General Electric Voluson E-Series BT15-BT18 M Series XL Battery

GE Healthcare

(NOVEMBER 4, 2013)
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Voluson E-Series BT15 / BT16 / BT17 / BT18

Service Manual

English (English)

Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with Software version EC300, 15.x.x (BT15)

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Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with Software version EC310, 16.x.x (BT16)

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Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with Software version EC320, 17.x.x (BT17)

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Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with Software version EC330, 18.x.x (BT18)

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Document Number: 5539550APB

Revision 6

© 2014 - 2017 by General Electric

Revision History

Revision Date Reason for change

1 May 2014 Preliminary Release
2 August 2014 Initial Release
3 May 2015 General Update and Improvement, new parts
4 August 2015 Implementation of EC310 (BT16)
5 July 2016 Implementation of EC320 (BT17), general update
6 August 2017 Implementation of EC330 (BT18), general update

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Important Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

1.2 Legal Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-10

1.3 Purpose of this Service Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-11

1.3.1 Typical Users of the "Basic" Service Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-11

1.3.2 Models covered by this Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-12

1.3.3 System History - Hardware and Software Versions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-13

1.3.4 Purpose of Operator Manual(s) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-14

1.4 Important Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-15

1.4.1 Conventions used in this Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-15

1.4.2 Standard Hazard Icons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-15

1.4.3 Product Labels and Icons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-16

1.5 Safety Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

1.5.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

1.5.2 Human Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

1.5.3 Mechanical Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-20

1.5.4 Electrical Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-21

1.5.5 Auxiliary Devices Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-21

1.5.6 Labels Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-23

1.5.7 Dangerous Procedure Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-23

1.5.8 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-24

1.5.9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-24

1.6 EMC, EMI and ESD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25

1.6.1 What is EMC? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25

1.6.2 Compliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25

1.6.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25

1.7 Customer Assistance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-26

1.7.1 Contact Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-26

1.7.2 System Manufacturer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-27

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 – Site Preparation

2.1 General Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2

2.1.1 Environmental requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2

2.1.2 Electrical Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2

2.1.3 EMI Limitations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3

2.1.4 Environmental Requirements for Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4

2.1.5 Time and Manpower Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4

2.1.6 System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5

2.2 Facility Needs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6

2.2.1 Purchaser Responsibilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6

2.2.2 Required Facility Needs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7

2.2.3 Desirable Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

2.2.4 Network Setup Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8

Chapter 3 – Setup Instructions

3.1 Setup Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

3.1.1 Average Installation Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

3.1.2 Installation Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

3.1.3 Safety Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4

3.2 Receiving and Unpacking the System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5

3.3 Preparing for Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

3.3.1 Verify Customer Order - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

3.3.2 EMI Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8

3.4 Completing the Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9

3.4.1 Power On / Boot Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9

3.4.2 Power Off / Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-12

3.4.3 Probe Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-13

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3.5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-14

3.5.1 Connecting the LCD Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-15

3.5.2 Connecting the OLED Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-16

3.5.3 Connecting the Black & White Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-17

3.5.4 Connecting the Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-19

3.5.5 Connecting the Network Color Laser Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-21

3.5.6 Connecting the DeskJet Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24

3.5.7 Connecting the Cellular Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-26

3.5.8 Connecting the Wireless Network Adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-28

3.5.9 Connecting a Secondary "Patient" Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-29

3.5.10 Connecting the Footswitch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-31

3.5.11 Connecting the Barcode Scanner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-32

3.5.12 Connecting the ECG-preamplifier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33

3.5.13 Connecting an USB Flash Memory Stick - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

3.5.14 Connecting an external USB Hard disk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

3.5.15 General Remarks when using external USB-Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-35

3.6 Printer Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.1 Installing the Digital Black & White Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.2 Installing the Digital Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.3 Installing the DeskJet Color Printer directly via an USB-cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.4 Printer Installation manually - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-37

3.6.5 Adjustment of Printer Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-38

3.6.6 Remote Control Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-41

3.7 System Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-42

3.7.1 Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-42

3.8 On-board optional Peripherals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-49

3.9 External I/O Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-50

3.9.1 External I/O Pin Outs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-52

3.9.2 Video Specification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.9.3 External Cables - Maximum Lengths - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.10 Available Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.11 Software/Option Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.12 Connectivity Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-55

3.12.1 Connectivity Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-55

3.13 Network Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-57

3.13.1 TCP/IP Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-58

3.13.2 Wireless Network Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-59

3.13.3 How to Setup the Cellular Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-64

3.13.4 How to Setup E-mail - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-66

3.13.5 How to Setup E-mail to MMS Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-67

3.13.6 How to enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen - - - - - 3-68

3.13.7 Map Network Drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-69

3.13.8 InSite Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-70

3.14 Connectivity Setup Worksheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-73

3.15 Paperwork - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-75

3.15.1 Product Locater Installation Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-75

3.15.2 User Manual(s) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-75

Chapter 4 – Functional Checks

4.1 Required Equipments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

4.2 General Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

4.2.1 Power On / Boot Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3

4.2.2 Power Off / Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

4.2.3 System Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5

4.3 Functional Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7

4.3.1 Patient Archive (Image Management) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-8

4.3.2 Erasing DVD/CD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-9

4.4 Backup and Restore Database, Preset Configurations and Images - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10

4.4.1 Save Small Backup (Scan Settings) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11

4.4.2 Load Small Backup (Scan Settings) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12

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4.4.3 Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15

4.4.4 Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-17

4.4.5 Delete Full System Configuration (Full Backup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19

4.4.6 Archiving Images - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-20

4.5 Software Configuration Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-23

4.5.1 Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-23

4.6 Peripheral Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24

4.6.1 ECG Check Out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24

4.7 Mechanical Function Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-25

4.7.1 Control Console Positioning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-25

4.7.2 Brakes and Direction (Swivel) Locks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-25

4.8 Site Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-26

Chapter 5 – Components and Functions (Theory)

5.1 General information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2

5.1.1 Description of Operating Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6

5.1.2 Block diagram Voluson E-Series - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9

5.1.3 Data Flow Control Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10

5.1.4 Description of Software Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-12

5.1.5 Description of Hardware Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21

5.1.6 Data Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-22

5.2 FrontEnd Processor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23

5.2.1 RTF - Probe Control Board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-24

5.2.2 RSE - Pencil Probe Board (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-24

5.2.3 RFM - (RF-Interface & Beamformer) FE Mainboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-24

5.2.4 RSX - (Beamformer Receiver/Transmitter) Extension Board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-24

5.3 BackEnd Processor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-25

5.3.1 PC-Motherboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-26

5.3.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-26

5.3.3 Graphic Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-26

5.3.4 RTV - Video Management Board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-26

5.3.5 RTB - Distribution Board Bottom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-26

5.4 Internal I/O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-27

5.4.1 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT15): ADVANTECH + RTT/RTH6x - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-28

5.4.2 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT15 / BT16): ADVANTECH + RTH50 - - - - - - - - - - 5-29

5.4.3 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT15): KONTRON + RTT/RTH6x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-30

5.4.4 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT15 / BT16): KONTRON + RTH50 - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-31

5.4.5 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT17): ADVANTECH Micro-ATX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-32

5.4.6 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT18): ADVANTECH Micro-ATX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-33

5.4.7 Internal I/O Voluson E-Series (BT18): KONTRON Micro-ATX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-34

5.5 Control Console (User Interface) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-35

5.5.1 RTH - Distribution Board USB-Hub - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-36

5.5.2 RTT - Distribution Board Top - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-36

5.5.3 Control Console (UI) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-37

5.6 Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-39

5.7 External I/O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-40

5.8 Peripherals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-42

5.8.1 Recording Tools - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-42

5.8.2 Printers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-42

5.8.3 DVD Drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-42

5.8.4 ECG-preamplifier (MAN - optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-43

5.8.5 Wireless Network Adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-43

5.8.6 Footswitch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-43

5.8.7 Cellular Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-43

5.9 Power Distribution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-44

5.9.1 RSP - Power Supply Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-44

5.10 Mechanical Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-45

5.10.1 Physical Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-45

5.10.2 LCD Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-46

5.10.3 Control Console Positioning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-46

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5.11 Air Flow Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-47

5.11.1 Air Flow Distribution - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-47

5.12 Service Platform - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-48

5.12.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-48

5.12.2 Service Platform - Access and Security - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-48

5.13 Common Service Desktop (CSD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-49

5.14 Service Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-50

5.14.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-50

5.14.2 Service Page - Access and Security - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-50

5.14.3 Service Page Login - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-50

5.15 Boot Screen Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-53

5.15.1 Voluson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-53

5.15.2 GE-Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-53

5.15.3 Rollback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-53

5.15.4 Memtest (Memory Check) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-54

Chapter 6 – Service Adjustments

6.1 Regulatory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

6.2 LCD Monitor Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

6.2.1 Preparing for Transport - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

6.2.2 Loading the Default Monitor Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

6.2.3 Monitor Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3

6.3 Control Console Positioning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

6.3.1 Translation/Rotation Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4

6.3.2 Height Adjustment (Elevation) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

6.4 Modification of Keyboard Layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-5

Chapter 7 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

7.1 Collect vital System Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2

7.1.1 Shortcuts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-4

7.2 Request for Service (RFS) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-5

7.3 Check Point Voltages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7

7.3.1 User Interface - Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7

7.3.2 Power Supply (RSP) Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7

7.3.3 Boot Up Diagnostic Status LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-8

7.4 Screen Captures and Logs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-9

7.4.1 Capturing a Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-9

7.4.2 Export Log's and System Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-10

7.5 Remote Access to the Service Platform - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-12

7.5.1 General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-12

7.5.2 How the Customer enables/disables Disruptive Mode and VCO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-13

7.6 Common Service Desktop (CSD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-14

7.6.1 Error Logs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-14

7.6.2 Diagnostics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-15

7.6.3 Image Quality - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-15

7.6.4 Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-15

7.6.5 Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-15

7.6.6 Utilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-16

7.6.7 Replacement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-17

7.6.8 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-17

7.7 How to use the Auto Tester program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-18

7.7.1 Limitation of the Auto Tester - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-19

7.8 Troubleshooting Trees, Instructions and Tech Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-20

7.8.1 System does not boot up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-21

7.8.2 Noise disturbs the Image - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-22

7.8.3 Trackball Malfunction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-25

7.8.4 Printer Malfunction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-26

7.8.5 Monitor Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-27

7.8.6 DVD/CD-Drive Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-28

7.8.7 Network Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-31

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7.8.8 Activate Windows - Network Connectivity Issues - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-32

7.8.9 Tech Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-33

Chapter 8 – Replacement Procedures

8.1 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2

8.2 System Software - Installation/Upgrade procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3

8.2.1 Before the Installation/Upgrade Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4

8.2.2 System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-6

8.2.3 Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-10

8.3 Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade procedure - - - - - - - - - 8-14

8.4 Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-15

8.5 Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-15

8.6 Image Archive - Loading Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-15

8.7 Replacement or Activation of Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16

8.7.1 How to activate Options by means of a "Demo Key" or a "Permanent Key" - - - - - - - 8-16

8.8 Replacement of Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-17

8.8.1 Replacement of the Footrest Cover & Wheel Axis Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-17

8.8.2 Replacement of the Front Frame - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18

8.8.3 Replacement of the Air Filter Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-19

8.9 Replacement of the Cable Holder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.9.1 Cable Holder - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.10 Replacement of the Probe Holder (Kit) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.10.1 Probe Holder (Kit) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-22

8.11 Replacement of the Probe Holder for Endocavity probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-23

8.11.1 Probe Holder (endocavity) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-23

8.12 Replacement of the Trackball Ring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-23

8.12.1 Trackball Ring - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-23

8.13 Replacement of Key Caps (by special native language keys) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-24

8.13.1 Key Caps - Removal Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-24

8.13.2 Key Caps - Installation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-24

8.14 Replacement of the Caps for Encoders and/or Joycoders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-25

8.14.1 Caps for Encoders and/or Joycoders - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-25

8.15 Replacement of the Caps for Hardkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-26

8.15.1 Replacement of Circle Key Caps only - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-26

8.16 Replacement of Fuses at Power Supply Module (RSP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-27

8.16.1 Fuses at Power Supply Module (RSP) - Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-27

8.17 Replacing optional Peripherals / How to mount Peripherals at a later date - - - - - - 8-28

8.17.1 Mounting/Replacing a Secondary "Patient" Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-29

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Chapter 9 – Renewal Parts

9.1 List of Abbreviations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-2

9.2 Parts List Groups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-3

9.3 Housing - Mechanical Hardware Parts & Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-4

9.4 User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-9

9.5 Monitor + Monitor Replacement Parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-17

9.6 Main Power Modules - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-20

9.7 Main Board Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-20

9.7.1 FrontEnd (US-Part) Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-21

9.7.2 BackEnd (PC-Part) Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-24

9.8 Options and Upgrades - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-28

9.9 Miscellaneous Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-30

9.10 Optional Peripherals and Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-37

9.10.1 Printers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-37

9.10.2 Drives and additional Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-39

9.10.3 Optional Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-42

9.11 System Manuals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-44

9.11.1 System Manuals for EC300 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-44

9.11.2 System Manuals for EC310 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-45

9.11.3 System Manuals for EC320 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-46

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9.11.4 System Manuals for EC330 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-47

9.12 Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-49

9.12.1 2D-Probes - Curved Array Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-49

9.12.2 2D-Probes - Linear Array Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-51

9.12.3 2D-Probes - Phased Array Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-52

9.12.4 Real-Time 4D Volume Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-53

9.12.5 CW-Doppler - Pencil Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-56

9.13 Biopsy Needle Guides - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-57

Chapter 10 – Care and Maintenance

10.1 Why do Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.1.1 Periodic Maintenance Inspections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.1.2 Keeping Records - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.1.3 Quality Assurance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.2 Maintenance Task Schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.2.1 How often should Care and Maintenance Tasks be performed? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2

10.3 Tools required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4

10.3.1 Special Tools, Supplies and Equipment used for Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4

10.4 System Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5

10.4.1 Preliminary Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5

10.4.2 Functional Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5

10.4.3 Physical Inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-7

10.4.4 Cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-7

10.4.5 Probe Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-8

10.5 Using a Phantom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-9

10.6 Electrical Safety Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-10

10.6.1 Safety Test Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-10

10.6.2 Leakage Current Limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-11

10.6.3 Outlet Test - Wiring Arrangement - USA & Canada - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-12

10.6.4 Grounding Continuity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-13

10.6.5 Chassis Leakage Current Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-14

10.6.6 Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage-Lead to Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-16

10.6.7 Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage-Lead to Lead - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-17

10.6.8 Isolated Patient Lead (Sink) Leakage-Isolation Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-18

10.6.9 Probe (Source) Leakage Current Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-19

10.7 When there's too much Leakage Current... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.1 AC/DC fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.2 Chassis fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.3 Probe fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.4 Peripheral fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.5 Still fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.6 New Voluson E-Series system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.7.7 ECG fails - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23

10.8 Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-24

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Introduction

This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Voluson E-

Series (Voluson E6, Voluson E8 and/or Voluson E10) ultrasound system. The

service provider must read and understand all the information presented in this

manual before installing or servicing this system.

