Juniper 4VETJ User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Contents

1 Getting Started 1

System Over view 2
Features of the 4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner 3
Probes 4
Battery Pack and AC Power Supply 5
Display and Touchscreen 6
Perform Initial Tasks 6
Clean and Disinfect the 4VetJ and Components 10
Prepare the Animal 11
Safety of Use 11

2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 13

Elements of the Basic Panel 14
Active Fields 16
Imaging Modes 16
Optimize Image Parameters 19
Freeze 22
Cine Loops 22
Measurements 22
Optimization of B+M and M modes 31
Saving and Uploading Images and Cine Loops 31
Patient Data Function 34
Needle Echo Enhancement Tool 36
Full Screen 36
Printing Images 36
Presets 37
Look 39
Clinic 40
Info 40
Time 42
Display 42

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Audio 43
Measurements 43
DICOM 44
Wi-Fi 45
Troubleshooting 46

A Clean, Store, Transport, and Recycle 49

Clean and Disinfect 50
Store 51
Transport or Ship 51
Recycle 52

B Warranty and Repair Information 53

Limited Product Warranty 54
Repairs, Upgrades, and Evaluations 57

C Warnings, Regulatory Information, and

Licensing 59

Product Warnings! 60

D Specications 63

Index 67

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CHAPTER

Getting Started

1

Getting Started

System Overview

The Draminski 4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner™ from Juniper
Systems is a diagnostic tool used in veterinary medicine.
Clear ultrasound images and other parameters can be
captured on the resistive touchscreen during an exam and
saved.

The compact dimensions and ergonomic design allow the
4VetJ to be used as a mobile or stationary device. Use the

4VetJ to evaluate the physiological condition of specic

organs during gynecological and obstetrical exams as well
as conduct exams of the musculosketetal system, lungs, etc.

The standard 4VetJ includes the following components:

 Ultrasound scanner

 Endorectal linear probe and cord for obstectrical exams

(other probes are available as options)

 Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (internal)

 AC power supply and charger

 Stylus and tether

 Durable carrying case

You can also attach a keyboard, mouse, printer, or extra
monitor to the 4VetJ using the appropriate connector ports.

The 4VetJ can be used as a stand-alone unit or as part of
our EmberEquine Ultrasound Reproduction Solution™.

This manual focuses on the 4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner.

EmberEquine Ultrasound Reproduction Solution

An EmberEquine solution includes the 4VetJ and a Mesa
2 Rugged Tablet™ running EmberEquine software. Exams
are performed on mares using the 4VetJ ultrasound to view
and save images with measurements. This information is
transferred to the Mesa 2 running EmberEquine software.
Exam records and images are saved on the Mesa 2 and
can be pushed to the Microsoft Cloud for secure storage
and to provide wide access to animal data.

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Features of the 4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner

Front View

1

1 Resistive Touchscreen

2 Handle

3 Probe Cord Strap

4 Stylus with Tether

2 3

4

5

6

7

8

5 Door to Connector Ports

6 Stylus Holder

7 Speaker

8 On/O Button

Connector Ports

1

2

3
4

5

1 Ethernet Port

2 HDMI Port

3 USB 2.0 Port

4 USB 3.0 Port (higher speed)

5 Door to Connector Ports

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Back View

1

2

3

4

6 7 8

5

9

1 Battery Charge Indicators

- green = fully charged

- orange = charging

- red = external power applied

2 Power Input Jack

3 Battery Pack (internal)

4 Tilt Stand (adjustable)

5 Probe

6 Cord Strap

7 Probe Connector (attached

to socket)

8 Probe Cord Wrap

9 Probe Connector Lock

(locked position)

Probes

A standard 4VetJ comes with an endorectal linear probe,
4-9 MHz, for pregnancy and gynecological exams on large
animals like cattle or horses.

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There is a 7.6 foot long cord with the probe on one end and
a probe connector on the other end. The 4VetJ is shipped
with the probe connector attached to the probe socket
and the cord wrapped around the probe cord wrap.

We also offer the following probes for varying veterinary
needs (contact your sales representative):

 Convex, 2–8 MHz

 Microconvex, 4–9 MHz

 Linear, 60 mm 5–10 MHz

 Linear, 40 mm 6–14 MHz

Battery Pack and AC Power Supply

The 4VetJ has an internal, rechargeable, Li-Ion battery
pack that lasts 6 + hours. It is not user replaceable. An AC
power supply and charger is included. The battery can be
charged during use.

CAUTION: Always use the AC power supply included with

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the 4VetJ to charge the battery pack or power the unit. The
use of any other power supply unit can cause harm to the
user or permanently damage the device.

All maintenance work must be carried out when the power
supply is disconnected.

In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, the device
must be connected to a power outlet with protective
grounding.

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Display and Touchscreen

The high quality LCD display produces clear, high resolution
images in a variety of conditions. The resistive touchscreen
enables the operation of the 4VetJ software with a gloved
hand or a stylus. Many tasks, like measurements, are best
performed with the stylus.

Note: If you are using your ngers, make sure you are

pressing hard enough on the touchscreen for your
selections and measurements to be recognized. Use a light
touch when the stylus is used.

Perform Initial Tasks

Before you use the 4VetJ for an exam, perform the tasks
described in this section.

Review Documentation

Owner’s manuals (4VetJ, EmberEquine, Mesa 2), quick start
guides, videos, Windows and Ember license agreements,
release notes, and other documents are available on our
website at: www.junipersys.com/emberequine/support.
If you have an EmberEquine system, the manuals are
also located on the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet in the Ember
Help folder tile located in the Windows Start menu. View,
download, and print documents as desired. (You need a
PDF reader on the device you are viewing documents with.
Options include the Windows 10 Edge browser and Adobe
Reader, which is available from Adobe’s website at: www.

adobe.com.)

Documentation will be updated during the lifetime of the
products. Compare version numbers on the inside covers to
see if a document has changed.

Charge the Battery Pack

When you rst receive the 4VetJ, we recommend that you

fully charge the internal battery pack. Follow these steps:

1. Turn the 4VetJ off while the battery pack is being
charged to shorten the time it takes to reach a full
charge.

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2. Use the AC power supply included with the 4VetJ to
charge the battery pack or power the unit. Plug the
AC adapter into a wall socket. Plug the power input
end into the DC power input jack on the back of the
4VetJ. Verify that the red and orange battery charge
indicators are on.

3. Charge the battery pack at room temperature (68° F or

20° C) for 6 hours for the rst charge.

Power Options

You can operate the 4VetJ while you are charging it, but it
takes longer to charge the battery pack. If the 4VetJ is off,
a completely discharged battery pack takes about 4 to 5
hours to charge. If the 4VetJ is in use while charging, it takes
about 20% longer to fully charge the battery.

Battery Indicators

When the 4VetJ is turned on, the battery charge level shown
on the status bar at the top of the display does not report
the correct charge until the battery pack is fully charged

for the rst time. After the battery pack is fully charged, the

indicator shows the correct charge.

A low battery message might be shown in the middle of the
screen that tells you to charge the battery pack.

There are three battery charge indicators on the back of
the 4VetJ that indicate the following:

 Off: The LEDs are always off when the AC power adapter

is not applied.

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 Red: When the power supply is plugged in, the red LED

immediately lights up.

 Orange or Green: Within a few seconds either the orange

or green LED lights up. Orange indicates that the battery
pack is charging. Green indicates a full charge.

Note: If the 4VetJ is left on when it is not being used and it is
not being powered by the AC adapter, the battery pack is
completely discharged and the 4VetJ automatically shuts
off.

Attach or Remove a Probe

To remove or replace a probe, follow these steps:

1. The 4VetJ can be on or off when a probe is removed or
replaced.

2. Unhook the probe and cord strap, and unwind the
probe cord from the cord wrap.

3. Unlock the probe by turning the probe connector lock
counter-clockwise to a horizontal position (see the
symbols near the lock).

