Basic Operators Manual SSI-8000

SSI-8000 Series
Basic Operator’s Manual
Regulatory Requirement
This product complies with regulatory requirements of the following European directive
93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC concerning medical devices.
NOTE:
Some options are not available on some models!
This manual is subject to change without prior notice and without legal obligation attached!
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Revision History
Revision Date Reason for change
1.0 January 2009 Initial release of product.
2.0 June 2010 Software update to version 2.0.4.x
Effective Chapters/Pages

Chapter/Page Rev. Number
Cover 2.0
Revision History 2.0
Chapter 01 2.0
Chapter 02 2.0
Chapter 03 2.0
Chapter 04 2.0
Chapter 05 2.0
Chapter 06 2.0
Chapter 07 2.0
Chapter 08 2.0
Chapter 09 2.0
Chapter 10 2.0
Chapter 11 2.0
Chapter 12 2.0
Chapter 13 2.0
Chapter 14 2.0
Appendix A 2.0
Appendix B 2.0
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Contents
1 System Safety and Maintenance 1-1

1.1 Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Symbol Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 Biological Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Scanning Patients and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.1 Safe Scanning Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.2 Understanding the MI/TI Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.5 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.6 Transport and Storage Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.7 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.8 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.9 Transducer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.10 System Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.10.1 Moving the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.10.2 Transporting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
2 System Specifications 2-1

2.1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Application and Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 Probes and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5 Concept of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.1 Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2 Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.5.3 Keyboard Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
3 Starting the System 3-1

3.1 Probe Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 General Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.4 Patient Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.5 Start Ultrasound Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.6 Customized application mode (Create New Exam Mode) . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.7 Annotation and Bodymark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.7.1 Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.7.2 Bodymark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.8 Saving/Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4 System Setup 4-1

4.1 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 Facility Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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4.4 Set Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.5 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.6 System Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6.1 General Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6.2 Set Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.3 Set Calculation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6.4 Set Measurement Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6.5 Annotation Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.6.6 Define Quick Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.6.7 Load Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 DICOM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
5 B Mode 5-1
5.1 Starting B Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 B Mode Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3 Real Time B Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.1 B Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.2 B Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.3 Time Gain Compensation (TGC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.4 Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.5 Focal Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.6 Tissue Acoustic Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3.7 Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.8 Grayscale curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.9 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.10 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.11 Sector Width and Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.12 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.13 Compound Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.14 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.15 Image Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.16 Adaptive Image Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.17 uScan Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.18 Acoustic Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.19 Trapezoidal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.20 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.21 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4 B Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4.1 Grayscale curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4.2 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.3 Image Orientation (Left/Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.5 Select Image Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.6 Panoramic Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.7 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.4.8 Saving Image/Cine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.5 Dual and Quad Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.5.1 Dual Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.5.2 Quad Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.6 Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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6 CFM Mode 6-1

6.1 Starting CFM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Color Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 Real Time CFM Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3.1 CFM Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3.2 Adjust CFM Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.5 CFM Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.7 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.8 CFM Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.9 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.11 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.12 CFM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.14 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.15 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.16 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4 CFM Cine Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4.1 C Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.4.5 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
7 DPI Mode 7-1

7.1 Starting DPI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 DPI Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3 Real Time DPI Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3.1 DPI Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3.2 Adjust DPI Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.5 DPI Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.7 Color Map & Directional DPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.8 DPI Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.10 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.11 DPI Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.13 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.3.14 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.4 DPI Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.4.1 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4.3 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
8 TDI Mode 8-1
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8.1 Starting TDI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8.2 TDI Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3 TDI Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.1 Real Time TDI Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.2 Adjust TDI Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3.5 TDI Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.7 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.8 TDI Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.9 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3.11 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3.12 TDI Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.14 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.15 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.16 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4 Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.1 C Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.4.5 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
9 M Mode 9-1
9.1 Starting M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 M Mode Operation, M Trace Inactive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2.1 Adjust M Mode Cursor Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.3 M Mode Operation, M Trace Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3.1 M Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3.2 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.3 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.4 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.5 M Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.6 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.3.7 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.4 Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
10 Spectral Doppler Mode 10-1

10.1 Activation of Spectral Doppler Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
10.1.1 B/CFM/DPI/TDI Operation in Spectral Doppler Mode . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.2 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.3 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.2 PW Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.1 Sample Volume Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.2 Activation of PW Spectral Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.4 Wall Filter (WF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.5 Spectral Doppler Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
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10.2.6 Steer Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

10.2.7 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.8 Spectral Doppler Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.9 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.10 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.11 PW Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.12 Angle Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.13 Dynamic Range (DYN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.14 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.2.15 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3 CW Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3.1 Activation of CW Mode (PW↔CW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3.2 CW Cursor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.4 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.5 CW Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.6 Dynamic Range (DYN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.7 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.8 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.9 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.10 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.11 Wall Filter (WF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.4 Spectral Doppler Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
11 3D Mode∗ 11-1
11.1 Starting 3D Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
11.2 3D Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
11.3 3D Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.1 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.2 Rotate, Zoom and Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.3 Clear & Restore ROI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.3.4 Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.3.5 ROI Box Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.6 Render Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.7 Auto Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.8 Trace Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.9 Clip Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.10 Opacity Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.11 Multi-Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.12 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.13 Scan Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.14 Z Scale (For Scan Method = Lin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.15 Z Angle (For Scan Method = Sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
12 4D Mode∗ 12-1
12.1 Starting 4D Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2 4D Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
12.3 4D Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.1 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.2 Adjustment of Sample Box & Cut Off Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.3 Sweep Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
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12.3.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

12.3.5 Rescan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.6 Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.7 Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
13 Transducers 13-1
13.1 Transducer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.1.1 Supported Transducers and Intended Applications . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.1.2 Acoustic Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.2 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3 Preparation and Usage of the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3.2 Probe Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.3.3 Preparation for Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.3.4 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4 Probe Maintenance: Cleaning and Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.1 Probe immersion level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.2 Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.3 Disinfection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
14 System Maintenance 14-1

14.1 Guidance for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
14.2 Manufacturer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
14.3 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
A Description of Symbols A-1
B Information of EU Representative B-1
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Chapter 1
System Safety and

Maintenance
Contents
1.1 Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Symbol Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 Biological Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Scanning Patients and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.1 Safe Scanning Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.2 Understanding the MI/TI Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.5 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.6 Transport and Storage Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.7 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.8 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.9 Transducer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.10 System Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.10.1 Moving the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.10.2 Transporting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
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1.1 Safety Overview
This section discusses measures to ensure the safety of both the operator and patient.
To ensure the safety of both operator and patient, please read the relevant details in this
chapter carefully before operating this system. Disregarding the WARNINGS or violation
of relevant rules may result in personal injury or even loss of life for operator or patient.
Users should observe the following PRECAUTIONS:
• This system complies with Type BF general equipment, and the EN60601-1 stan-
dard. Please follow Section 1. “System Safety” in the user’s manual to use this
system properly.
• Do not modify this system in any way. Necessary modifications must be made only
by the manufacturer or its designated agents.
• This system has been fully adjusted at the factory. Do not adjust any fixed adjustable
parts.
• In the event of a malfunction, turn off the system immediately and inform the manu-
facturer or its designated agents.
• The power cable of the system should only be connected to a grounded power
socket. Do not remove the ground cable for any reason.
• Only connect this system, either electronically or mechanically, with devices that
comply with the EN60601-1 standard. Recheck the leakage current and other safety
performance indices of the entire system to avoid potential system damage caused
by leakage from a current superposition.
• The system does not incorporate any specialized protective measures in the event
it is configured with high-frequency operation devices. The operator should use
CAUTION in these types of applications.
• The system should be installed only by personnel authorized by the manufacturer.

Do not attempt to install the system yourself.
• Only an authorized service engineer may perform maintenance.
• Only a qualified operator, or someone under qualified supervision, should use the
system.
• Do not use this system in the presence of flammable substances or an explosion

may occur.
• Do not continuously scan the same part of a patient or expose the patient to pro-
longed scanning. Doing so may harm the patient.
• When using the system for ultrasound testing, use only qualified ultrasound gel that
complies with system standards.
• Do not use the switch at the back of the unit for normal shut down. Always use the
power-on button in the keyboard area
• Do not unplug probe when the system is in active operation. Doing so may damage
the probe. Always go to EXAM screen when need to remove the probe.
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• To prevent from arm or neck injury, the operator should not stay at the same position
for too long during patient scanning without taking break.
• Do not put liquid on top of the main unit.
ã The unit has build-in screen saver to avoid the tic mark on the display. It is not
recommended to constantly turning on and off the unit.
ã To dispose of this product properly, please call your local service department.
1.2 Symbol Used

Refer to Appendix A.
1.3 Biological Safety

This product, as with all diagnostic ultrasound equipment, should be used only for valid
reasons and should be used both for the shortest period of time and at the lowest power
settings necessary ( ALARA - As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to produce diagnosti-
cally acceptable images.
The AIUM offers the following guidelines:
Clinical Safety Quoted from AIUM

Approved March 26, 1997
Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. Given its
known benefits and recognized efficacy for medical diagnosis, including use
during human pregnancy, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
herein addresses the clinical safety of such use:
There are no confirmed biological effects on patients or instrument oper-
ators caused by exposures from present diagnostic ultrasound instruments.
Although the possibility exists that such biological effects may be identified in
the future, current data indicate that the benefits to patients of the prudent use
of diagnostic ultrasound outweigh the risks, if any that may be present.
Heating:
Elevating tissue temperature during obstetrical examinations creates medical concerns. At
the embryo development stage, the rise in temperature and the length of time exposed to
heat combine to determine potential detrimental effects. Exercise CAUTION particularly
during Doppler/Color exams.
The Thermal Index (TI) provides a statistical estimate of the potential temperature elevation
(in centigrade) of tissue temperature. Three forms of TI are available: TIS, for soft tissue
exposures; TIB, for instances when bone lies near the beam focus; and TIC, for the heating
of bone situated close to the transducer.
Cavitation:
Cavitation may occur when sound passes through an area that contains a cavity, such as
a gas bubble or air pocket (in the lung or intestine, for example). During the process of
cavitation, the sound wave may cause the bubble to contract or resonate. This oscillation
may cause the bubbles to explode and damage the tissue. The Mechanical Index (MI) has
been created to help users accurately evaluate the likelihood of cavitation and the related
adverse effects.
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1.4 Scanning Patients and Education
The Track-3 or IEC60601-2-37 output display standard allows users to share the respon-
sibility for the safe use of this ultrasound system. Follow these usage guidelines for safe
operation:
• In order to maintain proper cleanliness of the transducers, always clean them be-
tween patients.
• Always use a new disinfected sheath on all EV/ER probes during every exam.
• Continuously move the probe, rather than staying in a single spot, to avoid elevated
temperatures in one part of the patient’s body.
• Move probe away from the patient when not actively scanning.
• Understand the meaning of the TI, TIS, TIB, TIC, and MI output display, as well as
the relationship between these parameters and the thermal/cavitation bioeffect to
the tissue.
• Expose the patient to only the very lowest practical transmit power levels for the
shortest possible time to achieve a satisfactory diagnosis (ALARA - As Low As Rea-
sonably Achievable).
1.4.1 Safe Scanning Guideline
1. Ultrasound should only be used for medical diagnosis and only by trained medical
personnel.
2. Diagnostic ultrasound procedures should be done only by personnel fully trained in

the use of the equipment, in the interpretation of the results and images, and in the
safe use of ultrasound (including education as to potential hazards).
3. Operators should understand the likely influence of the machine controls, the op-
erating mode (e.g. B-mode, color Doppler imaging or spectral Doppler) and probe
frequency on thermal and cavitation hazards.
4. Select a low setting for each new patient. Output should only be increased during
the examination if penetration is still required to achieve a satisfactory result, and
after the Gain control has been moved to its maximum value.
5. Maintain the shortest examination time necessary to produce a useful diagnostic

result.
6. Do not hold the probe in a fixed position for any longer than is necessary. It should be
removed from the patient whenever there is no need for real-time imaging or spectral
Doppler acquisition. The freeze frame and Cine loop capabilities allow images to be
reviewed and discussed without exposing the patient to continuous scanning.
7. Do not use endo-cavity probes if there is noticeable self heating of the probe when
operating in the air. Although applicable to any probe, take particular care during
trans-vaginal exams during the first eight weeks of gestation.
8. Take particular care to reduce output and minimize exposure time of an embryo or
fetus when the temperature of the mother is already elevated.
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9. Take particular care to reduce the risk of thermal hazard during diagnostic ultra-
sound when exposing: an embryo less than eight weeks after gestation; or the
head, brain or spine of any fetus or neonate.
10. Operators should continually monitor the on-screen thermal index (TI) and mechan-
ical index (MI) values and use control settings that keep these settings as low as
possible while still achieving diagnostically useful results.
In obstetric examinations, TIS (soft tissue thermal index) should be monitored dur-
ing scans carried out in the first eight weeks after gestation, and TIB (bone thermal
index) thereafter. In applications where the probe is very close to bone (e.g. trans-
cranial applications), TIC (cranial thermal index) should be monitored.
MI> 0.3 There is a possibility of minor damage to

neonatal lung or intestine. If such exposure
is necessary, reduce the exposure time as
much as possible.
MI> 0.7 There is a risk of cavitation if an ultrasound
contrast agent containing gas micro-spheres
is being used. There is a theoretical risk of
cavitation without the presence of ultrasound
contrast agents. The risk increases with MI
values above this threshold.
TI> 0.7 The overall exposure time of an embryo or
fetus should be restricted in accordance with
Table 1.1 below as a reference.
TI Maximum exposure time (minutes)

0.7 60
1.0 30
1.5 15
2.0 4
2.5 1
Table 1.1: Maximum recommended exposure times for an embryo or fetus
11. Non-diagnostic use of ultrasound equipment is not generally recommended. Ex-

amples of non-diagnostic uses of ultrasound equipment include repeated scans for
operator training, equipment demonstration using normal subjects, and the produc-
tion of souvenir pictures or videos of a fetus.
For equipment of which the safety indices are displayed over their full range of val-
ues, the TI should always be less than 0.5 and the MI should always be less than
0.3. Avoid frequent repeated exposure of any subject.
Scans in the first trimester of pregnancy should not be carried out for the sole
purpose of producing souvenir videos or photographs, nor should their production
involve increasing the exposure levels or extending the scan times beyond those
needed for clinical purposes.
12. Diagnostic ultrasound has the potential for both false positive and false negative
results. Misdiagnosis is far more dangerous than any effect that might result from
the ultrasound exposure. Therefore, diagnostic ultrasound should be performed only
by those with sufficient training and education.
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1.4.2 Understanding the MI/TI Display
Track-3 follows the Output Display Standard for systems which include fetal Doppler appli-
cations. The acoustic output will not be evaluated on an application-specific basis, but the
global maximum de-rated Ispta must be ≤ 720 mW/cm2 and either the global maximum
MI must be ≤ 1.9 or the global maximum de-rated Isppa must be ≤ 190 W/cm2. An ex-
ception is for ophthalmic use, in which case the TI=max (TIS_as, TIC) is not to exceed 1.0;
Ispta.3 ≤50mW/cm2, and MI ≤ 0.23. Track-3 gives the user the freedom to increase the
output acoustic power for a specific exam, and still limit output acoustic power within the
global maximum de-rated Ispta ≤ 720 mW/cm2 under an Output Display Standard.
For any diagnostic ultrasonic systems, Track-3 provides an Output Indices Display Stan-
dard. The diagnostic ultrasound systems and its operator’s manual contain the information
regarding an ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) education program for the clini-
cal end-user and the acoustic output indices, MI and TI.
The MI describes the likelihood of cavitation, and the TI offers the predicted maximum
temperature rise in tissue as a result of the diagnostic examination.
In general, a temperature increase of 2.5oC must be present consistently at one spot for
2 hours to cause fetal abnormalities. Avoiding a local temperature rise above 1oC should
ensure that no thermally induced biologic effect occurs.
When referring to the TI for potential thermal effect, a TI equal to 1 does not mean the
temperature will rise 1 degree C. It only means an increased potential for thermal effects
can be expected as the TI increases. A high index does not mean that bioeffects are oc-
curring, but only that the potential exists and there is no consideration in the TI for the scan
duration, so minimizing the overall scan time will reduce the potential for effects. These
operator control and display features shift the safety responsibility from the manufacturer
to the user. So it is very important to have the Ultrasound systems display the acoustic
output indices correctly and the education of the user to interpret the value appropriately.
RF : De-rating factor
In Situ intensity and pressure cannot currently be measured. Therefore, the acoustic power
measurement is normally done in the water tank, and when soft tissue replaces water
along the ultrasound path, a decrease in intensity is expected. The fractional reduction in
intensity caused by attenuation is DENOTED by the de-rating factor RF ,
RF = (−.a· f ·z)
Where a is the attenuation coefficient in dB cm-1 MHz-1, f is the transducer center

