68 Technical Manual Audiometro GSI68

GSI 66, GSI 67, GSI 68
Technical Manual
Part number for this manual: 200685
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GSI 66-67-68 Technical manual
Introduction
The instruments described in this manual are designed to be used by properly trained personnel
only.
Adjustment, maintenance and repair shall be carried out only by qualified personnel.
This instruction manual contains important information and warnings, which have to be followed to
ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe condition.
The case and chassis are connected to the protective earth contact of the appliance inlet.
The instrument s operates according to Safety Class I (three-conductor power cord with protective
earthing conductor and plug with earthing conductor). The mains/line plug shall only be inserted in
a socket outlet provided with a protected earth contact.
The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective
conductor.
The GSI 66, GSI 67 and GSI 68 are specially calibrated audiometers and the
periodic service and adjustments, which the instruments may require, should
be done only by an authorised Grason – Stadler service technician.
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Warranty
We, Grason – Stadler, Inc. warrant that this product is free from defects in material and
workmanship and, when properly installed and used, will perform in accordance with applicable
specifications.
If within one year after original shipment, it is found not to meet this standard, it will be repaired, or
at our option, replaced at no charge except for transportation costs, when returned to an
authorised Grason – Stadler service facility.
If field service is requested, there will be no charge for labour or material; however, there will be
charge for travel expense at the service centre’s current rate.
Note:
Changes in the product not approved in writing by Grason-Stadler shall void this warranty.
Grason-Stadler shall not be responsible for any indirect, special or consequential damages,
even if notice has been given in advance of the possibility of such damages.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
WARRANTY 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
FOREWORD 6
FOREWORD 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 7
Description 7
Standards 8
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 15
GSI 66 15
GSI 67 17
GSI 68 18
FRONT PANEL 19
Front Panel GSI 66 19
REAR PANEL 23
Rear Panel GSI 66 23
OPERATION OF CONTROLS 27
General 27
GSI 66 27
GSI 67 28
GSI 68 28
SET-UP MENU 30
General 30
Set-up menu GSI 66 30
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 41
CALIBRATION 43
General 43
Calibration of GSI 66 44
The Conversion Tables 60
DISASSEMBLY 62
Disassembly the GSI 66 62
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SPARE PARTS 64
ACCESSORIES & REPLACEMENT PARTS 65
PRINTERS TESTED FOR THE GSI 66, 67 AND 68 66
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 67
TRANSFER STORED DATA TO A COMPUTER 72
General 72
GSI 66 74
GSI 67 76
GSI 68 78
USING THE GSI NOAH AUDI-LINK DRIVER TO GSI 67 AND GSI 68 80
PRINTER CABLE 550142 81
PRINTER CABLE 550159 81
COMPUTER CABLE 200230 81
TECHNICAL MANUAL HISTORY 82
COMPONENTS NOT MOUNTED ON GSI 66 BOARDS 84
BLOCK DIAGRAM 85
DRAWINGS 85
Main board 85
RS 232 board 85
Speech board 85
Power 85
BILL OF MATERIAL 85
Main board 85
RS 232 board 85
Speech board 85
PRODUCT SERVICE BULLETINS 85
GSI 66 85
GSI 67 85
GSI 68 85
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Foreword
General Service Information
Operating, checkout procedures, etc., can be found in the User manuals.
Repair and / or bench testing of GSI 66-67-68 Audiometers should only be performed by trained
personnel.
The following instructions are provided primarily for use by persons who are skilled in the repair of
electronic equipment.
C-MOS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Many of the integrated circuits on the P.C. boards are C-MOS type.
Failure to observe the following precautions whenever a circuit board or an integrated- circuit
package is handled can result in damage to the GSI 66-67-68:
• Place instrument and parts on a grounded, conductive work surface.

• Ground yourself (with a strap having about 1M ohm resistance)
• Ground the frame of any test instrument or soldering iron to be used.
• If any circuit boards are to be stored or transported, enclose them in conductive (anti-static)
envelopes.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Description
The GSI 66-67-68 are microprocessor based diagnostic Audiometers for use in the clinical /
diagnostic environment.
This unit permits the output routing of the test signal through earphones (TDH-39) or paired Insert
Phones (EAR-TONE 3A), and on GSI 67 and GSI 68 a bone vibrator (B71), and optional
loudspeakers.
Air and Bone conduction and Masking together with powerful features make the GSI 67 an
extremely flexible and easy operated audiometer.
The GSI 66-67-68 can be used either manually or completely automatically. The automatic test
mode enables automatic threshold determination for both Air and on GSI 67 and GSI 68 also Bone
conduction, with or without masking.
From a special set-up menu the audiometer is easily programmed according to individual needs.
50 audiograms can be stored in an internal non-volatile memory. All test results can be viewed on
the display and/or printed and/or transmitted to a computer.
On the GSI 67 and 68 masking is automatically presented in the contra lateral ear and for further
ease-of-use the level of masking can be set to automatically track the stimulus level.
Optional separate sound field system may be added to the GSI 67 and 68 for free field audiometry.
The calibration is easily carried out by using the front panel buttons and the turning dials.
An RS 232 interface is fitted as standard, which allows the GSI 66-67-68 to be used together with a
printer or computer.
The volume can be adjusted on the built-in talk forward microphone.
Correct date and time is automatically given by an integrated clock.
An optional lamp or a sound buzzer alerts the operator on completion of the automatic test
sequence.
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Standards
The GSI 66 is an automatic IEC 60645 Type 4 pure tone audiometer and the GSI 67-68 Diagnostic
Audiometers are IEC 60645 Type 3 audiometers and meets or exceeds the following standards:
66 67 68
IEC 60645-1 (1992) Audiometers, Part 1, Pure Tone Audiometers X X X
IEC 60645-2 (1993) Audiometers, Part 2, Equipment for speech N/A N/A X
audiometry
ISO 389:1991 Calibration of Air-Conduction Audiometers X X X
ISO 389 -2 Calibration of Insert Phones X X X
ISO 389 -3 Calibration of Bone Vibrators N/A X X
ISO 389 -4 Calibration of Narrow Band and Masking Noise N/A X X
IEC 60601 -1 Medical Electrical Equipment Requirements for X X X
Safety
ISO 8253-1 Audiometric Test Methods, Part 1 X X X
ISO 8253-2 Audiometric Test Methods, Part 2 X X X
The CE mark on this product indicates it conforms to the provisions noted in 93/42/EEC Medical
Devices Directive.
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Functions 66 67 68
Air Conduction Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X X
Bone Conduction Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X
Narrow Band Masking Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X
Free Field (optional) Manual test mode X X
Speech audiometry X
Speech noise X
Pure Tone
Frequency range
Air Conduction 125 - 250 - 500 - 750 - 1000 - 1500 - 2000 - X X X
3000 - 4000 - 6000 - 8000 Hz
Bone Conduction 250 - 500 - 750 - 1000 - 1500 - 2000 - 3000 - X X
4000 - 6000 - 8000 Hz
Accuracy +/- 1% X X X
Total Harmonic ≤ 2% earphones X X X

Distortion.
≤ 5% bone conductor N/A X X
Hearing level Range

TDH 39
Pure Tone 125 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL X X X
According to 250 Hz -10 to +100 dB HL X X X
ISO 389:1991 500 Hz - 6000 Hz -10 to +110 dB HL X X X
ISO 389 - 2 8000 Hz -10 to +100 dB HL X X X
Narrow Band Noise 125 Hz 0 to + 65 dB HL N/A X X

According to ISO 389 - 4 250 Hz 0 to + 85 dB HL N/A X X
500 Hz - 6000 Hz 0 to + 95 dB HL N/A X X
8000 Hz 0 to + 85 dB HL N/A X X
Speech channel 1 and 2

Microphone (optional) For live voice testing N/A N/A X
Input 1 and 2 Accepts recorded speech material from N/A N/A X

external stereo tape cassette or CD player
Intensity range
Air conduction -10 to + 100 dB HL N/A N/A X
Bone conduction -10 to + 55 dB HL N/A N/A X
Speech noise -10 to +100 dB HL N/A N/A X
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Speaker system #200700 66 67 68
Free Field, Pure Tone 125 Hz -10 to + 60 dB HL N/A X X
at 1 meter
According to ISO 389 - 7 250 - 500 Hz -10 to + 75 dB HL N/A X X
750 - 2000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X
3000 - 4000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X
6000 - 8000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X
Free Field, Narrow 125 - 250 Hz -10 to + 60 dB HL N/A X X

Band
at 1 meter
According to ISO 389 - 7 500 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X
750 Hz -10 to + 75 dB HL N/A X X
1000 - 2000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X
3000 - 4000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X
6000 - 8000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X
Bone Conduction
B 71 250 Hz -10 to + 35 dB HL N/A X X
According to ISO 389 - 3 500 Hz -10 to + 60 dB HL N/A X X
750 Hz -10 to + 65 dB HL N/A X X
1000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X
1500 Hz - 4000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X
6000 Hz -10 to + 55 dB HL N/A X X
8000 Hz -10 to + 45 dB HL N/A X X
Accuracy 125 - 4000 Hz +/- 3 dB X X X
6000 and 8000 Hz +/- 5 dB X X X
HL control increments 5 dB X X X
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Narrow band noise Centre Lower cut-off Upper cut-off

Band limits Freq. Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
According to IEC 60645-1 (Hz)
Only valid for GSI 67 and GSI
68
Min Max Min Max
125 105 111 140 149
250 210 223 281 297
500 420 445 561 595
750 631 668 842 892
1000 841 891 1120 1190
1500 1260 1340 1680 1780
2000 1680 1780 2240 2380
3000 2520 2670 3370 3570
4000 3360 3560 4490 4760
6000 5050 5350 6730 7140
8000 6730 7130 8980 9510
Min roll off Both sides 12 dB/octave

Stop band More than 40 dB
Signal Format 66 67 68
Continuous Steady when the PRESENT button is X X X

depressed
Pulsed 2.5 pulse/Sec X X X
Special Capabilities
Relay output Allows the connection of a buzzer or lamp X X X
to alert the tester on completion of an
automatic test.
On completion of the test the relay will stay
closed for approximately 5 seconds. Max.
switch voltage 50 V DC
Max. switch current 500 mA DC
Max. switch power 10 W
Synchronised masking The level of masking presented will N/A X X
automatically track with the stimulus level.
Internal memory Internal memory stores up to 50 complete .X X X
audiograms in non-volatile memory for later
transfer to a printer or computer
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66 67 68
Hard Copy Either a dedicated SA 20 printer or a X X X

Hewlett Packard printer can be connected
to the GSI 66-67-68.
Communications
Talk forward Permits the tester to speak to the patient X X X
during an ongoing test at the intensity level
set by the intensity level control.
Talk back Allows the tester to listen to comments N/A N/A X
from the subject in the test booth. Optional
talk back microphone needed.
Monitor The monitor headset can be used by the N/A N/A X
tester to listen to channel A, channel B
and/or Talk back signal.
Environmental
Temperature
Operating 150 C to 400 C X X X
Storage - 400 C to 600 C X X X
Humidity 5% to 90% X X X
Warm-up Time 10 minutes for instruments stored at room X X X

temperature
Dimensions and Weight GSI 66 and GSI 67 GSI 68
Width 384 mm 480 mm
Height 74 mm 74 mm
Depth 269 mm 269 mm
Weight 2 kg 2,6 kg
Power Consumption 20 VA 40 VA
Mains 66 67 68
Voltage 115 or 230 V Set at factory X X X
Voltage variation + - 10 % X X X
Frequency range 50 - 60 Hz X X X
Frequency variation +-5% X X X
Fuses Mains 115 V T 400 mAL 250V X X X
Mains 230 V T 200 mAL 250V