Content in this chapter

1.1 Important Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2

1.2 Legal Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-10

1.3 Purpose of this Service Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-11

1.4 Important Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-15

1.5 Safety Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-19

1.6 EMC, EMI and ESD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-25

1.7 Customer Assistance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-26

Note

Under consideration of general maintenance requirements a minimum lifetime of 7 years for the
equipment and 5 years for the probes may be expected. To maintain the safety and performance of
the ultrasound system, a regular check (once per year) by authorized personnel is recommended.

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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 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.

Omissions & errors

If there are any omissions, errors or suggestions for improving this documentation, please contact the GE
Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG Service 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 Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG

GE employees should use the global complaint recording tool to report service documentation issues. These
issues will then be in the internal problem reporting tool and communicated to the writer.

Service safety considerations

Danger
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death are present in this system. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing and adjusting.

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

1.2 Legal Notes

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

GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG may revise this publication from time to time without written notice.

Tiefenbach 15
A-4871 Zipf Austria - Europe
Attn.: "Service Documentation"

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Trademarks

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

Copyrights

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1.3 Purpose of this Service Manual

This Service Manual is valid for Voluson E-Series (Voluson E6, Voluson E8 and/or Voluson E10) ultrasound
systems.

Introduction

Note

The Voluson E6 is a “feature-reduced” version of the Voluson E8 ultrasound system. That means not all
options are available on the Voluson E6 (marked with an asterisk * in sections of this manual).

The service manual is divided into 10 chapters. In the beginning of the manual, before chapter 1, you will find
the revision overview and the Table of Contents (TOC).

The language policy for GE’s service documentation, the omission & errors and the legal information are
included in the beginning of this chapter (chapter 1).

Table 1-1 Contents in this service manual

Chapter Number and Title Description

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Chapter 2 – Site Preparation

Chapter 3 – Setup Instructions

Chapter 4 – Functional Checks

Chapter 5 – Components and Functions
(Theory)

Chapter 6 – Service Adjustments

Chapter 7 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 – Replacement Procedures

Contains a content summary and warnings.

Contains pre-installation requirements.

Contains setup and installation procedures.

Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the
installation, or as required during servicing and periodic maintenance.

Contains block diagrams and functional explanations of the electronics.

Contains instructions on how to make available adjustments.

Provides procedures for running diagnostic or related routines.

Provides disassembly procedures and reassembly procedures for all
Field Replaceable Units (FRU) and Customer Replaceable Units (CRU).

Chapter 9 – Renewal Parts

Chapter 10 – Care and Maintenance

The screen graphics and illustrations in this Service Manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be
slightly different from what is displayed on the screen or device.

Contains a complete list of field replaceable parts.

Provides periodic maintenance procedures.

1.3.1 Typical Users of the "Basic" Service Manual

GE service personnel (setup, maintenance, etc.)

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Hospital's service personnel

•

Architectural planners/installation planners (Some parts of Chapter 2 - Site Preparation)

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1.3.2 Models covered by this Manual

Table 1-2 Voluson E6 - model designations

Part Number Description BT version

H48691RL Voluson E6 BT15

H48691XH Voluson E6 incl. CW BT15

H48691ZF Voluson E6 BT16

H48701KX Voluson E6 BT17

H48701WB Voluson E6 BT18

Table 1-3 Voluson E8 - model designations

Part Number Description BT version

H48691RM Voluson E8 BT15

H48691XJ Voluson E8 incl. CW BT15

H48701AY Voluson E8 BT16

H48701JJ Voluson E8 BT17

H48701WA Voluson E8 BT18

Table 1-4 Voluson E10 - model designations

Part Number Description BT version

H48691RN Voluson E10 BT15

H48691XK Voluson E10 incl. CW BT15

H48701CJ Voluson E10 BT16

H48701GT Voluson E10 BT17

H48701GU Voluson E10 with OLED Monitor BT17

H48701UY Voluson E10 BT18

H48701UZ Voluson E10 with OLED Monitor BT18

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This manual applies to:

Voluson E6 Systems

with Serial Number E00001 - E03000 (BT15)

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with Software version EC300, Ext.x, 15.x.x (BT15)

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with Serial Number E03001 - E06000 (BT16)

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with Software version EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x (BT16)

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that were upgraded to BT16 (EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x)

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with Serial Number E06001 - (BT17)

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with Software version EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x (BT17)

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that were upgraded to BT17 (EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x)

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systems with Serial Number E09001 - (BT18)

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systems with Software version EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x (BT18)

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systems that were upgraded to BT18 (EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x)

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with Serial Number E30001 - E33000 (BT15)

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with Software version EC300, Ext.x, 15.x.x (BT15)

•

with Serial Number E33001 - E36000 (BT16)

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with Software version EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x (BT16)

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that were upgraded to BT16 (EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x)

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with Serial Number E36001 - (BT17)

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with Software version EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x (BT17)

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that were upgraded to BT17 (EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x)

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systems with Serial Number E39001 - (BT18)

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systems with Software version EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x (BT18)

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systems that were upgraded to BT18 (EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x)

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Voluson E10 Systems

with Serial Number E60001 - E63000 (BT15)

•

with Software version EC300, Ext.x, 15.x.x (BT15)

•

with Serial Number E63001 - E66000 (BT16)

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with Software version EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x (BT16)

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that were upgraded to BT16 (EC310, Ext.x, 16.x.x)

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with Serial Number E66001 - (BT17)

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with Software version EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x (BT17)

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that were upgraded to BT17 (EC320, Ext.x, 17.x.x)

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systems with Serial Number E69001 - (BT18)

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systems with Software version EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x (BT18)

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systems that were upgraded to BT18 (EC330, Ext.x, 18.x.x)

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1.3.3.1 How to identify the Systems

Housing, Console and Monitor are the same. Logos on the Console and on the Monitor screen identify the 3
models Voluson E6, Voluson E8 or Voluson E10.

1.3.4 Purpose of Operator Manual(s)

The operator manuals should be fully read and understood before operating the Voluson E-Series system
and also kept near the system for quick reference.

The online versions of the operator manual is available via the Help function (F1 key) on Voluson E-Series
control console.

The translated online user manuals are available on a CD ROM delivered with the system. They are also
available on OnBase and/or the Common Documentation Library (CDL) for downloading.

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1.4.1 Conventions used in this Manual

MODEL DESIGNATIONS
This manual covers the Voluson E-Series ultrasound systems listed in
ICONS
Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and conventions

used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.
SAFETY PRECAUTION MESSAGES
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 following ways:

Danger

•

Warning

•

Caution

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1.4.2 Standard Hazard Icons

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Models covered by this Manual

.

Important information will usually be preceded by the exclamation point (!) contained within a triangle, 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 cause harm. Even if a symbol isn't used in this
manual, it is included for your reference.

Danger
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury or death if the instructions are

ignored.

Warning
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury and property damage if instructions

are ignored.

Caution
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury and property damage if

instructions are ignored. Equipment damage possible.

Electric Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from electric hazards.

Bio Hazard
Indicates the risk of disease transmission or infections.

Explosion Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from explosion hazards.

Moving Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from moving or tipping hazards.

Mechanical Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from mechanical/pinch hazards.

Acoustic Output Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from acoustic output hazards.

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Laser Radiation Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from laser radiation.

Non-ionizing Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from non-ionizing radiation.

Operating LED
Indicates the risk of injury from light beams entering the eye. Do not stare into the light beam of the LED.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Hazard
Describes precautions necessary to avoid static electricity that will or can damage integrated circuits.

This icon is used when options or features are specific for BT-Software versions.

This icon is used for special hints, or tips that may facilitate servicing a Voluson E-Series system.

Note

Notes are used to provide important information about an item or a procedure.
Be sure to read the notes; the Information contained in a note can often save you time or effort.

Standard icons that indicate that a special procedure is to be used

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

Table 1-5 Standard icons that indicates that a special procedure is to be used

Avoid Static

Electricity

Tag and Lock

Out

1.4.3 Product Labels and Icons

The following table describes the purpose and location of labels, safety icons and other important information
provided on the equipment.

Note

For more detailed description of all symbols and labels used in combination with this Voluson E-Series
ultrasound system, refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual.

Wear Eye
Protection

Wear Hand

Protection

Wear Foot
Protection

Table 1-6 Product Labels and Icons

LABEL/SYMBOL PURPOSE/MEANING LOCATION

Identification and

Rating Plate

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Manufacturer's name and address
Model and Serial numbers
Electrical ratings

Manufacturer's name and address

Date of manufacture

rear side of the system
on plug of each probe

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

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Serial number

Brand and model (reference number)

Device Listing /

Certification

Labels

Type/Class Label Used to indicate the degree of safety or protection.

IP Code (IPX 0)
IP Code (IPX 1)
IP Code (IPX 7)

Laboratory logo or labels denoting conformance with industry
safety standards such as UL or IEC.

CE Conformity mark according to Medical Device Directive 93/42/
EEC. 0123: Identification number of notified body TÜV Süd
Product Service.

“Tested and production monitored by TÜV Product Service NRTL
with respect to ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE and MECHANICAL
HAZARDS only in accordance with UL2601-1 and CAN/CSA
C22.2 NO.601.1.”

degree of protection provided by enclosure per IEC 60529:
IPX 0 - no protection against ingress of water
IPX 1 - protected against dripping water
IPX 7 - protected against the effects of immersion

Equipment Type BF (man in box, symbol IEC 60417-5333)
indicates B Type equipment having even more electrical isolation
than standard Type B equipment because it is intended for
intimate patient contact.

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

rear side of the system

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system)

various

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

"DANGER -

Risk of explosion

used in ..."

Defibrillator-proof Type CF equipment (heart in box with paddle,
symbol IEC 60417-5336) identifies a defibrillation-proof type CF
applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.

The system is not designed for use with flammable anesthetic
gases.

This precaution is intended to prevent injury that may result if one
person attempt to move the system considerable distances or on
an incline due to the weight of the system.

Pushing prohibited.
Do not lean on the system. Tipping danger.
Take special care when moving the system.

Loading prohibited.
Do not put any items on this shelf. Danger of breaking.
Also items might be crushed when lowering the user interface.

“ATTENTION” - Read and understand all instructions for use” This
symbol advises the reader to consult the accompanying
documents (operator manual or other instructions).

Pinch point
Watch your hands and fingers when adjusting the monitor. Keep
hands clear of openings.

front side of the ECG-preamplifier

Indicated in the Service Manual.

Used in the Service and User Manual which
should be adjacent to equipment at all times for
quick reference.

various

at top cover of the system

rear side of the system

rear side of the Monitor

This symbol indicates that in the United States of America, federal
law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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LABEL/SYMBOL PURPOSE/MEANING LOCATION

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Disposal. This
symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment
must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be
collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative
of the manufacturer for information concerning the
decommissioning of your equipment.

This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, which
must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or
country laws. (Within this system, the backlight lamps in the
monitor and the Touch Panel display, contain mercury.)

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system)

not visible:

- below the cover on read side of Monitor

- on rear side of the Touch Panel

GOST-R label (Russia Regulatory Country Clearance)

"CAUTION - Consult accompanying documents” This symbol is
used to advise the reader to consult accompanying documents for
important safety-related information such as warnings and pre­cautions that cannot be presented on the device itself.

