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GE H

EALTHCARE

DRAFT

V

OLUSON

 E8 / V

OLUSON

 E6

D

IRECTION

 KTD102576, R

EVISION

 7

DRAFT (A

UGUST

 23, 2012)

 S

ERVICE

 M

ANUAL

Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory)

5-1

Chapter 5
Components and Functions (Theory)

Section 5-1

Overview

5-1-1

Purpose of this Chapter

This chapter explains Voluson E8 / Voluson E6’s system concepts, component arrangement, and 
subsystem function. It also describes the Power Distribution System (PDS) and probes.

5-1-2

Contents in this Chapter

5-1

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5-2

General Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5-3

FrontEnd Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5-4

BackEnd Processor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

5-5

Internal I/O  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

5-6

Top Console (User Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

5-7

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57

5-8

External I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58

5-9

Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59

5-10

Power Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 5-60

5-11

Mechanical Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62

5-12

Air Flow Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64

5-13

Service Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 5-65

5-14

Common Service Desktop (CSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67

5-15

Service Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72

5-16

Boot Screen Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75

Summary of Contents for H48671KK

Page 1: ...ert systems with Software version 9 x x BT09 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert systems with Software version 10 x x BT10 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert systems with Software version 12 x x BT12 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert systems with Software version EC200 13 x x BT13 Document Number KTD102576 Part Number KTI301334 Revision 7 0123 ...

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Page 4: ...ACIENTE DEVIDO A CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA ESTÁ DISPONÍVEL APENAS EM INGLÊS SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA QUE NÃO A GEHC SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA É DA RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS DE TRADUÇÃO NÃO TENTE EFECTUAR REPARAÇÕES NO EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E COMPREENDIDO PREVIAMENTE ESTE MANUAL A INOBSERVÂNCI...

Page 5: ...TILAAN VAHINGOITTUMINEN SÄHKÖISKUN MEKAANISEN VIAN TAI MUUN VAARATILANTEEN VUOKSI ΤΟ ΠΑΡΟΝ ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΔΙΟ ΣΕΡΒΙΣ ΔΙΑΤΙΘΕΤΑΙ ΣΤΑ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ ΜΟΝΟ ΕΑΝ ΤΟ ΑΤΟΜΟ ΠΑΡΟΧΗΣ ΣΕΡΒΙΣ ΕΝΟΣ ΠΕΛΑΤΗ ΑΠΑΙΤΕΙ ΤΟ ΠΑΡΟΝ ΕΓΧΕΙΡΙΔΙΟ ΣΕ ΓΛΩΣΣΑ ΕΚΤΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΩΝ ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΙ ΕΥΘΥΝΗ ΤΟΥ ΠΕΛΑΤΗ ΝΑ ΠΑΡΕΧΕΙ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ ΜΕΤΑΦΡΑΣΗΣ ΜΗΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΤΕ ΤΗΝ ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΩΝ ΣΕΡΒΙΣ ΣΤΟΝ ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟ ΕΚΤΟΣ ΕΑΝ ΕΧΕΤΕ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΕΥΤΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΕΧΕΤΕ ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗ...

Page 6: ...A POSKYTOVATELE SLUŽEB OBSLUŽNÉHO PERSONÁLU NEBO PACIENTŮ VLIVEM ELEKTRICKÉHOP PROUDU RESPEKTIVE VLIVEM K RIZIKU MECHANICKÉHO POŠKOZENÍ NEBO JINÉMU RIZIKU DENNE SERVICEMANUAL FINDES KUN PÅ ENGELSK HVIS EN KUNDES TEKNIKER HAR BRUG FOR ET ANDET SPROG END ENGELSK ER DET KUNDENS ANSVAR AT SØRGE FOR OVERSÆTTELSE FORSØG IKKE AT SERVICERE UDSTYRET MEDMINDRE DENNE SERVICEMANUAL ER BLEVET LÆST OG FORSTÅET ...

Page 7: ...GALI BŪTI SUŽEISTAS DĖL ELEKTROS SMŪGIO MECHANINIŲ AR KITŲ PAVOJŲ DENNE SERVICEHÅNDBOKEN FINNES BARE PÅ ENGELSK HVIS KUNDENS SERVICELEVERANDØR TRENGER ET ANNET SPRÅK ER DET KUNDENS ANSVAR Å SØRGE FOR OVERSETTELSE IKKE FORSØK Å REPARERE UTSTYRET UTEN AT DENNE SERVICEHÅNDBOKEN ER LEST OG FORSTÅTT MANGLENDE HENSYN TIL DENNE ADVARSELEN KAN FØRE TIL AT SERVICELEVERANDØREN OPERATØREN ELLER PASIENTEN SKA...

Page 8: ... ЧТО СПЕЦИАЛИСТ ПО ТЕХОБСЛУЖИВАНИЮ ОПЕРАТОР ИЛИ ПАЦИЕНТ ПОЛУЧАТ УДАР ЗЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИМ ТОКОМ МЕХАНИЧЕСКУЮ ТРАВМУ ИЛИ ДРУГОЕ ПОВРЕЖДЕНИЕ ТОВА СЕРВИЗНО РЪКОВОДСТВО Е НАЛИЧНО САМО НА АНГЛИЙСКИ ЕЗИК АКО ДОСТАВЧИКЪТ НА СЕРВИЗНИ УСЛУГИ НА КЛИЕНТ СЕ НУЖДАЕ ОТ ЕЗИК РАЗЛИЧЕН ОТ АНГЛИЙСКИ ЗАДЪЛЖЕНИЕ НА КЛИЕНТА Е ДА ПРЕДОСТАВИ ПРЕВОДАЧЕСКА УСЛУГА НЕ СЕ ОПИТВАЙТЕ ДА ИЗВЪРШВАТЕ СЕРВИЗНО ОБСЛУЖВАНЕ НА ТОВА ОБОРУДВА...

Page 9: ...TA PROUZROČENE STRUJNIM UDAROM MEHANIČKIM I DRUGIM OPASNOSTIMA TÁTO SERVISNÁ PRÍRUČKA JE K DISPOZÍCII LEN V ANGLIČTINE AK ZÁKAZNÍKOV POSKYTOVATEĽ SLUŽIEB VYŽADUJE INÝ JAZYK AKO ANGLIČTINU POSKYTNUTIE PREKLADATEĽSKÝCH SLUŽIEB JE ZODPOVEDNOSŤOU ZÁKAZNÍKA NEPOKÚŠAJTE SA VYKONÁVAŤ SERVIS ZARIADENIA SKÔR AKO SI NEPREČÍTATE SERVISNÚ PRÍRUČKU A NEPOROZUMIETE JEJ ZANEDBANIE TOHTO UPOZORNENIA MÔŽE VYÚSTIŤ ...

Page 10: ...LAVUZUN İNGİLİZCE DIŞINDAKİ BİR DİLDE OLMASINI İSTERSE KILAVUZU TERCÜME ETTİRMEK MÜŞTERİNİN SORUMLULUĞUNDADIR SERVİS KILAVUZUNU OKUYUP ANLAMADAN EKİPMANLARA MÜDAHALE ETMEYİNİZ BU UYARININ GÖZ ARDI EDİLMESİ ELEKTRİK ÇARLPMASI YA DA MEKANİK VEYA DİĞER TÜRDEN KAZALAR SONUCUNDA TEKNİSYENİN OPERATÖRÜN YA DA HASTANIN YARALANMASINA YOL AÇABİLİR DİKKAT TR JA Traditional Chinese ...

Page 11: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL ix ZH CN KO ...

Page 12: ...lified GE Healthcare personnel In performing all electrical work on these products GE will use its own specially trained field engineers All of GE s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel i e GE s field engineers personnel of third party service companies with equiva...

Page 13: ...duplicated in any form in whole or in part without prior written permission of GE Healthcare GE Healthcare may revise this publication from time to time without written notice TRADEMARKS All products and their name brands are trademarks of their respective holders COPYRIGHTS All Material Copyright 2009 2012 by General Electric Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 14: ...date new parts Pages Revision Pages Revision Pages Revision Title Page 7 Chapter 3 Setup Instructions pages 3 1 to 3 70 7 Chapter 9 Renewal Parts pages 9 1 to 9 48 7 Important Precautions pages i to xi 7 Chapter 4 Functional Checks pages 4 1 to 4 48 7 Chapter 10 Care Maintenance pages 10 1 to 10 26 7 Rev History LOEP page xii 7 Chapter 5 Components and Functions Theory pages 5 1 to 5 78 7 Index pa...

Page 15: ...portant Conventions 1 7 Conventions Used in this Manual 1 7 Standard Hazard Icons 1 8 Product Labels and Icons 1 8 Safety Considerations 1 11 Introduction 1 11 Human Safety 1 11 Mechanical Safety 1 11 Electrical Safety 1 12 Safe Practices 1 12 Probes 1 12 Auxiliary Devices Safety 1 12 Labels Locations 1 14 Identification and Rating Plate 1 14 Dangerous Procedure Warnings 1 15 Lockout Tagout Requir...

Page 16: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL xiv Table of Contents System Manufacturer 1 17 ...

Page 17: ...r Outlets 2 3 Main Power Plug 2 3 EMI Limitations 2 4 Probe Environmental Requirements 2 5 Time and Manpower Requirements 2 5 System Specifications 2 5 Physical Dimensions of Voluson E8 Voluson E6 2 5 Acoustic Noise Output 2 5 Electrical Specifications 2 5 Facility Needs 2 6 Purchaser Responsibilities 2 6 Mandatory Site Requirements 2 7 Site Recommendations 2 7 Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout 2...

Page 18: ...3 9 Connecting the LCD Monitor 3 10 Connecting the Black White Printer 3 11 Connection Scheme B W Printer 3 12 Connecting the Color Printer 3 13 Connection Scheme Color Printer 3 14 Connecting the DeskJet Color Printer 3 15 Connection via Bluetooth Adapter 3 15 Connecting the DVD Recorder 3 16 Connection Scheme DVD Recorder 3 17 Adjustment of the DVD Recorder Settings 3 18 Changing the Remote Inte...

Page 19: ...Color Printer 3 36 Printer Installation manually 3 37 Adjustment of Printer Settings 3 41 UP D897 Printer Settings 3 42 P95D Printer Settings 3 43 CP30D Printer Settings 3 44 UP D25MD Printer Settings 3 45 UP D23MD Printer Settings 3 47 Remote Control Selection 3 48 Report Printer Selection 3 48 System Configuration 3 49 System Setup 3 49 To invoke the Setup procedure 3 49 How to enter Date and Ti...

Page 20: ...he Dataflow Concept 3 59 Dataflow Examples 3 60 Stand alone Voluson E8 Voluson E6 3 61 Voluson PC with 4D View Software within a Sneaker Net 3 61 Connection between Voluson and DICOM Server 3 61 Wireless Network Configuration 3 62 Description of Netgear Configuration Parameters 3 64 Network IP Address Configuration 3 65 Map Network Drive 3 66 Connectivity Setup Worksheet 3 68 Paperwork 3 70 Produc...

Page 21: ...g Modes 4 12 B Flow Check 4 12 XTD View Check 4 12 Coded Contrast Imaging Check 4 13 M Mode Checks 4 14 MCFM Mode Check 4 15 Spectral Doppler Mode Checks 4 16 Color Doppler Mode Checks 4 17 Volume Mode Checks 4 19 Pre Volume Mode Functions 4 19 Functions after the Acquisition 4 21 3D 4D Sub Menu 4 22 Using Cine 4 23 Activating Cine 4 23 Cine Split Function Multiple Format 4 23 Activating 2D Auto C...

Page 22: ...e Database Preset Configurations and Images 4 32 Save Image Settings Only Save Small Backup Scan Settings 4 33 Load Image Settings Only Load Small Backup Scan Settings 4 34 Preparations 4 34 Load Complete Backup 4 35 Load only parts of the Complete Backup 4 36 Save Full System Configuration Full Backup 4 37 Load Full System Configuration Full Backup 4 39 Delete Full System Configuration Full Backu...

Page 23: ...8 Tissue Doppler 5 8 Pulsed PW Doppler 5 8 3D Imaging 5 8 3D Data Collection and Reconstruction 5 8 3D Image Presentation 5 9 3D Rendering 5 9 Block diagram Voluson E8 Voluson E6 5 10 Data Flow Control Description 5 11 B Mode 5 11 Special B Mode Techniques 5 12 M Mode 5 12 D Mode Pulsed Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler 5 13 D Mode Autotrace draws PC calculated envelope to D Spectrum 5 13 CFM Mode ...

Page 24: ...IC flow 5 19 SonoNT 5 20 SonoIT 5 20 SonoBiometry 5 20 Elastography 5 20 Elastography Analysis 5 21 SRI Advanced Speckle Reduction Imaging 5 21 V SRI Volume Speckle Reduction Imaging 5 21 Expert Upgrade Option VE8 VE8 Expert 5 21 Description of Hardware Options 5 22 CW Continuous Wave Doppler 5 22 ECG Preamplifier 5 22 Wireless Network Adapter WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 5 22 Scan Freeze Foot...

Page 25: ...istribution Board Top 5 53 RTT Block Diagram 5 53 Control Console 5 54 Monitor 5 57 External I O 5 58 Peripherals 5 59 Recording Tools 5 59 DVD Recorder 5 59 Printers 5 59 Black White Digital Printer 5 59 Color Digital Printer 5 59 Color Deskjet Printer 5 59 DVD R RW Drive Writer 5 59 ECG preamplifier MAN6 optional 5 59 Wireless Network Adapter 5 59 Footswitch 5 59 Power Distribution 5 60 RTN Prim...

Page 26: ...on 5 67 Error Logs 5 68 Diagnostics 5 68 Image Quality 5 69 Calibration 5 69 Configuration 5 70 Utilities 5 71 Replacement 5 71 PM 5 71 Service Page 5 72 Introduction 5 72 Access Security 5 72 Service Login 5 72 Auto Tester 5 72 Update 5 73 FMI from DVD 5 73 ASI Additional Software Installation 5 73 Restore Software 5 73 TCP IP Buffersize 5 73 Activate Deactivate Service 5 73 Common Service Deskto...

Page 27: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents xxv GE Service 5 75 Rollback 5 76 Memtest 5 76 Memory Check in LINUX 5 77 ...

Page 28: ...adjust Monitor Settings 6 2 Brightness and Contrast 6 3 Backlight Brightness and Sharpness 6 3 Color Temperature RGB 6 4 Color Calibration 6 5 Monitor Arm Adjustment 6 6 Control Console Positioning 6 7 Translation Rotation Adjustment 6 7 Height Adjustment Elevation 6 7 Moving down lower the console without booting up the system 6 8 Moving up lift the console without booting up the system 6 8 Modif...

Page 29: ...nd System Data 7 10 Export System Data by pressing the ALT D key 7 10 Export Log s and System Data via Service Page 7 11 Dump file 7 11 Remote Access to Service Platform 7 12 General 7 12 How the Customer enables disables Disruptive Mode and VCO 7 12 If GE Service Technician requests Remote Access Permission 7 13 Common Service Desktop CSD 7 14 CSD Configuration 7 15 How to configure the Service P...

Page 30: ... Drive resp DVR Drive Tests 7 27 Export images from Local Archive to DVD CD R RW 7 27 Record Spectral Doppler display via DVR Drive BT12 BT13 only 7 29 Network Troubleshooting 7 30 No Connection to the Network at All 7 30 GE remote service connection 7 30 Tech Tips 7 31 Storing SonoView images to Voluson E8 Voluson E6 7 31 Error Messages 7 32 ...

Page 31: ...e Procedure 8 11 Image Settings Only Loading Procedure 8 12 Introduction 8 12 Loading Procedure 8 12 Full Backup Full System Configuration Loading Procedure 8 12 Introduction 8 12 Loading Procedure 8 12 Image Archive Loading Procedure 8 12 Introduction 8 12 Loading Procedure 8 12 Replacement or Activation of Options 8 13 Operation for activating Options 8 14 Operation for installing a Demo Key or ...

Page 32: ... 8 20 Probe Holder endocavity Removal Procedure 8 20 Probe Holder endocavity Installation Procedure 8 20 Replacement of the Trackball Ring 8 20 Manpower 8 20 Trackball Ring Replacement Procedure 8 20 Replacement of Key Caps by special native language keys 8 21 Manpower 8 21 Tools 8 21 Preparations 8 21 Key Caps Removal Procedure 8 21 Key Caps Installation Procedure 8 21 Replacement of the Caps for...

Page 33: ...rals at a later date 8 25 Manpower 8 25 Tools 8 25 Mounting Replacing the VGA Image Video Resizer 8 26 Installation Procedure at systems WITH power connector 8 26 Installation Procedure at systems WITHOUT power connector 8 28 Mounting Replacing the 19 LCD Secondary Patient Monitor 8 29 Wall Bracket Mount 8 29 Preparing the Secondary Monitor 8 30 Mounting and Locking Procedure 8 31 Preparing the Is...

Page 34: ...Main Board Module 9 13 FrontEnd US Part Components 9 13 BackEnd PC Part Components 9 16 Options and Upgrades 9 18 Miscellaneous Cables 9 21 Optional Peripherals and Accessories 9 30 Recording Tools 9 30 Printers 9 31 Drives additional Devices 9 32 Optional Equipment 9 33 System Manuals 9 35 System Manuals for BT09 9 35 System Manuals for BT10 9 36 System Manuals for BT12 9 37 System Manuals for BT...

Page 35: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents xxxiii CW Doppler Pencil Probes 9 45 Biopsy Needle Guides 9 46 ...

Page 36: ...nance 10 5 System Maintenance 10 6 Preliminary Checks 10 6 Functional Checks 10 7 System Checks 10 7 Peripheral Option Checks 10 8 Mains Cable Inspection 10 8 Optional Diagnostic Checks 10 8 Physical Inspection 10 9 Cleaning 10 9 General Cleaning 10 9 Probe Maintenance 10 10 Probe Related Checks 10 10 Basic Probe Care 10 10 Basic Probe Cleaning and or Disinfection 10 10 Disinfection by means of th...

Page 37: ...ad to Lead Leakage Test Record 10 21 Isolated Patient Lead Sink Leakage Isolation Test 10 22 Isolated Lead sink Leakage Test Record 10 22 Probe Leakage Current Test 10 23 Definition 10 23 Tools 10 23 Generic Procedure on Probe Leakage Current 10 23 When There s Too Much Leakage Current 10 24 Chassis Fails 10 24 Probe Fails 10 24 Peripheral Fails 10 24 Still Fails 10 24 New System 10 24 ECG Fails 1...

Page 38: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL xxxvi Table of Contents ...

Page 39: ...m and contains the following chapters 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Contains a content summary and warnings 2 Chapter 2 Site Preparation Contains pre installation requirements 3 Chapter 3 Setup Instructions Contains setup and installation procedures 4 Chapter 4 Functional Checks Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the installation or as required during servicing and periodic main...

Page 40: ... E8 Console 220V CHINA BT10 H48681CC Voluson E8 Console 240V INDIA BT10 H48681KA Voluson E8 Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681RK Voluson E8 Console 115V USA BT12 H48681RL Voluson E8 Console 100V JAPAN BT12 H48681RM Voluson E8 Console 230V KOREA BT12 H48681RN Voluson E8 Console 240V AUSTRALIA BT12 H48681RP Voluson E8 Console 220V CHINA BT12 H48681RR Voluson E8 Console 240V INDIA BT12 H48681TS Voluson E8...

Page 41: ...nsole 240V INDIA BT10 H48681JZ Voluson E8 Expert Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681RD Voluson E8 Expert Console 115V USA BT12 H48681RE Voluson E8 Expert Console 100V JAPAN BT12 H48681RF Voluson E8 Expert Console 230V KOREA BT12 H48681RG Voluson E8 Expert Console 240V AUSTRALIA BT12 H48681RH Voluson E8 Expert Console 220V CHINA BT12 H48681RJ Voluson E8 Expert Console 240V INDIA BT12 H48681WB Voluson E8 ...

