3-4 System Preparation
Checking before Power ON
To check the system before the system is turned on:
No.
Check Item
<1>
The temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure shall meet the
requirements of operating conditions. See "2.4.3 Environmental Conditions" for
details.
<2>
There shall be no condensation.
<3>
There shall be no distortion, damage or dirt on the system and peripheral
devices.
If any dirt is found, cleaning shall be performed as defined in section “16 System
Maintenance”.
<4>
There shall be no loose screws on the monitor or control panel.
<5>
There shall be no cable damage (e.g. power cord). Maintaining secure
connections to the system at all times.
<6>
The probes and probe cables shall be free of damage or stains.
<7>
No miscellaneous odds and ends are allowed to be attached or affixed to the
control panel.
<8>
Ensure that all connections are free from damage and remain clear of foreign
object blockages.
There shall be no obstacles around the system and its air vent.
<9>
Probe cleaning and disinfection. (Please refer to “13 Probes and Biopsy” for
details).
<10>
The overall scanning environment and field must be clean.
<11>
The locking mechanism of casters can work normally.
Turning on the Power
To turn on the system:
(1) Press the power button
in the upper left corner on the control panel.
(2) The system enters the work status.
When the battery capacity is sufficient, you can also press the power button
directly to turn on the system.
To check the system after the system is turned on:
No.
Check Item
<1>
There shall be no unusual sounds or smells indicating possible overheating.
<2>
There shall be no persistently displayed system error message.
<3>
There shall be no evident excessive noise, discontinuous, absent or black
artifacts in the B mode image.
<4>
Check if there is abnormal heat on the surface of the probe during an
ultrasound procedure.
<5>
The control panel keys and knobs are fully functional.