Secondary fuses +/- 12V supply TT 250 mAL 250V X X
(internal)
+/- 12V supply T 500 mAL 250V X
+5V supply T 500 mAL 250V X X
X
+5V supply T 630 mAL 250V
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Interrupter Switch 66 67 68
This electronic switch turns the stimulus signal
ON/OFF with minimal audible distortion
Modes
Normal state Stimulus OFF X X X
Activated state Stimulus ON X X X
Rise/Fall time 20/50 ms X X X
ON/OFF Ratio With the tone switch OFF, the output is 10 X X X

dB below standard reference equivalent
threshold for any 1/3 octave band with HL
setting of 60 dB or below
Cross Channel leakage At HL settings of 70 dB or greater, X X X

unwanted signals in the non test earphone
is >70 dB below the test tone in the test
earphone
Stimulus
Types
Continuous Tone X X X
Pulsed Tone X X X
Format
Continuous X X X
Steady when present bar depressed

Pulsed X X X
2.5 pulses / sec

Transducers
Test head set The test headset is comprised of a pair of X X X
200170 Telephonics TDH-39 earphones 10 ohm, MX

41 AR Cushions, headband and cords.
Bone conductor The bone vibrator consists of a Radio-Ear B N/A X X
assembly 71 bone vibrator 10 ohm, headband and a
200000 cord.
Free Field System The sound field system is comprised of a N/A (X) (X)
200700 (Optional) pair of speakers with an integrated

amplifier.
Insert Earphones A pair of matched EAR-TONE™ 3A 10-ohm (X) (X) (X)
100360 (Optional) receivers including 350 + 50 EAR-LINK Tips.

Headband Static Force
4 N to 5 N when earphones are 145 mm X X X
apart.
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66 67 68
Earphone Cushion X X X
Attenuation
Frequency (Hz) Attenuation (dB)
125 6.5
250 4.5
500 7.0
750 10.0
1000 15.5
1500 18.5
2000 26.0
3000 30.5
4000 33.0
6000 27.0
8000 24.5
Accessories Supplied
200170 Test Headset TDH 39 -10 ohm with X X X
MX 41 AR Cushions
200000 Bone conductor B 71 - 10 ohm with N/A X X
assembly headband and cord
200060 Patient Response X X X
switch
550114 Power Cord Europe (unless X X X
otherwise ordered)
370159 Monitor Headset N/A N/A X
200640 User Manual GSI66 English X
Optional Accessories
200700 Free Field System N/A (X) (X)
100360 Insert Earphones EAR-TONE 3A, (X) (X) (X)

10ohm
100810 SA 20 Printer (X) (X) (X)
200020 Earphone (X) (X) (X)

enclosures
500108 Carrying Case GSI 66 / GSI 67 (X) (X) N/A
500176 Carrying Case GSI 68 N/A N/A (X)
370155 Live Speech / N/A N/A (X)

Monitor Headset
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
GSI 66
The GSI 66 Audiometer is a microprocessor-controlled audiometer for use in the screening
diagnostic environment.
The clearly labelled front panel controls and full frequency range makes accurate, reliable testing a
simple matter.
The GSI 66 is an automatic pure tone audiometer that determines the thresholds automatically
according to the international standard ISO 8253-1.
This method is a rapid and reliable method for determining a patient’s hearing thresholds.
The GSI 66 has many unique features, which makes it one of the most time effective and reliable
audiometers on the market today.
The various test functions are easily selected through use of the ergonomically designed front key-
panel.
All selected parameters are displayed on a backlighted Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The GSI 66 has the capability to print the stored audiograms, via the RS 232 interface, to a
dedicated SA 20 printer or to an HP Desk Jet printer (needs a serial to parallel converter), or to
transfer the test data to a Personal Computer directly.
The GSI 66 is equipped with a set-up function where certain parameters can be set according to
individual needs.
• Enter/Change the users name and address (which is printed on the printout), 5 rows with 32
characters each available
• Enter/Change personal information in 8 additional rows, each with 32 characters, which will
be printed in the “Notes” area of the audiometer printout (as from version 4.23)
• Set the internal memory on/off
• Enable/Disable patient ID number
• Change between headphone TDH or EAR-TONE
• Set the lowest test value
• Set the maximum test level (as from version 4.23)
• Set the RS 232 output to printer HP DeskJet, SA 20 or computer
• Exclude/Include test frequencies
• Enable/Disable patient ID number
• Set the timer for 1.3 seconds minimum tone duration on/off (as from version 4.10)
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• Set the desired date format (as from version 4.23)
• Set calculation of H-factor on/off (Request from British RAF) (as from version 4.10)
The GSI 66 has a numeric keypad so that the patient identification number can be entered (up to 16
digits).
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GSI 67
The GSI 67 Diagnostic Audiometer is a Type 3 microprocessor controlled audiometer for use in the
clinical/diagnostic environment.
The clearly labelled front panel controls and full frequency range make accurate, reliable testing a
simple matter.
The GSI 67 provides a variety of output routing of the test signal, either through earphones (TDH-
39), a BONE vibrator (B71), optional Free-Field system, and/or optional paired Insert Phones (EAR-
TONE).
panel. The Tracking feature allows the operator to synchronise intensity changes for tones with the
intensity of the masking noise.
All selected parameters, are displayed on a backlighted Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The GSI 67 has the capability to print the stored audiograms via the RS 232 interface using the
dedicated SA 20 printer or on a HP Desk Jet printer (needs a serial to parallel converter), or to
This section is used to describe the Controls and Connectors of the GSI 67.
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GSI 68
The GSI 68 Diagnostic Audiometer is a microprocessor-controlled audiometer with air, bone

masking and speech test capability for use in the clinical/diagnostic environment.
The clearly labelled front panel controls and full frequency range make accurate, reliable testing a
simple matter.
The GSI 68 provides a variety of output routing of the test signal, either through earphones
(matched TDH-39), a BONE vibrator (B71), optional Free-Field system, and/or optional paired Insert
Phones (EAR-TONE). The GSI 68 can carry out speech test either live speech via an optional
microphone or recorded speech from a CD or tape player.
panel. The Tracking feature allows the operator to synchronise intensity changes for tones with the
intensity of the masking noise.
All selected parameters are displayed on a backlighted Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The GSI 68 has the capability to print the stored audiograms, via the RS 232 interface, on a
dedicated SA 20 printer or on an HP Desk Jet printer (needs a serial to parallel converter), or to
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FRONT PANEL
Front Panel GSI 66

TONE dB HL Use this dial to adjust the level of the output and the talk forward
microphone in 5 dB steps.
PRESENT Press this button to present the Test tone.
FREQUENCY Hz Use this dial to select desired frequency.
ENTER Close each input with an ENTER to make the GSI 66 proceed to next
item.
EAR/TDH Use this switch to toggle between EAR-Tone and TDH39 headset
DISPLAY Use this switch to show determined thresholds on the display when in
manual mode.
RUN Used to start the automatic test sequence.
STOP This button is used to stop a test sequence both automatic and manual.
PAUSE This button is used to pause the test sequence in automatic mode.
X Use to activate pulsed and for special functions and in the set-up menu.
PRINT Use this switch to make a hard copy on an external printer or to transmit
test results to a computer.
MIC Use to activate the built-in talk forward microphone. The level can be
adjusted with the TONE dB HL dial.
Manual Use this switch to alter between auto/manual tests.
Left/Right Use to choose proper ear to be tested.
Display The GSI 66 is equipped with a backlighted, alphanumeric, Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) which is used to display all of the testing information from
the instrument.
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Front Panel GSI 67

TONE dB HL Use this dial to adjust the level of the output and the talk forward
microphone in 5 dB steps. Pressing the PRESENT-button located next to
this dial provides the test-tone.
PRESENT Present the Test tone.
NOISE dB HL Use this dial to adjust the output of the masking noise in 5 dB steps.
Press the button located next to this dial to turn masking noise ON and
OFF.
PRESENT 0/I Use this button to turn masking noise ON and OFF.
AIR/BONE Use this switch to toggle between AIR and BONE conduction.
manual mode.
NEW Used to start up with a new patient and to erase internal memory-
FF Used to select Free Field output (external amplifier needed).
X Used for special functions and in the set-up menu.
MIC Use this switch to activate the built in talk forward microphone. The level
can be adjusted with the dial TONE dB HL.
AUTO Use this switch to start the automatic test sequence.
PULSE Use to toggle between pulsed and continuous test tone.
Display The GSI 67 is equipped with a back lighted, alpha numeric, Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) that is used to display all of the testing information from
the instrument.
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Front Panel GSI 68

TONE dB HL/CH A Use this dial to adjust the level of the output for pure tone, speech
channel A and the talk forward microphone in 5 dB steps.
PRESENT Press this button to present the Test tone and in speech mode to turn
channel A on and off.
Use this dial to adjust the output of the masking noise and speech
NOISE dB HL/CH B
channel B in 5 dB steps.
PRESENT Use this button to turn masking noise ON and OFF and in speech mode
to turn channel B on and off.
AIR/BONE Use this switch to toggle between AIR and BONE conduction.
manual mode.
NEW Use to start up with a new patient and to erase internal memory.
FF Use to select Free Field output (external amplifier needed).
X Use to toggle between pulsed and continuous test tone, to activate
synchronous masking and for special functions and in the set-up menu.
MIC Use to activate the built-in talk forward microphone. The level can be
adjusted with the TONE dB HL dial.
AUTO Use this switch to start the automatic test sequence.
SPEECH Use this to select and deselect speech mode
LEFT SECTION
CH A This rotary control adjusts the intensity of the stimuli in channel A
presented in the operators monitor headphone. When internal speech
noise is selected the monitor function is disabled
TALK BACK This rotary control adjusts the intensity of the patient’s voice in the
operators monitor headphone
CH B This rotary control adjusts the intensity of the stimuli in channel A
presented in the operators monitor headphone. When the internal
speech noise is selected the monitor function is disabled
MIC The mic push buttons provides input capability from the optional live
speech microphone.
IN1 In 1 accept recorded speech material from an optional CD player or two
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channel tape cassette recorder.

