Mindray DC-T6:DC-N6:DC-T6 Vet Diagnostic Ultrasound System Service Manual DC-T6 Vet Diagnostic Ultrasound System Service Manual
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DC-T6/DC-N6/DC-T6 Vet
Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Revision 13.0
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Content s
Contents ..................................................................................................................................i
Revision History ................................................................................................................................. I
Intellectual Property Statement ......................................................................................................... II
Applicable for ..................................................................................................................................... II
Responsibility on the Manufacturer Party ......................................................................................... II
Company Contact ........................................................................................................................ III
Statement ......................................................................................................................................... III
1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Meaning of Signal Words ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Meaning of Symbols ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2.1 Meaning of Safety Symbols .......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2.2 Warning Labels ............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.3 General Symbols .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Electric Safety ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Mechanical Safety ........................................................................................................ 1-4
1.3.3 Personnel Safety .......................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Others ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
2 Preparations for Installation ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Intended Use ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Product Description ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation Environment ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 System Environment .................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 EMI Limitation ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Installation Conditions .......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.1 Space Requirements .................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.2 Networking Pre-installation Requirements ................................................................... 2-3
2.3.3 Confirmation before Installation .................................................................................... 2-4
3 System Installation ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Installation Tools and Duration ............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Check after Unpacking ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Checking ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Installation of the System ..................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Appearance of the System ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Panels Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3 Installation ................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.4 Installing Peripherals .......................................................................................................... 3-15
3.4.1 Connecting the Footswitch ......................................................................................... 3-15
3.4.2 Installing a Graph / Text Printer .................................................................................. 3-16
3.4.3 Video Printer Installation ............................................................................................. 3-16
3.4.4 Connect the Bar Code Scanner .................................................................................. 3-18
3.4.5 Installing Wireless Network Card ................................................................................ 3-19
3.4.6 Installing VCR/DVR .................................................................................................... 3-19
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3.5 System Configuration ......................................................................................................... 3-20
3.5.1 Running the System ................................................................................................... 3-20
3.5.2 XPE System Introduction ............................................................................................ 3-20
3.5.3 Enter into Doppler ....................................................................................................... 3-21
3.5.4 Function Setting .......................................................................................................... 3-21
4 Function Checking and Testing ................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Personnel ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Tool ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Checking System Status ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 System Running Status ................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.2 Working Conditions ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 General Exam ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1 Check Flow ................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.2 Checking Content ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Function Checking ................................................................................................................ 4-5
4.4.1 Checking Flow .............................................................................................................. 4-6
4.4.2 Checking Content ......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Performance Test ............................................................................................................... 4-18
4.5.1 Test Process ............................................................................................................... 4-18
4.5.2 Test Content ................................................................................................................ 4-18
5 Software Upgrade and Maintenance ......................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Enter the Maintenance Window ........................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.2.1 System Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Network Update ............................................................................................................ 5-2
5.2.3 Single Update ............................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3 System Restore .................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 XP Restore ................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Doppler Restore .......................................................................................................... 5-10
5.4 Software Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 5-12
5.4.1 Product Configuration ................................................................................................. 5-12
5.4.2 Log Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 5-13
5.4.3 Remote Desktop ......................................................................................................... 5-15
6 Hardware ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Overall Structure of the Hardware ........................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Ultrasound Front-end System .............................................................................................. 6-2
6.2.1 Main Board Front-end ................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Transmitting Board ....................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 CW Board ..................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.4 4D Board ....................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.5 Transducer Sockets ...................................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.6 ECG .............................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3 Ultrasound Back-end System ............................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.1 Ultrasound System Monitoring ..................................................................................... 6-8
6.3.2 Indicator Light ............................................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.3 Display ........................................................................................................................ 6-10
6.3.4 Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 6-11
6.3.5 Connections on the IO Port Board .............................................................................. 6-12
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6.4 Power Supply System ........................................................................................................ 6-13
6.4.1 AC Input Module ......................................................................................................... 6-14
6.4.2 AC-DC Power Module ................................................................................................ 6-15
6.4.3 DC-DC Power Board .................................................................................................. 6-15
6.4.4 Battery Module ............................................................................................................ 6-17
6.4.5 Power Supply Module in the Main Unit Box ............................................................... 6-18
6.4.6 Main Board Power Supply and the Functions ............................................................ 6-21
6.4.7 System Power Control ................................................................................................ 6-22
7 Structure and Assembly/Disassembly ...................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Complete System Structure ................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Explosive Figure of the Complete System ................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Exploded View of Each Module .................................................................................... 7-3
7.2 Field Replaceable Unit ......................................................................................................... 7-5
7.3 Structure and Assemble/Disassemble ............................................................................... 7-21
7.3.1 Tools ........................................................................................................................... 7-21
7.3.2 Personnel Requirement .............................................................................................. 7-21
7.3.3 Preparations for Assemble/Disassemble .................................................................... 7-21
7.3.4 Main Parts Assemble/Disassemble ............................................................................ 7-22
7.3.5 Boards Assembly/Disassembly .................................................................................. 7-30
7.3.6 Assemble/Disassemble Other Hardware ................................................................... 7-48
8 Installation of Optional Modules ............................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Installation of Software Optional Modules ............................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Installation of Hardware Optional Modules .......................................................................... 8-1
8.2.1 Wireless network card .................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.2 Battery .......................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2.3 Pencil Probe Cable ....................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.4 CW Module ................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.5 4D Module .................................................................................................................... 8-7
9 System Diagnosis and Support ................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 General Status Indicator ....................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Indicators of Control Panel ........................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.2 Power Status Indicators of IO Backplane ..................................................................... 9-2
9.1.3 Indicators of Monitor ..................................................................................................... 9-2
9.1.4 Complete System Status .............................................................................................. 9-3
9.2 Start Process of Complete System ...................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.1 Complete System AC Power on ................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.2 Complete System Batteries Power on .......................................................................... 9-5
9.2.3 BIOS Start Process ....................................................................................................... 9-5
9.2.4 Windows Start Process ................................................................................................. 9-6
9.2.5 Doppler Start Process ................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Self-test ................................................................................................................................ 9-8
9.3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-8
9.3.2 Maintenance Self-test Performance ............................................................................. 9-8
9.3.3 Description of Self-diagnosis Test Items ..................................................................... 9-13
9.4 Warning Information and Abnormal Information ................................................................. 9-34
9.4.1 Batteries Alarm ........................................................................................................... 9-34
9.4.2 Fans Alarming ............................................................................................................. 9-37
9.4.3 Abnormal PHV Alarm .................................................................................................. 9-37
9.4.4 Temperature Alarm ..................................................................................................... 9-38
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9.4.5 Voltage Alarm .............................................................................................................. 9-38
9.5 The Parameters of Monitor and main unit .......................................................................... 9-39
10 Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 10-1
10.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.1.1 Tools, Measurement Devices and Consumables ....................................................... 10-1
10.1.2 Care and Maintenance Frequency ............................................................................. 10-2
10.2 Cleaning the System .......................................................................................................... 10-3
10.2.1 Flow of Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 10-3
10.2.2 Details ......................................................................................................................... 10-3
10.3 Maintenance Check............................................................................................................ 10-6
10.3.1 System Function ......................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.2 Peripherals and Options Check .................................................................................. 10-7
10.4 System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 10-7
10.4.1 Electric Safety Maintenance ....................................................................................... 10-7
10.4.2 Mechanical Safety Maintenance ................................................................................. 10-7
11 Troubleshooting of Regular Malfunctions ...............................................................11-1
11.1 Troubleshooting for System Which Cannot be Powered on .............................................. 11-1
11.1.1 Module or Broad Related ............................................................................................ 11-1
11.1.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ........................................... 11-1
11.1.3 Troubleshooting for System which cannot be Powered on ........................................ 11-1
11.2 Troubleshooting for System Which Can not be Activated Normally ................................... 11-2
11.2.1 Module or Broad Related ............................................................................................ 11-2
11.2.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ........................................... 11-3
11.2.3 Troubleshooting for the System Malfunctions ............................................................ 11-3
11.3 Troubleshooting for Image ................................................................................................. 11-4
11.3.1 Module or Broad Related ............................................................................................ 11-4
11.3.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ........................................... 11-4
11.3.3 Troubleshooting for Image Related ............................................................................ 11-5
11.3.4 Troubleshooting for Transducer Sockets System Related Module or Broad Related 11-6
11.3.5 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ........................................... 11-7
11.3.6 Troubleshooting for Transducer Interface Related ..................................................... 11-7
11.4 Troubleshooting for IO Input Related ................................................................................. 11-8
11.4.1 Module or Broad Related ............................................................................................ 11-8
11.4.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ........................................... 11-8
11.4.3 Troubleshooting for IO Input Related ......................................................................... 11-9
11.5 Troubleshooting for the Control Panel Related ................................................................ 11-10
11.5.1 Module or Broad Related .......................................................................................... 11-10
11.5.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ......................................... 11-10
11.5.3 Troubleshooting for the Control Panel Related ......................................................... 11-11
11.6 Troubleshooting for the monitor Related .......................................................................... 11-12
11.6.1 Module or Broad Related .......................................................................................... 11-12
11.6.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ......................................... 11-12
11.6.3 Troubleshooting for the monitor Related .................................................................. 11-12
11.7 Troubleshooting for ECG Module ..................................................................................... 11-14
11.7.1 Module or Broad Related .......................................................................................... 11-14
11.7.2 Key Characteristics or Description Supporting to Collect ......................................... 11-14
11.7.3 Troubleshooting for ECG Module ............................................................................. 11-14
Appendix A Phantom Usage Illustration ................................................................... A-1
Appendix B Requirements of Performance Indices ................................................ B-1
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Appendix C Boot Screen ............................................................................................ C-1
Appendix D Electrical Safety Inspection .................................................................. D-1
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Revision History
Mindray may revise this publication from time to time without written notice.
Revision Date Reason for Change
1.0 2010.12.01 Initial release
Increase the content of “8.3.3 Description of Self-diagnosis
Test Items”
1． Add several test items(Fans speed, IO board ID,
2.0 2011.3.25
3.0 2011.7.12
4.0 2011.12.30
transmission and reception circuit, ID and function of
CW board, LCD monitor, console board and probe
board interface test)
2． Each test item increases “The procession suggestion
on the failure of test”
7.2 Add the Field Replaceable Unit list
8 Add the Optional module installation (such as battery,
CW board, 4D board), move the Wireless Network Card
and installation of software optional module to this chapter.
1. Add a model: DC-T6 Vet
2. Update the Field Replaceable Unit list, increase
corresponding information including region,
compatibility etc.
3. Add the description of ECG module, IO connecting
board and IO front panel.
5.0 2012.9.24
6.0 2013.4.8
7.0 2013.6.24
8.0 2014.1.15 Add the Order Number of 17-inch monitor assembly
9.0 2014.7.10 Add the installation of pencil probe cable in section 8.2.3.
10.0 2014.11.25
11.0 2015.7
12.0 2015.1.26
13.0 2016.8.18 Update warning labels
Update the test items, test methods and limit values of
electrical safety inspection.
1. Change description of the key Reset on IO panel to
“unavailable to the user” in section 3.3.2.2
2. Delete the warning about the battery loop use number
in section 9.4.1.3
3. Modify order number of HDD in section 7.2
Add “The attentions to the assembly/disassembly,
otherwise the hard disk will be damaged” to Chapter
7.3.6.5
Delete S-Video/Video-in and Audio-in port, and video/audio
input function.
Section 3.4, add printer SONY UP-D898MD and SONY
UP-X898MD.
Update HDD part number and photo due to outsource
supply change.
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©2010-2016 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Service Manual, the issue date is 2016-08.
Intellectual Property Statement
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owns the intellectual property rights to this Mindray product and this manual. This manual may refer
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Applicable for
This service manual is applicable for the service engineers, authorized service personnel and
service representatives of this ultrasound system.
Responsibility on the Manufacturer Party
Mindray is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of this product, only if:
z All installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product are
conducted by Mindray authorized personnel;
z The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and local
requirements;
z The product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation or other
charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from the improper
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use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved by Mindray or
repairs by people other than Mindray authorized personnel.
This warranty shall not extend to:
z Any Mindray product which has been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident;
z Any Mindray product from which Mindray's original serial number tag or product identification
markings have been altered or removed;
z Any products of any other manufacturers.
WARNING:
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this
equipment to carry out a reasonable service/maintenance plan.
Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown or injury of human
health.
