The Luna from Interacoustics is a USB headset with built-in
audiometer and software for installation on your own computer.
Simply plug in your patient response to your Luna USB headset and
connect the headset to your Windows® tablet or laptop and you are
ready to start testing your screening candidates. The Luna headset
delivers a tone to the patient’s ear. When the patient hears the
presented tone, he/she presses the response button, and the result
is noted automatically in the audiogram. Simple and fast.
Hearing screening is an essential
service in ensuring early diagnosis and improved management of
hearing loss - from the child at school who cannot hear their
teacher to the safety of a factory employee.
Ideal for peripatetic Teachers of the
Deaf, the Luna headset and patient response have a combined
weight of 0.5 kg, and are easily carried in the included carrying
bag with a shoulder strap. The software is a download to be
installed onto your existing computer or tablet. Luna is
therefore well-suited for hearing tests in home settings or to
bring with you between schools or sites.
The software will automatically save
test results and integrate to electronic health record systems if
needed. Patient records can be imported and exported as XML
files. You can design your own PDF report layout, including the
ability to add your own logo. For safeguarding reasons, you can
use a random patient ID.
This screening audiometer is designed
for use with people who are able to reliably follow the
instructions to push the response button when they hear a tone.
Most children of school age without additional difficulties
should be suitable for screening with the Luna.
Features:
- Portable.
The headset audiometer only weighs
500 grams including the patient response.
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Fast. Test at scale with automated
tests and plug-and-play functionality. Each automated test
takes about 1 minute.
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Reliable. Randomized frequency
order for reliable results and no bulky equipment to
manage.
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Great for multiple operators
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Easy to use - customizable PC
shortcut keys available
The Luna is essentially 'plug and
play'. It is delivered with three hearing tests in a
user-friendly software suite. The calibration is stored in the
headset, so as soon as you connect the headset to your Windows®
tablet or laptop, you are ready to start the test. The random
automatic test allows you to include or exclude any frequency if
not needed, and it randomly switches between frequency and ear
until the test is completed. Before saving the test results, you
can re-test particular frequencies manually.
Luna is a type 4 audiometer in
accordance with IEC60645-1. It presents the frequencies in a
randomized order and ear, which can help to produce more reliable
patient responses. You can exclude unneeded frequencies from your
test protocol, which can help to save time. A random automatic
test with the default seven frequencies only takes one minute to
complete. The test should be conducted in a quiet environment
with no background noise and the Luna software will measure the
ambient noise to indicate when the levels are suitable to perform
a test. The acceptable levels of background noise will vary
depending on which frequency is being tested and is in compliance
with ISO 8253.
Tests must be carried out by an
appropriately-trained person. Any detected hearing loss must
always lead to consulting a hearing specialist.
You can add and delete operators in the
Luna Suite software. Any non-default settings are saved for each
operator, shortening time spent on preparing the software before
testing. You also have the option to limit the list of candidates
so you only can see your own. There is also the ability to
customise the display in the Luna software. You can choose
between several overlays for data comparison and counselling
purposes: Degree of hearing loss, Toggle left/right audiogram,
Speech banana, Single or dual audiogram or Previous session
overlay.
As the Luna is a calibrated system and to ensure that the
calibration is as up-to-date as possible, it will be shipped
direct from Interacoustics.
Supplied with: Headset mounted with DD65 transducers and USB
cable, patient response button, carrying bag, PC software (through
online download), quick guide and calibration certificate. Included
with your Luna audiometer you will find a link to download of the
software as well as a license key to open and activate the Luna
software. A laptop or tablet for use with the software is not
included as standard although this can be supplied as an additional
item - please contact us for more information.
Please note, proper use of this item for
effective hearing screening requires the appropriate training. It
is not suitable for domestic use.
Default settings:
Off time: 2 secs
Random off time: 3 secs
Tone length: 1.5 secs
Response window: 3 secs
Test frequencies: 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 6000, 8000 Hz
Start frequency: 1000 Hz
Start test ear side: Right
Step size: 5 dB
Signal: Pure tone
Minimum system requirements: Luna Suite is built to run Windows®
OS Framework 4.7.
Processor: 2 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Display: 1366x768px (standard)
Windows® tablet: It is recommended to activate rotation
lock.
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows® 10
Microsoft Windows® 11
Maximum scaling: 125%
