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7.8.8 Activate Windows - Network Connectivity Issues - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  7-32

7.8.9 Tech Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  7-33

Chapter 8 – Replacement Procedures

8.1 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2

8.2 System Software - Installation/Upgrade procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-3

8.2.1 Before the Installation/Upgrade Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4

8.2.2 System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-6

8.2.3 Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-10

8.3 Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade procedure - - - - - - - - -  8-14

8.4 Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-15

8.5 Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-15

8.6 Image Archive - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-15

8.7 Replacement or Activation of Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-16

8.7.1 How to activate Options by means of a "Demo Key" or a "Permanent Key" - - - - - - -  8-16

8.8 Replacement of Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-17

8.8.1 Replacement of the Footrest Cover & Wheel Axis Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-17

8.8.2 Replacement of the Front Frame - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18

8.8.3 Replacement of the Air Filter Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-19

8.9 Replacement of the Cable Holder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-22

8.9.1 Cable Holder - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.10 Replacement of the Probe Holder (Kit) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.10.1 Probe Holder (Kit) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-22

8.11 Replacement of the Probe Holder for Endocavity probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-23

8.11.1 Probe Holder (endocavity) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-23

8.12 Replacement of the Trackball Ring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-23

8.12.1 Trackball Ring - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-23

8.13 Replacement of Key Caps (by special native language keys) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-24

8.13.1 Key Caps - Removal Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-24

8.13.2 Key Caps - Installation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-24

8.14 Replacement of the Caps for Encoders and/or Joycoders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-25

8.14.1 Caps for Encoders and/or Joycoders - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-25

8.15 Replacement of the Caps for Hardkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-26

8.15.1 Replacement of Circle Key Caps only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-26

8.16 Replacement of Fuses at Power Supply Module (RSP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  8-27

8.16.1 Fuses at Power Supply Module (RSP) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-27

8.17 Replacing optional Peripherals / How to mount Peripherals at a later date - - - - - - 8-28

8.17.1 Mounting/Replacing a Secondary "Patient" Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-29

Chapter 9 – Renewal Parts

9.1 List of Abbreviations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-2

9.2 Parts List Groups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-3

9.3 Housing - Mechanical Hardware Parts & Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-4

9.4 User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-9

9.5 M Monitor Replacement Parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-17

9.6 Main Power Modules - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-20

9.7 Main Board Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-20

9.7.1 FrontEnd (US-Part) Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-21

9.7.2 BackEnd (PC-Part) Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-24

9.8 Options and Upgrades - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-28

9.9 Miscellaneous Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-30

9.10 Optional Peripherals and Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-37

9.10.1 Printers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-37

9.10.2 Drives and additional Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-39

9.10.3 Optional Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-42

9.11 System Manuals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-44

9.11.1 System Manuals for EC300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-44

9.11.2 System Manuals for EC310 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-45

9.11.3 System Manuals for EC320 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  9-46

Table of Contents

Voluson E-Series Service Manual
5539550APB Revision 6

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Summary of Contents for Voluson E Series

Page 1: ... Voluson E8 Voluson E10 with Software version EC300 15 x x BT15 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E10 with Software version EC310 16 x x BT16 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E10 with Software version EC320 17 x x BT17 Voluson E6 Voluson E8 Voluson E10 with Software version EC330 18 x x BT18 Document Number 5539550APB Revision 6 2014 2017 by General Electric ...

Page 2: ... 2014 Initial Release 3 May 2015 General Update and Improvement new parts 4 August 2015 Implementation of EC310 BT16 5 July 2016 Implementation of EC320 BT17 general update 6 August 2017 Implementation of EC330 BT18 general update i ii Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 3: ...MC 1 25 1 6 2 Compliance 1 25 1 6 3 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Prevention 1 25 1 7 Customer Assistance 1 26 1 7 1 Contact Information 1 26 1 7 2 System Manufacturer 1 27 Chapter 2 Site Preparation 2 1 General Requirements 2 2 2 1 1 Environmental requirements 2 2 2 1 2 Electrical Requirements 2 2 2 1 3 EMI Limitations 2 3 2 1 4 Environmental Requirements for Probes 2 4 2 1 5 Time and Manpower Requ...

Page 4: ...On board optional Peripherals 3 49 3 9 External I O Connectors 3 50 3 9 1 External I O Pin Outs 3 52 3 9 2 Video Specification 3 54 3 9 3 External Cables Maximum Lengths 3 54 3 10 Available Probes 3 54 3 11 Software Option Configuration 3 54 3 12 Connectivity Setup 3 55 3 12 1 Connectivity Introduction 3 55 3 13 Network Configuration 3 57 3 13 1 TCP IP Configuration 3 58 3 13 2 Wireless Network Co...

Page 5: ... 3 Graphic Card 5 26 5 3 4 RTV Video Management Board 5 26 5 3 5 RTB Distribution Board Bottom 5 26 5 4 Internal I O 5 27 5 4 1 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 ADVANTECH RTT RTH6x 5 28 5 4 2 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 ADVANTECH RTH50 5 29 5 4 3 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 KONTRON RTT RTH6x 5 30 5 4 4 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 KONTRON RTH50 5 31 5 4 5 Internal I...

Page 6: ...ist 7 4 7 2 Request for Service RFS 7 5 7 3 Check Point Voltages 7 7 7 3 1 User Interface Status LEDs 7 7 7 3 2 Power Supply RSP Status LEDs 7 7 7 3 3 Boot Up Diagnostic Status LEDs 7 8 7 4 Screen Captures and Logs 7 9 7 4 1 Capturing a Screen 7 9 7 4 2 Export Log s and System Data 7 10 7 5 Remote Access to the Service Platform 7 12 7 5 1 General 7 12 7 5 2 How the Customer enables disables Disrup...

Page 7: ...t of the Trackball Ring 8 23 8 12 1 Trackball Ring Replacement Procedure 8 23 8 13 Replacement of Key Caps by special native language keys 8 24 8 13 1 Key Caps Removal Procedure 8 24 8 13 2 Key Caps Installation Procedure 8 24 8 14 Replacement of the Caps for Encoders and or Joycoders 8 25 8 14 1 Caps for Encoders and or Joycoders Replacement Procedure 8 25 8 15 Replacement of the Caps for Hardkey...

Page 8: ...3 Physical Inspection 10 7 10 4 4 Cleaning 10 7 10 4 5 Probe Maintenance 10 8 10 5 Using a Phantom 10 9 10 6 Electrical Safety Tests 10 10 10 6 1 Safety Test Overview 10 10 10 6 2 Leakage Current Limits 10 11 10 6 3 Outlet Test Wiring Arrangement USA Canada 10 12 10 6 4 Grounding Continuity 10 13 10 6 5 Chassis Leakage Current Test 10 14 10 6 6 Isolated Patient Lead Source Leakage Lead to Ground 1...

Page 9: ...tant Precautions 1 2 1 2 Legal Notes 1 10 1 3 Purpose of this Service Manual 1 11 1 4 Important Conventions 1 15 1 5 Safety Considerations 1 19 1 6 EMC EMI and ESD 1 25 1 7 Customer Assistance 1 26 Note Under consideration of general maintenance requirements a minimum lifetime of 7 years for the equipment and 5 years for the probes may be expected To maintain the safety and performance of the ultr...

Page 10: ...1 1 Important Precautions Translation Policy Introduction 1 2 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 11: ...Introduction Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 1 3 ...

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Page 18: ...alent training or licensed electricians to perform electrical servicing on the equipment Omissions errors If there are any omissions errors or suggestions for improving this documentation please contact the GE Healthcare Austria GmbH Co OG Service Documentation group with specific information listing the system type manual title part number revision number page number and suggestion details Mail t...

Page 19: ...al checks that are recommended as part of the installation or as required during servicing and periodic maintenance Chapter 5 Components and Functions Theory Contains block diagrams and functional explanations of the electronics Chapter 6 Service Adjustments Contains instructions on how to make available adjustments Chapter 7 Diagnostics Troubleshooting Provides procedures for running diagnostic o...

Page 20: ...ersion H48691RM Voluson E8 BT15 H48691XJ Voluson E8 incl CW BT15 H48701AY Voluson E8 BT16 H48701JJ Voluson E8 BT17 H48701WA Voluson E8 BT18 Table 1 4 Voluson E10 model designations Part Number Description BT version H48691RN Voluson E10 BT15 H48691XK Voluson E10 incl CW BT15 H48701CJ Voluson E10 BT16 H48701GT Voluson E10 BT17 H48701GU Voluson E10 with OLED Monitor BT17 H48701UY Voluson E10 BT18 H4...

Page 21: ...tware version EC310 Ext x 16 x x BT16 that were upgraded to BT16 EC310 Ext x 16 x x with Serial Number E36001 BT17 with Software version EC320 Ext x 17 x x BT17 that were upgraded to BT17 EC320 Ext x 17 x x systems with Serial Number E39001 BT18 systems with Software version EC330 Ext x 18 x x BT18 systems that were upgraded to BT18 EC330 Ext x 18 x x Voluson E10 Systems with Serial Number E60001 ...

Page 22: ...ood before operating the Voluson E Series system 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 Voluson E Series control console The translated online user manuals are available on a CD ROM delivered with the system They are also available on OnBase and or the Common Documentation Library CDL for downloading...

Page 23: ...nt graphical icons symbols may be used to make you aware of specific types of hazards that could cause harm Even if a symbol isn t used in this manual it is included for your reference Danger Indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury or death if the instructions are ignored Warning Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury and property...

Page 24: ...pecific procedures that should be followed Table 1 5 Standard icons that indicates that a special procedure is to be used Avoid Static Electricity Tag and Lock Out Wear Eye Protection Wear Hand Protection Wear Foot Protection 1 4 3 Product Labels and Icons The following table describes the purpose and location of labels safety icons and other important information provided on the equipment Note Fo...

Page 25: ...nt contact Identification and Rating Plate rear side of the system on plug of each probe Defibrillator proof Type CF equipment heart in box with paddle symbol IEC 60417 5336 identifies a defibrillation proof type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601 1 front side of the ECG preamplifier DANGER Risk of explosion used in The system is not designed for use with flammable anesthetic gases Indicated...

Page 26: ...ff or Standby CAUTION System shutdown using this button DOES NOT disconnect the Voluson E Series from mains voltage ON OFF Standby button on control console Mains ON Indicates the power on position of the mains power switch rear of system at mains switch on power supply RSP Protective Earth Indicates the protective earth grounding terminal rear of system at mains switch on power supply RSP Equipot...

Page 27: ...f touched even while in shutdown mode Warning Do not substitute parts or modify the system Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards ONLY install GE Healthcare Austria GmbH Co OG approved parts DO NOT perform any unauthorized modification of the system Warning Risk of electrical shock Beware that the main power supply extended power shutdown and BackEnd processor may be energized eve...

Page 28: ... inclines Do not move the system sideways or diagonally Failure to follow the precautions could result in injury uncontrolled motion and costly damage Warning Ultrasound systems and probes are highly sensitive medical instruments that can easily be damaged by improper handling Use care when handling and protect from damage also when not in use Do not use a damaged or defective ultrasound system or...

Page 29: ...e you are connecting Note For detailed information on handling probes refer to the Voluson E Series Basic User Manual and the care card supplied with the probe 1 5 5 Auxiliary Devices Safety Caution Power supplies for additional equipment MUST comply with IEC 60601 1 Caution Do not attempt to use different peripherals and accessories brand and model connected via USB port other than approved and p...

Page 30: ...etc Note The system integrator any person connecting the medical device to other devices is responsible that connections are safe If in doubt consult the technical service department or your local representative Caution The leakage current of the entire system including any all auxiliary equipment must not exceed the limit values as per EN60601 1 1 IEC60601 1 1 respectively other valid national or...

Page 31: ...de and characters 5 System Serial Number 11 CE Conformity mark 17 GOST R label 6 Manufacturing date 12 FDA Guidance 18 Brand and model BT version 19 Part number 1 5 7 Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings such as the examples below precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed Danger Dangerous voltages capable of causing dea...

Page 32: ...econtaminated 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 Note The US Department of Transportation DOT has ruled that ...

Page 33: ...ated emission limits and to immunity from electrostatic discharge radiated and conducted RF fields magnetic fields and power line transient requirements as mentioned in IEC60601 1 2 Note For CE Compliance it is critical that all covers screws shielding gaskets mesh clamps are in good condition installed tightly without skew or stress Proper installation following all comments noted in this service...

Page 34: ... or appropriate support resource as listed below Note Prepare vital system information see Section 7 1 on page 7 2 before you call System Type System Serial number also visible on label on back of the system Application Software version Backup version additional information about installed software Figure 1 2 phone numbers for customer assistance Introduction 1 26 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5...

Page 35: ...em manufacturer Manufacturer Telephone FAX GE Healthcare Austria GmbH Co OG Austria GmbH Co OG Tiefenbach 15 A 4871 Zipf Austria Europe 43 0 7682 3800 0 43 0 7682 3800 47 Introduction Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 1 27 ...

Page 36: ...This page was intentionally left blank Introduction 1 28 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 37: ...nd prepare for the installation of a Voluson E Series system Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser Content in this chapter 2 1 General Requirements 2 2 2 2 Facility Needs 2 6 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 2 1 ...

Page 38: ...ed 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 Ultrasound will function on voltages from 100 240 Volts and 50 or 60 Hz However if using 220 volt power in North America then a center tapped power source is required Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live The dedi...

Page 39: ... plug or with the wrong plug you must contact your GE dealer or the installation engineer must supply what is locally required 2 1 3 EMI Limitations Ultrasound systems are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference EMI from radio frequencies magnetic fields and transients in the air or wiring They also generate EMI The Voluson E Series system complies with limits as stated on the EMC label Howeve...

Page 40: ...ounded and require ferrite beads and other shielding Also cable length material and routing are all important do not change from what is specified Take care with cellular phones Cellular phones may transmit a 5 V m signal that could causes image artifacts Properly route peripheral cables Do not allow cables to lie across the top of the card rack or hang out of the peripheral bays Loop the excess l...

Page 41: ...mensions and weight without monitor and peripherals Height Width Depth Weight 1533 mm 60 4 inch 1333 mm 52 5 inch 582 mm 22 9 inch 1168 mm 46 0 inch 968 mm 38 1 inch 150 kg 330 lbs maximum at normal monitor position control console is lifted and moved forwards to the maximum minimum at normal monitor position no control console lifted or forwards movement 2 1 6 2 Acoustic Noise Output max 60 dB A ...