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CAUTION: Handle the probe, connector, and cord with
care to avoid mechanical damage. Do not drop, hit,
or scrub the probe head. Protect the probe connector
from dirt and moisture (it is not waterproof). Avoid

excessive force, bending, and pulling of the cord.

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4. Pull the probe connector free from the socket. A
message saying Probe OFF appears on the display.

With the probe removed, certain functions are no longer

available.

Note: If you are not going to have a probe attached
to the 4VetJ, slide the socket cover closed to keep out
debris.

5. Attach the probe connector into the socket for the
probe you are attaching.

6. Lock the probe in place by turning the lock clockwise
to a vertical position. The probe type is recognized
automatically by the system. A message saying Probe

ON appears on the display.

Note: It can take a minute or more for the new probe to
be recognized. You might need to restart the 4VetJ.

7. Wrap the probe and cord around the probe cord wrap
and hold it in place with the cord strap. The probe is
ready to be used or stored.

Note: The cord wrap is designed for the endorectal
linear probe. The cord length of other probes requires

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the cord to be doubled back near the probe to allow
the probe to be held in place under the cord strap.

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CAUTION: The crystals in the probes have a limited life.
If the 4VetJ is running but no exam is being done, either
turn the unit off or unhook the probe from the probe
socket. This helps extend the life of the crystals.

Clean and Disinfect the 4VetJ and Components

The 4VetJ and probe should be cleaned and disinfected
before each use and before they are stored, transported, or
sent to our service department for servicing or repairs.

CAUTION: It is important to note that the 4VetJ and the

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probe connector are not waterproof. Use caution when
cleaning or disinfecting them.

In addition to the information below regarding the cleaning
and disinfecting of the 4VetJ and components, refer to
Appendix A, Clean, Store, Transport, and Recycle.

4VetJ

The 4VetJ must be powered off and unplugged for thorough
cleaning. Use warm water or a mild cleaning solution on the
casing. Remember that the 4VetJ is not waterproof.

Touchscreen

For dr y cleaning of the touchscreen, rub it with a soft cloth.
Avoid substances that can scratch or damage the screen.
For damp cleaning use a spray or foam agent designed for
such use, warm water, or a mild detergent.

Probe

Clean and disinfect the probe before each examination.
The probe and cord are waterproof. The probe connector
(which attaches to the probe socket) is not waterproof, so
use caution when you are cleaning or disinfecting the area
near it. Do not scrub the head of the probe. Clean it gently
with a soft cloth and a mild cleaning solution approved for
ultrasound probes. Do not use concentrated, aggressive, or
abrasive agents or substances like alcohol or bleach that
could deteriorate the probe head.

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Prepare the Animal

Preparing animals for ultrasonography varies depending on
the animal, the type of exam being done, and the type of
probe being used.

WARNING! It is assumed by Draminski and Juniper Systems,

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Inc. that the user of this equipment is properly trained to
safely and correctly perform ultrasonography on animals.

Special, certied gel designed for ultrasound examinations

must be used. Using other substances may be dangerous
for the animal and cause undesirable effects. It can also

have a negative inuence on the head of the probe. Proper

gelling improves penetration of the signals and helps obtain
correct and more legible images.

For external probes, prepare the skin of the animal in the
area to be examined. You might need to shave fur and
wipe the area with a disinfecting agent. Cover the skin of
the patient with the gel.

Safety of Use

Review the following list of safety issues before using the
4VetJ. More safety information is located in Appendix C,
Warnings, Regulatory Information, and Licensing.

 The 4VetJ ultrasound is only for use on animals. It is not for

human use.

 The 4VetJ is a mobile computer with solid construction.

Handle the touch panel, probe, and other components
carefully to avoid mechanical damage.

 To limit the inuence of acoustic energy emitted by the

ultrasound probe on the operator and the animal, follow
the recommended standards of ultrasound examinations.

 Technical inspection of the 4VetJ by the manufacturer

every two years is recommended to help guarantee the
highest level of performance and safety.

 Carry out periodic inspections of the probe, cable

and the connector. If mechanical damage is found or
suspected, it is necessary to send these components to
the manufacturer for servicing.

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 Do not modify the device.

 The warranty is void if unauthorized repairs are done.

 The 4VetJ should be used for diagnostic purposes only.

 The device is not recommended for esophageal

examinations.

 Do not use the 4VetJ near explosive devices.

 Ultrasound exams should not be carried out in

conjunction with a debrillator.

 Avoid exposing the device to strong sunlight or heat for

extended periods of time.

 During examinations the device should not be

connected to LAN (via Ethernet).

 In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, never mix

water and electricity. Install Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI). Make sure you’re using the right size
circuit breakers and fuses.

 Before transporting or shipping the 4VetJ and

components, they must be protected against damage.
The carrying case offers protection when it is properly
packed and securely closed and latched.

 Make sure that nothing is touching the touch panel

except for the carrying case lid during shipping or severe
screen damage can occur. Put the stylus in the stylus
holder and place the stylus tether where it won’t touch
the screen.

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2CHAPTER

4VetJ Settings and

Functions

4VetJ Settings and Functions

This chapter discusses the 4VetJ settings and functions that
can be used for ultrasound examinations.

WARNING! Ultrasound examinations using the 4VetJ and

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probesmustbeconductedbyqualiedandproperly

trained personnel.

Press and release the on/off button . It takes about 60
seconds for the system to load, then the basic panel is
shown.

Elements of the Basic Panel

During an examination, use the buttons on the basic panel
and subsequent screens to set up operating parameters

and to complete specic tasks. These settings, indicators,

modes, and functions are described in more detail in this
chapter.

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1. Grey scale indicator / change negative - positive

2. Probe marker indicator (direction)

3. Ruler

4. Indicator of focus level

5. Gamma setting button

6. Name of practice or user and currently used preset

7. List of current working parameters

8. Information about the probe that is currently being used

9. Symbols showing communication status between 2
devices, Wi-Fi hotspot and Wi-Fi access status, date and
time

10. Battery charge indicator

Control Panel

11. Gain adjustment: Gain 1 – general gain; Gain 2 – far

eld gain

12. Probe frequency adjustment

13. Scanning depth adjustment

14. Focus level adjustment

15. Zoom level adjustment

16. Postprocessing on/off (adjust this in Settings/Look)

17. Loading and saving images and cine loops

Mode Panel

18. Freeze button (freezing/unfreezing of the image)

19. Selection of imaging mode: B, B+B, 4B

20. Selection of imaging mode: M, B+M

21. Needle echo enhancement tool

22. Send Image to the Mesa 2 via Wi-Fi (option)

23. Presets

24. Full screen mode

25. Menu of measurements

26. Patient’s data

2 7. Print images

28. Settings, additional options

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 15

Active Fields

Active elds are areas on the image used to change
parameter settings with the use of your nger or stylus

instead of using buttons located in the control panel.

Within the image sector the following active elds can be

changed:

 General gain
 Gain in the far eld

 Level of focus

 Depth of scanning

Imaging Modes

The basic activities associated with the operating modes
are described in this section.

Modes B, B+B, and 4B

Press the B mode button. From the submenu that appears,
select the mode associated with the desired screen view.

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Mode Description Sample Screen View

B Starts B mode

B B From the submenu,

starts B+B mode
where windows are
next to each other in
a horizontal position

B
B

From the submenu,
starts B+B mode
where windows are
next to each other in
a vertical position

BB
BB

From the submenu,
starts 4B mode

Movement in the Zoom mode

In the B+B and 4B modes active elds are located in each
window.

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Switching Between Windows in B+B and 4B Modes.

To activate the next window, double click on its window. If
this is done during the examination, the previous window is
frozen.

When the images in both windows are frozen, switching
a window causes the frozen image to relocate from the
previously active window to the newly activated window.

Modes B+M and M

Press the B+M mode button. To switch to M mode, from the
dropdown menu that appears, select M mode.

Mode Description Sample Screen View

B+M Starts B+M mode

M

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Select from the
dropdown menu

Optimize Image Parameters

To optimize the image parameters, refer to instructions that
fol l ow.

