Philips M2540A User Manual
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1 1 AAbboouut t TThhiis s MMaannuuaall
About ThisAbout This
ManualManual
This manual provides information for troubThis manual provides information for troubleshooting and serleshooting and servicingvicing
the Philips M2540A ultrasound system. the Philips M2540A ultrasound system. Brief overviews for eachBrief overviews for each
section in this book are listed below:section in this book are listed below:
Sectio
Sectionn 1, “General Infor1, “General Informationmation,,””presents a product ovpresents a product overview and erview and aa
description of major features, and lists description of major features, and lists applicable safety standards.applicable safety standards.
Sectio
Sectionn 2, “Specific2, “Specificationsations,,””describes the physical and electricaldescribes the physical and electrical
specifications of the M2540A.specifications of the M2540A.
Sectio
Sectionn 3, “Safety3, “Safety,,””discusses safety issues pertinent to the ultrasounddiscusses safety issues pertinent to the ultrasound
system, and describes ESD precautions to be taken when servicing thesystem, and describes ESD precautions to be taken when servicing the
system.system.
Sectio
Sectionn 4, “Theory of Ope4, “Theory of Operationration,,””includes a technical overview ofincludes a technical overview of
system functions. Functional descriptions are given for each systemsystem functions. Functional descriptions are given for each system
circuit board. Functional block diagrams show the scanner circuit board. Functional block diagrams show the scanner and theand the
scan convscan converter sections. This erter sections. This section also includes explanations of thesection also includes explanations of the
theories behind the electrical safety tests in theories behind the electrical safety tests in thethe Performance TestsPerformance Tests
section.section.
Sectio
Sectionn 5, “Inst5, “Installatioallation,n,””explains how to unpack and assemble theexplains how to unpack and assemble the
system, how to install peripheral devices, and how to configure thesystem, how to install peripheral devices, and how to configure the
system’s parameters.system’s parameters.
Section
Section 6, “Performance T6, “Performance Tests,ests,””comprises all tests and diagnosticcomprises all tests and diagnostic
procedurprocedures that apply to es that apply to the M2540A, including electrical the M2540A, including electrical safety tests.safety tests.
The chapter emphasizes patient, The chapter emphasizes patient, operatoroperator, and ser, and service personnelvice personnel
safety, and system safety. A procedure for verifying complete systemsafety, and system safety. A procedure for verifying complete system
operation is included.operation is included.
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SectioSectionn 7, “Adjus7, “Adjustmentstments,,””contains instructions contains instructions for adjusting the for adjusting the system monitorsystem monitor..
Section
Section 8, 8, “Prev“Preventive entive Maintenance,Maintenance,””includes procedures for periodic maintenance of theincludes procedures for periodic maintenance of the
system.system.
Section
Section 9, “T9, “Troubleshooting,roubleshooting,””contains information and procedures for finding and repairing thecontains information and procedures for finding and repairing the
causes of faults causes of faults in the in the M2540A, including software error codes. The M2540A, including software error codes. The errorerror-code section opens-code section opens
with a key for interpreting the codes.with a key for interpreting the codes.
Sectio
Sectionn 10, “Service Procedu10, “Service Proceduresres,,””includes all includes all service procedures, including a discussion of ESDservice procedures, including a discussion of ESD
precautions, component remoprecautions, component removal and replacement, and peripherals val and replacement, and peripherals installation. The chapter alsoinstallation. The chapter also
presents software procedurpresents software procedures for backup es for backup and retrieval of and retrieval of customer presets, and for customer presets, and for reloading orreloading or
upgrading system software.upgrading system software.
SectioSectionn 11, “11, “CablinCabling,g,””includes tables listing all the standard and optional M2540A cables.includes tables listing all the standard and optional M2540A cables.
Sectio
Sectionn 12, “Configu12, “Configurationration,,””lists the lists the jumper and switch settings for jumper and switch settings for the M2540A’the M2540A’s disk drives.s disk drives.
SectioSectionn 13, 13, “Parts,“Parts,””comprises parts lists and exploded diagrams of the M2540A and itscomprises parts lists and exploded diagrams of the M2540A and its
assemblies. Parts ordering methods assemblies. Parts ordering methods are discussed.are discussed.
Section
Section 14, “T14, “Transducers,ransducers,””lists the transducers compatible with the M2540A and theirlists the transducers compatible with the M2540A and their
characteristics.characteristics.
Sectio
Sectionn 15, “Glossary15, “Glossary,,””is a glossary is a glossary of terms used in this manual and in the of terms used in this manual and in the ultrasound imagingultrasound imaging
field.field.
AudienceAudience This manual supports the field serThis manual supports the field service maintenance and repair of the M2540A Ultrasoundvice maintenance and repair of the M2540A Ultrasound
System. The user of this document is a System. The user of this document is a qualified ultrasound electronics technician who hasqualified ultrasound electronics technician who has
completed training classes on the system and its peripherals.completed training classes on the system and its peripherals.
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FormatFormat This manual is in Portable Document Format (PDF), for viewing on a laptop computer usingThis manual is in Portable Document Format (PDF), for viewing on a laptop computer using
Acrobat ReaderAcrobat Reader. A list . A list of bookmarks functions as a of bookmarks functions as a table of contents. table of contents. Those bookmarks andThose bookmarks and
cross-rcross-references use hypertext links to eferences use hypertext links to proprovide access to vide access to the referenced information.the referenced information.
ConventionsConventions The following conventions are used in this manual:The following conventions are used in this manual:
Hypertext links areHypertext links are blue
blue..
•• All procedures are numbered. You must complete steps in the sequence they are presentedAll procedures are numbered. You must complete steps in the sequence they are presented
to ensure reliable results.to ensure reliable results.
•• Bulleted lists indicate general Bulleted lists indicate general information about a function or a procedure. They do notinformation about a function or a procedure. They do not
imply a sequential procedure.imply a sequential procedure.
•• Control names are spelled and capitalized in the manual as they are on the system.Control names are spelled and capitalized in the manual as they are on the system.
••
Menu items or titles appearing on tMenu items or titles appearing on the display are spelled and capitalized in the manual as theyhe display are spelled and capitalized in the manual as they
are on the display.are on the display.
•• An English system is assumed.An English system is assumed.
