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WARRANTY
TREMETRICS, “Seller”, warrants the goods sold will conform to all pertinent specifications including
performance specifications, drawings and approved samples, as furnished.
Seller also warrants said goods to be free of defective materials and workmanship.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY
THAT SAID GOODS ARE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY WARRANTY AS
TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR QUALITY OF GOODS SOLD EXCEPT AS HEREIN STATED.
All claims for alleged defects of goods under this warranty shall be deemed waived unless made in
writing and delivered to Seller within twelve (12) months after date of shipment, unless otherwise
specified herein below, and on any such claims, Seller has the option of inspecting the goods claimed
defective at the Buyer’s place of business or having them returned to Seller for inspection.
Instrument parts that have been repaired or replaced during the warranty period are themselves
warranted only for the remaining unexpired portion of the original warranty.
This warranty shall not apply where goods have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or improper
application or have been repaired or substantially altered by others, nor does this warranty apply to items
consumed in the ordinary course of use of the goods, such as, but not limited to, fuses or batteries. This
warranty shall not apply to calibration of the earphone transducers, which is subject to change through
normal use.
Transportation charges covering returned goods are the buyer's responsibility. No returns will be
accepted unless authorized by Seller.
SELLER’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SELLER’S STATED SELLING PRICE PER UNIT
OF ANY DEFECTIVE GOODS AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE BUYER’S
MANUFACTURING COST, LOST PROFITS, GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Seller may, at its discretion, repair with new or factory refurbished parts, replace, or give Buyer credit
for, such defective items.
Items produced by third party manufacturers shall carry that warranty provided to Seller by said third
party manufacturers. Seller shall pass such warranty to the Buyer.
Tremetrics
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9675 West 76 Street, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
Telephone 800-825-0121
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Testing, as referred to in this manual, is the screening procedure used to establish thresholds (hearing
levels) and is in no way trying to diagnose, monitor, or treat any medical problem, disease or injury. If a
problem is suspected, the subject should be referred to an audiologist or medical doctor for evaluation.
The audiograms obtained from this screening procedure provide a way for records to be maintained for
the subject and for the company where the subject works, in order that an audiologist or medical doctor
may more fully evaluate and prevent major hearing problems.
To guarantee accuracy, each audiometer must be re-calibrated at least once each year and receive an
exhaustive calibration every two years. Daily biological tests through the use of an Electro-Acoustic Ear
(for daily comparisons to acoustic ear baseline obtained at time of calibration) and the operator listening
to each frequency and verifying the attenuator operation insures accuracy and purity of the audiometer
tones.
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Table of Contents
WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................................. i
TREMETRICS RA500 SCREENING AUDIOMETER ............................................................................ ii
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... iii
Section I.......................................................................................................................................................1
1. Introducing the RA500............................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Microprocessor Circuit............................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Audio Signal Generation ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Audio Signal Filter ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Audio Electronic Tone Switch ................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Audio Power Amplifier .............................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Audio Output Attenuator............................................................................................................ 6
1.7 Printer Circuit ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.8 Keyboard Circuit ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.9 Real Time Clock Circuit............................................................................................................. 7
1.10 Display Circuit ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.11 Sonalert Circuit........................................................................................................................... 8
1.12 EEPROM Circuit........................................................................................................................ 8
1.13 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.14 Chassis........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.15 Talk-Over Circuit ....................................................................................................................... 9
Section II ...................................................................................................................................................10
2. RA500 Communication............................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Data Format .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Communications....................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Checksum CRC ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.4 RA500 Interfacing to PC.......................................................................................................... 11
Section III .................................................................................................................................................14
3. RA500 Data Layout Form ........................................................................................................ 14
Example 1.................................................................................................................................... 14
Section IV..................................................................................................................................................15
4. RA500 Data Layout Form ........................................................................................................ 15
Example 2.................................................................................................................................... 15
Section V 19
5. Special Functions ..................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Keyboard Test .......................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 RAM Error Test........................................................................................................................ 19
5.3 EPROM Error Test................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Serial Port Test ......................................................................................................................... 19
5.5 Printer Test ............................................................................................................................... 19
5.6 Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 20
5.7 Special 19 ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.8 Printer Removal and/or Replacement....................................................................................... 21
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Section VI..................................................................................................................................................22
6. Test Procedure.......................................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Power Up PCB ......................................................................................................................... 22
Section VII ................................................................................................................................................25
7.0 Bills Of Materials ..................................................................................................................... 25
7.1 Parts Shipped With RA500 ...................................................................................................... 25
7.2 Final Assembly, RA500 ........................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Assembly, Handswitch............................................................................................................. 28
7.4 Assembly, Headphones ............................................................................................................ 28
7.5 PCB Assembly, RA500............................................................................................................ 29
SECTION VIII .........................................................................................................................................35
8.0 Schematics................................................................................................................................ 35
8.1 Schematic Diagram, RA500..................................................................................................... 35
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Section I
1. Introducing the RA500
This service manual provides technical information about the RA500 Microprocessor Audiometer. This
information is designed to assist the service technician in minor servicing and routine calibration of the
audiometer. If a major problem occurs it is recommended that the Tremetrics factory be contacted.