Company Contact
Domestic Service Department, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Mindray Building 22F, Keji 12th Road South, High-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen
518057, P.R. China
Hotline: 95105652, 4007005652
Tel: +86 755 26582888
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Statement
This service manual describes the product according to the most complete configuration, some of
the content may not apply to the product you are responsible for. If you have any questions, please
contact Mindray Customer Service Department.
Do not attempt to service this equipment unless this service manual has been consulted and is
understood. Failure to do so may result in personnel injury or product damage.
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1 Safety Precautions
This chapter describes important issues related to safety precautions, as well as the labels and
icons on the ultrasound machine.
1.1 Meaning of Signal Words
In this operator’s manual, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE are
signal words used to indicate safety and other important instructions. The signal words and their
meanings are defined as follows. Please understand their meanings clearly before reading this
manual.
Signal Word Meaning
Indicates death or serious injury may occur imminently in this
DANGER
WARNING
hazardous situation if not avoided.
Indicates death or serious injury may occur potentially in this
hazardous situation if not avoided.
Indicates minor or moderate injury may occur potentially in this
CAUTION
NOTE
hazardous situation if not avoided.
Indicates property damage may occur potentially in this hazardous
situation if not avoided.
1.2 Meaning of Symbols
The meaning and location of the safety symbols and warning labels on the ultrasound machine are
described in the following tables, please read them carefully before using the system.
1.2.1 Meaning of Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Location
Type-BF applied part
The ultrasound transducers connected to this system are
type-BF applied parts.
The ECG module connected to this system is Type-BF
applied part.
Right side of the
I/O panel
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Caution
1.2.2 Warning Labels
Symbol Meaning
Location
a
a. Do not place the system on a sloped surface. Otherwise
the system may slide, resulting in personal injury or the
system malfunction. Two persons are required to move
d
the system over a sloped surface.
b. Do not sit on the system.
c. DO NOT push the system. When the casters are
locked.
c b
d. Read this information carefully before using the system.
Main unit
left-side
panel
1.2.3 General Symbols
This system uses the symbols listed in the following table, and their meanings are explained as
well.
No. Sy mbol Description Location
1
2
3
4
Circuit breaker ON/OFF
Power button
Transducer sockets
Network port
Power supply panel
Upper left corner of the control
panel
Below the transducer sockets
I/O Panel
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Serial port
Video signal port
Remote port
USB port
Audio signal port
Microphone input jack
Unavailable to the user
Pencil Probe Port
Below the transducer sockets
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No. Sy mbol Description Location
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
HDD indicating light
Battery indicating light
Standby mode indicator
AC indicator
Product serial number
Manufacture date
The environment-protective application
period of the system is 20 years.
Upper left corner of the control
panel
Labels
1.3 Safety Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully to ensure the safety of the patient and the operator
when using the probes.
DANGER
Do not operate this system in an atmosphere containing flammable
or explosive gases such as anesthetic gases, oxygen, and hydrogen
because an explosion may occur.
1.3.1 Electric Safety
1.
WARNING:
Connect the adapter power plug of this system and power
plugs of the peripherals to wall receptacles that meet the
ratings indicated on the rating nameplate. Using a
multifunctional receptacle may affect the system grounding
performance, and cause the leakage current to exceed safety
requirements.
Before cleaning or disassembling the system, disconnect the
power cord from the socket. Otherwise, it may cause electric
2.
shock.
3.
Make sure all connections are correct before connecting the
power supply cable during system maintenance. Otherwise
damage may result by hot plug.
4.
Do not use this system simultaneously with equipment such
as an electrosurgical unit, high-frequency therapy equipment,
or a defibrillator, etc.; otherwise electric shock may result.
Use the power cable provided with this system.
5.
This system is not water-proof. If any water is sprayed on or
into the system, electric shock may result.
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1.
CAUTION:
DO NOT connect or disconnect the system’s power cord or its
accessories (e.g., a printer or a recorder) without turning OFF
the power first. This may damage the system and its
accessories or cause electric shock.
2.
Avoid electromagnetic radiation when perform performance
test on the ultrasound system.
3.
In an electrostatic sensitive environment, don’t touch the
device directly. Please wear electrostatic protecting gloves if
necessary,
4.
You should use the ECG lead wires provided wi th the ECG
module. Otherwise it may result in electric shock.
1.3.2 Mechanical Safety
1.
WARNING:
When this system is moved, please hold the handle. If other
parts of the system are held, it may cause damage due to the
abnormal force. Do not push the system from the left/right side;
otherwise, it may be toppled over.
2.
Do not subject the transducers to knocks or drops. Use of a
defective transducer may cause an electric shock.
1.
CAUTION:
When move the system on the steps, fasten and fully secure any
peripheral device before moving the system, please take care to
prevent the system from toppling.
2.
Do not expose the system to excessive vibration (during the
transportation) to avoid device dropping, collision, or
mechanical damage.
3.
Please install the system on a flat plane with the four casters
locked. Otherwise, damage may be resulted by accidental
moving.
4.
Move the system only when the system is turned off or in
standby mode, otherwise damage may result to the hard disk.
1.3.3 Personnel Safety
The user is not allowed to open the covers and panel of the system, neither
NOTE:
1.
device disassemble is allowed.
To ensure the system performance and safety, only Mindray engineers or
2.
engineers authorized by Mindray can perform maintenance.
Only technical professionals from Mindray or engineers authorized by Mindray
3.
after training can perform system maintenance.
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1.3.4 Others
NOTE:
For detailed operation and other information about the ultrasound system, please refer
to the operator’s manual.
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2 Preparations for Installation
2.1 Intended Use
2.1.1 Product Description
DC-N6/DC-T6/DC-T6 Vet are ergonomically designed mobile and ease-of-use machine for
multi-specialty use like adults, pregnant women, pediatric patients and neonates. It is intended for
use in abdominal, gynecology, obstetrics, vascular, small parts, urological, cardiac, and pediatrics
exams in ultrasound diagnostic and scientific research. Imaging modes include B, M, PW, CW,
Color, Power, DirPower, etc.
2.1.2 Dimensions and Weight
Name Height Length Width Weight
Value
1120～1530
790 480 95 (with battery and 4D board)
(Adjustable)
2.2 Installation Environment
2.2.1 System Environment
Item Operating Conditions
Temperature
Humidity 30%~85% (no condensation) 30%~95% (no condensation)
Atmospheric pressure 700hPa~1060hPa 700hPa~1060hPa
Note:
1. The operating temperature for probe 4CD4 and D6-2 is +10℃～+40℃.
2. The storage and transportation temperature for probe 4CD4 and D6-2 is +10℃～+60℃.
0℃~40℃ -20℃~55℃
Storage & Transportation
Conditions
WARNING:
Do not use (posit or transport) this system in the conditions other
than those specified.
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NOTE:
Do not use the system where it will be exposed to:
z Locations near heat generators
z Locations of high humidity
z Locations with flammable gases
2.2.2 Electrical Requirements
2.2.2.1 Power Supply Requirement
Voltage Frequency Reference power Circuit breaker
220-240V～, 100-127V~
50/60Hz±3Hz 600VA
250V～， 13A
2.2.2.2 Requirement of Regulated Power Supply
It is recommended to use regulated power supply with good quality and performance such as an
on-line UPS.
2.2.2.3 Grounding Requirement
The power cord of the system is three-wire cable, the earth terminal of which is to be connected to
the earth of the power supply. Ensure the earth of the power supply works properly.
WARNING:
DO NOT connect this system to outlets with the same circuit
breakers and fuses that control the current of devices such as
life-support systems. If this system malfunctions and generates
an over-current, or when there is an instantaneous current at
power ON, the circuit breakers and fuses of the building’s
supply circuit may be tripped.
2.2.3 EMI Limitation
Ultrasound machines are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from radio frequencies,
magnetic fields, and transient in the air wiring. They also generate EMI.
Possible EMI sources should be identified before the unit is installed.
Electrical and electronic equipment may produce EMI unintentionally as the result of defect.
These sources include: medical lasers, scanners, monitors, cauterizing guns and so on. Besides,
other devices that may result in high frequency electromagnetic interference such as mobile phone,
radio transceiver and wireless remote control toys are not allowed to be presented or used in the
room. Turn off those devices to make sure the ultrasound system can work in a normal way.
2.3 Installation Conditions
2.3.1 Space Requirements
Place the system with necessary peripherals in a position that is convenient for operation:
1. Place the system in a room with good ventilation or an air conditioner.
2. The door is at least 0.8m wide.
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3. Leave at least 20cm clearance around the system to ensure effective cooling.
4. A combination lighting system in the room (dim/bright) is recommended.
5. Except the receptacle dedicated for the ultrasound system, at least 3-4 spare receptacles on
the wall are available for the other medical devices and peripheral devices.
6. Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within 2 m of each other with peripheral
within 1 m of the unit to connect cables.
2.3.2 Networking Pre-installation Requirements
Both wireless and wired LAN are supported by this ultrasound system.
Data transmission is allowed between different departments or areas without network cable.
Network can be automatically connected after disconnection in case that the device is required to
be moved, wireless transmission task can be recovered after the network resumed to normal
condition. Confirm the network devices and network conditions before the installation.
1. General information: default gateway IP address, and the other routers related information.
2. DICOM application information: DICOM server name, DICOM port, channels, and IP address.
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2.3.3 Confirmation before Installation
Perform the following confirmation before installing the system:
1. The display format used in the region or country where the system is installed.
2. The language used in the region or country where the system is installed.
3. The power voltage used in the region or country where the system is installed.
4. Obstetric formulae and other measurement formulae used in the region or country where the
system is installed.
5. Other settings to be used in the region or country where the system is installed but different
from the factory settings.
6. The doctor’s habits of using the system.
Perform the confirmation above before installing the system. And set up the system to make it
according with the usage of the region or country where the system is installed.
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3.1 Installation Tools and Duration
Tools: Phillips screwdriver, hex wrench.
Installation duration: 1 person, 1 hour.
3.2 Check after Unpacking
3.2.1 Unpacking
1. Remove the top wooden cover as shown by the arrow in figure below:
2. Take out the display and the support arm protecting foam.
3. Remove the paper box as shown by the arrow in figure below:
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4. Lower the slopping wood board, and stick the wood board with pallet together using velcro.
Velcro
Pallet
5. Take out the transducer carrying case.
6. Loose the strainer first, and then take out the four that foams protecting the main unit.
7. Unlock the four casters.
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8. Lift the machine, and flip down outside the supporting plancon at both sides of the bottom, and
then push the machine down along the pallet.
3.2.2 Checking
After unpacking, check the objects in the container with the package list to see if anything is in short
supply or is wrong.
Inspect and make sure there is no damage to the machine, no indentation, no cracks. If any, please
contact Mindray Customer Service Department.
Tel: 9510 5652, or 4007005652.
3.3 Installation of the System
3.3.1 Appearance of the System
Appearance of DC-N6/DC-T6/DC-T6Vet:
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No. Name Function
(1) Display Displays the images and parameters during scanning.
(2) Control Panel Operator-system interface or control.
(3) DVD-RW DVD-RW drive.
(4) Power button Turn on/off the system power.
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No. Name Function
Compartment for
(5)
(6) Transducer socket
(7) Caster Used for fixing or moving the system.
placing video
printer
Used for placing B/W video printer.
Sockets connecting transducers and the main unit.
(The most left side one is for 4D probe and TEE probe,
and the other 3 sockets are for other probes).
(8)
(9) Handle Used for pushing and moving the system.
(10) ECG panel
(11)
(12)
(13) I/O panel Port panel for input and output signals.
(14) Power panel Electrical port panel.
Transducer& gel
holder
Monitor support
arm
Table for placing
objects
Used for placing transducers and gel temporarily.
Used for connecting the ECG cable, USB devices and
footswitch.
Used for supporting and adjusting the height and position
of monitor.
Used for placing articles and instruments and so on.
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3.3.2 Panels Introduction
3.3.2.1 Control Panel
No. Symbol Name Function
Power switch
<1> /
Indicator 3
<2> /
Indicator 2
<3> /
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Power on/off the power supply.
Battery status indicator.
AC indicator.
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No. Symbol Name Function
Indicator 4
<4> /
Indicator 5
<5> /
<6> Esc Esc Press to exit the current status to the previous status.
<7> F1 help Help Press to open or close the accompanying help documents.
Standby mode indicator.
Hard disk status indicator.
<8> F2 iStation /
<9> F3-F8 / User defined keys.