frequency, and z is the distance along the beam axis between the source and the
point of interest.
De-rating factor RF for the various distances and frequencies with attenuation coefficient
0.3dB cm-1 MHz-1 in homogeneous soft tissue is listed in the following table. An exam-
ple is if the user uses 7.5MHz frequency, the power will be attenuated by .0750 at 5cm,
or 0.3x7.5x5=-11.25dB. The De-rated Intensity is also referred to as ’.3’ at the end (e.g.
Ispta.3).
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Tissue Model
Tissue temperature elevation depends on power, tissue type, beam width, and scanning
mode. Six models are developed to mimic possible clinical situations.
Soft tissue
Describes low fat content tissue that does not contain calcifications or large gas-filled
spaces.
Scanned: (auto-scan)
Refers to the steering of successive burst through the field of view, e.g. B and color mode.
UnScanned
Emission of ultrasonic pulses occurs along a single line of sight and is unchanged until the
transducer is moved to a new position. For instance, the PW, CW and M mode.
TI
TI is defined as the ratio of the In Situ acoustic power (W.3) to the acoustic power required
to raise tissue temperature by 1oC (Wdeg),
T I = W./W deg
Three TIs corresponding to soft tissue (TIS) for abdominal; bone (TIB) for fetal and neona-
tal cephalic; and cranial bone (TIC) for pediatric and adult cephalic, have been developed
for applications in different exams.
An estimate of the acoustic power in milliwatts necessary to produce a 1°C temperature
elevation in soft tissue is:
W deg = / f c
for model 1 to 4, where fc is the center frequency in MHz.
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W deg =  · K · D
for model 5 and 6, where K (beam shape factor) is 1.0, D is the aperture diameter in
cm at the depth of interest
MI
Cavitation is more likely to occur at high pressures and low frequencies in pulse ultrasound
wave in the tissue, which contains the bubble or air pocket (for instance, the lung, intestine,
or scan with gas contrast agents). The threshold under optimum conditions of pulsed
ultrasound is predicted by the ratio of the peak pressure to the square root of the frequency.
MI = Pr 0 / f c
p
Pr’ is the de-rated (0.3) peak rare-fractional pressure in Mpa at the point where PII is
the maximum, and fc is the center frequency in MHz. PII is the Pulse Intensity Integral
that the total energy per unit area carried by the wave during the time duration of the
pulse.
The peak rare-fractional pressure is measured in hydrophone maximum negative volt-
age normalized by the hydrophone calibration parameter.
Display Guideline
For different operation modes, different indices must be displayed. However, only one
index needs to be shown at a time. Display is not required if maximum MI is less than 1.0
for any setting of the operating mode, or if maximum TI is less than 1.0 for any setting of
the operating mode. For TI, if the TIS and TIC are both greater than 1.0, the scanners
need not be capable of displaying both indices simultaneously. If the index falls below 0.4,
no display is needed. The display increments are no greater than 0.2 for index value less
than one and no greater than 1.0 for index values greater than one (e.g. 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1, 2,
3).
Display and Report in Different Mode
For B-Scan Mode
Only display and report MI, and start from 0.4 if maximum MI > 1.0
For Color Mode
Only display and report TIS or TIB and start from 0.4 if maximum TI > 1.0
For Doppler Mode
Only display and report TIS or TIB and start from 0.4 if maximum TI > 1.0
Below is a simple guideline for the user when TI exceeds one limit exposure time to 4(6-
TI) minutes based on the National Council on Radiation Protection. Exposure Criteria for
Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound: I. Criteria Based on Thermal Mechanisms. Report No.113
1992:
Operator Control Features
The user should be aware that certain operator controls may affect the acoustic output.
It is recommended to use the default (or lowest) output power setting and compensate
using Gain control to acquire an image. Other than the output power setting in the soft-
menu, which has the most direct impact on the power; the PRF, image sector size, frame
rate, depth, and focal position also slightly affect the output power. The default setting is
normally around 70% of the allowable power depending on the exam icon.
1.5 Environmental Requirements

The following environmental conditions are within system tolerances for operation:
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Relative Humidity: 30%∼75%, no condensation

Temperature: 10°C∼ 40°C
Atmosphere Pressure: 700∼1060hPa
Strong radiation sources or powerful electromagnetic waves (e.g. electromagnetic waves

from radio broadcasting) may result in image ghosting or noise. The system should be
isolated from such radiation sources or electromagnetic waves.
1.6 Transport and Storage Environmental Require-

ments
The following environmental transport and storage conditions are within system tolerances:
Temperature: -20°C∼ 55°C

Relative Humidity: 20% ∼90 %, no condensation
Pressure: 700∼1060hPa
1.7 Electrical Requirements
Power Requirements:
110-120VAC
220-230VAC
Power Consumption:
330VA
Main unit voltage
Maintain a fluctuation range of less than ±10% or the system may be dam-
aged.
Grounding
Before connecting the power cable, connect the attached ground protection
cable to a specialized grounding device.
Note:
• Please ensure that the power requirements are satisfied. Only use power lines that meet the
system guidelines—failure to follow these procedures may result in system damage.
• Voltage level may vary in different geographic locations. Adjust the voltage rating on the rear panel
according to your local voltage level.
• Use only the power button on the side panel to turn on or off the unit. Mains power switch on
the rear panel should be always ON unless prior to transport or maintenance or service of the
equipment.
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1.8 Electrical Safety

Only trained health professionals should operate this system. This equipment complies
with the following standards:
• The equipment conforms with the following regulations for electrical safety,
– IEC 60601-1: 1988+A1:1991+A2:1995, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1:

General Requirements For Safety, Class I, BF, continuous operation
– IEC 60601-2-37: 2001 + A1:2004 + A2:2005, Medical Electrical Equipment
Part 2-37: Particular Requirements For The Safety Of Ultrasonic Medical Di-
agnostic And Monitoring Equipment
• The equipment conforms with the following EMC/EMI standards: IEC60601-1-2:

2001+A1: 2004, Class A (CE)
For maximum safety, adhere to these guidelines:
• Proper grounding of the system is critical to avoid electrical shock. For pro-
tection, ground the system with a three-conductor cable, and plug the sys-
tem into a hospital-grade receptacle or outlet.
• Do not remove or entangle the grounding wire.
• Do not remove the protective covers of the system. These covers protect
users from hazardous voltages. Only authorized service technicians can make
replacements of the parts inside the system.
• Never use this system while inflammable gas is present!
• Devices must be powered from a receptacle marked “hospital grade” be-

fore being connected to the system directly. In case “hospital grade” recep-
tacles are not available, use isolation transformers instead.
1.9 Transducer Maintenance

The transducers/probes provided with the system are durable and have reliable perfor-
mance. These precision instruments should be inspected daily and handled with care.
Please observe the following PRECAUTIONS:
• Do not drop the transducer on the hard surface. This can damage the trans-
ducer elements and compromise the electrical safety of the transducer.
• Avoid kinking or pinching the transducer cable.
• Use only approved ultrasound coupling gels.
• Follow the instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the probes.
Disinfecting Surface Transducers
• Disconnect the transducer from the system.
• Wipe all surfaces with isopropyl alcohol solution and air dry.
• Clean all surfaces of the probe and cable with soft cloth.
• Allow the transducer to air dry prior to storage or further use.
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The following statement from AIUM outlines instructions for cleaning the intracavitary trans-
ducer:
Guidelines for Cleaning and Preparing Endocavitary Ultrasound

Transducers between Patients from AIUM
Approved June 4, 2003
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance regarding the clean-

ing and disinfection of transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound probes.
All sterilization/disinfection represents a statistical reduction in the number
of microbes present on a surface. Meticulous cleaning of the instrument is the
essential key to an initial reduction of the microbial/organic load by at least
99%. This cleaning is followed by a disinfecting procedure to ensure a high
degree of protection from infectious disease transmission, even if a disposable
barrier covers the instrument during use.
Medical instruments fall into different categories with respect to potential
for infection transmission. The most critical level of instruments are those
that are intended to penetrate skin or mucous membranes. These require
sterilization. Less critical instruments (often called “semi-critical” instruments)
that simply come into contact with mucous membranes such as fiber optic
endoscopes require high-level disinfection rather than sterilization.
Although endocavitary ultrasound probes might be considered even less
critical instruments because they are routinely protected by single use dispos-
able probe covers, leakage rates of 0.9% - 2% for condoms and 8%-81% for
commercial probe covers have been observed in recent studies. For maxi-
mum safety, one should therefore perform high-level disinfection of the probe
between each use and use a probe cover or condom as an aid in keeping the
probe clean.
There are four generally recognized categories of disinfection and steril-
ization.
Sterilization is the complete elimination of all forms or microbial life
including spores and viruses.
Disinfection, the selective removal of microbial life, is divided into
three classes:
• High-Level Disinfection -Destruction/removal of all microorganisms ex-
cept bacterial spores.
• Mid-Level Disinfection - Inactivation of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, bac-
teria, most viruses, fungi, and some bacterial spores.
• Low-Level Disinfection - Destruction of most bacteria, some viruses and
some fungi. Low-level disinfection will not necessarily inactivate My-
cobacterium Tuberculosis or bacterial spores.
The following specific recommendations are made for the use of intracavitary ultrasound
transducers.
Users should also review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document on
sterilization and disinfection of medical devices to be certain that their procedures conform
to the CDC principles for disinfection of patient care equipment.
1. CLEANING
• After removing the probe cover, use flowing water to remove any residual from the
probe.
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• Use a damp gauze pad or other soft cloth and a small amount of mild non-abrasive
soap water to thoroughly clean the transducer.
• Use a soft bristle brush for cleaning if the residue has dried onto the probe surface.
Rinse the transducer thoroughly with running water, and allow to air dry or dry with
a soft cloth.
2. DISINFECTION
1) Use liquid chemical germicide for disinfection. In order for the germicide to be effective,
clean the probe thoroughly to remove all visible residues.
2) Using high level liquid disinfectant will ensure further statistical reduction in microbial
load. Because of the potential invisible breakage of the probe sheath, additional high
level disinfection with chemical germicide is necessary.
Examples of such high level disinfectants include but are not limited to:
• 2.4-3.2% glutaraldehyde products (a variety of commercially available products in-

cluding “Cidex,” “Metricide,” or “Procide”).
• Non-glutaraldehyde agents including Cidex OPA (o-phthalaldehyde), Cidex PA (hy-

drogen peroxide & peroxyacetic acid).- 7.5% Hydrogen Peroxide solution.
• Common household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) diluted to yield 500 parts
per million chlorine (10 cc in one liter of tap water). This agent is effective, but
generally not recommended by probe manufacturers because it can damage metal
and plastic parts.
• Other agents such as quaternary ammonium compounds are not considered high
level disinfectants and should not be used. Isopropanol is not a high level disinfec-
tant when used as a wipe and probe manufacturers generally do not recommend
soaking probes in the liquid.
• The FDA has published a list of approved sterilant and high level disinfectants for
use in processing reusable medical and dental devices. That list can be consulted
to find agents that may be useful for probe disinfection.
3) You should consult the manufacturer’s instructions to prepare, store and use the disin-
fectant.
Consult SonoScape if you are not sure about the compatibility of these agents with
the probes. Many of the chemical disinfectants are potentially toxic and many require
adequate precautions, such as proper ventilation, personal protective devices (gloves,
face/eye protection, etc.) and rinsing before reusing the probe.
3. PROTECTIVE SHEATHS
1) The transducer should be protected with a probe sheath. If condoms are used, they
should be non-lubricated and non-medicated.
2) Practitioners should be aware that condoms have been shown to be less prone to
leakage than commercial probe covers, and have a six-fold enhanced AQL (acceptable
quality level) when compared to standard examination gloves. They have an AQL equal
to that of surgical gloves.
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3) Users should be aware of latex-sensitivity issues and have available nonlatex-containing

barriers.
4. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
1. For the protection of the patient and the health care worker, all endocavitary exam-
inations should be performed by the operator wearing gloves properly throughout
the ultrasound diagnostic process.
2. Gloves should be used to remove the condom or other barrier from the transducer
and to wash the transducer as mentioned above.
3. As the probe sheath is removed, care should be taken not to contaminate the probe
with secretions from the patient. At the completion of the procedure, hands should
be thoroughly washed with soap and water.
Note:
• Obvious rupture in condom integrity does NOT require modification of this protocol.
• These guidelines take into account possible probe contamination due to ruptures in the barrier
sheath.
• In summary, high level disinfection of the endocavity probes should be carried out routinely.
Protective barrier is required for every examination to avoid potential disease transmission.
• For all chemical disinfectants, PRECAUTIONS must be taken to protect workers and patients
from the toxicity of the disinfectant.
Reference:
Amis S, Ruddy M, Kibbler CC, Economides DL, MacLean AB. Assessment of con-
doms as probe covers for transvaginal sonography. J Clin Ultrasound 2000; 28:295-
8.
Rooks VJ, Yancey MK, Elg SA, Brueske L. Comparison of probe sheaths for en-
dovaginal sonography. Obstet. Gynecol 1996; 87:27-9.
Milki AA, Fisch JD. Vaginal ultrasound probe cover leakage: implications for patient
care. Fertil Steril 1998; 69:409-11.
Hignett M, Claman P. High rates of perforation are found in endovaginal ultrasound

probe covers before and after oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer.
J Assist Reprod Genet 1995; 12:606-9.
Sterilization and Disinfection of Medical Devices: General Principles. Centers for

Disease Control, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/sterile/sterilgp.htm (5-2003).
ODE Device Evaluation Information–FDA Cleared Sterilants and High Level Disin-
fectants with General Claims for Processing Reusable Medical and Dental Devices,
March 2003.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/germlab.html (5-2003).
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Attention!
• These transducers are not designed to withstand ther-
mal disinfection. Exposure to temperatures higher than
◦ C (◦ F) will cause permanent damage.
• Do not immerse the probe beyond its binding line.
• To clean the transducer, refer to the relevant instructions
in the probe’s manual.
1.10 System Transportation
1.10.1 Moving the System
When moving or transporting the system, take the PRECAUTIONS listed below.
Before moving the system:
1. Completely power off the system.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the system.
4. To prevent damaging the power cord, do not pull, stretch or bend it excessively.
5. Store the probes in their carrying cases or wrap them in soft cloth or foam to prevent
damage.
6. Store gel and other essential accessories in the appropriate storage cases.
1.10.2 Transporting the System
Use extra care when transporting the system in a vehicle. After preparing the system as
described above, take the following additional PRECAUTIONS:
• Before transporting, prepare and pack the system in the original package.
• Secure the system firmly with straps (or as directed otherwise) within the vehicle to
prevent excessive vibrations during transport.
• Drive carefully to prevent vibration damage. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds.
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Chapter 2
System Specifications
Contents
2.1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Application and Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 Probes and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5 Concept of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.1 Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2 Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.5.3 Keyboard Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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2.1 System Overview
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Side View
Rear IO Panel
1 VGA Out 2 Video Out

3&4 S-VIDEO 5 USB Port
6 Ethernet Port 7 Audio Out
8 Video Printer Controller Port 9 Mains Power Switch
10 Power Input Socket 11 Voltage Selector
12 Extra Ground (Earth) Point
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2.2 Application and Contraindication
Application:
1. Abdominal
2. Vascular
3. Breast
4. Thyroid
5. Obstetrical
6. Gynecological
7. Musculo-skeletal
8. Cardiac
9. Urology
Contraindication:
The system is not intended for OPHTHALMIC use or any use that causes the acoustic
beam to pass through the eye.
2.3 Probes and Accessories
Supported Transducers:
• 2P1: Phased Array

• 5P1: Phased Array
• 6V1: Micro-Curved Array
• 6V3: Micro-Curved Array
• C611: Micro-Curved Array
• C344: Curved Array
• L541: Linear Array
• 10L1: Linear Array
• 10I2: Linear Array
• BCL10-5: Bi-plane Curved and Linear Array
• 7U2: Linear Array
• EC9-5: Micro-Curved Array
Supported Peripherals
6 Video printers
6 Networks printers
6 PC/workstation for accessing/reviewing ultrasound images
6 USB2.0 removable disk drives
6 Foot switch
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2.4 Physical Specifications

Weight :
approximately 90kg
Dimensions :
780mm×530mm×1370mm
2.5 Concept of Operation
2.5.1 Screen Layout
The user interface of the preparation mode is shown in Figure 2.1.
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shows the predefined
the active probe is
and the user defined
highlighted with a
diagnostic modes.
red triangle.
Figure 2.1: EXAM screen (user interface of the preparation mode)
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The user interface of the application mode is shown in Figure 2.2
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1 Logo 11 Color Image Info

Spectral Doppler Image Info, or M
2 Hospital Name 12 Mode Image Info, or
Context Menu
3 Patient ID 13 THI and PW/CW status
4 Probe 14 Cine playback progress indicator
5 Patient Name 15 Cine/Freeze Status
6 Date and Time 16 Gray scale / Spectrum wedge
Mechanical Index
7 17 Measurement results
Thermal Index
8 Diagnostic/Application mode icon 18 Depth scale
9 2D Image Info 19 Ultrasound image area
10 function menu 20 Directional DPI indicator
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2.5.2 Keyboard Layout
The keyboard layout is shown in Figure 2.3. It consists of hard keys, knobs, a trackball,
flip switches and TGC slider controls.
Figure 2.3: Keyboard layout of the system
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2.5.3 Keyboard Description