This pure tone air conduction Audiometer manufactured by TREMETRICS was designed primarily for
use in determining hearing threshold levels in comparison with standard reference threshold levels. The
Audiometer is a screening device that if properly operated, maintained, and calibrated will allow the
operator to screen subjects for shifts in hearing acuity. The Audiometer is used to record the subject’s
current threshold, which may be affected from day to day by noise exposure, colds, sinus infections, or
other problems.
The functional block diagram, Figure 1, gives a description of the major functional parts of the RA500
audiometer. This diagram will help in understanding the flow and communication of these functional
components.
The layout block diagram, Figure 2, provides a physical layout description of the RA500 audiometer's
major components. This diagram shows the approximate position and name for the major components
on the microprocessor printed circuit board.
These block diagrams are designed to assist in understanding the signal flow between major functional
components and the location of those components on the circuit board.
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The 80C186 microprocessor controls and coordinates the operations of the audiometer using a number
of lines. The lines listed below are by their abbreviation and name.
This service manual provides technical information about the RA500 Microprocessor Audiometer. This
information is designed to assist the service technician in minor servicing and routine calibration of the
audiometer. If a major problem occurs it is recommended that the Tremetrics factory be contacted.
RESET RESET IN NOT
ALE ADDRESS LATCH ENABLE
RD READ NOT
WR WRITE NOT
BHE BUS HIGH ENABLE NOT
LCS LOWER MEMORY CHIP SELECT NOT
MCS0 MIDDLE MEMORY CHIP SELECT 0 NOT
MCS1 MIDDLE MEMORY CHIP SELECT 1 NOT
MCS2 MIDDLE MEMORY CHIP SELECT 2 NOT
MCS3 MIDDLE MEMORY CHIP SELECT 3 NOT
UCS UPPER MEMORY CHIP SELECT NOT
PCS0 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 0 NOT
PCS1 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 1 NOT
PCS2 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 2 NOT
PCS3 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 3 NOT
PCS4 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 4 NOT
PCS5 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 5 NOT
PCS6 PERIPHERAL CHIP SELECT 6 NOT
INT0 INTERRUPT REQUEST 0
INT1 INTERRUPT REQUEST 1
INT2 INTERRUPT REQUEST 2
INT3 INTERRUPT REQUEST 3
TMRIN0 TIMER IN 0
TMROUT0 TIMER OUT 0
TMRIN1 TIMER IN 1
TMROUT1 TIMER OUT 1
RESET RESET OUT
NM1 NON-MASKABLE INTERRUPT
The RESET line will be low at power turn on and will remain low until U57 AND U58, power monitor
device, pulls the line high. This high on RESET will allow the processor to come out of the reset mode
and begin executing instructions. The processor execution is interrupted by two interrupts. These
interrupts are INT0, used for the serial communication and an internal interrupt generated by TIMER 2
which is used for multiprocessing. The TIMER 2 interrupt occurs at a 5-millisecond rate. This also
allows for processing and testing of status in real time.
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The ALE line is used to latch the address value into U49, U50, and U51 (74HCT373 address latch), this
holds the address during a memory read or write cycle. In the next part of the memory read/write cycle
the address bus contains the data read or written at the address held by the address latches.
The memory is configured in a 16 bit format using two 8 bit devices. This is why all memory is set up in
pairs for example (ROM 0 and ROM 1) and (RAM 0 and RAM 1). The lower 16 bits stored in one of
the devices and the upper stored in the other device. There are two more signals required for any
memory operation. These signals are the proper (Chip Select Not) and either the or the depending
upon the operation being performed. In case of the RAMs the signal is handled using a "watchdog"
device which monitors the status of power and will prevent a memory access in a power loss situation.
