FujiFilm SonoSite TEExp, User Manual

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5-4 Safety
If the temperature exceeds 41° C, the scan head temperature is highlighted on the screen to indicate that
you are close to the maximum safe operating temperature.
If the temperature exceeds 43° C, the scan head temperature flashes on the screen and the following
message appears:
Figure 5-2 High temperature caution message
If the scan head temperature stays above 43° C for more than three minutes, or if it exceeds 45° C at any
time, the scan is halted and the following message appears:
Figure 5-3 High temperature warning message
If a communication error occurs and the TEExp thermistor cannot be read, the scan is halted and will not
resume until the thermistor can be read and the temperature is within operating limits.
The transducer temperature is
approaching upper limits.
Pressing the Freeze button may reduce
the power.
The system will STOP imaging in three
minutes if the temperature continues
to rise.
The transducer temperature is
approaching upper limits.
The system will resume imaging when
the transducer cools to 43.0°C.