AIM device - User manual and quickstart (v3.0)

0 - Description and requirements

The AIM is a stand-alone device for the Berard AIT method. It includes the device itself, the power adapter and a network cable.

The AIM is operated using any internet-capable device (any device from a smartphone to a desktop PC that can be connected to the internet via WiFi, Bluetooth or a physical connection like a USB cable).

The AIM can be used with most current operating systems.

The requirements for the operating system are:

• An updated version of any modern web browser. Our recommendation is to use the newest version of Mozilla Firefox.
• For Microsoft operating system, you need to install the Bonjour printing services by Apple: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL999

1 - Quickstart

1.1 - Local connection

(connecting your internet-enabled device directly to the AIM)

• Connect only the power cord to turn on your AIM unit. Do NOT connect the network cable. (Note that there is no on/off switch – plugging the AIM directly to the electrical outlet turns it on/off.) Wait until the indicator light is steady green.

• Using your WiFi device (smartphone, tablet…) go to Networks Available and connect to the address provided by your AIM.

  For instance aimXXX

  Please note that the connection with the AIM doesn’t connect your device with the Internet. Maybe your device warns you about this situation, but do not worry about it, it’s ok.

• Open your web browser and type the URL of your AIM unit.

  For instance http://aimXXX.local

1.2 - Wired connection. Both local and remote use.

(connecting your AIM to the internet) necessary for Remote Services

• Connect both the power and network cords to turn on your AIM unit. Wait until the indicator light is blue.
• Connect your WiFi device (smartphone, tablet…) to the same network as the AIM is connected to.

• For local use, open your browser and type the URL of your AIM unit.

  For instance http://aimXXX.local

• For remote use, open your browser and enter https://amp.aim-device.com. Login and check the connectivity of your unit. Enter on it once available.

2 - LOCAL connection mode

Connecting a personal internet-enabled device directly to the AIM.

This mode is available just for local use of the device.

1. Plug-in only the power cord to the AIM unit. The light indicator on your AIM will be flashing green. After some seconds it will turn steady green: at this point your device is ready to be used.

2. Your AIM unit emits a WiFi signal that allows you to connect directly to, and manage it using any personal WiFi-enabled device, such as a tablet, smartphone, desktop PC or laptop PC. To establish the connection with your AIM unit and to be able to start using it, check the “Networks Available” function on your personal device. Among networks available you will see the name as your AIM unit (found on the back panel of the AIM).

   For example aimXXX

   Click on that WiFi signal to connect to it.

   Please note that your WiFi device may indicate a warning: no Internet connection available. This is expected because your personal device is now connected to the AIM and is disconnected from any other network. This also means that your personal device can not be used to access the internet during the time it is connected to the AIM.

3. A password may be required: type berardait and continue with the process. You can click on “Remember the password” (or the equivalent option) for your own convenience to store the password on your device.

   You are now connected directly to your AIM unit.

4. Open the web browser of your choice and enter the URL of your AIM unit.

   For instance http://aimXXX.local

3 - Internet connection mode

This mode is available both for local and remote use of the device.

1. Plug-in both the power and network cords. The light indicator on your AIM will be flashing green. After some seconds it will turn glowing blue: at this point your unit is ready to be used.

2. To use the device locally, open the web browser of your choice and enter the URL of your AIM unit.

   For example http://aimXXX.local/

3. To use the device remotely, open the web browser of your choice and enter the following URL https://amp.aim-device.com/ which will take you directly to the login of the AIM Management Platform.

   User name and Password? (Given by manufacturer of AIM.)

4 - Using your AIM unit

4.1 - Music program selection screen

This screen allows you to select a music program for client session.

• Select the music program from the select box (currently there is only “Standard AIT Music” available).
• You can visualize the contents of each music program by clicking on the link below the selection box.
• Click on Proceed to continue with the programming of your session.

4.2 - Parameters selection screen

This screen allows the selection of the session number to be played, the initial volumes for left and right ears, and the frequencies that need to be inhibited (muted). This is a sample of it:

• Select session number between 1 and 20 (depending on the session number you are about to start). Every session number lasts exactly 30 minutes.
• Select the initial volume levels for both ears, between 15 and 85 dBs.
• Select the frequencies you want to inhibit (mute) by clicking on the appropriate check boxes. You can only have 2 filters activated simultaneously, according to the Berard AIT method.
• Click on Create session to continue with the creation of your session.

4.3 - Session start screen

• This screen will show you an overview of the selections you have made to review. Any changes can be made by clicking on Back.
• To confirm the settings, click on Start. The session will start automatically.

Click on Proceed to confirm these settings, and the session will begin.

4.4 - Session screen

This screen will display the session in progress and allow you to make any adjustments while the session runs.

• While the session is running the indicator of your AIM unit will turn to a glowing green.
• You can change the current playing volume and the selection of frequencies inhibited using the control buttons on the top of the page.
• You can pause the session, or completely abort the session by clicking on the appropriate red or blue bar.
• You can adjust the volume, either for both ears simultaneously or independently, by using the icon located in between the decibel indicator:

Volume control for both ears: When the volume control is in this position, clicking on “+” (increase the volume) or “-“ (decrease the volume) will change the level for both ears, regardless of the +/- used (right or left).

Volume control independent for each ear: When the volume control is in this position, if you click on “+” (increase the volume) or “-“ (decrease the volume) the volume will be adjusted for each ear, based on the control +/- used (right or left).

• If for any reason you need to pause the session, click on Pause. This action pauses the session until you click on Resume.
• If for any reason you need to stop the session, click on Abort. This action stops the session immediately and sets you on the music program selection screen again.
• When the session finishes, the indicator of your AIM will indicate that the session has concluded. The screen will provide the information as to the options (volume/frequencies masked…) that were in place at the end of the session.

5 - Upper toolbar

This toolbar allows you to (from left to right):

• Home: go to the Music program selection screen directly, and program a new session from the beginning.
• Reboot: restart your AIM unit.
• Shutdown: power-off your AIM unit.

6 - Color codes

Red indicates:

• Steady when it starts the shutdown process.
• Flashing indicates that you can safely unplug the power cord.

Green indicates:

• Steady when the system is ready to be used.
• Flashing indicates that the system is powering on but not ready yet.
• Glowing means the audio session is currently being played.

Blue indicates:

• Steady when you login the system. It remains steady while setting up the session.
• Flashing means your AIM is remote control capable.

7 - Maintenance and supervision

When any maintenance operation is needed for your AIM unit, it is necessary to connect the unit to the Internet through the network cable. Summary for this operation is:

1. Notify to the support team about this maintenance operation in order to coordinate time/day…
2. Ensure to be able to connect your AIM unit to a network: essentially an Internet router and a DHCP service (usual service on most Internet routers).
3. On D day, connect your AIM unit to your computer network using the network cable (RJ45 cord). If possible, connect it directly to your router.

This procedure must be done only by Berard AIT official practitioners.

8 - Contact details

ATI Microson S.L. company at Derio, Bizkaia (Spain):

• Website: https://aim-device.com
• Email address: info@aim-device.com