This device also controls battery power to the RAM in the event of power loss.
The accessing of peripheral devices is performed much the same way as memory with the peripheral
used instead of memory . This change is handled by the processor using a special set of instructions like
(IN and OUT). Peripheral devices may be mapped into memory areas but in this case they will be
written to and read from as memory. This is the case in the writing to the printer for the RA500 using
the control line.
1.2 Audio Signal Generation
The signal for the audio circuit is generated from the Timer 0 output for the 80C186 microprocessor.
This output will switch at a frequency controlled by the count program into the internal CPU timer and
will be different for each frequency selected by the program. This signal, a square wave, is sent to U9
and U8 where it is used as a source and a clock. In U9 the signal frequency is divided by 50, forming
the source signal, and then sent to U8, a switch capacity filter, to generate a sine wave by filtering the
source square wave. The signal leaving U8 will be a noisy sine wave, see Figure 3.
Figure 3
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The signal from U8 goes to U14 where the noise is removed by the use of low pass filters. The filter
selected is determined by U11 and its input from PC4 of the parallel interface U32. This filter will
switch depending upon the frequency. Selecting 500 Hz or 1K Hz will use C93 and C26, both .0039uf
capacitors, (PC4 low) and selecting 2K Hz through 8k Hz will open the circuit containing C93 and C26,
(PC4 high) and use C25, a 220pf capacitor.
Audio Electronic Attenuator
The electronic attenuator receives it's input from the filter circuit. In one pin 3 of U10, the signal is then
routed to the first stage of the attenuator. U10 is a 8 to 1 multiplexer/demultiplexer with the control
lines (PA0, PA1, PA2) coming from U32. The control lines select the output of U10 which will be a
different level of attenuation from 0dB to 7dB. From the first stage attenuator, which ends with the
output of a unity gain operational amplifier U12A, the signal proceeds to the second stage of the
attenuator. This second stage uses another 8 to 1 multiplexer/demultiplexer U13, controlled by (PA3,
PA4, PA5) lines from U32, that selects an attenuation level of 0dB, 8dB, 16dB, 24dB, 32dB, 40dB,
48dB, or 55dB. The seconds stage of the attenuator ends with the output of U12B, another unity gain
operational amplifier, to C27. This two stage attenuator allows for all combinations from 0 to 62dB.
The binary code for the selection of attenuation level on U10 and U13 are listed below.
PA2 PA1 PA0 U10-PIN ATTENUATION dB
0 0 0 13 4
0 0 1 14 3
0 1 0 15 2
0 1 1 12 5
1 0 0 01 0
1 0 1 05 7
1 1 0 02 1
1 1 1 04 6
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The output of the electronic attenuator goes through C27 and into V1, a photosensitive resistive element
controlled by an internal light emitting diode (LED). V2 is the same type device as V1 and both work as
a team to control signal into the output amplifier. V1 and V2's internal variable resistor has an ON
resistance of about 500 ohms and an OFF resistance of about 10 meg ohms. In the tone ON
configuration, V1 is turned ON and V2 is turned OFF which allows signal through V1's resistor, through
R103, and into the power amplifier. The tone OFF configuration has V1 OFF and V2 ON which
prevents the signal from passing through V1 to the power amplifier. V1 and V2 are controlled by PB7
port on U32 input to U15 which switches the emitter follower transistor pair Q1 and Q2 that control the
potential between R19 and R20. This potential controls the ON/OFF status of V1 and V2. If a high
level on PB7 is applied to U15 this will drive the output to +12v turning Q2 ON and Q1 OFF. In this
transistor configuration a potential of about -12v is applied between R19 and R20 which will turn V1
ON and V2 OFF for tone ON. The low on PB7 would cause the reverse to happen for tone OFF. The
devices R41 and C65 along with the voltage at pin 3 of U15 set up the Rise / Fall time for the tone ON /
OFF. The Rise/Fall time is 20 msec to 50 msec.
1.5 Audio Power Amplifier
The power amplifier uses two devices, an operation amplifier U16 and a output power amplifier U17.
The operational amplifier provides amplification and the output power amplifier supplies power for
driving the output to the headphones. To insure proper offset bias for the power amplifier an adjustment
using R21 is provided. This adjustment should be made by monitoring the output at TP3 and adjust R21
for zero volts DC.
