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DESIGN OF THE SCANNER
Sono Farm mini is built from a few elements:
1.
A case with membrane keyboard and LCD LED display
2.
An ultrasound probe pluggable to a multipin plug
3.
An external battery pack (charging)
4.
A charger for the battery pack; powered by a 110-240V/ 60Hz power grid
1. Construction of the ultrasound scanner
The casing is made of high quality aluminum. Battery pack fastening is placed on the back part of the
device.
On one side of the casing, there is a 12-pin probe connector. The connector is blinded with a special cap
protecting the connector against moisture and dirt when the device is not being used.
The description and place of particular case elements is shown in the following pages of this manual.
Warning!
Although the ultrasound scanner has a solid construction, it should be treated with caution when used
or transported and not being forcefully hit to avoid possible damage. Probe connectors should be
protected from dirtying and wetting.
Applied high quality 5” diagonally LCD monitor with LED highlighting is characterized by very wide angles
of looking, an outstanding contrast, brightness and resolution which together guarantee that the device
displays only a high quality ultrasound image. The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted by the user
in the appropriate position on the menu.
Membrane keyboard. The functions and place of particular buttons in the membrane keyboard together
with their descriptions are shown in the following pages of this manual.
The casing has a four point system of fixing the belt which enables the user to carry the device on their
neck.
The ultrasound scanner is a high-tech device. Miniaturization and independent powering enable the full
mobility and the freedom of action even in the most difficult conditions.
