SonoSite® Mini-Dock User Guide
The SonoSite
®
Mini-Dock provides connections for accessories, peripherals, and the M Series ultrasound systems,
MicroMaxx
®
ultrasound system, or
TITAN
®
high-resolution ultrasound system.
Attaching and removing the mini-dock
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of electrical shock to the patient, do not touch the ungrounded connectors on the back
of the mini-dock while simultaneously touching a patient.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the mini-dock, do not perform high current grounding impedance testing involving
this part. Accessible metal of the mini-dock is not protectively earthed. For an explanation on the
grounding of the mini-dock, see SonoSite Technical Bulletin 003/06 at
www.sonosite.com
.
Select
Support and Service
and then select your system type.
To avoid damaging equipment, remove mini-dock from system prior to transportation.
Attach mini-dock
1
Ensure that the ultrasound system is turned off.
Connecting the system and mini-dock while the power is on may cause the mini-dock to
function improperly.
2
Slide the mini-dock feet under the ultrasound system, and firmly press the mini-dock into the
system connector. The mini-dock is correctly attached when no gap is between the system
and mini-dock.
Note: If at any time the ultrasound system loses connectivity, turn off the system and reattach the mini-
dock and system. Always verify that the mini-dock and system are correctly attached after changing a
transducer. When you change a transducer, the mini-dock may loosen.
Remove mini-dock
1
Grasp the handle on ultrasound system and push back on the release lever.
2
Pull the ultrasound system forward.
Release lever
1
2
