).
1. Select a protocol.
2. Click a button.
3. Click OK.
Select – move selected protocol to high-
lighted box.
Deselect – remove protocol from high-
lighted box.
New Page – add a new page to the
report.
Clear Page – remove all protocols from
this page.
Defaults – load the system suggested page
layout for this procedure.
Move from one report page to another (B).
Report Page Setup Dialog Box
D. Click OK to save the report page setup.
E. Go to Step 32 Print the Report 46.
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6 Print a Patient Report
6.3 Step 32 Print the Report
Select the items (patient data, test results, and/or clinical information) you want to include in the printed report. Reports print on Letter or A4 size paper.
A. Select File > Print Report to display the Print Report dialog.
B. Select the items to include in the report.
Print Report Dialog Box
1. Select options to include in the report (A).
A ü or ● means an option is selected.
2. Select to print Raw,
Averaged, or Raw and Aver- aged views of Saccade and
Tracking analysis data in the report.
3. Select to include data from this session or all sessions for this patient in the report (B).
4. Select Print Page numbers on the report.
5. Click Print.
Click Preview to view the report online.
C. Click Print to send the report to the printer.
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6.4 Step 33 Print Waveforms
When reviewing or analyzing results, an individual waveform may be printed or several waveforms may be formed into a temporary report and printed.
NoteThis report will not be saved with the patient record.
To print a selected waveform, select File > Print Waveform or File > Print Analysis on the menu bar.
To create and print a temporary waveform report:
A. Click the Review tab, select a protocol, then select a waveform.
B. Click F9 Copy Waveform to display the Custom Page dialog.
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Selected waveform displays here (A).
1. Click on a Display Area to
select it (B).
2. Click Paste to copy the wave-
form to the selected display area.
3. Click Done.
Custom Page Dialog Box
C. Repeat B to include additional waveforms.
D. Click Print to print the waveforms, then click Done to close the dialog.
E. Go to Step 23 Reposition Waveforms 30.
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7 System Options and Settings

7 System Options and Settings
7.1 Step 34 Set Up or Edit the Test Site Facility Information
Add the test site facility information to the database. The name of the practice or clinic and the title of the report are included on the word processor report page.
A. Select Edit > System Options / Workstation Settings Tab.
B. Type the test site facility information.
1. Select the Workstation Settings
2. Type the requested information:
3. Report Header. Type the inform-
4. Click OK
Tab
Practice Name
Street Address
City
State, Zip Code (postal code),
Country
Phone number
Fax number
Email address
ation that will appear at the top of the report.
System Options, Workstation Settings Tab / Facility Information
C. Click OK to save the information.
D. Go to Step 30 Prepare the Patient Report 43.
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7.2 Step 35 Modify Workstation and Goggle Settings
Use this procedure to modify workstation settings or change the goggle settings. These changes are not operator specific.
A. Select Edit > System Options / Workstation Settings Tab.
B. Select the Workstation Settings.
System Options, Workstation Settings Tab
7 System Options and Settings
1. Select the Workstation Settings Tab
2. Type the Workstation Name.
3. Select the Window Size.
4. Select Show Database Size Warn-
ing at Startup option.
5. Select Order Tests in Review Tab by
Test Date/Time.
6. Select Video Settings :
Goggle Model ( See goggle
label for #)
Fixation Light : Left Eye /Right
Eye
Type the maximum video record-
ing time in seconds (from 10 to 300 seconds)
7. Select Startup and Warning Options:
Normal
Suppress
Diagnostic Mode
8. Click OK.
A • means an option is selected.
C. Go to Step 36 Peak Frequency/GDT Interface 50 to select Peak Frequency/GDT Interface.
Go to Step 10 Study the Main Window 14.
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7.3 Step 36 Peak Frequency/GDT Interface
A. Select the Peak Frequency/GDT Interface Tab if you are using an International version ofVNG/ENG.
1. Select the Peak Frequency/GDT Inter-
face Tab
2. Select Program Language
3. Select Peak Frequency Calculation:
Peak Frequency Calculation
Caloric Frequency Butterfly
4. Select the German GDT Interface Set-
tings
5. Select the GDT Local File Transfer Dir-
ectories for Incoming and Outgoing Mes-
sages.