Gain Levels

The [Gain 1] and [Gain 2] buttons have adjustment ranges
from 1 to 8. Increases of the gain value cause the image
to become brighter. Adjust gain levels depending on your
needs, the type of the examination, and the depth of
penetration of external light conditions.

You can also adjust gain levels with your ngers or the stylus.
Gain 1 can be adjusted in the active eld located at the

top of the scanning sector. Gain 2 can be adjusted at the
bottom of the sector.

Probe Frequency

The 4Vet operates with broadband probes that are able to
emit signals of different frequencies.

The range of available frequencies depends on the type of
the probe. Refer to Appendix D, Specications.

To change the signal frequency, use the [MHz -] and [MHZ +]
buttons in the control panel.

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Penetration Depth

The depth of penetration is set with the help of the [Depth
–] and [Depth +] buttons. The depth of scanning is set
depending on the location of the examined organs. The
depth of the beam penetration depends in its frequency.
The higher the frequency is, the lower its range of
penetration is.

You can also change the penetration depth by moving a

nger or the stylus in the active eld at the right edge of the

sector of scanning.

Focusing the Beam

The [Focus -] and [Focus +] buttons are used to set the
focus of the ultrasound beam. The image presented on the
screen is the sharpest on the level of the beam focusing.
The level of focus is indicated by a red triangle located on
the left side of the sector. To obtain the best effects, set
the focus on the level corresponding to the location of the
examined object.

Focus adjustment can also be performed using a nger or
the stylus in the vertical active eld located on the left side

of the sector.

The scanner also has automatic dynamic focusing, so the
image is sharp in the whole range of the scanning.

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Zoom

The [Zoom -] and [Zoom +] buttons are used to magnify the
image in real time and after it is frozen. The following zoom
levels can be used: 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280,
and 300%. It is also possible to reduce the sector down to
60% and 80% of its standard size.

Gamma Level

The gamma adjustment lets you change the grey scale
setting for an image in real time. First it must be frozen or
uploaded on the screen from a previously saved image or
cine loop.

When you press the [Gamma] setting button, the list of
available grey scale settings appears.

Balanced display of all tones

Domination of bright tones Domination of dark tones

High contrast

Select the desired level by pressing on the appropriate icon.
A black and white bar located above the [Gamma] button
indicates the current grey scale setting.

Negative (color inversion)

To invert colors from positive to negative, double click the
bar showing the grey scale setting.

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Freeze

To freeze an image, press the [Freeze] button. The image is
frozen in a split second, and the button changes color. To
unfreeze the image and return to scanning, press [Freeze]
again.

Cine Loops

A cine loop is a video loop which consists of 256 frames. You
can play about 14 seconds of an examination.

When an image is frozen, in the lower right portion of the
screen [<I] and [I>] buttons are shown. They are used to
manage cine loops. To play a cine loop, press and hold the
[I>] button. You can wind a loop frame by frame by quickly
pressing [I>].

To play or rewind a cine loop frame by frame, press the [<I]
button.

Measurements

Next to the sector of scanning, there is a ruler with a scale of
1 cm that shows the size of an object being observed in real
time.

Press the [Measures] button on the mode panel to see
which measuring options are available.

 [Grid] – The grid provides approximate measurements to

an image

 [Narrowing] – This measurement determines the

narrowing of an image

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 [Volume] – Volume is calculated using three

measurements

 [Length] – Length is measured between two indicators

 [Area] – This measurement provides the area and

circumference of an object of any shape

 [Ellipse surface] – An ellipse is applied on an object to

calculate the surface area and circumference

 [Clear] – This button clears the screen of measuring

elements

 [OB/GYN] – A set of measurements used in obstetric

examinations; biometric measurements are available for
different species of animals

Grid

When you press [Grid], a window that says “Show grid”
is shown. Select this option and the sector of imaging is
covered by the grid. Approximate measurements are shown
(the grid scale is 1 cm).

Narrowing

In order to determine narrowing, obtain a longitudinal
section of the narrowing object. Put two measurement
sections between the boarders of the object – one before
the narrowing, the other in the place of the biggest
narrowing. The result is presented automatically as a
percentage.

Volume

In order to carry out proper volume measurement, it is
necessar y to measure the length, depth and width of the
object. To do it, you need to obtain sections in planes:
longitudinal and lateral. To obtain two planes in one image,
use B+B mode.

Put three measuring sections in the image. The scanner
automatically calculates the volume of the object on the
basis of these measurements. The result is presented in cm3.

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Length

When an image is frozen, the ability to measure length

becomes available. Up to ve lengths can be measured on

one image.

Some measurements are shown beneath the imaging sector

After pressing point A and then point B, a line appears

connecting these two points. A number identies each

measurement.

The magnifying glass facilitates the measurement of small
ares. It appears at the indicated measuring point when

you press and hold your nger on the screen. When you
remove your nger from the screen, the magnifying glass

disappears and another measuring point appears.

Results of the measurements are shown below the imaging
sector in mm with an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm.

Area

Measure the area and circumference of an object by

outlining the object with a nger or the stylus without

removing it until the shape is closed and you tap on the

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point where you started the line. The result is shown in sq. cm
below the imaging sector.

Ellipse Surface

Apply an ellipse on the object in three points. The rst two

points should be located on the poles of the long axis
with the third one on one of the poles of the short axis.
This measurement provides the information needed to
calculate the surface area and the circumference. The
result is given in sq. cm for the surface area and in cm for
the circumference.

Gynecological and Obstetrical Measurements

Age of Fetus

To estimate the age of a fetus, press [Measures] and select
[Ob./GYN]. Then select [Aging tables], Select the proper
measurement, and mark measuring points on the screen.
The scanner automatically calculates an approximate age
of the fetus in days.

Horse Fetus Measurements

[Horse DC] - Head diameter in mm and days. Available
between the 90th and 200th day of pregnancy.

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[Horse DO] - Eye diameter in mm and days. Availabile
between the 90th and 330th day of pregnancy.

[Horse DSG] - Size of the gestational sac in mm and days.
Availabile between the 9th to 45th day of pregnancy.

Sheep Fetus Measurements

[SHEEP LCC] – Crown (rump length) in mm and days.
Availabilite from the 30th to 70th day of pregnancy.

Lama Fetus Measurements

[LAMA DBP] – Biparietal diameter in mm and days.
Available between the 75th and 240th day of pregnancy.

Pig Fetus Measurements

[SOWS LCC] – Crown (rump length) in mm and days.
Available from the 20th to the 50th day of pregnancy.

Cow Fetus Measurements

[COW DBP] – Biparietal diameter (the head diameter is
measured along the fontanelle) in mm and days. Available
from the 65th to the 200th day of pregnancy.

[COW LCC] – Crown (rump length) in mm and days.
Available from the 30th to the 80th day of pregnancy.

Dog Fetus Measurements

[DOG GS small] – Gestational sac of a small dog in mm and
days. Available from the 24th to the 40th day of pregnancy.

[DOG GS medium] – Gestational sac of middle size dog in
mm and days. Available from the 24th to the 40th day of
pregnancy.

[DOG BPD small] – Biparietal diameter of a small dog in mm
and days. Available after the 40th day of pregnancy.

[DOG BPD medium] – Biparietal diameter of a middle
size dog in mm and days. Available after the 40th day of
pregnancy.

Cat Fetus Measurements

[Cat >30 HD] – Head diameter in mm and days. Available
after the 30th day of pregnancy. Measure in the same
plane as for CRL. Over the 35th day of pregnancy, measure
in the same plane as for biparietal diameter.

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[Cat >30 BD] – Abdomen diameter in mm and days.
Available after the 30th day of pregnancy. The
measurement should be performed on the level of the liver.

[ Cat <30 CRL] – Crown (rump length) in mm and days.
Available from the 26th to the 30th day of pregnancy.

[Cat <30 GSD] – Gestational sac in mm and days. Available
starting the 16th day of pregnancy.