Service ManualService Manual
Questions orQuestions or
CommentsComments
If you havIf you have questions about the e questions about the service manual, service manual, or if you discover an error in the manual, contactor if you discover an error in the manual, contact
Philips Ultrasound Technical Publications:Philips Ultrasound Technical Publications:
•• atl-bothell.techpubs@philips.com
atl-bothell.techpubs@philips.com
•• Technical Publications, MS 964, at the first address belowTechnical Publications, MS 964, at the first address below
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CustomerCustomer
AssistanceAssistance
VVarious support larious support locations around the world can ocations around the world can provprovide customers with ide customers with technical assistancetechnical assistance
regarding the ultrasound system. Customers should contact the regarding the ultrasound system. Customers should contact the sales office where theysales office where they
purchased the system or the nearest Philips Ultrapurchased the system or the nearest Philips Ultrasound office for assistance.sound office for assistance.
••
Philips UltrasoundPhilips Ultrasound
P.O. Box 3003P.O. Box 3003
Bothell, WA 98041-3003Bothell, WA 98041-3003
USAUSA
(425) 487-7000 or (800) 426-2670(425) 487-7000 or (800) 426-2670
www.ultrasound.philips.com
www.ultrasound.philips.com
••
Philips UltrasoundPhilips Ultrasound
3000 Minuteman Road3000 Minuteman Road
Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1099Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1099
(978) 687-1501(978) 687-1501
•• Authorized EU Authorized EU RepresentativRepresentative:e:
Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbHPhilips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH
Hewlett-Packard-Str. 2Hewlett-Packard-Str. 2
71034 Boeblingen71034 Boeblingen
GermanyGermany
To find your local service center phone number, go to:To find your local service center phone number, go to:
www.philips.medical.com
www.philips.medical.com
Non-Philips Medical Systems product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.Non-Philips Medical Systems product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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General Information: Product OverviewGeneral Information: Product Overview
1 1 GGeenneerraal l IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn
This chapter includes the following sections:This chapter includes the following sections:
••
“Pr
“Product oduct OveOverview” orview” on pagen page 66
•• “Syste“System Desm Descriptcription” ion” on pon pageage 77
•• “Optional P“Optional Peripherals (VCR, eripherals (VCR, Printers, and Image Printers, and Image Devices)” on Devices)” on pagepage 99
••
“Pre
“Preset Fuset Functionctions” ons” on pagen page 1010
•• “Safet“Safety Specy Specificatifications” ions” on pageon page 1212
ProductProduct
OverviewOverview
The M2540A ultrasound system comprises a The M2540A ultrasound system comprises a cart, a cart, a system control panel, and a system control panel, and a monitormonitor. A foot. A foot
pedal on each caster locks and unlocks the front cart wheels. pedal on each caster locks and unlocks the front cart wheels. All four wheels swivel. The systemAll four wheels swivel. The system
control panel and the monitor adjust up and down and swivel as a unit, and the monitor tilts andcontrol panel and the monitor adjust up and down and swivel as a unit, and the monitor tilts and
swivels on its mount.swivels on its mount.
The cart’s lower enclosure contains the M2540A’s computer, disk drives, and ultrasoundThe cart’s lower enclosure contains the M2540A’s computer, disk drives, and ultrasound
generating and generating and processprocessing boards.ing boards.
CD-RW and floppy disk drives are standard equipment.CD-RW and floppy disk drives are standard equipment.
Optional peripheral Optional peripheral components include a components include a video cassette recordervideo cassette recorder, various types , various types of printerof printer, a, a
foot switch, and a magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive. The VCR is available in either NTSC orfoot switch, and a magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive. The VCR is available in either NTSC or
PPAL configuration. For a complete AL configuration. For a complete list of optional list of optional components, seecomponents, see “Optional Peripherals” on
“Optional Peripherals” on
papagege 220101..
Most peripheral devices mount on top of the lower enclosure. The optional plain-paper printerMost peripheral devices mount on top of the lower enclosure. The optional plain-paper printer
is not mounted is not mounted on or powered by the system, but is connected from a remote location or powered by the system, but is connected from a remote location.on.
The Resident Self The Resident Self TTest (RST) est (RST) software verifies system performance and helps software verifies system performance and helps diagnose problems.diagnose problems.
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The system control panel includes four numbered option buttons whose functions are assignedThe system control panel includes four numbered option buttons whose functions are assigned
by the customerby the customer. See the . See the online Help file online Help file for details on configuring these for details on configuring these controls.controls.
SystemSystem
DescriptionDescription
Major ultrasound system components are described on the Major ultrasound system components are described on the following pages. These descriptionsfollowing pages. These descriptions
include important include important features of the cart, features of the cart, monitormonitor, system control panel, Physio module, , system control panel, Physio module, e-box, ande-box, and
system power supply.system power supply.
References to the left and the right sides of References to the left and the right sides of the system are as viewed frthe system are as viewed from the front of the cart.om the front of the cart.
CartCart The cart supports tThe cart supports the system and acts as the chassis into which all system components arehe system and acts as the chassis into which all system components are
installed and interconnected.installed and interconnected.
A height adjustment lets you adjust the system control panel and monitor for operator comfort.A height adjustment lets you adjust the system control panel and monitor for operator comfort.
An Input/Output (I/O) panel at the rear of the cart contains three connectors forAn Input/Output (I/O) panel at the rear of the cart contains three connectors for
communication between the system and a network, and for controlling certain legacy printers.communication between the system and a network, and for controlling certain legacy printers.
The foot switch port, an equipotential lug, The foot switch port, an equipotential lug, and the system ground lug are also on the I/O panel.and the system ground lug are also on the I/O panel.
The panel is at the center of tThe panel is at the center of the lower part of the carthe lower part of the cart, and is accessible to the system operator, and is accessible to the system operator..
SeeSee “I/
“I/O PanO Panel” oel” on pagn pagee 4545for more information about the I/O panel.for more information about the I/O panel.
Cart WheelsCart Wheels
Four wheels at the carFour wheels at the cart base provide system maneuverability and braking. All t base provide system maneuverability and braking. All four wheels swivel,four wheels swivel,
and the front wheels can and the front wheels can be fixed straight and locked. Foot pedals on be fixed straight and locked. Foot pedals on the two front wheels lockthe two front wheels lock
and unlock the front wheels to and unlock the front wheels to prevprevent the carent the cart from rolling. Locking the wheels immobilizes thet from rolling. Locking the wheels immobilizes the
system during patient system during patient procedurprocedures.es.