Page 42: ...d in the sales contract Note All electrical installations that are preliminary to the positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment must be performed by licensed electrical contractors Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment calibrations and testing must also be performed by qualified personnel The products involved and the accompanying electrical installatio...

Page 43: ...pherals 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 required Refer to the form provided in Figure 3 65 for network details that are required Note All relevant prelim...

Page 44: ... in this manner frees up the 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 2 4 4 DICOM Option Pre installation Requirements To configure the Voluson E Series ultrasound system to work with other network connections the network administrator must provide some necessary ...

Page 45: ...hapter 3 1 Setup Reminders 3 2 3 2 Receiving and Unpacking the System 3 5 3 3 Preparing for Setup 3 7 3 4 Completing the Setup 3 9 3 5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3 14 3 6 Printer Installation 3 36 3 7 System Configuration 3 42 3 8 On board optional Peripherals 3 49 3 9 External I O Connectors 3 50 3 10 Available Probes 3 54 3 11 Software Option Configuration 3 54 3 12 Connectivity Setup 3 55 ...

Page 46: ...y out servicing and troubleshooting 3 1 2 1 Moving Lifting the System Note For important safety considerations see Section 1 5 3 Mechanical Safety on page 1 20 How to lift the system 1 Preparation Disconnect all probes and transport them separately Disconnect the ECG cable if applicable and transport it separately Ensure all peripheral devices printer are firmly fixed within the system 2 Remove th...

Page 47: ...hrs 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 3 1 2 3 Control Console Positioning If weight is placed on the control console UI in it s extended position the system could tip over Caution The system should not be moved with the control console UI extended Move the control console to it s centered and locked position for transport Caution Monitor mounting mechanism may break if not properly s...

Page 48: ...may be present Caution Two people should unpack the system because of its weight Two people are required whenever a part weighing 16kg 35 lb or more must be lifted Caution Do not wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live circuits and more than 30 V peak is present Caution If the system is very cold or hot do NOT turn on its power until it has had sufficient time to acclimate to its operating ...

Page 49: ...n alone could result in personal injury and or damage to the system Table 3 4 shipping cardboard dimensions and weight Description Height Width Depth Weight Voluson E Series incl peripherals and accessories 1369 mm 54 inch 780 mm 30 7 inch 1086 mm 42 8 inch 190 kg 419 lbs Weight is approximate and will vary depending upon the supplied peripherals Before unpacking the system Inspect the cardboard f...

Page 50: ...system such a way that packaging can be reused For warranty purposes storage of the above is required for one year from date of purchase Note If the shipping cardboard is damaged please inform the GE Healthcare Austria GmbH Co OG sales representative immediately Unpacking procedure Unpack the Voluson E Series ultrasound system and its optional peripherals and accessories according to the provided ...

Page 51: ...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 probe locking mechanism and probe switch 5 LCD Display Clean the LCD display by gently wiping with a dry soft lint free non abrasive folded cloth Inspect the monitor for scratches and raster burn 6 Fans Verify that the system...

Page 52: ...s 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 that all EMI rules listed are followed The Voluson E Series system is approved for use in hospitals clinics and other environmentally qualifi...

Page 53: ...system from the electrical outlet always observe the safety precautions First unplug the main power cable from the wall outlet socket then from the system itself Remove by pulling on the cable connector Do not pull on the cable Caution The Voluson E Series requires all covers Do not operate this system unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place to ensure optimal system performa...

Page 54: ...cluding the Back end Processor starts and the operating system is loaded which then leads to activate the application software 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 Figure 3 3 ON OFF standby button As soon as the software has been loaded the sys...

Page 55: ...p screen 6 The software initiates and sets up the FrontEnd electronics and the rest of the system incl clicking sound of relays on RTF board 7 The keyboard backlight is lit 8 As soon as the software has been loaded the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor EC320 EC330 BT17 BT18 only 1 If patient data stored on the internal HDDs D partition are encrypted protected the system has to be unlocked by P...

Page 56: ...ed with the ON OFF standby button So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON OFF separately Warning Disconnection of the main power cable is necessary 5 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 Figure 3 7 Circuit Breaker at rear of system 1 circuit brea...

Page 57: ... 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 Figure 3 8 probe connection 1 probe unlocked locking lever is in horizontal position 2 probe locked locking lever is in vertical position Caution Do not bend the probe cable acutely Fault conditions can result in electric shock hazard Do no...

Page 58: ...external USB Hard disk 3 34 3 5 15 General Remarks when using external USB Devices 3 35 Note Always observe the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral auxiliary device Warning After each installation the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601 1 IEC 62353 or other relevant standard Caution Please observe that some printers may not be medical devices If Bluetooth Lin...

Page 59: ... 1 Connecting the LCD Monitor Note The LCD Monitor comes pre installed with the system Figure 3 9 Connection Scheme LCD Monitor Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 15 ...

Page 60: ...ED Monitor is only available for BT17 EC320 and BT18 EC330 Voluson E10 systems Usually it comes pre installed with the system Figure 3 10 Connection Scheme OLED Monitor Setup Instructions 3 16 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 61: ...When all cables are connected press the Power ON button on the printer 5 Power ON Boot up the Voluson E Series system as described in Section 3 4 1 on page 3 9 All software drivers are pre installed for the designated printer only 6 After physical connection to the Voluson E Series system assign the printer to a remote key P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 and or P6 as described in Section 3 6 6 Remote Control Selec...

Page 62: ...3 5 3 1 Connection Scheme B W Printer Figure 3 11 Connection Scheme B W Printer Setup Instructions 3 18 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 63: ...ignated printer only 5 After physical connection to the Voluson E Series system assign the printer to a remote key P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 and or P6 as described in Section 3 6 6 Remote Control Selection on page 3 41 6 Verify correct printer settings see Section 3 6 5 Adjustment of Printer Settings on page 3 38 Note The Color printer should be connected to USB port D on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom Wa...

Page 64: ...3 5 4 1 Connection Scheme Color Printer Figure 3 12 Connection Scheme Color Printer Setup Instructions 3 20 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 65: ...rinter automatically reconfigures signals to yield expected results Note The Network Color Laser printer MUST NOT be installed by the user For installation please contact your local distributor or GE service representative Connection directly to the Voluson E Series Physical connection 1 Connect the Color Laser Printer Connect the network cable to the Ethernet LAN connector on the Voluson E Series...

Page 66: ... the Ethernet LAN connector on the Voluson E Series system The other end connect to a hospital network wall outlet Connect the second network cable to the Ethernet connector of the Color Laser Printer The other end connect to a hospital network wall outlet Connect the power cable of the printer to an external non isolated power source Figure 3 14 Connection Scheme Color Laser Printer within Networ...

Page 67: ...n A WLAN network adapter is required 1 Connect the power cable of the printer to an external non isolated power source 2 Plug the proper WLAN adapter into an accessible USB port of the Voluson E Series system Figure 3 15 Connection Scheme Color Laser Printer Wi Fi Direct Communication Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 23 ...

Page 68: ...ce The equipment meets the requirements of the EN 60950 Standard Connection via Bluetooth Adapter The DeskJet Color Printer can be connected to an external non isolated power source The Bluetooth Adapter should be directly connected to any accessible USB port Note Please use the proper Bluetooth Printer Connection set see Section 9 10 1 Printers on page 9 37 Figure 3 16 Connection Scheme DeskJet C...

Page 69: ...a an USB cable Note If a DeskJet printer e g HP Officejet 100 is connected directly via an USB cable use the AC mains power outlet provided by the Voluson E Series system auxiliary output This ensures medical grade separation from AC mains Figure 3 17 Connection Scheme DeskJet Color Printer directly via USB cable Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 25 ...

Page 70: ...on 3 4 1 on page 3 9 5 After physical connection of the Cellular Modem to the Voluson E Series system perform Modem Configuration as described in Section 3 13 3 How to Setup the Cellular Modem on page 3 64 6 Click the signal strength icon in the status bar and select Connect for connection to the service provider 7 If it is desired to send E mails perform configuration as described in Section 3 13...

Page 71: ...dem Figure 3 20 Connection Scheme Cellular Modem Note Connection is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard version of the Voluson E Series system Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 27 ...

Page 72: ...he Wireless Network Adapter can be connected to any accessible USB port Figure 3 21 Connection Scheme Wireless USB Network Adapter Note Connection is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard version of the Voluson E Series system Note After physical connection of the WLAN adapter to the Voluson E Series system follow the procedure described in Section 3 13 2 Wireless Network Configura...

Page 73: ... Take your time to think about the best position of the monitor in your facilities Patients should be able to view the monitor easily and without having to bend or turn around 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 2 2 on page 4 4 2 Connect the Secondary Monitor according to connection scheme see Figure 3 22 on page 3 30 3 After physical connection to the Voluson E Series system...

Page 74: ...3 5 9 1 Connection Scheme Secondary Patient Monitor Figure 3 22 Connection Scheme Secondary Monitor Setup Instructions 3 30 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 75: ...r of the system Note Connection is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard version of the Voluson E Series system After physical connection adjust the Footswitch as described in Section 3 7 1 8 on page 3 45 Figure 3 23 Connection Scheme Footswitch Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 31 ...

Page 76: ...essible USB port on the Voluson E Series e g next to DVD drive Note Connection is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard version of the Voluson E Series system Figure 3 24 Connection Scheme Barcode Scanner Setup Instructions 3 32 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 77: ...r Note Connection is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard version of the Voluson E Series system Figure 3 25 Connection Scheme ECG preamplifier Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 33 ...

Page 78: ...see Section 3 5 15 2 External USB Devices Disconnection on page 3 35 3 5 14 Connecting an external USB Hard disk Note Before connecting an USB device please read Section 3 5 15 General Remarks when using external USB Devices on page 3 35 An external HDD may be connected to an accessible USB port of the Voluson E Series system e g on back of control console An external USB Hard Disk Drive can be co...

Page 79: ... E Series Basic User Manual 3 5 15 2 External USB Devices Disconnection Before an external USB device e g USB memory stick can be disconnected the system has to be informed about the removal of the device For this purpose press the Eject key on the keyboard Caution Unplugging or ejecting USB devices without first stopping them can cause the system to crash and possibly result in loss of valuable d...

Page 80: ...age 3 17 3 Verify correct printer settings see Section 3 6 5 Adjustment of Printer Settings on page 3 38 4 Assign the printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 and or P6 see Section 3 6 6 Remote Control Selection on page 3 41 3 6 2 Installing the Digital Color Printer 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 2 2 on page 4 4 2 Connect and install the printer as described in Section...

Page 81: ...tor Output selection 1 Add Printer button B Video Norm selection 2 Footswitch Remote Control 3 Report Printer selection 4 Click the Add Printer button 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 After installation close all open windows select Save Exit and restart the system turn off and on the s...

Page 82: ...rrents have to be measured according to IEC 60601 1 IEC 62353 or other relevant standard 3 6 5 1 UP D897 UP D898MD Printer Settings 1 Call up the Printer Preferences see Section 3 6 5 Adjustment of Printer Settings on page 3 38 2 Select the Layout page and select Paper 960x1280 Orientation Portrait Interpolation Method Bilinear Figure 3 30 Layout Density Adjust page 3 Select the Density Adjust pag...

Page 83: ...large paper size High Speed check mark on Note Settings for paper size must match with the used paper large small and also the right color ink cartridge has to be used Otherwise you will get an error message at printing 3 Select the Graphics page From the Color Adjust pull down menu select 4 Color Balance Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 Figure 3 31 Paper Graphics page Setup Instructions Voluson E Series...

Page 84: ...50 Y 50 8 Adjustment by Color Color region Magenta Red Figure 3 33 Graphic page Gray Balance Adjustment by Color 9 Save the adjusted printer settings with Apply and OK Close window and exit System Setup 10 Assign the printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 and or P6 see Section 3 6 6 Remote Control Selection on page 3 41 Setup Instructions 3 40 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision...

Page 85: ...ct the desired remote control button b Select Printer Check mark and select the desired Printer for the remote control button c Recorder Control Check mark this item to use the selected P key for Recorder Control d Check mark Use P key to send Email and adjust Settings Note Optionally the Printer Remote Control can be done by the Foot switch see Figure 3 28 on page 3 37 2 Detailed Setup tab a If i...

Page 86: ... encryption to secure all Patient Data Patient Images and corresponding measurements Whitelisting prevents the system from installing unwanted software Peripherals Video Norm selection Foot switch assignment Add Printer Edit Printer settings etc Device Setup to set up all DICOM Archive and Network configuration nodes e g TCP IP WLAN EMAIL etc Button Configuration adjust assignment of Remote keys P...

Page 87: ...key on the control console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 Select the corresponding major group from the rightside of the screen and then click the desired tab Note In general operations are done with the trackball and the trackball keys mouse emulation Trackball mouse position positions the pointing device arrow on the desktop left right ...

Page 88: ...1 4 How to enter Clinic Name 1 Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3 7 1 1 on page 3 43 2 On the right side of the screen select General Settings and then click the General tab 3 Select the text box to enter a new Clinic Name with the keyboard 4 Close the Service page with Save Exit The clinic name will be copied into the Clinic Name ID field of the information header 3 7 1 5 How to change...

Page 89: ...n 3 7 1 1 on page 3 43 2 On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Peripherals tab 3 Select desired function of the Footswitch Refer to Figure 3 28 on page 3 37 4 Close the Service page with Save Exit and restart the system 3 7 1 9 How to change the Keyboard Layout see Section 6 4 Modification of Keyboard Layout on page 6 5 3 7 1 10 How to configure InSite see Section ...

Page 90: ...it is also possible to change the password The Emergency button enables emergency mode with restricted access Note For further details refer to the Voluson E Series Basic User Manual 3 7 1 13 How to perform Full Disk Encryption Disk Encryption enables an encryption to secure all Patient Data Patient Images and corresponding measurements Caution Without the Encryption Password or Recovery Key it wi...

Page 91: ...from the pull down menu and click Print recovery key e If desired click the Save to USB button to save the USB unlock key to a connected USB device f Click the Start encryption button Note The process of enabling encryption of the patient data will take a considerable amount of time one to several hours g Confirm the dialogs with Yes and OK to start encryption A progress bar is displayed during di...

Page 92: ... will take a considerable amount of time one to several hours 5 Confirm the dialogs with Yes and OK to start encryption A progress bar is displayed during decryption process Note The system should not be used while decryption process in ongoing 3 7 1 14 How to protect the system by Whitelisting Note Whitelisting is an option and might not be available in all countries If the option Advanced Securi...