Cardiology

[HR] – Number of Heart Beats Per Minute

The measurement is performed in the M mode. Mark a
section on the screen that covers two full cycles of the heart
rate. The scanner automatically calculates the number of
heart beats per minute in bpm.

[LA/Ao] – Left Atrium Diameter to Aorta Diameter Ratio

The measurement can be carried out in the B or M mode.
Mark two sections on the screen:

1. Ao – aorta diameter (measured in diastole)

2. LAd – left atrium size (measured in systole)

[LV] – Left Ventricle Parameters

These measurements are carried out in the B+M mode:

- End-diastolic volume of the left ventricle EDV

- End-systolic volume of the left ventricle ESV

- Fractional shortening FS

- Ejection fraction EF

In the diagram, nd the place

where the left ventricle is in
diastole.

Mark the rst two measuring

points determining the width of
the interventricular septum (IVSd),
Start with the border between the
right ventricle and the wall of the
septum.

Next, mark the point determining
the left ventricle lumen. The 4VetJ automatically determines
the section between the interventricular septum and the

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 27

wall of the septum, allowing LVDd to be obtained. The last
measuring point is located on the exterior border of the free
wall of the left ventricle. The 4VetJ automatically determines
the section corresponding to left the ventricular free wall in
diastole (LVFWd).

Repeat the same activities on the diagram in the location
of systole.

When all the eight measuring points are marked, the
scanner automatically provides results for EDV, ESV, FS and
EF.

The result of EDV is calculated on the basis of the equation
EDV = (7 x LVIDd³)/(2.4 + LVIDd) and is given in ml.

The result of ESV is calculated on the basis of the equation
ESV = (7 x LVIDs³)/(2.4 + LVIDs) and is given in ml.

[V Simpson’s LVAM-LVAP method] – Left ventricle volume
measured by Simpson’s method based on LVAM and LVAP.
The measurement is carried out in the B (4B) mode.
Make the left ventricle more visible on the longitudinal and
cross sections on the level of the mitral valve, with the cross
section on the level of the papillary muscles.

Mark the measurements in the following order:

1. Left ventricle length in longitudinal section (LVL),

2. Surface area (in the form of the ellipse) in a cross section
on the level of the mitral valve (LVAM),

3. Surface area (in the form of the ellipse) in a cross section
on the level of papillary muscles(LVAP).

The result is calculated on the basis of the equation V = (LVL
/ 3) x (LVAM + (LVAM+LVAP)/2 + LVAP/3) and is given in ml.

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[V Simpson’s single plane method] – Left Ventricle Volume
Measured by Simpson’s Single Plane Method

The measurement is carried out in the apical four-chamber
view.

Move your nger or the stylus to counter the

lumen of the left ventricle.

The scanner automatically connects the initial

and the nal points of the counter.

The counter is automatically applied with the
lines parallel to its base and the long axis of the
ventricle.

The scanner calculates the left ventricle volume on the
basis of the long axis of the ventricle, the number of
perpendicular lines, and their size. The result is given in ml.

[V Bullet] – Left Ventricle Volume Measured by Bullet Method.

The measurement is carried out in the B+B mode.

Obtain cross sections of the left ventricle in the long axis
and the short axis on the level of the mitral valve.

Mark these measurements:

1. Distances in the long axis of the left ventricle (LVL),

2. Surface area of the left ventricle (ellipse) in the cross
section on the level of the mitral valve (LVAM).

The result is calculated on the basis of the equation V = (5 /

6) x LVL x LVAM and is given in ml.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 29

Editing Measurements

You can change the location of the marked measuring
points.

When measuring points are being set, a window with
navigation buttons appears in the upper left-hand corner of
the screen (see the yellow dotted line in the image shown
above).

You can use these buttons to change the location of the
point marked with a red cross in the example.

To switch to the next measuring point, press [A/B].

Press [Magnifying glass] to turn this function on or off.

To delete a single measurement select [Del]. A previous
measurement is activated.

Press [X] to turn the navigation buttons off.

The measurement panel can be moved to any place on
the screen by selecting the middle of the window with your

nger or the stylus and moving it to the desired location.

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Clear

When [Clear] is pressed, all of the elements of a
measurement and the results are removed from the screen.

Measurement elements are also deleted when you unfreeze
an image in the B mode or switch to the B mode from the
other modes.

Optimization of B+M and M modes

Selection of the sweep speed in M mode

To select the sweep speed, press the [B+M Mode] button.
Above the button a submenu appears where you can
select one of the following values: 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s.

Moving the M line

The M line is applied on the B mode image. To change its

location, drag it with a nger to the desired location.

Switching between M and B+M mode

After pressing [B+M mode], a submenu appears on the
screen. The button [M/B+M] is used to switch between the
B+M and M modes.

Saving and Uploading Images and Cine Loops

This function saves frozen images and cine loops to the
internal memory of the scanner.

Animal data and descriptions can also be added and
saved.

Notice: Remember to download the images and cine
loops to external memory devices regularly and clear the
memory of the scanner.

Saving an Image or Cine Loop

To save an image or cine loop, rst freeze it from the basic

panel using the [Freeze] button then press [Save Image] or
[Save Cine].

A dialogue box appears with a virtual keyboard. You can
enter patient data when saving an image or cine loop.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 31

The button [Clear data] clears elds which are lled with

data copied from the previous exam.

The [Save] button saves your information and [Cancel]
deletes it.

You can enter data into the patient record before an
examination starts. See Patient Data Function later in this
chapter.

Uploading an Image or Cine Loop

To upload an image or cine loop saved in the scanner’s
memory to the basic panel or external data storage media,
press the [Open Image] or [Open Cine] button on the basic
panel. Press the box for Images and/or Cines at the top
of the screen until a check mark appears. A screen with
a list of the saved images and/or cine loops is shown with
functions along the bottom. Select the desired image or
cine loop by pressing the box next to it until a check mark
appears, then press the[Load] button in the bottom left
corner.

Note: This process can be used to transfer images and
records from the 4VetJ to a Mesa 2 running EmberEquine
software via Wi-Fi. Cine Loops cannot be sent via Wi-Fi.

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Manage saved images and cine loops using the following
functions:

 [Load] – Loads the image or cine loop to the basic panel

 [Filter] – Switches on the search by name function

 [Select all] – Selects all of the images from the list

 [Unselect all] – Deselects all of the images from the list

 [Send Image Wi-Fi] - Sends images and records to a Mesa

2 (communication and software must be set up rst)

 [Send USB] – Allows data to be exported to external

data storage media (the button is activated as soon as
external memory is connected to the scanner)

 [Edit] – Allows editing of the description and patient data

associated with the saved image

 [Delete] – Deletes the selected image from the computer

memory

 [Close] – Returns to scanning

Quick Filtering of Saved Data

You can change the order of the les displayed in the

list of images or cine loops by name, surname, date,

or description. Press on the title of the eld you want to

change. If you select Surname, for example, data are
displayed in alphabetical order on the basis of the patients’

surnames. Press on the same eld again and the entries are

shown in reverse order.

Send Image to the Mesa 2 Via Wi-Fi (Option)

This function allows you to transfer images and records (not
cine loops) from the 4VetJ to the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet. You
need to have an EmberEquine solution to do this. For details
on how to set up Wi-Fi and make a transfer. refer to the
EmberEquine manual located on the Mesa 2 in the Ember
Help folder tile located in the Windows Start menu or on our
website at www.junipersys.com/emberequine/support.

Export Data to External Storage Media

Images and cine loops can be transferred to a USB storage
media like a thumb drive or external hard drive. Follow
these steps:

1. Connect the storage media to the 4VetJ’s USB port.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 33

2. On the basic panel press the [Open Image] or [Open
Cine] button.

3. A screen with a list of the saved images or cine loops is
shown (see previous graphic).

4. To select an image, go to the rst column, Name, and

press on the box next to the name of the item you want
to export. A check mark appears next to the selection.
Press the [Send USB] button. A window showing export
progress is shown.

