GE Vivid T9, Vivid T8 Service Manual

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VividTM T9/Vivid T8

Basic Service Manual
Direction Number: 5795591-100 English

Rev. 5

All Material Copyright © 2018-2020 by General Electric Company Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Product Information

This manual is a reference for the Vivid T9/Vivid T8. It applies to all versions of the

203.x.x software for the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 ultrasound system.

GE

Copyright © 2018-2020, General Electric Company.
GE Medical Systems, a General Electric Company, going to
market as GE Healthcare

Manufacturer:

GE Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd.
No. 19, Changjiang Road
Wuxi National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone
214028 Jiangsu China
TEL: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
www.gehealthcare.com

Revision history

Revision History

DATE

REV

Rev. 1 2018/02/06 Initial Release

Rev. 2 2018/08/15 Update software features

Rev. 3 2018/12/27 Update system figures

Rev. 4 2019/12/24 Update system messages

Rev. 5 2020/05/25 Update to correct document error

(YYYY/MM/DD) REASON FOR CHANGE

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List of Effected Pages (LOEP)

REVISION

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Front matter Rev. 5 Chapter 7 Rev. 5

TOC Rev. 5 Chapter 8 Rev. 5

Chapter 1 Rev. 5 Chapter 9 Rev. 5

Chapter 2 Rev. 5 Chapter 10 Rev. 5

Chapter 3 Rev. 5 Index Rev. 5

Chapter 4 Rev. 5 Rear Cover Rev. 5

Chapter 5 Rev. 5

NUMBER CHAPTER NUMBER

REVISION

NUMBER

Please verify that you are using the latest revision of this document. Information
pertaining to this document is maintained on MyWorkshop/ePDM (GE electronic Product
Data Management). If you need to know the latest revision, contact your distributor, local
GE Sales Representative or in the USA call the GE Ultrasound Clinical Answer Center at
1 800 682 5327 or 1 262 524 5698.

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Important precautions

Translation policy

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Damage in transportation

All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If
damage is apparent, write “Damage In Shipment” on ALL copies
of the freight or express bill BEFORE delivery is accepted or
“signed for” by a GE representative or hospital receiving agent.
Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the
carrier immediately upon discovery, or in any event, within 14
days after receipt, and the contents and containers held for
inspection by the carrier. A transportation company will not pay a
claim for damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14
day period.

Certified electrical contractor statement - For USA Only

All electrical Installations that are preliminary to positioning of
the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment shall be
performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections
between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations and testing
shall be performed by qualified GE Healthcare personnel. In
performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its
own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work
on these products will comply with the requirements of the
applicable electrical codes.

The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified
personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of third-party
service companies with equivalent training, or licensed
electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

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Omission and errors

If there are any omissions, errors or suggestions for improving
this documentation, contact the GE Healthcare Global
Documentation Group with specific information listing the
system type, manual title, part number, revision number, page
number and suggestion details.

Mail the

information to:

GE Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd.
No. 19 Changjiang Road
Wuxi National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone
Jiangsu
P.R.China 214028

GE employees should use TrackWise to report service
documentation issues.

These issues will then be in the internal problem reporting tool
and communicated to the writer.

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WARNING

DANGER DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH,

ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND ADJUSTING.

Use all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as gloves,
safety shoes, safety glasses, and kneeling pad, to reduce the
risk of injury.

For a complete review of all safety requirements, refer to
Chapter 1 in the Service Manual.

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Legal notes

Trademarks

Copyrights

The contents of this publication may not be copied or duplicated
in any form, in whole or in part, without prior written permission
of GE Healthcare.

GE Healthcare may revise this publication from time to time
without written notice.

All products and their name brands are trademarks of their
respective holders.

All Material Copyright © 2018-2020 by
General Electric Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Damage in transportation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i-15
Certified electrical contractor statement - For USA Only - - - - - - - - - - - - i-15
Omission and errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i-16
Service Safety Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i-17
Legal notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i-18
Trademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i-18
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

Manual Overview

Contents in this manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Typical users of the Proprietary Service Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4
Vivid T9/Vivid T8 models covered by this manual- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5

Important conventions

Conventions used in book - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6
Standard hazard icons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-8

Product icons
Labels locations
Safety considerations

Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-13
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-13
Human Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-13
Mechanical safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-16
Electrical safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

Dangerous procedure warnings
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
Returning probes and repair parts

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-23

EMC, EMI and ESD

What is EMC? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25
CE Compliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-26

Customer assistance

Contact information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-27
Phone numbers for Customer Assistance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-28
System manufacturer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-28

Table of Contents

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Chapter 2 — Site Preparations

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2

General Ultrasound system requirements

Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Ultrasound system environmental requirements- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Electrical requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6
EMI limitations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9
Probes environmental requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11
Time and manpower requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11

Facility needs

Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-12
Purchaser responsibilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-13
Required facility needs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-14
Desirable features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-15
Minimal floor plan suggestion- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-16
Recommended floor plan suggestion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-17
Suggested floor plan, Ultrasound system, and EchoPAC PC

in same room - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-18

Networking setup requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-18

Environmental Dangers

Patient Vicinity UL60601-1 (USA) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-23
Patient Environment IEC60601-1 and ANSI AAMI ES60601-1 - - - - - - 2-24

Chapter 3 — System Setup

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

Setup reminders

Average setup time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3
Setup warnings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3

Receiving and unpacking the equipment

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
Warnings for receiving and unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
The Tilt indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7
Receiving the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7
Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-12
Packing the Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-16

Packing materials - recycling information
Preparing for setup

Verify customer order - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-18
Physical inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-18
EMI protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-18

Completing the setup

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-19
Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-19
System specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-19

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Electrical specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-21
Connections on the I/O Rear Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-22
Connecting probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-23
Powering the system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-23

System Configuration

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24
Vivid T9/Vivid T8 configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24

Peripherals Installation

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-25
Furnished materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-26
Peripherals Installation Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-28

Connectivity setup

TCP/IP Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-47
Set the Remote Archive’s Network Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-48
Save the New Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-50
Setup connection to a DICOM server - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-51
Export configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-62
Query/Retrieve Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66
Network Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-69
LDAP- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-76

Options Setup

Software Option Installation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-78

Paperwork after setup

Contents in this Section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-80
User’s Manual(s) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-80
Product Locator Installation Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-81

Chapter 4 — General Procedures and Functional Checks

Overview

Purpose of this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Special Equipment required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

General procedures

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3
Power ON/Boot Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5
Power off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-9
LCD Monitor position adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10
Logging on to Vivid T9/Vivid T8 as “ADM” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11
Removable media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12
Archiving and loading presets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-13
Data Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15
Backup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15
Installation and Setup Procedure for Peripherals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15
Purpose of the operator manual(s) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15
Cleaning the Trackball- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-16

Functional checks

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18
Contents in this Section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18

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Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18
Basic Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19
Operator Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19
Touch panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-20
Performance Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-20
2D Mode (B mode) Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-21
M Mode Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-23
Color Mode Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24
Color 2D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24
Color M-Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24
PW/CW Doppler Mode Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-26
Alternative 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-26
Alternative 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-26
Tissue Velocity Imaging (TVI) Checks- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-29
Basic Measurements- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-30
Probe/Connectors Check- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-31
ECG Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-33
Cineloop Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34
Preparation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34
Adjust the Cineloop controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34
Back End Processor checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-35
Operator Panel Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-35
Peripheral checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-35
Turn OFF Power to Vivid T9/Vivid T8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-35
Mechanical Functions Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-36