1.6 Audio Output Attenuator
The output attenuator is composed of two resistors and relays which provide an additional 83dB of
attenuation. The resistor R111 with a 30 ohm load will attenuate 28dB with relay K4 open and relay
K3 closed routing the signal through R111. Resistor R25 with a 30 ohm load will attenuate 55dB with
relay K3 open and relay K4 closed routing the signal through R25. The combination of both R25 and
R111 with relays K3 and K4 open attenuates 83dB. This output attenuator combined with the electronic
attenuator provides a total of 145dB of attenuation.
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The printer used on the RA500 is a high quality graphic printer using a thermal bar composed of two
sections of 96 blocks each. These blocks are very small, 0.24mm by 0.22mm in size, and are used to
form the dots that, together with stepper motor controlled paper advance, create the images on the paper.
The normal print cycle starts with writing data to the printer head (thermal bar). This is done by writing
to the memory location mapped by with the data being the least significant bit of the data byte (D0).
The data goes to the printer head serially which requires 192 writes to memory to load the print head
completely. A "1" written causes the corresponding dot to be active and a "0" written causes the
corresponding dot to be non-active. After the data is written to the printer the printer receives two strobe
signals which cause the heating of the active blocks. These two strobe pulses occur one and then the
other. The pulse is, 2 msec in duration, controlled by making (PC2) port on U42 high which triggers
U40 (dual precision one shot) causing the line to go low for 2 msec into U39d. If the other two inputs to
U39d, paper sensor and head up/down are low, the output will go low making active and the first section
(1/2 of the head) is written to the paper. The Q1 output of U40 is used to trigger Q2 which produces a
low on output for 2 msec into U39c. The second pulse is then generated in the same way as the first and
writes the second section of the head to the paper. The 2 msec pulse is determined by the R/C time
constant using R1 and C1 inputs for Q1 and R2 and C2 for Q2. After the paper is written to, by the
thermal reaction, the stepper motor is clocked causing t he paper to advance. PC1 port on 42 is sent low
causing a low into U39e and if the other two inputs (paper sensor and head up/down) are low, the output
of U39e will go low to enable U38, the stepper motor controller. With U38 enabled the clock input to
U38 is switched using the PC3 port of U42 which will cause the motor to step. This cycle will continue
until the image required is printed.
The 20v power to the printer circuits is used for the thermal elements and as motor power for the stepper
motor. There is a special control circuit for 20v to the thermal elements which is controlled by the line
to the processor. This line turns OFF Q4, which turns ON U55 allowing the 20v supply to the printer.
This circuit is to prevent the printer from writing on power turn on.
1.8 Keyboard Circuit
The keyboard circuit is a simple one using a matrix of five drive lines (PB0 - PB4) and eight read lines
(PA0 - PA7). When a key is pressed (which connects a drive line to a read line) the read line is pulled
low indicating that a key was pressed. There is one special key, which is not in the matrix, the SHIFT
key that uses pins 2 and 3 on P8 along with PC6 port on U42. This provides the ability to recognize two
keys at one time and is used to expand the performance of the keyboard.
1.9 Real Time Clock Circuit
The real time clock U48 is a peripheral device for maintaining the date and time on a continuous basis.
U48 is accessed using PCS1 from the processor through U52, the watchdog device, to enable the device
for reading or writing. U52 is also used to control battery power for the real time clock when power is
applied.
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The display circuit has two components. The first is the read/write control circuit in which from the
processor is gated with the and signals to enable the display for data transfer. The second component is
the contrast control using U35, a 50K ohm electronically programmable potentiometer, and a zener
diode, VR6, used to control the voltage on pin 3 of P12 for contrast on the display. U35 is programmed
by setting the U/ input for direction using PB3 port of U32, then enabling the device with PB5 port on
U32, and last switching the input using PB2 port of U32. This programming will change the resistance
of the device causing the voltage level to vary from approximately -8.2v to approximately -11.7v.
1.11 Sonalert Circuit
The sonalert circuit is composed of three components, U34, Q3, and SN1. U34 is an electronically
program- mable potentiometer identical to that used for the display and is controlled in the same
manner. The sonalert is turned ON and OFF using PB3 port on U32, this drive line is the input to U34
where only a portion of the drive voltage is used to drive the base of Q3. By controlling the voltage at
the base of Q3, this controls how much the transistor is turned ON and which then controls the drive
current to the sonalert thus controlling the output sound level of SN1.