5. When exporting nishes, choose one of these options:

a. [Close] – Closes the window, but does not

disconnect the external memory, so further
exporting is possible.

b. [Close and eject] – closes the window and allows

you to safely disconnect the external memory from
the system.

Notice: When exporting les, the system creates a folder

called“BF32 save” on the external drive along with a folder
with the date exporting occurred. Separate folders are
created for exported images and cine loops.

Export Images and Cine Loops into DICOM les

You can export data into DICOM les. From the basic panel

press the [Settings] button, then the /DICOM/ tab.

Press either the [Save USB cine in DICOM] or [Save USB
image in DICOM] button. Going forward, data is exported

onto USB storage devices in a DICOM le format.

Patient Data Function

You can enter data into the patient record before
an examination starts. All the data that is entered is
automatically assigned to the saved images and cine
loops.

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Press the [Patient] button from the basic panel. The
following dialogue box with a virtual keyboard is shown.

Enter the desired patient data.

The [Save] button saves your information and [Cancel]
deletes it.

By selecting the option [Always ask about patient’s data],
this dialogue box appears every time you save an image
or cine loop. If this option is not selected, this dialogue
box does not appear and saved images are attributed to
previously entered data.

Importing Data From the DICOM the Modality Work List

Open the patient record by pressing on the [Patient] button
on the basic panel. Press /Dicom MWL/. The Modality Work
List with patients expecting to be examined opens. Select a
particular patient on the list, and press [Load].

Note: To import patient data from the Modality Work List,

the scanner has to be congured correctly to work with a

DICOM printer. See DICOM under Advanced Settings later
in this chapter.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 35

Needle Echo Enhancement Tool

This function is only available when a linear probe is
connected. It enhances the echo of the needle in a
patient’s body. This function is useful with the “in plane”
method.

In order to activate this option, press [Needle OFF]. The
button changes its name into [Needle in plane right]. The
ultrasound beam steers to the right side of the imaging
sector. This option improves the visibility of the needle
inserted from the right side of the image.

Pressing the button again activates the option [Needle
in plane left], which improves the visibility of the needle
inserted from the left side of the image.

To switch this function off, press [Needle in plane left]. The
button changes to [Needle OFF].

Full Screen

This function hides the control panel and the mode panel,

allowing the image to ll the full screen. Press the [Full

screen] button on the basic panel.

In full screen mode you can:

 Use active elds of gain, focus and depth of scanning

 Change gamma settings

 Freeze an image

 Save images and cine loops

 Perform measurements

Printing Images

To print images, you need to install the proper printer drivers.

The scanner has default printer drivers for a Mitsubishi P95D.

If multiple printers have been set up to use with the scanner,
select a printer from the list before printing.

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Printing During the Examination

To print an image during the examination, freeze the image
and then press [Print] from the basic panel.

In the right bottom corner of the screen a window with print
preview appears.

Press [Print] in the print preview window to print the image,
or [Clear] to decline printing.

Printing Saved Images

To print the previously saved image, upload it on the screen
then press [Print].

In the right bottom corner of the screen a window with print
preview appears.

Press [Print] to print the image or [Clear] to decline printing.

Printing Multiple Images on One Sheet

You can print up to four images on one sheet of paper by
following these steps:

Freeze the image -> press [Print] -> unfreeze the image
and continue the examination -> freeze the image -> press
[Print]. Repeat this activity until a relevant number of images
appear in the print preview window. When you are ready,
press the [Print] button located in the print preview window.

Presets

Presets Activation

The 4VetJ scanner has presets for the liver, kidneys,

abdominal cavity, aorta, thyroid gland, supercial

blood vessels, lungs, musculoskeletal system and hips
examinations.

To activate preset, press the [Presets] button on the basic
panel. A list of available presets appears. Press on the
desired preset name, and the preset is activated.

You can also activate presets from the Preset Management
window using the [Load preset] button.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 37

Saving Presets

This function lets you save your favorite settings under the
user name. It can also be used to save optimal settings for
examination of a particular organ.

To add a new preset, rst optimize the settings of the

scanner (gain 1 and 2, frequency, depth of scanning,
focus, zoom and gamma). Then press the [Presets] button
and select [Manage presets]. A dialogue box appears for
adding, deleting, editing and switching on presets.

On the right side of the window, the current settings of the
scanner appears. To save it, press [New preset]. A window
appears where you can enter the name of the preset. Press
[OK]. The preset is saved and appears on the list in the
Manage Presets window.

To delete the preset, open the Manage Presets window and
select the name of the preset, then press [Delete preset].

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Settings

You can perform extra functions in [Settings]. Press the
[Settings] button on the basic panel. The row of tabs shown
vertically along the left side provide the options that follow.

Look

In the /Look/ tab there are tools used to modify the
appearance of the basic panel.

Select or deselect the following options by pressing on the
button before the option or from a list:

 Averaging frames

 Tool panel on right

 Invert left

<->

right, Invert up <-> down (changing
orientation of the image up-bottom, right-left; change of
the image orientation is signalled by moving the marker
which corresponds to the marker on the probe)

 Show mouse cursor

 Full screen

 Lock Settings PIN
 Enable option “one button” to save and load les

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 Language: select from the pull-down list

 Probe: select from a list of probe options

 Postprocessing on or off

 Postprocessing Level- or Level+

 Skin options: Select Color background (Color light, Color

dark), Theme name, and Theme default

Enable Option “One Button” to Save and Load Files

When this option is activated, the buttons [Load image]
and [Load cine] change their function depending on the
probe’s activity.

During an examination, the buttons load an image or cine
loop.

When an image or cine loop is frozen, the same buttons
save the image or the cine loop.

On the tool panel, buttons for [Print] and [Quick save] are
available.

[Quick save] is used to save a frozen image directly onto
external memory storage like a USB drive.

Postprocessing

Turn this on for speckle reduction, contrast enhancement,
and edge sharpening. You can adjust it with the Level- and
Level+ buttons.

Clinic

The /Clinics/ tab on the right side of the appearance
settings screen lets you enter the name of the practice or
the doctor’s name. The name appears on the basic panel
in the upper information bar above the image window.

Info

The /Info/ tab shows information about the software,
hardware, network, and license. The following functions can
also be performed:

 Update the software of the scanner

 Select the printer from the list of connected printers

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 Select the style of name creation for the les exported to

external memory storage

 Reset the ultrasound scanner system

Update the Scanner Software

Over time, the 4VetJ software could be updated. We
recommend that you use updates that are tested by us to
avoid potential problems. Follow these steps:

1. The 4VetJ software update that was last tested is listed
on our website at: www.junipersys.com/emberequine/

downloads.

Example: February 2018 4VetJ software update 116

2. To see which software version is currently running on
the 4VetJ, On the 4VetJ, press [Settings]. On the Settings
screen, press the /Info/ tab.

3. An update screen appears.

The software version loaded on the 4VetJ is shown at the

top. Example: Update 4VetJ Last ofcial version: 116

4. If this number matches the number shown in step 1, no
update is needed. If a lower number is shown, you can
update the software.

5. Connect the 4VetJ to the internet using Wi-Fi or connect
a LAN cable to the socket on the scanner.

6. Press /Select version/ as shown in step 3. A list of
software versions available is shown. Select the version
you want to update to, then press /Update selected
onLine/ at the top of the screen.

7. The system starts loading the update. After the software
is loaded, the new version is automatically installed.
Wait until the software starts before you do anything.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 41

Select a Printer

If drivers are installed for more than one printer, select the

printer you are going to use. Select the /Info/ tab. In the eld

“Set printer” select the printer connected to the scanner
from the pull down list.

If you want to be asked which printer to use before each

printing, in the eld “Set printer” select “Select printer while

printing.”

Selection of Name Creation Style of the Exported Files

The system automatically gives names to exported les.

By default les are named in accordance with the date of

the examination, e.g. 20140112_14081415837, where 20140112
is a date, and 14081415837 is the time.