Page 93: ...sh Memory device SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Port Table 9 11 Gigabit Network Isolator Baaske Medical MI 1005 Medical Isolator USB Port Table 9 11 Cellular Modem CEP AG HT910 G USB Port Table 9 11 Wireless Adapter WLAN Netgear WG111v3 obsolete USB Port Table 9 11 A6210 Barcode Scanner Honeywell Eclipse 5145 USB Port Table 9 11 Footswitch Whanam FSU3000G USB Port Table 9 12 Isolation Transformer Norate...

Page 94: ...t 5 USB Table 3 10 USB 2 0 port GES30 only 6 S Video OUT Table 3 12 S Video OUT connector PAL NTSC depending on system setup Figure 3 41 External I O connectors next to DVD drive Item Connector Name Table Number Description 1 USB Table 3 10 Table 3 11 USB 2 0 port RTT RTH6x USB 3 0 port RTH50 2 How to identify User Interface components RTH6x and RTH50 The color of the USB ports for external use be...

Page 95: ...xternal I O connectors on the left right side of the Monitor Item Connector Name Table Number Description 1 USB Table 3 11 USB 3 0 port 2 Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 51 ...

Page 96: ...able 3 8 VGA OUT connector Sub D 15 pin Pin No Output Signal Description 1 VGA OUT1 R Red 2 VGA OUT1 G Green 3 VGA OUT1 B Blue 4 9 11 12 15 N C N C 5 6 7 8 10 GND GND 13 VGA OUT1 HS H Sync 14 VGA OUT1 VS V Sync Table 3 9 Network connector RJ45 Modular 8 pin Pin No Output Signal Description 1 ETHER TD Ethernet RD 2 ETHER TD Ethernet RD 3 ETHER RD Ethernet TD 6 ETHER RD Ethernet TD others NC no conn...

Page 97: ...UT IN C C Chroma Signal Table 3 13 Monitor Power connector 16 pin Pin No Description 2 3 7 10 15 12V 1 5 8 9 1116 GND 6 14 USB 1 USB 1 4 12 13 NC no connection Table 3 14 DVI 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 ...

Page 98: ...pe Probe cable 2 5 m shielded USB cable port 2 0 5 m shielded USB2 0 or higher USB cable port 3 0 2m shielded USB3 0 or higher LAN cable 80 m shielded Cat5e or higher VGA cable 15 m shielded S Video cable 5 m shielded HDMI cable 10 m shielded ECG cable 4 m shielded Power cable 4 m unshielded PE cable 10 m unshielded 3 10 Available Probes See Section 9 12 Probes on page 9 49 for part numbers to be ...

Page 99: ...work see Section 3 12 1 5 on page 3 57 3 12 1 1 Dataflow Concept Communication between the Voluson E Series ultrasound system and other information providers on the network takes the form of data flows Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from either an input source to the system or from the system to an output source see examples in Section 3 12 1 2 on page 3 56 Patient infor...

Page 100: ...tc A remote database is used for patient archiving Images are also stored to a remote archive 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 are stored to a DICOM server and to an image network volume on the local hard drive Setup Instructions 3 56 Voluson E Series Ser...

Page 101: ...k connection needed 3 12 1 5 Connection between Voluson E Series and DICOM Server In this configuration the Voluson E Series 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 system At the end of the examination the images are sent to the DICOM server via a DICOM spooler This scenario...

Page 102: ...de of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab 4 Click the button read the message and confirm with Yes Figure 3 44 Configuration 5 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog page appears Note This example shows fictional numbers Figure 3 45 Internet Protocol TCP IP 1 You can get IP and DNS settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability 2 If ...

Page 103: ...nu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 4 On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab 5 Click the WLAN Configuration button see Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 6 The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear Figure 3 46 Wireless Networks Connect 7 Check box Enable Wireless Connection 8 Highlight the ...

Page 104: ...Click the WLAN Configuration button see Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 4 The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear 5 Click Refresh 3 13 2 5 Setting a WLAN Network as Non Preferable When you make a WLAN non preferable you disconnect the network from the system and delete all connection settings from the system Afterwards the system WILL NOT try to reconnect to this W...

Page 105: ...he Device Setup tab 3 Click the WLAN Configuration button see Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 4 The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear 5 Select the Security tab and then click Customize Figure 3 48 Security Customize 6 Customize the following information Network Name SSID Check box Connect even if Network is not Broadcasting its Name SSID Network Authentication Op...

Page 106: ...on tool with available Wireless Networks appear 5 Select the Properties tab Figure 3 49 Properties 6 Click Available Channels 3 13 2 9 Monitoring the WLAN If there are wireless network communication issues you can monitor the wireless connection to see if it is dropping out and recovering periodically This can effect throughput 1 Press the Utilities key on the control console 2 On the right side o...

Page 107: ... Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 4 The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear 5 Select the Diagnostics tab and then click Run Diagnostics Figure 3 51 Run Diagnostics 3 13 2 11 Repairing the WLAN Occasionally you may need to repair a WLAN that has lost its connection to the Voluson E Series 1 Press the Utilities key on the control console 2 On the right side of the scr...

Page 108: ... Setup To use the feature the peripheral Cellular Modem needs to be installed and a SIM card from your local service provider needs to be ordered SIM card requirements Data capable Standard size prepaid or post paid Note Since the Voluson E Series does not enable browser access the service provider needs to enable the Internet access on the SIM card before installation in the Cellular Modem Please...

Page 109: ...en If the connection is established Tooltip of the status icon provides signal strength in percentage If the connection is not established Tooltip of the status icon provides an error message 13 Depending on the region and or provider it might be possible that you need one time registration of your SIM card therefore a Open Windows Start Menu All Programs Internet Explorer b Internet connection OK...

Page 110: ...l console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab 4 Click the Email Configuration button see Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 The Email Configuration screen appear Figure 3 53 Email Configuration 5 Enter Your name and Email Address in the Identity group As an option yo...

Page 111: ...the control console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab 4 Click the Email Configuration button see Figure 3 44 on page 3 58 5 In the Email Configuration screen check box Use Email to MMS Service and then click on Settings Figure 3 54 check box The Email to ...

Page 112: ...ation and adjust Email MMS Options 2 4 Store your configuration with click on OK 3 Note Since the E mail to MMS service provider is maybe not located in the same area as your MMS receptions you need to add the area code e g 49 or 0049 for Germany to the used phone numbers in the Patient s E mail address and Phone number dialog Example local phone number 069913800000 is 49 69913800000 or 0049 69913...

Page 113: ...shutdown or reboot 7 Select the Connect button to establish the connection to the remote system If successful the Disconnect button becomes active Note The Map Network Drive button is also accessible in the Connect USB and Network Drives dialog window that appears when pressing the Eject key on the alphanumeric keyboard Note If there is an error during the connection a warning message appears insi...

Page 114: ...ttom of the display screen and then press the upper trackball key 1 Enter the Common Service Desktop CSD Note There are different possibilities to access the Common Service Desktop and its available features see Section 5 12 2 Service Platform Access and Security on page 5 48 2 Select the Configuration page then double click InSite ExC Agent Configuration A Note This example shows fictional number...

Page 115: ... remote control does not work There is no possibility to detect proxy server information automatically 6 Click the Submit Changes button E and then close the page 7 Reboot the system 8 Reenter the Common Service Desktop CSD 9 Confirm that Service Connectivity is Configured and Checked Out in the Home page If the system indicates Checked Out you can be confident that the system has registered corre...

Page 116: ...Figure 3 62 confirm with Add User 6 Check mark the appropriate user and then click Set Default Machine Contact 5 Figure 3 63 set User as Default Color of the selected user turns from BLACK to RED 6 The permanent user is created 7 Close the window Setup Instructions 3 72 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 117: ...3 14 Connectivity Setup Worksheet Figure 3 64 Site System Information Setup Instructions Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 3 73 ...

Page 118: ...Figure 3 65 Worksheet for DICOM Network Information Setup Instructions 3 74 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 119: ...15 1 Product Locater Installation Card Note The provided Product Locater Installation Card may not be the same as shown in the Figure below Figure 3 66 Product Locater Installation Card 3 15 2 User Manual s Check that the correct User Manual s for the system and software revision is included with the installation Specific language versions of the User Manual may also be available Check with your G...

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Page 121: ...eneral Procedure 4 2 4 3 Functional Checks 4 7 4 4 Backup and Restore Database Preset Configurations and Images 4 10 4 5 Software Configuration Checks 4 23 4 6 Peripheral Checks 4 24 4 7 Mechanical Function Checks 4 25 4 8 Site Log 4 26 Note Most of the information pertaining to this Functional Checks chapter is found in the Voluson E Series Basic User Manual see Section 9 11 System Manuals on pag...

Page 122: ...uires all covers Do not operate the Voluson E Series system unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place The covers are required for safe operation good system performance and cooling purposes When covers are removed EMI may be present Lockout Tagout Requirements For USA only Follow OSHA Lockout Tagout requirements by ensuring you are in total control of the Power Cable on the sy...

Page 123: ...cluding the Back end Processor is in standby mode 5 Hold down the ON OFF standby button see Figure 4 2 below on the control console for 3 seconds Note The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the ON OFF standby button The power switch of any attached printer s needs to be in ON position before starting the system However be aware some auxiliary e...

Page 124: ...hed with the ON OFF standby button So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON OFF separately Warning Disconnection of the main power cable is necessary 5 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 Figure 4 4 Circuit Breaker at rear of system 1 circuit bre...

Page 125: ... 3D 4D Volume Mode 10 button for control console rotation 4 Foc Depth flip B Image Angle rotate Foc Zones push 11 buttons for control console height adjustment 5 Zoom Box on off push Zoom Size rotate B Image Depth flip 12 Voluson Logo 6 Remote control P keys programmable 13 alphanumeric keyboard and F1 key to invoke EUM 7 Freeze Run key 14 ON OFF Standby power button Functional Checks Voluson E Se...

Page 126: ...e 4 Settings which can be adjusted by the combination rotary push flip controls adjacent to the Touch Panel The functionality of these controls changes depending upon the currently displayed menu 5 Additional Operating Modes and applications such as TGC Sliders etc Note Different menus are displayed depending on which Touch Panel Menu and which Mode is selected Functional Checks 4 6 Voluson E Seri...

Page 127: ...f this Service Manual Note Some software may be considered standard depending upon system configuration If any Modes or Options are not part of the system configuration the check can be omitted Note Different menus are displayed depending on which Touch Panel Menu and which Mode is selected Note Some function keys only appear on the Touch Panel if they are available for the selected probe Function...

Page 128: ... 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 comments and voice annotations etc Note For further details ref...

Page 129: ...of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Drives tab Figure 4 7 Setup Connectivity DRIVES page 4 Click the Erase CD button to displays the Erase DVD CD window Figure 4 8 Erase DVD CD Window 5 Click the OK button to start the process 6 When erasing is finished select Exit to return to scan mode Functional Checks Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 4 9 ...

Page 130: ...Small Backup Scan Settings Save Small Backup Scan Settings on page 4 11 Load Small Backup Scan Settings on page 4 12 2 Full System Configuration Save Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 15 Load Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 17 Delete Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 19 Settings and or Full System Configuration can be saved to the following destinations ...

Page 131: ... In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 4 On the right side of the screen select Backup and then click the System Configuration tab 5 Click the Save button 1 of the Small Backup Scan Settings group Figure 4 10 Save window 6 Choose the media 2 and click the Save button 3 7 Select the New File key and enter a file name without extension 8 Click the OK ...

Page 132: ...the screen 4 On the right side of the screen select Backup and then click the System Configuration tab 5 Click the Load button 1 of the Small Backup Scan Settings group Figure 4 11 Load window 6 Choose the media 2 and click the Load button 3 Note If it is desired to load settings from media Internal HDD click on the Change folder button browse for the folder on D usersettings and then click the Lo...

Page 133: ...arations on page 4 12 2 Select the Complete Backup 1 see figure below and click the button 2 to copy it into the Load Data field Figure 4 12 Load Backup Data 3 Click the Load button 3 to start the loading procedure of the complete backup into the system The US Application Software restarts Functional Checks Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 4 13 ...

Page 134: ...Perform Preparations on page 4 12 2 Click the sign next to Complete Backup 1 to open the content tree Figure 4 13 Load settings 3 For example Click the sign and copy the desired content by clicking the button and so on Note To return selected items from the Load Data field to Backup Data field select the button 4 Confirm selection with the Load button 3 Settings will be loaded and the US Applicati...

Page 135: ...ata 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 console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Backup and then click the System Configuratio...

Page 136: ... Other drive is selected the available drives e g external USB memory stick can be chosen from the pull down menu Note 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 Figure 4 15 Please stop USB Devices before unplugging For ...

Page 137: ...nly be restored on the same Voluson E Series system within the same major software version 3 When loading a backup into a system with a software version that has a higher major number e g 15 x x 16 x x 17 x x the following items will not be restored Options State of the Service Platform 4 The user is only allowed to restore data to a different system if and only if the software version on this sys...

Page 138: ...he system administration password appears Enter the correct password and click OK Select Cancel to close the dialog The User Authentication Data check box becomes unchecked 9 Click the Next button and then select Yes to start or No to cancel the restore procedure Caution When clicking Yes the current data on the system will be permanently replaced by the data of the backup and can not be restored ...

Page 139: ...ct Backup and then click the System Configuration tab 4 Click the Delete button of the Full System Configuration group 5 Choose the destination 1 Figure 4 19 System Configuration Delete 6 Click on the backup to be deleted 2 Additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the Delete button 3 Caution There is no Undo function for this action Functional Checks Voluson E Series Service Manua...

Page 140: ...etup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Backup and then click the Image Archive tab Figure 4 20 Setup Backup IMAGE ARCHIVE page 4 Click the Save button 2 Figure 4 21 Image Archive Save preparations 5 Choose archiving span time from the pull down menu 2 Note If for example All images older than 1 Day is chosen see Figure 4 21 on page 4 20 images of the current day will n...

Page 141: ...ption of the backup 6 Note Voluson E Series presets configurations and image settings will not be backed up To Backup the Full System Configuration see Section 4 4 3 on page 4 15 11 Select the Next button 7 12 To start the backup process click Yes Functional Checks Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 4 21 ...

Page 142: ...se destination 5 Choose the destination 1 6 Click on the backup to be restored 2 Additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the Next button 3 The following window will be displayed Figure 4 24 select image archive data to be restored 8 Select check mark the image archive data to be restored to the Voluson E Series system 4 9 Select the Next button 5 and then select Yes to start or N...

