User Manual - cochlear implant HELP

Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor
Other Information
Technical information
Specifications
Physical configuration
Modular architecture: BTE Controller, Mini BTE Controller or Bodyworn Shoe and Cable
is detachable from the Processing Unit, allowing connection of the Processing Unit to a
different Controller.
Dual microphone architecture, microphones protected by a replaceable hydrophobic mesh.
The connection between the Processing Unit and any Controller or Bodyworn Controller
shoe is splash proof.
Processing Unit and BTE and Bodyworn Controllers are protected against solid foreign
objects greater than or equal to 1.0mm diameter, and protected against splashing water
(classified IP44 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 (2001-02-01) -
Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)).
Materials
Processing Unit, BTE Controller and Mini BTE Controller
ABS plastic is used for all components that come into contact with the user’s skin, apart from
the earhook, which is made out of EVA material.
Sealed internal epoxy fibreglass and polyimide printed circuit boards with electronic circuitry
Bodyworn Controller
PC/PBT plastic case
Coil & Cables
ABS plastic is used for all components that come into contact with the user’s skin
Sealed internal epoxy fibreglass and polyimide printed circuit boards with electronic circuitry
Cable attached to the coil
Dimensions (Typical)
Processing Unit: 38 x 24 x 12 mm (1.50 x 0.94 x 0.47 in.)
BTE Controller: 37.5 x 22.5 x 14.5 mm (1.48 x 0.89 x 0.57 in.)
Bodyworn Controller: 78 x 35 x 17 mm (3.07 x 1.38 x 0.67 in.)
Coil: 41 x 32.8 x 7 mm (1.61 x 1.29 x 0.28 in.)
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