File names can be set up in the following styles:

 <Date_Time>

 <Date_Time><Surname><Name>

 <Date_Time><Name><Surname>

 <Date_Time><Surname><Name><Description>

 <Date_Time><Name><Surname><Description>

To select the style of name creation of the exported les,
press [select the /Info/ tab. In the eld “Save lename

format” select the desired format for names from the
pull down list. The scanner saves the settings for the style
automatically.

Time

Press [Settings]. The /Time/ tab is used to update the date
and time for the system.

Press [Set Date and Time] to enter the current date and
time.

Display

In the /Display/ tab there are options to set the brightness of
the display and calibration of the touch panel.

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Touch Panel (Touchscreen) Calibration

The 4VetJ touchscreen has a default calibration.

If the system malfunctions, it is possible that the touchscreen
has become uncalibrated. You can suspect that this is the
case if the accuracy is low when a measurement is made,
for example.

To calibrate the panel, enter the Settings menu and choose
the /Display/ tab. Press the [Calibration touch panel]
button.

The system shows the message: “Do you want to allow this
app to make changes to your device?.” Follow these steps:

1. Press [Yes]. A window with the touch panel settings is
shown.

2. A Touch Panel Device List is shown. On the left of the
window, buttons for Device Addition, Basic Setting,
Touch Setting, Mouse Setting, and Tool Setting are

shown. List Update, and Monitor conguration options

are shown beneath the Device List. Select the bookmark
[Basic settings] on the left of the window.

3. In the section “Calibration” press the button [4Point].

4. The software shows four points in a sequence, which
should be touched in the middle.

5. When the last point is touched, an [OK] button appears.
Press it to end calibration.

6. Close the calibration software by pressing [Exit] in the
bottom left corner of the window.

Audio

The /Audio/ tab is used to set the level of the sound volume.

To test the level of sound volume, press [Test Doppler].

Measurements

The /Measures/ tab is used to modify the list of the displayed
parameters in the Aging tables.

To stop displaying these measurement, deselect the eld.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 43

DICOM

The /DICOM/ tab lets you congure and save information

regarding a DICOM printer, MWL, and storage. See the
details that follow.

DICOMPrinterConguration

In the DICOM Printer section, enter the following
information:

 Host – name of the DICOM server that the printer is

connected to

 Port – the port number on the DICOM server that the

scanner is to be connected to

 AET – name of the service on the DICOM server (this eld

can be empty, unless the service name is not directly
determined on the server.

Once the information is entered, press the “Enable DICOM

printer” option. Conrm the entered changes with the [Save

DICOM Settings] button at the bottom of the screen.

DICOMModalityWorklistCongurations

In the DICOM Modality Worklist (MWL) section, enter
information similar to DICOM Printer Conguration.

In the eld “Codepage” select the code served by the

DICOM server from the pull down list. You must get this
information from your DICOM service provider.

Once the information is entered, press the “Enable Modality

Worklist” option. Conrm the entered changes with the

[Save DICOM Settings] button at the bottom of the screen.

DataStorageConguration

In the DICOM Storage section, enter the same information
you entered in the DICOM Modality Worklist (MWL) section.

Once the information is entered, press the “Enable DICOM

Storage” option. Conrm the entered changes with the

[Save DICOM Settings] button at the bottom of the screen.

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Wi-Fi

The /Wi-Fi/ tab displays information about hosted network
Wi-Fi (portable Wi-Fi hotspot) with options to start, stop, set
up passwords, and auto start. A list of available Wi-Fi access
points is also shown that you can connect to, disconnect
from, or forget. Auto connect can be selected.

Note: Details on how to use Wi-Fi to link the 4VetJ with a
Mesa 2 running EmberEquine software are given in the
EmberEquine manual, which is available on the Mesa 2

in the Ember Help folder tile located in the Windows Start
menu. It is also located on our website at www.junipersys.

com/emberequine/support.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 45

Troubleshooting

Problem Basic Check

The 4VetJ
ultrasound won’t
start when I push
the on/off button.

The device starts,
but the operating
system does not
start

The proper image
is not shown or the
image is disturbed

 If you are operating it with the

battery, verify that the battery
reached a full charge before
operation.

 If you are using the AC power

supply, check the cable and make
sure it is property connected to
a wall outlet and the 4VetJ. The
red battery LED should be on. You
can also try disconnecting the unit
from external power and powering
it on using battery power.

 See if an external storage device

like a USB ash drive is connected

to the USB port. If a device is
connected, disconnect it, switch
the 4VetJ off, and switch it on
again.

 If you are running on battery

power, plug in the AC power
supply. The battery could be
deeply discharged.

 Make sure that the probe is

properly connected to the unit.
Disconnect and connect it again.

 Make sure that the probe

connector lock is in the vertical,
locked position.

 The probe type should be

recognized automatically by the
system. See if the probe symbol
and number on the information
bar on the display corresponds
to the symbol and number on the
connected probe.

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Problem Basic Check

The image is too
bright or too dark

 Check the level of gain and

gamma and make sure that they
are set correctly.

There are visible,
moving spots on
the image

 If you are running the 4VetJ on

battery power, try running it using
the AC power supply.

 If you are running the 4VetJ using

the AC power supply, try plugging
the power supply into another
socket or unplug the AC power
supply and run the 4VetJ on
battery power.

The charge
indicator does not
come on when the
AC power supply is
plugged in

 Check the AC power supply. Make

sure the cords, the connector that
goes into the 4VetJ, and the power
plug that goes into the wall socket
are in good condition.

 Make sure that the wall outlet

works. Try a different outlet.

The 4VetJ only runs
for a short amount
of time when using
battery power

 The battery might not be fully

charged. Make sure that the green
battery LED on the 4VetJ comes on
before unplugging the unit from
the AC power supply.

 The operating environment

temperature is too low. The
operating temperature range is:
+50°F to +113°F (+10°C to +45°C).

A message on
the screen says
“Probe OFF” which
is disturbing an
examination

 Make sure that the probe is

properly connected to the unit.
Disconnect and connect it again.

 Make sure that the probe

connector lock is in the vertical,
locked position. The message
“Probe ON” should appear.

Chapter 2 4VetJ Settings and Functions 47

Problem Basic Check

Messages on

 Turn the device off and on again.

the screen are
disturbing an
examination

The 4VetJ casing,
elements, probe,
or connecting
cables could

 Perform a thorough visual

inspection, then contact our
service department and follow
their recommendations.

have mechanical
damage

If none of the basic activities solves the issues you are
having or other problems appear, contact our service
department (see Appendix B, Warranty and Repair
Information for details).

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Clean, Store,

Transport, and

Recycle

AAPPENDIX

Clean, Store, Transport, and Recycle

Follow the instructions in this chapter to properly clean,
store, transport, and recycle the 4VetJ and components.

Clean and Disinfect

The 4VetJ and probe should be cleaned and disinfected
before each use and before they are stored, transported,
or sent to our service department for servicing or repairs.
They can get contaminated while being used, including by
infectious agents.

CAUTION: The 4VetJ is not waterproof. During wet cleaning

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and disinfecting, be cautious and pay special attention to
openings like the connector and battery charging ports
and the probe socket. The device should be powered
off and unplugged during a thorough cleaning and
disinfecting. Use an agent approved to disinfect medical
devices. The personnel performing disinfection on the
equipment should wear protective gloves and clothes.

4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner

Clean the body of the 4VetJ after use with a soft cloth or a
paper towel using warm water or a mild cleaning solution to
avoid mechanical damage.

The surface of the device should be disinfected with an
agent approved to disinfect medical devices. Foam or
spray agents are recommended,

After wet cleaning or disinfecting of the 4VetJ, dry it with a
soft cloth.

Touchscreen

When you clean or disinfect the touchscreen, it is important
to use substances that will not damage the surface of the
screen. Use a soft cloth and avoid rubbing it with anything
abrasive that could scratch it.