6. Click OK
A ü or a • means an option is selected.
System Options, Peak Frequency / GDT Interface Tab
Go to Step 10 Study the Main Window 14.
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8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The maintenance and troubleshooting information in this section includes:
Cleaning and Maintenance
Diagnostic System Test
Database Repair Utility
A method for attempting to fix a corrupt database.
Special Notice:
Service and repair of electro-medical equipment should be done by the equipment manufacturer or authorized rep­resentatives. The manufacturer reserves the right to disclaim all responsibility for the operating, safety, reliability, and per­formance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties.
8.1 Cleaning and Maintenance
Although ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG equipment does not require preventive maintenance, please observe these guidelines:
Disposable articles (such as electrodes) should be disposed of according to local regulations.
Proper care and maintenance of the video goggles involves disinfecting the goggle parts that make contact with the patient’s skin and cleaning the goggle components. Cleaning and disinfecting should be done before placing the goggles on the patient.

8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

NoteFollow all of the cleaning procedures in this section to avoid damaging the goggles.
Face cushion
Clean before placing the goggles on the next patient.
To clean:
1. Use a pre-moistened non-alcohol based pad (e.g., AudioWipes) or apply the solution to a soft cloth.
2. Wipe the face cushion, and all areas of the goggles that come in contact with the patient, gently with the pad or
cloth until clean. This is done to remove dirt and disinfect the goggles.
3. Dispose of the pad or cloth properly after each use.
Dichroic mirror surfaces Improper cleaning may scratch the mirror surfaces.
To clean:
1. Wipe the surface gently with the cloth provided with the goggles using a rotary motion until the surface is clean.
2. Repeat step 1 for the other side of the mirror.
Video camera lenses The camera lenses rarely require cleaning since they are protected within the goggle housing. Never dry-wipe an optical surface as the coating can be easily scratched if improperly cleaned.
To clean:
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8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. Place a drop of lens cleaning solution on a cotton swab. Avoid using excessive amounts of the solution; it can get
between the lens components.
2. Wipe the surface gently with the cotton swab using a rotary motion until the surface is clean.
NoteLens cleaning solution is available at camera/photography stores.
Goggles housing The housing is made of molded PVC material. Never spray or immerse the goggles components with the cleaning solu­tions. This could contaminate the electronics and/or optics.
To clean:
1. Moisten a cloth with a mild detergent and water solution until damp.
2. Wipe the soiled surfaces gently with the damp cloth until clean.
3. Wipe the goggles with a clean damp cloth moistened with plain water.
4. Dry the goggles using a dry cloth.
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8.2 Diagnostic System Test
This diagnostic test verifies the status of system components.
A. Place the electrode lead input end of the patient electrode cable into the test fixture. Plug the test fixture cable into
the loopback test fixture port ( ) at the back of the ICS Chartr 200.
B. Open a patient record, select a protocol, and press F5 Calibrate.
C. Press F12 Start. Target and signal waveforms should overlap.
8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Spread the waveforms to make sure both signals are dis­played. Contact your supplier if the target and signal wave­forms do not mirror each other.
System Test
D. Repeat for each channel.
E. Press F9 Cancel to exit the calibration mode and end the test.
NoteIf the self-test passes, the problem may reside with the electrodes, the leads, or the patient-electrode junction.
8.3 VNG – Check Video Equipment Connections
This error message displays if there is a video equipment problem (i.e., loose cable connection between the goggles or the PC).
Video Connection Error Messagexw
A. Click File > Exit.
B. Close all open applications.
C. Click the Start button, select the Shut Down option, and clickOK.
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D. Power up the computer and double-click the ICS VNG/ENG icon on the Windowsdesktop to restart the applic-
ation.
E. Make sure cable connections between the goggles and video goggles port on the Chartr200 box are firmly in place.
See the diagrams in the Installation Reference section.