PCPC
The M2540A uses The M2540A uses a personal computer a personal computer (PC) as a (PC) as a central processorcentral processor. The . The PC houses severalPC houses several
components as standard equipment. These components as standard equipment. These include the acoustic processor input/output (APIO)include the acoustic processor input/output (APIO)
board, a video card, a board, a video card, a CD-RCD-RW drive, and a W drive, and a floppy disk drive.floppy disk drive.
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The optional The optional PhysPhysio module io module installs in installs in one of the one of the PC’PC’s front drive bays. An optionals front drive bays. An optional
magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive can amagneto-optical disk (MOD) drive can also be installed in lso be installed in one of the drive bays. The VCR optionone of the drive bays. The VCR option
includes three boards that reside in the includes three boards that reside in the PC’PC’s PCI slots, as PCI slots, and a VCR that nd a VCR that mounts on the carmounts on the cart.t.
SeeSee “In
“Interternal PCnal PC” on pag” on pagee 3939for more detailed information about the PC and its components.for more detailed information about the PC and its components.
System MonitorSystem Monitor
The monitor at The monitor at the top of the the top of the cart icart is a 15-inch color display mounted on a s a 15-inch color display mounted on a “twivel” assembly“twivel” assembly..
The twivel allows tilt The twivel allows tilt and swivel positioning of the diand swivel positioning of the displasplay for ease of y for ease of viewing.viewing.
e-boxe-box
The e-box houses the scanner circuit boarThe e-box houses the scanner circuit boards, and is accessible by opening the door at tds, and is accessible by opening the door at the righthe right
rear of the cart.rear of the cart.
There are several circuit boards in the eThere are several circuit boards in the e-box:-box:
•• Two transmit and receive (TR) boardsTwo transmit and receive (TR) boards
••
A beam processor/acoustic processor (BPAP) boardA beam processor/acoustic processor (BPAP) board
•• A demodulator boardA demodulator board
•• The system motherboardThe system motherboard
••
The distribution boardThe distribution board
System ControlSystem Control
PanelPanel
The system control panel at the top front of the cart is a replaceable, The system control panel at the top front of the cart is a replaceable, self-contained module. Seeself-contained module. See
“Repla
“Replacing the Syscing the System Contrtem Control Panel” on pagol Panel” on pagee 159159. The panel interfaces with the imaging system. The panel interfaces with the imaging system
through a USB cable that connects to the internal through a USB cable that connects to the internal PC. Power for the trackball is provided via thePC. Power for the trackball is provided via the
USB cable. All USB cable. All the other control-panel functions are powered by a cable from the system powerthe other control-panel functions are powered by a cable from the system power
supply.supply.
The system control panel contains a The system control panel contains a backlit alphanumeric keyboard, slide controls, rbacklit alphanumeric keyboard, slide controls, rotaryotary
controls, hard-coded and software-driven kecontrols, hard-coded and software-driven keys, and a ys, and a trackball.trackball.
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General Information: Optional Peripherals (VCR, Printers, and Image Devices)General Information: Optional Peripherals (VCR, Printers, and Image Devices)
Physio ModulePhysio Module The optional Physio module (seeThe optional Physio module (see “Ph“Physio Mysio Module Opodule Option” on tion” on pagepage 4343) installs in one of the PC) installs in one of the PC
drive baydrive bays. The front panel of s. The front panel of the module bears two input the module bears two input connectors:connectors:
•• A 3-lead ECG A 3-lead ECG physphysio connectorio connector
•• An auxiliary analog input (standard ¼-inch phone jack)An auxiliary analog input (standard ¼-inch phone jack)
An externally generated auxiliary analog input signal using the phone jack can substitute for theAn externally generated auxiliary analog input signal using the phone jack can substitute for the
3-lead ECG 3-lead ECG phyphysio connector at sio connector at the front panel. the front panel. YYou can alou can also input an so input an auxiliary auxiliary ECG wavefoECG waveformrm
from an external patient from an external patient monitor and display it, in all monitor and display it, in all modes. The R-wave from this signal canmodes. The R-wave from this signal can
serve as a serve as a time reference for the system.time reference for the system.
Power SupplyPower Supply
The power supply is an enclosed, self-contained, replaceable module The power supply is an enclosed, self-contained, replaceable module that mounts under thethat mounts under the
e-boe-box at the rix at the right side ght side of the caof the cart. It acceprt. It accepts Ats AC input sC input sourources frces from 100om 100 V to 240V to 240 VV, at 50, at 50 Hz orHz or
6600 HHzz..
The power supply provides all required AC and DC voltages to The power supply provides all required AC and DC voltages to the system. the system. Three switchedThree switched
120120 VVAC AC outlets for powoutlets for powering the monitor and two peripheral devices arering the monitor and two peripheral devices are at the rear of thee at the rear of the
power supplypower supply. An . An unswitched outlet powers the unswitched outlet powers the M2540A’M2540A’s internal s internal PC. When PC. When the system the system is shutis shut
down, only the 120 VAdown, only the 120 VAC outlet to C outlet to the PC is the PC is enabled. A green LED on enabled. A green LED on the left the left front of the powerfront of the power
supply lights when the supply lights when the power supply is energized.power supply is energized.
OptionalOptional
PeripheralsPeripherals
(VCR,(VCR,
Printers, andPrinters, and
ImageImage
Devices)Devices)
The M2540A supports several types of optional The M2540A supports several types of optional peripheral devices:peripheral devices:
•• VCRs, including VCRs, including NTSC-format and NTSC-format and PPAL-format modelsAL-format models
••
Thermal color and thermal black-and-white printersThermal color and thermal black-and-white printers
••
VVarious biopsy kits arious biopsy kits (See(See “Supp
“Supplies and Alies and Accessccessories” oories” on pagen page 202202.).)
•• A magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive for data storageA magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive for data storage
“Optio
“Optional Pnal Peripheeripherals” orals” on pagen page 201201lists all peripherals supported lists all peripherals supported by the ultrasound system.by the ultrasound system.
Some peripherals mount on a shelf below the system control panel.Some peripherals mount on a shelf below the system control panel.