<10>
<11> F10 Setup Preset Enter/exit preset
<12> F11 Biopsy Biopsy Enter/exit biopsy.
<13>
<14> Home / Home of comments.
<15>
<16> /
<17> TGC Slide bar Time & gain control.
<18> /
F9
VCR/DVR
F12
Physical
Exam
Delete
Word
/ Reserved key (Enter/exit VCR/DVR playing mode)
Physical Exam Enter/exit physical exam.
Delete a recently-added comment text.
Alphanumeric
key
Pressable
knobs
Press to enter or exit the patient information management
system.
The functions are similar with the keys of PC.
Activate or adjust the soft menu parameter, the item to be
adjusted is corresponding to the soft menu item at the lower
part of the screen.
<19> /
<20> /
<21> /
<22> /
<23> /
Pressable
knobs 2
Pressable
knobs 3
Directional soft
menu controls
Pressable
knobs 4
Pressable
knobs 5
Activate or adjust the soft menu parameter, the item to be
adjusted is corresponding to the soft menu item at the lower
part of the screen.
Activate or adjust the soft menu parameter, the item to be
adjusted is corresponding to the soft menu item at the lower
part of the screen.
Soft menu navigation.
Up / down controls are used to turn pages up/down when
there is more than one page for the soft menu.
Left / right keys are used to switch among the different
modes.
Activate or adjust the soft menu parameter, the item to be
adjusted is corresponding to the soft menu item at the lower
part of the screen.
Activate or adjust the soft menu parameter, the item to be
adjusted is corresponding to the soft menu item at the lower
part of the screen.
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No. Symbol Name Function
<24> iTouch / Enter/exit iTouch mode.
<25> Volume Volume
<26> Patient
<27> Probe Probe Press to select the probe and exam mode.
<28> Review Review To review the stored images.
<29> Report Report Press to open or close the diagnosis reports.
<30> End Exam End Exam Press to end an exam.
<31> Body Mark Body Marks Press to enter or exit the Body Mark status.
<32> Clear Clear
<33> Arrow Arrow Press to enter or exit the arrow comment status.
<34> Comment
<35> M(X)
<36> PW(Y)
Patient
Information
ABC
(Comments)
Pressable
knob
Pressable
knob
Rotate to increase or decrease spectrum volume, and press
to turn on or turn off the sound.
Press to enter the [Patient Info] screen.
Press to clear the comments or measurement calipers on the
screen.
Press to enter or exit the character comment status.
Press to enter M mode, and rotate to adjust M gain; while in
3D/4D mode, rotate the knob to make the 3D image to rotate
around X axis.
Press to enter PW mode, and rotate to adjust PW (in PW
mode) or CW gain (in CW mode); while in 3D/4D mode,
rotate the knob to make the 3D image to rotate around Y axis.
Press to enter Color mode, and rotate to adjust Color (in color
<37> Color(Z)
<38> B
<39> P1
<40> CW / Press to enter CW mode.
<41> Power / Press to enter Power mode.
<42> P2 /
<43> / /
<44> / /
<45> / /
<46> Depth Depth
Pressable
knob
Pressable
knob
User-defined
key
mode) or Power gain (in Power mode); while in 3D/4D mode,
rotate the knob to make the 3D image to rotate around Z axis.
Press to enter B mode, and rotate to adjust B gain.
You can assign a function to the key.
You can assign a function to the key. (Press to enter 3D/4D
mode on the system configured with 3D/4D module.)
Press to enter Dual mode from another modes.
Press to switch between the two windows in Dual mode.
Press to enter single window mode when the system is in
Dual or Quad mode.
Press to enter Quad mode.
Switch image windows in the Quad mode.
Rotate to increase or decrease the imaging depth in scanning
mode.
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No. Symbol Name Function
<47> Zoom Zoom Enter/exit zoom mode.
<48> Save2 Save 2 Press to save; user-defined key.
<49> Print Print Press to print; user-defined key.
<50> Save1 Save 1 Press to save; user-defined key.
<51> Cursor Cursor Press to show the cursor.
<52> Cine Cine Press to enter or exit the Cine Review status.
<53> Measure Measurement Press to enter or exit the application measurement mode.
<54> Update /
<55> Caliper Caliper Press to enter or exit the general measurement mode.
<56> /
<57> Menu Menu Press to display or hide a mode-specific parameter menu.
<58> Freeze Freeze Press to freeze or unfreeze the image.
<59> / Set
<60> / Trackball Roll the trackball to change the cursor position.
<61> / Set
Pressable
knob
Press to change the currently active window.
Or start/stop image acquisition in iScape or 3D/4D.
Multifunctional knob.
Press to confirm an operation, same as the left-button of the
mouse.
Press to confirm an operation, same as the left-button of the
mouse.
3.3.2.2 I/O Panel
No. Port Function
<1><2> USB port Connect USB device.
<3>
<4>
<5>
<6>
Ethernet port(
Remote port
Unavailable to the user.
Network connection.
Remote control port.
Connects serial port devices.
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No. Port Function
<7>
<8>
<9>
<10>
<11>
<12>
<13><14>
<15><16>
<17> 1, 2, 3, 4 Power supply indicators.
VGA
DVI Out
S-video IN
S-video OUT
Video IN
Video OUT
Audio IN
Audio OUT
3.3.2.3 Power Supply Panel
VGA signal output, connects a monitor or projector.
DVI signal output.
Reserved port (Separate video input)
Separate video output, connect with the recorder or
video printer.
Reserved port (Composite video input)
Composite video output, connect with the recorder or
video printer.
Reserved port (Audio input)
Audio output.
No. Name Function
<1>
<2> AC Input AC power input.
<3><4>
<5> Circuit breaker Switches on or off the mains power supply.
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Equipotential
terminal
AC auxiliary
output
Used for equipotential connection.
Provide power ports for peripheral devices.
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3.3.2.4 ECG Panel
No. Name Function
<1> USB port Connect USB devices.
<2>
<3>
<4>
MIC In
ECG lead signal
input port
Pencil probe port
(reserved)
Use for connecting microphone to record vocal
comments.
Connects to ECG leads, to directly obtain the
electrocardiosignal of the patient.
Connect pencil probe.
3.3.3 Installation
NOTE:
3.3.3.1 Adjusting the LCD Monitor
Monitor Position Adjusting
Gently hold the bottom edge of the monitor when adjusting its position.
z Adjust the angle of inclination
Lock the caster to avoid accidental movement which may result in damage when
do the following operations.
When positioned vertically, the monitor can be tilted for ±20° forward and backward
respectively.
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Display support arm
z Height adjust
(1) Rotate the lever located at the monitor support arm to the unlocking position .
(2) Move the monitor support arm up or down to adjust the height.
(3) When the lever points to
, move the monitor slightly and you can position the
monitor in a certain height (4 different heights in all).
NOTE: Take care of your hands when adjust the monitor up and down.
z Rotation adjust
The monitor can be rotated around its central pivot point for ±90°.
z Tilt the monitor
In the process of transportation or moving the system, the deflector rod can be toggled left
to level the monitor, shown as follows:
Note: if there is no deflector rod in another type of monitor, you can adjust it directly.
Adjusting Brightness / Contrast on the Monitor
Adjusting the monitor’s brightness and contrast is one of the most important factors for proper
image qualities, if these controls are set incorrectly, the gain, TGC, dynamic range or even
acoustic output have to be changed more often than necessary to compensate.
The adjusting buttons are shown as follows:
z Brightness adjust
<1>, <2> refer to the brightness control keys with a sun marked at the top side; key <1>,
which marked a “-” on the top side, can be used to decrease the brightness; while key<2>,
which marked a “+” on the top side, can be used to increase the brightness.
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z Contrast adjust
<3>, <4> refer to the contrast control keys with a lune marked at the top side; key <3>,
which marked a “-” on the top side, can be used to decrease the contrast, while key <4>,
which marked a “+” on the top side, can be used to increase the contrast.
z Load default
Press key <2> and key <3> at the same time, the contrast and brightness will be returned
to the default setting (50 and 50).
NOTE: On the monitor, the brightness adjustment comes before contrast. After readjusting the
monitor’s contrast and brightness, adjust all preset and peripheral settings.
3.3.3.2 Connecting the Power Cord
1. Push the retaining clamp upward, and insert the power plug into the receptacle, as shown in the
figure below.
Retaining clamp
Power plug Receptacle
2. Push the retaining clamp downward, and lock the power cord, as shown in the figure below.
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3.3.3.3 Connect the ECG
Connect the ECG cable to the corresponding interface on the physiological module.
3.3.3.4 T r ansducer& Gel Holder
The system provide 5 holders (one holder is for the gel, and the other four are for the transducers).
Pay attention to the sizes of the holders when install them.
3.3.3.5 Connecting a Transducer
The system provides 4 transducer sockets in all: when facing with the machine, the leftmost one is
for 4D probe and TEE probe, the other three are for general probes.
1. Turn the lock lever of the transducer connector and keep it in the horizontal position; keep the
cable upward and insert the connector into the port, and then press in fully.
2. Turn the lock handle 90° clockwise to lock it securely (shown as the right figure).
Transducer connector
Lock handle
3. To disconnect the probe: turn the locking lever 90° counterclockwise to the horizontal position.
NOTE: Before inserting the connector into the probe port, inspect the connector pin. If the pin is
bent, do not use the probe until it has been inspected / repaired / replaced.
3.3.3.6 Using the Probe Dust-proof Cover
If a probe port is not used for a long period of time, please use the dustproof cover to protect the
probe port from dust; otherwise bad contact may result.
Transducer socket
Dust-proof
cover
Install the
dust-proof
cover
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3.4 Installing Peripherals
Name Model
NOTE:
Footswitch
Black / white video printer
Color video printer
Graph/ text Printer
VCR SONY SVO-9500MD2
DVR SONY DVO-1000MD
Bar code scanner
Wireless network card D-Link: DWA-125
If the ultrasound system can not recognize the SONY UP-X898MD and SONY
UP-D898MD printers automatically, you may need to change the settings on the printer:
push <PUSH ENTER> to enter the main menu and select [DIGITAL]->[DRIVER], and
select [897].
971-SWNOM (USB port, two-pedal)
971-SWNOM (USB port, three-pedal)
Analog: MITSUBISHI P93W, SONY UP-897MD, SONY
UP-D898MD, SONY UP-X898MD
Digital: MITSUBISHI P93DC, SONY UP-D897
Analog: SONY UP-20, MITSUBISHI CP910E
Digital: SONY UP-D23MD
HP Color LaserJet CM1015
HP OfficeJet J3600(HP Officejet J3608 All-in-One)
HP Deskjet D2568
MOTOROLA: LS2208(1-dimensional),
DS6707(1-dimensional)
3.4.1 Connecting the Footswitch
Connection
Directly insert the USB port of the footswitch to the system applicable USB ports.
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USB port
Function setting
For details, please refer to 3.5.4.1.
3.4.2 Installing a Graph / Text Printer
A graph / text printer is connected to the system via the USB port. As shown in the figure below, a
graph / text printer has a power cord and data cable. The power cord shall be directly connected to
a wall receptacle as required.
A graph / text printer is connected to the system via the USB port. The connection method is
described as follows:
1. Connect the two USB ports of the printer and the system with the USB cable of the printer.
2. Plug the other end power plug into an appropriate outlet.
3.4.3 Video Printer Installation
The system support digital video printers, consist of the B/W printers and color printers.
For printer driver installation, please refer to the content in 3.5.4.3.
CAUTION:
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The auxiliary power outlet in the system is used to supply power for
approved peripheral devices. Do not connect other/unapproved devices to
this outlet; otherwise the rated output power may be exceeded and the
system failure may result. Maximum output power of the outlet is 240VA.
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3.4.3.1 Installation of W/B Video Printer
A
1. Remove the cover board of video printer compartment.
2. Connect the power cable, remote line, and the video connection cable with the printer
respectively (for a digital W/B video printer, just connect the power cable and USB port).
1
1. Compartment for placing video printer;
2. B/W video printer; 3. Compartment cover
3. Place the printer in the compartment, locking the foot pad in the limit convex band of the main
unit front cover, so that the printer will not slide freely.
NOTE: Take away the cover board for next use.
2
3
Two limit convex bands
3.4.3.2 Installing the Color Video Printer
1. Place the printer on the table of ultrasound system.
2. Connect the printer power cable to the auxiliary power output port on the power panel of the
ultrasound system.
