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Getting Started 2-9
Figure 2-6 Tip deflection brake operation
To inspect the tip deflection brake
Inspect the tip deflection brake on the transducer after taking it out of the box and before each exam.
1 Confirm that the brake is in the unlocked position.
2 Deflect the tip to the anterior direction.
3 Move the brake to the locked position.
4 Confirm that the tip is locked in the deflected position.
5 Unlock the brake and confirm that the tip straightens easily.
6 Repeat steps 1-5 for the posterior direction.
Scan plane rotation
The scan plane rotation is driven by a motor in the transducer handle and is controlled by buttons on the
handle (see
Figure 2-7 ).
Figure 2-7 Scan plane rotation controls
1 Transducer tip 4 Neutral position marker
2 Tip control in unlocked position (brake off) 5 Wheel position markers
3 Tip control in locked position (brake on)
1 Transducer tip
2 Counterclockwise button (increases angle)
3 Biplane button (rotates angle to orthogonal biplane)
4 Clockwise button (decreases angle)
1
2 4 3