GE Vivid S70, User Manual

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Peripherals
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Vivid S70 / S60
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User Manual
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Introduction
This chapter provides information on peripherals that can
operate with the ultrasound system.
• Internal B&W thermal video printer
• External USB connected printer
• Network printer, a range of network printers are supported. .
• View-X streaming box (see page 14-13)
Contact GE Healthcare representative for more information
CAUTION
Use only GE approved internal equipment when replacing an
internal
peripheral.
External
peripheral equipment must be in compliance with
related IEC/EN standards for safety. The electrical medical
systems conformance to IEC/EN60601-1 Clause 16 must be
verified.
All non-medical devices must be kept outside of the patient
environment, unless it is equipped with additional protective
earth and extra isolating device, such as a transformer.
Commercial devices such as laser cameras, printers, VCRs
and external monitors, usually exceed allowable leakage
current limits and, when plugged into separate AC outlets, are
in violation of patient safety standards. Suitable electrical
isolation of such external AC outlets, or providing the device
with extra protective earth, will be required in order to meet
IEC/EN60601-1 Clause 16 standards for electrical leakage.
In any case, only approved devices and approved configuration
are allowed.
WARNING
Any devices or cables, other than those sold with the
ultrasound unit, connected to the Peripheral /accessory
connector panel or to an USB port on the unit may result in an
increase of the electromagnetic emission from the unit, or a
decrease of the electromagnetic immunity of the unit.