IN2 In 1 accept recorded speech material from an optional CD player or two
channel tape cassette recorder.
NOISE The noise push-button selects speech noise. This is a white noise filtered
to a low and middle frequency band, simulating the average spectrum of
conversational speech
Display The GSI 68 is equipped with a backlighted, alphanumeric, Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD) which is used to display all of the testing information from
the instrument.
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REAR PANEL
Rear Panel GSI 66
Power Cord Input Connection for the mains lead.
I/0 Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF
AIR (Red) TDH 39 Headset jack - ¼ inch stereo jack

Position Function Output voltage Impedance
Tip Left output 1 uV to 5 V RMS 300 ohm or less
Ring Right output 1 uV to 5 V RMS 300 ohm or less
Shield Gnd
EAR (White) EAR-Tone insert phone jack - ¼ inch stereo jack

Shield Gnd
PAT.R (Yellow) Patient response switch jack - ¼ inch stereo jack

Position Function Voltage Impedance
Tip 5V out
Ring Response input 2 kohm
2 (not used)
Shield Response input 2 kohm
RELAY (Black) Auto-test ready relay - ¼ inch monaural jack

Position Function
Tip Terminal A On completion of auto-test there will be
contact between A and B. The terminals A
Shield Terminal B
and B are insulated from all other
in/outputs. See the section titled Special
Capabilities.
RS 232 RS 232 interface to printer/computer – 9 pin D-SUB female
Pin Function Voltage
2 TxD (out) -10 to 10V
3 RxD (in) -10 to 10V
5 Gnd
7 CTS (in) -10 to 10V
8 RTS (out) -10 to 10V
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Rear Panel GSI 67

I/0 Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF.

Shield Gnd
BONE (Blue) B71 Bone vibrator jack - ¼ inch monaural jack

Tip Output 1 uV to 5 V RMS 300 ohm or less
Shield Gnd
FF AMPL (Green) Jack for an external Free Field amplifier - ¼ inch stereo jack
Shield Gnd

Tip 5V out
2 (not used)

Position Function
Shield Terminal B
Capabilities.
3 RxD (in) -10 to 10V
5 Gnd
7 CTS (in) -10 to 10V
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Rear Panel GSI 68
I/0 Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF

Shield Gnd
BONE (Blue) B71 Bone vibrator jack - ¼ inch monaural jack

Tip Output 1 uV to 5 V RMS 300 ohm or less
Shield Gnd
FF AMPL (Green) Jack for an external Free Field amplifier - ¼ inch stereo jack
Shield Gnd

Tip 5V out
2 (not used)

Position Function
Shield Terminal B
Capabilities.
IN1, IN2 Input jacks for optional stereo tape cassette or CD player – RCA plug
Position Function Nominal Min/Max. Impedance
input RMS input RMS
Centre Signal 0.40 V 0.16/ 5 V 22 kohm
Shield GND
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MIC (Black) Speech microphone (dynamic type) input for live speech tests ¼ inch
monaural jack
Position Function Input Voltage Impedance
Tip Signal Max. 4 V p-p <10 kohm
Shield Gnd
TALK BACK (White) Talk back microphone (electret type) input - ¼ inch monaural jack
Position Function Input Voltage Impedance
Tip Signal and Max. 4 V p-p <10 kohm
+5V DC
Shield Gnd
MONITOR (Grey) Monitor output ¼ inch stereo jack

Position Function Output Voltage Impedance
Tip Signal output Max. 5V p-p <10 ohm
Ring Signal output Max. 5V p-p <10 ohm
Shield

3 RxD (in) -10 to 10V
5 Gnd
7 CTS (in) -10 to 10V
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OPERATION OF CONTROLS
General
All controls are valid once the power up initialisation is complete, except for special cases in auto
mode: a control can only be used in the intermission between two test-tones.
NOTE
PRESSING NEW, STOP, MIC ETC. WHILE A TEST-TONE IS PROVIDED WILL HAVE NO
EFFECT.
Power up initialisation
When the power switch is set to the ON position the instrument will go through the following
initialisation process:
All internal and external hardware components of the microprocessor system will be initialised for
the required type of operation.
The LCD will be turned on to indicate that the power up initialisation is in progress.
GSI 66
G S I 6 6 A U D I O ME T E R
#
V e r X . X X
X.XX is the software version.
After initialisation, the instrument will remain idle with all controls active and the display will
automatically change to show:
D a t e : Y Y - MM - D D
P a t i e n t N o # n n
#nn is the number of audiograms stored in the internal
memory. Please note that this figure is only seen if the
internal memory is activated. Refer to the chapter Set-Up
Menu in this manual.
Please note that, as from version 4.23, the format of the
date presentation can be altered in the SetUp menu, and
will be presented in the chosen format. When shipped from
factory the format is set to YY-MM-DD.
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To go to manual mode press ENTER twice and when the display shows:
A U T O / m a n u a l
press MANUAL (1) followed by ENTER.
GSI 67
GS I 6 7 V E R . # X . X X
All current controls and displays will be initialised to their currently selected positions selected in
the Set Up Menu.
A I R 1 0 1 0 0 0
# X X R I G H T
#XX is the number of audiograms stored in the internal

internal memory is activated.
Refer to chapter SET-UP MENU in this manual.
GSI 68
G S I 6 8 V E R . # X . X X
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All current controls and displays will be initialised to their currently selected positions selected in
the Set Up Menu.
A I R 1 0 1 0 0 0
# X X R I G H T
#XX is the number of audiograms stored in the internal

internal memory is activated.
Refer to chapter SET-UP MENU in this manual.
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SET-UP MENU
General
This menu facility allows the user to activate some of the functions and to choose the printer to be
connected.
On delivery the GSI 66-67-68 are set to (unless otherwise is specified when ordering):
GSI 66 GSI 67 GSI 68

Row 1-5 Empty Empty Empty
Row 06-13 Empty N/A N/A
(Version 4.23 and
higher only)
Memory On On On
Pat ID On Off Off
Printer SA 20 SA 20 SA 20
Language English N/A N/A
Earphones TDH 39 N/A N/A
Lowest test value 10 dB N/A N/A
Highest test value 110 dB N/A N/A
(Version 4.23 and
higher only)
Frequencies set to off 125, 750 and 1500 Hz All set to on All set to on
1.3 sec. timer On On On
Date YY-MM-DD Not selectable Not selectable
(Version 4.23 and
higher only)
H-factor Off N/A N/A
Set-up menu GSI 66

To enter the SET-UP MENU, press the button X along with power on.
After power on, release the button and the display will, for about a
second, show:
R o w 0 1
There is a possibility to store a maximum of 13 rows (in versions prior

to 4.23 there are only 5 rows available), with a maximum of 32
characters in each row. The first five rows will be printed in the upper
left corner of the audiogram, and are reserved for the name, address
etc. to the clinic. The remaining 8 rows (version 4.23 and higher only)
(row 06 through 13) will be printed in the area “Notes” in the
audiogram, and can be used to pre program specific questions like
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“Works in noisy environment Y/N”, “Uses hearing protectors Y/N” etc.

Move the cursor to the desired position with the TONE dB HL dial and
choose each character with the FREQUENCY Hz dial.
Press ENTER to go to row 02 etc.
To erase a character turn the TONE dB HL dial counter clockwise,
Press ENTER:
S e t u p
M e m o r y O n
Toggle between ON and OFF with the button X to activate the

internal memory or not.
Press ENTER.
The display now shows:
S e t u p
I d N u m b e r O n
Toggle between ON and OFF with the button X. ON enables the user
to enter a patient ID number via the internal keypad.
Press ENTER.
S e t u p
P r i n t e r S A 2 0
Define the type of printer to connect. Choose between SA 20, HP

DeskJet (HP DJ) or Computer with the button X.
Press ENTER.
S e t u p
L a n g u a g e x x x
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Define what language is preferred in the printouts. You can choose

from SWE (Swedish) or ENG (English) with the button X.
Press ENTER.
S e t u p
E a r p h o n e s X X
Select earphone type Choose the default type of phones to be used TDH 39 or insert
earphones EAR-Tone 3A with the button X. Please note that the
audiometer must be calibrated to the type of earphone you select.
Contact your GSI dealer for further information.
Press ENTER.
The display now shows;
S e t u p
L e v e l X X d B
Lowest test value The default lowest test level for an automatic test can be altered
between –10 and +80 dB by turning the TONE dB HL dial.
Press ENTER.
S e t u p
M a x L e v e l X X X d B
Highest test value The default highest test level for an automatic test can be altered
Only valid in version 4.23 between 00 and +110 dB by turning the TONE dB HL dial. The max
and higher level can however never be set to a level lower that 10 dB above the
lowest test level.
Press ENTER.
S e t u p
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F r e q 1 2 5 H z N o
Exclude/Include Frequency selection.

frequencies
This screen allows you to exclude never-used frequencies.
Yes means that the frequency will be INCLUDED in the tests.
No means that the frequency will be EXCLUDED from the tests.
Press the X button to toggle Yes or No, and turn the Frequency Hz
dial to display the next frequency. Select Yes or No and repeat these
steps through all available frequencies.
When finished, press ENTER.
S e t u p
T o n e 1 . 3 s e c ON
Automatic 1.3 sec. tone This screen allows you to enable/disable the automatic 1.3 sec tone
duration duration.
Only valid in version 4.10
On means that the minimum duration of the test tone is 1.3 seconds
and higher
even if the PRESENT button is depressed for only a short time.
Off means that the tone is presented for as long as the PRESENT
button is depressed.
Press the X button to toggle between On and Off.
N.B. The timer selection is only effective in manual mode.
S e t u p
D a t e Y Y - MM - D D
Set the date format This screen allows you to set the desired format of date presentation.
Only valid in version 4.23
The possible formats are YY-MM-DD, MM/DD/YY and DD-MM-YY.
and higher
You select the desired format by pressing the X button until the
desired format is shown in the display.
S e t u p
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H - f a c t o r O f f
Calculation of H-factor For British RAF a function for calculation of a H-factor (Hearing-factor)
Only valid in version 4.10 is included in the GSI 66.
and higher
Press the X button to toggle between On and Off.
When finished, press ENTER and the GSI 66 will leave the SET-UP
menu and return to its stand by mode.
Set the real-time clock When in stand by mode (date is shown on the display) press PAUSE
followed by ENTER.
D a t e : Y Y - MM - D D
T i m e : X X : X X : X X
Note that the two upper left figures (YY) are flashing. To change use
the FREQUENCY Hz dial and to move the cursor use the TONE dB
HL dial, or the ENTER button.
Note that in versions prior to 4.23, the date is always in the format YY-
MM-DD. In version 4.23 and higher the format for date presentation
might have been changed in the SetUp menu.
When correct date and time is set press ENTER to return to stand by
mode.
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Set-up menu GSI 67

After power on release the button and the display will for about a
second show:
R o w 1
There is a possibility to store a maximum of 5 rows with a maximum of

32 characters in each row that will be printed in the upper left corner
of the audiogram.
Press NEW to go to row 2 etc.
To erase a character turn the TONE dB HL dial counter clockwise.
Press NEW:
S E T U P
M E MO R Y O N
Choose between ON and OFF with the button X to activate the

Press NEW.
S E T U P
I D n u m b e r O F F
Choose between ON and OFF with the button X. ON enables the

users to enter a patient ID number via the internal keypad.
Press NEW.
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S E T U P
P R I N T E R S A 2 0
Define the type of printer to connect. Choose between HP DeskJet

(HP DJ), SA 20, Computer or Computer 2 with the button X. Please
note that “Computer 2” is only available in firmware version 6.22 and
higher.
Press NEW
S E T U P
F R E Q 1 2 5 H z Y E S
This function makes it possible to exclude never used frequencies.