Key Description
EXAM
press this key to return the system to the preparation mode
(EXAM screen).
Patient
press this key to access the Patient Information interface.
Dual
press this key to start/end dual display.
Flow Invert
press this key to activate/deactivate the Flow Invert function in
color Doppler mode.
L/R
flips the ultrasound image left/right.
U/D
flips the ultrasound image upward/downward.
Annotation
insert texts or predefined annotation items.
Bodymark
insert Bodymarks on the screen.
Arrow
located at the alphanumeric keyboard, press this key to insert
an arrow symbol on the ultrasound image.
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Key Description
4D
start volume mode (3D or real time 4D mode).
m-Tuning
press this key during scanning to let the system automatically
adjust various parameters to obtain high quality image.
SAVE
press this key during real time scan to save current application
mode as new user-defined mode.
press this key while the ultrasound image is frozen to save im-
age or cine replay.
REPORT
write report for current diagnosis.
PRINT
trigger the network printers.
DEL
remove the most recently inserted annotations or Bodymarks.
or redefine the route of trace.
CLR
clear the all measurements and calculations.
AUDIO
adjust the Doppler sound volume.
MENU
press this knob to activate the context menu, turn it to change
the value of the selected item.
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Key Description
D GAIN
rotate this key to adjust the Doppler gain.
GAIN
rotate this key to adjust the 2D gain.
B Mode
press this key during the real time scan to start B mode imaging
and remove additional modes.
THI
activate the Tissue Harmonic Imaging.
CFM
turn on/off Color Doppler Imaging, or Color Flow Mode (CFM).
TDI
turn on/off Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI).
PW
turn on/off Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler Imaging.
CW
turn on/off Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler Imaging.
STEER
use this key to adjust the steer angle for linear array probes.
Function keys
located at the top of the keyboard, F1 ∼ F5 are function keys
used for accessing the items in the function menu.
Function knobs
this knob is located at the top left of the keyboard; use it to
adjust the value of the selected item in the function menu.
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Key Description
DPI
turn on/off Doppler Power Imaging.
M Mode
turn on/off M mode imaging.
FREEZE
unfreeze/freeze the ultrasound image.
FOCUS
flip the switch up/down to change the depth position(s) of the
focal zone(s).
DEPTH
increase or decrease the maximum scanning depth.
PRF
flip this switch to change the Velocity Range represented as
PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency).
BASELINE
flip this switch to shift the baseline, which enlarges the Velocity
Range in one direction.
Trackball
use the trackball to move the cursor position.
UPDATE
in spectral Doppler mode or M mode, press this key to start/stop
PW/CW and M traces.
in 3D mode press this key to toggle the selection between 2D
and 3D images.
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Key Description
SET
this key serves as the confirmation key.
to set, fixate markers and activate buttons/items marked by the
cursor.
ZOOM
zoom ultrasound image.
DIST
measure the distance between two points.
TRACE
press this key and move the trackball to draw a trace on the
ultrasound image; press SET to close the trace.
ELLIPSE
press this key and move the trackball to draw an ellipse on the
ultrasound image.
CALC
press this key to activate the measurement menu.
TGC
slide the TGC control to change the gain in the corresponding
2D depth.
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Chapter 3
Starting the System
Contents
3.1 Probe Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 General Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.4 Patient Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.5 Start Ultrasound Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.6 Customized application mode (Create New Exam Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.7 Annotation and Bodymark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.7.1 Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.7.2 Bodymark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.8 Saving/Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.1 Probe Connection
Attention!
• Prior to connecting or disconnecting a probe freeze the
image or enter the preparation mode (EXAM screen).
• It is unnecessary to switch the unit off.
• If a probe is disconnected while it is active scanning, a soft-
ware error may occur. In this case switch the ultrasound
system OFF and later ON (perform a restart).
Instructions:
• Plug the probe into the probe socket.
• Switch the lock clockwise to vertical direc-
tion to lock the probe.
• If the cable is too long, you may hang it on
the cable hook at the right side panel.
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3.2 Boot Up
Warning!
Review Section 1.7 and Section 1.8 for the detailed electrical
requirements and for the electrical safety.
Ground point
Power switch
Mains power
input socket
Voltage
selector
1. Adjust the voltage selector according to your local voltage level.
2. Connect the protective earth pin at the rear panel to safety ground (earth).
3. Connect the power cable to the mains power input socket at the back of the system.
4. Connect the mains power cable to a hospital grade receptacle with the proper rated
voltage.
5. Switch the mains power input switch ON.
Note:
The mains power switch at the rear panel is normally left ON. Use the Power Switch button at the
left side panel to switch on/off the system.
Turn on the system, the keyboard will be illuminated. It takes about 1 minute for the system
to enter preparation mode (EXAM screen).
Remarks:
• If the system had been turned off abnormally, the system startup time would increase 30 to 60
seconds, during when the system goes through the HDD test.
• DO NOT plug in any external USB drive before the system startup completes, otherwise the µ-
SCAN function might be interrupted.
3.3 General Operation Instructions
Typography Convention
This manual employs the following typefaces to denote keys, buttons and parameters.
Keys on the control panel (keyboard) are typed in the form of KEY .
Buttons and items shown on the screen are typed in the form of BUTTON.
Image parameters are typed in the form of parameter.
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Move the cursor over an Move the Cursor Around

item to select it.
Use the trackball to move the cursor around.
The item in the context menu can be selected by mov-
ing the cursor over it. To change the value of the corre-
sponding item, either use the left/right arrow keys or turn
the MENU knob.
Click Operation Click:

Move the cursor over a button and
When changing system setting or performing ultra- press the SET key to activate it.
sound scanning, it involves the operation of first mov-

ing the the cursor over a certain item and then press-
ing the SET key. This operation is similar to the
“click” operation on a typical PC. Similar terminol-
ogy will be employed from now on: “click a but-
ton” means “move the cursor using trackball over
the button and press the SET key”.
Quick Access
The function menu, at the bottom of the screen, shows some items in either one or two
rows. These items can be selected by pressing the corresponding Fn key.
The item in the function menu represents function, parameter, or option. To change the
value of the selected item, or to enable/disable the selected item, turn the function knob.
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Example 1:
In the illustration above, press F2 to select LOOP SPEED; Turn the function knob to change the
value of LOOP SPEED.
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Example 1:
In the illustration above, press F2 twice to enable the dual display format in the 3D imaging mode.
Press F4 to select ZOOM, the zoom function is enabled. The trackball movement is now bound to
the attached to zooming in/out the 3D image.
3.4 Patient Information

Patient information can be entered at the Patient Information window.
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Press PATIENT key to open the Patient Information window. See Figure 3.1
Figure 3.1: Patient Information
Click on the text box and insert or edit the corresponding patient information.
Note:
• Text fields next to EDD, BSA, and GA are calculated by the system using other patient data, they
are not editable.
• A valid patient profile should at least have a patient ID and a patient name.
• Click RESET to reset all entries for the current patient! Click CANCEL to exit without saving.
Click SAVE button to save the current patient information.
Note:
• For a newly created patient profile, the file folder for this patient is created in the File Manger.
• The ultrasound images and calculation results will be saved to the corresponding patient folder.
An existing patient profile can be searched by Name, ID or Account Number.
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Note:
• Click the Local tab. Tick Name, ID or Acc.#. Type in the first few letters of the Name, ID or Account
Number you are searching for. The matched patient profiles will be listed below. Click the patient
to select it.
• If the ultrasound system is connected to a worklist server, you may select a patient from worklist.
Click the GET WORKLIST button to retrieve a list of patients from the server.
• History lists previously diagnosed patients.
3.5 Start Ultrasound Diagnosis
At the preparation mode, move the cursor over the probe icon to select the probe. The
application modes for the selected probe are listed. Refer to Figure 2.1.
Click a diagnostic icon to start a real time scan.
The system automatically freezes the ultrasound image if there is no user activity for more
than 30 minutes.
3.6 Customized application mode (Create New Exam

Mode)
For each probe, the system has some predefined application modes for some typical ap-
plications. User can change various settings based on a predefined mode, and create a
customized application mode.
Instructions
1. Customize imaging setting by adjusting various parameters.
2. Click the SAVE key during the real time scan.
Going to
User Pre-Set Menu
Are you sure (Y/N)?
3. Type Y and select Create New Exam.

User Pre-Set Menu
Create New Exam

Delete Exam
Exit
4. Type the name for the new application mode, select OK and press SET key.
5. You can also delete customized mode by selecting “Delete Exam” in step 4. Follow
the on-screen instructions to continue the deletion.
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3.7 Annotation and Bodymark
3.7.1 Annotation
Annotation items can be inserted either in the freeze mode or during the real time scan.
Press the ANNOTATION key to start inserting annotation.
Figure 3.2: Annotation
The system predefines a large list of annotation items. User can modify/add
predefined annotation items at the System Setting chapter.
To insert predefined annotations:
1. turn the GAIN knob to scroll between items, turn the D GAIN knob to turn to the
next/previous page of annotation items.
2. highlight the annotation item and press the UPDATE key to select the item.
3. move the cursor to the desired position and press the SET key to insert the selected
annotation item.
To insert manual text:
move the cursor to the desired position and write the text using the alphanumeric key-
board.
Press the DEL key to delete the last inserted item.

Press the ANNOTATION key again to exit the annotation mode.
Press the CLR key to remove all annotation items on the screen.
Annotations can be saved together with the ultrasound image; and will be cleared upon
exiting current application mode.
3.7.2 Bodymark
For the documentation of the ultrasound diagnosis, a collection of graphic body marks is
available.
Inserting bodymark is only possible in freeze mode.
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Figure 3.3: Bodymark
Press the BODYMARK key, a collection the graphic body part symbols will be
shown on the right half screen.
1. Use the TRACKBALL to move the probe maker ( ) at the desired position on a
bodymark symbol.
2. Rotate the probe marker by pressing the Left/Right keys next to the TRACKBALL .
3. Press the SET key to insert the bodymark.
Press the CLR key to remove annotations as well as bodymark.
3.8 Saving/Printing
For saving image/cine, refer to Section 5.4.8.
Network printing can be triggered by pressing PRINT 1 .
Video printing, used with thermal printers, can be triggered by pressing VIDEO PRINT .
1 Network printers must be configured before use.
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Chapter 4
System Setup
Contents
4.1 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 Facility Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4 Set Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.5 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.6 System Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6.1 General Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6.2 Set Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.3 Set Calculation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6.4 Set Measurement Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6.5 Annotation Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.6.6 Define Quick Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.6.7 Load Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 DICOM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
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4.1 System Menu
Press MENU in the preparation mode to activate the system menu. The rest of this chapter
explains how to configure the system and view the system information using the items
listed in this menu.
Figure 4.1: System Menu
4.2 File Manager
Select File Manager and press SET , the system opens

• the root directory if no patient profile is activated; or
• the patient directory if a patient profile has been activated.
Figure 4.2 illustrates the root directory of the system. Using this interface, user can access
patient data stored on the hard drive and any external disk drives (USB, MO, or CD/DVD).
To open a file folder in the File Manager, move the cursor over the directory name, press
SET twice.
Mo Dvice mo /mnt/mo/ 0
CD DVD Muliti Device CD/DVD Rom /mnt/cdrom/ 0
USB Derice usb /mnt/removable 0
General Directory general ../general 211M
Exit
Figure 4.2: File manager: root directory
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NAME:
Johnson
ID:
NH_23482 10052010.ppm
DATE OF BIRTH:
12/11/1982
Exit
Figure 4.3: File manager: patient directory
Figure 4.3 illustrates the patient directory.
The function of the icons shown in the file manager are listed in Table 4.1.
Icon Action upon clicking the icon
Go to parent directory.
Search file by name.
Copy the selected files to the cache.
Paste the cached files to the current file folder.
Delete the selected files.
Convert the selected files to the PC format.
Display report files only.
Display image files only.
Enable multi-selection.
Display report files only.
Export selected files to remote Service Class User (SCU).
Load/Unload the USB drive. Note that the USB drive can be
automatically unloaded upon clicking the Exit button.
Table 4.1: File operations
4.3 Facility Name
The facility/hospital name is displayed at the top left corner of the screen, next to the
product logo. To rename the facility/hospital name, select Facility Name and press SET .
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Enter new name and click OK.
Figure 4.4: Facility name
4.4 Set Date and Time
Select Set Time/Date and press SET to set the system date and time.
Figure 4.5: Set date and time
4.5 System Information
Select System Information and press SET to view the system information. Both the hard-
ware and the software version numbers can be identified here. Among them, the Control
Number is a unique number for the equipment; and the Software Version number des-
ignates the current software version.
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Figure 4.6: System information
Attention!
The DIAGNO option shown at the System Information interface
is for diagnosing of the system in case of malfunction. Only
authorized service personals should perform this action.
4.6 System Setting

Select System Setting and press SET to configure the system. Click Exit to exit the System
Setting interface.
4.6.1 General Setting
Figure 4.7: General setting
Click on the General Setting tab, the following configurations are available.
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Item Explanation
Language Set the language of the user interface.
Screen Saver Turn on or off the screen saver.
Trackball Sensitivity Adjust the sensitivity for tracking the trackball movement.
Clip Format Set the file format for saving multiple frames as video.
Date Format Set the format for displaying the date on the screen and the
ultrasound image.
Caps Lock If this option is ON, typed letters are capitalized by default and
in lower case when the SHIFT key is pressed.
Print Size Set the size of the ultrasound image on the paper when printing.
SAVE w/DCM Refer to Subsection 5.4.8.
Still Format Set the file format for saving a single frame.
Screen Save Set the time duration for the system to wait before activating the
screen saver program.
Color of ROI Set the color of the region of interest box.
Display Format This option sets the default display format in the spectral
Doppler and the M modes.
4.6.2 Set Printer
Figure 4.8: Set Printer
Printer Driver: Select the printer driver to match the actual printer in use.
Video Invert: Invert the RGB-color brightness for printing.
Insert Driver: Connect a USB drive or an optical disk with the printer driver file inside and
click this button to install a printer driver.
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4.6.3 Set Calculation Menu
Figure 4.9: Set calculation menu
Press the Set Calculation Menu tab to configure the calculation menu which appears in the
diagnosis.
Instructions:
• Move the cursor over an imaging mode button (2D, Pw, or M) and press SET .
• Use the arrow keys to select the calculation item.
• Press UPDATE to turn on or off an item.
• Press MENU to open or fold a submenu.
4.6.4 Set Measurement Method
Figure 4.10: Set measurement method
Press the Set Measurement Method tab to configure the measurement method.
Instructions:
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• Move the cursor over the parameter box, and click SET .
• Press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to change the parameter. Information about some items
are provided below.
Set it to Icon Driven and only the items related to the applica-
tion mode will be displayed in the calculation menu. Set it to All
Package
Package and all the available items will be shown in the calculation
menu, irrespective of the application mode.
Continue DIST
Set it to on, and you only need to press DIST once to perform
multiple distance measurments.
Set it to on, and let the system auto-adjust the acoustic focal position
Dop Auto
once the scan depth is changed.
Create OB table It allows you to create your obsteric calculation tables.
Edit OB table Edit user defined obsteric calculation tables.
4.6.5 Annotation Edit
Figure 4.11: Annotation edit
User can modify the predefined annotation strings. Press the Annotation Edit tab, the avail-
able annotations and the possible operations are listed on the right half screen.
Instructions:
• Move the cursor over a string, press SET twice to start editing it. You need to click
SAVE to save the modification.
• Press to turn the list one page up; press to turn the list one page down.
• Enter texts in the text box next to String:, click Insert and the texts will be added
into the annotation list.
• Click Delete to remove the selected string immediately.
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4.6.6 Define Quick Key
The numeric keys on the alphanumeric keyboard can be assigned as shortcut keys for
performing measurements.
Figure 4.12: Assign shortcut keys
Click the Define Quick Key tab to define the shortcut keys. The D. Key column shows the
numeric keys; the Define Measurement column shows the measurements attached to these
keys.
4.6.7 Load Default
Click the Load Default tab. You can load or back up the user setting here.
Figure 4.13: Back up or load user settings
Load and delete

Click the Load tab and select a setting name. The following prompt message appears,
Load new setting?

continue (Y/N).
Delete setting: [DEL]
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Type Y to load the setting or type N to cancel. Press DELETE to delete the setting.
To save the current system setting as a new setting, click the Create tab. Type in the name
for the setting, and click CONFIRM.
Figure 4.14: Create a user setting
To back up or retrieve the user setting and data, click the Retrieve tab.
• Click Copy user setting to USB to back up the current user setting and patient data to an
external USB drive. Make sure to connect the USB drive before performing the backup.
• Click Copy USB user setting to system to copy the backup (setting and data) from the USB
drive.
Figure 4.15: Back up or load the user setting and data
Warning!
Copy backup from the USB drive overwrites the patient data
on the system as well.
4.7 DICOM Setting

