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Why miss a decibel
of “Looks like me”?
Siemens Lotus.
For everything your customers love to hear.
The family of hearing instruments that offers
great performance and flexibility every day.
www.siemens.com/lotus
Answers for life.
Welcome to the
Siemens Lotus
family.
A kind word, a conﬁding whisper, a mischievous giggle. Decibels of
sound full of meaning and emotion. Decibels of sound your customers
don’t have to miss – thanks to the powerful, robust and affordable
range of hearing instruments from Siemens Lotus.
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Benefits at a glance
The Lotus family provides high
performance and outstanding
value for your customers.
• Fully digital hearing instrument at
an affordable price
• Highly advanced feedback cancellation
system for better wearing comfort
• Robust design for protection
against moisture and perspiration
as well as improved reliability
• High power and performance with
low battery consumption
• Superior sound quality provided by
state-of-the-art technology
• Advanced programming and trimmer
technology for easy and ﬂexible ﬁtting
For hassle-free
enjoyment.
Siemens Lotus instruments offer an
array of solutions for mild to profound
hearing losses. They are available in a
variety of styles with state-of-the-art
features like digital feedback
cancellation. Your customers can
even select between programmable
and trimmer-controlled options.
Whatever the choice, one thing is
clear: Siemens Lotus devices combine
affordability with reliability, ease of
use and superior sound quality.
New discreet BTE models.
Lotus M is the inconspicuous solution
for people with mild to moderate
hearing loss. The small Lotus Pro M
model can be ﬁtted with an especially
thin tube (LifeTube) for greater
comfort and discretion. Its stop-end
volume control is easy to use. It is also
available with directional microphones
that make it easier to hear in difﬁcult
listening situations.
Lotus SP
and Lotus P
New:
Lotus Pro M
Lotus Custom
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Thanks, Doc:
68 decibels
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Beautiful:
80 decibels
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Easy
from the start.
With the Connexx™ fitting software, programming the performance
and comfort parameters of Siemens Lotus Pro instruments is precise,
fast, and easy.
Just-right fittings
Frequency shaping/output.
• Master gain in 3 dB steps
• 2 frequency bands
• 1 compression control
CR = 2, CK = 42–78 dB
• 3 optional crossover frequencies
• LC and HC controls (5 steps)
• AGC-O
• PC
Fitting formulas.
• NAL-NL1, DSL I/O
• SP-F, SP-LF (Lotus Pro SP only)
• Acclimatization steps: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Program selection: universal, noisy
environment, music, T-coil
Microphone/extra settings.
• Available in all programs
• Feedback cancellation on/off
• On/off push button switch
• Program change beep
• Low battery beep
• VC end position beep
• Programmable Telephone-coil
(T-coil): M, MT, mT, T
• Direct audio input:
A, MA, mA
Close attention was also given to
comfort when designing Siemens
Lotus. Clear beep signals are used
to indicate low battery as well as
volume control and push-button
adjustments. So wearers have
constant control over the status
of their instruments.
Convenient details
Attractive extras.
Some Lotus models are available
with a T-coil to help make phone
calls more comfortable. The T-coil
prevents undesirable feedback
whistling that can sometimes occur
when using the telephone while
wearing hearing instruments.
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For discovering
the power
of small things.
The right instrument for each
person’s needs – from mild to
profound hearing loss. It’s all
about performance and flexibility.
From the smallest CIC to the
Super Power BTE models, Lotus
is characterized by efficient and
reliable performance that is suited
to the wearer’s requirements.
High output.
Lotus SP has a high output and gain
of 138/80 decibels that is suitable
for severe to profound hearing
losses. The custom line offers
almost invisible CIC options with
more power than ever before.
Lotus CIC
High sound quality
at loud noise levels.
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Lotus SP (138/80 dB)
For severe to profound
hearing losses.
Attention to detail.
Siemens Lotus provides antiphase
feedback cancellation for excellent
stability as well as microphone noise
reduction for relaxed hearing in
quiet environments.
With less than 2 % Total Harmonic
Distortion, Siemens Lotus custom
models are designed to ensure best
sound quality, even at high noise
levels.
Adapting to the environment.
In addition to the “universal” or basic
setting, up to three different hearing
programs can be selected at the
touch of a button. There is a program
for noisy environments, one for
listening to music or TV and a T-coil
program for making phone calls.