Power supply test & adjustments

Power Supply Test Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-37
Power Supply Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-37

Application Turnover Check List

Software Configuration Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-38

Site Log

Chapter 5 — Components and Functions (Theory)

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2

Block Diagram and Theory

General Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Top Console- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Block Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4

Power Diagram

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
AC Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6

Service Desktop

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-8

Chapter 6 — Service Adjustments

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

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LCD Monitor adjustments

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3
Monitor Adjustments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

Chapter 7 — Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2

Gathering Trouble Data

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-3
Collect Vital System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-3
Collect a Trouble Image with Logs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-4

Screen Capture

Capturing a screen with P2 Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-5

Service Desktop

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-10
Disruptive mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-11
Color statuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-12
Licenses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-12
Home - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-14

Common Diagnostics

Remote Access - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-34

Troubleshooting

Console Troubleshooting Trees - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-38

Chapter 8 — Replacement Procedures

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2

Warnings and important information

Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3
Returning/shipping probes and repair parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4

Disassembly/Re-assembly

Warning and Caution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-5
Tools needed for servicing Vivid T9/Vivid T8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-6
Overview of Vivid T9/Vivid T8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-7
Internal Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-11
Cleaning the Trackball- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-14
Cleaning the Air Filter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16

Loading the software

Purpose of this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18
Customer provided prerequisite - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18
Data Management - moving all images - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18
Backing up the Patient Archive and System Configurations - - - - - - - - 8-19
Restoring up the Patient Archive and System Configurations - - - - - - - 8-19
Recording important settings and parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-20
Loading the System Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-21
Software Version check out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-28
Option Strings Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-29
Probe Recognition Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-30
Peripheral Device Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-30

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Reinstall DICOM Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-31
Installation Wizard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-32

Chapter 9 — Renewal Parts

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-2

List of Abbreviations
Renewal Parts Lists

AC Power Cord - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-4
Probe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-5
Peripheral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-7
Manuals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-9
CRU List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-10

Chapter 10 — Care and Maintenance

Overview

Contents in this chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

Warnings
Why do maintenance

Periodic maintenance inspections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
Keeping records - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
Quality assurance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5

Maintenance task schedule

How often should maintenance tasks be performed? - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-6

Tools required

Standard GE tool kit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-8
GE-2 tool kit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-10
Special tools, supplies and equipment used for maintenance - - - - - - 10-11

System maintenance

Preliminary checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-12
Functional checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-13
Physical inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-15
Optional Diagnostic Checks- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-16
Probe maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-17

Electrical safety tests

Safety test overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-19
Leakage current limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-21
Outlet test - wiring arrangement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23
Grounding continuity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-24
Chassis leakage current test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-25
Probe leakage current test- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-27

When there's too much leakage current …

AC/DC Fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-30
Chassis Fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-30
Probe Fails- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-31
Peripheral Fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-31
Still Fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-31
New Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-31
ECG Fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-31

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Ultrasound Inspection Forms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-32

Electrical Safety Tests Log

Index

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes important issues related to
safely servicing the Ultrasound system. The service
provider must read and understand all the information
presented here before installing or servicing the units.

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1-1-1 Contents in this chapter

• 1-1 ‘Overview’ on page 1-2

• 1-2 ‘Manual Overview’ on page 1-3

• 1-3 ‘Important conventions’ on page 1-6

• 1-4 ‘Product icons’ on page 1-10

• 1-5 ‘Labels locations’ on page 1-11

• 1-6 ‘Safety considerations’ on page 1-13

• 1-7 ‘Dangerous procedure warnings’ on page 1-21

• 1-8 ‘Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements’ on page 1-22

• 1-9 ‘Returning probes and repair parts’ on page 1-23

• 1-10 ‘EMC, EMI and ESD’ on page 1-25

• 1-11 ‘Customer assistance’ on page 1-27

1-1 Overview

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This manual provides installation and service information for the
Vivid T9/Vivid T8 Ultrasound system. It is divided in ten chapters
as shown below.

1-2-1 Contents in this manual

The manual is divided into ten chapters.

In the beginning of the manual, before chapter 1, you will find
the Revision overview, the Important precautions including

Translation policy, Damage in transportation, Certified electrical
contractor statement, Omission & errors, Service safety
considerations and Legal notes, and the Table of Contents
(TOC).

Manual Overview

1-2 Manual Overview

Chapter
number

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

An Index has been included after Chapter 10.

Table 1-1: Contents in this manual

Chapter title Description

Introduction Contains a content summary and warnings.

Site preparations Contains pre-setup requirements for the

Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

System Setup Contains setup procedure with procedure

checklist for the system.

General Procedures
and Functional
Checks

Components and
Functions (Theory)

Service Adjustments Contains instructions on how to make any

Contains functional checks that must be
performed as part of the installation, or as
required during servicing and periodic
maintenance.

Contains block diagrams and functional
explanations of the electronics.

available adjustments to the Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

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Table 1-1: Contents in this manual (Continued)

Chapter

Chapter title Description

number

7.

8.

9.

Diagnostics/
Troubleshooting

Replacement
procedures

Provides procedures for running diagnostic or
related routines for the Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

Provides disassembly procedures and
reassembly procedures for all changeable FRU.

Renewal Parts Contains a complete list of replacement parts for

Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

10.

Care & Maintenance Provides periodic maintenance procedures for

Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

N/A

Index A quick way to the topic you’re looking for.

1-2-2 Typical users of the Proprietary Service Manual

• GEHC Service Personnel (setup, maintenance, etc.)

• GEHC Online Center Personnel

• Licensed Hospital’s Service Providers

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Manual Overview

1-2-3 Vivid T9/Vivid T8 models covered by this manual

Table 1-2: Vivid T9/Vivid T8 Model Designations

Model Number Description System SW

H48022BA

H48022BB

H48022BC

H48022BD

NOTE: When not otherwise specified, the contents of this manual

English version Vivid T8 R3 system with battery 203.x.x

English version Vivid T8 R3 system without battery 203.x.x

English version Vivid T9 system with battery 203.x.x

English version Vivid T9 system without battery 203.x.x

applies to all Vivid T9/Vivid T8 models.

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1-3 Important conventions

1-3-1 Conventions used in book

Important conventions, used in this document, are described
next.

1-3-1-1 Model designations

This manual covers the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 Ultrasound systems
listed in:

1-2-3 ‘Vivid T9/Vivid T8 models covered by this manual’ on

page 1-5.

1-3-1-2 Icons

Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they will reinforce the
printed message. The icons, labels, and conventions used on
the product and in the service information are described in this
chapter.

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1-3-1-3 Safety precaution messages

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on
the equipment and in the service information. The different
levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the
precautionary message. Known or potential hazards to
personnel are labeled in one of three ways:

• DANGER

• WARNING

• CAUTION

Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will
cause severe personal injury or death if the instructions are
ignored.

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can
cause severe personal injury and property damage if
instructions are ignored.

Important conventions

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or
can cause minor personal injury and property damage if
instructions are ignored. Equipment damage possible.

NOTE: Notes are used to provide important information about an item

or a procedure.

NOTE: Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note

can often save you time or effort.