NOTE:
uxiliary power
output port
3. Connect the printer signal cable to the S-Video port on the I/O panel of the ultrasound system.
4. Connect the remote control cable to the remote port on the I/O panel of the ultrasound system
(For a digital video printer, just connect the power cable and USB cable to the ultrasound
system).
The auxiliary power output of the ultrasound system Is 220～240V, 240VA.
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r
Remote port
S-Video
output port
3.4.4 Connect the Bar Code Scanner
Patient information (such as patient ID) can be recorded through the scanner.
1. For structure of the scanner, see the figure below. The important parts are: LED indicator,
scanning surface, and the switch.
Scanning surface
LED indicato
Switch
2. Connect the cable to the port on the scanner.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the ultrasound system.
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4. When the ultrasound system is working, information scanning can be performed by pressing
the switch on the scanner. For detailed operations, please refer to the operator’s manual of the
scanner.
5. Fix the scanner on the bracket (see the figure below) to avoid accidental falling.
Scanning surface
Bracket
Bracket
2D scanner 1D scanner
3.4.5 Installing Wireless Network Card
1. Connect the wireless network card to the USB port of ultrasound system.
2. To setup the driver, please refer to 3.5.4.4.
NOTE: To use wireless network card, please install Key file first.
3.4.6 Installing VCR/DVR
1. Connect the S-VIDEO OUT port on the ultrasound system with the DVR S-VIDEO IN port using
a DVR video signal line.
2. Connect the AUDIO OUT port on the ultrasound system with the DVR AUDIO IN port using a
DVR audio signal line.
Connect the DVR/VCR power line to an AC power socket as specified, or connect the power
line to the auxiliary power output port on the ultrasound system.
NOTE:
3. Turn on the VCR/DVR, when the ultrasound system is working, VCR/DVR related working can
be performed. For details, please refer to the VCR/DVR operator’s manual.
The auxiliary power output of the ultrasound system Is 220～240V, 240VA.
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3.5 System Configuration
3.5.1 Running the System
Connect the AC power, make sure the ultrasound system and other optional devices are correctly
connected.
If the system is plugged in – verify that the system circuit breaker has not been tripped. The circuit
breaker should be in the [Up] position for the system to be operational. When the AC power
indicator on the control panel is light on (indicator 2 is in green), press the power switch on the
control panel to turn on the system.
If the internal battery capacity is sufficient, you can directly press the power switch
on the system.
to turn
3.5.2 XPE System Introduction
Windows™ XP Professional for Embedded System) is the OEM version of Windows™ XP
Professional provided by Microsoft® company. The binary system file of Windows™ XP
Professional for Embedded System is the same as that of Windows™ XP Professional. provides
the terminal user a series of tools to pre-install the operation system.
After the XP operation system is installed, the following drivers and functions are automatically
installed:
Table 3-1 Functions defined by XP operation system
Install the main board driver: chip group, video card, audio card, and network card.
Install the video printer driver: SONY UP-D23MD driver, SONY UP-D897 driver, and MITSUBISHI
P93D driver.
Install digital printer: HP Deskjet 2568, HP Office 3600, and HP 1015.
USB video capturing box driver.
USB Footswitch.
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Install CPU temperature and fan monitoring service.
Hardware self-test program running environment.
Keyboard filter driver.
Install east Asia language: set the language and region as Chinese (PRC).
Install the desktop theme: M7.Theme, no voice.
Power on/Power off/login define.
WINDOWS boot-up interface setting.
No Autorun or autoplay.
No screen saver.
Shut down functions like the fire wall and automatic updating.
3.5.3 Enter into Doppler
After system is turned on and wait for about 1 minute (for system initialization), it will enter into
Doppler interface, see the figure below:
3.5.4 Function Setting
3.5.4.1 System Preset
Press <Setup> key to open the Setup menu, and click [System Preset] on the menu.
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Region
In the Region page, set the system language, date format, date, time and hospital related
information, etc.
NOTE:
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Pay attention to the size of the logo when load the hospital logo.
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Key Configuration
1. Function of keyboard keys F3-F8 and the footswitch keys (left, mid, right) are user-defined.
2. Key lightness, key volume, and trackball speed can be adjusted.
3.5.4.2 Image Preset
Press <Setup> key to open the Setup menu, and click [System Preset] on the menu.
Preset the parameters in each imaging mode. Click [Menu Preset] to preset the items to be
displayed in the menus and soft menus, then click [OK] to finish the preset.
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3.5.4.3 Peripheral Preset
Press <Setup> to open the Setup menu, then click [Peripheral Preset] to preset the video printer,
text graph printer (do the setting according to the printer type, and preset the print service).
Click “Printer Driver”, the already installed printers are listed on the page.
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NOTE:
Add local printer
1. Click [Add Printer] on the Printer Driver Page to open the Add Printer Wizard, select “Add Local
Printer”.
2. Click [Next] to open the Browse window, and select the correct driver, then click [OK].
3. When the installation is finished, click [Exit] to return to the printer list, the printer name can be
seen in the list.
For printer MITSUBISHI P93D, the driver of the old model and the new model
are different.
Before adding a local printer, make sure the printer is already powered on, and
NOTE:
3. Please install the driver using the original driver disc.
1.
correctly connected with the ultrasound system.
2. If the local printer can’t be installed in Doppler, please try to install it in Windows
(<Setup>→[Maintenance]→[Enter Windows]). If both methods failed, it means
the printer is not supported by the system.
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Add network printer
1. In the Add Printer Wizard window, select “Search Network Printer”, then click [Next] to open the
Search Network Printer Wizard.
2. Select the targeted printer domain and server the in the drop-down list of Domain List and
Server List respectively. Click [OK].
3. After successful connection, the newly added printer name will be shown in the printer driver
list.
NOTE:
1. Before connect the network printer, make sure the ultrasound system and the
printer are in the same network domain, and the network is working normally.
2. When add a network shared printer, if the server has set accessing limitation,
the system will ask the operator to enter the user name and password. Enter
the correct user name and password, click [Auto Connect], and then click [OK].
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Add a designated printer
1. In Add Printer Wizard, select “Connect to this Printer”, and then enter the IP address or server
name of the printer, then click [Next].
2. After successful connection, the newly added printer name will be shown in the printer driver
list.
NOTE:
2. For other notes, please refer to the contents for searching a network printer.
1. The IP address and the server name should be effective, e.g. \\10.2.40.123 or
\\5-HP, otherwise, the system will warn “Bad net path” or “the UNC name is
invalid”.
3.5.4.4 Network Preset
Press <Setup> to open the Setup menu, and click [Network Preset]:
Local TCP/IP Setting
Click [Local TCP/IP] to open the screen below:
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1. Input the station name and station location.
2. Select “DHCP”, click [OK].
3. Or, select “Static”, and input the IP address, subnet mask and gateway, then click [OK].
Name Description
Station Name Name of the ultrasound system.
Station Location Location or department where the system is placed.
Current Network Adapter Select the network connect method.
DHCP
/ Static
IP Address IP address of the system.
Subnet Mask Used to set different network segments.
Gateway Used to set the gateway IP.
DICOM Preset
NOTE:
1. Click [DICOM Local] to open the DICOM Local screen.
Only if DICOM basic option is configured, [DICOM Local], [DICOM Server], [DICOM
Service] are available.
If “DHCP” is selected, IP address will be automatically
obtained from DNS server; if “Static” is selected (using
static IP address), you need to enter the IP address.
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Enter AE Title, Port, PDU according to the actual situation, and then click [OK] to exit the screen.
NOTE:
2. Click [DICOM Server] to open the DICOM Server screen.
1. AE Title should be the same with the SCU AE Title preset in the server
(PACS/RIS/HIS).
2. DICOM communication port, which should be the same with the one in the
server.
a) Input the device name and the IP address.
b) Click [Ping] to check if the connection is normal.
c) If the connection is normal, add the server to the Device list, and then click [Exit].
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NOTE:
3. Click [DICOM Service] to open the DICOM Service screen.
If the currently entered name has already existed, the system will show a tip: “The
server name exists!” Click [OK] to enter another name.
When the system is configured with DICOM basic function module, and installed DICOM Worklist,
MPPS, DICOM Structured Reporting and Query/ Retrieve modules, the corresponding preset
settings can be found in DICOM Service screen.
The DICOM Service Setting is used to set properties of DICOM services as Storage, Print, Worklist,
MPPS, Storage Commitment and Query/ Retrieve.
3.5.4.5 Manage Settings
Press <Setup> to open the Setup menu, click [Manage Setting] to open the Manage Setting screen.
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A B
C
Code in figure Function description
A Export the selected presets, and save them in different files
B Import the preset parameters, or recover the factory settings
C Export all preset parameters, and save them in a file
D Import all preset data at one time
E Recover factory settings for all preset data
D
E
3.5.4.6 System Information
In System Information screen, it displays the product configuration, the optional installation status,
software version, hardware & boards, and driver related information. Check out the product
information here.
1. Press <Setup> key to open the Setup menu, and click [About] on the menu.
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2. Click [About Detail] to open the detailed system information.
3. Click [Save] to export the information in About page and About Detail page in the format of
“*.TXT”.
4. Click [Exit] to return to the Setup menu.
NOTE:
2. Ask the user to save the current system information if necessary.
1. Be sure to confirm the system information before and after the software
maintenance.
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4 Function Checking and
Testing
4.1 Preparation
4.1.1 Personnel
Function checking and testing of this part shall be carried out by Mindray service engineers and the
user together.
4.1.2 Tool
None.
4.2 Checking System Status
4.2.1 System Running Status
After ultrasound system is turned on, the fan will start working, and no abnormal noise is heard
when the fan is working. System working normally, no abnormal noise and phenomenon.
Check basic system information such as product configuration, options, software version.
Check the preset condition of the system, contrast and brightness of the monitor, optional
devices including transducers, etc.
Check the following items or the log together with the user to confirm the system condition.
1. Any abnormality when the system is running.
2. Occasional abnormalities.
3. Other items requested by customer.
4.2.2 Working Conditions
Check the ambient temperature and humidity. The measurements related to safety features are
particularly sensitive to humidity, measurement position and measuring circuit.
If the insulation feature of the system deteriorates due to the increase of system service time or
system malfunctions, the fluctuation range of measurement results are likely to increase with the
increase in humidity.
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4.3 General Exam
4.3.1 Check Flow
4.3.2 Checking Content
4.3.2.1 Time and date display
Procedure Standard
Check the time and date on Region page
(<Setup>→[System Preset]→[Region]).
4.3.2.2 Check Control Panel
Procedure Standard
Check the functions of all keys and knobs:
Follow the direction: left to right, and up to down.
Check if the time and date are correct, if not,
please preset them again.
All keys and knobs are effective.
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Procedure Standard
Function checking of the trackball:
z Press the <Freeze> key to enter the
Freeze status.
z Press <Measure> to enter into measure
status, do vertical and horizontal
measurement, or do other trackball
operations.
4.3.2.3 Check the LCD Displayer
Procedure Standard
The trackball can be rotated easily, the cursor
responds sensitively, the rotation direction is
the same as the direction of the cursor.
Adjust LCD brightness
Adjust LCD contrast
Adjust color temperature
The setting path is:
<Setup>→[Peripheral]→[Input &
Display]→Color Temperature
Click [Load Default].
LCD maintenance
Log in as “Service”, click [Maintenance]
in the Setup menu, then click [Monitor
Test] to go for the monitor test.
Press “+”, the brightness increases; and press “-”, the
brightness decreases.
Press “+”, the contrast increases; and press “-”, the
contrast decreases.
The LCD color temperature changes correspondingly.
Brightness/contrast return to the default setting.
Click each functional button, the LCD responds correctly,
the standard is as follows:
1. Light-spot: 0; flash point: 0.
2. The adjoining dark dots are no more than 3 pairs,
and there is no adjoining dark dot in image area.
3. There is no adjoining dark dot of 3 or more than 3.
4. The dark dots are no more than 7 and those in the
image area are no more than 2
5. The distance between bad dots is no less than 5mm.
Note: image area refers to the red rectangle when the
background is black/right.
4.3.2.4 Check DVD R/W
Procedure Standard
DVD R/W:
z Press <Eject> button;
z Perform DVD reading and
writing.
The DVD driver can be ejected smoothly.
Data reading and writing performs normally without
abnormal noise.
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4.3.2.5 Peripheral Device Checking
Procedure Standard
Footswitch:
Connect the footswitch, check the functions of
footswitch according to the functions listed in Key
Config.
Video printer:
Check if the video printer and ultrasound system
are correctly connected.
