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Chapter 10 Periodic Maintenance
10-1
Chapter 10
Periodic Maintenance
Section 10-1
Overview
10-1-1
Purpose of Chapter 10
This chapter describes Periodic Maintenance (PM) on the scanner and its peripherals. These PM
procedures are intended to maintain the quality of the ultrasound systems performance. Read this
chapter completely and familiarize yourself with the procedures before starting a PM.
Table 10-1 Contents in Chapter 10
Section
Description
Page Number
10-1
Overview
10-1
10-2
Why do Periodic Maintenance
10-2
10-3
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
10-2
10-4
Tools Required
10-5
10-5
System Periodic Maintenance
10-6
10-6
Using a Phantom
10-11
10-7
Electrical Safety Tests
10-11
10-8
When There's Too Much Leakage Current...
10-24
PM INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
10-25
CAUTION
Practice good ESD prevention. Wear an anti–static strap when handling electronic parts and
even when disconnecting/connecting cables.
DANGER
THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES ON THE BACKPLANE, THE AC DISTRIBUTION,
AND DC DISTRIBUTION THAT ARE DANGEROUS. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT
THE SYSTEM POWER PLUG AND SWITCH OFF THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
(F1) BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANY PARTS. BE CAUTIOUS WHENEVER POWER
IS STILL ON AND COVERS ARE REMOVED.
CAUTION
Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is ON.
CAUTION
Do not operate this unit unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place. System
performance and cooling require this.