Page 143: ...ck Language settings desired System EUM Language is displayed Assign all further settings as desired and required by the customer Administration Step Page Task Expected Result s 1 Options Check that all options are set up correct D Demo I Inactive P Permanent Connectivity Step Page Task Expected Result s 1 Peripherals Check the Video Norm standard as described in Section 3 7 1 6 on page 3 45 setti...

Page 144: ...lor printer The image displayed on the screen is printed on the Color printer 4 Press the remote key P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 or P6 which is assigned to recorder control Recording starts stops Verify basic operations of further auxiliary devices 4 6 1 ECG Check Out Connect the ECG preamplifier and check Table 4 2 Peripheral Checks Step Page Task Expected Result s 1 Press the Utilities key on the control con...

Page 145: ...and or Section 6 3 on page 6 4 4 7 2 Brakes and Direction Swivel Locks Check the brakes and swivel locks function as described below Table 4 3 Brakes and Direction Swivel Lock Step Task Expected Result s Caster Steinco Caster universal Tente 1 swivel lock engaged 2 brakes and swivel lock released 3 brakes and swivel lock engaged full lock Functional Checks Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550AP...

Page 146: ...4 8 Site Log Table 4 4 Voluson E Series Site Log Paper Documentation Date Service Person Problem Comments Functional Checks 4 26 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 147: ...ion 5 2 5 2 FrontEnd Processor 5 23 5 3 BackEnd Processor 5 25 5 4 Internal I O 5 27 5 5 Control Console User Interface 5 35 5 6 Monitor 5 39 5 7 External I O 5 40 5 8 Peripherals 5 42 5 9 Power Distribution 5 44 5 10 Mechanical Descriptions 5 45 5 11 Air Flow Control 5 47 5 12 Service Platform 5 48 5 13 Common Service Desktop CSD 5 49 5 14 Service Page 5 50 5 15 Boot Screen Functions 5 53 Voluson...

Page 148: ...on of Software Options 5 12 5 1 5 Description of Hardware Options 5 21 5 1 6 Data Location 5 22 Figure 5 1 Voluson E Series Major Components 1 Monitor arm fully adjustable 8 12 1 Touch Panel display 2 DVD R W drive 9 Control Console incl Alphanumeric keyboard Hardkeys and Encoders Joycoders 3 ON OFF Standby button 10 Control Console Movement buttons 4 holder for Endocavity probe 11 Front Handle 5 ...

Page 149: ...or Panel to the FrontEnd FE Electronics to the BackEnd Processor BEP and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals Voluson E Series internal electronics are divided into three FrontEnd FE BackEnd Processor BEP Power Supply Unit Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd BackEnd keyboard monitor and power distribution sub systems are routed internally Major System Components FrontEnd proce...

Page 150: ...e 2 variants RTT RTH6x 2 boards or RTH50 only 1 board there are 2 variants GES30 RTV30 2 boards or GES35 only 1 board EC320 BT17 and EC330 BT18 do not have RSX Extension board Components and Functions Theory 5 4 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 151: ...de 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 probe preprogrammed in the system user customized parameter settings for each probe may be inserted by the operator and stored for recall as needed via the system contr...

Page 152: ...surface of the skin in direction of the scan plane Examples include scanning of vascular structures and connective tissues in the arms and legs 5 1 1 1 3 B Flow B Flow is especially intuitive when viewing blood flow for acute thrombosis parenchymal flow and jets It helps to visualize complex hemodynamics and highlights moving blood in tissue B Flow is less angle dependent no velocity aliasing arti...

Page 153: ...om the red blood cells A high pass filter wall filter is used to remove the signals from stationary or slowly moving structures Tissue motion is discriminated from blood flow by assuming that blood is moving faster than the surrounding tissue although additional parameters may also be used to enhance the discrimination The power in the remaining signal after wall filtering is then averaged over ti...

Page 154: ... 2D images which span a volume containing the structure One way is to sweep the imaging cross section by translating it in a direction perpendicular to the cross section Another example method is to rotate the cross section about a line contained in the cross section The Voluson E Series Ultrasound System uses the automated so called C Scan for the motion perpendicular to automated B scan Once a r...

Page 155: ...5 1 2 Block diagram Voluson E Series Figure 5 4 Voluson E Series Block diagram Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 9 ...

Page 156: ...w Noise Amplifier LNA Rx TGC Amplifier Signal ADC Each pulser can support 4 Tx channels each AFE can support 8 Rx channels Tx channel The BF FPGA generates Tx Freq through dividing 200MHz by 2 3 4 5 and Tx Focus Rx channel The clock distribution generates Sample Clocks for the ADC 50 MHz The BF FPGA manages Rx Focus Delay and Chain Adder and Apodization 3 RTV Video section Video Information is pro...

Page 157: ...F Spectrum where the LowPassFilter cuts HF Mixer and Magnitude Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation 2 RTV Video section see Section 5 1 3 1 B Mode on page 5 10 5 1 3 5 3D Mode Freezes after one volume sweep see Section 5 1 3 1 B Mode on page 5 10 5 1 3 6 Real Time 4D Mode Nonstop Volume Rendering see Section 5 1 3 1 B Mode on page 5 10 5 1 3 7 XBeam CRI Mode CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imagin...

Page 158: ...side of the screen select Administration and then click the Options tab It might be possible that some probes options or features are NOT available in some countries at the time of release of this Service Manual For an overview of available options refer to EC300 EC310 BT15 BT16 Table 5 1 on page 5 13 EC320 EC330 BT17 BT18 Table 5 2 on page 5 14 Components and Functions Theory 5 12 Voluson E Serie...

Page 159: ...1FS STIC Basic STIC Basic Spatio Temporal Image Correlation 2 2 H48681GB Elastography incl Elastography Analysis Elastography X X X X X X H48681TK V SRI V SRI Advanced Speckle Reduction Imaging 3 3 H48691YA eM6C E4D Activation incl eSTIC eM6C E4D Activation Advanced Features for Electronic 4D Matrix Probe X X H48691NZ CW Doppler CW Continuous Wave Doppler X X X X X X H48691XF SW DVR SW DVR Softwar...

Page 160: ... Elastography Analysis Elastography X X X X X X H48681TK V SRI V SRI Advanced Speckle Reduction Imaging 3 3 H48701WS SonoMetrium SonoMetrium X X X H48691YA eM6C E4D Activation incl eSTIC eM6C E4D Activation Advanced Features for Electronic 4D Matrix Probe X X H48691NZ CW Doppler CW Continuous Wave Doppler X X X X X X H48691XF SW DVR SW DVR Software Digital Video Recording X X X H48701WR DVD and US...

Page 161: ...he VCI option which allow to apply the contrast enhancing VCI method to 3D data sets after the acquisition 5 1 4 1 4 T U I Tomographic Ultrasound Imaging TUI is a new visualization mode for 3D and 4D data sets The data is presented as slices through the data set which are parallel to each other An overview image which is orthogonal to the parallel slices shows which parts of the volume are display...

Page 162: ... Advanced VCI 5 1 4 6 1 VCI Omni View Volume Contrast Imaging any plane More flexibility with Any Plane VCI plane is freely selectable Any shape can 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 c...

Page 163: ... description name can be edited in the worksheet If the number button is activated all objects are assigned a number inside the displayed object according to the measurement index Group function All objects will be added to one volume The color of all objects will be changed to red and the measurement will show only one result 5 1 4 11 SonoVCAD labor Allows the user to measure fetal progression du...

Page 164: ...e Peripheral Vascular application Note STIC is part of the Advanced STIC option for Voluson E8 and Voluson E10 systems At Voluson E6 systems it is optional separately purchasable 5 1 4 13 2 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 ...

Page 165: ...it is possible to use the Electronic 4D Matix Probe eM6C with all the advanced features such as Bi Plane Mode and eSTIC Note The eM6C option is only available at Voluson E10 systems 5 1 4 17 1 eSTIC The intended use and workflow of the eSTIC acquisition mode is the same as the standard STIC mode but with the advantage of a faster acquisition time Note eSTIC is only available with probe eM6C 5 1 4 ...

Page 166: ...d Security Features option 5 1 4 23 IOTA International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Caution The IOTA model LR2 or Simple Rules should not be used without an independent clinical evaluation and is not intended to be a screening test or to determine whether a patient should proceed to surgery Incorrect use of the IOTA model carries the risk of unnecessary testing surgery and or delayed diagnosis If more t...

Page 167: ...ation describes the Doppler shifted signal from the moving reflectors in the CW Doppler beam CW Doppler can be referenced through a small pencil probe or phased array scan head but it can also be used in conjunction with a 2D image which has an M line superimposed on the 2D image indicating the position of the Doppler sample volume For through the beamformer CW this beam is steerable by the operat...

Page 168: ...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 partitions at 500 Gbyte HDD Windows 7 at EC300 EC320 BT15 ...

Page 169: ...5 2 1 RTF Probe Control Board 5 24 5 2 2 RSE Pencil Probe Board optional 5 24 5 2 3 RFM RF Interface Beamformer FE Mainboard 5 24 5 2 4 RSX Beamformer Receiver Transmitter Extension Board 5 24 Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 23 ...

Page 170: ...els only To extend to 192 or 256 channels the RSX Beamformer Receiver Transmitter Extension board is required EC320 EC330 BT17 BT18 The FrontEnd Mainboard supports Tx Rx for 192 256 channels It does not need RSX Extension board 5 2 3 1 RFM Board Interface FPGA 1 DMA logic 2 Beamformer Interface 3 RTF Control Interface 4 RTF FPGA Control Interface 5 2 3 2 RFM Board Processing FPGA 1 Ultrasound Data...

Page 171: ...n this section 5 3 1 PC Motherboard 5 26 5 3 2 Hard Disk Drive HDD 5 26 5 3 3 Graphic Card 5 26 5 3 4 RTV Video Management Board 5 26 5 3 5 RTB Distribution Board Bottom 5 26 Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 25 ...

Page 172: ... RTV Video Management Board Distributes Video signal information coming from the Graphic Card to the DVI respectively HDMI connectors Converts DVI HDMI inputs to S Video output s DVI to HDMI input RTV30 respectively HDMI to HDMI input RTV35 connection to Graphic Card DVI output RTV30 respectively VGA output RTV35 for external device only RGB signals used HDMI output for external device S Video out...

Page 173: ...NTECH RTT RTH6x 5 28 5 4 2 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 ADVANTECH RTH50 5 29 5 4 3 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 KONTRON RTT RTH6x 5 30 5 4 4 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 KONTRON RTH50 5 31 5 4 5 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT17 ADVANTECH Micro ATX 5 32 5 4 6 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT18 ADVANTECH Micro ATX 5 33 5 4 7 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT18 KONTRON Mi...

Page 174: ...son E Series BT15 ADVANTECH RTT RTH6x Figure 5 7 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 EC300 PC Motherboard Micro ATX ADVANTECH RTT RTH6x Components and Functions Theory 5 28 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 175: ...E Series BT15 BT16 ADVANTECH RTH50 Figure 5 8 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 EC300 EC310 PC Motherboard Micro ATX ADVANTECH RTH50 Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 29 ...

Page 176: ...luson E Series BT15 KONTRON RTT RTH6x Figure 5 9 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 EC300 PC Motherboard Flex ATX KONTRON RTT RTH6x Components and Functions Theory 5 30 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 177: ...n E Series BT15 BT16 KONTRON RTH50 Figure 5 10 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT15 BT16 EC300 EC310 PC Motherboard Flex ATX KONTRON RTH50 Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 31 ...

Page 178: ...Voluson E Series BT17 ADVANTECH Micro ATX Figure 5 11 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT17 EC320 PC Motherboard ADVANTECH Micro ATX Components and Functions Theory 5 32 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 179: ...Voluson E Series BT18 ADVANTECH Micro ATX Figure 5 12 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT18 EC330 PC Motherboard ADVANTECH Micro ATX Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 33 ...

Page 180: ...O Voluson E Series BT18 KONTRON Micro ATX Figure 5 13 Internal I O Voluson E Series BT18 EC330 PC Motherboard KONTRON Micro ATX Components and Functions Theory 5 34 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 181: ...tive touch screen Console module 7 port USB 2 0 Hub controller Contols Encoder Joycoder with integrated rotary push flip function 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 LED to illuminate probe port connectors DC DC Converter Converts 12VDC input vol...

Page 182: ... Drive 1 USB3 0 Port to Monitor 1 USB3 0 only Port not used below Monitor Connector Plate Power distribution for Monitor Feed through for DC Power for the DVD Drive Signal switching for UI Brake and Lift Feed through for DC Power 12V_ATX 5V_ATX 5VSB and Signals PWR_On Start_Key Speaker Lifter control UI_Brake 5 5 2 RTT Distribution Board Top Function of the Distribution Board Top RTT Feed through ...

Page 183: ...iption Functionality 1 Power Standby ON OFF ON OFF Standby button of the system 2 DVD opens the DVD menu 3 Utilities opens the Utilities menu 4 Patient Data PID opens the Patient data entry menu 5 Probe opens the Probe program menu Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 37 ...

Page 184: ...33 P1 programmable key 34 P3 programmable key 35 Freeze Read Write Freeze Run 42 Encoder PW Mode Pulsed Wave Doppler on off push Gain rotate rotation about X axis in Volume Mode 43 Encoder M Mode Motion Mode on off push Gain rotate rotation about Y axis in Volume Mode 44 Encoder PD Mode Power Doppler on off push Gain rotate rotation about Z axis in Volume Mode 45 Encoder C Mode Color Flow Mode on ...

Page 185: ...play 1 PUSH 202 Joycoder Display 1 DOWN 205 Joycoder Display 2 UP Touch Panel rotary push flip control function depends on currently selected mode 206 Joycoder Display 2 PUSH 207 Joycoder Display 2 DOWN 210 Joycoder Display 3 UP Touch Panel rotary push flip control function depends on currently selected mode 211 Joycoder Display 3 PUSH 212 Joycoder Display 3 DOWN 215 Joycoder Display 4 UP Touch Pa...

Page 186: ...B 2 0 port GES30 only 6 S Video OUT S Video OUT connector PAL NTSC depending on system setup Figure 5 17 External I O connectors next to DVD drive Item Connector Name Description 1 USB USB 2 0 port RTT RTH6x USB 3 0 port RTH50 2 How to identify User Interface components RTH6x and RTH50 The color of the USB ports for external use beside the DVD drive enable quick differentiation between RTH6x and R...