Then check the function of each key.
Text/graph printer:
Check if the printer and ultrasound system are
correctly connected.
Then check the function of each key.
Code bar scanner:
Perform code bar scanning when the ultrasound
system is running normally.
VCR/DVR:
Check if the VCR/DVR and ultrasound system are
correctly connected.
Press <Record> key on the VCR/DVR
MIC function checking
Press the freeze key (the right key), ≡image is
frozen, the freeze menu is displayed; press
the key again, image is unfrozen.
Press the print key (left key), ≡, B/W printing
starts.
Press <Print> key≡the printer begins to work,
no image print deficiency or degradation.
Switch video output port;
Press <Print> key≡the printer begins to work,
no image print deficiency or degradation.
Press <Print> key≡the printer begins to work,
no print deficiency or degradation.
The bar code is correctly displayed on the
screen.
Audio/video signal can be correctly gathered:
Video recording can be performed in the
normal way.
Audio recording can be performed in the
normal way.
4.3.2.6 Checking ECG Module
Procedure Standard
Correctly connect the ECG module and
the ultrasound system, then:
Set [ECG] as “On”.
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ECG trace is displayed, the heart icon is
displayed at the upper right corner of the
screen.
The parameters [Speed], [ECG Gain], and
[ECG position] can be adjusted.
ECG signal can be reviewed correctly.
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4.3.2.7 Checking I/O Ports
Procedure Standard
Checking the main I/O ports:
Besides the
Besides the video/audio ports, USB ports,
the other ports required to be checked
including:
VGA/DVI port;
Network port;
Other USB ports.
The contents displayed on the
VGA/LCD are the same as those
displayed on the ultrasound system
displayer, no character and image
loss, no color difference, no fluttering
and flicking.
Smooth communication.
USB port data storage/accessing are
normal.
4.4 Function Checking
NOTE: A complete function inspection is described here, do the checking according to
the actual system configuration.
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4.4.1 Checking Flow
4.4.2 Checking Content
NOTE:
4.4.2.1 B Mode
In B Mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen will display
the real-time parameter values as follows:
Display F 5.0 D 17.6 G 50 FR 40 IP 4 DR 60
Parameter Frequency Depth Gain Frame
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Items that appear in the menu or the soft menus are dependent upon preset, which
can be changed or set through "[Setup] → [Image Preset]"; please refer to 3.5.4.2 for
details.
B IP B Dynamic
Rate
Range
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Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the B Mode image are indicated in the following.
Adjustment Items
Control Panel Gain, Depth, TGC, iTouch
Dynamic Range, Focus Number, FOV Position, Line Density, IP, Colorize,
L/R Flip, Rotation, Persistence, Colorize Map, U/D Flip, iTouch,
Menu and Soft Menu
Frequency, Gray Map, Focus Position, iClear, FOV, Smooth, TSI, Curve,
Gray Rejection, γ, High FR, iTouch Bright, A. power, B Steer, iBeam,
Trapezoid, Image Merge
1. Control panel adjusting
Procedure Standard
Press <B> button Enter B Mode.
Rotate clockwise, increase the gain;
Adjutant the gain:
Rotate <B> button
Rotate anticlockwise, decrease the gain;
The adjusting range is 0-100. The value will be displayed in
real-time in the image parameter area in the upper left
corner of the screen.
Depth Adjustment
Rotate <Depth>
TGC adjustment
Adjust the 8-segment TGC
sliders
iTouch
Press <iTouch>
Image Magnification
Rotate <Zoom> button
Rotate clockwise, increase the depth;
Rotate clockwise, decrease the depth;
The adjustable depth values vary depending upon the probe
types.
Move the TGC slider to the right, the gain increases, image
of the corresponding area becomes brighter.
Move the TGC slider to the left, the gain decreases, image
of the corresponding area becomes darker.
About 1.5s after the adjustment is finished, the TGC curve
disappears.
Image auto optimization, an iTouch icon is displayed in the
parameter area.
Click [iTouch] on the soft menu or menu to change the gain,
the range is: -12-12dB.
Click [iTouch Bright] on the soft menu or menu to change the
brightness, the range is: -2-+2.
Rotate clockwise, zoom in the image (the max. factor is 10);
rotate anticlockwise, zoom out the image
Roll the trackball to change position of the magnified image.
Press <Zoom> again to exit zoom mode, the current window
restores to the state before zooming;
Press <B>, then press
Enter into dual B mode, the right side image is activated.
Press
again to activate the other image window.
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Press <B>, then press
Press
images are frozen, and one image is active.
Press
among the four.
for 4 times, four B images displayed, three
again to update the active image windows
Press
2. Menu and Soft Menu Adjusting
Procedure Standard
Frequency adjust
Click [Freq] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
A. power
Click [A. power] on the menu
or soft menu of B image mode.
Focus
Click [Focus Position] on the
menu or soft menu of B image
mode.
Click [Focus Number] on the
menu or soft menu of B image
mode.
In non-single image window mode, enter into single image
window mode (B mode).
Press <Set> key or click the parameter, the value changes in
real time (B frequency-F, harmonic frequency-H). The
adjustable range varies depending upon the transducer types.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter, the adjustable range
is 10%-100%, in increments of 3%.
TI and MI values are displayed in real time in the upper part of
the screen.
You should perform exams according to actual situation and
follow the ALARA Principle.
Click [Focus Position] to adjust the position of the focus
Click [Focus Number] to adjust the number of focus (1-4 focus
are available in B mode).
The focus position symbol
the image.
is displayed on the right side of
Dynamic Range
Click [Dyn Ra.] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
Line Density
Click [Line Density] on the
menu or soft menu of B image
mode.
Clear
Click [iClear] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
IP (Image Processing)
Click [IP] on the menu or soft
menu of B image mode.
FR
Click [High FR] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button, the value
changes in real time, the adjustable range is 30dB-160dB, in
increments of 5dB.
The more the dynamic range, the more specific the
information, and the lower the contrast with more noise.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button. Four
adjustable levels are available: M, H, UH, L.
The higher the line density, the higher the resolution, and the
lower the frame rate.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
The system provides 5 levels of iClear effects adjustment, off
represents no iClear is turned on, and the bigger the value the
stronger the effect. The bigger the value the more clearer the
profile of the image.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
The system provides 8 groups of IP combinations, and the
specific value of each parameter can be preset.
In single B mode when THI is turned on, click the [High FR]
item in the soft menu or menu to obtain images with high
frame rates.
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Procedure Standard
Click [U/D Flip]/ [L/R Flip] on the menu or soft menu of B
image mode.
Click [U/D Flip]/ [L/R Flip] on
the menu or soft menu of B
image mode.
Click [Rotation] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
Click [Rotation].
Image can be rotated by the manners in angle of 0°, 90°,
180°, 270°.
When the image is rotated in the angle of 90° or 270°, the
depth scale is displayed on the upper part of the screen.
When you flip or rotate an image, the “M” mark will change its
position on the screen; the M mark is located in the upper left
corner of the imaging area by default.
4.4.2.2 M Mode
In M mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen displays
the real-time parameter values as follows:
Display V 3 IP 6 DR 65 G 45
Parameter
Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the M mode image are indicated in the following.
Adjustment Items
Control Panel Gain, TGC, Depth
IP, Time Mark, Speed, Colorize, Colorize Map, Acoustic Power, Edge
Menu and Soft Menu
1. Control panel adjusting
Procedure Standard
Press <M>
Press <M> again, or press
<Update>
Rotate <M>
Enhance, Frequency, Gray Map, Focus Position, Dynamic Range, M
Soften, Curve, Gray Rejection, γ, Display Format
M
Speed
Press <M> on the control panel, and roll the trackball to
adjust the sampling line.
Press [M] on the control panel again to enter M Mode,
then you can observe the tissue motion along with
anatomical images of B Mode.
Rotate clockwise, increase the gain;
Rotate anticlockwise, decrease the gain;
The adjusting range is 0-100. The value will be displayed
in real-time in the image parameter area in the upper left
corner of the screen.
M IP M Dynamic
Range
M Gain
Press <Update> Switch between real time B mode and freeze B mode.
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Tips:
Adjustment of the depth or TGC to the B Mode image will lead to corresponding changes
in M Mode image.
2. Menu and Soft Menu Adjusting
Procedure S tandard
Speed
Click [Speed] on the menu or soft
menu of M image mode.
Time Mark
Click [Time Mark] on the menu or
soft menu of M image mode.
Display Format
Click [Display Format] on the menu
or soft menu of M image mode.
Tips:
During M Mode scanning, frequency and acoustic power of the transducer are synchronous
with that of B Mode.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
There are 6 levels of scan speed available, the
smaller the value the faster the speed.
Press <Set> to turn on or turn off the function.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button to
change the display format. There are 4 formats
available for image display: L/R, V1:1, V1:2, Full.
4.4.2.3 Color Mode
In Color mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen
displays the real-time parameter values as follows:
Display F 3.3 G38 IP 1 WF 43 PRF 0.4k
Parameter Frequency Color
Gain
Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the Color mode image are indicated in the
following
Adjustment Items
Control Panel Gain, Depth
B/C Wide, Frequency, Priority, Baseline, Packet Size, Dual Live, Color IP,
Menu and Soft Menu
Map, A. power, Focus Position, Scale, Flow State, WF, Invert, Line
Density, Smooth, Persistence, B Display, Steer
Color IP Color Wall
Filter
Pulse
Repetition
Frequency
PRF
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1. Control panel adjusting
Procedure Standard
Press <Color> Enter into B+Color mode
z Roll the trackball
z Press <Set> key, then rotate
the trackball
Color Gain
Rotate <Color>
Tips:
In Color Mode, acoustic power is synchronous with that of B Mode. Adjustment of the depth or
zoom to the B Mode image will lead to corresponding changes in Color Mode image.
2. Adjustments through image menus or soft menus
Procedure S tandard
Packet Size
Click [Packet Size] on the menu or
soft menu of M image mode.
z The ROI box is displayed in solid line, roll the
trackball to change the position
z The ROI box is displayed in dotted line, roll
the trackball to change the size.
Press <Set> to switch between the solid line and the
dotted line status.
Rotate clockwise, increase the gain;
Rotate anticlockwise, decrease the gain;
The adjusting range is 0-100. The value will be
displayed in real-time in the image parameter area in
the upper left corner of the screen.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
There are 4 levels of packet size provided, 0 represents
no packet size control and the bigger the value the
higher the sensitivity.
Flow State
Click [Flow State] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
Scale
Click [Scale] on the menu or soft
menu.
Baseline
Click [Baseline] on the menu or soft
menu.
Tips: For the image optimization and exam, please refer to that of B mode.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
There are 3 levels provided to adjust: L, M, H.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button. Use low
PRF to observe low-velocity flows, and use high PRF to
observe high-velocity flows. To provide a much clearer
color flow image.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button (the
range is -8～8).
Positive value means to increase the signals above the
baseline, and negative value means to increase the
signals below the baseline.
4.4.2.4 Power Mode
In Power mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the screen
displays the real-time parameter values as follows:
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Display F 2.5 G 38 IP 1 WF32 PRF 0.3k
Parameter Frequency Power
Gain
Power IP Power Wall
Filter
Pulse
Repetition
Frequency
PRF
Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the Power mode image are indicated in the
following.
Type Parameter
Control Panel Gain, TGC, Depth
B/C Wide, Frequency, Priority, Dynamic Range, Packet Size, Dual Live,
Menu and Soft Menu
Power IP, Map, Acoustic Power, Focus Position, Scale, Flow State, Wall
Filter, Invert, Line Density, Smooth, Persistence, B Display, Steer
1. Control panel adjusting
Procedure Standard
Press <Power> Enter into B+Power mode.
z Roll the trackball
z Press <Set> key, then rotate
the trackball
z The ROI box is displayed in solid line, roll
the trackball to change the position
z The ROI box is displayed in dotted line, roll
the trackball to change the size.
Press <Set> to switch between the solid line and the
dotted line status.
Power Gain
Rotate <Color>
Rotate clockwise, increase the gain;
Rotate anticlockwise, decrease the gain;
The adjusting range is 0-100. The value will be
displayed in real-time in the image parameter area in
the upper left corner of the screen.
Tips:
z In Color Mode, acoustic power is synchronous with that of B Mode. Adjustment of
the depth or zoom to the B Mode image will lead to corresponding changes in Color
Mode image.
z The adjustable parameters of Power Mode are consistent with those of the Color
Mode.