1.12 EEPROM Circuit
The EEPROM circuit is simply the EEPROM U33 and U32, the parallel interface device. The
EEPROM is written to and read from in a serial manner. The PB1 port on U32 is used to write to the
EEPROM and PC0 port on U32 is used to read from the EEPROM. In order to perform a read or write
function the EEPROM must be enabled using PB0 port on U32 and clocked using PB2 port on U32.
The EEPROM device is used to store the calibration information to and is only written to by the
calibration program.
1.13 Power Supply
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1.14 Chassis
The chassis contains the main PCB assembly along with various connectors and components.
The power for the audiometer comes in through a power entry module which contains a line filter, fuse,
and ON/OFF switch. On the line filter there are three surge suppressing movisters. These devices are
designed to protect the unit from most line transients. From the entry module the input power goes to a
115/220 vac switch and then on to the transformer. The power entry area is shielded by a cover and a
DANGEROUS SHOCK HAZARD exist with the shield removed. The power proceeds through the
transformer and on to the PCB using connector P11.
There are two 25-pin "D" connectors on the rear panel, which are used for serial communication. One
of the connectors/ports is configured DTE and the other is configured DCE.
The earphone and handswitch jacks are also mounted on the rear panel, they are J13 and J15
respectively.
NOTE: Fuse removal procedure.
To remove or replace the fuse in the RA500 you must first remove the power cord from the power entry
module. If the cord is not removed the fuse cover will not open. With the cord removed insert a small
screwdriver or other appropriate instrument into the slot located at the top of the module, above the
switch, and twist carefully. The fuse cover will open exposing the fuse compartment. There will be a
white colored fuse holder inside that must be removed, allowing access to the fuse. Once the fuse is
checked or replaced reverse the process will complete the procedure.
1.15 Talk-Over Circuit
The talk-over circuit is composed of four major components, an internal microphone, an electronically
programmable potentiometer U56, an operational amplifier U18, and a solid state switch U19.
The power to the microphone is supplied by a voltage divider network of R106 and R107. Out of the
microphone the signal goes to U56, the potentiometer, which selects the portion of the signal used for
amplifier input. The signal comes into the inverting input of the fixed gain 70dB amplifier and the
output is sent to the solid state switch U19. The switch is the talk-over control and allows the signal to
the headphones or turns it off.
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Section II
2. RA500 Communication
The data for the RA500 is transmitted in a format in which the first information is fixed (Patient ID, Test
Type, Test Date, Test Time, Calibration Date, Examiner ID, HTL's, and the Extra ) and the remaining
(Question/answer information) is delimited by commas. The question/answer information is a variant
and will only be available if the information is stored. The stored data is determined by the question
select/delete setup procedure, only the selected data is stored and will be transmitted. Once one question
is selected and data stored, there will be twenty-five commas transmitted. In the case of a comma
delimiting for a non-selected question/answer there will be no information between commas. This
example is as if only question/answer three is enabled and is stored.
Example:
[(Fixed data),,(answer to question 3),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,]
The two Data Layout Form examples provided in this document describe the case where there are no
answers stored and where there are all the answers stored. This will make a difference in the number of
lines transmitted for the data record. In the case of "no" answers the record will be transmitted in one
line and in the case of all the answers the record will transmit in three lines. The end of record is noted
by the "~P" (7EH 50H) at the end of the transmission line.
2.2 Communications
The communication process starts with an inquiry from a computer and responds with an "EOF" if no
information is available or begins by sending the first line. The computer, after correctly receiving the
line will then send an acknowledgment "ACK" of receiving the information or non-acknowledgment
"NAK" if the information is not correctly received. The RA500 will transmit the next line, if
acknowledgment, or retransmit the line if non-acknowledgment. This process will continue until all
information requested is sent or the communication time-out occurs. The termination of the
communication is indicated by the RA500 sending the "EOF" followed by a carriage return.
There are three inquiry commands for sending data from the RA500. The commands are "1","2" or "3"
and the format of the command is: [inquire(05h) command("1","2","3") carriage return(0dh)] .
The following is a description of the inquiry commands:
1. <<1>> commands the RA500 to send all stored information
2. <<2>> commands the RA500 to send only baseline information
3. <<3>> commands the RA500 to send only non-baseline information
4. <<4>> commands the RA500 to send only the current test
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The checksum is an approximation of the sum of the quotient and remainder of the characters from the
SOH through the ETB using a divisor of 4096. To compute the checksum start with zero. The
checksum is com- puted by multiplying the checksum by two, adding the character to the checksum,
dividing by 4096, adding the remainder to the quotient. No bits may exist in excess of bit 12. The
process is repeated through ETB. The 12 bit value is then separated into two six bit values. Each of the
6 bit values have 20h added to them. These two values now are the checksum.
