What is BS EN 60118-14 - Digital interface device about?
BS EN 60118-14 is an international standard that gives the specification of good quality hearing aids and the components used in them.
BS EN 60118-14 specifies the electrical and mechanical requirements for an interface device to allow a general-purpose control device such as a desktop computer to be connected to hearing aids, for the purpose of the electrical setting of their operating parameters.
BS EN 60118-14 provides a specification such that all hearing aids which can be programmed by the specified digital interface have their parameters set by a single control device and the interface device.
The specifications of BS EN 60118-14 are for use in connection with hearing aids with parameters set by a direct electrical connection using a cable.
Note: BS EN 60118-14 does not cover hearing aids with parameters controlled by radiofrequency or infrared transmission, or any other “wireless” method of control.
Who is BS EN 60118-14- Digital interface device for?
BS EN 60118-14 on digital interface device is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of the digital interface devices
- Manufacturers and suppliers of hearing devices
- Quality control personnel
- Testing authorities
- Electronics engineers and electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 60118-14- Digital interface device?
A digital interface device is a device for exchanging signals between a hearing aid and a control device for the electrical setting of operating parameters.
BS EN 60118-14 has been prepared to define the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the interface (the signals and connectors) to be used for the electrical setting of hearing aid parameters.
BS EN 60118-14 was motivated by a desire to avoid the problem of incompatibility between the hearing aids and the parameter setting devices produced by different manufacturers. It describes a general configuration for the electrical setting of parameters which consist of the following:
- A general-purpose control device, such as a desktop computer
- A hearing aid with electrical control of parameter values
- An interface to connect the computer to the hearing aid
BS EN 60118-14 specifies the requirements for the interface between the control device and the hearing aid.
Overall, BS EN 60118-14 is useful as it provides the specification of a digital interface device that can be beneficial for your business.