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PresetPreset
FunctionsFunctions
The ultrasound system includes programmableThe ultrasound system includes programmable presetspresetsthat configure the system for best imagingthat configure the system for best imaging
results in a particular situation. results in a particular situation. Activating a preset initializes system settings to values that Activating a preset initializes system settings to values that areare
optimal for a chosen exam. The factoroptimal for a chosen exam. The factory installed software includes several pry installed software includes several presets, tailored toesets, tailored to
different applications. The user can define as many as 20 additional presets in each of 8 examdifferent applications. The user can define as many as 20 additional presets in each of 8 exam
types, to adjust types, to adjust system variables (including acoustic power) to any required configuration.system variables (including acoustic power) to any required configuration.
For specific information regarding the configuration and use of For specific information regarding the configuration and use of presets or other features of thepresets or other features of the
system, see the online Help filesystem, see the online Help file..
NOTENOTE Backing up presets to Backing up presets to a floppy disk safeguards them a floppy disk safeguards them and preserves the and preserves the operator’operator’ss
preferrpreferred configurations. If preset configurations ed configurations. If preset configurations are subsequently changed, they can beare subsequently changed, they can be
quickly restored from the backup copy, without having to reset them manually. Keepingquickly restored from the backup copy, without having to reset them manually. Keeping
a backup copy also eliminates the a backup copy also eliminates the need to manually reconfigure the presets after aneed to manually reconfigure the presets after a
software upgrade. Seesoftware upgrade. See “Backi
“Backing Up and Restong Up and Restoring Prring Presetsesets” on page” on page 143143for thefor the
procedurprocedures to back es to back up and up and restorrestore presets.e presets.
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General Information: Keyboard EquivalenciesGeneral Information: Keyboard Equivalencies
KeyboardKeyboard
EquivalenciesEquivalencies
Some of the keys found on a standard PC keyboard are not presSome of the keys found on a standard PC keyboard are not present on the ent on the M2540A. Many of theM2540A. Many of the
functions performed by those keys are mapped to keys that are present on the M2540Afunctions performed by those keys are mapped to keys that are present on the M2540A
keybkeyboard. The M2540 keys act as PC-equivalent oard. The M2540 keys act as PC-equivalent keykeys whenever the ultrasound application is s whenever the ultrasound application is notnot
running. The following table lists the missing PC keys and their equivalents on the M2540A:running. The following table lists the missing PC keys and their equivalents on the M2540A:
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FF22 PPrreesseett FF1100 BBllaannk k 22
FF33 RReevviieeww FF1111 BBllaannk k 33
FF44 RReeppoorrtt FF1122 PPrroobbee
FF55 SSeettuupp EEsscc TTHHII
FF66 HHeellpp DDeelleettee FFuussiioonn
FF77 VVCCRR PPaagge e UUpp LLeefftt
FF88 MMiicc PPaagge e DDoowwnn RRiigghhtt
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General Information: Safety SpecificationsGeneral Information: Safety Specifications
SafetySafety
SpecificationsSpecifications
This section describes the safety specifications of the M2540A.This section describes the safety specifications of the M2540A.
Safety LimitsSafety Limits
RegulatoryRegulatory
ComplianceCompliance
For information about applicable safety standards and specifications, consult tFor information about applicable safety standards and specifications, consult thehe Safety andSafety and
Standards GuideStandards Guideshipped with the M2540A.shipped with the M2540A.
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Section 6, “P6, “Performance erformance TTests”ests”, and the, and the Safety and Standards GuideSafety and Standards Guide
shipped with the M2540A.shipped with the M2540A.
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to 5 ° in any orientation.to 5 ° in any orientation.
System surfaceSystem surface
temperaturetemperature
System surfaces do not exceed temperature limits specified inSystem surfaces do not exceed temperature limits specified in
IECIEC 6060160601-1 an-1 and EN d EN 6060160601-1-1
Potentially hazardousPotentially hazardous
componentscomponents
The power supply and monitor comply with UL 2601-1 1997.The power supply and monitor comply with UL 2601-1 1997.
ExExterternanal shl shararp edp edgegess ThThe sye syststem eem extxtererioior har has no ss no shaharp erp edgedges, is, in con compmplilianance wce with Iith IECEC
60601-1 and EN 60601-160601-1 and EN 60601-1
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This section lists the This section lists the specifications of the M2540A ultrasound system. The specifications of the M2540A ultrasound system. The following specificationfollowing specification
types are included in this section:types are included in this section:
•• “Ph
“Physicaysical Dimensl Dimensions” oions” on pagen page 1414
•• “Electr“Electrical Speical Specificacificationstions” on page” on page 1919
••
“Mon
“Monitoritor” on ” on pagpagee 1919
•• “T“Transducer ransducer Specifications” oSpecifications” on pagen page 2020
•• “Conn“Connection and Commuection and Communicationication Specifican Specificationstions” on ” on pagepage 2121
•• “Ph“Physio Pysio Port Specifort Specificatioications” on pagens” on page 2323
••
“Audio
“Audio/Video Sp/Video Specificecificationsations” on page” on page 2323
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DimensionsDimensions
The tables and diagrams that follow detail the physical specifications of the M2540A.The tables and diagrams that follow detail the physical specifications of the M2540A.