"CAUTION - Dangerous electric voltage" (lightning flash with
arrowhead) is used to indicate electric shock hazards. Unplug the
main plug before opening the system!

"Mains OFF" Indicates the power off position of the mains power
switch.

"On/Off” or “Standby"
CAUTION: System shutdown using this button DOES NOT

disconnect the Voluson E-Series from mains voltage!

"Mains ON" Indicates the power on position of the mains power
switch.

"Protective Earth" Indicates the protective earth (grounding)
terminal.

"Equipotential" Indicates the terminal to be used for connecting
equipotential conductors when interconnecting (grounding) with
other equipment.

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system)

various

various

rear of system at mains switch
(on power supply RSP)

ON/OFF Standby button on control console

rear of system at mains switch
(on power supply RSP)

rear of system at mains switch
(on power supply RSP)

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This symbol indicates that the device is equipped with hardware
for using Continuous Wave Doppler.

This symbols indicate that the product contains hazardous
materials in excess of the limits established by the Chinese
standard GB/T 26572 Requirements of concentration limits for
certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products.

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 Voluson E-Series system as a medical device
manufactured by General Electric.

The Common Mark of Products Circulation certifies that the
products bearing this mark, passed all conformity assessment
(approval) procedures.

rear side of the system

rear side of the system
on the plug of each probe

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system / on plug of each probe)

Upgraded systems
adjacent to the Rating Plate

Identification and Rating Plate
(rear side of the system)

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1.5.1 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.

1.5.2 Human Safety

Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.

•

Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.

•

Only personnel who have participated a Voluson E-Series training are authorized to service the equipment.

Danger
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death are present in this system. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing and adjusting.

Warning
Do not operate the system in an explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Introduction

Warning
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.

Warning
If the covers are removed from an operating Voluson E-Series, some metal surfaces may be warm enough
to pose a potential heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.

Warning
Do not substitute parts or modify the system. Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, ONLY
install GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG approved parts. DO NOT perform any unauthorized
modification of the system.

Warning: Risk of electrical shock
Beware that the main power supply, extended power shutdown and BackEnd processor may be energized

even if the power is turned off when the cord is still plugged into the AC outlet.

Ensure that the system is turned off and disconnected from power source.

•

Wait for at least 20 seconds for capacitors to discharge as there are no test points to verify isolation.

•

The amber light on the control console ON/OFF button will turn off.

Warning
Use extreme caution as long as the Voluson E-Series is un-stable, not resting on all four caster wheels.

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

Warning
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.

Warning
Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

An optional veterinary/animal use kit is available.
Do not cross-use the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system between human use and veterinary use.

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1.5.3 Mechanical Safety

Moving the system on plains Moving the system on inclines

Caution
The Voluson E-Series systems weighs 150 kg or more, depending on installed peripherals, (330 lbs., or

more) when ready for use.
Be careful when moving the system. Two people are required when moving the Voluson E-Series on inclines

or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).

Always lower and center the control console (UI) to its minimum height and lock it in its parking

•

(locked) position.
Secure the monitor for transport: Lock the monitor arm and flap down the LCD monitor.

•

Use the rear handle to move the system.

•

Remove all obstacles.

•

Move the system slowly and carefully.

•

Avoid collisions with walls or door frames.

•

Always place the system on horizontal ground and engage the caster brakes.

•

Do not move the system when the brakes are engaged.

•

Move the system forward or backward when going up or down inclines. Do not move the system

•

sideways or diagonally.

Failure to follow the precautions could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.

Note

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

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

Special care should be taken when transporting the system in a vehicle:

Eject any DVD/CD from the drive.

•

Place the probes in their carrying cases.

•

DO NOT use the control console as an anchor point.

•

Secure the system with straps in an upright position and lock the caster wheels (brake).

•

Ensure that the Voluson E-Series system is firmly secured while inside the vehicle.

•

Drive cautiously to prevent vibration damage.

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1.5.4 Electrical Safety

1.5.4.1 Safe Practices

Follow these guidelines to minimize electrical shock hazards whenever using the system:

To minimize electrical shock hazard, the equipment chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.

•

The system is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an

•

approved electrical outlet with safety ground.
The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment.

•

Both the system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards.

•

Warning
Connecting a Voluson E-Series system to the wrong voltage level will most likely destroy it.

1.5.4.2 Probes

All probes for Voluson E-Series systems are designed and manufactured to provide trouble-free, reliable
service. To ensure this, correct handling of probes is important and the following points should be noted:

Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the probe elements,

•

acoustic lens, or housing.
Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or degradation to the housing, cable strain relief, lens,

•

seal, connector pins and locking mechanism.
Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. In this event, call your field service representative

•

immediately to obtain a replacement.
Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the

•

electrical safety of the 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.

Introduction

Note

For detailed information on handling probes, refer to the Voluson E-Series Basic User Manual and the care
card supplied with the probe.

1.5.5 Auxiliary Devices Safety

Caution
Power supplies for additional equipment MUST comply with IEC 60601-1.

Caution
Do not attempt to use different peripherals and accessories (brand and model; connected via USB port)
other than approved and provided by GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG! The Voluson E-Series
ultrasound system is an extremely sensitive and complex medical system. Any unauthorized peripherals may
cause system failure or damage.

Voluson E-Series systems are equipped with an isolation transformer to provide the required separation from
AC mains for both, the system and the auxiliary devices. One AC mains power outlet is located at the power
supply. It is used for connecting the threefold/fourfold splitter whose outlets are led to the shelves, intend for
auxiliary devices (e.g., printers).

The IEC60601 standard provides a guideline for safely interconnecting medical devices in systems.
“Equipment connected to the analog or digital interface must comply with the respective IEC standards (e.g.
IEC60950 for data processing equipment and IEC60601-1 for medical equipment).

Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input portion or signal output portion configures
a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the system
standard IEC60601.

1.

The medical device may be connected to a single IEC XXX device (protection class I) placed in a room
which is not medically used.

2. If the device is to be connected in a medically-used room the following rule applies:

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Note

-

IEC XXX compliant devices (protection class I) may be connected with an additional safety
measure.

-

IEC 60601 compliant devices may be connected as such.

For all situations 1 and 2, the additional device shall be installed outside the typical patient environment.
Possible additional safety measures are additional protective earth connection between the 2 devices, or a

safety isolation mains transformer for the other device.
Special care has to be taken, if the device is connected to computer network (e.g., Ethernet), because other

devices could be connected without any control. There could be a potential difference between the protective
earth and any line of the computer network including the shield.

In this case the only way to operate the system safely is to use an isolated signal link with minimum air
clearance and creepage distance of the isolation device in agreement with IEC60601 incl. national
deviations. For computer networks there are media converters available which convert the electrical to
optical signals. Please consider that this converter has to comply with IEC xxx standards* and is battery
operated or connected to the isolation mains output of the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system.

* IEC xxx stands for standards such as:

IEC60601 for medical devices

•

IEC60950 for information technology equipment etc.

•

The system integrator (any person connecting the medical device to other devices) is responsible that
connections are safe. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative.

Caution
The leakage current of the entire system including any / all auxiliary equipment must not exceed the limit
values as per EN60601-1-1 (IEC60601-1-1) respectively other valid national or international standards. All
equipment must comply with CSA, IEC or other relevant requirements.

Caution
Please observe that some printers may not be medical devices! If Bluetooth-, Line- or Laser Printers are no

medical devices, they have to be located outside of the typical patient environment. Examples for typical
patient environments can be found in standard IEC 60601 (see illustrations below).

Caution
Auxiliary equipment must only be connected with the special main outlet provided for the electrical safety of
the system.

Caution
Auxiliary equipment with direct main connection requires galvanic separation of the signal and/or control
leads.

Note

Note

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Always observe the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral/auxiliary device.

For hardware installation procedures see:

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

Chapter 3 – Setup Instructions

All peripherals mounted on the Voluson E-Series system chassis must be firmly secured in position.

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1.5.6 Labels Locations

The Voluson E-Series ultrasound system comes equipped with product labels and icons. These labels and
icons represent pertinent information regarding the operation of the system.

Introduction

Note

For description of all symbols and labels used in combination with this Voluson E-Series ultrasound system,
refer to Section 1.4.3 on page 1-16 and Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of your system.

1.5.6.1 Identification and Rating Plate

The Identification and Rating Plate is located on the rear of the Voluson E-Series system.

The layout of the Identification and Rating Plate depends on BT-version and/or date of manufacture.

Figure 1-1 Identification and Rating Plate: Examples

1 Manufacturer 7 Frequency 13 Hg label

2 Model Type 8 Safety type: Type BF 14 approx. weight of the system

3 System Voltage range 9 WEEE Disposal Icon 15 EAC label

4 Power Consumption nominal 10 TUEV NRTL Certification mark 16 UDI label (barcode and characters)

5 System Serial Number 11 CE Conformity mark 17 GOST-R label

6 Manufacturing date 12 FDA Guidance 18 Brand and model, BT version

19 Part number

1.5.7 Dangerous Procedure Warnings

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

Danger
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death are present in this system. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing and adjusting.

Warning
If the covers are removed from an operating Voluson E-Series, some metal surfaces may be warm enough
to pose a potential heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.

Warning
Do not operate the system in an explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Warning
Do not substitute parts or modify the system. Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, ONLY
install GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG approved parts. DO NOT perform any unauthorized
modification of the system.

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1.5.8 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements

Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements (USA) or local 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):

Plan and prepare for shutdown.

1.

2. Shutdown the equipment.

3. Isolate the equipment.

4. Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices.

5. Control all stored and residual energy.

6. Verify isolation.
All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is relieved.

Warning
Energy Control and Power Lockout for Voluson E-Series:

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

Follow LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.

1.

2. Turn off the breaker.

3. Unplug the Voluson E-Series system.

4. Maintain control of the Voluson E-Series system power plug.

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

Ultrasound system components may be energized.

1.5.9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts

When returning or shipping the Voluson E-Series system in the original packaging:

system must be lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped down

•

the control console has to be centered and locked in “unextended” position

•

Note

Note

Note

For control console positioning see Section 6.3 on page 6-4 .

Equipment being returned must be clean and free of blood and other infectious substances.
GE policy states that body fluids must be properly removed from any part or equipment prior to shipment. GE

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 and 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.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that “items what 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 purpose and must be transported as a hazardous material.

The user/service staff should dispose of all the waste properly, per federal, state, and local waste disposal
regulations.

The Voluson E-Series 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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1.6 EMC, EMI and ESD

1.6.1 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.

For applicable standards please refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E-Series
ultrasound system.

1.6.2 Compliance

The Voluson E-Series system 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 as mentioned in IEC60601-1-2.

Introduction

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.

1.6.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

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

When installing boards, ESD may cause damage to a board. ALWAYS connect yourself, via an arm-

1.
wrist strap, to the advised ESD connection point located on the rear of the system (to the right of the
power connector).

2. Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive equipment.

Warning: Risk of electrical shock! 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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1.7 Customer Assistance

1.7.1 Contact Information

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

Note

Prepare vital system information (see: Section 7.1 on page 7-2 ) before you call:

System Type

•

System Serial number (also visible on label on back of the system)

•

Application Software version

•

Backup version

•

additional information about installed software

•

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Figure 1-2 phone numbers for customer assistance

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1.7.2 System Manufacturer

Manufacturer Telephone FAX

GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG Austria
GmbH & Co OG

Tiefenbach 15
A-4871 Zipf
Austria - Europe

Introduction

Table 1-7 system manufacturer

[phone] [phone]

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Chapter 2

Site Preparation

This chapter provides the information required to plan and prepare for the

installation of a Voluson E-Series system. Included are descriptions of the facility

and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser.

Content in this chapter

2.1 General Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2

2.2 Facility Needs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6

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2.1 General Requirements

2.1.1 Environmental requirements

Table 2-1 environmental requirements

Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Heat Dissipation Storage Temperature Storage Humidity

10 to 30°C

(50 to 86°F)

Caution
If the system has been in storage, has been transported or is very cold or hot, do not turn on its power until it
has had a chance to acclimate to its operating environment. (see:

page 3-2

).

30 to 80% rH

non-condensing

2.1.1.1 Cooling

The cooling requirement for a Voluson E-Series system is 2730 BTU/hour. This figure does not include
cooling needed for lights, people, or other equipment in the room.

Note

Each person in the room places an additional 300 BTU/hr demand on the cooling system.

2.1.1.2 Lighting

Bright light is needed for 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.

2.1.2 Electrical Requirements

Note

GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG 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
system.

The Ultrasound will function on voltages from 100-240 Volts and 50 or 60 Hz. However, if using 220 volt
power in North America, then a center tapped power source is required.

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.

2730 BTU/hour -10 to 40°C

(14 to 104°F)

Section 3.1.2 "Installation Warnings" on

< 90% rH non-

condensing

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.