Choose between YES or NO by pressing X and then use the
FREQUENCY Hz dial to set next frequency and chose YES or NO by
pressing X. Scroll through all frequencies and chose YES or NO.
YES means that the frequency will be included in the tests. No means
that the frequency will be excluded from the tests.
Press NEW.
The display now show:
S E T U P
T O N E 1 . 3 s e c O N
duration duration.
ON means that the minimum duration of the test tone is 1.3 seconds
even if the PRESENT button only is depressed for a short time.
OFF means that the tone is presented for as long as the PRESENT
Press the X button to choose ON or OFF
When finished, press NEW.
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D A T E : Y Y - MM - D D
T I M E : H H : MM : S S
The YY-value will be flashing.

To adjust date and time move to desired position with the TONE dB
HL dial, or the X button, and set correct value with the FREQUENCY
Hz dial.
Exit to normal mode by pressing NEW
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Set-up menu GSI 68

After power on, release the button and the display will for about a
second show:
R o w 1
There is a possibility to store a maximum of 5 rows, with a maximum of

32 characters in each row that will be printed in the upper left corner
of the audiogram.
Press NEW to go to row 2 etc.
To erase a character turn the TONE dB HL dial counter clockwise
Press NEW:
S E T U P
M E MO R Y O N
Toggle between ON and OFF with the button X to activate the

Press NEW.
S E T U P
P A T I E N T N O O N
Toggle between ON and OFF with the button X. ON enables the user
to enter a patient ID number via the internal keypad.
Press NEW.
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S E T U P
P R I N T E R S A 2 0
Define the type of printer to connect. Choose between HP DeskJet

(HP DJ), SA 20, Computer or Computer 2 with the button X. Please
note that “Computer 2” is only available in firmware version 2.14 and
higher.
Press NEW
S E T U P
F R E Q 1 2 5 H z N O
Frequency selection
This screen allows you to exclude never-used frequencies.
YES means that the frequency will be INCLUDED in the tests.
NO means that the frequency will be EXCLUDED in the tests.
Press the X button to choose YES or NO, and turn the Frequency Hz
dial to display the next frequency. Select YES or No, and repeat these
steps through all available frequencies.
S E T U P
T O N E 1 . 3 s e c O N
duration duration.
ON means that the minimum duration of the test tone is 1.3 seconds
even if the PRESENT button only is depressed for a short time.
OFF means that the tone is presented for as long as the PRESENT
Press the X button to choose ON or OFF
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D A T E : Y Y - MM - D D
T I M E : H H : MM : S S
To adjust date and time, move to the desired position with the TONE
dB dial, or the X button, and set the correct value with the
FREQUENCY Hz dial.
Exit to normal mode by pressing NEW.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Routine Maintenance
Biological Calibration The microprocessor based circuit design of the GSI 66-67-68
Check Audiometers should provide trouble-free service for a long time. It is
recommended however to routinely make and file the audiogram of
one person who will be available for this purpose. This person (or
group of persons) should have a known stable audiometric curve that
does not exceed 25 dB HL at any frequency. For consistency, do this
when the audiometer is first installed, and on a regular basis
thereafter. Remember that the individuals threshold can shift by 5 dB
from day to day; however, variations that exceed this range may point
to difficulties that require attention.
Periodic Checks The routine maintenance checks described below may point to the
source of some instrument problems. If they do not: have a service
technician check the instrument before further use. The checks should
be made at periodic intervals, even if biologic checks reveal no
problems. These procedures assume normal hearing of the person
doing the checking.
Earphones and Bone With extended use, earphones and bone vibrator cords tend to fray
vibrator cords internally at the connectors. This fraying will ultimately change the
signal level or cause complete signal failures as the cord is flexed.
To check for either condition, turn on the GSI 66-67-68. Set the HL to
a comfortably audible level. Activate the PRESENT button. Flex the
cord next to the plug at both ends of each earphone. Listen for an
intermittent signal, abrupt changes in the signal level, or a scratchy
sound riding over the signal that coincides with the flexing of the cord.
The presence of any of these conditions signifies that the cord should
be replaced.
Repeat the test for the other earphone, the bone vibrator and any
other optional sound transmitter.
Hum and Noise Turn the Hearing Level control from 0 to 60 dB HL and activate the
interrupter at all levels. Listen through the earphones for low
frequency hum and any other noise. Some audible noise at levels
above 70 dB is permissible. If these noises are detected below 70 dB
HL, schedule the audiometer for maintenance.
Distortion and Frequency Make this check by listening to the GSI 66-67-68 output through the
Shift earphones and activating the interrupter for all frequencies at a loud
but not uncomfortable level (70 to 80 dB HL for normal ears). Listen
also to ascertain that the signal frequencies change appropriately
when the Frequency dial is operated. If distortion is heard in one
earphone but not in the other, the chances are high that the earphone
is at fault and should be replaced. In any case, the audiometer should
be scheduled for immediate maintenance.
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Internal Controls Check Should the front panel controls lock into one state and you are not
able to change any of the parameters, turn off the power. Wait one
minute and turn the power back on.
Bone Vibrator Check This check must be performed in a quiet environment or in a sound
(not GSI 66) room. With the frequency Hz set to 2000 Hz, the Hearing Level set at
40 dB HL and the bone vibrator positioned properly, the tone should
be clearly audible to a person with a hearing loss not in excess of 25
dB. When a bone vibrator fails this test, the calibration should be
verified. If the bone vibrator cannot be calibrated to specifications, it
should be replaced.
Masking Level Check Activate the masking noise. Listen for a smooth, even hiss with the
(not GSI 66) level control set at 50 dB HL.
Talk Forward Check Speech should be clearly audible (in the earphones) when spoken in a
normal tone with the control set at 60 dB.
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CALIBRATION
Calibration should be carried out by specially trained personnel only.
General
A special calibration mode is used to perform the transducer calibration only using the front panel
buttons and the turning dials.
Calibration should be performed at yearly intervals and also when earphones/ bone conductors are
changed and after all service.
The calibration values are stored in an EEPROM together with a checksum and are set by the
calibration routine described below.
Upon selection of each frequency and transducer, the checksum’s integrity is checked.
Should the checksum fail, the affected transducer/frequency is disabled and the message (”CAL.”)
will be displayed. All other combinations may still be used.
The GSI 66-67-68 automatically handles the dB (SPL) - dB (HL) correction according to ISO389
standard Table 1 (coupler IEC 303, B&K 4152) and the calibration is done only to compensate for
the spread of headphones / bone conductor sensitivity.
Note that you still have to compensate for your calibration microphone (or artificial mastoid’s)
non-linearity.
If you are using a coupler according to IEC 318 you must compensate for the difference
between that coupler and the IEC 303, see table IEC303 / IEC318 below.
Before entering the calibration mode note which frequencies are activated by turning the
FREQUENCY Hz dial. When entering the calibration mode all 11 frequencies will be set to on and
the not wanted frequencies has to be deactivated manually.
At delivery of GSI 67 and 68 all frequencies are activated but the user might have deactivated some
of them. At delivery of GSI 66 125, 750 and 1500 Hz are deactivated.
QUICK REFERENCE TO ENTER CALIBRATION AND SET UP MENU

Please note that entering calibration mode will erase all patient data from memory except in
GSI 66 version 4.23 and higher, GSI 67 version 6.22 and higher and GSI 68 version 2.14 and
higher.
GSI 66 GSI 67 GSI 68

Enter cal. Mode PRESENT and PRESENT and PRESENT and
(while power on) DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY
Leave cal. Mode and First MIC then X First MIC and then FF First MIC and then FF
store cal. Data.
Enter set up X X X
(while power on)
Change in set up X X X
Step fwd in set up ENTER NEW NEW
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Calibration of GSI 66
Enter the calibration mode by keeping the keys PRESENT and DISPLAY (8) depressed while
turning the audiometer on.
In versions prior to 4.23 this will erase all patient data from the internal memory and change some
settings in the Set-Up menu.
In version 4.23 and higher you will keep all patient memory, and SetUp settings intact when
entering the calibration mode this way.
Valid for version 4.23 and higher: If you want to change the settings in the SetUp menu before
printing the calibration sheet you must Press and hold the Patient Response Switch together with
the PRESENT and DISPLAY (8) buttons while turning the audiometer on. This also erases all patient
data from the memory.
The display will for a few seconds show:
G S I 6 6 A U D I O M E T E R
V e r . # X . X X
And then change to (valid only in version 4.23 and higher):
D a t e : Y Y - M M - D D
T i m e : h h : m m : s s
Set the Note that the two upper left characters are flashing (YY). N.B.The format for
correct date presentation might have been changed in the SetUp menu.
date and To change, use the FREQUENCY Hz dial and to move the cursor, use the
time TONE dB HL dial or the ENTER button. The seconds cannot be set.
(Ver 4.23
and higher When the correct date and time is set, press ENTER
only!)
The display shows for a few seconds (valid for all versions):
W A I T
When the processor has checked the stored calibration values the display changes to:
T D H 7 0 S P L 1 2 5 H z
X X X R I G H T
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TDH Indicates that TDH is selected. To change to EAR-tone press EAR/TDH.

70SPL When calibrating TDH 39 headset or EAR-tone insert phones for pure tone the
conversion between dB (SPL) and dB (HL) is in the GSI 66 software. This is done
for your convenience, making the calibration very fast and easy to carry out.
70 dB should be read on the sound-pressure level meter for all frequencies +
the correction factor for the sound-pressure level meter/microphone.
To adjust the output turn the TONE dB HL dial.
Please note that the conversion is for TDH 39 and coupler IEC 303 (B&K 4152)
according to ISO389 1991 for Pure Tone.
For the EAR-tone output the conversion is for EAR-tone 3-A insert phones and a
coupler complying to IEC 126
125 To change frequency, turn the FREQUENCY Hz dial.
XXX The calibration value for the selected frequency and transducer.
If a printer is connected all calibration values together with the actual settings in
the Set Up menu can be printed. If not please make a note for each frequency
and transducer. Store for future reference.
Right Selected ear to be calibrated. To change just press Left/Right.
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Calibration procedure
TDH 39
Attach the Right earphone to the artificial ear and check that the reading on the Sound pressure
Level Meter is 70 dB for all frequencies (+ the correction factor for the sound-pressure level
meter/microphone) adjust if necessary with TONE dB dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB
steps.
If no printer is connected make a note for future reference.
Select Left with Left/Right and repeat for Left earphone.