TTaabblle e 22--11 PPhhyyssiiccaal l SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
PPaarraammeetteerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn RReeffeerreennccee
DimensionsDimensions
DDeepptth h ((ffrroonnt t tto o bbaacckk)) 110033 ccm m ((4400..55 iinncchheess)) SSeeee Fi
Figugurree 2-2-22
WWiiddtthh 5533..55 ccm m ((2211 iinncchheess)) SSeeee FiFigugurree 2-2-11
HHeeiigghht t ((tto o mmoonniittoor r ttoopp)) LLoowweesst t ppoossiittiioonn: : 112299..55 ccm m ((551 1 iinncchheess))
Highest positionHighest position:: 147147.5.5 cm (5cm (58 inc8 incheshes))
SeeSee FiFigugurree 2-2-11
HHeeiigghht t oof f lloowweer r eenncclloossuurree 7766..22 ccm m ((3300 iinncchheess)) SSeeee FiFigugurree 2-2-22
MMoonniittoor r tto o ccoonnttrrool l ppaanneel l ffrroonnt t eeddggee 4433..1188 ccm m ((1177 iinncchheess)) SSeeee FiFigugurree 2-2-22
Monitor depthMonitor depth
(front to back)(front to back)
4411..7711 ccm m ((1166..4422 iinncchheess)) SSeeee FiFigugurree 2-2-22
WWeeiigghhtt LLeesss s tthhaan n 991 k1 kg g ((22000 l0 lbbss) ) iinncclluuddiinng g ddiissppllaay y bbuut t nno o ppeerriipphheerraallss SSeeee FiFigugurree 2-2-22
EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall OOppeerraattiioonnaall
TTemperature range: 0emperature range: 0° to 40°° to 40° CC
Relative humidity: 20% to 80%Relative humidity: 20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressurAtmospheric pressure: 572hPa e: 572hPa to 1013 hPato 1013 hPa
(VCR a(VCR and prnd printers inters tempertemperaturature limit: e limit: 0° to 40° to 40°0° C at 80C at 80%% RH)RH)
StorageStorage
TTemperature range: –emperature range: –40° to 55°40° to 55° CC
Relative humidity: 20% to Relative humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing90%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressurAtmospheric pressure: 572hPa e: 572hPa to 1013 hPato 1013 hPa
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Range:
Range:
129.5 cm (51 in) -129.5 cm (51 in) -
147.5 cm (58 in)147.5 cm (58 in)
53.5 cm53.5 cm
(21 in)(21 in)
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FFiigguurre e 22--22 SSyysstteem m SSiidde e DDiimmeennssiioonnss
41.71 cm41.71 cm
(16.42 in)(16.42 in)
99 cm (39 in)99 cm (39 in)
43.18 cm (17 in)43.18 cm (17 in)
74.3 cm (29.25 in)74.3 cm (29.25 in)
95.25 cm (37.5 in)95.25 cm (37.5 in)
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FFiigguurre e 22--33 SSyysstteem m RReeaar r DDiimmeennssiioonnss
Range:
Range:
129.5 cm (51 in) -129.5 cm (51 in) -
147.5 cm (58 in)147.5 cm (58 in)
53.5 cm (21 in)53.5 cm (21 in)
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FFiigguurre e 22--44 SSyysstteem m TToop p DDiimmeennssiioonnss
39.4 cm
39.4 cm
(15.5 in)(15.5 in)
33 cm33 cm
(13 in)(13 in)
72.6 cm72.6 cm
(28.5 in)(28.5 in)
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ElectricalElectrical
SpecificationsSpecifications
MonitorMonitor
TTaabblle e 22--22 EElleeccttrriiccaal l SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
PPaarraammeetteerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
AAC C iinnppuutt 990 0 VVAAC C tto o 22664 4 VVAACC, , 4477 HHz z tto o 6633 HHzz
GGrroouunnd d iimmppeeddaannccee 22000 0 mmiilllilioohhm m mmaxaxiimmuumm
DiDielelecectrtric wic witithshstatandnd 15150000 VVAAC mC maiains ns to sto safafetety gy grrououndnd
20002000 V mains V mains to Ato AC secoC secondariendariess
40004000 V mainV mains to Ds to DC secC secondarondariesies
LLooaadd 1111550 0 VVA A mmaaxxiimmuumm..
AAC C oouuttppuutt 11220 0 VVAACC, , 660 0 HHzz, , qquuaassi i ssqquuaarree--wwaavvee, , 55000 0 VVA A mmaaxxiimmuumm
TTaabblle e 22--33 MMaaiin n DDiissppllaayy
PPaarraammeetteerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
SSccrreeeen n ssiizzee 1155--iinncch h ddiiaaggoonnaall
DDiissppllaay y ffoorrmmaatt VVGGAA, , 880000xx660000
7575 Hz rHz refrefresh esh raterate
RGB color displayRGB color display
FFeeaattuurreess TTiillt t ±±330 0 ddeeggrreeeess
Swivel ±135 degreesSwivel ±135 degrees
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TransducerTransducer
SpecificationsSpecifications
The following table lists the specifications of the transducers that tThe following table lists the specifications of the transducers that the M2540A supports.he M2540A supports.
1.1. This tThis transduransducer icer is cos compatibmpatible witle with the h the M2540M2540A, but A, but is onis only soly sold sepld separatearatelyly..
TTaabblle e 22--44 TTrraannssdduucceerrss
DescriptionDescription
PartPart
NNuummbbeerr FFrreeqquueennccyy CCoonnnneeccttoor r
S4S4
11
2211333300AA CCaannnnoonn
SS8 8 2211335500AA CCaannnnoonn
SS1122 2211338800AA CCaannnnoonn
cc
3540 biopsy capable3540 biopsy capable
11
2211332211AA 33..5 5 MMHHzz CCaannnnoonn
EECC6655009 9 eennddooccaavviittyy 2211333366AA CCaannnnoonn
L7535 linearL7535 linear
2211335599AA 77..5 5 MMHHzz CCaannnnoonn
TTEEE E ((OOmmnni i IIII)) 2211336699AA 6 6 MMHHzz CCaannnnoonn
LL11003388A A ssmmaalll l ppaarrttss 2211337766AA CCaannnnoonn
1155--66L L iinnttrraaooppeerraattiivvee 2211339900AA CCaannnnoonn
PPA A 44--2 2 bbiiooppssy y ccaappaabbllee 2211442222AA 2 2 tto o 4 4 MMHHzz AAddvvaanncce e VViissiioonn
CCA A 55--22 2211442255AA 2 2 tto o 5 5 MMHHzz AAddvvaanncce e VViissiioonn
DD11991144cc 2211222211BB 11..9 9 MMHHzz PPeenncciill
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ConnectionConnection
and Commu-and Commu-
nicationnication
SpecificationsSpecifications
The following tables list the communication and connector specifications of the M2540A.The following tables list the communication and connector specifications of the M2540A.
System I/OSystem I/O
PortsPorts
PC PortsPC Ports
The following table lists the ports on the The following table lists the ports on the rear of the internal PC and describes their rear of the internal PC and describes their locations.locations.