F. Contact your supplier if problems persist.
8.4 Database Repair Utility
A Database Repair utility provided by Otometrics can be used to attempt to fix a corrupt database. Use this utility only if a message prompt, indicating the database is corrupt, displays when an operator is trying to access or save information.
Otometrics recommends running the Windows ScanDisk utility before using the Database repair utility. Close all open pro­grams, then click Start on Taskbar and select Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup . If this does not solve the problem, it may be necessary to use the Database Repair Utility.
WarningRunning the Database Repair utility on a database that is not experiencing problems may damage the
database. Do not use this utility unless necessary.
A. Make sure ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is closed.
B. Click Start on the Taskbar and select Otometrics > Database Repair to display this prompt.
Click Yes to repair the database.
The utility will close automatically when the process is done.
If you click No, the utility will not start.
Database Repair Utility Prompt
C. Double-click an ICS VNG/ENG icon to restart the application. If database problems continue, contact your sup-
plier.
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9 Safety
This Installation and Startup Guidecontains information and warnings, which must be followed to ensure the safe per­formance of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG. Local government rules and regulations, if applicable, should also be followed at all times.
9.1 Symbols Used
ICS Chartr 200 Symbols
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is marked with this symbol to indicate compliance with Type BF of the safety standard EN 60601-1.
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is marked with this symbol when it is important that the user refers to asso­ciated information given in this manual.
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is CE-marked according to the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.

9 Safety

The switch alternates between On and Stand-by mode. Green – the switch is On (pushed in) and the USB connection unit is ready. Blue – the switch is in Stand-by mode (pushed in) with no USB con­nection. Clear – the switch is Off (pushed out).
The instrument is marked with this symbol to indicate that it is electronic equipment covered by the Directive 200296/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is marked with this symbol to indicate it is suitable for direct current.
Symbols on the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG back panel, see section ICS Chartr 200 Back Panel on ICS
Chartr 200 Back Panel 68.
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9.2 Warning Notes
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG Warning Notes
Equipment connected to the displayed connectors must be certified to relevant EN/IEC safety standards, e.g., EN/IEC 60950. Mains connected equipment – except EN/IEC 60601-1 certified equipment – must be powered from the Power­tronix Isolation Station (X1ATWFHNOC1).
Equipment connected to the displayed connectors must be certified to relevant EN/IEC safety standards, e.g., EN/IEC 60950. Mains connected equipment – except EN/IEC 60601-1 certified equipment – must be powered from the Power­tronix Isolation Station (X1ATWFHNOC1).
The ICS Chartr 200 should only be connected to power adapter type FW7362M/15 from Friwo. For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuse with the same type and rating only.
Note 1: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the ICS Chartr 200 cabinet. For the sake of safety, and in
order not to void the warranty, the cabinets should only be opened and serviced by authorized ser­vice personnel. In case of defects, please make a detailed description of the defect(s) and contact your supplier. Do not use a defective instrument.
Note 2: Keep ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG away from liquids. Do not allow moisture inside the instrument.
Note 3: Do not use the instrument in the presence of flammable anesthetics (gases).
Note 4: Unwanted noise may occur if ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is exposed to a strong radio field. Such noise
may interfere with the process of recording correct measurements. Many types of electrical devices, e.g., mobile telephones, may generate radio fields. We recommend that the use of such devices in the vicinity of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is restricted as much as possible.
Note 5: It is recommended to install the unit in an environment that minimizes the amount of static elec-
tricity. For example, anti-static carpeting is recommended.
Note 6: No parts may be eaten, burnt, or in any way used for purposes other than videonystagmography and
electronystagmography testing.
Note 7: ICS Chartr VNG/ENG can be disposed of as normal electronic waste, according to local regulations.
Note 8: For safety reasons, accessories connected to the equipment's outlet fittings must be identical to the
type supplied with the system.
Note 9: To comply with EN 60601-1-1, the computer, printer, etc. must be connected to the isolation trans-
former.
