Widex PRO LINK User Instructions

WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark

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Manual no.:

9 514 0414 099 #03

Issue:

2018-01

9 514 0414 099 #03

USER INSTRUCTIONS

PRO LINK

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PACKAGE CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

Package contents - see illustration 1:

1.1 Fitting device

1.2 Regular neckloop (75 cm)

1.3 Long neckloop (85 cm)

1.4 Docking station

1.5 Micro USB cable

1.6 Bluetooth® adaptor (model: BT adaptor)

1.7 Plugs for the charger

The device - see illustration 6:

6.1 Center LED

6.2 Neckloop connectors

6.3 LED for the left hearing aid

6.4 LED for the right hearing aid

6.5 Push button (on/off switch/pairing)

6.6 Micro USB port for charging

6.7 Reset pinhole button

6.8 Bluetooth adaptor - LED

6.9 Pairing button

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings

Read this page carefully before you start using this device.

Do not use the device in mines or other areas with explosive gases.

Do not expose to extreme temperatures or high humidity.

When the device is connected via micro USB cable to external mains-operated
equipment such as a charger, PC, audio source or similar, this equipment must com­ply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards.

Any change or modification to the device that has not been expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the device.

Do not use the product at altitudes above 2000 meters, as extremely low air pres­sure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Do not dispose of the product with battery into fire or a hot oven.

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Your device should be stored and transported within the temperature and humidity
ranges of -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) and < 90% rH.

Your device is designed to operate from 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (122°F).
For more information about your device, visit: widex.pro.

Intended use

The device is intended to connect the COMPASS GPS fitting software with a wireless
WidexLink hearing aid for fitting purposes.

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SETTING UP THE DEVICE

Charging the device - see illustration 2

Connect the docking station to a power outlet and place the fitting device on the
docking station. Alternatively, you can connect the docking station to your computer
using the micro USB cable.

NOTE

Let the battery charge up to 100% before using the device for the first time.

Connecting the device to a computer - see illustrations 3,4 and 5

To connect your fitting device to your computer using the Bluetooth adaptor, do as
follows:

3. Plug the Bluetooth adaptor into an USB port on your computer.

4. Turn on the computer.

5. Turn on the device. The system is now ready for use.

NOTE

Note that the device only connects to the Bluetooth adaptor provided.
You can also use the micro USB cable provided with your fitting device to connect it to
your computer.

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USING THE DEVICE

Place the hearing aids and the neckloop on your client.
Press the push button on the device to turn it on and establish connection to the fit-

ting software via Bluetooth.
Follow the fitting flow as indicated on your computer.

Visual indicators

The following table shows the available LEDs and what they mean:

Power, battery status, charging and Bluetooth pairing (see illustration 7):

LED Meaning

7.1 The device is on and the battery charged

7.2 The device is charging

7.3 The battery is running low

7.4 The battery is very low

7.5 The device is in pairing mode

7.6 The device is connected via Bluetooth (only shown shortly after the de­vice has been connected)

Communication between hearing aids and the device (see illustration 7):

LED

Meaning

7.7 The device is communicating with the hearing aids

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MAINTENANCE

It is important that you keep your device clean and disinfected before use.

● Wipe the device and neckloop with a damp cloth. Do not use any chemicals.

● Do not immerse the device or neckloop in water or any other liquid.

● Clean the power supply, docking station, Bluetooth adapter and micro USB cable

using a dry cloth.

● While the device is not in use, keep it in a dry location out of reach of children and
pets.

● Never try to open or repair the device yourself. This may only be done by author­ised technicians.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution
The device does not work a: The device is not correct-

ly connected to your com­puter

b: The battery is low
c: Out of operating range

a: Make sure the device is

correctly connected and
that the Bluetooth adaptor
is plugged into your PC.

b: Recharge the battery
c: Move within operating

range

If you still experience problems with connecting, pairing or using the device, contact
your supplier for help.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

EU Directives

Directive 2014/53/EU

Hereby, Widex A/S declares that these PRO LINK and BT adaptor are in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU.

The PRO LINK contains radio transmitters operating at: 10.6 MHz, -54 dBµA/m @10 m

2.4 GHz, 2.2 mW EIRP.

The BT adaptor contains a radio transmitter operating at: 2.4 GHz, 2.1 mW EIRP.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 2014/53/EU can be found at:

http://global.widex.com/doc

N26346

Information regarding disposal

Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary
household waste.

Hearing aids, batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites in­tended for waste electrical and electronic equipment, or given to your hearing care
professional for safe disposal.

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SYMBOLS

Symbols commonly used by Name in medical device labelling (labels/IFU/etc.)

Symbol Title/Description

Manufacturer

The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated
next to the symbol. If appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated.

Catalogue number

The product’s catalogue (item) number.

Consult instructions for use

The user instructions contain important cautionary information (warnings/
precautions) and must be read before using the product.

Warning

Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the product.

WEEE mark

“Not for general waste”. When a product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a
designated collection point for recycling and recovering to prevent the risk of
harm to the environment or human health as a result of the presence of hazard­ous substances.

CE mark

The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE
marking directives.

RCM mark

The product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regulatory re­quirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market.

Interference

Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product.

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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS

FCC ID: TTY-PRLI
FCC ID: TTY-BA
IC: 5676B-PRLI
IC: 5676B-BA
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3 (B)
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-

tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instal­led and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow­ing measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-

led environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an

antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by In­dustry Canada.

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To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera­tion is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut

fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.

Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance iso­trope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’éta­blissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appa­reils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions sui­vantes :

(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même

si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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