This equipment conforms with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DI-
COM) standard, which is the industrial standard for the communication and management
of patient data between the devices in the hospital.
Click the DICOM tab to activate the DICOM Interface. You can change the setting for
network communication protocols here.
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Figure 4.16: DICOM Setting
ezNetwork Default: Use the ezNetwork default protocol.
Set DHCP: Use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Set fix IP address: Set the local network parameters manually by filling the fields below.
Static IP: Set the local IP address.
NetMask: Set the local netmask address.
Gateway: Set the local gatway address.
Printer IP: Set the IP address of a network printer.
AE_Title: Type in the Application Entity (AE) title of the local system here. The AE
title must be unique on its network.
Export USB: If this option is checked, saving an ultrasound image also exports it to the
external USB drive.
Export-Remote System: If this option is checked, saving an ultrasound image also ex-
ports it to the Service Class User (SCU).
Remote IP: Set the IP address of the DICOM server.
Port No: Set the port number of the DICOM server.
AE_Title: Type in the Application Entity (AE) title of the DICOM server here. This
title must be unique on its network.
Wk.IP: Set the IP address of the worklist server.
Wk.Port: Set the port number of the worklist server.
Wk_Title: Type in the worklist server title here. This title must be unique on its
network.
Delete Database: Check this to delete the database.
PING: To test the connection with an IP address, move the cursor over this button, enter
the IP address; press this button again.
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ECHO: Press this button to test the connection with the DICOM server and the worklist
server.
Save Setting: Press this button to save the current setting.
Exit: Press this button to leave the DICOM interface without saving the settings.
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Chapter 5
B Mode
B mode imaging is intended to provide information of anatomical structure of soft tissues.
Contents
5.1 Starting B Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 B Mode Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3 Real Time B Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.1 B Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.2 B Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.3 Time Gain Compensation (TGC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3.4 Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.5 Focal Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.6 Tissue Acoustic Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3.7 Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.8 Grayscale curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.9 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.10 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.11 Sector Width and Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.12 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.13 Compound Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.14 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.15 Image Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.16 Adaptive Image Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.17 uScan Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.18 Acoustic Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.19 Trapezoidal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.20 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.21 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4 B Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4.1 Grayscale curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4.2 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.3 Image Orientation (Left/Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.5 Select Image Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.6 Panoramic Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.7 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
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5.4.8 Saving Image/Cine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.5 Dual and Quad Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.5.1 Dual Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.5.2 Quad Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.6 Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.1 Starting B Mode
Click the application icon at the preparation mode (EXAM screen) to start a real
time scan. The system enters B mode automatically. To remove any additional
modes (PW/CW/CFM/DPI/M), press the B mode key.
New Hosp. C362 MI 0.2 TIS 0.7

FPS 47
D/G 3/1 0
GN 255
I/P 3/30
PWR 70
FRQ 3-4.8
D 16.5cm
5
ECG →
TISSUE ACOUSTIC 1540
CHROMA 1
10
BIOPSY Off
COMPOUND Off
LT↔RT ↔
ADAPT. IM FUSION 2
POWER % 60
15
FOCAL NUMBER FOCAL SPAN DYN GSC PERSIST
LINE DENSITY FREQUENCY SEC. WIDTH SEC. POS 2D REFRESH
Figure 5.1: B mode
5.2 B Mode Image Information
B mode image information (right) is shown on the top left corner of FPS 13
D/G 160/2
the screen (also refer to Figure 2.2). It shows some parameters
GN 47
important for the diagnosis. The table below shows the meaning
I/P 5/30
of the items listed in the 2D Image Info area. PWR 80
FRQ 3-5.2
D 16.5cm
FPS number of frames per second

D/G dynamic range (DYN) / gray scale curve
GN 2D gain
I/P Adaptive Image Fusion / Persistence
PWR acoustic output power (%)
FRQ frequency range (MHz)
D depth
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5.3 Real Time B Mode Operation

The B mode operation for the current ultrasound image is independent of the display format
(single, dual or quad). Review Section 3.3 for the general operation instructions.
5.3.1 B Mode Menus
Real Time CFM Mode Function Menu

The following function menu appears on the screen with the real time B mode image.
LINE DENSITY FREQUENCY SEC. WIDTH SEC. POS 2D REFRESH
Figure 5.2: Function menu in real time B mode
Real Time B Mode Context Menu
Press the MENU key during the real time ECG →
scan, and the context menu will be shown TISSUE ACOUSTIC 1540
at the Context Menu area (refer to Figure CHROMA 1
2.2).
BIOPSY Off
Note that some models do not support µ-
COMPOUND Off
Scan function, hence the item u-Scan will
LT↔RT ↔
not appear in the context menu for these
ADAPT. IM FUSION 2
models.
uScan Off
Trapezoid (short for Trapezoidal Imaging) is
POWER % 60
only available with linear array probes.
TRAPEZOID Off
Press the MENU knob again to dismiss the
B mode context menu. Figure 5.3: B mode context
menu (real time mode)
5.3.2 B Gain
The B mode gain (2D gain), determines the amplifying factors for the received
echoes. The echoes are amplified with the same gain value regardless of depth.
The GAIN knob adjusts the overall brightness of the 2D image.
• Turn the GAIN knob clockwise to increase the 2D gain, the ultrasound image gets
brighter.
• Turn the GAIN knob counterclockwise to decrease the 2D gain, the ultrasound
image gets darker.
Remarks:
• The gain value is displayed on the screen at the 2D Image Info area (GN).
• It is possible to change the 2D Gain only when B mode is active, independent of additional modes.
5.3.3 Time Gain Compensation (TGC)
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The TGC are adjustable during the real time scan regardless of the imag-
ing mode (B, CFM, PW/CW, . . . ) and display format (single, dual, quad).
Use the TGC slide control to adjust the gain which allows compensation for
attenuation of the echoes over time (depth).
Move the slide control to the left to decrease the gain at the corresponding depth;
move the slide control to the opposite direction to increase the gain at the corre-
sponding depth.
Remarks:
• The default TGC compensation corresponds to the middle positions at which the slide controls
are.
• Before a slide control is moved, the TGC is kept to its default value independent of the slider
positions.
• TGC curve disappears when the TGC sliders is inactive for more than several seconds.
5.3.4 Depth
The depth range is adjustable during the real time scan regardless of the
imaging mode (B, CFM, PW/CW, . . . ) and display format (single, dual,
quad).
The depth knob controls the depth range of the ultrasound image. The system
automatically adjusts the frame rate (FPS) and acoustic power indices (TI, MI
...) according to the depth.
• Flip the DEPTH switch downwards to increase the depth range of the 2D image and
the size of image is reduced to display the entire ultrasound image.
• Flip the DEPTH switch upwards to decrease the depth range of the 2D image and
the ultrasound image is magnified.
Remarks:
• The range of the scanning depth depends on the probe type. Depth is represented in unit of cm.
• The depth scale is shown on the right side of the ultrasound image.
• The current depth is displayed at the 2D Image Info area and represented by D.
5.3.5 Focal Zones
The focal zone determines the depth range for optimizing the concentration of the ultra-
sound beam.
Multiple focal zones are possible. The marker ( ) for focal zone is indicated at the depth
scale.
FOCAL NUMBER
Use this function to change the number of focal zones.
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• press F1 to select FOCAL NUMBER.
• turn the function knob to change the number of focal zones.
FOCAL NUMBER
This function changes the span of focal zones, or equivalently the distance between the
focal zones.
• press F2 to select FOCAL SPAN.
• turn the function knob to change the span of focal zones.
The focal depth is adjustable during the real time scan regardless of the
imaging mode (B, CFM, PW/CW, . . . ) and the display format (single,
dual, quad).
If multiple focal zones are present, they are shifted with the same amount of
depth. To change the depth position(s) of the focal zone(s):
• flip the FOCUS switch downwards to shift the focal zones to deeper locations.
• flip the FOCUS switch upwards to shift the focal zones to shallower locations.
Remarks:
• The maximum number of focal zones depends on the probe in use.
• Increasing the focal number decreases the frame rate and increases the acoustic power indices.
• Increasing the focal zone depth increases the acoustic power indices.
5.3.6 Tissue Acoustic Characteristics
TISSUE ACOUSTIC
The speed of ultrasound depends on the tissue it is passing through. Tissue acoustic
characteristics specifies the ultrasound speed used for measurements and calculations.
Adjust this parameter to fine tune the focusing.
• select TISSUE ACOUSTIC from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust this parameter.
Remarks:
• The calculations that depends on the ultrasound velocity varies with the value of TISSUE ACOUS-
TIC.
• For your reference, Table 5.1 provides the sound speeds in miscellaneous tis-
sues/organs/materials.
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Tissue Type Phase Velocity (m/s)

Air 330
Soft tissue (average) 1540
Bone, skull 2770 +/- 185
Brain Fresh 1460
Breast in vivo 1510 +/- 5
Breast Fat 1420
Breast Mass 1600
Fat, fresh 1450
Kidney 1560
Liver, fresh 1570
Blood 1570
Lung, fresh 658
Muscle 1580
Uterus 1630
Tendon 1750
Collagen 1675
Water (20C) 1480
Table 5.1: Sound speeds in the different materials
5.3.7 Dynamic Range
DYN
Dynamic Range increases the adjustable range of contrast by enhancing the intensities of
parts of the grayscale. It is useful for optimizing the ultrasound image texture.
• press F3 to select DYN.
• turn the function knob to adjust the DYN setting.
Remarks:
Dynamic Range is displayed at the 2D Image Info Area on the screen (The D in D/G).
5.3.8 Grayscale curve

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GSC
Brightness of each pixel is determined by the amplitude of the corresponding echo. Grayscale
curve (GSC) adjusts the images by changing how the amplitude is converted to brightness.
• press F4 to select GSC.
• turn the function knob to adjust the GSC setting.
Remarks:
Grayscale Curve is displayed at the 2D Image Info area on the screen (The G in D/G).
5.3.9 Persistence
PERSIST
Adjust the persistence value to remove speckles from 2D images and enhance the smooth-
ness of the image.
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• press F5 to select PERSIST.
• turn the function knob to adjust the PERSIST setting.
Remarks:
Persistence value is displayed at the 2D Image Info area on the screen (The P in I/P).
5.3.10 Chroma
CHROMA
The echo amplitudes are converted to pixels with different brightness. The chroma value
(color tone and saturation) is mapped to the pixels. There are 13 map combinations avail-
able.
• select CHROMA from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the CHROMA setting.
5.3.11 Sector Width and Position
User can reduce the imaging area to the region of interest by reducing the sector width
and move the sector position.
SEC.WIDTH
• press F3 to select SEC.WIDTH.
• turn the function knob to change the sector width.
SEC.POS
• press F4 to select SEC.POS.
• turn the function knob to change the sector position.
5.3.12 Line Density
LINE DENSITY
LINE DENSITY can be set to Low, Medium or High. Higher line density can provide better
horizontal resolution, but also reduces the frame rate.
• press F1 to select LINE DENSITY.
• turn the function knob to change the LINE DENSITY setting.
5.3.13 Compound Imaging
COMPOUND
Select this item from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to turn on/off the compound
imaging.
• select COMPOUND from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to turn on or off the compound imaging.
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5.3.14 Frequency Range
FREQUENCY
The transducer is capable of generating a broadband signal with a certain start frequency
and a certain bandwidth. The higher frequency that is set, the higher the resolution and
the lower the penetration.
• press F2 to select FREQUENCY.
• turn the function knob to change the frequency value.
Remarks:
The frequency range is displayed at the 2D Image Info area FRQ.
5.3.15 Image Orientation (Left/Right, Up/Down)
Change of the image orientation is possible with all imaging modes (real-time or frozen)
independent of the display format (single, dual, quad).
LT↔RT Orientation
marker at the
Use this function to alternate the image orien- default location
tation between left and right without rotating the New Hosp. C362 MI 0.2 TIS 0.7
scan head itself. The orientation marker ( ) cor- FPS

D/G
47
3/1 0
GN 255
responds to the position of the first element of the I/P

PWR
FRQ
3/30
70
3-4.8
D 16.5cm
5
array on the transducer.
10
• select LT↔LT from the context menu.

15
• turn the MENU knob to alternate the image

orientation between left and right.
Remarks:
If the item LT↔RT is not available in the context menu, you can
also use the L/R key to change the image left/right orientation.
Up/Down
Press the U/D key to alternate the image orientation between up and down.
5.3.16 Adaptive Image Fusion
ADAPT. IM FUSION
Adaptive image fusion provides choices of optimization methods for improving image qual-
ity through boundary enhancement, image smoothing and system optimization.
• select ADAPT. IM FUSION from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the setting for optimizing the adaptive image fusion.
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Remarks:
Adaptive Image Fusion is displayed at the 2D Image Info Area on the screen (The I in I/P).
5.3.17 µScan Function
The µScan function is an option. If it is not installed, the uScan item will not
appear in the B mode context menu.
uScan
The µScan function allows the transducer to see in more than one direction, eliminates
artifacts from the ultrasound image.
• select uScan from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to turn on or off the µScan function.
5.3.18 Acoustic Output Power
POWER %
The acoustic output power of the transducer should be set to the minimum value which
still provides the user with well evaluable information. Always keep the power level and the
exposure time as low as reasonably achievable.
• select POWER % from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the output power.
Remarks:
• The acoustic output power is displayed at the 2D Image Info Area on the screen (PWR).
• You can decrease the acoustic power indices (MI, TI) by reducing the output power of the trans-
ducer.
5.3.19 Trapezoidal Imaging
TRAPEZOID
The Trapezoidal Imaging, only available with linear array probes, increases the range of
view of the ultrasound image. The TRAPEZOID item is hidden for other types of probes.
• select TRAPEZOID from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to turn on or off the trapezoidal imaging.
5.3.20 2D Refresh
2D REFRESH
If this option is left on, the B mode image (the 2D grayscale image) will be active during
the B+PW/CW and the B+M modes.
• press F5 to select 2D REFRESH.
• turn the function knob to turn on or off 2D REFRESH.
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5.3.21 Zoom
The zoom function enlarges a selected area of the ultrasound image to full screen.
The zoom function is also available in cine mode.
• Press the ZOOM key, a zoom box is displayed on the image.
• Press the SET key, and move the trackball to move the zoom box position. Press
the SET key again, and move the trackball to change the size of the zoom box.
• Press the ZOOM key to magnify the area enclosed in the zoom box.
5.4 B Cine Mode Operation
During the real time B mode scan, press the FREEZE key to freeze the image
and start cine mode, or freeze mode. Recent image frame sequence will be
cached and ready for review.
Attention!
All measurements performed in the real time mode will be
cleared upon pressing the FREEZE key.
The cine mode operation is independent of the display format (single, dual, quad).
CHROMA LOOP SPEED PLAY/STOP PANORAMIC 2D REFRESH
Figure 5.4: Function menu in B cine mode
GSC 3
Scroll the trackball fast forward to start playing the cine
CHROMA 1
loop. Move the trackball backwards to stop the play-
LT↔RT ↔
back.
PLAY/STOP |→
Press the MENU knob and the cine mode menu
LOOP SPEED ↔
(right) will appear at the context menu area (refer to
Figure 2.2). START |←
More cine mode operations are introduced in the fol- END →|
lowing subsections. FRAME BY FRAME ....
5.4.1 Grayscale curve
GSC
• select GSC from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the GSC setting.
Refer to Section 5.3.8 for explanations of this function.
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5.4.2 Chroma
CHROMA
• press F1 to select CHROMA.
• turn the function knob to change the CHROMA setting.
Refer to Section 5.3.10.
5.4.3 Image Orientation (Left/Right)
LT↔RT
5.4.4 Cine Review
CINE REVIEW
If the same patient has gone through the same diagnosis before, the saved images can be
accessed conveniently from the cine mode menu.
• select CINE REVIEW from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to select the cine image for review from a list of cine images.
• press the SET key to start reviewing the selected image.
Remarks:
Press the FREEZE key to return to the real time scan immediately.
5.4.5 Select Image Sequence
Before starting the 3D mode or panoramic imaging, a range of image frames can be se-
lected. The sequence is marked by a start marker and an end marker.
• Use the trackball to locate the start frame position and press the SET key.
• Use the trackball to locate the end frame position and press the SET key.
5.4.6 Panoramic Imaging
PANORAMIC
This function constructs an ultrasound image from a previous scan. The ultrasound image
constructed in the panoramic imaging provides a larger range view compared to any single
frame of image. Dual the scan for preparing the panoramic imaging, the transducer should
be moving linearly.
• select a range of image frames (refer to Section 5.4.5), press F4 to select PANORAMIC.
• turn the function knob to turn on or off the panoramic imaging.
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5.4.7 Cine Playback
Cine playback operations can be performed through the cine mode context menu or the
quick access menu. Items in the quick access menu can be selected by pressing the
corresponding Fn keys. The cine context mode menu can be activated by pressing the
MENU knob.
PLAY/STOP
Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys or turn the MENU knob to pause or start the playback. Alter-
natively, scroll the trackball horizontally fast forward to start playing the cine. Touch the
trackball to stop the playback.
LOOP SPEED
Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys or turn the MENU knob to control the playback speed.
START
Press the LEFT key to move the frame marker to the start of the cine.
END
Press the RIGHT key to move the frame marker to the end of the cine.
FRAME BY FRAME
Press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to move the review the previous/next frame.
5.4.8 Saving Image/Cine
To save a frame as an image, press SAVE in cine mode and press 1 . Type in the file
name and followed by the Enter key.
To save a cine sequence, mark the start and end positions of the sequrence, press SAVE
in cine mode and press 2 . Type in the file name and followed by the Enter key.
The files are saved in the patient folder if a valid patient profile (Refer to Section 3.4.) is
active, and in the General Directory if no valid patient profile is active.
5.5 Dual and Quad Display Formats
The dual display and the quad display of ultrasound images facilitate the comparison of
ultrasound images performed at the different time.
5.5.1 Dual Display Format
Frozen+Real Time Display Format
In the real time mode (B, CFM, PW/CW . . . ), press the DUAL key to activate the
dual display. The image is reduced to half of its original size and moved to the
left to leave space for displaying the other image. Press the L/R key to freeze the current
image and activate the display on the right.
Changing the imaging mode for the selected image is possible by pressing the correspond-
ing key ( B , CFM , DPI , . . . ).
Use the L/R key to toggle between left and right for the real time display.
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Figure 5.5: Dual display: real time B + frozen B
From LT↔RT in the context menu (accessed by pressing the MENU knob),
change the left/right image orientation for the selected image.
Press the U/D key to alternate the up/down image orientation for the selected
image.
Dual Real Time Display Format
Press the DUAL again key to:
• exit the dual display format, if within the dual display there is no color mode (CFM,
or DPI, or TDI) image; or
• activate the dual real time display format, viz, real time B + real time Color (CFM or
DPI, or TDI) display format, if within the dual display there is at least one color mode
image.
The dual real time display format can also be activated by pressing the DUAL
key twice at the real time color mode.
Figure 5.6: Dual display: real time CFM + frozen B
change the left/right image orientations for both images.
Press the U/D key to alternate the up/down image orientation for both images.
Press the DUAL key the third time to exit the dual color mode display.
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5.5.2 Quad Display Format
In the real time B or color mode, press the ‘numerical’ 4 key at the keyboard to activate
the quad display. The image is reduced to a quarter of its original size and moved to the
top left to leave space for displaying other images.
Press the L/R key to freeze the current image and activate the display on the next quadrant
(clockwise).
Changing the imaging mode for the selected image is possible by pressing the correspond-
ing key ( B , CFM , DPI , TDI ).
change the left/right image orientation for the selected image.
Press the U/D key to alternate the up/down image orientation for the selected
image.
Press the ‘numerical’ 4 key again to exit the quad display.
5.6 Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI)
Tissue reflects echoes with the received frequency (which is the ‘fundamental
frequency’) as well as the harmonics. In THI mode, these harmonics are also
picked up and analyzed.
THI gives better grayscale contrast compared to the standard B mode imaging, and also
helps removing artifacts from the image. This imaging technique has been proved to be
very useful for difficult-to-image patients.
Press the THI key to enable the THI mode, THI status appears at the lower left corner
of the screen.
To disable the THI mode, press the THI key again.
Remarks:
• THI is available only for selected probes.
• The system automatically optimizes certain parameters (B mode gain and frequency, and acoustic
output power) upon enabling THI.
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Chapter 6
CFM Mode (Color Flow Mode)
In CFM mode, velocity information is represented as a color coded overlay on top of a 2D