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Probe

Clean and disinfect the probe before each examination.
The probe and cord are waterproof. The probe connector
(which attaches to the probe socket) is not waterproof,
so use caution when you are cleaning or disinfecting the
probe and cord to avoid getting the probe connector wet.
Do not scrub the head of the probe. Clean it gently with
an approved substance, warm water, or a mild cleaning
solution. Do not use concentrated, aggressive, or abrasive
agents or substances like alcohol or bleach that could
permanently damage the head of the probe.

Store

To store the 4VetJ and components when they are not
in use, charge the battery pack at least 50% or keep it
plugged into AC power using the power supply provided
with the 4VetJ. Store it in a cool, dry location away from
dirt or moisture and where the touch panel, probe socket,
probe connector, and probe are not damaged. The
storage temperature range is +41°F to 113°F (+5°C to +45°C).

If the 4VetJ is not charged while it is powered down and the
battery is discharged, the unit turns off.

Note: Data and programs are secure as long as they have
been saved, even if the battery pack becomes discharged.
The 4VetJ does not depend on the battery to store data for
extended periods.

Charge the 4VetJ before you use it after a storage period.

Transport or Ship

Before transporting or shipping the 4VetJ and components,
they must be protected against damage. The carrying case
offers protection when it is properly packed and securely
closed and latched.

Special protection is required for the ultrasound probe and
the touchscreen. Protect them from impact, pressure, or
abrasive substances that could cause damage.

Appendix A Clean, Store, Transport, and Recycle 51

Make sure that nothing is touching the touchscreen during
shipping (except for the protective case). Put the stylus in
the holder on the 4VetJ and place the stylus tether where it
won’t touch the screen.

Make sure that the 4VetJ is turned off.

Attach the probe to the 4VetJ and lock it. Wrap the cord
around the probe cord wrap.

Note: Some probes might not t into the shipping container

when stored around the cord wrap. They can be removed
and placed in the accessory slots inside the case.

WARNING! The 4VetJ cannot be shipped on a commercial

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airline. The internal Li-Ion battery is 259Wh, which is greater
than what is allowed by TSA or airline regulations. You must
ship it using a ground carrier.

Recycle

When the 4VetJ and the AC power supply are no longer
usable, they must not be disposed of with municipal waste.
It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Inform them that there is an internal Li-Ion battery pack
inside the 4VetJ.

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BAPPENDIX

Warranty and Repair

Information

Warranty and Repair Information

Limited Product Warranty

Two Year Warranty

Juniper Systems, Inc. (“JS”) warrants that the Draminski
4VetJ Ultrasound Scanner, internal battery, and probe shall
be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under
normal intended use, for a period of 24 months from the
date of shipment.

Ninety Day Warranty

JS warrants that accessories shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for
a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment:

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty shall not apply if:

(i) the product has been set up improperly or has been
improperly installed or calibrated,

(ii) the product is operated in a manner that is not in
accordance with the user documentation,

(iii) the product is used for a purpose other than for which it
was designed,

(iv) the product has been used in environmental conditions

outside of those specied for the product,

(v) the product has been subject to any modication,
alteration, or change by or on behalf of customer (except

and unless modied, changed or altered by JS or under

direct supervision of JS),

(vi) the defect or malfunction results from misuse or
accident,

(vii) the serial number on the product has been tampered
with or removed, or

(viii) the product has been opened or tampered with in any
way

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Parts that are excessively worn are not covered under
warranty. These may include, but are not limited to, the
touchscreen.

This warranty is exclusive and JS will not assume and hereby
expressly disclaims any further warranties, whether express
or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty as

to merchantability, tness for a particular purpose, non-

infringement or any warranties arising from the course of

performance, dealing, or usage of trade. JS specically

makes no warranties as to the suitability of its products for
any particular application. JS makes no warranties that

 Its products will meet your requirements or will work in

combination with any hardware or products provided by
third parties

 The operation of its products will be uninterrupted or error

free

 All defects in the product will be corrected.

JS shall not be responsible for software, rmware,

information, or memory data contained in, stored on,
or integrated with any products returned to JS for repair,
whether under warranty or not.

Remedy

In the event a defect in materials or workmanship is

discovered and reported to JS within the specied warranty
period, after evaluation by a technician at a certied repair

center, JS will, at its option, repair the defect or replace the
defective part or product. Replacement products may be
new or reconditioned. JS warrants any replaced or repaired
product for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
return shipment, or through the end of the original warranty
period, whichever is longer.

Appendix B Warranty and Repair Information 55

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the obligation of JS
shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product.
JS shall in no event be liable for special, incidental, or
consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages of any

kind, or for loss of revenue or prots, loss of business, loss of
information or data, or other nancial loss arising out of or

in connection with the sale, installation, maintenance, use,
performance, failure, or interruption of any product. Any
responsibility and/or liability of JS shall, in connection with a
warranted product, be limited in the maximum amount to
the original purchase price.

Governing Law

This warranty is governed by the laws of Utah, U.S.A. and
excludes the United Nations Convention on Contracts for
the International Sale of Goods. The courts of Utah shall
have exclusive personal jurisdiction in case of any disputes
arising out of or in connection with this warranty.

Warranty Status

You can check the warranty status of the 4VetJ on our
website at www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-

Handheld-Computers/support/Warranty/Check-Warranty­Status.

Warranty Repairs

Warranty information for the 4VetJ Ultrasound is located on
our website at http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-

Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Warranty/Standard­Terms-and-Conditions.

Standard repair orders and are valid for 30 days from the
date issued. If you will not be sending the product to us
immediately, please wait to request a repair until closer to
the time when you are ready to send us the product.

Services and Materials Provided Under Warranty

 Analysis of problem by service technician
 Labor and materials required to x defective parts

 Functional analysis performed after repair

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 Shipping costs to return device to customer

JS strives to provide full repair services for our products.
However, in some rare cases (depending on the repair
need), it may not be possible to perform a repair due to an
unforeseen discontinuation or lack of supplied parts from
third-party vendors. Our policy is that we will do what is best

and most benecial for our customers and company.

Repairs, Upgrades, and Evaluations

CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the 4VetJ yourself. This

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action voids the warranty.

We recommend that you have the service department
perform a technical review of the 4VetJ every two years to
help guarantee the safety of the patients (animals).

Information about repairs, upgrades, and evaluations is
located on our website at www.junipersys.com/Juniper-

Systems-Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Repairs/
Repair-Policies-Instructions. You can locate a repair center,

submit a repair order, check repair status, view terms
and conditions, get shipping instructions, and view lead
times. For warranty repairs, make sure you are within the
applicable warranty period.

Before returning a unit, please get permission by submitting
a repair order form on our website at www.junipersys.

com/design/junipersys/rma_request.php and waiting

for conrmation. An RMA is generated and shipping

instructions are sent to you. You can also contact a repair
center directly. Be prepared to provide the following
information:

 4VetJ serial number) printed on the label on the back of

the unit)

 Name and shipping address of company

 Best contact method (phone, fax, email, cell/mobile)

 Clear, highly-detailed description of the repair or

upgrade

Appendix B Warranty and Repair Information 57

 Credit card/ purchase order number and billing address

(for a repair or upgrade that is not covered by the
standard warranty or an extended warranty policy)

You must clean and disinfect the 4VetJ and probe before
returning them to our service department. Refer to
Appendix A, Clean, Store, Transport, and Recycle for details.

WARNING! The 4VetJ cannot be shipped on a commercial

!

airline. The internal Li-Ion battery is 259Wh, which is
greater than what is allowed by TSA or airline regulations.
You must ship it using a ground carrier. See Appendix A,
Transportation, Storage, Maintenance, and Recycling for
details on how to package and ship the 4VetJ.

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CAPPENDIX

Warnings,

Regulatory

Information, and

Licensing

Warnings, Regulatory Information,
Licensing

Product Warnings!

!

Follow the warnings listed below to use the 4VetJ, battery,
and AC power supply safely. Please review additional
warnings shown towards the end of Chapter 1, Getting
Started.

4VetJ and Internal Battery Pack

The 4VetJ cannot be shipped on a commercial airline. The
internal Li-Ion battery is 259Wh, which is greater than what is
allowed by TSA or airline regulations. You must ship it using a
ground carrier.