(It is possible to copy all values for Right earphone to Left earphone. Press PRESENT followed by
ENTER).
EAR-TONE
If EAR-tone is to be used instead of TDH 39 the calibration procedure is exactly the same. The GSI
66 (only GSI 66 not 67 or 68) automatically handles the dB (SPL) - dB (HL) correction according to
ISO389 standard Table X (coupler IEC 126).
You just press EAR/TDH button once and the display changes to EAR in the top left corner instead
of TDH.
Saving calibration values
Press MIC (0) and keep it depressed while pressing X (4). The message SAVING CALIBRATION
DATA is shown on the display. When the display changes to CHECKING you can release the two
buttons.
IMPORTANT!!!
Keep the two buttons depressed as long as the message SAVING
CALIBRATION DATA is visible on the screen, otherwise calibration
values will be lost
After saving the GSI 66 is reading the EEPROM, checking that all values are correctly stored.
In versions prior to 4.23 the GSI 66 will now enter the SET-UP menu. In version 4.23 and higher the
audiometer will instead go directly to the printout of the calibration sheet, unless the Patient
Response Switch was pressed simultaneously when entering the calibration mode.
In version 4.23 and higher, when the calibration mode is entered with the Patient Response Switch
pressed, the GSI 66 will after the completion of the SetUp menu settings allow you to enter the
serial number of the instrument:
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S e t u p
S e r i a l N o : X X X X
This is entered at the factory, and should never be changed, unless the
EEPROM, IC32 where this information is stored, has been replaced.
The cursor marks the first of the four digits, and the correct serial number is
entered with the numeric buttons 0-9. When a button is pressed the cursor
automatically moves to the next position. The cursor can also be moved with
the FREQUENCY Hz dial. When the last digit is entered, press ENTER and the
calibration sheet printout menu will show in the display if a printer is connected.
P r i n t = S A 2 0
X = H P D J
Press the PRINT or the X button, depending on what printer is connected to the
GSI 66. If no printer is connected, this display screen will not be shown.
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Enter the calibration mode by keeping the keys PRESENT and DISPLAY (8) depressed while
turning the audiometer on.
This will erase all patient data from the internal memory except in version 6.22 or higher. To erase
all patient data, and enter the SetUp menu in version 6.22 or higher, after saving the calibration
data you will, in addition to the above-mentioned buttons, have to press the Patient Response
Switch while turning the audiometer on.
The display will show for a few seconds:
A I R 7 0 1 2 5
W A I T R I G H T
And then:
A I R 7 0 1 2 5
X X X R I G H T
AIR Indicates that AIR is selected. To change to BONE press AIR/BONE and for
Free Field, press FF.
70 When calibrating TDH 39 headset and Bone vibrator B71 for pure tone and TDH
39 for masking the conversion between dB (SPL) and dB (HL) is in the GSI 67
software. This is done for your convenience making the calibration very fast and
easy to carry out.
70 dB should be read on the sound level meter for all frequencies + the
correction factor for the sound level meter/microphone and mechanical coupler.
To adjust the output turn the TONE dB HL dial, or when calibrating NB noise
you adjust the output by turning the NOISE dB HL dial.
Please note that the conversion is for TDH 39 and coupler IEC 303 B&K (4152)
according to ISO389 1991 for Pure Tone and ISO 389-4, Table 1, 1/3 octave for
Narrow Band noise and for B71 Bone Vibrator, mechanical coupler IEC 373
(B&K 4930) according to ISO 389-3.
For Free Field there are no conversion between dB (SPL) and dB (HL) in the GSI
67 software. The output for Free-Field and Diffuse-Field listening (frontal
incidence) is listed below.
If EAR-TONE is to be used the difference in the conversion between dB (SPL)
and dB (HL) must be added. See table below.
XXX The calibration value at the selected frequency and transducer.
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Calibration procedure
TDH 39
Attach the Right earphone to the artificial ear and check that the reading on the Sound Level Meter
is 70 dB for all frequencies (+ the correction factor for the sound level meter/microphone) adjust if
necessary with TONE dB HL dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
Select Left earphone with Left/Right and repeat the above procedure.
NEW). N.B. This operation copies all values (pure tone, NB noise and FF) set for the Right
earphone to the Left earphone.
Select Right ear and turn on the masking noise with the PRESENT 0/I button.
A I R 7 0 Y Y Y Y 7 0
X X X R I G H T
Where YYYY is the selected frequency.
The display shows which earphone the noise is presented in.

Read 70 dB for all frequencies and adjust if necessary with the NOISE dB HL dial.
Select Left with the Left/Right button and repeat for Left earphone.
NEW). N.B. This operation copies all values (pure tone, NB noise and FF) set for the Right
earphone to the Left earphone.
Turn off the masking noise with PRESENT 0/I
EAR-TONE
If EAR-TONE is to be used instead of TDH 39 the following readings should be done on the Sound
pressure Level Meter instead of 70 dB using a coupler according to IEC 126:
125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
50.5 58.5 64.5 65.0 62.5 65.5 64.0 63.5 67.0 57.5 54.5
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B71 BONE CONDUCTOR
To select Bone press AIR/BONE and the display will show:
B O N E 7 0 Y Y Y Y
X X X R I G H T
Attach the bone conductor to the artificial mastoid and read 70 dB for all frequencies and adjust if
necessary with the TONE dB HL dial. Don’t forget to add the correction factors for your artificial
mastoid!
The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
It is all the same if Left or Right is selected.
Free-Field
If the optional Free Field system is connected with a left and a right speaker press the button FF.
Position the Sound Level Meter Microphone at the expected patient head position. This must be no
greater than 1 m from the speaker to insure the minimum published GSI 67 output limits.
Each speaker (Left and / or Right), Tone and Noise should be calibrated.
Select appropriate speaker with the button Left/Right. Adjust with the TONE dB HL dial until the
Sound Level Meter reads the target SPL according to the tables below.
The attenuator is fixed to 60 dB (HL) for 125 and 250 Hz and to 70 dB (HL) for remaining
frequencies.
Output for Free-Field listening (frontal incidence)

125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
82.0 71.0 74.0 72.0 72.0 70.5 68.5 64.0 63.5 72.5 81.5
Output for Diffuse-Field listening (frontal incidence)

125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
82.0 71.0 73.5 71.0 70.5 69.0 68.5 66.0 65.0 69.5 75.5
Select Noise with the button PRESENT I/O and appropriate speaker. Adjust with the NOISE dB HL
dial until the Sound Level Meter reads the target SPL according to the tables above.
frequencies.
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Saving calibration values
Press MIC (0) and keep it depressed while pressing FF (4). The message SAVING CALIBRATION
DATA is shown on the display. When the display changes to CHECKING CALIBRATION DATA you
can release the two buttons.
IMPORTANT!!!
values will be lost
After saving, the GSI 67 is reading the EEPROM checking that all values are correctly stored.
In firmware versions prior to version 6.22, the GSI 67 will now enter the SET-UP menu. In version
6.22 or higher the SET-UP menu will only be entered if the Patient Response Switch has been
pressed while entering the calibration mode.
If a printer is connected to the GSI 67 this screen will show after saving the calibration data:
P r i n t = S A 2 0
X = H P D J
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Enter the calibration mode by keeping the keys PRESENT button close to the TONE dB HL dial
and DISPLAY (8) depressed while turning the audiometer on.
This will erase all patient data from the internal memory except in version 2.14 or higher. To erase
all patient data, and enter the SetUp menu in version 2.14 or higher, after saving the calibration
data you will, in addition to the above-mentioned buttons, have to press the Patient Response
Switch while turning the audiometer on.
The display will show for a few seconds:
A I R 7 0 1 2 5
W A I T R I G H T
And then:
A I R 7 0 1 2 5
X X X R I G H T
AIR Indicates that AIR is selected. To change to BONE press AIR/BONE and for
Free Field, press FF.
70 When calibrating TDH 39 headset and Bone vibrator B71 for pure tone and TDH
39 for masking the conversion between dB (SPL) and dB (HL) is in the GSI 67
software. This is done for your convenience making the calibration very fast and
easy to carry out.
70 dB should be read on the sound level meter for all frequencies + the
correction factor for the sound level meter/microphone and mechanical coupler.
To adjust the output turn the TONE dB HL dial, or when calibrating NB noise
you adjust the output by turning the NOISE dB HL dial.
Please note that the conversion is for TDH 39 and coupler IEC 303 B&K (4152)
according to ISO389 1991 for Pure Tone and ISO 389-4, Table 1, 1/3 octave for
Narrow Band noise and for B71 Bone Vibrator, mechanical coupler IEC 373
(B&K 4930) according to ISO 389-3.
For Free Field there are no conversion between dB (SPL) and dB (HL) in the GSI
68 software. The output for Free-Field and Diffuse-Field listening (frontal
incidence) is listed below.
If EAR-TONE is to be used the difference in the conversion between dB (SPL)
and dB (HL) must be added. See table below.
XXX The calibration value at the selected frequency and transducer.
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Calibration procedure Pure tone and narrow band noise
TDH 39
is 70 dB for all frequencies (+ the correction factor for the sound level meter/microphone) adjust if
necessary with TONE dB HL dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
Select Left earphone with Left/Right and repeat the above procedure.
(It is possible to copy all values for Right earphone to Left earphone. Press the PRESENT button
close to the TONE dB HL dial followed by NEW). N.B. This operation copies all values (pure
tone, NB noise and FF) set for the Right earphone to the Left earphone.
Select Right ear and turn on the masking noise with the PRESENT button close to the NOISE dB
HL dial.
A I R 7 0 Y Y Y Y 7 0
X X X R I G H T
Where YYYY is the selected frequency.
The display shows which earphone the noise is presented in.

Read 70 dB (SPL) on the sound level meter, plus the microphone correction factors, for all
frequencies and adjust if necessary with the NOISE dB HL dial.
Select Left with the Left/Right button and repeat for Left earphone.
(It is possible to copy all values for Right earphone to Left earphone. Press the PRESENT button
close to the TONE dB HL dial followed by NEW). N.B. This operation copies all values (pure
tone, NB noise and FF) set for the Right earphone to the Left earphone.
Turn off the masking noise by pressing the PRESENT button once more.
EAR-TONE
If EAR-TONE is to be used instead of TDH 39 the following readings should be done on the Sound
pressure Level Meter instead of 70 dB using a coupler according to IEC 126:
125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
50.5 58.5 64.5 65.0 62.5 65.5 64.0 63.5 67.0 57.5 54.5
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B71 BONE CONDUCTOR
To select Bone press AIR/BONE and the display will show:
B O N E 7 0 Y Y Y Y
X X X R I G H T
Attach the bone conductor to the artificial mastoid and read 70 dB for all frequencies and adjust if
necessary with the TONE dB HL dial. Don’t forget to add the correction factors for your artificial
mastoid!
Free-Field
If the optional Free Field system is connected with a left and a right speaker press the button FF.
Position the Sound Level Meter Microphone at the expected patient head position. This must be no
greater than 1 m from the speaker to insure the minimum published GSI 67 output limits.
Each speaker (Left and / or Right), Tone and Noise should be calibrated.
Select appropriate speaker with the button Left/Right. Adjust with the TONE dB HL dial until the
Sound Level Meter reads the target SPL according to the tables below.
frequencies.
Output for Free-Field listening (frontal incidence)

125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
82.0 71.0 74.0 72.0 72.0 70.5 68.5 64.0 63.5 72.5 81.5
Output for Diffuse-Field listening (frontal incidence)