B mode image.
CFM can also work with other imaging modes to form duplex and triplex modes:
CFM+M (for phased array probes only)

CFM+PW/CW
Contents
6.1 Starting CFM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Color Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 Real Time CFM Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3.1 CFM Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3.2 Adjust CFM Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.5 CFM Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.7 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.8 CFM Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.9 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.11 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.12 CFM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.14 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.15 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.16 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4 CFM Cine Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4.1 C Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.4.5 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.1 Starting CFM Mode
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Press the CFM key to activate the CFM mode. The CFM sample box appears
in the active 2D image.
Press the B key to deactivate the CFM mode, the system enters the B mode.

FPS 47
D/G 3/1 0
9
GN 255 cm/s
I/P 3/30
PWR 70
FRQ 3-4.8
D 16.5cm
5 -9
→
cm/s
ECG →
50 PERSIST
BASELINE
40
0
10
LT↔RT ↔
70 15
0
C MAP/DIRECT. D WF B REJECT LINE DENSITY FREQUENCY
↔ POWER % SEC. WIDTH SEC. POS 2D REFRESH
↔ Figure 6.1: CFM mode
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6.2 Color Image Information
↔
The color image information for the CFM mode ultrasound is
ff PRF 3.0
displayed at the Color Image Info area (refer to Figure 2.2 for
w the location).
WF 185
The meaning for the items shown in the info area are explained
in the table below. GN 20
C/P 1/60
PRF pulse repetition frequency
WF wall filter value PWR 70
GN Doppler gain, D gain
C/P Color Map setting / persistence value FRQ 5.1
FRQ transmitted frequency (MHz)
6.3 Real Time CFM Mode Operation

The CFM mode operation for the current ultrasound image is independent of the display
format (single, dual or quad). Review Section 3.3 for the general operation instructions.
6.3.1 CFM Menus

The following function menu appears on the screen with the real time CFM mode.
POWER % SEC. WIDTH SEC. POS 2D REFRESH
Figure 6.2: Function menu in real time CFM mode
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Real Time CFM Mode Context Menu
ECG →
Press the MENU key to activate the CFM
PERSIST 40
mode menu which will appear at the Con-
BASELINE 0
text Menu area (refer to Figure 2.2).
LT↔RT ↔
Press the MENU knob again to dismiss the
CFM mode context menu. Figure 6.3: Real time CFM
mode context menu
6.3.2 Adjust CFM Sample Box
Follow the instructions below to adjust the sample box.
• Use the trackball to change the position of the sample box.
• Press the SET key. Use the trackball to change size of the sample box.
• Press the SET key again to re-adjust the position of the sample box.
6.3.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency
The Pulse Repetition Frequency sets the velocity range of the color flow display.
The range of the PRF depends on the probe and the application mode. Increas-
ing the PRF range also changes the velocity scale shown on color wedge.
Flip the PRF switch up/down to increase/decrease the PRF range.
Remarks:
• The current PRF value is display at the Color Image Info area (PRF).
• The system automatically adjusts the Wall Filter setting upon changing the PRF value.
6.3.4 Wall Filter
Wall Filter intends to eliminate the low frequency noise generated by movements of blood
vessel walls.
• press F2 to select WF.
• turn the function knob to change the value of the filter.
Remarks:
• The current Wall Filter value is displayed at the Color Image Info area (WF).
• The Wall Filter is adjustable within a range which depends on the current PRF value.
6.3.5 CFM Gain
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Properly adjust the CFM gain (or Doppler gain) to ensure that the color flow is
continuous but no color speckle is present.
Turn the D GAIN knob clockwise / counterclockwise to increase / decrease the

CFM gain.
Remarks:
• The CFM gain value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (GN).
• It is possible to change the CFM Gain only when the CFM mode is active.
6.3.6 Persistence
PERSIST
Similar to the persistence in the B mode, adjust the persistence value to enhance the
smoothness of the color image.
• select PERSIST from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the PERSIST setting.
Remark:
• The persistence value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (the P in C/P).
6.3.7 Color Map
C MAP
Use this function to select the method for the color coding of blood flows.
• press F1 to select C MAP.
• turn the function knob to adjust the CHROMA setting.
Remark:
• The Color Map method is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (the C in C/P).
6.3.8 CFM Power
POWER %
Similar to the acoustic output power in the B mode, the value of the output power in the
CFM mode should be kept as low as reasonably achievable.
• press F1 to select POWER %.
• turn the function knob to change the output power.
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Remark:
• The acoustic output power in the CFM mode is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info
area (PWR).
6.3.9 Baseline
BASELINE
Shifting the baseline increases the velocity range in one direction, the zero position also
moves as a result. The maximum velocities in both directions are displayed at the ends of
the Spectral Wedge (15, Figure 2.2).
• Flip the BASELINE button to shift the baseline up or down to shift the baseline; or
• Select BASELINE from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to shift the baseline.
SEC.WIDTH
SEC.POS
Sector width and position are the same as those in the B mode, refer to Section 5.3.11 for
explanations.
6.3.11 B Reject
B REJECT
Sets the display priorities of the color and 2D grayscale pixels. Larger B Reject value
suppresses more grayscale pixels.
• press F3 to select B REJECT.
• turn the function knob to change the B REJECT value.
6.3.12 CFM Frequency
FREQUENCY
The CFM mode frequency controls the transmit frequency.
Higher frequency delivers better display of low flow velocities, but the penetration depth is
reduced.
Lower frequency delivers better display of high flow velocities, but the penetration depth is
increased.
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• turn the function knob to change the frequency.
Remark:
• The CFM frequency value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (FRQ).
LT↔RT
6.3.14 Flow Invert
FLOW INVERT
Similar to the Video Invert function in the M mode which inverts the grayscale display, the
Flow Invert in CFM mode inverts the color display in relation to the direction of flow. The
Spectral Wedge also inverts around the baseline.
The Flow Invert setting is adjustable in the real time mode as well as the freeze mode.
• press the Flow Invert ( Finv ) key to turn On/Off the Flow Invert function.
when Off: RED for flow to the transducer; BLUE for flow away from the
transducer.
when On: BLUE for flow to the transducer; RED for flow away from the
transducer.
6.3.15 Line Density
LINE DENSITY
This function determines the line density within the CFM sample box. Lower line density
makes the color pixels larger. Line density in CFM mode can be set to Low or High.
6.3.16 2D Refresh
2D REFRESH
If this option is left on, the 2D color Doppler image will be active during the Color Doppler+PW/CW
and the Color Doppler+M modes.
6.4 CFM Cine Mode
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Press the FREEZE key during the real time CFM scan to freeze the image and
start the cine mode. Recent image frames are cached and ready for review.
Attention!
C MAP/DIRECT. D LOOP SPEED PLAY/STOP B REJECT CINE REVIEW
Figure 6.4: Function menu in CFM cine mode
C MAP 3
Move the trackball fast forward to start playing the cine
B REJECT 254
loop. Touch the trackball to stop the playback.
Press the MENU knob and the cine mode menu LOOP SPEED ↔
(right) will appear at the context menu area (refer to START |←
Figure 2.2). END →|
FRAME BY FRAME ....
Figure 6.5: CFM cine mode

context menu
More cine mode operations are introduced in the following subsections.
6.4.1 C Map
C MAP
Refer to Section 6.3.7 for explanations of this function. To change the C MAP setting,
• press F1 to select C MAP, turn the function knob to change the C MAP setting; or
• select C MAP from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the C MAP
setting.
6.4.2 B Reject
B REJECT
• press F4 to select B REJECT, turn the function knob to change the B REJECT setting;
or
• select B REJECT from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the B
REJECT setting.
6.4.3 Flow Invert
FLOW INVERT
Refer to Section 6.3.14 for explanations and usage of this function.
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6.4.4 Cine Review
CINE REVIEW
• Press F5 to select CINE REVIEW
• turn the function knob to select the cine image for review from a list of cine images.
Remarks:
6.4.5 Cine Playback
LOOP SPEED
START
END
FRAME BY FRAME
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Chapter 7
DPI Mode (Doppler Power

Imaging)
Doppler Power Imaging (DPI) mode is especially useful in displaying very low flow veloci-
ties.
DPI can also work with other imaging modes to form duplex and triplex modes.
Contents
7.1 Starting DPI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 DPI Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3 Real Time DPI Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3.1 DPI Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3.2 Adjust DPI Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.5 DPI Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.7 Color Map & Directional DPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.8 DPI Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.10 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.11 DPI Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.13 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.3.14 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.4 DPI Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.4.1 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4.3 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.1 Starting DPI Mode
Press the DPI key to activate the DPI mode. The DPI sample box appears in
the active 2D image.
Press the B key to deactivate the DPI mode, the system enters the B mode.
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FPS 47
D/G 3/1 0
GN 255
I/P 3/30
PWR 70
FRQ 3-4.8
D 16.5cm
5
C MAP/DIRECT. D →
B REJECT 40
BASELINE 0
10
LT↔RT ↔
15
Figure 7.1: DPI mode
7.2 DPI Image Information
The DPI image information is displayed at the Color Image Info

area (10, in Figure 2.2). PRF 1.0
The meaning for the items shown in the info area are explained WF 75
in the table below.
GN 20
PRF pulse repetition frequency C/P 1/60

WF wall filter value
PWR 70
GN Doppler gain, D gain
C/P Color Map setting / persistence value FRQ 6.0
7.3 Real Time DPI Mode Operation
The DPI mode operation for the current ultrasound image is independent of the display
format (single, dual or quad). Review Section 3.3 for the general operation instructions.
7.3.1 DPI Menus
Function Menu
The following function menu appears on the screen with the real time DPI mode.
Figure 7.2: Function menu in real time DPI mode
Real Time DPI Mode Context Menu
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ECG →
Press the MENU key during the real time
PERSIST 60
DPI scan to activate the DPI mode menu
LT↔RT ↔
which will appear at the Context Menu area
(refer to Figure 2.2). Figure 7.3: Real time DPI
Press the MENU knob again to dismiss the mode menu
DPI mode context menu.
7.3.2 Adjust DPI Sample Box
The Pulse Repetition Frequency sets the velocity range of the color flow display.
Remarks:
7.3.4 Wall Filter
vessel walls.
Remarks:
7.3.5 DPI Gain
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Properly adjust the DPI gain to ensure that the color flow is continuous but no
color speckle is present.
CFM gain.
Remarks:
• The DPI gain value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (GN).
• It is possible to change the DPI Gain only when the DPI mode is active.
7.3.6 Persistence
PERSIST
smoothness of the DPI image.
• Select PERSIST from the context menu.
• Turn the MENU knob to decrease/increase persistence value.
Remark:
7.3.7 Color Map & Directional DPI
C MAP/DIRECT.D
• press F1 to select C MAP/DIRECT.D.
• turn the function knob to change the value.
Set this value to 1, 2, or 4 to adjust the Color Map setting. Similar to the Color Map in the
CFM mode, this function select the method for the color-coding of the display of blood flow.
Set this value to 3 to enable Directional DPI (only possible during the real time scan).
When Directional DPI is enabled, the above indicator is displayed on the screen.
Remark:
• Note that enabling Directional DPI is only possible during the real time DPI scan.
• Adjusting Color Map setting is also possible in the freeze mode.
Directional DPI displays the direction of flow while in Doppler Power Imaging. This function
is very useful when there is requirements in applications where sensitivity and directional
information are both required. Red represents flow toward the transducer; Blue represents
flow away from the transducer.
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7.3.8 DPI Power
POWER %
DPI mode should be kept as low as reasonably achievable.
• turn the function knob to change the value.
Remark:
• The acoustic output power in the DPI mode is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info
area (PWR).
SEC.WIDTH
SEC.POS
explanations.
7.3.10 B Reject
B REJECT
• press F3 to select B REJECT.
• turn the function knob to change the B REJECT value.
7.3.11 DPI Frequency
FREQUENCY
Similar to the CFM frequency, higher DPI frequency delivers better display of low flow ve-
locities, but the penetration depth is reduced. Lower DPI frequency delivers better display
of high flow velocities, but the penetration depth is increased.
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• turn the function knob to change the frequency.
Remark:
• The DPI frequency value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (FRQ).
LT↔RT
7.3.13 Line Density
LINE DENSITY
This function, similar to the Line Density in CFM mode, adjusts the line density in displaying
the flow in the DPI sample box. Line density can be set to Low or High.
7.3.14 2D Refresh
2D REFRESH
7.4 DPI Cine Mode Operation
Press the FREEZE key during the real time DPI scan to freeze the image and
Attention!
C MAP/DIRECT.D LOOP SPEED PLAY/STOP B REJECT CINE REVIEW
Figure 7.4: Function menu in DPI cine mode
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C MAP/DIRECT.D 1
Move the trackball fast forward to start playing the cine
B REJECT 255
loop. Touch the trackball to stop the playback.
LOOP SPEED ↔
Press the MENU knob and the cine mode menu
START |←
(right) will appear at the context menu area (refer to
END →|
Figure 2.2).
FRAME BY FRAME ....
Figure 7.5: DPI cine mode

menu
More cine mode operations are introduced in the following subsections.
7.4.1 Color Map
C MAP/DIRECT.D
Also refer to Section 7.3.7.
• Press F1 to select C MAP/DIRECT.D, turn the function knob to change the color map
setting; or
• select C MAP/DIRECT.D from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the
color map setting.
7.4.2 B Reject
B REJECT
Also refer to Section 7.3.10.
• Press F4 to select B REJECT.
• Turn the function knob to change the B REJECT value.
7.4.3 Cine Playback
LOOP SPEED
START
END
FRAME BY FRAME
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Chapter 8
TDI Mode (Tissue Doppler

Imaging)
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) captures the wall motion of vessels and creates a color
image displaying the tissue motion. TDI is a cardiography technique, so it can only be
used in cardiology application modes.
Like conventional Doppler mode, TDI also uses Doppler principle. However, in TDI mode
high amplitude (high intensity), low frequency tissue motion is quantified. In contrast, in
the conventional Doppler mode low amplitude (low intensity), high frequency blood motion
is quantified.
TDI can also work with other imaging modes to form duplex and triplex modes.
Attention!
Only phased array probes (2P1) are TDI capable.
Contents
8.1 Starting TDI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.2 TDI Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3 TDI Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.1 Real Time TDI Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.2 Adjust TDI Sample Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3.4 Wall Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3.5 TDI Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.6 Persistence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.7 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.8 TDI Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.9 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3.11 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3.12 TDI Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.14 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.15 Line Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.16 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
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8.4 Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

8.4.1 C Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.2 B Reject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.4.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.4.5 Cine Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.1 Starting TDI Mode
To activate the TDI mode, press the TDI key or the T key on the al-
phanumerical keyboard. The TDI sample box appears in the active 2D
image.
Press the B key to deactivate the TDI mode, the system enters the B
mode.
8.2 TDI Image Information

The color image information for the TDI mode ultrasound is dis-
played at the Color Image Info area (refer to Figure 2.2 for the PRF 1.0
location). WF 75
The meaning for the items shown in the info area are explained
in the table below. GN 20
C/P 1/60
PWR 70
GN Doppler gain, D gain FRQ 2.6
C/P Color Map setting / persistence value
8.3 TDI Mode Operation

The TDI mode operation for the current ultrasound image is independent of the display
format (single, dual or quad). TDI mode parameters and settings can be adjusted through
the TDI mode menu or directly using the knobs / flip switches.
8.3.1 Real Time TDI Mode Menus

The following function menu appears on the screen with the real time TDI mode.
Figure 8.1: Function menu in real time TDI mode
Real Time TDI Mode Context Menu
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Press the MENU key to activate the TDI
PERSIST 40
mode menu which will appear at the Con-
BASELINE 0
text Menu area (refer to Figure 2.2).
Press the MENU knob again to dismiss the LT↔RT ↔
TDI mode context menu. Figure 8.2: TDI mode menu
8.3.2 Adjust TDI Sample Box
The Pulse Repetition Frequency sets the velocity range of the display.
Remarks:
8.3.4 Wall Filter
Wall Filter should be adjusted to remove the random color speckle but also keep
the enough amount of color display.
Remarks:
• The current Wall Filter value is display at the Color Image Info area (WF).
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8.3.5 TDI Gain
Properly adjust the TDI gain to ensure that the color flow is continuous but no
color speckle is present.