I can’t wait:
76 decibels
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Family reunion:
64 decibels
For longer
hearing pleasure.
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Lotus SP, Lotus P
and Lotus Pro M:
High power performance,
low battery consumption.
Siemens Lotus instruments are
powerful, but energy efficient.
They provide great performance at
low power consumption to ensure
long battery life. By using Siemens
batteries, your customers will
be certain that their instruments
remain reliable, safe, versatile, and
extremely powerful.
Long-life quality.
Even the most powerful and
demanding instruments in the Lotus
family deliver long-lasting and stable
amplification thanks to their economic
battery consumption. The excellent
battery life is complemented by alert
tones when the battery capacity is
low, so your customers won’t be
caught out without power.
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For everything
you love to hear.
With its robust design, proven components, and advanced features,
Siemens Lotus has all of the elements necessary for highly reliable
hearing performance and comfort in the most diverse and demanding
situations. Lotus instruments come in both programmable and
trimmer-operated versions.
The Lotus family range:
Lotus Pro (Programmable) instruments:
Lotus trimmer instruments:
Lotus M
• Lotus 23 M
BTE
Lotus Pro M
Lotus Pro P
Custom
Lotus Pro CIC
(Complete-In-the-Canal)
BTE
Lotus Pro SP
Lotus P
• Lotus 12 P
• Lotus 13 P
• Lotus 23 P
Lotus SP
• Lotus 12 SP
• Lotus 13 SP
• Lotus 23 SP
Lotus Pro ITC
(In-The-Canal)
Lotus Pro ITE
(In-The-Ear)
Custom
Lotus CIC
• Lotus Custom 12 CIC
• Lotus Custom 23 CIC
Lotus ITC
• Lotus Custom 12 ITC
• Lotus Custom 23 ITC
Lotus ITE
• Lotus Custom 12 ITE
• Lotus Custom 23 ITE
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The various Lotus instruments differ in power, features, and size.
Lotus Pro M with Lifetube*
Lotus Pro M with Earhook*
Lotus 23 M**
Color:
Beige
Lotus Pro P with Earhook*
Lotus 12, 13, 23 P**
Lotus Pro SP*
Lotus 12, 13, 23 SP**
Lotus Pro CIC*
Lotus 12, 23 CIC **
Lotus Pro ITC*
Lotus 12, 23 ITC**
*Lotus programmable instruments
Lotus Pro ITE*
Lotus 12, 23 ITE**
**Lotus trimmer instruments
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Features and
descriptions.
The table below highlights the array of features available
in the various Lotus instruments.
Channels
Programs
Directional
Microphone
LifeTube
Volume
Control
Lotus Pro M
2
3+A
✓
optional
Stop-end VC
Lotus Pro P
2
3+A
–
–
Rocker switch
Lotus Pro SP
2
3+A
–
–
Rocker switch
Lotus Pro CIC
2
3
–
–
–
Lotus Pro ITC
2
3
–
–
optional
Lotus Pro ITE
2
3
–
–
optional
2
1+T
–
–
Stop-end VC
Lotus 12,13,23 P
1 or 2
1+T
–
–
Rocker switch
Lotus 12,13,23 SP
1 or 2
1+T
–
–
Rocker switch
Lotus 12, 23 CIC
1 or 2
1
–
–
Screw Set VC
Lotus 12, 23 ITC
1 or 2
1
–
–
Stop-end VC
Lotus 12, 23 ITE
1 or 2
1
–
–
Stop-end VC
Custom
BTE
Programmable
Trimmer
Custom
BTE
Lotus 23 M
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T-coil
Audio
Input
Antiphase
Feedback
Cancellation
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
optional
–
–
✓
optional
optional
–
✓
optional
optional
–
✓
✓
optional
✓
✓
✓
optional
✓
✓
✓
optional
✓
✓
–
–
–
✓
–
optional
–
✓
–
optional
–
✓
Push
Button
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Connexx Quick – Fit Guide:
Lotus Pro
Step 1
Start in Noah
Connexx™ fitting software can be run in
stand-alone mode or under NOAH™.
It can be accessed from the fitting module
selection.
Double-click the Siemens icon to
start Connexx.
Step 2
Programming Lotus Pro
After opening your Connexx fitting
software, the Hearing Instruments
selection page is shown.
It is possible to manually select a hearing
instrument from the Family and/or
Name menu, also using the different filter
options, or to automatically detect and
read out a connected hearing instrument.