Page 42: ... E6 Console 240V INDIA BT10 H48681JX Voluson E6 Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681KZ Voluson E6 Console 115V USA BT12 H48681LA Voluson E6 Console 100V JAPAN BT12 H48681LB Voluson E6 Console 230V KOREA BT12 H48681LC Voluson E6 Console 240V AUSTRALIA BT12 H48681LD Voluson E6 Console 220V CHINA BT12 H48681LE Voluson E6 Console 240V INDIA BT12 H48681WJ Voluson E6 Console 230V 50Hz BT13 H48681WK Voluson E6 ...

Page 43: ...BT10 Voluson E6 systems with Serial Number D55001 BT12 Voluson E6 systems with Serial Number D58001 BT13 Voluson E6 systems with Software version 9 0 x BT09 Voluson E6 systems with Software version 10 0 x BT10 Voluson E6 systems with Software version 12 0 x BT12 Voluson E6 systems with Software version EC200 Ext 0 13 x x BT13 Voluson E6 systems that were upgraded to BT10 SW 10 x x Voluson E6 syste...

Page 44: ...fully read and understood before operating the Voluson E8 and or Voluson E6 and also kept near the system for quick reference The online versions of the operator manual is available via the Help function F1 key on the Voluson E8 and or Voluson E6 control panel The translated online user manuals are available on a CD ROM delivered with the system They are also available on the Common Documentation ...

Page 45: ...recautionary message Known or potential hazards are labeled in one of following ways NOTE Notes provide important information about an item or a procedure Information contained in a NOTE can often save you time or effort DANGER DANGER INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED WARNING WARNING WARNING INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF ...

Page 46: ... describes the purpose and location of labels safety icons and other important information provided on the equipment Table 1 4 Standard Hazard Icons ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL RADIATION LASER HEAT PINCH Table 1 5 Standard Icons Indicating a Special Procedure be Used AVOID STATIC ELECTRICITY TAG AND LOCK OUT WEAR EYE PROTECTION WEAR HAND PROTECTION WEAR FOOT PROTECTION BT Version BT Version Product labe...

Page 47: ... of water IPX 1 protected against dripping water IPX 7 protected against the effects of immersion various Equipment Type BF man in box symbol IEC 60878 5333 indicates B Type equipment having even more electrical isolation than standard Type B equipment because it is intended for intimate patient contact Identification and Rating Plate rear side of system on plug of each probe Defibrillator proof T...

Page 48: ...t cannot be presented on the device itself various CAUTION Dangerous electric voltage lightning flash with arrowhead is used to indicate electric shock hazards Unplug the main plug before opening the system various Mains OFF Indicates the power off position of the mains power switch rear of system at mains switch on primary power supply RTN On Off or Standby CAUTION System shutdown using this butt...

Page 49: ...E8 Voluson E6 weighs 130 kg or more depending on installed peripherals 300 lbs or more when ready for use Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts Failure to follow the precautions listed could result in injury uncontrolled motion and costly damage ALWAYS Use the handle to move the system Be sure the pathway is clear Use slow careful motions Do not let the system strike walls or doo...

Page 50: ... the risk of a probe accidentally falling do not allow the probe cables to become entangled or to be caught in the system s wheels Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid NOTE For detailed information on handling probes refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual and the care card supplied with the probe 1 3 5 Auxiliary Devices Safety The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 is equi...

Page 51: ...erve the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral auxiliary device For hardware installation procedures see Chapter 3 Connection of Auxiliary Devices on page 3 9 NOTICE NOTICE The system integrator any person connecting the medical device to other devices is responsible that the connections are safe If in doubt consult the technical service department or your local representative CAUTION...

Page 52: ...rsion Product labels and its location depend on BT version and or date of manufacture Refer to Section 1 2 3 on page 1 8 and Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of your system BT Version BT Version The layout of the Identification and Rating Plate depends on BT version and or date of manufacture Figure 1 2 Identification and Rating Plate Examples 1 Manufacturer 5 System Serial Number 9 WEEE Disposa...

Page 53: ...y decontaminated prior to shipment Under no circumstance should a part or equipment with visible body fluids be taken or shipped from a clinic or site for example body coils or and ultrasound probe The purpose of the regulation is to protect employees in the transportation industry as well as the people who will receive or open this package DANGER DANGER DANGEROUS VOLTAGES CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH...

Page 54: ...netic fields electrostatic discharge and disturbances in the electrical power supply For applicable standards please refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system 1 4 2 Compliance The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system conforms to all applicable conducted and radiated emission limits and to immunity from electrostatic discharge radiated and conducted RF field...

Page 55: ...ssistance Location Phone Number USA GE Medical Systems Ultrasound Service Engineering 9900 Innovation Drive RP 2123 Wauwatosa WI 53226 USA Service On site Service Parts Applications support 1 800 437 1171 1 800 558 2040 1 800 682 5327 or 1 262 524 5698 Canada 1 800 668 0732 Latin America Service Applications support 1 800 321 7937 1 262 524 5698 Europe GE Ultraschall Deutschland GmbH Beethovenstra...

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Page 57: ... 2 1 Overview 2 1 1 Purpose of this Chapter This chapter provides the information required to plan and prepare for the installation of a Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser 2 1 2 Contents in this Chapter 2 1 Overview 2 1 2 2 General Console Requirements 2 2 2 3 Facility Needs 2 6 ...

Page 58: ...selected to minimize possible interference 2 2 2 Electrical Requirements NOTE GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the system The dedicated line shall consist of one phase a neutral not shared with any other circuit and a full size Ground wire from the dist...

Page 59: ...be present within 1 m 3 2 ft of the system Electrical installation must meet all current local state and national electrical codes 2 2 2 5 Main Power Plug The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system is supplied with a main power plug as standard In the event that the system arrives without a power plug or with the wrong plug contact your GE dealer When necessary the installation engineer will supp...

Page 60: ... noisy images Check grounding of the power cord and power outlet Replace and or reassemble all screws RF gaskets covers and cores After you finish repairing or updating the system replace all covers and tighten all screws Any cable with an external connection requires a magnet wrap at each end Install the shield over the front of card cage Loose or missing covers or RF gaskets allow radio frequenc...

Page 61: ...63 2 2 6 2 Acoustic Noise Output max 55 dB A 2 2 6 3 Electrical Specifications Please refer to Section 2 2 2 1 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Power Requirements on page 2 3 NOTICE NOTICE SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC PROBES ARE DESIGNED FOR STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF 10 TO 50 degrees C WHEN EXPOSED TO LARGE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE KEPT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 10 HOURS BEFORE USE CAUTION CAUTION ...

Page 62: ...odes The purchaser of GE equipment must only utilize qualified personnel to perform electrical servicing on the equipment The desire to use a non listed or customer provided product or to place an approved product further from the system than the interface kit allows presents challenges to the installation team To avoid delays during installation such variances should be made known to the individu...

Page 63: ...The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 has four outlets inside the system One is for the monitor and three for on board peripherals In case of network option An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasound system A network cable of appropriate length regular Pin to Pin network cable An IT administrator who will assist in configuring the system to work with your local network A fixed IP address is re...

Page 64: ... Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout Figure 2 1 below shows a floor plan illustrating the recommended layout of the Ultrasound Room and depicting the minimal room layout requirements Figure 2 1 Recommended Floor Plan 4 3m x 5 2m 14ft x 17ft 35 5 IN 92 CM Dedicated Power Outlets Hospital Network Cabinet for Software and Manuals optional VOLUSON E8 ...

Page 65: ...he on board monitor and peripherals enabling viewing to be done while scanning continues With DICOM images can be archived stored and retrieved faster easier and at a lower cost 2 3 4 4 DICOM Option Pre installation Requirements To configure the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system to work with other network connections the network administrator must provide some necessary information Use the C...

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Page 67: ...acking the Equipment 3 4 3 4 Preparing for Set Up 3 7 3 5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3 9 3 6 Completing the Set Up 3 31 3 7 Printer Installation 3 36 3 8 System Configuration 3 49 3 9 Available Probes 3 58 3 10 Software Option Configuration 3 58 3 11 Connectivity Setup 3 59 3 12 Network IP Address Configuration 3 65 3 13 Connectivity Setup Worksheet 3 68 3 14 Paperwork 3 70 Section 3 2 Set Up...

Page 68: ...n after arriving at site may cause the system to be damaged Table 3 2 Acclimation Time C 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 F 140 131 122 113 104 96 86 77 68 59 50 41 32 23 14 5 4 13 22 31 40 hrs 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 WARNING WARNING WARNING The system should NOT be moved with the Control Panel UI extended Move the Control Panel to it s centered a...

Page 69: ...o prevent electrical shock connect the system to a properly grounded power outlet DO NOT use a three to two prong adapter This defeats safety grounding CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live circuits and more than 30 V peak is present CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT use a 20 Amp to 15 Amp adapter on the 120 Vac system s power cord This system requires a dedicated 16 A circuit...

Page 70: ...ravity tilt and drop indicator Have two people available to unpack the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Attempts to move the system considerable distances or on an incline by one person alone could result in personal injury and or damage to the system Table 3 3 Shipping Carton Dimensions and Weight Description Height Width Depth Weight Voluson E8 Voluson E6 incl peripherals and accessories 1490 mm 58 6 inch ...

Page 71: ...box Afterwards pull out all the horizontal wooden racks for accessories finally remove also the vertical board Check whether delivery is complete according to packing list and check visual damage The envelope with delivery address packing list and invoice is located on the front panel of the crate tilt and drop indicator envelope with packing list place the top panel on the crate middle of side wa...

Page 72: ...d monitor Caution Two people are needed in the next step due to the weight of the equipment 5 Disengage the brakes grasp the system at the handle then slowly move system down the ramp bottom side of the rear panel Note Packing crate and material should be stored for future use Table 3 4 Unpacking Procedure Step Task remove side walls finally remove rear panel used for the ramp rear panel is used f...

Page 73: ...he control console for missing or damaged items After switching on the system verify the proper illumination of all the control panel buttons 4 Probes Check all probes for wear and tear on the lens cable and connector Look for bent or damaged pins on the connector and in the connector socket on the system Verify that the EMI fingers around the probe connector socket housing are intact Check the pr...

Page 74: ... system at least 15 feet away from equipment that emits strong electromagnetic radiation Operate the system in an area enclosed by walls floors and ceilings comprised of wood plaster or concrete which help prevent EMI Shield the system when operating it in the vicinity of radio broadcast equipment if necessary Do not operate mobile phones or other EMI emitting devices in the ultrasound room Verify...

Page 75: ...uson E6 system please review Chapter 1 Auxiliary Devices Safety on page 1 12 NOTICE NOTICE It is impossible to attach a Black White printer a Color printer and a DVD recorder in the console at the same time as there is not enough space for them all At the left shelf you can place either a Color printer or a DVD recorder BT Version BT09 BT10 Only one recording device DVD Recorder or VCR VideoCasset...

Page 76: ... KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 3 10 Section 3 5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3 5 1 Connecting the LCD Monitor NOTE The LCD monitor comes pre installed with the system Figure 3 5 Connection Scheme LCD Monitor Console back ...

Page 77: ... the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 All software drivers are pre installed for the designated Black White printer only 5 After physical connection to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system assign the printer to a remote key P1 P2 P3 and or P4 as described in Section 3 7 5 Remote Control Selection on page 3 48 6 Verify the correct settings in the printer Propertie...

Page 78: ...ection Scheme B W Printer Figure 3 6 B W Printer connection text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In to USB3 A B C D E DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 USB UI USB Hub Top LAN USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB 6 Audio Line Out Line In PC Lift Aux Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed Black White Printer e g Sony UP D897 ...

Page 79: ... Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 All software drivers are pre installed for the designated Color printer only 5 After physical connection to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system assign the printer to a remote key P1 P2 P3 and or P4 as described in Section 3 7 5 Remote Control Selection on page 3 48 6 Verify the correct settings in the printer Properties see Section 3 7 4 A...

Page 80: ... 3 1 Connection Scheme Color Printer Figure 3 7 Color Printer connection text DVI Out PC USB5 USB6 LAN Console back DVD Writer I O RS 232 Out USB3 Audio USB4 DVI In Monitor UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In USB UI USB Hub Top to USB4 A B C D E Lift Aux Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed Color Printer e g Sony UP D25MD ...

Page 81: ... indicated USB port E on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom Figure 3 8 DeskJet Color Printer connection via Bluetooth Adapter text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In A B C D E PC DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 USB UI USB Hub Top LAN USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB 6 Audio Line Out Line In PC Lift Aux Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed USB Bl...

Page 82: ...and if necessary change the Recorder Type see Section 3 8 1 7 on page 3 52 d Assign the recorder control to a remote key P1 P2 P3 and or P4 as described in Section 3 7 5 Remote Control Selection on page 3 48 CAUTION CAUTION Please observe that the complete Bluetooth Printer Assembly has to be located outside of the patient environment according to IEC 60601 1 UL 60601 1 CAUTION CAUTION The printer...

Page 83: ... 1 Connection Scheme DVD Recorder Figure 3 9 DVD Recorder connection text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In A B C D E to USB port A DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 USB UI USB Hub Top LAN USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB 6 Audio Line Out Line In PC Lift Aux Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed ...

Page 84: ... 4 Press the down button on the front of the recorder repeatedly until the SETUP MENU item is highlighted NOTE Each time you press the up or down button the highlight cursor moves up down item by item 5 Press the right button The Setup Menu appears Please Note If you press the UTILITIES key on the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 console and then EXT VIDEO you will see the actual screens as shown here in thi...

Page 85: ...e Interface 3 5 5 2 2 Changing TV System Video Format NOTE To check Video format needed see Table 3 6 TV System and Region Code on page 3 21 1 If not already done switch on the Sony DVO 1000MD DVD recorder 2 Press the MENU button A located on the front of the DVD see Figure 3 10 on page 3 18 3 The Main Menu appears on the LCD screen of the DVD recorder see Figure 3 13 below 4 Press the down button...

Page 86: ...on 10 Press the right button The TV System Sub menu appears 11 Select the appropriate video signal by pressing the up or down button respectively To check the video signal see Table 3 6 TV System and Region Code on page 3 21 12 Press the SET button C The message Now loading appears and the system starts to save the settings 13 When Power off appears on the display press the POWER switch on the fro...

Page 87: ...n button repeatedly until REGION CODE is highlighted 7 Press the right button The Region Code Menu appears 8 Select the appropriate region code by pressing the up or down button respectively To check the region code see Table 3 6 TV System and Region Code on page 3 21 9 Press the SET button C The message Now loading appears and the system starts to save the settings 10 When Power off appears on th...

Page 88: ...e connected to any accessible USB port of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 NOTE Connection of the WLAN Adapter is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system NOTE After physical connection of the WLAN adapter to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system follow the procedure described in Section 3 11 2 Wireless Network Configuration on page 3 62 Figure 3 17 Connection Sche...

Page 89: ... 8 25 NOTICE NOTICE The VGA Image Video Resizer is required whenever the used Secondary Patient Monitor has a different screen resolution than the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system Figure 3 18 Connection Scheme VGA Image Resizer text Console back DVD Writer I O S Video Out In Out DVI Out A B C D E Power Supply VGA Image to Secondary Patient Monitor Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be chang...

Page 90: ...rall image quality due to lower sensitivity on electromagnetic interferences 3 Set Brightness Contrast for best and detailed image display a Press MENU key select Picture Adj using the On Screen Menu b Select first item Cont means contrast by pressing the MENU key and adjust it using and key until you think you get the best result on your monitor and then press the MENU key c Navigate to Bright me...

Page 91: ... systems mains supply directly Always connect it to the supplied Isolation Transformer The Secondary Monitor is the only item to be connected to the Transformer NOTICE NOTICE The 19 LCD Secondary Monitor is NOT intended for diagnostic use It is an additional device used to allow the patient to watch the proceedings Take your time to think about the best position of the monitor in your facilities P...

Page 92: ...text Console back DVD Writer I O S Video Out In Out DVI Out A B C D E Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed 19 LCD Secondary Monitor appropriate VGA cable connected to the rear side of the 2nd Monitor Transformer A Secondary Patient Monitor MUST NEVER be connected to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound systems mains supply directly Always connect it to an appropriate Isolation ...

Page 93: ... always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system After physical connection adjust the Footswitch Left Right as described in Section 3 8 1 8 How to adjust function of the Footswitch on page 3 52 Figure 3 21 Connection Scheme Footswitch text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In A B C D E DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 ...

Page 94: ...of the ECG is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system Figure 3 22 Connection Scheme ECG preamplifier text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In A B C D E DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 USB UI USB Hub Top LAN USB 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB 6 Audio Line Out Line In PC Lift Aux Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can no...

Page 95: ...ce the system is powered ON or after shutdown The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver During this process several dialogs may pop up starting with the Found New Hardware dialog NOTE Memory drives or sticks may be sensitive to EMC interference This may affect system performance and or image quality NOTICE NOTICE Before connecting an USB device please...

Page 96: ...k Drives window shows all USB and Network drives connected to the system Using this dialog the USB devices can be stopped before they are physically disconnected To stop the external device select it and then click the STOP DEVICE button Confirm the Stop Device dialog with OK and CANCEL the Connect USB and Network Drives window WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not connect or disconnect any external USB ...

Page 97: ...h a power source plug for example a three prong to two prong converter WARNING WARNING WARNING The system s power must be supplied from a separate properly rated outlet to avoid risk of fire Refer to Section 2 2 2 1 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Power Requirements on page 2 3 for rating information The power cord should not under any circumstances be altered to a configuration rated less than that specifi...

Page 98: ... including the Back end Processor starts and the operating system is loaded which then leads the application software to activate the scanner The system automatically performs an initialization sequence which includes the following Loading the operating system Running a quick diagnostic check of the system Detecting connected probes As soon as the software has been loaded the system enters 2D Mode...

Page 99: ...ot Screen is displayed Voluson is highlighted Figure 3 27 below 3 Back End Processor is turned ON and starts to load the software 4 The Start Screen Voluson is displayed on the monitor 5 Start up progress bars indicating software loading procedures are displayed on the monitor as shown in Figure 3 28 below 6 The software initiates and sets up the Front End electronics and the rest of the scanner i...

Page 100: ...After complete power down unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull out protection to disconnect the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket 6 Press on the brakes to block the front caster wheels 7 Disconnect probes Turn the probe locking handle counterclockwise and then pull the connector straight out of the probe port NOTICE NOTICE After turning off a system w...

Page 101: ...urface 4 Twist the probe locking lever clockwise to vertical position to lock it in place 5 Open the side door lay the cable into the intended cable holder and close the door 6 Carefully position the probe cord so that it is free to move and is not resting on the floor NOTE Prior to connecting or disconnecting a probe freeze the image It is not necessary to turn OFF power to connect or disconnect ...

Page 102: ... Installing Digital Color Printer 1 Power off Shutdown the system as described in Section 3 6 3 on page 3 34 2 Connect and install the printer as described on page 3 13 CAUTION CAUTION The Bluetooth Printer Connection set as well as the Color Deskjet printer MUST NOT be installed by the user For installation please contact your local distributor or GE service representative NOTICE NOTICE After boo...

Page 103: ...de of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab 4 Click the ADD PRINTER button see Figure 3 32 above Please read the displayed message carefully and click YES if you have skills to do this 5 Click the NEXT button to start the Add Printer Wizard 6 Select the Local Printer deselect Automatically install Plug and Play printer and then click NEXT Figure 3 32 System Setup Con...

Page 104: ...rinter Installation 3 7 3 Printer Installation manually cont d 7 Select the corresponding Printer Port e g Figure 3 34 USB001 and click NEXT 8 In the following window select the HAVE DISK button 9 Use the BROWSE button to search the Printer Driver path R system periph xxxx Figure 3 34 Select Printer Port Figure 3 35 Have Disk ...

Page 105: ... Printer Installation manually cont d 10 Click OPEN select the xxx inf file and click OPEN again 11 Verify the selected Printer Driver path and confirm with OK 12 Select the manufacturer and model of your printer and confirm with the NEXT button Figure 3 36 Select Printer Driver path R system periph Figure 3 37 verify selected Printer Driver path ...