2.4 RA500 Interfacing to PC
Before data can be transferred to an external PC, connect a cable from the rear panel connector of
RA500 to the communication port of the PC. Use connector DTE (25-Pin) on the RA500.
Refer to Figure ADD-1 if the PC has a 25-Pin Com port or Figure ADD-2 if the PC has a 9-Pin Com
port. Cable specifications are given for each case. Additional information is shown for other Tremetrics
audiometers.
NOTE: Several factors may cause problems resulting in non-transfer of data to the PC: incompatible
baud rates, internal modems, PC operating speed or defective cables.
Audiograms must be tagged for transfer. Use Specification 14 or Setup 31.
Refer to the operating instructions for the Tremetrics hearing database software for additional
information on audiogram transfers. Compatibility with other manufacturer's software is not
guaranteed.
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Figure ADD-1
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Figure ADD-2
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Section III
3. RA500 Data Layout Form
Example 1
Data Format for Transmission with No Questions Stored
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Section IV
4. RA500 Data Layout Form
Example 2
Data Format for Transmission with All Questions Stored
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Section V
5. Special Functions
The keyboard test is designed to verify the proper operation of the RA500 keyboard. To execute this
special function use "SPECIAL 12" Keyboard Test. After pressing enter, the screen will be mostly
blank with instructions at the bottom of the screen. Press all keys on the keyboard, one at a time, and the
appropriate alpha or numeric symbol should appear on the screen. The "SHIFT" key is an exception,
because of its special use for shifted values it will not have a symbol on the screen. Once all the key
symbols are on the screen press and hold the "SHIFT" key, then press the "ENTER" key. This "ESC"
escape function will return to the Test screen.
5.2 RAM Error Test
The RAM error test is used to verify the proper operation of the Random Access Memory of the RA500.
To execute this special function use "SPECIAL 11" RAM Error Test. This test will take only one or two
seconds and the results, Test Passed or Test Failed, will be displayed at test completion. Press the
"Enter" key to return to the test screen. This test does not destroy the data currently stored in the RAM.
5.3 EPROM Error Test
The EPROM error test is used to verify the proper operation and programming of the Erasable
Programmable Read Only Memory, EPROM, of the RA500. To execute this special function use
"SPECIAL 10" EPROM Error Test. This test will perform a read and summation process on the
EPROMs and the test results, Test Passed or Test Failed, will be displayed. Press the "ENTER" key to
return to the test screen.
5.4 Serial Port Test
The serial port test is used to verify the proper operation of the two RS232 serial ports in the RA500. To
execute this special function use "SPECIAL 04", Serial Port Test. This test also requires the use of a 25-
pin "D" cable with all pins straight through and a male connector at one end and a female connector and
the other end. This cable must be installed from serial port 1 to serial port 2. Once the cable is installed,
press "F1" to start the test. The display will show the results, Test Passed or Test Failed, at the
completion of the test. This test may be repeated by simply pressing "F1" again or press "ENTER" to
return to the test screen.
5.5 Printer Test
The printer test is used to verify the proper operation of the thermal graphic printer in the RA500. To
execute this special function use "SPECIAL 03", Printer Test. This test has three operations, "F1" prints
a dark bar across the paper, "F2" prints the alphabet and numbers, and "F3" prints the alphabet and
numbers in double height. These tests may be repeated by pressing the appropriate key or press
"ENTER" to return to the test screen.
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5.6 Calibration
The calibration program is used to adjust the output signal levels in reference to a standard. To execute
the calibration program use "SPECIAL 01", Calibration Mode. This program is protected by security
and requires a password for entry. Once in the calibration program, the operator can change the output
tone level calibration offset up or down using "F1" and "F2" to the proper output level. To change
frequencies, press the key corresponding to the appropriate frequency. To change ears press the
"CHANGE EAR" key. To turn the tone on or off press the "TONE" key.