Clicking Detect Connected Instruments
will read out any connected instrument
and automatically display the model and
serial number.
If a hearing instrument is selected, the
individual Fitting Range helps to check
if it is appropriate for the patient’s hearing
loss.
Step 3
First Fit
The First Fit Navigator guides you through
the first fit process.
Proceed through the First Fit
Configurator by using the Next button.
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Select the First Fit Approach, the desired
hearing instrument settings (number of
listening programs, VC range, fitting
strategy) under Fitting Method and set
the Acoustical Parameters.
Simply click Apply First Fit to confirm.
After First Fit, the Basic Tuning
screen is displayed.
Electro-acoustic veriﬁcation (i.e. real-ear or
coupler measurement) is required to make
sure that the calculated hearing instrument
settings perfectly match the selected target.
If necessary, respective changes can be
made in “Basic Tuning” or “Fine Tuning”.
All changes on the initial gain settings
should be veriﬁed and documented.
Step 4
Fitting/Fine Tuning
Connexx allows you to adjust the gain
of Lotus Pro in two channels by 3dB-steps
using the Frequency Shaping/Output
menu. It also contains three selectable
crossover frequencies to further optimize
the frequency response.
Low and high-cut controls can be used
to optimize sound quality. Handles for
compression (AGC-I) and output control
(AGC-O or PC) enable adjustment of
the loudness according to the wearer’s
individual needs and preferences.
The Mic/Extras menu can be used to select
anti-phase feedback cancellation, on/off
function via push-button and signal tones.
In addition it provides the possibility to
configure settings for T-coil and AudioT-coil-mode in the respective programs.
T-coil modes:
M
Audio-input: modes: A
MT
mA
mT
M
T
A
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Lotus Trimmer adjustments.
SPEECH VOLUME
TOO LOUD
NH
MPO
VC
NH
MPO
1. Loud input level
NH
3. Loud input level, low-pitched
NH
4. Soft input level, low-pitched
NH
MPO
TOO SOFT
Gain
VC
NH
MPO
MPO
MPO
MPO
NH MPO
MPO
5. All frequencies
VC
Gain
TOO LOUD
NH
Gain
MPO
Gain
2. All input levels
2. Loud input level, high-pitched
Gain
MPO
1. Loud input level
LOUDNESS OF NOISE
TOO SOFT
NH
Gain
VC
MPO
NH
Gain
Gain
SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY
NH
MPO
1. Poor speech intelligibility in quiet surroundings
2. Poor speech intelligibility in background noise
Gain
VC
Gain
NH
SOUND QUALITY
NH
1. Hollow, booming, muffled, unclear, indistinct
Gain
NH
2. Shrill, piercing, tinny
NH
3. Thin
NH
4. Poor reproduction of music
NH
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MPO
Gain
MPO
VC
Story time:
54 decibels
Siemens Lotus.
For everything your customers love to hear.
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For more
confidence
in every
situation.
The Lotus family provides superior
sound quality at a very competitive
price. The robust design makes the
instrument a reliable partner
even in demanding situations. The
advanced feedback cancellation
system also reduces whistling for
more enjoyable hearing.
Strong as a bear.
With their durable design, proven
components and advanced features,
Siemens Lotus instruments have
everything necessary for highly
reliable hearing performance and
comfort in the most diverse and
demanding situations.
Well protected.
Lotus instruments are resistant to
humidity – this protects the interior
against damage and minimizes the
need for repairs.
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Made to last.
The excellent performance and
reliability of Siemens Lotus is
the result of uncompromising
components, including an optimized
amplifier for high output and gain.
The design of the BTE models
features a reinforced battery door,
a strong metal connector earhook
(screw-on), volume control with
enhanced humidity protection,
and a reliable push button control.
Local Contact Information
Siemens contact
House number and street name
City and postal code
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Phone: +XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX
www.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Global Business Unit
The information in this document contains
general descriptions of the technical options
available, which do not always have to be
present in individual cases and are subject to
change without prior notice.
The required features should therefore be
speciﬁed in each individual case at the time of
conclusion of the respective contract.
Global Siemens Headquarters
Siemens AG
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
80333 Muenchen
Germany
Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse 125
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Phone: +49 9131 308 0
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Germany
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Healthcare Headquarters
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Healthcare Sector
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91052 Erlangen
Germany
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