System Preparation 3-3
3.2.3
Powering on the System
CAUTION:
To ensure safe and effective system operation, you must perform daily
maintenance and checks.If the system begins to function improperly
–
immediately stop scanning. If the system continues to function improperly
–
fully shut down the system and contact Mindray Customer Service Department
or sales representative.If you use the system in a persistent improperly
functioning state
– you may harm the patient or damage the equipment.
Checking before Power ON
Check the system before the system is powered on:
No.
Check Item
1
The temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure shall meet the requirements of
operating conditions.
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.
4
There shall be 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.
See Chpater 13 Probes and Biopsy for details of probe cleaning and disinfection.
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.
10
The overall scanning environment and field must be clean.
11
The locking mechanism of casters can work normally.
To check the system after it is turned on
Before getting the system started, check if the system is plugged in
– verify that the system circuit
breaker is at “On”. After the power indicator on the touch panel becomes green, press the power
button to power on the system. The system image appears.
To check the system after the system is turned on:
No.
Check Item
1
There shall no unusual sounds or smells indicating possible overheating.
2
There shall be no persistently displayed system error message.
3
There shall 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.If
you use a probe giving off excessive heat, it may burn the patient.
5
The control panel keys and knobs are fully functional.
6
The touch screen and the main monitor screens display normally depending on the system
modes and image status.
