SonoSite S Service Manual

S Series

Ultrasound System

Service Manual

SonoSite, Inc.

21919 30th Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-3904 USA

Telephone: [phone] or 1-425-951-1200 Fax: [phone]

SonoSite Ltd

Alexander House

40A Wilbury Way

Hitchin, Herts

SG4 OAP UK

T: [phone]

F: [phone]

Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

S Series, SiteLink, SonoCalc, SonoHD, SonoMB, and SonoSite are registered trademarks or trademarks of SonoSite, Inc.

DICOM is the registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for its standards publications relating to digital communications of medical information.

Non-SonoSite product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Protected by U.S. patents: 5722412, 5817024, 5893363, 6135961, 6364839, 6371918, 6383139, 6416475, 6471651, 6569101, 6648826, 6962566, 7169108, D456509, D538432. Patents pending.

P08386-01 3/2008

Copyright 2008 by SonoSite, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Audience ...........................................................................................................................	1
Conventions ....................................................................................................................	1
Contact Information .....................................................................................................	1
Chapter 2: System Overview
About the System ..........................................................................................................	3
Theory of Operation .....................................................................................................	3
System Specifications ..................................................................................................	6
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................	11
Technical Bulletins .......................................................................................................	11
System and Subsystem Diagnosis .........................................................................	11
System Repair ...............................................................................................................	11
Test Equipment ............................................................................................................	11
Failure (Assert) Codes .................................................................................................	12
Chapter 4: Replacement Procedures
Required Tools ..............................................................................................................	13
Rear Cover Removal ....................................................................................................	13
Rear Cover Installation ...............................................................................................	14
Major System Components .....................................................................................	14
Superplug Assembly Removal ................................................................................	15
Superplug Installation ...............................................................................................	18
Power Supply PCBA Replacement .........................................................................	19
Mini-dock Assembly Replacement .......................................................................	20
SD Card Daughter-card Replacement ..................................................................	23
Audio I/O PCBA Replacement .................................................................................	28
USB I/O PCBA Replacement .....................................................................................	28
Main PCBA Replacement ..........................................................................................	30
Other Major System Components .........................................................................	35
LCD Replacement ........................................................................................................	36
Display Backlight Inverter PCBA Replacement .................................................	38
Control Panel PCBA Replacement .........................................................................	39
TGC PCBA Replacement ............................................................................................	41
Chapter 5: Performance Testing
Overview ........................................................................................................................	43
Test Equipment ............................................................................................................	43
Set Up Performance Tests .........................................................................................	43
Basic Operational Tests ..............................................................................................	43
2D Performance Tests ................................................................................................	44
Additional Performance Tests .................................................................................	46
Appendix A: Replacement Parts List
Major System Components .....................................................................................	49
Other System Components .....................................................................................	50
Miscellaneous System Components .....................................................................	51
Fan Housing ...................................................................................................................	52
Enclosure Assembly ....................................................................................................	53
Transducer Nest Frame Assembly .........................................................................	54

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Ordering Replacement Parts ...................................................................................	54
Appendix B: Service Event Report
Service Event Report Form .......................................................................................	56
Service Event Report Instructions .........................................................................	57
Returning Products to SonoSite .............................................................................	58
Index ........................................................................................................................	59

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Before servicing the S Series ultrasound system, please read this manual. The information applies only to the SonoSite S Series ultrasound system product manufactured after December 7, 2007.

The ultrasound system has multiple configurations and feature sets. All are described in this service manual but not every option may apply to your system. System features depend on your system configuration, transducer, and exam type.

Refer to the S Series Ultrasound System User Guide for additional information regarding safety, system controls, operation, capabilities, and specifications.

Audience

The intended audience of this manual is properly trained field and in house service personnel.

Conventions

These conventions are used in this service manual:

•A WARNING describes precautions necessary to prevent injury or loss of life.

•A Caution describes precautions necessary to protect the products.

•Numbered steps must be performed in a specific order.

•Bulleted lists present information in list format but do not imply a sequence. Labeling symbols are in the user guide.