2.1.2.1 Voluson Power Requirements Voluson E-Series

Table 2-2 electrical specifications for Voluson E-Series

Voltage Tolerances Power Consumption Frequency

100 - 240 VAC ±10% 800 VA 50, 60 Hz (±2%)

AC mains power outlets (AUX) for auxiliary devices and peripherals are co-switched by the systems mains
switch. Output voltage for AUX: 115V

Caution
The maximum power consumption of equipment (inclusive color LCD monitor) connected to these outlets
must not exceed 200VA!

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2.1.2.2 Inrush Current

Inrush current is not a factor to consider due to the inrush current limiting properties of the power supplies.

2.1.2.3 Site Circuit Breaker

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

Caution: Power outage may occur.
Voluson E-Series 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.

2.1.2.4 Site Power Outlets

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

2.1.2.5 System Power Plug

If the Voluson E-Series 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.

Site Preparation

2.1.3 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 Voluson E-Series system complies
with limits as stated on the EMC label. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

Note

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

Electrical and electronic equipment may produce EMI unintentionally as the result of a defect. Sources of
EMI include the following:

medical lasers

•

scanners

•

cauterizing guns

•

computers

•

monitors

•

fans

•

gel warmers

•

microwave oven

•

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

•

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

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Table 2-3 EMI prevention/abatement

EMI Rule Details

Be aware of Radio
Frequency sources.

Ground the system. Poor grounding is the most likely reason a system will have noisy images. Check grounding of the

Assemble all screws, Radio
Frequency gaskets, covers
and 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 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.

power cord and power outlet.

After you finish repairing or updating the system, assemble 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 system until any loose metallic part is removed.

Never place a label where Radio Frequency gaskets meet the system. Otherwise, the gap created
will permit Radio Frequency leakage. In case a label has been found in such a position, move it to
another more suitable location.

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 causes image artifacts.

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.

2.1.4 Environmental Requirements for Probes

Probes can be used in clinical environment.
Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the normal operation temperature range.
Probes must be operated, stored, or transported within the parameters outlined below.

Operational Storage Transport

Temperature

Humidity

Pressure

+18º to +30º C

(+64.4°F to +86°F)

30% to 75% RH non-

condensing

700hPa (3000m) to

1060hPa

2.1.5 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.

Warning
Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system.

Attempts to move the system considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone, could result in
personal injury and/or damage to the system.

-10º to +50º C

(+14°F to +122°F)

10% to 85% RH non-

condensing

700hPa (3000m) to

1060hPa

-10º to +50º C

(+14°F to +122°F)

10% to 85% RH non-

condensing

700hPa (3000m) to

1060hPa

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2.1.6 System Specifications

2.1.6.1 Physical Dimensions of Voluson E-Series

Physical dimensions and weight (without peripherals) of the Voluson E-Series system are summarized in

Table 2-4

.

Site Preparation

Note

Physical dimensions (especially height and depth) depend on control console and monitor positioning.
For more details see Section 5.10.3 "Control Console Positioning" on page 5-46 .

Table 2-4 physical dimensions and weight (without monitor and peripherals)

Height Width Depth Weight

1533 mm / 60.4 inch *

1333 mm / 52.5 inch **

* maximum at “normal” monitor position (control console is lifted and moved forwards to the maximum)

** minimum at “normal” monitor position (no control console lifted or forwards movement)

2.1.6.2 Acoustic Noise Output

max. 60 dB(A)

2.1.6.3 Electrical Specifications

Refer to:

Section 2.1.2.1 "Voluson Power Requirements Voluson E-Series" on page 2-2

582 mm / 22.9 inch 1168 mm / 46.0 inch *

968 mm / 38.1 inch **

150 kg / 330 lbs.

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2.2 Facility Needs

2.2.1 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.

Use the Pre-installation checklist (provided in

Table 2-5 Voluson E-Series pre-installation checklist

Action Yes No

Schedule at least 3 hours for installation of the system.

Notify installation team of the existence of any variances from the basic installation.

Make sure system and probes have been subject to acclimation period.

Environmental cooling is sufficient.

Lighting is adjustable to adapt to varying operational conditions of the system.

Electrical facilities meet system requirements.

EMI precautions have been taken and all possible sources of interference have been removed.

Mandatory site requirements have been met.

If a network is used, IP address has been set for the system and a dedicated network outlet is available.

Table 2-5

) to verify that all needed steps have been taken.

Note

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.

•

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.

The desire to use a non–listed or customer provided product or to place an approved product further from the
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 machine. 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 system reliability.

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Site Preparation

Note

Note

dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate amperage (see:

•

local and national codes, which is located less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft. / 98.4 in.) from the system's proposed
location.; see

door opening is at least 76 cm (2.5 ft./ 30 in.) wide

•

proposed location for the system is at least 0.5 m (1.6 ft. / 19.6 in.) from the wall for cooling

•

power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within 2 m (6.5 ft. / 78.7 in.) of each other with

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peripheral within 1 m of the system to connect cables.
power outlets for other medical equipment

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power outlets for test equipment within 1 m (3.2 ft. / 39.4 in.) of system

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

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

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The Voluson E-Series has four outlets inside. One for the monitor and three for on board peripherals.

In case of network option:

An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasound system.

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A network cable of appropriate length (regular Pin-to-Pin network cable).

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An IT administrator who will assist in configuring the system to work with your local network. A fixed IP

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address is required. Refer to the form provided in

All relevant preliminary network port installations at the prepared site must be performed by authorized
contractors. The purchaser of GE equipment must utilize only qualified personnel to perform servicing on the
equipment.

Section 2.1.2 "Electrical Requirements" on page 2-2

Figure 3-65

Table 2-2 on page 2-2

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for network details that are required.

), meeting all

1 door – at least 76 cm (2.5 foot / 30 inches) 8 stool

2 film viewer 9 ultrasound system

3 counter top, sink with hot and cold water, supplies storage 10 external peripherals

4 linen supply 11 dedicated power outlet - circuit breaker protected and

5 probes/supplies 12 network interface

6 examination table 13 distance from wall or objects

7 footswitch 14 cabinet for software and manuals

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Figure 2-1 recommended Floor Plan 4.3 m x 5.2 m (14 by 17 foot)

easily accessible

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2.2.3 Desirable Features

door is at least 92 cm (3 ft. / 36 in.) wide

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circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily accessible

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sink with hot and cold water

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receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe sheaths

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emergency oxygen supply

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storage for linens and equipment

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nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room

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dual level lighting (bright and dim)

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lockable cabinet for software and manuals

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2.2.4 Network Setup Requirements

2.2.4.1 Stand-alone System (without Network Connection)

None

2.2.4.2 System connected to Hospital's Network

Supported networks:

Ethernet network connection

•

Wireless LAN (option)

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2.2.4.3 Purpose of the DICOM Network Function

DICOM® 1 (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) 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.

2.2.4.4 DICOM Option Pre-installation Requirements

To configure the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system to work with other network connections, the network
administrator must provide some necessary information.

Use the

•

•

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Figure 3-64 on page 3-73

Voluson E-Series Details: DICOM network details for the Voluson E-Series system, including the

Routing Information: IP addresses for default gateway and other routers in use at site.

DICOM Application
Information:

to record required information that must include:

host name, local port, IP address, AE title and net mask.

Details of DICOM devices in use at the site, including the DICOM host
name, AE title, DICOM port number and IP addresses.

Note

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1 DICOM is the registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for its standards publications relating to digital communications
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Chapter 3

Setup Instructions

This chapter contains information needed to setup the Voluson E-Series

ultrasound system. Included are procedures to receive, unpack and configure the

equipment. A worksheet is provided (see: Section 3.14 on page 3-73 ) to help

ensure that all the required information is available, prior to setup the system.

Content in this chapter

3.1 Setup Reminders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

3.2 Receiving and Unpacking the System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5

3.3 Preparing for Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

3.4 Completing the Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9

3.5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-14

3.6 Printer Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.7 System Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-42

3.8 On-board optional Peripherals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-49

3.9 External I/O Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-50

3.10 Available Probes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.11 Software/Option Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-54

3.12 Connectivity Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-55

3.13 Network Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-57

3.14 Connectivity Setup Worksheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-73

3.15 Paperwork - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-75

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3.1 Setup Reminders

3.1.1 Average Installation Time

Once the site has been prepared, the average installation time required is shown in Table 3-1 below.

Table 3-1 average installation time

Description Average Installation Time Comments

Unpacking the system 0.5 hours

Installing the system / options / printers 0.5 to 1.5 hours depends on required configuration

DICOM Option (connectivity) 0.5 to 1.5 hours depends on configuration amount

Install InSite 0.5 hours

3.1.2 Installation Warnings

Caution
Since the Voluson E-Series weighs approximately 150 kg (330 lbs.) without peripherals, two people are
required to unpack it.

Warning
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 and troubleshooting.

3.1.2.1 Moving/Lifting the System

Note

How to lift the system:
1 Preparation

2 Remove the footrest/wheel axis cover on the front side of the system: Turn the 4 quick release devices below the footrest 90°

3 Pass a strap through the openings in the metal sheet.
4 Lift the system by the straps and the rear handle.

For important safety considerations see Section 1.5.3 "Mechanical Safety" on page 1-20 .

Disconnect all probes and transport them separately.

•

Disconnect the ECG cable (if applicable) and transport it separately.

•

Ensure all peripheral devices (printer, ...) are firmly fixed within the system.

•

(see:

Figure 8-21 on page 8-17

Caution

Do not pull or lift the system with the front handle of the user interface (control console).

•

Always use a strap to lift the system. Do not grasp the metal sheet with your hands.

•

Move the system forward or backward when going up or down inclines. Do not move the system

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sideways or diagonally.

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3.1.2.2 System Acclimation Time

After being transported, the Voluson E-Series system may be very cold or hot. It requires one hour for each

2.5°C increment if it's temperature is below 10°C or above 40°C.

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

°C 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40

°F 140 131 122 113 104 96 86 77 68 59 50 41 32 23 14 5 -4 -13 -22 -31 -40

hrs 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

3.1.2.3 Control Console Positioning

If weight is placed on the control console (UI) in it's extended position the system could tip over.

Caution
The system should not be moved with the control console (UI) extended. Move the control console to it's
centered and locked position for transport.

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Table 3-2 Acclimation Time

Caution
Monitor mounting mechanism may break if not properly supported (e.g., with packing foam) during
transportation.

3.1.2.4 Brake Pedal Operation

Caution
If the wheel brakes are engaged, release brake pedals (brakes on wheels under the foot rest) to disengage
the lock, for transportation.

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3.1.3 Safety Reminders

Danger
When using any test instrument that is capable of opening the AC ground line (i.e., meter's ground switch is
OPEN), DO NOT touch the system!

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

Caution
When connecting the optional PE (potential equalization) and/or the optional additional GND (ground cable)
it is mandatory to also use the Power Filter (H48701EL).

Caution: The Voluson E-Series requires all covers!
Do not operate this system unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place, to ensure optimal
system performance and cooling. (When covers are removed, EMI may be present).

Caution
Two people should unpack the system because of its weight. Two people are required whenever a part
weighing 16kg (35 lb.) or more must be lifted.

Caution:
Do not wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live circuits and more than 30 V peak is present.

Caution
If the system is very cold or hot, do NOT turn on its power until it has had sufficient time to acclimate to its
operating environment.

Caution: Operator Manual(s)
The User Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Voluson E-Series. Keep

manuals near the system for reference.

Caution: Acoustic Output hazard
Although the ultrasound energy transmitted from the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system is within FDA

limitations, avoid unnecessary exposure. Ultrasound energy can produce heat and mechanical damage.

Table 3-3 Environmental Labels

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Note

Voluson E-Series incl. peripherals

Please read this section carefully before unpacking the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system and its
(optional) peripherals.

The Voluson E-Series ultrasound system, together with peripherals, probes and accessories are shipped
from the factory in a single durable shipping cardboard which is mounted on a raised wooden platform base.

Caution
Transport only with forklift or stacker truck. During transport pay attention to the point of gravity (“tilt and
drop” indicator)!

Warning
Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system.

Attempts to move the system considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone, could result in
personal injury and/or damage to the system.

Description Height Width Depth Weight*

and accessories

* Weight is approximate and will vary depending upon the supplied peripherals

Before unpacking the system

Inspect the cardboard for visible damage.

•

Inspect the drop and tilt indicator (1) for evidence of accidental shock or tilting during transit.

•

The tilt indicator must not turn
Verify delivery address and remove the packing slip and invoice from the envelope (2) that is located

•

on the front panel of the cardboard.
Remove the unpacking instruction (3) that is located on the side panel of the cardboard.

•

Table 3-4 shipping cardboard -dimensions and weight

1369 mm / 54 inch 780 mm / 30.7 inch 1086 mm / 42.8 inch 190 kg / 419 lbs.

red

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Figure 3-1 shipping cardboard

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Note

Note

The device must only be transported in the original packaging cardboard!
It is recommended to keep and store the shipping cardboard and all other packing materials (including the

support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the system has to be moved to a different location.
Unpack the system such a way that packaging can be reused. For warranty purposes, storage of the above
is required for one year from date of purchase.