Page 187: ...f the Monitor Item Connector Name Description 1 USB USB 3 0 port 2 Note For further description of I O connectors refer to Section 3 9 External I O Connectors on page 3 50 Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 41 ...

Page 188: ...nvironment usually the hospital network 5 8 3 DVD Drive Caution Laser radiation Avoid exposure to the beam Class 3B laser product Class 3B laser radiation When open avoid exposure to the beam DVD Drive The DVD 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 It is controlled by the BEP via USB port...

Page 189: ... Network Adapter on page 3 28 The Wireless Network USB Adapter provides a mobile network connection to the local area network 5 8 6 Footswitch The Footswitch is used for comfortable system control when no hand is free To adjust function of the Footswitch Left Middle Right see Section 3 7 1 8 on page 3 45 5 8 7 Cellular Modem Connecting the Voluson E Series to the Internet allows the user to send i...

Page 190: ...site Mains Power System To reduce inrush current an inrush current limiter is implemented From the input voltage from the Power Supply RSP the AC DC device generates all system supply voltages which are FrontEnd voltages Standby voltages ATX motherboard supply Tx voltages In addition the AC DC device contains the digital motor amplifier 5 9 1 2 Input Voltage Range input voltage range 100 240VAC 50...

Page 191: ...5 10 Mechanical Descriptions 5 10 1 Physical Dimensions Figure 5 21 Physical Dimensions Components and Functions Theory Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 5 45 ...

Page 192: ...ol console 5 10 3 1 Rotation Translation of the Control Console Press the Brake button 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 10 3 2 Height Adjustment Elevation of the Control Console Height adjustment is done with the Lift UP Lift DOWN button inside of the h...

Page 193: ...SP suck in the air and spread it through the beamformer 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 system through holes in the left side panel Main Air Outlet Figure 5 23 Main Air Inlet Outlet at Voluson E Series A Main Air Inlet filter grid B Main Air Outlet Components and Functions Theory Voluson E S...

Page 194: ... s desktop and operation system Remote access to the Voluson E Series system requires permission and customer input to run diagnostics 5 12 2 1 Local Access 1 If not already in read mode Freeze the image 2 Press the Utilities key on the control console 3 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 4 On the right side of the screen select Administration an...

Page 195: ...e common to all ultrasound and cardiology systems The Service Platform will increase service productivity and reduce training and service costs Internationalization The user interface provided by 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 There are different possibilities to access the Commo...

Page 196: ...n and then click the Service tab 4 Enter the password she and click the Accept button to display the Service Tools page see Figure 5 27 on page 5 50 Figure 5 26 Service Tools page 1 Additional Software Installation 6 TCP IP Buffersize 11 Export System Data 2 Auto Tester 7 Common Service Desktop 12 Load Application Settings 3 Restore Software 8 Monitor Test 13 Restore Democases into Archive 4 FMI f...

Page 197: ...e Restore software button to perform an automatic restore of the system software from your hard disk The installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the system silent Full Backup and Rollback During the software restore the system will restart several times Note Please make sure that ONLY the DVD writer is connected on the USB ports Disconnect all other external...

Page 198: ... only useful by changing the concerned keys also see Section 8 13 Replacement of Key Caps by special native language keys on page 8 24 5 14 3 12 Monitor Test Select the Monitor Test button to perform color calibration Operation see Section 6 2 3 Monitor Test on page 6 3 5 14 3 13 Restore Democases into Archive The democases stored on the rescue partition of the HDD are added to the internal archiv...

Page 199: ...15 3 Rollback 5 53 5 15 4 Memtest Memory Check 5 54 After 3 sec without pressing any key the system will boot up in windows Voluson item If you missed selection retry again with Ctrl Alt Del 5 15 1 Voluson The System will boot up in windows The Ultrasound Application is started For details see Section 3 4 1 1 During a normal boot you may observe on page 3 11 5 15 2 GE Service This function MUST NO...

Page 200: ...ssing any key the system will boot up in windows Voluson item If you missed selection retry again with Ctrl Alt Del The PC Memory Test starts automatically and takes about 2 5 hours If there are errors they will be listed Figure 5 31 Memory check in LINUX 1 elapsed test time 2 list of errors Note After one cycle 2 5 hours the memory check starts again To interrupt the test press the Esc key If you...

Page 201: ...ay be out of specification Although some tests may be optional they should only be performed by qualified personnel Content in this chapter 6 1 Regulatory 6 2 6 2 LCD Monitor Adjustment 6 2 6 3 Control Console Positioning 6 4 6 4 Modification of Keyboard Layout 6 5 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 6 1 ...

Page 202: ...r Arm MTD20 DAEIL Monitor Arm Ergotron tilt 40 90 rotate 90 tilt 30 75 rotate 90 Incline the monitor Move back and forth Move up and down Lock Height Adjustment Move the upper monitor arm parallel to the lower arm and push it down 1 then lock it by turning the knob 2 counterclockwise Release by turning the knob clockwise Lock Arm Rotation Rotate the arm to center position and turn the knob 1 clock...

Page 203: ...ttings for your system 6 2 3 Monitor Test 1 Press the Utilities key on the control console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Service tab 4 Enter the password she and click the Accept button to display the Service Tools page see Figure 5 27 on page 5 50 5 Select the Moni...

Page 204: ...ole against uncontrolled movement Figure 6 3 Buttons for Control Console Adjustment 1 Lift UP Lift DOWN button for height adjustment of the control console 2 Brake button for locking and unlocking the control console 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 unit when moving the control console to its c...

Page 205: ...l console Note Shipping the Voluson E Series ultrasound system in its original packaging is only possible when control console is centered and locked in position the system is lowered to its minimum height and the monitor is flapped down and locked see Figure 6 1 on page 6 3 6 4 Modification of Keyboard Layout Modification of the Keyboard Layout is no more possible at systems with operating system...

Page 206: ...e 6 6 below and then confirm with OK Figure 6 6 add input language 2 If not already done select the default input language from the pull down menu The corresponding keyboard layout is changed accordingly 3 Click on Apply and then close the window with OK 4 Close the Service page with Save Exit and restart the system 5 Reenter Keyboard Layout This time Remove unused language s 6 Test the Keyboard f...

Page 207: ...vice Tools may be run at the application level Content in this chapter 7 1 Collect vital System Information 7 2 7 2 Request for Service RFS 7 5 7 3 Check Point Voltages 7 7 7 4 Screen Captures and Logs 7 9 7 5 Remote Access to the Service Platform 7 12 7 6 Common Service Desktop CSD 7 14 7 7 How to use the Auto Tester program 7 18 7 8 Troubleshooting Trees Instructions and Tech Tips 7 20 Voluson E...

Page 208: ...ly 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 back of the system Application Software version Backup version File name Date of Factory Settings Tune version etc additional information e g Hardware ID Mainboard Type HW configuration etc Note All the above information can be found in the Syste...

Page 209: ...istration SYSTEM INFO page 1 Serial Number 7 Factory Settings Date Tune version 2 System Type 8 Hardware configuration board versions 3 Software Version 9 Mainboard Type e g ADVANTECH ATX 4 Application Software 10 Console version 5 Hardware ID 11 Operating System and its License Status 6 Backup File Name Diagnostics Troubleshooting Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 7 3 ...

Page 210: ...uts list see Figure 7 2 above Shift F9 start remote socket control Ctrl Alt I start stop presentation mode Alt F9 stop remote socket control Alt P stores screenshot on D export Shift Ctrl F11 Factory use ONLY This function is not intended for the user Ctrl S User Program save Crtl Alt F11 Factory use ONLY This function is not intended for the user Shift Ctrl T Touch test Alt Backspace undo typing ...

Page 211: ...1 Press the Utilities key on the control console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Service tab 4 Enter the password she and click the Accept button to display the Service Tools page see Figure 5 27 on page 5 50 5 Click the Service Tools button to display the Service Too...

Page 212: ...A for follow up procedures then click OK The request is saved in QUEUE for reviewing and or resending Note If the service platform is not configured an Error message is displayed The request is NOT sent Figure 7 5 Contact GE Queue Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 6 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 213: ...ntEnd RFM board or Power Supply RSP issue NO light System is switched OFF circuit breaker NO light probably Power Supply RSP defect 7 3 2 Power Supply RSP Status LEDs On the backside of the ATX board near the fans 3 green status LEDs are mounted These LEDs are used for signaling the status of the Power Supply RSP Figure 7 6 check green LEDs inside RSP LED 3 Off 12V_FE off On 12V_FE on LED 4 Off FP...

Page 214: ...nfiguration of the FrontEnd was successful FrontEnd FPGA was not initialized correctly probably issue with RFM Board In this state the ON OFF button of the console is blinking orange green Further boot up is continued without FrontEnd hardware PC Power OK green PC was started ATX supply voltages are switched on the PC has got ATX Power PC was not started correctly RSP could not send Start PC Signa...

Page 215: ... 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 Voluson E Series system 1 Navigate to and display the image screen volume to be captured 2 Press the P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 or P6 key depending on system configuration on the control console and store the image onto the clipboard frame on left side of the scree...

Page 216: ...hat can be customized Whenever transmitting system state to R D do not forget to inform them about any password change 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 on page 7 11 Autotester script files SMART logs sniffer logs and screen shots Alt P Note Succe...

Page 217: ...50 5 Click on the Export System Data button to Full Backup the System state This includes dump files and text files full Service Database informations about probes boards Software Options and the Event Log File 7 4 2 2 1 Dump file Every time an error message is produced a dump file and a text file containing the error dump and the error message are created in D export Up to 20 dump files are store...

Page 218: ...osts are minimized and customers benefit from decreased costs and decreased downtime for their systems Note 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 3 13 8 InSite Configuration on page 3 70 Remote access to the Voluson E Series system requires permission and customer input before a GE service t...

Page 219: ...age 7 5 Configuration Section 3 13 8 InSite Configuration on page 3 70 Menu Displays the Remote Access Disruptive Mode menu Yellow Access pending Remote Access connection is active but Disruptive Mode and Virtual Console Observation VCO is not yet enabled Red Disrupted State Remote Access is active All processes UL_VNC and UL_CSD are active In this state the Voluson E Series system should NOT be u...

Page 220: ...7 14 Common Service Desktop Home Note As described in Section 5 13 on page 5 49 the service platform uses a web based user interface 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 Content in this section 7 6 1 Error Logs 7 14 7 6 2 Diagnostics 7 15 7 6 3 Image Quality 7 15 7 6 4 Ca...

Page 221: ...alibration Note This page is not populated in this version 7 6 5 Configuration In the Configuration page you can view and modify different device informations Figure 7 19 Common Service Desktop Configuration Note 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 3 13 8 InSite Configuration on page 3 70 ...

Page 222: ...view and click the View button Disruptive Mode Allows to enable or disable disruptive mode Disk Usage All drives real virtual mounted on the system will be shown in the right frame Each drive will display the total size in bytes and the total number of free bytes IP Configuration Windows IP Configuration The TCP IP information for the device all real and virtual networking interfaces are displayed...

Page 223: ... Compress Delete Utility A list of all images stored in D export is displayed It is possible to compress or delete the select the images The compressed files are added to D export xxxx zip 7 6 6 2 Scanner Utilities Device Listener Service This will analyze the USB connect disconnect logs from the Device Listener Server The output is displayed on the screen Dicom Verify This enables to verify DICOM...

Page 224: ...llowing message box appears Figure 7 23 Autotester activation 6 Click OK 7 Press the Alt Gr key on the alphanumeric keyboard 8 Activate the Auto Tester program by clicking the Record icon on the displayed screen Figure 7 24 Autotester record 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 proc...

Page 225: ...ed click the OK button 13 Close the Auto Tester program 7 7 1 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...

Page 226: ...Image 7 22 7 8 3 Trackball Malfunction 7 25 7 8 4 Printer Malfunction 7 26 7 8 5 Monitor Troubleshooting 7 27 7 8 6 DVD CD Drive Tests 7 28 7 8 7 Network Troubleshooting 7 31 7 8 8 Activate Windows Network Connectivity Issues 7 32 7 8 9 Tech Tips 7 33 Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 20 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 227: ...7 8 1 System does not boot up Figure 7 26 System does not start to boot up Troubleshooting Diagnostics Troubleshooting Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 7 21 ...

Page 228: ...sturbs the Image Figure 7 27 Noise disturbs the Image Troubleshooting 1 Section 7 8 2 1 How to analyze the EMC noise on page 7 23 Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 22 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 229: ...ain for any other conducting connections to the Voluson E Series perform step 2 again 6 Connect one by one other cords to the Voluson E Series system like LAN Ethernet VGA DVI S Video USB and check for EMC noise If a stand alone UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply is available to power the Voluson E Series Connect the UPS between AC mains and the Voluson E Series system in the same manner as shown in...

Page 230: ...ltrasound probe is contacted hold in hand apply to body then do the following 1 Hold the ultrasound probe only at the cable and change the orientation of the ultrasound probe 2 If the EMC noise changes by changing the orientation of the ultrasound probe then the EMC noise is caused by a magnetic field in the room building In such situations the Power Filter H48701EL cannot reduce the EMC noise Dia...

Page 231: ...Mouse to one of the USB Connectors of the Voluson E Series system the USB connectors beside the DVD Drive are recommended So the system remains operable until the trackball problems are solved Diagnostics Troubleshooting Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 7 25 ...

Page 232: ...7 8 4 Printer Malfunction Figure 7 30 Printer Malfunction Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 26 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 233: ...ackplane Picture is fuzzy Adjust the picture contrast and picture brightness Some SVGA cards having an excessive video output level will cause a fuzzy picture at the maximum contrast level Video test patterns are not clear bright parallel or square Replace the monitor Note For further details see Section 6 2 LCD Monitor Adjustment on page 6 2 Diagnostics Troubleshooting Voluson E Series Service Ma...

Page 234: ...matted DVD CD R RW disc into the drive At a DVR Drive use a DVD RW only 2 Enter Patient Archive by pressing the Patient ID key on the control console Figure 7 31 Patient Archive ARCHIVE 3 On the right side of the screen select Archive 1 4 If not already selected choose Local Archive from the Source pull down menu 2 5 Select an exam with images 3 Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 28 Voluson E Series Se...

Page 235: ...er successful export perform an import of images 1 On the right side of the screen select Import 2 Choose DVD CD resp DVD Rec from the Source pull down menu 3 Select the folder where the file was stored and the file name 4 Click Open to display the images Limits All images which have been exported to DVD CD R RW are visible Press the Eject key on the alphanumeric keyboard and remove the media from...

