
18 Cochlear Update | FM Solutions
Many factors impact the battery life of a sound processor including the use
of some accessories. It is important to note that ear-level FM receivers that
require the use of the Euro Accessory Adaptor are active devices (i.e. they
draw power from the CP810 Sound Processor, unlike other accessories
such as the personal audio cable, which is not an active device). Therefore
use of an ear-level FM receiver with the Euro Accessory Adaptor will reduce
battery life of the CP810 Sound Processor. This reduction can range from
10-40% of battery life, depending upon various MAP parameters and
whether an ear-level Dynamic FM receiver is used. Ear-level Dynamic FM
receivers use more power than traditional ear-level FM receivers.
If the anticipated battery life is not sufficient to support FM usage (i.e.
to enable 8-10 hours of listening), a message will be provided when
programming with Custom Sound 3.2.
Recipients with high powered MAPs (the battery life estimate is <19
hours with the standard battery module using two Zinc Air batteries) may
experience issues with FM use. In this scenario, the FM device exceeds
the power capability of the two Zinc Air batteries and Custom Sound 3.2
will display the message suggesting that the clinician may need to lower
the MAP stimulation rate, reduce the maxima, widen the pulse width or
recommend use of the standard rechargeable battery module.
Please note that towards the end of battery life, plugging in a coupled
ear-level FM receiver and Euro Accessory Adaptor may cause the sound
processor to shut down with the standard battery module (using two Zinc
Air batteries). The solution is to use fresh batteries when using an ear-level
FM receiver.
10. Battery life when using an FM system with the CP810 Sound Processor
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