The RA500 uses an EEPROM device to store the calibration information. This device must be
programmed prior to exiting the program to save the calibration information. To program the EEPROM
device use "F5", Program EEPROM. The screen will ask for verification that this is indeed what the
operator wants. After a positive response the EEPROM will be reprogrammed with the new
information. This process takes several seconds and when complete the display will read
"CALIBRATION ROM PROGRAMMED". The operator may chose to enter his name and his
company's name which is accomplished using "F3". This information will appear on the "power on"
screen along with the calibration date. This screen shou ld be checked to insure that the calibration date
is correct, since the system date is used for this information. Press "F6" to exit the calibration program.
Upon exit of the calibration program the calibration ROM is read and the stored calibration information
is loaded for use as the signal level offset.
5.7 Special 19
Special 19 is a reserved special for recovery from memory corruption. This special is protected using
the security feature of the RA500 and requires a password to execute. Special 19 will DESTROY the
information in RAM, all stored audiograms, by rewriting all of the RAM. Following the memory
rewrite the system will reset as if power up had just occurred. It is VERY IMPORTANT that "SET UP
18" be performed at this time to set up the proper system defaults. If "SET UP 18" is not performed the
RA500 may operate in an unexpected manner in some areas.
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The removal and/or replacement of the RA500 printer is not difficult but does merit some mention.
There are five connectors and cables associated with the printer. All of these cables should be run out
from under the printer in front between the two mounting standoffs. This cable arrangement prevents
damage to the cable when the cover is placed on the unit. Four of the five connectors are keyed to
prevent the incorrect insertion of the cable into the connector. The ribbon cable is the most sensitive and
if not properly inserted into its connector will cause the printer to malfunction. When inserting or
removing the ribbon cable first pull the outside sleeve of the connector to its up position, this may be
accomplished by using a small pair of needle nose pliers and pulling gently on each side of the
connector. Once the connector is in this position, Figure 4, the cable will move freely in and out of the
connector. To seat the connector, first check that the cable is aligned vertically, then press down on
each side of the outer sleeve. With the sleeve down the cable should be firmly in place and not skewed,
Figure 5.
The printer paper release lever should be centered in its cover slot. If the lever is not centered, there are
four holes in the bottom of the chassis to access the screws of the standoffs, which by loosening will
allow some adjustment of the printer position.
The proper alignment and connections of the printer will help insure the correct operation of the RA500
printer.
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6. Test Procedure
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Section VII
7.0 Bills Of Materials
The following pages list the parts necessary for the RA500.
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REFERENCE
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UOM
LOCATION
T19686-0051 IC CMOS 4051 2 EA U010, U013
T19686-0053 IC CMOS 4053 1 EA U011
T19766-0008 IC PRETSTD LM301AN 1 EA U015
U049, U050,
T19766-0023 IC PRETST SN74HCT373N 3 EA
U051
T203-0561, RES FXD COMP 560 OHM, 2 EA R019, R020
T204-0101 RES FXD COMP 100. OHM 1 EA R042
R029, R070,
T204-0102 RES FXD COMP 1.00 K 3 EA
R071
R072, R078,
R109, R007,
T204-0103 RES FXD COMP 10.0 K 9 EA R018, R027,
R028, R031,
R116
T204-0201 RES FXD COMP 200 OHM 1 EA R043
T204-0203 RES FXD COMP 20.0 K 1 EA R032
T204-0205 RES FXD COMP 2.00 MEG 1 EA R023
T204-0223 RES FXD COMP 22.0 K 1 EA R113
T204-0272 RES FXD COMP 2.70 K 2 EA R038, R039
T204-0273 RES FXD COMP 27.0 K 1 EA R006
T204-0303 RES FXD COMP 30 K 1 EA R004
T204-0305 RES FXD COMP 3.0 MEG 1 EA R105
T204-0333 RES FXD COMP 33.0 K 1 EA R100
T204-0433 RES FXD COMP 43K 2 EA R005, R008
R030, R033,
T204-0472 RES FXD COMP 4.70 K 6 EA R108, R037,
R040, R107
T204-0473 RES FXD COMP 47.0 K 1 EA R017
T204-0511 RES FXD COMP 510. OHM 1 EA R050
T204-0682 RES FXD COMP 6.80 K 1 EA R106
T212-1001 RES FXD FILM 1 K 1 EA R079
T212-1002 RES FXD FILM 10 K 1 EA R009
T212-1241 RES FXD FILM 1.24 K 2 EA R110, R114
T212-1433 RES FXD FILM 143K 1 EA R010
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8.0 Schematics
8.1 Schematic Diagram, RA500
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