TDI gain.
Remarks:
• The TDI gain value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (GN).
• It is possible to change the TDI Gain only when the TDI mode is active.
8.3.6 Persistence
PERSIST
smoothness of the color image.
• select PERSIST from the context menu.
• turn the MENU knob to adjust the PERSIST setting.
Remark:
8.3.7 Color Map
C MAP
Similar to the Color Map in the CFM mode, this function select the method for the color-
coding of the display of color flow.
• press F1 to select C MAP.
• turn the function knob to adjust the CHROMA setting.
Remark:
• The Color Map method is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (the C in C/P).
8.3.8 TDI Power
POWER %
TDI mode should be kept as low as reasonably achievable.
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• turn the function knob to change the output power.
Remark:
• The acoustic output power in the TDI mode is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area
(PWR).
8.3.9 Baseline
BASELINE
Shifting the baseline increases the velocity range in one direction, the zero position also
moves as a result. The maximum velocities in both directions are displayed at the ends of
the Spectral Wedge (15, Figure 2.2).
• Flip the BASELINE button to shift the baseline up or down to shift the baseline; or
• Select BASELINE from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to shift the baseline.
SEC.WIDTH
SEC.POS
explanations.
8.3.11 B Reject
B REJECT
The B Reject value is adjustable in the real time mode as well as the freeze mode.
• go to the context menu, highlight B REJECT.
• use the LEFT/RIGHT keys to adjust the B Reject value.
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8.3.12 TDI Frequency
FREQUENCY
The TDI mode frequency controls the transmit frequency.
Higher frequency delivers better display of low flow velocities, but the penetration depth is
reduced.
Lower frequency delivers better display of high flow velocities, but the penetration depth is
increased.
• Press F5 to select FREQUENCY.
• Turn the function knob to change the frequency.
Remark:
• The TDI frequency value is displayed on the screen at the Color Image Info area (FRQ).
LT↔RT
8.3.14 Flow Invert
FLOW INVERT
The Flow Invert in TDI mode inverts the color display in relation to the direction of flow.
The Spectral Wedge also inverts around the baseline.
• press the Flow Invert ( Finv ) key to turn On/Off the Flow Invert function.
when Off: RED for flow to the transducer; BLUE for flow away from the
transducer.
when On: BLUE for flow to the transducer; RED for flow away from the
transducer.
8.3.15 Line Density
LINE DENSITY
This function determines the line density within the TDI sample box. Lower line density
makes the color pixels larger. Line density in TDI mode can be set to Low or High.
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8.3.16 2D Refresh
2D REFRESH
8.4 Cine Mode Operation
Press the FREEZE key during the real time TDI scan to freeze the image and
C MAP/DIRECT. D LOOP SPEED PLAY/STOP B REJECT CINE REVIEW
Figure 8.3: Function menu in TDI cine mode
C MAP 3
Cine Mode Operation
Move the trackball fast forward to start playing the cine B REJECT 254
loop. Touch the trackball to stop the playback. LOOP SPEED ↔
Press the MENU knob and the cine mode context START |←
menu (right) appears. END →|
More cine mode operations are introduced in the fol- FRAME BY FRAME ....
lowing subsections.
Figure 8.4: TDI cine mode
context menu
8.4.1 C Map
C MAP
Refer to Section 6.3.7 for explanations of this function. To change the C MAP setting,
• press F1 to select C MAP, turn the function knob to change the C MAP setting; or
• select C MAP from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the C MAP
setting.
8.4.2 B Reject
B REJECT
• press F4 to select B REJECT, turn the function knob to change the B REJECT setting;
or
• select B REJECT from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the B
REJECT setting.
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8.4.3 Flow Invert
FLOW INVERT
Refer to Section 6.3.14 for explanations and usage of this function.
8.4.4 Cine Review
CINE REVIEW
• Press F5 to select CINE REVIEW
• turn the function knob to select the cine image for review from a list of cine images.
Remarks:
8.4.5 Cine Playback
LOOP SPEED
START
END
FRAME BY FRAME
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Chapter 9
M Mode
M mode can only be used with the B, CFM, or TDI mode to form the B+M, CFM+M, TDI+M
duplex mode.
Contents
9.1 Starting M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 M Mode Operation, M Trace Inactive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2.1 Adjust M Mode Cursor Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.3 M Mode Operation, M Trace Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3.1 M Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3.2 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.3 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.4 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.5 M Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3.6 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.3.7 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.4 Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.1 Starting M Mode
Press the M mode key during the real time scan with B/CFM/TDI mode to acti-
vate the B+M/CFM+M/TDI+M duplex mode.
Only phased array probes (2P1) support CFM+M and TDI+M modes.
Press the M mode key again to deactivate the M mode.
Initially the M mode cursor line (a straight line across the ultrasound image) is inserted at
the center of the 2D ultrasound image. The M mode trace (Figure 9.1) will not be active
until the UPDATE key is pressed.
Real time M-duplex mode operations are explained in Section 9.2 and Section 9.3.
M-duplex cine mode operations are explained in Section 9.4.
9.2 M Mode Operation, M Trace Inactive

Before the M mode trace is active, the system virtually works at B/CFM/TDI/. . . mode.
The items in the function menu and the context menu are identical (except for B+M mode)
to those with the single B/CFM/TDI/. . . mode.
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SWEEP SPEED POWER % CHROMA M PROCESS VIDEO INVERT
Figure 9.1: B+M duplex mode with the M trace updating
In B+M duplex mode, before the M trace is active, the function menu is shown as in Figure
9.2.
LINE DENSITY FREQUENCY SEC.WIDTH SEC.POS 2D REFRESH
Figure 9.2: B mode function menu in B+M duplex mode (with M trace inactive)
Press the MENU knob to activate the con- ECG →
text menu (right). CHROMA 1
The B menus in the B+M duplex mode is UP↑↓DOWN Off

shown above and on the right. LT↔RT ↔
Except for the item STEER M and DIS-
POWER % 60
PLAY FORMAT, which are specific for the M-
STEER M Off
duplex mode, all other items has the same
DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
meaning as in single B/CFM/TDI mode.
Refer to the respective chapters for expla- Figure 9.3: B menu in B+M
nations and usage of these items. duplex mode
9.2.1 Adjust M Mode Cursor Line
Move the trackball to change the M mode cursor position.
STEER M
This function is only available in B+M duplex mode.
With this function,multiple M mode cursor lines can be inserted into the 2D image. Follow
instructions below to add additional M cursor lines.
• Press the MENU knob to activate the context menu shown on page 9-2.
• Use the trackball to select STEER M, turn the MENU knob to change the number of
M mode cursor lines.
• Turn off the display of the context menu by pressing the MENU knob again.
• Use the trackball to change the M cursor position.
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• Press the LEFT/RIGHT keys or use the ANGLE knob to change the angle of the M
mode cursor.
FOCAL NUMBER 4 SWEEP SPEED 4
• If multiple M cursors are present, press the SET key to select CHROMA
the next M cursor. The 1
FOCAL SPAN ↔
currently selected M POWER
cursor is%
highlighted in cyan. 70
VIDEO INVERT Off
ECG → CHROMA 1
DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
DYN 160 VIDEO INVERT Off
GSC Remarks: 2 M PROCESS Peak

START |←
END →|
PERSIST • The STEER M30function is ECG
primarily for cardiology application→and may be disabled in other appli-
cation modes. FRAME BY FRAME ....
CHROMA 1 DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
• If multiple M cursors are present, only the last selected M cursor (in cyan) will be active upon
SEC.WIDTH activating the ↔
CFM+M/TDI+M duplex mode.
SEC.POS ↔ M MODE
M MODE
LINE DENSITY High (updated,
(active)
FREQUENCY
frozen)
9.3 M 3.0 -5
Mode Operation, M Trace Active
UP|DOWN Off
LT↔RT ↔
Press the UPDATE key to let the M mode trace update. MPR PEK
POWER % Some80M mode parameters (right) are displayed at the M
SR 4
STEER M ModeOffInfo area.
Press the UPDATE key again to stop updating the M mode GN 200
DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
trace. PWR 85
When the M trace is active, the function menu is shown as in Figure 9.4.
M MODE
(inactive)
SWEEP SPEED POWER % CHROMA M PROCESS VIDEO INVERT
Figure 9.4: Function menu in M-duplex mode (with M trace active)
Press the MENU knob to activate the M ECG →

mode menu (right).
DISPLAY FORMAT 60
The following subsections provide instruc-
tions for the M mode operation while the M
trace is active.
9.3.1 M Gain
Only when the M trace is updating can the M mode gain be changed. Note that the M gain
is different from the B mode (2D) gain.
The M gain controls the overall brightness of the M trace, it determines how much the
amplification of the echoes is.
Turn the GAIN knob to adjust the M gain.
Remark:
• The M gain value is shown at the M Mode Image Info area (the GN).
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9.3.2 Sweep Speed
SWEEP SPEED
Use this function to adjust the speed of sweeping in the M mode. The larger the sweep
speed is set, the faster the M trace is updating.
• Press F1 to select SWEEP SPEED.
• Turn the function knob to change the sweep speed.
Remark:
• The current sweep speed value is shown at the M Mode Image Info area (the SR).
9.3.3 Power
POWER %
The POWER represents the acoustic output power, it is identical to that in the B mode.
• Press F2 to select POWER %.
• Turn the function knob to change the acoustic output.
Remarks:
• The current acoustic output power is shown at the M Mode Image Info area (the PWR).
• Note that the PWR shown at the 2D Image Info area will not be updated until the UPDATE key is
pressed again.
9.3.4 Chroma
CHROMA
Similar to the chroma setting in the B mode, this function gives the effect of changing the
M trace color.
• Press F3 to select CHROMA.
• Turn the function knob to change the chroma setting.
9.3.5 M Process
M PROCESS
This function changes the methods for detection processing for the M trace display.
• Press F4 to select M PROCESS.
• Turn the function knob to change the method for the M process to to AVE (average)
or PEK (peak).
Remarks:
The current M PROCESS setting is shown at the M Mode Image Info area (the MPR).
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9.3.6 Video Invert
VIDEO INVERT
This function inverts the M trace display in relation to brightness. In the black/white M trace
display, black and white will be swapped upon setting Video Invert to On.
• Press F5 to select VIDEO INVERT.
• Turn the function knob to turn on or off this function.
9.3.7 Display Format
DISPLAY FORMAT
Use this function to change the layout of the B+M mode ultrasound image.
Select DISPLAY FORMAT from the context menu, and use the MENU knob to change the
display format for M-duplex mode. Six display formats are possible, refer to Figure 9.5 on
page 9-5 for the illustrations of different display formats.
Figure 9.5: Display formats in the M/PW/CW mode
9.4 Cine Mode Operation
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Press the FREEZE key during the real time scan with the M-duplex mode to start
the M cine mode.
Remark:
• When the M trace is inactive, pressing the FREEZE key activates the cine mode. Refer to the
respective chapters for the single cine mode operations.
The following figure shows the function menu in the M-duplex cine mode with M trace
active.
CHROMA VIDEO INVERT START END CINE REVIEW
Figure 9.6: M-duplex cine mode (with M trace active) function menu
When the M trace is active, press the MENU knob CHROMA 1
to activate the M cine mode context menu (right). VIDEO INVERT Off
Refer to the respective sections listed below for the DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
M cine mode operation. START |←
END →|
FRAME BY FRAME ....
CHROMA Refer to Section 9.3.4 for explanations.
• Press F1 to select CHROMA, turn the function knob to change the chroma setting;
or
• Select CHROMA from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to change the chroma
setting.
VIDEO INVERT Refer to Section 9.3.6 for explanations.
• Press F2 to select VIDEO INVERT, turn the function knob to turn on or off this func-
tion; or
• Select VIDEO INVERT from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to turn on or off
this function.
DISPLAY FORMAT Refer to Section 9.3.7 for explanations and usage.

Cine Playback Operations
START
END
FRAME BY FRAME
Refer to Section 5.4.7 for explanations and usage.
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Chapter 10
Spectral Doppler Mode
Pulsed Wave Doppler (PW) and Continuous Wave Doppler (CW) are collectively called
Spectral Doppler mode.
PW Doppler lets you examine blood flow data selectively from a small region called the
sample volume. The sample volume is covered by the sample volume gate which is lo-
cated on the Spectral Doppler cursor. A short line across the sample volume is called the
flow direction cursor. This cursor line should be aligned to the blood flow direction when
measuring the flow velocity.
CW Doppler examines the flow data all along the Doppler cursor rather than a small region.
Contents
10.1 Activation of Spectral Doppler Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
10.1.1 B/CFM/DPI/TDI Operation in Spectral Doppler Mode . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.2 2D Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.1.3 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.2 PW Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.1 Sample Volume Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.2 Activation of PW Spectral Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.4 Wall Filter (WF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.5 Spectral Doppler Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.2.6 Steer Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.7 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.8 Spectral Doppler Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.9 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.2.10 Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.11 PW Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.12 Angle Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.13 Dynamic Range (DYN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
10.2.14 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.2.15 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3 CW Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3.1 Activation of CW Mode (PW↔CW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3.2 CW Cursor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.3 Flow Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.4 Sweep Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
10.3.5 CW Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
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10.3.6 Dynamic Range (DYN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

10.3.7 Chroma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.8 Video Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.9 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.10 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.11 Wall Filter (WF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.4 Spectral Doppler Cine Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
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SV 1.4
PW
Figure 10.1: CFM+PW duplex mode
Spectral Doppler Imaging (PW/CW) is normally used with the B/CFM/DPI/TDI mode.
Press the PW key during the real time with

PRF 8.0
the single B/CFM/DPI/TDI mode to activate
the PW-duplex mode. WF 400
Press the CW key during the real time
scan with the single B/CFM/DPI/TDI mode GN 8
to activate the CW-duplex mode.
FRQ 2.0
The Spectral Doppler cursor line is inserted
PWR 50
at the center of the 2D image.
DYN 2
At the lower left corner of the screen,
SV 4.1
PW the PW status icon appears when PW
mode is activated; or Figure 10.2: Spectral
Doppler Image Information
CW the CW status icon appears when CW
mode is activated.
The ultrasound image area is divided into two asymmetrical parts: the PW/CW spectral
(which is inactive by default) is displayed along with the 2D image. Six display formats are
possible, review Section 10.1.3 on page 10-3.
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Spectral Doppler image information appears on the screen (refer to Figure 10.2). The
meaning of these items are shown in the table below. Note that the sample volume size
(SV) only has meaning for PW image.

GN spectral Doppler gain, D gain
DYN dynamic range
SV sample volume size (for PW image)
10.1.1 B/CFM/DPI/TDI Operation in Spectral Doppler Mode
When the PW/CW spectral display is inactive, B/CFM/DPI/TDI operations in the PW/CW
duplex mode are possible.
For B mode operation, refer to Chapter 5.
For CFM operation, refer to Chapter 6.
For DPI operation, refer to Chapter 7.
For TDI operation, refer to Chapter 8.
The following two items shown in the menus in Figure 10.4 are specific to the spectral
Doppler duplex mode. Refer to Section 10.1.2 and Section 10.1.3 for explanations.
2D REFRESH
DISPLAY FORMAT
For PW operation, see Section 10.2.