Page 106: ...plete the manual Printer Installation with the FINISH button NOTE If the message The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows appears click CONTINUE ANYWAY 16 Close all open windows close the System Setup with SAVE EXIT and restart the system turn off and on the system Figure 3 38 Assign name Figure 3 39 Complete manual Printer Installation NOTICE NOTICE After boot up o...

Page 107: ...e EDIT button 5 Confirm the warning message with the YES button The Printer Properties appear To adjust the UP D897 B W Printer see Section 3 7 4 1 UP D897 Printer Settings To adjust the P95D B W Printer see Section 3 7 4 2 P95D Printer Settings To adjust the CP30D Color Printer see Section 3 7 4 3 CP30D Printer Settings To adjust the UP D25MD Color Printer see Section 3 7 4 4 UP D25MD Printer Set...

Page 108: ...below and select Paper 960x1280 Orientation Portrait Interpolation Method Bilinear 3 Select the DENSITY ADJUST page see Figure 3 41 above and select Gamma TONE2 Sharpness 0 Dark 0 Light 0 Sharpness 2 4 For saving the adjusted printer settings click APPLY and then OK Finally close the Printers window with the close button and exit System Setup with SAVE EXIT 5 Assign the Printer to the remote keys ...

Page 109: ...FUNC button on the printer and adjust Gamma to r5 by using the turning knob e Press the BRT button twice to save and exit 2 Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 and or P4 see Section 3 7 5 Remote Control Selection on page 3 48 3 Activate USB Serial number a Turn off Printer and wait 5 seconds b Press and hold the buttons COPY CONT and power on the printer When the Display changes to S1 t...

Page 110: ...ter Preferences operation see Section 3 7 4 Adjustment of Printer Settings 3 Select the PAPER page see left image at Figure 3 45 and select Paper Size L large Orientation Landscape recommended when using large paper size 4 Save the adjusted printer settings with APPLY and OK Close window and exit System Setup 5 Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 and or P4 see Section 3 7 5 on page 3 48...

Page 111: ...e see left image at Figure 3 45 and select Paper Size UPC L large UPC S small Orientation Landscape recommended when using large paper size High Speed check mark on 3 Select the GRAPHICS page From the Color Adjust pop up menu select a Color Balance Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 NOTICE NOTICE Settings for Paper Size MUST match with the used Paper large small and also the right color ink cartridge has t...

Page 112: ...ma Curve Curve 1 c Color Correction set Printer Hardware Color Correction d Gray Balance X 50 Y 50 e Adjustment by Color Color region Magenta Red 4 Save the adjusted printer settings with APPLY and OK Close window and exit System Setup 5 Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 and or P4 see Section 3 7 5 on page 3 48 Figure 3 46 Graphics page Lightness Color Correction Figure 3 47 Graphics ...

Page 113: ... 3 45 on page 3 45 3 Select the GRAPHICS page From the Color Adjust pop up menu select a Color Balance Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 b Gamma Select Gamma 1 c Color Correction set Printer Hardware Color Correction d Lightness Sharpness 7 or 8 Dark 0 Gamma 12 Light 8 4 Save the adjusted printer settings with APPLY and OK Close window and exit System Setup 5 Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3...

Page 114: ...red Printer for the remote control button Recorder Control Check mark this item to use the selected P key for Recorder Control NOTE Optionally the Printer Remote Control can be done by the Foot switch refer to Figure 3 32 System Setup Connectivity PERIPHERALS page on page 3 37 Detailed Setup tab If it is desired check mark Use Report Printer for Reports 3 7 5 1 Report Printer Selection 1 Click on ...

Page 115: ...ot switch assignment Add Printer Edit Printer settings etc Device Setup to set up all DICOM Archive and Network configuration nodes Button Configuration to adjust assignment of Remote keys P1 P2 P3 e g Printer selection Drives USB and Network drives stop devices map network drive Erase CD System Configuration Save Load Settings only Save Load Delete Full System Configuration Image Archive to save ...

Page 116: ...ke System Setup as described in Section 3 8 1 1 on page 3 49 2 On the left side of the screen select GENERAL and then click on the GENERAL tab 3 Select the text box to enter a new Clinic Name with the keyboard 4 Click SAVE EXIT to save Settings and exit System Setup The clinic name will be copied into the Hospital ID in the information header 3 8 1 4 How to change Language and or EUM Language 1 In...

Page 117: ...Password NOTE A new screen lock password must be at least 6 characters long and has a maximum length of 80 characters The password must contain at least 2 non letter characters 0 9 or c Retype new Password and then click SAVE EXIT to save new screen lock password 4 Click SAVE EXIT to save Settings and exit System Setup NOTE If screen is locked you have to enter the password to get full system cont...

Page 118: ...select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab 3 Depending on the used Recorder type click the field VCR DVD Sony JVC or internal DVR Drive 4 Click SAVE EXIT to save Settings and exit System Setup 3 8 1 8 How to adjust function of the Footswitch 1 Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3 8 1 1 on page 3 49 2 On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the P...

Page 119: ...es etc 3 8 2 1 To invoke the Setup procedure In general operations are done with the trackball and the trackball keys mouse emulation NOTICE NOTICE Parameters and possible adjustments mostly depend on the selected Application NOTICE NOTICE More detailed information pertaining Measure Setup adjustments is found in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 see Table 9 18 System Manuals Volu...

Page 120: ...SB Port Table 9 15 Mitsubishi P95D Digital Color Printer SONY UP D23MD obsolete USB Port Table 9 15 UP D25MD Mitsubishi CP30D Color Deskjet Printer Bluetooth Hewlett Packard HP HP 5940 obsolete USB Port Bluetooth Table 9 15 Canon Pixma MP600 MP610 obsolete Canon Pixma MP550 Hewlett Packard HP HP Officejet H470 Video Cassette Recorder Mitsubishi HS MD3000U NTSC HS MD3000E PAL NTSC PAL obsolete DVD ...

Page 121: ...13 USB 2 0 port 4 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 5 S Video OUT Table 3 14 S Video Out Connector Figure 3 55 External I O Connectors on Back of Console Table 3 9 External I O Connector Description Item Connector Name Table Number Description 1 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 2 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 3 Monitor Pwr Table 3 15 Monitor Power 4 DVI D Out Table 3 16 Monitor DVI D Digital Visual Interface 5...

Page 122: ...ternal I O Pin Outs Figure 3 56 External I O Connectors next to DVD or DVR Drive Table 3 10 External I O Connector Description Item Connector Name Table Number Description 1 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 2 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 3 USB REC DVR only BT12 BT13 only dedicated USB port on optional DVR record to USB stick Table 3 11 VGA OUT Connector Sub D 15 Pin Pin No Output Signal Description 1 VG...

Page 123: ...hernet TD 6 ETHER RD Ethernet TD Others NC No connection Table 3 13 USB Connectors Pin No Output Signal Description 1 VCC USB Power Supply 2 Data USB Data 3 Data USB Data 4 GND USB Power Ground Table 3 14 S Video OUT Connector 4 pin Pin No Output Signal Description 1 SVIDEO OUT IN YG Y Luma GND 2 SVIDEO OUT IN CG C Chroma GND 3 SVIDEO OUT IN Y Y Luma Signal 4 SVIDEO OUT IN C C Chroma Signal Table ...

Page 124: ...Section 3 10 Software Option Configuration For description refer to Section 3 8 1 System Setup on page 3 49 and Section 3 8 2 Measure Setup on page 3 53 Table 3 16 DVI D OUT Connector Pin No Description Pin No Description 1 TDMS data 2 13 TDMS data 3 2 TDMS data 2 14 5 Volt 3 TDMS data 2 4 shielding 15 ground for 5 Volt 4 TDMS data 4 16 Hotplug Detect 5 TDMS data 4 17 TDMS data 0 6 DDC clock 18 TD...

Page 125: ...ove data because no network is available see Section 3 11 1 4 on page 3 61 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 and DICOM server in a network see Section 3 11 1 5 on page 3 61 3 11 1 1 The Dataflow Concept Communication between the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system and other information providers on the network takes the form of data flows Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from eith...

Page 126: ...PC with 4D View The local database is used for patient archiving Images are stored to internal hard drive The local database is used for patient archiving Afterwards images are stored to a DVD CD or external USB device etc Search in the DICOM Modality Worklist the patient found is copied into local database The patient information and the examination results are stored to the local database Images...

Page 127: ... Voluson E6 Physical Connection No network connection needed 3 11 1 5 Connection between Voluson and DICOM Server In this configuration the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 is configured to work with a DICOM server in a network environment Usually this will be the hospital network Images are first saved on the local image buffer on the scanner At the end of the examination the images are sent to the DICOM se...

Page 128: ...ge 3 22 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel and touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke setup desktop 3 On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DEVICE SETUP tab 4 Click the WLAN CONFIGURATION button NOTICE NOTICE To configure the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system to work with WLAN the hospital s network administrator has to provide the required information Figur...

Page 129: ...nter Network Name SSID and check adjust all other settings NOTE For detailed description of available parameters refer to Section 3 11 2 1 Description of Netgear Configuration Parameters on page 3 64 7 Type a suitable name for the new profile into the Profiles box and then click SAVE PROFILE 8 Finally click FIND NETWORK and wait a few seconds Figure 3 59 select the country Figure 3 60 Setup wizard...

Page 130: ...ess point Network Type Specifies the type of network in which your client adapter is installed Default Access Point Infrastructure Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with the 802 11 infrastructure mode For example this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an access point that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DS...

Page 131: ...sktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DEVICE SETUP tab 4 Click the NETWORK CONFIGURATION button read the message and confirm with YES 5 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog page appears To specify a DICOM Address follow the instructions of described in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Figure 3 62 Network Configuratio...

Page 132: ...nected to a shared network drive of another server 5 Enter the name of the shared network folder in the Network Folder Name field 6 Supply a valid user name and a password for this folder NOTE If you check the Automatic Reconnect box the system tries to establish the connection again when starting up Otherwise the connection must be re established manually after a shutdown or reboot Figure 3 64 Sy...

Page 133: ...ection a warning message appears inside the dialog In this case please verify the data in the dialog NOTICE NOTICE If there already is a connection to the remote server the CONNECT button is grayed To change the existing connection first click on DISCONNECT and then enter the new settings WARNING WARNING WARNING Please make sure that the server you are connecting to is trustworthy and reliable For...

Page 134: ...n Services Destination Devices TCP IP Settings Device Type Manufacturer Name IP Address Port AE Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dept Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Type Floor Room REV Comments CONTACT INFORMATION Name Title Phone E Mail Address Site System IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Server Name Remote DB User Name Name AE Title Remote Archive Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Default Ga...

Page 135: ... Figure 3 66 Worksheet for DICOM Network Information Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Host Name AE Title Local Port IP Address Net Mask ROUTING INFORMATION ROUTER2 ROUTER3 ROUTER1 Destination IP Addresses GATEWAY IP Addresses Default DICOM APPLICATION INFORMATION NAME Store 2 Store 3D_1 Store 1 MAKE REVISION IP ADDRESSES PORT AE TITLE Print Worklist Store 3D_2 Storage Commit MPPS Structured Reporting ...

Page 136: ...hat all relevant safety and user information is available during the operation and service of the complete system 3 14 1 Product Locator Installation NOTE The Product Locator Installation Card shown may not be same as the provided Product Locator card 3 14 2 User Manual s Check that the correct User Manual s for the system and software revision is included with the installation Specific language v...

Page 137: ...atabase Preset Configurations and Images 4 32 4 6 Software Configuration Checks 4 45 4 7 Peripheral Checks 4 46 4 8 Mechanical Function Checks 4 47 4 9 Site Log 4 48 Section 4 2 Required Equipments An empty blank DVD CD R RW and or external USB device stick or hard disk drive At least one transducer See Chapter 9 Probes on page 9 39 for an overview normally you should check all the transducers use...

Page 138: ... when all board covers and frame panels are securely in place The covers are required for safe operation good system performance and cooling purposes NOTICE NOTICE Lockout Tagout Requirements For USA only Follow OSHA Lockout Tagout requirements by ensuring you are in total control of the Power Cable on the system NOTICE NOTICE After turning off a system wait at least 10 seconds before turning it o...

Page 139: ...n ON position before starting the system However be aware some auxiliary equipment may switch itself to standby mode e g Color video printer and must therefore be switched on separately As soon as the software has been loaded the system enters 2D Mode with the probe and application that were used before the system was shut down Total time used for start up is about 2 minutes NOTE The mains outlet ...

Page 140: ...After complete power down unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull out protection to disconnect the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket 6 Press on the brakes to block the front caster wheels 7 Disconnect probes Turn the probe locking handle counterclockwise and then pull the connector straight out of the probe port NOTICE NOTICE After turning off a system w...

Page 141: ...anel rotary toggle flip switch controls 10 Button for Control Panel Rotation 3 TGC Slider Controls 11 Mode keys rotary controls used in 3D 4D Mode 4 Screen Format keys 12 Keyboard and F1 key to invoke EUM 5 3D and 4D Volume Mode keys 13 additional Mode keys 6 HR Zoom Pan Zoom rotary control toggle 14 DVD VCR button 7 Remote control keys programmable 15 Button for Control Panel Elevation 8 Freeze R...

Page 142: ... Main mode is displayed 3 Setting window shows all settings for the active application The active one is highlighted 4 Additional functions which are supported by the selected Mode NOTE Different menus are displayed depending on which Touch Panel menu is selected At the bottom of the Touch Panel there are combination rotary dials push buttons and flip switch controls The functionality of these con...

Page 143: ...7 Status area of P1 P2 P3 and P4 keys 4 Probe Application 18 Status area of current operation state Freeze Run Cine 5 Depth Frame rate 19 Status area of the trackball and trackball keys 6 Mechanical Index 20 reserved for future use 7 Thermal Index 21 Message area 8 Sonographers Name 22 Clipboard History 9 Hospital Name Identification 23 Current Clipboard 10 Date 24 Body marker 11 Time 25 Depth sca...

Page 144: ...ge 4 16 PW Pulsed Wave Doppler CW Continuous Wave Doppler Color Doppler Modes see Section 4 4 5 on page 4 17 CFM Color Flow Mode PD Power Doppler TD Tissue Doppler HD Flow Bi Directional Angio Volume Modes see Section 4 4 6 on page 4 19 3D Static 4D Real Time 4D Biopsy VCI Volume Contrast Imaging A Plane C Plane and VCI Static STIC T U I Tomographic Ultrasound Imaging VOCAL II NOTE Some software m...

Page 145: ...ect the depth position of the actual focus zone s Arrows at the left edge of the 2D Image mark the active focal zone s by their depth position 4 Depth Adjusts the penetration depth range of the ultrasound image for the region of interest The number of image lines and the frame rate are automatically optimized 5 Screen Format Dual Quad Press this keys to change the display Mode from Single to DUAL ...

Page 146: ...ction Imaging is a smoothing type filter to reduce speckle in the ultrasound image 14 2D 2D SRI Changes the Single image display to two simultaneous half images The left frame shows only the 2D Mode image The right frame shows the 2D Mode image with SRI information 15 2D 2D SRI CRI Changes the Single image display to two simultaneous half images The left frame shows only the 2D Mode image The righ...

Page 147: ...softer image This function is only available if XBEAM CRI is switched off 28 CRI FILTER If this filter is set to high the XBeam CRI image is smoothed CRI Filter setting off leads to a sharper impression of the XBeam CRI image This function is only available if XBEAM CRI is switched on 29 LINE FILTER The signals of the neighboring pulses are less weighted for the display of the actual pulse which c...

Page 148: ...c User Manual 4 4 2 2 XTD View Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual B Flow On Off switch Press the BF key to activate deactivate the B Flow mode Figure 4 9 B Flow Main and B Flow Sub Menu XTD View On Off switch Press the XTD key to activate deactivate the XTD View mode A blue box is displayed at the border of the 2D image Start and Stop the XTD image acqui...

Page 149: ...hecks 4 13 4 4 2 Additional optional Operating Modes cont d 4 4 2 3 Coded Contrast Imaging Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual Coded Contrast Imaging On Off switch Press the CONTRAST key to activate deactivate the Coded Contrast Imaging mode Figure 4 11 Contrast Main and Contrast Sub Menu ...

Page 150: ...he sensitivity brightness of the entire M image 4 M Mode Depth Common with 2D Mode Depth 5 AMM optional Anatomical M Mode displays a distance time plot from a cursor line 6 Display Format e g In the Dual format two defined distances can be displayed at the same time 7 SPEED By touching up or down four different sweep speeds can be selected 8 INVERT Invert of the M Mode image Function is only avail...

Page 151: ...Functional Checks 4 15 4 4 3 1 MCFM Mode Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual By pressing the M control and the C control the MCFM mode is switched on in the preparation mode The M cursor with M Color window appears on the active 2D image Figure 4 13 MCFM Main and MCFM Sub Menu ...

Page 152: ... only available with linear probes 5 SPEED By touching up or down four different sweep speeds can be selected 6 RT TRACE Real Time Auto Trace The envelope curve of the Doppler spectrum maximum velocities and the corresponding evaluations are automatically displayed on the monitor 7 Display Format Doppler spectrum is displayed below the B mode image or on its right side 8 INVERT To invert the Doppl...

Page 153: ...ey to adjust the Bi Directional Angio Gain Rotate the C MODE key to adjust the Tissue Doppler Gain 3 STEERING Beam Steering is only possible with linear probes in CFM PD and HD Flow Mode 4 2D 2D C PD HD Flow or TD Changes the Single image display to two simultaneous half images The left frame shows only the 2D Mode image The right frame shows the 2D Mode image with color information 5 INVERT The c...

Page 154: ...bove and under the color scale in kHz cm s or m s 18 CFM MAP PD HD Flow TD Provides selectability of the color coding for an optimization of the display of blood flow similar to the post processing curves with grayscale 2D scans After a selection has been made the color bar displays the resultant map 19 GENTLY COLOR Gently means the transition between color and gray scale information The embedding...

Page 155: ...enus e g 4D Real Time Table 4 6 Pre Volume Mode Functions Step Task Expected Results 1 AQUISITION 3D STATIC 3D Volume Mode Static volume acquisition also in combination with PD HD Flow or CFM 4D REAL TIME Real Time 4D continuous volume acquisition and parallel calculation of 3D rendered images VCI A Volume Contrast Imaging improves the contrast resolution and the signal noise ratio and therefore f...

Page 156: ...o start the Volume acquisition 8 VISUALIZATION After resp during Volume Mode Acquisition RENDER After the 3D acquisition the system switches automatically to the read menu The selected format will be present on the monitor e g 3D ROI Mode sectional planes A B C rendered 3D image SECTIONAL PLANES After the 3D Sectional Planes acquisition the system switches automatically to the read menu The select...

Page 157: ...are compiled to a 3D section aspect The aspect shows a quasi spatial cut into the reference image 4 REF IMAGE To select the Reference image among A B C or 3D 5 INIT Resets rotations and translations of a volume section to the initial start position 6 3D INIT Resets the 3D image to the initial start position 7 SRI SRI 3D Speckle Reduction Imaging SRI to reduce speckle which interferes with the sect...

Page 158: ...rection keys are not available in Static 3D Sectional Planes 4 3D 4D INFO On Off switch to show full or reduced Image Info parameter on screen 5 3D COLOR OFF On Off switch to show an acquired 3D CFM 3D PD or 3D HD Flow image with or without the color information 6 GRAY 3D Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the rendered 3D image 7 BACKGROUND Adjusts the contrast of the screen background from da...

Page 159: ...lay the images one by one 4 4 7 4 Spectral Doppler or M Cine Loop Press FREEZE then roll the TRACKBALL to display the Cine Loop one by one The UPPER TRACKBALL KEY changes from the 2D Cine to the D Loop respectively M Loop NOTE The active Cine is displayed on the monitor screen 2D D M image or 2D D M image 4 4 7 5 Activating 3D Rotation Cine 1 After 3D Volume acquisition touch the 3D ROT CINE key o...