If the shipping cardboard is damaged, please inform the GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG sales
representative immediately.

Unpacking procedure

Unpack the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system and its (optional) peripherals and accessories according to
the provided unpacking instruction.

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3.3 Preparing for Setup

3.3.1 Verify Customer Order

After unpacking, it is important to verify that all items ordered by the customer have been received.

1.
Compare all items listed on the packing slip (delivery note) with those received.

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Note

It is recommended to keep and store the shipping cardboard and all other packing materials (including the
support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the system has to be moved to a different location.
Unpack the system such a way that packaging can be reused. For warranty purposes, storage of the above
is required for one year from date of purchase.

2. Visually inspect the system components using the following checklist.

Table 3-5 Damage Inspection Checklist - Voluson E-Series system

✓ Step Item Recommended Procedure

1 Rating Plate Enter Serial Number: _________________________ (printed on rating plate, see:

2 System Verify that the Voluson E-Series system is switched OFF and unplugged. Clean the system.

3 Control

Console

4 Probes Check all probes for wear and tear on the lens, cable, and connector. Look for bent or damaged pins on

5 LCD Display Clean the LCD display by gently wiping with a dry, soft, lint-free non-abrasive folded cloth. Inspect the

6 Fans Verify that the system's cooling fans and peripheral fans are operating.

7 Rear Panel Check the rear panel connectors for bent pins, loose connections and loose or missing hardware. Screw

Physically inspect the control console for missing or damaged items. After switching on the system, verify
the proper illumination of all the control console buttons.

the connector and in the connector socket on the system. Verify that the EMI fingers around the probe
connector socket housing are intact. Check the probe locking mechanism and probe switch.

monitor for scratches and raster burn.

all the cable connectors tightly to the connector sockets on the panel. Verify that the labeling is in good
condition.

Figure 1-1 on page 1-23

)

Note

8 Covers Check that all screws are tightly secured in place, that there are no dents or scratches and that no internal

parts are exposed.

9 Peripherals Check and clean the peripherals in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. To prevent EMI or

system overheating, dress the peripheral cables inside the peripheral cover.

10 Power Cord Check the power cord for cuts, loose hardware, tire marks, exposed insulation, or any deterioration. Verify

continuity. Replace the power cord, as required.

Report any items that are missing, back-ordered, or damaged, to your GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co
OG sales representative. The contact address is shown in "Contact Information" on page 1-26 .

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3.3.2 EMI Protection

This system has been designed to minimize the effects of Electo-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 system is put into operation.

Ensure that the system is protected from electromagnetic interference (EMI), as follows:

Operate the system at least 15 feet away from equipment that emits strong electromagnetic radiation.

•

Operate the system in an area enclosed by walls, floors and ceilings comprised of wood, plaster or

•

concrete, which help prevent EMI.
Shield the system when operating it in the vicinity of radio broadcast equipment, if necessary.

•

Do not operate mobile phones or other EMI emitting devices in the ultrasound room.

•

Verify that all EMI rules listed are followed.

•

The Voluson E-Series system is approved for use in hospitals, clinics and other environmentally qualified
facilities, in terms of the prevention of radio wave interference. Operation of the ultrasound system in an
inappropriate environment can cause electronic interference to radios and television sets situated near the
medical equipment.

For further details and EMI Prevention/Abatement refer to

Section 2.1.3 "EMI Limitations" on page 2-3

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3.4 Completing the Setup

Connecting the System to a Power Source

Caution
Prior to connecting the Voluson E-Series system to a power source, verify compliance with all electrical and
safety requirements. Check the power cord to verify that it is intact and of hospital-grade. Products equipped
with a power source (wall outlet) plug should be connected to the fixed power socket that has a protective
grounding conductor. Never use an adapter or converter to connect with a power source plug (for example, a
three-prong to two-prong converter).

Warning
The system's power must be supplied from a separate, properly rated outlet to avoid risk of fire. Refer to

Section 2.1.2.1 "Voluson Power Requirements Voluson E-Series" on page 2-2

power cord should not, under any circumstances, be altered to a configuration rated less than that specified
for the current.

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for rating information. The

Note

Use only the power cords, cables and plugs provided by or designated by GE Healthcare Austria GmbH &
Co OG to connect the system to the power source.

Caution
Whenever disconnecting the Voluson E-Series system from the electrical outlet, always observe the safety
precautions. First unplug the main power cable from the wall outlet socket, then from the system itself.
Remove by pulling on the cable connector - Do not pull on the cable.

Caution: The Voluson E-Series requires all covers!
Do not operate this system unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place, to ensure optimal
system performance and cooling. (When covers are removed, EMI may be present).

3.4.1 Power On / Boot Up

System Power On / BackEnd Processor Boot Up

1.

Connect the main power cable to the back of the system.

2. If not already done, screw on the pull-out protection of the mains power cable with the 2 screws.

3. Connect the main power cable to a hospital grade power outlet with the proper rated voltage. Never
use an adapter that would defeat the safety ground.

4. Switch ON the circuit breaker at the rear of the system.

Note

When AC power is applied to the system, the ON/OFF standby button on the control console illuminates
amber, indicating that the system (including the Back-end Processor) is in standby mode.

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Figure 3-2 Circuit Breaker at rear of system

1 circuit breaker
2

fuses (2x T10A H/250V)

3 connector for main power cable

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Note

5. Hold down the ON/OFF standby button (see:

Figure 3-3 below

) on the control console for ~3 seconds.

The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the ON/OFF
standby button. The power switch of any attached printer(s) needs to be in ON position before starting the
system. However, be aware some auxiliary equipment may switch itself to standby mode (e.g., Color video
printer) and must therefore be switched on separately.

When the ON/OFF standby button on the control console is pressed, the system (including the Back­end Processor) starts and the operating system is loaded which then leads to activate the application
software.
The system automatically performs an initialization sequence which includes the following:

-

Loading the operating system.

-

Running a quick diagnostic check of the system.

-

Detecting connected probes

Note

Figure 3-3 ON/OFF standby button

As soon as the software has been loaded, the system enters 2D-Mode with the probe and application
that were used before the system shutdown.

Total time used for start-up is about 2 minutes.

6. Adjust height and position of the control console as described in

Positioning" on page 6-4

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3.4.1.1 During a normal boot, you may observe

Power is distributed to peripherals, control console, monitor, FrontEnd and BackEnd processor.

1.

2. The BackEnd processor and rest of the system starts with the sequence listed in following steps:
a. First of all, the BIOS version is shown on the monitor.
b. Afterward the “Boot Screen” is displayed. (Voluson is highlighted).

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Figure 3-4 Boot screen

3. BackEnd processor is turned ON and starts to load the software.
The start screen is displayed on the monitor.

4.

5. Start-up progress bars indicating software loading procedures, are displayed on the monitor.

Figure 3-5 start-up screen

6. The software initiates and sets up the FrontEnd electronics and the rest of the system (incl. clicking
sound of relays on RTF board).

7. The keyboard backlight is lit.

8. As soon as the software has been loaded, the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor.

EC320/EC330 (BT17/BT18) only:

1.

If patient data stored on the internal HDDs D:\ partition are encrypted (protected), the system has to be
unlocked by Password, Recovery key or USB device with unlock key.

For further details refer to

2. If

Activate User Login

login window appears. Please enter the proper

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is check marked in the

Setup - General Settings - Authentication

User Name

and

Password

and then click

.

page, a system

Login

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3.4.2 Power Off / Shutdown

Note

Note

Note

After turning off a system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again. The system may not be able to
boot if power is recycled too quickly.

1. If not already in read mode, freeze the image.

2. Press the ON/OFF Standby button on the control console. Following dialog appears.

Figure 3-6 Shutdown dialog

3. Select

Shutdown

. The system performs an automatic full shutdown sequence.

4. Switch OFF the circuit breaker at the rear of the system.

A full shutdown is also performed when pressing the ON/OFF standby button on the control console twice.

The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the ON/OFF
standby button. So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON/OFF separately.

Warning
Disconnection of the main power cable is necessary!

5. After complete power down, unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull-out protection to disconnect the
main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket.

1 circuit breaker
2

fuses (2x T10A H/250V)

3 connector for main power cable

Figure 3-7 Circuit Breaker at rear of system

6. Press on the brakes to block the front caster wheels.

7.

Disconnect probes. (Turn the probe locking handle counterclockwise and then pull the connector
straight out of the probe port.)

Caution
Do not disconnect a probe while running (Live Scan “Write” mode)! A software error may occur. In this case

switch the system OFF (perform a reset).

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Note

When the probe is connected, it is automatically activated. Once connected, probes can be selected for
different applications.

Connect a probe to one of the three rightmost probe receptacle as follows:

1. Inspect the probe and probe socket to verify that it is free of debris.

2. Ensure that the probe locking lever is at horizontal position.

3. Insert the connector on the receptacle guide pin until it touches the receptacle mating surface.

4. Twist the probe locking lever clockwise (to vertical position) to lock it in place.

5. Open the side door, lay the cable into the intended cable holder and close the door.

6. Carefully position the probe cord so that it is free to move and is not resting on the floor.

Note

Figure 3-8 probe connection

1 probe unlocked

2 probe locked (locking lever is in vertical position)

Caution

Do not bend the probe cable acutely. Fault conditions can result in electric shock hazard.

•

Do not touch the surface of probe connectors which are exposed when the probe is removed.

•

Do not touch the patient when connecting or disconnecting a probe.

•

Prior to connecting or disconnecting a probe, freeze the image. It is not necessary to turn OFF power to
connect or disconnect a probe.

(locking lever is in horizontal position)

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3.5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices

Content in this section

3.5.1 Connecting the LCD Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-15

3.5.2 Connecting the OLED Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-16

3.5.3 Connecting the Black & White Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-17

3.5.4 Connecting the Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-19

3.5.5 Connecting the Network Color Laser Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-21

3.5.6 Connecting the DeskJet Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24

3.5.7 Connecting the Cellular Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-26

3.5.8 Connecting the Wireless Network Adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-28

3.5.9 Connecting a Secondary "Patient" Monitor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-29

3.5.10 Connecting the Footswitch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-31

3.5.11 Connecting the Barcode Scanner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-32

3.5.12 Connecting the ECG-preamplifier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-33

3.5.13 Connecting an USB Flash Memory Stick - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

3.5.14 Connecting an external USB Hard disk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-34

3.5.15 General Remarks when using external USB-Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-35

Note

Note

Always observe the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral/auxiliary device.

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

Caution
Please observe that some printers may not be medical devices! If Bluetooth-, Line- or Laser Printers are no

medical devices, they have to be located outside of the typical patient environment. Examples for typical
patient environments can be found in standard IEC 60601 (see illustrations below).

For more detailed Safety Considerations when connecting auxiliary devices to the Voluson E-Series system,
please review: Section 1.5.5 "Auxiliary Devices Safety" on page 1-21 .

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3.5.1 Connecting the LCD Monitor

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Note

The LCD Monitor comes pre-installed with the system.

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Figure 3-9 Connection Scheme - LCD Monitor

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3.5.2 Connecting the OLED Monitor

Note

The OLED Monitor is only available for BT17 (EC320) and BT18 (EC330) Voluson E10 systems. Usually it
comes pre-installed with the system.

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Figure 3-10 Connection Scheme - OLED Monitor

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3.5.3 Connecting the Black & White Printer

Setup Instructions

Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

1.

2.

If your printer is UP-D898MD:

2

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

.

a. Connect your printer to any power source.

Note: If you connect the printer directly to an AC mains power outlet for auxiliary devices
(provided by the Voluson E-Series system), DO NOT yet connect the USB cable!

b.

Press the Power ON button (1) on the printer.
c. Enter the Menu by pushing the Joystick key (2).
d. Display "

Digital

" by shifting the Joystick key up or down.
e. Push the Joystick key to enter the sub menu.
f. Display "

Driver

" by shifting up or down.
g. Push the Joystick key to enter the sub menu.
h. Display "

DRV:897

" by shifting up or down.

i. Push the Joystick key again to confirm selection. The printer is now set-up with the driver of UP-

D897.

j. Proceed installation procedure as described below.

3. Connect the Black & White printer according to connection scheme, see:

Figure 3-11 on page 3-18

4. When all cables are connected, press the Power ON button on the printer.

5. Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E-Series system as described in

Section 3.4.1 on page 3-9

.

All software drivers are pre-installed for the designated printer only.

6. After physical connection to the Voluson E-Series system, assign the printer to a remote key (P1, P2,
P3, P4, P5 and/or P6) as described in

7. Verify correct printer settings; see

Section 3.6.6 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-41

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

.
.

.

Note

The B&W printer should be connected to USB port C on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom.

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

2 The UP-D898MD features a legacy mode driver mode. In this mode the printer identifies itself as UP-D897 via the USB interface. This enables
the use of the printer with the driver of UP-D897. Through this feature the new medical printer UP-D898MD can be used to easily replace an
existing UP-D897 unit in the field.