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1-3-2 Standard hazard icons

Important information will always be preceded by either the
exclamation point (!) contained within a triangle, or the symbols
for “Danger”, “Warning” or “Caution”, as seen throughout this
chapter. In addition to text, several different graphical icons
(symbols) may be used to make you aware of specific types of
hazards that could possibly cause harm. Even if a symbol isn’t
used in this manual, it may be included for your reference.

Table 1-3: Standard hazard icons

ELECTRICAL

MECHANICAL

RADIATION

LASER

HEAT

PINCH

NOTE: Even if a symbol isn’t used on the product or in this manual, it

may be included for your reference.

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Important conventions

1-3-2-1 Standard Icons that indicate that a special procedure is to be used

Some others icons make you aware of specific procedures that
should be followed.

Table 1-4: Standard Icons that indicates that a special procedure is to be used

Avoid Static Electricity Tag and Lock Out Wear Eye Protection

Hand Protection Foot Protection Wear Eye Protection

Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note
can often save you time or effort.

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1-4 Product icons

It is important to refer to the current revision of the Ultrasound
system’s User Manual for a full list of product labels prior to
servicing the system.

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Labels locations

1-5 Labels locations

It is important to refer to the current revision of the Ultrasound
system’s User Manual for a full list of product labels prior to
servicing the system.

Vivid T9/Vivid T8 labels are provided in English.

The labels are at the back of the system. The label content may
be different for different regions. Please refer to the labels on the
system for the actual content.

Figure 1-1. Rating Plate Location

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Label/Icon Purpose/Meaning Location

Table 1-5: Label Icons

Every system has a unique marking for
identification, the Unique Device Identification
(UDI) Label. The UDI label consists of a series of
alpha-numeric characters and barcode which
uniquely identify the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 system as
a medical device manufactured by General
Electric. Scan or enter the UDI information into the
patient health record as required by
country-specific laws.

Serial Number.

Rating plate

Rating plate

NOTE: If the new label is needed during the service activities, please

click “Ask an Expert“ to submit the case in the support central:
http://supportcentral.ge.com/products/sup_products.asp?prod_
id=44177.

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1-6 Safety considerations

DANGER

WARNING

1-6-1 Contents in this section

• 1-6-2 ‘Introduction’ on page 1-13

• 1-6-3 ‘Human Safety’ on page 1-13

• 1-6-4 ‘Mechanical safety’ on page 1-16

• 1-6-5 ‘Electrical safety’ on page 1-19

1-6-2 Introduction

The following safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of
design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.

Safety considerations

1-6-3 Human Safety

• Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.

• Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel
only.

Only personnel who have participated in a Vivid T9/Vivid T8
Training Seminar are authorized to service the equipment.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING
DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING
AND ADJUSTING.

If the covers are removed from an operating Vivid T9/Vivid T8,
some metal surfaces may be warm enough to pose a potential
heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

1-6-3 Human Safety(continued)

Because of the limited access to cabinets and equipment in the
field, placing people in awkward positions, GE has limited the
lifting weight for one person in the field to 16 KG (35 LBS).
Anything over 16 KG (35 LBS) requires 2 people.

Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Vivid T9/
Vivid T8.

Attempts to move the Ultrasound system considerable
distances or on an incline by one person could result in injury
or damage or both.

Explosion Warning

DO NOT operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.

DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, ONLY
install GE approved parts. DO NOT perform any unauthorized
modification of the equipment.

Ensure that the Ultrasound system is turned off and unplugged

Wait for at least 20 seconds for capacitors to discharge as
there are no test points to verify isolation. The amber light on
the OP panel ON/OFF button will turn off.

Ultrasound system components may be energized. Always
refer to the Ultrasound system's Proprietary Service Manual for
LOTO warnings and cautions.

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1-6-3 Human Safety(continued)

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Risk of electrical shock, Ultrasound system must be turned off
and disconnected from power source. Cord must be controlled
at all times.

Wait for at least 20 seconds for capacitors to discharge as
there are no test points to verify isolation. The amber light on
the OP panel on/off button will turn off.

Ultrasound System components may be energized. Always
refer to the Ultrasound system's Proprietary Service Manual for
LOTO warnings and cautions.

Use all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as gloves,
safety shoes, safety glasses, and kneeling pad, to reduce the
risk of injury.

Beware of possible sharp edges on all mechanical parts. If
sharp edges are encountered, the appropriate PPE should be
used to reduce the risk of injury.

Safety considerations

Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical
MSDS.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

1-6-4 Mechanical safety

While the software install procedure is designed to preserve
data, you should save any patient data, images, system setups
to removable media or hardcopy before doing a software
upgrade.

Ultrasound probes are highly sensitive medical instruments
that can easily be damaged by improper handling. Use care
when handling and protect from damage when not in use. Do
NOT use a damaged or defective probe. Failure to follow these
precautions can result in serious injury and equipment
damage.

Never use a probe that has fallen to the floor. Even if it looks
OK, it may be damaged.

When the Ultrasound system is raised for a repair or moved
along any incline, use extreme caution since it may become
unstable and tip over.

Take extra care when moving the system.

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 weighs approximately 72 kg (159 lbs) or
more, depending on installed peripherals, when ready for use.
To avoid possible injury and equipment damage when
transporting from one area of use to another:

• Be sure the pathway is clear.

• Limit movement to a slow careful walk.

• Use two or more persons to move the equipment on
inclines or long distance.

Before you move or transport the Ultrasound system, make
sure to lock the LCD monitor arm firmly and flip down the
monitor to prevent damage to the Ultrasound system.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

To avoid injury when you move the LCD monitor and the
monitor arm, do not put your finger, hand, or object on the joint
of the monitor or the monitor arm.

Ensure that nobody touches the console arm when moving the
operator panel.

Do not move the Ultrasound system if the Operator Panel is in
unlocked position.

Do not transport Vivid T9/Vivid T8 in a vehicle without locking
the casters (wheels) and securing it as described in chapter 4.

Safety considerations

Use protective glasses during drilling, filing smooth surfaces,
and during all other work where eyes need protection.

Use safety shoes when doing work where there is any chance
of foot injury.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

1-6-4 Mechanical safety(continued)

Use protective gloves when working with sharp edges or when
directed to wear PPE during a removal/replacement procedure.

Be careful not to pinch any of the cables.

NOTE: Special care should be taken when transporting the Ultrasound

system in a vehicle:

• Before transporting, place the system in its special storage
case.

• Lock the wheels (brake)

• Ensure that the system is firmly secured while inside the
vehicle.

• Secure system with straps or as directed otherwise to
prevent motion during transport.

• Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid
unpaved roads, excessive speeds, and erratic stops or
starts.

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1-6-5 Electrical safety

WARNING

1-6-5-1 Safe practices

Follow these guidelines to minimize shock hazards whenever
you are using the Ultrasound system:

• To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis must be

• The Ultrasound system is equipped with a three-conductor

• The power outlet used for this equipment should not be

• Both the system power cable and the power connector must

Connecting a Vivid T9/Vivid T8 to the wrong voltage level will
most likely destroy it.

Safety considerations

connected to an electrical ground.

AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety ground.

shared with other types of equipment.

meet international electrical standards.

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1-6-5-2 Probes

Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the
Ultrasound system:

• Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or
degradation to the:

• housing

• cable strain relief

• lens

• seal

• connector pins

• locking mechanism

• Do not use a damaged or defective probe.

• Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any
liquid.

• The system has more than one type of probe port. Use the
appropriate probe port designed for the probe you are
connecting.

1-6-5-3 Peripherals

Refer to the Patient Safety Environment section of the User’s
Manual for peripheral isolation information.

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Dangerous procedure warnings

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

1-7 Dangerous procedure warnings

Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially
dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions
contained in the warnings must be followed.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING
DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING
AND ADJUSTING.

If the covers are removed from an operating Vivid T9/Vivid T8,
some metal surfaces may be warm enough to pose a potential
heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.

Explosion Warning

DO NOT operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.

DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, ONLY
install GE approved parts. DO NOT perform any unauthorized
modification of the equipment.

SHUT DOWN FORCEDLY OR PLUG IN/OUT ACDC
INVALID MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGE OF SYSTEM
FILES.

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1-8 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

requirements

Follow Lockout/Tagout requirements by ensuring you are in total
control of the AC power plug at all times during the service
process.

To apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):

1. Plan and prepare for shutdown.

2. Shutdown the equipment.

3. Isolate the equipment.

4. Remove/disconnect the battery, if present.

5. Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices.

6. Control all stored and residual energy.

7. Verify isolation.

All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is relieved.

Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T9/Vivid T8.

When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is
exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts:

1. Follow LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedures.

2. Turn off the breaker.

3. Unplug the Ultrasound system.

4. Maintain control of the Ultrasound system power plug.

5. Wait for at least 30 seconds for capacitors to discharge as
there are no test points to verify isolation.

6. Remove/disconnect the battery, if present.

Ultrasound System components may be energized.

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1-9 Returning probes and repair

1-9-1 Overview

Returning probes and repair parts

parts

Equipment being returned must be clean and free of blood and
other infectious substances. GE Healthcare policy states that
body fluids must be properly removed from any part or
equipment prior to shipment. GE Healthcare employees, as well
as customers, are responsible for ensuring that parts/equipment
have been properly decontaminated prior to shipment. Under no
circumstance should a part or equipment with visible body fluids
be taken or shipped from a clinic or site (for example, body coils
or an ultrasound probe).

The purpose of the regulation is to protect employees in the
transportation industry, as well as the people who will receive or
open this package.

NOTE: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that

“items that were saturated and/or dripping with human blood
that are now caked with dried blood; or which were used or
intended for use in patient care” are “regulated medical waste”
for transportation purposes and must be transported as a
hazardous material.

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1-9-1 Overview(continued)

NOTE: The USER/SERVICE staff should dispose of all the waste

properly, per federal, state, and local waste disposal regulations.

The Ultrasound system is not meant to be used for long-term
storage of patient data or images. The user is responsible for the
data on the system and a regular backup is highly
recommended.

If the system is sent for repair, please ensure that any patient
information is backed up and erased from the system before
shipping. It is always possible during system failure and repair to
lose patient data. GE is not responsible for the loss of this data.

If PHI (Patient Healthcare Information) data needs to be sent to
GE employees for service purposes, GE will ascertain
agreement from the customer. Patient information shall only be
transferred by approved service processes, tools and devices
restricting access, protecting or encrypting data where required,
and providing traceability in the form of paper or electronic
documents at each stage of the procedure while maintaining
compliance with cross-border restrictions of patient information
transfers.

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1-10-1 What is EMC?

Electromagnetic compatibility describes a level of performance
of a device within its electromagnetic environment. This
environment consists of the device itself and its surroundings
including other equipment, power sources and persons with
which the device must interface. Inadequate compatibility results
when a susceptible device fails to perform as intended due
interference from its environment or when the device produces
unacceptable levels of emission to its environment. This
interference is often referred to as radio–frequency or
electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI) and can be radiated
through space or conducted over interconnecting power of
signal cables. In addition to electromagnetic energy, EMC also
includes possible effects from electrical fields, magnetic fields,
electrostatic discharge and disturbances in the electrical power
supply.

EMC, EMI and ESD

1-10 EMC, EMI and ESD

1-10-2 CE Compliance

Vivid T9/Vivid T8 conforms to all applicable conducted and
radiated emission limits and to immunity from electrostatic
discharge, radiated and conducted RF fields, magnetic fields
and power line transient requirements.

For applicable standards, refer to the Safety Chapter of the
Ultrasound system User’s Manual.

NOTE: For CE Compliance, it is critical that all covers, screws,

shielding, gaskets, mesh, clamps, are in good condition,
installed tightly without skew or stress. Proper installation
following all comments noted in this service manual is required
in order to achieve full EMC performance.

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WARNING

1-10-3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention

DO NOT touch any boards with integrated circuits prior to
taking the necessary ESD precautions.

Always connect yourself, via an arm-wrist strap, to the advised
ESD connection point located on the rear of the Ultrasound
system (near the power connector).

Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive
equipment.

Risk of electrical shock, Ultrasound system must be turned off.
Avoid all contact with electrical contacts, conductors and
components. Always use non-conductive handles designed for
the removal and replacement of ESD sensitive parts. All parts
that have the potential for storing energy must be discharged or
isolated before making contact.

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1-11 Customer assistance

1-11-1 Contact information

If this equipment does not work as indicated in this service
manual or in the user manual, or if you require additional
assistance, please contact the local distributor or appropriate
support resource, as listed below.

Before you call, identify the following information, and acquire
image (Alt+D) to send to the Customer Care team:

1. System ID serial number.

2. Software version.

3. Date and time of occurrence.

4. Sequence of events leading to issue.

5. Is the issue repeatable?

6. Imaging mode, probe, preset/application.

7. Media brand, speed, capacity, type.

8. Save secondary image capture, cine loop.

Customer assistance

NOTE: Restart the application before resuming clinical scanning.

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1-11-2 Phone numbers for Customer Assistance

Table 1-6: Phone numbers for Customer Assistance

LOCATION PHONE NUMBER

USA
GE Healthcare - GE Medical Systems
Ultrasound Service Engineering
9900 Innovation Drive
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Canada Phone: [phone]

Latin America Service

Europe (OLC-EMEA)
GE Ultraschall Deutschland Gmbh & Co. KG
Beethovenstraße 239
Postfach 11 05 60, D-42655 Solingen
Germany

Online Services Ultrasound Asia Phone:

Service: On-site 1-800-437-1171

Service Parts 1-800-558-2040

Application Support 1-800-682-5327 or

1-262-524-5698

Application Support

OLC - EMEA
Phone:

Fax: [phone]

• Australia

• China

• India

• Japan

• Korea

• Singapore

1-800-321-7937
1-262-524-5698

[phone] - 652
[phone]

+(61) 1-800-647-855
+(86) 800-810-8188
+(91) 1800-425-8025
+(81) 42-648-2940
+(82) 2620 13585
+(95) 6277-3444

1-11-3 System manufacturer

Table 1-7: System manufacturer

MANUFACTURER PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER

GE Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd.
No. 19, Changjiang Road
Wuxi National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone
214028 Jiangsu China

[phone] [phone]

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1-11-4 Authorized Representative

Table 1-8: Authorized Representative

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

The location of the CE marking is shown in the Safety chapter of the User
manual.

GE Medical Systems SCS
283 rue de la Minière 78530 BUC, France

Customer assistance

TELEPHONE / FAX

NUMBER

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Chapter 2

Site Preparations

This chapter provides the information required to plan
and prepare for the setup of an Ultrasound system.
Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical
needs to be met by the purchaser of the units.

