Amplivox PC850 PC Based Automatic Audiometer

The Amplivox PC850 is a portable automatic audiometer that integrates with a PC to provide a comprehensive and pro-active audiometric facility.

Three extensive tests including the self recording/bekesy type test and an on-screen audiometric questionnaire facilitate a completely paper-less audiometric function. All tests can be reviewed on-screen and subsequently printed or electronically exported if required.

The Amplivox PC850 has a user definable recall facility and extensive data analysis features that enable ‘at risk’ individuals and user defined groups to be identified and monitored.

With a unit weight of just 710g and USB connectivity, the Amplivox PC850 can be transferred from location to location with ease.  The Amplivox PC850 audiometer is a cost effective solution for the provision, storage and management analysis of audiometric test results.

The Amplivox PC850 is supplied with the following equipment: 

• Audiometric headset
• Patient response switch
• Operation manual
• Mains adaptor
• Quick reference operating guide
• USB cable
• Custom-designed carrying case
• Standard 2-year warranty

Technical specifications

Output/input data

• Frequency range (Hz): 250, 500, 1K, 1K5, 2K, 3K, 4K, 6K, 8K 
• Frequency accuracy: <1% 
• Distortion: <2% 
• Output level range: -10dB HL to 100dB HL 
• Output level accuracy: ±3dB 
• Test modes: Bekesy, Computer, Manual 
• Output level step size: Bekesy; 2.5dB Computer; 5dB Manual; 5dB 
• Threshold level:  Bekesy; 1dB Computer; 5dB Manual; 5dB

System requirements

• Operating system: Stand alone PC with Windows XP or higher 
• Disc drives: CD and hard disc drive 
• Memory: Internal memory and available disc space as required by the PC operating system 
• Software: The programme will be supplied on a CD 
• Interface: USB

Physical data

• Display:  2 lines of 24 characters
• Power: 100-240V ac 50-60 Hz 
• Dimensions (mm): 270(w) x 175(d) x 68(h)
• Weight:  710g

Standards

The PC850 conforms to the relevant clauses of the following standards.

• Safety: IEC 60601-1: 1990 
• EMC: IEC 60601-1-2: 1993 
• Audiometric: IEC 60645-1 
• CE mark: Complies to EU Medical Device Directive