Page 160: ...fter 3D Volume or Real Time 4D acquisition touch the CINE CALC key on the Touch Panel 2 Choose desired Cine Calc display mode 3 Select Step Size and Reference image 4 Select the START IMAGE and the END IMAGE of the sequence with the rotary controls 5 Touch the CALCULATE CINE SEQUENCE key to start the calculation 6 To start stop the calculated Cine sequence touch START STOP ...

Page 161: ...TE key on the Touch Panel press the CLEAR ALL key on the control panel or the DELETE MEAS key on the keyboard NOTE To alternate the control from one cursor to the other press CHANGE the upper trackball key To re adjust a traced line press UNDO the upper trackball key repeatedly NOTE To exit Generic measurements touch the EXIT key on the Touch Panel press the CALIPER key or the EXIT key on the cont...

Page 162: ...function without completing the measurement touch EXIT on the Touch Panel press the CALIPER key again or press EXIT on the control panel 4 4 8 3 Volume Measurements 1 Press the CALIPER key and then touch GENERIC VOLUME on the Touch Panel 2 Select the appropriate item 3 Perform the measurement s using the TRACKBALL and SET right or left trackball key For further details Section 4 4 8 1 on page 4 25...

Page 163: ... determination of the envelope curve requires a clear and low noise record of the Doppler spectrum Otherwise the reliability of the displayed measurement results may not be ensured 4 4 8 4 2 Manual Trace 1 Press the CALIPER key 2 Touch MANUAL TRACE on the Touch Panel A cursor appears on the screen 3 Move the cursor with the TRACKBALL to the start point of the measurement and press SET right or lef...

Page 164: ...g and storage of measuring marks is done with SET right or left trackball key To change measuring marks before completion press CHANGE upper trackball key Depending on the setting in the Measure Setup also the FREEZE key can be used for confirming the last measuring mark of the currently performed measurement The status bar area shows the current function of the trackball To cancel the measurement...

Page 165: ...ing key causes loading of the preset The probe is initialized the Touch Panel shows the main menu 2D mode and the ultrasound image appears on the monitor in write mode real time display 4 4 10 3 Deactivating the probe When deactivating the probe the probe is automatically placed in standby mode read mode 1 Press the FREEZE key 2 Gently wipe the excess gel from the face of the probe Refer to the Ba...

Page 166: ...d or patient Via the DATA TRANSFER button it is possible to send images over the DICOM network print exams images export exams images import exams images etc Image History Image History gives you access to all the US pictures and exams of a particular patient Exam Review Exam Review allows you to view all exams of a particular patient Additionally it is possible to view image properties input comm...

Page 167: ...ect CONNECTIVITY and then click the DRIVES tab 4 Click the ERASE CD button to displays the Erase DVD CD window as shown in Figure 4 21 5 Select the Erase Mode and click the OK button to start the process 6 When erasing is finished select EXIT to return to the Scan Mode Figure 4 20 System Setup Connectivity DRIVES page NOTICE NOTICE It is highly recommended to use the complete erase mode to avoid p...

Page 168: ...on page 4 34 B Full System Configuration Section 4 5 3 Save Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 37 Section 4 5 4 Load Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 39 Section 4 5 5 Delete Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 41 Settings and or Full System Configuration can be saved to the following destinations D partition of internal hard disk DVD CD R RW Mapped Network D...

Page 169: ...nect an external USB device 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 3 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 4 On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab 5 Click the SAVE button of the Image Settings Only resp Small Backup Scan Settings group 6 Choose the media and click the SAVE button 7 Select the NE...

Page 170: ...ose the media and click LOAD NOTE If it is desired to load settings from media Internal HDD click on the CHANGE FOLDER button browse for the folder D usersettings FactoryDefault V830 and then click the LOAD button Two Settings are available which slightly differ General for rest of the world USA for United States e g image orientation UP DOWN inverted at transvaginal probes 7 Select the appropriat...

Page 171: ...lt settings which are adapted for the installed Application Software version 1 Perform Preparations on page 4 34 2 Select the Complete Backup marked blue see Figure 4 25 below and click the button to copy the Complete Backup into the Load Data field 3 Click the LOAD button to start the loading procedure of the complete backup into the system The US Application Software restarts Figure 4 25 Load Ba...

Page 172: ...ograms for new probe etc 1 Perform Preparations on page 4 34 2 Click the sign next to Complete Backup to open the content tree 3 Click the sign next to UserPrograms select the desired probe s and copy the content by clicking the button 4 Click the sign next to 3D 4D Programs select the desired probe s and copy the content by clicking the button NOTE To return selected items from the Load Data fiel...

Page 173: ...computer name Service Platform state of the Service Software NOTE It is recommended to Full Backup system configuration data before upgrading the software and or image settings presets This ensures that if settings need to be reloaded will be the same ones the customer was using prior to service 1 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the...

Page 174: ... 5 13 on page 3 30 Figure 4 28 directory structure of full backup data Figure 4 29 Other drive drop down menu NOTICE NOTICE When the backup is saved to an external USB device the system has to be informed about the removal of the hardware For this purpose every last dialog of Full Backup Save and Full Backup Delete has a STOP USB DEVICES button see Figure 4 30 Figure 4 30 Please stop USB Devices b...

Page 175: ... not possible to load restore all the data The following rules specify these restrictions 1 Generally only restoring data from an older to a newer software version is possible Loading a backup into a system that has a lower software version than the system the backup was created on is prohibited 2 Options can only be restored on the same Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system within the same major software ...

Page 176: ...d then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab 4 Click the LOAD button of the Full System Configuration group 5 Choose the Destination 6 Click on the backup to be restored additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the NEXT button The following window will be displayed 8 Select the data to be restored to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system NOTE For description of the check box names refer t...

Page 177: ... panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab 4 Click the DELETE button of the Full System Configuration group 5 Choose the Destination 6 Click on the backup to be deleted additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the DELETE button Figure 4 33 Sta...

Page 178: ...ess the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the IMAGE ARCHIVE tab 4 Click the SAVE button CAUTION CAUTION It is recommended to Save Image Archive Section 4 5 6 1 on page 4 42 and Backup the Full System Configuration Section 4 5 3 on page 4 37 once a week...

Page 179: ...nter the description of the image backup 11 Select the NEXT button 12 To start the backup process click YES NOTICE NOTICE If for example All images older than 1 Day is chosen see Figure 4 36 on page 4 42 images of the current day will not be archived However if you click the Advanced button you can put this right Figure 4 37 Image Archive Save choose destination CAUTION CAUTION Voluson E8 Voluson ...

Page 180: ...4 Click the LOAD button see Figure 4 35 on page 4 42 5 Choose the Destination 6 Click on the backup to be restored additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the NEXT button The following window will be displayed 8 Select check mark the image archive data to be restored to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system 9 Click the NEXT button and then select YES to start or NO to cancel the resto...

Page 181: ...settings settings assigned as desired by the customer 7 Scan Assistant Check settings settings assigned as desired by the customer Table 4 10 System Setup Checks ADMINISTRATION Step Page Task Expected Result s 1 Options Check that all options are set up correct D Demo I Inactive P Permanent Table 4 11 System Setup Checks CONNECTIVITY Step Page Task Expected Result s 1 Peripherals Check the Video N...

Page 182: ...ask Expected Result s 1 Measure Calc Check all settings for all applications setting assigned as desired by the customer 2 Application Parameters Check all settings for all applications setting assigned as desired by the customer 3 Global Parameters Check all settings setting assigned as desired by the customer Table 4 13 Peripheral Checks Step Task to do Expected Result s 1 Press the FREEZE key S...

Page 183: ... can be rotated translated and adjusted in height electronically only NOTE For further details refer to Section 5 11 3 on page 5 63 and or Section 6 5 on page 6 7 4 8 2 Brakes and Direction Swivel Locks Check the brakes and swivel locks function as described below Table 4 15 Brakes and Direction Swivel Lock Step Task Expected Result s 1 Swivel lock engaged 2 Brakes and swivel lock released 3 Brake...

Page 184: ... E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 4 48 Section 4 9 Site Log Section 4 9 Site Log Table 4 16 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Site Log Paper Documentation Date Service person Problem Comments ...

Page 185: ...ubsystem function It also describes the Power Distribution System PDS and probes 5 1 2 Contents in this Chapter 5 1 Overview 5 1 5 2 General Information 5 2 5 3 FrontEnd Processor 5 24 5 4 BackEnd Processor 5 32 5 5 Internal I O 5 37 5 6 Top Console User Interface 5 48 5 7 Monitor 5 57 5 8 External I O 5 58 5 9 Peripherals 5 59 5 10 Power Distribution 5 60 5 11 Mechanical Descriptions 5 62 5 12 Ai...

Page 186: ...TD View Contrast Imaging etc Color Doppler Imaging CFM PD TD and HD Flow M Mode MCFM Imaging Doppler PW CW 3D Mode and Real Time 4D Imaging Different combinations of the above modes Figure 5 1 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Major Components Monitor 19 Touch Panel Display TGC Slider Controls Monitor Controls Control Console Front Grip Probe Connectors part Footrest Brakes to block the front wheels Button to...

Page 187: ...the FrontEnd FE Electronics to the BackEnd Processor BEP and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals Voluson E8 Voluson E6 internal electronics are divided into three Front End FE Processor Back End Processor BEP Power Supply Unit Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd BackEnd keyboard monitor and power distribution sub systems are routed internally Major System Components FrontEnd ...

Page 188: ... Power Supply Secondary RTN Power Supply Primary RTB Distribution Board Bottom PC Box PC Motherboard with Processor and Memory ADD2 DVI Card at VE6 Graphic Card at VE8 RTV Videoboard GES 15 I O Connector Board RFI RF Interface RTK Motherboard RTF Probe Connector Board RTM Beamformer Mother Board 16 x RST Transmitter 16 x RSR Receiver RSW CW Doppler GEZ Main Board Chassis RTP5 at VE6 RTP60 at VE8 N...

Page 189: ...us clinical applications Any 3 probes may be connected at the same time 1 pencil CW probe Medical application fields include Obstetrics Gynecology and Fertility Radiology Internal Medicine Neurology Cardiology Oncology Urology Orthopedics Pediatrics The system is designed for follow up expansion In addition to the initial operational settings for each transducer pre programmed in the system user c...

Page 190: ...esolution excellent acoustic clutter rejection and an easy to operate user interface Coded Harmonics enhances near field resolution for improved small parts imaging as well as far field penetration It diminishes low frequency amplitude noise and improves imaging technically difficult patients It may be especially beneficial when imaging isoechoic lesions in shallow depth anatomy in the breast live...

Page 191: ...us colors being used to represent blood flow velocity variance power and or direction Often to provide spatial orientation the full color blood flow cross section is overlaid on top of the grayscale cross section of soft tissue structure 2D echo For each pixel in the overlay the decision of whether to display color Doppler gray scale echo information or a blended combination is based on the relati...

Page 192: ... Doppler can be used in combination with 2D and Color Flow modes 5 2 1 5 3D Imaging The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Ultrasound System will be used to acquire multiple sequential 2D images which can be combined to reconstruct a three dimensional image These 3D images are useful in visualizing three dimensional structures and in understanding the spatial or temporal relationships between the images in the...

Page 193: ...e changing direction of observation helps the observer to separate the features in the volume according to their distance from the observer 5 2 1 8 3D Rendering The 3D volume rendering is a calculation process to visualize certain 3D structures of a scanned volume by means of a 2D image The gray value for each pixel of the 2D image is calculated from the voxels along the corresponding projection p...

Page 194: ...TK Mainboard PCI 32 Bit 33 MHz 132 MB s PCI Expr RTB Distribution Board RTN Primary Power Supply Monitor Serial ATA RTH RTT DVI out RTF ProbeConnect FPGA RSR RSR RST RST BF Rx Data LVDS 14 pairs 50MHz Clock Rx coeff LVDS 8 pairs 600Mb s BF Config CW Gain Test Serial 10 Mb s Tx coeff LVDS 8 pairs 600 Mb s FPGA Config Serial 50MHz I C Bus Serial I F to Motor Power Drivve CPP Analog I O Analog VGA Ou...

Page 195: ...to the new order shot1pix1 shot1pix2 shot1pix3 shot2pix1 shot2pix2 shot2pix3 After DC cancelling the signal is mixed with RX Frequency and brought to LF Spectrum where the LowPassFilter cuts HF Mixer and Magnitude Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation and Logarithmic Amplifier arrange the conversion from High Dynamic LinearSignal to the Low Dynamik e g 8Bit Log Signal Several Postprocessing step...

Page 196: ...ng adaption of Brightnesses they are composed to one whole RX Line c XBEAM CRI CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging Does not need any special functions of RFI Image is composed of more than one different direction steered images PC calculated d VCI Volume Contrast Imaging Does not need any special functions of RFI Image is composed of more than 2 small angle neighbored images PC calculated Only p...

Page 197: ...r the ECG Curve is inside PC Memory Software has to take care that D Mode Image and ECG Curve are placed exactly one upon the other means have the same Cine Shift 2 RTV Video section see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 4 D Mode Autotrace draws PC calculated envelope to D Spectrum ECG Curve is similar to Autotrace Curve 1 RFI PRF generator see 5 2 3 1 B Mode After DC cancelling the signal is mixed with RX Fre...

Page 198: ...me 4D Mode nonstop volume rendering see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 8 XBeam CRI Mode CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 9 VCI Mode Volume Contrast Imaging see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 10 Extern Video Mode display Video from Video Recorder 1 RFI Not used for Signal Processing 2 RTV Video section Analog input from an external video source YC or CVBS is converted to a digital RGB dat...

Page 199: ...eart Diagnosis 1 1 1 1 1 1 SonoAVC SonoAVC General Sono Automated Volume Count 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SonoVCAD labor SonoVCAD labor 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Anatomical M Mode Anatomical M Mode AMM X X X X X X X X X X X X Scan Assistant Scan Assistant X X X S S S S S S S S S Advanced STIC incl Basic STIC STIC M Mode and STIC flow SonoVCAD Heart at BT10 12 13 Advanced STIC Spatio Temporal Image Corr...

Page 200: ...4D transducers to automatically scan multiple adjacent slices and delivers a real time display of the ROI This image results from a special rendering mode consisting of texture and transparency information VCI improves the contrast resolution and therefore facilitates finding of diffuse lesions in organs VCI has more information from multiple slices and is of advantage in gaining contrast due to i...

Page 201: ...an be drawn Volumes from older BT s can be loaded and edited with VCI Omni View without any limitations Volumes can be edited in all other Visualization Modes Dual Format is now also possible in Render Mode and Sectional Planes Mode VCI slice thickness can be set to zero 5 2 4 5 STIC Basic Spatio Temporal Image Correlation With this acquisition method the fetal heart or an artery can be visualized...

Page 202: ... g follicles in a volume of an organ e g ovary and analyze their shape and volume From the calculated volume an average diameter can be calculated It also lists the objects according to their size Each object can be calculated automatically A description name can be defined for each object up to 10 descriptions With the Add to Report button all values of the measured objects can be sent to the wor...

Page 203: ... STIC M Mode Creates a M spectrum from a STIC acquisition capture of a full fetal heart cycle in real time saved as a volume for later analysis After activating STIC M Mode the STIC cine is running and the STIC M spectrum will be shown In STIC M all M Measurements are possible Furthermore the M cursor is available as a freeform line type can be done in A B or C Plane and can be done postprocessing...

Page 204: ...ide inner HC Head circumference AC Abdomen circumference FL Femur length BPD HC combined measurement The measurement mode can be changed from automatic to manual Available measurement methods depend on this selection and on the measurement item itself It is not necessary to select a region where the measurement should be performed 5 2 4 17 Elastography Elastography refers to the measurement of ela...

Page 205: ...n filtering technique that permits effective speckle reduction in real time The speckle reduction filter is available to the user in all B mode imaging independent of the transducer used 5 2 4 20 V SRI Volume Speckle Reduction Imaging V SRI is an enhancement of the existing SRI algorithms and improves specially the C plane image This new algorithm from Context Vision is used in the A B C planes an...

Page 206: ... the operator and is done by adjusting the location of the M line The CW Doppler beam or M mode line can be steered allowing interrogation along an operator selected line within the image This option can be upgraded by implementing the CW Doppler board RSW 5 2 5 2 ECG Preamplifier MAN6 internal digital version For details see Section 5 9 4 ECG preamplifier MAN6 optional on page 5 59 5 2 5 3 Wirele...

Page 207: ...obal Service Platform Software Software Options D User partition User Presets Backup database Images Archive Patient ID s and Reports database Service database System settings database R Rescue partition Factory Images of C Partition for System recovery after HDD Windows crash Printer Drivers LINUX partition not visible in Windows Linux operating system for rescue functionality Distribution of par...

Page 208: ... RFI Radio Frequency Interface Controller Board 5 30 Figure 5 5 Front End Processor Block diagram BackEnd RFI RF Interface RSR RST RTM Rx Tx Motherboard RTP Secondary Power Supply Probe Code Select serial 10 Mb s Hall Probe Code1 RTK Mainboard PCI 32 Bit 33 MHz 132 MB s RTN Primary Power Supply RTF ProbeConnect FPGA RSR RSR RST RST BF Rx Data LVDS 14 pairs 50MHz Clock Rx coeff LVDS 8 pairs 600Mb s...

Page 209: ... 25 Figure 5 7 Voluson E6 RTF Beamformer RTM on page 5 26 Figure 5 6 Voluson E8 RTF Beamformer RTM RST Transmitter Subboard RSR Receiver Subboard RST Transmitter Subboard RSR Receiver Subboard RTF Probe Controlboard Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx 256 Tx Rx Channels SIN COS Mot Strobes CTRL signals PowerSupply RTK Mothe...

Page 210: ...Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx 256 Tx Rx Channels Rx Channels multiplexed SIN COS Mot Strobes CTRL signals PowerSupply RTK Motherboard EBF_D 18 Probe 3 Probe 1 Probe 2 RTM Beamformer Motherboard RSW CW Doppler Board Rx Tx CW Probe CH 129 CH 1 CH 1 CH 128 CH 256 CH 256 Voluson E6 BT09 8 x RSR Boards 16 channels 128 channels 16 x RST Boards 16 channels 256 ...

Page 211: ... Motherboard contains 16 8 pcs of RSR see Section 5 3 3 RSR Beamformer Receiver Subboards on page 5 28 16 12 pcs of RST see Section 5 3 4 RST Beamformer Transmitter Subboards on page 5 28 1 optional RSW see Section 5 3 5 RSW CW Doppler Board optional on page 5 29 NOTICE NOTICE 16 pieces of RSR and 16 pieces of RST at Voluson E8 8 pieces of RSR and 16 pieces of RST at Voluson E6 BT09 8 pieces of RS...

Page 212: ...rmer Frontend Probe Connector Relais RFI RF Interface Board RF Data Sync BF Koeff Tx Trig BF Koeff Tx Trig BF Koeff Tx Trig Probe RTM Beamformer Motherboard RTF Probe Connector Board Voluson E8 BT09 10 16 x RSR Boards 16 channels 256 channels 16 x RST Boards 16 channels 256 channels Voluson E6 BT09 8 x RSR Boards 16 channels 128 channels 16 x RST Boards 16 channels 256 channels RF Data Quad Pulser...

Page 213: ... Anti Aliasing filter for ADC ADC 18 Bit 390 kHz FPGA for Controlling Mid Board Interface 5 3 6 RTK Motherboard Connects the following boards components connection board only no active electronics RTF Probe Connector Board on page 5 25 RTM Beamformer Motherboard on page 5 27 RFI Radio Frequency Interface Controller Board on page 5 30 RTN Primary Power Module AC AC on page 5 60 RTP Secondary Power ...

Page 214: ...Exchange Interface RTF Frontend Board Cache Controller interface 1 5D and 1 25D probes Interface for programming the RTF FPGA RTP Secondary Power Supply Probe Select Interface SIN COS for 3D 4D probes RSW FPGA programming interface Analog TGC interface HALL signal 3D 4D probe zero position detection ERROR_RSW programming failed Shut down signal POWER reference discharge sync ADCs for monitoring te...