Page 236: ...the DVD key on the control console once to display the remote control menu Figure 7 33 Remote Control menu 5 In the remote menu touch the Record button to record a Doppler motion display e g of the Carotid 6 Touch the Stop button to stop recording 7 Touch the Finalize button The recorded motion sequence is stored on DVD 8 Touch the Play button to play back the recorded Doppler motion sequence With...

Page 237: ...om of the screen At EC330 BT18 systems the trackball functions are displayed in the trackball status area of the screen Gray Idle State Remote access is inactive EC330 only Move the cursor over the GE icon to show trackball functions Contact Section 7 2 Request for Service RFS on page 7 5 Configuration Section 3 13 8 InSite Configuration on page 3 70 Menu Displays the Remote Access Disruptive Mode...

Page 238: ...eck Operating System License Status in Utilities Setup Administration System Info tab a Licensed Windows is properly activated b Notification Windows is not activated Proceed with troubleshooting steps Figure 7 34 Licence Status NOTIFICATION Windows is not activated 2 Make sure that the Voluson E Series system is connected to the internet 3 Contact your local IT department to make sure that inside...

Page 239: ...on E Series system Procedure 1 Connect the external hard disk USB or insert the DVD with the SonoView backup to the Voluson E Series system 2 Enter Patient Archive by pressing the Patient ID key on the control console Figure 7 35 Patient Archive ARCHIVE 3 On the rigth side of the screen select Archive 1 4 Click on Import 2 The Open File window appears 5 If not already selected choose the proper dr...

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Page 241: ...ystem to the right of the power connector 2 Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive equipment 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 T...

Page 242: ...ntaminated 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 Note The US Department of Transportation DOT has ruled that ite...

Page 243: ...Package via active InSite connection Software parts to be upgraded e g Ultrasound Application Software Service Software EUM MS patches etc and installation time depend on contents of the SW update package PRECONDITION InSite connection has to be configured and checked out Operation see Section 3 13 8 InSite Configuration on page 3 70 Caution Disconnecting ALL external USB devices except DVD drive ...

Page 244: ...stem Configuration Full Backup prior to the upgrade All existing User Programs 3D 4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched 8 2 1 1 Check vital System Setup data 1 Press the Utilities key on the control console 2 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the System Info tab...

Page 245: ...activated for demo and expires at date shown in the Valid column I Inactive Option is not activated P Permanent Option is permanently activated i e purchased d deactivated Option is inactive 2 Permanent Key Note If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version and the system is updated via the FMI from DVD button a new software specific Permanent key is required Please con...

Page 246: ...ancel the software installation procedure select Exit Reboot by means of the Arrow keys right left up down and the Enter key on the keyboard and then contact your service representative 5 Press the Utilities key on the control console 6 In the Utilities menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 7 On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the S...

Page 247: ...has been changed New Format from EC310 onwards Previous Format still valid until EC300 e g 63XQ 4DE4 Ek1D A3CFT JQ0C YSFF e g 02148EBCA0069003EF6F980F Characters are case sensitive Hyphens must not be entered They are self created Characters are not case sensitive 13 Check disk is performed automatically restart Figure 8 7 Check disk is performed automatically 14 3 dots one after the other appear ...

Page 248: ...ess was developed to install the required software parts perform check disk remap drive letters and match settings During this process the system might reboot several times Figure 8 10 automatic processes are running 19 Please wait until all processes are finished Finally the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor 20 Remove the System DVD from the DVD CD R RW Drive drive Replacement Procedures 8 8 ...

Page 249: ...ernal devices install all the printers and adjust the printer settings as described in Section 3 6 Printer Installation on page 3 36 23 Check and match Printer Remote Control selection in the Setup Connectivity Button Configuration page 24 Confirm date and time setting in the Setup General Settings General page 25 Perform Software and Functional checks as described in Section 8 3 on page 8 14 Repl...

Page 250: ...remain unaffected Afterwards the new software is configured such that it is integrated again in its environment Update Procedure 1 Remove any CD DVD from the DVD drive 2 Perform Preparations as described in Section 8 2 1 on page 8 4 3 If not already done disconnect all external USB devices except DVD drive 4 Press the ON OFF Standby button on the control console 5 In the displayed screen click Dow...

Page 251: ...ck disk is performed automatically restart Figure 8 14 Check disk is performed automatically A silent Rollback image from C is stored on R After executing all LINUX commands the system reboots again 10 3 dots one after the other appear on the screen 11 Booting auto Figure 8 15 Boot screen auto Replacement Procedures Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 8 11 ...

Page 252: ...eted 14 The system is rebooting into windows Boot screen Voluson Note An automated process was developed to install the required software parts perform check disk remap drive letters and match settings During this process the system might reboot several times Figure 8 17 automatic processes are running 15 Please wait until all processes are finished Replacement Procedures 8 12 Voluson E Series Ser...

Page 253: ...utton Configuration page 18 Confirm date and time setting in the Setup General Settings General page 19 Perform a check of all modes and features listed Move the cursor over the feature name to get information how to check 20 When all features are OK enter your signature and then click Send see Figure 8 18 above Note If one feature gets Failed rollback the installation restore the previously used ...

Page 254: ... Tune version of the Application presets match the Application Software version Note It is neither required nor advisable to reload a previously stored Full Backup after a software upgrade that was performed by means of the FMI from DVD button If the Tune version does not match the Application Software version a warning message appears whenever booting up the system In this case it is essential to...

Page 255: ...er Authentication Configuration user names group names LDAP configuration audit trail configuration Patient Archive database containing patient demographic exam data and measurements no images V830 Settings Options resp Permanent Key that is specific for enabled software options and Demo Key Image Transfer Configuration DICOM configuration e g DICOM servers AE Title Station Name etc Network Config...

Page 256: ... at date shown in the Valid column I Inactive Option is not activated P Permanent Option is permanently activated i e purchased d deactivated Option is inactive 2 Permanent Key 4 Position the cursor inside the input field desired and press the right left trackball key 5 If one exists clear edit the current Permanent Key 6 Enter the encrypted Permanent Key with the keyboard and click on Submit Code...

Page 257: ... Section 4 2 2 on page 4 4 8 8 1 1 Footrest Cover Wheel Axis Cover Removal Procedure 1 For unlocking turn the 4 quick release devices below the footrest 90 Figure 8 21 turn quick release devices 90 and remove the footrest cover 2 Remove the Footrest Cover Wheel Axis Cover 8 8 1 2 Footrest Cover Wheel Axis Cover Installation Procedure 1 Place the new Footrest Cover Wheel Axis Cover on the original ...

Page 258: ... 4 8 8 2 1 Front Frame Removal Procedure 1 Gently remove the Voluson covering A and the rectangular covering strip B Figure 8 22 remove covering strips 8 8 2 2 Front Frame Installation Procedure 1 Stick the rectangular covering strip and the Voluson covering back on the Front Cover Replacement Procedures 8 18 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 259: ...ibed in Section 4 2 2 on page 4 4 8 8 3 1 Air Filter Cover Removal Procedure 1 Pull the Air Filter Cover up Figure 8 23 pull the Air Filter Cover up 8 8 3 2 Air Filter Cover Installation Procedure 1 Place the new Air Filter Cover on its original position Replacement Procedures Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 8 19 ...

Page 260: ...val Procedure 1 Open the Side Cover Doors on both sides of the system 2 Use a screwdriver and press the hinges inside Figure 8 24 press the hinges inside with a screwdriver 3 Pull out the Printer Flap A 8 8 3 3 2 Printer Flap Installation Procedure 1 Place the new Printer Flap on its original position Note Make sure to hear the hinges snap Replacement Procedures 8 20 Voluson E Series Service Manua...

Page 261: ...r Flap as described in Section 8 8 3 3 1 on page 8 20 3 Remove the Voluson covering and rectangular covering strip Front Frame as described in Section 8 8 2 1 on page 8 18 8 8 3 4 1 Printer Box Installation Procedure 1 Place the new Printer Box on its original position Note Make sure to hear the hinges snap Figure 8 25 mount Printer Box Replacement Procedures Voluson E Series Service Manual 553955...

Page 262: ...ove cable holder 2 Place the new Cable Holder at its original position and fasten it with 2 screws 8 10 Replacement of the Probe Holder Kit Manpower One person 1 minute Tools none 8 10 1 Probe Holder Kit Replacement Procedure 1 Simply pinch the clip and then pull out the Probe Holder to be replaced Figure 8 27 remove the probe holder 2 Insert the new Probe Holder from the kit Replacement Procedure...

Page 263: ... remove probe holder 2 Place the new Probe Holder at its original position and fasten it with 3 screws 8 12 Replacement of the Trackball Ring Manpower One person 1 minute Tools none 8 12 1 Trackball Ring Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the Trackball Ring by turning it counterclockwise red arrow Figure 8 29 Trackball with Trackball fixation ring 2 Mount the Trackball Ring by turning it clockwise blu...

Page 264: ...ap 2 Gently lift the Key Cap until it is completely loosened from its base Figure 8 30 key cap replacement 3 Remove the Key Cap 8 13 2 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...

Page 265: ...iver or tweezers 8 14 1 Caps for Encoders and or Joycoders Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the caps for Encoders and or Joycoders Note Do not loose integrated metal spring in each cap Figure 8 31 remove caps 2 Mount the caps for Encoders and or Joycoders Replacement Procedures Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 8 25 ...

Page 266: ...ntative 8 15 1 Replacement of Circle Key Caps only Manpower One person approx 1 minute cap Tools small sized slotted screwdriver or tweezers 8 15 1 1 Circle Key Caps Replacement Procedure 1 By means of a small slotted screwdriver carefully push against the Circle Key Cap 2 Lift the cap until it is completely loosened from its base Figure 8 32 push against the circle cap and lift it 3 Place the new...

Page 267: ...he system as described in Section 4 2 2 on page 4 4 8 16 1 Fuses at Power Supply Module RSP Replacement Procedure 1 Open the fuse protection at the power inlet block 1 with a small sized slotted screwdriver Figure 8 33 exchange fuses 2 Remove the fuse holder and exchange fuses Replacement Procedures Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 8 27 ...

Page 268: ...is section 8 17 1 Mounting Replacing a Secondary Patient Monitor 8 29 Caution A Secondary Patient Monitor MUST NEVER be connected to the Voluson E Series systems mains supply directly Always connect it to an appropriate Isolation Transformer see Section 9 10 3 on page 9 42 Warning After each installation the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601 1 IEC 62353 or other relevant ...

Page 269: ...heck the input output voltage settings to meet the ratings of the line power available in your location or country 2 For changing the input output voltage remove the label by means of a small socket wrench 3 Switch both voltage selectors input as well as output voltage to 115V or 230V Consider that changing the input output voltage also requires to change the fuses Figure 8 35 change input output ...

Page 270: ...or to the VGA Out connector on the external I O connector panel GES on the rear of the system 2 Place the isolation transformer on the floor or mount it on the wall 3 Plug the Power cable from Secondary Monitor to the isolation transformer The Power cable of the transformer itself connect to a wall socket 4 Use this power switch to power on the Transformer Note Wait 1 minute before turning on your...

Page 271: ...s chapter 9 1 List of Abbreviations 9 2 9 2 Parts List Groups 9 3 9 3 Housing Mechanical Hardware Parts Covers 9 4 9 4 User Interface 9 9 9 5 Monitor Monitor Replacement Parts 9 17 9 6 Main Power Modules 9 20 9 7 Main Board Module 9 20 9 8 Options and Upgrades 9 28 9 9 Miscellaneous Cables 9 30 9 10 Optional Peripherals and Accessories 9 37 9 11 System Manuals 9 44 9 12 Probes 9 49 9 13 Biopsy Nee...

Page 272: ...I O Input Output LCD Liquid Crystal Display MAN ECG Module PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PWA Printed Wire Assembly RAM Random Access Memory RFM RF Interface Beamformer FE Mainboard RSE Pencil Probe Board CW Doppler RSP Power Supply Module RSX Beamformer Receiver Transmitter Extension Board for FE Mainboard RFM RTB Distribution Board Bottom RTF Probe Control Board RTH Distribution Board USB...

Page 273: ... Components on page 9 24 Ultrasound FrontEnd Components PC Part BackEnd Components 600 Options and Upgrades on page 9 28 Software Options and Upgrades 700 Miscellaneous Cables on page 9 30 800 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Printers on page 9 37 Drives and additional Devices on page 9 39 Optional Equipment on page 9 42 DVD recorder and Cable Kits B W Printer Color Printer DeskJet Printer USB...

Page 274: ...Top Cover KTZ303564 Top Cover EC300 1 N Y 102 Side Cover incl Door left KTZ303548 Side Cover left incl Door for probe cables EC300 1 N Y 103 Side Cover incl Door right KTZ303554 Side Cover right incl Door for probe cables EC300 1 N Y 104 Cable Hook KTZ303615 Cable Hook EC300 2 N Y Renewal Parts 9 4 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 275: ...Y 107 Front Frame KTZ303557 Front Frame Voluson covering rectangular covering strip EC300 1 Y Y 108 Printer Flap incl Hinges KTZ303815 Printer Flap incl Hinges EC300 1 N Y 109 Printer Box Extension for Color Printer KTZ303932 Additional Printer Box for Color Printer A6 EC300 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 5 ...

Page 276: ...eel Axis Cover EC300 1 Y Y 112 Back Cover KTZ303569 Back Cover Back Door EC300 1 N Y 113 Handle Base KTZ303568 Handle Base EC300 replaced by KTZ304045 Handle complete 1 N Y 114 Handle Bar KTZ303570 Handle Bar EC300 replaced by KTZ304045 Handle complete 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 6 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 277: ...ndle Bar Handle Base EC300 replaces KTZ303568 KTZ303570 1 N Y 116 Air Filter Cover KTZ303826 Air Filter Cover EC300 1 Y Y 117 Air Flow parts KTZ304078 Air Flow parts 1 N Y 118 Power Supply Cover KTZ303563 Power Supply Cover EC300 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 7 ...

Page 278: ... universal Tente KTZ304057 Caster front 2 pcs lockable incl hexagon bolts washers lock nuts and quick fastener 2 N Y 123 Caster back universal Tente KTZ304058 Caster back 2 pcs 1 pcs is lockable incl hexagon bolts washers and lock nuts 1 1 N Y 124 Lifting Column 12V KTZ302806 Lifting Column 12V 1 N Y Note DO NOT mix Steinco and new universal Tente Casters Please identify the used Casters before or...