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2-1-1 Contents in this chapter

• 2-1‘Overview’ on page 2-2

• 2-2‘General Ultrasound system requirements’ on page 2-3

• 2-3‘Facility needs’ on page 2-12

• 2-4‘Environmental Dangers’ on page 2-23

2-1 Overview

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2-2 General Ultrasound system

CAUTION

2-2-1 Contents in this section

• 2-2-2‘Ultrasound system environmental requirements’ on

page 2-3

• 2-2-3‘Electrical requirements’ on page 2-6

• 2-2-4‘EMI limitations’ on page 2-9

• 2-2-5‘Probes environmental requirements’ on page 2-11

• 2-2-6‘Time and manpower requirements’ on page 2-11

General Ultrasound system requirements

requirements

2-2-2 Ultrasound system environmental requirements

2-2-2-1 If the Ultrasound system is very cold or hot

When unpacking the Ultrasound system, allow the temperature
of the Ultrasound system to stabilize before powering up. The
following table describes guidelines for reaching operational
temperatures from storage or transport temperatures.

If the Ultrasound system is very cold or hot, do not turn on its
power until it has had a chance to acclimate to its operating
environment.

Table 2-1: System Acclimation Time Chart

Degree C -4.5 -2 0.5 3 40 42.5 45 47.5 50 55 60

Degree F 23.9 28.4 32.9 37.4 104 108.5 113 117.5 122 131 140

hours

3

2

1

0 0 1 23 468

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CAUTION

2-2-2-2 Environmental specifications for Ultrasound system

The system should be operated, stored, or transported within
the parameters outlined below. Either its operational
environment must be constantly maintained or the unit must be
turned off.

Table 2-2: System Environmental Requirements

Operational Storage Transport (<16hrs.)

Temperature 3° - 40°C

38° - 104°F

Humidity 30 - 80%

non-condensing

Pressure 700 - 1060hPa 700 - 1060hPa 700 - 1060hPa

Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the
normal operation temperature range.

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 system and probe connector is not
waterproof. Do not expose the device to water or any kind of
liquid.

-5° - 50°C

23° - 122°F

10 - 90%
non-condensing

-5° - 50°C

23° - 122°F

10 - 90%
non-condensing

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2-2-2-3 Cooling

NOTE: Each person in the room places an additional 300 BTU/h

2-2-2-4 Lighting

General Ultrasound system requirements

The cooling requirement for a console Ultrasound system with
monitor and on board peripherals, is up to 3800 BTU/h. This
figure does not include cooling needed for lights, people, or
other equipment in the room.

demand on the cooling system.

Bright light is needed for Ultrasound system installation, updates
and repairs. However, operator and patient comfort may be
optimized if the room light is subdued and indirect. Therefore a
combination lighting system (dim/bright) is recommended. Keep
in mind that lighting controls and dimmers can be a source of
EMI which could degrade image quality. These controls should
be selected to minimize possible interference.

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2-2-3 Electrical requirements

2-2-3-1 General requirements

NOTE: GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the

proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated
power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the
Ultrasound system.

Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live

The dedicated line shall consist of one phase, a neutral (not
shared with any other circuit), and a full size ground wire from
the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.

Sites with a mains power system without a defined Neutral

The dedicated line shall consist of one phase (two lines), not
shared with any other circuit, and a full size ground wire from the
distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.

NOTE: Please note that image artifacts can occur, if at any time within

the facility, the ground from the main facility's incoming power
source to the Ultrasound system is only a conduit.

2-2-3-2 Electrical requirements for the Ultrasound system

In the table below, the electrical specifications for the Ultrasound
system includes monitor and on board peripherals.

Table 2-3: Electrical Specifications for Vivid T9/Vivid T8 system

Vol tag e

100-240 VAC ±10% Max. 300VA 50/ 60HZ

To le r an c e Power Consumption Frequency

:

:

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2-2-3-3 Site circuit breaker

CAUTION

CAUTION

Power outage may occur. The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 requires a
dedicated single branch circuit. To avoid circuit overload and
possible loss of critical care equipment, make sure you do not
have any other equipment operating on the same circuit.

It is recommended that the branch circuit breaker for the
Ultrasound system be readily accessible.

POWER OUTAGE MAY OCCURE.

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 requires a dedicated single branch
circuit. To avoid circuit overload and possible loss of critical
care equipment, make sure you DO NOT have any other
equipment operating on the same circuit.

2-2-3-4 Site power outlets

General Ultrasound system requirements

A dedicated AC power outlet must be within reach of the
Ultrasound system without extension cords. Other outlets
adequate for the external peripherals, medical and test
equipment needed to support this Ultrasound system must also
be present within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of the Ultrasound system.
Electrical installation must meet all current local, state, and
national electrical codes.

2-2-3-5 Unit power plug

If the Ultrasound system arrives without a power plug, or with
the wrong plug, you must contact your GE dealer or the
installation engineer must supply what is locally required.

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2-2-3-6 Power stability requirement

Table 2-4: Power stability requirement

IEC 61000-4-11
Voltage dips, short
interruptions and
voltage variations on
mains supply

< 5%T (> 95% dip) for

0.5 cycle;

40%T (60% dip) for 5
cycles;

70%T (30 dip) for 25
cycles;

< 5%T (>95% dip) for 5
sec

< 5%T (> 95% dip) for

0.5 cycle;

40%T (60% dip) for 5
cycles;

70%T (30 dip) for 25
cycles;

< 5%T (>95% dip) for 5
sec

Mains power
quality should be
that of a typical
commercial or
hospital
environment.

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2-2-4 EMI limitations

Ultrasound systems are susceptible to Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) from radio frequencies, magnetic fields, and
transients in the air or wiring. They also generate EMI. The
Ultrasound system complies with limits as stated on the EMC
label. However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

Possible EMI sources should be identified before the Ultrasound
system is installed.

Electrical and electronic equipment may produce EMI
unintentionally as the result of a defect. Some of these sources
include:

• medical lasers

• scanners

• cauterizing guns

• computers

• monitors

• fans

• gel warmers

• microwave ovens

• light dimmers

• mobile phones

• in-house wireless phones (DECT phones)

• wireless computer keyboard and mouse

• air conditioning system

• High Frequency (HF) surgery equipment

• general AC/DC adapters

General Ultrasound system requirements

The presence of a broadcast station or broadcast van may also
cause interference.

See: 2-2-4-1‘EMI prevention/abatement’ on page 2-10 for EMI
prevention tips.

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2-2-4-1 EMI prevention/abatement

Table 2-5: EMI prevention/abatement

EMI RULE DETAILS

Be aware of Radio
Frequency sources

Ground the
Ultrasound system

Replace all screws,
Radio Frequency
gaskets, covers,
cores

Replace broken
Radio Frequency
gaskets

Do not place labels
where Radio
Frequency gaskets
touch metal

Use GE specified
harnesses and
peripherals

Take care with
cellular phones

Properly route
peripheral cables

• Keep the Ultrasound system at least 5 meters (15 feet) away from other EMI
sources.

• Special shielding may be required to eliminate interference problems caused by
high frequency, high powered radio or video broadcast signals.

Poor grounding is the most likely reason an Ultrasound system will have noisy
images. Check grounding of the power cord and power outlet.