Page 215: ...apter 5 Components and Functions Theory 5 31 5 3 7 1 RFI Board Interface FPGA A DMA logic B Beamformer Interface C RSW FPGA programming interface D RTF FPGA programming interface E RTF FPGA programming interface 5 3 7 2 RFI Board Processing FPGA A Ultrasound Data Pre Processing B System Control C Motor Control ...

Page 216: ...t Board 5 34 5 4 6 RTB Distribution Board Bottom 5 36 Figure 5 10 BackEnd Processor Block diagram RTP Secondary Power Supply Console User Interface PC Motherboard RTV Video Management Legacy Analog Video I O and digital VCR MPEG 2 ADD2 Card or Graphic Card HDD Optional Device Serial ATA PCI 32 Bit 33 MHz 132 MB s PCI Expr RTB Distribution Board RTN Primary Power Supply Monitor Serial ATA RTH RTT D...

Page 217: ...ons For further details see Section 5 2 6 Data Location on page 5 23 5 4 2 PC Motherboard 5 4 2 1 KONTRON Dual core or DFI Dual core Built in or external Components On Board VGA LAN USB 2 0 Sound CPU 2133 MHz Dual Major Tasks System Control 2D 3D 4D Image processing and Rendering Control DVD drive USB Control User Interface USB 5 4 3 ADD2 DVI Add On Graphic Adapter Card DVI graphic extension card ...

Page 218: ...formation coming from the Graphic Card at Voluson E8 respectively the ADD2 DVI Graphic Adapter Card at Voluson E6 to the DVI D digital and DVI I integrated connectors Converts DVI D inputs to S Video output s Displays external playback video and adds overlay graphics to it DVI D input connection with the ADD 2 DVI Graphic Adapter Card see Section 5 4 3 DVI D output for the System Main Monitor DVI ...

Page 219: ... Chapter 5 Components and Functions Theory 5 35 5 4 5 RTV Video Management Board cont d Figure 5 11 RTV Block diagram Figure 5 12 RTV Video I O Flash contains minimum configuration for DVI Output Monitor display at Boot up procedure VGA Interrupt is used for synchronization at M Mode RGB only Monitor intern ...

Page 220: ...er and Amplifier for PC Sound Doppler Audio and VCR DVD Recorder 5 4 6 1 RTB Block Diagram Figure 5 13 RTB Block diagram 3V3 Voltage Regulator USB 2 0 Hub Controller 7 Port USB Port Power Switch USB Port Power Switch USB Out USB Out USB Out USB Out 5V 5V 5V 5V DP1 DM1 DM2 DP2 DM4 5V 5V DP4 DM5 DP5 DM4 DP4 1 2 5 3 4 3V3 MUX Speaker PWR_on Start_Key 5VSB 5V_ATX 12V_ATX GND 5VSB 5V ATX 12V_ATX GND PW...

Page 221: ... 5 38 DFI Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 15 on page 5 39 Voluson E6 BT10 Kontron Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 16 on page 5 40 DFI Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 17 on page 5 41 Voluson E8 BT09 Kontron Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 18 on page 5 42 DFI Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 19 on page 5 43...

Page 222: ...t Out PCI Exp ADD2 S ATA GES15 I O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Aux 1 From RTN Lift To Lifter I O Lift Aux RTN Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer From V Rec out To V Rec in To V Rec in V Rec Aux 1 Aux 3 e g Printer Col V Rec Aux 2 e g Printer SW ECG Video Audio Remote ...

Page 223: ...USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan To RTP Conn 1 2 3 From RTN Aux 1 From RTN Lift LAN isolation Gel warmer Fan To V Rec in From V Rec out V Rec To V Rec in From V Rec out ECG USB remote Audio Video Remote Speaker Mic Out In Fan F...

Page 224: ... through PCI Exp U4 PCI Exp ADD2 USB 3 Printer BW DVD Rec DVD Writer IDE PWR Console back GES15 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTT PWR RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer V Rec Aux 1 to right door...

Page 225: ...x 4 U3 U4 U6 PWR BTN 3V_DUAL PCI Exp ADD2 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG GES15 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift LAN isolation Gel warmer Fan V Rec From V Rec out ECG Audio Video Remote Speaker From V Rec out USB re...

Page 226: ...x 16 Render Graphics board S ATA GES15 I O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Aux 1 From RTN Lift To Lifter I O Lift Aux RTN Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer To V Rec in V Rec Aux 1 Aux 3 e g Printer Col V Rec Aux 2 e g Printer SW ECG Video Audio Remote Fan Fan...

Page 227: ...I O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Aux 1 From RTN Lift LAN isolation Gel warmer Fan V Rec To V Rec in From V Rec out ECG Audio Video Remote Speaker Mic Out In Fan Fan USB 3 Printer BW DVD Rec USB 4 Printer Col DVD Rec USB 5 USB 6 PWR BTN 3V_DUAL...

Page 228: ...2V 2 2 2 4 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 UI RTV 2 3 2 1 2 6 2 5 U3 U5 U6 RTH Lead through PCI Exp U4 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTT PWR RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer V Rec Aux 1 to right door Aux 3 V ...

Page 229: ...p x 4 5V 12V U4 U6 PWR BTN 3V_DUAL 2 3 U5 U3 USB 3 Printer BW DVD Rec 1 1 1 2 2 6 2 5 Console back In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG GES15 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift LAN isolation Gel warmer Fan V Rec From V Rec...

Page 230: ...SB 4 Printer Col DVD Rec RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 REP GES15 Console back RTH USB USB USB USB PWR PWR Video IN Video Out IN PWR DVR USB DVD Writer IDE PWR In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RTT PWR Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer V Rec Aux 1 to right door Aux 3 V Rec or Prin...

Page 231: ...x 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 7 2 8 2 5 2 6 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 REP GES15 Console back RTH USB USB USB USB PWR PWR Video IN Video Out IN PWR DVR USB DVD Writer IDE PWR In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RTT PWR Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker HDD 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Lift Fan LAN isolation Gel warmer V Rec Aux 1 to right door Aux 3 V Re...

Page 232: ...ry Encoders with integrated push buttons USB Trackball 2 with dedicated buttons to emulate standard three button mouse USB standard alphanumeric keyboard USB extended keyboard with controller LED Indicators with wide range dimming DC DC Converter Converts 12VDC input voltage to 5VDC and 3 3VDC output voltage for supplying User Interface components Figure 5 24 Front End Processor Block diagram RTP ...

Page 233: ...49 Section 5 6 Top Console User Interface cont d Figure 5 25 User Interface Start Key Unlock console Micro Controller USB 2 0 Hub 12V 5V Stand by Start Key GEL_EN Brake_EN Lifter Ctrl PWR_OK USB 2 0 25 Pol Sub D DIN Keyboard USB VGA Converter 10 4 Display Touchpanel From PC from to RTT DC DC Converter Trackball 12V 3 3V Microcontroller 5V Back Lighting ...

Page 234: ...User Interface 5 6 1 RTH Distribution Board USB Hub Function of the Distribution Board Hub RTH USB2 0 Interface Board is connected to PC via USB cable 7 port USB2 0 Hub 4 USB Ports for external use 1 USB to IDE Converter for DVD Drive 2 USB Ports not used Power distribution for Monitor Feed through for DC Power for the DVD Drive and Fan ...

Page 235: ...SB 2 0 Hub Controller 7 Port EEPROM 5V 5V 5V 5V USB In RTH 4 Power in from RTT Power out to DVD Drive DP7 DM7 DM3 DP3 DM2 5V 5V DP2 DM1 DP1 DM4 DP4 7 3 1 2 4 3V3 IDE to DVD Drive USB Out USB Out USB Out USB Out USB Port Power Control USB Port Power Control Monitor Power To Console rear panel D Connector for Monitor USB Hub Top from BEP Filter USB to IDE 5 DM5 DP5 Console Top USB connectors beside ...

Page 236: ...In RTH 5 Power in from RTT Power out to DVD Drive DP7 DM7 DM6 DP6 DM4 5V 5V DP4 DM5 DP5 DM2 DP2 3V3 IDE to DVD Drive Console Top Rear panel Monitor D Conn USB Hub Top from BEP Filter DP5 Console Top USB connectors beside DVD drive Console Top USB connectors Rear panel of Console Fuse 2 6A resetable USB Out USB Out USB Out USB Out USB 2 0 Hub Controller 7 Port 7 6 5 4 2 1 3 USB to IDE USB Out USB P...

Page 237: ..._Key Speaker Lifter control UI_Brake Power distribution for Monitor Power for RTH Distribution Board Hub Power for DVD Drive BT09 and BT10 or DVR Recording Drive BT12 and BT13 Signal switching for UI Brake Lift and Gel warmer1 5 6 2 1 RTT Block Diagram 1 Figure 5 28 RTT Block diagram RTT To RTH To Lifter RTU Speaker PWR_on Start_Key 5VSB 5V_ATX 12V_ATX GND From RTB Lifter_enable Direction Control ...

Page 238: ...tion 5 6 Top Console User Interface 5 6 3 Control Console Figure 5 29 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Control Console 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 57 58 59 60 61 70 12 25 69 71 72 73 63 62 64 65 66 68 67 54 56 13 ...

Page 239: ...isition Mode Contrast invokes Contrast Imaging function 16 Acquisition Mode XTD invokes XTD View Extended View function 17 Acquisition Mode BF invokes B Flow function 18 Acquisition Mode CW invokes CW Mode Continuous Wave Doppler 19 Report call up of the Patient report page 20 Bodymark Bodymark display to enter Bodymark symbols 21 HI Coded Harmonic Imaging 22 Dual Format V Dual Screen format verti...

Page 240: ...56 label illuminated HR Zoom image magnification of selected image area 57 label illuminated Pan Zoom image magnification of complete image 58 label illuminated X Volume Mode icon rotation about X axis 59 label illuminated Y Volume Mode icon rotation about Y axis 60 label illuminated Z Volume Mode icon rotation about Z axis 61 label illuminated Volume Mode icon movement along Z axis 62 Slider 1 TG...

Page 241: ...SD menu allows you to decrease the level of brightness contrast of the display screen Increase RIGHT Use this button to move up the OSD selection menu and adjust the attribute of the monitor while in OSD mode Pressing this button out of the OSD menu allows you to increase the level of brightness contrast of the display screen NOTE All changed values will only be saved by selecting Exit from the OS...

Page 242: ...ideo OUT S Video OUT connector Figure 5 32 External I O Connectors on Back of Console Item Connector Name Description 1 USB USB 2 0 port 2 USB USB 2 0 port 3 Monitor Pwr Monitor Power 4 DVI Monitor DVI Digital Visual Interface 5 AUX main outlet for auxiliary devices not available at BT10 BT12 BT13 HW Figure 5 33 External I O Connectors next to DVD or DVR Drive Item Connector Name Description 1 USB...

Page 243: ...Bluetooth Adapter 5 9 3 DVD R RW Drive Writer The DVD R RW Drive Writer is used to backup images and reports In addition it is used as the main source of software upgrades and other service utility operations The DVD R RW drive can read write CDs and DVDs It is controlled by the BEP via the USB port 5 9 4 ECG preamplifier MAN6 optional The ECG preamplifier is used for acquiring an ECG signal to be...

Page 244: ...odule contains also the isolation transformer for the peripherals AUX Maximum load 345VA see Basic User Manual Technical Data Information NOTE All DC supply voltages for built in peripherals are generated in RTP module not inside RTN NOTE The Mains voltage indicator on the RTN primary power supply should be set in accordance to the input voltage level This indicator is NOT a voltage selection swit...

Page 245: ... Primary Power Supply module RTN and can not be exchanged by the user 5 10 2 RTP Secondary Power Supply AC DC 5 10 2 1 Overview From the 34 5 VAC input voltage from the primary power supply RTN the AC DC device RTP generates all system supply voltages This are Front end voltages Standby voltage ATX motherboard supply Tx voltages Fan supply In addition the AC DC device contains the digital motor am...

Page 246: ... E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 5 62 Section 5 11 Mechanical Descriptions Section 5 11 Mechanical Descriptions 5 11 1 Physical Dimensions Figure 5 35 Physical Dimensions 200 200 ...

Page 247: ...justment 20 cm 7 8 inch translation adjustment 20 cm 7 8 inch rotation adjustment 40 5 11 3 1 Rotation Translation of the Control Console Press the BRAKE button in the inside of the handlebar opening to rotate translate the console to the desired position Press the BRAKE button again in order to secure the console against uncontrolled movement 5 11 3 2 Height Adjustment Elevation of the Control Co...

Page 248: ... E6 scanner Air holes in the RTP secondary power supply allow the air to pass through the 3 fans between RTP and Beamformer suck in the air and spread it through the beamformer and around the RFI board By means of the 2 Backend fans air is blown through the GEB box along its internal components and the PC Motherboard The warm air exits the scanner through holes in the left side panel Main Air Outl...

Page 249: ...son E8 Voluson E6 scanner requires permission and customer input to run diagnostics 5 13 2 1 Local Access 1 If not already in read mode FREEZE the image 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel and touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke setup desktop 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click on the SERVICE tab 4 Enter the password SHE and then click the ACCEPT button 5 Clic...

Page 250: ...ication OLC to quickly assist the customer NOTE Visual information about the network status is shown in the status area on the bottom of the screen 4 If you select Cancel Disruptive Mode and VCO is turned OFF NOTICE NOTICE Remote access is ONLY possible if the service platform is properly configured either by the user or a GE technician at site Operation see Section 7 5 4 CSD Configuration on page...

Page 251: ...ce There are different possibilities to access the Common Service Desktop and its available features 1 Local Access via System Setup Administration SERVICE page 2 Remote Access requires customers permission As soon as the Common Service Desktop CSD is started the Service Home Page appears The navigation bar at the top of the screen allows to select from following tools Error Logs on page 5 68 Diag...

Page 252: ...w 5 14 3 Diagnostics The Diagnostic page uses a web controlled user interface to provide access to common service components and perform diagnostics Non Interactive The tests are performed without the user s intervention Interactive The user is required to perform an operation on the ultrasound system in order for the test to be completed successfully This option is not applicable when used remote...

Page 253: ... and Functions Theory 5 69 5 14 4 Image Quality In the Image Quality page you can verify image quality NOTE This page is not populated in this version 5 14 5 Calibration In the Calibration page you can perform Touch Panel Calibration Figure 5 43 Common Service Desktop Image Quality Figure 5 44 Common Service Desktop Calibration ...

Page 254: ...figuration page you can view and modify different device informations and configurations in the InsiteExC Agent Configuration option field Figure 5 45 Common Service Desktop Configuration NOTICE NOTICE Remote access is ONLY possible if the service platform is properly configured either by the user or a GE technician at site Operation see Section 7 5 4 CSD Configuration on page 7 15 ...

Page 255: ...ystem in addition to various other tools 5 14 8 Replacement In the Replacement page Hardware parts and their versions are displayed 5 14 9 PM In the PM page information about planned proactive and preventive maintenance is displayed as described in Chapter 10 Care Maintenance on page 10 1 NOTE This page is not populated in this version Figure 5 46 Common Service Desktop Utilities Figure 5 47 Commo...

Page 256: ... click the SERVICE tab 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 15 3 1 Auto Tester Autotester is a log function of customer activities It records all user actions scanning Touch Panel entries performing Calculations review of Patient Reports etc It is possible to safe record as file on HDD But also export to DVD CD can be done to allow replay of th...

Page 257: ...or DICOM transfers both directions 5 15 3 4 Activate Deactivate Service This offers GE technicians the possibility to view the entire customer s desktop and operation system Using VCO Virtual Console Observation a service technician or the OnLine Center can access and modify all PC settings and programs or run diagnostics on the customer s ultrasound scanner Operation see Section 7 5 Remote Access...

Page 258: ... the Application presets does not match the Application Software version it is probably that there are adverse affects on image quality e g after reloading an old Full Backup Select the LOAD APPLICATION SETTINGS button on the Service Tools page to load proper Application Settings image presets adapted for the used system software version 1 Select the PROBE EEPROM button on the Service Tools page F...

Page 259: ...lable as soon as the Boot Screen appears 5 16 1 1 Voluson The System will boot up in windows The Ultrasound Application is started For details refer to Section 3 6 2 3 During a normal boot you may observe on page 3 33 5 16 1 2 GE Service This function MUST NOT be used by the customer Figure 5 52 Boot screen e g BT12 NOTICE NOTICE After 3 sec without pressing any key the system will boot up in wind...

Page 260: ...n as the Boot Screen appears see Figure 5 52 on page 5 75 press the PG DN Arrow down key on the keyboard until the Rollback item is highlighted then press ENTER 3 When the following WARNING message appears press the Arrow left button to highlight OK and then press ENTER After performing the rollback the system reboots The Ultrasound Application is started and finally the 2D screen is displayed on ...

Page 261: ...e about 2 5 hours If there are errors they will be listed NOTE If after one cycle about 2 5 hours no error messages are listed it can be assumed that the Back End Processor including power supply is working properly NOTICE NOTICE After 3 sec without pressing any key the system will boot up in windows If you missed step 1 retry again with CTRL ALT DEL Figure 5 54 Memory check in LINUX NOTICE NOTICE...

Page 262: ...GE HEALTHCARERAFT VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 5 78 Section 5 16 Boot Screen Functions This page was intentionally left blank ...

Page 263: ...ntents of this Chapter 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Regulatory 6 1 6 3 LCD Monitor Adjustment 6 1 6 4 Monitor Arm Adjustment 6 6 6 5 Control Console Positioning 6 7 6 6 Modification of Keyboard Layout 6 9 Section 6 2 Regulatory Verify where applicable that any regulatory information or tests required by national law are present and accounted for and any regulatory tests required by national law are perfor...

Page 264: ...values will be lost after loss of power Figure 6 1 Monitor Menu e g BT12 Figure 6 2 Default Monitor Settings NOTICE NOTICE It is impossible to re program default monitor settings BT Version Readjustment of any Monitor Settings is impossible at BT13 EC200 13 x x systems Semi Dark Room button OSD Controls Fact A Fact B Fact A Fact B Fact A Fact B Brightness 122 126 130 124 128 132 126 129 128 132 12...

Page 265: ...nation room light conditions Typically values depending on the operator 1 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 Touch the MONITOR button to display the Monitor Menu on the screen see Figure 6 1 3 Adjust the BRIGHTNESS by means of the rotary control below the Touch Panel 4 Adjust the CONTRAST by means of the rotary control below the Touch Panel 5 Touch the EXIT button to store settings and...

Page 266: ...panel 2 Touch the MONITOR button to display the Monitor Menu on the screen see Figure 6 1 3 Touch the OSD CONTROLS button to invoke the OSD Adjust menu 4 Click on the RGB tab 5 Adjust Color Temperature RED 6 Adjust Color Temperature GREEN 7 Adjust Color Temperature BLUE 8 Close the OSD Adjust menu with OK 9 Touch the EXIT button to store settings and exit the Monitor Menu Figure 6 4 OSD Adjust RGB...

Page 267: ...OR TEST button in the Service Tools menu 6 Confirm the Monitor Test message with YES The Monitor Test main menu appears on the screen 7 Select the Color calibration icon and press the right left trackball screen becomes white WHITE is displayed without any tint discolor or colored pixels 8 Press the right left trackball key repeatedly to step through RED GREEN and BLUE Each color is displayed corr...

Page 268: ...n 6 4 Monitor Arm Adjustment 1 If the outdated monitor arm KTZ154817 with mounted monitor moves self acting retighten the Allen screw on the upper part of the monitor arm 2 If the monitor tilts downward retighten the cross head screw on the swivel head of the monitor arm Figure 6 6 retighten screws 1 2 Attention Do not damage the plastic with the tool ...

