Ultrasonix SONIX Series, Service Manual

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8.5 TRANSDUCER SERVICING
8.5.1 Introduction
Ultrasound transducers are highly sensitive medical equipment requiring proper care and
cleaning.
There are two possible sources when a client is experiencing image problems:
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transducer
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ultrasound modulo’s transducer MUX board.
8.5.2 Testing the Transducer
1. Ensure the transducer is plugged in to the SONIX and has been selected via the
console PROBE button.
2. Gently slide the edge of any coin along the transducer face to test for a line(s) or
shadow(s) in the image on the LCD display.
3. If there is a problem, unlock the transducer and move it to a different transducer port.
Caution: The 4D transducer can only be inserted in the uppermost transducer
connection port.
4. Repeat Step 2 and check to see if there is still a line/shadow(s) in the image on the
LCD display. If the line/shadow(s) in the image does not disappear, then the transducer
is the problem and the transducer needs to be serviced.
8.5.3 Testing the Transducer Board
1. Unlock and remove the transducer from its current transducer port.
2. Re-attach and lock the transducer into a different transducer port.
Caution: The 4D transducer can only be inserted in the uppermost transducer
connection port.
3. Test the transducer by taking a fresh image. If the line/shadow(s) in the image
disappears, then the transducer board is the problem and the ultrasound modulo rather
than the transducer itself needs to be serviced.
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