Contact Information

Questions and comments are encouraged. SonoSite is interested in your feedback regarding the service manual. If you encounter difficulty with the system, use the information in this manual to help correct the problem. If the problem is not covered here, contact SonoSite Technical Support as follows:

Technical Support (USA, Canada) phone:	1-877-657-8118
Technical Support fax:	1-425-951-6700
Technical Support e-mail:	[e-mail]
SonoSite Web site:	www.sonosite.com (Select Resources > Support &
	Service)
International Technical Support:	Contact your local representative or call (USA)
	[phone]
European Service Center:	[phone]
	e-mail: [e-mail]
Japan Service Center:	[phone]
	e-mail: [e-mail]

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Chapter 2: System Overview

About the System

The SonoSite S Series high resolution ultrasound system is a portable, software controlled, diagnostic ultrasound system using all digital architecture. The system is used to acquire and display high resolution, real time ultrasound data in 2D, Color Power Doppler (CPD), and color Doppler (Color) or in a combination of these modes.

The system provides measurement capabilities for anatomical structures and fetal biometry that provide information used for clinical diagnostic purposes. System features include cine review, image zoom, labeling, biopsy, measurements and calculations, and image storage, review, printing, recording capabilities.

The system/transducer is capable of exceeding a TI or an MI of 1.0 in certain operating modes or mode combinations. The system displays the current output level in terms of one of two bioeffects indices (“Mechanical Index [MI]” and “Thermal Index [TI]”) in accordance with the AIUM/NEMA Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment.

Theory of Operation

The S Series ultrasound system has seven (7) major functional groups:

•Transducer

•Acquisition Subsystem

•Processing Subsystem

•Display Subsystem

•Control Subsystem

•User Interface Subsystem

•Power Subsystem

Figure 2.1 shows the relationship of the functional groups.

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External video to

RF

AQ

monitor, printer

Acquisition

Processing

Display

Bus

Bus

Video

subsystem

subsystem

subsystem

User

interface

		IrDA
	Control
Control Bus	subsystem	Serial Bus
		Power
		subsystem	Battery
	Display power		pack
			assembly

Transducer

Logic power

Pulser voltage

Power adapter

External power

Figure 2.1 SonoSite High-Resolution Ultrasound System (S Series) Block Diagram

The Transducer elements convert the pulser voltage to acoustic energy during the transmit portion of the ultrasound acquisition cycle. The elements convert the acoustic echo to voltage in the receive portion of the acquisition. The voltage developed on the transducer elements is sensed by the acquisition subsystem. The system transducers have 64 to 192 elements.

The Acquisition Subsystem consists of the beamformer and interface to the transducer. The beamformer controls the timing of the transmit pulses to focus the acoustic beam. The beamformer amplifies the low level received echoes and controls the receive focusing. The system beamformer transmits on up to 128 elements and receives on 64 elements.

The Processing Subsystem includes capabilities for interfacing with the beamformer and performing high speed processing. The processing subsystem demodulates, filters, detects, and compresses the signal supplied by the beamformer into display information.

The Display Subsystem converts the detected ultrasound data into picture elements (pixels). The software user interface graphics are combined with the ultrasound information and converted to a video stream. The external video port supports NTSC and PAL format.

The Control Subsystem consists of the central processing unit, program and video memory, permanent image storage and retrieval memory, external communication interface ports, and connection to the user interface keys. The control software includes the acoustic power and intensity software subsystem, power group monitors, and a beamformer monitor. This software guarantees a level of patient safety by ensuring the system is operating within acoustic power and intensity limits.

The User Interface Subsystem represents the software interface and form factor. The software interface is the interaction between the user and the screen layout components. The form factor is the type of physical buttons, location, and grouping of the buttons and the device size, shape, and weight. Dedicated controls are for high usage activities and grouped according to the user workflow.

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The Power Subsystem provides the system power and protects the hardware from destructive and/or unsafe conditions by detecting failures in the system through hardware and software monitors. Detection of a fault results in disabling of the pulser supply, and signaling of an error to the Control Group. The power subsystem includes the battery pack and battery charging electronics.