TTaabblle e 22--55 PPC C PPoorrttss
PPoorrtt SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
Composite video outputComposite video output
(optional)(optional)
11
Female phono (RCA) on TV and video Female phono (RCA) on TV and video convconverter boarderter board
S-Video output (optional)S-Video output (optional)
11
4-pin mini circular DIN on SVGA to TV video 4-pin mini circular DIN on SVGA to TV video cardcard
S-Video input (optional)S-Video input (optional)
11
4-pin mini circular DIN on video 4-pin mini circular DIN on video capture cardcapture card
PPrriinnt t ttrriiggggeer r oouuttppuutt 33..55--mmm m pphhoonne e jjaacck k oon n AAPPIIO O bbooaarrdd
VCR audio output (line out)VCR audio output (line out)
(optional)(optional)
11
Green 3.5-mm stereo phone jack on Green 3.5-mm stereo phone jack on sound cardsound card
VCR audio input (line in)VCR audio input (line in)
11
Blue 3.5-mm stereo phone jack Blue 3.5-mm stereo phone jack on sound cardon sound card
MMiiccrroopphhoonnee PPiinnk k 33..55--mmm m sstteerreeo o pphhoonne e jjaacckk
SSppeeaakkeerrss GGrreeeen n 33..55 mmm m sstteerreeo o pphhoonne e jjaacck k tto o ssyysstteem m ssppeeaakkeer r aammpplliiffiieerr
MMoonniittoorr 1155--ppiin n D D ccoonnnneeccttoor r oon n ggrraapphhiiccs s aaddaapptteer r bbooaarrdd
FFoooot t sswwiittcchh 99--ppiin n ffeemmaalle e DD--ssuub b ccoonnnneeccttoor r oon n tthhe e AAPPIIO O bbooaarrd d tthhaat t ccaarrrriieess
foot switch signals from the external I/O panelfoot switch signals from the external I/O panel
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1.1. OnlOnly avy availaailable wible with VCR oth VCR optiption or exon or exterternal vnal videideo/po/prinrint optit optionon
CCoom m 11 99--ppiin n D D ccoonnnneeccttoorr, , RRSS--223322; ; ssppaarre e sseerriiaal l ppoorrt t uusseed d ffoor r sseerriiaall
VCRsVCRs
KKeeyybbooaarrdd DDIIN N cciirrccuullaar r ccoonnnneeccttoorr
MMoouussee DDIIN N cciirrccuullaar r ccoonnnneeccttoorr
TTookkeen n rriinngg 5500--ppiin n ccoonnnneeccttoor r oon n tthhe e AAPPIIO O bbooaarrdd
LLAANN RRJJ--445 5 tto o II//O O ppaanneel l ffoor r nneettwwoorrk k ccoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn
UUSSBB UUSSB B ((AA) ) ffoor r ddaatta a aannd d ppoowweer r tto o ssyysstteem m ccoonnttrrool l ppaanneell
UUSSBB FFoor r bbllaacckk--aanndd--wwhhiitte e tthheerrmmaal l pprriinntteerr
UUSSBB FFoor r ccoolloor r pprriinntteerr
UUSSBB FFoor r rreemmootte e ppllaaiinn--ppaappeer r pprriinntteerr
PPSS--2 2 kkeeyybbooaarrdd NNoot t uusseedd
PPSS--2 2 mmoouussee NNoot t uusseedd
PPaarraalllleel l ppoorrtt NNoot t uusseedd
AAuuddiio o iinnppuut t oon n mmaaiin n bbooaarrdd NNoot t uusseedd
TTaabblle e 22--55 PPC C PPoorrtts s ((CCoonnttiinnuueedd))
PPoorrtt SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
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I/O Panel I/O Panel PPortsorts The following table lists the ports on the I/O panel and the signals they carry.The following table lists the ports on the I/O panel and the signals they carry.
Physio PortPhysio Port
SpecificationsSpecifications
The following table lists tThe following table lists the specifications of the he specifications of the M2540A’M2540A’s physio ports.s physio ports.
Audio/VideoAudio/Video
The following tables list the audio and video specifications of the The following tables list the audio and video specifications of the M2540A.M2540A.
TTaabblle e 22--66 II//O O PPaanneel l PPoorrttss
PPoorrtt CCoonnnneeccttoorr SSiiggnnaall
CCoommppoossiitte e vviiddeeo o BBNNCC CCoommppoossiitte e vviiddeeo o ssiiggnnaal l ffrroom m SSVVGGA A bbooaarrdd
FFoooot t sswwiittcchh DD--ssuub b 99 CCoonnttrrool l ssiiggnnaal l ffrroom m ffoooot t sswwiittcch h tto o AAPPIIO O bbooaarrdd
Defaults are: record, freeze, and record 2Defaults are: record, freeze, and record 2
Each signal is a Each signal is a contact closure to ground, active lowcontact closure to ground, active low, and, and
TTL compatibleTTL compatible
PPrriinntt BBNNCC TTrriiggggeer r ssiiggnnaal l ffrroom m AAPPIIO O bbooaarrdd
LLAANN RRJJ--4455 CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioon n wwiitth h llooccaal l aarreea a nneettwwoorrk k
TTaabblle e 22--77 PPhhyyssiio o PPoorrt t SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
PPoorrtt SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
EECCGG 3 3 ppaattiieennt t lleeaadds s wwiitth h RR--wwaavve e ddeetteeccttiioonn
Monitoring quality onlyMonitoring quality only
FreqFrequency ruency responesponse: 1 ±0.5 to 30 ±6se: 1 ±0.5 to 30 ±6 HzHz
Sensitivity: 3 mVpp ±2.5 mV for full scale at 100% gainSensitivity: 3 mVpp ±2.5 mV for full scale at 100% gain
Aux Aux 1 1 3-dB 3-dB bandwidth: bandwidth: full full scale scale DC DC to to 100 100 Hz Hz minimumminimum
MaximMaximum ium input nput signalsignal: ±4: ±4 VV
Sensitivity: 2.5 ±0.5 Vpp for full scale at 100% gaSensitivity: 2.5 ±0.5 Vpp for full scale at 100% gainin
SpecificationsSpecifications
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AudioAudio
External VideoExternal Video
TTaabblle e 22--88 AAuuddiio o SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
DDeessccrriippttiioonn SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
SSppeeaakkeerrss SStteerreeoo——VVCCRR, , DDoopppplleerr
Doppler spectrum toward transducer — left Doppler spectrum toward transducer — left speakerspeaker
Doppler spectrum away from transducer — right speakerDoppler spectrum away from transducer — right speaker
Maximum power input: 4 wattsMaximum power input: 4 watts
Impedance: 8 ohmsImpedance: 8 ohms
FrequencyFrequency
ResponseResponse
130 Hz to 12 KHz130 Hz to 12 KHz
MMiiccrroopphhoonnee FFaaccees fs frroonntt. 1. 10 H0 Hz tz to 2o 20 K0 KHHz ez elleeccttrreet tt tyyppee
TTaabblle e 22--99 EExxtteerrnnaal l VViiddeeo o SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
DDeessccrriippttiioonn SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
CoCololor Cr Comompoposisitete NTNTSC SC 3.3.58 58 (U(USASA), P), PAL AL 4.4.43 43 (E(Eururopope)e)