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Figure 3-11 Connection Scheme - B&W Printer

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3.5.4 Connecting the Color Printer

Setup Instructions

Note

Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

1.

2. Connect the Color printer according to connection scheme, see:

3. When all cables are connected, press the Power ON button on the printer.

4. Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E-Series system as described in
All software drivers are pre-installed for the designated printer only.

5. After physical connection to the Voluson E-Series system, assign the printer to a remote key (P1, P2,
P3, P4, P5 and/or P6) as described in

6. Verify correct printer settings; see

Section 3.6.6 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-41

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

Figure 3-12 on page 3-20

Section 3.4.1 on page 3-9

.

.

.

.
.

The Color printer should be connected to USB port D on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom.

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

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Figure 3-12 Connection Scheme - Color Printer

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3.5.5 Connecting the Network Color Laser Printer

Caution
Please observe that the complete Printer Assembly has to be located outside of the patient environment
(according to IEC 60601-1).

Caution
The printer being used may not be a medical device. The (Bluetooth) Printer Set and the Power Supply is
also not a medical device. The equipment meets the requirements of the EN 60950 Standard.

Setup Instructions

Note

Note

It does not matter, whether an Ethernet crossover cable or a patch cable (straight through cable) is used.
The Network Color Laser Printer automatically reconfigures signals to yield expected results.

The Network Color Laser printer MUST NOT be installed by the user! For installation please contact your
local distributor or GE service representative.

Connection directly to the Voluson E-Series

Physical connection:

1. Connect the Color Laser Printer.

-

Connect the network cable to the Ethernet LAN connector on the Voluson E-Series system. The
other end connect to the Ethernet connector of the Color Laser Printer.

-

Connect the power cable of the printer to an external, non-isolated power source.

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Figure 3-13 Connection Scheme - Color Laser Printer (directly via network cable)

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Connection to work within the Network Environment

The Color Laser Printer can be connected to work within the network environment. Usually this will be the
hospital network.

Physical connection:
Two network cables are needed.

Connect the Color Laser Printer.

1.

-

-

-

Connect the first network cable to the Ethernet LAN connector on the Voluson E-Series system.
The other end connect to a hospital network wall outlet.

Connect the second network cable to the Ethernet connector of the Color Laser Printer. The other
end connect to a hospital network wall outlet.

Connect the power cable of the printer to an external, non-isolated power source.

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Figure 3-14 Connection Scheme - Color Laser Printer (within Network Environment)

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Connection for Wi-Fi Direct Communication

Setup Instructions

Note

Wi-Fi Direct Communication is only possible with printer type HP LaserJet M452nw, see Table 9-10.

Physical connection:
A WLAN network adapter is required.

1. Connect the power cable of the printer to an external, non-isolated power source.

2. Plug the proper WLAN adapter into an accessible USB port of the Voluson E-Series system.

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Figure 3-15 Connection Scheme - Color Laser Printer (Wi-Fi Direct Communication)

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3.5.6 Connecting the DeskJet Color Printer

Caution
Please observe that the complete Printer Assembly has to be located outside of the patient environment
(according to IEC 60601-1).

Caution
The printer being used may not be a medical device. The (Bluetooth) Printer Set and the Power Supply is
also not a medical device. The equipment meets the requirements of the EN 60950 Standard.

Connection via Bluetooth Adapter

The DeskJet Color Printer can be connected to an external, non-isolated power source. The Bluetooth
Adapter should be directly connected to any accessible USB port.

Note

Please use the proper Bluetooth Printer Connection set; see: Section 9.10.1 "Printers" on page 9-37 .

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Figure 3-16 Connection Scheme - DeskJet Color Printer (via Bluetooth Adapter)

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Connection directly to the Voluson E-Series

The DeskJet Color Printer can be directly connected to any accessible USB port or the indicated USB port E
on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom via an USB cable.

Note

If a DeskJet printer (e.g., HP Officejet 100) is connected directly via an USB-cable, use the AC mains power
outlet provided by the Voluson E-Series system (auxiliary output). This ensures medical grade separation
from AC mains.

Figure 3-17 Connection Scheme - DeskJet Color Printer (directly via USB cable)

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3.5.7 Connecting the Cellular Modem

Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

1.

2. Insert a Standard SIM card from your local provider.
a. Slide up the upper cover of the Cellular Modem Module to get access to the SIM card holder.

Figure 3-18 open the Cellular Modem cover

b. Insert the SIM card (see images below), fix it with the mounted clips and return the upper cover.

Figure 3-19 insert SIM card

SIM card requirements:

-

Data capable

-

Standard size

-

prepaid or post paid

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

.

Note

Note

Since the Voluson E-Series does not enable browser access, the service provider needs to enable the
Internet access on the SIM card before installation in the Cellular Modem. Please ensure from the service
provider, that there is no browser registration necessary when using the SIM card.

3. Connect the Cellular Modem according to connection scheme, see:

4. Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E-Series system as described in

5. After physical connection of the Cellular Modem to the Voluson E-Series system, perform Modem
Configuration as described in

6. Click the signal strength icon in the status bar and select
provider.

7. If it is desired to send E-mails, perform configuration as described in

8. If it is desired to use also MMS, adjust settings as described in

9. Assign the Modem to a remote key (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6) as described in

"Remote Control Selection" on page 3-41

10. Individually enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen and adjust Email
and/or MMS options as described in

Section 3.13.3 "How to Setup the Cellular Modem" on page 3-64

Connect

and adjust the Email settings.

Section 3.13.6 on page 3-68

Figure 3-20 on page 3-27

Section 3.4.1 on page 3-9

for connection to the service

Section 3.13.4 on page 3-66

Section 3.13.5 on page 3-67

Section 3.6.6

.

.

.

.

.

.

The Cellular Modem should be connected to the USB port B on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom.

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

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3.5.7.1 Connection Scheme: Cellular Modem

Setup Instructions

Note

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

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Figure 3-20 Connection Scheme - Cellular Modem

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3.5.8 Connecting the Wireless Network Adapter

Turn ON the power of the system and wait till the system has booted.

1.

2. Plug the Wireless Network adapter into an accessible USB port of the Voluson E-Series. All software
drivers are pre-installed for the designated Wireless Network adapter only.

The Wireless Network Adapter can be connected to any accessible USB port.

Note

Note

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Figure 3-21 Connection Scheme - Wireless (USB) Network Adapter

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

After physical connection of the WLAN adapter to the Voluson E-Series system, follow the procedure
described in Section 3.13.2 "Wireless Network Configuration" on page 3-59 .

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3.5.9 Connecting a Secondary "Patient" Monitor

Caution
A Secondary "Patient" Monitor MUST NEVER be connected to the Voluson E-Series systems mains supply
directly! Always connect it to an appropriate Isolation Transformer (see

Caution
The secondary monitor is the only item to be connected to the isolation transformer.

Setup Instructions

Section 9.10.3 on page 9-42

).

Note

Note

Note

A Secondary Monitor is NOT intended for diagnostic use. It is an additional device used to allow the patient
to watch the proceedings.

Take your time to think about the best position of the monitor in your facilities. Patients should be able to
view the monitor easily and without having to bend or turn around.

1. Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

2. Connect the Secondary Monitor according to connection scheme, see:

3. After physical connection to the Voluson E-Series system check, and if necessary change the Ext.
Monitor Output setting, see:

Section 3.7.1.7 on page 3-45

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

Figure 3-22 on page 3-30

.

.

.

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

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Figure 3-22 Connection Scheme - Secondary Monitor

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3.5.10 Connecting the Footswitch

The Footswitch should be directly connected to any accessible USB-port on the Voluson E-Series (e.g., on
rear of the system).

Setup Instructions

Note

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

After physical connection, adjust the Footswitch as described in

Section 3.7.1.8 on page 3-45

.

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Figure 3-23 Connection Scheme - Footswitch

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3.5.11 Connecting the Barcode Scanner

The Barcode Scanner should be directly connected to any accessible USB-port on the Voluson E-Series
(e.g., next to DVD drive).

Note

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

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Figure 3-24 Connection Scheme - Barcode Scanner

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3.5.12 Connecting the ECG-preamplifier

Setup Instructions

Note

Connection is always the same (no differences between PC-Motherboard version of the Voluson E-Series
system).

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Figure 3-25 Connection Scheme - ECG-preamplifier

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3.5.13 Connecting an USB Flash Memory Stick

Note

Before connecting an USB device, please read Section 3.5.15 "General Remarks when using external USB-

Devices" on page 3-35 .

An USB Flash Memory Stick may be connected to an accessible USB port of the Voluson E-Series system
(e.g., on back of control console).

An external USB Flash Memory Stick can be connected once the system is powered ON, or after shutdown.
The Voluson E-Series, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the „Found New Hardware” dialog.

Note

Memory drives or sticks may be sensitive to EMC interference. This may affect system performance and/or
image quality.

Note

Before disconnecting an external USB-device (e.g., USB Stick), the system has to be informed about the
removal of the device! For this purpose press the Eject key on the keyboard.

For further details see Section 3.5.15.2 "External USB-Devices - Disconnection" on page 3-35 .

3.5.14 Connecting an external USB Hard disk

Note

Before connecting an USB device, please read Section 3.5.15 "General Remarks when using external USB-

Devices" on page 3-35 .

An external HDD may be connected to an accessible USB port of the Voluson E-Series system (e.g., on
back of control console).

An external USB Hard Disk Drive can be connected once the system is powered ON, or after shutdown. The
Voluson E-Series, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the „Found New Hardware” dialog.

Note

Note

Memory drives or sticks may be sensitive to EMC interference. This may affect system performance and/or
image quality.

Before disconnecting an external USB-device (e.g., USB Stick), the system has to be informed about the
removal of the device! For this purpose press the Eject key on the keyboard.

For further details see Section 3.5.15.2 "External USB-Devices - Disconnection" on page 3-35 .

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3.5.15 General Remarks when using external USB-Devices

Caution
Do not connect or disconnect any external USB-devices to or from the system while scanning a patient! The
appearing dialogs could distract you from the scan!

3.5.15.1 External USB-Devices - Connection

When an external USB-storage device (such as an USB-memory stick or an external hard disk) is connected
to the Voluson E-Series, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process,
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the “Found New Hardware“ dialog.

The device is then accessible using the drive letter the system assigned to it.

Setup Instructions

Note

Note

If an external drive was not recognized automatically after connecting it, click Rescan Drive.

When connecting external USB devices, be sure to execute Safety Directions found in the Voluson E-Series
Basic User Manual.

3.5.15.2 External USB-Devices - Disconnection

Before an external USB-device (e.g., USB-memory stick) can be disconnected, the system has to be informed about the
removal of the device! For this purpose press the Eject key on the keyboard.

Caution
Unplugging or ejecting USB devices without first stopping them can cause the system to crash and possibly
result in loss of valuable data.

By pressing the Eject
“Connect USB and Network Drives” window shows all USB and Network drives connected to the system.
Using this dialog, the USB-devices can be stopped before they are physically disconnected.

key on the keyboard, a dialog window (see:

Figure 3-26 below

) is displayed. The

To stop the external device, select it and then click the

Confirm the "‘Stop Device" dialog with

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Figure 3-26 Connect USB and Network Drives

Stop Device

Figure 3-27 Device can now be safely removed

OK

and

Close

the "Connect USB and Network Drives" window.

button.

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3.6 Printer Installation

Note

Note

For connection schemes see Section 3.5 "Connection of Auxiliary Devices" on page 3-14 .

Content in this section

3.6.1 Installing the Digital Black & White Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.2 Installing the Digital Color Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.3 Installing the DeskJet Color Printer directly via an USB-cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-36

3.6.4 Printer Installation manually - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-37

3.6.5 Adjustment of Printer Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-38

3.6.6 Remote Control Selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-41

The Network Color Laser printer and the Bluetooth printer connection set MUST NOT be installed by the
user! For installation please contact your local distributor or GE service representative.

If a DeskJet printer (e.g., HP Officejet 100) is connected directly via an USB-cable, use the AC mains power
outlet provided by the Voluson E-Series system (auxiliary output). This ensures medical grade separation
from AC mains.

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

EC330 (BT18) only:

Whitelisting

If the
window might appear during the installation procedure.

option is available and activated in

System Setup - Administration

, a password login

3.6.1 Installing the Digital Black & White Printer

Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

1.

2. Connect and install the printer as described in

3. Verify correct printer settings; see

4. Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6; see

Selection" on page 3-41

.

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

Section 3.5.3 on page 3-17

3.6.2 Installing the Digital Color Printer

1. Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

2. Connect and install the printer as described in

3. Verify correct printer settings; see

4. Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6; see

Selection" on page 3-41

.

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

Section 3.5.4 on page 3-19

3.6.3 Installing the DeskJet Color Printer directly via an USB-cable

1. Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in

2. Connect the printer according to connection scheme

3. When all cables are connected, press the Power ON button on the printer.

4. Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E-Series system as described in
All software drivers are pre-installed for the designated printer only.