Description of Operating Modes

2D Mode	2D mode is a two dimensional image of the amplitude of the echo signal. It is used for
	location and measurement of anatomical structures and for spatial orientation during
	operation of other modes. In 2D, a two-dimensional cross-section of a 3-dimensional soft
	tissue structure such as the heart is displayed in real time. Ultrasound echoes of different
	intensities are mapped to different gray scale or color values in the display. The outline of
	the 2D cross-section may be a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, sector, or a full circle,
	depending on the particular transducer used. 2D mode can be used in combination with
	any other modes.
Color	In color Doppler, a real-time, two-dimensional cross-section of blood flow is displayed. The
Doppler	2D cross-section may be presented as a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, sector, or a full
(Color)	circle, depending on the particular transducer used.
	The 2D cross-section is presented as a full color display, with various colors being used to
	represent the velocity, both positive and negative, of the blood flow echoes. Often, to
	provide spatial orientation, the full color blood flow cross-section is overlaid on top of the
	gray scale cross-section of soft tissue structure (2D echo). For each pixel in the overlay, the
	decision of whether to display VCD, gray scale (echo) information or a blended combination
	is based on the relative strength of echoes from the soft-tissue structures and from the red
	blood cells.
	A high pass filter (wall filter) is used to remove the signals from stationary or slowly moving
	structures. Tissue motion is discriminated from blood flow by assuming that blood is
	moving faster than the surrounding tissue, although additional parameters may also be
	used to enhance the discrimination. The remaining signal after wall filtering may be
	averaged over time (persistence) to present a steady state image of blood flow distribution.
	Variance information may also be displayed to provide information when large variance is
	observed in the velocity information.
Color Power	In CPD, a real-time two-dimensional cross-section of blood flow is displayed. The 2D
Doppler	cross-section may be presented as a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, sector, or a full
(CPD)	circle, depending on the particular transducer used.
	The 2D cross-section is presented as a full color display, with various colors being used to
	represent the power in blood flow echoes. Often, to provide spatial orientation, the full color
	blood flow cross-section is overlaid on top of the gray scale cross-section of soft tissue
	structure (2D echo). For each pixel in the overlay, the decision of whether to display CPD,
	gray scale (echo) information or a blended combination is based on the relative strength of
	echoes from the soft-tissue structures and from the red blood cells.
	A high pass filter (wall filter) is used to remove the signals from stationary or slowly moving
	structures. Tissue motion is discriminated from blood flow by assuming that blood is
	moving faster than the surrounding tissue, although additional parameters may also be
	used to enhance the discrimination. The power in the remaining signal after wall filtering
	may be averaged over time (persistence) to present a steady state image of blood flow
	distribution.

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Additional System Feature Performances

Broadband	This ultrasound acquisition system uses high resolution broadband technology in the
Imaging	transmit pulsers, transducer, and receivers. The receive path can capture and process
	signals over a wide spectrum, from below 2.0 MHz to beyond 10 MHz. For each
	application, the transmit pulse is designed to produce an appropriate bandwidth. For
	example, in 2D grayscale imaging, a wide band pulse is used to support good axial
	resolution. For Doppler modes, a narrower band pulse is used, which improves the
	spectral resolution of the detected Doppler signal.
	In addition to transmit pulse control, programmable digital signal processing is used in
	the receive path to further refine the bandwidth used to produce the final image. Digital
	filters are applied to the digitized received signal to limit and shape the spectral
	bandwidth used to generate the displayed output.
Biopsy	The system can display a pair of biopsy guidelines that represent the anticipated path of
Guidance	the biopsy needle. The image of an anatomical target, biopsy guidelines, a scan plane
	marker, and a biopsy needle are displayed to assist in guiding the biopsy needle to the
	target. The system also provides needle guidance for vascular access procedures. For
	additional information, see the biopsy user guides.
Measurement	The system offers a variety of measurements and calculations, specific to exam type and
and	transducer. A list of them, and author references, are in the system user guide.
Calculation	Measurement accuracy is also discussed.
Capabilities

System Specifications

This section contains system and accessory specifications and agency approvals. The specifications for recommended peripherals can be found in the manufacturers’ instructions. See the applicable SonoSite accessory user guide for information on the accessories.

System Dimensions

Height: 15.1 in. (38.4 cm)

Width: 11.6 in. (29.5 cm)

Depth: 6.1 in. (15.5 cm)

Weight: 8.35 lbs. (3.79 kg)

Display Dimensions

Length: 8.4 in. (21.34 cm)

Height: 6.3 in. (16 cm)

Diagonal: 10.4 in. (26.4 cm)

Transducers

Note: Each of the S Series system types (S ICU, S Nerve, etc.) supports a unique combination of transducers.

C11x/5 2 MHz 11 mm curved array (6 ft./1.8 m)

C60x/5 2 MHz 60 mm curved array (5.5 ft./1.7 m)

HFL38x/13 6 MHz 25 mm linear array (5.6 ft./1.7 m)

ICTx/8 5 MHz 11 mm intracavitary array (5.5 ft./1.7 m)

L25x/13 6 MHz 25 mm linear array (7.5 ft./2.3 m)

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L38x/10 5 MHz 38 mm linear array (5.5 ft./1.7 m)

P21x/5 1 MHz 21 mm phased array (6 ft./1.8 m)

Imaging Modes

2D (256 gray shades)

Color power Doppler (CPD) (256 colors)

Color Doppler (Color) (256 colors)

Image and Clip Storage

The number of images and clips you can save varies with imaging mode and file format.