1.01.0 V p to p ±5% into 75 ohmV p to p ±5% into 75 ohms (only ws (only with VCR optiith VCR option)on)
PPrriinntt TTrriiggggeer r 1 1 ssiiggnnaal l ffrroom m tthhe e AAPPIIO O bbooaarrdd
ActivActive low: ON = 0.5 V max @ 1e low: ON = 0.5 V max @ 1 mA; OFF = 5.25 VmA; OFF = 5.25 VDC maximDC maximumum
voltagevoltage
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Video OutputVideo Output
SpecificationsSpecifications
TTaabblle e 22--1100 VViiddeeo o OOuuttppuut t SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
OOuuttppuutt SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn
RGBSync to systemRGBSync to system
monitormonitor
0.7 Vpp RGB with TTL sync0.7 Vpp RGB with TTL sync
S-Video Output toS-Video Output to
VCRVCR
1.0 Vpp luminance incorporating sync and 1.0 Vpp luminance incorporating sync and 0.3 Vpp chrominance as0.3 Vpp chrominance as
shown inshown in TTabablele 2-2-99. This timing is essentially RS-170 (60 Hz) or CCIR. This timing is essentially RS-170 (60 Hz) or CCIR
(50Hz) video timing.(50Hz) video timing.
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Safety:Safety:
3 3 SSaaffeettyy
This section provides an overview of safety considerations for the ultrasound system. This section provides an overview of safety considerations for the ultrasound system. TheseThese
safety concerns apply to patients, operators, and service engineers. For more detailed safetysafety concerns apply to patients, operators, and service engineers. For more detailed safety
information, see theinformation, see the Philips Safety and Standards GuidePhilips Safety and Standards Guide..
The following topics are included in this The following topics are included in this section:section:
••
“T
“Transmit Pransmit Power ower (Acoustical)” on page(Acoustical)” on page 2727
•• “Acou“Acoustic Exstic Exposurposure” on pae” on pagege 2727
•• “AIUM/“AIUM/NEMA OutpuNEMA Output Displat Display Standary Standard” on paged” on page 2828
•• “Explo“Explosivsive Hazare Hazards” on ds” on pagepage 3030
••
“Elect
“Electrical Wrical Warninarnings” on paggs” on pagee 3131
•• “Per“Peripheraipheral Connel Connectionsctions” on page” on page 3131
••
“Gluta
“Glutaraldehraldehyde Expoyde Exposursure” on pagee” on page 3232
•• “Movi“Moving the ng the SystemSystem” on ” on pagepage 3232
••
“Electr
“Electromagnetomagnetic Compatiic Compatibilitybility” on page” on page 3535
•• “Restr“Restrictionictions fos for Use” or Use” on pagen page 3636
••
“Electr
“Electrosurgosurgical Uniical Units” on pats” on pagege 3737
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Safety: Transmit Power (Acoustical)Safety: Transmit Power (Acoustical)
TransmitTransmit
PowerPower
(Acoustical)(Acoustical)
Acoustic output, expressed as an index, Acoustic output, expressed as an index, is displayis displayed on the screen to ed on the screen to allow the best possibleallow the best possible
diagnostic image with diagnostic image with minimal power output. A display standard presents this index using one ofminimal power output. A display standard presents this index using one of
the following four power indices:the following four power indices:
•• Mechanical index (MI)Mechanical index (MI)
•• Thermal index for soft tissue (TIS)Thermal index for soft tissue (TIS)
•• Thermal index for bone (TIB)Thermal index for bone (TIB)
••
Thermal index for cranial bone (TIC)Thermal index for cranial bone (TIC)
The index setting on theThe index setting on theSystem SetupSystem Setupmenu selects the menu selects the power index used. The displayedpower index used. The displayed
index is based on this setting and index is based on this setting and on preset configuration and imaging mode.on preset configuration and imaging mode.
••
The power index setting on theThe power index setting on the
System SetupSystem Setup
menu selects any of the four power indicesmenu selects any of the four power indices
for display at any time.for display at any time.
•• TheThe PowerPowerrotary control at the right side of the rotary control at the right side of the system control panel is the only contrsystem control panel is the only controlol
that affects transmit that affects transmit power levpower level.el.
For additional information on acoustical power settings and For additional information on acoustical power settings and power index, see thepower index, see the Philips SafetyPhilips Safety
and Standards Guideand Standards Guide..
AcousticAcoustic
ExposureExposure
Although no harmful effects have been demonstrated for any of the Although no harmful effects have been demonstrated for any of the ultrasound frequencies,ultrasound frequencies,
intensities, and exposure times used in examinations with Philips ultrasound systems, Philipsintensities, and exposure times used in examinations with Philips ultrasound systems, Philips
recommends that you consider the following, and use trecommends that you consider the following, and use the lowest ultrasound exposure thathe lowest ultrasound exposure that
produces diagnostically acceptable information:produces diagnostically acceptable information:
••
Use diagnostic ultrasound only when tUse diagnostic ultrasound only when there is a good medical here is a good medical reason.reason.
•• Reset the controls at the start Reset the controls at the start of every examination.of every examination.
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•• Reduce exposure time, independent of acoustic index value.Reduce exposure time, independent of acoustic index value.
•• Use techniques that leUse techniques that let you collect clinical data t you collect clinical data quickly and end the equickly and end the examination promptlyxamination promptly..
•• Select a transducer that Select a transducer that provprovides good resolution and focal depth ides good resolution and focal depth for the region of interest.for the region of interest.
Then use the imaging controls to fine-tune image Then use the imaging controls to fine-tune image resolution.resolution.