• After you finish repairing or updating the Ultrasound system, replace all covers
and tighten all screws.

• Any cable with an external connection requires a magnet wrap at each end.

• Install all covers. Loose or missing covers or Radio Frequency gaskets allow
radio frequencies to interfere with the ultrasound signals.

If more than 20% or a pair of the fingers on an Radio Frequency gasket are
broken, replace the gasket. Do not turn on the Ultrasound system until any loose
metallic part is removed.

Where applicable, never place a label where Radio Frequency gaskets meet the
Ultrasound system. Otherwise, the gap created will permit Radio Frequency
leakage. Or, if a label has been found in such a position, move the label.

The interconnect cables are grounded and require ferrite beads and other
shielding. Also, cable length, material, and routing are all important; do not change
from what is specified.

Cellular phones may transmit a 5 V/m signal; that could cause image artifacts.

Where applicable, do not allow cables to lie across the top of the Card Rack or
hang out of the peripheral bays. Loop the excess length for peripheral cables
inside the peripheral bays. Attach the monitor cables to the frame.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

2-2-5 Probes environmental requirements

2-2-5-1 Operation, storage and transport temperatures for probes

Probes should be operated, stored, or transported within the
parameters outlined below.

Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the
normal operation temperature range.

Table 2-6: Probe Environmental Requirements

Operational Storage Transport

Temperature 3° - 40° C

38° - 104° F

Humidity 30- 80%

non-condensing

Pressure 700 - 1060hPa 700 - 1060hPa 700 - 1060hPa

-5° - 50° C
23° - 122° F

10 - 90%
non-condensing

-5° - 50° C
23° - 122° F

10 - 90%
non-condensing

Check the room temperature before you use the probe.

Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the
normal operation temperature range.

NOTE: Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-3 to determine the needed

settlement time.

2-2-6 Time and manpower requirements

Site preparation takes time. Begin site preparation checks as
soon as possible, if possible, six weeks before delivery, to allow
enough time to make any changes.

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2-3-1 Contents in this section

• 2-3-2‘Purchaser responsibilities’ on page 2-13

• 2-3-3‘Required facility needs’ on page 2-14

• 2-3-4‘Desirable features’ on page 2-15

• 2-3-5‘Minimal floor plan suggestion’ on page 2-16

• 2-3-6‘Recommended floor plan suggestion’ on page 2-17

• 2-3-7‘Suggested floor plan, Ultrasound system, and

EchoPAC PC in same room’ on page 2-18

• 2-3-8‘Networking setup requirements’ on page 2-18

2-3 Facility needs

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2-3-2 Purchaser responsibilities

The work and materials needed to prepare the site is the
responsibility of the purchaser. Delay, confusion, and waste of
manpower can be avoided by completing pre-installation work
before delivery. Purchaser responsibility includes:

• Procuring the materials required

• Completing the preparations before delivery of the
Ultrasound system

• Paying the costs for any alterations and modifications not
specifically provided in the sales contract

NOTE: All electrical installations that are preliminary to the positioning

of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment must be
performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections
between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing
must also be performed by qualified personnel. The products
involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are
highly sophisticated and special engineering competence is
required. All electrical work on these products must comply with
the requirements of applicable electrical codes. The purchaser
of GE equipment must only utilize qualified personnel to perform
electrical servicing on the equipment.

Facility needs

The desire to use a non–listed or customer provided product or
to place an approved product further from the Ultrasound
system than the interface kit allows, presents challenges to the
installation team. To avoid delays during installation, such
variances should be made known to the individuals or group
performing the installation at the earliest possible date
(preferably prior to the purchase).

The ultrasound suite must be clean prior to delivery of the
Ultrasound system. Carpet is not recommended because it
collects dust and creates static. Potential sources of EMI
(electromagnetic interference) should also be investigated
before delivery. Dirt, static, and EMI can negatively impact
Ultrasound system reliability.

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2-3-3 Required facility needs

NOTE: GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the

proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated
power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the
Ultrasound system.

Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live

The dedicated line shall consist of one phase, a neutral (not
shared with any other circuit), and a full size ground wire from
the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.

Sites with a mains power system without a defined Neutral

The dedicated line shall consist of one phase (two lines), not
shared with any other circuit, and a full size ground wire from the
distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.

:

:

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2-3-3 Required facility needs(continued)

NOTE: Please note that image artifacts can occur, if at any time within

the facility, the ground from the main facility's incoming power
source to the Ultrasound unit is only a conduit.

• Dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate
amperage meeting all local and national codes which is
located less than 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the unit’s proposed
location

• Door opening is at least 76 cm (30 in) wide

• Proposed location for unit is at least 0.5m (1.5 ft.) from the
wall for cooling

• Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within
2 m (6.5 ft.) of each other with peripheral within 1 m of the
unit to connect cables.

• Power outlets for other medical equipment.

• Power outlets for test equipment within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of
Ultrasound system.

• Clean and protected space to store probes (in their cases or
on a rack)

• Material to safely clean probes (done with a plastic
container, never metal)

Facility needs

For the amperage requirements, see: 2-2-3‘Electrical

requirements’ on page 2-6.

2-3-4 Desirable features

• Door is at least 92 cm (3 ft.) wide

• Circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily
accessible

• Sink with hot and cold water

• Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe
sheaths

• Emergency oxygen supply

• Storage for linens and equipment

• Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room

• Dual level lighting (bright and dim)

• Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and
proprietary manuals

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1

3

11

6

13

8

10

5

7

9

12

14

2

2-3-5 Minimal floor plan suggestion

CSI 8x10

Scale:
Each square equals one square
foot (app. 31 x 31 cm)

1. Door – at least 762 mm (30
inches)

2. Film Viewer

3. Counter Top, Sink with hot
and cold water and Supplies
Storage

4. Linen Supply

5. Probes/Supplies

6. Examination Table – 1930 x
610 mm (76 x 24 inches)

7. Footswitch

8. Stool

9. Ultrasound system

10. External Peripherals

11. Dedicated Power Outlet ­Circuit Breaker protected and
easily accessible

12. Network Interface

13. 457 mm (18 inches) distance
of Ultrasound system from
wall or objects

14. GE Cabinet for Software and
Manuals

Figure 2-1. Minimal floor plan, 2.5 m x 3 m (8 by 10 foot)

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2-3-6 Recommended floor plan suggestion

CSI 14x17

Facility needs

10

11

12

15

9

2

3

4

5

13 14

16

8

7

1

17

6

18

Scale: Each square equals one square foot (app. 31 x 31 cm)

1. Secretaries or Doctors Desk

2. File Cabinet

3. Film Viewer

4. Counter Top

5. Counter Top and Sink with
hot and cold water

6. Overhead Lights Dimmer ­Dual Level Lighting (bright
and dim)

7. Emergency Oxygen

8. Suction Line

9. Ultrasound system

10. Dedicated Power Outlet ­Circuit Breaker protected and
easily accessible

11. Network Interface

12. 457 mm (18 inches) distance
of Ultrasound system from
wall or objects

13. Stool

14. Footswitch

15. Storage for Linens and
Equipment

16. Examination Table – 1930 x
610 mm (76 x 24 inches)

17. Lavatory and Dressing Room

18. Door – at least 762 mm (30
inches)

Figure 2-2. A 14 by 17 foot recommended floor plan

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2-3-7 Suggested floor plan, Ultrasound system, and EchoPAC PC in

same room

1. EchoPAC PC workstation
parts

2. UPS

3. Ethernet network wall outlet

4. 3x mains power outlets

5. Hot and Cold water

6. Dedicated mains power out­let

7. Ethernet network wall outlet

Figure 2-3. Suggested Room with EchoPAC PC workstation and Ultrasound Scanner

2-3-8 Networking setup requirements

2-3-8-1 Stand alone Ultrasound system (without network connection)

None.