125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
82.0 71.0 73.5 71.0 70.5 69.0 68.5 66.0 65.0 69.5 75.5
Select Noise with the button PRESENT and appropriate speaker. Adjust with the NOISE dB HL
dial until the Sound Level Meter reads the target SPL according to the tables above.
frequencies.
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Calibration procedure Speech
Connect the CD or tape player to IN1 and IN2 and select IN1 on both CHANNEL A and CHANNEL
B.
Start the CD/tape player and select the calibration track. Adjust with the sliding potentiometers
until the 0 dB LED is on for both channels.
Press SPEECH (2) and the display will show:
C H A 7 0
X X X R I G H T
is 70 dB adjust if necessary with TONE dB HL dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
Make a note for future reference.
Press the right PRESENT button to select channel B and the display will show:
C H B 7 0
X X X R I G H T
Check that the reading on the Sound Level Meter is 70 dB adjust if necessary with TONE dB HL
dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
Press Left/Right to select Left and the display will show:
C H B 7 0
L E F T X X X
Attach the Left earphone to the artificial ear and check that the reading on the Sound Level Meter
is 70 dB adjust if necessary with TONE dB HL dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
Select channel A again by pressing the right PRESENT button.
C H A 7 0
L E F T X X X
Check that the reading on the Sound Level Meter is 70 dB adjust if necessary with TONE dB HL
dial. The output can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps.
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To select Bone press AIR/BONE (7) and the display will show:
C H A 7 0
B O N E X X X
Attach the bone conductor to the artificial mastoid and read 70 dB for the test frequency and
adjust if necessary with the TONE dB HL dial. Don’t forget to add the correction factors for your
artificial mastoid!
Deselect IN1 and select IN2 to both channels make sure that the VU meter reading is still 0 dB and
check that the output still is 70 dB.
Deselect IN 2 and select NOISE to both channels, the external inputs are disabled when internal
speech noise is selected. Check that the output is 70 dB. If necessary the balance between speech
noise and IN1/IN2 can be adjusted with a potentiometer, P8 located inside the unit, on the speech
board.
Saving calibration values.
Press MIC (0) and keep it depressed while pressing FF (4). The message SAVING CALIBRATION
DATA is shown on the display. When the display changes to CHECKING CALIBRATION DATA you
can release the two buttons.
IMPORTANT!!!
values will be lost
After saving, the GSI 68 is reading the EEPROM checking that all values are correctly stored.
In firmware versions prior to version 2.14, the GSI 68 will now enter the SET-UP menu. In version
2.14 or higher the SET-UP menu will only be entered if the Patient Response Switch was pressed
while entering the calibration mode.
If a printer is connected to the GSI 68 this screen will show after saving the calibration data:
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P r i n t = S A 2 0
X = H P D J
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The Conversion Tables
Pure Tone
Air Conduction
The reference levels for Air Conduction in the GSI 66-67-68 software are according to
ISO389 1991.
• Telephonics TDH 39 with MX41/AR cushion
• Coupler complying with IEC 303
Reference equivalent threshold sound pressure levels

125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
45 25.5 11.5 7.5 7 6.5 9 10 9.5 15.5 13
Bone Conduction
The reference levels for Bone Conduction in the GSI 67-68 software are according to
ISO389-3.
• Radio Ear B71

• Coupler complying with IEC 373
• Location of the vibrator on the mastoid bone
250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
67 58 48.5 42.5 36.5 31.0 30.0 35.5 40.0 40.0
Narrow Band
The reference levels for narrow band masking in the GSI 67-68 software are according to
ISO389-4.
The levels given in this table has been added to the Reference equivalent threshold sound pressure
levels according to ISO389 1991.
125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5
Speech
The reference levels 20 dB, for speech air, and speech bone in the GSI 68 software are according to
IEC 60645-2
Speech noise
The reference level, 20 dB for speech noise in the GSI 68 software are according to IEC 60645-2
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IEC 303 / IEC 318
If a coupler according to IEC 318 (B&K 4253) is to be used, the following factors must be added to
the Sound Level Meter-readings:
125 250 500 750 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
0 +1.5 +2.0 +1.5 +0.5 +1.0 0 +1.5 +2.5 +0.5 +2.5
Don’t forget to add the microphone correction factors too.
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DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY DISASSEMBLY,

ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE INSTRUMENT.
Disassembly the GSI 66

General Instructions:
• Disconnect the GSI 66 from power
• Disconnect and set aside all accessories
• Remove the 4 (four) plastic nuts at the back of the rear panel
• Unscrew the four rubber feet from the bottom
• Lift the front edge of the top cover approx. 0.5 cm
• Move the top cover approx. 1 cm towards you
• Lift the top cover with the printed circuit board away from the bottom case
• Turn the top cover over onto its backside.
To remove Main PCB:

• Open the unit as above
• Make notes of wire and cable positioning
• Disconnect the wires from the Main Board
• Remove the Top on the Front Panel Knobs
• Remove the Front Panel Knobs using a 10 mm Hex Nut wrench
• Disconnect the Main Board by removing the 7 (seven) screws.
Note: When closing the unit all Front Panel Knobs should be spaced up approximately 2 mm
for the black shaft, and 3 mm for the gray shaft, from the Front Panel Label. Positioning of the
coloured nuts see chapter Rear Panel.

• Remove the 5 (five) plastic nuts at the back of the rear panel
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To remove Main PCB:


• Remove the 8 (eight) plastic nuts at the back of the rear panel
To remove Main PCB and speech card:

• Note that the two boards are connected by one ribbon cable and one single leader cable
• Disconnect the Speech Board by removing the 6 (six) screws.
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Spare Parts
Part Number
Description Common to GSI 66 GSI 67 GSI 68
66-67-68
Front Panel Knobs 380102
Top to Front Panel Knobs 380101
Bracket to Encoder 370153
Switch Cap Black 12X6 350142
Switch Cap Black 15X15 350143
Switch Cap 12X6 Set Legend 0-9 350147
Label Overlay Front 380125 380132 380131
Label Overlay Back 380124 380133 380130
Power Inlet 400269 old New type New type New type
400294 new from # 434 from # 476 from # 398
Cover to Power Inlet 400253
Crimp push on 4.8 mm 400257
Crimp insulator 400101
Fuse holder 400260 old New type New type New type
400295 new from # 434 from # 476 from # 398
Rubber feet 13 mm 480122
Case 500157 500157 500168
Mains Transformer 560120 560120 560121
Main board 790117 790118 790118
RS 232 Board 790119
Speech Board 790120
Heat sink 750104
Heat sink Large 750106
Lock screw D-SUB 480185
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Accessories & Replacement Parts

Description Part 66 67 68
Number
Headset TDH 39 10 ohm 200170 X X X
Earphone TDH 39 10 ohm (1 ea.) 370119 X X X
Headband TDH 39 990106 X X X
Cushion MX 41 (1 ea.) 990105 X X X
Cord TDH 39 200370 X X X
Bone Conductor B71 10 ohm 200000 X X
Headband B71 990107 X X
Cord B71 550123 X X
Monitor headset 370159 X
Talkback microphone 370156 X
Live Speech / Monitor Headset (Optional) 370155 X
Insert Earphones EAR-TONE 3A 10 ohm 100360 X X X
Mains Fuse T 200 mAL (for 230V version) 330114 X X X
Mains Fuse T 400 mAL (for 110V version) 330116 X X X
Secondary fuse TT 250 mAL 330118 X X
Secondary fuse T 500 mAL 330103 X X X
Secondary fuse T 630 mAL 330117 X
Power cord (Europe) 550114 X X X
Power cord (UK) 550153 X X X
Power cord (US) 550152 X X X
Power cord (Australia) 550120 X X X
Patient response switch 200060 X X X
Earphone sound enclosures 200020 X X X
Free Field System 200700 X X
Carrying case GSI 66/ 67 500108 X X
Carrying case GSI 68 500176 X
Thermo printer SA 20 100810 X X X
Thermo paper roll 760123 X X X
Computer RS 232 cable 200230 X X X
Serial to parallel converter 760133 DISCONTINUED 1 Nov.2000
Printer cable for S/P converter 760133 550142 DISCONTINUED 1 Nov.2000
Serial to parallel converter (New) 760146 X X X
Printer cable for S/P converter 760146 (New) 550159 X X X
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Printers tested for the GSI 66, 67 and 68
The following printer models have been tested and found to work well together with the GSI 66, 67
and 68 as per the printout date of this manual:
Entomed SA 20 thermal printer
HP DeskJet 320
HP DeskJet 340
HP DeskJet 400
HP DeskJet 420
HP DeskJet 500
HP DeskJet 610C (as from software versions GSI 66: 4.12, GSI 67: 6.14, GSI 68: 2.09)
All HP DeskJet printers, with exception of DeskJet 500, need a serial to parallel converter (Part no
760146) and a printer cable (Part no 550159).
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The GSI 66-67-68 system is comprised by the following identifiable parts:
• main audiometer unit

• patient response switch
• air conducting transducer , Telephonics TDH 39 or EAR-TONE 3A
• bone conductor (not GSI 66) , Radio ear B71
• optional printer
• optional free field system (not GSI 66)
The GSI 68 is also comprised by the following identifiable parts:

• optional CD or tape player
• optional Talkback microphone
• optional Live Speech Monitor Headset
All above parts but the printer connects to the main unit with standard ¼” jack connectors.
The printer is connected to the main unit with a 9 pole D-SUB connector. On the GSI 68 the
CD/Tape player connects with RCA plugs.
The Main board can be divided into three categories (see block diagram 1):
1. Power supply
2. Analogue part
3. Digital part.
The power supply has separate outputs for the digital and analogue parts.
The analogue part consists of all circuits that have to do with the sound generation and distribution.
The digital part consists of the ”brain” of the system, the CPU, an EPROM containing the program,
an EEPROM containing calibration data, a non-volatile RAM with built-in real-time clock, interface
to the analogue circuits and the operator input/output devices.
If the board or any components are replaced in the Analogue section a thorough calibration check
should be performed.
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DIGITAL PART
The digital part consists of the CPU a Siemens 80C535, an EPROM 27C512 (64Kx8), an EEPROM
(1024 x 8) and a non-volatile RAM (32Kx8) with built-in real-time clock and lithium battery.
The RAM is not only used as the normal scratch data memory for the CPU, but also contains stored
test results.
The EPROM contains information of the software version, shown on the LCD at power up.
The EEPROM contains all calibration data.
The 80C535 is an 8051 compatible CPU, but with more I/O pins and built-in A/D converter. It uses
multiplexed address/data bus and to de-multiplex the low order address bits (A0..A7) the
demultiplexer IC5 is used.
The clock frequency is set to 3.686 MHz by the crystal CY1 that is connected directly to the CPU.
The reset of the CPU is performed by IC3, a dedicated reset IC, MAX709L.
All five I/O ports on the CPU are used and in addition there are some memory mapped I/O. The
memory mapped I/O consists of the LCD display, a counter timer IC9 and an auxiliary output port
IC6.
Address decoding for the memory mapped I/O is performed by IC10.
Operator interface
The operator interacts with the audiometer with the aid of the LCD, three dials (two in GSI 66) and
a keypad.
The dials are Gray coded digital encoders that interfaces to the CPU I/O via buffers IC2, R1 and the
capacitors connected to the A and B channels of the encoders.
The RC filters formed by R1 and associated capacitor, deglitches the signal.
The software does additional deglitching.
The interface logic internal to the LCD is fast enough to be connected directly to the data bus.
The resistor divider R5/R7 sets the LCD contrast.

