Resonance R17A Touchscreen High Frequency Diagnostic Audiometer

• r17a-BC diagnostic touchscreen 
• r17a cradle
• Pin and Puk document identifying serial number, PIN and PUK codes (see FAQs for more information)
• USB drive containing
  • certificates and technical documents
  • installer file and license number for MDS Resonance Database Management Software
  • user manual
  • tutorial and procedures
• Stylus pen
• Medical power supply with 4 plug adapters (including standard AC plug adapter for U.S.)
• DD450 headphones
• Bone conduction vibrator with jack plug
• patient response switch
• carrying case

• Optional USB Keyboard (item O1000068)
• Optional USB Patient Response Button (item O1000096) 

How do I turn the device on?

Briefly press the main power button located on the top, right hand side of the device.  To turn the device off, press the same main power button for 2 seconds and then release.  

What is the PIN code for my device and why do I need one?

The standard PIN code is 1 2 3 4.  When turning the device on for the first time, enter the standard PIN code to unlock the device.  Once unlocked, the PIN can be changed.  Resonance updated the user interface to comply with European regulations and to protect patient data. 

What is the PUK code for my device and why do I need one?

The PUK code is a second code for unlocking the device in case the wrong PIN code is entered after three attempts. Entering the wrong PIN code three times will lock the device.  The PUK code will be needed to unlock the unit. 

Where do I find the PIN and PUK codes for my device?

The PIN and PUK codes for your device appear at the bottom portion of the Pin and Puk document packaged with the unit (it should reside in a plastic bag containing the USB pen drive and stylus pen).  The standard PIN code is 1 2 3 4 which can be changed to a custom code.  The PUK code is unique to the device.  The PIN and PUK document should be filed for future reference in the event the wrong PIN is entered three time, locking the device, and to quickly access the serial number of the device. 

Where are the connection jacks located to plug in transducers and other accessories? 

Connection jacks are located on both sides of the touchscreen as follows: 

1:  socket for bone conduction vibrator

2:  socket for right air conduction transducer

3:  socket for  left air conduction transducer

4:  7" touchscreen display with icons

5:  talk forward microphone

6:  on/off button

7:  LED indicating that battery is charging

8:  socket for external power supply

9:  socket for patient response button

10: USB port to load software or to attach optional external keyboard.  Also connection for Wi-Fi dongle and otoscope

How do I add my logo to the report?

• go to MENU
• select TOOLS
• REPORT OPTIONS
• REPORT CUSTOMIZATION
• click the BUSINESS INFO tab. 
• right click on image place holder to LOAD logo   

Description of Auto-Threshold Audiometry Feature: 

The auto-threshold feature allows the patient is able to control signal presentations during threshold testing using the patient response button. This feature eliminates the need for the provider to manually adjust and present air conduction signals during threshold testing. The r07a automatically generates signals according to the Hughson-Westlake protocol (down 10 dB, up 5 dB) for frequencies enabled in the SETUP menu. Based on the patient's responses, the r07a will register a threshold when 2 out of 3 responses are captured.  Once threshold is obtained, the same protocol is automatically repeated for the next test frequency.  Once testing is completed in one ear, the unit will automatically repeat automatic threshold testing in the other ear.

How to Administer Auto Threshold Feature:

Instruct patient to press and keep pressing the patient response button as long as a tone is heard, and to immediately release the patient response button as soon as the tone is no longer heard. Testing will begin in the ear set as default in the set up menu and include frequencies enabled in the set up menu. The feature automatically starts testing the other ear once testing has been completed in the first ear. 

From the main menu:

• Press TONE AUTO icon on main menu to select Auto Threshold Audiometry Test

• Press START to initiate Auto Threshold Audiometry Test.

• When test is completed, select EXIT button then YES to save the data. 

Things to Know Before you Buy

The r17a-HDA operates via a touchscreen using intuitive icons

This unit operates on a touchscreen and does not contain manual buttons or dials. The icons are intuitive and easy to use. 

The r17a-HDA is most suitable as a portable audiometer for air and bone conduction testing

From a pure tone audiometry perspective, the r17a-HDA offers air and bone conduction with extended high frequency capabilities (16 kHz). While this unit offers speech audiometry capabilities, the presentation of speech material cannot be performed via MLV nor with an external CD/MP3 or USB sound library; the speech material for this unit is limited to embedded speech materials provided by Resonance.  At this time, the speech materials do not include standardized spondee word lists (for SRT) and only provide a partial list (10 words) of monosyllabic words for word recognition testing. Until necessary updates are made to the embedded speech material, the r17a-BC is most suitable for air and bone conduction audiometry.  

Technical support, calibration, and service is provided and managed through Oaktree Products

Responsive, efficient, and effective support is critical for busy providers to be able to use their equipment without delay. Equipment calibration is required annually. Equipment may need to be serviced over the years.  Oaktree Products has made arrangements to coordinate and provide support, calibration and service to allow providers to focus on their clinical practice. 

There are other r17a models with different capabilities than the r17a-BC

Two additional r17a models are available including the r17a-AC and r17a-BC. The r17a-AC offers air conduction capabilities only. The r17a-BC and r17a-HDA offer air and bone conduction capabilities with the -HDA version offering extended high frequency capabilities. The figure below illustrates the main differences between the three r17a models: