Description
Overview
The Welch Allyn TM 286 AutoTymp is a combination instrument for tympanometry, screening ipsilateral acoustic reflex and screening audiometry, intended for use by trained personnel on patients from birth through geriatric. A built-in thermal printer and USB interface make it suited to busy pediatric, primary care and ENT practices.
Key Features
- Tympanometry, screening ipsilateral reflex and screening audiometry in one instrument, reducing the need for separate devices
- Manual and automated Hughson-Westlake (Auto HL) audiometry for flexible hearing screening
- Built-in thermal printer (4 in paper) plus USB output to a computer or external PCL3 printer for charting
- Stores up to 12 test pages (M1–M12) for review before printing
- Programmable reflex display, normal box, audiometry range, tone format and print header
Configuration and Package Contents
- Part number: 28600
- Thermal paper: 3 rolls ship with the system (per IFU)
- Contact us to confirm the probe tone version (226 Hz or 1 kHz) and the full list of supplied accessories
- Requires a hospital-grade outlet
Technical Specifications
| Probe tone | 226 Hz (1 kHz version available) |
| Pressure sweep | Starts at +200 daPa; 600 daPa/s, slowing to 200 daPa/s near peak |
| Ear canal volume range | 0.2 to 5.0 cm³ |
| Compliance scale | 1.5 cm³ default, auto-scales to 3.0 cm³ |
| Audiometry frequencies | 125–8000 Hz (11 frequencies); narrow range 500–6000 Hz |
| Audiometry intensity | -10 to 90 dB HL at 500–4000 Hz (lower maximums at 125, 250, 6000 and 8000 Hz) |
| Ipsilateral reflex levels | 500/4000 Hz: 80, 90, 100 dB HL; 1000/2000 Hz: 85, 95, 105 dB HL |
| Tone formats | Steady, pulsed, FM |
| Printer | Built-in thermal, 4 in paper |
| Power | 90–246 VAC, 47–63 Hz (max 120 VAC in North America) |
| Warm-up | About 10 minutes |
Compatibility and Accessories
- TM 286 AutoTymp Ear Tip Assortment, 6 sizes (26100)
- Welch Allyn AM 282 Manual Audiometer (28200)
- Replacement 4 in thermal paper (52600), test cavity (26241), dust cover (26240) and carrying case (05260-U) are Welch Allyn accessories; contact us to order
Documents and Warranty
- Welch Allyn TM286 AutoTymp Instructions for Use (28603)
- TM 286 AutoTymp Tympanometric System (Baxter catalog)
- Warranty: Welch Allyn warrants the TM286 against defects in material and workmanship for one year from original shipment (per IFU)
Genuine Welch Allyn product, sold by The Hospital Equipment Company.