2-3-8-2 Scanner connected to hospital’s network

Supported networks:

100/1000 Mbit Ethernet/DICOM network (option)

2-3-8-3 InSite requirements

InSite requires an Ethernet connection via:

• 100/1000 Mbit Interface

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2-3-8-4 Purpose of the DICOM network function

DICOM services provide the operator with clinically useful
features for moving images and patient information over a
hospital network.

Examples of DICOM services include the transfer of images to
workstations for viewing or transferring images to remote
printers.

As an added benefit, transferring images in this manner frees up
the on-board monitor and peripherals, enabling viewing to be
done while scanning continues.

With DICOM, images can be archived, stored, and retrieved
faster, easier, and at a lower cost.

Facility needs

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2-3-8-5 DICOM option setup requirements

To configure the Ultrasound system to work with other network
connections, the site’s network administrator must provide
information to complete the form “Worksheet for DICOM
Network Information”. Ensure that there are no spaces in any
field of the form.

See:

Entries must include:

• A host name, local port number, AE Title, IP address and
Net Mask for the Ultrasound system.

• The IP addresses for the default gateway and other routers
at the site for ROUTING INFORMATION.

• The host name, IP address, port and AE Title for each
device the site wants connected to the Ultrasound system
for DICOM APPLICATION INFORMATION. A field for the
make (manufacturer) and the revision of the device, is also
included. This information may be useful for error solving.

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2-3-8-5 DICOM option setup requirements(continued)

Facility needs

Figure 2-4. Worksheet for DICOM Network Information

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2-0-0-1 Installation Pre Checklist

Figure 2-5. Connectivity Installation Worksheet

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Environmental Dangers

2-4 Environmental Dangers

Commercial devices such as laser cameras, printers, VCRs and external monitors,
usually exceed allowable leakage current limits and, when plugged into separate AC
outlets, are in violation of patient safety standards. Suitable electrical isolation of such
external AC outlets, or providing the device with extra protective earth, will be required
in order to meet UL60601-1 and IEC60601-1 / IEC60601-1-1 standards for electrical
leakage.

2-4-1 Patient Vicinity UL60601-1 (USA)

2.12.20DV (UL60601-1:2003)

In area in which patients are normally cared for, the patient vicinity is the space with
surfaces likely to be contacted by the patient or attendant who can touch the patient.
This encloses a space within the room 1.83 m (6 ft.) beyond the perimeter of the bed
(examination table, dental chair, treatment booth, and the like) in its intended location,
and extending vertically 2.29 m (7.5 ft.) above the floor.

1. Patient environment

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2-4-2 Patient Environment IEC60601-1 and ANSI AAMI ES60601-1

Sub Clause 3.79 and figure A.9 (IEC60601-1:2005 and ANSI AAMI
ES60601-1:2005)

Such an area is an environment in which medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment is
carried out. It is very difficult to attach unique dimensions to the PATIENT
ENVIROMENT.

In practice a distance of 2,5 m (8.2 ft.) above the floor on which the medical personnel
stand and a horizontal distance of 1,5 m (4.9 ft.) have justified themselves as
indicative of the dimensions of the Patient Environment.

The patient environment/vicinity will be depicted as a dashed line in this procedure.
See example below.

1. Patient environment

Figure 2-6. Patient environment

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Chapter 3

System Setup

This chapter contains information needed to install Vivid
T9/Vivid T8 system.

Included is a procedure that describes how to receive
and unpack the equipment and how to file a damage or
loss claim.

How to prepare the facility and unit of the actual
installation, and how to check and test the unit, probes,
and external peripherals for electrical safety are also
included in this procedure.

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3-1-1 Contents in this chapter

• 3-1 ‘Overview’ on page 3-2

• 3-2 ‘Setup reminders’ on page 3-3

• 3-3 ‘Receiving and unpacking the equipment’ on page 3-6

• 3-5 ‘Preparing for setup’ on page 3-18

• 3-6 ‘Completing the setup’ on page 3-19

• 3-7 ‘System Configuration’ on page 3-24

• 3-8-3 ‘Peripherals Installation Instructions’ on page 3-28

• 3-9 ‘Connectivity setup’ on page 3-47

• 3-11 ‘Paperwork after setup’ on page 3-80

3-1 Overview

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3-2-1 Average setup time

DANGER

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

• Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8: 20 minutes

• Setting up Vivid T9/Vivid T8 options: 15 minutes

• DICOM Network Configuration: 30 minutes or more,
depending on the configuration

• Installing Insite: 30 minutes

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 installation and functional checkout will
take approximately 1 hour. Vivid T9/Vivid T8 consoles with
optional equipment may take slightly longer.

3-2-2 Setup warnings

Setup reminders

3-2 Setup reminders

WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE
OF OPENING THE AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S
GROUND SWITCH IS OPEN), DON’T TOUCH THE
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM!

To prevent electrical shock, connect the unit to a properly
grounded power outlet. DO NOT use a three to two prong
adapter. This defeats safety grounding.

DO NOT wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live
circuits and more than 30 V peak is present.

DO NOT operate this unit unless all board covers and frame
panels are securely in place. System performance and cooling
require this.

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CAUTION

3-2-2 Setup warnings(continued)

1. There are no operator serviceable components. To prevent
shock, do not remove any covers or panels. Should
problems or malfunctions occur, unplug the power cord.
Only qualified service personnel should carry out servicing.

NOTE: For information regarding packing labels, refer to LABELS

ON PACKAGE.

2. After being transported, the unit may be very cold or hot. If
this is the case, allow the unit to acclimate before you turn it
on. It requires one hour for each 2.5°C increment it's
temperature is below 3°C or above 40°C.

Equipment damage possibility. Turning the system on without
acclimation after arriving at site may cause the system to be
damaged.

If the Ultrasound system is very cold or hot, do not turn on its power
until it has had a chance to acclimate to its operating environment.

The following table describes guidelines for reaching operational
temperatures from storage or transport temperatures.

Table 3-1: System Acclimation Time Chart

Degree C -4.5 -2 0.5 3 40 42.5 45 47.5 50 55 60

Degree F 23.9 28.4 32.9 37.4 104 108.5 113 117.5 122 131 140

hours 3 2 1 0 01 23 468

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3-2-2 Setup warnings(continued)

CAUTION

CAUTION

Operator Manual(s)

The User Manual(s) should be fully read and understood
before operating the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 and kept near the
Ultrasound system for quick reference.

Acoustic Output Hazard

Although the ultrasound energy transmitted from the
Vivid T9/Vivid T8 probe is within AIUM/NEMA standards, avoid
unnecessary exposure. ultrasound energy can produce heat
and mechanical damage.

Setup reminders

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CAUTION

CAUTION

3-3 Receiving and unpacking the

3-3-1 Purpose of this section

This section describes how to receive and unpack Vivid T9/Vivid
T8.

