GE Voluson P8, Basic Service Manual

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GE DRAFT V
OLUSON
™ P8/V
OLUSON
™P6
DIRECTION 5775469, R
EVISION
3 DRAFT (J
ULY
19, 2018) B
ASIC
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 2 - Site Preparation 2-3
2-2-2-1 Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 Power Requirements
Power Consumption nominal 900 VA including all on-board peripherals.
2-2-2-2 Inrush Current
Inrush current is not a factor to consider due to the inrush current limiting properties of the power
supplies.
2-2-2-3 Site Circuit Breaker
It is recommended that the branch circuit breaker for the machine be readily accessible.
2-2-2-4 Site Power Outlets
A dedicated AC power outlet must be within reach of the unit without extension cords. Other adequate
outlets for the external peripherals, medical and test equipment needed to support this unit must also
be present within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of the unit. Electrical installation must meet all current local, state, and
national electrical codes.
2-2-2-5 Main Power Plug
The Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 is supplied with a main power plug, as standard. In the event that the
unit arrives without a power plug, or with the wrong plug, contact your GE dealer. When necessary, the
installation engineer will supply the appropriate power plug to meet the applicable local regulations.
Table 2-3 Electrical Specifications for Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6
Voltage Tolerances Current Frequency
100 - 120 VAC ±10% 9.0 ... 7.0 A 50, 60 Hz (±2%)
220 - 240 VAC ±10% 4.0 ... 3.7 A 50, 60 Hz (±2%)
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
POWER OUTAGE MAY OCCUR.
The Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 requires a dedicated single branch circuit. To avoid circuit
overload and possible loss of critical care equipment, make sure you DO NOT have any other
equipment operating on the same circuit.