Page 269: ...e 6 7 Buttons for Control Console Adjustment CAUTION CAUTION The system should NOT be moved with the Control Console UI extended DO NOT put your hand between the control console and the Main system when moving the Control Console to its centered and locked position Danger of injuries Control console elevation adjustment is done with the ELEVATION key on the control panel As long as the ELEVATION k...

Page 270: ...OTE Shipping the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system in its original packaging is only possible when the system is lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped and locked down and when the control console is centered and locked in position see Figure on page 3 6 6 5 2 2 Moving up lift the console without booting up the system 1 Connect the Main Power Cable to the back of the system 2 Con...

Page 271: ...tive language keys on page 8 21 6 6 1 Setup the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Keyboard Language Layout 1 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab The password window appears automatically 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT...

Page 272: ... input language from the drop down menu see Figure 6 10 The corresponding keyboard layout is changed automatically 8 Click on APPLY and then close the window with OK 9 Close the Service page with the SAVE EXIT and restart the system 10 Reenter Keyboard Layout by repeating step 1 to step 6 This time remove unused language s 11 Test the Keyboard function Press the ABC key on the control panel Press ...

Page 273: ... diagnostics or to be sent back to the manufacturer for analysis There are different options to acquire this data that would give different results 7 1 3 Contents in this Chapter 7 1 Overview 7 1 7 2 Collect Vital System Information 7 2 7 2 1 Hardware Configuration Detection 7 4 7 2 2 Request for Service RFS 7 5 7 2 3 Shortcuts List 7 7 7 3 Check Points Voltages 7 8 7 4 Screen Captures and Logs 7 ...

Page 274: ...creen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SYSTEM INFO tab The following information is necessary in order to properly analyze data or images being reported as a malfunction or being returned to the manufacturer System Type System Serial number also visible on label on the back of the system Application Software version Backup Version File Name Date of Factory Settings Tune version etc additio...

Page 275: ...page may be slightly different Figure 7 1 System Setup Administration SYSTEM INFO page e g BT13 Serial number Application Software Backup File Name System Type Date of Factory Settings Hardware ID e g ADVANTECH ATX Tune version Mainboard Type Hardware configuration board versions button to start Hardware configuration detection Move the scroll bars downwards to view additional information about in...

Page 276: ...5 Disconnect all probes 6 Click the HW CONFIGURATION DETECTION button see Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 on the bottom of the page to start board detection The system is restarted automatically after the check and the board versions are displayed in the System Info page see Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 and are also stored to the CSD NOTE If a missmatch was found the affected boards are listed a Click the OK but...

Page 277: ...and then click the SERVICE tab 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 Click the RFS button and fill out the displayed form Enter detailed Problem description 7 Click the SEND button to send the problem description to GE Service Application representatives NOTICE NOTICE Service Connectivity has to be checked out once before you can request for ser...

Page 278: ...nt d A request confirmation screen is displayed 8 Write down and keep the Reference Number for follow up procedures then click OK NOTE If the service platform is not configured an Error message is displayed The request is NOT sent The request is saved in QUEUE for reviewing and or resending Figure 7 5 Request submitted Figure 7 6 Contact GE Queue write down and keep the Reference Number ...

Page 279: ...NLY This function is not intended for the user Ctrl Alt D Factory use ONLY This function is not intended for the user Shift F11 start remote socket control Ctrl H shortcuts list see Figure 7 7 above Alt F11 stop remote socket control Ctrl Alt I start stop presentation mode Shift Ctrl F11 Factory use ONLY This function is not intended for the user Alt P stores screenshot on D export Crtl Alt F11 Fa...

Page 280: ... power 7 3 1 1 RTN Primary Power Supply AC AC Turn on mains switch and check green LED inside RTN 7 3 1 2 RTP Secondary Power Supply AC DC Power on the system and check the green LED inside the RTP NOTE If LED is on RTP has full function all voltages are within the specified range Figure 7 8 check green LED inside RTN Figure 7 9 check green LED inside RTP green LED inside RTN green LED inside RTP ...

Page 281: ...xisting snapshots at destination HDD C creates one snapshot Alt D bmp Full Backup of the System state fullbackup fb1 saved on D export by pressing the ALT D key on the alpha numeric keyboard 7 4 1 Capturing a screen The following is the generic process to capture any screen from the scanner 1 Navigate to and display the image screen volume to be captured 2 Press the P1 P2 P3 or P4 key depending on...

Page 282: ...when the problem should be investigated by R D It is not intended to replace or enhance the existing Full Backup functionality Data can be stored on the hard disk D export fullbackup fb1 or you can export them to DVD CD etc Including the D export folder which contains dump files for details see Section 7 4 2 2 1 Process Logger files Autotester script files SMART logs sniffer logs and Screenshots A...

Page 283: ...k the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 Click on the EXPORT SYSTEM DATA button to Full Backup the System State This includes dump files see Section 7 4 2 2 1 and text files full Service Database informations about probes boards Software Options and the Event Log File to the DVD Drive 7 4 2 2 1 Dump file Every time an error message like Figure 7 13 is produced a dump file and a te...

Page 284: ...image 2 Move the cursor to the GE icon and press the right trackball key right click 3 Select Connect Clinical Lifeline see Figure 7 14 below This activates Disruptive Mode and VCO for the application OLC to quickly assist the customer NOTE Visual information about the network status is shown in the status area on the bottom of the screen 4 If you select Cancel Disruptive Mode and VCO is turned OF...

Page 285: ...hnician requests remote access to your Voluson E8 Voluson E6 scanner following InSite Notification appears on the systems s creen 1 Enable Disruptive Mode feature by confirming YES NOTE If the customer does not wish to have diagnostics running at the time of the request they select NO A message is sent back to the OLC or FE that Disruptive Mode is not enabled Figure 7 15 Insite Notification select...

Page 286: ...ce Desktop CSD is started the Service Home Page appears NOTE As described in Chapter 5 Common Service Desktop CSD on page 5 67 the service platform uses a web based user interface UI to provide access to common service components The Service platform is designed for GE personnel and as such is in English only There is no multi lingual capability built into the Service Interface Figure 7 16 Common ...

Page 287: ...ld stated mandatory fields 4 Enter Proxy Server Address and Proxy Server Port 5 Click the SUBMIT CHANGES button and then close the service page NOTICE NOTICE If a Proxy server is available the information MUST be properly entered otherwise remote control does not work There is no possibility to detect proxy server information automatically Figure 7 17 Common Serive Desktop Configuration enter Prox...

Page 288: ...key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab The password window appears automatically 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 Activate the Auto Tester program by clicking START Figure 7 18 Service ...

Page 289: ...ate the Auto Tester program by clicking the Record icon on the displayed screen 9 Start scanning You can scan normally and everything will be recorded to the program up to several hours NOTE It is important that you are recording the processes where the errors normally occur Figure 7 19 Message Box Figure 7 20 Start Auto Tester Stop the program by clicking on Stop shown on the screen or by pressin...

Page 290: ...Limitation of the Auto Tester The following information will not be recorded Depending on the moment the Auto Tester is activated this must be provided by the customer or the field engineer Which probe is in use and which probes are connected Which Mode is activated Which peripherals are connected Dicom Printer etc Collected information from all steps above exported system data and needed logs ALT...

Page 291: ...ut to RTV DVI In d Monitor e Kontron Dual Core BT10 only RTV 2 Connect the Mains Power cable and mount the pull out protection see Figure 4 4 on page 4 4 3 Connect the Power Cable to an appropriate mains power outlet and switch ON the Circuit Breaker 4 Connect a probe 5 Press the ON OFF Standby button on the Control Panel to boot up the System 6 Start an User Program BT Version BT Version Please o...

Page 292: ...mum Configuration to Boot Scan 7 7 1 Minimum Configuration to Scan cont d Figure 7 23 cable minimum configuration BT10 Figure 7 24 cable minimum configuration BT12 BT13 a c b DFI Dual core version KONTRON d a b c d Dual core version e g Voluson E8 e g Voluson E8 e a c DFI Dual core version ADVANTECH d a b c d Dual core version b ...

Page 293: ... E8 Voluson E6 troubleshooting trees and instructions shown in the sub sections 7 8 1 System does not boot up 7 22 7 8 2 Noise disturbs the Image 7 23 7 8 3 Trackball Impaired Sensitivity 7 24 7 8 4 Printer Malfunction 7 25 7 8 5 Monitor Troubleshooting 7 26 7 8 6 DVD CD Drive resp DVR Drive Tests 7 27 7 8 6 1 Export images from Local Archive to DVD CD R RW 7 27 7 8 7 Network Troubleshooting 7 30 ...

Page 294: ... Cord is connected to Mains Power Switch is turned on on the backside of the system Is Standby Switch orange Press Standby Switch till it changes to green System starts booting Press Standby Switch for approximately 5 sec until system is down Check cables between Console and Monitor Is there any picture on the monitor Is there any picture on the touch screen Shut off the power switch Wait for 10 s...

Page 295: ...UAL Chapter 7 Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 23 7 8 2 Noise disturbs the Image Figure 7 26 Noise disturbs the Image Troubleshooting Noise is shown in Image YES NO Is there any electrical devices that affect the Scanner Keep the Scanner away from those electrical devices use another wallsocket Check probes ...

Page 296: ...ackball 1 Remove the trackball fixating ring by turning it counterclockwise 2 Affix an adhesive tape to take out the trackball and then clean it with soft tissue 3 Mount the fixing ring by turning it clockwise rotate counterclockwise to remove the fixing ring rotate clockwise to mount the fixing ring Return to normal scanning Contact GE service representative to replace the trackball module Set up...

Page 297: ...nter loaded with paper Load paper by using the correct format Check paper size small large etc Check paper tray to fit with the used paper format Is printing media ink cartridge etc empty Depending on the Printer Type replace ink cartridge etc color Are the P keys configured properly Check programmed P keys and re configure them if not correct Is printing also impossible by manual operation Check ...

Page 298: ...the monitor Eliminate the sources and then degauss the monitor Screen image is not centered or sized properly Adjust the picture location picture size picture rotation or pincushion distortion Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edge of the monitor There is no single answer to solve the problem This phenomenon may occur on higher refresh rates vertical frequency Picture is fuzzy Adjust ...

Page 299: ... Enter Patient Archive by pressing the PATIENT ID key on the control panel 3 On the left side of the screen select ARCHIVE as shown in Figure 7 29 ABOVE 4 If not already selected choose Local Archive from the Source pop up menu 5 Select an Exam with images BT Version The internal DVR Drive is only applicable at BT12 BT13 systems The DVD Drive is only able to read and write on DVD RW ReWriteable me...

Page 300: ...e name d Select any Voluson Format 4dv from the pop up menu e Click the SAVE button After successful export perform an import of images 1 On the left side of the screen select IMPORT 2 Choose DVD CD resp DVD Rec drive from the Source pop up menu 3 Select the folder where the file was stored and the file name 4 Click OPEN to display the images Figure 7 30 Export images to DVD CD as 4dv format Limit...

Page 301: ... display e g of Carotid 6 Touch the STOP button to stop recording 7 Press the DVD VCR key on the control panel once to display the remote control menu again 8 Touch the PLAY button to play back the recorded doppler motion sequence With the SKIP buttons the next previous sequence can be seleted 2 Press the PW key on the control panel to start PW preparation mode 3 Activate doppler motion display by...

Page 302: ...ystem to IP address on PC If OK hardware connection inside the system is OK 7 8 7 2 GE remote service connection The customer gets visual information about GE remote service status shown in the status area on the right bottom of the screen Gray Cable disconnected or no network signal on a connected cable Green Cable connected to a network Does not imply proper network settings Gray Idle State Remo...

Page 303: ...a Transfer Import The Open File window appears 3 Select Drive in the Look In pull down menu 4 In the File of type field change file type to V730 Format v730 mdb 5 Browse for the folder where SonoView Backup was stored 6 Select file v730 mdb and then click OPEN Issue Storing SonoView images from Voluson 730 Expert Pro ProV to Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Cause Archive is different no SonoView on Voluson E...

Page 304: ...n cause crashes and lose valuable data press Ok and stop it before removing it next time AcquMode incorrect BBC_Wnd pointer restart the system Another drive is already assigned to xx that is no DVD CD rec Cannot swap assignment Use a DVD CD writer Aperture Shape Form for 1 5D Array wasn t found Action restart the system restart the system Application setting ApodTable field count mismatch restart ...

Page 305: ...eters failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system bCP_ConvertParameters failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system bCP_ProcessIQEnsemblePacket failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system bCP_ProcessIQMModePacket failed ...

Page 306: ... not ok call technical support use a new DVD CD R to write data to DVD CD Can t load 830_IntensityMeasureData dll restart the system Can t open restart the system Can t open patterndat bin Action restart the system restart the system Can t open resampcoef bin Action restart the system restart the system Can t open trans1 bin Action restart the system restart the system CHA PulseInversion flag for ...

Page 307: ...dDistanceFocusReferenceBF_ToProbeSurface out of valid range Action restart the system restart the system Delete error Backup data could not be deleted check storage destination of Full Backup e g DVD CD insufficient rights on target Network drive write protection on USB drive Density Out Of Range press ok and save this user setting once again Device is not a DVD CD rec reconnect the device Differe...

Page 308: ...r in ProbeTxFocusData Action Please contact technical support Please contact technical support Error in Select Tx channel for B mode restart the system Error in Select Tx channel for C mode restart the system Error in Select Tx channel for CW mode restart the system Error in Select Tx channel for PW mode restart the system Error no HW present restart the system Error not enough time for BC shot Ac...

Page 309: ...ueCF operator handed over argument is not of same type dynamic cast failed restart the system GeoDescriptionMotion Constructor unknown mode Parameter handed over restart the system GeoDescriptionMotion operator handed over argument is not of same type dynamic cast failed restart the system GeoDescriptionPWMode operator handed over argument is not of same type dynamic cast failed restart the system...

Page 310: ...all technical support restart the system iSetVideoSource eVideoExtern function fails restart the system iSetVideoSource eVideoIntern function fails Action reboot the system reboot the system iSetVideoSource eVideoIntern function fails Action The system will restart itself by pressing OK press OK LineFilt Out Of Range press ok and save this user setting once again Loading DVD data Requested operati...

Page 311: ...ttings available use Edit Settings to set the Default Settings select a printer No disc or device not ready insert disk if fails again reboot and try again with another disk No DVD in drive Put DVD into drive of recorder Put DVD into drive no PCI Interface restart the system No Printer selected select a printer Not enough space Not enough space on destination to hold the backup data select another...

Page 312: ... EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet On Attempt to read Probe ID from an invalid probe connector Action restart system restart the system Probe ID valid but Flexible EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet on left probe connector A Probe ID valid but Flexible EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet on middle probe connector B Probe ID valid but Flexible EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet on right probe c...

Page 313: ...eAllListener called within Transaction restart the system RepresentationManager removeListener called within Transaction restart the system RepresentationManager vClear called within Transaction restart the system RepresentationManager vCreate Dimension unknown arguments of vSetReplayParams incorrect restart the system RepresentationManager vCreate Nr of Units xx wrong arguments in Constructor and...

Page 314: ...ck bStart ECGInterface failed restart the system RT_MColorFilterBlock Memory allocation failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system RT_MColorFilterBlock vCheckIQDataSizeAndUpdateBuffer Memory allocation failed restart the system RT_MColorFilterBlock vDebugDrawIQDataCurve Memory allocation failed restart the system RT_MotionMBlock execute ...

Page 315: ...f after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system RT_RFProcessingBlockColor vCheckRFDataSizeAndUpdateBuffers Memory allocation failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system RT_RFProcessingBlockTissue vCheckRFDataSizeAndUpdateBuffers Memory allocation failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call tech...

Page 316: ...estart the system and try again The Registry not closed Action close registry restart try again restart the system The System detected a problem with your harddisk Please do not reboot or shut down the machine Please contact your service department as soon as possible if possible save Full Backup see Section 4 5 3 on page 4 37 to DVD CD Network or Other drive including images if not currently done...

Page 317: ...tor B Connect another probe Unhandled Probe EEPROM data type on right probe connector C Connect another probe Unhandled Probe EEPROM data type on upper left probe connector CW Connect another probe Unit ID calculated in bGetUnitByStamp out of range restart the system Unknown Error check VCR connections and if its switched on Unknown Error Action Load volume files from other storage medium load vol...

Page 318: ... call technical support use a new CDR Write Protected cassette Remove cassette from VCR and put writeable cassette into drive of VCR Remove cassette from VCR and put writeable cassette into drive of VCR Write Protected DVD Remove DVD and put writeable DVD into drive of recorder Put writeable DVD into Drive Wrong disc type Please enter a data disc and try again enter data disc and try again Wrong k...

Page 319: ...ents from Preparations to Installation Procedures WARNING WARNING WARNING No covers or panels should be removed from the system high voltage risk Service and repairs must only be performed by authorized personal Attempting do it yourself repairs invalidate warranty and are an infringement to regulations and are inadmissible acc to IEC 60601 1 The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE m...

Page 320: ...he VGA Image Video Resizer 8 26 8 17 4 Mounting Replacing the 19 LCD Secondary Patient Monitor 8 29 8 1 3 Returning Shipping System Probes and Repair Parts When returning or shipping the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system in the original packaging system must be lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped down see Figure on page 3 6 the Control Console has to be centered and locked in unextended ...

Page 321: ...fic Permanent key in OKOS Please contact your local distributor or GE service representative to get the necessary key NOTE It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration Full Backup prior to the upgrade All existing User Programs 3D 4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched NOTICE NOTICE To update the Systems C image via the FMI FROM DVD button in the System Setup SERVICE page see...

Page 322: ...e control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SYSTEM INFO tab to see which Software Hardware version is installed in the unit Figure 8 1 Version check System Setup Administration SYSTEM INFO page currently installed Ultrasound Application Software version Date of Factory...

Page 323: ...lled software has to be upgraded to a newer version and the system DVD being used is SW 9 0 3 or higher a new software specific Permanent key is required Please contact your local distributor or GE service representative D Demo on the date shown in the Valid column Option is activated for demo and expires I Inactive Option is not activated P Permanent Option is permanently activated purchased Perm...

Page 324: ...one disconnect all external USB devices except DVD CD R RW drive 3 Insert the System DVD into the drive 4 Restart the system Turn system OFF and then back ON 5 After system restart press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 6 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 7 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab 8 T...

Page 325: ...R then it reboots into LINUX A silent Rollback image from C is stored on R After executing all LINUX commands the system reboots again NOTE If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version and the system DVD being used is SW 9 0 3 or higher a new software specific Permanent key is required Enter the appropriate Permanent Key calculated in OKOS select OK and confirm with EN...

Page 326: ...ystem Software Installation Upgrade Procedure 8 2 5 System Software Installation Procedure FMI from DVD cont d 12 Check disk is performed automatically restart 13 3 dots one after the other appear on the screen see Figure 8 9 below Figure 8 8 Check disk is performed automatically Figure 8 9 3 dots appear on the screen 3 dots ...

Page 327: ...eplacement Procedures 8 9 8 2 5 System Software Installation Procedure FMI from DVD cont d 14 Booting auto 15 Updating will take some time 16 Please wait until all processes are finished 100 percent completed 17 The system is rebooting into windows Boot screen Voluson Figure 8 10 Boot screen auto Figure 8 11 Please wait ...

Page 328: ...shut down the system then boot up again 21 Reconnect the external devices install all the printers and adjust the printer settings as described in Section 3 7 Printer Installation on page 3 36 22 Check and match Printer Remote Control selection in the System Setup Connectivity BUTTON CONFIGURATION page 23 Confirm that the date and time are set correctly and that the Windows automatic DST feature i...

Page 329: ...Software version 8 Disconnect all probes and then click the button at the bottom of the SYSTEM INFO page to start Hardware configuration detection see Figure 8 14 above 9 Perform basic functional checks to ensure system is functioning normally Figure 8 14 System Setup Administration SYSTEM INFO page e g BT13 NOTICE NOTICE It is neither required nor advisable to reload a previously stored Full Back...