For CW operation, see Section 10.3.
10.1.2 2D Refresh
2D REFRESH
ã Note that this function only has effect for PW-duplex mode.
Set this item to On to enable the real-time 2D image display when spectral display is active.
When 2D Refresh is set to Off, the 2D image is frozen once the spectral display is active.
Usage instructions:
• Press F5 to select 2D REFRESH.
• Turn the function knob to turn on or off the 2D REFRESH function.
DISPLAY FORMAT
Each PW-duplex or CW-duplex mode has six possible display formats. The screen layout
in spectral Doppler duplex mode is similar to that in M-duplex mode. Refer to illustrations
in Figure 9.5, page 9-5.
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FRQ 6.0
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PWR 70
DYN 5
SV 1.4
POWER % WF FREQUENCY SWEEP SPEED DYN

PW
CHROMA VIDEO INVERT
Figure 10.3: CFM+PW duplex mode
10.2 PW Mode Operation
10.2.1 Sample Volume Gate Adjustment
Adjustment of the sample volume gate is possible during the real time PW mode scan.
Follow instructions below to adjust the sample volume gate.
• Move the trackball to change the location of the gate; the spectral Doppler cursor
will be moved together. For phased array probes, the angle of the spectral Doppler
cursor is changed; for linear array probes, the spectral Doppler cursor shifts hori-
zontally.
• Press the SET key, the gate position is fixed. Move the trackball to change the gate
size.
Remark:
• Adjusting the gate position and size temporarily pause the PW spectral display if it is active (up-
dating).
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10.2.2 Activation of PW Spectral Display
The PW spectral is not active until the STEER ANGLE 0

UPDATE key is pressed. With the de-
ECG →
fault setting, pressing the UPDATE key also
BASELINE 0
freezes the 2D image.
ANGLE CORRECT OFF
DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
The function menu in the PW mode

Figure 10.4: PW Mode
is shown in Figure 10.5. Press
Menu
the MENU knob to activate the PW
mode context menu (right). The
STEER ANGLE appears only with lin-
ear array probes.
CHROMA VIDEO INVERT
Figure 10.5: Function menu in CFM+PW mode (with PW spectral active)
10.2.3 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
The Pulse Repetition Frequency sets the velocity range of the spectral display.
The range of the PRF depends on the probe and the application mode.
Remarks:
• The current PRF value is display at the Spectral Doppler Image Info area (PRF).
10.2.4 Wall Filter (WF)
vessel walls.
Remarks:
10.2.5 Spectral Doppler Gain
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It is possible to change the PW/CW gain only when the PW/CW spectral display
is active.
The Doppler gain controls the overall brightness of the spectral display.
When the spectral Doppler display is active, turn the D GAIN knob to adjust the Doppler
gain.
Remark:
• The spectral Doppler gain value is shown at the Spectral Doppler Image Info area (the GN).
10.2.6 Steer Angle
STEER ANGLE
Use this function to adjust the spectral Doppler cursor for linear array probes1 .
• Select STEER ANGLE from the context menu.
• Use the MENU knob to change the angle of the spectral Doppler cursor.
10.2.7 Flow Invert
In PW or CW mode, press the Finv key to invert the spectral display in relation to the flow
direction. The displayed spectrum is inverted around the baseline.
When Flow Invert is turned on, Invert indicator appears on top right of the spectral dis-
play.
10.2.8 Spectral Doppler Frequency
FREQUENCY
The spectral Doppler frequency controls the transmit frequency.
• turn the function knob to change the frequency value.
Remark:
• The spectral Doppler frequency value is displayed on the screen at the Spectral Doppler Image
Info area (FRQ).
10.2.9 Sweep Speed
SWEEP SPEED
Similar to the sweep speed in the M mode, this speed determines how fast the spectral
Doppler display is updating.
• Press F4 to select SWEEP SPEED.
• Turn the function knob to change the sweep speed.

1 This function is hidden for those other than linear array probes.
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10.2.10 Baseline
BASELINE
Shifting the baseline increases the velocity range in one direction. The vertical axis repre-
sents the scale for flow velocity (in cm/s).
• Select BASELINE from the context menu.
• Turn the MENU knob to adjust the amount of the baseline shift.
10.2.11 PW Power
POWER %
The value of the output power in the PW mode should be kept as low as reasonably
achievable.
• Press F1 to select POWER %.
• Turn the function knob to adjust the acoustic output.
Remark:
• The acoustic output power in the PW mode is displayed on the screen at the Spectral Doppler
Image Info area (PWR).
10.2.12 Angle Correction
ANGLE CORRECT
Angle correction enables the adjustment of the flow direction cursor, such that it aligns with
the vessel axis.
It’s only necessary to use the angle correction when make velocity-related measurements.
Usage instructions:
• Select ANGLE CORRECT from the context menu, turn the MENU knob to switch it
on.
• Press the MENU knob to dismiss the context menu. Turn the ANGLE knob to
adjust the angle of the flow direction cursor.
10.2.13 Dynamic Range (DYN)
DYN
• Press F2 to select DYN.
• Turn the function knob to decrease/increase the value of Dynamic Range.
Remarks:
Dynamic Range is displayed at the Spectral Doppler Image Info Area on the screen (DYN).
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10.2.14 Chroma
CHROMA
Similar to the chroma setting in the B mode, this function gives the effect of changing the
spectral display color.
The chroma setting is adjustable in the real time mode as well as the freeze mode.
• Press F1 to select CHROMA.
• Turn the function knob to the chroma setting.
10.2.15 Video Invert
VIDEO INVERT
This function has the effect of changing the background of the spectral display.
• Press F2 to select VIDEO INVERT.
• Turn the function knob to turn on or off this function.
The background of the spectral display is
• dark, when Video Invert is Off;
• bright, when Video Invert is On.
10.3 CW Mode Operation
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CW
CHROMA VIDEO INVERT
Figure 10.6: CFM+CW duplex mode
10.3.1 Activation of CW Mode (PW↔CW)
Only phased array probes support the CW imaging mode.
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Use the UPDATE key to activate or stop the BASELINE 0
CW spectral display. DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
Figure 10.7: CW Mode

Menu
When the CW spectral display is active,
the function menu is shown in Figure 10.5.
Press the MENU knob to activate the con-
text menu (right).
Most operations in PW and CW modes are
identical. Refer to the respective sections
for operation instructions.
10.3.2 CW Cursor Position
In CW imaging mode, an area on the spectral cursor line is sampled. This area is covered
by a small rectangle called the CW cursor.
The CW cursor position is adjustable using the trackball.
10.3.3 Flow Invert
10.3.4 Sweep Speed
SWEEP SPEED
10.3.5 CW Power
POWER %
The value of the output power in the CW mode should be kept as low as reasonably
achievable.
• highlight POWER % at the spectral Doppler mode menu.
• use the LEFT/RIGHT keys to adjust the output power of the transducer.
Remark:
• The acoustic output power in the CW mode is displayed on the screen at the Spectral Doppler
Image Info area (PWR).
10.3.6 Dynamic Range (DYN)
DYN
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10.3.7 Chroma
CHROMA
10.3.8 Video Invert
VIDEO INVERT
DISPLAY FORMAT
10.3.10 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
10.3.11 Wall Filter (WF)
WF
10.4 Spectral Doppler Cine Mode Operation
Either in PW or CW mode, if the spectral display is not active, press the

FREEZE actually freezes the 2D image.
When the spectral display is active, press the FREEZE key to activate the
spectral Doppler cine mode.
CHROMA VIDEO INVERT START END CINE REVIEW
Figure 10.8: Function menu in spectral Doppler cine mode
Press the MENU knob to activate the context CHROMA 1

menu in the spectral Doppler cine mode. VIDEO INVERT Off
Refer to the respective sections listed below for the DISPLAY FORMAT V1/2
spectral Doppler cine mode operation. START |←

END →|
FRAME BY FRAME ....
CHROMA Refer to Section 10.2.14.
PLAY/STOP |→
VIDEO INVERT Refer to Section 10.2.15. LOOP SPEED ↔
DISPLAY FORMAT Refer to Section 10.1.3.
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START
END
FRAME BY FRAME
PLAY/STOP
LOOP SPEED
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Chapter 11
3D Mode∗
The 3D imaging is part of the 4D package which is optional and can be installed
upon the user request.
3D ultrasound allows the user to see width, height and depth of the anatomical structure.
In this case, the echoes are processed by a sophisticated computer program resulting in a
reconstructed three dimensional volume image of internal organs or fetus.
Since this 3D image, or volume display, is generated after sufficient 2D image data are
collected, it is not real time. For real time 3D, or 4D, refer to Chapter 12.
Contents
11.1 Starting 3D Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
11.2 3D Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
11.3 3D Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.1 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.2 Rotate, Zoom and Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.3.3 Clear & Restore ROI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.3.4 Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.3.5 ROI Box Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.6 Render Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.7 Auto Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
11.3.8 Trace Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.9 Clip Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.10 Opacity Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
11.3.11 Multi-Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.12 Color Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.13 Scan Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.14 Z Scale (For Scan Method = Lin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.3.15 Z Angle (For Scan Method = Sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
11.1 Starting 3D Mode
Prior to the activation of 3D mode, sufficient 2D image information must be acquired.

These 2D images can be collected with normal transducers working in the B mode.
The operator’s experience and training are vital to satisfactory 3D images.
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Once sufficient 2D image sequence is acquired, press the FREEZE key to start the B cine
mode.
To activate the 3D mode:
Mark the start and end frames (Section 5.4.5, page 5-11); the frames
enclosed will be sent for producing 3D image.
Press the 4D key to start the 3D mode.
Press the 4D key again to exit the 3D mode, and return to the B cine
mode.
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RESTORE ROI
CROP Off
ROI MODE Off
HIDE ROI Off

RENDER MODE Vol
AUTO ROTATE Off
TRACE CUT Off
UNDO CUT
CLIP PLANE Off
OPACITY OFFSET 32
OPACITY SLOPE 32
MULTI-SLICE Off Plane C Volume
SLICE SPACING 1.00
COLOR MAP 4 Display

SCAN METHOD Lin
Z SCALE 1.00
Z ANGLE 75
ROTATE X ROTATE Y ROTATE Z ZOOM MOVE L-R
DUAL DISPLAY QUAD DISPLAY FULL DISP. 3D MOVE U-D
Figure 11.1: 3D Mode
The 3D mode display (Figure 11.1) is divided into four quadrants and includes cross-
sectional views of the anatomical structure:
• Plane A shows the longitudinal image.
• Plane B shows the transversal image.
• Plane C shows the horizontal image.
• Volume display: the surface or partial-transparent view of the 3D structure is displayed
at the last quadrant.
11.2 3D Mode Menus
Function menu in the 3D mode is shown in Figure 11.2.
Figure 11.2: Function menu in 3D mode
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Press the MENU knob during the 3D mode CLEAR ROI
to activate the 3D mode menu. RESTORE ROI
Instructions for 3D operation are explained CROP Off
ROI MODE Off

in the following sections.
HIDE ROI Off
RENDER MODE Vol
AUTO ROTATE Off
TRACE CUT Off
UNDO CUT
CLIP PLANE Off
OPACITY OFFSET 32
OPACITY SLOPE 32
MULTI-SLICE Off
SLICE SPACING 1.00
COLOR MAP 4
CINE REVIEW Off
RESCAN Off
IMAGE QUALITY Med
STABILIZATION Off
Figure 11.3: 3D mode

menu
11.3 3D Mode Operation
DUAL DISPLAY
QUAD DISPLAY
FULL DISP. 3D
By default, the 3D mode uses the quad display format, as shown in Figure 11.1.
Other display formats are possible: press 1 , 2 and 4 on the alphanumeric keyboard to
activate the single, dual, and quad display formats respectively.
Alternatively, in the function menu (Figure 11.2), the items: DUAL DISPLAY ← F2 , QUAD
DISPLAY ← F3 , and FULL DISP. 3D ← F4 also change the 3D mode display formats.
Figure 11.4: Single & dual display formats in the 3D mode
Single and dual display formats in the 3D mode are illustrated in Figure 11.4.
11.3.2 Rotate, Zoom and Move
Rotate and zoom the 3D structure.
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Method 1:
Hide ROI box (refer to Section 11.3.5). Move the cursor over the volume display1 ,
• press the UPDATE key; and move the trackball to rotate the display of the 3D structure.
• press the ZOOM key; and move the trackball to zoom in/out the the display of the 3D
structure.
Method 2:
ROTATE X
Press F1 to select ROTATE X, turn the function knob to rotate the 3D structure display
around the x axis.
ROTATE Y
Press F2 to select ROTATE Y, turn the function knob to rotate the 3D structure display
around the y axis.
ROTATE Z
Press F3 to select ROTATE Z, turn the function knob to rotate the 3D structure display
around the z axis.
ZOOM
Press F4 to select ZOOM, turn the function knob to zoom in/out the display of the 3D
structure.
Move the 3D structure.

The 3D structure display can be shifted horizontally or vertically.
MOVE L-R
Press F5 to select MOVE L-R, turn the function knob to move the 3D structure display in
the left/right direction.
MOVE U-D
Press F5 to select MOVE U-D, turn the function knob to move the 3D structure display in
the up/down direction.
11.3.3 Clear & Restore ROI
CLEAR ROI
Highlight this item and press the SET key over it to clear the ROI region. The result is, in
3D and 2D images, the regions inside the ROI boxes are removed.
RESTORE ROI
Press this item to restore the display of the region removed by CLEAR ROI previously.
Note: to adjust the ROI boxes, see Section 11.3.5.
11.3.4 Crop
CROP
Instead of removing the region inside the ROI box, as what CLEAR ROI does, this function
crops the display to the ROI box.
Note: to adjust the ROI boxes, see Section 11.3.5.
1 When CLIP PLANE is enabled, refer to Section 11.3.9.
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11.3.5 ROI Box Adjustment
ROI MODE
This item should be set to On in order to adjust the ROI boxes.
HIDE ROI
Note that the HIDE ROI option is automatically turned off upon enabling ROI MODE.
Instructions for adjusting the ROI boxes:
1. Press the UPDATE key over a 2D image to select the image. The frame box of the
selected image will be highlighted upon the selection.
2. Move the trackball to move the ROI box position.
3. Press the SET key; move the trackball to resize the ROI box.
4. Press the SET key again to enable moving the ROI box position.
5. Press the UPDATE key to deselect the image. Move the cursor over another image and
press the SET key to select it.
11.3.6 Render Mode
RENDER MODE
Three render modes are available: Volume Rendering (Vol), X-ray, Maximum Intensity
Projection (MaxIP).
Figure 11.5: Vol Mode: displays the con- Figure 11.6: MaxIP Mode: displays the
tour of the internal organs or fetus. samples with the highest intensity along
the ultrasound beam.
Figure 11.7: X-ray Mode: displays the

average gray values of the echoes along
the ultrasound beam.
11.3.7 Auto Rotate
AUTO ROTATE
Turn on this function to activate the auto-rotation of the display of the 3D structure. This
function is normally used for demonstration purpose.
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The maximum angle of rotation can be set to ◦ , ◦ , ◦ , ◦ , or ◦ . The display of
the 3D structure rotates continuously (first clockwise and then counterclockwise) from ◦
to this maximum angle.
11.3.8 Trace Cut
TRACE CUT
Turn this function on to remove any unwanted region from the volume display. Practically,
it can be useful for clearing region obstructing the display of ROI.
Figure 11.8: Trace Cut
To use Trace Cut:

• Press the SET key over TRACE CUT. Turn the MENU knob to turn it On.
• Press the MENU knob to dismiss the menu.
• Use the trackball to plot a trace to enclose the unwanted region.
• Press the SET key to remove the region surrounded by the trace.
UNDO CUT
This function restores the display of the volume removed by TRACE CUT.
11.3.9 Clip Plane
CLIP PLANE
Turn this function on to enable the clip plane. Clipping facilitates the visualization of the
structure covered by the surface.
To move the position of the clip plane:

1. Move the cursor over the volume display and press UPDATE or ZOOM .
2. Use the trackball to move the clip plane position.
Remark:
Note that in the step 1 above,
• press UPDATE and followed by the space bar to activate the rotation of the volume display; or
• press ZOOM and followed by the space bar. Use the trackball to zoom in/out the volume display.
11.3.10 Opacity Setting
OPACITY OFFSET
Use this function to adjust the opacity offset which enhances the display of the 3D struc-
ture.
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OPACITY SLOPE
This function fine tunes the opacity setting.
11.3.11 Multi-Slice
This function shows the surfaces slicing the 3D structure.
11.3.12 Color Map
COLOR MAP
Similar to the C Map function in the B mode, this function chooses the method for mapping
the amplitudes of echoes to the grayscale or color pixels.
11.3.13 Scan Method
SCAN METHOD
Adjust the Scan Method, which can be chosen from Linear Motion(Lin) and Sector Motion
(Sec), to the actual method used for acquiring the volume data.
11.3.14 Z Scale (For Scan Method = Lin)
Z SCALE
This function increases or decreases the volume display in the z direction.
11.3.15 Z Angle (For Scan Method = Sec)
Z Angle
This function changes the Z-angle value used for obtaining the display of the 3D structure.
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Chapter 12
4D Mode∗
The 4D imaging is part of the 4D package which is optional and can be installed
upon the user request.
4D imaging enables the display of the real time 3D anatomical structure.
Contents
12.1 Starting 4D Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2 4D Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
12.3 4D Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.1 Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.2 Adjustment of Sample Box & Cut Off Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3.3 Sweep Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.5 Rescan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.6 Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.3.7 Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
12.1 Starting 4D Mode
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CROP Off
ROI MODE Off
HIDE ROI Off

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AUTO ROTATE Off
TRACE CUT Off
UNDO CUT
CLIP PLANE Off
OPACITY OFFSET 32
OPACITY SLOPE 32
MULTI-SLICE Off Plane C Volume
SLICE SPACING 1.00
COLOR MAP 4 Display

CINE REVIEW Off
SWEEP ANGLE Off
RESCAN 55
IMAGE QUALITY Med
STABILIZATION Off
Figure 12.1: 4D Mode with the Quad Display format
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Connect and select a volume probe, click an application mode icon to

start with B mode imaging. Press 4D to activate the 4D mode. The
screen (i.e., the FULL DISP. 2D display) shows a 2D image with a large
sample box and a yellow cut off line . See Figure 12.2.
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Plane C Volume
Display
Press keys
1, 2 or 4
to start 4D.
Press FREEZE
to start 3D.
FULL DISP. 2D DUAL DISPLAY QUAD DISPLAY FULL DISP. 3D
Figure 12.2: 4D mode with the FULL DISP. 2D format)
The following messages are displayed on the lower right corner of the screen:
Press keys
1, 2 or 4
to start 4D.
Press FREEZE
to start 3D.
Pressing FREEZE activates the 3D mode which is introduced in Chapter 11.
Pressing 1, 2 or 4 activates the real time volume display in the single, dual or quad display
format (refer to Section 12.3.1). Press FREEZE to stop the probe motor and also the 4D
acquisition.
12.2 4D Mode Menus
The function menu in 4D mode is shown in Figure 12.3; the item, FULL DSIP. 2D, only
appears when the transducer motor is not running.
FULL DISP. 2D DUAL DISPLAY QUAD DISPLAY FULL DISP. 3D MOVE U-D
Figure 12.3: Function menu in 4D mode
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Press the MENU knob during the 4D mode CLEAR ROI
to activate the 4D mode menu. RESTORE ROI
CROP Off
Most functions shown in the 4D mode ROI MODE Off
menus are the same as those in 3D mode HIDE ROI Off
Refer to Chapter 10.