Note 10: Conductive parts with patient connection must not be in contact with other conductive parts at any
time. No defibrillators or HF surgical equipment should be applied to the patient when connected to ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG at any time.
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Note 11: Connection to network or modem components may compromise the safety or effectiveness of this
system. Use fiber-optic network connections to install the computer on a network.
Note 12: Installation of any third party software (applications, programs, or utilities) other than those specified
by Otometrics can compromise the safety or effectiveness of this system.
Note 13: The device is disconnected from the mains by pulling the plug from the walloutlet.
Note 14: Avoid accidental contact between connected but unapplied parts (VG-40 video goggle and elec-
trodes including connections) and other conductive parts.
Note 15: The Isolation station should be plugged into an outlet. Extension cords or power strips (MSPO)
should not be used in combination with the isolation station.
Note 16: Only the ICS Chartr 200 power supply, laptop/computer power supply, and printer power supply
should be connected to the isolation station. Do not connect any other device to the isolation sta­tion. Connecting other devices to the isolation station can overdrive the isolation station resulting in a blown fuse or damaging the isolation station beyond repair.
Note 17: Do not connect the ICS Chartr 200 system directly to the wall outlets. By not using the isolation sta-
tion supplied, you put the patient and operator at risk to be exposed to power surges or electrical shock.
Note 18: Otometrics ICS Chartr products are not designed to be used in conjunction with any devices not
approved by Otometrics. Summation of combined unapproved parts could result in increased elec­trical leakage. All parts of the ICS Chartr 200 are suitable for use within the patient environment.
Note 19: Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified to the respect-
ive IEC standards (i.e., IEC 950 for data processing equipment and IEC 60601-1 for medical equip­ment.) Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output part con­figures a medical system, and is therefore, responsible that the system complies with the require­ments of the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative.
Note 20: The ICS Chartr 200 needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided in this manual. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical elec­trical equipment. The ICS Chartr 200 may be interfered with by other equipment with CISPR emis­sion requirements.
Note 21: The use of accessories and cables other than those specified in the Accessories list of this manual
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the ICS Chartr 200.
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10 Manufacturer

10 Manufacturer
Natus MedicalDenmark ApS Hoerskaetten 9, 2630 Taastrup Denmark
+45 45 75 55 55
www.natus.com
10.1 Responsibility of the Manufacturer
The manufacturer is to be considered responsible for effects on safety, reliability, and performance of the equipment only if:
All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications or repairs are carried out by the equipment man­ufacturer or personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
The electrical installation to which the equipment is connected complies with EN/IEC requirements.
The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
The manufacturer reserves the right to disclaim all responsibility for the operating safety, reliability and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties.
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11 Technical Specifications
11.1 ICS Chartr ENG
CMR Ratio
>100 dB at 50/60 Hz
Channel Frequency Response
12 dB/octave low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 35 Hz
Input Impedance
Channel 1:> 5.5 MΩ
Channel 2, 3, 4:> 8.0 MΩ
NoteChannel 1 electrode input is actually shared between two of the channels and has a reference to isolated
ground, which lowers its input impedance.

11 Technical Specifications

Input Sensitivity
A measurement of eye movement as small as 10 µV can be observed on the PC display. Typical voltage measurement from a human eye is typically between 100 and 400 µV. A gain of 500 is used to amplify the input signal. Hence, the eye move­ment seen on the PC screen is usually between 40 mV and 200 mV.
11.2 ICS Chartr 200
Interface
USB 2.0 or 3.0 to PC
Type Identification
ICS Chartr 200 is Type 1068 from Natus MedicalDenmark ApS
Power Supply
AC/DC Adapter Type FW7362M/15 from Friwo
Input 100-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 700-350
mA
Output 15V DC / 2A
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Isolation Transformer
Powertronix Isolation Station from Natus MedicalDenmark ApS.