3-3-2 Contents in this section

• 3-3-3 ‘Warnings for receiving and unpacking’ on page 3-6

• 3-3-4 ‘The Tilt indicator’ on page 3-7

• 3-3-5 ‘Receiving the Vivid T9/Vivid T8’ on page 3-7

• 3-3-6 ‘Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8’ on page 3-12

equipment

3-3-3 Warnings for receiving and unpacking

GENERIC CRT
VERSION

Two people are needed to unpack the Ultrasound system
because of its weight. Attempts to move the Ultrasound system
considerable distances or on an incline by one person could
result in injury or damage or both.

Two people are required whenever a part weighing 16 KG (35
LBS) or more must be lifted.

Remember to use relevant personal protecting equipment
(PPE) during packing and unpacking. Check with your local
EHS representative.

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3-3-4 The Tilt indicator

3-3-4-1 Overview

Improper handling during transportation may harm the
equipment inside the package even if the package itself is
undamaged.

To make it easier to detect if the handling during transportation
has been improper, a set of Tilt indicator has been attached to
the transportation box.

Table 3-2: Tilt Watch

Description Illustration

Tilt Watch

3-3-5 Receiving the Vivid T9/Vivid T8

3-3-5-1 Overview

Improper handling during transportation may harm the
equipment inside the package even if the package itself is
undamaged.

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3-3-5-2 Examine all packages

Examine package closely at time of delivery, as described in the
procedure below.

Table 3-3: Examine all packages

Step Task Illustrations

1. Is damage apparent?

• If YES; continue with the instructions in

3-3-5-5 ‘Damage in transportation’ on

page 3-11.

• If NO; continue with the next step.

2. Is the Tilt Indicator red colored inside the
middle of the indicator?

• If YES: The Tilt Indicator has been

activated. Continue with the instructions in

3-3-5-5 ‘Damage in transportation’ on

page 3-11 before you continue with the next

step.

• If NO: continue with the next step.

3. Continue with the instructions in

3-3-6 ‘Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8’ on

page 3-12.

1 - Red Color

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3-3-5-3 Position of the Tilt indicator

The Tilt indicator has been attached to the transportation box as
illustrated in the figure below.

Receiving and unpacking the equipment

Figure 3-1. Tilt indicator

1. Tilt Indicator

NOTE: Before cutting the straps, check Tilt Tag

been triggered. If damaged, report it to the carrier. If not, then
cut the straps around the crate.

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3-3-5-4 If Tilt Indicator has triggered or is missing

The purpose of the tilt indicator label is to alert people handling a
product that it is sensitive to tipping and it must remain upright at
all times. It is basically an active "Up Arrow" that changes color if
the package is tipped 89 degrees or more from horizontal.
These labels can be false activated if tipped less than 89
degrees, and shocked or vibrated at the same time. This event
does occur, but is considered uncommon. If a package is
received with an activated tilt indicator label, there is high
degree of certainty it tipped 89 degrees or more from horizontal
during shipment.

An activated tilt indicator label does not indicate if the package
was simply “Tipped” (laid down with no impact shock) or “Tipped
Over” (free fall, with an impact shock). Using both shock
indicator labels and tilt indicator labels will help identify if a Tip
Over impact shock occurred.

Table 3-4: Tilt Indicator has triggered or is missing

Step Task

1. If the Tilt Indicator is missing:
Note on the shipping papers at the time of receipt that the Tilt
Indicator label is missing.

If the Tilt Indicator has triggered:

Note on the shipping papers at the time of receipt that the Tilt
Indicator label was activated.

2. Inspect the product for possible concealed damage.

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3-3-5-5 Damage in transportation

Follow this procedure if damage is apparent:

1. Write “Damage In Shipment” on ALL copies of the freight or
express bill BEFORE delivery is accepted or “signed for “by
a GE representative or hospital receiving agent.

2. Report the damage to the carrier.

• Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be

reported to the carrier immediately upon discovery, or in
any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents
and containers held for inspection by the carrier.

• A transportation company will not pay a claim for

damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14
day period.

3-3-5-6 Vivid T9/Vivid T8 transportation box label

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 transportation box label is located at the
front of the transportation box.

Figure 3-2. Vivid T9/Vivid T8 transportation box label 1

Figure 3-3. Vivid T9/Vivid T8 transportation box label 2

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CAUTION

3-3-6 Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8

When a new system arrives, check that any components are not
damaged and are not in short supply. If shipping damage or
shortage occurs, contact the address shown in Chapter 1.

Please carefully unpack the system, and do not dispose the
package of Vivid T9/Vivid T8 , so that it can be reused for
service.

NOTE: Please check the Vivid T9/Vivid T8 console is well assembly

after unpacking the system.

Table 3-5: Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8

Step Description Corresponding Graphic

1. Tear off the “stop open” mark.

2. Cut off the two packing straps around the crate.

Note: To avoid injury, hold the strap clasp with
one hand when cutting the strap.

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Table 3-5: Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8

Step Description Corresponding Graphic

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the three plastic locks.

Note: Rotate the inside plastic lock
counterclockwise to remove it and then remove
the outside lock.

5. Remove the outside shipping box.

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Step Description Corresponding Graphic

6. Remove the dust bag from the unit.

Note: There is no dust bag if the system is
transported by sea. Ignore this step if there is
no dust bag.

7. Cut the wrapping bag by scissors and remove
the PE bag from the unit.

Note: Remove the barrier bag if the system is
transported by sea.

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Table 3-5: Unpacking the Vivid T9/Vivid T8

Step Description Corresponding Graphic

8. Unlock the strap.

9. Remove the foams beside the LCD monitor and
the front wheels.

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Step Description Corresponding Graphic

10. Unlock the wheels, and then hold the control
panel at the front side to move the system until
the two front wheels are on the ground.

11. With one hand holding the control panel and the
other hand holding the rear handle, move the
whole system down to the ground.

12. Remove all the covers and foams from the unit.

3-3-6-1 Moving into Position

Please refer to User Manual on how to move the system.

3-3-7 Packing the Equipment

Please pack Vivid T9/Vivid T8 in the reverse order of
unpacking.

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Packing materials - recycling information

3-4 Packing materials - recycling

information

The packing materials for Vivid T9/Vivid T8 are recyclable:

• The Transportation Box is made of spruce or similar
material. (“PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE” included in all
shipments to The People's Republic of China.)

• Lever lockings (hinges) are made of zinc plated steel.

• The inner reinforcements are made of Ethafoam
(Polyethylene foam).

• The plastic foil is made of LDPE (Low Density
Polyethylene).

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3-5 Preparing for setup

3-5-1 Verify customer order

Compare items received by the customer to that which is listed
on the delivery order. Report any items that are missing, back
ordered, or damaged.

3-5-2 Physical inspection

Verify that the system arrived intact (visual inspection).

If the system has been damaged, please refer to ‘Damage in

transportation’ on page i-15 in the beginning of this manual.

3-5-3 EMI protection

The Vivid T9/Vivid T8 has been designed to minimize the effects
of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Many of the covers,
shields, and screws are provided primarily to protect the system
from image artifacts caused by this interference. For this reason,
it is imperative that all covers and hardware are installed and
secured before the unit is put into operation.

See 2-2-4‘EMI limitations’ on page 2-9 for more information
about EMI protection.

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