The 4VetJ contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack.
It is not user replaceable.

To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush,
puncture, short external contacts, or expose the unit to re.

Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform,
puncture or shred the unit.

Do not modify or remanufacture the unit, attempt to insert
foreign objects, immerse or expose to water or other liquids,

expose to re, explosion or other hazard.

Only use the unit with a charging system that has been

qualied with the system per this standard. Use of
unqualied components or accessories may present a risk
of re, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

The battery must be replaced by a service center only with

another battery that has been qualied with the system.

Avoid dropping the unit. If it is dropped, especially on a
hard surface, and you suspect damage, send it to a service
center for inspection.

Improper battery use may result in a re, explosion or other

hazard.

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AC Power Supply

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, re or

damage to the equipment, follow this information:

Only use the power supply provided with the 4VetJ. Using

other power supplies could be a re hazard as well as

damage the device and void the warranty.

Plug the AC power supply into an electrical outlet that is
properly grounded and easily accessible at all times.

Do not place anything on the AC power supply or any
of the other cables. Arrange them so that no one can
accidentally step on or trip over them.

Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall
charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the
cord.

There are no user serviceable parts inside.

The input power plug is the disconnect device to remove
power.

This product is intended for continuous operation.

This product is not suitable for operation in the presence of

a ammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or

with nitrous oxide.

This product is not protected against the ingress of water.

To clean and disinfect the unit, wipe the surface with a cloth
slightly dampened with mild detergent or normal hospital
bactericides. Do not immerse the unit. Do not clean the unit
with isopropyl alcohol or other solvents.

CerticationsandStandards

United States

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 The device may not cause harmful interference.

 This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Appendix C Warnings, Regulatory Information, and Licensing 61Appendix C Warnings, Regulatory Information, and Licensing 61

In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.105(b), the

user must be notied that this equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and

rece iver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.21, the user

must be notied that changes or modications to the 4VetJ

that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Only approved accessories may be used with this
equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality,
shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted
to two meters in length. Wall chargers approved for
this product employ special provisions to avoid radio
interference and should not be altered or substituted.

Radio Frequency Safety

This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

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APPENDIX

Specications

D

4VetJSpecications

Note: Specications are subject to change without notice.

FEATURE SPECIFICATION

Imaging Modes  B, B+B, 4B, B+M

 English, French, German, Spanish,

Brazilian Portuguese are built in;
other languages are available for
download

Probes and
Frequencies

Image
Management

Image
Adjustment

Presets  Customizable

Grayscale  256 shades

Processing  Speckle reduction

User Interface  Languages: English, Spanish, French,

 Convex, 2-8 MHz
 Microconvex, 409 MHz
 Linear, 50 mm, 5-10 MHz
 Linear, 40 mm 5-14 MHz
 Endorectal, 4-9 MHz

 Dynamic focus
 Image freezing
 Zoom 50-300%, 20% per step
 Full screen viewing

 Gain 1 and 2
 Frequency
 Depth
 Focus
 Gamma
 Frame averaging
 Negative

 Needle visualization enhancement

(linear probes)

 Mare pregnancy and uterus
 Equine tendons
 Cat abdomen
 Small/Medium/Large dog abdomen

 Contrast enhancement
 Edge sharpening

Arabic, Croatian, German, Korean,
Polish, Russian

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Measurements  Basic: Area, distance,k elipse, grid,

stenosis, volume

 Obstretric: Horse DC; horse DO; horse

DSG; sheep LLC; Lama DBP; Sow LCC;
cow DBP; cow LLC; small/medium
dog GS; dog BPD medium; cat>30
HD, BD, CRL, and GSD

Operating

 Windows 10

System

Monitor and
Functions

 Resistive touch panel
 LCD display

Control

Memory and
Images

 100 GB
 Images and cine loops include

description, date, and patient data

Data Transfer

 DICOM 3.0

Standard

Data Export  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz

 USB

External Ports  USB 3.0

 USB 2.0
 LAN
 HDMI

Power Supply  AC adapter

 Input: 50-60Hz, 90-264 VAC
 Output: 18V DC/5A
 Li-Ion battery pack (not user

removeable), 14.4V, 259Wh, 18Ah

 Operates 6+hours on one charge
 Full charge in 5 hours, 70% charge in

3-4 hours

 Low-battery indicator graphic
 Led Indicators

Temperature

Specications

 Operating Temperature: +50°F to

+113°F (+10°C to +45°C).

 Storage Temperature: +41°F to 113°F

(+5°C to +45°C)

Appendix D Specications 65

Components
Included

 4VetJ ultrasound
 Probe with cord wrap
 Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack

(internal)

 AC Power supply
 4-position tilt stand
 Durable transport case
 Stylus

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Index

Index

A

AC Power Supply 5, 61
Active Fields 16
Area 23, 24, 65
Audio 43

B

Basic Panel 14

Control Panel 15

Mode Panel 15
Battery Charge Indicators 4, 7
Battery Pack 4, 5, 6, 60

Battery Charge Indicators 4

Battery Indicators 7
B+B Mode 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 29, 64

C

Cardiology 27
CAUTION 5, 8, 10, 50, 57

Certications and Standards 61

Cine Loop 22, 31, 32
Cleaning 10, 49, 50, 51,
Clinic Information 40
Commercial Airline. 52, 58, 60. See also Shipping
Components, Standard 2
Connector Ports 3
Control Panel 15

D

Depth – 20
Depth + 20
DICOM 34, 35, 44, 65
Disinfecting 10, 11, 50, 51
Display 6, 10, 42, 43
Documentation 6
Draminski 2, 11, 54

E

Ellipse 23, 25

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Ember Equine Ultrasound Reproduction Solution

Microsoft Cloud 2
EmberEquine Ultrasound Reproduction Solution 2

EmberEquine Software 2

Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet™ 2
Ethernet Port 3
Exported File Names 42
External Storage Media 33

F

Favorite Settings 38
Focus - 20
Focus + 20
Focusing the Beam 20
Freeze 15, 22, 31, 36, 37
Full Screen 36

G

Gain Levels 19
Gamma 15, 21, 64
Gamma Level 21
Grid 22, 23
Gynecological and Obstetrical Measurements 25

H

HDMI Port 3

I

Image Parameters 19
Images 15, 19, 31, 32, 33, 34, 64
Indicators 7, 15, 47, 65

Info 40
Invert Colors 21

L

Length 23, 24
Look 39

Index 69

M

Measurements 22, 25, 26, 30, 42, 65

Editing 30
Measures 22, 25, 43
Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet 2, 6, 33
Microsoft Cloud 2
Mode Panel 15
Modes 16, 18, 64

Mode 4B 16

Mode B 16

Mode B+B 16

Mode B+M 18

Mode M 18

Optimization 31

N

Narrowing 22, 23
Needle Echo Enhancement Tool 36
Negative Color 21

O

One Button Option 40

P

Patient Record 34
Penetration Depth 20
Positive Color 21
Postprocessing 15, 20
Prepare the Animal 11
Presets 37
Print 15, 37, 40
Printer 42
Probe Frequency 19
Probes 4, 51, 64

Attach or Remove a Probe 8

Probe Cord Wrap 9

Signal Frequency
Product Warnings 60

R

Radio Frequency Safety 62

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Recycle 52
Repairs 56, 57

S

Sa fe t y 11, 62
Save Favorite Settings 38
Scanner Software 41
Settings 39
Shipping 12, 51, 52, 57
Store 10, 49, 50, 51, 58

T

Time 42
Touch Panel 43
Touchscreen 2,6, 0, 43, 50, 51, 52, 55
Transport 10, 49, 50, 51, 58
Troubleshooting 46

U

USB Port 3

V

Volume 23, 29

W

WA R N I N G ! 11, 14, 52, 58, 60
Warranty 48, 53, 54, 56
Wi-Fi 15, 32, 33, 41, 45, 65

Z

Zoom 15, 17, 21, 64

Index 71