AC/DC Adapter
Input Voltage 115 (120) / 230 (240) VAC – 50/60Hz
Input Current 2.7A / 1.35A
Leakage Current < 100-A
Output Voltage 115 (120) / 230 (240) VAC
Output Current 2.6A / 1.3A
System Capabilities
Inputs 2 Eyes/4 Channels; Full Binocular Testing (Simultaneous Collection of Signals
Coupling DC Response
Resolution 0.1° Typical (Horizontal and Vertical)
Linearity 1% Full Scale Horizontal; 1.2% Full Scale
Sampling Rate Full 60 Hz for All Tests
Eye Tracking ± 30° Horizontal; ± 25° Vertical
Software Windows Graphical User Interface; High Performance Analysis Software; Data-
Additional Capabilities See-through for External Targets; Vision-denied for Testing in Complete Dark-
Video Camera Number of cameras 2
from Both Eyes)
Vertical
base Storage of Test Data; Sophisticated Patient and Test Data Management
ness
Outgoing signal Monochrome NTSC
Operation mode Frame synchronized
Image sensor size 1/4" (3.3 x 2.5 mm2active area)
Horizontal resolution 320 pixels
Vertical resolution 240 pixels
Frame rate 60 Hz
Laser/LED Laser/LED product Laser/LED product
Maximum measured LED output 470 μW
Classification standard IEC 60825-1, edition 1.2: 2001
Infrared light wavelength 950nm
CautionUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expos­ure
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Optimal Stimulus
(Including Light Bar) Patient-To-Bar Distance 4 feet (1.2 m) Ultrasonic Range
Sensing
Target Position Gaze Targets ± 30°
Pursuit and Saccades ± 16° Computer Controlled
Target Size Less than 1/2° of Arc
Brightness Software Controlled
Optokinetic 6 Targets
Rotation 90° (Horizontal or Vertical)
Other stimulators Designed for connection to caloric stim-
ulators.
Weight
ICS Chartr 200 unit 2.7 kg (5 lbs 7 oz)
Lightbar 2.4 kg (5 lbs 3 oz)
Binocular goggles 0.4 kg (14.5 oz)
Operating Mode
Warm-up time: <2 min
Mode of operation: Continuous
Operating Environment
Temperature: +15° C to +35° C (59° F to +95° F)
Rel. Humidity: 30 to 90%, non-condensing
Air Pressure: 600 hPa to 1060 hPa
Operations at temperatures below –20° C (-4° F) or above +60° C (140° F) may cause permanent damage.
Storing and Handling
Temperature: -20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140° F)
Rel. Humidity: <90%, non-condensing
Air Pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
Dimensions
ICS Chartr 200 (HxWxD) 4.9 cm x 34.2 cm x 28.7 cm (2" x 13.6" x 11.3")
Lightbar (with ends closed) 11.8 cm x 90.8 cm x 12.1 cm (4.63" x 35.75" x 4.75")
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Patient Interface
Distance pupil to pupil 60 ±8mm
Distance eye to forehead 22 ±3mm
Nose width 30 ±10mm
Horizontal range of viewing angle (visor open)
Vertical range of viewing angle (visor open)
Calibration
None Required
Standards
Safety: EN 60601-1, UL60601-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO 601.1-M90
±55°
±30°
ICS Chartr 200: EN 60601-1, Class II, Type BF,
IPXO
Power Supply: EN 60601-1, Class II, IPXO
System: EN 60601-1-1
EMC: EN 60601-1-2
Accessories and Cables
Chartr 200 Starter Kit:
Nuprep, 4 oz tubes, pkg/3 (1 tube sup­plied in starter kit)
Five-snap lead package, 24” length (2 ch ENG)
Seven-snap lead package, 24” length (4 ch ENG)
Snap disposable electrodes, qty 20 8-64-21602
VNG optical cleaning cloth 7590527
AudioWipes 8-62-43002
7590030-3
7590318-24-5
7590318-24-7
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Cables:
Cable, ICS Chartr Lightbar 7-08-10200
ICS Cable, USB type A-B, 3 meters 8-71-79100
Assy, CBL, ICS foot switch 8-35-26400
Power cord, US w/plug (UL approved) 7-08-017
Power cord. CH w/plug 7-08-027
Power cord, EU (straight) 7-08-07500
Power cord, UK (straight) 7-08-07501
Power cord, US (straight) 7-08-07502
Power cord, AUS (straight) 7-08-07503
CD Mains Cord HO5VV, CHI 7-08-07504
Power cable, standard w/ "Schuko" plug 8-71-240
Power cord, DK w/plug 8-71-290
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Power cord, UK w/plug 8-71-80200
Power cord, AUS w/plug 8-71-82700
Power cord, CHI w/plug 8-71-86400
Mains Adaptor Cables, EU 7-08-10500
Mains Adaptor Cables, UK 7-08-10501
Mains Adaptor Cables, US 7-08-10502
Mains Adaptor Cables, AUS/CHI 7-08-10503
Mains Adaptor Cables, SWISS 7-08-10505
Mains Adaptor Cables, DK 7-08-10506
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11.3 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration tables
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is part of a medical electrical system and is thus subject to special safety precautions. For this reason, the installation and operating instructions provided in this document should be followed closely.
