GE MAC 1600, Service Manual

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Introduction
Serial Number Format
Each device has a serial number that uniquely identifies the device and provides
important information about the device. The serial number format is shown in the
following illustration:
Serial Number Format
Item Name
Description
1
Product Code Three-letter code that uniquely identifies the
product line. Refer to
“Product Codes” on page
14 for more information.
2
Year Manufactured Two-digit code identifying the year the device
was manufactured. Values range from 00 to 99
For example: 00 = 2000, 04 = 2004, 05 = 2005
(and so on).
3
Fiscal Week
Manufactured Two-digit code identifying the week the device
was manufactured.
Values range from 01 to 52. GE Healthcare's fiscal
weeks correspond to the calendar week. For
example, 01 = first week in January.
4
Product Sequence Four-digit number identifying the order in which
this device was manufactured. Values range from
000 to 9999.
5
Manufacturing Site One-letter code identifying the site where the
device was manufactured. For example, F =
Milwaukee, N = Freiburg, P = Bangalore
6
Miscellaneous
Characteristic For example, P = unit is a prototype, R = unit was
refurbished, U = unit was upgraded to meet the
specifications of another product code.
Product Codes
The product code identifies specific system platforms. You need the product code
before servicing or requesting support for your device.
You can identify the product code using the serial number listed on the product label
located in one of the following places:
• On the product label attached to the base the system.
• On the product label provided with the application CD.
• In the application:
• On IT systems:
Launch the system application and click Help > About to view the serial number.
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