Page 330: ...ay curves and complete System settings such as language time date format etc Measure Configuration user specific measure setup settings Patient Archive database containing patient demographic data and measurements no images Options Permanent Key that is specific for enabled software options and Demo Key Image Transfer Configuration DICOM settings e g DICOM servers AE Title Station Name etc Network...

Page 331: ...AD Heart SonoVCAD Heart SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count Expert Upgrade Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert Anatomical M Mode Anatomical M Mode Scan Assistant Scan Assistant High Performance Cine Memory Voluson E6 BT10 systems Voluson E8 BT10 systems Advanced 4D Advanced 4D DICOM DICOM SonoNT Nuchal Translucency SonoNT Nuchal Translucency VOCAL II VOCAL II Advanced ...

Page 332: ... Spatio Temporal Image Correlation SonoVCAD Labor SonoVCAD Labor Contrast Coded Contrast Imaging Contrast Coded Contrast Imaging SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count SonoVCAD Heart Expert Upgrade Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count Anatomical M Mode Anatomical M Mode Voluson E6 BT13 systems Voluson E8 BT13 systems Advanced 4D Advanced 4D DICOM DICOM SonoIT SonoIT VOCAL ...

Page 333: ...l be checked 4 Click the SAVE EXIT button NOTE After activating a key code restart turn off and on the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system Figure 8 15 System Setup Administration OPTIONS page e g Voluson E8 Expert BT13 system Figure 8 16 System Setup Administration OPTIONS page e g Voluson E6 BT10 systems D Demo on the date shown in the Valid column Option is activated for demo and expires I Inactive Opt...

Page 334: ...Cover 8 8 1 1 Manpower One person 1 minute 8 8 1 2 Tools none 8 8 1 3 Preparations 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 3 2 on page 4 4 8 8 1 4 Footrest Cover Removal Procedure 1 For unlocking turn the 2 quick release devices below the footrest 90 2 Remove the footrest cover 8 8 1 5 Footrest Cover Installation Procedure 1 Place the new foot rest cover on the original position ...

Page 335: ...rson 1 minute 8 8 2 2 Tools none NOTE The Voluson Cover is fixed by magnets only 8 8 2 3 Preparations 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 3 2 on page 4 4 8 8 2 4 Voluson Cover Removal Procedure 1 Gently flap the Voluson cover upwards and then pull it away 8 8 2 5 Voluson Cover Installation Procedure 1 Place the Voluson cover on its original position Figure 8 18 remove Voluson...

Page 336: ...Holder 8 9 1 Manpower One person 3 minutes 8 9 2 Tools Phillips screwdriver PH1 and PH2 8 9 3 Cable Holder Removal Procedure 1 Loosen the 2 screws below the control console and then remove the cable holder 8 9 4 Cable Holder Installation Procedure 1 Place the new cable holder at its original position and fasten it with the 2 screws Figure 8 19 loosen 2 screws and remove cable holder 2 screws ...

Page 337: ...ection 8 10 Replacement of the Probe Holder Kit 8 10 1 Manpower One person 1 minute 8 10 2 Tools None 8 10 3 Probe Holder Kit Removal Procedure 1 Pull out the elastic probe holder to be replaced 8 10 4 Probe Holder Kit Installation Procedure 1 Insert the new probe holder from the kit Figure 8 20 pull out the probe holder pull out the probe holder ...

Page 338: ...e the probe holder for endocavity probes 8 11 4 Probe Holder endocavity Installation Procedure 1 Place the new probe holder at its original position and fasten it with the 4 screws Section 8 12 Replacement of the Trackball Ring 8 12 1 Manpower One person 5 min 8 12 2 Trackball Ring Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the fixation ring by turning it counterclockwise 2 Mount the fixation ring by turning ...

Page 339: ... is completely loosened from its base see Figure 8 23 below 3 Remove the key cap 8 13 5 Key Caps Installation Procedure 1 Carefully place the appropriate key cap in position on the keyboard taking care to place the plastic alignment pin in the correct position so that the key cap is the right way up and reads correctly 2 Push the key cap down until it snaps into position 3 Power On Boot Up the sys...

Page 340: ...pots depend on installed Console RTU The Console version is shown in the System Info page see Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 8 14 1 Manpower One person 5 minutes 8 14 2 Tools none poss small sized slotted screwdriver or tweezers 8 14 3 Caps for TGC Sliders and or Rotation Digipots Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the caps for Slider potentiometer TGC and or Rotation Digipots NOTE Don t loose integrated meta...

Page 341: ...1 1 Manpower One person approx 1 minute cap 8 15 1 2 Tools small sized slotted screwdriver or tweezers 8 15 1 3 Circle Key Caps Replacement Procedure 1 By means of a small slotted screwdriver carefully push against the circle hardkey cap 2 Lift the cap until it is completely loosened from its base 3 Place the new hardkey cap down until it snaps into position NOTICE NOTICE Replacement procedure dep...

Page 342: ...on Lock is only used if the outdated monitor arm KTZ154817 is mounted on the Voluson system 8 16 1 Manpower One person 2 minutes 8 16 2 Tools Phillips screwdriver PH1 and PH2 8 16 3 Monitor Transportation Lock Removal Procedure 1 Unscrew 1 screw then remove the Monitor Transportation Lock 8 16 4 Monitor Transportation Lock Installation Procedure 1 Attach the new Monitor Transportation Lock and fas...

Page 343: ...er date 8 17 1 Manpower One person 30 60 minutes depending on auxiliary device 8 17 2 Tools slotted screwdriver How to replace optional peripherals or how to mount them at a later date 8 17 3 Mounting Replacing the VGA Image Video Resizer 8 26 8 17 4 Mounting Replacing the 19 LCD Secondary Patient Monitor 8 29 NOTICE NOTICE Normally auxiliary devices and peripherals come pre installed with the Vol...

Page 344: ... below NOTICE NOTICE The VGA Image Video Resizer is required whenever the used Secondary Patient Monitor has a different screen resolution than the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system CAUTION CAUTION A Secondary Patient Monitor MUST NEVER be connected to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound systems mains supply directly Always connect it to an appropriate Isolation Transformer see Table 9 17 on page 9 34...

Page 345: ...and plug the other end into the Power Supply s input socket see Figure 8 30 below 7 Connect your Secondary Monitor to the Image Resizer Box at its PC HD OUTPUT Connector 8 After the installation Power ON Boot up the system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 9 Adjust the VGA Image Resizer settings as described in Section 3 5 7 1 on page 3 24 10 Measure leakage currents according to IEC 6060...

Page 346: ...ge Resizer Box see Figure 8 33 below 7 Connect the DC Power Output from the Power Supply to the DC Power Input at the Resizer Box 8 Connect your Secondary Monitor to the Image Resizer Box at its PC HD OUTPUT Connector refer to Figure 8 31 on page 8 27 9 After the installation Power ON Boot up the system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 10 Adjust the VGA Image Resizer settings as describe...

Page 347: ...ended for diagnostic use It is an additional device used to allow the patient to watch the proceedings Figure 8 34 Wall Mount kit for 19 LCD Secondary Monitor NOTICE NOTICE Take your time to think about the best wall mount position of the monitor in your facilities Patients should be able to view the monitor easily and without having to bend or turn around WARNING WARNING WARNING Because vertical ...

Page 348: ... 4 screws see left image in Figure 8 36 below 4 Place the monitor bracket mount and fix it with 4 screws see right image Figure 8 36 above 5 Put the mounting plate on top of the monitor bracket mount and fix it with 4 Allen screws 6 Plug in the supplied Power cable and the VGA cable to the appropriate connectors of the monitor Figure 8 36 remove screws and then fasten monitor bracket mount Figure ...

Page 349: ...re 1 Put the hook of the monitor bracket mount in the indention of the wall bracket mount 2 Rotate the locking lever until it is vertical Now the monitor is mounted and secure NOTE To rotate the lever to its locking position press the unlock button on rear of monitor see Figure 8 39 Figure 8 39 Mounting and Locking procedure unlock button locking lever hook of monitor bracket mount ...

Page 350: ...the power inlet block with a small screwdriver and remove the fuse holder 3 By turning the fuse holder you can select 115V or 230V Consider that changing the input voltage also requires to change the fuses Figure 8 40 Isolation Transformer kit for 19 LCD Secondary Monitor NOTICE NOTICE The wrong fuses and position of the voltage output selector may cause major damage on connected peripherals Figur...

Page 351: ...n the viewing window see Figure 8 44 below 5 The output voltage must also be changed by the turn switch which is located on the right side For that purpose use an appropriate screwdriver and make sure the transformer is switched off for an Input voltage range of 100 130V set position A for an Input voltage range of 220 240V set position B 6 Assure that the connected loads can be operated with the ...

Page 352: ...itor with the picture on the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 monitor NOTE If you need to change the configuration of the newly installed monitor please refer to the manual of the Secondary Monitor which is enclosed in the Wall mount kit 8 Measure leakage currents according to IEC 60601 1 respectively UL 60601 1 NOTE The monitor needs to be switched of separately at the main power switch of the monitor NOTIC...

Page 353: ...Mechanical Hardware Parts Covers 9 4 9 5 User Interface 9 6 9 6 Monitor Monitor Replacement Parts 9 11 9 7 Main Power Modules 9 12 9 8 Main Board Module 9 13 9 8 1 FrontEnd US Part Components 9 13 9 8 2 BackEnd PC Part Components 9 16 9 9 Options and Upgrades 9 18 9 10 Miscellaneous Cables 9 21 9 11 Optional Peripherals and Accessories 9 30 9 11 1 Recording Tools 9 30 9 11 2 Printers 9 31 9 11 3 D...

Page 354: ...Stock part GBF Beamformer Module HDD Hard Disk Drive HVPS High Voltage Power Supply Int Internal I O Input Output LCD Liquid Crystal Display LVPS Low Voltage Power Supply MAN ECG Module PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PWA Printed Wire Assembly RFI Radio Frequency Interface Controller board RSR Receiver Sub board on Beamformer Motherboard RTM RST Transmitter Sub board on Beamformer Motherboar...

Page 355: ... Main Board Module FrontEnd US Part Components FrontEnd US Part Components cont d BackEnd PC Part Components Table 9 9 on page 9 13 Table 9 10 on page 9 15 Table 9 11 on page 9 17 Ultrasound FrontEnd Components Ultrasound FrontEnd Components cont d PC Part BackEnd Components 600 Options and Upgrades Table 9 12 on page 9 18 Software Options and Upgrades 700 Miscellaneous Cables Table 9 13 on page 9...

Page 356: ...4 Back Top Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 103 Voluson Cover KTZ134696 Voluson Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 Y Y 104 Footrest Cover KTZ134633 Footrest Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 Y Y 105 Front Frame KTZ134637 Front Frame for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 106 Front Cover KTZ134639 Front Cover Beamformer for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 107 Handle rear KTZ134638 rear Handle for Voluson ...

Page 357: ...TZ196224 right Side Cover incl Door for Probe cables 1 N Y 113 Top Cover KTZ134643 Top Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 114 Labels doors User Interface KTZ280100 Labels for doors and User Interface GE logo 2 pcs label on UI 1 pcs blue for Voluson E8 Expert label 1 pcs for Voluson E8 Expert GE logo 2 pcs label on UI 1 pcs silver for Voluson E6 Y Y 115 Caster back KTZ220492 back Caster Wheel st...

Page 358: ... E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 6 Section 9 5 User Interface Section 9 5 User Interface Figure 9 4 User Interface 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 ...

Page 359: ...eces with premounted brackets 10 Y Y 209 Caps for Hardkeys 2 R KTZ300424 all caps for hardkeys on RTU3 4 5 6 Console 1 Y Y 210 Function Key Set W KTZ280225 includes all caps for hardkeys on RTU50 Console 1 Y Y 211 Caps for Keyboard keys 2 R KTZ300425 all caps for alphanum keyboard on RTU3 4 5 6 Console 1 N Y 212 Digipot Encoder R KTZ220875 Digipot Encoder 10 pcs 10 N Y 213 Digipot Encoder W KTZ280...

Page 360: ...e VE8 VE6 KTZ280252 Set includes DVD R W Writer internal Data cable IDE and Distribution Board USB Hub RTH5 1 N Y 225 DVR Drive KTZ302198 internal DVR Drive DVD Drive with an integrated Digital Video Recorder DVD R W 1 N Y 226 RTH4 P4 Distribution Board USB Hub incl Power connection cable for Monitor KTZ221015 Distribution Board USB Hub 1 N Y 227 RTH5 P5 Distribution Board USB Hub KTZ280173 Distri...

Page 361: ...8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 9 Section 9 5 User Interface cont d Figure 9 6 User Interface cont d 230 231 232 235 237 238 239 233 240 241 242 234 243 236 ...

Page 362: ...key cap kit is needed see Table 9 12 on page 9 18 1 N Y 234 Console Main Board right W KTZ280234 Console Main Board right 1 N Y 235 A N Keyboard W KTZ280233 Alphanumeric Keyboard English 1 N Y 236 Console Touchscreen W KTZ280235 Console Touchscreen Display 1 N Y 237 TGC Slide potentiometers R KTZ220874 TGC Slide potentiometers Note 2 versions are available that are fully compatible 1 N Y 238 TGC S...

Page 363: ... Monitor Arm 19 incl cables and cover KTZ301103 Holder for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Monitor premounted monitor cables and monitor back cover 1 N Y 305 Monitor Arm 2 incl cables and cover KTZ280247 Holder for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Monitor premounted monitor cables and monitor back cover 1 N Y 306 Monitor Transportation Lock KTZ134707 Monitor Transportation Lock 1 Y Y 307 Monitor Cable Set 2 cables KTZ...

Page 364: ...r Primary Power Supply RTN 1 25A 1 6A 10A and 15A 10 pcs each 40 N Y 403 RTP6c P5 Secondary Power Supply KTZ280174 Secondary Power Supply Module RTP 1 N Y 404 RTP60 P5 Secondary Power Supply KTZ280097 Secondary Power Supply Module RTP 1 N Y 405 RTP7 P9 Secondary Power Supply KTZ301865 Secondary Power Supply Module RTP 1 N Y 406 RTP7a P9 Secondary Power Supply KTZ302043 Secondary Power Supply Modul...

Page 365: ...Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 Figure 9 9 FrontEnd US Part Components Table 9 9 FrontEnd US Part Components Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 501 Fan Tray 3 fan KTZ154770 Fan Tray 3 fan FrontEnd 1 N Y 502 RFI20c P8 RF Interface Board KTZ280098 Radio Frequency Interface Controller Board 1 N Y 503 RFI21a P8 RF Interface Board KTZ302197 Radio Frequency Interface Controller Board 1 N Y 504 RT...

Page 366: ...N E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 14 Section 9 8 Main Board Module 9 8 1 FrontEnd US Part Components cont d Figure 9 10 FrontEnd US Part cont d 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 511 ...

Page 367: ...robe Control Board RTF and Beamformer Motherboard RTM without any Sub boards 1 N Y 513 GBF80 Beamformer Module without Sub boards KTZ280090 Beamformer Assembly including Probe Control Board RTF and Beamformer Motherboard RTM without any Sub boards 1 N Y 514 RSR14 P9 Receiver Sub board HAL KTZ196357 RX Sub board on Beamformer Motherboard RTM 1 pcs 16 N Y 515 RSR19c P16 Receiver Sub board KTZ196310 ...

Page 368: ...USON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 16 Section 9 8 Main Board Module 9 8 2 BackEnd PC Part Components Figure 9 11 BackEnd PC Part Components 571 572 573 574 579 578 580 581 575 577 576 582 583 ...

Page 369: ...d Disk Drive HDD BT12 BT13 KTZ302446 Hard disk drive SATA 500Gbyte Western Digital or Hitachi System Boot DVD see Table 9 12 is required 1 N Y 578 Fan Set 2 fan for PC BackEnd KTZ134698 Fan for PC box 2 fan BackEnd 1 N Y 579 Back End Processor BEP Kit BT09 incl housing and cables KTZ280118 Kit contains ATX Motherboard KONTRON CPU cooler 4Gbyte RAM Serial Slot Fan s housing internal cables premount...

Page 370: ...stem Manuals etc N N 606 Upgrade Kit Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert BT08 to BT09 H48671PK BT09 Upgrade kit incl new Hardware components new BackEnd Processor kit System DVD System Manuals etc N N 607 Upgrade Kit Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert BT09 to BT10 H48681FF BT10 Upgrade kit incl System DVD ELASTO button etc N N 608 Upgrade Kit Voluson E8 BT10 to Voluson E8 Expert BT10 H48681FH encrypted Softwar...

Page 371: ...lation H48671YB encrypted Software Option string password N N 628 STIC Basic BT10 Spatio Temporal Image Correlation H48681FS encrypted Software Option string password N N 629 B Flow BT09 H48671YC encrypted Software Option string password N N 630 Coded Contrast Imaging BT09 Contrast Media H48671YD encrypted Software Option string password N N 631 Coded Contrast Imaging Contrast Media BT10 H48681FT ...

Page 372: ... Kit Finnish KTZ280012 H48651SC kit includes special native language keys Y 656 Key Cap Kit Finnish W KTZ280241 H48681WN kit includes special native language keys Y 657 Key Cap Kit Spanish KTZ280011 H48651SD kit includes special native language keys Y 658 Key Cap Kit Spanish W KTZ280242 H48681WP kit includes special native language keys Y 659 Key Cap Kit French KTZ280010 H48651SE kit includes spec...

Page 373: ...mber Description Qty CRU FRU 701 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive KTZ300244 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive 1 N Y 702 PCI E Connection Cable BEP RFI KTZ220428 PCI E Connection Cable from BackEnd to RFI board 1 N Y 703 Cable Stereo Jack Chinch KTZ212074 Cable from PC Sound StereoJack to DVD Shelf 2 N Y 704 KVX1 Network Cable KTZ212016 Network Cable from external rear panel GES to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6...

Page 374: ...and DVI Video Cable 1 N Y 706 Monitor Cable Set 2 cables KTZ280164 Monitor Cable Set Power Cable and DVI Video Cable 1 N Y 707 Monitor Cable Set 2 2 cables KTZ280251 Monitor Cable Set Power Cable and DVI Video Cable 1 N Y 708 Power Cord Europe 230V KTZ212317 Power Cord Europe 230V 240V used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y Table 9 13 Miscellaneous Cables Item Part Name Part Number Descr...

Page 375: ...ower Cord United Kingdom 240V used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y 711 Power Cord USA Hosp grade KTZ212402 Power Cord USA Hospital Grade used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y 712 Power Cord Brazil KTZ280186 Power Cord Brazil used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y 713 Power Cord Europe 230V KTZ220388 Power Cord Europe 230V 240V used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A ...

Page 376: ... Power Cord Australia used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 716 Power Cord India KTZ220387 Power Cord India used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 717 Power Cord United Kingdom KTZ220476 Power Cord United Kingdom UK 240V used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 718 Power Cord South Africa KTZ220477 Power Cord South Africa used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y Table ...

Page 377: ...l KTZ220479 Power Cord Israel used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 721 Power Cord Switzerland KTZ220480 Power Cord Switzerland used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 722 Power Cord Denmark KTZ220481 Power Cord Denmark used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 723 Power Cord Brazil KTZ280185 Power Cord Brazil used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y Table 9 13 Miscellan...

Page 378: ...ital Visual Interface from DVI Output at ADD On or Graphic card to RTV KTZ208574 Cable DVI Digital Visual Interface from DVI Output at ADD On or Graphic card to RTV 1 N Y 726 Console Cable KTZ220876 Console Cable 1 N Y 727 Data cable IDE 40 80 pol 10cm KTZ280250 Data cable IDE from DVD Drive to RTH Note The blue connector has to be plugged into RTH board 1 N Y Table 9 13 Miscellaneous Cables Item ...

Page 379: ... Cable KTZ212125 USB Cable for Printers 1m 1 N Y 731 USB to PC Motherboard BT09 only KTZ207029 Set contains two parts Not to be used at Voluson E8 Voluson E6 systems 1 N Y USB for PC Slot Connector on Backpanel Cables are connected to PC Board Leads the USB signals to the PC Backpanel Note The cable above can also be used when replacing the USB connectors beside the DVD Drive in the Top Console Th...