Accessories

Hardware, Software, and Documentation

Battery

Biopsy Guide

Kensington Security Cable

Needle Guides

Power supply

SiteLink Image Manager 4.0

S Series Stand

System User Guide

System AC PowerCcord (10 ft / 3.1 m)

USB Keyboard

VESA Compliant Mounting

Video and printer cables

Cables

See the S Series Ultrasound System User Guide or the S Series Stand User Guide for information on cables.

Peripherals

Peripherals include the following medical grade (conforming to the requirements of EN60601 1) and non medical grade (commercial) products. Manufacturer’s instructions accompany each peripheral. System setup instructions are in the S Series Ultrasound System User Guide. Instructions for using peripherals with the system are in the applicable SonoSite accessory user guide.

Medical Grade

Black and white printer

DVD recorder

Barcode Scanner

Non-Medical Grade

USB Memory Stick

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Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity Limits

Note: The temperature, pressure, and humidity limits apply only to the ultrasound system and transducers.

Operating Limits: System

•10–40°C (50–104°F), 15–95% R.H.

•700 to 1060hPa (0.7 to 1.05 ATM) Operating Limits: Battery

•10–40°C (50–104°F), 15–95% R.H.

•700 to 1060hPa (0.7 to 1.05 ATM) Operating Limits: Transducer 10–40°C (50–104°F), 15–95% R.H.

Shipping/Storage Limits: System without Battery

•35–65°C ( 31–149°F), 15–95% R.H.

•500 to 1060hPa (0.5 to 1.05 ATM) Shipping/Storage Limits: Battery

•20–60°C ( 4–140°F), 0–95% R.H.*

•500 to 1060hPa (0.5 to 1.05 ATM)

*For storage longer than 30 days, store at or below room temperature.

•10–40°C (50–104°F), 15–95% R.H.

Shipping/Storage Limits: Transducer

• 35–65°C ( 31–149°F), 15–95% R.H.

Electrical

Power Supply Input:	100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A Max @ 100 VAC.
Power Supply Output 1:	15 VDC, 5.0A Max (system)
Power Supply Output 2:	12 VDC, 2.3A Max (battery)

Combined output not exceeding 75W.

Battery

6 cell, 11.2 VDC, 5.2 amp hours, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack.

Run time is up to 2 hours, depending on imaging mode and display brightness.

Electromechanical Safety Standards

EN 60601 1:1997, European Norm, Medical Electrical Equipment–Part 1. General Requirements for Safety.

EN 60601 1 1:2001, European Norm, Medical Electrical Equipment–Part 1. General Requirements for Safety–Section 1 1. Collateral Standard. Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Systems.

EN 60601 1 2:2001, European Norm, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1 2: General Requirements for Safety Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements and tests

EN 60601-2-37:2001 + Amendment A1:2005, European Norm, Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment.

CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 601.1-M 90, Canadian Standards Association, Medical ElectricalEquipment.Part 1. General Requirements for Safety (including CSA 601.1 Supplement 1:1994 and CSA 601.1 Amendment 2:1998)

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CEI/IEC 61157:1992, International Electrotechnical Commission, Requirements for the Declaration of the Acoustic Output of Medical Diagnostic Ultrasonic Equipment.

UL 60601-1 (1st Edition), Underwriters Laboratories, Medical Electrical EquipmentPart 1: General Requirements for Safety.

EMC Standards Classification

EN 60601 1 2:2001, European Norm, Medical Electrical Equipment. General Requirements for Safety Collateral Standard. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Requirements and Tests.

CISPR11:2004, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Special Committee on Radio Interference. Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Radio Frequency Equipment Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement.

The Classification for the SonoSite system, SiteStand, accessories, and peripherals when configured together is: Group 1, Class A.

Airborne Equipment Standards

RTCA/DO-160E:200 4, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, Section 21.0 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy, Category B.

DICOM Standard

NEMA PS 3.15: 2000, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 15: Security Profiles.

HIPAA Standard

The Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act, Pub.L. No. 104 191 (1996).

45 CFR 160, General Administrative Requirements.

45 CFR 164, Security and Privacy.

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

This chapter contains information to help you correct problems with system operation and provides instructions on the proper care of the system, transducer, and accessories.

Periodic Maintenance

There is no recommended periodic or preventive maintenance required for the system, transducers, or accessories. There are no internal adjustments or alignments required. There are no functions that require periodic testing or calibration. Performance tests are described in Chapter 5, “Performance Testing,” of this manual. Performing maintenance activities not described in this manual may void the product warranty.