2. Menu and Soft Menu Adjusting
Procedure S tandard
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
There are 8 kinds of maps provided: P0-3 belong to
Map
Power Mode maps, while dP0-3 belong to Directional
Power Mode maps.
Click [Map] on the menu or soft
menu.
The Power maps provide information of blood flow,
which are highly sensitive to the low-velocity flows. The
Directional Power maps provide information of flow
direction.
Flow State
Click [Flow State] on the menu or
soft menu of B image mode.
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Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
There are 3 levels provided to adjust: L, M, H.
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Procedure S tandard
Tips:
For image optimization, please refer to that of B mode.
4.4.2.5 PW/CW Mode
The parameters will be displayed in the image parameter area on the left part of the screen as
follows:
PW Display F 2.5 G 60 PRF 3.6k WF295 SVD 8.8 SV 3.0
Frequency Gain Pulse
Parameters
CW Display F 3.3 G 30 WF407 PRF 7.3k SVD 35.0
Parameters
Parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the PW/ CW mode image are indicated in the
following.
Adjustment Items
Control Panel Gain, TGC, Depth
PW
Soft Menu &
Menu
CW
Frequency Gain WF (Wall
Invert, SV, WF, Frequency, Duplex/Triplex, V Max, V Mean, Audio, Trace
Area, Colorize Map, Speed, Acoustic Power, Trace Sensitivity, T/F Res,
Gray Map, Dynamic Range, Scale, Baseline, Colorize, Quick Angle,
Angle, Trace Smooth, Time Mark, HPRF, Curve, Gray Rejection, γ,
Display Format, Auto Calculation, Auto Calculation Parameter, PW Steer
WF, Invert, Colorize Map, Frequency, Speed, V Max, V Mean, Dynamic
Range, Audio, Trace Area, Trace Sensitivity, Gray Map, Scale, Baseline,
Colorize, Quick Angle, Angle, Acoustic Power, Trace Smooth, Time Mark,
T/F Res, Curve, Gray Rejection, γ, Display Format, Auto Calculation, Auto
Calculation Parameter
Repetition
Frequency
PRF
Filter)
WF
(Wall
Filter)
Pulse Repetition
Frequency PRF
SV
Position
SV Size
SV Position
NOTE:
1 Most of the parameters are the same for the PW Mode and CW Mode, so the both
are combined together to be introduced here.
2
3 Items as iTouch, SV, steer, Duplex, Triplex and HPRF, are not available in the CW
Only phased probes support CW mode.
mode.
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1. Control panel adjusting
Procedure Standard
z In B mode or B+Color
(Power) mode
z Press <PW>
z Press <CW>
z Press <PW> again
z Press <CW> again
z Displays the sampling line, roll the trackball to
adjust the sampling line.
z The same as PW mode.
z Enter into B＋PW imaging mode.
z Enter into B＋CW imaging mode.
The sampling correction angle value will be displayed
above the image, such as
z Roll the trackball to the
right/left.
z Roll the trackball
up/down
z Set the position of the sample line by moving the
trackball left and right
z Set the SVD by moving the trackball up and
down
.
Press <Update> Press <Update> to switch between the real-time B and
freezing B images.
Rotate <Depth> Rotate clockwise, increase the depth;
Rotate clockwise, decrease the depth;
When you adjust the depth of the B Mode image, related
changes will occur in PW/CW Mode image as well.
Rotate <PW> Rotate the knob clockwise to increases the gain, and
rotate the knob anticlockwise to decrease the gain.
PW or CW gain can be adjusted.
2. Menu and Soft Menu Adjusting
Procedure S tandard
SV
Click [SV] on the menu or soft
menu.
Angle
Click [Angle] on the menu or soft
menu.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button.
Adjust the SV size (range: 0.5～20mm)
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button, try to
adjust the angle between Doppler vector and flow to
make the velocity more accurate. The adjustable
angle range is -80~80°, in increments of 1°.
Scale
Click [Scale] on the menu or soft
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button. The
available values vary by frequency, probe and depth.
menu.
WF (Wall Filter)
Click [WF] on the menu or soft
menu.
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button. It
filters out low-velocity signals to provide effective
information. There are 7 levels of wall filter function
available, adjust according to the actual situation and
the transducer.
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Procedure S tandard
Baseline
Click [Baseline] on the menu or soft
menu.
Auto Calc
z Click [Auto Calc Param] on
the menu or soft menu.
z Click [Auto Calc] on the
menu or soft menu.
Tips:
z In PW/CW Mode, frequency of the transducer is synchronous with that of B Mode.
z For image optimization, please refer to that of M mode.
4.4.2.6 Probe Switching
Procedure
Press <Set> key or click the parameter button. Refers
to the area where the velocity is zero in the scale.
Adjust it according to the actual situation so as to get
an optimum flow display.
Positive value means to increase the signals above
the baseline, and negative value means to increase
the signals below the baseline.
z Click the button, and select the parameters in
the popped up dialogue box.
z The Auto Calculation function is used to trace
the spectrum and calculate parameters of
PW/CW-Mode image.
Press <Set> key to turn on or turn off the auto
calculation function.
Standard
Press <Freeze> key→ connect the probe to
the system→ press <Freeze> key→ press
<Probe> key to select the probe.
Press <Freeze> key→ disconnect the
probe→ connect another probe to the port
4.4.2.7 Capture Images
Procedure Standard
Open the Setup menu, select [Image
Preset]→[Menu Preset]→[3D/4D]
Press <3D/4D> key
Or, select [3D/4D] on the Other menu
Acquisition preparation
Roll the trackball
Click the soft menu buttons (already
preset)
Such as parameter package, [direction],
[Method], [Display Format]
Menu and soft menu preset can be performed.
Enter 3D/4D imaging preparation status.
Adjust the ROI position;
Press the <Set> key to toggle between setting
the ROI size, ROI position, and curved VOI.
Move the trackball to adjust.
The parameters can be set.
In fan scanning mode, the parameter [angle] can
be adjusted.
In linear scanning mode, the parameter
[Distance] can be adjusted.
Connect a convex probe to probe socket A,
and then connect a linear probe to probe
socket B, the operator can select probe A or
probe B as the active probe.
The system can recognize the newly
connected probe in no time.
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Procedure Standard
Press <Update>;
Click [Start] on the soft menu.
Press <Freeze> key / press <Update>
key again /click [Stop] on the soft menu
Press <Esc>/<Update>/<Freeze> key Returns to image acquisition preparation.
Press <B>/<3D/4D> key
Or, press <Esc> for twice.
Image acquisition starts
End the image capture and enter into image
viewing.
The system enters into image review status
when the acquisition is completed.
Exit image acquisition.
4.4.2.8 Cine Review
Procedure Standard
Press [Freeze] key to freeze an image, and
the [Cine] key indicator lights on. The
system automatically enters the manual
cine status.(It has been set that when
system enters into freeze mode, the default
status is cine review.)
Press <iStation> key, then click [Review];
or press <Review> key to open a cine file.
The system enters into cine review status
The system enters into auto cine review
status.
Roll the trackball Manual cine review
Click [Auto Play] on the menu or soft menu. Auto play function is turned on, adjust the soft
menu button []
The greater the value is, the quicker the
speed is.
When the value is 0, the system exits auto
play mode.
Move the cursor onto the desired start
point of the cine loop, click [Set First
Frame] in the menu or soft menu to set the
start point.
Move the cursor onto the desired end point
of the cine loop, click [Set Last Frame] in
the menu or soft menu to set the start
point.
Click [Auto Play] again Review region is confined to the set start
Then press the [Cine] key again. Cine review stops.
Press the <Freeze> key to unfreeze the
image.
Press <Cine> or <Esc> key.
Set the start point of cine loop.
Set the end point of cine loop.
point and end point.
Freeze indicator light is off, the system will
return to image scanning and exit cine review.
The images are still frozen but the system
exits cine review.
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Procedure Standard
4.4.2.9 Measurement
Procedure Standard
In B image mode:
Press <Measure>:
Press <Caliper> key
Press the same key again or press <Esc>. Exits measurement.
Do the same operation in other image
modes.
The system enters application
measurements
The system enters general measurement
mode.
Perform any 1-2 measurements (e.g.,
length, area), the results will display at the
lower part of the image.
Application measurements are classified into
different application packages, do the
application measurements selectively.
4.4.2.10 Patient Information Management
Procedure Standard
Press <Save 1> or <Save 2> (the function
already set) during image scanning
Open [Setup] →[System
Preset]→”General”, then check “Send/Print
Image after End Exam” in the Patient
Management area.
Press <End Exam> during image scanning
Image will be saved to the patient database,
and a thumbnail will be displayed at the
right part of the screen.
The system automatically sends the images
of the exam to the default DICOM storage
server or print server.
z Press <Review> key.
z Click [Exit] on the Review screen;
or, press <Review> again, or,
press <Esc> key
z The system enters into image
review mode.
z The system exits image review
mode.
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Procedure Standard
z Click [iVision] on the Other menu;
or press user-defined iVision key.
z Select the contents to be
demonstrated, and select the
demo mode in the iVision screen.
Then select an item already added
to the list and click [Start]
z When the demonstration is
finished, click [Exit] or press
<Esc>.
Press <iStation> key to enter patient
information management (iStation page)
4.5 Performance Test
4.5.1 Test Process
z Open iVision screen:
z Demonstration begins.
z Image files are played according to
file names one by one (including
the image of system-relevant and
PC-compatible format).
z The system exits the
demonstration.
The saved patient information (images) can
be found, and the patient information can
be:
z Backed up/ Restored
z Sent (To DICOM or network
storage)
4.5.2 Test Content
Requirements:
1. Monitor: set the contrast and brightness at the clinical application value (or the default status)
2. Operation environment: dark room, simulating the clinical application environment.
3. Scanning techniques: contact the probe with the acoustic window of the phantom, no spacing
nor pressing.
Tips:
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1. For the testing phantoms, please refer to Appendix A.
2. For the testing standards, please refer to Appendix B.
4.5.2.1 Resolution
Transverse resolution
Test Step:
1. Cover the scan surface of the phantom with water or couple gel, gently contact the probe with
the scan surface, making the transverse resolution testing targets to be displayed around the
midline of the image.
2. Adjust the focus point focuses at the position where the transverse resolution testing targets
are displayed.
3. Adjust parameters like gain, dynamic range, TGC, making the background tissue unseen, just
displaying the target image clearly.
4. In condition that the transverse resolution testing targets are horizontally displayed, record the
minimal distance of two targets that can be clearly recognized.
5. Repeat the operation above for the transverse resolution testing targets at other depths.
Image is shown as the figure below:
Axial resolution
Test step:
1. Cover the scan surface of the phantom with water or couple gel, gently contact the probe with
the scan surface, making the axis resolution testing targets to be displayed around the midline
of the image.
2. Adjust the focus point focuses at the position where the axis resolution testing targets are
displayed.
3. Adjust parameters like gain, dynamic range, TGC, making the background tissue unseen, just
displaying the target image clearly.
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4. Record the minimal distance of two axis resolution testing targets that can be clearly
recognized.
5. Repeat the operation above for the axis resolution testing targets at other depths.
When use the convex probe, keep the transverse resolution testing targets to
NOTE:
3.
1.
be displayed near the midline.
When use a linear probe with steer function, do not turn on the steer function
2.
when perform the transverse resolution test.
Zoom in the region where the targets located if necessary.
The diameter of the target point at a certain depth is equal to the transverse
4.
resolution at the depth.
4.5.2.2 Maximum Depth
Test step:
1. Cover the scan surface of the phantom with water or couple gel, gently contact the probe with
the scan surface
2. Set the system display depth according to the expected maximum available depth of the probe
in use.
3. Adjust the focus point to the fast, and AP at the maximum value.
4. Set gain, contrast, TGC at a greater value, but no halation nor defocus is allowed.
5. Record the depth of the fast target (the target can be seen clearly).
NOTE:
Image is shown as the figure below:
1.
Greater gain will result in greater the noise, which may weaken the echo.
When use a linear probe, please completely contact the probe with the scan
2.
surface, no side clearance is allowed.
When use a convex or phased-array probe, make the axis targets to be displayed
3.
at the middle of the scanning image.
When system is not frozen, the fast field target information may be similar with
4.
that of the noise, do not use this target.
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4.5.2.3 Geometric Position Accuracy
Longitudinal geometric position accuracy
Test step:
1. Do adjustments as the way in testing the maximum depth.
2. Record the distance by 20mm each segment on the longitudinal targets line using the
measurement caliper;
3. Select the value with the greatest error (to 20mm), calculate the accuracy using the formula
below:
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The measurement caliper should be posited at the upper edge of the
NOTE:
Image is shown as the figure below:
1.
target, not the middle nor the lower edge.