The LCD contains a backlighted type LED.
All keys SW1 through SW12 on the audiometer are connected in matrix form. The matrix is not
scanned in continuous manner, but instead an interrupt is generated when one of the keys is
depressed and then the scan is started.
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ANALOGUE PART
Sinus generation
Pure tone generation in this audiometer is based on a crystal accurate master clock. This means that
there is no need to calibrate pure tone centre-frequencies.
The principle used, is that if a square-wave is sufficiently low-pass filtered, only the fundamental
frequency will remain on the filtered output and all harmonics will be gone.
The 6 MHz master clock for the sound generation is located in crystal module IC30. This master
clock is divided under computer control by counter/timer IC9. The output of IC9 is further divided
by IC14 (DIV 50) to produce the square-wave signal input to the main low-pass filter IC26 (MF6).
This IC is a 6th order switched capacitor Butterworth low-pass filter with clock tuneable cut-off
frequency.
The output from IC9 is taken to the clock input of the filter and consequently the computer can
control the cut-off frequency.
The MF6 filter has two internal uncommitted OP amps. One of these OP amps is used as an anti-
ailising low-pass pre-filter and the other as a low-pass post-filter.
As the post filter is set to a fixed 8 kHz cut-off, it will not remove the clock-leakage noise in the
band of interest. The output from the post-filter is therefore connected via a buffer to a bank of
three filters around IC24. The three filter outputs are taken to an analogue multiplexer, IC23 that,
depending of the chosen frequency, selects one of the filter outputs.
Noise generation (not GSI 66)
The source of masking noise is a digital pseudo-random noise generator IC12 (MM5437). The
output of this IC is a train of random digital pulses.
The low-pass filter around IC13 smoothes the noise. The output of the filter is connected to a clock
tuneable 4th-order switched capacitor band-pass filter IC 17 (MF8). The centre frequency off this
filter is set to track the pure-tone frequency by connecting it to the same clock-source as the pure-
tone filter.
In the same manner and for the same reason, two low-pass post-filters around IC22 follow the
band-pass filter. One of the filter outputs is selected by analogue MUX IC21 to form the masking
noise source.
Microphone
The signal from the built-in talk forward electret microphone is amplified by 43 dB with the aid of
OP amp IC1 (TL071).
Source selectors
One of the three signal sources (Sine, Noise or Mic.) can be routed to attenuator IC 15 or
attenuator IC 16 with analogue multiplexers IC 18 and IC19 (4051).
The two inputs from connector K7 labelled SPEECH_1 and SPEECH_2 are in the GSI 68 inputs from
the speech card.
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Attenuators
The function of the attenuator is to attenuate its input-signal to give an output-level in the
transducer corresponding to the value set by the operator.
To do this, the calibration value for the transducer in use will have to be added to the desired
attenuation-level. This also means that the output from the attenuator will change with frequency
while the shown level remains fixed.
One can say that the usual calibration potentiometers have been included in the attenuator circuits.
This could be done because the total attenuation range is large enough to cope with the spread of
sensitivity of the transducers.
The output signals from each source selector are routed to two identical attenuator circuits around
IC15, 16 (CS3310). Only IC16 in GSI 66)
The CS3310 is a digital volume control with a 95.5 dB attenuation range and a step size of 0.5 dB. It
contains two independent channels (L/R). The attenuation is shared between channels L and R by
the software to give the best signal to noise ratio.
The two channels in each attenuator are connected in series, and this gives a theoretical total
attenuation of 191 dB.
The attenuator can also be hardware muted by a logical low on its MUTE input. This disconnects
the internal output buffer-amplifiers and terminates the output pins with 10k resistors to ground.
The CS3310 IC is controlled by a three-pin serial data interface from the CPU I/O (CS^, SDATAI,
SCLK). The output level of each channel in the IC is programmed by sending a 16-bit word on the
line LEVEL (SDATAI).
There will be one clock pulse on LEVEL CL for each transmitted data bit.
After all bits are sent, the word is latched by setting LOAD high.
IC15 and IC16 have the serial interface daisy-chained with IC15. SDATO to IC16. SDATAI, so to
program both channels a 32-bit word is sent.
To verify the function of an attenuator, exercise the corresponding output level control and look for
correct pulses at the serial interface. Also look at the signal carrying pins AINL, AUOTR and AOUTL
to verify a correct undistorted signal.
Three separate pins power CS3310, the analogue supply VA+, VA- and the digital supply VD+.
Note that the digital supply pin connects to the analogue supply via resistors R15/R16. This
connection is important because it determines the order in which the voltages will be applied at
power up.
The CS3310 can be destroyed if VD+ is missing or R15/R16 is shorted.
Interrupter
There are two identical interrupters, one for Sine and one for Noise (not GSI 66). Each consists of
two Analogue opto-couplers (MCD 5218) controlled by an integrator built around IC 25.
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Power amplifier
There are two identical Power amplifiers, one for Sine and one for Noise, each consisting of an OP
amplifier and two power transistors. In GSI 66 one of to OP is not mounted (IC20)
There are two versions, one older version with BC 140 / BC 160 and one newer version with BD 679
/ BD 680.
Output circuits
The output from each power amplifier goes through two separate 20 dB attenuators consisting of a
resistor and a relay.
The Sine output is routed to either AIR or Bone via relay REL 4. The AIR signal goes through the
Left / Right relay REL 5 and then finally through REL 6, which is selecting Free Field or TDH 39
headset to the corresponding jacks. The coils L3 – L7 with capacitors C106 – C110 and transient
voltage suppressers D23 – D27 forms the EME filters. Those filters ensure that RF signals will not
enter the transducer cables that otherwise works as very good antennas. The Ferrite beads also
works as ESD protection.
The relay REL 1 is the ”test completed” relay. This relay will close for approximately 5 seconds on
completion of an automatic test sequence.
The computer controls all relays via the transistor array IC 7.
POWER MODULE
Power supply
The power supply on the Main board connects through connector K1 to a toroidal transformer
bolted inside the case and has five DC voltage outputs.
Four of these are used mainly by the analogue parts of the circuit and the fifth of the digital parts.
Note that although analogue and digital grounds are shown as separate symbols these separate
grounds are interconnected at one point near K1.
The power supply is built by standard 78XX / 79XX regulators, the only unusual about it, is that the
+12V / -12V outputs feeds the inputs of the analogue supply +5V / -5V regulators.
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TRANSFER STORED DATA TO A COMPUTER
General
Overview The stored audiograms can easily be transferred to a computer for
storage and calculations.
The computer must have special software that can handle the transfer.
Most commercially available database programs can easily be
adapted. Consult your software dealer for more information or
assistance.
Advanced Each examination is sent as an ASCII string, a Carriage Return and a

Line Feed (CR+LF).
If more than one examination is stored, each examination is on a
separate row.
After the last sent row, an End Off File (EOF) is sent.
A batch of examination strings looks like this:
EXAMINATION NUMBER 1 CR+LF

EXAMINATION NUMBER 2 CR+LF
.
.
EXAMINATION NUMBER N CR+LF
EOF
Each parameter always has the same position in the string.

9600 BAUD
8 bit
No parity
Hardware handshake CTS/RTS
Start the transfer from The GSI 66-67-68 will start to send the data when one of the following
the computer. commands is sent from the computer to the GSI 66-67-68:
Command Explanation
ECSA Send all stored examinations When Escape followed by S and A is

sent from the computer, the GSI 66-67-
68 will send all stored examinations to
the computer.
ECSL Send Last When Escape followed by S and L is

sent from the computer, the GSI 66-67-
68 will send the last stored
examination.
ECSnn Send examination number nn. With this command and advised
examination can be sent where nn is a
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Command Explanation
examination can be sent where nn is a

number from 01 to 50. Note that the
leading zero must be included.
To send examination number 5, the
command ECS05 must be sent.
Note! The letters S, A and L must be in upper case (A not a)
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GSI 66
Start the transfer from You can start the transfer from the GSI 66 if it is set to ”Computer”
the GSI 66 Refer to the Set up section.
Press PRINT followed by ENTER to send the latest stored examination
as a string to the computer.
To send another stored examination, press the button PRINT and turn
the dial TONE dB HL until the desired examination is shown in the
display. Press the button ENTER to start the transfer.
If the dial is turned past the last or the first stored examination the
display will show ”All” and all the stored examinations will be
transferred when the button ENTER is pressed.
The string
Data Alternative/ No of Start Σ Bytes
Explanation Bytes position
Software version 1 1 1
Audiogram record No 2 2 3
Identification No 16 4 19
Date Year, Month, Date 6 20 25
Examination start time Hour, Minute 4 26 29
Examination time Minutes, Seconds 4 30 33
Thresholds right (11 in total) Starting with 125 Hz 33 34 66
Thresholds left (11 in total) 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 67 99
Reserved not used 6 100 105
Lowest test value 3 106 108
Automatic test results Yes/No 1 109 109
Checksum A figure that makes the sum of 2 110 111
the ASCII value for the first
109 characters in the string
divisible by 100.
CR+LF 2 112 113
EOF Is sent after the last 1 1 1

transferred examination
CTRL (Z) = CHR (26)
Note
Not reached threshold If a frequency has been tested but the subject or patient was unable to
identify the highest output-level, the threshold is set to the maximum
output at the actual frequency plus 1.
Example:
Max output at 4000 Hz is 110dB. If the subject or patient did not
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respond to that level, the GSI 66 will send 111 dB.

Not tested frequency If a frequency has not been tested, the corresponding position in the
string is empty (filled with space characters).
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GSI 67
Start the transfer from You can start the transfer from the GSI 67 if it is set to ”Computer” in
the GSI 67 the Set up menu. Refer to the chapter Set up menu.
Press PRINT twice to send the latest stored examination as a string to
the computer.
the dial TONE dB HL until the desired examination is shown in the
display. Press the button PRINT again to start the transfer.
If the dial is turned above the last or below the first stored examination
the display will show ”All” and all the stored examinations will be
transferred when the button PRINT is pressed again.
The string (valid only for Computer transfer, NOT Computer 2)

Unmasked Air thresholds Starting with 125 Hz 33 34 66
right (11 in total)
Unmasked Air Thresholds 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 67 99
left
(11 in total)
Masked Air 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 100 132
thresholds right (11 in total)
Masking level to above 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 133 165
(11 in total)
thresholds left (11 in total)
(11 in total)
Unmasked Bone 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 30 232 261
Masked Bone 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 30 292 321
(10 in total)
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(10 in total)
Unmasked Free Field 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 412 444
Masked Free Field 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 478 510
(11 in total)
(11 in total)
Not used 1 6 610 615
Not used 2 3 616 618
Not used 3 1 619 619
Not used 4 (Y/N) 1 620 620
Checksum A figure that makes the sum of 2 621 622
the ASCII value for the first
equally dividable by 100.
CR+LF 2 623 624