Portable and mobile high-frequency communication devices, such as mobile phones, may interfere with the func­tioning of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG.
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic emissions for all equipment and systems
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
RF emissions CISPR 11
RF emissions CISPR 11
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2
Voltage fluc­tuations/flicker emissions IEC 61000-3-3
Group 1 ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG uses RF energy only for its internal function. There-
fore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
Class B ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is suitable for use in all environments, including
domestic environments and those directly connected to the public low-
Class A
Complies
voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic pur­poses.
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity for all equipment and systems
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601
test level
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2
Electrical fast tran­sient/burst IEC 61000-4­4
Surge IEC 61000-4-5 +/- 1 kV line(s) to line(s)
Voltage dips, short inter­ruptions and voltage variations on power sup­ply input lines IEC 61000-4-11
Power frequency (50/60 Hz) magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8
+/- 6 kV contact +/- 8 kV air
+/- 2 kV for power supply lines +/- 1 kV for input/output lines
+/- 2 kV line(s) to earth
<5 % UT(>95 % dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 cycles 70 % UT(30 % dip in UT) for 25 cycles <5 % UT(>95 % dip in UT) for 5 s
3 A/m Swept Magnetic Fields
Compliance level Electromagnetic environment -
guidance
+/- 6 kV contact +/- 8 kV air
+/- 2 kV for power supply lines +/- 1 kV for input/output lines
+/- 1 kV line(s) to line(s) +/- 2 kV line(s) to earth
<5 % UT(>95 % dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 cycles 70 % UT(30 % dip in UT) for 25 cycles <5 % UT(>95 % dip in UT) for 5 s
per AAMI
Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30 %.
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital envir­onment.
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital envir­onment.
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital envir­onment. If the user of the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG requires continued operation during very long power mains inter­ruptions, it is recommended that the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENGbe powered from an uninterruptible power supply or battery.
Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical loc­ation in a typical commercial or hospital environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity - for equipment and systems that are NOT life-supporting
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601
test level
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6 Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3
3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V/m 80 MHz to 2,5 GHz
Compliance level Electromagnetic environment -
guidance
3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF com-
munications equipment should be used no closer to any part of ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG, including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applic­able to the frequency of the trans­mitter. Recommended separation distance:
d = 1.17
d = .5 (80 MHz to 800 MHz) d = 1 (80 MHz to 2.5 GHz)
where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter man­ufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in metres (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF trans­mitters, as determined by an elec­tromagnetic site survey,ashould be less than the compliance level in each frequency range. Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with this symbol:
b
: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
Note 1 Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflec-
tion from structures, objects and people. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.The compliance levels in the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz are intended to decrease the likelihood that mobile/portable communications equipment could cause interference if it is inadvertently brought into patient areas. For this reason, an additional factor of 10/3 is used in calculating the recommended separation distance for transmitters in these frequency ranges.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG
The ICS Chartr 200VNG/ENG is intended f or use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are co ntrolled. The customer or the user
of the ICS Chartr 200VNG/ENG can help prevent electromagnetic interference b y maintaining a minimu m distance between po rtable and mo bile RF com-
munications equipment (transmitters) and the ICS Chartr 200VNG/ENG as recommended below, acco rding to th e maximum output power o f the com-
munications equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter m
Rated maximum output
150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz power of transmitter W
Rated maximum output power of transmitter W
0.01 0.117 0.050 0.10
0.1 0.369 0.158 .316
1 1.167 0.50 1.00
10 3.689 1.58 3.16
100 11.667 5.00 10.00
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2: The ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are 6.765 MHz to 6.795 MHz;
13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz; 26.957 MHz to 27.283 MHz; and 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz.