Page 279: ...KTZ303933 Probe holder Set RTU100 Probe holder inlet left right Gel holder inlet and holder for Endocavity probe left 1 Y Y 203 Probe Holder right KTZ304030 Probe Holder for Endocavity probe right 1 N Y 204 Back Cover Set KTZ304031 Back Cover Set RTU100 1 Monitor Plug Cover 2 Monitor Adapter Cover 3 Top Housing Cover 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 9 ...

Page 280: ...et KTZ303934 Edge Protector Set RTU100 1 N Y 207 Caps Alphanumeric Keyboard KTZ303965 Caps Alphanumeric Keyboard RTU100 English 1 Y Y 208 Hardkey Set RTU100 KTZ303936 Hardkey Set RTU100 1 Y Y 209 Hardkey Set RTU110 KTZ304070 Hardkey Set RTU110 1 Y Y Renewal Parts 9 10 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 281: ...7 Caps for Encoder and Joycoder RTU100 5 7 Y Y 211 Bottom Housing RTU100 KTZ303583 Bottom Housing RTU100 1 N Y 212 RTU100 Console KTZ303935 RTU100 Console EC300 1 N Y 213 RTU110 Console KTZ304071 RTU110 Console EC320 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 11 ...

Page 282: ... N Y 215 Trackball Kit KTZ303939 Trackball Kit RTU100 1 N Y 216 Trackball Ring KTZ303940 Trackball Ring RTU100 2 pcs 1 Y Y 217 Encoder Mechanic KTZ303941 Encoder Mechanic RTU100 5 pcs 5 N Y 218 Joycoder Mechanic KTZ303942 Joycoder Mechanic RTU100 7 pcs 7 N Y Renewal Parts 9 12 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 283: ...Disk Drive3 DVD R W SATA KTZ303258 DVD R W Writer internal no own cabinet 1 N Y 221 RTH6b Px Distribution USB Hub Board KTZ304007 RTH6x Distribution Board USB Hub 1 N Y 222 RTT3 P3 Distribution Board Top KTZ280290 RTT3 Distribution Board Top 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 13 ...

Page 284: ...ctors beside DVD Drive at Top Console 2 pcs 2 N Y 225 USB3 0 Hub 1 Port KTZ304012 USB3 0 Hub 1 Port RTU100 1 N Y 226 Loudspeaker Top Console KTZ208132 Loudspeaker on User Interface 1 pcs 2 N Y 227 Fan User Interface KTZ220645 Fan User Interface 1 N Y 228 Console Alphanumeric Keyboard KTZ303944 Console Alphanumeric Keyboard RTU100 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 14 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB ...

Page 285: ...1 Labels UI VE6 VE8 VE10 KTZ304103 Labels for User Interface Voluson logo stickers 3 pcs each for VE6 VE8 and VE10 1 Y Y 232 Console Touchscreen complete KTZ303947 Console Touchscreen complete RTU100 1 N Y 233 Console Touch with Housing KTZ303948 Console Touch with Housing RTU100 without any electronics 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 15 ...

Page 286: ...oder Board KTZ303949 Display Joycoder Board RTU100 1 N Y 235 Front Key Board KTZ303950 Front Key Board RTU100 1 N Y 236 Front Key Board with cable KTZ303966 Front Key Board with cable RTU100 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 16 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 287: ...04102 Monitor Back Cover Set MDM3xx 22 OLED Monitor only 1 Y Y 303 Monitor Arm Ergotron 22 OLED KTZ304101 Monitor Arm Ergotron for 22 OLED Monitor 1 N Y 8 Monitor Back Cover depends on the currently installed OLED Monitor Arm type MDT30 or Ergotron If the Monitor Arm is replaced by the other Monitor Arm type the Monitor Back Cover needs to be exchanged too i e ordered separately KTZ304102 Renewal ...

Page 288: ...1 N Y 307 Monitor Housing Set KTZ303951 Monitor Housing Set for 23 LCD Monitor 1 N Y 308 Monitor Back Cover Set MDM2xx 9 KTZ304090 Monitor Back Cover Set MDM2xx 23 LCD Monitor only 1 Y Y 9 Monitor Back Cover depends on the currently installed Monitor Arm type MDT20 or Ergotron If the Monitor Arm is replaced by the other Monitor Arm type the Monitor Back Cover needs to be exchanged too i e ordered ...

Page 289: ...or Arm Ergotron 23 LCD KTZ304089 Monitor Arm Ergotron for 23 LCD Monitor 1 N Y 311 Monitor Cable Set MDT20 KTZ303952 MDT20 Monitor Cable Set for 23 LCD Monitor 1x Cable USB3 0 1x Cable DVI to HDMI 1x Mini DIN Monitor Power Cable 1 N Y 312 Monitor Cable USB3 0 MDT20 KTZ304034 MDT20 Monitor Cable USB3 0 2 pcs 2 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 19 ...

Page 290: ...300 KTZ303892 Power Supply Module RSP 1 N Y 403 Fuse Set KTZ280043 Fuses for Power Supply T1 25A T1 6A T10A and T15A 10 pcs each 40 Y Y 9 7 Main Board Module Content in this section 9 7 1 FrontEnd US Part Components 9 21 9 7 2 BackEnd PC Part Components 9 24 Renewal Parts 9 20 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 291: ...son E6 only 1 N Y 502 RTF200 EC300 Probe Control Board KTZ303954 Probe Control Assembly Voluson E8 only 1 N Y 503 RTF300 EC300 Probe Control Board KTZ303955 Probe Control Assembly Voluson E10 compatible to all versions 1 N Y 504 RTF340 EC320 Probe Control Board KTZ304072 Probe Control Assembly Voluson E6 and Voluson E8 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 21 ...

Page 292: ...ncil Probe Board 1 N Y 507 RFM201 FE Mainboard without MUX KTZ303916 FE Mainboard without MUX 1 N Y 508 RFM221 FE Mainboard CW steerable without MUX KTZ303915 FE Mainboard CW steerable without MUX 1 N Y 509 RFM323 EC320 FE Mainboard without MUX KTZ304073 FE Mainboard CW steerable without MUX Voluson E6 and Voluson E8 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 22 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 293: ...E Mainboard RFM 1 N Y 512 RSX110 Extension Board for RFM KTZ303759 Extension Board for FE Mainboard RFM Voluson E6 only 1 N Y 513 RSX20 Extension Board for RFM CW steerable KTZ303054 Extension Board for FE Mainboard RFM CW steerable 1 N Y 514 RSX120 Extension Board for RFM CW steerable KTZ303760 Extension Board for FE Mainboard RFM CW steerable Voluson E6 only 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series ...

Page 294: ...4076 Graphic Card for PC Motherboard 1 N Y 553 Graphic Card 7 EC3x0 GTX1050 KTZ304106 Graphic Card for PC Motherboard 1 N Y 554 Battery Lithium CR2032 3V KTZ208791 Lithium Battery CR2032 3V for PC Motherboard 1 N Y 555 Hard Disk Drive HDD KTZ302446 Hard disk drive SATA 500 Gbyte Western Digital or Hitachi System Boot DVD see Table 9 8 on page 9 28 is required 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 24 Voluson E Ser...

Page 295: ...l housing and cables KTZ303830 Kit contains ATX Motherboard ADVANTECH CPU cooler RAM Fan s housing internal cables premounted 1 N Y 558 Back End Processor BEP Kit EC320 BT17 incl housing and cables KTZ304075 Kit contains ATX Motherboard ADVANTECH CPU cooler RAM Fan s housing internal cables premounted 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 25 ...

Page 296: ...ins Motherboard CPU cooler RAM Fan s housing internal cables premounted 1 N Y 560 PC Cover plate for GES35 KTZ304108 PC Cover plate for GES35 I O panel and Video Converter Board 1 N Y 561 RTB50 P1 Distribution Board Bottom KTZ303930 Distribution Board Bottom 1 N Y Renewal Parts 9 26 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 297: ...anel KTZ303754 External Rear Panel incl VGA USB Network and S Video cables to the Voluson E Series system internal 1 N Y 564 GES35 I O Panel and Video Converter Board RTV35 KTZ304105 External I O Panel and Video Converter Board RTV35 incl HDMI VGA USB Network and S Video connector 1 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 27 ...

Page 298: ...xt 1 16 0 1 KTZ304066 System Boot DVD EC310 BT16 Ext 0 16 0 0 KTZ304064 604 System Boot DVD EC300 BT15 Ext 6 15 0 6 KTZ304085 bootable DVD for System HDD recovery Contents SP with newest MS patches Linux rescue partition System C Image Windows 7 UISApp Backup EUM Database Repair Tool etc Note Refer to SN79009 which is the best source for the latest revision 1 Y Y System Boot DVD EC300 BT15 Ext 5 1...

Page 299: ...701WS encrypted Software Option string password N N 628 IOTA Simple Rules H48701WP encrypted Software Option string password N N 629 eM6C Electronic 4D Probe E4D Advanced Features H48691YA encrypted Software Option string password N N 630 Full Disk Encryption H48701UX encrypted Software Option string password N N 631 Advanced Security Features H48701WM encrypted Software Option string password N N...

Page 300: ... and their functions see Section 5 1 4 Description of Software Options on page 5 12 Note Not every feature is released in every country Please contact Sales Marketing in your region for information on feature availability 9 9 Miscellaneous Cables Table 9 9 Miscellaneous Cables Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 701 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive KTZ300244 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive...

Page 301: ...03895 Cable DVI M to HDMI M 30 cm 1 N Y 706 Cable HDMI M to HDMI M KTZ304110 Cable HDMI M to HDMI M 1 N Y 707 Monitor Cable Set MDT20 KTZ303952 MDT20 Monitor Cable Set for 23 LCD Monitor 1x Cable USB3 0 1x Cable DVI to HDMI 1x Mini DIN Monitor Power Cable 1 N Y 708 Monitor Cable USB3 0 MDT20 KTZ304034 MDT20 Monitor Cable USB3 0 2 pcs 2 N Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB R...

Page 302: ...ower Cord Japan Hops grade KTZ220390 Power Cord Japan Hospital Grade used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 712 Power Cord China KTZ220391 Power Cord China used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 713 Power Cord Australia KTZ220392 Power Cord Australia used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 714 Power Cord India RoHS KTZ280289 Power Cord India used at Mains Input Connector C14...

Page 303: ...frica used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 717 Power Cord Argentina KTZ220478 Power Cord Argentina used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 718 Power Cord Israel KTZ220479 Power Cord Israel used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 719 Power Cord Switzerland KTZ220480 Power Cord Switzerland used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service M...

Page 304: ... used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type 2 pcs Y Y 721 Power Cord Brazil KTZ280185 Power Cord Brazil used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 722 Power Cord Extension KTZ301990 Power Cord Extension for C13 connector 2m Y Y Renewal Parts 9 34 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 305: ...le USB A USB B black 8 cable UI main power D SUB 9 cable Trackball 10 cable earth connection 50mm 11 cable Frontkey Main 12 cable USB Main PCB AN PCB USB 13 cable Main Light 14 cable Display Joycoder PCBA Main JST PA 15 cable earth connection 100mm 1 N Y 724 USB3 0 Cable RTU100 KTZ304048 Cable USB3 0 from RTH50 to external USB connectors beside DVD Drive at Top Console 2 pcs 2 N Y Renewal Parts Vo...

Page 306: ...ding Console Monitor DVI USB3 0 USB UI and USB Hub cable cable tube tie wraps etc 1 N Y 727 2nd HDD Power Cable KTZ280126 S ATA Power Y splitter cable for data transfer from old to new HDD N Y 728 SATA Data Cable for DVD Drive KTZ303261 SATA Data cable for DVD Drive 1 N Y 729 SATA Power Cable for DVD Drive KTZ303260 SATA Power cable for DVD Drive Note Only used when RTH6x is installed 1 N Y Renewa...

Page 307: ...7 9 10 2 Drives and additional Devices 9 39 9 10 3 Optional Equipment 9 42 9 10 1 Printers Table 9 10 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Printers Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 811 Digital BW Video Printer e g Sony UP D898MD KTZ220507 H48651ML Digital B W Video Printer USB Port N Y 812 Digital Color Printer Sony UP D25MD 5389822 H46831B Digital Color Printer A6 USB Port N Y R...

Page 308: ...Y 814 Printer Box Extension for Color Printer KTZ303932 H48691WX Additional Printer Box for Color Printer A6 incl mounting plates and screws N N 815 Color Laser Printer HP LaserJet M451 5456780 H48701EZ Color Laser Printer for 220V systems N Y 816 Color Laser Printer HP LaserJet M451 5438549 H48701FA Color Laser Printer for 110V systems N Y Renewal Parts 9 38 Voluson E Series Service Manual 553955...

Page 309: ...H48701FA N Y Note Illustrations may not correspond to the actual product 9 10 2 Drives and additional Devices Table 9 11 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Drives and additional Devices Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 821 LAN Optical Isolation Box EP200132 H45021EC LAN Patient Isolation Box N Y 822 Gigabit Network Isolator KTZ303975 H48691RK Gigabit Network Isolator N Y 823 Ce...

Page 310: ...ter obsolete please order PNo 5737413 except for systems located in Brazil and South Korea Y Y 826 USB WLAN Stick Japan KTZ280076 H48681TR USB WLAN Stick Japan obsolete please order PNo 5737413 Y Y 827 USB WLAN Adapter A6210 5737413 H44932LH USB WLAN Adapter A6210 Netgear Y Y 828 Barcode Scanner KTZ304087 H48701JH Barcode Scanner USB Y Y Renewal Parts 9 40 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550AP...

Page 311: ...0 KTZ304009 H48691LN consists of ECG preamplifier and patient connection cable N Y 830 ECG patient cable KTZ303297 ECG patient cable IEC Type Y Y Note Illustrations may not correspond to the actual product Renewal Parts Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 9 41 ...

Page 312: ...monitor power cable fuses documentation etc N 832 Isolation Transformer KTZ220714 Isolation Transformer without cables etc Y Y 833 Fuses for Isolation Transformer KTZ196333 Fuses for Isolation Transformer 2AT 4AT 10 pcs each 20 Y Y 834 RIC Holder KTZ225469 Probe holder used for Real time 4D endocavity probes RIC during disinfection process Y Y 835 Footswitch 3 buttons 5380960 H48681WS Footswitch 3...