CTRL (Z) = CHR (26)
Note
Not tested frequency If a frequency has not been tested the corresponding positions in the
string is empty, (filled with space characters).
If a frequency has been tested but the subject was unable to identify
Not reached threshold
the highest output level, the threshold is set to the maximum output at
the actual frequency plus 1.
Example.
Max output at 4000 Hz is 110 dB HL. If the subject did not
Computer 2 If the transfer is set to “Computer 2” in the SetUp menu the GSI 67
will send a string corresponding to the string from a GSI 61. To import
(Only valid in firmware
data to NOAH software, please use the GSI Audilink module and
version 6.22 or higher)
import as GSI 61. For further information of this, please consult the GSI
61 manuals.
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GSI 68
Start the transfer from You can start the transfer from the GSI 68 if it is set to ”Computer”.
the GSI 68 Refer to the See Set up section.
Press PRINT twice to send the latest stored examination as a string to
the computer.
the dial TONE dB until the desired examination is shown in the display.
Press the button PRINT again to start the transfer.
If the dial is turned past the last or the first stored examination the
display will show ”All” and all the stored examinations will be
transferred when the button PRINT is pressed again.
The string (valid only for Computer transfer, NOT Computer 2)
Unmasked Air thresholds Starting with 125 Hz 33 34 66
right (11 in total)
Unmasked Air Thresholds 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 33 67 99
left
(11 in total)
(11 in total)
(11 in total)
(10 in total)
Masking level to above (10 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 30 382 411
in total)
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Masking level to 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 30 511 543
(11 in total)
Masking level to 3 Bytes/Thresholds ⇒ 30 577 609
(11 in total)
Not used 1 6 610 615
Not used 2 3 616 618
Not used 3 1 619 619
Not used 4 1 620 620
Checksum A figure which makes the sum 2 621 622
of the ASCII value for the first
divisible by 100.
CR+LF 2 623 624

CTRL(Z) = CHR(26)
Note
Not reached threshold If a frequency has been tested but the subject or patient was unable to
identify the highest output-level, the threshold is set to the maximum
output at the actual frequency plus 1.
Example:
Max output at 4000 Hz is 110 dB. If the subject or patient did not
Not tested frequency If a frequency has not been tested, the corresponding position in the
string is empty, (filled with space characters).
Computer 2 If the transfer is set to “Computer 2” in the SetUp menu the GSI 68
will send a string corresponding to the string from a GSI 61. To import
(Only valid in firmware
data to NOAH software, please use the GSI Audilink module and
version 2.14 or higher)
import as GSI 61. For further information of this, please consult the GSI
61 manuals.
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Using the GSI NOAH Audi-link Driver to GSI 67 and GSI 68

GSI 67 with firmware version 6.22 and higher and GSI 68 with firmware version 2.14 and higher can
be used together with the GSI Audi-Link Driver for NOAH.
The GSI 67/68 must be set to “Computer2” in the set up please see the GSI 67/68 manual.
When set to “Computer2” the GSI 67/68 will transfer the test results in the same format as the GSI
61 “Test battery Record” when the print button is depressed.
The following is needed:

Order no
GSI Audi link-Driver for NOAH 1002-9700
RS 232 Computer cable 200230
Software installation
Follow the instructions in section 3 in the Audi-Link Driver manual and select the correct
communication port used to connect the GSI 67/68 to your computer, all other setting shall be as
default values. Go to section 4.4.1 and select “Entire Curve”
Transfer results
In NOAH select a client and the NOAH audiogram. Select Audi-Link and Measure and the GSI 61
dialog box will be seen and “Audi-Link” will be flashing in the bottom row.
Press PRINT on the GSI 67/68 and the GSI 67/68 display “PRINTING #XX” where XX is the number
of the latest stored audiogram. In the GSI 61 dialog box you will see in the Status frame “Reading
Message” during the transfer. Please note that the GSI 67/68 must be set to Computer2 in the set-
up.
It is also possible to transfer previous stored test results by keeping the PRINT button depressed
for a few seconds and then with the knob TONE dB HL select the desired test and press PRINT
again to make the transfer.
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Printer cable 550142

Used together with the Serial to Parallel Converter 760133 (discontinued as per 01 Nov. 2000).
GSI 66, 67 or 68 end Set as DTE device Serial to Parallel Converter end
9-pin D-SUB Male Signal 25-pin D-SUB Male
2 TxD Î 3
7 CTS Í 4
5 Gnd 7
Printer cable 550159

Used together with the Serial to Parallel Converter 760146 (replaces 760133 as per 01 Nov. 2000)
GSI 66, 67 or 68 end Set as DCE device Serial to Parallel Converter end
9-pin D-SUB Male Signal 25-pin D-SUB Male
2 TxD Î 2
7 CTS Í 5, 6 and 20
3 RxD Î 3
8 RTS Í 4
5 Gnd 7
Computer cable 200230
GSI 66, 67 or 68 end Computer end

9-pin D-SUB Male Signal 9-pin D-SUB Female
2 TxD Î 2
7 CTS Í 4 and 7
3 RxD Í 3
8 RTS Î 8
5 Gnd 5
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TECHNICAL MANUAL HISTORY

Doc. Date Software ver. Board ver. Changes
66 67 68 Main Speech RS232
Ver 1.0 April 1998 4.03 5.0 2.0 1.4 1.2 2.0 Combined GSI 66-67-68
Ver 1.01 June 1998 4.03 6.03 2.03 1.4 1.2 2.0 Coloured nuts
Ver 1.02 Aug. 1998 4.05 6.04 2.03 1.5 1.3 2.0 50-60 Hz, T xx mAL, VA not W
Ver 1.03 Feb 1999 4.08 6.10 2.05 1.5 1.3 2.0 No Welch Allyn
Ver 1.04 June 1999 4.12 6.14 2.09 1.5 1.3 2.0 HP DJ printer driver now handles more
printer models. New mains transformer and
fuses for GSI 68
Ver 1.05 Nov 1999 4.13 6.16 2.09 1.5 1.3 2.0 Added information about 1.3 sec. Timer
on/off. Minor layout changes and spelling
corrections. HPDJ610C added in list on page
56.
Ver 1.06 Jan 2000 4.13 6.16 2.09 1.5 1.3 2.0 IEC 60601 and IEC 60645 instead of IEC 601
and IEC 645.
Ver 1.07 Jan 2000 4.14 6.16 2.09 1.5 1.3 2.0 Added technical bulletins to this manual.
Ver 1.08 Feb 2000 4.15 6.17 2.10 1.5 1.3 2.0 New power inlet and fuse holder on page 54.
List on next page completed.
GSI 66: Prevention from external interrupts
(pat. Resp. etc.) to cause printing errors after
completed automatic test.
GSI 67 + 68: More information in Calibration
Sheet Printout.
Ver 1.09 May 2000 4.16 6.19 2.12 1.5 1.3 2.0 GSI 66: Symbols for thresholds below 0 dB
are printed on SA20 printer.
GSI 67 + 68: Prevention from external
interrupts to cause errors after completed
automatic test. Levels of the tones after a
completed auto test are calculated from the
level of the best ear instead of the right ear
only.
Ver 1.10 Aug 2000 4.21 6.19 2.12 1.5 1.3 2.0 GSI 66: Swedish or English printouts are
selected in SetUp instead of different
firmware versions.
This manual:
Page 12 and page 55: Fuse TT 250 mAL
(spare part number 330118) instead of T 250
mAL.
Page 40: X instead of FF when saving cal.

Data on GSI 66. IEC 126 instead of IEC 303
for EAR-Tone insert phones.
Page 56: More printers added to list.
Continued on next page
Page 82 (85)
Doc. Date Software ver. Board ver. Changes

66 67 68 Main Speech RS232
Ver 1.11 Nov 2000 4.21 6.23 2.15 1.5 1.3 2.0 Computer 2 added in SetUp for GSI 67 and
68.
Changed entering of the calibration mode in

GSI 67 and GSI 68.
Minor layout adjustments.

More HP DeskJet printers approved.
Information of printer cables 550142, 550159

and computer cable 200230 added.
Calibration of Bone conductor in Speech
mode added in the chapter “Calibration of
GSI 68”
Ver 1.12 Feb 2001 4.23 6.23 2.15 1.5 1.3 2.0 GSI 66: More rows of user information, Three
selectable date formats, Max level can be
set, Serial number and latest calibration date
printed in the audiogram head, Changed
entering of calibration mode.
Ver 1.13 Feb 2001 4.24 6.23 2.15 1.5 1.3 2.0 Added page about using GSI 67/68 to GSI
NOAH Audi-Link Driver
Ver 1.14 Aug 2001 4.26 6.26 2.17 1.5 1.3 2.0 Corrected part number on page 65 and
layout changes for Bills Of Material
Page 83 (85)
Components not mounted on GSI 66 boards
IC12 MM5437
IC13 TL071
IC15 CS3310
IC17 MF8
IC20 741/5534
IC21 4051
IC22 TL074
D27 BZW06 – 5V8B

C110 2,2 nF / 500V Ceramic Capacitor
R24, R25 10 ohm resistor
L7 RF-choke
K5 ¼ JACK
DP2 Encoder
OPT2, OPT3 MCD5218
Page 84 (85)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
DRAWINGS
Main board
RS 232 board
Speech board
Power
BILL OF MATERIAL
Main board
RS 232 board
Speech board
Product Service Bulletins
GSI 66
GSI 67
GSI 68
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Disassembly the GSI 67 62

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Operating, checkout procedures, etc., can be found in the User manuals.

C-MOS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

• Place instrument and parts on a grounded, conductive work surface.

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The volume can be adjusted on the built-in talk forward microphone.

Correct date and time is automatically given by an integrated clock.

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Air Conduction Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X X

Bone Conduction Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X

Narrow Band Masking Both Manual and Automatic test mode X X

Free Field (optional) Manual test mode X X

Total Harmonic ≤ 2% earphones X X X

Hearing level Range

Narrow Band Noise 125 Hz 0 to + 65 dB HL N/A X X

500 Hz - 6000 Hz 0 to + 95 dB HL N/A X X

Speech channel 1 and 2

Input 1 and 2 Accepts recorded speech material from N/A N/A X

Bone conduction -10 to + 55 dB HL N/A N/A X

Speech noise -10 to +100 dB HL N/A N/A X

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Speaker system #200700 66 67 68

Free Field, Pure Tone 125 Hz -10 to + 60 dB HL N/A X X

750 - 2000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X

3000 - 4000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X

6000 - 8000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X

Free Field, Narrow 125 - 250 Hz -10 to + 60 dB HL N/A X X

750 Hz -10 to + 75 dB HL N/A X X

1000 - 2000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X

3000 - 4000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X

6000 - 8000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X

750 Hz -10 to + 65 dB HL N/A X X

1000 Hz -10 to + 70 dB HL N/A X X

1500 Hz - 4000 Hz -10 to + 80 dB HL N/A X X

6000 Hz -10 to + 55 dB HL N/A X X

8000 Hz -10 to + 45 dB HL N/A X X

Accuracy 125 - 4000 Hz +/- 3 dB X X X

6000 and 8000 Hz +/- 5 dB X X X

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Narrow band noise Centre Lower cut-off Upper cut-off

Min roll off Both sides 12 dB/octave

Continuous Steady when the PRESENT button is X X X

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Hard Copy Either a dedicated SA 20 printer or a X X X

Storage - 400 C to 600 C X X X

Warm-up Time 10 minutes for instruments stored at room X X X

Voltage 115 or 230 V Set at factory X X X

Frequency variation +-5% X X X

Fuses Mains 115 V T 400 mAL 250V X X X

Mains 230 V T 200 mAL 250V

+5V supply T 500 mAL 250V X X

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Activated state Stimulus ON X X X

Rise/Fall time 20/50 ms X X X

ON/OFF Ratio With the tone switch OFF, the output is 10 X X X