The scanning plane should be vertical to the target line, that means the
2.
scanning plane is parallel with the cross-section of the phantom
Transverse geometric position accuracy
Test step:
1. Cover the scan surface of the phantom with water or couple gel, gently contact the probe with
the scan surface
2. Adjust the depth, making the transverse targets to be displayed in the image.
3. Adjust the focus point to be posited beside the transverse targets (the standard is not clear);
4. Adjust parameters like gain, TGC, making each transverse targets to be clearly displayed.
5. Record the distance by 20mm each segment on the transverse targets line using the
measurement caliper;
6. Select the value with the greatest error (to 20mm), calculate the accuracy using the formula
below:
NOTE:
1.
When use a linear probe, record the transverse distance by segment.
When use a convex probe, all transverse targets should be displayed
2.
integrally in an image.
The measure caliper should be posited at the upper side or lower side of
3.
the target center.
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Image is shown as the figure below:
4.5.2.4 Blackout Area
Test step:
1. Cover the scan surface of the phantom with water or couple gel, gently contact the probe with
the scan surface
2. Adjust the depth at a lower value, and set the focus at the nearest place to the scan surface.
3. Decrease the value of parameters like AP, Gain until the background noise just can be seen.
4. Record the smallest depth of the target that can be seen clearly, that value is the blackout area
value.
When use a linear probe, please completely contact the probe with the scan
NOTE:
1.
surface, no side clearance is allowed.
For convex probe, the targets in the blackout area should be positioned on
2.
the midline of the scanning plane.
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Image is shown as the figure below:
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5 Software Upgrade and
Maintenance
5.1 Enter the Maintenance Window
NOTE:
To log on the system:
1. When access control function has not been activated: press “Ctrl+/” to show the Login dialogue
box, and then select the Service as the user name.
2. When access control function has been activated already: press “Ctrl+/” when the Login
dialogue box is displayed, and then select the Service as the user name.
3. Press <Setup> key to open the Setup menu, click [Maintenance] and then select the target
items to perform the maintenance respectively.
Log on the system with the identity of Service before perform system maintenance.
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5.2 Software Upgrade
1.
WARNING:
Before performing the upgrading, log on the system as Service. Except network
NOTE:
upgrade, system upgrade and single item upgrade can’t be performed by the external
users.
5.2.1 System Upgrade
1. Copy the upgrade package to the USB disk, and connect the USB disk with the ultrasound
system.
2. Select [System Update] on the Maintenance menu.
3. In the Load File dialogue box, select the file named UpdateStrategyFile.ini in the upgrade
package, then click [OK].
4. The system performs the upgrading automatically. The system will warn the user not to power
off the system/shut down/restart the system during the upgrading. The upgrading process is
displayed at the lower part of the screen.
5. When the upgrading is finished, the system will ask the user to restart the system. Click [OK] to
shut down the system, and the system will be restarted 5 seconds later.
To avoid data loss, back up the preset data and patient data before
performing single item upgrade and system upgrade.
2.
Do not power off the system, shut down the system, nor restart
the system during the upgrading.
5.2.2 Network Update
1. Click [Net Update] on the Maintenance menu. Select the license in the Load File dialogue box,
and then click [OK].
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2. After the license verification passed, the system will open the following dialogue box.
z
Click [Abort] to end the downloading, and the already loaded down data on the hard disk
will be deleted automatically.
z Click [Pause] to exit the current dialogue box and the system will give out the following
prompt (see the figure below). The data already loaded down will be kept on the hard disk,
and the downloading can be continued by selecting the same license in the next net
updating.
z If you select the different license in the next net updating, the system will give out the
following prompt:
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h Click [Yes], the system will delete the already loaded down data, and begin to load
down the upgrade package according to the new license.
h Select [No] to withdraw the operation, and then return to the maintenance menu.
3. When the downloading is finished, the system gives out the following dialogue box.
z Select [Upgrade] to begin the updating.
z Select [Upgrade Later], the system will keep the update package, and will ask the operator
whether to do the updating after selecting the same license.
z Select [Abort] to return to the Maintenance menu, the system will delete the already loaded
down upgrade package.
z If the operator did nothing to the dialogue box, the system will go to the updating
automatically after 30 seconds.
4. During the updating, the system will warn the operator not to power off/shut down/reboot the
system.
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5. When the updating is finished, the system will ask the operator to restart the system. Click [OK]
to restart the system.
NOTE:
1. Before the network updating, make sure the ultrasound system has been
successfully connected to a normally working internet.
2. The update package server address (http://intlservice.mindray.com/urus) is
already indicated in the system, the terminal user only has to select the legal
license.
3. The authorized license only can’t be applied on the designated ultrasound
system, otherwise, the system will prompts “Invalid License. Please register!”
5.2.3 Single Update
5.2.3.1 Method
1. Click [Single Update] on the Maintenance menu to open the following items.
2. Select the item to be upgraded, and press <Set>, select the right file in the Load File dialog box,
and click [OK], then the system begins to upgrade the file and the progress will be displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
3. When the updating is finished, the system will ask the operator to restart the system, click [OK]
to shut down the system, then the system will be restarted 5 seconds later.
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5.2.3.2 Single Update File Function Description
Table 5-1 Single Update File Function Description
Type Item Position Data description Function Description Method Remarks
Consist of POD,
map data, color
bar data, image
Hard
disk
data
updati
ng
item
IMD
GPD
GUD
APD \App
EXD
VDD
C:\M7\I
mage
C:\M7\
fpga
C:\M7\
gui
C:\M7\
exe
C:\M7\
video
processing
algorithm
database, and
imaging related
data
Self test data
UI, font file, input
data, interface
layout, etc.
Report data, data
saving, report
template, OBD
data
Doppler, video,
winvnc,
multi-lingual
strings,
dual-screen
replaying
program, audio
file for device plug
Monitor Test
pictures
Influence probe
recognition, imaging
User self test,
maintenance self test,
manufacture self test
Influence the UI, input
method, and the font,
etc.
Influence the body
mark, DICOM sending,
data saving, OB
calculation, measure
report, etc.
Influence system
startup, multi-lingual
interfaces, video
replaying, etc.
Influence the
interfaces displayed
when test the monitor.
Analyze the
update files,
first create
temporary
files in the
hard disk
and perform
file
verification,
delete the
temporary
data and
replace them
with the new
data after the
verification
passed.
IMD, GPD,
GUD, APD,
EXD, the
system will
be restarted
when the
updating
finished, and
the data in
the hard disk
will be
replaced
during the
restart.
No system
restart is
required
after VDD
updating;
just directly
replace the
hard disk
data.
PST
C:\M7\
preset
Factory preset
data
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Short of these data,
factory default
recovery failed.
Directly
replace the
hard disk
data after
PST
updating.
The system
will be
restarted if
select the
new factory
data,
otherwise
not.
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Type Item Position Data description Function Description Method Remarks
Driver DRD
FPGA FPD
C:\windo
ws\syste
m32\
Each
FPGA
configur
ation
flash
multi
flash
DSP FPGA
device driver,
Multi FPGA
device driver,
USB keyboard
driver, Smbus
driver
DSP FPGA
Multi FPGA
Influence DSP related
functions, FPD
updating, keyboard
keys, main board
power, fan,
temperature
monitoring
Image uploading and
monitor; 2. Signal
processing; 3. System
front-end scanning
control; 4. Probe
monitor.
LVDS video
conversion; 2. Power
serial port; 3. Display
monitor; 4. Print
control; 5. Front-end
FPGA reset and clock
enable; 6. General
serial port; 7. ECG
power management
(reserved); 8. Transmit
the power off signal
from hardware to
software.
Analyze
updating
files, save
the data in
buffer, and
then install
the drive one
by one.
Write the
update data
to the
address
space of
DSP FPGA
through DSP
FPGA driver,
restart the
system and
the new data
will take
effective.
Write the
update data
to the
address
space of
Multi FPGA
through Multi
FPGA driver,
restart the
system and
the new data
will take
effective.
System
restart is not
required
after DRD
updating,
takes effect
directly
Make DSP
FPGA works
normally
before the
updating,
DSP FPGA
device drive
works
normally.
Make sure
Multi FPGA
works
normally
before the
updating,
Multi FPGA
device drive
works
normally.
BF flash BF FPGA Beam forming
TX flash TX FPGA Probe transmitting
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Software
sends the
data to DSP
FPGA
through DSP
FPGA drive,
and DSP
FPGA
updates the
data to BF
FPGA. Then
restart the
system and
the new data
will take
effective.
Software
sends the
data to DSP
FPGA
through DSP
Make sure
DSP FPGA
works
normally
before the
updating,
DSP FPGA
device drive
works
normally.
Make sure
DSP FPGA
works
normally
before the
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Type Item Position Data description Function Description Method Remarks
Keybo
ard
ECG ECG
KUG
Keyboar
d
module
ECG
module
Control panel
module
ECG module ECG signal
The function of
keyboard and the
mouse
FPGA drive,
and DSP
FPGA
updates the
data to TX
FPGA. Then
restart the
system and
the new data
will take
effective.
Write fpga
and nios
data to
keyboard
flash through
USB driver.
Then restart
the system
and the new
data will take
effective.
ECG module
interacts with
PC through
DSP_FPGA
updating,
DSP FPGA
device drive
works
normally.
Make sure
the
keyboard
chip works
normally
before
performing
the
updating.
Make sure
the ECG
chip works
normally
before
performing
the
updating.
Single
chip
ARM
Power
supply
module;
Power monitor
module
5.3 System Restore
5.3.1 XP Restore
5.3.1.1 Restore Method
1. To boot from USB CD-ROM:
Adjust, monitor
remote-control high
voltage; 2. Battery
monitor
Write the
update data
to the
address
space of
ARM through
Multi FPGA
simulated
serial port,
restart the
system and
the new data
will take
effective.
Make sure
the Multi
FPGA, Multi
FPGA
device drive,
and ARM
chip works
normally.
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z When boot from USB CD-ROM, set BIOS in the following way:
z In Chipset page, set “Only Mindray keyboard” as “Disabled” (USB Configuration).
z Save and restart: hold and press <B> key until the system enters into Boot Action Menu.
z Select to boot from the drive: displays the recognized model of the drive.
NOTE:
2. When the system prompts “Press any key to boot from CD…”, please press any key on the
keyboard in short time; otherwise, the system will be booted from the hard disk.
If booting from the drive failed, please inspect the drive connection and the status of
the disc.
NOTE:
3. Wait until the screen prompts “Press any key to continue…”, then press any key on the
keyboard, and the system will perform the installation automatically.
4. The installation is automatically processed, never do anything during the setup.
5. When the screen prompts “OVER Press any key to continue…”, it means the installation is
over. Press any key to restart the system.
6. Check if the whole process is OK.
NOTE:
After the system prompts “Press any key to boot form CD/DVD…”, windows boot
Manager DOS interface may appear, just press Enter key according to the default
selection “Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]”.
1. When restart the system for the first time after XP has been restored, no register
code is required to be entered manually (with BIOS of version 08.03.23 and the
later versions).
2. When restart the system for the first time after the restoration, the register page
will be skipped over automatically. Do not change the default setting on the
password setting page, just click [Next].
5.3.1.2 Data Processing During the Restoration
During the XP restoration, the product configuration data and Key files will be backed up:
1. Back up the product configuration data in C disk and the Key files to the temporary directory in
E disk.
2. Format the C disk, restore XP operation system.
3. Copy the product configuration data and the Key files to the original directory in C disk, and
delete the temporarily backed up data in the E disk.
If the restoration was executed with a resume package without PCD and FKY on XP operation
system which keeps the original configuration data, the product configuration and options will keep
the same as those of the original configuration.
For the ultrasound system with no hard disk data, two empty files named Config and Key will be
generated automatically in C disk after XP restoration.
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5.3.2 Doppler Restore
5.3.2.1 Introduction of Doppler
Fig 5-1 Structure of the resume package
z run.bat: run the batch file
z recover.exe: recover program execute file
z Filelist.bak: recover data script, list out the recover items.
z preset.txt: preset data default regulatory type control file
z gina and gina.cmd: define the boot-up progress bar
z rmsvc.exe: rmsvc.exe
z Target: GINA data
5.3.2.2 Run the Resume Package in Doppler
1. Copy the resume package to USB disk or CD.
2. In Doppler system, click [Enter Windows] in the Maintenance menu to enter into Windows for
operation.
