GE H
EALTHCARE
DRAFT
V
OLUSON
E8 / V
OLUSON
E6
D
IRECTION
KTD102576, R
EVISION
7
DRAFT (A
UGUST
23, 2012)
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 4 - Functional Checks
4-29
4-4-10
Probe/Connectors Usage
4-4-10-1
Connecting a probe
1.) Place the probe's carrying case on a stable surface and open the case.
2.) Carefully remove the probe and unwrap the probe cable.
3.) DO NOT allow the probe head to hang free.
Impact to the probe head could result in irreparable damage.
4.) Turn the connector locking handle counterclockwise.
5.) Align the connector with the probe port and carefully push into place.
6.) Turn the connector locking handle clockwise to secure the probe connector.
7.) Open the side door, lay the cable into the intended cable holders and close the door.
So it is free to move, but not resting on the floor.
4-4-10-2
Activating the probe
1.) Press the
PROBE
key to activate the “Probe Select” menu.
2.) Select the appropriate probe by touching the corresponding key.
3.) Upon selection of an “Application”, the programmed user presets appear.
4.) Touching a “Setting” key causes loading of the preset.
The probe is initialized, the Touch Panel shows the main menu (2D mode) and the ultrasound image
appears on the monitor in write mode (real time display).
4-4-10-3
Deactivating the probe
When deactivating the probe, the probe is automatically placed in standby mode (read mode).
1.) Press the
FREEZE
key.
2.) Gently wipe the excess gel from the face of the probe. (Refer to the Basic User Manual of
Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 for complete cleaning instructions.)
3.) Carefully slide the probe around the side of the keyboard, toward the probe holder. Ensure that
the probe is placed gently in the probe holder.
4-4-10-4
Disconnecting the probe
Prior to disconnect a probe freeze the image. It is unnecessary to switch the system off.
1.) Open the side door, remove the cable from the cable holder and close the door.
2.) Turn the probe locking handle counterclockwise. Pull the probe and connector straight out of
the probe port.
3.) Carefully slide the probe and connector away from the probe port and around the right side of
the keyboard. Ensure the cable is free.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
If a probe is disconnected while running (write mode) a software error may occur.
In this case switch the system OFF (perform a reset).