Note 3: An additional factor of 10/3 has been incorporated into the formula used in calculating the recommended sep-
aration distance for transmitters in the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz to decrease the likelihood that mobile/portable communications equipment could cause inter­ference if it is inadvertently brought into patient areas.
Note 4: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.
150 kHz to 80 MHz
d = 1.17
(V1=3)
80 MHz to 800 MHz d = 1.17
(E1=7)
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz d = 1
(E1=7)
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The Installation section provides equipment setup information for checking the cable connections for the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG system.
NoteWhen ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG starts the first time, a Workstation name dialog box displays. Type a name
that identifies the workstation and click OK.
If you need additional information or are experiencing problems, refer to the Maintenance and Troubleshooting 51 sec­tion in this guide.
WarningConnection of parts other than those supplied for this instrument by Otometrics can degrade the per-
formance and safety of the system.
12.1 ICS Chartr 200 Back Panel
The components on theICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG back panel are shown on the following diagram.
ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG Back Panel
1 Audio input 8 PC (laptop)
2 Audio output 9 USB
3 Video output, left 10 Light bar
4 Video output, right 11 Patient cable
5 Video goggles 12 Loopback test fixture
6 Caloric stimulator 13 Power input fuse
7 USB 14 DC power input
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12.2 Set Up the ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG Hardware
The ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG hardware cable connections are shown on this diagram.
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ICS Chartr 200 VNG/ENG System Connections
1. Cable to microphone (optional)
2. Cable to speaker (optional)
3. Monitor cable to left video mon-
itor (optional)
4. Monitor cable to right video
monitor (optional)
5. Video goggle cable to video
goggles
6. Otometrics caloric stimulator
cable to ICS Chartr 200 or foot­switch
7. USB cable to ICS Chartr 200
8. Light bar cable to port on Chartr
200
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9. Patient cable
10. Cable to loopback test fixture
11. ICS Chartr 200 power cord to DC
power supply (AC/DC converter)
12. DC power supply (Friwo FW7362M/15
) cable to hospital grade outlet
13. Powertronix isolation station
(X1ATWFHNOC1) cable to hospital grade outlet
14. Caloric stimulator power cable to hos-
pital grade outlet
15. Footswitch cable to remote
connector on caloric stim­ulator
16. Printer cable to printer port
on laptop
17. Printer power cable to
Powertronix isolation station
18. Laptop power cable to
Powertronix isolation station
19. Video monitor power cable
to Powertronix isolation sta­tion
20. Video monitor power cable
to Powertronix isolation sta­tion
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12.3 ICS Chartr 200 Remote Control
The wireless remote control consists of a transmitter and a keypad. The keypad allows the operator to remotely operate many of the VNG/ENG data collection and video recording activities without using the software function keys.
Description / Function
1 Stop video recording
2 Start / restart video recording
3 Turn fixation light on or off
4 Start data collection
5 Save the results
6 Center / calibrate
7 Accept results
8 Stop data collection
9 OK
10 New Test tab / Review tab
11 Next test
12 Previous test
Remote Control Keypad
13 Electrode impedance / video adjust / auto adjust
14 Event marker
15 Eyes open marker
16 Vision denied marker
NoteRefer to the User Manual for more information on using the remote control.
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