5. After physical connection to the Voluson E-Series system, assign the printer to a remote key (P1, P2,
P3, P4, P5 and/or P6) as described in

6. Verify correct printer settings; see

7. Assign the printer as Report Printer, see

Section 3.6.6 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-41

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

Section 3.6.6.1 "Report Printer Selection" on page 3-41

Section 4.2.2 on page 4-4

Figure 3-17 on page 3-25

Section 3.4.1 on page 3-9

.

.

.

Section 3.6.6 "Remote Control

.

.

.

Section 3.6.6 "Remote Control

.

.

.

.
.

.

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3.6.4 Printer Installation manually

EC330 (BT18) only:

Whitelisting

If the
window might appear during the installation procedure.

1. Press the Utilities key on the control console.

2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the

3. On the right side of the screen select

option is available and activated in

System Setup - Administration

Setup

button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

Connectivity

and then click the

Peripherals

Setup Instructions

, a password login

tab.

Figure 3-28 Setup - Connectivity - PERIPHERALS page

A External Monitor Output selection 1 Add Printer button

B Video Norm selection 2 Footswitch Remote Control

3 Report Printer selection

4. Click the
Please read the displayed message carefully and click

5. Click the

6. After installation, close all open windows, select
system).

7. Verify correct printer settings; see

8. Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6; see

Selection" on page 3-41

Add Printer

Next

button.

button to start the Add Printer Wizard.

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

.

Yes

Save & Exit

if you have skills to do this.

and restart the system (turn off and on the

.

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3.6.5 Adjustment of Printer Settings

After system restart:

Press the Utilities key on the control console.

1.

2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the

3. On the right side of the screen select

4. Select the desired printer from the Printer Settings pull-down menu and click the

Figure 3-29 select desired printer

"UP-D897 / UP-D898MD Printer - Settings" on page 3-38

•

"UP-D25MD Printer Settings" on page 3-39

•

Warning
After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62353 or
other relevant standard.

Setup

button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

Connectivity

and then click the

Peripherals

tab.

Edit

button.

3.6.5.1 UP-D897 / UP-D898MD Printer - Settings

Call up the "Printer Preferences"; see

1.

2. Select the

-

-

-

Layout

page and select:
Paper: 960x1280
Orientation: Portrait
Interpolation Method: Bilinear

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

.

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Figure 3-30 Layout / Density Adjust page

3. Select the

-

-

4. Save the adjusted printer settings with

5. Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6; see

Selection" on page 3-41

Density Adjust

Gamma: TONE2
Advanced = 0, Dark = 0, Light = 0, Sharpness = 2

page and select:

Apply

.

and OK. Close window and exit System Setup.

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Setup Instructions

Note

Call up the "Printer Preferences"; see

1.

2. Select the

-

-

-

Paper

page and select:
Paper: UPC-...L (large) / UPC-...S (small)
Orientation: Landscape (recommended when using large paper size)
High Speed (check mark on)

Section 3.6.5 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-38

.

Settings for paper size must match with the used paper (large/small) and also the right color ink cartridge
has to be used. Otherwise you will get an error message at printing.

3. Select the

4.

Color Balance

Graphics

page. From the "Color Adjust" pull-down menu select:

: Cyan = 0, Magenta = 0, Yellow = 0

Figure 3-31 Paper / Graphics page

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Lightness

5.

6.

Color Correction

Gray Balance

7.

8.

Adjustment by Color

: Sharpness = 7, Dark = 0, Gamma = -6, Light = 2, Gamma Curve = Curve 1

: check mark Printer Hardware Color Correction

Figure 3-32 Graphic page (Lightness / Color Correction)

: X = 50, Y = 50

: Color (region) = Magenta Red

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Figure 3-33 Graphic page (Gray Balance / Adjustment by Color)

Apply

9. Save the adjusted printer settings with

and OK. Close window and exit System Setup.

10. Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6; see

Selection" on page 3-41

.

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3.6.6 Remote Control Selection

To assign an auxiliary device (e.g., printer) to the remote keys P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and/or P6:

Press the Utilities key on the control console.

1.

2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the

3. On the right side of the screen select

Setup

button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

Connectivity

and then click the

Button Configuration

Setup Instructions

tab.

Figure 3-34 Setup - Connectivity - BUTTON CONFIGURATION page (Overview)

1 Overview 2 Detailed Setup

1a Configure buttons

1b Select Printer

1c Recorder Control

1d Select P? key to send Email

1. Overview tab:
Configure “Remote” Buttons: Select the desired remote control button.

a.
b. Select Printer: Check mark and select the desired Printer for the remote control button.
c. Recorder Control: Check mark this item to use the selected P? key for Recorder Control.
d. Check mark "Use P? key to send Email", and adjust

Note

Optionally the Printer Remote Control can be done by the Foot switch; see Figure 3-28 on page 3-37 .

2. Detailed Setup tab:

a. If it is desired, check mark "Use Report Printer for Reports"

3.6.6.1 Report Printer Selection

1. Click on the

2. Select the desired Report Printer from the pull-down menu.

Peripherals

tab; see

Figure 3-28 on page 3-37

Settings

.

.

Note

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3.7 System Configuration

3.7.1 Setup

Press the Utilities key on the control console.

1.

2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the

Modifications of system setup parameters and settings are supported by 7 major groups. Each major group
contains diverse dialog pages and sub windows.

Please observe that the displayed screens may slightly differ from images shown in this manual. The
availability of some functions or features depend on the BT-version of your Voluson E-Series system.

General: Date, Time, Clinic Name, (EUM) Language, Screen saver, etc.

•

Authentication: access setting (password protection) to authentication functions

•

Details: Doppler 2D Refresh, Zoom options, Menu Brightness, Trackball Speed, etc.

•

Annotation: adjustment of different Annotation presets (e.g. Home position, etc.)

•

Clipboard:

•

Patient Info Display: Drop Down Management, Title Bar Settings, Capitalize Letter in Patient Names, etc.

•

Scan Assistant: Scan Assistant List/Item Settings, etc.

•

Service: enter the password to get access to the Service Tools functions

•

System Info: shows which Software/Hardware version is installed in the system

•

Options: shows which options are installed in the system. For information on configuring software options

•

refer to:
Disk Encryption: enables an encryption to secure all Patient Data, Patient Images and corresponding

•

measurements
Whitelisting: prevents the system from installing unwanted software

•

Peripherals: Video Norm selection, Foot switch assignment, Add Printer, Edit Printer settings, etc.

•

Device Setup: to set up all DICOM, Archive and Network configuration nodes (e.g, TCP/IP, WLAN, EMAIL,

•

etc.)
Button Configuration:

•

Drives: USB and Network drives: stop devices, map network drive, erase CD

•

System Configuration: Save/Load Scan Settings (Small Backup), Save/Load/Delete Full System

•

Configuration
Image Archive: Save/Load Image Archive

•

adjustment of Clipboard display and functions

Section 8.7 on page 8-16

Setup

button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

.

adjust assignment of Remote keys P1, P2, P3, ... (e.g, Printer selection)

Note

Presets: to save User Folders/Presets and 3D/4D Presets, Logo display, etc.

•

Global Parameters:

•

Menu to program Biopsy Lines

•

Measure & Calc: shows all settings, which are used for generic measurements as well as calculations in

•

different applications
Application Parameters: to adjust Status on Freeze for different modes, Manual Trace method, Calculation

•

Ratio, etc.
Global Parameters: to select cursor type and size, font size and color of measure results, position of results

•

for different modes, etc.
Report: adjustment and setup of Report display

•

Result Window: adjustment of Result and OB Graph display

•

Button Configuration: adjust assignment of buttons

•

SonoAVC: adjustment of follicle parameters

•

For further details refer to the Voluson E-Series Basic User Manual.

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3.7.1.1 How to invoke Setup Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-43

3.7.1.2 How to display System Manuals (eDOC) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-43

3.7.1.3 How to enter Date and Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44

3.7.1.4 How to enter Clinic Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44

3.7.1.5 How to change Language and/or EUM Language - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-44

3.7.1.6 How to change Video Norm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.7 How to change Ext. Monitor Output Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.8 How to adjust function of the Footswitch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.9 How to change the Keyboard Layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.10 How to configure InSite - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.11 How to execute Additional Software Installation (ASI) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-45

3.7.1.12 How to activate User Login Authentication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-46

3.7.1.13 How to perform Full Disk Encryption - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-46

3.7.1.14 How to protect the system by Whitelisting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-48

3.7.1.1 How to invoke Setup Procedure

1. Press the Utilities key on the control console.

2.

In the “Utilities” menu touch the

3. Select the corresponding major group from the rightside of the screen and then click the desired tab.

Setup

button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

Setup Instructions

Note

In general operations are done with the trackball and the trackball keys (mouse emulation).

Trackball
positions the pointing device (arrow) on the desktop

left / right trackball key (left mouse button):
sets, fixates markers and activates pages/buttons etc. marked by the pointing device

upper / lower trackball key (upper trackball key = right mouse button):
no function in system desktop

(mouse position):

3.7.1.2 How to display System Manuals (eDOC)

1. Insert the eDOC DVD into the drive.

2.

Press the Utilities key on the control console.

3. In the "Utilities" menu touch the

eDOC

button to open the index file from the DVD.

Note

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3.7.1.3 How to enter Date and Time

Invoke System Setup as described in

1.

2. On the right side of the screen select

Figure 3-35 Setup - General Settings - GENERAL page

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

General Settings

and then click the

.

General

tab.

1 Date and Time 6 Display options

2 change date and time 7 Diverse options

3 Date Format 8 change System Language

4 Time Format 9 change EUM Language

5 Clinic Name 10 Screensaver Text

3. Click the button to activate a sub dialog window to enter date, time and time zone.

4. Select the “Date Format” (only one can be active).

5. Select the “Time Format” (only one can be active).

6. Close the Service page with

Save&Exit

.

3.7.1.4 How to enter Clinic Name

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Select the text box to enter a new "Clinic Name" with the keyboard.

4. Close the Service page with

The clinic name will be copied into the Clinic Name (ID) field of the information header.

Save&Exit

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

General Settings

.

3.7.1.5 How to change Language and/or EUM Language

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Select the desired language from the pull-down menu.

4. Close the Service page with

Save&Exit

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

General Settings

and restart the system.

.

and then click the

.

and then click the

General

General

tab.

tab.

Note

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3.7.1.6 How to change Video Norm

Setup Instructions

Invoke System Setup as described in

1.

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Click the proper field: PAL (50Hz) or NTSC (60Hz); see

4. Close the Service page with

Save&Exit

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Connectivity

and restart the system.

3.7.1.7 How to change Ext. Monitor Output Settings

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. If not currently selected, click the proper field; see

4. Close the Service page with

Save&Exit

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Connectivity

and restart the system.

3.7.1.8 How to adjust function of the Footswitch

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Select desired function of the Footswitch. Refer to

4. Close the Service page with

Save&Exit

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Connectivity

and restart the system.

3.7.1.9 How to change the Keyboard Layout

Section 6.4 "Modification of Keyboard Layout" on page 6-5

see

3.7.1.10 How to configure InSite

.

and then click the

Peripherals

Figure 3-28 on page 3-37

.

and then click the

Peripherals

Figure 3-28 on page 3-37

.

and then click the

Peripherals

Figure 3-28 on page 3-37

tab.

.

tab.

.

tab.

.

Section 3.13.8 "InSite Configuration" on page 3-70

see

3.7.1.11 How to execute Additional Software Installation (ASI)

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Enter the password « she » and click

Entering a password is no more required at systems with software version EC330 (BT18).

4. Click the

The software parts to be installed depend on the contents of the System DVD that is used.

ASI

button.

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Administration
Accept

and then click the

.

.

Service

tab.

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3.7.1.12 How to activate User Login Authentication

Invoke System Setup as described in

1.

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Check mark

Activate User Login

Figure 3-36 System Setup - Administration - Authentication

.

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

General Settings

and then click the

.

Authentication

tab.

Note

a. Click
b. Enter the
c. Enter a

Add User

A valid password must be at least 6 characters long and has a maximum length of 80 characters. The

. A dialog appears.

User Name

Password

, the

First Name

and

Confirm Password

password must contain at least 2 non-letter characters, 0...9 or !@#$%^*().

Note

d. Select a
e. Confirm with OK to save User Login Authentication.

4. Close the Service page with
The system login window appears as soon as the system is started or a current user logs off. The correct

User Name and Password has to be entered to login. If the correct password/user name combination is
entered, it is also possible to change the password. The
restricted access.

For further details refer to the Voluson E-Series Basic User Manual.

Group

the user belong to.

Save&Exit

3.7.1.13 How to perform Full Disk Encryption

Disk Encryption enables an encryption to secure all Patient Data, Patient Images and corresponding
measurements.

Caution
Without the Encryption Password or Recovery Key it will not be possible to access the Ultrasound device
including emergency mode, scanning, patient information, images, or local archive. GE has no access to this
information or the ability to undo encryption in the event that the Encryption Password and Recovery Key are
lost. The security and safety of the Encryption Password and Recovery Key is solely the user's responsibility.

and the

and restart the system.

