Hitachi S12, Instruction Manual

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MN1-5845 Rev. 4
2-2. Name of each parts
The name of each part is shown in Figure 2 and the explanation for each part is listed in Table 1.
Orientation mark
Connector
Ultrasonic radiation part
Cable
Probe tip
Figure 2 Name of each parts
Table 1 Name of each part and its explanation
Name Explanation
Ultrasonic radiation part
Ultrasound is radiated from this part. The electronic
sector transducer is integrated underneath this part.
Orientation mark
The side of the orientation mark corresponds to the side
of the orientation mark on the image.
Probe tip This part is gripped during operation.
Cable
Cable transfers electric input/output signals.
Connector
The connector is the part which is connected to the
ultrasound diagnostic instrument.
Caution
Do not pull, bend, twist, or apply excessive force to the cable.
The probe may malfunction due to cable disconnection.
Do not subject the ultrasonic radiation part to hard impact.
The impact may cause damage to the transducer, and that results in noise or no echo in the image.
In most cases, the ultrasonic radiation part itself is not damaged because the part is made of elastic
material.