3. Find the directory where the resume package located, double click run.bat in the resume
package, the system will go for the restoration automatically.
4. When the restoration is to be finished, the following information is given out:
Press “Y” or “y” to delete the user preset data in D:\M7\preset.Press “N” to do nothing.
NOTE:
5. When the restoration is finished, it will ask the user to input Enter key to quit the program.
Press <Enter> key after each successful restoration to exit the console window.
6. Press the button on the control panel to shut down the system, wait for several seconds and
then restart the system.
7. Click [About] on the Setup menu to check if the software version is the same as that of the the
resume package.
The old user preset data may be not compatible with the restored system, if this
happen, the operator must select “Y” when the system asks whether to delete user
preset data or not, otherwise, the system can’t be restarted normally.
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NOTE:
1. Before executing the resume package, please back up the patient data as well as
the user-defined preset data.
2. When restore the system with CD in Doppler, the CD may not be recognized, in
this case, shut down the system first, insert the CD, and then restart the system
3. ECG data is concluded in the resume package by default, if the resume package
is executed on the ultrasound system without ECG, the system will warn that ECG
restored failed. This is normal condition. If other data restore failed, the system
will end the restoration and give out the related error (s).
4. When execute the resume package, the old key (s) will be remained in the hard
disk, the new key (s) will take effective directly after the restoration is finished.
5.3.2.3 Run the Resume Package on XP Operation System
Back up the resume package to USB disk or CD, run run.bat and then continue the restoration
according to the guides. For the operation steps and notes, please refer to the contents in 5.3.2.2.
NOTE:
When the restoration is finished, make sure to restart the system to enable the
restoration take effective.
5.3.2.4 Data Processing
After the restoration is completed, the data structure and storage destination are listed as follows:
Table 5-2 Data processing list
Type
Data in
the hard
disk
Demo
Driver DRD
FPGA FPD
File
suffix
APD
EXD C:\M7\exe
GPD C:\M7\fpga
VDD C:\M7\video
GUD C:\M7\gui
IMD C:\M7\Image
PST C:\M7\Preset
PCD
Process Destination
Analyze the update file, replace the old data with
the new data according to the update item.
Analyze the update file, replace the old data with
the new data according to the update item,
configure Windows desktop at the same time.
Replace the old demo with the new demo in the
resume package.
Decompress the update file to the temporary
directory in the hard disk, then install the driver,
and then delete the temporary directory in the
hard disk after the installation finished.
Decompress the update files to the temporary
directory of the hard disk, and write data in their
configured flash through the corresponding drive
program. Delete the temporary directory when
finished.
C:\M7\app
C:\M7\config、
C:\WINDOWS\boot.bmp
E:\M7\Demo
C:\windows\system32\
Industry control board,
transmitting board
corresponding logic
configured flash chip
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Type
Keyboard KUG
ECG ECG
Power
supply
monitor
File
suffix
ARM
Process Destination
Decompress the update files and cache the
keyboard data to the buffer, inspect keyboard
communication and erase the flash.
Decompress the update files and cache the ECG
data to the buffer, inspect the ECG module
communication and erase the ECG flash.
Decompress the update file, save ARM data to
the temporary directory in the hard disk, inspect
the ARM communication and erase the flash, and
then delete the temporary directory in the hard
disk after the installation finished.
5.4 Software Maintenance
5.4.1 Product Configuration
Keyboard board;
ECG module
Power supply monitor
NOTE:
1. Click [Config] on the Maintenance menu to open the Load File dialogue box, see the figure
below:
[Config] is available on the Maintenance menu only if the operator logged on the
system as Service.
2. Select the correct files (PCF), and click [OK]. After the operation is completed, the system will
prompt that the configuration succeeded. Restart the system according to prompts.
NOTE:
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System configuration is already configured during the resume package restoration.
No manual configuration is required.
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5.4.2 Log Maintenance
5.4.2.1 Log Browse
NOTE:
1. Click [LOG] to open the Load File dialogue box, select the correct directory, the default path is
D:\M7\log.
[LOG] is available on the Maintenance menu only if the operator logged on the system
as Service.
2. Select the log to be viewed, and click [OK] to open the log message.
3. Click [Export] to export the currently viewed log, or click [Close] to return to the Maintenance
menu.
5.4.2.2 Export the Log
NOTE:
This operation can be performed by both internal and external users.
1. Click [Export Log] on the Maintenance menu, and select the log type in the sub-menu.
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2. Select the path in the Browse page to save the log, and click [OK].
3. When the log is exported, the system prompts “Export succeed!”, click [OK] to return to the
Maintenance menu.
The log can be exported to the external USB storage device only, make sure
NOTE:
1.
there is enough space for the storage before the exporting.
Before export the log, do the operation log preset first (Setup→System
2.
Preset→General→Operation Log), otherwise, the system will warn “Logging is
not enabled in preset”.
5.4.2.3 Log Uploading
NOTE:
1. Click [Upload Log] on the Maintenance menu, and select the log type in the sub-menu.
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This operation can be performed by both internal and external users.
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2. The system performs log uploading automatically. After the uploading is finished, the system
will prompt “Upload succeed!”
Before uploading the log, make sure the ultrasound system has been connected
NOTE:
1.
to network; otherwise, the system may warn “could not connect to server”.
The server (ftp.mindray.com) is already specified by the system, the user doesn’t
2.
have to select it.
Before export the log, do the operation log preset first (Setup→System
3.
Preset→General→Operation Log), otherwise, the system will warn “Logging is not
enabled in preset”.
5.4.3 Remote Desktop
NOTE:
1. Press <Menu> to open the Other menu, click [Remote Desktop] on the menu.
2. Set the password, select whether to “”Enable remote control”, click [Run Service] to run the
remote desktop service.
3. To access the ultrasound system: run the software vncviewer, input the IP address of the
ultrasound system, and click [Connect].
This operation can be performed by both internal or external users.
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4. After successful connection, input the password to enter into Doppler system, now the remote
user can operate the Doppler system.
The ultrasound system must be connected to the network before remote
NOTE:
1.
control, and the user is already authorized.
As the network condition may influence remote control during the operation,
2.
please select the appropriate selections according to the actual network
condition.
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6 Hardware
6.1 Overall Structure of the Hardware
Fig 6-1 Overall Structure of the Hardware
DC-N6/ DC-T6 are mobile ultrasound systems whose kernel systems are the same as that of M7.
The ultrasound system provide four transducer sockets, support special transducers including 4D
probe, TEE probe, 192-elemented probe and bi-planar probe.
The kernel consists of the main board, transmitting board, CW board, 4D board, CPU board, and
power supply module.
The hardware system will be described from three aspects respectively: ultrasound front-end
system, ultrasound back-end system, and the power supply system.
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6.2 Ultrasound Front-end System
Fig 6-2 Ultrasound front-end system block diagram
Realize 64-channel signal transmitting and receiving. The 64-channel echo signals are amplified
and sent for A-D converting before the beam-forming and signal processing. The finally generated
signal (one frame of image) will be processed in the CPU.
Supports CW imaging and 4D imaging.
The transducers sockets support 128-elemented transducers, 192-elemented transducers, 4D
transducer, TEE transducer and so on.
The core of the ultrasound front-end system is the main board front-end. Front-end system consists
of main board front-end, transducer ports, transmitting board, CW board (including the pencil-probe
port), 4D board, ECG, etc.
6.2.1 Main Board Front-end
For main board front-end internal structure, please refer to Fig 6-2. Main board front-end consists of
high-voltage switching circuit, echo receiving, bean-forming, FPGA, DSP FPGA, clock circuit,
PCIE_PHY, etc.
Functions:
z High-voltage switching circuit supports 64-channel physical transmitting/receiving,
128-elemented probe switching;
z Echo receiving supports 64-channel high voltage isolating, protecting the receiving circuit
from high voltage damage.
z Echo receiving LNA.
z VGA (variable gain amplify) according to the change of the depth in echo receiving,
through TGC control.
z 64-channel analog echo signals are converted into 64-channel digital signals through ADC.
z 64-channel echo signals are sent to DSP FPGA for signal processing after FPGA
beam-forming. The finally generated signal (one frame of image) will be uploaded through
PCIE_PHY for signal processing in the CPU.
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z The clock circuit will generate all clock signals required by the system.PCIE port converting
in PCI_PHY.
z Scanning controller is realized in beamformer FPGA. Image scanning related functions like
scanning sequence, system transmitting/receiving are realized by the scanning controller.
z Communications between CPU, beam-forming FPGA and transmitting control FPGA are
transferred through DSP FPGA.
z Communications between CPU and transducer ports are transferred through
beam-forming FPGA.
6.2.2 Transmitting Board
Board-to-board
connect socket
Fig 6-3 Schematic diagram of transmitting board
connect socket
Board-to-board
Functions:
z Generate 64-channel transmitting waveforms according to the scanning sequence and
control parameter.
z The 64-channel transmitting waveforms are formed into 64-channel high-voltage
transmitting pulses through the drive.
z The system can communicate with the transmitting board through the communication
control bus.
6.2.3 CW Board
connecting socket
I
Low-pass
filter
Demodulation
filter
Low-pass
filter
Q
LNA
CW pulse
transmitting
board
connecting socket
Main
board
front-
end
Digital
echo
connecting socket
Board-to-board
Control
signal
Clock
A12V/A5V/A
-5V/A3.6V
ADC LNA
ADC
CW board
Board-to-board
Board-to-cable
Main
board
front-
end
IO
front
panel
Pencil
probe
Fig 6-4 Schematic diagram of the CW board
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Functions:
z Echo signals that received by the phased probe or pencil probe will first be amplified
through low-noise-amplifying (LNA) circuit, then pass through the DEMODULATOR to
obtain I, Q signals, and I, Q signals will be sampled through ADC after being filtered out the
useless low-frequency and high-frequency signals. The sampled digital signals then will be
sent through the interface for beam-forming.
z Convert the low-voltage digital signal into transmitting pulse signal which will drive the
transmitting of the pencil probe.
z Control signal port provides the system with information like CW board ID, pencil probe
presenting signal and pencil probe ID.
6.2.4 4D Board
Fig 6-5 Schematic diagram of the 4D board
Functions:
¾ 4D drive signal power amplification;
¾ Provides 4D probe Hall signal return channel
¾ Amplify and acquire TEE temperature and angle signals.
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6.2.5 Transducer Sockets
Fig 6-6 Schematic diagram of the transducer socket
Functions of the transducer sockets are carried out by the probe connecting board, probe control
board as well as probe board together. Probe connecting board connects the probe board, the main
board and the 4D board. Probe control board is connected with the probe board by a buckled board.
4D board and probe connecting board are connected by board-to-cable socket, while the other
boards are connected by board-to-board sockets.
Functions:
z Get the probe presenting signal and probe ID through the probe control board, obtain
probe connecting related information.
z Probe control board provides power to the Flash which memorizes the probe ID during
probe ID obtaining, after probe ID is obtained, Flash power supply is terminated.
z The probe control board controls the relay switching on the probe board to realize probe
selection.
z The probe socket D supports 4D probe, TEE probe, 192-elemented probe and bi-planar
probe
z The probe control board controls 5V output when the TEE probe, 192-elemented probe, or
the bi-planar probe is under-working.
z The beam former FPGA controls ±95V output to 192-elemented probe when the 192 probe
or bi-planar probe is under-working.
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6.2.6 ECG
ELectrode 2
Electrode 1
ELectrode 2
DC IN
Input
protection
Right
side
drive
Buffer
differential
amplify
Lead
fall-off
detect
Amplitude offset
adjust
Pace
suppre
ssion
Buffer
High-
pass
filter
Amplificatio
n low-pass
ECG board
C
A
h
D
i
C
p
ECG
Serial
port
IO
conne
cting
board
Fig 6-7 Schematic diagram of the ECG
Function:
z The electro cardio signal, after been amplified, filtered, and sampled, will be sent for
R-wave testing, the tested cardio electrical trigger signal will be sent to the main board
front-end DSP FPGA through ECG serial port.
z ECG falling off detecting:
z ECG signal output from other machines can be input to the ultrasound system through DC
IN port directly, ECG board sampled signals will be sent to the main board front-end DSP
FPGA through ECG serial port.
+5V
IO
port
board
Main
board
front-
end
DSP
FPGA
DC-DC
power
board
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