RENDER MODE Vol
menus. Refer to Chapter 11 for the opera-
AUTO ROTATE Off
tion of these functions.
TRACE CUT Off
The following sections will focus on ex-
UNDO CUT
plaining the functions which are new in 4D CLIP PLANE Off
mode. OPACITY OFFSET 32
The availabilities of some functions depend OPACITY SLOPE 32
on the status of the motor. MULTI-SLICE Off
SLICE SPACING 1.00
COLOR MAP 4
CINE REVIEW Off
SWEEP ANGLE Off
RESCAN 55
12.3 4D Mode Operations IMAGE QUALITY Med
STABILIZATION Off
12.3.1 Display Format Figure 12.4: 4D mode menu
FULL DISP. 2D displays the 2D real time image in full screen.
This option is available only when the transducer motor is not running. To turn it on, press
F1 to select and enable this option. To adjust the sample box and the cut off line, the
system must be in FULL DISP. 2D display format.
The following options change the display format in 4D mode to dual, quad or single 3D
display format. Refer to Section 11.3.1 for more information.
DUAL DISPLAY
QUAD DISPLAY
FULL DISP. 3D
12.3.2 Adjustment of Sample Box & Cut Off Line
Remarks:
• The adjustment of the sample box and the cut off line is only possible with the FULL DISP. 2D
display format.
• Only the data in the area enclosed by the sample box and the cut off line (the shaded area in
Figure 12.2) will be collected for 3D rendering.
To adjust the sample box,

• move the trackball to change the position of the sample box;
• press SET ; use the trackball to change the size of the sample box.
• use SET to toggle the function of the trackball between resizing and moving the sample
box.
To adjust the cut off line,

• press UPDATE and use the trackball to shift the cut off line;
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• press UPDATE ; use the trackball to change the position of the control point and the
shape of the cut off line.
• use SET to toggle the function of the trackball between moving the control point and
moving the cut off line.
12.3.3 Sweep Angle
SWEEP ANGLE
Use this function to modify the sweep angle for displaying the volume structure. The mod-
ification is possible only when the transducer motor is not running; it takes effect with the
next volume data acquisition.
12.3.4 Cine Review
CINE REVIEW
Use this function to review the image frames captured when the motor was running. The
previews of the 3D structure are displayed at the bottom of the screen; see Figure 12.5.
Figure 12.5: Cine review in 4D mode
12.3.5 Rescan
RESCAN
This function attempts to obtain the volume display with a higher resolution by performing
a rescan. By default it is set to off.
Press FREEZE when the motor is running, i.e., during the real time volume data acquisition,
• when RESCAN is set to off, the motor will stop immediately;
• when RESCAN is set to on, the motor continues running for a while, attempting to obtain
the volume display with a higher resolution.
12.3.6 Image Quality
IMAGE QUALITY
This item sets the image quality for the volume display. It can be set to Low, Med, or High.
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The higher the image quality, the lower the time response. A lower image quality setting is
recommended for the display of the heart.
12.3.7 Stabilization
STABILIZATION
Use this function to improve the stability of display of the 3D structure. It is recommended
to turn off this function when imaging the heart.
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Chapter 13
Transducers
SSI-8000 supports a wide range of probes which make the system remarkably versatile.
This chapter provides the transducer information and the guidance for the use and main-
tenance of the transducers.
Warning!
Review to Chapter 1, especially Section 1.3 and Section 1.4, for
safe use of the transducers.
Contents
13.1 Transducer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.1.1 Supported Transducers and Intended Applications . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.1.2 Acoustic Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.2 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3 Preparation and Usage of the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.3.2 Probe Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.3.3 Preparation for Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.3.4 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4 Probe Maintenance: Cleaning and Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.1 Probe immersion level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.2 Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.3 Disinfection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
13.1 Transducer Information
13.1.1 Supported Transducers and Intended Applications
The transducers supported by SSI-8000 are listed non-exhaustively in Table 13.1.1 Con-
tact your SonoScape representative for the complete list of the supported transducers.
13.1.2 Acoustic Output
The acoustic output powers for the supported transducers are listed in the Acoustic Out-
put Tables in the companion CD-ROM of this manual.
1 For the usage and maintenance of the speciality probes, refer to the corresponding probe user manuals.
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Model Description Intended Applications

L741 Linear Array, 5.0-10.0 Small Organ, Musculo-skeletal
MHz (Conventional & Superficial), Peripheral vessel
C344 Curved Array, 2.0-5.0 Fetal , Abdominal, Ob/GYN
MHz
VC6-2 Curved Array, 2.0-6.0 Fetal , Abdominal, Ob/GYN
MHz
2P1 Phased Array, 2.0-4.0 Abdominal, Neonatal Cephalic, Adult Cephalic, Cardiac
MHz Adult, Cardiac Pediatric
5P1 Phased Array, 3.0-7.0 Pediatric, Neonatal Cephalic, Cardiac Pediatric
MHz
6V1 Micro-curved Array, Transrectal, Transvaginal
4.0-8.0 MHz
6V3 Micro-curved Array, Transrectal, Transvaginal
5.0-9.0 MHz
EC9-5 Micro-curved Array, Transrectal, Transvaginal
5.0-9.0 MHz
C611 Micro-curved Array, Abdominal, Pediatric, Neonatal Cephalic,
4.0-8.0 MHz Cardiac Pediatric
Table 13.1: Transducer list
13.2 Environmental Requirements
The transducers should be used with that the following environmental requirements has
been satisfied.
Operation Storage and transport
Relative humidity 30%∼75%, no condensation 20%∼90%, no condensation

Ambient tempera- 10°C∼40°C -20°C∼55°C
ture
Barometric pressure 700hPa∼1060hPa 700hPa∼1060hPa
13.3 Preparation and Usage of the Probe
13.3.1 Inspection
After each use, or before first use or after long-time storage of the probe, the probe must be
examined for any damages listed in the table below. Stop using the probe if any damage
is found. Contact your representative for servicing asap.
Possible damage types
Cracks on the probe handle (user section).

Cracks on the probe head (applied section).
Scratches on the probe head (acoustic window surface).
Swell of the acoustic window material.
Cracks or wear on the probe cable.
Cracks on the probe connector or any other kinds of visible damage.
Deformed pins or broken pins exist inside the probe connectors.
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13.3.2 Probe Connection
Refer to Section 3.1 for detailed information on probe connection.
13.3.3 Preparation for Scanning
Attention!
• An effective acoustic coupling does not require inordinate
pressure, but it does require coupling gel and patient con-
tact.
• Check the expiration date of the probe sheath and the
coupling gel. Never use expired probe sheath and cou-
pling gel.
• Latex or natural rubber contained inside medical equip-
ments or accessories can cause severe allergic reactions in
some individuals. It’s suggested by FDA that the user should
identify the latex-sensitive patients and be prepared to
treat allergic reactions promptly.
• Only water-soluble coupling gel should be applied to the
probe head surface. Avoid contact with the mineral oil.
13.3.3.1 For Surface Probes
Put an adequate amount of coupling gel either on the probe head (acoustic window) or the
patient skin.
If disease transmission is a concern, use of the sterile probe sheath is highly recom-
mended. Refer to instructions below to use the probe sheath as a barrier between the
patient and the transducer surface.
13.3.3.2 For intracavitary probes
Note: The probes are provided in non-sterile condition from the manufacturer.
Intracavitary probes should be

cleaned and disinfected both be-
fore and after usage.
1. To prevent disease transmission, wear sterile gloves.

2. Put an adequate amount of coupling gel on the probe head or into the probe sheath.
3. Insert the transducer into the probe sheath.
Use of legally marketed sterile probe

sheath is required for intracavitary op-
erations. If lubricant is used, it must be
water-soluble. Do not apply coupling
gel directly on the patient skin.
4. Cover the probe with the probe sheath up to the user section (probe handle).
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5. Examine the integrity of the probe sheath. If breakage occurs, repeat from step 1 to
replace the sheath with another new one.
13.3.4 Scanning
Refer to Chapter 3 to turn on the system and start an ultrasound diagnosis.
13.4 Probe Maintenance: Cleaning and Disinfection
Clean the transducer and the probe handle after each use.
For surface probes, disinfect the transducer periodically. For intracavitary probes, disin-
fecting the transducer after each use is required.
Keep a log of maintenance (inspection, cleaning and disinfection) and malfunction.
13.4.1 Probe immersion level
Figure 13.2: Intracavi-

Figure 13.1: Surface probes
tary probe
For surface probes, do not immerse the probe beyond its binding line (refer to Figure 13.1).
For intracavitary probes, the allowed immersion level is shown in Figure 13.2.
Warning!
• DO NOT use solutions containing alcohol, mineral oil for
cleaning or disinfecting probes.
• Wear medical sterile gloves to prevent potential disease
transmission. Wear protective goggle if necessary.
• DO NOT apply solutions containing ethyl oxides on the
probe.
13.4.2 Cleaning Instructions

1. Disconnect the probe from the ultrasound system. Remove the biopsy guide if it is
attached to the probe.
2. Remove all the coupling gel and clean the probe with soft cloth and flowing potable
water.
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3. If the probe surface carries too much residue, remove all visible residue with wet
cloth soaked in mild soap water. Use wet soft cloth to scrub the surface if dried
residue exists. Remove all soap water residue with damp cloth soaked in potable
water.
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
13.4.3 Disinfection Instructions
The level of disinfection is directly related to the duration of contact with the germicide.
High level of disinfection2 is recommended for surface probes and required for intracavi-
tary probes. Liquid chemical germicides (e.g. Cidex) that are legally marketed are highly
recommended. Prepare and use the germicides following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
• DO NOT use high pressure steam to disinfect the probe.
• DO NOT use thermal disinfection! Temperatures higher
than 66°C or 150◦ F will damage the probe.
1. Ensure that all visible residues have been removed.

2. Prepare the germicide solutions according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please
also follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and disposal of the germicide.
3. Immerse the probe head into t he germicide for a time interval specified by the
germicide manufacturer. The immersion level should be kept below the binding
line. High level disinfection is recommended for surface probes and required for
intracavitary probes. Note that you may need to rotate and shake the transducer in
order to remove the air bubbles between the transducer surface and the germicide
solution.
4. After removing the probe from the germicide solution, rinse it thoroughly with clean,
potable water to remove all visible germicide. Dry the probe with a soft cloth.
2 Refer to the germicide manufacturer’s instruction to perform high level disinfection.
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Chapter 14
System Maintenance
We recommend the user to perform the following maintenance operations:
• Clean the probes and probe holders daily to remove coupling gel, dust, and etc.
• Clean the system (keyboard, monitor, and etc.) regularly.
Attention!
• Switch the system off before cleaning.
• Damp cloth soaked in mild soap water is allowed.
• Protect the system, especially the electric parts, from drip
water.
• Do not apply acetone/alchohol or use abrasives on the
system or the transducer surfaces.
Contents
14.1 Guidance for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
14.2 Manufacturer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
14.3 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
14.1 Guidance for Service
In case of any malfunctions, turn off the system and disconnect the power supply. Con-
tact your SonoScape representative for service. Mention the detailed phenomena of the
malfunction to the service personnel to help the identification of cause.
Warning!
There are no user replaceable parts inside the system. Any
kind of do-it-yourself repairs invalidate the warranty. Contact
your representative for service instead.
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14.2 Manufacturer Responsibility

The manufacturer assumes the responsibility with regard to safety, reliability and perfor-
mance of this product only under the following conditions,
• all installation, hardware and software upgrades, modifications and repairs of this
product are performed or instructed by authorized personnel;
• operation, transport and storage of this product are under the required environmen-
tal conditions;
• the product is operated in accordance with this operator’s manual.
14.3 Contact Information

Any feedbacks or inquires concerning our product or service should be directed to the
following address.
Contact Information:
Address: 4/F., Yizhe Building, Yuquan Road, Shenzhen, P.R. China
Zip Code: 518051
Tel: 86–400–678–8019
Fax: 86–755–26722850
Website: http://www.sonoscape.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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Appendix A
Description of Symbols
The following symbols are utilized either in the operator’s manual or on the product.
Symbol Description
Dangerous electric voltage
Warning! Follow these instructions to avoid personal injury or sys-

tem damage.
SSI-8000 Mobile Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
SSI-8000 Mobile Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
SSI-8000Mobile
SSI-8000 MobileDigital
DigitalColor
ColorDoppler
Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound System
System
SSI-8000 Mobile Digital Color Doppler Manual
Ultrasound Service
System
Service
Service
Service Manual
Manual
Manual
Attention! Follow these instructions to avoid system
Service damage.
Manual
Off
Off Off power
(Mains
Off(Mains
Off (Mains
(Mains
(Mains
power
power
power
switch
switch
power
switch OFF)
switch switch
OFF)
OFF)
OFF)
OFF)
Off (Mains power switch OFF)
OnOn (Mains
On(Mains power
(Mainspower switch
switch
power ON)
ON)
switch ON)
On On (Mains power switch ON)
(Mains power switch ON)
On (Mains power switch ON)
Protective
Protectiveearth/ground
Protective
Protective earth/groundconnection.
earth/ground
earth/ground connection.
connection.
connection.
Protective earth/ground connection.
Protective earth/ground connection.
Potential
Potentialequilibrium
Potential
Potential equilibrium
equilibrium
equilibrium connection
connection
connection
connection
Potential
Potential equilibrium connection equilibrium connection
AC
AC
AC
AC AC
AC max. Patient leakage current: normal

CF: Isolation from ground;
situation ≤ 10µA, with one defect ≤ 50µA
BF: Isolation from ground; max. Patient leakage current: normal

situation ≤ 100µA, with one defect ≤ 500µA
BF: Tremble-free protection
B: Max. Patient leakage current: normal situation ≤ 100µA, with

one defect ≤ 500µA
To protect against dust and immersion as per requirements in
IP
IEC529.
Non-ionization radiation: Ultrasound scanner transmits acoustic

waves.
Table A.1: Table of Symbols
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Appendix B
Information of EU
Representative
SONOMED
Via Luigino Tandura, 74-00128 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39-06-5082160
Fax: +39-06-5084752
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SSI-8000 Series

Basic Operator’s Manual

Basic Operator’s Manual

1 System Safety and Maintenance 1-1

2 System Specifications 2-1

3 Starting the System 3-1

4 System Setup 4-1

4.4 Set Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

6 CFM Mode 6-1

7 DPI Mode 7-1

8 TDI Mode 8-1

8.1 Starting TDI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

10 Spectral Doppler Mode 10-1

10.2.6 Steer Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

12.3.4 Cine Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

14 System Maintenance 14-1

A Description of Symbols A-1

B Information of EU Representative B-1

System Safety and

1.1 Safety Overview

Users should observe the following PRECAUTIONS:

• The system should be installed only by personnel authorized by the manufacturer.

• Only an authorized service engineer may perform maintenance.

• Do not use this system in the presence of flammable substances or an explosion

• Do not put liquid on top of the main unit.

1.2 Symbol Used

1.3 Biological Safety

Clinical Safety Quoted from AIUM

1.4 Scanning Patients and Education

1.4.1 Safe Scanning Guideline

2. Diagnostic ultrasound procedures should be done only by personnel fully trained in

5. Maintain the shortest examination time necessary to produce a useful diagnostic

MI> 0.3 There is a possibility of minor damage to

TI Maximum exposure time (minutes)

Table 1.1: Maximum recommended exposure times for an embryo or fetus

11. Non-diagnostic use of ultrasound equipment is not generally recommended. Ex-

1.4.2 Understanding the MI/TI Display

Where a is the attenuation coefficient in dB cm-1 MHz-1, f is the transducer center

for model 1 to 4, where fc is the center frequency in MHz.

1.5 Environmental Requirements

Relative Humidity: 30%∼75%, no condensation

Strong radiation sources or powerful electromagnetic waves (e.g. electromagnetic waves

1.6 Transport and Storage Environmental Require-

Temperature: -20°C∼ 55°C

1.7 Electrical Requirements

Main unit voltage

1.8 Electrical Safety

– IEC 60601-1: 1988+A1:1991+A2:1995, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1:

• The equipment conforms with the following EMC/EMI standards: IEC60601-1-2:

For maximum safety, adhere to these guidelines:

• Do not remove or entangle the grounding wire.

• Never use this system while inflammable gas is present!

• Devices must be powered from a receptacle marked “hospital grade” be-

1.9 Transducer Maintenance

• Avoid kinking or pinching the transducer cable.