For more detailed information on acoustic exposure, see theFor more detailed information on acoustic exposure, see the Output Display Standards and ODSOutput Display Standards and ODS
Acoustic TAcoustic Tablesablesbooklet.booklet.
AIUM/NEMAAIUM/NEMA
OutputOutput
DisplayDisplay
StandardStandard
In compliance with the In compliance with the Output Display Standard (ODS) jointly proposed by the AmericanOutput Display Standard (ODS) jointly proposed by the American
Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, theNational Electrical Manufacturers Association, the
Philips ultrasound system displays power output indices related to the potential Philips ultrasound system displays power output indices related to the potential for bioeffects.for bioeffects.
Real-time information related to Real-time information related to the power output is displayed on the monitorthe power output is displayed on the monitor, indicating the, indicating the
type of index displayed and the value of type of index displayed and the value of that index that index for the acoustic output currently being used.for the acoustic output currently being used.
For example, if For example, if the output corresponds to a mechanical index the output corresponds to a mechanical index of 0.8, the of 0.8, the following is displayfollowing is displayed:ed:
MI: 0.8MI: 0.8
The displayThe displayed index is one ed index is one of four types: MI, TIS, of four types: MI, TIS, TIB, or TIC. TIB, or TIC. These ultrasound abbreviationsThese ultrasound abbreviations
conform to the AIUM/NEMA Output conform to the AIUM/NEMA Output DisplaDisplay Standard.y Standard.
Soft tissue thermal index (TIS) is Soft tissue thermal index (TIS) is used in cardiac, fetal, and abdominal scanning.used in cardiac, fetal, and abdominal scanning.
The thermal index for bone (TIB) is used in applications such as second or third trimester fetalThe thermal index for bone (TIB) is used in applications such as second or third trimester fetal
scanning and neonatal cephalic (through the fontanelle) scanning.scanning and neonatal cephalic (through the fontanelle) scanning.
The cranial bone thermal index (TIC) is used for transcranial imaging.The cranial bone thermal index (TIC) is used for transcranial imaging.
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NOTENOTE The power index displayThe power index displayed on the ed on the screen depends on the preset type, screen depends on the preset type, the activethe active
transducer type, the imaging transducer type, the imaging mode, and the selectemode, and the selected power index. Any of the fourd power index. Any of the four
power indices is selectable for displapower indices is selectable for display at any time, using the y at any time, using the power index setting in thepower index setting in the
System SetupSystem Setupmenu.menu.
AutomaticAutomatic
Index SelectionIndex Selection
For automatic selection of a power index based on system mode, the user selects the powerFor automatic selection of a power index based on system mode, the user selects the power
index setting ofindex setting of
NormalNormal
from thefrom the
System SetupSystem Setup
menu. This directs the system to choose anmenu. This directs the system to choose an
index based on the active preset and imaging modeindex based on the active preset and imaging mode..
When MI iWhen MI is Displas Displayeyed With the d With the Normal SeNormal Settingtting
MI is displayed if any of the following conditions exist:MI is displayed if any of the following conditions exist:
•• 2D Only is the active imaging mode.2D Only is the active imaging mode.
•• Black-and White MMode Preview is the active imaging mode.Black-and White MMode Preview is the active imaging mode.
•• Black-and White Doppler Preview is the active imaging mode.Black-and White Doppler Preview is the active imaging mode.
••
Black-and White Doppler 2D Live is the active imaging modeBlack-and White Doppler 2D Live is the active imaging mode..
When TIS iWhen TIS is Displas Displayeyed With Normd With Normal Settingal Setting
If none of the conditions inIf none of the conditions in “When MI is
“When MI is DisplaDisplayed With yed With the Normal Setting” othe Normal Setting” on pagen page 2929exist, ifexist, if
no transcranial preset is active, no transcranial preset is active, and any of the following conditions exist, and any of the following conditions exist, TIS displays:TIS displays:
•• Color is turned on.Color is turned on.
•• Angio is turned on.Angio is turned on.
••
MMode TMMode Trace is race is the active ithe active imaging mode.maging mode.
••
Doppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (wiDoppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (with 2D Live off).th 2D Live off).
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When TIC is When TIC is DisplaDisplayeyed With Normd With Normal Settingal Setting
If none of the conditions inIf none of the conditions in “When MI is Disp
“When MI is Displalayed Wityed With the Normal Settinh the Normal Setting” on pageg” on page 2929exist, aexist, a
transcranial preset is active, and transcranial preset is active, and any of the following conditions exist, any of the following conditions exist, TIS displays:TIS displays:
•• Color is turned on.Color is turned on.
•• Angio is turned on.Angio is turned on.
•• MMode TMMode Trace is race is the active ithe active imaging mode.maging mode.
••
Doppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (wiDoppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (with 2D Live off).th 2D Live off).
If the user selects an ODS setting other than Normal, the selected index type is used as theIf the user selects an ODS setting other than Normal, the selected index type is used as the
preferrpreferred acoustic power display format, regardless of the ed acoustic power display format, regardless of the mode, the mode, the transducertransducer, or , or the presetthe preset
that is selected.that is selected.
The displayThe displayed index value ed index value does not provide an exact value does not provide an exact value of the potential of the potential for adverse bioeffectsfor adverse bioeffects
in the patiein the patient. Howevnt. Howeverer, for any patient, the , for any patient, the higher the valuehigher the value, the higher , the higher the potential for athe potential for adversedverse
bioeffects. The user can minimize the bioeffects. The user can minimize the potential for bioeffects by keeping the index value as low aspotential for bioeffects by keeping the index value as low as
possible, by choosing the right transducer and making adjustments. Minimizing examination timepossible, by choosing the right transducer and making adjustments. Minimizing examination time
also minimizes bioeffects.also minimizes bioeffects.
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WARNINGARNING The ODS power index formulas were defined for reasonable worst case patient The ODS power index formulas were defined for reasonable worst case patient conditions. It isconditions. It is
likely that a particular patient's actual likely that a particular patient's actual conditions are better than indicated by the index. Theconditions are better than indicated by the index. The
operator should be aware of patient conditions that mitigate the actual operator should be aware of patient conditions that mitigate the actual exposure.exposure.
ExplosiveExplosive
HazardsHazards
Observe the Observe the following practices to following practices to avavoid explosive hazards:oid explosive hazards:
•• Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics.Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
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