Page 380: ...m internal 1 N Y 733 Adapter S Video RCA Jack Cinch KTZ196334 Adapter S Video RCA Jack Cinch to be used in combination with GES15 1 N Y 734 RTP ATX Adapter KTZ220899 ATX Adapter between RTP Secondary Power Supply and PC Motherboard only used at Voluson E6 BT09 system if RTP5 is installed 1 N Y 735 VGA cable for Secondary Monitor KTZ220527 VGA cable to connect Secondary Patient Monitor 15m N Y Tabl...

Page 381: ...arness KTZ280179 Harness Grounding Console V Rec OUT Monitor DVI USB UI and USB Hub cable connector plate fourfold distributer cable cable tube tie wraps etc N Y 737 2nd HDD Power Cable KTZ280126 S ATA Power Y splitter cable for data transfer from old to new HDD N Y Table 9 13 Miscellaneous Cables Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU ...

Page 382: ...trations may not correspond to the actual product Figure 9 12 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Recording Tools Table 9 14 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Recording Tools Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 801 DVD recorder PAL NTSC Sony DVO 1000MD KTZ154759 H48651ND DVD recorder PAL NTSC without cable kit Note If cables are needed please order KTZ280190 N Y 802 Connection K...

Page 383: ... H48651ML Digital B W Video Printer USB Port N Y 812 Digital B W Video Printer Mitsubishi P95D KTZ302617 H48681TH Digital B W Video Printer USB Port N Y 813 Digital Color Printer e g Sony UP D25MD KTZ211373 H46831B Digital Color Printer USB Port N Y 814 Digital Color Printer Mitsubishi CP30D KTZ302616 H48681TJ Digital Color Printer USB Port N Y 815 Line Printer Bluetooth e g HP Officejet H470 KTZ3...

Page 384: ...solation Box replaces PRJ1 network isolation N Y 822 USB Stick 512MB 2411544 H48651TB USB Flash Memory Stick 512 MB Y Y 823 USB RS232 Connection kit PRY KTZ195858 H46681S Converter from USB to RS 232 Serial Port Connection Module Report data Y Y 824 USB external Hard Disk Drive KTZ220680 H48661DF USB Handydrive external Hard disk drive 80GB Y Y 825 Wireless Network Interface KTZ196269 H48671DT Wir...

Page 385: ...N E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 33 9 11 4 Optional Equipment Figure 9 15 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Optional Equipment 832 836 831 833 835 837 838 834 839 840 841 ...

Page 386: ...itor power cable fuses documentation etc N 834 Isolation Transformer KTZ220714 Isolation Transformer without cables etc Y Y 835 Fuses for Isolation Transformer KTZ196333 Fuses for Isolation Transformer 2AT 4AT 10 pcs each 20 Y Y 836 Wall Mount kit for 19 LCD Secondary Monitor KTZ220526 Wall Mount kit for 19 LCD Secondary Monitor Y Y 837 VGA Image Resizer KTZ280074 H48671KJ VGA Image Resizer resize...

Page 387: ...8671RK KTD102647 Basic User Manual Norwegian H48671TB KTD101720 H48671RL KTD102648 Basic User Manual Polish H48671TC KTD101721 H48671RM KTD102649 Basic User Manual Russian H48671TD KTD101722 H48671RN KTD102141 Basic User Manual Swedish H48671TE KTD101723 H48671RP KTD102650 Basic User Manual Turkish H48671TF KTD101724 H48671RR KTD102651 Basic User Manual Czech H48671TG KTD101725 H48671RS KTD102652 ...

Page 388: ... User Manual Norwegian H48681CR H48681EC Basic User Manual Polish H48681CS H48681ED Basic User Manual Russian H48681CT H48681EE Basic User Manual Swedish H48681CW H48681EF Basic User Manual Turkish H48681CX H48681EG Basic User Manual Czech H48681CY H48681EH Basic User Manual Hungarian H48681CZ H48681EK Basic User Manual Latvian H48681DA H48681EL Basic User Manual Lithuanian H48681DB H48681EM Basic...

Page 389: ...F Basic User Manual Norwegian H48681MZ H48681PG Basic User Manual Polish H48681NA H48681PH Basic User Manual Russian H48681NB H48681PJ Basic User Manual Swedish H48681NC H48681PK Basic User Manual Turkish H48681ND H48681PL Basic User Manual Czech H48681NE H48681PM Basic User Manual Hungarian H48681NF H48681PN Basic User Manual Latvian H48681NG H48681PP Basic User Manual Lithuanian H48681NH H48681P...

Page 390: ...R H48691AX Basic User Manual Norwegian H48691CS H48691AY Basic User Manual Polish H48691CT H48691AZ Basic User Manual Russian H48691CU H48691BA Basic User Manual Swedish H48691CW H48691BB Basic User Manual Turkish H48691CX H48691BC Basic User Manual Czech H48691CY H48691BD Basic User Manual Hungarian H48691CZ H48691BE Basic User Manual Latvian H48691DA H48691BF Basic User Manual Lithuanian H48691D...

Page 391: ...apter 9 Renewal Parts 9 39 Section 9 13 Probes Replacement parts described in the sub sections 9 13 1 2D Probes Curved Array Transducers 9 40 9 13 2 2D Probes Linear Array Transducers 9 41 9 13 3 2D Probes Phased Array Transducers 9 42 9 13 4 Real Time 4D Volume Probes 9 43 9 13 5 CW Doppler Pencil Probes 9 45 ...

Page 392: ... Elements 5 rows Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Pediatrics Y Y 902 AB2 7 D KTZ157022 H48651MW broadband curved array transducer 2 0 8 0 MHz 192 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Urology Pediatrics Y Y 903 C1 5 D 5304539 H40452LE broadband curved array transducer 2 0 5 0 MHz 192 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Y Y 904 C4 8 D 5336339 H48681AS b...

Page 393: ...ts Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Orthopedics Y Y 911 11L D KTZ157048 H40432LN broadband linear array transducer 4 0 10 0 MHz 192 Elements electronically steerable Applications Small Parts Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Orthopedics Y Y 912 9L D KTZ280048 H40442LM broadband linear array transducer 3 0 8 0 MHz 192 Elements electronically steerable Applications Small Parts Peripheral Vascular Pediatr...

Page 394: ...d array transducer 4 0 10 0 MHz 128 Elements Applications Abdominal Cardiology Pediatrics Neonatology Y Y 921 3S D KTZ280049 H48661LG broadband phased array transducer 1 0 3 0 MHz 64 Elements Applications Cardiology Pediatrics Neurology Y Y 922 3SP D KTZ280168 H48681AZ broadband phased array transducer 1 0 5 0 MHz 64 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Cardiology Pediatrics Neurology Y Y 92...

Page 395: ...VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 43 9 13 4 Real Time 4D Volume Probes Figure 9 19 Real Time 4D Volume Probes 937 938 939 934 942 933 936 940 941 932 930 931 935 ...

Page 396: ...ements Applications Small Parts Periph Vascular Pediatrics Urology Orthopedics Y Y 936 RAM3 8 KTZ157039 1 5D Abdominal Matrix Array Real time 4D broadband electronic transducer 2 0 6 0 MHz 192 Elements 5 rows 960 Applications Abdominal OB Gyn Pediatrics Urology Interventional Radiology Y Y 937 RM6C KTZ280117 H48671ZG 1 5D Abdominal Matrix Array Real time 4D broadband electronic transducer 2 0 6 0 ...

Page 397: ...obes Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 940 P2D KTZ280051 H4830JE Continuous Wave CW Doppler pencil probe with a center frequency of 2 0 MHz no B image 2 Elements Applications Cardiology suprasternal Peripheral Vascular Neurology Y Y 941 P6D KTZ280050 H4830JG Continuous Wave CW Doppler pencil probe with a center frequency of 6 0 MHz no B image 2 Elements Applications Cardiology Per...

Page 398: ...meter 1 8 mm N 953 RIC Single angle bracket H48681GF disposable Biopsy needle guide for probe RIC5 9 D RIC6 12 D needle diameter 16 18GA gauge 1 2 1 6 mm N 954 PEC64 H46721B reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe SP10 16 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 955 PEC82 H48671MD reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe SP10 16 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 956 PEC69 H46721S reusable Biopsy n...

Page 399: ...edle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 963 RSP Single angle bracket H46701AD Non Sterile Single Angle Bracket needle guide for probe RSP6 16 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 964 PEC76 H48651DG reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe RNA5 9 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 965 RNA Single angle bracket H46701AF Non Sterile Single Angle Bracket needle guide for probe RNA5 9 D ne...

Page 400: ...auge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 973 C4 8 D Biopsy guide H48681AT Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe C4 8 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 974 12L RS Multi angle bracket H40432LC Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe 11L D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 975 9L Multi angle bracket H4906BK Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide...

Page 401: ...es before performing a task 10 1 3 Contents in this Chapter 10 1 Overview 10 1 10 2 Why do Maintenance 10 2 10 3 Maintenance Task Schedule 10 2 10 4 Tools Required 10 5 10 5 System Maintenance 10 6 10 6 Using a Phantom 10 12 10 7 Electrical Safety Tests 10 12 10 8 When There s Too Much Leakage Current 10 24 10 9 Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check EQC 10 25 10 10 Electrical Safety Test Form 10 26 C...

Page 402: ...d and maintained on the site Your GE service representative can help you with establishing performing and maintaining records for a quality assurance program Please contact us for coverage information and or price for service Section 10 3 Maintenance Task Schedule 10 3 1 How often should care maintenance tasks be performed The Customer Care Schedule see page 10 3 specifies how often your Voluson E...

Page 403: ...reful not to get the cloth too wet so that moisture does not enter the entire system Mechanical parts Clean and inspect the mechanical function of wheels casters brakes and swivel locks as well as side door foot rest front and rear handle and monitor holder Remove Dust and Coupling gel Mobile system check daily Control Console movement Check Translation Rotation and Height Adjustment Elevation mor...

Page 404: ...d by your facilities QA program Measurement Accuracy Checks Also after corrective maintenance or as required by your facilities QA program Probe Phantom Checks Check Gain and TGC changes vary the focus and check reaction on screen NOTE The use of a Phantom is not required during Preventive Maintenance Customer may use it as part of their Quality Assurance Program tests Also after corrective mainte...

Page 405: ...P370 Kit includes anti static mat wrist strap and cables for 200 to 240 V system 3M 2204 Large adjustable wrist strap 3M 2214 Small adjustable wrist strap 3M 3051 conductive ground cord Anti Static Vacuum Cleaner 46 194427P278 46 194427P279 120V 230V QIQ Phantom E8370RB RMI Grayscale Target Model 403GS NOTE The use of a Phantom is not required during Preventive Maintenance Customer may use it as p...

Page 406: ...the top of the EQC Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check form see page 10 25 Record all probes and system options 3 Power up Turn the system power on and verify that all fans and peripherals turn on Watch the displays during power up to verify that no warning or error messages are displayed 4 Probes Verify that the system properly recognizes all probes 5 Displays Verify proper display on the LCD moni...

Page 407: ...de of operation 5 Doppler Modes Verify basic Doppler Mode operation PW and CW if available Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation 6 3D Mode Verify basic 3D Mode operation Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation 7 RealTime 4D Mode optional Verify basic RealTime 4D Mode operation Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation...

Page 408: ...nd covers if necessary 3 Color Deskjet Bluetooth Printer Verify hardcopy output of the Deskjet Bluetooth printer Clean heads and covers if necessary 4 VCR Verify record playback capabilities of the VCR Clean heads and covers if necessary 5 DVD recorder Verify record capabilities of the DVD recorder Clean heads and covers if necessary 6 DICOM Verify that DICOM is functioning properly Send an image ...

Page 409: ...wheel locks and swivel locks for proper operation 7 Cables Connectors Check all internal cable harnesses and connectors for wear and secure connector seating Pay special attention to footswitch assembly and probe strain or bend reliefs 8 Power Cord Check the power cord for cuts loose hardware tire marks exposed insulation or other deterioration and verify continuity Tighten the clamps that secure ...

Page 410: ...ion 1 Probes Thoroughly check the system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the connector sockets if necessary Visually check for bent damaged or missing pins 2 Probe Holder Clean probe holders they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel WARNING WARNING WARNING To help protect yourself from blood borne diseases wear approved disposable gloves These are made of nitrile derived from ve...

Page 411: ...rocess Inadequate handling may lead to dead elements shocked head mechanics etc The RIC Holder especially developed for RIC Real time 4D endocavity probes guarantees that the sensitive probe head does not hit the bottom of the container during the disinfection procedure NOTE Instructions are supplied with each RIC Holder KTZ225469 CAUTION CAUTION Please be aware of the sensitive probe head TAKE EX...

Page 412: ...nd strain relief at each end Inspect the transducer enclosure and lens for cracks holes and similar defects CAUTION Compare all safety test results with safety test results of previously performed safety tests e g last year etc In case of unexplainable abrupt changes of safety test results consult experienced authorized service personnel or GE for further analysis WARNING WARNING WARNING Equipment...

Page 413: ...age test where mains supply voltage is applied to the part to determine the amount of current that will pass or sink to ground if a patient contacted mains voltage Table 10 10 Leakage Current Limits for Operation on 100 120 Volt Mains US Canada Japan Leakage Current Test System Power Grounding PE Conductor Limit mA Chassis Enclosure Leakage On and Off Open 0 3 Type BF Applied Parts On transmit Clo...

Page 414: ...function For ultrasound equipment this includes transducers and ECG leads Type BF Body Floating or non conductive ultrasound probes which are marked with the man in box BF symbol This includes all transducers Type CF Cardiac Floating or non conductive intraoperative probes for direct cardiac contact and isolated ECG connections so marked with the heart in box CF symbol Sink Leakage The current res...

Page 415: ...ter and noting the combination of lights that are illuminated Any problems found should be reported to the hospital immediately and the receptacle should not be used NOTE No outlet tester can detect the condition where the Neutral grounded supply conductor and the Grounding protective earth conductor are reversed If later tests indicate high leakage currents this should be suspected as a possible ...

Page 416: ...ted AC wall outlet 3 Plug the black chassis cable into the meter s CHASSIS connector and attach the black chassis cable clamp to an exposed metal part of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system 4 Set the meter s FUNCTION switch to the RESISTANCE position 5 Set the meter s POLARITY switch to the OFF center position 6 Measure and record the Ground wire resistance CAUTION CAUTION Electric Shock Hazard The p...

Page 417: ... page 10 13 as applicable Record the highest reading of current When using the Microguard or a similar test instrument its power plug may be inserted into the wall outlet and the equipment under test is plugged into the receptacle on the panel of the meter This places the meter in the grounding conductor and the current flowing from the case to ground will be indicated in any of the current ranges...

Page 418: ...probe may vary by system Record all data in the Electrical safety tests log Table 10 15 Typical Data Format for Recording Chassis Source Leakage System Under Test ________________________ Date of Test _____________________ 2 Monitor housing mounting screw for LCD Monitor housing rear of monitor 3 Probe connector probe mounting receptacle on front of system Test Conditions Measurement Test Point Lo...

Page 419: ...ble For each combination the operating controls such as the lead switch should be operated to find the worst case condition CAUTION CAUTION Equipment damage possibility Never switch the Polarity when the system is powered ON Be sure to turn the system power OFF before switching the polarity using the POLARITY switch Otherwise the system may be damaged Figure 10 3 Test Circuit for Measuring Patient...

Page 420: ...licable Record all data on the Inspection Certificate Table 10 17 Typical Data Format for Recording Patient Lead to Ground Leakage System Under Test ________________________ Date of Test _____________________ NOTE Values in italics font are given as examples only ON NORM OPEN ON REVERSE CLOSED ON REVERSE OPEN OFF NORM CLOSED OFF NORM OPEN OFF REVERSE CLOSED OFF REVERSE OPEN Test Conditions Patient...

Page 421: ...ghest leakage current measured 10 7 7 1 Lead to Lead Leakage Test Record Table 10 18 shows a typical format for recording the patient lead to lead leakage current Measurements should be recorded from each lead combination under each set of test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 13 or Table 10 11 on page 10 13 as applicable Record all data on the EQC inspection certificate Table 10 18 ...

Page 422: ...lated patient lead sink leakage current Measurements should be recorded for the full lead combination under each set of test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 13 or Table 10 11 on page 10 13 as applicable Record all data on the inspection certificate Table 10 19 Typical Data Format for Recording Isolated Lead sink Leakage System Under Test ________________________ Date of Test _______...

Page 423: ... 7 9 3 Generic Procedure on Probe Leakage Current The most common method of measuring probe leakage is to partly immerse the probe into a saline bath while the probe is connected to the ultrasound system and active This method measures the actual leakage current resulting from the transducer RF drive Measurements should be made under the test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 13 or Ta...

Page 424: ...ormal from probe to probe Other variations will result from differences in line voltage and test lead placement The maximum allowable leakage current for body surface contact probe differs from inter cavity probe Be sure to enter the correct probe type in the appropriate space on the check list Test the probe in another connector to isolate if the fault lies with the probe or the scanner If excess...

Page 425: ... 5 4 FUNCTIONAL CHECKS Item Complete Comments Item Complete Comments Input Power Monitor External I O Touch Panel Wheels and Brakes Keyboard Control Panel Movement B Mode Cables and Connectors M Mode Shielding and Covers CF Mode Console Doppler Modes Control Panel Peripherals 10 7 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 10 5 5 and 10 7 PROBES Tests Performed Max Value Probe Name Model No Serial No Leakage Gnd Closed Le...

Page 426: ...ilibrium connector Chassis Source Leakage Current Monitor housing Chassis Source Leakage Current Probe connector Patient Lead Source Leakage Lead to Ground Patient Lead Source Leakage Lead to Lead Patient Lead Source Leakage Isolation Peripheral 1 Leakage Current Peripheral 1 Ground Continuity Peripheral 2 Leakage Current Peripheral 2 Ground Continuity Peripheral 3 Leakage Current Peripheral 3 Gro...

Page 427: ...6 Rollback 5 76 Voluson 5 75 Boot Up 3 31 4 2 C Cable Holder Replacement Procedures 8 18 Calculation Measurements Functional Checks 4 28 General remarks to perform 4 28 Caps for Hardkeys Replacement Procedures 8 23 Caps for Rotation Digipots Replacement Procedures 8 22 Caps for TGC Sliders Replacement Procedures 8 22 Cine Functional Checks 4 23 Collecting System Information 7 2 Color Flow Modes Fu...

Page 428: ...4 47 Calculation Measurements 4 28 Cine Mode 4 23 Color Flow Modes 4 17 Control Panel 4 5 Doppler Modes 4 16 ECG Checkout 4 46 Generic Measurements 4 25 M Mode 4 14 Mechanical 4 47 Monitor Display 4 7 Peripherals 4 46 Probes Connector Usage 4 29 Required Equipment 4 1 Touch Panel 4 6 Volume Modes 4 19 Fuses of Primary Power Module RTN 5 61 G General Cleaning 10 9 Generic Measurements Functional Ch...

Page 429: ...ons Activation 8 13 Replacement Procedure 8 13 P Patient Archive Image Management Functional Checks 4 30 Peripherals Disk Drive Module GEM 5 59 Functional Checks 4 46 Physical Dimensions 2 5 Power Distribution 5 60 RTN Primary Power Supply 5 60 RTP Secondary Power Supply 5 61 Power Off Shutdown 3 34 4 4 Power On 3 31 4 2 Power Requirements 2 2 electrical 2 2 Preparing the system for Installation 3...

Page 430: ...o change Language 3 50 How to change Recorder Type 3 52 How to change the EUM Language 3 50 How to change Video Norm 3 52 How to configure Service Platform 3 52 How to enter Date and Time 3 50 How to enter Hospital Name 3 50 System History Hardware and Software Versions 1 5 System Maintenance 10 6 System Manufacturer 1 17 System Software Installation Upgrade 8 3 System Software FMI from DVD Instal...

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