Local regulations may require electrical safety testing.

Contact SonoSite Technical Support for any maintenance questions.

Technical Bulletins

Product Technical Bulletins describing known system issues are periodically placed on SonoSite.com. Select Resources > Support & Service, and then follow the links to S Series support documents.

System and Subsystem Diagnosis

This section covers basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures you may follow if the system does not operate properly. To diagnose system failures, consult the referenced diagnostic figures that follow or SonoSite Technical Support.

Table 3.1: Troubleshooting Subassemblies and Diagnostic Figures

Subassemblies	Diagnostic Figures or Table
Display	TBA
Battery	TBA
Control Panel	TBA

System Repair

The system is repairable through subassembly replacement or through replacement of parts as recommended by SonoSite in Chapter 4, “Replacement Procedures.” Component level repair of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies is performed only at the SonoSite repair facility. Replacement of board level components by unauthorized service facilities voids the SonoSite warranty.

Test Equipment

Test equipment is not required for this troubleshooting section. Troubleshooting test aids include an external monitor and a spare battery.

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Failure (Assert) Codes

ʺAssertʺor ʺAssert Codeʺare software error codes that are generated by all Sonosite products when certain hardware or software fault conditions exist. Providing the Assert Code to the Technical Support Group may assist in quicker and more accurate fault diagnosis.

Hardware Assert Codes typically cannot be reset and will usually require Main PCBA replacement. Many software Assert Codes can be reset and the system may recover and operate normally.

Handling Assert Codes

1Record the Assert Code. The Assert Code is a four or five digit number inside of parentheses on the maintenance screen (Blue screen with screwdriver symbol). See Figure 3.1.

Assert Code

Figure 3.1 Maintenance Screen with Assert Code

2 Press and release the Power button to power the system down.

3Press the Power button again to power the system up.

•If the system powers up normally, it has recovered from the fault (software assert) and you may use the system.

•If the Assert Code remains, corrective action must be taken; usually replacement of the main PCBA is required. Contact SonoSite Technical Support for assistance and to obtain repair parts.

If the Power button is not functional, all sources of power must be removed to allow the system to power down. I.e., disconnect AC power and remove the battery.

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Chapter 4: Replacement Procedures

Caution: Always use correct ESD procedures. ESD damage is cumulative and may not be noticeable at first. Initial ESD symptoms may be slightly degraded performance or image quality.

Required Tools

•#1 Phillips screwdriver

•#1 Flat Blade screwdriver

•2mm Allen Key

•Torque screwdriver, 2.0–10.0 inch pounds (0.23–1.1 Newton meter)

•Scissors

•Cotton swabs (Q Tips)

•Anti static mat

•Wrist grounding strap

Rear Cover Removal

Removal of the Rear Cover is required to access all other system components.

1 Remove the battery from the system.

2 Remove the seven screws from the Rear Cover as shown in Figure 4.1.

Screws (7x)

Battery removed

Figure 4.1 Rear Cover Removal

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Rear Cover Installation

1 Insert the top of the Rear Cover under the top cap, and press down to mate with the Front Enclosure.

2 Install the seven screws removed from the Rear Cover and torque to 5.5 inch/pounds.

3 Install the battery.

Major System Components

All of the components shown below, including the frame they are mounted on, are called the Superplug Assembly. The Superplug Assembly cannot be ordered but is referenced throughout these instructions. Removal of the Superplug Assembly is required to replace many of the other system components.

Mini-dock Assembly

SD Card Daughter Card (Shown without Copper Tape)

USB I/O PCBA		Power Supply
		PCBA	Main PCBA
Audio I/O PCBA		(Shown with Shield		Nest Frame
		Removed)		Assembly
Power Supply
Frame

Figure 4.2 Major System Components

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Superplug Assembly Removal

Caution: Improper removal of the cable connectors could damage components on the Main PCBA. Use extreme caution when removing the connectors.

1 Remove the Rear Cover as described in “Rear Cover Removal” on page 13.

2 Disconnect the five cable connectors as shown in Figure 4.3.

Disconnect connectors (5x).

Use extreme caution when removing this connector to prevent damage to the components underneath.

Figure 4.3 Disconnecting Superplug Cables

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3 Remove the nine Superplug Assembly mounting screws as shown in Figure 4.4.

Remove 9 Superplug

Assembly screws.

Figure 4.4 Superplug Assembly Screw Removal

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