Last Name

.

Emergency

.

button enables emergency mode with

Note

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Disk Encryption is an option and might not be available in all countries. If the option is not set, the tab Disk
Encryption is not available in System Setup - Administration.

Content in this section

3.7.1.13.1 Disk Encryption Workflow - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-47

3.7.1.13.2 Unlock an encrypted Disk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-47

3.7.1.13.3 Decrypt Disk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-48

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Setup Instructions

Note

Invoke System Setup as described in

1.

2. On the right side of the screen select

Figure 3-37 System Setup - Administration - Disk Encryption

3. Start Encryption.

Set unlock password

a.

and

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Administration

Retype password

and then click the

.

.

The entered password is not visible and has a minimum of 8 characters.

b. Click

c.
d. Choose connected printer from the pull down-menu and click
e. If desired, click the
f. Click the

Create unlock keys

Identifier and Recovery key as well as an USB unlock key is automatically created by the system.

Save recovery key

.

to an external or network device.

Print recovery key

Save to USB

Start encryption

button to save the USB unlock key to a connected USB device.

button.

Disk Encryption

tab.

.

Note

The process of enabling encryption of the patient data will take a considerable amount of time (one to
several hours).

g. Confirm the dialogs with

A progress bar is displayed during disk encryption process.

Note

The system should not be used while encryption process in ongoing.

3.7.1.13.2 Unlock an encrypted Disk

If patient data stored on the internal HDDs D:\ partition are encrypted (protected), following dialog window
appears as soon as the system is started.

Yes

and OK to start encryption.

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Figure 3-38 unlock screen at encrypted disk

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Setup Instructions

The system has to be unlocked by one of the following possibilities:

Enter the previously defined user Password (minimum of 8 characters) and click

•

Click the

•

Connect the USB device with unlock key and click

•

If the USB device with unlock key is connected to your Voluson E-Series, the system is automatically
unlocked during boot up.

3.7.1.13.3 Decrypt Disk

Recovery key

button, enter the key into the displayed dialog and click

Unlock

.

Unlock

Unlock

.

.

Note

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

3. Enter the password « she » and click

4. Click the

Decrypt Disk

button.

Security of patient data on the system will be reduced when encryption is turned off. Decryption will take a

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Administration
Accept

considerable amount of time (one to several hours).

Note

5. Confirm the dialogs with
A progress bar is displayed during decryption process.

The system should not be used while decryption process in ongoing.

Yes

and OK to start encryption.

3.7.1.14 How to protect the system by Whitelisting

Note

Whitelisting is an option and might not be available in all countries. If the option "Advanced Security
Features" is not set, the tab Whitelisting is not available in System Setup - Administration.

1. Invoke System Setup as described in

2. On the right side of the screen select

Section 3.7.1.1 on page 3-43

Administration

and then click the

.

and then click the

.

Service

.

Whitelisting

tab.

tab.

Note

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Figure 3-39 System Setup - Administration - Whitelisting

3. Enter

Password

and

Verify Password

.

The entered password is not visible and has a minimum of 8 characters.

4. Click

5. Close the Service page with

Activate

.

Save&Exit

and restart the system.

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3.8 On-board optional Peripherals

AC mains power outlets (AUX) for auxiliary devices and peripherals are co-switched by the systems mains
switch. Output voltage for AUX: 115V

Caution
The maximum power consumption of equipment (inclusive color LCD monitor) connected to these outlets
must not exceed 200VA!

Table 3-6 Approved Peripherals

Device Manufacturer Model Connection Comment

Digital B/W Video Printer SONY UP-D897 USB-Port

UP-D898MD

Digital Color Printer SONY UP-D25MD USB-Port

Color Deskjet Printer Hewlett Packard (HP) HP Officejet 100 USB-Port or

Bluetooth

Color Laser Printer (Network) Hewlett Packard (HP) HP LaserJet M451 USB-Port

HP LaserJet M452dn

HP LaserJet M452nw USB-Port or Wi-Fi

Direct

Bluetooth Adapter Delock Delock USB-Port

ECG Preamplifier NORAV MAN30 USB-Port

USB Flash Memory device SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB-Port

Gigabit Network Isolator Baaske Medical MI 1005 Medical Isolator USB-Port

Cellular Modem CEP AG HT910-G USB-Port

Wireless Adapter (WLAN) Netgear WG111v3 (obsolete) USB-Port

A6210

Barcode Scanner Honeywell Eclipse 5145 USB-Port

Footswitch Whanam FSU3000G USB-Port

Table 9-10

Table 9-10

Table 9-10

Table 9-10

Table 9-10

Table 9-11

Table 9-11

Table 9-11

Table 9-11

Table 9-11

Table 9-11

Table 9-12

Isolation Transformer Noratel

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Tripp Lite

Power Filter TNC - -

32" Secondary Patient Monitor (USA
and EU)

32" Secondary Patient Monitor (US
version)

40" Secondary Patient Monitor
(European version)

NEC MultiSync V323-2 HDMI / VGA -

SONY KDL-32EX523 HDMI / VGA obsolete

SONY FWD-40W600P HDMI / VGA obsolete

IMED, 300WR 3rd Edition

SMART1200XLHG

SMX1200XLHG

3

4

It might be possible that some probes, options or features are NOT available

in some countries.

•

at the time of release of this Service Manual.

•

3 for 100-130V AC countries

for 220-240V AC countries

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3.9 External I/O Connectors

Figure 3-40 External I/O connectors - on rear of system (GES)

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1 HDMI OUT

2 VGA OUT

3 Network

4 USB

5 USB

6 S-Video OUT

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1

USB

2

Table 3-7

Table 3-8

Table 3-9

Table 3-11

Table 3-10

Table 3-12

Figure 3-41 External I/O connectors - next to DVD drive

Table 3-10
Table 3-11

Connector for external monitor

Connector for external monitor

GES30: DICOM input/output, twisted pair RJ-45 10/100 megabit/s
GES35: DICOM input/output, twisted pair RJ-45 10/100/1000 megabit/s

USB 3.0 port

USB 2.0 port (GES30 only)

S-Video OUT connector, PAL/NTSC (depending on system setup)

USB 2.0 port (RTT/RTH6x)
USB 3.0 port (RTH50)

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How to identify User Interface components RTH6x and RTH50

The color of the USB ports for external use (beside the DVD drive) enable quick differentiation between
RTH6x and RTH50.

Figure 3-42 RTH6x => "white" USB2.0 ports / RTH50 => "blue" USB3.0 ports

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Figure 3-43 External I/O connectors - on the left/right side of the Monitor

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

Setup Instructions

1

USB

2

Table 3-11

USB 3.0 port

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3.9.1 External I/O Pin Outs

Pin No Signal Pin No Signal

1 TDMS Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield

2 TDMS Data2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-

3 TDMS Data2- 13 CEC

4 TDMS Data1+ 14 Reserved/HEC Data-

5 TDMS Data1 Shield 15 SCL (Serial Clock for DDC)

6 TMDS Data1- 16 SDA (Serial Data Line for DDC)

7 TMDS Data0+ 17 DDC/HEC/CEC Ground

8 TMDS Data0 Shield 18 +5V Power

9 TDMS Data0- 19 Hot Plug Detect/HEC Data+

10 TMDS Clock+

Table 3-7 HDMI OUT connector

Table 3-8 VGA OUT connector, Sub-D (15 pin)

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 VGA OUT1 R Red

2 VGA OUT1 G Green

3 VGA OUT1 B Blue

4, 9, 11, 12, 15 N/C N/C

5, 6, 7, 8, 10 GND GND

13 VGA OUT1 HS H Sync

14 VGA OUT1 VS V Sync

Table 3-9 Network connector, RJ45 Modular (8 pin)

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 ETHER TD Ethernet RD +

2 ETHER TD Ethernet RD -

3 ETHER RD Ethernet TD +

6 ETHER RD Ethernet TD -

others NC no connection

Table 3-10 USB 2.0 connectors

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Pin No Output Signal Description

1 VCC USB Power Supply

2 - Data USB Data (-)

3 + Data USB Data (+)

4 GND USB Power Ground

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Pin No Output Signal Description

1 VBus +5V Power

2 USB D- USB 2.0 Data (-)

3 USB D+ USB 2.0 Data (+)

4 GND Ground for power return

5 StdA_SSRX- SuperSpeed receiver

6 StdA_SSRX+ SuperSpeed receiver

7 GND_DRAIN Ground for signal return

8 StdA_SSTX- SuperSpeed transmitter

9 StdA_SSTX+ SuperSpeed transmitter

Table 3-12 S-Video OUT connector (4 pin)

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 SVIDEO OUT/IN YG Y (Luma) GND

Setup Instructions

2 SVIDEO OUT/IN CG C (Chroma) GND

3 SVIDEO OUT/IN Y Y (Luma) Signal

4 SVIDEO OUT/IN C C (Chroma) Signal

Table 3-13 Monitor Power connector (16 pin)

Pin No Description

2, 3, 7, 10, 15 12V

1, 5, 8, 9, 1116 GND

6 / 14 USB 1- / USB 1+

4, 12, 13 NC (no connection)

Table 3-14 DVI OUT connector

Pin No Description Pin No Description

1 TDMS data 2- 13 TDMS data 3+

2 TDMS data 2+ 14 +5 Volt

3 TDMS data 2, 4 shielding 15 ground for +5 Volt

4 TDMS data 4- 16 Hotplug-Detect

5 TDMS data 4+ 17 TDMS data 0-

6 DDC clock 18 TDMS data 0+

7 DDC data 19 TDMS data 0, 5 shielding

8 Analog: V-Sync 20 TDMS data 5-

9 TDMS data 1- 21 TDMS data 5+

10 TDMS data 1+ 22 TDMS meter shielding

11 TMDS data 1, 3 shielding 23 TDMS clock +

12 TDMS data 3- 24 TDMS clock -

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3.9.2 Video Specification

Video specifications may be needed to be able to connect laser cameras or other devices to the Voluson E­Series system.

DVI-D/VGA-connector:

visible resolution ... 1280 x 1024

•

screen refresh rate ... 60Hz

•

S-Video connector:

Type: separate Video (Y/C)

•

Video modes: PAL (50Hz), NTSC (60Hz)

•

3.9.3 External Cables - Maximum Lengths

Table below shows maximum permitted cable length of external cables, according to IEC60601-1-2.

Table 3-15 maximum cable lengths

Description Maximum Cable Length Type

Probe cable 2.5 m shielded

USB cable (port 2.0) 5 m shielded; USB2.0 or higher

USB cable (port 3.0) 2m shielded; USB3.0 or higher

LAN cable 80 m shielded; Cat5e or higher

VGA cable 15 m shielded

S-Video cable 5 m shielded

HDMI cable 10 m shielded

ECG cable 4 m shielded

Power cable 4 m unshielded

PE cable 10 m unshielded

3.10 Available Probes

Section 9.12 "Probes" on page 9-49

See
service probes.

3.11 Software/Option Configuration

For description refer to:

Section 3.7.1 "Setup" on page 3-42

•

Note

For further details refer to the Voluson E-Series Basic User Manual.

, for part numbers to be used when ordering new or replacement

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The Voluson E-Series ultrasound system can be connected to various connectivity devices. The following
sections describe how to connect the system to a remote archive/work station or a DICOM service, using a
TCP/IP connection.

3.12.1 Connectivity Introduction

This section describes communication and connection options between the Voluson E-Series ultrasound
system and other devices in the hospital information system.

The following scenarios are covered:

stand-alone Voluson E-Series system; see

•

Voluson E-Series and one or several PC workstations - with Software 4D View installed - within a

•

“Sneaker Net” environment. (“Sneaker Net” means that you use a DVD/CD to move data because no
network is available); see

Voluson E-Series and DICOM server in a network; see

•

3.12.1.1 Dataflow Concept

Communication between the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system and other information providers on the
network takes the form of data flows. Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from either an
input source to the system, or from the system to an output source (see examples in

page 3-56

Patient information can include demographic data and images, as well as reports and Measurement and
Analysis (M&A) data. A dataflow is a set of pre-configured services. Selecting a dataflow will automatically
customize the ultrasound system to work according to the services associated with this dataflow.

By utilizing data flows, the user can configure the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system to optimally meet the
needs of the facility, while keeping the user interface unchanged. Once the dataflow is selected, the actual
location of the database is entirely transparent.

).

Section 3.12.1.3 on page 3-57

Section 3.12.1.4 on page 3-57

Setup Instructions

.

.

Section 3.12.1.5 on page 3-57

Section 3.12.1.2 on

.

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3.12.1.2 Dataflow Examples

The local database is used for patient archiving.
Images are stored to internal hard drive.

The local database is used for patient archiving.
Afterwards images are stored to a DVD/CD or
external USB device, etc.

A remote database is used for patient archiving.
Images are also stored to a remote archive.

Search in the DICOM Modality Worklist, the patient
found is copied into local database. The patient
information and the examination results are stored to
the local database. Images are stored to a DICOM
server and to an image network volume on the local
hard drive.

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