SonoSite C1.9 PLUS, Service Manual

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Chapter 8: Performance Tests 65
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Performance Tests
8.1 Overview
WARNING:
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Critical Test Function - A failure of the system functions tested in this section
could affect safety or effectiveness of the system adversely. While performing the
steps in this section, verify that the images on the system display and on the
external monitor are acceptable.
• Verify that all controls operate smoothly over their full range and that the system
responds properly.
• To obtain 2D images, SonoSite recommends using the RMI 413A Soft Tissue
Phantom or, the RMI 403 GS Multipurpose Phantom. Any equivalent Phantom
is acceptable.
• To obtain Power Doppler images, SonoSite recommends using the RMI 425
Doppler Phantom or the RMI 1425A Doppler Phantom. Any equivalent
Phantom is acceptable.
• When making penetration measurements on a phantom, apply the phantom
reference value and tolerance to the measurement.
8.2 Test Equipment:
• SonoSite ultrasound system with a C60/5-2 MHz transducer and an L38/10-5
MHz transducer
• RMI 413A Soft Tissue Phantom, RMI 403 GS Multipurpose Phantom, or the
equivalent
• RMI 425 Doppler Phantom, RMI 1425A Doppler Phantom, or the equivalent
• ECG Simulator
• Video Printer
• External Monitor
• Acoustic gel