Page 313: ...tries H48691PE Medical grade UPS protection with built in line interactive voltage regulation corrects brownouts as low as 155V and overvoltages as high as 274V back to normal 230V levels N 838 Power Filter KTZ304093 H48701EL Power Filter to eliminate EMC noise filter incl cables N 839 VET Label Kit KTZ304117 H48701WX Lables for Veterinay systems Veterinary Use label 1 pcs Not for Human Use label ...

Page 314: ...ic User Manual Dutch H48691TN H48691SD H48691WS Basic User Manual Finnish H48691TP H48691SE H48691GD Basic User Manual Greek H48691TR H48691SF H48691GE Basic User Manual Norwegian H48691TS H48691SG H48691GF Basic User Manual Polish H48691TT H48691SH H48691UW Basic User Manual Russian H48691TU H48691SJ H48691WT Basic User Manual Swedish H48691TW H48691SK H48691WU Basic User Manual Turkish H48691TX ...

Page 315: ... User Manual French H48691ZN H48701BD H48701CP Basic User Manual Portuguese H48691ZP H48701BE H48701CR Basic User Manual Danish H48691ZS H48701BG H48701CT Basic User Manual Dutch H48691ZT H48701BH H48701CU Basic User Manual Finnish H48691ZU H48701BJ H48701CW Basic User Manual Greek H48691ZW H48701BK H48701CX Basic User Manual Norwegian H48691ZX H48701BL H48701CY Basic User Manual Polish H48691ZY H...

Page 316: ...e Part No Voluson E8 Part No Voluson E6 Part No Voluson E10 Basic User Manual English H48701GR H48701GS H48701GP Basic User Manual German H48701JK H48701KY H48701GY Basic User Manual Spanish H48701JL H48701KZ H48701GZ Basic User Manual Italian H48701JM H48701LA H48701HA Basic User Manual French H48701JN H48701LB H48701HB Basic User Manual Portuguese H48701JP H48701LC H48701HC Basic User Manual Dan...

Page 317: ...3 5728083 5728083 Advanced Acoustic Output References French 5728085 5728085 5728085 9 11 4 System Manuals for EC330 Service Manuals Part Name Part No Voluson E8 Part No Voluson E6 Part No Voluson E10 Service Manual 5539550APB 5539550APB 5539550APB User Manuals Part Name Part No Voluson E8 Part No Voluson E6 Part No Voluson E10 Basic User Manual English H48701RU H48701PA H48701TG Basic User Manual...

Page 318: ...an H48701SX H48701RC H48701UJ Basic User Manual Japanese H48701SY H48701RD H48701UK Basic User Manual Korean H48701SZ H48701RE H48701UL Basic User Manual Chinese H48701TA H48701RF H48701UM Basic User Manual Indonesian H48701TB H48701RG H48701UN Basic User Manual Slovenian H48701TC H48701RH H48701UP Basic User Manual Ukrainian H48701TD H48701RJ H48701UR Basic User Manual Kazakh H48701TE H48701RK H4...

Page 319: ...bes Table 9 13 2D Curved Array Transducers Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 900 4C D 5162351 H4001BC broadband curved array transducer 2 0 5 0 MHz 128 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Y Y 901 C1 5 D 5304539 H40452LE broadband curved array transducer 2 0 5 0 MHz 192 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Fetal Cardio Y Y 902 C2 9 D 5499605 H4046...

Page 320: ...192 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Fetal Cardio Pediatrics Y Y 904 IC5 9 D 5212417 H40442LK endocavity broadband curved array transducer 4 0 9 0 MHz 192 Elements field of view max 175 Applications Obstetrics Gynecology Urology Y Y Renewal Parts 9 50 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

Page 321: ...trics Orthopedics Y Y 911 9L D 5499510 H40442LM broadband linear array transducer 3 0 8 0 MHz 192 Elements electronically steerable Applications Small Parts Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Orthopedics Y Y 912 ML6 15D 5271060 H40452LG 1 25D Matrix linear array transducer 4 0 13 0 MHz 336 Elements 3 rows 1008 Applications Small Part Breast Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Orthopedics Musculoskeletal Ne...

Page 322: ...Obstetrics Cardiology Pediatrics Neurology Y Y 921 S4 10 D 5394804 H45302LA broadband phased array transducer 4 0 9 0 MHz 128 Elements Applications Small Parts Cardiology Pediatrics Y Y 922 M5Sc D 5446030 H44901AE Matrix Single crystal phased array transducer 1 5 4 6 MHz 80 Elements 3 rows 270 Applications Obstetrics Cardiology Fetal Cardio Pediatrics Cephalic Y Y Renewal Parts 9 52 Voluson E Seri...

Page 323: ...al OB Gyn Pediatrics Urology Interventional Radiology Y Y 932 RM6C KTZ303993 H48671ZG 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 933 eM6C KTZ302457 H48681MJ 1 5D Abdominal Matrix Array Real time 4D broadband electronic transducer 128 azimuthal x 64 elevati...

Page 324: ...5 9 D KTZ303987 H48651MS Real time 4D endocavity broadband electronic curved array transducer 4 0 9 0 MHz 192 Elements field of view max 175 Applications Gynecology Fertility Obstetrics Urology Y Y 936 RIC6 12 D KTZ303991 H48651NA Real time 4D endocavity broadband electronic curved array transducer 5 0 13 0 MHz 256 Elements field of view max 190 Applications Gynecology Fertility Obstetrics Urology...

Page 325: ...lectronic curved array transducer 3 0 9 0 MHz 192 Elements field of view max 144 Applications Abdominal Small Parts Obstetrics Cardiology Pediatrics Y Y Note Probes marked with an asterisk are not applicable at Voluson E6 systems Note The Electronic Matrix probe eM6C is only applicable at Voluson E10 systems The probe RNA5 9 D is not applicable at Voluson E Series BT16 EC310 SW 16 x x BT17 EC320 S...

Page 326: ...ns Cardiology suprasternal Peripheral Vascular Neurology Y Y 946 P6D KTZ280050 H4830JG Continuous Wave CW Doppler pencil probe with a center frequency of 6 0 MHz no B image 2 Elements Applications Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Y Y CW Doppler Pencil Probes are not applicable at Voluson E Series BT16 EC310 SW 16 x x BT17 EC320 SW 17 x x and BT18 EC330 SW 18 x x systems Renewal Parts 9 56...

Page 327: ...or probe RIC5 9 D RIC6 12 D needle diameter 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 RIC Single angle bracket Latex Cover H48691Z N 955 PEC74 H48621Y reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe RAB2 5 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 956 RAB Single angle bracket H46701AE Non Sterile Si...

Page 328: ...edle guide for probe RSP6 16 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 960 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 961 PEC76 H48651DG reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe RNA5 9 D needle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 962 RNA Single angle bracket H46701AF Non Sterile Single Angle Bracket n...

Page 329: ...acket needle guide for probe C1 5 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 966 C2 9 D Biopsy guide H4913BA Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe C2 9 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 967 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 968 12L RS Multi an...

Page 330: ...t needle guide for probe ML6 15 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 971 3SP Multi angle bracket H46222LC Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe 3SP D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 972 M5S D Multi angle bracket H45561FC Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe M5Sc D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N Renewal Par...

Page 331: ...es Warning Be sure to disconnect the Voluson E Series ultrasound system power plug and switch off the main circuit breaker 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 The system requires all covers Do not operate the Voluson E Series system unless all board covers and frame pane...

Page 332: ...esting results corrective action and the effects of corrective action must be documented 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 10 2 Maintenance Task Schedule 10 2 1 How often should Care and Maintenance Tasks be pe...

Page 333: ...Check translation rotation and height adjustment elevation more frequently at mobile systems Trackball Check Check proper operation cursor movement X Y direction If failure occurs go to trackball cleaning Trackball Cleaning Remove trackball ring open the trackball housing and take out the trackball see Section 7 8 3 on page 7 25 Clean the trackball and X Y axes with soft tissue and screwdriver sha...

Page 334: ...e accomplished with any calibrated Electrical Safety Analyzer tool compliant with AAMI ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS NZS 3551 or IEC 62353 or other relevant national regulation Table 10 2 overview of supplies and equipment used for maintenance Tools Comments Digital Volt Meter DVM minimum 5 accuracy 3 5 digit and 200 Ohm range required Anti Static Kit including anti static mat wrist strap cables and...

Page 335: ...hat affect this mode of operation 2 M Mode Verify basic M Mode operation Check the basic ultrasound system controls that affect this mode of operation 3 C Mode Verify basic CFM Mode Color Flow Mode operation Check the basic ultrasound system controls that affect this mode of operation 4 PD Mode Verify basic PD Mode Power Doppler Mode operation Check the basic ultrasound system controls that affect...

Page 336: ...hardcopy output of the Deskjet Bluetooth printer Clean heads and covers if necessary 5 DICOM Verify that DICOM is functioning properly Send an image to a DICOM device 6 Footswitch Verify that the footswitch is functioning as programed Clean as necessary 7 ECG Verify basic operation with customer 8 Cellular Modem Verify basic operation 10 4 2 3 Mains Cable Inspection Table 10 6 mains cable inspecti...

Page 337: ...ers Check to ensure that all EMI shielding internal covers air flow panels and screws are in place Missing covers and hardware could cause EMI RFI problems during scanning 10 Probe Holders Where applicable inspect the Probe Holders for cracks or damage 11 Power and System Status Indicators Check for proper operation of all Power and System Status Indicators 12 External I O Check all connectors for...

Page 338: ...uals and various probe handling cards provide a complete description of probe care maintenance cleaning and disinfection Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling Review the Basic User Manual of Voluson E Series for more details Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury and equipment...

Page 339: ...he RIC Holder Especially for Real time 4D endocavity probes RIC it is necessary to take extreme care when transporting the system with the probe attached or during the disinfection process 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 botto...

Page 340: ...t for damaged insulation and adequacy of strain relief and cable clamps Locate and examine all associated probes Inspect the cables and strain relief at each end Inspect the probe enclosure and lens for cracks holes and similar defects Caution For all instructions in this section In case of using an UPS uninterruptable power supply the terms outlet wall outlet AC wall outlet or power outlet refer ...

Page 341: ...d part On and Off Closed 5 0 5000 Type CF Applied Parts sink leakage mains voltage on applied part On and Off Closed 0 05 50 Values based on IEC 60601 Note Open Grounding is also known as Lift Ground Table 10 11 ISO and Mains Applied limits Probe Type Measurement BF 5 0 mA 5000 μA CF 0 05 mA 50 μA ISO and Mains Applied refers to the sink leakage test where mains supply voltage is applied to the ap...

Page 342: ...60417 5336 e g intraoperative probes for direct cardiac contact isolated ECG connections and e TRAX Needle Sensor so marked with the heart in box with paddle CF symbol Sink Leakage The current resulting from the application of mains voltage to the applied part This test is required for Type BF and CF applied parts 10 6 3 Outlet Test Wiring Arrangement USA Canada Test all outlets in the area for pr...

Page 343: ...ground wire resistance should be less than 0 2 ohms Reference the procedure in the IEC60601 1 1 and or IEC62353 Figure 10 2 Ground Continuity Test 1 Ultrasound System 3 Ohmmeter 2 Ground Pin 4 accessible Metal Parts such as Potential equilibrium connector Monitor housing Probe connector Caution Lacquer is an isolation barrier Measure only on blank accessible metal parts Care and Maintenance Voluso...

Page 344: ... the user or patient Record the highest reading 10 6 5 2 Generic Procedure The test verifies the isolation of the power line from the chassis The testing meter is connected from accessible metal parts of the case to ground Measurements should be made under the test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 11 as applicable Record the highest reading of current 1 Connect the Safety analyzer to...

Page 345: ...uld be recorded from multiple locations for each set of test conditions The actual location of the test probe may vary by system Record all data and keep the record of the results with other hard copies of maintenance data Table 10 14 Typical Data Format for recording Enclosure Chassis Leakage Current Unit under Test Date of Test Test Conditions Measurement Test Point Location System Power Groundi...

Page 346: ... 2 Plug the equipment under test into the receptacle on the panel of the meter 3 Connect the ECG cable to the Voluson E Series system and the patient leads to the analyzer 4 Select the Patient Lead Leakage function on the meter 5 Test opening and closing the ground with the Voluson E Series system on and off Note For more information refer to the safety analyzer s user manual that will be used to ...

Page 347: ...let 2 Plug the equipment under test into the receptacle on the panel of the meter 3 Connect the ECG cable to the Voluson E Series system and the patient leads to the analyzer 4 Select the Patient Lead Leakage function on the meter 5 Test opening and closing the ground with the Voluson E Series system on and off Note For more information refer to the safety analyzer s user manual that will be used ...

Page 348: ...he results with other hard copies of maintenance data 1 Connect the Safety analyzer to an AC wall outlet 2 Plug the equipment under test into the receptacle on the panel of the meter 3 Connect the ECG cable to the Voluson E Series system and the patient leads to the analyzer 4 Select the Patient Lead Leakage function on the meter 5 Test with closed ground with the Voluson E Series system on and of...

Page 349: ...ive Measurements should be made under the test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 11 as applicable for every probe For each combination the probe must be active to find the worst case condition Record all data and keep the record of the results with other hard copies of maintenance data Note Saline water pod should be insulated from floor and earth ground The Saline solution is a mixtu...

Page 350: ...t touch the probe conductive liquid or any part of the system under test while doing the test Caution Equipment damage possibility Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the Voluson E Series system is powered ON Power off the Voluson E Series system allow the stored energy to bleed down and turn the circuit breaker off BEFORE switching the POLARITY switch and or the NEUTRAL switc...

Page 351: ...obe source Leakage Current Unit under Test Date of Test Test Conditions Probe as measured in Saline Bath System Power Grounding PE Limit μA 4C D 11L D RIC5 9 D RM6C off closed 100 off open 500 on closed 100 on open 500 off closed reversed polarity 100 off open reversed polarity 500 on closed reversed polarity 100 on open reversed polarity 500 Note Values in italics font are given as examples only ...

Page 352: ... on the panel of the meter 3 Connect the ultrasound probe to be tested to the Voluson E Series system 4 Immerse the saline probe in the saline solution 5 Immerse the Voluson E Series probe s face imaging area of the probe into the saline solution 6 Select the Patient Lead Leakage function on the meter 7 Test with closed ground with the Voluson E Series system on and off Note For more information r...

Page 353: ...m 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 system If excessive leakage current is slot dependent inspect the system co...

Page 354: ... 8 Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check Contact your GE Service Representative to perform Equipment and Image Quality Checks Care and Maintenance 10 24 Voluson E Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 6 ...

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